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Go Bird Watching
Olana State Historic Site will host a Spring Birding Tour on the historic farm, which was Church's primary residence for more than a decade. Then the tour will venture into the meadow listening for calls of the Woodcock. The tour will be held on Sunday, April 1 at 6:00 pm. The tour leaves from the Cosy Cottage. For more information about Olana State Historic Site call (518) 828-0135 or visit their website at www.olana.org.
Attend the Sheep & Wool Showcase
Clermont State Historic Site will host the annual Chancellor's Sheep & Wool Showcase on Saturday, April 14 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The rain date is April 15. The Showcase is one of Clermont's most popular events and draws about 2,000 visitors to see costumed reenactors, live animals, spinning, herding, and shearing demonstrations, enjoy great food and live music, shop at over 20 vendors of fine fiber products, and a silent auction. Bring the kids for an afternoon of family entertainment. For more information about Clermont State Historic Site call (518) 537- 4240 or visit their website at www.friendsofclermont.org.
Enjoy Live Music
The Hudson Opera House teams up with Brooklyn Friends of Chamber Music to bring an exceptional concert with violinist Tereza Stanislav, pianist Roberto Giordano and cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach. The event will be held on Friday, April 20 at 8:00 pm and will feature the works of James Matheson, Beethoven, Schubert, Debussy and Strauss. Tickets are $15. For more information about the Hudson Opera House call (518) 822-1438 or visit their website at www.hudsonoperahouse.org.
Attend an Auction
The Copake Auction House will host the 16th Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction on Saturday, April 21 at 10:00 am. A swap meet will be held the evening before, April 20 from dawn to dusk. The swap meet will feature over 70 vendors. The auction will feature a variety of bikes that will please the seasoned and beginner collector. For more information about the Copake Auction House call (518) 329-1142 or visit their website at www.copakeauction.com.
See a Performance
Back by popular demand, the Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center will feature the Air Force Band of Liberty. They will perform popular and concert music celebrating the cultural multiplicity of the nation. Songs from our country's diverse heritage unite in an unforgettable musical evening. No matter what your musical tastes, from the classics to pop, from Broadway to swing, this talented group of musicians will certainly delight and entertain the whole family. Admission is free for this event. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the performance begins at 7:00 pm. For more information about the Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center call (518) 325-0447 or visit their website at www.taconichills.k12.ny.us.
Take a Spring Walk
Hawthorne Valley Farm's Farmscape Ecology Program, co-sponsored by the Columbia Land Conservancy, will lead a series of five Sunday walks on public and private lands in Columbia County to explore common (and not so common) spring flowers, make observations on their ecology and habitats, and hear about their lore. The Spring Flora walks are free, but registration is recommended if you plan to attend. Participants can attend single walks, or the entire five walks. The walks begin on Sunday, April 22 and continue through May 20. For more information about Hawthorne Valley Farm, call (518) 672-7500 or visit their website at www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org.
Attend a Benefit
Eat and drink for a good cause! Mexican Radio will be hosting its 3rd Annual "Dining Out for Life" AIDS benefit on Thursday, April 26. Twenty-five percent of all lunch and dinner bills will be donated to the AIDS Council of Northeastern NY. Reservations are recommended. The restaurant will be open from 11:30 am to 11:00 pm. For more information about Mexican Radio, call (518) 828-7770 or visit their website at www.mexrad.com.
Listen to Cabaret
The Spencertown Academy will feature Bistro and MAC Award winning Broadway singer Georga Osborne. Ms. Osborne was named one of the "Funniest People in Cabaret" by In Theater Magazine. She is a classically trained performer who has taken her career onto a mélange of entertainment genres including Broadway and cabaret stages. Osborne delights in entertaining and her wonderful combination of comedy and thoughtful singing. The event will be held on Saturday, April 28 at 6:00 pm. The cost is $25 members and $35 non-members. For more information about the Spencertown Academy, call (518) 392-3693 or visit their website at www.spencertownacademy.org.
Discover Dance Day
Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts will host a Discover Dance Day in honor of National Dance Week. The event will be held on Sunday, April 29 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm and is suitable for the entire family. For more information about Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts call (518) 851-5501 or visit their website at www.hvapa.com.
Go for a Community Run
Sean's Run is a community run/walk open to all ages and abilities. A one mile event, SeansMile, is a race for 12 and under, or a short stroll for others. The 5K run/walk is open to all. Entrants receive a souvenir T-shirt, other goodies, a chance to win door prizes and a great spread of nutritional refreshments following the run. The course runs through the charming Chatham Village and includes musical performances along the way. This event is produced to raise awareness about the problems of underage drinking and impaired driving. The cost is $10 age 20 and under (5 and under free), and $17 for age 21 and older. For more information about Sean's Run call Jeff French at (518) 672-4757 or visit their website at www.seansrun.com.
Above are just some of the great things to do in April in Columbia County. To add an event or activity to our May list, please send an email to cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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