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Columbia County Historical Society Lecture: ‘Life Along The Hudson The Livingstons in Columbia County’

The Columbia County Historical Society 2022 Winter-Spring Lecture Series continues with ‘Life Along The Hudson, The Livingstons in Columbia County,’ a zoom lecture by Pieter Estersohn on Saturday, February 19th.

*‘Marienruh’ outside Rhinebeck,* ©*photo by Pieter Estersohn*

This scenic stretch of estates along the Hudson offers some of the finest examples of American architecture and landscape design, now photographed by Pieter Estersohn. Thirty-five featured homes were designed in a range of styles by notable architects Stanford White, A. J. Davis, Calvert Vaux, Warren and Wetmore, and others. Pieter Estersohn reminds us that the Livingston family “had 250 years of access to the very best architecture, the best designers, the best real estate.”

Included are Dutch colonial cottages and grand Gothic Revival, Federal, Georgian, and Beaux-Arts residences. Constructed on land owned by the Livingston family, who settled in the area in the late seventeenth century.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Pieter Estersohn has worked on over 60 books on historic preservation, architecture, and decoration and has worked for every major shelter magazine. His last book, Life Along the Hudson, the Historic Country Estates of the Livingston Family, was published by Rizzoli. Estersohn purchased Staats Hall, in nearby Red Hook in 2010, and restored the 1839 home using early 19th century techniques and materials. He is presently working on a book with Rizzoli on agriculture in the Hudson River Valley and the new wave of farmers taking the lead.

The lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer conversation.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, February 19, 2022 / 4:30pm

ADMISSION: $10/$15
$10 for CCHS members
$15 for non-members

NOTE: TICKETS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED

Tickets: cchsny.org/winter-lectures-2022.html

LOCATION: Online via Zoom
ZOOM LINK will be emailed after Payment, on DAY of Lecture

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Mahaiwe presents Met Opera in HD: Verdi’s Rigoletto, Feb 26

The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington presents Met Opera in HD: Verdi’s Rigoletto on Saturday, February 26.

The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington presents Met Opera in HD: Verdi’s Rigoletto on Saturday, February 26.

Tony Award–winning director Bartlett Sher resets the opera’s action in 1920s Europe, with Art Deco sets by Michael Yeargan and elegant costumes by Catherine Zuber, combined boasting 11 Tony Awards. Baritone Quinn Kelsey, a commanding artist at the height of his powers, brings his searing portrayal of the title role to the Met for the first time, starring alongside soprano Rosa Feola as Gilda and tenor Piotr Beczała as the Duke of Mantua, with leading maestro Daniele Rustioni on the podium.

Limited capacity audience. Masks required. Attendees will be asked to present proof of vaccination upon admission. Read the updated Safety Guidelines for more information.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, February 26, 2022 / 1pm

ADMISSION: $25 / $10 everyone ages 21 and under
All tickets should be purchased in advance, prior to arriving at the theater.
Tickets available at mahaiwe.org

LOCATION: The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street
Great Barrington, MA

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Bennet Harris Live at Vosburgh Brewing Company, Feb 6

Join Vosburgh Brewing Company in Elizaville for Sunday Sessions. This Sunday, live music performed by Bennett Harris Acoustic Blues.

Join Vosburgh Brewing Company in Elizaville for Sunday Sessions. This Sunday, live music performed by Bennett Harris Acoustic Blues.

Get ready for an exciting performance of rousing, soulful, and rollicking country Delta blues and ragtime music, when Bennett Harris comes to the barn with his acoustic guitars and harmonica! Bennett’s diverse repertoire embraces various styles, eras and moods of traditional acoustic blues music, Inspirations include Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Blind Blake, on up to modern masters such as Muddy Waters, Jorma Kaukonen, Bonnie Raitt, and even Irving Berlin! The eclectic show includes Bennett’s original tunes, as well. The intricate fingerpicking guitar style of Rev. Gary Davis is the basis for Bennett’s playing. It is a carnival-like, upbeat sound of the ragtime era, providing a warm texture behind Bennett’s emotional singing and harmonica playing. An old Gibson flat top guitar is Bennett’s choice of tradition. For the gritty Delta “bottleneck” slide style, he uses a 1934 National steel guitar. This metal-bodied resonator guitar has a memorable, commanding gut-bucket growl and whine, perfect for the rugged Delta blues sound of the Deep South. It is a unique, all-American sound.

Don’t miss this Hudson Valley artist, as his performance is sure to be memorable and lively!

DATE/TIME: Sunday, February 6, 2022 / 2 – 5pm

LOCATION: Vosburgh Brewing Company
1065 County Route 19
Elizaville, NY 12523

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Two Of Us Productions’ “Two Knives” & “Diary of Saphronia Winters” – Virtual Staged Readings, Feb 5

The Two Of Us Productions, the award winning theater company based in Columbia County NY, in collaboration with Friends of The Copake Grange, presents a staged reading of two classic radio dramas on Saturday, February 5th.

“Two Knives” – Police officer Scott Anderson is a pleasant easy-going chief of police in a small town, A simple case of arresting a wanted murderer suddenly changes into a perplexing case of a prison cell death and the dead man’s estranged wife showing up to see the body!

“Diary of Saphronia Winters” recounts a relaxing Florida vacation where Saphronia is romanced by a handsome thrilling-looking man who owns a large vacation hotel in Maine. A romantic but quick wedding, a train ride to the secluded hotel in Maine, what could possibly go wrong when he invites her out onto the hotel lawn?

This will be a zoom presentation, free for all, but registration is required to obtain the zoom link.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, February 5, 2022 / 7pm

LOCATION: Hosted on ZOOM
Register at www.thetwoofusproductions.org for link.

ADMISSION: Free. Donations appreciated.

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Chatham Public Library: Fall in Love with a Good Book – Matchmaking Service

The Chatham Public Library presents Fall in Love with a Good Book – Matchmaking Service during the month of February.

February is Library Lovers Month. Stop by the downstairs circulation desk Mondays through Fridays in February and the Library’s Expert Matchmaker Rosemary Calvey will set you up with the book of your dreams or, at the very least, a blind date with a fun read.

Love Your Library Month – Guess Who? Book Character Contest. Bring your child to the library to guess who the silhouetted book characters are in the downstairs display cabinet. If guessed correctly, win a prize.

DATES/TIME: February 2022
Closed Feb. 21 for President’s Day
Library hours here

LOCATION: Chatham Public Library
11 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY

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Phone: 518-392-3666
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