BACA Member Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries in the news!
The Beacon Institute was honored with DCEDC Business Excellence "Grand Award" given by the Dutchess County Economic Development Corp. Read the PoJo article here.
Did you miss Beacon Open Studios? Catch selections on display at BACA Business Member Rhinebeck Saving's Bank.
Hudson Beacon Glass annual "Blow your Own Ornament" begins November 28. Click here for more info.
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Theresa Gooby showing in Brooklyn, NY
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Mark MacKinnon of The Photographer's Place
is showing in the 10th Annual Downtown Delray Beach
Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival in Florida, November 28-29
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Catch Stephen Clair (aka Singalong Slim) at Zuzu's on Tuesday's 4pm. (Bring your kids!) Click here to hear him sing and strum at the benefit for Beacon Riverfest at the Howland Cultural Center last weekend. (Courtesy youtube.com)
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Andreas Humpert appearing at the Howland Cultural Center on Saturday, November 21 at 8p | |
| Events, Comedy, Music, and so on.... |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Wine Tasting 4-7p - Artisan Wine Shop
Thanksgiving Picks
Music 930p - Max's On Main Singer/guitarist James Patrick performs all of your favorites from 60s to today..... get ready to sing, dance, and rock. www.maxsonmain.com 246 Main Street 845-838-6297(MAXS)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Dennings Point Walking Tour 12a - CEIE
Meet tour guide at the gate adjacent to Beacon re-cycling Ctr Jim Heron, author of Denning's Point A Hudson River History will be joined by Dr. Lucy Johnson, an archaologist and anthropolist at Vassar College for joint tour adding Lucy's wonderful knowledge of history. www.bire.org 199 Dennings Ave 845-838-1600 x16
LIVE COMEDY 8p - OPEN SPACE
Back by popular demand ... more yuks, guffaws, and lolz ... The lanky and pretentious DAVID REES will present a mind-blowing live demonstration of TIME TRAVEL ... The sporadically amusing SAM ANDERSON will speak slowly and clearly into a microphone ... The bushy-bearded LIAM GOODMAN will gesticulate wildly ... ALL THIS FOR 3 BUCKS (cheap!) www.openspacebeacon.com 510 Main St. 845.765.0731
Music 8p - Howland Cultural Center
Gospel Café: Host, Lyna Pritchett Featuring: Andreas Humpert, also Jonja Blakslee and the Higher Ground Reggae & jazz gospel music in a coffeehouse setting; Refreshments Available. Tickets: $10.00 www.howlandculturalcenter.org 477 Main Street 845-831-4988
Music 830p - Chill Wine Bar
Anita Rose Merando and Dennis Winge Classic Jazz Standards Music with a touch of romance, nostalgia and the occasional surprise in the cozy living room atmosphere of Chill. From 8:30pm to 11:30pm www.myspace.com/ChillWineBar 173 Main St. 845-765-0885
Music 930p - Max's On Main Ready Rudy is back... from Beatles to Young and 90s to the 60s... Singer/guitarist Rudy Sakira get you singing and dancing www.maxsonmain.com 246 Main Street 845-838-6297(MAXS)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Music 7p - Howland Cultural CenterNovember 22, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm An Evening of Song with Chip Taylor Legendary singer/songwriter Chip Taylor celebrates his latest CD release 'Yonkers' with guitarist John Platania. Rising singer/songwriter Kendel Carson celebrates her latest cd and Special guest Dutchess County's own Kari Spieler will open the show.Proceeds from this event will benefit the Howland Cultural Center's new signage project. This even made possible with the generous support of WDST - Radio Woodstock, 106.5 in Beacon. Tickets $15.00. Buy online at www.howlandculturalcenter.org/concerts www.howlandculturalcenter.org 477 Main Street 845-831-4988
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Music 4p - ZUZU'S LEAF & BEAN
Singalong Slim
453 Main Street
845-765-0679
Meeting 7p - Howland Cultural Center
Tuesday, November 24 Beacon Historical Society Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM Program: TBA The public is always welcome www.howlandculturalcenter.org 477 Main Street 845-831-4988 | |
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| On Walls |
Back Room Gallery
475 Main Street
845-838-1838
Bannerman Island Gallery
"CELEBRATING THE HUDSON
bau
BAU 59: Anna Jacob On Glass
The Beacon Institute
for Rivers & Estuaries
Linda Cross | Reflections on the
River. Paintings exploring the
Daniel Aubry Gallery
Works by Purvis Young, Sheila Metzner, Jock
Floor One
Recovena: the artwork of
Jon Patrick Murphy
17 E. Main
Showing by appointment (17EastMain@gmail.com)
FoveaFaith, Photographs by
Christopher Churchill.
On view through January 10th
www.foveaeditions.org
845-765-2199
Gallery G
New works by Will Walker
15 East Main Street
by appointment
new work from Ghostfuk3r
(aka David Carson)
Paintings by Christie Scheele and
Charlotte Schulz on view
through November 30.
137 Main St.
www.vanbruntgallery.com
845-838-2995
vanbruntgallery @ moxie
544 Main St.
Zuzu's Leaf & Bean
"Small Works Holiday Show"
453 Main St.
845-765-0679 |
| BACA for Kids (and adults too!) |
Music 4p - ZUZU'S LEAF & BEAN
Singalong Slim
453 Main Street
845-765-0679
December
Creative Dance Theater
for Children
taught by Marleen Pennison
Saturday December 5, 12, and 19
3, 4, and 5 year olds -- 10:30-11:30 Fee: $36. Single Trial Class: $15.
Studio 108 A
Old Beacon High School
211 Fishkill Ave.
Beacon, NY 12508
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| Beacon Holidays "Top 7" Artists To Do's |
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The 2009 Holiday Season is coming soon. Lets make Beacon sparkle and attract people to Beacon for arts, music, shopping, eating, events and simply enjoying our great art city. The Tioronda Garden Club, Beacon Arts Community Association and the Beacon Business Association are working together and we need your participation...Here's the top seven things you can do to help make this a great holiday season in Beacon!
1. Help Decorate a Window - Snowflakes is the Theme!
2. Come Sing!
Friday 11/27 "Jingle Bell Jazz & Holiday Lighting" at 5:00 pm - Howland Cultural Center, 474 Main St. A music program presenting Margaret McDuffie, jazz vocalist and Art Labriola, pianist & composer.
3. Be Part of the Gingerbread House Trail!
On Sunday, November 29th, the Cup and Saucer Tea Room, 165 Main St, will host a "Hansel & Gretel Gingerbread House Workshop Tea" at 4:00 PM. Please call for reservations 831-6287.
4. Participate in the Holiday Parade of Gifts
Santa will lead the parade in a fire truck on Saturday, December 5th at 4 pm (Rain/Snow date is Sunday, December 6th at 4pm).
5. Donate a Grab Bag gift!
6. Participate in Beacon's Second Saturday!
December 12th galleries and shops are open late until at least 9pm.
7. Be Current in your BACA dues! The lights and decorations on Main St, the publicity, the posters, the prizes, etc all cost money. Please make sure your dues are current. And if you are not a member and wish to join, now is a great time....just go to the websites for information on how to join. BACA: www.beaconarts.org
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