Greetings Art Lovers:
Thanksgiving is one week away, and we are already dreaming of time spent with family and friends, reflecting on giving thanks for the goodness in our lives. Arts Mid-Hudson certainly has much to be thankful for, from the artists and arts organizations that we work with during the year, our wonderful volunteers that make our load lighter, and our members and underwriters that have made a financial commitment to the arts. All of us, from our staff to our board, are truly thankful.
The weekend is coming up with much to be thankful for as well - so many arts and cultural events to choose from beginning tonight - Climate Change Theatre Action Theatre Without Borders - a free reading/writing group event around climate change (Thursday, November 19) at 7:00 p.m. Half Moon Black Box - Oakwood Commons.
In Poughkeepsie, it's Queen City Arts Weekend, beginning on Friday night during Community Clay Night at Art Centro, where you can play with clay after work (don't miss the Northeast Ceramic Sculpture exhibit in the front gallery). On Saturday head over to the Adriance Library noon-2:00 p.m. when Poet Gold leads "No Dust Poetry Workshop," (register at Poklib.org) followed by PokLit Literary reading at Mid-Hudson Heritage Center (2-4:00 p.m.) featuring young adult authors Andrea Pyros and Amy Axelrod who read and discuss their books.
Wait Until Dark opens Friday at the CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. Frederick Knott's suspense-thriller concerning three con-men who target a blind woman in New York City and her fight to survive - runs through November 29th.
This Friday night bluegrass aficionados are in for a "a high energy, high mountain bluegrass explosion" when Flying Cat Music presents Jeff Scroggins and Colorado in a special concert at the Empire State Railway Museum 70 Lower High Street, Phoenicia. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the show beginning promptly at 7:30. Admission is $18 or $15 with RSVP to flyingcatmusic@gmail.com or by calling 845-688-9453.
Rhinebeck Chamber Music presents the Brooklyn Rider String Quartet on Sunday, November 22. Hailed as "the future of chamber music" (Strings), the innovative quartet presents performances that draw rave reviews from the classical world and rock critics alike - 3:00 p.m.
Who won the Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Art in the Loft wine label competition? The voting was fast and furious, with a total of over 4,000 votes for the artworks. The first place winner went to Judy BM Winter for her photograph, Long Dock Park Sunset, second place to Andrew Halpern's Sepia Winter, and third place went to Liz Okon for her photograph, Wing's Castle. Congratulations to all the artists that participated this year and we look forward to next year's Art in the Loft season.
Save the Date: November 28: Shop Small at Dutchess Handmade, Pop-up Shop at Arts Mid-Hudson December 4: Half Moon Theatre's A Christmas Carol December 5: Sinterklaas 2015 in Rhinebeck
Best wishes for an art-filled week!
Linda Marston-Reid
Executive Director
#ARTS_midhudson
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Enjoy an evening of adventurous text, art, and a discussion of writing process in the Mildred I Washington Art Gallery at DCC. Poets Cara Benson and Mark Nowak will read from their work, followed by a Q&A discussion of their approaches to writing.
Poughkeepsie
Thursday, November 19 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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 adrian legg at the towne crier
English guitar player Adrian Legg is a genuine entertainer telling stories with music and also wittily regaling his audiences with tales from his life and travels.
Beacon
Friday,
November 20,
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 Young Adult Fiction Literary Event
Young adult authors Andrea Pyros (MY YEAR OF EPIC ROCK) and Amy Axelrod (YOUR FRIEND IN FASHION, AMY SHAPIRO) will read and discuss their books at a special POKLIT and Queen City Arts author event!
Poughkeepsie Saturday,
November 21
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Opening Reception: Savor
This event will display 14 takes on the Salt and Pepper tradition, designed by students of Ceramic Design and Product Lab and Design for Small Serial Production. Each piece has been branded and packaged in collaboration with members of the Design Society at SUNY New Paltz.
Rhinebeck
Saturday,
November 21
2:00-5:00 p.m. | more |
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BRENDA BUFALINO & FRIENDS AT UNISON
A trailblazer in the renaissance of jazz and tap dance, Bufalino has been one of the guiding forces in the creation of numerous tap festivals, summits, and reunions. Don't miss a evening of tap dancing with this award winning performer.
New Paltz
Friday, November 20
8:00 p.m. | more |
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Special Preview Screening of Brooklyn Roses
Filmed over 20 years with the same actors playing the same characters and interweaving fictional and documentary footage, Brooklyn Roses is a story of a young girl growing up in Brooklyn in the 1950s and 1960s as part of an Italian-American family.
Woodstock Friday, November 20
8:00 p.m. | more |
The Met Live: Berg's LULU
Acclaimed artist and director William Kentridge (The Nose) applies his unique theatrical vision to Berg's notorious femme fatale who shatters lives, including her own. Soprano Marlis Petersen has excited audiences around the world with her portrayal of the tour-de-force title role, a wild journey of love, obsession, and death.
Millerton
Saturday, November 21
12:30 p.m.
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Island Head Reggae live at the falcon
This band features legendary reggae artists with their debut album, "Punky Reggae Party". This album comprises compositions by Bob Marley with unique grooves and arrangements. This live show includes classic American vocal tunes "Reggae Style", along with classic Jamaican reggae.
Marlboro
Saturday,
November 21
7:00 p.m. | more |
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