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“Looking Up” Artists’ Reception, Feb 12

Celebrate the artwork of Jeremy Bullis/David Bullis and Michael Simpson at D’arcy Simpson Artworks on Saturday, February 12th, during the 2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl.

David Bullis created these bright, kinetic sculptures in the 1990s and early 2000s. Jeremy is honored to continue the practice with reproductions of his father’s work and some new pieces that continue the conversation.

Jeremy Bullis/David Bullis “Homecoming for Matt” 2021, 24″ x 20”

The mobiles will be showing along with new large-scale color field paintings by Michael Simpson. Together the works create an atmosphere of movement and music for the eyes in this intimate gallery. In this exhibition, each artist explores ideas of movement, balance, tension and harmony within their own practices of composition and construction.

Michael Larry Simpson, “Elevation” 2021, 48” x 64”

For more on this exhibit, visit artandobject.com.

DATES/TIMES: Saturday, February 12, 2022 / 5 – 8pm

LOCATION: D’arcy Simpson Artworks
409 Warren St., Hudson

A map of all participating 2econd Saturday businesses is available at hudsongallerycrawl.com

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Columbia Land Conservancy Nature Night: NY Breeding Bird Atlas, Feb 17

The Columbia Land Conservancy Nature Night for February is NY Breeding Bird Atlas with Kathryn Schneider, on February 17th.

The Columbia Land Conservancy Nature Night for February is NY Breeding Bird Atlas with Kathryn Schneider, on February 17th.

Do you ever watch birds? Do you wonder how scientist collect breeding bird data across the entire state with limited resources? Join CLC and Kathryn Schneider to learn about the 3^rd NY Breeding Bird Atlas, a statewide community science project that monitors breeding birds. Learn why the project is so important to birds, what has been found so far, and how you too can get involved. Kathryn will also talk about her new book, Birding the Hudson Valley, which highlights great places to get started bird watching in the area.

Kathryn Schneider grew up in Claverack, New York, attending Hudson High School and then Cornell and Princeton universities, where she completed a PhD. She taught college courses in general biology and ornithology at the University of Richmond and later at Hudson Valley Community College. Returning to Columbia County in 1986, she directed the NY Natural Heritage Program for 14 years as well as conducting bird surveys for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. She is the past President of the New York State Ornithological Association, a former member of the Columbia County Environmental Management Council, and a Columbia Land Conservancy Volunteer. She currently co-chairs the Steering Committee for the current Breeding Bird Atlas Project.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 17, 2022 / 5:30 – 7pm

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

COST/REGISTRATION: Free / Must Pre-register to receive login information.
Click here to register.

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Columbia County Historical Society Lecture: ‘Life Along The Hudson The Livingstons in Columbia County’

The Columbia County Historical Society 2022 Winter-Spring Lecture Series continues with ‘Life Along The Hudson, The Livingstons in Columbia County,’ a zoom lecture by Pieter Estersohn on Saturday, February 19th.

*‘Marienruh’ outside Rhinebeck,* ©*photo by Pieter Estersohn*

This scenic stretch of estates along the Hudson offers some of the finest examples of American architecture and landscape design, now photographed by Pieter Estersohn. Thirty-five featured homes were designed in a range of styles by notable architects Stanford White, A. J. Davis, Calvert Vaux, Warren and Wetmore, and others. Pieter Estersohn reminds us that the Livingston family “had 250 years of access to the very best architecture, the best designers, the best real estate.”

Included are Dutch colonial cottages and grand Gothic Revival, Federal, Georgian, and Beaux-Arts residences. Constructed on land owned by the Livingston family, who settled in the area in the late seventeenth century.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Pieter Estersohn has worked on over 60 books on historic preservation, architecture, and decoration and has worked for every major shelter magazine. His last book, Life Along the Hudson, the Historic Country Estates of the Livingston Family, was published by Rizzoli. Estersohn purchased Staats Hall, in nearby Red Hook in 2010, and restored the 1839 home using early 19th century techniques and materials. He is presently working on a book with Rizzoli on agriculture in the Hudson River Valley and the new wave of farmers taking the lead.

The lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer conversation.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, February 19, 2022 / 4:30pm

ADMISSION: $10/$15
$10 for CCHS members
$15 for non-members

NOTE: TICKETS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED

Tickets: cchsny.org/winter-lectures-2022.html

LOCATION: Online via Zoom
ZOOM LINK will be emailed after Payment, on DAY of Lecture

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Mahaiwe presents Met Opera in HD: Verdi’s Rigoletto, Feb 26

The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington presents Met Opera in HD: Verdi’s Rigoletto on Saturday, February 26.

The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington presents Met Opera in HD: Verdi’s Rigoletto on Saturday, February 26.

Tony Award–winning director Bartlett Sher resets the opera’s action in 1920s Europe, with Art Deco sets by Michael Yeargan and elegant costumes by Catherine Zuber, combined boasting 11 Tony Awards. Baritone Quinn Kelsey, a commanding artist at the height of his powers, brings his searing portrayal of the title role to the Met for the first time, starring alongside soprano Rosa Feola as Gilda and tenor Piotr Beczała as the Duke of Mantua, with leading maestro Daniele Rustioni on the podium.

Limited capacity audience. Masks required. Attendees will be asked to present proof of vaccination upon admission. Read the updated Safety Guidelines for more information.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, February 26, 2022 / 1pm

ADMISSION: $25 / $10 everyone ages 21 and under
All tickets should be purchased in advance, prior to arriving at the theater.
Tickets available at mahaiwe.org

LOCATION: The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street
Great Barrington, MA

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Bennet Harris Live at Vosburgh Brewing Company, Feb 6

Join Vosburgh Brewing Company in Elizaville for Sunday Sessions. This Sunday, live music performed by Bennett Harris Acoustic Blues.

Join Vosburgh Brewing Company in Elizaville for Sunday Sessions. This Sunday, live music performed by Bennett Harris Acoustic Blues.

Get ready for an exciting performance of rousing, soulful, and rollicking country Delta blues and ragtime music, when Bennett Harris comes to the barn with his acoustic guitars and harmonica! Bennett’s diverse repertoire embraces various styles, eras and moods of traditional acoustic blues music, Inspirations include Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Blind Blake, on up to modern masters such as Muddy Waters, Jorma Kaukonen, Bonnie Raitt, and even Irving Berlin! The eclectic show includes Bennett’s original tunes, as well. The intricate fingerpicking guitar style of Rev. Gary Davis is the basis for Bennett’s playing. It is a carnival-like, upbeat sound of the ragtime era, providing a warm texture behind Bennett’s emotional singing and harmonica playing. An old Gibson flat top guitar is Bennett’s choice of tradition. For the gritty Delta “bottleneck” slide style, he uses a 1934 National steel guitar. This metal-bodied resonator guitar has a memorable, commanding gut-bucket growl and whine, perfect for the rugged Delta blues sound of the Deep South. It is a unique, all-American sound.

Don’t miss this Hudson Valley artist, as his performance is sure to be memorable and lively!

DATE/TIME: Sunday, February 6, 2022 / 2 – 5pm

LOCATION: Vosburgh Brewing Company
1065 County Route 19
Elizaville, NY 12523

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