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

Join Art Omi for a free afternoon of Halloween fun on Saturday, October 26.

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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Writers Reading + BBQ at Art Omi, Sep 28

Come hear writing from the Art Omi writers-in-residence on September 28.

Come hear writing from the Art Omi writers-in-residence. Distinguished writers from around the globe will share new and in-progress writing produced during their residence at Art Omi. Hear an uncommon variety of writing—provocative, funny, innovative, and surprising literary voices from a range of traditions, all in one place. Stay afterwards for BBQ and conversation.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, September 28, 2019 / 5 – 7pm

LOCATION:
Omi International Arts Center – Benenson Center
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

ADMISSION:
Free and Open to the public

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

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Route 66 Bridge to Re-Opens Today!

State and Local Officials to Reopen Route 66 Bridge in Time for Columbia County Fair.

State and Local Officials to Reopen Route 66 Bridge in Time for Columbia County Fair.

State and local officials are scheduled to cut the ribbon to commemorate the official reopening of the Route 66 Bridge over Kline Kill Creek in Ghent, today. Completion of the project was accomplished ahead of schedule to ensure the bridge was ready for the start of the Columbia County Fair, which attracts thousands of visitors each year and runs from August 28 through Labor Day.

Scheduled to attend the ceremony are Assemblymember Didi Barrett, Ghent Town Supervisor Michael Benvenuto, Chatham Deputy Mayor Peter Minahan, Columbia County Fair Manager Angelo Nero, Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez, and Department of Agriculture and Markets Deputy Commissioner David Valesky.

DATE/TIME: Friday, August 23, 2019 / 10:30am

LOCATION:
Route 66 Bridge over Kline Kill Creek
Ghent, NY

Parking for Ribbon Cutting: 2361 Route 66, Ghent, NY

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

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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Art School of Columbia County Workshop: Sketching the Garden, Aug 8

Art School of Columbia County is holding a workshop called, ‘Sketching the Garden’ this Thursday.

Participants will find something beautiful in the school’s garden and let instructor, Kelly Kynion show how to capture it with simplicity and style. Bring a sketch book, pencils, eraser, hat, and portable stool.

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, August 8, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

LOCATION:
Art School of Columbia County
1198 Route 21C
Ghent, NY 12075

ADMISSION:
$10 for members
$15 for nonmembers
RSVP to artschoolcolco@gmail.com, subject line Summer Sessions.

MORE:
artschoolofcolumbiacounty.org
facebook.com/artschoolofcolumbiacounty
instagram.com/artschoolofcolumbiacounty

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