Category: Happenings

The Theater Barn ‘She Loves Me’ Benefit for New Lebanon Library

The Theater Barn, in New Lebanon, is staging a benefit production on August 8th, of their currently running show, “She Loves Me”.

The Theater Barn, in New Lebanon, is staging a benefit production on August 8th, of their currently running show, “She Loves Me”. The show is a fun musical set in a 1930’s European perfumery, and is considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written. It’s a romantic comedy with endearing innocence and old world elegance. All ticket sales from the August 8th performance will benefit the New Lebanon Library.

DATES/TIMES:
Library Benefit – Wednesday, August 8, 2018: 7pm
She Loves Me full run – Thursday, August 9, 2018 through Sunday, August 19, 2018. Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.

TICKET PRICES:
Library Benefit – $25

Regular Performances – $29.00 for the evening and Saturday performances
$27.00 for the Sunday matinee

LOCATION:
654 Columbia Pike
New Lebanon, NY 12125

MORE:
TheTheaterBarn.org
Box Office – 518-794-8989

 

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Claverack Library Presents ‘Marilyn Monroe in Claverack’, Jul 29

In 1954 Marilyn Monroe visited a friend in Claverack to escape New York City and the break-up of her marriage to Joe DiMaggio. She stayed with a friend at a home that has come to be known as “The Marilyn Monroe House”.

In 1954 Marilyn Monroe visited a friend in Claverack to escape New York City and the break-up of her marriage to Joe DiMaggio. She stayed with a friend at a home that has come to be known as “The Marilyn Monroe House”.

This Sunday, Claverack resident Maureen McNeil will read from her new book, Dear Red, the Lost Diary of Marilyn Monroe (a work of fiction) in the garden of The Marilyn Monroe House. The reading will be followed by refreshments and a tour of the first floor of the house led by present owner Julius James.

This free program, sponsored by the Claverack Free Library, illuminates the final year of the life of America’s greatest sex symbol and offers a glimpse of Claverack history. Maureen McNeil is an artist, educator, and writer who works within nonprofit organizations using the arts for social change.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, July 29 2018: 3pm

LOCATION:
The Marilyn Monroe House
361 State Route 23B
Claverack, NY

COST:
Free

MORE:
Contact: Vicki Rosenwald, news@claveracklibrary.org or 518 851-5667.
ClaverackLibrary.org
facebook.com/claveracklibrary

 

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Camp Wassaic, A Week Long Art Camp, Starts Jul 30

The Wassaic Project is holding a week-long immersive camp for students entering grades 6-9.

The Wassaic Project is holding a week-long immersive camp for students entering grades 6-9. Participants build artistic, creative problem-solving, and design-thinking skills, and collaborate with Wassaic Artists in Residence on a performance at our Summer Festival.

DATE/TIME:
Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3 2018: 9am to 3pm

LOCATION:
Maxon Mills
37 Furnace Bank Road
Wassaic, NY 12592

COST:
$150 Webutuck School District residents
$300 non-residents
If any programs present a significant financial hardship, reach out to tara@wassaicproject.org to work something out.

MORE:
wassaicproject.org/events/2018-camp-wassaic

 

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The Ghent Band in Concert Tonight!

Since 1899, The Ghent Band has performed a classic town band repertoire of marches, overtures, show tunes and more.


Since 1899, The Ghent Band has performed a classic town band repertoire of marches, overtures, show tunes and more.

DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, July 25, 2018: 7:30pm

LOCATION:
Ghent VFW Gazebo
2237 NY-66
Ghent, NY

COST:
Free

MORE:
facebook.com/TheGhentBand

 

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The 19th Annual Blueberry Festival in Old Austerlitz, Jul 29

The Old Austerlitz Historical Society’s annual Blueberry Festival is this Sunday.

The Old Austerlitz Historical Society‘s annual Blueberry Festival is this Sunday. This ever-popular event features early 19th Century craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, live music and entertainment, magic act, activities for children, animals, birds of prey, sheep-shearing, plus many unique and highly talented craft vendors, artisans and a special fiber art area. There will be blueberries galore and a blueberry pancake breakfast, in addition to a wide selection of tasty food items and baked goods.

Check out www.oldausterlitz.org to see the list of vendors, exhibitors, and entertainers.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, July 29th, 2018: 9am – 4pm
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast: 9am until 11:30am
Rain or Shine

LOCATION:
Old Austerlitz Village
11550 State Route 22
Austerlitz, NY 12017

ADMISSION:
Adults: $8.00
Children under 12: $4
Please note that there is an additional charge for both adults and children for the pancake breakfast.
No Pets

MORE:
www.oldausterlitz.org
facebook.com/aushistorical

 

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