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American Constitution Discussion Group in New Lebanon, May 7

The New Lebanon Library, hosts a discussion group that meets regularly to study the American Constitution.

The New Lebanon Library, hosts a discussion group that meets regularly to study the American Constitution. This is a bi-weekly group, that focuses on the study of the Constitution, and it’s impact on our lives. Meetings include 1 hour of study followed by 30 minutes of Q&A/discussion.

See below for the next meeting date and time.

DATE/TIME:
Monday, May 7 2018, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public.

LOCATION:
New Lebanon Library
550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125

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

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At The Crandell: ‘Avengers: The Infinity War’ and ‘Hitler’s Hollywood’

Avengers: Infinity War has been shattering box office records. See it while it’s still at The Crandell Theatre. This Sunday’s matinee is Hitler’s Hollywood. Following is info and trailer for the two movies showing over the weekend.

Avengers: Infinity War has been shattering box office records. See it while it’s still at The Crandell Theatre. This Sunday’s matinee is Hitler’s Hollywood. Following is info and trailer for the two movies showing over the weekend.

Avengers: The Infinity War

An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.

TRAILER:

INFO:
Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, language and some crude references)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Written By: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Runtime: 156 minutes
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

SHOW TIMES:
5/4 – 5/10, 7:00pm 2D
5/5 – 2:30pm 2D

Hitler’s Hollywood

Filmmaker Rüdiger Suchsland suggests that the Third Reich was essentially an immersive movie starring the German nation, produced and directed by Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels. Hitler’s Hollywood collages key films from the more than 1000 features the Nazis produced from 1933-1945: musicals, melodramas, romances, costume dramas, war films and when the real war got tough, insanely lavish, over-the-top fantasies. The German volk were portrayed as happy and sporty with lives of exaggerated cheerfulness or, conversely, full of morbid yearning for a death that would serve the Fatherland. Hannah Arendt gives perspective and context: One of the chief characteristics of modern masses (is) they do not trust their eyes and ears, but only their imaginations. What convinces masses are not facts, not even invented facts, but only the consistency of the illusion. It’s a frightening insight that could just as easily apply to the American political landscape today. – Karen Cooper, Film Forum

TRAILER:

INFO:
Rated: NR
Genre: Documentary
Directed By: Rüdiger Suchsland
Written By: Rüdiger Suchsland
In Theaters: Apr 11, 2018 Limited
Runtime: 105 minutes
Studio: Kino Lorber Films

SHOW TIMES:
Sunday 5/6 at 12:00pm

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

LOCATION:
The Crandell Theatre
48 Main Street in the Village of Chatham, NY

MORE:
CrandellTheatre.org
FaceBook.com/CrandellTheatre

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The History of the Robert Jenkins House, Tour & Talk

Hudson Area Library History Room and the Hendrick Hudson Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution present “The History of the Robert Jenkins House, a home in Hudson: A Tour & Talk” by Jeane La Porta.

This program is a rare opportunity to tour and learn about the history of the Federal Style house at 113 Warren Street, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Robert Jenkins House has been owned by the Hendrick Hudson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) since 1900. The house was built in 1811 by Robert Jenkins, son of one of the original Proprietors of the City of Hudson, who went on to serve as third and fifth mayor of Hudson.

Jeane La Porta, Regent of the Hudson Chapter DAR and Town of Claverack Historian, will give background information on the history of the DAR, including the Hendrick Hudson Chapter, as well as, Claverack Landing and the founding of the city of Hudson as a prelude to a discussion of the construction and history of the 206 year old house that the chapter calls home. The program will include visuals and many photographs will give the audience a rare peek into areas that are not open to the public. The Greenport Garden Club will be providing flower arrangements throughout the house for this special spring tour.

The Hendrick Hudson Chapter, NSDAR, maintains the Robert Jenkins House Genealogical, Research, and History Reading Room, which contains a growing collection of Columbia County and regional genealogy, and the Robert Jenkins House Historical Collection as a repository for memorabilia relating to the history of the area, the city of Hudson and the whaling industry.

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, May 10 2018, at 6pm

ADMISSION/REGISTRATION:
The program, which includes the talk and tour, is free and open to the public but registration is required and space is limited so register as soon as possible by emailing programs@hudsonarealibrary.org, calling 518-828-1792 x101, or visiting the main desk in the library.

LOCATION:
The Jenkins House
113 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
hudsonarealibrary.org
hudsondar.org

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Varla Jean Merman Returns to Club Helsinki in Hudson

Varla Jean Merman Returns to Club Helsinki with the new show, “Wonder Merman”.

Varla Jean Merman Returns to Club Helsinki with the new show, “Wonder Merman”. The show pays tribute to the inspiring women who have inspired Varla Jean to think about becoming inspirational.

Varla Jean Merman is a drag queen character created and portrayed by Jeffery Roberson, an actor, singer, and performer. Varla’s fictitious back story is that she is the daughter of Ernest Borgnine and Ethel Merman. Varla Jean has appeared on stage, screen, TV, cabaret, and concert halls. Her cabaret shows are always a highlight of the Provincetown summer scene, and this Sunday, Varla Jean will take the stage in Hudson.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, May 6 2018, at 7pm
Doors open at 5pm

LOCATION:
Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia Street
Hudson, NY 12534

TICKET INFO:
$30.00 – $35.00
Tickets can be purchased here.
21 And Over

MORE:
This event is sponsored by GayHudson.com
HelsinkiHudson.com
facebook.com/helsinkihudson
instagram.com/helsinkihudson

www.varlaonline.com

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Chatham Bookstore’s Author Series Presents a Reading w/ Jon Michael Varese, ‘The Spirit Photographer’

Literary historian, and Kinderhook resident, Jon Michael Varese comes to the Chatham Bookstore with his debut novel “The Spirit Photographer”.

Literary historian, and Kinderhook resident, Jon Michael Varese comes to the Chatham Bookstore with his debut novel “The Spirit Photographer”. The novel conjures the Reconstruction era South, replete with fugitive hunters, voodoo healers, and dangers lurking in the swamp. The Spirit Photographer is an intense tale of death and betrayal that will thrill readers as they unravel the dreadful mystery behind the spirit in the photograph and what ultimately became of her.