ALIVE Published by the Greene County Council on the Arts, 398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 • Issue 101 • November/December 2014 CALL FOR ENTRIES Salon 2014, Small Works Handmade Holidays, Fine Craft Annual Members Exhibition and Sale

Calling all artists! The Greene County Council on the Arts invites all fi ne and craft artists to deck the halls with your work! Fine art members may submit up to three framed works in any medium, with both the length and the width measuring less than Original work by GCCA Artist Members 24” and priced lower than $300 for this non-juried holiday exhibit and sale. Buyers take their purchases home the same day, and GCCA will contact artists to bring additional work keeping our Salon 2014 & holiday inventory full. Member craft artists submit a small inventory of your work to be displayed in our Main Street window and second fl oor Artful Handmade Holidays Hand Holiday Gift Gallery. Handmade toys, cards, ornaments, ceramics, books, jewelry, wearable’s, books, DVDs and CDs by area authors and musicians and new ideas for gift giving will be Affordable Fine Art & Crafts Exhibition and Sale accepted. If your work is already on display in our boutique, The Greene County Council on the Arts annual members’ exhibition features aff ordable fi ne art and please remember that we need you to refresh the shop inventory craft collectibles for holiday gift giving. Every inch of wall space downstairs in the GCCA Catskill Gallery for the holidays. will display original works of art priced under $300. The Artful Hand’s Boutique transforms in to the All artists must be current Members or join as a GCCA Handmade Holidays Gift Gallery where fi ne crafts will fi ll the entire upstairs gallery. All items are priced Member. Framed works must be equipped with screw eyes and under $100. Purchase a unique piece for that special someone while supporting local artists! The public is wire for hanging. No shipping. All work must be delivered to invited to celebrate the annual Salon with the artists at the opening reception on Saturday, November 22 Greene County Council on the Arts, Catskill Gallery, 398 Main from 5 to 7 p.m. at the GCCA Catskill Gallery, 398 Main Street, Catskill, NY. Street, Catskill, NY. Salon 2014 off ers a wide variety of artworks; original drawings, paintings, prints, photographs and Call 518-943-3400, email [email protected] or sculptures-all measuring 24 inches or less. Shop early! Purchases from this show come right off the wall www.greenearts.org for online entry and membership forms. for immediate gift wrapping. Salon 2014 will continue through January 3, 2015. Drop off : Upstairs, the Artful Hand Handmade Holidays Gift Gallery will be laden with locally made crafts in the November 13 or 14 from 10am to 5pm. GCCA’s second fl oor boutique; ceramics, wearable art, jewelry, toys and holiday cards made by GCCA

Saturday, November 15 from noon to 5pm. Artist Members as well as books, CDs and fi lms by area authors and musicians. This year’s selection Work on view November 22 through January 3, 2015. includes ceramics by Judith Hugentobler, Yinka Orafi diya, Ruth Sachs and Elizabeth J. Nields. Opening reception Saturday, November 22 from 5-7 PM. These one of a kind gifts will be treasured for years to come-- including origami fl owers and animals Pick up work January 5 and 6. by Itoko Kobayashi and glass vases by Mark Sonzogni. Choose from Regine Petrosky’s handknit (and washable!) sweaters. How about a funky necklace by Sherrill Jacobson, a bird etching by Meryl Lernihan, or the picturesque book Farmhouse Revival by Steve Gross and Susan Daley? Don’t forget our GCCA swag, Artwork from upper left and clockwise: Erika M. Klein, necklace; Cindy Putorti, including the last few decks of cards from the Playing with a Full Deck fundraiser, shirts designed by Joe earrings; Susan Beecher, po ery; Jane Tobey, greeting card; Elizabeth Nields, Ste o, prints by Polly Law and your very own GCCA beer and wine glasses! po ery; Kay Levine, greeting card; Cheryl Snyder, bu on bracelets; Mark Sonzogni, glass; Yinka Orifi diyia, po ery. Salon 2014 & Handmade Holidays: Aff ordable Fine Art & Crafts Exhibition and Sale is on display November 22 through January 3, 2015. Meet many of the exhibiting artist during the opening reception on Saturday, November 22, from 5-7pm. GCCA Catskill Gallery is located at 398 Main Street in Catskill, NY. Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays from noon to 5 pm. For more information call 518-943-3400, email: [email protected] or visit www.greenearts.org.

www.greenearts.org Presenting Cultural Events & Opportunities for the Twin Counties Page 2 November/December 2014 ALIVE

GREENE COUNTY 2015 County Initiative Program (CIP) COUNCIL ON THE ARTS Grant Applications Now Available

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Guideline booklets and applications for the Greene County Organizations must have been resident in Greene County for at David Slutzky, President Initiative Program for 2015 are now available. Deadline for submis- least two years. Bill Deane, 1st Vice President sion of applications is Monday, November 24, 2014. Organizations must provide regularly scheduled or full season Paul Poplock, Treasurer Lawrence Krajeski, Secretary The purpose of the County Initiative Program (CIP) is to provide cultural programs and/or services in Greene County. Kico Govantes, Liz Kirkhus, general operating or programmatic support from the Greene County The annual operating budget is generally in excess of $20,000, Laura Segall, Legislature to major Greene County arts and cultural institutions including in-kind contributed services and goods. John Sowle, Brenda Taylor, that off er quality professional services and programs of benefi t to Previously funded organizations include: The Altamura Center Sheila Trautman the residents of Greene County. The Greene County Council on the for the Arts, Bronck Museum, Catskill Mountain Foundation; Greene BOARD OF ADVISORS Arts (GCCA) has administered this fund since its establishment in Room Players; Horton by the Stream, MJQuill Irish Cultural & Sports Casey Biggs, Chairman Karl T. Anis, Jared Aswegan 1983. CIP funding is intended to promote the development, growth Centre, Music & Art Centre of Greene County; Planet Arts, Thomas June Battisti, Ava Barbour, and viability of major Greene County organizations. With invaluable Cole National Historic Site, Wave Farm, Windham Chamber Music Susan Beecher support from the Greene County Legislature, these goals continue Festival and Zadock Pra Museum. Dick Brooks, Andrea Cunliffe to be met, producing a positive impact on the state of the arts and Returning applicants will receive CIP Guidelines/Applications Frank Cuthbert, Louise Hughes, Ronnie McCue, Kim McLean, quality of life in Greene County. via email from the GCCA. Organizations interested in applying for Patrick D. Milbourn, Greene County organizations receiving funds from state and 2015 CIP funding and returning applicants who have not received Patti Morrow, James Parrish, federal agencies, including the New York State Council on the Arts, their Guidelines/Applications by mid-October should contact Kay Ruth Sachs, Robert Sheridan, should apply to this fund. Organizations applying through the Stamer at the Greene County Council on the Arts, 398 Main Street, Michael Smith, Reginald Willcocks Decentralization Program may not apply to this program. P.O. Box 463, Catskill, NY 12414; (518) 943-3400; email: gcca@ Additional requirements are as follows: greenearts.org. For more information, see Funds & Grants at www. STAFF Organizations must be a legally established not-for-profi t whose greenearts.org. Kay Stamer, Executive Director assets do not benefi t private individuals and have an active Board of Completed applications must be submi ed for consideration no Sharon Shepherd, Directors. later than November 24, 2014. Assistant to the Director; Membership Coordinator; Arts Alive Editor Colette Lemmon, Director Community Arts Grants World Premiere of & Arts Education Renee Nied, Coordinator Community Scrooge & Son – Arts Grants, Schoharie Molly Stinchfi eld, Visual Arts Director A Mountaintop Fawn Potash, Masters on Main Coordinator Dale Loughran & Donna Trunzo Christmas Carol “Sprouts” Program Co-Directors Patricia Britton, Bookkeeper The Kaaterskill Actors Theater and Catskill-based Petite Produc- Barbara Ratcliffe, Catskill Gallery Reception, tions present an extravagant production of a new theatrical work, courtesy of Experience Works SCROOGE & SON – A MOUNTAINTOP CHRISTMAS CAROL. This CONSULTANTS perfect holiday entertainment will be performed at 7PM on Friday Ruth Leonard, and Saturday, December 12 and 13, and 2 PM on Sunday, December “Sprouts” Program 14 at the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Orpheum Center for the Anthony Rago, Apogee Webmaster Performing Arts, Main Street, Tannersville, NY. Smart Systems, Wri en and directed by Jim Milton, the classic tale of the Computer Technology Christmases Past, Present and To Come has been set on in the Kate Boyer, Catskill Mountains during the post-Civil War era. The rise of the Design & Layout – Arts Alive tanning industry, the Orphan Train movement and the arrival of Ava Barbour, Graphic Design the Nutcracker ballet in America blend with carols, kids, and every- VOLUNTEER GALLERY one’s favorite Mean Old Man to make a truly special evening full & OFFICE STAFF of local history, music and song. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 Dara Young Editor, Calendar & Opportunities for children. Jeanne Heiberg & The event will feature Phillip X. Levine as Scrooge, with Monica Wayne Sheridan Brady, Lora Lee Ecobelli, Joe Felece, Daniela Goldberg, Zephyr Arts Alive Contributors Hrechdakian, Andrew Joff e, Stephen Jones, Piper Levine, Art William Carbone, Flo Hayle, Skopinsky and the wonderful ballet dancers of Petite Productions Erika Klein, Pat Lemmon, Brenda Obremski, in Catskill. Lighting is by Malcolm Trippi and Bob Kelly is Stage Andi Porazzo-Nangle, Paul Smart Manager. Dara Trahan God bless us, everyone!!! CATSKILL GALLERY This performance is made possible in part with public funds COMMITTEE & VOLUNTEERS Deborah Artman, Will Barnds, from the Decentralization Program of NYSCA, administered Jill Skupin Burkholder, through the Community Arts Grants Fund in Greene County by the Brittany Clearwater, Kico Govantes, Greene County Council on the Arts. Ashley Hopkins-Benton, Carol Swierzowski, Richard Talcott . . . and a host of people like you!

COLUMBIA COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jan Grice, President Maria Kolodziej Zincio, Vice President ALIVE Deborah Davis, Treasurer 398 Main Street, PO Box 463, Catskill, NY 12414 • 518-943-3400 Kenneth Young, Secretary Arts Alive is published by the Greene County Council on John Cooley, Gerald Cooley, Jimmy Tim Fry, Lee Gould, the Arts for members and others interested in the arts. Fran Heaney, Jeff Levin Deadline for submission of materials for arƟ cles, arƟ st STAFF opportuniƟ es and calendar lisƟ ngs is December 5, 2014 for Cynthia Mulvaney, publicaƟ on in the January/February 2015 issue. Please email Executive Director submissions to: [email protected], AƩ : Arts Alive. Renee Schermerhorn, Bookkeeper Business and individuals interested in adverƟ sing in Arts Alive Indian Ridge Accounting/ should call 518-943-3400, or email: [email protected]. Barbara Beers, CCCA Certifi ed AD DEADLINE for the January/February 2015 issue is: Public Accountants December 5, 2014 Mark Greenberg, Greenberg & Greenberg, CCCA Counselor at Law Sharon Shepherd, Editor Kate Boyer, Heron & Earth Design, Layout ALIVE 2014 November/December Page 3 Arts Education Partnership Program Announces 2014-15 Awards Greene County Council on the Arts Operation Unite & Germantown (GCCA), in partnership with Questar III, HS & Schoharie HS – $2347 in support is proud to announce the following Arts of ChoreoPhysics: Demonstrating Concepts Education grant awards for the 2014-2015 through Dance with Ellen Sinopoli Dance school year. Made possible with funding Company. Working with the Company, from the Decentralization Program of the 12th grade students will verbally connect New York State Council on the Arts and individual dance movements with physics contemporary interpretation of Shake- corporate sponsor Stewart Shops Holiday concepts and develop original sequences speare’s classic tragedy Othello. A culmi- Match, these awards are administered that physically examine and articulate the nating performance will take place at the by GCCA for Columbia, Greene, and intersections between dance, science, and school and the Bridge Street Theatre. Schoharie Counties. Fundable programs math. refl ect a true planning and fi scal partner- Ruth Leonard & Catskill Academy - Valatie Free Library & Ichabod Crane ship between artists/arts organizations $2000 for Peace Banners, a study of peace Elementary - $2000 in support of Words and local schools. Awards support imag- and non-violent methods in confl ict reso- That Move Us with artist Susan Griss. inative, in depth, arts-based projects for lution. 4th – 12 grade students will plan and Seven classes of Grade 2 students will use K-12 public school students and include construct fabric banners using imagery, creative movement, improvisation and three or more contact sessions with the words, and natural dyes. Inspiration for diverse dance forms to retell and interpret same core group of students. Requests the banners will be drawn from literary multi-cultural literature. Students will also frequently refl ect cross-disciplinary exploration of youth-based biographies learn to identify the central message and collaborations between classroom teachers about individuals who have confronted the character responses within stories, fables, and performance, music, literary, folk barriers of social inequality and aff ected and folktales. and/or visual artists. change through non-violent means. The $16,299 in awards refl ect a In Greene County, the following Ruth Leonard & Catskill Elemen- competitive process and review by a were awarded: tary - $2000 in support of Haudenosaunee combined Greene and Columbia County Athens Cultural Center & E.J. Arthur Native American Murals, a collaborative review panel with experience applicable Collaborative works by Timothy Watkins and Elementary - $2500 for Art/Science Co-Ex- project drawing from Haudenosaunee/ to the task. Awards were recommended in Carol May. Timothy will be working on a kinetic istence: Large Scale Kinetic Sculpture for Our Iroquois oral history, poetry, and visual sculpture project with E.J. Arthur Elementary accordance with NYSCA guidelines and Environment with Brooklyn-based artist images. Three murals, each focusing on a students through an Arts Education Partnership approved by the GCCA Board of Direc- Timothy Watkins. Building on a trip to Art signifi cant story in Iroquois culture, will Grant. tors. We received 11 eligible applications, Omi, Grade 4 students will explore the use be constructed by the 4th grade students Top: ‘Understory’, installed this summer on the eight of which were funded. of renewable energy to create models for based on classroom-based research, social gym wall at the White Pass Elementary School, in Randle WA (ArtsWA). sculpture that rely on these alternate forms studies curriculum, and actual artifacts. In Columbia County, the following ‘Leaf Dance’, installed at the Clackamas County of generating motion. A collaborative full awards were approved: In Schoharie County, the following Red Soils Administration Center, Oregon City size sculpture will be created onsite. The project was awarded: OR, 2010, Clackamas Arts Council. Carol Rusoff & Columbia Green project engages with science, technology, Partnership Academy - $2500 for Improv engineering, math, and (of course!) arts Morgan Kelly & Middleburgh in the Curriculum, a multi-session program curriculum. Elementary - $1952 for The Giver: A Puppet For information on any of the awarded combining skill-building learning with Parade, a seven-week residency in which programs or to discuss a potential artist/ Bridge Street Theatre & Catskill creative improvisation in a kinetic explora- Grade 5 students will investigate the art of school partnership for the 2015-16 school High School - $1000 in support of Shaking tion focused thematically around choices. large scale puppetry. The project will be year, visit www.greenearts.org, scroll over Up Shakespeare. The school’s Grade 12 The sessions will target 9 – 12th graders based thematically on The Giver, an award FUNDS & GRANTS or contact Commu- AP English class will work with Steven and use the History, English, Business, winning work of science fi ction focusing nity Arts and Arts Education Grants Pa erson to re-write the dialogue, develop and Economics curriculums as raw source on memory, identity, individuality and Director Cole e Lemmon at 518-943-3400 characters and storyline to produce a material. community. or Cole [email protected]. Community Arts Grants Programs: The Cure for Cabin Fever With winter’s snap and shorter days, Camphill Hudson, (Solaris 360 on Warren Family in for the holidays? Whether no garden to weed or lawn to mow, Street), Hudson. up from the City or down from Vermont autumn is the perfect time to investigate Magic Lantern Puppets led by master we have just the ticket. Treat them to a some of the local happenings. Following puppeteer Chantal Van-Wierts will off er Winds in the Wilderness Concert in the are a few brief highlights of what the children ages 12 and up and adults to intimate and acoustically superb Church Community Arts Grants program makes be part of Charles Dickens novella “A of St. John in the Wilderness performance possible in Greene and Columbia County. Christmas Carol.” Love costumes? If you space in Copake Falls, NY. The December Diata Diata International Folkloric can cut, sing, or hold a stick you’re a neces- 28 performance will feature classical and Theatre and multi-talented community sary part of the production! Featuring large world music selections. For reservations members will perform an original story scale shadow puppets, sets, and music, the and info, call 518-329-1577. For additional Guest artist Carlos Osorio shares Columbian tale with Diata Diata’s trademark style program will be presented at the Annual Community Arts Grants programs and tradition through Cumbia dance at Hudson of song, dance, and orchestration. Perfor- Athens Victorian Stroll on December 13. events, check the calendar in this issue of Association Library – a world culture program supported through Community mances will focus on thankfulness and be Visit www.athensculturalcentr.org for Arts Alive! Arts Grants. presented on November 28, 29 and 30 at more information.

Banish Your Blues with the Spirited Songsters of Good Globe Singing School The Good Globe Singing School, along and join in on both new and familiar include vocal warm-ups, improvisation, person. Call Sheri at 518-392-5809 or learn directed by Sheri Bauer-Mayorga, will repertoire! Admission is a freewill off ering and folk repertoire from around the world. more at www.sheribauermayorga.com/ present a Community Sing at Spencer- which will support the work of both the The ability to sing in tune is the only the-good-globe-singing.html. town Academy, located on State Route Good Globe Singing School and the Spen- requirement. Please contact the director, Good Globe Singing School is partially 203 in Spencertown, NY, on Saturday, certown Academy. Sheri Bauer-Mayorga, prior to a ending. supported by Community Arts Grants, a December 13, 2014 at 2PM. Children from The Good Globe Singing School also The group’s repertoire is online for prac- Decentralization program of New York the singing school’s Pre-Teen Group, Teen off ers a monthly “Women’s Sing-In” at the tice and familiarization prior to a ending. State Council on the Arts, administered in Group, and Girls’ Acapella Ensemble, will Spencertown Academy. This is a pop-in Links are available from the director. The Columbia, Greene and Schoharie Counties present and lead songs from their Fall and and sing program for women. Singers next meetings is scheduled for November by Greene County Council on the Arts. Winter repertoire. Come prepared to sing need not a end every gathering. Meetings 13 from 7PM - 9PM. Each sing is $10/ Page 4 November/December 2014 ALIVE How to Contact Uel Wade Still Loves Your Lawmakers Women Composers (For Columbia/Greene Counties) Among the frontiers that hold its own with those of “the Fábregas is represented by Governor Andrew Cuomo women have yet to occupy is big boys” of the Romantic era. Spanish-fl avored pieces for cello Executive Chamber, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224 their universal acceptance as Beach is also known mostly and piano, wri en in 2006, infl u- Tel: (518) 474-8390 worthy classical composers. for her songs. One of her last enced by the pungent sound of At its next concert on compositions, the Trio reaches the guitar. She grew up under the Senator Dean Skelos, Sunday, November 2nd, 2 pm, back for inspiration to her earlier Franco regime, which offi cially Majority Leader; Speaker Pro Tem at the Spencertown Academy, works: a dramatic art song; declared “The role of a woman is Legislative Offi ce Building, Rm. 909 located on State Route 203 in se ings of two Inuit folk songs; to serve.” She rebelled, fl ed, and Albany, NY 12247 Spencertown, New York, Bend and a piano piece in the style of succeeded. Tel: (518) 455-3171 email: [email protected] the Kno ed Oak (BKO) Chamber Debussy, which is treated à la Thomas composed a moving Music will make its case for Brahms. violin solo, in the spirit of Senator Be y Li le female composers. Bacewicz, a Polish composer Bach, for Cathryn Tait, a friend Chair Cultural Aff airs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation Artistic director and pianist who gave secret underground who was dying of cancer. Tait 188 State St., Room 310, Legislative Offi ce Bldg Uel Wade will be joined by violin and piano concerts during premiered the piece just before Albany, NY 12247 violinist Mitsuko Suzuki and World War II, is represented here her death, in 1995. (518) 455-2811 cellist Robert Reed in presenting by Polish dances for violin and Zaimont is editor-in-chief email: li [email protected] works by Cécile Chaminade, piano. (Poland issued a stamp of “The Musical Woman” book Senator Kathleen Marchione Amy Beach, Barbara Heller, with her portrait on the cente- series. Her Serenade for trio, (District 43 – Columbia) Grazyna Bacewicz, Elisanda nary of her birth.) wri en in 2008, is surprisingly 188 State Street Legislative Offi ce Building - Room 918 Fábregas, Augusta Read Thomas, The German Heller, a melodic and tonal for such a Albany, NY 12247 and Judith Lang Zaimont. founder of the international recent work; above all, it beauti- Tel: (518) 455-2381 email: [email protected] The oldest and largest works group “Women in Music,” has fully moves the heart. on the program are the trios by devoted much time and energy to This concert is made possible Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk Chaminade and Beach. Cham- promoting previously neglected in part with public funds from (District 46 – Greene) inade is known mostly for her works by female composers. the Community Arts Grants/ 311 State Street Legislative Offi ce Building small character pieces for piano Wade and Reed will play a 1989 Decentralization Program of Albany, NY 12247 Tel: (518) 455-2470 and her salon songs, which has duo, based on a protest song, the NY State Council on the email: [email protected] led music critics to dismiss her which honors 50 Iranian women Arts, administered in Columbia music as lightweight. But the who were murdered under the County by the Greene County Assemblyman Sheldon Silver, Trio is a muscular work that can Chomeini regime. Council on the Arts. Speaker LOB 932, Albany, NY 12248 Tel: (518) 455-3791 fax: (518) 455-5459 email: [email protected] Upcoming Grant Opportunities As part of our service to and pioneering works of public established 501(c)(3) nonprofi t Assemblywoman Margaret Markey artists and visionary individuals art that build community and organizations are all eligible to Chair Tourism, Parks Arts and Sports Development in our community, GCCA empower individuals. apply. There are no geographical 712 Legislative Offi ce Building Albany, NY 12248 will showcase select grant In pursuit of that objective, restrictions; the foundation Tel: (518) 455-4755 opportunities in Arts Alive. This BRAF awards grants of up to supports projects worldwide. email: [email protected] issue’s focus is the Black Rock $10,000 for highly interactive, Le ers of Inquiry must be Arts Foundation, now accepting community-driven, collaborative received no later than December Assemblyman Peter Lopez applications for civic art projects. works of art that are accessible 1, 2014. Upon review, selected (District 102: all of Greene + Stuyvesant and Stockport in Le ers of Inquiry Deadline to the public and civic in scope. applicants will be invited to Columbia County; Rensselaerville, Westerlo & Coeymans in December 1, 2014. Grants can be applied toward submit complete applications in Albany County; Saugerties in Through its Grants to Artists the creation of the work or to January 2015. Ulster County & all of Schoharie ) and Civic Arts programs, The Black the development of community Visit the BRAF website for LOB 402, Albany, NY 12248 Rock Arts Foundation (BRAF) programs or organizations that complete program guidelines Tel: (518) 455-5363 fax: (518) 455-5856 works with communities around support the creation of interactive and application instructions 45 Five Mile Woods Road, Catskill, NY 12414 the world to collaboratively artworks. http://blackrockarts.org/grants/ Tel: (518) 943-1371 produce innovative, relevant, Individuals, groups, and grant-criteria. email: [email protected]

Assemblymember Didi Barre (District 106: Ghent, Claverack, Greenport, Germantown, Livingston, Tachkanic, Copake, Clermont, Gallatin & Ancram in Columbia County) LOB 553, Albany, NY 12248 Tel: (518) 455-5177; Fax: 518-455-5418 $30 District Offi ce: 751 Warren Street Hudson, NY 12534 Tel: 518-828-5329 Fax: 518-828-5329 email: barre [email protected] PUTS Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin (District 107: Kinderhook, Chatham, New Lebanon, YOUR Canaan, Austerli & Hillsdale in Columbia County) LOB 533, Albany, NY 12248 www.nbcoxsackie.com Tel: (518) 455-5777 (518) 455-5576 AD District Offi ce: 258 Hoosick Street, Suite 109 Troy, NY 12180 HERE! 518-272-6149 Fax: 518-272-6313 email: [email protected]

U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson Call GCCA at (19th District: Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer) Your independent, local bank since 1852 (518) 943-3400 2 Hudson Street, PO Box 775 Kinderhook, NY 12106 or email: 518-610-8133 Fax: 518-610-8135 sharon@ www.ruthsachs.us greenearts.org U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer Leo O’Brien Federal Offi ce Building, Room 420, Albany, NY 12207 630 County Rt 17, Jewett, NY 12442 Deadline for the 1 Treeview Drive, Melville, NY 11747 518-431-4070; fax: 518-431-4076 Jan/Feb 2015 ONE OF A KIND CERAMICS U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issue is 478 Russell Senate Offi ce Building, 516-443-2847 Fax 631-659-3174 Dec. 5, 2014 Washington, DC 20510 [email protected] 202-224-4451 Fax: 202-228-0882 ALIVE 2014 November/December Page 5 CALL TO ARTISTS: GREENE COUNTY EXTREME SURFACES COUNCIL ON THE A RTS Group Exhibition GCCA Catskill Gallery MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION I/We wish to become members of the Greene County I/We wish to become members of the Columbia County Surface—of paintings, terrain, materials, our culture, Council on the Arts (GCCA) in the following category. Council on the Arts (CCCA) in the following category. what lies beneath and what is presented. The Extreme Please Check one: New R Renewing R Member Please Check one: New R Renewing R Member Surface show explores the idea of surface from all angles. Historically, artists have often been fascinated with the R Senior/Student $ 0. R Student/Senior $ 20. buildup of paint on the surface of canvas. The subject ma er R Individual 5. R Individual . becomes texture, light and shadow, layering and building R Family 0. R Dual/Family 0. a tactile surface for the eye. Surface also refers to the earth, R Friend/Business/Organization . R Not-for-Profit-Organization 50. geology, plate tectonics, the destruction of such surfaces in R Sponsor 100. R Corporation 100. natural or manmade disasters, or simply erosion. R Supporting 250. R Patron 100. Psychologically, we reveal certain aspects of ourselves R Patron 500. R Curator 250. and hide others. In Jungian terms, this is called our shadow R Benefactor 1,000. R Benefactor 500. side. What happens when suppressed traits and memories R Reciprocal CCCA 10. R Other _____. are brought to the surface? What is it exactly that the skin R Reciprocal GCCA 10. divides? TOTAL MEMBERSHIP $ ______Our culture has increasingly become obsessed with Building Fund Contribution $ ______TOTAL MEMBERSHIP $ ______surface—of youth, beauty, newness and now-ness, often J. Ruben Garcia Memorial Fund $ ______Additional Donation $ ______overlooking the eff ect of such a narrow focus. Certain Endowment Fund $ ______TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ______surfaces have value, and other surfaces are ignored. What is TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ______Payment: Check Cash the collective impact? R R “The word surface can’t help but summon up what lies Payment: Check R Cash R MasterCard R VISA R beneath it--a contingent word, inseparably bound to its opposite, MasterCard R VISA R Amex R Card #: ______to the thing of which it is a part, impossible with out its antonyms: Card #: ______Expiration Date: ______Expiration Date: ______inner, deep, full, solid, cover up, sink.”– Christa Robbins “Thank you!” We welcome applications for interpretations of the “Thank you!” Make your tax-deductible contribution payable to theme Extreme Surfaces in all media. Make your tax-deductible contribution payable to CCCA and return to the address listed below. TO APPLY: GCCA and return to the address listed below. To apply, please send a short bio, short description Please fill out completely of work, dimensions and low-resolution JPEGs (72 dpi, Please fill out completely up to 500 pixels wide) of up to 10 artworks to the Visual Name: ______Arts Director, Molly Stinchfi eld at molly.gcca@gmail. Name: ______com or Greene County Council on the Arts, P.O. Box 463, Address:______Address:______398 Main St. Catskill, NY 12414 by December 1, 2014. City: ______City: ______IMPORTANT DATES: State: ______State: ______DEADLINE for Submission by email: Day Phone: ______December 1, 2014. Day Phone: ______Notifi cation for selected work by December 12, 2014 Eve Phone: ______Eve Phone: ______Exhibition Dates: January 10- February 28, 2015. E-mail: ______E-mail: ______Opening Reception: TBA Are you an artist? Yes R No R Website: ______Drop Off for Accepted Works: If yes, what is your discipline? ______Friday, January 2, from 10 am -5 pm. Are you an artist? Yes R No R Saturday, January 3, 2015, noon to 5 pm Brief description of your work ______If yes, what is your discipline? ______Pick up: Monday, March 2 and ______Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 10 am -5 pm. Brief description of your work ______INSTALLATION CONCERNS: ______All work must be installation ready and prepared for ______hanging: framed, with screw eyes and wire. ______Artists/Arts Organizations, do you wish to have QUESTIONS: Call GCCA at 518-943-3400 or [email protected] or visit www.greenearts.org. your website linked to the GCCA website? Yes R No R ______Menberships are for one year. Menberships are for one year. GCCA Catskill Gallery You may be able to double your contribution if you You may be able to double your contribution if you work for, or are retired from, a company which has a work for, or are retired from, a company which has a CALL FOR ENTRIES matching gift program. To make your match, simply matching gift program. To make your match, simply obtain a form from your company’s Matching Gift obtain a form from your company’s Matching Gift & Artist Opportunities Coordinator and send it along with your Coordinator and send it along with your contribution to: contribution to: GCCA GALLERY: Greene County Council on the Arts Columbia County Council on the Arts Exhibition Proposals wanted for GCCA Catskill Gallery 2015 Schedules. Send a paragraph describing your P.O. Box 463, Catskill, NY 12414 209 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 soloshow, curated group exhibit, brainstorm for (518 ) 943-3400 (518 ) 671-6213 future programs with contact information, an image list, short bio or resume and up to 10 images (72 dpi, 5” jpeg or up to 8 x 10” photographs) to Molly Stinchfi eld, NEW FEATURE: Add only $10 to any level of GCCA NEW FEATURE: Add only $10 to any level of CCCA [email protected] with subject line: membership chosen and receive a basic membership membership chosen and receive a basic membership 2014-2015 VAP Review. Mail hard copy to Visual Arts in the Columbia County Council on the Arts. in the Greene County Council on the Arts. Director, GCCA Catskill Gallery, PO Box 463, Catskill, NY 12414. Hand deliver proposals to the GCCA Catskill Gallery located at 398 Main Street, Catskill. 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For questions, please call Molly Stinchfi eld, GCCA Visual NEW BENEFIT for MEMBERS: Two for the price of one membership at Rivertide Aikido, for a period of two consecutive months. Arts Director, at 518-943-3400. Regular monthly dues are $70.00 and allow adults to attend as many classes a month as they like. Six classes are offered every week. For more information and to see the full schedule go to www.rivertideaikido.com call or call 845-417-3601. Page 6 November/December 2014 ALIVE Look Closely: What Do You See? Hunter Art Exhibit Offers Vivid Cubist World The Catskill Mountain of light illuminating and shining organizations in New York City. Foundation’s Kaaterskill Fine through transparent surfaces,” He has collaborated with high Arts Gallery is pleased to present Laroux says in his artist state- profi le brands such as Bombay “Peak Colors, an exhibition of the ment. “It is enhanced by urban, Sapphire and blockbuster Holly- vivid paintings of New York City surreal and abstract concepts wood movies. In December of and Catskill Mountain painter spawned by life experiences in 2012, coinciding with an exhibi- Jack Laroux, on view through combination with embellished tion in New York City’s Times November 9. stories intriguing viewers to Square, Laroux illuminated the Laroux’s exhibit is a kalei- continuously explore the enig- video billboards on a grand doscopic explosion of color. matic and layered composition scale for all New Yorkers and Cubist shapes that gather into of light-hearted subjects. This the world to see. He was also just-discernible objects—maybe animated quality, central to selected as the featured visual a guitar, a fl ower, a bird or pieces my artwork; keeps are patrons artist for Mountain Jam 2013, of a human face. Those are just mesmerized and anticipating held at Hunter Mountain, NY. the fi rst things you notice when what they will discover next by Laroux Peak Colors will be looking at Laroux’s work. But if exploring my work.” on view at Kaaterskill Fine Arts you look more closely, there’s Jack Laroux is an acclaimed through November 9. Kaaterskill more. Laroux’s enthusiasm for international fi ne artist based Fine Arts is located in Hunter science, space and ancient reli- in New York City and the Village Square, 7950 Main Street, gion and mythology strongly Catskill Mountains, with collec- Village of Hunter. Gallery hours infl uence his work: you might tors around the globe. He has are Friday and Saturday from 10 fi nd images evoking St. Hubert, exhibited in many prestigious am to 5 pm, Sunday from 10 am the Germanic patron saint of locations, from Maxim’s in Paris, to 3:30 pm. For more information, the woods and the hunter; or France to Art Basel in Miami. please call the gallery at 518-263- of Thoth, the ancient Egyptian Laroux is invited to annually 2060 or visit www.catskillmtn. scribe of the gods. “My vivid auction off his original artwork org. For more information about Santa Muerte King, by Jack Laroux. Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery hosts an exhibit cubist interpretations of a alongside such renowned artists Jack Laroux, please visit www. of Laroux’s Cubist works with urban, surreal and abstract concepts through psychedelic world is based upon such as Keith Haring and Jeff laroux.com. November 9. stained glass and sha ered glass Koons, raising thousands of imagery that portray the eff ects dollars for prominent charity PLANET ARTS musicians Michael Benedict, drums and leader, Brian Patneaude on tenor saxophone, Chris Pasin on Trumpet, Mike Lawrence on bass and Jon LeRoy on piano. JAZZ one2one The second jazz concert, Chris Pasin’s Random Acts Kindness, is on Saturday, December 6 at 8 PM. returns with the New compositions by trumpeter/composer Chris Pasin inspired by artists such as Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Orne e Coleman and Alban Berg will serve as Tone Structure a vehicle for freely interactive improvisation. The hard driving ensemble includes Chris Pasin on Trumpet , Mark Lab Project Kleinhaut on guitar, Wayne Hawkins on keyboards, John Menegon on bass and Dave Berger on drums. Planet Arts, a cross-genre music incubator initiative For reservations and information contact Thomas designed to explore creative and experimental impro- Bellino at 518 945 2669 or [email protected] or visit vised music, presents two live concerts featuring two of www.PlanetArts.org. Greene County’s resident Jazz masters in the Speakeasy Located in Catskill New York, Planet Arts, a at the Bridge Street Theatre located at 44 West Bridge GRAMMY and ASCAP award winning, tax exempt, Street, Catskill, NY. not-for-profi t 501(c)3 company, is dedicated to working On Saturday, November 22 at 8 PM, Bopitude plays with artists and educators on the development, produc- the music of Kenny Dorham. Michael Benedict’s criti- tion and documentation of culturally diverse projects that cally acclaimed Bopitude, a 4 star DownBeat Ensemble, explore the creative process. This program is supported presents the music of one of the great trumpet pioneers in part by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Planet Arts presents a jazz concert on Saturday, November 22 at 8 PM at the Bridge Street Theatre. Michael Benedict’s of the be-bop era. The band will use Kenny Dorham’s Greene County Initiative Program (CIP) administered by critically acclaimed Bopitude, a 4 star DownBeat Ensemble, classic compositions as a jumping off point for creative, the Greene County Council on the Arts. plays the music of Kenny Dorham. swinging jazz improvisation. The jazz program features

Schoharie Creek Players Presents “The Odd Couple” in Dinner and Brunch Performances

The Schoharie Creek Players will present a dinner The original male version of “The Odd Couple” was theater experience with the female version of Neil Simon’s a hit on Broadway and a highly successful television “The Odd Couple” on November 22 and 23. This warm, series. In the female version, also scripted by Neil Simon, hysterically funny version of the play will be presented Oscar (the messy one) is Olive and Felix (the fussy one) in dinner and brunch performances at Villa Vosilla in is Florence. The Ladies’ game is Trivial Pursuit, the side- Tannersville. kicks are women, and the courtiers are men. Jim Starr directs Adeline Basil as Olive and Cordelia Schreiber as Florence. Others in the cast include Eddie Blum, Daniela Goldberg, Michael Mac Donald, Carol Maisonave, Teri Martin, and Raphaella Giugliano. Cost for the Saturday, November 22 performance Cordelia Schreiber and Adeline Basil rehearse a scene from Neil and dinner is $50, and includes gratuity and taxes. Cash Simon’s female version of “The Odd Couple.” The play performs at bar opens at 5:30pm followed by dinner at 6:15; show Villa Vosilla in Tannersville, November 22 and 23. time is 7:15. Sunday’s performance and brunch is $35 including gratuity and taxes. Doors open at 11 am and Council on the Arts, administered through the Commu- curtain time is 12:15 pm. Door prizes will be awarded at nity Arts Grants Program by the Greene County Council both shows. Reservations are required and may be made on the Arts. Schoharie Creek Players is also grateful to by calling 518-589-5060. Villa Vosilla is located at 6302 WRIP 97.9 Radio, Raphaella Guigliano, Kevin Chase, Main Street in Tannersville, NY. Amos Po er, and community sponsorships for additional This production is made possible in part with public and in-kind support. funds from the Decentralization Program of the NYS ALIVE 2014 November/December Page 7 Windham Chamber Music Festival 2015 Season Opens with Jazz in January

The Windham Chamber mance will feature pianist Anna including Lone Madsen, clarinet, Music Festival opens its 19th Polonsky and fl utist Diva Good- Caroline Campbell, violin, Kris- season with a not-to-be-missed friend-Koven each performing tina Reiko Cooper, cello, Tanja jazz concert on Saturday, January concertos by Mozart along Zapolski, piano will make their 3, 2015 featuring the Great Duo with the fi rst performance in long-waited Windham debut. of pianist Lynne Arriale and Windham of Schubert’s great The Windham Festival is guitarist Larry Coryell. This Fifth Symphony. honored to off er these world- will be Arriale’s fourth appear- On August 15, 2015 class concerts at the acoustically ance in Windham and Coryell’s world-renowned violinist Elmar magnifi cent Windham Civic Windham debut. “Arriale’s Oliveira returns to the Windham Center Concert Hall, 5379 brilliant musicianship places her stage for his fi fth appearance and State Route 23 in the heart of among the top jazz pianists of the is joined by pianist Volodymyr Windham. For more information day” says The New York Times. Vynnytsky and cellist Natalia on the Windham Chamber Music “Larry Coryell, fusion pioneer Khoma in her Windham debut. Festival, to join their mailing list, and seasoned musical traveler The distinguished trio of artists or to purchase tickets in advance, between the worlds of rock, jazz, will be accompanied by Theo- please visit www.windham- classical and Brazilian rhythms dore Arm, violin, Magdalena music.com or contact the provided the innovative driving Golczewski, violin, and Sandra artistic directors, Robert Manno lines” (Toronto Star). Tickets Robbins, viola in Ernest Chauss- and Magdalena Golczewski at are on sale now at the Windham on’s monumental Concerto for 518-734 3868. Library, Carole’s Gift Emporium, violin, piano and string quartet. The 2015 Season is made and The Catskill Mountain The brilliant and ebullient possible in part by the Willow Country Store, all located on cellist Zuill Bailey returns to Springs Charitable Trust Foun- Main Street in Windham, or Windham for the 3rd time on dation, the Peter R. & Cynthia at www.windhammusic.com. August 22, 2015. On stage K. Kellogg Foundation, the Tickets are $25 for General, $22 with him will be the exciting Windham Chapter of the Catskill for Seniors ages 65 and over, Russian-American pianist Mountain Foundation, Bill $20 for Contributors and $5 for Natasha Paremski The glorious & Suzy Vogler, the David G. Students ages 6-23. Rachmaninoff Sonata for Cello Whitcomb Foundation, and with Jazz comes to Windham on January 3, 2015 as Pianist Lynne Arriale joins Buy your tickets early to and Piano and Stravinsky’s Public Funds from the Greene guitarist Larry Coryell for the opening concert of the Winhdam Chamber the standing-room only Gala beguiling Suite Italienne are the County Legislature through the Music Festival 2015 Season. Photo Credit: R.Andrew Lepley Orchestra Concert, with the featured works for the evening. Greene County Cultural Fund Windham Festival Chamber On September 5, 2015, administered in Greene County Orchestra, conducted by Robert Opus X, the exciting Crossover by the Greene County Council The Greene Room Players Manno on Saturday, July 18, Quartet of four beguiling women on the Arts. 2015. This year’s Gala perfor- from four corners of the world, “Letters to Santa” News from Wave Farm Holiday Musical Theater & Media Arts Grants Application Great Family Entertainment Deadline January 1, 2015 Kick off the Holiday Season this year as Greene Room Players presents “Le ers to Santa,” a musical revue with a warm and Wave Farm announces for individual artists, the The Media Arts Assistance Fund provides support wonderful story line. Follow the journey of a youngster who has for the distribution and exhibition of works in all genres of time-based and moving image media, including doubts about Santa. With the encouragement of his sister Virginia, emergent technology. Grant awards assist artists in making recently completed works available to public the child discovers that when we all believe we can fi nd hope, peace audiences, and advance artistic exploration and public engagement in the media arts. Applications for support are due on January 1, annually. and love in our hearts all year long. We travel with the postman, A regrant program for the New York State Council on the Arts, Electronic Media and Film, grant Mr. Mike, from a small town to the North Pole where Santa, Mrs. awards assist artists in meeting expenses including, but not limited to: duplication of preview, screening, Claus, and many elves will entertain you with delightful songs and exhibition copies; promotional materials including documentation and schematics of media-instal- and dance. lation and new-media works. Other distribution/exhibition requests will be considered on a case by case Many wonderful townspeople sing your favorite Christmas basis. Applicants are encouraged to contact [email protected] prior to submi ing an application to carols. Join us for this family show, created by Glenda Lauten and confi rm eligibility. Artists may request funding support up to a maximum amount of $10,000. directed by Linda Nicholls, at the Orpheum Theater in Tannersville APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. IMPORTANT NOTE: Wave Farm is now using on Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 16 Submi able for the MAAF Artists application submission process. Applicants are strongly encouraged at 2 PM. to carefully and comprehensively read the information below before submi ing an application. Please Don’t miss this great family entertainment. Choose your seats contact [email protected] with questions. online at www.catskillmtn.org, or purchase tickets at the door. To be eligible for the The Media Arts Assistance Fund artists must meet the following criteria: Tickets are $10 for students; $15 for seniors and $20 for adults. • Artists must reside in New York State. The Greene Room Players thanks the Catskill Mountain Foun- • Funding may not be used for travel expenses outside of New York State. dation which has made possible the use of the Orpheum Film and • The Work proposed for support must have been completed in the calendar year preceding the application deadline. Performing Arts Center for this holiday production. • The applicant must have all rights to distribute and exhibit the Work as proposed. • A sponsoring organization is not required. • Works-in-progress (including works in post-production) will not be considered. • Students works are ineligible. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for career artists who may have returned to school for post-graduate work. • Works produced on contract, commission, and promotional basis or to serve a third party interest will not be considered. Funding Criteria: A strong distribution/exhibition plan is a focused, practical, and innovative (or creative) eff ort to reach a work-appropriate audience. Review Process: • Applications will be reviewed by Wave Farm staff for completeness and guideline compliance. • All eligible applications will then be reviewed by a peer panel comprised of NYS media arts professionals. • Review panelists collectively select and recommend grantees. • The review panel convenes in January/February, with subsequent recommendations reviewed by Catskill Mountain Foundation www.catskillmtn.org Wave Farm and NYSCA EMF in February. • The names of the panelists for each cycle remain confi dential until after the grants are announced. Greene County Council on the Arts www.greenearts.org • All applications will be reviewed in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of NYSCA The Prattsville Art Center and Residency Electronic media & Film Program. www.Prattsvilleart.org Questions regarding your application should be directed to Media Arts Grants (MAG) mag@wave- farm.org. Please note that we will respond in as timely a fashion as possible prior to the deadline, however The Zadock Pratt Museum www.Prattmuseum.com we recommend that you submit all questions well in advance of the application deadline. Visit www. wavefarm.org. Come Experience the Art Along the Rip Van Winkle Trail! Wave Farm is a non-profi t arts organization that celebrates creativity and community use of media and the airwaves. Their programs provide access to transmission technologies and support artists and Visit www.mainlygreene.org organizations that engage with media as an art form. Wave Farm is a recipient of funds through The County Initiative Program administered by the Greene County Council on the Arts. Page 8 November/December 2014 ALIVE Athens Victorian Stroll 2014, ACC Members Small Works Holiday Show & Sale, the Premiere of “Scrooge”, Music and Dance Performances, and Much More! A magnifi cent winter scene from the Athens 2013 Victorian Stoll. Photo credit Carlos Bidos The Village of Athens color, oils, acrylics and photog- This new production tells the be peforming excerpts from all Community Band, performs will come full of life Saturday, raphy and perfect for gift giving. story of bi er old miser Ebenezer of their dances, as well as a new their annual Holiday Concert December 13th with visions of Buyers can take their purchases Scrooge and his transformation work, created especially for this at the First Reformed Church holidays past and more than a home the same day. The exhibition resulting from supernatural year’s stroll. The Presque Ballet of Athens from 2-3 PM. The glimpse of our thriving contem- will open Saturday, November visits by Jacob Marley and the is a volunteer group of dancers, Athens Community Chorus will porary arts scene. There will be 22nd and run through the day of Ghosts of Christmases Past, comprised of “women of a be performing holiday classics performances galore interspersed the Stroll. Gallery hours are Satur- Present and Yet to Come through certain age and confi dent men” at the Athens Cultural Center at with nods to our Victorian past. days and Sundays from 1-4 PM. shadow puppets, projections, who meet three times a week at 1:15 PM. This is a group of dedi- While there are roving carolers Storefront windows painted with a costumed Greek chorus, live the Athens Cultural Center for cated singers who meet monthly dressed in Victorian garb, a seasonal scenes by local children music and an elaborate Victorian classes and to learn new dance to share their talents and sing resplendent Victorian Santa and and teens from Robert Lahm’s set. This production was made works. There is no charge for a rich and diverse selection of horse drawn trolleys harkening drawing and painting workshops possible in part with public these classes and all levels of vocal works. The Athens Youth back to our 19th century roots, will add to the magic of Athen’s funds from the Decentralization experience are welcome. For Chorus, under the direction of there are also many contempo- Victorian Stroll. Program of the New York State details on the Presque Ballet Shelly Ley, will be performing rary performances scheduled The premiere of “Scrooge”, Council on the Arts administered schedule, see the Athens Cultural folk and traditional music at the throughout the day at the Athens a theater piece based on the through the Community Arts Center’s web site. Athens Cultural Center. Cultural Center, Athens Munic- Charles Dickens novella “A Grants Program of the Greene Hudson River Bells, a group For a complete schedule ipal Building, First Reformed Christmas Carol”, will take County Council on the Arts. of English hand bell ringers of activities check the Athens Church and the Rivertown place at the Municipal Building. For the past two plus years, from the First Reformed Church, Cultural Center’s website www. Senior Center. A dedicated group of artists the Presque Ballet, under the delights audiences with their athensculturalcenter.org or The Athens Cultural Center of all ages has worked along direction of Bobby LuPone, has beautiful melodies. They will pick up a map and schedule at will be exhibiting a Members side master puppeteer Chantal been presenting dance works be performing at the Rivertown the Cultural Center, 24 Second Small Works Holiday Show and Van-Wierts to bring the Victorian for the Athens community to Senior Center. A perennial Street, starting at 1 PM on the Sale featuring works in water- tale of Ebenezer Scrooge to life. enjoy. This year the troupe will favorite, the Coxsackie-Athens day of the Stroll.

surrounding gender roles and William Shakespeare’s rape culture seem to cry out for a response. It’s horrifying to consider that the mindset The Rape of Lucrece surrounding the justifi cation of rape has remained unchanged Bridge Street Theatre since Shakespeare’s time and likely long before.” Hodge In celebration of William is not to be missed.” further notes that “Great theater Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday, Penned originally in 1594, is seldom about nice people and as part of its continuing eff ort The Rape of Lucrece recounts the doing good things for one to bring exciting, relevant theater legendary tale of the beautiful another. Creating work that is to the Hudson Valley region, Lucretia and her brutal defi le- diffi cult or even outright horrifi c Bridge Street Theatre and Kali- ment at the hands of Tarquin, for an audience will hopefully yuga Arts will present The Phila- who has been enfl amed by challenge them to dig deeper into delphia Artists’ Collective (PAC) reports of her incomparable their own lives to seek answers critically-acclaimed production chastity. The eff ect of this violent and possibly change their ways of Shakespeare’s epic poem act sends ripples throughout the of thinking.” The Rape of Lucrece, adapted for entire Roman Empire. Hodge’s Quotes from Phindie the stage by PAC Co-Founding adaptation challenges audiences reviewer Debra Miller sums up Artistic Director Dan Hodge. to ponder not only Tarquin’s the 90-minute performance. “Not This limited engagement features crime, but also our own society’s only the performance of a life- Hodge himself in a gender- view of women. time by the incomparable Dan bending solo performance that When asked about the Hodge, but also a momentous Toby Zinman of the Philadelphia content of the poem, Hodge socio-political statement and a Inquirer called “Theater without explains “The subject ma er stirring call to activism. This is a net, a 90-minute monologue in seems to be something that is, a production that transcends rhymed couplets, a tour-de-force unfortunately, always timely. the entertainment value of live Dan Hodge, a Philadelphia-based actor and director with a strong foundation in performance, riveting and abso- The events of the last few months theater and affi rms its power in Shakespeare and the classics, will take the stage at BST in Shakespeare’s The Rape of Lucrece on November 7, 8 and 9. Photo Credit: Wide Eyed Studios. lutely accessible. This production and the wider public discussion the sphere of human ethics … By my calculation, when you factor Hodge into Shakespeare, tive, founded in 2008 by Hodge Catskill, on Friday, November the sum of genius is multiplied and Damon Bone i, is commi ed 7 and Saturday, November The Wine Cellar exponentially.” to promoting rarely performed 8 at 7:30pm and on Sunday, DISCOUNT WINE & LIQUORS Dan Hodge is a Philadel- classical plays through work- November 9 at 3pm. All seats are phia-based actor and director shops, readings, and full produc- $15, but special group rates are The Best Prices • The Best Selection with a strong foundation in tions in the greater Philadelphia available. For more information Shakespeare and the classics. As area and beyond. on this production and other Catskill Valley Plaza Performances of The Rape upcoming events at Bridge Street Rt 9W, Catskill, NY 12414 an actor, he has performed in over twenty full productions of Shake- of Lucrece will take place in the Theatre, call 518-943-3818 and Joe Annese, Proprietor • 518-943-4630 speare’s plays across the country. Bridge Street Theatre’s intimate leave a message, visit Brown Hours: M-TH 9am-9pm, F-S 9am-10pm The Philadelphia Artists’ Collec- “Speakeasy”, located at 44 West papertickets.com or visit the Bridge Street in the Village of theater’s website at BridgeSt.org. ALIVE 2014 November/December Page 9 Claudia McNulty Fixations Exhibit “Passionate Cries to the Viewer about the State of Our Humanity”… –Yura Adams

The Foundation Gallery at “I do not think of my self as a and in 2013 an Individual Artist Columbia-Greene Community political artist and I am not a Grant from the Decentralization College will present Claudia Buddhist but my perspective Program of the New York State McNulty Fixations, an exhibition on life is such. I feel at the most Council on the Arts administered of paintings and drawings by fundamental level of life, there by the Greene County Council on the artist through November 25. is no separation between our the Arts. McNulty’s Individual Claudia McNulty is a fi ne arts selves and the environment. I Artist award enabled her to painter and designer, who is also cannot escape from responding to develop a project titled “Corn a decorative artist and muralist. the happenings around me. I am Porn” which addressed “the Her career as an artist is an much disturbed by the surveil- pervasive presence of genetically amalgam of design and fi ne arts. lance state we are now living in modifi ed foods” through an “She is the rare artist in and seeming so accepting of. The interactive 3-dimensional instal- whom it is diffi cult to discern the loss of control over our food, air, lation. Viewers were encouraged separation between her work in self is very concerning to me. “ to physically enter McNulty’s commercial and fi ne art,” said McNulty a ended a number audio-enhanced sculptural space Foundation Gallery Director of East Coast art colleges, becoming a temporary visual Yura Adams. “The works in the including the Pennsylvania component of the work. “Corn “Natural History 101”, by Claudia McNulty, latex on canvas, 56 x 76 inches, exhibit encompass passionate Academy of Fine Arts, the Boston Porn” was portable and traveled will be featured in the Claudia McNulty Fixations exhibit, which runs through November 25 at Columbia-Greene Community College in the Foundation Gallery. cries to the viewer about the state Museum School, and the Nova to a number of local venues of our humanity.” McNulty will Scotia College of Art and Design. initiating questions and dialogue with painting and related deco- com. be showing large un-stretched She earned a Bachelor of Arts about the GMO controversy. rative painting work. The Foundation Gallery canvases and drawings at the degree from Tufts University. Well within the genre of politi- The McNulty exhibit will be is located in the Arts Center at Foundation Gallery that illumi- Out of art school, she landed her cally and environmentally-mo- on display through November the C-GCC campus. Colum- nate her artist statement. “As fi rst job in the art department of tivated expressions previously an artist living in this time of Time Magazine, Inc., followed by embraced by this artist, Corn 25. Gallery hours are Monday bia-Greene is located at 4400 America’s corporatocracy,” said work in a series of clothing and Porn, with sound and lighting to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Route 23 in Greenport (Hudson), McNulty, “I am compelled to design businesses. elements, also represented a Saturday and Sunday by appoint- one-mile east of the Rip Van engage in the issues that confront McNulty shows her work fresh set of challenges. ment. For more information, call Winkle Bridge. Route 23 can be me. I hope to communicate in a frequently in the community. Claudia McNulty currently 518-828-4181, extension 3410. reached from Exit 21 of the New manner that will resonate with She received a “Best in Show” maintains a studio in Climax, Her work can also be seen on her York State Thruway or the Hudson viewers.” McNulty also reveals at the Hudson Opera House New York, and supports herself website www.claudiamcnulty. exit of the Taconic Parkway.

Schoharie Spot Light Schoharie County will fi nish another successful year of grant-funded projects with two productions by the Theater Project of Schoharie County On November 21-23, TPSC on timely issues and is appro- inal songs to the beloved classics is responsible for partial funding under way for what promises to will bring the Disney musical priate for all audiences with its When You Wish Upon a Star and for arts and cultural experi- be an exciting 2015 season. “My Son Pinocchio” to the Scho- magical mix of heartwarming I’ve Got No Strings. Audiences ences throughout the region via To keep up to date on grant- harie community at Golding fairytale and action-packed will be charmed by Pinocchio’s funding from Governor Andrew funded events in Schoharie Middle School in Cobleskill, adventure. Grammy Award-win- journey from an awkward Cuomo and The New York State County, check out: schohariearts- NY. The classic tale of an aging ning composer Stephen Schwar wooden puppet to a real, live Council on the Arts. The funding grants on Facebook where you toymaker and his puppet takes adds a compelling score of orig- boy and Geppe o’s transforma- cycle for FY15 closed on October can fi nd information as well as a tion from demanding creator to 18 and deliberations are now calendar of events. a real, live father. Performance Licensed Neuromuscular Massage details can be found at www. Massage Deep Tissue • Hot Rocks theaterproject.org. Therapist Swedish • Spors • Thai “Naked Plays: No Sets, No Props, Just Words” is an a empt to engage the community in theater arts through participa- Lenora Freese tion in a reading series held in 11 William St., Ste. 2 • Catskill, NY 12414 local libraries. Plays are read aloud as a group with no prepa- • 518 - 821- 6341 518 - 943 - 9520 ration necessary. Participants are able to read parts or listen along as roles are switched to give everyone the opportunity to read diff erent characters. “Alice in Wonderland” was read at the Community Library in Coble- skill during the spring while “Humbug,” a humorous send-up of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” will be read in December. Be sure to visit www.theaterproject.org as this event draws near. The Community Arts Grant Program in Schoharie County is administered by the Greene County Council on the Arts and Page 10 November/December 2014 ALIVE GCCA Annual Garden Party Fundraiser A Feast for the Senses through Community’s Support

The beautiful historic Bea ie-Powers Place overlooking the Musicians of Regional Fame Hudson River in Catskill was the perfect se ing on Saturday, Enrico “The Big Caboose” Scull and “The Hudson Buskers”, September 20 for the Greene County Council on the Arts (GCCA) Mike Pagani, Betsi Krisniski, Marylin Miller, Ben and Chelsea annual Garden Party fundraiser. Over 200 members and guests Muller played acoustically charged and original music a ended the fundraiser to support GCCA programming. With throughout the afternoon. Frank Cuthbert and Jon B. Woodin the theme of Grazin’ Greene- A Feast for the Senses in mind, GCCA joined in with their own unique sounds, too. Lex Grey, joined by partnered with businesses and individuals across Greene County, Pamela Pentony, and Victor Deyglio along with fellow musicians harvesting some of the best of our region’s specialty foods and drink, Mike Siciliano, Mike Ragaini and Anthony Vescio put on a terrifi c great music, as well as original artwork, hand-made crafts and prod- show with their bluesy-jazzy style music. Inside in the Bea ie-Powers ucts. The success of the 2014 Garden Party, which brought in over Place Catskill Mountain Foundation Piano Museum interpreter, $8,800 for the GCCA to continue its support of the arts, culture and David Peskin, played piano for guests. economic development of Greene County, is in large part due to the generous contributions of the GCCA’s many fi ne business partners, GCCA Artist Members & Specialty Vendors Fostered a Feast artists, and individuals. for the Senses GCCA Artist Members joined Specialty Vendors under the big Our Community Partners Who Made the Garden Party Possible tent with an astonishing display of original artwork and hand-made GCCA acknowledges the generosity of the Friends of crafts. Guests met and viewed the work of painters Bill Carbone, Kay Bea ie-Powers and the following businesses and is extremely grateful Levine, Ellen Levinson, Barbara McGeachen and Rosalind Tobias. for their sponsorship support. Benefactor Big Top Tent Rentals, Draga Susanj presented her delicate glass honeycomb structures and Patron Windham Mountain Resort, Sponsors Catskill Mountain pendants along with her felted works. Elizabeth Gioja of Pine Ridge Foundation, Crossroads Brewing Company, Empowered Body, Farm LLC shared her original photographs capturing the natural Fingar Insurance, Hunter Mountain, Shook Insurance Agency, Teddi’s wonders common to rural Greene County. Ericka Frieck of Erica’s Flower Shoppe. Supporters Homestead Funding Corp., Kaaterskill introduced her hand built jewelry and crafted one-of-a-kind greeting Natural Storehouse and Sawyer Chevrolet, Inc., The Wine Cellar cards. Artist Elaine Warfi eld, Exceptional Silks, was grateful for the and W.R. Manchester Photography. Friends Frisbee Agency, Daniela gentle river breeze that accentuated her exquisite hand dyed and hand Marino Goldberg, Owl’s Hoot Barn LLC, Price Chopper (Catskill), painted silk scarves and shawls. Purrfect Tails of Catskill, Ruth and Charles Sachs, Story’s Farm, The Hair Lab and Kelly Walsh. The GCCA was delighted to host a select group of Specialty Vendors, each of which showcased a selection of their unique prod- Guests Dined on Signature Dishes Donated by Some of ucts and services. Catskill business owners Liz Kirkhus from Lovely, a Greene County’s Finest Restaurants and Eateries chic store featuring local designers, and Tatiana Gjergji from Tatiana’s Through the generosity of many fi ne restaurants and eateries Italian Restaurant returned as business vendors this year. Sherri Lewis GCCA was able to off er guests a bounty of signature dishes and from Center Spotlight Performing Arts presented her roster of lessons specialty foods from some of the fi nest establishments in Greene for performing artists; Kim Darling of Empowered Body presented her County. As the featured Food Vendor, The Bee’s Knees Café at business focusing on the virtues of body movement and good nutri- Heather Ridge Farm provided artisan farm-made foods and their tion. Meg Oliver of L &M Studio displayed an amazing array of hand delectable “oink & moo” chili. Guests feasted on scrumptious fare built porcelain objects of desire, Catskill business newcomers Christin from appetizers to desserts and all donated. Participating restaurants Ripley from Production Studio brought samples of hand bound books included Bavarian Manor Country Inn & Restaurant, Beni’s Pizza & and exquisite marbleized papers and Cathy Hennessey from the Café, Bistro Brie & Bordeaux, Catskill Mountain Country Store and Painted Piece introduced her line of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, hand Restaurant, Chicken Run, Chopstick Restaurant, Circle W General painted items and one of a kind glass cabinet knobs. Licensed Massage Store, EJS Creations & Event Planning, Freehold Country Pub, Hart- Therapist Lenora Freese brought her portable table and off ered mann’s Kaff ehaus, Hunter Mountain and Van Winkle’s Restaurant at Hunter Mountain, La Casa Latina, La Conca D’ora, Last Chance Cheese, Mill Rock Restaurant, Mountain View Brasserie, Patricia in Westerlo, Port of Call Restaurant, Ruby’s Hotel Freehold Restaurant, Shinglekill Falls Bed & Breakfast, Soul Food Express, Tatiana’s Italian Restaurant, Vesuvio Restaurant, Village Pizza II and Wasana’s Thai Restaurant. Hand crafted brews from Crossroads Brewing Company and New York State wines donated by The Wine Cellar helped quench many a thirst!

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All Photos courtesy of W.R. Manchester Photography. Page 10, from the top: The Hudson River provided an incredible backdrop for the Garden Party. GCCA Member MaryEllen Gallagher shares some time with Chelsea and Shannon Streifeneder of Body Be Well; Tatiana brought specialty products from Tatiana’s Italian Restaurant; Bavarain Manor’s Apple Strudel was just one of the many signature dishes donated to the Garden Party; Hartmann’s Kaff eehaus supported GCCA with a delicious Black Forest Cake; Artist Draga Susanj participated as a Vendor. Page 11, clockwise from above: Featured Food Vendor Bees Knees Café; Musician Vic Deyglio; Lex Grey and Musician Friends; Enrico Scull and the Hudson Buskers played great music throughout the afternoon; Children with their faces painted by Tami Bone enjoyed the Garden Party; Assemblyman Peter Lopez with Bill and Helen Deane. massages. In addition to presenting their wares, the artists GCCA Volunteers Made the Day and business owners also donated fantastic raffl e prizes The magnanimous support and unceasing hard work representing their businesses. of many friends both leading up to and during the Garden Local business generously added to the appeal of the Party made the event a special day for all who a ended. The Great Greene Luck Raffl e by donating outstanding goods GCCA thanks the following individuals for their extraordi- and services, designer baskets and gift certifi cates. Contrib- nary stride, their guidance, unwavering support and diligent utors included Banana Moon Baking Company, Bees Knees hard work to bring you the GCCA Annual Garden Party. Café at Heather Ridge Farm, Body Be Well Pilates, Bo le Shop Wines & Liquors, Bridge Street Theatre, Catskill GCCA Board Members and Annual Garden Party Country Store, Catskill Mountain Foundation Bookstore, Commi ee: David Slu ky (President), Bill Deane (1st Vice Center Spotlight Performing Arts Academy, Christman’s President), Paul Poplock (Treasurer), Larry Krajeski (Secre- Golf, Empowered Body, Flowers by Kaylyn, Erica’s, Garden tary), Kico Govantes, Liz Kirkhus, Laura Segall, John Sowle, Gate Café, Grandpa Pete’s Sunday Sauce, Greene Room Brenda Taylor, Sheila Trautman and Garden Party volunteer Players, HR Home, L & M Studio, La Conca D’oro, Lovely, extraordinaire, Elisebeth Stamer. Thank you! Magpie Bookstore, Mariluz Candles, NY Zipline Adven- GCCA Volunteers: Will Barnds, Helen Deane, Elissa tures, Open Studio, Pamper Thyme, Play Catskill, Purrfect Esposito, Jesse Germano, Flo Hayle, Erica M. Klein, Stepan, Tails of Catskill, Stacy Stone De Pasquale-Mary Kay Prod- Noah & Sam Kubicek, Pat Lemmon, Dale Loughran, Jack ucts, Story’s Nursery, Draga Susanj, Sweet Sensations, Tati- Marchese, Joy Martin, Doug Theis, Donna Trunzo and Dara ana’s Italian Restaurant, The Hair Lab, The Painted Piece, Young. GCCA imparts much appreciation to volunteer Roy The Patchwork Co. and Windham Vineyard & Winery. Over Manchester who captured the event with camera in hand $600 was raised through the raffl e for GCCA programming. and in turn donated hundreds of photographs. Thank you! Featured art of the day included a range of local crafts from the GCCA’s own Artful Hand Boutique. Student Volunteers: Delia Darling and Jesse Germano Budding artists, ages 3 to 7, from the GCCA’s free summer and Sprouts Volunteers Benito Flores, Clara Flores, Jo arts program for Greene County youth, Sprouts, created Prout, Jordan Me ler, Brehan Me ler, and Emily Stiverson. delightful stage backdrops, hand bound books and giant Thank you! pizza sculpture Visitors viewed the children’s art displayed inside Bea ie-Powers. All of the pieces represented the hard Best Wishes and Thanks to All work and creative energy of the over 300 children in the 2014 The staff of the GCCA extends their very best wishes Sprouts program, as well as Sprouts Directors, Donna Trunzo and sincere appreciation to everyone involved in this year’s and Dale Loughran, and the many talented Sprouts Artists / Garden Party – our wonderful guests, business partners, Teachers and Volunteers. artists, musicians, Board Members and Volunteers. THANK The young Sprouts students also hand painted two YOU! Your generous support helped to raise much needed chairs, donated by Catskill Mountain County Store, for the funds to support operating and program costs for the Silent Auction. In addition a hand built bench by Kurt Auber- Greene County Council on the Arts to continue its important nack and handcarved by Karl T. Anis as well as original community work. See you next year! works by GCCA artist members Athena Billias, Bill Deane, Elizabeth Gioja, Michele Moran, Draga Susanj, Carol Swier- Kay Stamer (Executive Director), zowski and Richard Talco were off ered in Silent Auction. Sharon Hule -Shepherd, Cole e Lemmon, Children a ending the Garden Party were kept enter- Patricia Bri on, Molly Stinchfi eld, tained with art activities in a tent set up just for them. Face Barbara Ratcliff e Painter Tami Bone kindly donated her time and talent to paint and Masters on Main Street Director children’s faces, much to their delight. 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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked or received by Thursday, December 18 at midnight. No entries will be accepted after this date. The Columbia County Council on the Arts’ annual juried art show celebrates the diversity and quality of the work being produced by Columbia County and regional artists. MEDIA: Sculpture / Painting / Drawing /Printmaking / Mixed Media (including Fiber and Installation Work) /Photography & Video

SUBMISSIONS: All artwork must be original Guidelines. Payments through Pay Pal allow you to pay and must not have been exhibited in previous CCCA via your PayPal account or a credit card of your choice. juried shows at the Hudson Opera House. Only digital NOTIFICATION AND DELIVERY: Artists submissions will be accepted. When submi ing please juried into the show will be notifi ed of their acceptance indicate, in the subject area, the name of the show you and will receive delivery information within two weeks are submi ing for. Up to 3 images may be submi ed in after the submission deadline. Selected artwork must be jpeg format, the largest dimension being a maximum of gallery ready, framed and wired for exhibition. Saw tooth 1024 pixels. Include the following information in the hangers are not permi ed- no exceptions! Artists may be body of your message: Artist name and phone number, asked to provide their own pedestals or protective display together with the title, medium, dimensions, and price of box or may be required to install their own work, if in the each piece. If not obvious, please indicate the orientation opinion of the CCCA, the work requires special handling. of each piece. Incomplete information will exclude your Artists must deliver their work to the Hudson Opera submission for consideration by the juror. Email your House and pick it up on the specifi ed dates. Selected submissions to [email protected] by the deadline artists will be notifi ed of drop off and pick up dates. th date of Thursday, December 18 at midnight. All artists are required to pick up their work(s) on the SUBMISSION FEE: A $25.00 non-refundable specifi ed dates or make arrangements for someone else to fee for CCCA member and a $35.00 non-refundable fee for do so. Neither the CCCA nor the Hudson Opera House non-member that may be applied towards membership will be responsible for damage to or loss of artwork not if application for membership is received within 30 days timely picked up. of the receipt of the submission fee. No works will be accepted for consideration without the submission fee. WORK FOR SALE: The submission fee may be paid by check, made payable Artwork must be priced for sale. CCCA retains a 30% to CCCA, 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 (Check must commission on all sales. be received by the due date for submissions), or you may For further information, please call 518-671-6213, visit pay through Pay Pal by visiting www.artscolumbia. www.artscolumbia.org or e-mail [email protected]. org and clinking on the link to the Gallery Submission ALIVE 2014 November/December Page 13 Urban Stages Presents “Blown Away by Poetry”

Urban Stages will present “Blown Away by Poetry” on Sunday, November 16, at 2 p.m. in the Arts Center Theater at Columbia-Greene Community College. When the show’s main character, Wendy Windstorm, makes a mistake and blows all the poetry out of Poetsville, she can only set things right when the audience members travel with her to learn about poetry from her poetic puppet friends. The show uses original songs, dance, colorful costumes, puppets, rhymes and audience interaction to instill the basic tenets of poetry in young audiences and encourage their desire to explore and write their own poetry. It utilizes the young audience members’ ideas and opinions. Admission is $6 for the general public and $3 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at the Greenport campus, Chatham Bookstore and the Greene County Council on the Arts in Catskill. To order tickets by telephone, call (518) 828-4181, extension 3342, weekdays. Major credit cards are accepted. Columbia-Greene Community College is located at 4400 State A scene from “Blown Away By Poetry,” which will be Sunday afternoon, November 16 at 2 PM at Columbia-Greene Route 23 in Greenport, one mile east of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. Community College. Route 23 can be reached from Exit 21 of the New York State Thruway or the Hudson exit of the Taconic Parkway. November at the Art School Hudson Valley Choral Society of Columbia County Winter Concert Classes and Workshops in Painting, Photography & More! Songs of the Season The Art School of Columbia within Columbia County, a ten forms are available at local County will off er an array of minute drive from Chatham, stores, schools, and libraries. classes and weekend workshops and one mile from the Taconic To register for classes online, go in November. All classes are held Parkway, at the Harlemville/ to artschoolofcolumbiacounty. at the Art School’s building in Philmont/217/21c Exit. org. For more information, email Harlemville, NY, during the day Brochures with course info@artschoolofcolumbiacounty and evening, unless otherwise descriptions and registration .org or call 518-672-7140. noted. All fall classes are listed on the school’s website. Karen Hummel will teach a weekend workshop “Pastel Painting” on November 1-2, which will allow students to Members of the Hudson Valley Choral Society sing to explore the color and texture the community during the 2012 Tree Lighting event in Hillsdale, NY. possibilities of this accessible and exciting medium. Conductor Gretchen vibrant, musical celebration, Sco Thomas Balfe will lead Reuckheim leads The Winter plus become an audience students in “Luminous Land- Concert for the Hudson Valley of carolers of the season’s scape Painting” on November 8-9. Choral Society at the United familiar favorites to complete Sco , who has had his Hudson Methodist Church in Hillsdale, the evening. Those in a en- River School-inspired landscapes NY on December 6, 2014 at dance are invited to meet represented by Sotheby’s of New 7 PM. The program features the performers at a light-fare York, will teach students in how selections from Handel’s reception after the concert. The to achieve a luminous glow and Solomon and Samson oratorios United Methodist Church is atmospheric illusion in their own with their rolling, overlapping located about eight miles east paintings. and memorable melody lines. of the Taconic Parkway at the Photographer Jerry Freedner Songs of the season will follow intersection of State Routes 22 off ers “Post-Processing” “Beauty Elsewhere”, mixed media, by Beth Thielen. The Art School of Columbia with music by John Leavi , & 23 in Hillsdale, NY. For more November 15-16. These courses County off ers many fall classes and workshops lead by some of the most talented John Ru er, and R. Vaughan information on The Winter provide students a chance to artists in the region. Photo courtesy of Beth Thielen. Williams to the poetry of Edgar Concert call 518-325-7102. refi ne their understanding of Allan Poe, Carl Sandburg and This performance is made using a Digital Single Lens Refl ex Shakespeare, plus the ever possible, in part, with public camera (DSLR) with an emphasis popular Wassail Song. Tickets funds from the Decentralized on editing techniques. are $12 general, $8 for seniors Program of the New York State On the Friday and Saturday and guests 18 and under are Council on the Arts, admin- after Thanksgiving this year, free. istered through the Commu- ASCC is expanding its popular The Hudson Valley Choral nity Arts Grants Program by “Make It, Don’t Buy It” program. Society invites you to bring Greene County Council on the Adults and children may stop your copy of Handel’s Halle- Arts. by the school for drop-In work- lujah Chorus and join in this shops in acrylics, watercolor, beading, collage, and print- making on Friday November 28 and Saturday November 29 from 12-4 each day. Students may pre-register for 2 hours sessions at a discounted rate on-line, or stop by the school the day of to pay at the door. Pre-registration is encouraged as space is limited. Classes are held at the Old Schoolhouse, 1198 Route 21c in Harlemville, NY, at the junction where Harlemville Road meets County Route 21. Next to the Hawthorne Valley Farm Store, the building is centrally located Page 14 November/December 2014 ALIVE Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra Thanksgiving Weekend Concert Works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Handel and Haydn Catskill Mountain Foun- ahead ticket pricing valid until rector of the Windham Chamber dation is pleased to announce 3:00 pm on November 29. Tickets Music Festival, an award-win- The Windham Festival Chamber purchased at the door are $30 for ning composer, and a conductor Orchestra, with 24 musicians, general; $25 for seniors and $7 for whose many performances from featuring the wind players (fl ute, students. the Windham Festival and the 2 oboes and 2 horns), will return Windham Festival Chamber Catskill Mountain Foundation for their annual Thanksgiving Orchestra was formed in 2000 have been featured nationally on weekend concert. Robert Manno, by conductor Robert Manno and Performance Today. The Atlanta Conductor, will lead the orchestra has performed at the Windham Audio Society has described him performing works by Vivaldi, Civic Centre Concert Hall and as a composer of serious music of Mozart, Handel and Haydn. the Doctorow Center for the Arts. considerable depth and spiritual The program includes Vivaldi’s The orchestra is comprised of the beauty. He holds degrees from the Sinfonia alla Rustica for String fi nest musicians from the New Manha an School of Music and Orchestra, and the Concerto for York area and includes current New York University. Two Horns and Strings; Mozart’s and former members of the MET This concert is made possible, Concerto #2 for Flute and Orchestra, New York Philhar- in part, through a grant from the Orchestra; Handel’s Concerto for monic, New Jersey Symphony, Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Oboe and String Orchestra; and NYC Opera Orchestra, NYC Ballet Family Foundation. Both Catskill Haydn’s Symphony #24. Orchestra, Mostly Mozart festival Mountain Foundation and The The concert takes place on Orchestra, American Symphony Windham Chamber Music Saturday, November 29 at 8 pm Orchestra, American Ballet Festival are recipients of Public Featured artist Mange Sylla, and his electrifying ensemble, Kon Koura, will at the Doctorow Center for the Theatre Orchestra, Hudson Valley Funds from the Greene County enlighten the audience with traditional music and dance rhythms during the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Village of Philharmonic, Albany Symphony Legislature through the Greene Annual Kwanzaa Umoja Festival on December 20th, from 3-5 pm the Hudson Hunter. Tickets are available at Orchestra, the Chamber Music County Cultural Fund adminis- Opera House in Hudson, NY. www.catskillmtn.org and may Society of Lincoln Center and tered in Greene County by the Unity in the Family, Community, Nation and Race be purchased ahead. Advance many other esteemed New York Greene County Council on the prices are $25 for general; $20 for area ensembles. Arts. Annual Kwanzaa seniors and $7 for students. Book- Robert Manno is Co-Di- Chilly Willy Winter’s Eve Umoja Festival The Bronck Houses Will be Decorated for the Celebrations of Presented by Operation Unite Martinmas, St. Nicholas Day and St. Lucia Day and Hudson Opera House The Bronck Museum recounts dolly hangs on the front door, the $4. The Bronck Museum is located of a series of ancient but now klompen are ready, the Lucy Kator just off US 9W 1.5 miles south of On Saturday, December tional music and dance rhythms. mostly forgo en celebrations will watch patiently from her post the intersection of routes 9W, 385 20th, from 3-5 pm the Hudson Additional performances include beginning with Martinmas and on the parlor stairs. Visitors will be and 81 near Coxsackie, N.Y., and Opera House and Operation Unite Hip Hop with Anthony Molina ending with the Twelfth Night in led by a costumed guide and pass is easily reached via Thruway Exit team up to present a Kwanzaa and Kuumba Dance & Drum early January. On the weekend through rooms which approxi- 21B. This event is made possible th th Festival - Umoja Community programs. After the Celebration, of November 15 and 16 the mate the temperatures and light in part by public funds provided Celebration. The event will be participants will be invited to Bronck Museum near Coxsackie levels present during winters in by the Greene County Legisla- held at the Hudson Opera House stay for a light “Karamu” supper, will hold its Chilly Willy Winter’s the 1700s, warm a ire is strongly ture through the Greene County located at 327 Warren Street in followed by the giving of Zawadi Eve tours. The Bronck houses will suggested. Swedish and Dutch Cultural Fund administered by Hudson NY. Admission is free. (gifts for children). be decorated for the celebrations refreshments will be served. Tours the Greene Council on the Arts. Kwanzaa is a holiday Operation Unite/New York of Martinmas, St. Nicholas Day leave from the Bronck Museum For more information about the observed by many African- is a community based education and St. Lucia Day. The clanking Visitor Center at 11, 1 and 3 each Bronck Museum or this event visit Americans. It is held December and cultural arts center, located of chains will accompany the day. Adult admission for this event gchistory.org or call 518-731-6490. 26th through January 1st. Doctor at 360 Columbia Street in Hudson retelling of ancient legends. A corn is $8, GCHS members and children Maulana Karenga, Professor at which off ers educational, cultural the California State University, and social programs including Long Beach, California, started instruction in the performing arts, the celebration in 1966. This is with free participation for youth. “Dead and Buried” a very informative interactive The Hudson Opera House, Second Staged Reading at HRC Showcase Theatre program and great for families a multi-arts center in down- wishing to learn about diff erent town Hudson, off ers numerous HRC Showcase Theatre’s ence members are invited to meet for reservations or information. To cultural celebrations. programs for adults and children, second staged reading of their 24th the actors, director, and play- off set expenses, a donation of $15 The seven-day festival including readings, exhibitions, season, Dead and Buried, by James wright at a reception with plenty is requested at the door. encourages people to think about concerts, lectures, workshops McLindon, will be presented at of great food and drink. After This program of HRC Show- their African roots as well as and a Junior Membership 7:30 pm on Saturday, November the reception a talkback session case Theatre is made possible (in their life in present day America. Program which provides access 22, at the First Reformed Church will cap the evening’s festivities. part) with public funds from the Kwanzaa is based on early to free performances and other art located at 52 Green Street in Playwrights cherish these sessions Decentralized Program of the New African festivals and the word making activities for children. Hudson, NY. the way politicians cherish focus York State Council on the Arts with means “the fi rst fruits.” The fi rst The Kwanzaa Celebration This drama is about a girl’s groups. The feedback is invalu- the support of Governor Andrew night of Kwanzaa, Umoja (unity), is supported by funds from the search for a connection to her able as playwrights fi ne tune Cuomo and the New York State represents striving for and New York State Council on the recently deceased mother that their scripts. These lively and Legislature, administered through maintaining unity in the family, Arts, the Dyson Foundation, leads her to a cemetery in a small thought-provoking sessions make the Community Arts Grants Fund community, nation and race. the First Niagara Foundation, town in New England. There, she every production at HRC Show- in Columbia County by the Greene The Hudson Opera House Bank of America Foundation, the fi nds much more than a mother’s case Theatre a truly interactive County Council on the Arts. and the Operation Unite/New Children’s Foundation of grave. experience and enjoyable theat- York Umoja Community Cele- Columbia County, and the Second Following the reading, audi- rical evening. Call 518-851-2061 bration will begin at 3 pm with Show, a community organization crafts for children, a candle sponsored by Columbia Memo- lighting ceremony and the rial Hospital, the CMH Auxiliary sharing of the Nguzo Saba, the and Operation Unite. For further seven principles of Kwanzaa, by information about this or future community members. Featured programs, please call the Opera artist Mange Sylla, and his electri- House at 518-822-1438, or call fying ensemble, Kon Koura, will Operation Unite at 518-828-3612. enlighten the audience with tradi-

Right: The PantoLoons Finale in their 2013 production of “SleepFrog”. This year the PantoLoons will present “Ali Baba and the Four Tea Thieves,” opening November 28 and running through December 14 at the Ghent Playhouse. Friday and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. For tickets call 800-838-3006 orvisit ghentplayhouse.org. Located at 6 Town Hall Place, just off Route 66 adjacent to the Ghent Firehouse in Ghent, NY. ALIVE 2014 November/December Page 15 Grants…Municipalities, non profi ts -$15,000. Collaborations allowed. New books only. Library Textile Grants...Awards for research, education, Public buildings; historic landscape or municipal Fellows Program, Library and Research Center, documentation & experimentation in the fi eld Opportunities parks, cultural resource of downtowns, residential National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 of quilt making. National Quilting Association, neighborhoods. Emily Curtis, Program Coordinator, New York Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. PO Box 12190, Columbus, OH 43212. www. for Artists Preservation League of New York State, 44 Central www.nmwa.org 202-783-7365 Deadline: Annual nqaquilts.org [email protected] 12/14 Ave., Albany, NY 12206. 518-462-5658, 462-5684, Recurring January 31 Updated 12/14 *Youth Grants… Focusing on arts and education. [email protected], www.preservenys.org 12/14 Music Grants…International Voice Competition Strives to contribute to the ability of young people CALL FOR FINE CRAFTS: Grants... $500 for age under 30 creating new project, in Canada, USA. Altamura/Caruso Study Grants to explore their own identity, their relationship The GCCA is looking for fi ne crafts to be continue existing project. Specifi c issue, show Audition. $30,000 cash grant prizes. Performances to creative process, with high-impact, long-term concrete action plan, budget, adequate supervision, with orchestra. Requirements: 5 (fi ve) arias in the experience with accomplished professionals. sold at the GCCA’s Artful Hand Gallery Gift rd Shop. Those interested should submit 4” X accountability. Give weekly grants to young people original key and language. One aria will be chosen Surdna Foundation, 330 Madison Ave, 3 fl ., New in US, Canada. Do Something, 24-32 Union Square by the contestant and a second aria by the jury. Aria York, NY 10017. 212-557-0010, www.surdna.org 6” color photos or jpgs of items they want to th sell to the GCCA Visual Arts Director, 398 East, 4 Fl. South, New York, NY 10003 help@ with cabale a must be presented in its entirety. 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Morrison, Development Assistant, (518) 463-4478, Lower Fairfi eld Road, Oswego, NY 13811. 607- www.rockpa.org/ The Artists Charitable Fund. Judy Archibald music. (212) 812-4337 [email protected]. 12/14 ext. 408 or [email protected] 687-4341. www.experimentaltvcenter.org . 970-577-0509. [email protected] or www. for more information. Albany Institute of History Applications reviewed monthly. 12/14 *Music Grant…Music Alive with Meet the artistcharitablefund.org. 12/14 & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210 Composer supports residencies with professional Film Grants… Eight grants yearly in many Financial Assistance... Relief, fi ne artists grant for www.albanyinstitute.org 12/14 youth orchestras. Short Term Residencies 2-8 weeks, categories except commercial projects. 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One time for th Special focus on projects bringing insight, critique Foundation for Dance, Inc. 145 E. 48 St, Ste. Understanding funds travel & per diem specifi c emergency: fi re, fl ood, medical. Adolph and to cultural diff erence in class, gender, generation, 26C, NY, NY 10017-1259. Contact: Theodore expenses of professional exchanges, Esther Go lieb Foundation, 380 West Broadway, ethnicity or tradition. Awards range from $10,000- S. Bartwick, Treas. 212-755-5540 3/14 visual & performing arts. Collaborations, New York, NY 10013. www.go liebfoundation.org $40,000. www.creative-capital.org. 12/14 Grants… Off ering fi nancial, administrative curatorial research, performances, Ongoing. Updated 12/14 assistance to individual artists’ special projects, help lectures. Exchanges relating to Russia, Performing Arts Grants for developing and Financial Assistance... 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Nathan 90048. www.scbwi.org 12/14 and dedication that characterized Smith’s work. description, copies of bills or eviction notice, Cummings Foundation, 475 Tenth Ave., 14th Literary Grant … $12,000 annually for women, Grants for specifi c project. Add’l grants awarded. W. resume, two le ers of recommendation: Change Fl., New York, NY 10018, 212-787-7300, 787- editions of 125. Additional $1,000 for 500 copies Eugene Smith Memorial Fund, International Center Inc., PO Box 705, Cooper Station, NY 10276. 212- 7377. [email protected] www. of promotional brochure; $1,000 travel to Library of Photography, 1130 5th Ave., NY, NY 10028. 473-3742. innercity.org/columbiaheights/ nathancummings.org 12/14 Fellows’ annual meeting present completed. www.smithfund.org Updated 12/14 agencys/change.html Ongoing. Updated 12/14 Page 16 November/December 2014 ALIVE Photography... Critical Needs Fund for relevant supporting materials etc. The Millay CALL FOR ENTRIES, ETC. composition in its Spring 2015 concert. All pieces Photographers with AIDS. Initial requests by phone: Colony for the Arts, Box 3, Austerli , NY 12017 518- must be submi ed by December 1, 2014 in complete, 212-929-7190. Ongoing. 392-3103. [email protected]., www. Arts & Crafts/Folk Arts accurate, usable, legible scores, electronically or milllaycolony.org. Deadline, October 1 each hard copy. Composers must be from Columbia, Internships year for following year. 12/14 Arts & Crafts…EXPO 34, the bj spoke gallery’s Greene, or Berkshire County. Preliminary selection annual competition, is open to all Fine Artists living will be made by January 8, 2015. Send to Hudson New! Internships…Greene County Council on the Residencies…. No application needed. Organization in the US. It will be judged by Adrienne Rooney, Valley Choral Society, 226 Taconic Creek Road. 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Author competition, 6:30PM second Thursday of the month Productions, Box 63 Windham, NY 12496-0063. 518- asking to receive show notices. Interested? Susan Michael Woodward has worked in industry for 25 at Greenville Public Library Art Gallery; “Show and 734-5117. Kotulak, New Member Coordinator, Tivoli Artists’ years. Art Network, POB 1360, Nevada City, CA Tell” session, fourth Thursday in Greenville at 7PM; NEW! Rental…ART STUDIO or ART STORAGE. Co-op Gallery, 518-537-5888. kotulak@hotmail. 95959. 800-383-0677. [email protected] , speakers, presentations and fi lms, third Wednesday Nicely renovated Studio with wood fl oors, tiled small com. www.artmarketing.com . Updated 12/14 at 7PM, Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, bathroom & kitchene e with full size refrigerator. Athens. More info, Eileen Camuto at (518) 678-9044 VA… Publications: The Artist Workspace: A Guide All Media... Info hotline sponsored by American Village of Catskill’s best neighborhood. Quiet and or for Artists; and The Artist Workspace Residency: Council for the Arts has referral service, provides [email protected]; Nora Adelman safe end of street with private parking. All electric A Guide for Organizations. (845) 658-9133, info@ information on a wide variety of programs and (518) 945-2866 or [email protected] or (on your own). All necessary hook ups for TV and nysawc.org, www.nysawc.org. Updated services. Call Mon.-Fri, 2-5PM EST: 1-800-232-2789. www.gccameraclub.com. Updated 12/14 phone lines. Located at Colewood Avenue. $470/ 12/14 All Media... Schoharie Arts Council seeks quality Photography… Off er of workshops with speakers, month. Call 518-943-5038. New 09/14 VA... Seeking proposals for exhibitions at Greenville arts and crafts to sell at gallery shop. Stop in with competitions, discounts on supplies and processing, Branch, The Bank of Greene County. All Arts Ma er, samples. SCAC, 54 Main Street, Cobleskill, NY newsle er. 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workshops. The Fields, Sculpture Park Art Omi International Hudson Youth Center. HCSD students ages 8-18 are eligible. House 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 518-822-1438 Arts Center, 59 Le er S Road, Ghent, NY 12075. 518-392- Register at Department of Youth’s afterschool program and Event: HUDSON COMMUNITY BOOK GROUP. In 7656/392-2848. complete Bindlestiff ’s Cirkus After School permission slip, Calendar collaboration with Hudson City School District. students and available at the Hudson Youth Center, 18 North 3rd Street, Film Program: SELECTED FILMS. Popular Hollywood, their parents participate in a facilitated conversation about Hudson. Call Hudson Department of Youth 518-828-0017 or independent; foreign screenings. Lobby café: espresso, literature. Free. 6-7:30 PM. Hudson Opera House 327 Warren Bindlestiff ’s Stephanie Monseu 518-828-7470. of Events cappuccino, tea, desserts; light suppers Saturday, open 1/2 Street, Hudson, NY 12534 518-822-1438 hour before show. Catskill Mountain Foundation Film and GCCA Gallery Boutique - The Greene County Council on the Mondays & Tuesdays Classes: RIVERTIDE AIKIDO, a martial art to unify body and Performing Arts Center, Rt. 23A, Hunter, NY 12442. 518-263- Arts invites you to visit our gallery boutique, The Artful Hand, mind. 8 West Bridge St. Village of Catskill. Kids 8-12 years old: 4702 www.catskillmtn.org Event: THE ROAD SHOW. h p, Hudson Teen Theatre Project in Catskill. Open year-round, we off er fi ne arts and high quality 4:45 – 5:30pm, Adults: 6:00 – 7:15pm. Rivertide Aikido welcomes Open Rehearsals. Announcing h p’s 11th Fall Season of Free crafts by local and regional artists, and books by area authors. Tours, lectures, programs: A living museum. Arts, local history, all visitors to the dojo to watch a class and ask questions. For Afterschool Theatre - The Road Show. Performances will occur Send boutique inquiries to: [email protected]. The horticulture, botany, environment. Individual, group tours, membership info call 845-417-3601, email info@rivertideaikido. in January 2014. Join us - no previous experience required - just GCCA Catskill Gallery, located at 398 Main Street, Catskill, plant sale. Change of landscape in four seasons. Photogenic com or visit www.rivertideaikido.com. NY. , is open Monday through Saturday, 10AM-5PM. For more woodland walk, native trees, plants. Call for calendar. The show up with curiosity, courage & comfortable clothes! Taught information, contact 518-943-3400 or [email protected]. Mountain Top Arboretum, Maude Adams Road, POB 379, by h p director Carol Rusoff . 4 – 6 PM. Hudson Opera House Thursdays Tannersville, NY 12485. 518-589-3903. www.mtarbor.org 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 518-822-1438 Museum: CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION PIANO Toddlers: WIGGLE TIME. Beth Adams leads kids ages 2-5 MUSEUM. 18 beautiful examples of piano making from 1783 to Class: FOLLIES WITH BOBBY: Ballet and other smooth moves Tuesdays years with stories, movement and music. 10:30 – 11AM. Roeliff the present, plus fascinating related ephemera, includes pianos for women of a certain age and confi dent men. Saturdays, Jansen Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Club: LEGO CLUB FOR ALL AGES, 4:00 PM every Tuesday. from Liberace, Sir Roland Hanna’s and a rare Clementi that 10:30-11:30 AM and Mondays 6- 7 PM. Improve balance and Contact, Howard Van Lenten, 518-325-5260. was played by the Maestro himself. Besides the Museum, the fl exibility and transform your body awareness using techniques Come, explore the world of building with legos, and meet new friends at your library! Catskill Public Library, 1 Franklin St, Gathering: AFTER-HOURS TEEN TIME, 5-7 PM every Doctorow Center includes 3 movie theaters and a performance from ballet, modern dance, jazz, soft shoe, and 4th grade Physical Catskill NY. For more info: www.catskillpubliclibrary.org or Thursday. Ages 12-17 welcome. Spend an hour on Academic space. Across the street is a newly revised restaurant, a fi ne Art Education class. Taught by Bobby Lupone. Drop-ins welcome. and Craft gift gallery and an excellent Bookstore. Doctorow nd call (518) 943-4230. and/or Creative pursuits followed by an hour of relaxed Athens Cultural Center, 24 2 Street, Athens, NY. info@ socializing, games, music, etc. Catskill Public Library, 1 Franklin Center, Main Street, Hunter, NY. 518-263-2036. Hours: 12-4, Workshop: KUUMBA LATIN FEVER FOR WOMEN: 6 athensculturalcenter.org St. Catskill NY. For more info: www.catskillpubliclibrary.org Friday and Saturday, or by appointment. Groups welcome. 518- to 7:45PM. A Latin dance fi tness class for women with Elena Classes: RIVERTIDE AIKIDO, a martial art to unify body and OR speak to Jesse at (518) 943-4230. 263-4908. www.catskillmtn.org Mosely of Kuumba Dance & Drum. Adults: $2. Hudson Opera mind. 8 West Bridge St. Village of Catskill. Monday: Kids 4-7 years House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY. Call 828-3612 for more Class: QI GONG FOR ADULTS. 11:30 AM. Free and open to the Workshops: CERAMIC CLASSES. Hand building techniques old: 4:45 – 5:30pm, Adults: 6:00 – 7:15pm, Wednesday: Kids 8-12 at the Open Studio, 402 Main St., Catskill. All levels welcome. info. public. Palenville Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A, Palenville, years old: 4:45 – 5:30pm, Adults: 6:00 – 7:15pm, Friday: Kids 13- NY. For more info: www.catskillpubliclibrary.org OR call (518) Instructor: Dina Bursztyn, ceramic artist and arts educator. 17 years old: 4:45 – 5:45pm, Bokken Class: 6:00 – 6:45pm, Adults: Second and Fourth Tuesdays 678-3357. For schedule info and fees, call 518-943-9531 or e-mail: 7:00 – 8:00pm, Sunday: Adults: 5:00 – 6:00pm, Jo Class: 6:15 [email protected]. – 7:00pm. Rivertide Aikido welcomes all visitors to the dojo Workshop: SIT’N’KNIT. This group will meet every other Fridays to watch a class and ask questions. For membership info call Tuesday at the library for help with kni ing projects and Ongoing 845-417-3601, email [email protected] or visit www. conversation. 3 – 5 PM. All welcome. Roeliff Jansen Community Classes: RIVERTIDE AIKIDO, a martial art to unify body Reading: TINY TOTS PROGRAM. Free and open to children rivertideaikido.com. Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Contact, Howard and mind. 8 West Bridge St. Village of Catskill. Adults: 5:00 ages birth to pre-K, along with their caregivers, Tuesdays, 1030- Van Lenten, 518-325-5260. – 6:00pm, Jo Class: 6:15 – 7:00pm. Rivertide Aikido welcomes 1130AM. Songs, fi ngerplays and rhymes, books, a simple craft, Mondays all visitors to the dojo to watch a class and ask questions. For and free-play time. Come, have fun, and meet neighbors and Wednesdays membership info call 845-417-3601, email info@rivertideaikido. Yoga. Conducted by Roberta Roll. Weekly yoga classes are com or visit www.rivertideaikido.com. friends, old and new! Palenville Branch Library, 3335 Route suitable for beginners and more advanced students. $20 per Classes: SKETCH. Drop in Figure Drawing. SKETCH is hosting 23A, Palenville, NY. For more info: cplpalenville@mhcable. class or $95 for a series of eight classes. 8 – 9:30AM. A portion fi gure drawing sessions with instructor Amy Lavine. $15 per Saturdays com h p://catskillpubliclibrary.org/ (518) 678-3357. of the proceeds helps support Library programs. Roeliff Jansen session. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Hudson Opera House 327 Warren Classes: BANNER HILL SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS AND Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Street, Hudson, NY 12534 518-822-1438 Teenagers: TEEN READERS GROUP. A book club for teenagers Contact, Howard Van Lenten, 518-325-5260 led by Beth Adams, Children’s library coordinator, 3-4 PM. WOODWORKING classes in woodworking, ceramics (wheel Workshop: WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS for adults with throwing, hand building), painting and more. For info, visit Roeliff Jansen Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY Ongoing painter William A. Carbone, Washington Irving Senior Center, 12529 Contact Howard Van Lenten at 518-325-5260. our website: BannerHillLLC.com; email: BannerHillWindham@ Catskill, NY, 10AM to Noon. Free. Bring own supplies or Classes: RIVERTIDE AIKIDO, a martial art to unify body and mac.com, or call (518) 929-7821. purchase through instructor. Yoga: SLOW FLOW YOGA with Ann Marie Engasser, 9 to 10:15 mind. 8 West Bridge St. Village of Catskill. Monday: Kids 4-7 years Classes: ART SCHOOL OF COLUMBIA COUNTY. Arts AM. A basic knowledge of yoga practice is recommended. old: 4:45 – 5:30pm, Adults: 6:00 – 7:15pm, Wednesday: Kids 8-12 Event: CREATIVE MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR TODDLERS. Please bring your own mat. A few mats will be available for program for adults and children. Classes are held at the Old years old: 4:45 – 5:30pm, Adults: 6:00 – 7:15pm, Friday: Kids 13- Join local artist Abby Lappen for weekly fun for toddlers to Schoolhouse, 1198 Route 21c in Harlemville, at Harlemville general use. $5 suggested donation members, $8 non-members. 17 years old: 4:45 – 5:45pm, Bokken Class: 6:00 – 6:45pm, Adults: explore creative arts including music and movement! Parent Drop-ins welcome. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Road & County Route 21, next to the Hawthorne Valley Farm 7:00 – 8:00pm, Sunday: Adults: 5:00 – 6:00pm, Jo Class: 6:15 participation is encouraged. Ages 18 months and up. 10 AM. Store, one mile from the Taconic Parkway, at the Harlemville/ Athens, NY. Contact info@athensculturalcenter to confi rm the – 7:00pm. Rivertide Aikido welcomes all visitors to the dojo Free. Hudson Opera House 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 518- class schedule. Philmont/217/21c Exit. Call 518-672-7140 or visit www. to watch a class and ask questions. For membership info call 822-1438 artschoolofcolumbiacounty.org. 845-417-3601, email [email protected] or visit www. Adult Ballet: ATHENS PRESQUE BALLET:Ballet and other Workshop: HIP HOP DANCE. A dance workshop taught by smooth moves for women of a certain age and confi dent men. 10:30 Exhibition: FUNCTIONAL ART FOR THE HOME By local rivertideaikido.com. Anthony Molina in collaboration with Operation Unite. An and regional Fine Crafts Artists. Custom orders, shopping -12 noon. Improve balance and fl exibility and transform your emerging artist, Anthony’s credits include 106 & Park, Bad body awareness using techniques from ballet, modern dance, services, gift-wrapping. Mon/Thurs/Fri 10-5, Sat 10-7, Sun 11- Mondays thru December 22 Boys Comedy Show, he’s taken 1st place at the Apollo Theater, th jazz, soft shoe, and 4 grade Physical Education class. Taught 5, Closed Tues/Wed. Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery at Hunter Senior Hip Hop Arnold Classic and Wildout Wednesday on Circus Arts: Bindlestiff ’s Cirkus After School and WINTER by Bobby Lupone. FREE Drop-ins welcome. Athens Cultural Village Square, 7950 Main St., Hunter, NY. 518-263-2060, www. BET. He was a semi-fi nalist on So You Think You Can Dance, CIRKUS 2014. Learn circus arts like juggling, stilt walking, Center, 24 Second Street, Athens, NY. Email to be notifi ed of catskillmtn.org. and has performed with Vanaver Caravan and is a seasoned tumbling and partner acrobatics; clowning and physical class cancellations or changes. Exhibit: SCULPTURE. More than 40 contemporary sculptures comedy; wire walking, rolla bolla and rolling globe. Culminates choreographer and dancer of Energy Dance Company of in landscape. Daylight hours all year, guided tours, children’s with Winter Cirkus, a free performance on December 22 at the Kingston. Open to ages 6 & up. 5:15 – 6:15 PM. Hudson Opera Teens & Adults: Kuumba African Dance & Drum. Page 18 November/December 2014 ALIVE 10:30 am adult & teen drum, 11:30 am dance November 1 from around the world. The ability to sing in tune is the only November 29 ages 7 - adult. Bring a drum or share one of ours. Adults, $5 Event: OWLEEN: Owl Walk at Olana.Wagon House Education requirement. Please contact Sheri Bauer-Mayorga, prior to Event: STORY HOUR WITH AUTHOR McKenzie Willis. Wagon each class; youth are free. For more information call 518-828- Center. All ages. 7-9 PM. $25/carload or $10/person. Join Bill a ending. $10/person. 7 – 9 PM. Spencertown Academy, House Education Center. Families (Target age 4-8 years old) 10- 3612. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street in Hudson, Robinson from Wildlife Lectures and Audubon NY Education Spencertown, NY. 518-392-5809 or www.sheribauermayorga. 11 AM. Free *Vehicle use fee applies. Watch literature come to life NY. Call 518-822-1438 for more information or visit www. Coordinator Larry Federman for an owl walk at Olana. Meet com/the-good-globe-singing.html. with McKenzie Willis, author of the children’s book, “Tales of hudsonoperahouse.org. 3/2014 in the Wagon House Education Center to listen to a brief talk the Rainbow Forest.” Willis will lead an engaging interactive about owls and see a live owl. Then head out on the carriage November 15 hour of story and song at the Wagon House Education Center. Sundays drives of Olana (about a 1/4 walk) to hear and try to spot an Dinner Theater: JAZZ, BROADWAY, OPERA, COMEDY. H The book and CD will be available for purchase following the Classes: RIVERTIDE AIKIDO, a martial art to unify body owl in the wilderness. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring H ₆ . D P ₇ PM. Fine cuisine lovely presentation. Please register for this event to 518-828-1872 x109 and mind. 8 West Bridge St. Village of Catskill. Adults: 5:00 – fl ashlights. Pre-registration required. Please call (518) 828-1872 ambience world-class artists. Reservations $35 per person, wine or [email protected]. Registrations accepted the day of the 6:00pm, Jo Class: 6:15 – 7:00pm. Rivertide Aikido welcomes x 109 or e-mail [email protected] for more info or to register. and beer not included. The Altamura Center, 404 Winter Clove event. all visitors to the dojo to watch a class and ask questions. For Workshop: CREATE DECORATIVE PASTE PAPERS TO Rd, Round Top, NY, 12473 Call 518-622-0070 or 201-863-8724. Concert (CIP): WINDHAM FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: membership info call 845-417-3601, email info@rivertideaikido. BIND INTO A SKETCHBOOK. Paste paper has a distinctive [email protected] www.altocanto.org Works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Handel and Haydn. Robert Manno, com or visit www.rivertideaikido.com. 3D look because when the paste is fi rst applied, it is thick, with Event: SKYSCAPE SERIES: What’s in Tonight’s Sky. All conductor. 8 pm. Visit www.catskillmtn.org for advance tickets peaks & valleys, as it dries, the paste fl a ens- leaving a 3D Ages. $5/person. 7 PM. Frederic E. Church painted Aurora $25; $20 seniors; $7 students (Book-ahead ticket pricing valid Fourth Sunday pa ern on a 2D surface. Session I at 4-6 pm. Session II at 6:30- Borealis (1865; Smithsonian American Art Museum) following until 3:00 pm on November 29) Tickets At Door: $30; $25 seniors; Chorus: Athens Community Chorus. Anyone who loves to sing 8:30 PM. $25 + $10 material fee. Email christinripley@gmail. his voyage and artic exploration of the north Atlantic, between $7 students. Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, is welcome to join the Athens Community Chorus. There are com to register for workshops. $15 deposit. Classes are limited Labrador and Greenland to sketch icebergs in 1859. Join Dr. Village of Hunter. no auditions or membership dues. All that we require is a li le to 6 students per session. Publication Studio, 460 Main Street, Willie Yee, president and Joe Macagne, vice president of the st Dinner Theater: JAZZ, BROADWAY, OPERA, COMEDY. H bit of talent and a big appreciation for good music. We will get Catskill, NY Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association for a 21 Century H ₆ . D P ₇ PM. Fine cuisine lovely together once a month to share our talents and to sing a rich and Movie and Music: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: The Cabinet of Dr. exploration of the night sky at Olana. The evening will begin ambience world-class artists. Reservations $35 per person, wine diverse selection of vocal works, from classical to jazz standards, Caligari featuring Steven Fei e. Orpheum Film & Performing with a presentation of the wonders of the night sky that are and beer not included. The Altamura Center, 404 Winter Clove and Broadway to madrigals. FREE Drop-ins welcome. Athens presently observable. We will then move out to the viewing fi eld nd Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY. 9pm. $10. Visit Rd, Round Top, NY, 12473 Call 518-622-0070 or 201-863-8724, Cultural Center, 24 2 Street, Athens, NY. Email to be notifi ed www.catskilljazzfactory.org where you will be oriented to the major features of the night sky. Email [email protected] or www.altocanto.org of class cancellations or changes. Members of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be Theater: THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH: A RITUAL, Produced present with various size telescopes to view the sky. Please December 3 Second Saturdays by Kaliyug Arts at Bridge Street Theatre, Catskill, NY. Visit pre-register by preceding Thursday to 518-828-1872 x 109 or BridgeSt.org. [email protected]. Workshop: WREATH MAKING at Olana Wagon House Event: DOGS LOVE BOOKS. Join Ms. McCord and her canine Education Center. Adults $20/person, $15/member. 6 PM. companions, Tansy and Toast in the Children’s Room on the November 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 November 15– January 10, 2015 Mary Hughes, Olana Flower Garden Caretaker, will teach the second Saturday of each month from 10-11AM. McCord will art of creating wreaths in this hands-on workshop. Exquisite Classes: Art School of Columbia County off ers later fall classes Exhibit: MEMBERS ANNUAL HOLIDAY SMALL WORKS read stories and kids can read to the dogs, too! Roeliff Jansen natural materials, will be provided to create your own wreath. and workshops. Pastel Painting November 1-2; Luminous SHOW. Opening reception on Saturday, November 15 from 5-7 Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY. Contact, Bring your own pair of pruning shears. Space is limited, please Landscape Painting November 8-9; and Photography: Post- PM Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery located at 209 Howard Van Lenten, 518-325-5260. pre-register by preceding Thursday to 518-828-1872 x 109 or Processing November 15-16. Make It, Don’t Buy it Drop-In Warren Street in Hudson, NY. Contact CCCA 518-671-6213 or [email protected]. Third and Fourth Saturdays Workshops in acrylics, watercolor, beading, collage, and visit www.artscolumbia.org. Art: ART CLUB FOR KIDS. Free and open to children of all printmaking are off ered on Fri Nov 28 and Sat Nov 29 from 12-4 Reading: FOLLOW THAT BOOK! 10 AM. Catskill Community November 15 & 16 (CIP) ages. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Come, have fun, and be creative! each day, pre-register for 2 hours sessions at a discounted rate Center Playspace. Catskill Public Library, 1 Franklin St, Catskill Palenville Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A, Palenville, NY. For on-line. Classes held at the Old Schoolhouse; 1198 Route 21c in Event: CHILLY WILLY WINTER’S EVE TOURS, cold season NY. For more info: www.catskillpubliclibrary.org OR call Jen more info: [email protected] h p:// Harlemville; near Hawthorne Valley Farm Store. To register, go tours of the Bronck Museum with a costumed guide, 11AM, at (518) 943-4230. catskillpubliclibrary.org/ (518) 678-3357. to www.artschoolofcolumbiacounty.org. 518-672-7140. 1PM, & 3PM each day, Adults $8, GCHS Members & Children December 4 (CIP) November 2 $4, Bronck Museum, 90 County Route 42 in Coxsackie, NY Second and Fourth Tuesdays Event: Legendary Locals of Greene County, Authors David and Workshop: CREATE A SOFT COVER SKETCHBOOK using Musical Family Theatre: LETTERS TO SANTA presented by Writing: POETRY GROUP with Francesca Joyce. Beginning on Greene Room Players. Purchase tickets Visit catskillmtn.org or Wanda Dorpfeld Book Signing, Vedder Research Library, 90 a single signature binding technique, Pamphlet Stitch and County Route 42, Coxsackie, Admission Free Tuesday and continuing on every other Tuesday. Poetry writing use decorative paper to create a cover and laid line paper for at the door. $10 for students; $15 for seniors and $20 for adults. and reading group in the Roe Jan Library Conference Room, Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2 PM. Orpheum Theater in text block. Session I at 4-6 PM. Session II at 6:30-8:30 PM. $30 December 6 (DEC) 1:30-3:30PM. Roeliff Jansen Community Library, 9091 Route 22, + $10 material fee. Email [email protected] to register Tannersville, NY Hillsdale, NY 12529 Contact, Howard Van Lenten, 518-325-5260. for workshops. $15 deposit. Classes are limited to 6 students per Concert: HUDSON VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY session. Publication Studio, 460 Main St., NY. November 16 WINTER CONCERT. Program features selections from Third Wednesday Reading: BLOWN AWAY BY POETRY. Presented by Urban Handel’s Solomon and Samson oratorios followed by music Concert (DEC) UEL WADE STILL LOVES WOMEN by John Leavi , John Ru er, and R. Vaughan Williams to the Activity: GREENE COUNTY CAMERA CLUB. Meets at COMPOSERS. Bend the Kno ed Oak (BKO) Chamber Music Stages. 2PM. C-GCC Arts Center Theater. Admission: $6; $3, the ACC the third Wednesday of every month for speakers, students & senior citizens. Columbia-Greene Community poetry of Edgar Allan Poe, Carl Sandburg and Shakespeare. 7 will make its case for female composers. Artistic director and PM. Tickets are $12 general, $8 for seniors, 18 and under free. presentations and fi lms. Free and open to the general public. pianist Uel Wade will be joined by violinist Mitsuko Suzuki and College, Hudson, NY. 518) 828-4181 ext. 3342. Call Nora Adelman at (518) 945-2866 or [email protected]. The United Methodist Church is located about eight miles east cellist Robert Reed in presenting works by Cécile Chaminade, November 22-January 3, 2015 Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens, New York, of the Taconic Parkway at the intersection of State Routes 22 & Amy Beach, Barbara Heller, Grazyna Bacewicz, Elisanda 23, Hillsdale, NY. Call 518-325-7102 for information. 12015 or visit www.athensculturalcenter.org Fábregas, Augusta Read Thomas, and Judith Lang Zaimont. 2 Exhibit: GCCA ANNUAL SALON EXHIBITION AND SALE & Movies: SUBJECTS VARY. $8/6/4. Spencertown Academy, Rt. PM. Spencertown Academy, Spencertown, NY HANDMADE HOLIDAYS GIFT GALLERY. Opening reception Workshop: EUROPEAN MARBLING ON PAPER WORKSHOP. 203, POB 80, Spencertown, NY 12165. 518-392-3693. Saturday, November 22 from 5 - 7 PM. GCCA Catskill Gallery, Learn how to make a decorative monoprint on paper using November 19 398 Main Street, Catskill. Gallery Hours: M-F 10-5, Sat. 12-5. European technique of fl oating pigment atop of carrageen Exhibits, cinema: Time And Space. Exhibits, classical movies Call 518-943-3400 or [email protected] or visit greenearts.org size from Irish Moss harvested by hand from the Gulf of Reading: FOLLOW THAT BOOK! Our traveling story time on weekends. Time and Space Warehouse Cultural Center. 434 Maine. Session I at 4-6 PM Session II at 6:30-8:30 PM. $25 + continues: 10 AM at Publication Studio. 460 Main Stret, November 22 (DEC) Columbia St., Hudson, NY. 518-822-8448. www.timeandspace.org $10 material fee. Email [email protected] to register Catskill. For more info: www.catskillpubliclibrary.org OR call Performance: DEAD AND BURIED by James McLindon. for workshops. $15 deposit. Classes are limited to 6 students per Jen at (518) 943-4230. EVENTS 2014 and 2015 Hudson River Showcase Theatre presents a staged reading of session. Publication Studio, 460 Main Street, Catskill, NY Events noted (DEC) have been supported through a an original play selected from over 100 submissions. Reception November 7, 8 & 9 and talk back with the playwright, actors, and director Jazz Concert (CIP: CHRIS PASIN’S RANDOM ACTS Decentralization grant from the NYS Council on the Arts KINDNESS. 8 PM. Bridge Street Theater, 44 West Bridge Street, Theater: THE RAPE OF LUCRECE by William Shakespeare. follows performance. 7:30 PM. Donation. First Reformed through the Community Arts Program in Greene County or Catskill, NY. Call 518 945 2669 or [email protected] www. Adapted and Performed by Dan Hodge. Nov 7 & 8 at 7:30pm. Nov 9 Church, 52 Green St, Hudson, NY. 518-851-2061 www.hrc- Columbia County. PlanetArts.org @ 3pm. $15. Call (518) 943-3818 Bridge Street Theatre’s Speakeasy, showcasetheatre.com. Events noted (CIP) have been supported through a grant from 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY 12414 the County Initiative Program of the Greene County Council Jazz Concert (CIP) : BOPITUDE PLAYS THE MUSIC OF December 7 on the Arts with public funding from the Greene County KENNY DORHAM. 8 PM. Bridge Street Theater. 44 West Bridge November 8 Street, Catskill, NY. Call 518 945 2669 or [email protected] Workshop: JAPANESE STAB BINDING WORKSHOP: Legislature. Create a soft cover sketchbook using the Stab Binding Concert: THE BALL. Presented by The Four Nations Ensemble. www.PlanetArts.org technique. We will use decorative paper to create a cover and 18th and 19th century ballroom dances from Paris and Vienna Thru November 15 laid line paper for text block. If you have previously a ended the and masterworks of keyboard music inspired by the gavo e, November 22 and 23 Exhibit: MYTHS AND MILAGROS: THE ART OF LEAH Marbling or Paste Paper Workshop, bring your decorative paper minuet, chaconne, landler, wal , galop, and polonaise. Music RHODES Solo Show. Opening Reception October 11, 5-7pm, Theater: THE ODD COUPLE. Schoharie Creek Players. Nov 22 to use as covers. $30 + $10 material fee. Email christinripley@ of Rameau, Bach, Schubert, and Chopin. Wine and Cider at in conjunction with Catskill’s Second Saturday Stroll. GCCA performance and dinner is $50, and includes gratuity and taxes. gmail.com to register for workshops. $15 deposit. Classes are 3:30 PM. Concert 4 PM. Individual tickets $100 and limited to Catskill Gallery, 398 Main Street, Catskill, NY. Gallery Hours: Cash bar opens at 5:30pm followed by dinner at 6:15; show limited to 6 students per session. Publication Studio, 460 Main 100 a endees. Receptions with artists follow concerts. Held at M-F 10-5, Sat. 12-5. FREE, www.greenearts.org or 518-943-3400. time is 7:15. Nov 23 performance and brunch is $35 including Street, Catskill, NY. private residence in Tivoli, NY. For information call 212-928- gratuity and taxes. Doors open at 11 am and curtain time is 12:15 5708 or [email protected]. pm. Door prizes will be awarded at both shows. Reservations Workshop: BOXWOOD TREES. Wagon House Education Thru November 15 Center. Adults. $30/person, $25/member *Vehicle use fee applies. Event: Publi-cake-tion Studio - Shop Sale. Free Cake and are required and may be made by calling 518-589-5060. Villa Exhibit: ROCK, PAPER, SCISSOR. Group Collage/Assemblage 1 PM. Mary Hughes, Olana Flower Garden Caretaker, will Coff ee/Tea and books for holiday gift purchase. Noon-8:00 PM Vosilla is located at 6302 Main Street in Tannersville, NY. Exhibition. Opening Reception October 11th, 5-7pm, in guide participants to create their own unique table top tree Publication Studio, 460 Main Street, Catskill, NY conjunction with Catskill’s Second Saturday Stroll. GCCA November 23 constructed out of fresh boxwood cu ings. Boxwood trees are Catskill Gallery, 398 Main Street, Catskill, NY. Gallery Hours: great to enhance the home for the holidays and will last until Nov 9 (DEC) M-F 10-5, Sat. 12-5. FREE, www.greenearts.org or 518-943-3400. Event: RUSTIC TABLESCAPES FOR THANKSGIVING. All spring. All materials are provided with the class, including Presentation: Artist Talk. Paul Lange has been photographing Ages. $15/person, $10/members. 1-3 PM. Join Marlene Marshall, ribbons, bulbs, decorative fruit and pine cones. Space is limited Thru November 25 in a remarkable Columbia County garden for the last 7 years. artist and author of the book Woodland Style Projects to create for this class. Participants must pre-register to shasbrook@ He will show examples of his work and talk about his long-term a delightful rustic centerpiece that will wow your dinner guests olana.org or 518.828.1872 x109. Exhibit: FIXATIONS, an exhibition of paintings and drawings photographic engagement with this one 50-acre garden over the and is sure to be a conversation piece during your Thanksgiving by the artist Claudia McNulty, at the Foundation Gallery at years and throughout all the seasons. 3 PM. North Chatham holiday. Be inspired by Frederic Church’s artist-designed December 9 (DEC) Columbia-Greene Community College. Claudia McNulty is a Library, 4287 Route 203, N.Chatham. 766-3211 landscape and collect “found” natural items to design your fi ne arts painter and designer, who is also a decorative artist beautiful natural masterpiece. Please pre-register by proceeding Concert: CATSKILL GLEE CLUB WINTER CONCERT. Between and muralist. Her career as an artist is an amalgam of design Exhibit: PEAK COLORS. Vivid paintings of New York City Thursday to 518.828.1872 x109 [email protected]. act features male quartet DENTED FENDERS. 7:30 PM Catskill and fi ne arts. Arts Center, C-GCC, Route 23, Greenport. Gallery and Catskill Mountain painter Jack Laroux. Catskill Mountain Reformed Church, Main Street Catskill. Public welcome. hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday and Foundation’s Kaaterskill Fine arts Gallery, 7950 Main Street, November 28 - December 14. Subscribers free and $10 general public. Sunday by appointment. For more information, call (518) 828- Village of Hunter. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday from 4181, extension 3410. 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. For more Theater: ALI BABA AND THE FOUR TEA THIEVES. Presented December 12, 13 & 14 (DEC) information, please call 518-263-2060 or visit www.catskillmtn. by Ghent Playhouse Pantoloons. Friday and Saturdays at 8 PMand Sunday matinees at 2 PM Tickets are $20, with a discount Performance: SCROOGE & SON – A MOUNTAINTOP November 5, 19 & December 3 & 17 org. For more information about Jack Laroux, please visit www. CHRISTMAS CAROL. The Kaaterskill Actors Theater and laroux.com. for Friends of the Ghent Playhouse at $17 and students $10. Call Reading: FOLLOW THAT BOOK! Our traveling story time 800-838-3006 for reservations or visit www.ghentplayhouse.org. Petite Productions present an extravagant new theatrical work continues: 10 AM on Wednesday, Nov. 5th, we’ll gather at the Concert (DEC): WINDS IN THE WILDERNESS CONCERTS. The Ghent Playhouse is located at 6 Town Hall Place, just off by Jim Milton, se ing the classic holiday tale in post-civil war Garden Gate Café. 10 AM on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, we’ll meet Classical and world music selections. 3 PM. $15. Church of St Route 66 adjacent to the Ghent Firehouse in Ghent, NY. Catskill Mountains complete with local history, music and song. at Publication Studio. 10 AM on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd, join us at John in the Wilderness, Copake Falls, NY. 329-1577. Saturday & Sunday performances at 7 PM, Sunday at 2 PM. the Catskill Community Center Playspace. Finally, 10 AM on November 28, 29 & 30 (DEC) $10/$5 Catskill Mountain Foundation Orpheum Center for the Wednesday, Dec. 17th, we’ll get together at the Catskill Public November 13 (DEC) Performing Arts, Main St, Tannersville, NY Library for an Antiques Visit. Catskill Public Library, 1 Franklin Performance: DIATA DIATA. Theater, dance & music with Diata Event: Monthly WOMEN’S SING-IN at the Spencertown Diata International Folkloric Theatre and Hudson community St, Catskill NY. For more info: www.catskillpubliclibrary.org Academy. This is a pop-in and sing program for women. OR call Jen at (518) 943-4230. members. Free/donation. Camphill Hudson, Solaris, 360 Warren Includes vocal warm-ups, improvisation, and folk repertoire St, Hudson. ALIVE 2014 November/December Page 19 December 12 Performance (CIP): HANSEL AND GRETEL. National Performance (DEC): THE GOOD GLOBE SINGING SCHOOL, for workshops. $15 deposit. Classes are limited to 6 students per Event: A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Wagon House Education Marione e Theater. 3:30 PM Doctorow Center for the Arts. directed by Sheri Bauer-Mayorga, will present a Community session. Publication Studio, 460 Main Street, Catskill, NY. Center. All ages. $25/non-member, $20/member $10/children. 7 Hunter, NY Call 518-263-2063 or visit www.catskillmtn.org or Sing. Children from the singing school’s Pre-Teen Group, Teen Performance (DEC): HOLIDAYS WITH HUNGRYTOWN. Folk PM. Jonathan Kruk, a master storyteller, selected “Best in the www.mainlygreene.org. Group, and Girls’ Acapella Ensemble, will present and lead music duo Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson perform music that Hudson Valley” turns Charles Dickens classic into a theatrical Event: JINGLE JANGLE: A Winter Celebration. Tickets: $25/ songs from their Fall and Winter repertoire. Come prepared feeds the soul, including some holiday songs. 3 PM. North one person performance. Kruk gives over thirty characters in carload or $10/person; $30 and $15 at the door. 1-5 PM. Join The to sing along and join in on both new and familiar repertoire! Chatham Library, 4287 Route 203, N.Chatham. 766-3211. “A Christmas Carol” voice and form. Add the musical ambience Olana Partnership for an afternoon of fun winter activity. The Donation. 2 PM. Spencertown Academy, Spencertown, NY. provided by Jim Keyes on a portal pipe organ, with bells, harp, Farm Complex will be bustling with a range of 19th century 518-392-5809 or www.sheribauermayorga.com/the-good-globe- December 17 violin, and chains, and you’ve got a unique dramatic version of singing.html. activities with a 21st century twist so you can come and spend Reading: FOLLOW THAT BOOK! 10 AM. Catskill Public old Scrooge’s story. Running just under one hour, Kruk abridges the afternoon, or stop in amidst your other errands. Wander the Concert: The Romantic Cello In Song And Dance. Featuring Library for an Antiques Visit. Catskill Public Library, 1 Franklin Dickens 27,000 word opus to a family friendly show. Performing Wagon House area and discover a sleigh for posing for family Garfi eld Moore. 7 PM. C-GCC Arts Center Theater. Admission: St, Catskill NY. For more info: www.catskillpubliclibrary.org in colorful 1840s garb, Kruk uses only a few props. His sonorous, holiday pictures (you bring your own camera), or fi nd a sculptor all seats $8. Columbia-Greene Community College, Hudson, OR call Jen at (518) 943-4230 ever changing voice, along with Keyes’ score, enchants carving ice; you will also hear bell ringers and holiday carolers. NY. 518) 828-4181 ext. 3342. the audience. Participants must pre-register by preceding We will celebrate the season with a landscape based craft that is December 19 (CIP) Holiday Reception: STOCKING STUFFERS. M Gallery will Wednesday to [email protected] or 518.828.1872 x 109. amazing for adults and children (and great if handmade appeals be open for holiday cheer. Stop by for music and Christmas Holiday Event: Community Chorus At The Pra . Christmas for your gift giving!). We will serve hot chocolate and cookies, December 13 merriment. 4-8pm. M Gallery is located at 350 Main Street in carols sung by the Gilboa-Conesville student chorus. 1 to 2 pm. encourage hiking and skating if the weather allows, and the Workshop: Make your own Bookcloth & Jacone e Hinge Catskill, NY. The Zadock Pra Museum, 14540 Main St/Rte. 23 Pra sville NY afternoon will end with a tree lighting ceremony at 4:30 PM. Pre- 12468. Hot cocoa at the Museum after event. Hard Case Binding. Session I at 2-5 PM Session II at 5:30-8:30 registration required but walk-ins are welcome. shasbrook@ December 14 PM. $55 + $15 material feel. If you have previously a ended the olana.org or 518.828.1872 x 109. Marbling or Paste Paper Workshop, bring your decorative paper Workshop: Casing In-Multi Signature Flat Back Binding December 28 (DEC) to use as endpapers. Email [email protected] to register Performance (DEC): Scrooge, Charles Dickens novella pres- Workshop. Create a multi signature Hardcover Sketchbook Concert: WINDS IN THE WILDERNESS CONCERTS. Classical for workshops. $15 deposit. Classes are limited to 6 students per ented as part of the Athens Victorian Stroll. Performed by teen and using Decorative Paper and Bookcloth to cover your book. and world music selections. 3 PM. $15. Church of St John in the session. Publication Studio, 460 Main Street, Catskill, NY. adult community members with large scale shadow puppets, Session I at 2-5 PM, Session II at 5:30-8:30 PM. $55 + $15 Wilderness, Copake Falls, NY. 329-1577. sets, and songs. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St, Athens. material fee. Email [email protected] to register

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When you meet Elena Mosley this approach time and again in involved in community cultural she seems to be dancing --with schools, libraries and other venues development, joining the group dancing eyes and a mind fl i ing throughout Columbia County and of citizens and serving on their across one creative idea to another across the Hudson Valley. board, dedicated to restoring and -- even if she is just si ing across Elena and her husband reviving the Hudson Opera House. from you, which she was when I moved to Claverack in 1982 with Her belief in the need for cultural had to pleasure of talking with her their small children. Her son was development of young people, on a delightfully warm, early Fall the only African-American in his especially disadvantaged young- afternoon. elementary school. They were sters, was and remains fi erce. She We meet in the new offi ces of a racted to Hudson and saw the insisted that children’s programs Operation Unite/NY, the educa- potential in this riverfront town. be an integral part of The Opera Elena Mosley teaching a Haitian Dance Workshop at the Hudson Opera House in tional and cultural organization They also wanted their children House’s off erings, and that they be July 2014. Photo Credit: Gregory Mosley. she heads, in a building they have not to forget their African-Amer- off ered free. This policy remains in to performances by professional project, One World, Many Stories: A just bought in Hudson. “Education ican heritage, and Hudson had a force today, with some rare excep- dance troupes which she uses Cultural Celebration, made possible achievement and the performing large African-American commu- tions, in which case scholarships to bring local youngsters to see in part with public funds from the arts are closely linked; as both the nity. are off ered. some of the best dancers in world Decentralization Program of the discipline needed to succeed in Soon her husband established She is a member of Dance perform. NYS Council on the Arts, adminis- the performing arts is similar to Operation Unite, at fi rst devoted Force, a statewide organization Elena and her small staff tered through the Community Arts that needed in academic studies, sports activity for youngsters, dedicated to promoting dance and volunteers are dedicated to Grants Program by the Greene and the performing arts can also modeled on a similar program in throughout New York. Dance cultural diversity. With dance as County Council on the Arts. be an a raction for young people, Chicago. Elena established the Force that has provided tens of the focus, they bring programs to Upcoming in the spring of 2015 which can be leveraged for devel- Kumba Dance & Drum program thousands of dollars ($120,000 the local community that focus on will be Rhythm Feet! A celebration oping other skills,” Elena told me. which has continued today under to $140,000) to support dance the culture of diverse worldwide of both tap and fl amenco dancing. She cited as an example the many the Operation Unite umbrella since programs Elena has initiated in communities. It would be impos- To learn more about these youth dance and other cultural 2002. For many years the focus Hudson and in nearby counties sible to mention the entire dance, programs please visit www. programs she has helped develop of Operation Unite has shifted to over the years. “Being an active cultural and educational programs operationuntieny.com and www. that have three “acts,” the fi rst cultural and educational develop- member of Dance Force gives Elena had helped develop and danceforce.org, or contact Elena and third purely performance, ment, primarily for disadvantaged me and the community access to brought to the area over the years. Mosley at elenamosley1@verizon. and the middle one lessons to young people, but also for adults talent and resources throughout In 2014 Elena Mosley partnered net, 518-828-3612. develop literacy or other academic and the broader community. the State,” she says. The connec- with Hudson Area Library on a skills. She has successfully utilized Elena also became deeply tion also brings in “comp” tickets

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