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Short-Run Events
March | April | May
Saturday, March 1
Art Opening
“Gardens & Flowers” group show. 5–8pm. Tivoli Artists Co-Op.
757-COOP
Bard Conservatory Orchestra
Program to include songs by Richard Strauss with soprano Rachel Schutz; Haydn’s Symph. No. 103; Bruckner’s Symph. No. 4. 8pm. Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Saturday, March 1–Sunday, March 2
The Medal
CENTERstage production of Geoffrey Craig’s new play about war & remembrance. Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $20/$18. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Sunday, March 2
Antique Toy & Model Train Show
10am–3pm. $3/free. Columbia-Greene Com. College. Greenport. 518-828-4181
Da Capo Concert
Concert of new compositions & orchestrations by Bard faculty, students, & alumni. 2pm. Olin Hall, Bard. 758-7425
Tuesday, March 4
Melvin Chen Recital
Piano. 3pm. Free. Olin Hall, Bard College. 758-7196
Terrorism
Play by Presnyakov Brothers, directed by Dmitry Troynavsky. $15/free. Fisher Ctr. Times TBA. 758-7900
Friday, March 7–Sunday, March 9
Man of La Mancha
Up In One production. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Saturday, March 8
“Patter Song”
Featuring Michelle Jennings. 4pm. Perf. followed by talk. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Dinner & bake sale. 4:30–7pm. Masonic Lodge, 9 Graves St., Red Hook. 758-6714
Wild Game Dinner
5:30pm. Organized by Germantown Sportsman’s Assoc. Call for details: 518-537-6687
Irish for an Evening
Irish-themed buffet. 6:30–10:30pm. $50. At Café Lucchaela, Red Hook Golf Club. Sponsored by Rhinebeck Rotary Club. 876-5250
Pacifica String Quartet
Beethoven’s Quartet op. 59, no. 1; Hindemith’s Quartet op. 22; Smetana’s Quartet No. 1 “From my Life. $25. 8pm. At Church of the Messiah, Rhinebeck. Organized by Rhinebeck Chamber Music Soc. rhinebeckmusic.org or 876-2870
Friday, March 14
Music at Morton Library
8–10:30pm. Donation. Rhinecliff. 876-2903
Friday, March 14–Sunday, March 16
Man of La Mancha
Up In One production. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Saturday, March 15
“Music & Torture”
Panel Discussion 10am–6pm; concert at 8pm, Olin Hall, Bard College. 758-7110
Hike Along the Hudson
4.5 miles, moderate difficulty. 12:30–4:30pm. Norrie Point Environmental Ctr., Staatsburg. 889-4745 x105
Red Hook Rotary Auction
Fine art, sports & music memorabilia, refreshments. Preview 5pm; auction 6:30pm. $18/$10. Red Hook Firehouse. 758-6149
Art Opening
Mixed media solo exhibit of works by Christopher Haun. 6–8pm. Nicole Fiacco Gallery, 506 Warren St., Hudson. 518-828-5090
Irish Night
Performance by Solas An Lae & music by Hot Tea. 6:30–9pm. $15/$5 donation. Refreshments. Clinton Library. 266-5530
Sunday, March 16
Pancake Breakfast
8am–11am at Germantown Central School. Hosted by G’town Lions Club. 518-537-6687
I Might Be Edgar Allan Poe
Actors Ensemble prod. of Dawson Nichols’ play; starring Dale March. 2pm. $25/$18. Sponsored by Walking the Dog Theater. Perf. at Space 360, at 360 Warren St., Hudson. 518-610-0909
Monday, March 17
Colorado Quartet
Beethoven’s Op. 135, commentary & performance. Part of “Revolution & Limits of Reason” series. Free. 4:30pm, Olin Hall, Bard. 758-7216
Tuesday, March 18
History Talk
“Postal History of Dutchess County,” Drew Nicholson. Free. 7:30pm at Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook. Organized by Egbert Benson Hist. Soc. 758-1920
Thursday, March 20
Spring Hike at Olana
1pm. Pre-register the day before by 4pm. Meet at Visitor’s Ctr. Olana State Historic Site, Greenport.
518-828-0135
Friday, March 21
Jazz Guitar
Perry Beekman. 9pm. Starr Lounge, Rhinebeck. 876-2924
Friday, March 21–Saturday, March 22
Man of La Mancha
Up In One production. Fri & Sat 8pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Two One-Act Operas
World premiere of A Bird in Your Ear by David Bruce; libretto by Alistair Middleton. Also Four Saints in Three Acts by Virgil Thomson; libretto by Gertrude Stein. 8pm. Admission charged. Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Sunday, March 23
Bard Orchestra
Conductor Nathan Madsen. Presented by Bard Music Prog. 3pm. Free. Olin Hall, Bard.
758-7250
Wednesday, March 26
“Art of the Fugue”
Recital by pianist Stefano Greco. 8pm. Olin Hall, Bard. Free.
758-7196
Thursday, March 27
Boxcutter Cabaret
Sundry of puppet shows, brass & string ensembles & Leo the Human Zylophone. 7:30pm. $7/$5. Time & Space Ltd., 434 Columbia St.
518-822-8448
Friday, March 28
History Talk
“FDR & Rhinebeck,” Mary Hathaway & Linda Bouchey. 7:30pm at Starr Library, Rhinebeck. Organized by Rhinebeck Historical Society. 758-0478 after 10am.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Art Opening
Sculptures by Jennifer Harris & Mark Bennett. 5–8pm. Tivoli Artists Co-Op. 757-COOP
Piano Recital
Adam Bloniarz, Bard Conservatory Piano Fellow. 8pm. Free. Olin Hall, Bard. 758-7196
Electric Junkyard Gamelan
Terry Dame & friends play instruments invented out of farm equipment, saw blades, truck springs, & more; inspired by traditional Gamelan music. 8pm. $10/$7.50. Time & Space Ltd., 434 Columbia St. 518-822-8448
Saturday, March 29–Sunday, March 30
Carolyn Dorfman Dance Co.
Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm. Kaatsbaan. Tivoli. $25/$20. Call 757-5107
Man of La Mancha
Up In One production. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
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Friday, April 4–Sunday, April 6
Romeo & Juliet
CENTERstage production using a detailed reproduction of Shakespeare’s original stage. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. Special opening night reception following perf. $20/$18. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
The Cherry Orchard
Chekhov play; Michael Juzwak, director. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $15. Cocoon Theatre, Rt. 9, across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 876-6470
Saturday, April 5
Art Opening
Oils of Hudson Valley by Andrew Lynch. 5–9pm. Morton Library, Rhinecliff. 876-2903
NDH Mothers’ Club Spring Gala
Benefit for Northern Dutchess Hospital. Details: 871-3505
Wednesday, April 9
Thurman Barker
Concert by Barker’s trio Trinity& Bard College Big Band, to celebrate his 60th birthday. 7:30pm. Olin Hall, Bard. 758-7250
Friday, April 11–Sunday, April 13
Beethoven Concert
Perf. of complete Beethoven piano & violin sonatas, in 3 concerts, by Conservatory postgraduate fellows & conservatory violinists. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. Free. Olin Hall, Bard. 758-7196
Romeo & Juliet
CENTERstage production, with period stage. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $20/$18. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
The Cherry Orchard
Chekhov’s classic play directed by Michael Juzwak. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $15. Cocoon Theatre, Rt. 9, across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 876-6470
Saturday, April 12
Daffodil Tea at Wilderstein
Teas, refreshments, & house tour. 1pm. $25/$10. Reservations required. Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 876-4818
Escher String Quartet
Webern’s Langsamersatz, & Five Pieces, Op. 5; Alexander Zemlinsky’s Quartet no. 4; Louis Gruenberg’s “Four Diversions”; Ravel’s Quartet in F. $25. 8pm. At Church of the Messiah, Rhinebeck. Rhinebeck Chamber Music Soc. 876-2870
Sunday, April 13
Clermont Garden Tour
“Bulbs, Shrubs, & Flowering Trees. 1pm. $3. Reservation required. Clermont State Historic Site.
518-537-4240
Art Opening
3 exhibitions curated by Bard Curatorial studies students. 1–4pm in Ctr. for Curatorial Studies, Bard. 758-7598
Tuesday, April 15
History Talk
“History of Old Time Radio,” w/author Alex McKnight. Free. 7:30pm at Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook. Organized by Egbert Benson Hist. Soc. 758-1920
Thursday, April 17
Vocal Recital
Chanel Wood, soprano. 8pm. Olin Hall. Free. Organized by Bard Conservatory. 758-7196
Friday, April 18
Coryells in Concert
Larry & Murali Coryell Jazz concert. 7pm. $22. Perf. Arts Ctr., Columbia-Greene Comm. Coll. Rt 23, Hudson. 518-828-4181
Evening of Madrigals
8pm. $16/$14. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Friday, April 18–Sunday, April 20
The Cherry Orchard
Chekhov; directed by Michael Juzwak. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $15. Cocoon Theatre, Rt. 9, across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 876-6470
Saturday, April 19
Wilderstein Landscape Day
Help prepare gardens & trails for spring. Refreshments. 8:30am. Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 876-4818
Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale
4:30–7pm. Hendrick Hudson Lodge. 9 Graves St., Red Hook. 757-6714
Saturday, April 19–Sunday, April 20
Flea Market
Dutchess Cty. Fairgrounds. Rhinebeck. 876-4001
Romeo & Juliet
CENTERstage production; with period stage. Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $20/$18. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Sunday, April 20
Trout Derby
For the whole family. Lots of prizes!. Small entry fee. Registration 8:30am; fishing 9am–1pm. Awards at 3pm. Northern Dutchess Rod & Gun Club, Enterprise Rd., Rhinebeck. 876-3711
Environmental Fair
Celebration of earth day with posters, demos, displays, literature on biodiversity, hybrid cars, recycling, gardening tips, open space preservation, global warming, solar collectors, local farming. Earth friendly snacks. 11am–2pm. Fellowship Hall, Dutch Reformed Church, Rhinebeck. 876-3727
Thursday, April 24
“Opera!”
Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Woodstock Chamber Orchestra. $17/$5. 8pm in Olin Hall, Bard. 246-7045
Thursday, April 24–Saturday, April 26
Spring Rummage Sale
Thu 6–8pm; Fri 1–3pm & 6–8pm. Sat 9am–noon. $5 Bag Day on Sat. St. John’s Reformed Church. Red Hook. 758-1184
Friday, April 25
Art Opening
“Botanicals, Landscapes, & Land Journeys 2008.” Watercolor works of 25 emerging artists. 6–8pm. Betsy Jacaruso Studio. The Chocolate Factory, Red Hook. 758-9244
“Dutch Architecture”
History talk by Rob Sweeney. 7:30pm at Starr Library, Rhinebeck. Organized by Rhinebeck Historical Society. 758-0478 after 10am.
Evening of Madrigals
8pm. $16/$14. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Friday, April 25–Saturday, April 26
Barber, Sibelius, Strauss
Amer. Symphony Orchestra performs Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915; Sibelius’s Violin Concerto in D-min, Op. 47; & Richard Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30. $35/$30/$20. Pre-concert talk 6:45pm; concert 8pm. Fisher Cr., Bard. 758-7900
Saturday, April 26
Clinton Spring Festival
ATV mud races, garden tractor pull, hay maze, bounce-house & giant slide & more. 10am–5pm. Free. Raindate 4/27. Fran Mark Park, Clinton Hollow Rd.
Sheep & Wool Showcase
Shearing, spinning, dyeing, knitting & weaving demos; exhibition of wool-bearing animals; wool emporium; music & food. 11am–5pm. $7 per vehicle. Raindate 4/27. Clermont State Historic Site.
518-537-4240
Ham Dinner
4–7pm. Rhinebeck Reformed Church. Rt. 9 & South St., Rhinebeck. 876-3727
Exhibition Preview Party
Reception for new exhibit at Wilderstein: “Art of, by & for Women.” 4:30pm. $25. Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 876-4818
“H20”
Art Opening of Group show at Tivoli Artists Co-Op. 5–8pm.
757-COOP
Uncommon Ground
Bluegrass music perf. 7:30pm in Masonic Hall, Schultzville. $10. Organized by Clinton Historical Soc. 266-8261
Saturday, April 26–Sunday, April 27
Dog Show
Mid-Hudson Kennel Club. Dutchess Cty. Fairgrounds. Rhinebeck.
876-4001
Buglisi Dance Theatre
Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm. Kaatsbaan. Tivoli. $25/$20. Call 757-5107
Hudson Valley Green Fair
Venders, demos, music, talks, tastings & more! Taste local food, wine, bread, cheese & chocolates; learn about eco-friendly cleaning products, solar pools, solar powered wifi, hybrid cars, green septics & clean energy; green demolitions & construction. $8/free. 10am–6pm. Free parking. Dutchess Cty. Fairgrounds, Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. hudsonvalleygreenfair.com or 876-6403
Romeo & Juliet
CENTERstage production with period stage. Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $20/$18. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Sunday, April 27
Walk for Autism
9am–1pm. Rain or shine. Dutchess Cty. Fairgrounds. Rhinebeck. walkforautism.com or 226-7525
Monday, April 28
American Symphony Orchestra
Talk followed by perf. of Richard Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30. At 4:30pm. Free. Part of “Revolution & the Limits of Reason” series. Fisher Ctr., Bard. 758-7900
Tuesday, April 29
Taste of Rhinebeck
Annual Traveling Feast by foot through downtown Rhinebeck. Benefit for N. Dutchess Hospital. 871-3505
Wednesday, April 30
Vocal Recital
Kristin Ezell, soprano. 8pm. Olin Hall. Free. Organized by Bard Conservatory. 758-7196
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Thursday, May 1–Sunday, May 4
Bread & Puppet
Performances Thu 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm & 6pm. $12.50/$10/$5. Time & Space Ltd., 434 Columbia St. 518-822-8448
Dance at Cocoon
Choreography Workshop performance. Thu–Sat 7pm; Sun 3pm. $12. Cocoon Theatre, Rt. 9, across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 876-6470
Playwrights Festival
Senior Project works by Bard students. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm. Free. Fisher Ctr., Bard.
758-7900
Friday, May 2
Church’s Birthday at Olana
Party in the Visitor Ctr. to celebrate Frederic Church’s 182nd birthday. Light refreshments. 1pm. Olana State Historic Site. Greenport.
518-828-0135
Peter Hoffmann
Photography. 6:30–10:30pm. Morton Library, Rhinecliff.
876-2903
Friday, May 2–Saturday, May 3
Solas An Lae
Critically acclaimed Dutchess Cty. Irish dance co. 8pm. $18/$16. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Friday, May 2–Sunday, May 4
Cinco de Mayo at Olana
House tour will focus on Mexican items in Olana’s collection. 10am–4pm. $7/$5. Olana State Historic Site. Greenport. 518-828-0135
Saturday, May 3
Dutch Supper
5–7pm. St. John’s Reformed Church, Upper Red Hook. 758-1184
Gamelan Concert
Balinese music & dance. 8pm in Olin Hall.$10 donation. 679-8624
Saturday, May 3–Sunday, May 4
Car Show & Swap Meet
Sat: over 800 rods, customs, & sports compacts. Sun: over 1,000 antique, classic, & foreign cars. Swap meet, car corral, crafts & food. Dutchess Cty. Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 876-3554
Sunday, May 4
Colorado Quartet
In residence at Bard. Britten’s String Quartet No. 2, Op. 36 & Ginastera’s Quartet No. 2. Free. Olin Hall, Bard. 758-7425
Tuesday, May 6
Bard Chorus Concert
Chamber Singers & Symphonic chorus. $5. 8pm. Fisher Ctr., Bard. 758-7900
Wednesday, May 7
Electro-Acoustic Ensemble
8pm in Blum Hall, Bard. Presented by Bard Music Program. 758-7250
Thursday, May 8–Sunday, May 11
Bread & Puppet
Performances Thu 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm & 6pm. $12.50/$10/$5. Time & Space Ltd., 434 Columbia St. 518-822-8448
Friday, May 9
Astor Spring Dinner
Silent auction, wine pairing, dinner dance. At Locust Grove Hist. Site. Organized by Astor Home. Call Benta Vos: 871-1116
Friday, May 9–Sunday, May 11
Conservatory Concert
Chamber music. Fri 8pm; Sat & Sun 3pm. Free. Olin Hall, Bard College. 758-7196
Time of Your Life
CENTERstage production of William Saroyan’s 1939 drama. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $20/$18. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Saturday, May 10
Apple Blossom Festival
Red Hook’s annual spring time celebration. Country fair, entertainment, craft show, flea market, tag sale at Church St. Nursery School, & more. 758-0824
Hudson River
Striped Bass Derby
From George Washington Bridge to Troy Dam. Fishing from shore or boat. Rain or shine. Entry fee: $25/$40 after 5/1. Large cash prizes. stripedbassderby.com
Breezy Hill Orchard
Spring Wassail
Afternoon dance and drum workshops, then sumptuous feast of local and artisanal foods. Balkan brass with Zlatne Uste plus Slavic Soul Party plus guest musicians. Adults $50, children under 14 $12, under 6 free. 828 Centre Road, Clinton. Tickets: 845-266-3979 or ciderdraft@aol.com or hudsonvalleycider.com.
Cello Concert
“Spring & Summer Classics for the Cello” perf. by Garfield Moore & David Leighton. 8pm. $8. Columbia-Greene Comm. Coll., Rt 23, Hudson.
518-828-4181
Piano Recital
“Brahms Soiree for Piano, Viola & Voice.” Liebeslieder Waltzes; Viola Sonata Op. 120, No. 2; Viola Songs & other lieder. 8pm. Free. Olin Hall, Bard. 758-7196
Ribbon Cutting at Olana
Ribbon Cutting at the Wagon house. Call for details. Olana State Historic Site. Greenport. 518-828-0135
Sunday, May 11
Pancake Breakfast
8am–Noon. West Clinton Fire Dept., Station 1, Hollow Rd. 229-0999
Mother’s Day Tea
Garden tour & tea. 1pm. $5. Reservation required. Clermont State Historic Site, Cty. Rt. 6, off 9G. 518-537-4240
Monday, May 12, 2008
NDH Golf Tournament
To benefit N. Dutchess Hospital. Call for details: 871-3505
Bard Big Band
7pm. Free. Rm. N211, Blum Hall, Bard College. 758-7250
Wednesday, May 14
Chamber Concert
Da Capo Players. New compositions. 7:30pm. Free. Olin Hall, Bard. 758-7250
Friday, May 16
Plant & Bake Sale
In Memorial Park, opposite IGA, Red Hook. Starts 9:30am–all day. Raindate 5/17. Old Dutch Village Garden Club. 758-5758
Friday, May 16–Saturday, May 17
Plant Sale
Master gardener plant sale. Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 9am–1pm. Free. At Dutchess Cty. Farm & Home Ctr., Rt. 44, Millbrook. Organized by Cornell Cooperative Ext.
677-8223 x115
Millbrook Book Festival
Open house at Carey Inst. of Ecosystem Studies Fri. Sat breakfast at Grace Church, author panels at Merritt Books & soup & salad dinner at St. Joseph’s School. Donation. merrittbooks.com or 677-5857
Friday, May 16–Sunday, May 18
Rhinebeck Sidewalk Sale
Bargains, treasures, gourmet food & wine, antiques & more. All day. 876-4778
Bard Spring Dance Theater
Student & faculty choreography. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm & 8pm. Free. Fisher Ctr., Bard. 758-7900
Time of Your Life
CENTERstage production of William Saroyan’s 1939 drama. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $20/$18. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Saturday, May 17
G’town Garden Club Plant Sale
Annual flowers, vegetables & herbs. Refreshments. 8am–1pm. Palatine Park, Germantown.
518-537-4868
Germantown Yard Sale
Town-wide. All day.
518-537-6687
Olana Community Day
10am–4pm. Free admission. Olana State Historic Site. Greenport. 518-828-0135
Family Fishing Event
Public seining & angling program. 3—5pm. Free. Equipment provided. Norrie Point, off Rt. 9 on Old Post Rd., Staatsburg.
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Pork BBQ & Bake Sale
4:30–7pm. Hendrick Hudson Lodge. 9 Graves St., Red Hook. 757-6714
Saturday, May 17–Sunday, May 18
Open Days Garden Tours
Tours of private gardens in Dutchess & Columbia counties. 10am–4pm. $5. Rain or shine. Sat: Mead Farm House Garden, Amenia; Broccoli Hall, Amenia, Shale Hill, Hillsdale, Hudson Bush Farm, Hudson. 5/18: Dramatic rock garden in Wappingers Falls. opendaysprogram.org or
888-842-2442
Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre
Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm. Kaatsbaan. Tivoli. $25/$20. Call 757-5107
Sunday, May 18
“They All Sang on the Corner”
“The Roots of Do-Wop Rock ‘n Roll.” Music talk by Bob Cohen. 1–3pm. Hudson Library, 400 State St., Hudson. 518-828-1792
Friday, May 23–Sunday, May 25
Sleuth
CENTERstage production of Anthony Shaffer’s 1970 award-winning “whodunnit.” Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $20/$18. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Saturday, May 24
Morton Day
10am–10pm centennial celebration in Rhinecliff. Refreshments, entertainment, kids’ activities & more. Art auction fundraiser at Library. Rhinecliff. 876-2903
Art Opening
Illustrations & paintings by Rochelle Redfield. 5–8pm. Tivoli Artists Co-Op. 757-COOP
Saturday, May 24–Sunday, May 25
Rhinebeck Antiques Fair
200 exhibitors of furniture, folk art, decorative objects & more. Held indoors. Free parking, food court. Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm. $9. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 876-1989 during fair. Before fair, email RhbAntFair@aol.com
Thursday, May 29–Saturday, May 31
The Little Prince
Spring Drama Program production. 7pm. $12. Cocoon Theatre, Rt. 9, across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 876-6470
Friday, May 30
“The Hudson School”
History talk by James Mundy. 7:30pm at Starr Library, Rhinebeck. Organized by Rhinebeck Historical Society. 758-0478 after 10am.
Friday, May 30–Saturday, May 31
Sleuth
CENTERstage production of Anthony Shaffer’s “whodunnit.” 8pm. Runs thru 6/1. Tickets $20/$18. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Saturday, May 31
Gala Casino Night
Games of chance, auction, entertainment, food & wine. 7–11pm at Grasmere Estate, Mill Rd., Rhinebeck. Benefit for Winnakee Land Trust. 876-4213
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Long-Run Events
March | April | May
Saturday, March 1–Monday, March 17
Plein Air
Paintings by father & daughter artists Stanley Maltzman & Susan M. Story. Thu–Mon 11am–5pm or by appt. Deborah Davis Fine Art. 510 Warren St., Hudson.
518-822-1890
Saturday, March 1–Saturday, March 29
“Gardens & Flowers”
Art show at Tivoli Artists Co-Op. Fri 5–9pm, Sat 1–9pm. Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 757-COOP
Saturday, March 1–Sunday, March 30
“Color Dance”
Solo exhibit of paintings by Jonne Klein. Gallery hrs: Thu & Fri noon–5pm; Sat & Sun 11am–6pm. 45 E. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 876-4828
Saturday, March 1–Saturday, May 31
“Botanicals, Landscapes & Still Life”
Betsy Jacaruso Paintings & giclée prints. Betsy Jacaruso Gallery Hrs: Saturday noon–4pm & by appt. In The Chocolate Factory, Red Hook. 758-9244
Events at Merritt Books
Upcoming readings & author signings include Martha Frankel, Hats & Eyeglasses; Scott Spencer, Willing; Bruce Chilton, Abraham’s Curse; Justin Guariglia, Planet Shanghai. Call for dates & times. Red Hook. 758-BOOK
Gallery Lodoe
Exhibits of Asian Art. 3/1–3/31: Burmese art by Brothers Soe Soe & Khin Zaw Latt. April: group show of Tibetan art; call for opening date & time. Gallery hrs.: Wed–Mon 11am–6pm. Located in Rhinebeck, above Rhinebeck Dept. Store. 876-6331
Music at Starr Lounge
Fri & Sat, starts 9pm. 3/1: Mortal Brothers, honkey-tonk, Texas swing & rockabilly. 3/7: Saints of Swing Big Band w/featured vocalist Rene Bailey. 3/8: Trio Loco, jazz. 3/14: The Essentials, funky rock jazz. 3/15: Memphis Soul: Joe Medwick & guests. 3/21 Perry Beekman, jazz. 3/22: Mortal Brothers. 3/28: The Essentials. 3/29: Trio Loco. 4/4: Tirendi, jazz infused, rhythm & bebop. 4/5: Dan & Katy, acoustic jazz and sultry standards. 4/11: Memphis Soul. 4/12: Trio Loco. 4/18: Dan & Katy. 4/19: Memphis Soul. 4/26: Machan, sultry blues. Rhinebeck. starrplace.com or
876-2924
Music at Tastebudds
Sat 2–4pm & occasional Sun. 3/1: Mac Cana. 3/8: Cav & Kav. 3/15: Dan Cohen. 3/8 at Noon: Gretchen Witt. 3/22: Steve Schultz. 40 W. Market St., Red Hook. tastebudds.com or 758-6500
Sunday, March 2,–Sunday, April 27
Met Opera at TSL
Surround-sound satellite transmission of the Metropolitan Opera at Time & Space Ltd., Hudson. First dates live; second dates encore performances. 3/2: Macbeth (encore). 3/15 & 3/16: Peter Grimes. 3/22 & 3/23 at 12:30pm: Tristan und Isolde. 4/5 & 4/6: La Boheme. 4/26 & 4/27: La Fille du Regiment. $22/$15. All 1:30pm unless noted. 434 Columbia St. 518-822-8448
Sunday, March 2–Saturday, May 31
Phantom Gardener Workshops
3/2: “An Orchid Primer I.” 3/9: “Tool Care.” 3/16: “Pruning.” 3/30 at 11am: “Our Dangerous Enthusiasm: A Gardener’s Perspective on Invasives.” 4/6: “Perennial Palette.” 4/13: “Organics Put to the Test.” 4/20: “Choosing Plants for Your Backyard Bird Sanctuary”; free to celebrate Earth Day! 4/20 at 12:30pm: “Tree Care”; free. 4/26; “Underused Trees & Shrubs.” 4/27: “High Impact Gardening.” 5/3: “Botanical Latin Is Not Just for Nerds.” “Talks in the Vegetable Garden” on 5/3 at 2pm & 5/31 at 10am. 5/10: “Orchid Primer II.” 5/17: “Tomatoes I.” All at 10am unless noted. $10. Rt. 9, Rhinebeck.
876-8606
Monday, March 3–Monday, May 12
Bard Lecture Series
“Revolution & Limits of Reason” series. 3/3: “Nietzsche.” 3/17: “Beethoven’s Op. 135, commentary & perf by Colorado Quartet. 4/7: “The Relativity & Quantum Revolutions.” 4/28: “Also sprach Zarathustra: Richard Strauss’s Nietzsche,” American Symph. Orchestra perf. & talk. 5/5: “Ellison & Invisible Man.” 5/12: Film
Screening. All at 4:30pm, Olin Hall, Bard College. 758-7216
Hudson Valley Gamelan
Traditional Balinese folk music and dance. Open rehearsals Mon 9pm. Free. Olin Hall, Rm. 305, Bard College. 679-8792
Thursday, March 6–Thursday, May 1
Tivoli Bays Talks
3/6: “Interpreting the Hudson,” Scott Guerin. 4/3: “21st Century Damsels & Dragons,” Larry Federman. 5/1: “Life on the Edge: Small Mammals in Hudson Tidal Wetlands,” Cathy McGlynn. All at 7:30pm. Tivoli Bays Visitor Ctr., Tivoli. 889-4745 x105
Friday, March 7–Sunday, March 16
Adams’ Kingston Garden Show
Displays of patios, ponds & walkways for flowering spring bulbs, annuals, trees & shrubs, & more. Adams Fairacre Farms, Kingston. 336-6300
Friday, March 7–Saturday, May 3
Oblong Books Events
3/7: Hillary Jordan, Mudbound. 3/8: Lydia Millet, How the Dead Dream. 3/14: reading & signing by Scott Spencer, Willing; Dean Batstone concert at 9pm. 3/15: Jonathan Gould, Can’t Buy Me Love; 4/19 at 10am: Record Store Day. 5/3 at 6pm: Jonathan Santlofer, Murder Notebook. 7:30pm unless noted. 6420 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 876-0500
Tuesday, March 11–Tuesday, April 22
Psychology Colloquium
3/11: David Pizzaro. 3/25: Rebecca Stacy. 4/22: Charles Yang. Organized by Bard Psych. Program. All at 4:30pm, Preston Theater, Bard College. 758-7222
Tuesday, March 11–Tuesday, May 6
Noontime Concerts
Bard Conservatory students in concert. Tue at noon on 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, & 5/6. Olin Hall, Bard. 758-7196
Friday, March 15–Tuesday, April 29
Christopher Haun
Mixed media solo exhibit. Gallery hrs: Thu–Sat Noon–6pm; Sun noon–5pm. Nicole Fiacco Gallery, 506 Warren St., Hudson. 518-828-5090
Sunday, March 16–Sunday, May 25
“Second Thoughts”
Re-examination of Matthew Higg’s exhibit, “Exhibitionism.” Curated by curatorial study students. Receptions on 3/16, 4/13 & 5/11 from 1–4pm. Hessel Museum of Art, Bard. 758-7598
Thursday, March 20–Thursday, May 15
Pema Chodron Study
Small book group to explore Pema Chodron’s book, Start Where You Are. Meets 7pm on 3/20, 4/17 & 5/15. Free. Registration required. 58 E. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 876-1176
Saturday, March 22–Saturday, May 17
Clermont Bird Walks
Guided walks on 3/22, 4/19, & 5/17. 9am. $2 per person. Clermont State Historic Site, Cty. Rt. 6, off 9G.
518-537-4240
Thursday, March 27–Friday, April 11
Chinua Achebe Celebration
Panel discussions & readings to celebrate 50th anniversary of publication of Things Fall Apart. 3/27: “Images of Africa: Conrad & Achebe”; 7pm in Vanderlyn Hall at Ulster Cty. Comm. College, Stone Ridge. 3/29 at 1:30pm; “Modernity & Tradition in African Life;” at Mid-Hudson Library Sys Aud., Poughkeepsie. 4/3 at 12:30pm: Nicola Sheara reads from Things Fall Apart, and light lunch; Kingston Area Lib., 55 Franklin St., Kingston. 4/11: “Revisiting Achebe’s Things Fall Apart,” panel. Sosnoff Theater, Fisher Ctr, Bard. 758-7235
Friday, March 28–Sunday, April 20
Harris & Bennett
Sculptures by Jennifer Harris and Mark Bennett. Tivoli Artists Co-Op. Fri 5–9pm, Sat 1–9pm. Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 757-COOP
Saturday, April 12–Sunday, May 18
Family Tours at Olana
Tours on 4/12 at 10am & 5/18 at 1pm especially for kids & families. Pre-registration required by 4pm on preceding Fri. Must be accompanied by an adult. $7/$5. Olana State Historic Site. Greenport.
518-828-0135
Saturday, April 12–Sunday, May 25
Dutchess Cty. Fairgrounds
Spring events include 4/12–4/13: Play Bow Dog Trials. 4/19: Pig Sale. 4/19: Rabbit Show. 4/19–4/20: Flea Market. 4/26–4/27: Mid Hudson Kennel Club Dog Show. Also 4/26–4/27: Hudson Valley Green Fair. 4/27: Walk for Autism. 5/2–5/4: Antique Auto Show & Swap. 5/10: Eastern NY Dairy Calf sale. 5/17: Hudson Valley Youth Fest. 5/17: Fleece sale. 5/24–5/25: Rhinebeck Antiques Fair. Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 876-4001
Sunday, April 13–Saturday, April 19
Art: Week of the Young Child
Exhibition of works by students of Abigail Lundquist Botstein Nursery School. 10am–5pm in Stevenson Library Atrium, Bard. 758-7480
Sunday, April 13–Sunday, April 27
Curatorial Thesis Exhibits
At Ctr. for Curatorial Studies. Openings on 4/13 & 5/11 from 1–5pm. Gallery hrs: Wed–Sun 1–5pm at Ctr. for Curatorial Studies, Bard. 758-7598
Friday, April 18–Saturday, May 31
“Botanicals, Landscapes, & Land Journeys”
Watercolor works of 25 emerging artists. Betsy Jacaruso Gallery. Sat noon–4pm & by appt. In The Chocolate Factory, Red Hook.
758-9244
Friday, April 25–Sunday, May 18
“H20”
Group show inspired by waterfalls, streams, & lakes in the Mid-Hudson River region. Fri 5–9pm, Sat 1–9pm. Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli Artists Co-Op, Tivoli. 757-COOP
Sunday, May 11–Sunday, May 25
Rhinebeck Farmers Market
Sundays 10am–2pm. Music, demos, tastings, & more. 10am–2pm. Municipal Pkg. Lot, E. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. Season starts on Mother’s Day. rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
Friday, May 23–Saturday, May 31
Rochelle Redfield Show
Illustrations & paintings. Fri 5–9pm, Sat 1–9pm. Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli Artists Co-Op, Tivoli. 757-COOP
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