Exhibition Opening at Olana, ‘In Frederic Church’s Ombra’, May 12

“In Frederic Church’s Ombra: Design in Conversation with Nature” showcases multimedia design concepts and installations, developed by leading architects and select artists.

Screen Shot 2019-05-05 at 7.52.13 PMIn Frederic Church’s Ombra: Design in Conversation with Nature” showcases multimedia design concepts and installations, developed by leading architects and select artists. As Guest Curator, Barry Bergdoll (of Columbia University and the Museum of Modern Art) invited a group of today’s most exploratory architects to respond to the transitional outdoor rooms at Olana that are so essential to the original 19th century design of Olana’s Main House. These architects were asked to examine assumptions about the relationship of architecture and landscape at Olana, as well as to explore the Main House’s transition to the surrounding natural environment, particularly in our time of climactic and environmental change. The resulting exhibition combines hand-drawn sketches, painted renderings, three-dimensional models, and video and computer animations.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, May 12, – November 3, 2019

LOCATION:
Olana
5720 New York 9G
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
www.olana.org/exhibitions/in-frederic-churchs-ombra/
Olana.org
facebook.com/OlanaSHS
twitter.com/OlanaSHS

 

 

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Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day 2019, May 11

The Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, May 11, in Greenport. There is no charge for County residents and proof of residency will be required.

The Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, May 11, in Greenport. There is no charge for County residents and proof of residency will be required.

Here is the full list of what is, and is not accepted:

Residents with large quantities (pick up/van loads) must contact the DPW administrative office prior to participating at 518-828-2737.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, May 11, 2019 / 8am – 12pm

LOCATION:
County Highway Garage
NY-23B, Greenport, NY

MORE:
greenport.yourtownhub.com

 

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Author Event at the Chatham Bookstore w/ Ruth Reichl Reading From ‘Save Me the Plums’, May 10

Renowned food writer and restaurant critic Ruth Reichl shares her new memoir, “Save Me the Plums.”

 

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Renowned food writer and restaurant critic Ruth Reichl shares her new memoir, “Save Me the Plums,” about her years as editor-in-chief at “Gourmet Magazine.” Published by Random House. A conversation with Thomas Chulak from the bookstore and Q & A follow a brief reading. Refreshments will be served.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, May 10, 2019 / 5pm – 7pm

LOCATION:
The Chatham Bookstore
27 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037

ADMISSION:
Free

MORE:
ChathamBookStore.com
facebook.com/thechathambookstore

 

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Actor’s Nightmare/Carol Burnett Skits at Copake Grange, Opening Night May 10

Join the Two of Us Productions at The Copake Grange for an evening of laughs as they present a Christopher Durang one act play, “The Actor’s Nightmare” and your “Favorite Skits from The Carol Burnett Show.”

Join the Two of Us Productions at The Copake Grange for an evening of laughs as they present a Christopher Durang one act play, “The Actor’s Nightmare” and your “Favorite Skits from The Carol Burnett Show.”

The two one-act comedies include a selection of favorite Skits from the Carol Burnett Show, followed by The Actor’s Nightmare by Christopher Durang.

may_2019_single_page_poster_v1.jpg.w560h725Life is full of humor, especially when you know how to find it. The script writers from The Carol Burnett Show worked with Carol and her cast to create scene after scene of warm humor loosely based on everyday situations. They’ve made their television show scripts available for stage productions and The Two Of Us Productions is pleased to bring the classic humor of the original Carol Burnett Show to you on the stage of The Copake Grange.

The humor of Carol Burnett will be followed by another one-act comedy entitled The Actor’s Nightmare by the Obie & Tony Award winning playwright Christopher Durang. Mr. Durang is an American playwright known for works of outrageous and often absurd comedy and The Actor’s Nightmare is one of his best. Imagine falling asleep and suddenly finding yourself backstage at a theater you’ve never set foot in before & being greeted by the stage manager & several actors, all of whom think you’re the understudy for tonight’s performance. Suddenly the lights go down, you’re quickly dressed in a costume, and then the stage manager shoves you onto the stage with a hastily whispered “Break a’ leg!”. This is every actor’s nightmare and Christopher Durang brings it to hilarious life in The Actor’s Nightmare.

This pair of delicious one-act comedies features a strong & award-winning cast that includes Constance Lopez, Diane Boice-Yorck, Cyndi Miller, Karissa Payson, Amy Hausknecht, Doug Dale, Brian Yorck, and Matt Leinung. In Skits from the Carol Burnett Show all eight performers show their stuff as a performing ensemble. In The Actor’s Nightmare our asleep and dreaming George Spelvin is played by Doug Dale. Karissa Payson plays Meg, the slightly frantic stage manager. Constance Lopez, Diane Boice-Yorck and Brian Yorck portray various roles in the sequence of plays-within-a-play, including: Connie as Amanda and Diane as Sybil in a slice of Private Lives, Brian & Doug in a disjointed segment of Hamlet, Diane & Doug in an off-kilter scene of Checkmate, and Doug, Diane, Connie, Brian & Karissa in the finale snippet from A Man For All Seasons.

DATE/TIME:
May 10, 11, 12 & 17, 18, 19, 2019
Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30pm & Sunday matinees at 3pm.

LOCATION:
The Copake Grange
628 Empire Road
Copake, NY 12516

TICKETS:
$20 – adults
$15 – students & seniors
$12 – groups & families
For advance reservations visit www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org or call 518-329-6293.

MORE:
copakegrange.org
facebook.com/Copake-Grange
http://thetwoofusproductions.org
facebook.com/TheTwoofUsProductions

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Chatham Berry Farm Spring Festival, May 5

The Chatham Berry Farm is having a Spring Festival this Sunday.

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The Chatham Berry Farm is having a Spring Festival this Sunday. The farm store will be open with fresh and delicious foods, and the garden center will be bursting with Spring blooms. Additionally,  the lawn will be filled with local vendors selling their unique wares.

The Greenhouse Cidery, which is now open for the season, will be open during the festival from 1pm-5pm.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, May 5, 2019 / 12pm – 5pm

LOCATION:
The Chatham Berry Farm
2309 Route 203, Chatham, N.Y  12037 

MORE:
www.thechathamberryfarm.com
facebook.com/thechathamberryfarm

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