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Enjoy an afternoon of shopping with local vendors at Whittier Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Ghent. The craft fair is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ADMISSION IS FREE. American Joint Care Foundation will be holding a Mother's Day Craft Fair & Luncheon on Thursday-May 5, 2011 from 11:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LUNCH will be served at NOON. The COST OF LUNCH is $5.00. MENU----- Turkey or Roast Beef Wrap, chips and a drink. TAKE OUT AVAILABLE. Advance tickets are on sale now at the front desk of Whittier Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center-1 Whittier Way-Ghent, NY. For more information please contact Eileen Pastore 518-281-1046 or epastore@whittierhealth.com.
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On Monday, May 9 at 7:00 pm the Hudson Opera House presents the Black Violin. Combining a daunting array of musical styles and influences to produce a signature sound that is not quite maestro, not quite emcee, this group of two classically trained violinists and their DJ is redefining the music world-one string at a time. With influences ranging from Shostakovich and Bach to Nas and Jay-Z, Black Violin breaks all the rules, blending the classical with the modern to create something rare-a sound that nobody has ever heard, but that everybody wants to feel. Performance takes place at the Montgomery C. Smith Intermediate School Theatre, 102 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson. $15 adults, $10 youth. www.hudsonoperahouse.org
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Join Helsinki on Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 pm as they celebrate their one year anniversary in Hudson with a Gospel Brunch celebration featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama. The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Winners of 5 Grammy Awards, a National Endowment for the Arts with Lifetime Achievement Awards, and inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 60 years and shows no signs of diminishing. For more information on Helsinki Hudson or to reserve tickets, call (518) 828-4800 or visit their website at www.helsinkihudson.com. |
The 6th annual Hudson Valley Songfest is scheduled for May 14 at Club Helsinki in Hudson, NY. Produced by Columbia Arts Team, a locally-based not-for-profit performing arts company, the Songfest enables area songwriters, musicians and performers to have access to major music industry professionals and hit songwriters, and learn about the latest trends and changes that affect the music business. Admission for an all-day pass to the panels and seminars is $50 (in advance), or $60 during the week preceding the event and at the door. Some of the industry guests will also be available for a one-on-one consultation for an additional fee. For more information on Columbia Arts Team and the Songfest, visit their website at www.columbiaartsteam.org.
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Experience a day in the life of an 1880s farm family on either May 12, 13, 14 or 15. Use your imagination and step back to the time when butter was churned by hand from the milk of the family cow. When food came from your own back yard and families worked together to sustain themselves. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to experience first hand, life on a small family farm in Upstate NY. Community Open House. $50 per Family. Thyme in the Country Bed and Breakfast is located at 671 Fish and Game Road, Hudson. For more information call (518) 672-5623 or visit their website at www.thymeinthecountrybandb.com
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The Ghent Playhouse presents "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown". Ghent resident Clark Gesner brought to life Charles Schulz's beloved comic strip characters: Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally and everyone's favorite beagle, Snoopy. With the addition of new songs and situations the Peanuts Gang invites you to join them for an average day in the life of Charlie Brown. Directed by Judy Staber
Musical runs May 20th through June 5th, 2011. Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm
Tickets are $15.00, $12.00 for Friends and $8.00 for children under 12. For more information about The Ghent Playhouse call (518) 392-6264 or visit their website at www.ghentplayhouse.org. |
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On Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 pm Olana is offering a Public Lecture: Rally 'round the Flag: Frederic Edwin Church and the American Civil War at the Wagon House Education Center. Open to all ages.
*Vehicle use fee applies Join us for this preview lecture by Kevin J. Avery, senior research scholar at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and adjunct professor in the Art Department of Hunter College, City University of New York. Lecture is free to the public and includes a sneak peek tour of the gallery. Wagon House Education Center. Space is limited so please call (518) 828-1872 x 103 no later than May 22nd at 11:00 am to reserve your seat. For more information on Olana visit their website at www.olana.org.
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Mac-Haydn Theatre presents "I Love Piano", May 26-29 and June 1-5. "Irving Berlin IS American music" -- from "Alexander's Rag Time Band" to "How Deep Is The Ocean" to "No Business Like Show Business" to "God Bless America" to "I Love A Piano," you'll love this show! For tickets, times and cost or more information on Mac-Haydn Theatre call (518) 392-9292 or visit their website at www.machaydntheatre.org. |
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At The Fields Sculpture Park from 12:00 - 2:00 on Saturday, May 28, the community is invited to bring their kites, or come to make them with us, on a special day of family fun. Feel free to bring a picnic to the park and make a day of it. Workshops on making kites from recycled plastic bags and decorating pre-made "sled kites" will be offered by Omi staff and volunteers. To donate colorful plastic bags or wrapping paper, leave a message on the events line, 518-392-4740. For more information about Omi International Arts Center visit their website at www.artomi.org.
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Sunday, May 29 from 4:30 - 8:00 pm the Columbia Land Conservancy will hold the 25th Anniversary Country Barbecue at Old Chatham Sheepherding Company in Old Chatham. At this family friendly event will be the kick-off to CLC’s 25th year celebration, children of all ages can expect lots of hands-on activities, interactive displays, and cool projects to make-and-take. There will be a working oxen demonstration, duck herding border collies, a farm animal petting zoo and much more. Children will have the opportunity to learn all about the wildlife at CLC’s Public Conservation Areas in our activities tent with multiple make-and-take projects. Other highlights throughout the day include variety performances by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, music from the Mountain Laurel Band, fresh local food and beverage, dancing and the always popular silent auction. Invitations will be mailed. Tickets can be purchased starting Tuesday, April 26th. To make a reservation contact the Columbia Land Conservancy at 518.392.5252, ext. 214 or visit their website at www.clctrust.org.
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