ELLEN’S PICKS
Wednesday, May 15
Music on the Musica Patio – Anastasia Serdsev and the Bard Klezmer Ensemble – Melodia, trombone, banjo, cello, balalaika, etc. – Information atwww.goodmusica.com or 828-1045 – 6 pm – Musica, 17 North Fourth Street (corner of Columbia Street)
Chelsea Light Moving with Sonic Youth Founder, Thurston Moore – Moore is described as the songwriter who “plays over-amped hyper electric guitar and sings with raw-glam-destructive vocals.” – Information at www.helsinkihudson.com or 828-4800 – 8 pm – Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street
Thursday, May 16
Spring Migratory Bird Walk – Audubon NY education coordinator Larry Federman leads a walk during one of the most exciting times of the year to see birds – Mid-May is the height of migration and there is the possibility to observe many neotropical migrants as they return or pass through for the breeding season – Suitable for all ages – Bring binoculars and sturdy walking shoes – Pre-registration and information at 828-1872, ext. 109 or e-mail shasbrook@olana.org – 7:30 am – Wagon House Education Center, Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Greenport
City of Hudson Public Hearing related to the NYS Office of Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant Program opportunities – An opportunity for Hudson citizens to identify and discuss the community’s overall needs and priorities, including the needs of low and moderate income people, and to propose possible community improvement projects the City may wish to submit to the CDBG Program – Application ideas must fit under one of four categories: Economic Development, Small Business Assistance, Public Infrastructure, or Public Facilities – Information at 751-1045 (HDC) – 5:30 pm – City Hall
Live simulcast of the National Theatre of London’s production of This House, a new play by James Graham – “Its 1974 and the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes.” – Reservations at www.timeandspace.org or 828-8448 – 7 pm – Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia Street (Also on Sunday. See below.)
Top Shelf Thursdays! – The Chris O’Leary Band – “…O’Leary cut his teeth on six years as singer, harp player and front man for Levon Helm’s Barnburners and seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps…” – Information at www.helsinkihudson.com or 828-4800 – 8 pm – Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street
Pocatello, Passerine, and Mail the Horse all perform – Information at 828-1562 or www.TheHalfmoonHudson.com – 9 pm – The Half Moon, 44-48 South Front Street
Thursday-Sunday, May 16-19
Films at TSL:
> Andre Gregory: Before & After Dinner – “A witty and often hilariously funny raconteur, Gregory looks back on a career that spanned decades, shattered boundaries and established him as a cultural icon.”
> Violeta Went to Heaven – A biography of Violeta Parra, “a deeply influential figure in world music and complex cultural icon of Chile’s history.”
> Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries & Mentors of Ricky Jay – A documentary film about “one of the world’s greatest living magicians…”
> Schedule at 822-8100 or www.timeandspace.org – Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia Street
Stageworks/Hudson presents the Kaliyuga Arts production of True Love Lies by Canadian playwright Brad Fraser – A regional premiere directed by John Sowle – Eight performances only – “The Sawatsky family has what looks like a happy, comfortable and stable life…that is until David MacMillan comes back to town and the kids find out that he and their dad were once a couple.” – Information and tickets at 822-9667 or www.stageworkshudson.org – Thurs at 7 pm, Fri/Sat at 8 pm; Sun at 2 pm – Stageworks/Hudson, 41-A Cross Street
Friday, May 17
Friday Night Tastings ––Eminence Road Farm Winery, a new winery in Long Eddy, NY in the Catskills, sources organic grapes from the Finger Lakes, and makes wine in a natural style, using only indigenous yeasts and low intervention – Jennifer and Andrew, the owners/winemakers, will be on hand to introduce the wine – Information at 828-6411 – 5 to 7 pm, Hudson Wine Merchants, 341 Warren Street
Friday Fish Fry – Striped bass (or cod) and conversation about boats, the river, and the future of the Hudson Sloop Club, a program of Kite’s Nest – Bring a dish if you’d like – Information at www.kitesnest.org – 5 to 7 pm – Kite’s Nest, 108 South Front Street (annex to Basilica Industria)
Questar III Annual Scholarship Cruise-in – All classic cars and specialty vehicles welcome – Buffet prepared by Culinary Arts students – Music by Oldies 93.5 – Information at 828-4157 or email lseftner@questar.org – 5 to 8 pm – Questar III Columbia-Greene Educational Center, 131 Union Turnpike/Route 66, Greenport
Opening – Shana Lee will be debuting her Summer 2013 Collection and new work by renowned punk rock metalsmith Barbara Klar – Information at 828-1686 – 6 to 8 pm – Shana Lee Gallery, 315 Warren Street
The Feelies – “A garage band reimagined by mathematicians, a psychedelic band with no illusions, a folk-rock band hypnotized by repetition, a punk band for introverts.”—Jon Pareles, The New York Times – Information at www.helsinkihudson.com or 828-4800 – 9 pm – Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street
Friday-Saturday, May 17-18
Durable Living in the 21st Century – Dr. Guy McPherson discusses climate change, energy decline, and designing community resilience – Friday, Dr. McPherson will show clips from the new documentary, Somewhere in New Mexico at the End of Time, followed by a wide-ranging discussion – Saturday, Dr. McPherson will present a workshop for all ages focusing on ways to protect and preserve the natural environment, followed by a walk along the waterfront and explorations of South Bay – Information at www.basilicahudson.com – Friday lecture and film at 7 pm – Basilica Hudson, 110 South Front Street; Saturday workshop at 12 noon at Kite’s Nest, (annex to the Basilica building), 108 South Front Street
Joint Chiefs – These local musical heroe “ have won an enthusiastic following with their close harmonies and wide-ranging repertoire. Playing guitar, bass, mandolin, button box accordion, and percussion, they bring their considerable talents to a list of great songs.” – Information and tickets at www.ancramoperahouse.com/
Friday-Sunday, May 17-19
The Ghent Playhouse opens its final production of the season – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – Music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin – Directed by Rachel Sheffer – Runs on weekends through June 2 – Information and reservations at 1-800-838-3006 or www.ghentplayhouse.org – Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm – Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Road, Ghent
Saturday, May 18
Germantown Town-wide Yard Sale – Households all over Germantown will participate – Coincides with Germantown Garden Club’s “giant” plant sale and the Germantown Library Book Sale, both on Palatine Park Road – Map available at Germantown Library, and Otto’s, on Route 8, Germantown – Information by calling Town Hall, 537-6687
Hudson Farmers’ Market – Every Saturday through November 23 – To find out what’s available at the market, to view the calendar of events (including cookbook author appearances), or to sign up for a weekly e-newsletter, go to www.hudsonfarmersmarket@yahoo.
Open Public Day at Equine Advocates – An opportunity to meet 83 rescued animals including horses, ponies, donkeys and mules – Picnicing at the pond encouraged – No pets allowed – Information at 392-0175 or www.equineadvocates.org – 11 am to 4 pm – Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary, 3212 Route 66 ( 2 miles north of the Village of Chatham), Chatham
Ninth Annual Hudson Valley Literary Festival – Produced by the Council of Literary Magazines & Presses, the Hudson Opera House, and Hudson Wine Merchants – Information at www.clmp.org –A Literary Magazine & Small Press Fair with hundreds of bargain books and literary magazines published by regional and national independent publishers for sale – Many editors and publishers will be on hand to meet and greet – Most magazines $2 and most books $4 – Reading and Receptionfeaturing Chris Hosea (Put Your Hands In), Anna Moschovakis (You and Three Others are Approaching a Lake), and Nelly Reifler (Elect H. Mouse State Judge) – Information at www.clmp.org – Fair from 11 am to 4 pm at the Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street; Reading & Reception at 5 pm at Hudson Wine Merchants, 341 ½ Warren Street
Unreserved Catalogued Estate Auction – 675 unreserved lots plus selected additions including the contents of several Tri-State estates – On-line catalogue atwww.copakeauction.com/
Poetry Reading featuring poets Irene Mitchell and Paul Genega – Mitchell is the former poerty editor of Hudson River Art Journal and serves as poetry contest juror and facilitator of poetry workshops – She will read from her collection, A Study of Extremes in Six Suites, and recently composed poems which will be forthcoming in literary magazines this Spring – Paul Genega will read from his poetry collection, All I Can Recall – He is the author of four previous full-length volumes and six chapbooks, and has won numerous awards and an individual fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts – This is the first program in the Claverack Library’s Celebrate Local Authors Series – Books will be available for purchase and signing – Reservations required at 851-7120 – 3 pm – Claverack Free Library, 629 Route 23B (corner of 23B & 9H), Claverack
Writers Omi Authors Reading and Barbeque – A group of ten writers and translators currently in residence at Writers Omi at Ledig House, will read from their works – This group’s many literary accomplishments include an author short-listed for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, a Stegner Fellow, and a winner of the German Buchpreis – Their work spans the genres of fiction, nonfiction, translation and theatre – The reading will be followed by a barbeque and reception for the artists – Information at 392-4747 or www.omiartscenter.org – 5 pm – Gallery, Visitors Center, Omi International Arts Center, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent
Exhibition Opening – Art Biologic – Twenty-seven contemporary artists interpret the biological world – Exhibition features traditional and eclectic works in all media by regional, national, and international artists – Information and preview at www.slowart.com or 828-2343 – 5 to 7 pm – Limner Gallery, 123 Warren Stree
Exhibition Opening – Primitive Florida: Photographs by Benjamin Dimmitt – First Light, Last Light: Photographs by Debi Milligan, and 110 Days of Winter, Video by Keiko Sono – Portfolio Showcase by Kent Krugh and Anna Beeke – On display through June 23 – Information at www.davisortongallery.com or 697-0266 – 6 to 8 pm – 114 Warren Street
HRC Showcase Theatre presents a staged reading of Mike Bencivenga’s play, Billy and Ray – Directed by Barbara Waldinger – “…the incredible true story of how Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler wrote the screenplay for Double Indemnity, invented film noir and nearly killed each other in the process..” – Winner of the 2012-2013 W. Keith Hedrick Playwriting Contest – Followed by a reception and discussion – Reservations at 851-2061 – Information at www.hrc-showcasetheatre.com – 7:30 pm – Auditorium, First Reformed Church of Hudson, 52 Green Street
What I Thought I Knew – Alice Eve Cohen plays 40 roles in a play that grapples with complex issues…A riveting odyssey through doubt, a broken medical system, and the complex terrain of motherhood and parenting – Adapted from Cohen’s published memoir, one of Oprah Magazine’s “25 Best Books of Summer.” – Directed by Elizabeth Margid – Information at 822-1438 or www.hudsonoperahouse.org – 8 pm – Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street
David Jacobs-Strain – with special guests, The Faux Meek – “…Jacobs-Strain is a virtuosic slide guitar player and a storyteller with a passionate one-man show that is both humorous and deeply lyrical…” The Faux Meek consists of four local musicians—Josh Meisner, Damara Rose, Rob Williams, and Gabe Schaftlein—well-known through their performances in Mother Fletcher, Two Gun Man, Citizen Band and Luxury Flats – This is their debut – Information at www.helsinkihudson.com or 828-4800 – 8 pm – Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street
Linda Draper and Kath Bloom perform – Listener beware – It is said of Linda Draper: “she sings like a siren, luring some would-be lover to his grisly doom” – Kath Bloom is called “a cult singer-songwriter…who gnaws into the listener’s hide from the very start…” – Information at 671-6006 or www.thespottydog.com – 8 pm – Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren Street
Live Music at the Wunderbar – Funk Merchant performs – Information at 828-0555 – 10 pm – Wunderbar & Bistro, 744 Warren Street
Late Night Dancing with DJ Gio – Information at www.helsinkihudson.com or 828-4800 – 11 pm to 2 am – Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street
Saturday-Sunday, May 18-19
Battle of Austerlitz & Napolean Encampment – A living history event – “Imagine this: The year is 1805. You’re in the small town of Austerlitz. Suddenly, a troop of French cavalry ride into the Village square surprising the Russian and Austrian soldiers. Skirmishes break out…” “The Napolean Brigade, with the most flamboyant military uniforms you’ll ever see, will recreate the battles of this period with skirmishes, demonstrations and open encampments on the historic grounds of Old Austerlitz…” – Live music – Picnicing encouraged – Rain or shine – Please leave pets at home – Saturday evening: English Country Dance in the newly-raised Morey-Devereaux Barn – Schedule and information at www.oldausterlitz.org or 392-0062 – Saturday 9 am to 4 pm, Sunday 9 am to 2 pm – Old Austerlitz, 11550 State Route 22, Austerlitz
Sunday, May 19
HD screening of the National Theatre of London’s production of This House, a new play by James Graham – “Its 1974 and the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes.” – Reservations at www.timeandspace.org or 828-8448 – 1 pm – Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia Street (Also on Thursday. See above.)
Uel Wade Scholarship Concert – The eighteenth annual Music Scholarship competition performance in which local high school musicians compete for up to $10,000 in scholarship Prizes to further their musical training – Information at www.spencertownacademy.org or 392-3693 – 3 pm – Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown
James McCartney, with Jon Sandler opening – McCartney is preparing to release what will be his first full-length album in 2013, accompanied by major US and European tours – “The young McCartney’s promising pop-rock tunes make clear he’s learned a few lessons about melody, phrasing, and charm.”—The Boston Globe – Go towww.jamesmccartney.com – Information at 828-4800 or www.helsinkihudson.com – 8 pm – Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street
Monday, May 20
Song Circle Jam – All welcome – Information at 828-2210 or contact Marilyn at liveoriginalmusic@hotmail.com Every Monday night – 7 to 9 pm – Red Dot, 319 Warren Street
WKZE 98.1 presents The Monday Showcase – Black Mountain Symphony – “…showcases an eclectic range of influences, blended together to create their own special sound. From baroque classical violin and haunting folk-tinged ballads to funk-rock drums and hard-hitting dance numbers, the five-piece band sprinkles their live sets with hints of everything from classical music to bits of Motown, blues and jazz.” – No cover! – Information at 828-4800 or www.helsinkihudson.com – 8 pm – Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street
