Listen to a Garden Talk

Garden Talk Fundraiser for Valatie Economic Development Association (VERA) to be held on Thursday, April 8 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Barnwell Center located at 3230 Church Street in Valatie.  Speaker,  Kerry Mendez is quite the speaker and her list of credentials is long.  She has appeared on HGTV several times, has her own nursery in Balston Spa and is well known through out the Hudson Valley.  We couldn't be more honored to have her here in Valatie!Kerry's talk, Four Seasons Of Color - Hit the Easy Button, will show you tricks of the trade for having WOW gardens month after month with smart plant selection, design tips, and surefire maintenance shortcuts.  The $10.00 per person fee includes handouts, door prizes and light refreshments.  To register or if you have questions, please call Jackie Hennessey at (518) 610-8164 Monday through Friday between 8:30 - 4:30 p.m or e-mail hennessyins@nycap.rr.com. 

Attend an Auction

Exposition Auction, Friday, April 9, 2010 at 6:00 pm at Stair Galleries in Hudson.  English and Continental Furniture, silver & silverplate, metalwork, pottery & porcelain, glass, carpets & textiles, decorations and fine art including property from the Estate of Mrs. Roland Livingston Redmond the collection of the Wanamaker-de Heeren Family, the collection of Josephine and Walter Buhl Ford II, the collection of Patti Cadby Birch, the collection of Paul F.Walter (formerly at 420 Ox Pasture Road, Southampton, New York), property from a Long Island Estate, and property from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, to be sold for the benefit of the Acquisitions Fund.  For more information about the auction of Stair Galleries call 751-1000 or visit their website at www.stairgalleries.com.

Enjoy Art

BeLo3rd Gallery Collective presents an Art BeLo 3rd event, Saturday, April 10th from 4 pm to 8 pm.  Multiple galleries host artist receptions featuring works in photography, mixed media, digital art print media, and painting.   Digital  Art Extravaganza opens at Limner; Judith Black & Moira Barrett at Davis/Orton; New Works at J. Damiani; Lifelike at BCB Art; and An Exhibition in Black and White at CCCA.  All galleries are located on Warren Street in the 100 and 200 blocks.  For more information, visit www.Belo3rd.com

Hop on the Wine Trail

On Saturday, April 10 is the launch of the Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail with Pasta & Sauce.  Be a part of the history of our great region as we launch the Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail!  Members are Tousey Winery in Germantown; Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent; Chatham Brewing in Chatham; Harvest Spirits in Valatie; Brookview Station Winery in Castleton; Furnace Brook Winery in Richmond, MA; and Les Trois Emme Winery in New Marlborough, MA.  WOW!  You can try exceptional wines being produced here, as well as hand-crafted beers and artisanal vodka and spirits.  Each member venue will be offering a sample of a signature pasta dish.  Get a Passport at any location.  For more information, visit the website at www.hudsonberkshireexperience.com.

See a Show

Saturday, April 17 Upstage Productions presents " A Spotlight Cabaret".  This is a special event that will take place at Anthony's Banquet Hall on Route 23B in Leeds, NY.  It promises to be highly entertaining evening with Upsage performers, both old and new who have been "in the spotlight"!  Veteran performers from times past are reuniting and joining the present Upstage Troupe to present musical selections from a variety of popular Broadway shows such as Annie, Jeckyl & Hyde, Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls and many more.  Reservations are strongly recommended.  For reservations, please call 821-4449 or visit their website at www.upstageproductionsinc.org.

Attend a Movable Feast Fundraiser

On Saturday, April 17 attend a Moveable Feast Fundraiser.  The evening begins at 6:30 pm with wine and hors d'oeuvres at the Hudson Opera House, followed by festive dinners in the neighborhood, and desserts back at the Opera House. It's a fun event that offers an opportunity to meet new people, enjoy new surroundings and wonderful food, and support the ongoing programs and building restoration at HOH.  Seating is limited.  For reservations, please call the Hudson Opera House at 822-1438 or visit their website at www.hudsonoperahouse.org.

Enjoy a Show

The Two of Us Productions presents "Beyond Therapy".  Bruce consults his therapist when his new girlfriend Prudence upsets his boy friend Bob.  The learn to live beyond therapy in this delightful Off-Broadway hit that moved successfully to Broadway.   Fridays and Saturdays, April 23, 24, 30 & May 1, all shows at 8pm.  All performance will be at Stageworks/Hudson, parking is across the street from the Amtrak Station. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students.  For reservations or more information about The Two of Us Productions, please call 329-6293 or visit our website at www.thetwoofusproductions.org.

Listen to Intimate Voices

Columbia Festival Orchestra presents Intimate Voices a new string quartet at the St. James Church in Chatham on Friday, April 23 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.  Sheila Reinhold and Renee Jolles, two highly acclaimed orchestra members performing in a new string quartet, Intimate Voices.  Savor the Buoyancy of Haydn and the passion of Dvorak, along with a special performance by the Chatham String Students.  For more information about Columbia Festival Orchestra or to purchase tickets, please call  672-7173 or visit their website at www.columbiafestivalorchestra.org.

Listen to Jazz

Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm, The Kathryn Anderson Classic Jazz Trio will perform at the Chatham House.  Enjoy listening to great songs from the Golden Age of Swing.  These well-loved songs are presented in the classic jazz tradition by vocalist Kathryn Anderson, whose smooth retro style evokes the feel of the 1940s and 50s.   Music that is perfect for listening as you dine, or for good old-fashioned dancing if you’re “In the Mood”.  At  Lipperas restaurant at The Chatham House located at 29 Hudson Avenue (Route 66) in Chatham.  Dinner Reservations: (518) 392-6600.  Regular menu and pricing.  For show only: seating available on indoor balcony for drinks on first-come basis.  For more information about Lippera's visit their website at www.lipperas.com.

See Short Films and Enjoy Dinner

On Saturday, May 1 at Space 360 enjoy Academy Award Nominated Short Films and Dinner.  Doors open at 6:30 pm, films star at 7:00 pm with dinner to follow. Tickets are $25.  To make reservations or learn more call 697-3360 or visit their website at www.360warren.com.

If you would like to submit information for May's ten things to do in Columbia County, please email akneller@columbiachamber-ny.com.