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| October Ten Things to Do in Columbia County |
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Stageworks/Hudson presents “Play by Play Blue Moons” beginning September 29 through October 10. Stageworks’ 14th annual Play by Play Festival of New One-Acts reaches out to the rare events that occur in life with six new one-of-a-kind plays. Those once in a blue moon moments can change our lives forever. Shows run Wednesday through Sunday. For tickets and prices, please call Stageworks/Hudson at (518) 822-9667 or visit their website at www.stageworkshudson.org.
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The Columbia County Council on the Arts will present the 16th annual ArtsWalk from October 8th -11th. celebrating the rich array of artists and arts activities in our beautiful corner of the world. Artswalk encourages visitors to drive up and down scenic Route 66 for activities in both Hudson and for the first time in Chatham as well. Many artists will be represented this year at the members show in the Fairhouse at the Columbia County Fairgrounds located in the Chatham. 134 Works in all media will be displayed all weekend. For more information about Columbia County Council on the Arts call (518) 671-6213 or visit their website at www.artscolumbia.org.
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On Saturday, October 9th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Village of Kinderhook celebrate fall (rain or shine). Come and enjoy scarecrow making, apple bake off, hay rides, pumpkin painting, farmer's market, food vendors and music. A fun day the whole family can enjoy. For more information about OK Fall Festival in Kinderhook visit their website at www.kbpa.org.
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Attend Oktoberfest in Gemantown. Events taking place October 8 through October 10. Including free tractor and horse drawn wagon rides, farmers market, craft, food and game vendors, apple pie contest, petting zoo, music, fireworks and exhibits. Free admission and parking. Oktoberfest will be fun for the whole family. For infomation on specific events on each day, visit their website at www.germantownnyhistory.org.
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The Austerlitz Historical Society will present the 13th annual Autumn in Austerlitz on Sunday, October 10th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the site of Old Austerlitz Village on Route 22 in Austerlitz. The event will include a variety of activities designed to portray an early 19th century theme, which is the time period of the reconstructed Old Austerlitz. Exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, music, fun for the kids and adults and food. Admission to the event is $6 per adult and children under 12 are free. Held rain or shine. For more information about the Austerlitz Historical Society call (518) 392-0062 or visit their website at www.oldausterlitz.org.
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Ghent Playhouse to open their 36th Season with Noel Coward’s uproarious sophisticated comedy “Hay Fever” opening October 15th running through October 31st. "Hay Fever" is a play about what was supposed to be a quiet weekend in the country. As the guest list grows and the confusion mounts so does the hilarity. Performances are Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15; $12 for Ghent Playhouse members. For more information about The Ghent Playhouse call (518) 392-6264 or visit their website at www.ghentplayhouse.org.
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Join in the 4th Annual Pumpkin Walk at Olana State Historic Site on Saturday, October 16 to benefit Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. Festivities of Tots the Clown, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Performer and more family fun begins at 4:30 pm with the Pumpkin Walk at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $5.00/pp. For more information call Olana State Historic site at (518) 828-0135 or visit their website at www.olana.org.
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FilmColumbia returns to celebrate its 11th festival season on Wednesday, October 20. Hosted by The Chatham Film Club, the festival will screen more than 30 independent films, documentaries, shorts and animations from around the world. FilmColumbia unfolds with award-winning screenings and sneak previews. The festival will be held at the historic Crandell Theatre along with the Morris Memorial Community Center and Tracy Memorial Hall. Tickets can be purchased during the festival at the Tracy Memorial Hall, at TicketFusion after October 3rd. FilmColumbia runs for five days from October 20-24. For tickets or more information about FilmColumbia call (518) 392-3445 or visit their website at www.filmcolumbia.com.
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Sundog Solar at Solaqua is having a Halloween Costume and Dance Party on Saturday, October 30th from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am to benefit the Solaqua Power & Art Redevelopment Project. The party will be held at Solaqua Campus located at 343 Route 295 in Chatham. Cover charge is $5.00/pp. There will be food, beverages, a costume contest and live musical performances by Tumble down Shack and Bongo Roots. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call Sundog Solar at (518) 392-4000 or visit their website at www.solaqua.org.
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Howard Fishman will be performing at Club Helsinki on Friday, October 29 at 9:00 pm. Howard Fishman, composer, guitarist and bandleader, has come to be recognized as one of today’s most agile interpreters of the American songbook. Fishman performances combine exuberance and spontaneity of jazz with a storyteller’s sense of drama, emotional depth and play. For tickets or more information, contact Club Helsinki at (518) 828-2400 or visit their website at www.helsinkihudson.com.
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