Author: Jeff McKinney

Creator/Editor of ColumbiaCountyCurrent, Lover of Happy Hour, NY REALTOR, World's Best Uncle, Movie Buff.

Astronomy Night at Olana

Come learn about the sky by looking through telescopes and finding celestial forms.

Join Willie Yee, Ph.D, President and Joe Macagne, Vice President of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association for a presentation and 21st century exploration of the night sky at Olana. Come learn about the sky by looking through telescopes and finding celestial forms.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, October 21 2017, at 8pm

TICKETS:
Member: $5, Non-Member: $10
Click Here to purchase tickets

LOCATION:
Olana Wagon House Education Center
5720 New York 9G
Hudson, NY 12534

 

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Final Weekend of Performances of Greater Tuna at Ghent Playhouse

This weekend is your final chance to see Greater Tuna at The Ghent Playhouse.

This weekend is your final chance to see Greater Tuna at The Ghent Playhouse.

In this hilarious sendup of small town morals and mores, two actors portray 20 characters – men, women, children and animals – all wacky citizens of Tuna Texas’ third smallest town.  This popular show has become one of the most produced plays in American theatre history. After you’ve laughed til your sides split, you’ll understand why.

Written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard
Directed by Brian Wagner

DATE/TIME:
October 20, 21, 22, 2017
Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8pm. Sunday matinee at 2pm.

TICKETS:
General $22.00
Members of The Ghent Playhouse $17.00
Student $10.00

Click Here to purchase tickets online or, visit GhentPlayhouse.org.

LOCATION:
The Ghent Playhouse
6 Town Hall Place
Ghent, NY 12075

MORE:
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGhentPlayhouse/

 

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New Lebanon Library Crafts Event: Tissue Box Monster

This week at the New Lebanon Library, the library will host it’s monthly Family Crafts event. This month’s craft session is a perfect pre-Halloween themed item – a Tissue Box Monster!

All materials will be provided by the library.
For ages 5 and up.

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, October 19th 2017 at 4:30pm – 5:30pm

LOCATION:
New Lebanon Library
550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

 

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Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Vanderbilt House

Murder Cafe, the Hudson Valley-based theater company, brings their Halloween Murder Mystery dinner theater show – Murder By Candy – to the Vanderbilt House this Wednesday.​

The show revolves around the merger of two candy-industry rivals, Count Alucard and Igor Crackleberry. The two will be joined for dinner by a list of guests that includes a nutty ex-wife Sister Hazel, the crunchy attorney Marsha Mummy and brittle chocolatier Rollo Goodbahr. Before your salad is served, someone will be murdered, and diners are invited to solve the mystery and win prizes.

Come in costume.

LOCATION:
Vanderbilt House
161 Main Street
Philmont, NY 12565

ADMISSION:
$50.00 per person for dinner and the show.
Cash bar.
Tax and gratuity additional.

Call for reservations: 518-672-9993

 

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American Constitution Discussion Group, Monday in New Lebanon

The New Lebanon Library, hosts a discussion group that meets regularly to study the American Constitution.

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The New Lebanon Library, hosts a discussion group that meets regularly to study the American Constitution. This is a bi-weekly group, that focuses on the study of the Constitution, and it’s impact on our lives. Interested participants should bring their questions and be ready to share their opinions. See below for the next meeting date and time.

DATE/TIME:
Monday, October 16 2017, at 7:00pm

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public.

LOCATION:
New Lebanon Library
550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

 

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