At Olana on Saturday, March 12 at 11:30 am you can explore the house, its paintings and treasures from a child's perspective. Tours are geared for families with 6-12 year olds, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Reservations are required by 4pm the preceding Friday.  $9/adult; $8/ students and seniors, free for children under 12 and members of The Olana Partnership.  Fore more information call (518) 828-0135 or visit their website at www.olana.org.

Walking the Dog Theater is offering "Clowning as an Inner Journey" March 19 & 20 at Spencertown Academy, Saturday: 10am-4pm and Sunday: 10am-2pm. Walking the dog  theater is  delighted to collaborate with Nose to Nose North America for its series of clown workshops. This two-day workshop is for lovers of movement and play, and  for  those who want to uncover this joy. Come free your  inner clown and experience the little nose that gives BIG permission! No previous experience needed. For cost of the workshop or more information about Walking the Dog Theater call (518) or visit their website at www.wtdtheater.org.

English, Continental and American Furniture, Paintings, Drawings and Decorations including a large collection of 18th- to mid-20th- century architectural drawings from a private collection. Property featured from the collection of Robertson and Mary Paige Alford, Norfolk, CT, the estate of Constance Tenney, the estate of Mary Warburg, the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science, Fresno, CA, property from an East Coast museum and property to Benefit the Olana Partnership.  For more information about Stair Galleries call (518) 751-1000 or visit their website at www.stairgalleries.com.

Well, on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00 pm you can find out at the Columbia Land Conservancy.  Have you ever witnessed a large number of salamanders and frogs crossing the road on rainy spring nights, or If you ever wondered where they came from and where they're going? Each spring, frogs and salamanders travel long distances from their forest habitats to breed in small wetlands called "woodland pools." Unfortunately, migration pathways often cross roads and long driveways, leading to mortality of slow-moving wildlife, even in low traffic areas.  Come and find out the answer.  For more information about the Columbia Land Conservancy call (518) 392-5252 or visit their website at www.clctrust.org.

The Ghent Playhouse presents "The Heiress"  beginning March 25 running through April 10.

 "The Heiress" is a gripping drama set in nineteenth century New York City about a shy young woman, her controlling father, her flighty aunt and the suitor who enters their lives. Written by Ruth and Augustus Goetz and based on the Henry James novel, "Washington Square”.  Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm.  Tickets are $15.00, $12.00 for friends.  For more information about the Ghent Playhouse call (518) 392-6264 or visit their website at www.ghentplayhouse.org.

On Sunday March 27 at 2:00 pm at Clermont State Historic Site you can hear a lecture.

"Playful and Content" is a Childhood Lecture Series: "Lace Me Tighter: 200 Years of Children and Corsets" by Clermont's Educator Kjirsten Gustavson. Clermont Kitchen, $5 per adult, reservations encouraged.  For more information on Clermont State Historic Site call (518) 537-4240 or visit their website at www.friendsofclermont.org.