Category: Happenings

Polar Express Party at Roeliff Jansen Library on December 2

polar-express-2016-poster-finalThe Roeliff Jansen Community Library is hosting a Polar Express Party this Friday. The holiday themed event will feature a special, new telling of the Polar Express story, hot cocoa, and a visit with Santa, in a winter wonderland of surprises.

DETAILS:
December 2, 2016. 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Attendees are invited to wear pajamas to the event.

The library will close at 3:00 Friday to prepare for the party.

WHERE:
The Roeliff Jansen Community Library is located at 9091 Rt. 22, approximately 3/4 mile south of the light at the Hillsdale intersection of Routes 22 and 23.
The Party will take place in the Community and Children’s Room of the library.

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Block Party: Legos in the Library on December 1

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The New Lebanon Library is hosting it’s monthly LEGO Building Club this Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 4:30 PM.

The hour long club provides the LEGOs, and kids will get to check out each other’s creations when done. LEGO builds will then be on display at the library.

DETAILS:
For ages of 5 – 12.
LEGO donations are very welcome!

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

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Handmade Holiday Craft & Gift Show at Spencertown Academy

handmadeholidaysquareHoliday gift shoppers and art lovers can “go local” at the Handmade Holiday Craft & Gift Show at Spencertown Academy. This high-end curated sale features jewelry, quilts, cards, children’s toys, bread boards, baskets, scarves, hand-knit socks, ceramics, handmade books and papers, tin sconces, scherenschnitte (cut paper art), holiday ornaments, including over-the-top decorated wreaths, and delectable edibles made by dozens of Columbia, Ulster, and Berkshire area artisans.

DATES & HOURS:
Saturday and Sunday, December 3-4, 10:00am-4:00pm.

ADMISSION:
Admission is free.

LOCATION:
790 NY-203, Spencertown, NY 12165
518.392.3693
info@spencertownacademy.org

 

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At The Crandell: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

NOW SHOWING at the Crandell Theater in Chatham: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

A spin-off prequel of the Harry Potter film series, the film was produced and written by J. K. Rowling (in her screenwriting debut), inspired by her book of the same name. The film stars Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander with Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Samantha Morton, Jon Voight, Carmen Ejogo, Ron Perlman and Colin Farrell in supporting roles. It is the first instalment in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, and the ninth in J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World.

TRAILER:

 

Rated: PG-13
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Directed By: David Yates
Written By: J.K. Rowling
Runtime: 133 minutes
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

SHOW TIMES:
Wed 11/23, 2:30pm, 5:00pm & 7:30pm, 2D
Thu 11/24, 5:00pm & 7:30pm, 3D
Fri 11/25, 2:30pm, 5:00pm & 7:30pm, 3D
Sat 11/26, 5:00pm & 7:30pm, 3D
Sun 11/27, 2:30pm, 5:00pm & 7:30pm, 2D
Mon-Wed 11/28-30, 5:00pm & 7:30pm, 2D
Thu 12/1, 5:00pm & 7:30pm, 3D

TICKET PRICES:
Chatham Film Club Members & Children $6.50
Non Members $7.50
Matinees, All Seats $6.50
Additional $2.00 fee for 3D

The Crandell Theatre is located at 48 Main Street in the Village of Chatham. Visit CrandellTheatre.org for more info.

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Festival of Trees 2016 at Berkshire Museum

screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-7-59-34-pmThe Festival of Trees at the Berkshire Museum in downtown Pittsfield, MA, is an annual holiday tradition that has grown from a handful of holiday trees, to an exhibition of more than 100 decorated trees. This year’s theme for the decorations is a celebration of cinema, titled Now Playing: Festival of Trees 2016!

The organizations, businesses, and schools that participate in the Festival of Trees came up with innovative and original ways to decorate their movie-themed trees. Visitors can expect to see holiday trees that celebrate the classics of the cinema, including High Noon, Star Wars, Casablanca, Jaws, and the best of the Disney studios.

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WHERE:
The Berkshire Museum is located at 39 South Street (Route 7), in Pittsfield, MA.

WHEN:
The Festival of Trees runs from November 19 through December 31, 2016. 
Monday – Saturday, 10 – 5pm
Sunday, noon to 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day

COST:
$13 adult; $6 child (under 18)
Museum members & children 3 and under get in for free

MORE:
For more info on this collection, visit BerkshireMuseum.org

 

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