The Ghent Band in Concert August 11, 2017


The Ghent Band has been performing since 1899, and you can see them live (not the original 1899 members) throughout the summer. The next performance is in the Kinderhook Village Square, this Friday. The music includes a repertoire of marches, overtures, show tunes and more.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, August 11th 2017 at  7:30pm

LOCATION:
Town of Kinderhook Village Square

 

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Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in Hillsdale, Aug 4 – 6, 2017

Each summer, the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival sets up camp in Hillsdale, NY for a three day music festival.

Each summer, the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival sets up camp in Hillsdale, NY for a three day music festival. 2017 marks the festival’s 29th year, and kicks off Friday, August 4. In addition to the music, the festival will also have vendors, food, crafts, and on-site camping.

Here are the 2017 performers:

Abbie Gardner
Adam Ezra Group
Annie Wenz
Beth Molaro
Bettman & Halpin
Brother Sun
Buddy System
David Massengill
Eric Andersen
The Falcon Ridge House Band
The Gaslight Tinkers
Great Bear
Hoopoe
Jim & Madeline Christensen
Joe Crookston
Kalliope Jones
Kathryn Wedderburn
Kipyn Martin
Kirsten Maxwell
Michael Braunfeld
Nerissa & Katryna Nields
Patti O’Brien Melita
Paul Rosenberg
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem
Rod MacDonald
The Russet Trio
Sawyer Fredericks
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Still, the Homegrown Band
The Storycrafters
Tempest
Upstate Rubdown
Vishten
Will Mentor
ZydeGroove

DATES/TIMES:
August 4 – 6, 2017
Main Stage: Friday noon – midnight, Saturday noon – midnight, Sunday 11am – 6:30pm
Dance Stage: Friday 2pm – 2am, Saturday 10am – 2am, Sunday 10am – 6pm
Workshop Stage: Friday 5 – 6:30pm, Saturday 10am – 6:30pm, Sunday 10am – 6pm
Family Stage: Friday 1:30pm – 5:30pm, Saturday 11:30am – 5:30pm, Sunday 11:30am – 5:30pm
Activities 4 Kids: open Friday – Sunday for kids of all ages.
The festival ends Sunday at 6:30pm.

TICKETS:
3 Day Festival Ticket with Camping: $190.00
3 Day Festival Ticket No Camping: $150.00

Single Day Tickets (No Camping):

  • Thursday Pre-Fest August 3rd: $20.00
  • Friday August 4th: $50.00
  • Saturday August 5th: $55.00
  • Sunday August 6th: $45.00

Children & Teens Pricing:

  • Children 12 & under: FREE ADMISSION
  • Age 13 – 18: 3 Day Festival Ticket with Camping: $90.00
  • Age 13 – 18: 3 Day Festival Ticket No Camping: $60.00

Students / Seniors over 65 / Military: $10 off of any single-day ticket at gate ONLY with valid ID

MORE INFO:
FalconRidgeFolk.com/

 

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Cuomo Awards $10 Million to Hudson for Downtown Revitalization

The city of Hudson is one of 10 winners in a statewide competition for $10 million downtown revitalization grants.

The city of Hudson is one of 10 winners in a statewide competition for $10 million downtown revitalization grants. This is the second year for the contest, which Governor Cuomo created to reinvigorate aging downtowns.

In a press event on Tuesday at Hudson’s Hudson Hall, Cuomo said the grants are awarded to communities that already are growing, show promise, evidence of community investment, and enlightened government.

Hudson Mayor Tiffany Martin Hamilton said that the money will support efforts to make the town more attractive to businesses and visitors while enhancing resident access to education, recreation and employment.

 

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At The Crandell – Dunkirk


NOW SHOWING at the Crandell Theater in Chatham: Dunkirk

Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan directs this World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold. Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh and Mark Rylance co-star, with longtime Nolan collaborator Hans Zimmer providing the score.

TRAILER:

INFO:
Rated: PG-13 (for intense war experience and some language)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
Directed By: Christopher Nolan
Written By: Christopher Nolan
Runtime: 107 minutes
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

SHOW TIMES:
Fri 7/28, 7:20pm & 9:30pm
Sat 7/29, 2:00pm, 7:20pm & 9:30pm
Sun 7/30, 2:00pm, 5:00pm & 7:30pm
Mon 7/31 thru Thu 8/3, 5:00pm & 7:30pm

TICKET PRICES:
Chatham Film Club Members & Children $6.50
Non Members $7.50
Matinees, All Seats $6.50
Additional $2.00 fee for 3D

LOCATION:
The Crandell Theatre
48 Main Street in the Village of Chatham, NY

MORE:
Visit CrandellTheatre.org for more info.

 

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The Ghent Band in Concert July 26


The Ghent Band has been performing since 1899, and you can see them live (not the original 1899 members) throughout the summer. The next performance is in the VFW Gazebo, in Ghent, this Wednesday. The music includes a repertoire of marches, overtures, show tunes and more.

DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 at 7:30pm

LOCATION:
Town of Ghent VFW Gazebo
2237 NY-66, Ghent NY

 

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