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Attend a Concert
The United States Air Force Liberty
Pops will perform on April 6 at the Taconic Hills Performing
Arts Center. The doors open at 6:00 pm and the show starts
at 7:00 pm. The concert is sponsored by Taconic Hills Central
School and The Independent Newspaper. Admission is free,
but tickets are required. To order tickets please call Taconic
Hills at (518) 325-0314 or visit their website at www.taconichills.k12.ny.us.
Attend the Movable Feast
The Hudson Opera House will host
the 12th Annual Movable Feast on April 8. The Movable Feast
begins at 6:30 pm with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
at the Opera House. At 7:30 pm guests move on to dinners
nearby hosted both at private homes and at many downtown
Hudson businesses. After dinner guests return to the Opera
House for coffee and desserts prepared by some of the county’s
finest bakers. Meet new neighbors and help support the ongoing
programs and restoration of the Opera House. For more information
about the Hudson Opera House call (518) 822-1438 or visit
their website at www.hudsonoperahouse.org.
Search for Coyotes
Join Fran Martino in the spring Olana
landscape to search for evidence of coyotes on April 8 at
6:30 pm. You may not see any, but you'll have a great time
learning about their behavior and habitat while you look.
Dress for the weather. The event is free for members, $5
for non-members. For more information about Olana call (518)
828-0135 or visit their website at www.olana.org.
Visit the Sheep & Wool Showcase
Clermont State Historic Site will
host the Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase on
April 15 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. The showcase is based
on historical model farming events at Clermont, and is designed
as a family event complete with live animals and crafts for
the children. Fiber artists, wool enthusiasts, and those
involved in the sheep and wool industry will be delighted
to find offerings of exhibits, music, demonstrations, and
items for sale. The event is free to the public with a $7
vehicle entry fee to the grounds. For more information about
Clermont State Historic Site call (518) 537-4240 or visit
their website at www.friendsofclermont.org.
Season Opener at the Valley
Lebanon Valley Speedway will open
for their 54th season on April 15. The 2006 local dirt racing
season is set to begin in fine fashion with plenty of action
packed racing, and family entertainment for all ages. For
more information about Lebanon Valley Speedway call (518)
794-9606 or visit their website at www.lebanonvalley.com.
Attend an Auction
The Copake Auction House will hold
their 15th Annual Antique and Classic Bicycle Auction on
April 22 at 10:00 am. This auction is considered the most
important bicycle sale in the country and the longest running
event of its type. For more information about the Copake
Auction House call (518) 329-1142 or visit their website
at www.copakeauction.com.
Learn About Nature
The Nature Institute will host a
lecture featuring Dr. Martin Lockley on April 21 at the Chatham
High School Auditorium. The lecture will highlight Tracking
Dinosaurs Around the World. Admission is $12 for adults and
$6 for students. For more information about the Nature Institute
call (518) 672-0116 or visit their website at www.natureinstitute.org.
Attend Cabaret in the Country
The Spencertown Academy will host
Barbara Brussell: Cabaret in the Country on April 22. Barbara
Brussell a supremely talented singer, interprets the lyrics
of Alan Jay Lerner. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the show
starts at 6:00 pm. Early reservations are advised. Tickets
are $35/$25 members. For more information about the Spencertown
Academy call (518) 392-3693 or visit their website at www.spencertownacademy.org.
Enjoy Farm Day
Old Chatham Sheepherding Company
will host their annual Farm Day on April 29 from 10:00 am – 4:00
pm. This event is free and open to the public. Some of the
activities will include sheering of the sheep, Sheep to Shawl
competition, country scenic hayrides, dog trials, cheese
making demonstration and much more! For more information
about Old Chatham Sheepherding at (518) 794-7733 or visit
their website at www.blacksheepcheese.com.
See a Show!
The Copake Theatre Company will be
featuring Driving Miss Daisy from April 28 - 30. The play
is a heartwarming drama about an unspoken friendship between
an unlikely pair. The Copake Theatre Company performs at
the Copake Grange located on Empire Road in Copake. For more
information about the Copake Theatre Company call (518) 325-1234
or visit their website at www.copaketheatrecompany.com.
Above are just some of the great
things to do in February in Columbia County. To add an event
or activity to our March list, please send an email to cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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