Monster Jam at Lebanon Valley Speedway, Jul 15 – 18

The Lebanon Valley Speedway presents 4 evenings of Monster Jam!


The Lebanon Valley Speedway presents 4 evenings of Monster Jam!

The most action-packed live event on four wheels where world class drivers compete. Monster Jam features high octane spontaneous entertainment and intense competition, featuring the most recognizable trucks in the world.

Each Monster Jam truck is approximately 10.5 feet tall, 12.5 feet wide, 17 feet long and weighs 12,000 pounds. The driver’s compartment is a steel safety structure, built from tubing and mounted to the truck frame. The truck bodies are custom-built and constructed of fiberglass. Each truck is transported in specially prepared trailers, which can include spare parts and as many as two trucks.

To see the full schedule for the 2018 season, click here.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, July 15 2018 through Wednesday, July 18
All four days: 4pm (gates open) – 9:30pm

ADMISSION:
$10 – $40
Tickets can be purchased at http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/lebanonvalleyspeedway/eventcalendar

LOCATION:
1746 US Route 20
West Lebanon, NY 12195

MORE:
www.lebanonvalley.com
facebook.com/lebanonvalleyspeedway
@LVSpeedway

 

For more local happenings, news, and events, follow ColumbiaCountyCurrent on Facebook, and twitter @CoCoCurrent

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap at The Theater Barn

The Theater Barn, in New Lebanon, presents “Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap”. 

The Theater Barn, in New Lebanon, presents “Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap”.

A group of strangers is stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer. Murder and mayhem ensue as the Theater Barn chalks up another superb intrigue for the foremost mystery writer of her time.

DATES/TIMES:
July 5 through July 22, 2018
Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.

TICKET PRICES:
$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

 

For more local happenings, news, and events, follow ColumbiaCountyCurrent on Facebook, and twitter @CoCoCurrent.

Drag Queen Story Time w/ Merrie Cherry at Hudson Area Library, Jul 14

Out Hudson and The Link Project welcome Brooklyn’s Merrie Cherry for Drag Queen Story Time at the Hudson Area Library.


Out Hudson and The Link Project welcome Brooklyn’s Merrie Cherry for Drag Queen Story Time at the Hudson Area Library.

Named one of “Brooklyn’s most beautiful people” by Paper magazine, Merrie Cherry is a drag queen and nightlife event planner based in New York City. She created the Brooklyn Nightlife Awards, an annual awards show honoring the creative output of the Brooklyn borough. She is the host and creator of DRAGnet, the longest running drag competition in Brooklyn. She has performed in various festivals and shows across the United States, including the Austin International Drag Festival, Bushwig, and the Queer New York International Arts Festival.

What do drag queens and children have in common? They love dressing up and all things sparkly! There will be a drag queen treasure chest of costumes for kids. Complimentary cookies provided by Trixie’s Oven.  The first 15 families will receive a free copy of “I Am Jazz”, a story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, July 14 2018: 11am – 12pm

LOCATION:
Hudson Area Library
51 N. 5th St. (at State St.)
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-1792

ADMISSION:
Kids (ages birth to 7), and families are welcome to this family-friendly and inclusive event.
Free and open to the public.
To register email ‘youth@hudsonarealibrary.org’ or call 518-828-1792.

MORE:
HudsonAreaLibrary.org
Tel: 518-828-1792
OutHudson.com
facebook.com/hudsonvalleylinkproject

 

 

For more local happenings, news, and events, follow ColumbiaCountyCurrent on Facebook, and twitter @CoCoCurrent.

Open Day at Equine Advocates, Jul 14

Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary farm opens it’s gates to visitors throughout the summer.

Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary farm opens it’s gates to visitors throughout the summer. Visitors to the farm will have the opportunity to meet the rescued animals, and learn about where they came from and why they needed to be rescued.

Spend a few hours walking around and meeting the rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules as well as the goats, Charlotte, Jakey and Cello.  Visitors will learn where the animals came from and why they needed to be rescued.  Feel free to picnic at the sanctuary’s pond.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, July 14 2018, 11am – 4pm

LOCATION:
Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary
3212 Route 66, Chatham NY

ADMISSION:
Free, but a tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated.
No pets allowed.

MORE:
www.equineadvocates.org
facebook.com/equineadvocates.org
518-392-0175

 

For more local happenings, news, and events, follow ColumbiaCountyCurrent on Facebook, and twitter @CoCoCurrent

Mamma Mia! at Mac-Haydn Theatre

According to the Mac-Haydn Theatre, Mamma Mia! is the theatre’s most requested musical in it’s history. The show opened at Mac-Haydn on July 5, and the word-of-mouth reviews agree – it’s fantastic. 

According to the Mac-Haydn Theatre, Mamma Mia! is the theatre’s most requested musical in it’s history. The show opened at Mac-Haydn on July 5, and the word-of-mouth reviews agree – it’s fantastic.

 Betsy Padamonsky leads the all star cast as Donna, revisiting a role she has performed on The National Tour and regionally. Broadway World said of her performance as Donna: “Padamonsky is quite the revelation in that she really brings her own interpretation… Padamonsky focuses on the lyrics and Donna’s motivation with each number showcasing her character’s independent streak.” We are so excited to have her with us.

Joining her are the magnificent Madison Stratton as Tanya. Our audiences will best remember her as The Lady of The Lake in last season’s hillarious SpamalotErin Spears and Kelly Gabrielle Murphyround out the wonderful women in our cast. Spears has been seen in numerous roles with us including Alice Beineke in Addams Family and Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act. Murphy is well remembered as a beautiful Johanna in our haunting Sweeney Todd last season.

Three Mac-Haydn favorites return as the men of the piece. Gabe Belyeuas Sam, Colin Pritchard as Bill, and Steve Hassmer as Harry.

The inventive and high energy Bryan Knowlton directs and choreographs. A veteran of Mac-Haydn, Bryan’s directorial work includesLa Cage Aux Folles and last season’s Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatKevin Gleason designs the sets and Bethany Marx designs the costumes.

Running for 3 big weeks and featuring all the biggest ABBA hits, Mamma Mia! is so much fun, we are certain that once will not be enough! Get your tickets today as the season is selling out fast.

Production information from machaydntheatre.org

DATES/TIMES:
July 5 through July 22 2018

2 pm matinees on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
4pm matinees on Saturday
7pm on Sunday
8pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

TICKET PRICES:

  • Evening Performances: $39.50 (Tenth Row $38.50)
  • Matinee Performances: $36.50
  • Senior 60+ $36.50 (All performances)
  • Children Under 12 with Adult: $15.00

Shows are selling out so purchase tickets in advance if you want to see this show.
Tickets can be purchased through machaydntheatre.org by clicking here.

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

MORE:
machaydntheatre.org
facebook.com/MacHaydnTheatre/
instagram.com/machaydntheatre
Box Office Phone: 518-392-9292

Click here for the full 2018 rundown for the Main Stage.

 

For more local happenings, news, and events, follow ColumbiaCountyCurrent on Facebook, and twitter @CoCoCurrent.

Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.