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‘Night and Day, Love Lost and Found Through the Eyes of Cole Porter’ at The Theater Barn

The Theater Barn, in New Lebanon, presents Night and Day, Love Lost and Found Through the Eyes of Cole Porter, from August 5th to the 15th.

The Theater Barn, in New Lebanon, presents Night and Day, Love Lost and Found Through the Eyes of Cole Porter, now through August 15th.

This show is much more than a musical revue as it tells an original story entirely through the lyrics of Cole Porter. His beloved songs are arranged into a romantic musical that will have you tapping your toes as you sing along. Taking place in a Berkshire’s mansion, circa 1930, we see how the love our couples feel at night creates an intricacy of relationship struggles for them the next day. Only the second production ever produced, this regional premiere is going to be ‘Too Darn Hot’ to miss.

Based on an idea by Robert Cacioppo

Conceived and written by Robert Cacioppo with Arthur D’Alessio

Musical Arrangements by Victoria Casella

All performances (except Thursday 2pm & Saturday 8pm) are for 100% vaccinated ticket holders only. Please visit their COVID-19 Info page for full details.

DATES/TIMES: August 5, 2021 – August 15, 2021
Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm, Thursday August 12 at 2pm
Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm
Sundays at 2pm

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

TICKET PRICES:
Regular Tickets $33
Senior Citizens / Veterans / Sunday Matinée $30

Full schedule and ticket purchases at www.thetheaterbarn.org

LOCATION: The Theater Barn
654 Columbia Pike
New Lebanon, NY 12125

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Box Office – 518-794-8989

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Eclectic Lineup at the Crandell Theatre, Aug 5 – 8

The Crandell Theatre welcomes visitors new and familiar with an eclectic lineup of films screening Thursday through Sunday, August 5 – 8.

WEREWOLVES WITHIN
Thursday, August 5, 7:30 pm
Rated R.
97 Minutes
Comedy, Horror

Not your usual scary movie, this charismatic horror-comedy has a hysterically funny comic element. When a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community

“This goofy horror comedy, based on an online game of the same name, just goes to prove that if you have a great cast, smart direction and witty script you can just about get away with murder.” — Leslie Felperin, Guardian

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL SHORT TOUR
Friday, August 6, 4 pm
Saturday, August 7, 7:30 pm
92 Minutes.
Documentary, Animation, Fiction

Those of us who missed Sundance Film Festival – which took place online and in-person in 20 cities across the country from January 28 through February 3 this year – can still see what Sundance considers as its best shorts.

The 2021 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 92-minute theatrical program of 7 short films selected from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival program, widely considered the premier showcase for short films and the launchpad for many now-prominent independent filmmakers for close to 40 years. Including fiction, documentary and animation from around the world, the 2021 program offers new audiences a taste of what the Festival offers and shows that short films transcend traditional storytelling. Find a list of shorts and synopsis here.

AILEY
Friday, August 6, 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 8, 4 pm
Rated PG-13.
82 minutes
Documentary

An official selection at the 2021 Sundance Festival, profiles the life and career of the brilliant and enigmatic dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey, who founded The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The documentary, told in Ailey’s own words and directed by Jamila Wignot, will appeal not only to those familiar with modern dance, but all who appreciate self-expression, perseverance, and transcendence through art.

“Ailey creates a feeling about Alvin Ailey: how grace and eloquence, fire and obsession merged within him.” — Owen Gleiberman, Variety

CATVIDEOFEST 2021
Saturday, August 7, 1 pm
72 Minutes

It’s your favorite way to decompress – adorable, hilarious cat videos – on the big screen.
CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.

JURASSIC PARK
Saturday, August 7, 4 pm
Rated PG.
127 Minutes
Action, Adventure, Thriller, Sci-fi

John Hammond has invited four individuals, along with his two grandchildren, to join him at Jurassic Park. But will everything go according to plan? A park employee attempts to steal dinosaur embryos, critical security systems are shut down and it now becomes a race for survival with dinosaurs roaming freely over the island.

“Jurassic Park was impressive in 1993. Twenty years later, it’s flawless.” — Sean O’Connell, Washington Post

TRUMAN & TENNESSE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION
Sunday, August 8, 1 pm
81 Minutes
Documentary

An innovative dual-portrait of writers Truman Capote and Tennesse Williams. A film full of wit and wisdom, it is a portrait of each man’s fearless candor and their tumultuous friendship. Film maker Lisa Immordino Vreeland collages a wealth of archival material, and honors how their identity as gay Southerners informed their timeless artistic achievements. Not only for English majors or book worms, but anyone interested in how friendship sustains us will be drawn to Truman & Tennessee.

“A fascinating account of a loving but troubled relationship… succeeds beautifully in providing a revealing look at their troubled psyches.” — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

TICKET PRICES: $7 – $9
Chatham Film Club Members: $8
Non Members $9
Children (12 and under) $7

New releases may cost more

LOCATION: The Crandell Theatre
48 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037

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Hudson Area Library w/ CLC Pollinator Patch & Art Walk at Greenport Conservation Area, Aug 5

The Hudson Area Library and the Columbia Land Conservancy present Pollinator Patch & Art Walk at Greenport Conservation Area, on Thursday, August 5, at 6pm.

Join Columbia Land Conservancy staff for a walk around their newly created Pollinator Patch and Art installation at
Greenport Conservation Area. We will discuss the types of flowers in the pollinator patch as well as how you at home can add plants to help out declining pollinator populations. We will then take a walk down to the “Step into Stillness” art installation by David McIntyre located along the trail.

This program is part of the Library of Local pilot project, a new initiative from Climate Change HV and the Mid-Hudson Library System. The Library of Local initiative offers collections of essential wisdom, know-how, and tools for local self-sufficiency and community resilience. The project also provides a robust schedule of in-person and online educational events and workshops, all offered free of charge. The Library of Local theme for this year is Sow, Grow, Reap, Repeat! Gardening and Foraging for Resilience.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 5, 2021 / 6pm

COST/REGISTRATION: Free and open to the public.
Space is limited. To register, email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x101.

LOCATION: The Greenport Conservation Area
319 Joslen Blvd,
Hudson, NY 12534

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Window On Hudson Presents Jacob Graham Art Exhibition & Performance, August 2021

In partnership with The Hudson Eye, Window On Hudson presents its first performance based artist in “Jacob Graham’s Creatures of Yes in Suspended Animation.” Graham will be presenting videos as well as live performance from August 5th through Labor Day, September 6, 2021.

Viewers will find a variety of Graham’s short films being simultaneously projected in the storefront windows 24/7. The exhibition continues indoors with additional videos amid a fully realized environment, transporting the visitor into the land occupied by the Creatures of Yes.

When asked about his films, Graham says “‘The Creatures of Yes’ are short puppet films sort of like an educational television show from another dimension – somewhat magical and with subtle bits of humor throughout. The main idea is that they’d be a time travel experiment, only using cameras and other equipment from the 1970s and earlier. Most of the films I enjoy are old, so I wanted to make something old too.

In some ways the experiment worked. Many people have told me they’ve stumbled upon the films and actually thought they were from the ‘70s. But my goal was never to trick people; it was just to point out that time, as we know it, is a human construct that could be played with.

This exhibit, ‘Suspended Animation,’ is the first time I’ve shown the components of these films: sets, props, and of course the puppets – in a lifeless state. I hope when people experience the exhibit that time will stand still, or… at least feel a little muddled.”

In explaining the live performances, he says “‘Lucifer Brings Electric Light to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair’ is a live, object puppetry performance piece. It presents the fallen angel as ‘the light bearer’, electrifying the global celebration of man’s achievements and hinting at ominous consequences for that progress. This piece plays with layers of time and considers it as subject matter, stylistic veneer, and audience perspective – the setting of the piece is 1893 Chicago, the performance style is mid-century New York City, and the audience perspective is the present (for now).”

The short film “An Educational Program on Gender” was made a couple years ago with my frequent collaborator Stoph Scheer. It discusses gender identity and sexuality in a way that’s somewhat meandering and mischievous. It aims to demystify the topics but perhaps leaves the viewer with more questions than answers. I like to think of this film as a sort of reverse-time capsule: inserting a positive educational program about alternative gender expression into the 1970s.”

An Artist Reception will take place on Saturday, August 14th from 6-9pm in conjunction with the 2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl.

DATES/TIMES: August 5th through Labor Day, September 6, 2021

Three different live performances will take place throughout the month:

Saturday, August 14th, 6-9pm on the hour and half hour – “An Educational Program On Gender”

Saturday, August 21st, 6 and 7:30pm – “Lucifer Brings Electric Light to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair”

Monday, September 6th, 1pm – The Hudson Eye Artist Talk and Closing Salon with “Mary Broomfellow reading visitors predictions of the future.”

LOCATION: 43 South Third Street, Hudson NY 12534

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Window On Hudson takes Covid-19 and your health seriously. It follows the most current federal, state and local guidelines for safety. As the population of Hudson is diverse we ask that masks be worn indoors.

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