Category: Happenings

Upcoming Events at The Chatham Bookstore


This Friday (April 20) from 7 – 9pm, “In Other Words” Poetry Reading in Different Languages at The Chatham Bookstore. Speakers of other languages are invited to share a poem in that language. All are welcome to read and listen.

On Saturday (April 21) from 10:30am – 11:30am, The Chatham Bookstore will host “Story Telling for Little Folk with Laurie Storyteller”. Laurie Portocarrero tells timeless tales for children and adults of all ages from such authors as Laura Ingalls Wilder, Brothers Grimm, and Hans Christian Anderson.
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The Chatham Bookstore is located at 27 Main Street in the village of Chatham, New York. Contact Wendy Conway at 392-3005 for more information.

At The Crandell: 21 Jump Street

It looks like The Hunger Games has left The Crandell. This was one of the few times that our local theater has shown a movie on its opening night and continued to run it for multiple weeks. The folks at The Crandell did that without raising ticket prices so I hope this was profitable and a positive experience for everyone.  You can read my recap of The Hunger Games’ midnight showing premier at The Crandell by clicking here.

Tonight, a new movie arrives in Chatham, it’s 21 Jump Street, starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum.

Here is the trailer:

Rated: R
Action/Comedy
Running Time: 109 minutes

Show Times:
Friday 4/13 & Saturday 4/14 at 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Sunday 4/15 – Thursday 4/19 at 7:15pm

Ticket Prices:
Adults: $5.00
Children Under 12: $4.00

The Crandell Theatre is located at 48 Main Street
in the Village of Chatham. Visit CrandellTheatre.org for more info and follow ColumbiaCountyCurrent.com on twitter @CoCoCurrent.

Food for Fines @ New Lebanon Library

All this week (April 9 – April 14, 2012) at the New Lebanon Library, it’s Food for Fines times!

Do you owe fines at the Library? Use them to feed the hungry! Food will be accepted in lieu of fines. Fines for overdue materials (regardless of amount) will be cleared from your record at the rate of one fine per one non-perishable, unexpired, unopened food donation. Only overdue items – not lost or damaged items – are eligible.

All food donations will be forwarded to Charlie’s Pantry for distribution to needy families in and around New Lebanon. So clear your conscience of all those overdue books and benefit your community at the same time!

WHEN: Monday 4/9 through Saturday 4/14
WHERE: New Lebanon Library (550 State Route 20, New Lebanon)
Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

At The Crandell: The Lorax, Deep Blue Sea

The Hunger Games will be playing at The Crandell for the next week (check out my post on the Midnight premier), however, there are two new movies making their Crandell premier this weekend.

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax will be shown tonight and twice tomorrow (Showtimes below).

Here is the trailer


Rated: PG
Animation/Family/Fantasy
Running Time: 86 minutes
Show Times:
Friday (April 6) at 7:00pm
Saturday (April 7) at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

The Deep Blue Sea will be shown during the Sunday matinee time.

Here is the trailer


Rated: R
Drama/Romance
Running Time: 98 minutes
Show Times:
Sunday (Aprol 8) at 4:00pm

Visit CrandellTheatre.org for more info.

L.L.Bean ParkFinder & Million Moment Mission

Screen shot of L.L.Bean ParkFinder

L.L.Bean’s Million Moment Mission is an initiative to donate $1 million to the National Park Foundation. L.L.Bean will donate $1 to the cause for every outdoor moment that people share with them. You can share your story by posting a picture from your trip, tweet from your travel location or through Facebook. To share your story and read other people’s, visit 100.llbean.com/million-moment-mission by clicking here.

Recently, L.L.Bean has made it even easier for people to get outdoors and enjoy our National Parks by launching the L.L.Bean ParkFinder.

“L.L.Bean ParkFinder is a database of all Federal and State Managed Public Lands throughout the United States, complete with directions, seasonal tips and suggested outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking for a scenic lunch spot or planning an overnight camping trip, it can help you find the perfect site for your next adventure. Thanks to the thousands of parks and 20 activities listed – from hiking and fishing locations to camping and bird-watching – you’ll likely find the right combination to enjoy a day outdoors.”

You can check out L.L.Bean ParkFinder now by clicking here.