Category: Happenings

“Three Decembers” copresented by the Berkshire Opera Festival at PS21, Jul 21 & 23

Three Decembers will be copresented by the Berkshire Opera Festival and PS21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century. Performances will be at PS21 on July 21 and 23.

Three Decembers will be copresented by the Berkshire Opera Festival and PS21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century. Performances will be at PS21 on July 21 and 23.

What if the family narrative that shapes us is a lie? Three Decembers tells the story of aging Broadway star Madeline Mitchell and her two adult children as they struggle to connect and heal old wounds while family secrets are revealed. This intimate, compelling drama takes place over two decades during the AIDS crisis, and has been hailed by critics as a modern masterpiece.

The one act Three Decembers takes a deep look at the meaning of connection in the contemporary American family through the story of Broadway star Madeline Mitchell and her children. Stage Director Beth Greenberg, renowned for her work at the New York City Opera, says of the opera: “Buried secrets…dark whispers…love, and devastating loss…all collide and burst forth in Three Decembers. With its skillful balance of drama and èlan, the work probes the fraught relationships between a successful actress-mother and her two children—a daughter coping with a failing marriage, and her young, gay son at the beginnings of the AIDS epidemic.”

Music by Jake Heggie
Libretto by Gene Scheer
Based on an original play by Terrence McNally Commissioned by the Houston Grand Opera in 2008

DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 21, 2022 / 7:30pm & Saturday, July 23, / 1pm

TICKETS: $20 – $60
Available Online

LOCATION: PS21: “Open Air” Pavilion Theater
2980 Route 66
Chatham, NY 12037

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Kiss Me, Kate Opens Thursday at Mac-Haydn Theatre, Jul 21

Up next at the Mac-Haydn theatre is Kiss Me, Kate. The show opens on Thursday, July 21 and runs through Sunday, July 31.

Up next at the Mac-Haydn theatre is Kiss Me, Kate. The show opens on Thursday, July 21 and runs through Sunday, July 31.

The sophisticated, romantic and delightfully hilarious Broadway classic that earned the very first Tony award for Best Musical. Kiss Me, Kate combines the irreverent humor of four brilliant writers: Sam and Bella Spewack, Cole Porter and William Shakespeare.

The battle of the sexes takes center stage as former spouses feud onstage and off during a musical presentation of The Taming of the Shrew. Egotistical leading man, director, and producer Fred Graham and his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi profess to hate each other. However, it soon becomes clear that their relationship is a little more complicated. Throw in some cases of mistaken identity and a few legendary comedic routines and you get Kiss Me, Kate.

Returning to the Mac-Haydn for the first time in 10 years, this production of Kiss Me, Kate is sure to be a blockbuster addition to the 2022 season. You will hear the Mac-Haydn musicians at their absolute best in this timeless score which features hits like “Another Op’nin’, Another Show”; “Always True To You In My Fashion” and “It’s Too Darn Hot”. Cole Porter’s exceptional musical will burst off the stage in our intimate setting and promises to leave you feeling so in love.

Book by Sam and Bella Spewack
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter

Production information from machaydntheatre.org

DATES/TIMES: Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 31, 2022

Jul 21 – 2:00PM Thursday
Jul 21 – 8:00PM Thursday
Jul 22 – 8:00PM Friday
Jul 23 – 4:00PM Saturday
Jul 24 – 2:00PM Sunday
Jul 24 – 7:00PM Sunday
Jul 27 – 2:00PM Wednesday
Jul 28 – 2:00PM Thursday
Jul 28 – 8:00PM Thursday
Jul 29 – 8:00PM Friday
Jul 30 – 4:00PM Saturday
Jul 30 – 8:00PM Saturday
Jul 31 – 2:00PM Sunday
Jul 31 – 7:00PM Sunday

TICKETS: $45
Tickets can be purchased through machaydntheatre.org by clicking here.

LOCATION: Mac-Haydn Theatre
1925 NY-203
Chatham, NY 12037

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Box Office Phone: 518-392-9292

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Columbia County Climate Carnival, Jul 16

The first ever Columbia County Climate Carnival is on July 16 from 10 am – 4 pm at the Chatham Fairgrounds.

The first ever Columbia County Climate Carnival is on July 16 from 10 am – 4 pm at the Chatham Fairgrounds. We’re fighting climate change with family-friendly FUN, including:

A Repair Café
A FREE Store
Bike Recycling—free bikes and bike repairs
Live birds of prey and beekeeping exhibitions
Demonstrations + info about tons of eco topics
Kids activities
Music, food trucks, and entertainment

DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 16, 2022 / 10am – 4pm

LOCATION: Columbia County Fairgrounds
182 Hudson Avenue,
Chatham, NY

ADMISSION: Free

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Spotty Dog Books & Ale Presents Where’s Waldo in Hudson, July

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale is hosting “Find Waldo Local in Hudson!” until July 31st.

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale is hosting “Find Waldo Local in Hudson!” until July 31st.

Where’s Waldo? In Hudson, of course! The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty-five local businesses throughout our community this July. Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2022, Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses, including Vasilows, Rev, Steiners, Tanzys, and the Hudson Farmers Market.

Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Hudson!” stamp card, which contains the names of all the participating sites; with each Waldo they spot, they can get their card stamped or signed by the participating shop. To make things a little more challenging, there will be one slightly different Waldo hiding in The Spotty Dog. Collecting store stamps or signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle diligent seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and paraphernalia. Happy hunting!


DATE/TIME: July 2022 / Check individual businesses for hours

LOCATION: The Spotty Dog Books & Ale
440 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534

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facebook.com/SpottyDogBooks
twitter.com/spottydogbooks
518-671-6006

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Harmonies on the Hudson Concert Series: Shandy, Jul 14

Clermont State Historic Site presents the Harmonies on the Hudson Outdoor Concert Series with shandy on Thursday, July 14th, from 6 – 8pm.

Clermont State Historic Site presents the Harmonies on the Hudson Outdoor Concert Series with shandy on Thursday, July 14th, from 6 – 8pm.

Hailing from The Farm Music in Coxsackie, NY, Shandy is the husband-wife duo of Shannon and Andy Schober. Shandy specializes in telling lyrically-driven stories by blending acoustic, folk and Americana around Shannon’s emotionally-charged voice and Andy’s deep harmonies. They perform a wide catalogue of covers including the likes of Brandi Carlile, The Honeycutters, John Prine, Devil Makes Three, Old Crow Medicine Show as well as their own pieces.

Due to mansion restoration work, this season of concerts will be held adjacent to the main parking lot, near the Arryl House ruins. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket, as seating will not be provided. Picnic dinners are welcome, but please leave your alcoholic beverages at home.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 14, 2020 /  6pm – 8pm

LOCATION: Clermont SHS’s Arryl Lawn
1 Clermont Ave,
Germantown, NY 12526

ADMISSION: Free
Registration is recommended, but not required.

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