CCHS “Early Colonial New York Piano Makers,” Lecture Rescheduled

The following event was originally scheduled for Tuesday (March 13, 2018), but thanks to Nor’Easter #3, it was postponed. The new date is Monday, March 19.

The Columbia County Historical Society (CCHS) Volunteers present: “Early Colonial New York Piano Makers,” an illustrated lecture by piano conservator and historian, Wally Stock. The lecture will include makers in Albany, Troy and Nassau during the period from 1830’s through the 1890’s.

Originally from Malden Bridge in Chatham, Wally Stock’s ancestors were some of the early Dutch settlers of Albany. Mr. Stock taught a course in 1991 on the ‘History and Development of the Piano’ at the New York State Museum. He services and restores antique pianos and pianos of all makes at his business, Stock Piano Services, founded in 1973.

Prior to the public program, the CCHS Volunteers will hold a brief meeting at 6:30pm.  New volunteers are always welcome and training is provided. Volunteer opportunities exist in many of CCHS’s operations, including at the c.1819 James Vanderpoel House, the 1737 Luykas Van Alen House, the c.1850 Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse, and the CCHS Museum & Library. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend the meeting and can check the CCHS Volunteers web page for more information: cchsny.org/volunteer.

DATE/TIME:
Monday, March 19 2018, from 7 – 8pm

LOCATION:
Van Buren Hall
6 Chatham Street
Kinderhook, NY 12106

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the Public

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Princess and Protectors Tea Party at Museum of Firefighting in Hudson, Mar 17

This Saturday, the FASNY Museum of Firefighting presents Princess and Protectors Tea Party. Join female firefighters for a princess-themed tea party. Enjoy “tea and crumpets” with the firefighters, while learning how these brave ladies became protectors of their communities. Kids will also create a craft and go through the Jr. Firefighter Challenge with the firefighters. Princes are welcome to join in the fun as well.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 10:30am

ADMISSION:
Free
Reservations are required, and space is limited. Reserve your child’s place by calling 518-822-1875, ext. 10.

LOCATION:
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson

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Ghent Playhouse: Cabaret

It’s been a cold and snowy March, but The Ghent Playhouse is about to heat things up with Cabaret!

Set amid the backdrop of 1930’s Germany as it begins to slide toward the Nazis, an American writer living in Berlin, meets an eccentric dancer at a decadent and vulgar cabaret called The Kit Kat Club, who changes his life forever.  Tony Award-winner for Best Play in 1967 and again in 1998 for its revival.

Book by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Matthew Teichner

DATES/TIMES:
March 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, and April 1
Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8pm. Sunday matinees at 2pm.

TICKETS:

General $22.00
Members of The Ghent Playhouse $17.00
Student $10.00

Click Here to purchase tickets online or, visit GhentPlayhouse.org.

LOCATION:
The Ghent Playhouse
6 Town Hall Place
Ghent, NY 12075

MORE:
GhentPlayhouse.org.
facebook.com/TheGhentPlayhouse/
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New Lebanon Library Crafts Event: Decoupage Boxes

The New Lebanon Library will host it’s monthly Family Crafts event next week. This month’s craft session will instruct kids through the process of making a Decoupage Box!

All materials will be provided by the library.
For ages 5 and up.

DATE/TIME:
March 13, 2018 fopm 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

LOCATION:
New Lebanon Library
550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

MORE:
NewLebanonLibrary.org
Facebook.com/NewLebanonLibraryNY
twitter –@NewLebanonLib
518-794-8844
leb@taconic.net

 

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Roeliff Jansen Library Presentation: Eleanor Roosevelt & the Fight for Civil Rights

The Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library is hosting a presentation entitled, ‘Eleanor Roosevelt and the Fight for Civil Rights’. The presentation, featuring Shannon Butler, will cover Butler’s research on Eleanor Roosevelt’s relationships with various Civil Rights leaders from the White House years up until her death. It goes over some of the major events that she was involved in or at least took interest in helping with during this span of time. The presentation will also look at Eleanor Roosevelt used the power of her position to help a cause she felt strongly for.

Shannon Butler has served as a Park Guide with the National Park Service for over 7 years. She has worked at various other historic sites and historical societies for over 12 years. She earned degrees in History from SUNY New Paltz and the University at Albany. She is also currently serving as the Municipal Historian of the Town of Hyde Park.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 10 2018, from 4pm to 5pm

ADMISSION:
Free

LOCATION:
Roeliff Jansen Library
9091 Route 22
Hillsdale, NY 12529
The Community Room

MORE:
www.roejanlibrary.org
facebook.com/roejanlibrary

 

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