Greetings Art Lovers:
We are gratified with the amount of arts and cultural events across our region - whether it is live theatre, art exhibits, dance, or folk arts, we are indeed rich. As you may know, part of our funding is from New York State Council on the Arts and local government, Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Next time you see your elected officials, thank them for having vision to fund the arts. Former President Lyndon Johnson said,
"Art is a nation's most precious heritage. For it is in our works of art that we reveal to ourselves and to others the inner vision which guides us as a nation. And where there is no vision, the people perish."
What's up for the next few days? This Friday, "Season's Bounty" opens with a reception at the Hyde Park Artist's Collective - 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday is also opening night for County Player's production Of Mice and Men, in cooperation with the The Poughkeepsie Library District Big Read, through November 21st.
Saturday is the festive opening of Dutchess Handmade, a pop-up shop filled with local artists' works - join us and get first pick - 5:00 p.m. at the Arts Mid-Hudson gallery. Beginning November 9, we will offer Member Monday, where members receive 10% discount on their purchases.
For dance enthusiasts Saturday night at Kaatsbaan, Project 44 performs at 7:30 p.m. a dance performance that has been compared to an intuitive flow of shapes, patterns and rhythms that are blended with musicality and emotion.
Live Arts Bard presents Neil Gaiman in conversation with Armistead Maupin Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Sosnoff Theater. Tickets: $25; $5 for Bard community with ID.
Upcoming for November 14: India Children's Day - an Arts Mid-Hudson Folk Arts event
Mini-Maker Faire at Poughkeepsie Day School
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Art in the Loft wine label announcement Cheers to the Beers Dinner at the Culinary Institute benefiting Arts Mid-Hudson
For arts organizations and artists in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange Counties, see our webpage for grant opportunities - the deadline is coming up soon - November 17th.
Best wishes for an art-filled week!
Linda Marston-Reid
Executive Director
#ARTS_midhudson
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newvember new plays festival
Grab your tickets and head to the Carpenter Shop Theater for the presentation
of rehearsed readings of new work by up and coming playwrights. This event is partially funded by the 2015 DEC Grant.
Tivoli
Thursday, November 5-8
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 Antje Duvekot in Concert
Flying Cat Music brings acclaimed singer/songwriter Antje Duvekot to perform at the Empire State Railway Museum.
Phoenicia
Friday, November 6 7:30 p.m. | more |
 you are my blue. i am your red.
Don't miss this unique and special exhibit & performance, an art exhibit with poetry, when two poets and two visual artists collaborate under a common thematic at the Howland Cultural Center.
Beacon Saturday,
November 7
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | more |
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sun, moon, et cetera
Intricate tapestries and woven hangings by AMH member Mary Flad will be on exhibit at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
Poughkeepsie
Sunday, November 8
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December 27 | more |
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Quasibotanics:: From Apocalypse to Now at the palmer gallery
Hudson Valley painter Charles Geiger's vibrant, colorful abstract paintings reference botanical imagery described by the artist as "quasibotanicals."
Poughkeepsie
Thursday, November 5
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | more |
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Fran Sutherland:
Looking Forward at the storefront gallery
Native New Yorker, Fran Sutherland's most recent and unique works reflect the geophysical world, which we all experience in different ways.
Kingston Saturday, November 7
5:00 p.m. | more |
Chris Bergson Band
On the heels of his tour in France, New York Blues Hall of Famer Chris Bergson returns to The Falcon. Come see his blend of blues, roots and soul.
Marlboro
Saturday, November 7
7:00 p.m.
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free
family Concert: sleeping beauty
This captivating tale of a Princess put under the spell of a slightly scary witch. Not until a Prince from a distant Kingdom discovers the sleeping castle is the evil spell broken. See the adventures of the court Jester, the King, Queen and the Pages in this sparkling musical fantasy.
Rhinebeck
Sunday, November 8
3:00 p.m. | more |
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grants for arts & cultural activities
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Over $100,000 Available 
Dutchess, Orange & Ulster Counties
Deadline: November 17, 2015
Project Grants Individual Artist Commission Public School Arts Residency Grants Priorities for FY 2016 include: New initiatives or programming in our region; emerging artists or groups; non-traditional venues for arts programming.
For more information click here.
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