Christmas at Clermont Open House, Dec 15

The Clermont Mansion is opening it’s doors for the holidays with free admission on December 15

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The Clermont Mansion is opening it’s doors for the holidays with free admission on December 15. Explore the mansion at your leisure enjoying the holiday decorations with docents available to answer questions in each room. Cider and cookies will be available in the visitor’s center.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, December 15, 2018: 11am – 4pm

ADMISSION:
Free

LOCATION:
The Clermont Mansion
87 Clermont Avenue,
Germantown, NY 12526

MORE:
friendsofclermont.org 
facebook.com/friendsofclermont
instagram.com/clermontfriends

 

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Holiday Pop Up Shop at Empire Farm, Dec 15 & 16

Shop Local at Empire Farm on Saturday and Sunday for a Holiday pop-Up Shop.

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Shop Local at Empire Farm on Saturday and Sunday for a Holiday pop-Up Shop. You’ll find holiday gifts from local makers, bits & bobs, vintage items, farmhouse rental winter special, and more special finds. There will also be Christmas cookies, homemade dog treats, gift baskets, mulled wine.

There will also be a a Hemp Talk taking place. Learn about this amazing crop, benefits to farmers and the power of CBD oil from Empire’s learnings growing Industrial Hemp in partnership with New York State Research Pilot Program.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16, 2018: 10am – 2pm

LOCATION:
Empire Farm
556 Empire Road
Copake, NY 12516

 

MORE:
farmon.org/empire-farm
www.FarmOnFoundation.org

 

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Seasonal Greens: 19th Century Wreath Making Workshop at Olana, Nov 29

Olana presents the holiday-inspired workshop, “Seasonal Greens: 19th Century Wreath Making.”

Olana presents the holiday-inspired workshop, “Seasonal Greens: 19th Century Wreath Making.” Mary Hughes, Olana’s Master Gardener, will teach the art of creating seasonal evergreen wreaths in this hands-on workshop.

Please bring a pair of pruning shears. All other supplies and refreshments will be provided.

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Thursday, November 29, 2018: 6pm

ADMISSION:
Member: $35, Non-Member: $40
Tickets Here
Ages 8+

LOCATION:
Olana State Historic Site:
Wagon House Education Center
5720 New York 9G
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
www.olana.org
facebook.com/OlanaSHS

 

 

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Columbia County Photo Club Exhibits at Hudson Area Library

The Hudson Area Library presents “Colors of Columbia County”, a photographic exhibit by the members of the Columbia County Photo Club.

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The Hudson Area Library presents “Colors of Columbia County”, a photographic exhibit by the members of the Columbia County Photo Club. The theme of “Colors of Columbia County” was chosen to give the artists the opportunity and freedom to explore the power of color in the pictures they make. This will be the eighth year for the Club’s annual show, which is hosted by the Friends of The Hudson Area Library.  The artists will donate 30% of the sales to the Friends, who support library programs and collections.

The Columbia County Photo Club is very casual and without dues. It was formed to bring photographers of all ages and skill levels together for the common purpose of promoting artist growth. Meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6-8 pm in the library Community Room, we welcome all to join us. If, you have just come by your first camera or, if you have cabinet full cameras, stop by and check us out.

DATE/TIME:
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 8, 2018: 6 – 8pm.

Exhibit on view through December 21 during library open hours.

LOCATION:
Hudson Area Library (Community Room)
51 N. 5th St. (at State St.)
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
HudsonAreaLibrary.org
facebook.com/HudsonAreaLibraryNY
email: programs@hudsonarealibrary.org
Tel: 518-828-1792 x101
Visit the main desk in the library

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ECLECTIMANIAC Events – The October 2018 Show

This is the place to get more info on the events we discussed on the ECLECTIMANIAC Radio Show for October 17, 2018.

This is the place to get more info on the events we discussed on the ECLECTIMANIAC Radio Show for October 17, 2018.

FilmColumbia 2018


Hosted by The Crandell Theatre, FilmColumbia is an annual eight-day festival of world-class films representing major studios, independents, international films, animated features, documentaries and children’s short films. In addition to screening approximately 50 films, the festival also features panels, Q&A sessions with filmmakers and screenwriting workshops.

DATES/TIMES:
Saturday, October 20 through Sunday, October 28, 2018
Movies are screened throughout the days and evenings.
For the full schedule, Click Here to visit www.filmcolumbia.org/schedule-and-tickets/tickets

TICKET PRICES:
$11 – $17 per movie
Gold Pass: Access to all films and events, except Brian Cox honoring party – $275 for non-members/$220 members
All Film Pass (Access to films only, does not include events) – $250 for non-members/$200 members

Sat, 10:30 am, Crandell Theater – Children’s International Film Program – Free

LOCATIONS:
Movies are shown in three locations in Chatham Village:
The Crandall Theater (48 Main Street)
Tracy Memorial Village Hall (77 Main Street)
Morris Memorial (center of Park Row)


Hudson Valley Votes Concert & Rally

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With the crucial mid-term elections on November 6th, a group of concerned citizens has banded together with local and nationally recognized artists to present an evening of music, performance and activism.

Internationally acclaimed musician Natalie Merchant headlines and serves as Artistic Director for HUDSON VALLEY VOTES on Saturday, October 20th at UPAC. The impressive line-up of Hudson Valley based musicians and actors performing include: Aaron Dessner of The National, singer-songwriter Dar Williams, actress and filmmaker Mary Stuart Masterson, actors Paul Rudd and Lili Taylor, activist and author Eve Ensler and many more. Progressive Democratic candidates and elected officials will join artists on stage, including NY19 Candidate Antonio Delgado.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, October 20 2018:  7pm

TICKETS:
$36 Adult/senior
$31 Student /Children under 12
$26 Groups of 5 or more

Visit http://www.bardavon.org/show/hudson-valley-votes/ to purchase.

LOCATION:
Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC)
601 Broadway,
Kingston, NY 12401

MORE:
www.bardavon.org
facebook.com/ulsterperformingartscenter/



Basilica Hudson’s Biennial Pioneering People Honors Courtney Love


Basilica Hudson’s biennial Pioneering People fundraiser celebrates groundbreaking artists, and this year’s event will celebrate the achievements and legacy of musician, songwriter, actor, and performer – Courtney Love.

Creative directed and produced by Basilica Hudson’s Co-Founder and Director Melissa Auf der Maur (former bassist of Courtney Love’s GRAMMY-nominated, certified multi-platinum, award-winning band Hole) and artist Joe Mama-Nitzberg, who was Creative Director of Hole’s Celebrity Skin and is a longtime creative collaborator and comrade of both Love and Auf der Maur, the event will be hosted by a group of creative luminaries and friends, including Aaron Dessner, Miles Joris-Peyrafitte, Natasha Lyonne, Ryan McGinley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Elvis Perkins, Chloë Sevigny, Michael Stipe, Justin Vivian Bond, Kenny Mellman, Brandon Stosuy, Yelena Yemchuk, Jack Walls, and other special guests.

Courtney Love will be in attendance as the honored guest. Love and special guests will be featured in conversations, readings, and performances. The evening’s program will shine a light on all of the ways that Love has influenced culture and inspired women and marginalized people for almost three decades. An exciting lineup of contributors will illuminate the impact of Love’s vital and inspiring art and energy and the inspiration her work continues to instil in the next generation of artists and musicians. The evening’s performances will demonstrate the incredible power and the lasting legacy of Love’s iconic explorations and subversions of femininity, and honor her unapologetic, fearless protest of the patriarchy.

Pioneering People will feature a private benefit dinner followed by the public performance.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, October 27, 2018: 7pm to 11pm

ADMISSION:
General Admission – $75.00
Student/Senior/12534 resident – $60.00
Special Seating  (1st 10 rows) – $175.00
Preferred Seating + Gift Bag – $250.00

Tickets to the public performance can be purchased here. For information, tickets and table purchases for the private benefit dinner, contact Jasmine Dreame Wagner, Development Manager at jasmine@basilicahudson.org.

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

MORE:
basilicahudson.org
facebook.com/BasilicaHudson
instagram.com/basilicahudson

 

 

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