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Happenings

Trick or Treat in the Park at Art Omi, Oct 26

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Join Art Omi for a free afternoon of Halloween fun on Saturday, October 26. Come in costume and enjoy cider, hayrides, crafting, and—of course—candy! Omi will provide art-making, and a candy hunt amongst the sculptures. Come in your favorite costume, craft your own treat bag, and enjoy cider, popcorn and fresh apples in the park.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, October 26, 2019 / 1 – 4pm

COST:
Free

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

MORE:
ArtOmi.org.
FaceBook/Art-Omi
instagram.com/art_omi

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Arts & Entertainment

Love Apple Farm Under the Tent Music Series: Alex P. & the Shoestring Revue, Aug 11

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The Love Apple Farm Summer Music Series continues with two more performances this month. Up next is Alex P. & the Shoestring Revue on August 11, and The Wild Weeeds will close out the series on August 25. The Farm’s music series, which began in June, gives visitors an opportunity to hear some of the best live local musicians of the Hudson Valley.

Performances take place on the lovely grounds under the tent, so you can enjoy all the sights and sounds that Love Apple has to offer. In addition to the farm, Love Apple also has a store, petting zoo and gallery space.

DATE/TIME:
Alex P. & the Shoestring Revue: Sunday, August 11, 2019 / 1 – 4pm
The Wild Weeeds: Sunday, August 25, 2019 / 1 – 4pm

Love Apple Farm is open daily year round from 8 – 6pm

ADMISSION:
Free

LOCATION:
1421 New York 9H
Ghent NY, 12075

MORE:
loveapplefarm.com
facebook.com/LoveAppleFarmNY

 

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Travel

Free Admission to Any National Park This Saturday

NPFNPF-P60197_14X48_v5.inddNational parks that typically charge entrance fees will be offering free admission this weekend to mark the start of National Park Week.

For one week each April, the National parks join the National Park Foundation (the official charity of America’s national parks), to celebrate America’s treasures. The theme for 2018’s National Park Week is “Park Stars,” celebrating everything from starry skies to superstar volunteers, park features, and resources. Parks, programs, and partners nationwide invite people everywhere to explore stories, experiences, and sites that brighten the National Park System and public lands.

DATES:
April 21 through 29, 2018

LOCATIONS:
National Park Parks across the country.
Use the “Find Your Park” locator by clicking here.

 

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.

Movies

Free Screening of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at Mahaiwe, Dec 22

Frank Capra’s 1946 holiday drama It’s a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, is a seasonal favorite. In Mahaiwe tradition, this will be a FREE screening for the community. Designated the most inspirational movie of all time by the American Film Institute, It’s a Wonderful Life is a wonderful, feel-good movie to experience with friends and family.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, December 22 2017, at 7pm

ADMISSION:
Free

LOCATION:
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street
Great Barrington, MA

MORE:
www.mahaiwe.org
FaceBook/MahaiwePerformingArtsCenter

 

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Happenings

Trick or Treat in The Omi Fields, Oct 28

Head to Omi this Saturday for a free afternoon of Halloween fun. The day’s festivities include art-making, hayrides, and a candy hunt amongst the sculptures. Come in your favorite costume, craft your own treat bag, and enjoy cider, popcorn and fresh apples in the park.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 1-3pm

LOCATION:
Omi International Arts Center – The Fields Sculpture Park
1405 County Route 22, Ghent, N.Y. 12075

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public.

MORE:
artomi.org
info@artomi.org
(518) 392-4747

 

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.