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Jamaican Riddims at Club Helsinki in Hudson, Dec 29

Upstate New York’s ska-reggae outfit – the Big Takeover – brings its Jamaican Riddims to Club Helsinki in Hudson.

Upstate New York’s ska-reggae outfit – the Big Takeover – brings its Jamaican Riddims to Club Helsinki in Hudson. The group’s third album, “Children of the Rhythm” boasts the band’s signature blend of upbeat, horn-inflected ska, deep, funky reggae grooves, soulful melodies, and dub dropouts. Upstate New York group Root Shock, fronted by Jessica Brown, will warm up the crowd for Big Takeover.

The Big Takeover is a unique concoction of backgrounds and spirits that perfectly creates a version of reggae that is fresh and vivid. With Jamaican-born and raised NeeNee Rushie as a captivating and memorable front woman, plus a playful horn section and pulsating bass and drums, Big Takeover guarantees a memorable Jamaican-infused dance party.

Claiming influences including Desmond Dekker, Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Beres Hammond, Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis, Michael Jackson, Fela Kuti, the Specials, and Aretha Franklin, the Big Takeover has shared stages with such reggae royalty as the Wailers, the Skatalites, the Slackers, Yellow Man, Inner Circle, Eek a Mouse and Sister Nancy.

The show featuring Big Takeover and Root Shock represents Helsinki Hudson’s commitment to programming regional, emerging, diverse and rising talent.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, December 29, 2018: 8:30pm
Doors open at 6pm

LOCATION:
Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia Street
Hudson, NY 12534

TICKETS:
$15
Tickets can be purchased here.
21 And Over

MORE:
HelsinkiHudson.com
facebook.com/helsinkihudson
instagram.com/helsinkihudson

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New Year’s Eve Party Roundup

Monday is New Year’s Eve. If you don’t have plans yet, following are some special parties happening around the county.

All the following events are on December 31, 2018. Click “MORE” for each event’s site.

WGXC Party at Half Moon

Half Moon
48 South Front St.
Hudson, NY 12534
8pm
$10-$20
One and all are invited to ring in the New Year with WGXC at the Half Moon in Hudson! Our sixth annual fundraising bash starts off with karaoke hosted by Amanda Lees, followed by dancing to the music of Blueberry (www.blueberrylounge.com) straight into 2019. Then, DJ Var (WGXC’s “Friday Night Vibes Session”) takes control into the wee hours. Your $10-$20 (sliding scale) contribution at the door benefits WGXC 90.7-FM. Food will be available all night from the Taste of India food truck, with a portion of food sales also to benefit WGXC. The entire event will be broadcast live on 90.7-FM and wgxc.org. We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones!

Rivertown Lodge Dine & Dance

Rivertown Lodge
731 Warren Street
Hudson,NY12534
9pm

$150

Dinner includes a 4-course meal, open bar until 1am & evening entertainment. Dinner seating starting at 9pm Bring your best look! (Ticket price does not include tax or gratuity)

NYE Party with Live Jazz

Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage
284 State Route 23
Claverack, NY 12513

7pm

$45 – $55

Tickets include: Live Jazz Duo with Alexis Cole 8-11 All Local Cheese Boards at 11 Bubbly Toast at Midnight! Pre-Ordered Ticket Price: $45/person Ticket at the door: $55/person Cash Bar: Cocktails, beer, wine, cider, mocktails, artinisal sodas, and hot drinks.

New Years’s Eve Celebration

Vanderbilt Lakeside
161 Main Street
Philmont, NY 12565
7pm

$40 – $65

Join us for very a special New Year’s Eve Celebration! Food, drink, dancing, merriment! (OR book a *Celebrate & Stay* package—includes 2 night accommodations, party tickets, + a Three-Course Sunday Dinner. For all details + ability to book please visit our website)

A Sparkling New Year’s Party!

Tousey Winery
1774 Route 9
Germantown, NY 12526
7pm

$55

A NIGHT OF BUBBLES AND CELEBRATION Get cozy with your loved ones, play some games, sing your heart out, and dance to the groovy beats! Kicking off the evening with a traditional wine punch, Unlimited hors d’oeuvres + dessert bar from Heirloom Cafe, A glass of Sparkling to ring in the New Year! Reservations must be ordered […]

Roots-Rockers Ring Out the Old & Ring in the New

Club Helsinki
405 Columbia Street
Hudson, NY 12534
Doors: 6pm, Show: 8pm

$25 – $45

The sounds of vintage rock and honkytonk will help the crowd ring out the old and ring in the new when Lara Hope & the Ark-Tones and the Chops & Sauerkraut Trio entertain revelers. Kingston, N.Y.-based Lara Hope & the Ark-Tones were named “Best Up-And-Coming Band in 2015” by Hudson Valley Magazine and Best Rockabilly Female Artist in the 2017 Ameripolitan Music Awards. […]

Celebrate New Year’s Eve

The Maker Lounge
302 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
9pm

$295

Open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and champagne toast.

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala

The Wick

41 Cross Street
Hudson, NY1 2534
Doors: 8pm, Ballroom: 9pm

$399.00

Ring in 2019 with us at our Masquerade gala! Packages start at $399 and include overnight room and two tickets to the party. We kick off the evening in our Wick Lounge with live entertainment, light bites and cash bar. Ballroom doors open at 9pm for the main event with dancing, tapas and cash bar […]

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Columbia County Current!

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Copake Auction’s 39th Annual New Years Day Auction, Jan 1

Copake Auction Inc., is holding their 39th Annual New Years Day auction next Tuesday.

Copake Auction Inc., is holding their 39th Annual New Years Day auction next Tuesday. This is the premiere Americana auction of the year featuring estate fresh 18th and 19th c. furniture, artwork, folk art, period accessories, china, glass, stoneware, primitives & more. View the catalog at www.copakeauction.com

DATE/TIME:
Tuesday, January 1, 2019: 10am
Preview: Thursday, December 27 through Monday, December 31: 11-5pm
Tuesday, January 1: 9-9:45am

ADMISSION:
Free

LOCATION:
Copake Auction Inc
266 Route 7A, Copake, NY

MORE:
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facebook.com/copakeauction
instagram.com/copakeauction

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Met Opera: The Magic Flute on Screen at TSL, Dec 22

Don’t worry if you can’t make it to NYC, or get tickets for the hugely popular Met Opera performance of The Magic Flute because it’s showing this weekend at TSL in Hudson.

Don’t worry if you can’t make it to NYC, or get tickets for the hugely popular Met Opera performance of The Magic Flute because it’s showing tomorrow at TSL in Hudson.

Now a holiday tradition, Julie Taymor’s celebrated production of Mozart’s fairy tale returns in its abridged, English-language version for families. Soprano Erin Morley, last seen at the Met as a Olympia in Les Contes d’Hoffmann, is the empowered Pamina, and tenor Ben Bliss is the valiant Tamino. Baritone Nathan Gunn is the comic birdcatcher Papageno, and soprano Kathryn Lewek reprises her hair-raising rendition of the malevolent Queen of the Night. Harry Bicket conducts. Running time is 2 hours.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, December 22, 2018: 12:55pm

TICKETS:
General Admission – $27.50
TSL Members – $25.00
Students – $15.00

Tickets can be purchased Online, or by calling (518) 822-8100.

LOCATION:
Time & Space Limited
434 Columbia St.,
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
timeandspace.org
facebook.com/timeandspacelimited
instagram.com/tsl_hudson/
fyi@timeandspace.org
Box Office & Reservations – (518) 822-8100

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