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Two Of Us Productions’ “Two Knives” & “Diary of Saphronia Winters” – Virtual Staged Readings, Feb 5

The Two Of Us Productions, the award winning theater company based in Columbia County NY, in collaboration with Friends of The Copake Grange, presents a staged reading of two classic radio dramas on Saturday, February 5th.

“Two Knives” – Police officer Scott Anderson is a pleasant easy-going chief of police in a small town, A simple case of arresting a wanted murderer suddenly changes into a perplexing case of a prison cell death and the dead man’s estranged wife showing up to see the body!

“Diary of Saphronia Winters” recounts a relaxing Florida vacation where Saphronia is romanced by a handsome thrilling-looking man who owns a large vacation hotel in Maine. A romantic but quick wedding, a train ride to the secluded hotel in Maine, what could possibly go wrong when he invites her out onto the hotel lawn?

This will be a zoom presentation, free for all, but registration is required to obtain the zoom link.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, February 5, 2022 / 7pm

LOCATION: Hosted on ZOOM
Register at www.thetwoofusproductions.org for link.

ADMISSION: Free. Donations appreciated.

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Chatham Public Library: Fall in Love with a Good Book – Matchmaking Service

The Chatham Public Library presents Fall in Love with a Good Book – Matchmaking Service during the month of February.

February is Library Lovers Month. Stop by the downstairs circulation desk Mondays through Fridays in February and the Library’s Expert Matchmaker Rosemary Calvey will set you up with the book of your dreams or, at the very least, a blind date with a fun read.

Love Your Library Month – Guess Who? Book Character Contest. Bring your child to the library to guess who the silhouetted book characters are in the downstairs display cabinet. If guessed correctly, win a prize.

DATES/TIME: February 2022
Closed Feb. 21 for President’s Day
Library hours here

LOCATION: Chatham Public Library
11 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY

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Phone: 518-392-3666
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“Snowy Day” Early Learning Programat New Lebanon Library, Jan 27

Talk Read Sing Columbia’s Traveling Early Literacy Program is visiting the New Lebanon Library on Thursday, January 27th.

Talk Read Sing Columbia’s Traveling Early Literacy Program is visiting the New Lebanon Library on Thursday, January 27th.

Children will enjoy a reading of “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats. Then, they’ll have a chance to make their own fake snow, and learn how real snow is made!

DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 27, 2022 / 10am

REGISTRATION: Free
Call 518-794-8844 to reserve a spot

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

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Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

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2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl Returns, Feb 12

The 2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl is back for another month of galleries, shops and restaurants keeping their lights on and doors open late. On Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 5-8pm

The 2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl is back for another month of galleries, shops and restaurants keeping their lights on and doors open late. On Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 5-8pm grab the hand of a loved one and toast to art and the love of life at the openings and artists’ receptions happening in over a dozen galleries around town. Enjoy the culture and community of Hudson and take advantage of the special offers available at restaurants, bars, and retail stores should you need a last minute Saint Valentine’s Day gift or just something special to keep you warm.

Swing by Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House for the 2022 Hudson Jazz Festival, February 10-13 and 17-20 and curated by creative producer Cat Henry. Entitled “Lift Every Voice,” after the Black national anthem, the eight-day festival conveys a message of hope and revival and celebrates the artistry of Black jazz musicians and their innovation of the genre. Also, In the Hall’s galleries you can see “LOOK AGAIN” showcasing five artists’ dedication to experimentation in color, form, and content; curated by Mike Mosby.

If you’re looking for something to do before the crawl 2econd Saturday is perfect for skiing in Windham, snowshoeing over the grounds of Art Omi, taking in the view from Olana and seeing how this all started at the home of Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of painting.

February 12th’s Hudson Gallery Crawl participants are (with more to come):

46 GREEN STREET STUDIOS (46 Green St.) – presenting “Emergence”

510 GALLERY (510 Warren) – ARTIST RECEPTION “All I Need is Love”

CALDWELL GALLERY HUDSON (355 Warren)

CARRIE HADDAD GALLERY (622 Warren)

D’ARCY SIMPSON ARTWORKS (409 Warren) – ARTIST RECEPTION “Looking Up” – Jeremy Bullis after David Bullis & Michael Larry Simpson

ELIZABETH MOORE FINE ART (105 Warren) – “Radiant Void” – John Cowan

FRG OBJECTS & DESIGN/ART (217 Warren, 2nd Floor)

HUDSON HOUSE (824 Warren) – ARTIST RECEPTION “Recipes For Romance”

THE HUDSON MILLINER ART SALON (415 Warren) – “Mr. Greer’s Neighborhood”

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS GALLERY (717 Columbia St.)

THE NEW GALLERY (610 Warren)