Author: Jeff McKinney

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

Block Party: Legos in the Library, Tuesday February 14

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The New Lebanon Library is hosting it’s monthly Lego Club on Tuesday. The library will provide the Legos, so all kids need to bring is their imaginations.  After each build, kids will have a chance to check out each other’s creations and the library will display the completed construction sets.

For ages 5 – 12. Lego donations are very welcome

DATE/TIME:
February 14, 2017 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm.
LOCATION:
New Lebanon Library
550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

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The Grey Gardens Estate is for Sale

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Grey Gardens, the East Hampton house made famous in the 1975 documentary about Jackie Kennedy Onassis’s relatives, is on the market. In the documentary, Grey Gardens was the decrepit, and rundown home of Onassis’ aunt Edith Bouvier Beale and her cousin, Edith Beale. Little Edie sold the house in 1979 to former Washington Post Executive Editor Ben Bradlee and his wife, journalist Sally Quinn, who restored the house from it’s dilapidated condition.

The three-story, shingle-style home was built in 1897. It’s approximately 6,000 square feet and situated on 1.7 acres. The home has seven bedrooms and 6 1/2 bathrooms, and a guest house.

Here’s some more info from the listing on Corcoran.com:

Situated near Lily Pond Lane and Georgica Beach, this one of a kind compound is approximately two acres and is a stone throw to the ocean. The property has been restored with an eye to history and lovingly maintained for the past 40 years. The spacious main house features 8 bedrooms and 6 1/2 baths and plenty of spaces for year round entertaining. Tucked away in the lush and elaborate gardens is a charming stucco cottage, heated gunite pool and an irreplaceable Har-Tru Tennis court.

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The house is offered at $19,995,000. For more pictures and info, check out the listing on Corcoran.com

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Knit Happens @ Chatham Public Library

Knit Happens, the weekly knitting craft-along at the Chatham Public Library, is moving to Mondays in February.

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Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks,  needlework, and your lunch!  Be inspired, check out our crafting books, or ask question–friendly help cheerfully shared, along with tea and sympathy.

– http://chatham.lib.ny.us/


DATES/TIME
Mondays, February 6, 13, 27
12:30-2:00pm

LOCATION
Chatham Public Library
11 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY

MORE
Phone: 518-392-3666
http://chatham.lib.ny.us/

 

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At The Crandell – Hidden Figures

NOW SHOWING at the Crandell Theater in Chatham: Hidden Figures

The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)—brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

TRAILER:

Rated: PG (for thematic elements and some language)
Genre: Drama
Directed By: Ted Melfi
Written By: Allison Schroeder, Ted Melfi
Runtime: 127 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox

SHOW TIMES:
Fri 2/10, 5:00pm & 7:30pm
Sat 2/11 & Sun 2/12, 2:30pm, 5:00pm & 7:30pm
Mon 2/13 thru Thu 2/16, 5:00pm & 7:30pm

TICKET PRICES:
Chatham Film Club Members & Children $6.50
Non Members $7.50
Matinees, All Seats $6.50
Additional $2.00 fee for 3D

The Crandell Theatre is located at 48 Main Street in the Village of Chatham. Visit CrandellTheatre.org for more info.

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Hudson Opera House Exhibit, ‘No Parking: The Alleys and Garages of Hudson’

noparking_web_featured-470x260There’s an interesting photography exhibit at the Hudson Opera House right now. ‘No Parking: The Alleys and Garages of Hudson’ features three local artists, Lisa Durfee, William Hellermann, and Peter Spear, and their photographs that capture the hidden beauty in Hudson over the past 20 years.

“While major roads such as  Warren Street offer a panoply of architectural spectacle to enjoy, No Parking tells the story of those small streets that run parallel to the larger thoroughfares, and the hidden barns, garages, storehouses, and studios nestled along them.”

– hudsonoperahouse.org

DATE/TIME:
Now through February 19, 2017
Open daily (closed holidays)
M-F, 9—5
Saturday & Sunday 12—5

LOCATION:
Hudson Opera House
327 Warren St.
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
For more info, visit HudsonOperaHouse.org.
info@hudsonoperahouse.org
Tel:(518) 822-1438

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