Tag: Hudson NY

Exhibit Opening: People of the Civil Rights Era Seen in Photographs by Jim Peppler, December 18

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image from hudsonarealibrary.org

This Saturday, the Hudson Area Library will host the opening reception for an exhibit titled, “People of the Civil Rights Era Seen in Photographs by Jim Peppler”. This exhibit features the photography of Peppler, during his time reporting for The Southern Courier, a non-profit Civil Rights newspaper serving Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia from 1965 -1968.

“Peppler will be speaking on his experiences photographing the protests and vigils of the Civil Rights Movement in the South; the everyday life of the people who were fighting for their fundamental rights; and the tragic, yet still inspiring, funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”

There will be time for questions and a reception will follow.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, January 14, 2017 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

LOCATION:
Hudson Area Association Library
51 N. 5th ST
Hudson, NY 12534
The event will be held in the library’s Community Room.

MORE:
The event is free and open to the public.
For more info, visit HudsonAreaLibrary.org by clicking here.
Tel: 518-828-1792

 

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Alejandro Escovedo at Club Helsinki Tonight, January 6

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Legendary rocker Alejandro Escovedo brings his unique punk-infused, roots-rock sound to Club Helsinki in Hudson tonight. Escovedo is joined by the Burn Something Beautiful Band, which features Peter Buck of R.E.M., Scott McCaughey of Young Fresh Fellows, Kurt Block of Fastbacks, and Linda Pitmon of the Baseball Project.

Here is some info from HelsinkiHudson.com:

Texas-raised Mexican-American Alejandro Escovedo – the uncle of pop-funk star Sheila E – is a one-time punk-rocker mostly playing original alt-country music since before there was such a term. His music today ranges from Velvet Underground-style drone rock to classic punk to Los Lobos-like Chicano rock to Rolling Stones covers to idiosyncratic, character-based visionary music along the lines of Tom Waits.
In recent years, Escovedo has teamed with Helsinki favorite Chuck Prophet for songwriting and Tony Visconti (David Bowie) for producing. Escovedo credits Prophet for the hints of lightness and humor that have been creeping into his work the past few years.

Tonight’s show will also include an opening band – the indie-rock group, The Minus 5.

DETAILS:
Friday, January 6, 2016
The Minus 5 at 8pm
Alejandro Escovedo at 9pm

Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia Street
Hudson, NY 12534

TICKET INFO:
Tickets are $25 to $30, and can be purchased here.

For more info, visit HelsinkiHudson.com by clicking here.

 

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Wailing Hudson at Spotty Dog in Hudson, January 5

This Thursday, The Spotty Dog presents Wailing Hudson – An evening of poetry featuring local writers.

With Andy Clausen, Thatcher Keats, Richard Loranger, Jason Tallon, & Pamela Twining reading from their recent work.

DETAILS:
Thursday, January 5th 7:00pm

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale
440 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
518-671-6006

Free

For more info, visit http://www.thespottydog.com/.

 

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Bipolar Express @ The Hudson Lodge, December 29

screen-shot-2016-12-19-at-5-01-35-pmJustin Vivian Bond and the Bipolar Band (Matt Ray, Claudia Chopek and NathAnn Carrera) are bringing their holiday-themed, cabaret-style show to the Hudson Lodge, in Hudson, on Thursday.

The Daily Beast described the show as, “A tale of two halves, the show begins as a sly and rollicking celebration of dysfunction and coping skills, and wraps up as a cleverly heartwarming Christmas pageant of sorts. Through it all, Bond’s engaging personality and quirky-yet-dignified stage presence infuse an eclectic set list of covers, holiday standards and original compositions with signature charm.”

DETAILS/LOCATION:
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Doors open at 8:00pm. Performance at 9:00pm, followed by Darkest Daze Dance Party hosted by Sammy Jo.

Tickets are $40 a piece. Click here to purchase.

The Hudson Lodge
601 Union Street, Hudson, NY

 

 

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Hedda Lettuce in Lettuce Rejoice! Club Helsinki, December 18

161218_fbLooking for something a little different than the typical holiday-themed performance? Hedda Lettuce returns to Hudson, and Club Helsinki, with her holiday tradition, Lettuce Rejoice!

This evening with Hedda Lettuce and pianist Paul Leschen, is a cabaret show, and will include Hedda hits, “Here Comes Tranny Clause,” about a mean tyrant that ruins Xmas; the classic song, “Sleigh Ride,” turned into a gay man’s quest for sex on Grinder; and “Do You Hear What I Hear” rendered as “Do You Think That He’s Queer,” about a fag hag desperately seeking a sexual relationship with a gay man.

Here’s some info about Hedda from HelsinkiHudson.com, “Hedda Lettuce aka Steven Polito is a six-time Drag Queen of the Year award-winner from HX Magazine. She has appeared with the likes of Tyra Banks, Madonna, and Sarah Jessica Parker on such TV shows as “Project Runway,” “Sex and the City,” the “Tyra Banks Show” and “Ugly Betty,” and has appeared at such top city venues as Caroline’s on Broadway and the Metropolitan Room.”

DETAILS:
Sunday, December 18 at 7pm
Doors open at 6pm

Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia Street
Hudson, NY 12534

Tickets are $20 a piece. Click here to purchase.

Sponsored by GayHudson.com and Trixie’s Bed, Bath, and Biscotti

For more info, visit HelsinkiHudson.com by clicking here.

 

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