Treasure Hunt: Mahogany Buffet

Just found the following on Craig’s List:

Dining Room Buffet – Mahogany Onion Foot – $150
Location: Southwick, MA

From the listing:

“This used buffet measures 71 inches wide, 38 inches tall, and 23 inches deep. It is in good to very good overall condition, however, there is slight damage to the front second leg from the left and one of the pulls has been replaced with a slightly smaller one. The top is in very good used condition.”

Click here for the full listing with additional pictures.

Happenings This Weekend: Family African Dance & Drum

Looking for something a little different this weekend? Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite, Hudson Opera House is offering African dance classes.

The classes include drum instruction from 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by dance from 10:45 to 11:45.

Classes are open to all ages, however, kids under 7 must have a parent or guardian present and participating.

Details:

Time and Date: Saturday January 19, 2008 at 10:00am
Cost: $5 per person, free for youth
Location: Hudson Opera House
More information: Call or email Joe at 828-3612, joe@hudsonoperahouse.org

Columbia County News: I’m Stuck In The Middle With You

There is an interesting article on the DailyFreeman.com today written by Hugh Reynolds, the Political Editor. The article details Governor Spitzer’s first “State of Upstate” address delivered on Wednesday, in which Spitzer pledged $1 billion for revitalization efforts in upstate New York. However, apparently Spitzer doesn’t consider Columbia County and the rest of the Hudson Valley as part of Upstate NY.

Following is an exerpt from the article:

“If downstate (New York City and its suburbs) is revitalized, and upstate is in need of assistance, where is the Hudson Valley in this equation?” Bonacic, R-Mount Hope, said in a prepared statement.

Last year, the Business Council of New York gave “upstate” (all 57 counties north of New York City) a collective “F” for economic development. But by Spitzer’s definition, the Hudson Valley is a separate entity and not included in the governor’s proposals for upstate New York.

Bonacic said that needs to be addressed.

You can read the entire article, Hudson Valley not part of Spitzer’s ‘upstate’ by Hugh Reynolds, Political Editor, by clicking here.

Top Design: Season 2 Now Casting

Check out the following from BravoTV.com:

THE EMMY-NOMINATED PRODUCERS OF PROJECT RUNWAY & TOP CHEF ARE NOW CASTING TOP DESIGN SEASON 2!

We are seeking undiscovered Interior Design stars for the second season of Bravo’s hit competition series TOP DESIGN! Up-and-coming as well as established Interior Design professionals and aspirants will compete for career-making opportunities and work under the eyes of the industry’s top names!

We want impressive talent. Are you IT? Are you ready to MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF?

This is your chance to battle for a coveted spread in ELLE DECOR, $100,000 and the momentum to achieve your dream career!

Fill out the application, get full details, download HERE. AND come to one of our OPEN CALLS!
TOP DESIGN 2 CASTING TOUR

ATLANTA
Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC)
351 Peachtree Hills Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
www.adacdesigncenter.com

Friday, January 11th : 2008
1:00pm – 5:00pm

SAN FRANCISCO
The Art Institute of California – San Francisco
1170 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102-4908
www.artinstitutes.edu/sanfrancisco

January 26th : 2008
10:00am – 2:00pm
LAS VEGAS
World Market Center – Las Vegas
495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Building B
Las Vegas, NV 89106
www.lasvegasmarket.com

January 28th & 29th : 2008
12:00pm – 5:00pm

DALLAS
Dallas Market Center
World Trade Center
The Designer Lounge/Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium
2050 Stemmons Freeway (I-35 at Market Center Blvd.)
Dallas, TX 75207
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

February 4th : 2008
1:00pm – 5:00pm

NEW YORK
New York Design Center
200 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016
www.nydc.com

February 8th : 2008
1:00pm – 5:00pm

LOS ANGELES
Spring Arts Center
453 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90013
February 9th : 2008
1:00pm – 5:00pm

For more info, visit BravoTV.com