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Mac-Haydn Theatre Presents She Loves Me

The Mac-Haydn’s latest production, She Loves Me, is running now through August 22nd.

The Mac-Haydn’s latest production, She Loves Me, is running now through August 22nd.

Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, She Loves Me is a warm, romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old-world elegance. Set in a 1930s European perfumery, two feuding shop clerks both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper. They now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown.

Alumna Kelly Gabrielle Murphy returns to the Mac-Haydn as soprano Amalia Balash, after touring with Fiddler on the Roof as Tzeitel nationally before the pandemic. Murphy returns following her fan-favorite performances at the Mac-Haydn as Sophie in Mamma Mia! (2018), Johanna in Sweeney Todd (2017), and Jolene in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (2017).

Newcomer Xander James makes his Mac-Haydn debut as Georg Nowack after a ten-year hiatus from live theatre. James currently works as a professional musician based in New York City, and his previous stage credits include Henry in Next to Normal, Chip in …Spelling Bee, and Jud in Oklahoma.

Rounding out the cast are returnees Erin Spears Ledford as Ilona Ritter, Andrew Burton Kelley as Steven Kodaly, Gabe Belyeu as Mr. Maraczek, William Taitel as Ladislav Sipos and Brian Wagner as Keller. Anthony Velez, continuing his debut season at the Mac-Haydn, is Arpad Laszlo.

She Loves Me is directed by Producing Artistic Director John Saunders, choreographed by Ashley DeLane Burger and music directed by David Maglione, with costume design by Bethany Marx, hair and makeup design by Matthew Oliver, lighting design by Andrew Gmoser, props by Emily Spateholts, sound design by Corbin White, and scenic design by Erin Kiernan.

Vaccination is required for all patrons. For tickets and details on COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://www.machaydntheatre.org or call the box office at (518) 392-9292.

Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Book by Joe Masteroff

Production information from machaydntheatre.org

DATES/TIMES: August 12 – Sunday, August 22, 2021

Wednesday, August 18 at 2:00pm
Thursday, August 19 at 2:00pm
Thursday, August 19 at 8:00pm
Friday, August 20 at 8:00pm
Saturday, August 21 at 4:00pm
Saturday, August 21 at 8:00pm
Sunday, August 22 at 2:00pm
Sunday, August 22 at 7:00pm

TICKETS: $42

Tickets can be purchased through machaydntheatre.org by clicking here.

LOCATION: Mac-Haydn Theatre
1925 NY-203
Chatham, NY 12037

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Box Office Phone: 518-392-9292

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COVID-19 Update from Columbia County Health Department

The latest update from the Columbia County Department of Health.

Following is the latest update from the Columbia County Department of Health.

For comparison, here is last week’s update:

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Art Omi, Music in the Park, Aug 28

Art Omi presents Music in the Park 2021, on Saturday, August 28.

Art Omi presents Music in the Park 2021, on Saturday, August 28. An informal concert of new, experimental music created during the course of the Art Omi: Music residency. Musicians from a multitude of traditions and genres combine their approaches for novel and unforeseeable results! Grab a seat, bring a blanket, and enjoy seldom heard music amidst art and landscape.

The 2021 Art Omi: Music Fellows are:

Odero George Achieng (Kenya)
Nicholas Brancker (UK/Barbados)
Henry Fraser (USA)
Volker Goetze (Germany/USA)
Stephanie Griffin (Canada/USA)
Amanda Agustina Irarrázabal Elliott (Chile)
Zach Layton (USA)
Alina Netrova (Russia)
Lee Odom (USA)
Mint Parker (Uruguay/Mexico)
Carola Zelaschi (Argentina)

DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 28, 2021 / 5pm

LOCATION: Omi International Arts Center
Sculpture & Architecture Park
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

COST: Free

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Upstate Art Weekend, Aug 27 – 29

The second edition of UPSTATE ART WEEKEND takes place from August 27-29, 2021: sculpture parks, museums, galleries, artists’ studios, residencies, public artworks and creative projects situated either side of the Hudson River between Garrison and Chatham.

The second edition of UPSTATE ART WEEKEND takes place from August 27-29, 2021, incorporating sixty one sculpture parks, museums, galleries, artists’ studios, residencies, public artworks and creative projects situated either side of the Hudson River between Garrison and Chatham.

This three-day self-directed, accessible event connects tourists and locals alike, with art and the outdoors, celebrating the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York. The full program can be viewed here and the official map is available here, which was produced in partnership with Chronogram.

“UPSTATE ART WEEKEND is about community, collaboration, art and the outdoors, which are essential to our well-being. We are thrilled the event has grown so much and cannot wait to connect more visitors with the arts in the Hudson Valley”, said Helen Toomer.

Founded in 2020 by Helen Toomer of STONELEAF RETREAT to celebrate the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York, UPSTATE ART WEEKEND connects people and places, building a community that not only visits for the weekend, but explores the Hudson Valley throughout the year.

DATES: Friday August 27 – Sunday 29, 2021

LOCATIONS: official map available here

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www.upstateartweekend.org
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Chatham SummerFest is Back, Aug 14 2021

Chatham SummerFest 2021 will be held Saturday, August 14 in the Village of Chatham.

Sponsored by The Chatham Area Business and Arts (CABA), SummerFest 2021 will include merchants, artisans and performers bringing you a taste of food, drink, information and art.