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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Happy Thanksgiving

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving today. If you are on the road, drive safe. If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner, here’s a handy diagram from The Old Farmer’s Almanac to help you set the table.


1. Napkin
2. Salad fork
3. Dinner fork
4. Dessert fork
5. Bread-and-butter plate with spreader
6. Dinner plate
7. Dinner knife
8. Teaspoon
9. Teaspoon
10. Soup spoon
11. Cocktail fork
12. Water glass
13. Red-wine glass
14. White-wine glass
15. Coffee cup and saucer

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Columbia County in Pictures: November Blizzard 2016

The surprise blizzard that came through Columbia County on Sunday knocked out power for thousands of residents (myself included) After three days without electricity, the lights finally came back on yesterday evening. Now that I have power and internet back, I can appreciate the beauty of the following pictures.

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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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