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This Week in Beacon
 October 23, 2009
We are very excited to announce that this October's general meeting will be held at a Jessica Wickham's studio (www.jessicawickham.com) located at 578 Main Street on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30pm**.  Please come dressed warmly since Jessica is in the process of insulating her studio.  Space heaters will be provided but just in case we hit a cold snap bring scarf and gloves. 
 
Remember the Halloween "Hocus Pocus Parade" will be on Sunday October 25 starting at noon sponsored by the Beacon (S)Creamery!  For more details please visit www.beaconhalloweenfest.org.  
 
  
There is always more info about events and our members at www.beaconarts.org.
Events, Openings, Music, Fun, etc.....
 


McFadden 
"Seven Walks" - Paintings by T.S. McFadden at Riverwinds Gallery
 
 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

Wine Tasting 4-7p - Artisan Wine Shop
180 Main Street
www.artisanwineshop.com 
845.440.6923
 
 
Film 6p - OPEN HIVE
Join us for this monthly intimate, informal gathering at the
hive. This month's film: 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
www.beahivebeacon.com  
291 Main Street (at South Brett)
917-449-6356


Film 730p - Zuzu's
Screen16 - JFK tv commercials from his 1960 presidential campaign will be screened. Some context for these films may be found here at a remarkable site by the Museum of the Moving Image: www.livingroomcandidate.org/commercials/1960  
Be sure to cast your vote on November 3rd.
453 Main St.
845-765-0679
 
 
Music 730p - Howland Cultural Center
Erin Hobson in Concert
October 23, 2009 from 7:30pm to 11pm
Singer/songwriter Erin Hobson performs in the Grand Hall as part of the ongoing Voices of The Valley Concert Series.
www.howlandculturalcenter.org   
477 Main Street
845-831-4988
 
 
Music 8p - Piggy Bank Fridays
LOCAL 845 presents Hudson Valley musician Bill Kelly.  Kelly
blends back porch grooves with everyday poetics to tell real
stories. He's also got amazing chops on all counts:
songwriting, pickin', and singing. Plus, he always brings
the most amazing sidemen with him wherever he goes. His song
Yelling at You in My Head, from his newest record, was
recently featured in the new Anna Holtzman documentary,
Subway Dreams. http://www.myspace.com/billkellymusic.  With
Rob Penner behind the bar.
448 Main St.
www.piggybankrestaurant.com   
845-838-0028


Music 930p - Max's On Main
Beacon's own Larry Sansone and Eric Hellmuth will bring
their original electric/acoustic sound to Max's On Main,
get here early for best seating. No cover charge
www.maxsonmain.com      
246 Main Street
845-838-6297(MAXS)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
 
 
Music 8p - Howland Cultural Center
Gospel Café Featuring Clinton & Sheri Lindo, Brother Gerald Cook. Tickets at the door - $15 refreshments available
www.howlandculturalcenter.org
477 Main Street
845-831-4988
 
 
Music 930p - Max's On Main
Don't miss Westchester's favorite retro-rock band. The
Barj Project  2009 Lipi Tour. Only Dutchess county
appearance this year. Get Ready To Rock. No cover charge
www.maxsonmain.com      
246 Main Street
845-838-6297(MAXS)

 
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

Book Signing 4pm - Beacon Institute
Molly Ahern, author of "Dutchess County Fair"
The Beacon Institute for Rivers & Estuaries
www.thebeaconinstitute.org  
199 Main St.
845-838-1600


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27

BACA Gallery Meet 630p
Jessica Wickham's studio
578 Main Street
www.jessicawickham.com
Please come dressed warmly since Jessica is in the process of
insulating her studio.  Space heaters will be provided but just
in case we hit a cold snap bring scarf and gloves.
 
 
Talk 7p - Howland Cultural Center
Historical Society Talk: Black Smoke Over The Hudson: The
Poughkeepsie RR bridge Fire.  Local photographer John Fasulo
will speak about the Poughkeepsie RR Bridge fire that occurred in
1974 and will feature his photographs of the
fire.
www.howlandculturalcenter.org   
477 Main Street
845-831-4988


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28

Health Workshop 630p -  BEAHIVE
Andrea Ramirez www.truenourishment.com
291 Main Street (at South Brett)
www.beahivebeacon.com  
845.765.1890


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

Talk 7pa - CEIE
Presented in cooperation with Friends of Fahnestock & Hudson
Highlands State Park: Fred W. Koontz, Ph.D., the Executive
Director of Teatown Lake Reservation in Westchester County,
will share his vast knowledge of "People and Nature in the
Hudson Hills and Highlands Bioregion." Learn of the many
impressive programs he has initiated in the fields of nature
conservation and environmental protection, not least of
which is the New York Bioscape Initiative, a program that
takes a multidisciplinary approach to studying biodiversity
and health in the tri-state metropolitan region. Guests
should arrive at the parking area at the base of Denning's
Avenue at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy the quarter-mile late autumn
walk into the park. Capacity is limited for this event, pre
-registration is required at www.bire.org  
199 Dennings Ave
845-838-1600 x16

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Music 730p - Howland Cultural Center
Internationally acclaimed mezzo soprano Audrey Babcock and
guitarist Dan Nadel present an evening of passionate and
compelling music from Spain and the Americas. Proceeds from
this show will benefit the Howland Cultural Center's new
signage project. Price: $15.00
www.howlandculturalcenter.org   
477 Main Street
845-831-4988


 
 
In This Issue
Events, Openings, etc.
On Walls
Opportunities
BACA for Kids
On Walls
 
Back Room Gallery
475 Main Street   
845-838-1838
 
Bannerman Island Gallery
150 Main St    
www.bannermancastle.org   
845-234-3204 
 
bau
 
161 Main St    
www.beaconartistunion.com
845-440-7548

The Beacon Institute for  Rivers & Estuaries
Up River
Photos taken by photographers working for The Center for Land Use Interpretation between 2004 and 2008 
199 Main St     
www.thebeaconinstitute.org
845-838-1600

Dia:Beacon
Click here to see what is currently showing.
3 Beekman St.   
www.diabeacon.org 
845-440-0100
 
Floor One
17 E. Main
Showing by appointment (
17EastMain@gmail.com 
 
Fovea
American Youth
845-765-2199
 
 
The Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St.
www.howlandculturalcenter.org
845-831-4988
 
Hudson Beach Glass

162 Main St.
www.hudsonbeachglass.com   
845-440-0068
 
Morphicism
440 Main St.  
www.morphicism.com 
845-440-3092 
 
Open Space
510 Main St.  
www.openspacebeacon.com 
718-207-3793
 
The Photographer's Place
508 Main St.
917-478-7620
 
RiverWinds Gallery 
172 Main St.      
www.riverwindsgallery.com   
845-838-2880

Spire Studios
45 Beekman St.   
www.spirestudios.org   
845-527-8752
 
vanbrunt gallery
137 Main St. 
www.vanbruntgallery.com
845-838-2995 
 
vanbruntgallery @ moxie
Paintings by Richard Dean
544 Main St.  
 
Zuzu's Leaf & Bean  
453 Main St.     
845-765-0679
Opportunities
 
The best local place to check out opportunities for artists is by reading the Dutchess County Arts Council  newsletters.  You can visit the archive of past E-Artscenes, and then sign up to get your own copy!
BACA for Kids (and adults too!)
 

Tuesday, October 27
 
Singalong 4p - Zuzu's
With Singalong Slim - 5$
453 Main St.
845-765-0679

 
Friday, October 30
 
BumbleBee Art and Music
Open Art for ages 1+
Friday's 10 -11 am $10 per child
Join us at the BeaconCommunity Center for arts and crafts hour.
Please bring a paint shirt, or smock with you, things can get a little messy. Parent participation is required.
Email Jinni for further info:
jinni@BumbleBeeArtandMusic.com
Beacon Community Center
23 W Center St
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