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Basilica Soundscape 2018 in Hudson NY, Sep 14 – 16

Basilica SoundScape, a curated weekend that’s been called “the antifestival” for offering of a mix of music, visual art, and literature.

Basilica SoundScape, a curated weekend that’s been called “the antifestival” for offering of a mix of music, visual art, and literature, is presented by The Creative Independent’s Brandon Stosuy and Basilica Hudson co-founders Melissa Auf der Maur and Tony Stone with additional creative direction from long-time visual and design director of SoundScape, and former Pitchfork Creative Director Mike Renaud – now head of Chicago-based integrated creative studio Varyer, who are formally joining the team as co-presenters of the event. SoundScape 2018 will also feature the talents of two guest collaborators, author Jenn Pelly (Pitchfork, 33 ⅓: The Raincoats) and head of Sacred Bones Records Caleb Braaten.

Here’s the 2018 lineup:

Boy Harsher / Efrim Manuel Menuck / FlucT / Grouper / Hanif Abdurraqib / Haxan Cloak x Nick Zinner / Hermione Hoby / Insect Ark / Joey De Jesus / Jungil Hong / Lightning Bolt / Laleh Khorramian / L’Rain / Melissa Tuckey / Miho Hatori / Photay / Prurient / Shanekia McIntosh / Shopping / Spellling / Stephen O’Malley’s Un Vide Dans Le Ciel / Tabita Rezaire / Usnea / Wax Idols / YOKUBARI

DATES/TIMES:
Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16, 2018
Doors open at 6pm on Friday, and performances take place until 5pm on Sunday.
For the full schedule, click here.

ADMISSION:
Ticket prices range from $40 for a day pass (Friday, Saturday) to $75 for a weekend pass, and $125 for a weekend pass with camping option.

FREE on Sunday!

Click Here to buy tickets, or get more info on ticket prices, including student and senior discounts.

LOCATION:
Basilica Hudson
110 S. Front St.,
Hudson, NY 12534

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Omi International Arts Center – Annual Light Into Night Benefit, Sep 15

Art Omi’s annual Light Into Night benefit brings together visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers and architects (and the people who support them) for a rare evening of art, dinner & dance against the striking backdrop of the Art Omi Studio Barns.

Art Omi’s annual Light Into Night benefit brings together visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers and architects (and the people who support them) for a rare evening of art, dinner & dance against the striking backdrop of the Art Omi Studio Barns.

The evening also features avant-garde art happenings and innovative performances by Art Omi alumni and friends. Upon arriving, guests will enjoy delicious drinks and a rustic food-hall-style dinner presented by The Flammerie and Oak. A silent auction will be open to bidding throughout the evening. Towards the end of dinner the live auction will feature rare art experiences and vacation destinations, followed by dessert and dancing to top off the night.

This event helps the world-renowned Art Omi continue their important work of producing international arts programming of the highest caliber right here in the Hudson Valley.

Young Art Omi supporters are welcome at Little Stars, a children’s party at Camp Omi with a campfire and art-making. For children ages 4-12, Little Stars will feature a light-themed art project, followed by a kid-friendly film, campfire, singing, and story-telling. Food and drinks will be available.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday September 15, 2018: 6:30pm

TICKETS:
$200 – Single Ticket to all art happenings, dinner and drinks included.
$500 – Contributor Ticket: 1 ticket to all art happenings + premium reserved dinner seating + host committee listing.
$1,750.00 – Benefactor Table: 4 tickets to all art happenings, premium reserved dinner seating + host committee listing.
$3,500.00 – Sponsor Table: 8 tickets to all art happenings, premium, reserved dinner seating + host committee listing.

Little Stars: $35 – 1 ticket to kids party. $25 for additional child, friend or sibling.

Visit https://501auctions.com/artomi/tickets?type=20397 to purchase tickets.

LOCATION:
Omi International Arts Center
Studio Barns
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

MORE:
For more information, contact Kit Fraser at kfraser@artomi.org or call the Visitors Center at 518-392-4747.
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ArtOmi.org.
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Omi International Arts Center – Artist Walk with Sarah Butler

Every Saturday, Art Omi hosts a free Artist Walk with artist Sarah Butler.

Every Saturday, Art Omi hosts a free Artist Walk with artist Sarah Butler. Artist Walk invites visiting individuals and groups for introduction to featured exhibitions and permanent installations at The Fields Sculpture Park. Conversations in design, cinema and cultural studies beginning in Benenson Center. For more info or to suggest topics of interest, write to: events@artomi.org.

DATE/TIME:
Saturdays in August 18 & 23, 2018: 12pm

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

MORE:
ArtOmi.org.
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instagram.com/art_omi

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Guerrillia Basilica Improvisations 2018, Aug 12

This summer’s Art Omi Music residents will perform “guerrilla” collaborations in groupings randomly selected by the audience. The improvisational evening offers the public an opportunity to experience the diverse backgrounds of the residents early in their residency and participate in the process of creative exploration, live.

Art Omi: Music invites twelve to fifteen musicians and composers from around the globe to come together for two and a half weeks each summer for a uniquely collaborative music making residency.

Art Omi: Music encourages its participants to share ideas, perform each other’s works, and write music for one another, while exploring their own musical vision and broadening their artistic and cultural horizons.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, August 12, 2018: 3pm – 6pm

ADMISSION:
Free

LOCATION:
Basilica Hudson
110 S. Front St.,
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
BasilicaHudson.org
facebook.com/BasilicaHudson
artomi.org

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Inspiration by Olana w/ Art School of Columbia County @ New Lebanon Library,

The New Lebanon Library invites you to get inspired by Olana.

The New Lebanon Library invites you to get inspired by Olana. Create and be inspired by Islamic art and explore radial symmetry as you make your own prints. This crafting event will also teach participants about the poets and artists who have been inspired by the rich culture of this region.