Be a Kid Again at the Columbia County Fair

Get ready to BE A KID AGAIN, this year at the 2011 Columbia County Fair! Jam-packed with entertainment and non-stop action. Everyone’s favorite end-of-summer pastime for six sensational days of excitement. Special guests this year include country singer Gloriana and 1964 the Tribute (a tribute to The Beatles). The fair runs everyday August 31- September 5 at 3:00pm to 11:00 pm on Wednesday and from 10:00am to 11:00 pm Thursday thru Monday. Admission includes parking and ranges from $10 to $12, children 12 and under are admitted free.  Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue, Chatham. For more information call (518) 392-2121 or visit www.columbiafair.com

Parsons Dance

On September 4 at 7:30 pm, David Parsons, one of modern dance’s great living dance-makers, returns for a sixth consecutive season to The Tent at PS21 with his company Parsons Dance.  The performances are scheduled to feature six pieces, three of which are new to PS 21.  The dances include The Envelope, Tango Oficina, Slow Dance, Kind of Blue, Caught and Nascimento.  $40/general, $35/PS21 members.  For more information call (518) 392-6121 or visit their website at http://www.ps21chatham.org.

Enjoy a Play - Tennis in Nablus

Stageworks/Hudson presents the brilliant new play, Tennis in Nablus, two nations buckle under conflicting claims to the land they believe is rightfully theirs… and as the world explode absurdly around them; one divided family must face their own demons as they seek to achieve peace and freedom with dignity. The play runs from September 7 thru September 25.  For more information about Stageworks/Hudson or to reserve tickets call (518) 822-9667 or visit their website at http://www.stageworkshudson.org

See a Show - Stones in His Pockets
Theater Barn presents "Stones in His Pockets" Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm from September 9 thru September 25.  This show is a unique comedy from Ireland has been a huge hit on both sides of the Atlantic.  Two actors who signed on as extras for a big budget film end up playing dozens of other characters with hilarious comic effect.  For more information about Tthe Theater Barn call (518) 794-8989 or visit their website at www.theaterbarn.com.

Attend a Benefit Play Reading in Remembrance of 9/11

The Columbia Greene Community College Foundation proudly presents a reading of Kent R. Brown's Award Winning Play "In The Middle of Nowhere" on Saturday, September 10th at 7pm in the Forum of the Professional Academic Center at Columbia-Greene Community College.  Directed by Emmy Award Winning Actor, Director and Columbia County resident Stewart J. Zully the play is a harrowing love story of a middle-aged couple whose lives are change by the advent of terrorism and irrational fear.  The performance, which is in part a reminder of the wide-ranging effects of the events of 9/11, will benefit both the college scholarship fund and the Greenport Rescue Squad.  The two member cast features Eileen Schulyler (Artistic Director of Theater Voices, Capital Rep.) and Malachy Cleary (HBO's Boardwalk Empire). A talkback with the playwright and cast members will follow the reading. Suggested donation is $10.00  Call (518) 828 -4181 ext. 3727 for reservations.    http://www.sunycgcc.edu/news/news.cfm?ID=950

Sample Delicious and Diverse Local Cuisine and Dining Opportunities

Join the BeLo 3rd group for the 3rd Annual Taste of Hudson food festival with over 20 City of Hudson restaurants, caterers, and retail food purveyors. This year’s participants will offer “tastings” of select menu items that highlight the diverse cuisine and dining opportunities in Hudson.  Food lovers can graze their way through appetizers, entrees, gourmet coffee, teas, cheeses and desserts. Tickets are purchased on site the day of the event.  Rain or shine, the event will be held on September 10th under the big tent between 2nd & 3rd on Warren Street.  The festival runs from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. For more information visit www.belo3rd.com

Open Day at Equine Advocates

Sunday, September 11.  OPEN DAY at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.   Come and spend a few hours walking around and meeting the 80 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules who reside at our 140-acre horse sanctuary.  There are graphics at each paddock to learn about where each animal came from and why they needed to be rescued.  We also have a beautiful pond where you are welcome to come and picnic that day.  Located at 3212 Route 66 in Chatham.  Sorry, but no pets allowed.  For more information, please call 518-245-1599.  You can visit the webite to learn more about our work and how you can help at www.equineadvocates.org.

YOU CAN BE PART OF HISTORY!

On September 17th more than 1,000 people will come together to join Greene and Columbia Counties across the Rip Van Winkle in “Hands Connecting Lives”! The United Way of Columbia and Greene Counties is dedicating all funds raised to support local programs that help local families facing challenges of domestic violence, depression, substance abuse, mental health and child abuse. One of the features of the event will be an information tent where people can learn about many local services. To register your group for the event and a commemorative T-Shirt, or to contribute to “Hands Connecting Lives”, visit us at www.uwcg.org., or just call Brad at 755-2155.

Photography and Nature

On September 25 Columbia Land Conservancy offers Photography and Nature from 2:00-5:00 pm $25/adults and teens. Learn how to photograph nature with nationally known photographer Karen Halverson.  Bring your own camera.  This will take place at Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond, 480 Rock City Road in Chatham.  To register contact Lauren Haberland at (518) 392-5252 x 214 or visit their website at www.clctrust.org.

Listen to Music

On September 30 at 9:00 pm Helsiniki Hudson presents longtime disciple of the rich and strange music that sings behind the American veil, Jeffrey Foucault has spent the last decade mining the darker seams of country and blues, producing a string of spare and elemental albums of rare power while garnering accolades for a tersely elegant brand of songwriting set apart by its haunting imagery and weather-beaten cool.  Kris Delmhorst has built a thriving career and along the way has parlayed a decade of successful cross country and Trans-Atlantic touring into one of the most distinct voices in American music. For more information about Helsinki Hudson call (518) 828-4800 or visit their website at http://www.helsinkihudson.com