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Attend a Whiskey Tasting
Fairview Wines & Spirits will host a Comparative Whiskey Tasting on Saturday, June 7 from noon to 5:00 pm. The tasting will feature a unique opportunity to taste and compare three of the world's great whiskies: Scotch, Irish, and Bourbon. Fairview Wines and Spirits is located at 160 Fairview Ave in Hudson. For tickets or more information about them call (518) 828-0934 or visit their website at www.fairview-wines.com..
Visit the Annual Hudson Bush Plant Sale & Exchange
Clermont State Historic Site will feature the annual Hudson Bush Plant Sale & Exchange on Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event attracts 30 vendors and 2,000 garden enthusiasts a year. In keeping with the style of the Garden Sale Founders the vendors offer a wide selection of heritage and contemporary plant material, much of it locally grown. For more information about Clermont State Historic Site call (518) 537-6622 or visit their website at www.friendsofclermont.org.
Take a Hike
In celebration of National Trails Day, Olana State Historic Site will host a History Hike to explore the carriage trails that meander through the 250-acre estate on Saturday, June 7 at 9:00 am. You'll be able to explore North Road, Farm Road, Lake Road, and Ridge Road. This hike involves significant physical activity and is not recommended for young children. Bring water and snacks and plan to spend up to two hours in the landscape. For more information about Olana State Historic Site call (518) 828-0135 or visit their website at www.olana.org.
Experience the World of Dance
World of Dance located in Hudson is pleased to announce the 1st annual "Just Dance" production on Sunday, June 8 at Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center. World of Dance offers hip-hop, jazz & tap all in one class session for ages 3 and up. The show filled with tap, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop begins at 1:00 pm. Suggested ticket donation is $5 and tickets are available at the door. All proceeds of the production will be donated to the Taconic Hills School District. For more information about World of Dance call (518) 822-1228 or visit their website at www.worldofdancestudios.com.
Take
a Cruise
Hudson
Cruises will feature a special Father's Day Lunch cruise on
Sunday, June 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Hudson Waterfront
Park. The two-hour cruise will include music and lunch aboard
the Spirit on Hudson. The cost is $38 per person or
$18 for children under 12. For reservations or more
information about Hudson Cruises call (518) 82-1014 or visit
their website at www.hudsoncruises.com.
See a Show
Stageworks/Hudson will feature "Gutenberg! The Musical!" June 11 through 29. Gutenberg is a riotous concoction of ego and earnestness. Loaded with an unending supply of heartfelt enthusiasm, two aspiring playwrights put on a backer's audition for their tuneful (but tactless) epic about the not so inspiring inventor of the printing press. They do not have money or stars, but they do have a dream - and that could just be enough. For tickets or more information about Stageworks/Hudson call (518) 822-9667 or visit their website at www.stageworkshudson.org.
Celebrate Father's Day at the Winery
Visit the Hudson-Chatham Winery for a wonderful Father's Day treat. The Winery will feature a BBQ of Trowbridge Farms and Grazin' Angus Acres grass-fed beef. Come and enjoy some live entertainment too. The local band The Digits will be playing. The festivities will take place on Saturday, June 14 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information about Hudson-Chatham Winery call (518) 392-WINE or visit their website at www.hudson-chathamwinery.com.
See a Play
The Theater Barn will open their 2008 season in June and will feature "How The Other Half Loves" from June 13 through June 22. In this popular farce by the master Alan Ayckbourn, two married couples project their infidelities on a third, totally innocent and socially backward husband and wife. For tickets or more information about Theater Barn call (518) 794-8989 or visit their website at www.theaterbarn.com.
Attend a Performance
Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center will feature country and folk singer songwriter Bobby Sweet on Saturday, June 14. Singer and songwriter Bobby Sweet along with the BSweet Band will perform an evening of alternative-country music featuring original compositions. Sweet known throughout the Berkshires for his finely crafted Americana root style music, combines country, folk, rock, jazz and Latin influences with emotionally charged verses. Doors open at 7:00 pm for the 7:30 pm show. For tickets or more information about Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center call (518) 325-0447 or visit their website at www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/community/pac.
Listen to Live Music
The popular Cabaret in the Country series returns to Spencertown Academy Arts Center this summer with an exciting line-up of European cabaret. Spencertown Academy's Cabaret in the Country showcases the best in cabaret entertainment in a relaxed and intimate setting with cabaret-style seating and refreshments available. The June 28 performance will feature Marni Rice. Rice is a chanteuse, theater artist and accordionist whose repertoire includes vintage French Chansons, Euro Arts songs from the 1920's-40's music. The doors open at 6:00 pm and the performance begins at 6:30 pm. For more information about Spencertown Academy Arts Center call (518) 392-3693 or visit their website at www.spencertownacademy.org.
Above are just some of the great things to do in April in Columbia County. To add an event or activity to our July list, please send an email to cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com. |
