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Wish You Were Here: A Look Back at Life in Hudson Through Vintage Postcards at Hudson Area Library

The Hudson Area Library presents Wish You Were Here: A Look Back at Life in Hudson Through Vintage Postcards.

The Hudson Area Library presents Wish You Were Here: A Look Back at Life in Hudson Through Vintage Postcards. This marks the library’s first ever History Room collection exhibit, and is curated by David Murphy of Hudson, former president of the library’s Board of Trustees and a member of its History Room Committee.

What did people do to connect with each other before telephones, internet, and instant messaging? Many sent postcards, even if it was to a friend or relative just a few miles away. Wish You Were Here examines and celebrates that era.

The Hudson Area Library History Room has collected an extensive set of postcards from this river city, most from the early 1900s, that tell charming personal stories about life here 100 years ago. The collection illuminates how essential this widely used method of communications was for travelers, family and friends in and around Hudson. It includes many street scenes of Hudson, prominent buildings such as the county courthouse, and parks such as Promenade Hill.

There will an opening reception on Thursday, September 6, which includes a presentation on the collection, hosted by Gary Sheffer, a native of Hudson. This will be followed by a wine and cheese gathering. The library will also have note cards and t-shirts for sale with an image of an iconic historic Hudson postcard.

DATE/TIME:
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 6, 2018: 6 – 8pm
Exhibition: September 6 – October 31, 2018

LOCATION:
Hudson Area Library
51 N. 5th St. (at State St.)
Hudson, NY 12534

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public

MORE:
For more information email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org, call 518.828.1792 x101, or visit the main desk in the library.
HudsonAreaLibrary.org
Tel: 518-828-1792

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Columbia County Fair 2018 Starts Wednesday, Aug 29

The Columbia County Fair is six days of fun with all your fair favorites as well as new entertainment that will fill the stages, exhibit buildings, barns, midway and grandstand.

The Columbia County Fair is six days of fun with all your fair favorites as well as new entertainment that will fill the stages, exhibit buildings, barns, midway and grandstand. Headlining the Fair this year is Country Band Parmalee, known for their hit singles, “Carolina,” “Close Your Eyes,” and “Already Callin’ You Mine.”

Two nights of Demolition Derby.

Truck Pulling circuit rolling into our Grandstand for one exciting night of diesel, 4WD modified and enhanced gas competitors, produced by Shootout Productions.

Professional cowboys throughout the country competing for cash prizes and a chance at the year-end trophy buckle at the Painted Pony Rodeo. Team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling and ladies barrel racing contest fill out the event.

Monster Tractors will once again pull their heavy loads past the grandstand crowd, testing fairgoers eardrums while earning points towards the circuit championship.

DATES/TIMES:
August 29 through Labor Day, September 3, 2018
Wednesday NOON to 11pm
Thursday-Monday 10am-11pm

ADMISSION:
Single Admission (excluding Sunday) $10.00
Sunday Admission $15.00
Senior Citizens 62 & over (Thursday 10am to 4pm) $5.00
Youth Day 18 & under (Thursday 10am to 4pm) FREE
Active Military Individual Personnel, with ID or uniform FREE (not a family discount)

LOCATION:
Columbia County Fair Grounds
182 Hudson Avenue
Chatham, NY 12037

MORE:
www.columbiafair.com
facebook.com/Columbia-County-Fair

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Hot Dog Boat Returns to Spotty Dog in Hudson, Aug 29

Hot Dog Boat, a collaborative open-mic night… about Hot Dogs is returning toThe Spotty Dog Books & Ale.

Hot Dog Boat, a collaborative open-mic night… about Hot Dogs is returning to The Spotty Dog Books & Ale

Hosted by Burt Murder, HOT DOG BOAT is a delicious event in which YOU get to be in the band. All instruments provided, occasional prizes, and even the POTENTIAL PROMISE of HOT DOGS! (Cannot guarantee Hot Dogs at this time)

Come and get rowdy, sail away on the singing ship of hot dogs, float into the magical abyss of tubed meat.

Roll up on shore or cast away with a microphone in hand.

Previous songs created at Hot Dog Boat have been:

Hot Dog Hero
Hot Dog Man
I Wanna be Frank with You
Don’t Touch my Dog
Dog on a Log
Hot Dog Drum and Bass
Salami Mami

info from thespottydog.com

DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, August 29th, 2018: 8pm

LOCATION:
The Spotty Dog Books & Ale
440 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
518-671-6006

ADMISSION:
Free

MORE:
www.thespottydog.com
facebook.com/SpottyDogBooks

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Olana Summer Market, Aug 25 – 26

Olana Summer Market invites you to shop, discover, picnic, relax and enjoy the views! Local vendors, workshops and eateries will be on site.

This outdoor market will be held at the Olana State Historic Site, the home and 250-acre landscape designed by 19th century Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, August 25, 2018: 10am – 5pm
Sunday, August 26, 2018: 10am – 4pm

ADMISSION:
$5 (Suggested)

LOCATION:
Olana
5720 New York 9G
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
For the list of vendors, visit www.olana.org/olana-summer-market

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Annie Opens Tomorrow at Mac-Haydn Theatre in Chatham

The Mac-Haydn Theatre presents, Annie, the ultimate rags to riches tale full of delicious laughs, outrageous villains, and that ever lovable Sandy!

Just when we need her the most, that eternal optimist is back to teach us to believe in a better tomorrow. Monica M. Wemitt keeps the optimism in check when she takes on the villainous role of Miss Hannigan.

Annie and her story is the ultimate rags to riches tale full of delicious laughs, outrageous villains, and that ever lovable Sandy!

Sharing the title role of Annie will be Annabel Feigen and Rieleigh Smith.

Mac-Haydn favorite, Monica M. Wemitt, takes on the villainous role of Miss Hannigan. Ms. Wemitt was last seen playing Dolly in the Berkshire Theatre Award winning Hello Dolly of 2017. No stranger to the role, Wemitt made her Broadway debut in Hello Dolly playing Ernestina opposite Carol Channing.

The iconic role of the bald and benevolent Daddy Warbucks will be played by Mac-Haydn alumni and Broadway veteran George Dvorsky. MacHaydn audiences will remember George as Harold in The Full Monty. George’s career highlights include the title role in The Scarlet Pimpernelon Broadway. This will mark George’s fourth time playing the role of Daddy Warbucks.

Corinne Tork returns to play the quick-witted Grace Farrell after previously appearing as Lola in our season opener Damn Yankees. Rounding out the cast is the conniving duo of Rooster and Lily St. Regis played by Sebastiani Romagnolo and Sarah Kawalek, respectively.

All your favorite hits from this beloved classic are here to delight you and send the family into the Fall season full of hope and wonder!

John Saunders directs and Patrick Heffernan choreographs this season ender. Jimm Halliday designs the costumes and Kevin Gleason designs the sets.