Learn a Craft - Magnificent Monoprinting

Columbia County Historical Society wil be printmaking.  Printmaking is often thought of as a way to make many of the same images, but monoprinting techniques offer the chance to make beautiful, unique prints.  Get ready for the opening of “Inked Over” by creating a monoprint using simple, household materials.  An Inked Over Passport program.  It will be held from 10am-12pm on Saturday, March 6 at the
James Vanderpoel House, Route 9, Kinderhook.  For more information call 518-758-9265 or visit their website at www.cchsny.org

See a Show

The Two of Us Productions presents a Murder Mystery on March 6 at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack (Rt 9H N).  "Some Show" will be presented in an old time radio talk show format with all murders taking place off stage.  An old time favorite dessert will be served in a cabaret setting preceeding the performance.  Adults are $12 and Students (Middle and High School) are $7.00.  To reserve your places, please contact the Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack at (518) 851-3811.

See a Play

HRC Showcase Theatre presents “The Passage” on Saturday, March 6 at 8:00 pm, set some time in the not-too-distant future, after assisted suicide has become an accepted practice and woven to the social fabric.  It covers the four hours preceding the scheduled euthanasia of Angus Dewart, as families and friends gather for Angus’ Passage at the traditional party given to people about to depart this world.  Performed at Stageworks/Hudson, 41 Cross Street, Hudson.  For more information call (518) 799-3230 or visit their website at www.hrc-showcasetheatre.org.

Enjoy an Art Exhibition

See a Black and White Exhibition at Columbia County Council on the Arts at the Gallery Space located at 209 Warren Street, Hudson.  Wed-Fri 10:30am-5:00pm and Sat 10:30am-2:30pm
The exhibition features works from various artists. For more information about Columbia county Council on the Arts, please call (518) 671-6213 or visit our website at www.artscolumbia.org.

See a Show

The Ghent Playhouse presents “Mrs. Farnsworth” on March12 - 28, Friday & Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.  A Vassar co-ed meets a cute Yale undergrad.  Sure, he drinks too much and probably isn’t too smart, but his grandfather is a Republican Senator and his father has presidential aspirations so what could be bad?  It has all the makings of a good story, especially as told by Mrs. Farnsworth.  Tickets are $15/adults, $12/members.  For tickets or more information about The Ghent Playhouse call (518) 392-6264 or visit www.ghentplayhouse.org.

Learn about Wildlife

Want to see a LIVE hawk, owl, turkey vulture, and falcon up close?  If so, come to Mud Creek and join Bill Robinson of Wildlife Lectures.  Bill will be showcasing these remarkable birds of prey and discussing how each bird has unique survival adaptations and their importance to the balance of the ecosystem on Saturday, March 13 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm.  The program includes flight and feeding demonstrations.  This is an amazing opportunity to experience the wild nature of these magnificent birds of prey.  Bring your friends and family!  Registration for this program is required; please call at least 24 hours before the program.  For more information about Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center call (518) 828-4386 x3 or visit their website at www.ccswcd.org

See a Movie

On March 18 – 21 see The Eleanor Roosevelt Story, an intimate and moving portrait of one of the most remarkable women in American history. It is the story of a lonely, unhappy child who became the most admired and respected woman in the world. Richard Kaplan's lively documentary reveals the human face behind the American icon, beginning with the emotional deprivation suffered by this plain, awkward little girl born into a socially prominent and powerful family. Though she would eventually marry a man who would look beyond her awkwardness, Eleanor was not content to be the proper, silent wife to her husband Franklin's extraordinary political career. Instead, she began a lifelong crusade to speak out about injustice and oppression in any form.  Member $5, General $7 and Students $5 March 18 – 21.  For times, tickets and more information, call (518) 822-8448 or visit their website at www.timeandspace.org.

Hear a Lecture

On March 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Olana will hold a lecture by Larry Federman, Assistant Warden/Educator for Audubon New York. He offers this exciting lecture on the flora and fauna of our community.  Larry always has a camera with him at Audubon sites; now you too can discover the plants and animals that call these sanctuaries home through his incidental photos.  After the presentation we’ll head out for a landscape walk.  Binoculars and sketch pads will be available.  Come out and capture the first of spring.  Pre-register by the proceeding Friday by calling Olana at (518) 828-1872 x110.
or visit their website at www.olana.org.

It's time to Garden

On Friday, March 26 at Olana from 2:00 – 4:00 pm think spring.  Watch your own kitchen garden grow: come to Olana’s farm complex to create your own fairy garden to bring home.  Plant herb, vegetable and/or flower seeds in recyclable/re-used containers and then decorate your garden pots with art supplies inspired by Olana.  Pre-register by proceeding Thursday.  For more information call 828-1872 x110 or visit their website at www.olana.org.

Attend an Auction

On Saturday, March 27th at 11 am attend an auction at Stair Galleries.  Furniture, Paintings, Porcelain and Decoration from a Hudson Valley Collection will be auctioned off on Saturday, March 27th at 11 am. An impressive and unique collection of Americana, assembled over a forty-year period by two passionate individuals who have thoughtfully selected each object to represent their vision of the American design ethic.  A number of the items were purchased here at Stair Galleries, where the collectors have been loyal clients since the inception of the auction house.  Others were acquired from private collections, dealers and auction houses throughout the United States.Their decision to sell this unique collection was prompted by the purchase of a 19th-century architectural gem, a Federal-period house standing along the Hudson River.  The new residence dictates an entirely different design approach.  For more information about Stair Galleries call (518) 751-1000 or visit their website at www.stairgalleries.com.

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