artscene
February 11, 2016
Greetings Art Lovers: 

We are proud to shine a light on the artists and arts supporters that create the lively art scene we all enjoy in this region. The nominations for the Ulster County Executive's Arts Awards are open now - awards are selected from nominations from the public and the festive event is on June 7th. 
 
Arts Mid-Hudson is looking forward to the art exhibit celebrating the New York State Special Olympics Winter Games opening this Saturday featuring participants from Abilities First, Anderson Center for Autism, Devereux Center, The Arc of Dutchess, Taconic Resources and Madison Cahill. Join us for the opening 5:00-7:00 p.m. and see how we can think differently about our abilities. 

It's the weekend and we'd like to offer some suggestions - there are tickets available for Half Moon Theatre's Cabaret featuring Jenifer Kruskamp including a three-course dinner at the Culinary Institute! Friday and Saturday night - don't miss this amazing and sumptuous performance.
 
Also opening this Friday is You Can't Take It With You at the CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck - through February 21. This comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman is purported to be one of the most popular and successful plays of modern times.

It's Beacon Second Saturday! Head to Main Street and experience openings at RiverWinds Gallery , Matteawan Gallery, and see Global Warning, Michael X. Rose's fantastical paintings at BAU Gallery, among others. A special dance is on at the Howland Cultural Center - check the webpage for Beacon events for times and locations.

How about a Saturday morning pre-lunch performance of Hamlet at the Moviehouse in Millerton? 

County Player's production of August: Osage County continues this weekend through February 20 with a special Valentine's Day matinee show. Check out the review and get your tickets

Saturday in Poughkeepsie, our friends at Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center are hosting a Valentine's Day Wine and Cheese tasting event at 2:00 pm. 

Save the date:
February 16: Kyra Hicks at Vassar College 
February 19 & 20: Trinity Player's production - You've Got Hate Mail at Arts Mid-Hudson

Best wishes for an art-filled week!   
 
Linda Marston-Reid
Executive Director
#ARTS_midhudson
Nominations Are Open!
Arts Mid-Hudson is requesting nominations for the 4th Annual Ulster County Executive's Arts Awards. Click here for more details.

events
TIVOLI ARTISTS GALLERY PRESENTS
THE EROTICA SHOW
 

Fueled by erotic edibles and lively cabaret entertainment, this annual affair has become extremely popular and well-attended both locally and regionally. Expect partial nudity: Adults only.
 
 
 


Tivoli
Opens Friday with Reception Saturday, 
February 12 & 13 
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Conflict and Resolution

Come see members of The Beacon Photography Group join with poets and writers of Beacon NY, using the theme Conflicts/Resolutions. The show is curated by Jon Slackman & Samantha Palmeri.
 
Beacon
Saturday,
February 13  
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Woodstock Chamber Orchestra - "Music for Romance" 

This Valentine's Day, enjoy  two wonderful soloists:soprano  Kimberly Kahan and pianist Hiroko Sakurazwa. The program also includes the Adagio from "Spartacus" by Aram Katchaturian, and the dazzling "Romeo & Juliet" Fantasy-Overture by Tchaikovsky. 

Stone Ridge
Sunday,
February 14
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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WHIMSY & GESTURE
 
This Trio Exhibit with Christopher Albert (painting), Dick Crenson (wirework) & Travis Jeffrey (collage) will be on display at the Albert Shahinian Fine Art gallery. Albert will show a variety of "non-objective"paintings,  Crenson will feature a number of his wire doodles and Jeffrey will display his collages that are derived from found materials.

Rhinebeck
Saturday 
February 13
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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2016 NY State Special Olympics Winter Games art exhibit

In celebration of the NY State Special Olympics Winter Games being hosted in Dutchess County, Arts Mid-Hudson has collaborated with organizations and local artists such as Abilities First, Anderson Center for Autism, Devereux Center,  Madison Cahill, The Arc of Dutchess, and Taconic Resources. Join us this Saturday for the opening reception. The exhibit is open through March 5, 2016.
 
Poughkeepsie
Saturday, February 13
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Gallery Opening: Norman Turner

The Unison Arts Center will be holding a Gallery Opening to recognize the work of the late Norman Turner, a New Paltz artist who passed away in 2015. The memorial exhibition will feature Turner's paintings and drawings.


New Paltz
Sunday,  February 14
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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sponsor
New York State Council on the Arts


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