Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration Starts @ Newburgh Dock
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NEWBURGH — As Henry Hudson's Half Moon replica ship sailed into Newburgh's dock past sunset Saturday, it marked a historic moment for the city: The long-awaited Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial celebration had begun.
Up and down the river during 2009, cities will take advantage of a once-in-a-century opportunity to share history. Newburgh organizers wanted to galvanize and inspire other cities, so they're kicking off celebrations almost two months early, said Betsy McKean, the city records management officer.
McKean first started volunteering in the local history movement more than 30 years ago. She views the quadricentennial as a chance to share all that's been saved and learned during those decades.
Although a governor's commission for the quadricentennial was formed six years ago, McKean said the efforts to organize events have been primarily grass roots and local. Some funding has been awarded from state grants, and more is on the way, but planners are relying primarily on volunteers and donations to get events together on time. A donation from TD Banknorth enabled the city to book the Half Moon ship, which extended its season two weeks for the Newburgh landing, McKean said.
The replica was built in 1989 to emulate the 1609 Dutch East India Company ship captained by Henry Hudson on his quest to find a Northwest passage to Asia. A tour of the ship offers insight into the lives of sailors who bore frigid weather, bouts of scurvy and attacks by Native Americans.
This week, volunteers will offer tours to local elementary school classes and student groups. Orange County historian Ted Sly even bought the school kids the official Half Moon curriculum to prep them for the tours.
Public tours will be offered Saturday and Sunday. During those two days local museums and businesses will host art exhibits, a book signing and other events meant to illuminate 400 years of Newburgh's history.
In 1909, hundreds of thousands of tourists came to the Hudson Valley to celebrate 300 years of the river. Despite the challenges, organizers are still aiming for the 21st century sequel to be a yearlong celebration that educates even more visitors on local history.
For more on quadricentennial events across the state go to www.exploreny400.com.
Schedule of Events
• Friday
A Night at the Headquarters
6-8 p.m.: A tour with the guards at Washington's Headquarters. $4, reservations required, 562-1195.
• Saturday
Official welcoming of Half Moon
11 a.m.: Historic figures from the past four centuries at Newburgh Landing to officially welcome Henry Hudson to Newburgh Beacon Bay.
ReStore grand opening
8 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Habitat for Humanity's ReStore grand opening at 125 Washington St. Silent art auction.
Murder mystery book signing
2 p.m.: The Maan Myers husband-wife team sign "The Organ Grinder," a series set in Dutch Manhattan from 1664 to 1899. Barnes & Noble, Route 300.
Woodland Indian Paintings
Noon-4 p.m.: Opening reception for paintings by Tom Dinchuk at Newburgh Heritage Center, 123 Grand St. On display through December.
• Saturday, Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9
Half Moon public tours
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $5 adults; under 17, $2 admission: River Art Walk will host artisans, vendors, authors, artists and performers, and the Half Moon traveling gift shop, under the tent in UNICO Park at Newburgh Landing.
Native American exhibit
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday: An exhibit of Native American clothing and artifacts from 400 years of regional heritage at Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Hudson River Paintings
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday: Modern day Hudson River Paintings by Raymond J. Steiner on display at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 94 Broadway.
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The Rang Rasiya Freedom of Expression Art Competition extended until January 21, 2009
After receiving an overwhelming response , the Rang Rasiya Freedom of Expression Art Competition, a nation wide contest, a venture by Infiniti Film Entertainment has extended the closing date of entries till January 21, 2008. This Art Movement is an endeavor to bring about a socio cultural movement in India and provide a platform for new talent who are passionate about Art.
The competition is open to all above the age of 18. Entries open till January 21,2008.For participation, log on to www.rangrasiya.com .
For further details contact – Infinity Film Entertainment @ 022- 40742100 or Logon to www.rangrasiya.com
Posted by: valmiki | January 09, 2009 at 12:29 PM
An overwhelming response of more than 8000 participants from 115 cities of India coming from the huge range of age, profession and cultural groups has motivated us to take the entire movement to the next level.When such an over whelming number of people join a platform, then there is an obvious need to make the platform larger.
the organisers of the Rang Rasiya Freedom of Expression Movement feel immense pleasure to introduce and welcome you all to a global Artist Networking Portal. Please join our artist's community at http://freedomofexpressionmovement.ning.com/ . We aim to make this community a platform which enables artists to interact with each other, exchange ideas around art making, viewing and showcasing. All this is just a part of our endeavour to make the Freedom of Expression Movement, the largest ever platform for artistic talent.
All of you have not yet participated in the competition log on towww.rangrasiya.com and chase the spirit of Raja Ravi Varma.
Let's come together and make a difference an Art Way.
Posted by: valmiki | January 12, 2009 at 05:58 AM