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Westchester Fall 2009 Events Schedule At A Glance

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Events in Westchester

Comedy

MAMARONECK Emelin Theater “The News in Revue,” musical political satire. Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. $35. Emelin Theater, 153 Library Lane. emelin.org; (914) 698-0098.

PEEKSKILL Paramount Center for the Arts Lily Tomlin. Thrusday at 8 p.m. $45 to $65. Paramount Center for the Arts, 1008 Brown Street. (914)

739-2333; paramountcenter.org.

TARRYTOWN Tarrytown Music Hall Kathleen Madigan. Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. $30 and $45. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street. (877) 840-0457; tarrytownmusichall.org.

Film

CROTON-ON-HUDSON Croton Free Library “Vampires in New England,” documentary by Lalie Madriguera. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Free. Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive. crotonfreelibrary.org; (914) 271-6612.

PEEKSKILL Paramount Center for the Arts “Frankenstein,” directed by James Whale, featuring live music by the B.Q.E. Project. Costume parade and contest before screening. Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. $10 to $20. Paramount Center for the Arts, 1008 Brown Street. (914) 739-2333;

paramountcenter.org.

PLEASANTVILLE Jacob Burns Film Center "Alien" and "Aliens," starring Sigourney Weaver. One ticket buys admission to both movies. Oct. 29 at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. $9 and $13. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road. (914) 747-5555; burnsfilmcenter.org.

POUGHKEEPSIE Bardavon Opera House “The Birds,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Preshow music on the Bardavon Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ. Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. $5. Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market Street. bardavon.org; (845) 473-5288.

TARRYTOWN Tarrytown Music Hall “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” starring Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon. Oct. 31 at 11 p.m. $9. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street. (877) 840-0457;

tarrytownmusichall.org.

For Children

CHAPPAQUA Chappaqua Library “Chappaqua Library Goes Poe,” art competitions, lectures, readings, storytelling, film screenings, music and Ragamuffin Parade. Ages 3 and up. Through Oct. 30. “Multilingual Mother Goose,” learn rhymes and songs in different languages. Ages 5 and under. Thursday at 2:15 p.m. “Halloween Horror,” stories and mummy wrapping. Ages 5 and up. Thursday at 7 p.m. All are free. Chappaqua Library, 195 South Greeley Avenue. (914) 238-4779; chappaqualibrary.org.

MAMARONECK Emelin Theater “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” drama based on the book by C. S. Lewis, presented by Theatreworks U.S.A. Ages 4 and up. Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $13 and $18. Emelin Theater, 153 Library Lane. (914) 698-0098; emelin.org.

PLEASANTVILLE Jacob Burns Film Center “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” film starring Jason Robards and Jonathan Pryce. Ages 3 and up. Oct. 31 at noon. $6 to $10. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road. burnsfilmcenter.org; (914) 747-5555.

POUGHKEEPSIE Bardavon Opera House “Jason and the Argonauts,” drama with puppets, based on the Greek myth. Presented by Visible Fictions from Scotland. Oct. 27 at 9:45 a.m. and noon. $6 and $10. Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market Street. (845) 473-5288; bardavon.org.

PURCHASE Performing Arts Center, Purchase College “Jason and the Argonauts,” drama with puppets, based on the Greek myth. Presented by Visible Fictions from Scotland. Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. $22.50 and $25. The Laurie Berkner Band, family-friendly pop concert. All ages. Oct. 24 at 1 and 4 p.m. $26 and $36; children under 1, free. Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road. (914) 251-6200; artscenter.org.

SCARSDALE Greenburgh Nature Center Scarecrows and Pumpkins Parade. Cider and treats will be available. Costumes are welcome. All ages. Oct. 25, 1 to 3:30 p.m. $4 to $9. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road. (914) 723-3470;

greenburghnaturecenter.org.

SLEEPY HOLLOW Philipsburg Manor Legend Weekend, pumpkin carving, Colonial-era games, storytelling and visits to the water-powered gristmill. $12; seniors, $10; children ages 5 to 17, $6; children under 5, free. Through Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway (Route 9). (914) 631-3992; hudsonvalley.org.

TARRYTOWN Tarrytown Music Hall The Sippy Cups, family folk concert. All ages. Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. $28. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street. tarrytownmusichall.org; (877) 840-0457.

TARRYTOWN Washington Irving’s Sunnyside Legend Weekend Daytime, games, magic, puppet shows, sing-alongs, Irish ghost stories and head examinations by a phrenologist. All ages. Through Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $12; seniors, $10; children ages 5 to 17, $6; children under 5, free. Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 West Sunnyside Lane, off Route 9. (914)

631-8200; hudsonvalley.org.

Museums and Galleries

BEACON Fovea Exhibitions Beacon Gallery “American Youth,” photographs. Through Nov. 8. Fridays through Sundays, noon to 6 p.m. Fovea Exhibitions Beacon Gallery, 143 Main Street. foveaeditions.org; (845) 765-2199.

DOBBS FERRY Upstream Gallery “World Without End,” collages by Luis Perelman. Thursday through Nov. 8. Thursdays through Sundays, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Upstream Gallery, 26B Main Street. (914) 674-8548; upstreamgallery.com.

GARRISON Saunders Farm Collaborative Concepts Farm Project 2009, installations by more than 60 artists on a working farm. Through Oct. 31. Daily, 10 a.m. to dusk. Saunders Farm, 853 Old Albany Post Road. (845) 528-1797.

LARCHMONT Pgartventure Gallery “Master Photographers, 1920-1960,” group show. Through Oct. 31. By appointment only. Pgartventure Gallery, 2130A Boston Post Road. (914) 834-5100; pgartventure.com.

MOUNT KISCO Lot84 “Sequential Beauty,” photographs by Simo Neri. Through Dec. 6. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lot84, 84 Lexington Avenue. (914) 244-8535; lot84.com.

MOUNT VERNON St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site “Chief Executives on the Village Green: St. Paul’s and the Presidents,” prints, documents, artifacts, sounds and texts explore connections between five presidents and St. Paul’s. Through Jan. 1. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue. nps.gov/sapa; (914) 667-4116.

NEW PALTZ Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, at SUNY New Paltz “The Hudson River to Niagara Falls: 19th-Century American Landscape Paintings From the New-York Historical Society.” “Panorama of the Hudson River: Greg Miller.” Both through Dec. 13. Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz. newpaltz.edu/museum; (845) 257-3844.

NEW ROCHELLE New Rochelle New Rochelle Arts Fest 2009, gallery walk, music, performance, food and a free culture trolley. Oct. 18, noon to 5 p.m. Throughout New Rochelle.

newrochellearts.org.

NORTH SALEM Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden “DNA? Artistic Legacies: The Robert Goodnough Family and the Fred Stein Family.” Through Nov. 21. $5, adults; $4, seniors; members and children under 12, free. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Road. (914) 669-5033;

hammondmuseum.org.

PEEKSKILL Field Library “Icons of the Hudson: Portrait of a River,” photographs by Joseph Squillante. Through Oct. 25. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Field Library, 4 Nelson Avenue. (914) 737-1212; peekskill.org.

PEEKSKILL Flat Iron Gallery “Stories in Clay and Cloth,” mixed media tapestries and clay vessels by Marlene Ferrell Parillo. Through Nov. 30. Thursdays through Sundays, noon to 6 p.m., or by appointment. Flat Iron Gallery, 105 South Division Street. (914) 734-1894; flatiron.qpg.com.

PEEKSKILL Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art “Double Dutch,” group show featuring contemporary Dutch installation and video art. Through July 26. $2 to $5; members free. Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 6 p.m., and by appointment. Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, 1701 Main Street. hvcca.com; (914) 788-0100.

PEEKSKILL Paramount Center for the Arts “Undertow: Thinking Water,” photography exhibition presented by Maxwell Fine Arts. Through Oct. 24. Mondays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts, 1008 Brown Street. (914) 739-2333;

paramountcenter.org.

PORT CHESTER Clay Art Center “Rene Murray: Architectural Dreams,” wall sculptures and paintings in clay. Through Oct. 24. Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street. clayartcenter.org; (914) 937-2047.

POUGHKEEPSIE James W. Palmer Gallery “The Civil Rights Struggle, African-American G.I.’s and Germany.” Through Oct. 29. Mondays through Fridays, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 6:00 p.m. James W. Palmer Gallery, 124 Raymond Avenue. (845) 437-5370; palmergallery.vassar.edu.

POUGHKEEPSIE Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center “Drawn by New York: Six Centuries of Watercolors and Drawings at the New-York Historical Society.” Through Nov. 1. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, 124 Raymond Avenue. fllac.vassar.edu; (845) 437-5632.

PURCHASE Neuberger Museum of Art “British Subjects: Identity and Self-Fashioning 1967-2009,” multimedia group show. Through Dec. 13. “What’s Neu? Recent Additions to the Neuberger Collection.” Through Dec. 13. “Reframing American Art,” group exhibition featuring works from the 1940s and ’50s. “Outdoor Sculpture From the Permanent Collection,” modern and contemporary art throughout the Purchase College campus. Through Dec. 31. “African Art and Culture: Selections From the Collection.” Continuing. All exhibitions $3 and $5. Tuesdays through Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Neuberger Museum of Art, 735 Anderson Hill Road. neuberger.org; (914) 251-6100.

RHINEBECK Montgomery Row Second Level Recent works by Jim Stevenson and Bill Ayton. Through Oct. 30. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Montgomery Row Second Level, 6423 Montgomery Street (Route 9).montgomeryrow.com; (845) 876-6670.

RIVERHEAD The Blue Door Gallery “Hudson Reveries,” group show. Through Oct. 31. Sundays through Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Blue Door Gallery, 40 East Main Street. (631) 208-8166.

RYE Rye Arts Center “The Art of Botanical Illustration,” group show. Through Nov. 14. Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Road. (914) 967-0700; ryeartscenter.org.

RYE Rye Historical Society “The Birth of Rye Town Park,” archival newspapers, postcards, photographs and murals. Through Nov. 30. Tuesdays through Fridays, 1 to 3:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rye Historical Society, 1 Purchase Street.ryehistoricalsociety.org; (914) 967-7588.

WHITE PLAINS “David Hayes in White Plains,” 30-year retrospective with 62 sculptures in public and private spaces throughout the city. Through Dec. 1. White Plains.

davidhayes.com.WHITE PLAINS Westchester County Center Westchester Craft Show, basketry, ceramics, glass, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media and wood. Through Oct. 18. $10 and $12 (cash only); children under 12, free. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue. (914) 995-4050;

craftsamericashows.com.

WOODSTOCK Galerie B.M.G. “Human Bodies, Landscapes” and “Dancescapes,” photographs by Ernestine Ruben. Through Monday. Free. Fridays through Mondays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and by appointment. Galerie B.M.G., 12 Tannery Brook Road.galeriebmg.com; (845) 679-0027.

YONKERS Hudson River Museum “Dutch New York: The Roots of Hudson Valley Culture,” more than 250 historical objects and images from the museum and other major collections. Through Jan. 10. $3 and $5; members, free. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.; Fridays, noon to 8 p.m. Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue. (914) 963-4550; hrm.org.

Music and Dance

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts “John Cage at Bard College: Percussion,” featuring Nexus, Jason Treuting and Frank Corliss. Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. $5 to $15. Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, 30 Campus Road. (845) 758-7900; fishercenter.bard.edu.

ELMSFORD Westchester Broadway Theater “Judy and Liza: Together Again,” tribute concert. Monday at 6 p.m. $75 for dinner and show. “Tribute to the King,” Elvis tribute concert. Tuesday at 6 p.m. $75 for dinner and show. $75 for dinner and show. Cirque Le Masque, European circus. Oct. 26 through 28. $50 to $80 for dinner and show. Westchester Broadway Theater, 75 Clearbrook Road. broadwaytheatre.com; (914) 592-2222.

IRVINGTON Irvington Town Hall Johnny Winter, blues and rock. Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. $55 to $75. “Those Oldies But Goodies: A Fabulous Evening of Rock ‘N’ Roll.” Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. $50 and $55. Irvington Town Hall, 85 Main Street. (914) 591-6602;irvingtontheater.com.

KINGSTON Ulster Performing Arts Center “Shaolin Warriors,” martial arts and circus. Thursday at 7 p.m. $25 to $37. “The Met Live in HD: Aida,” simulcast of opera by Verdi. Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. $15 to $22. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway. (845) 473-2072; upac.org.

MAMARONECK Emelin Theater Vienna Boys Choir. Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. $60. Emelin Theater, 153 Library Lane. (914) 698-0098; emelin.org.

NORTH SALEM Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden “Samurai Autumn,” music, martial arts demonstrations, tea tastings, food and crafts. Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $18 and $25. Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Road. (914) 669-5033; hammondmuseum.org.

OSSINING Ossining Public Library “Newfound Treasure and Timeless Classics,” works by Mendelssohn, Michael Webster, Mozartand Brahms, presented by the All Seasons Chamber Players. Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. Free. Ossining Public Library , 53 Croton Avenue. (914) 941-2416;

ossininglibrary.org.

POUGHKEEPSIE Bardavon Opera House Rickie Lee Jones, pop and rhythm and blues. Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. $37 and $42. Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market Street. (845) 473-5288; bardavon.org.

PURCHASE Performing Arts Center, Purchase College Richard Alston Dance Company, modern. Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. $27 to $60. Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road. (914) 251-6200; artscenter.org.

SAUGERTIES Saugerties Pro Musica, Saugerties United Methodist Church The Colorado String Quartet, classical. Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. $12; seniors, $10; students, free. Saugerties Pro Musica, Saugerties United Methodist Church, Washington Avenue and Post Street. (845) 246-5021; saugertiespromusica.org.

SCARSDALE J. C. C. of Mid-Westchester “Always: Irving Berlin, the Music and Songs of a Cantor’s Son,” tribute concert. Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. $25. J.C.C. of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road. (914) 472-3300;

jccmw.org.

TARRYTOWN Tarrytown Music Hall Ashford and Simpson, rhythm and blues. Friday at 8 p.m. $45 to $67.50. Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks with Leon Redbone, blues and country. Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. $35 to $55. Robert Earl Keen, Todd Snider and Bruce Robison, folk. Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. $35 to $55. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street. (877) 840-0457;

tarrytownmusichall.org.

WHITE PLAINS Downtown Music Bas Duo, classical. Wednesday, 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. Free. Downtown Music, 33 Church Street. (914) 248-1112; dtmusic.org.

Outdoors

CROTON-ON-HUDSON Van Cortlandt Manor “The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze,” more than 4,000 jack o’ lanterns along the wooded walkways, orchards and gardens of the grounds. Through Nov. 1. $15; children ages 5 to 17, $10; members and children under 5, free. Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue. hudsonvalley.org; (914) 631-8200.

SCARSDALE Greenburgh Nature Center Fall Festival, scarecrow building and pumpkin carving contests, petting zoo, scavenger hunt, music, cider making and more. Oct. 18, 1 to 4 p.m. $5 to $10. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road. greenburghnaturecenter.org; (914) 723-3470.

SLEEPY HOLLOW Philipsburg Manor “Legend Nights,” haunted arena featuring costumed characters, bonfires, storytelling and the ride of the Headless Horseman. Oct. 17 through Oct. 25. $15; children ages 5 to 17, $10; members and children under 5, free. Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway (Route 9). (914) 631-8200; hudsonvalley.org.

SLEEPY HOLLOW Sleepy Hollow High School “The Haunting of Sleepy Hollow” hayride. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 30, 7 to 10 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Sleepy Hollow High School, 210 North Broadway. (914) 631-3015;thehauntingofsleepyhollow.com.

Spoken Word

PURCHASE Neuberger Museum of Art “Siqueiros Versus Torres García: Polemicizing Pre-Columbian Art,” lecture with Alejandro Anreus. Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. Free.Neuberger Museum of Art, 735 Anderson Hill Road. (914) 251-6100; neuberger.org.

PURCHASE Performing Arts Center, Purchase College 2009 Royal and Shirley Durst Distinguished Lecture, featuring Sharon Olds, poet and educator. Monday at 7 p.m. Free. Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road. (914) 251-6200; artscenter.org.

RYE Rye Arts Center “Masters of Mystery Toast Edgar Allan Poe,” readings and discussion featuring Anthony Mason, Lee Child, Chris Grabenstein, Rosemary Harris and Frankie Y. Bailey. Oct. 25, 3 to 5 p.m. $2 to $10. Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Road. (914) 967-0700; ryeartscenter.org.

Theater

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College “Mo Faya!” Musical by Eric Wainaina. Friday at 8 p.m. $5 to $25. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College. fishercenter.bard.edu; (845) 758-7900.

CROTON FALLS Schoolhouse Theater “Rose,” drama by Martin Sherman. Through Nov. 1. $30 and $32. Schoolhouse Theater, 3 Owens Road. schoolhousetheater.org; (914) 277-8477.

ELMSFORD Westchester Broadway Theater “42nd Street,” musical by Michael Stewart, Mark Bramble, Al Dubin and Harry Warren. Through Nov. 29. $60 and $73. Westchester Broadway Theater, 75 Clearbrook Road. broadwaytheatre.com; (914) 592-2222.

GARRISON Saunders Farm “The Tree Hugger,” performance piece by Marcy B. Freedman. Part of the Collaborative Concepts Farm Project 2009 exhibition. Every Saturday at 1 p.m. Through Oct. 31. Free. Saunders Farm, 853 Old Albany Post Road. (845) 528-1797.

NEW PALTZ Parker Theater “Red Masquerade,” drama by Jack Wade. Through Oct. 18. $14 and $16. Parker Theater, 1 Hawk Drive. newpaltz.edu/theatre; (845) 257-3880.

PURCHASE Performing Arts Center, Purchase College “Lady Windermere’s Fan,” comedy by Oscar Wilde. Through Oct. 18. $17.50. Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road. (914) 251-6200; artscenter.org.

SCARSDALE J. C. C. of Mid-Westchester “Third, the Final Play,” comedy by Wendy Wasserstein. Wednesday through Oct. 25. $20 and $25. J. C. C. of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road. jccmw.org; (914) 472-3300.

WHITE PLAINS Rochambeau School for Adult and Continuing Education “An Inspector Calls,” drama by J. B. Priestley, presented by the Fort Hill Players. Through Oct. 24. $6 to $15. Rochambeau School for Adult and Continuing Education, 228 Fisher Avenue. (914) 309-7278; forthillplayers.com.

5th Annual Great Hudson Valley Jack O" Lantern Blaze October Evenings 2009

October 2009
3-4, 10-12, 16-18, 22-25, 28-Nov. 1

 

Admission by advance timed ticket ONLY.

All events are rain or shine. See our Weather Policy .

 

DON’T MISS the 5th anniversary of the Hudson Valley’s biggest, most exciting, most electrifying Halloween event, featuring more than 4,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o’ lanterns! Meander through an 18th-century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display: snakes, a giant spider web, an undersea aquarium, super-sized dinosaurs, pirates, ghosts, even a colossal Pumpkinhenge…all made of jack o’ lanterns! NEW THIS YEAR: A buzzing beehive, a huge spinning UFO, shiny, happy sunflowers, and a
replica of Henry Hudson’s Half Moon!

Tickets for Non-Members

Adults $15 Children 5-17 $10 Children < 5 FREE with Reservation
EVERY INDIVIDUAL MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER

Purchase by phone at 914-631-8200
(Service charge of $2 / ticket for phone orders)

 

 

Tickets for Members

EVERY INDIVIDUAL MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER

More than 500 volunteers help scoop, carve, and light the pumpkins. All proceeds from 
this event and Legend support the programs of Historic Hudson Valley,
a non-profit educational organization.

For Further Information Please GoTo : http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/195/198/

22nd Annual SummerFest Sunday June 7 @ 1:PM Croton-On-Hudson

 

Village of Croton-on-Hudson 

22nd Annual Summerfest 

Sunday, June 7th 

 

Upper Village on Grand Street & Old Post Road So. 

Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Parade begins at 1:00 PM 

 

 

Enjoy delicious food, wonderful entertainment, street vendors and 

more!!  Every person is welcome!! (No pets please.) 

For more information call: 

Village of Croton-on-Hudson 

 Recreation Department 

(914)271-3006 

 

Macy"s 2009 FireWorks Display Barges Placed On-Hudson For Quadricentennial Show

http://www.macysinc.com/pressroom/macys/macysnational/media_kits.asp?mediakit=318

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks^®

The nation’s largest 4^th of July fireworks display returns to the Hudson River to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage 

New York, NY – April 29, 2009 – Macy’s 4^th of July Fireworks^® pyrotechnic splendor returns to the Hudson River for the first time since 2000 to celebrate America’s birthday with the nation’s largest 4^th of July fireworks display. On Saturday, July 4, at 9:00 PM, Macy’s will create a showstopper like no other to honor the country’s independence and to kick off the 400^th anniversary of the exploration of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson. American River, the theme of the 33^rd annual Macy’s Fireworks will give more than two million spectators and millions of viewers nationwide America’s most spectacular showcase of brilliant colors, jawdropping effects and thunderous sound. 

The patriotic revelry will feature approximately 40,000 shells exploding in a kaleidoscope of color at a rate of more than 1,500 per minute. The 26-minute display, designed in collaboration with SOUSA Fireworks, will be set off from six barges positioned between 24^th and 50^th Streets on the Hudson River giving New York City residents a stunning front row seat to America’s biggest Independence Day party. 

"The Hudson River is where Macy's 4th of July Fireworks was born," says Robin Hall, executive producer, Macy's Fireworks, "and we're excited to return this year to be part of New York City's larger celebration of the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage of discovery aboard the Dutch vessel, The Half Moon." 

Before becoming an annual tradition beginning in 1976, Macy's Fireworks debuted in 1958 on the Hudson River and previously held a special event marking the 350^th Anniversary of the voyage of Henry Hudson with a spectacular show in 1959. A half-century later, Macy’s Fireworks are returning to the Hudson to continue to celebrate the eternally fascinating story that culminates with the founding of New Amsterdam and to kick off the City's NYC400 summer celebrations, which culminate on September 13^thwith Harbor Day. 

"The people of the Netherlands are extremely pleased to see the commemorative return of Macy’s 4^th of July Fireworks to the Hudson River in honor of Henry Hudson's discovery and New York City’s 400^th birthday," said Renée Jones-Bos, the Dutch Ambassador in the USA. "It is a symbol of a long-standing friendship between two strongly tied nations, which share the open-mindedness of those Dutch-American pioneers. We are two countries, but one spirit, united by values, history and a vision of the future." 

This year's big bang on the West Side will be expertly synchronized to a rousing score featuring patriotic standards, classic river-themed works and original music. The legendary New York Pops, under the direction of Steve Reineke, will perform the musical score that features classics from Proud Mary to God Bless America, as well as the original composition American River Suite written by Broadway composer Stephen Flaherty and Macy’s creative director William Schermerhorn. 

Spectators can catch the action coast-to-coast from the comforts of home by tuning in to Macy’s 4^th of July Fireworks Spectacular broadcast nationally on NBC-TV. The telecast begins at 9:00 PM (check local listings) and will feature a star-studded line-up of celebrities and performances by America’s most popular recording artists. 

Viewing information and other spectator tips will be available as of June 2009 at www.macys.com/fireworks or by calling the Macy’s Fireworks Hotline at (212) 494-4495. 

About Macy's 4^th of July Fireworks
Macy's 4^th of July Fireworks are the nation's largest 4^th of July pyrotechnic display. Produced by Macy's and designed in conjunction with SOUSA Fireworks of Rialto, CA, Macy's Fireworks are a 30-minute digitally synchronized display of firepower that is choreographed to a rousing patriotic score. Yearly fired from various locations across New York City, Macy's Fireworks feature shells from all over the world. Seen by more than 2 million spectators and more than 8 million viewers nationwide, Macy's 4^th of July Fireworks have become the nation's premiere 4^th of July celebration event. 

New-York Outdoor Events Spring/Summer 2009

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2009/04/30/2009-04-30_outdoors_cheap__free_in_nyc_this_summer.html

Outdoors, cheap & free in NYC this summer

Appleton for News

The River to River fest draws acts from all over to lower Manhattan.

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Summer-style weather caughtthe Big Apple pleasantly by surprise last weekend as balmy temperatures lured winter-weary New Yorkers outside. The great news: There's more where that came from! The city's free and supercheap spring and summer outdoor events start now — and there are movie fests, concerts and tasty treats all over town.

CHOW DOWNTheRed HookBall Fields open this Saturday with Latin vendors dishing out goodies. Sink your teeth into soft tacos and huaraches piled high with savory meats, chilies and sour cream, or try the grilled ears of corn sprinkled with chili powder; you'll also find ceviche, lemonades and more. (8 a.m.-sundown, Court St. at Bay St.; call 311 or visitwww.nycgovparks.org)

PEDAL PUSHERSProspect Park's pedal boats hit the lake this weekend ($15 an hour, with a $10 refundable deposit.) TheBrooklynhaven also boasts ball fields, a Greenmarket and a carousel, nature trails and picnic grounds, not to mention the zoo andMacy'sannual fishing contest in July. (www.prospectpark.org)

SURF'S UP!Bathing beauties are already sunning themselves on the city's 14 miles of sandy shores, but come Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 23, specifically) the lifeguards go on duty daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., so you can safely hit the surf through Labor Day. (Free;www.nycgovparks.org)

POOL TIMESwimmers can skip the sand and splash in one of the city's 54 outdoor public pools. Beginning June 27, most are open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Labor Day, although bonus features vary. Asser Levy (23rd St. and FDR Drive) is open until 9 p.m., whileAstoria's Olympic-size pool (23rd Drive and 19th St.) boasts skyline views and Art Deco mushroom fountains. (Free;www.nycgovparks.org)

FRESH-AIR FLICKSScores of free movies are hitting outdoor screens.Brooklyn BridgePark's Movies With a View opens July 9 with "RaisingArizona" (www.brooklynbridgepark.org), and the Socrates Sculpture Park inQueensscreens international flicks beginning July 15 (www.socratessculpturepark.org).Hudson River Park's RiverFlicks for Grownups begins July 8 with "Iron Man," while their kid-friendly features start July 10 with "The Wizard of Oz" (www.hudsonriverpark.org.) Watch for schedules online forBryant Park's films (www.bryantpark.org), Films in Tompkins (www.filmsintomp
kins.com) and Rooftop Films (www.rooftopfilms.com).

FREE BARDThe star-studdedShakespearein the Park is an annual must.Anne Hathawayhits theDelacorte Theaterthis year withRaul Esparzain "Twelfth Night" from June 10-July 12. Or sample the ancients withEuripides' "The Bacchae," with music byPhilip Glass, from Aug. 11-30. (www.publictheater.org)

HEARHARLEMIndulge in free jazz, gospel, Latin and world music with theHarlem MeerPerformance Festival running Sundays from June 21 through Sept. 6 atCentral Park'sCharles A. Dana Discovery Center. On tap this season areOrlando Marin,Alex Blakeand more. (Free, Sundays from 2-4 p.m., 110th St., between Fifth and Lenox Aves; 212-860-1370)

BEACH VOLLEYBALLThe AVP Brooklyn Open hitsConey IslandJuly 3-5 with a tourney on the beach, where fans can rub elbows with all-stars (and Olympic champions) such asMisty May-TreanorandPhil Dalhausserwhile enjoying music, food and freebies. (Checkwww.avp.comfor schedules and tickets.)

ISLAND TIMESGovernors Islandopens on May 30 for another summer of concerts, free Friday bike rentals and walking tours of the historic forts and parks. Plus, the free ferry features breathtaking views of lowerManhattanand theStatue of Liberty. (www.govisland.com)

CARNIVAL TIMEThe Victorian Gardens amusement park takes over Central Park'sWollman Rinkbeginning May 28 with rides and games, carnival snacks, face painting and more. Pay as you go ($2 per ride or $3 per game) or plunk down $12-$14 for unlimited rides. ($6.50 admission and $12 unlimited rides weekdays, $7.50 admission and $14 unlimited rides weekends, 59th St. and Sixth Ave.;www.victoriangardensnyc.com)

P.S. DE RESISTANCEThe P.S. 1Contemporary Art Center's critically acclaimed music series "Warm Up" in Queens invites you to jam to grooves from international deejays and ensembles. Combined with the architecture and surrounding exhibits, "Warm Up" makes for a unique sensory experience for families and fans alike. ($10 admission includes access to all exhibits, Saturdays from 2-9 p.m.;www.ps1.org)

TOTALLY CONEYCheck out the Coney Island Circus Sideshow (weekends until after Memorial Day, when it runs Fridays, too; $5-$7.50) with favorite freaks like Serpentina andDonny Vomit, or start picking out your sequined pasties for the Mermaid Parade on June 20. And even without Astroland, visitors can still ride the Cyclone, which runs weekends now and opens daily starting June 15. (www.coneyisland.com)

GET GROWINGFamilies can dig Community Planting Day this Sunday, helping beautify lower Manhattan with annuals and perennials. Even if you don't have a green thumb, experts will be on hand with planting tools and assistance for volunteers. (Free, Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,Wall St.between Front and South Sts.;www.downtownny.com/GoingGreen)

TANGO TIMEKick up your heels with free tango lessons every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. starting May 31 at South Street Seaport, or every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. starting June 6 in Central Park. Veterans and novices are welcome, and you don't even need a partner! The rest of the time is spent dancing up a summer storm. (Free, 6-9 p.m.;www.NewYorkTango.com

SUMMER SWINGLincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing heats up in July, offering a blend of salsa, soul, tango, rockabilly and swing with the likes ofChubby Checker, the New Swing Sextet and the Big 3Palladium Orchestra. TheDamrosch Parkdance floor offers room for everyone from beginners to experts, but leave your bags at home, or you'll have to check them for $3. ($15 per night or $80 for a six-night pass, July 7-July 25, W. 62nd St. & Amsterdam Ave.;www.lincolncenter.org)

CELEBRATE DOWNTOWNThe River to River Festival floods lower Manhattan with free events almost every day from May 31 through September. This year's highlights include Broadway leading manBrian Stokes Mitchell, Indian composerKarsh Kale, singer-songwriterArlo Guthrieand the New York City Opera. It starts with theBang on a Can Marathon, a genre-defying 12-hour concert. (www.rivertorivernyc.org)

'Today's' SHOWSGetting a good view of the"Today" show's free summer concerts requires getting up pretty early. After you've packed some coffee and donned some comfortable shoes, hitRockefeller Plazaon Fridays for performances includingNo Doubt, tomorrow;Fall Out Boy, theDave Matthews Band,Jennifer Hudson,Katy PerryandFlo Ridaare on deck. (Free, 7 a.m., 49th St. and Rockefeller Plaza;www.msnbc.com)

WILD FOR ASIAEnjoy the warm breeze in your hair at the WildAsiaMonorail ride, opening this Saturday and running through October at theBronx Zoo. A guided tour spots animals from rhinos to elephants along the way. Bring binoculars to zoom in on the animals during the 20-minute tour. ($4 plus $11-$15 admission; Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Southern Blvd. and 183rd St.;www.bronxzoo.org)

ORCHESTRAL MANEUVERS IN THE PARKTheNew York Philharmonichosts its annual series of free outdoor concerts — but this summer, there's a changing of the guard with new music directorAlan Gilbertconducting the summer shows. EnjoyMozartand Beethoven at Prospect Park, Van Cortlandt Park and, of course, Central Park. (www.nyphil.org)

CONCERT CENTRALNothing says summer likeCentral Park's SummerStage, with concerts from emerging and established acts likeTV on the Radio(June 5), theIndigo Girls(June 16) and Q-Tip (July 18). (Free;www.summerstage.org)

RISING FUNCentral Park'sEast Meadowbecomes a Japanese village forJapanDay on May 31. Enjoy origami, calligraphy and mini-robot battles, sample Japanese cuisine and watch karate demos and entertainers fromNew Yorkand Japan. (Free, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 97th St. and Fifth Ave.,www.japandaynyc.org)

SUMMER IN THE SQUAREUnion Square hosts a day of free activities for kids and adults every Thursday from June 18 to Aug. 13. "Fitness in the Square" starts the morning right at 8 a.m. with yoga and Pilates. At noon, "Kids in the Square" offers music, dance and face painting. The day wraps with "Music in the Square" at 6, with everything from jazz to pop-rock.
(8 a.m.-7 p.m., 14th St. and Broadway,www.unionsquarenyc.org)

CLINTON COVE CONCERTSThis free series beginning June 8 pairs hour-long sets with Hudson River Park views. Bring a blanket, and enjoy bluegrass group NYCity Slickers and country-blues ensembleRoosevelt Dime, to name a couple. (Free, Mondays at 6 p.m., Pier 84 at Clinton Cove Park;www.fohrp.org)

 

Amy Eisinger and Nicole Lyn Pesce

Floating Docks To Receive Flotilla Of Dutch Wooden Boats @ Port Of Albany September 26 As Part Of Hudson 400 Celebration

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A Dutch accent for Hudson 400 Flotilla from Netherlands will call at Port of Albany as part of celebration ERIC ANDERSON

ALBANY — The Port of Albany is making plans to welcome a flotilla of at least 17 Dutch wooden boats in September as part of the Hudson 400 Celebration. Details are still being worked out, but the boats would sail up the river from New York City to Albany for the daylong celebration here on Sept. 26, port commissioners were told during their monthly meeting Wednesday. The flat-bottomed boats resemble racing yachts with large sails. "They're the type of ship you'd see in freshwater yacht races," said Rich Hendrick, the port's general manager. The boats, ranging in size from 10 to 55 metric tons (a metric ton is about 2,205 pounds), will be tied up along the waterfront at the Corning Preserve so spectators can view them, although it wasn't clear whether anyone actually would get to board. Floating docks would be placed in the river to provide access to the boats. A wooden replica of English explorer Henry Hudson's ship, the Half Moon, will also be on display. Hudson sailed the original Half Moon from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for the Dutch East India Co. in 1609, crossing the Atlantic to discover the river that bears his name. Coast Guard cutters and other ships also will be on display, said Robert Cross, chairman of the Albany Port District Commission. The Dutch boats will spend the first three weeks of September in New York City as part of the Henry Hudson 400 Celebration there. The two events are part of the larger statewide Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricenntennial Celebration that marks the 400th anniversary of the voyages of Hudson and French explorer Samuel de Champlain, and the 200th anniversary of Robert Fulton's steamboat trip on the Hudson River. Otherwise Wednesday, port commissioners learned that the $7.6 million project to replace 500 feet of the oldest portion of the wharf is ahead of schedule and could be completed in August, before the Hudson 400 Celebration. The port remains in contention for $8.8 million in federal stimulus money to replace the last 500 feet of original wharf, dating from the late 1920s, Cross said. Meanwhile, cargo shipments were down more than 60 percent by weight in the first quarter from the year-earlier quarter, according to port data. The port handled 78,205 tons of cargo this year, compared to 217,042 tons in the first three months of 2008. Shipments of grain were off substantially. The port handled 88,000 tons last year, and just 17,000 this year, said Terrrence Hurley, the commission's chief financial officer. "We haven't had any salt or molasses as of yet," Hurley added. But officials remain optimistic that cargo will rebound. A grain ship is due tonight, a scrap steel ship was to arrive later Wednesday, and a ship carrying power-generation equipment was expected to leave the port in coming days. Eric Anderson can be reached at 454-5323 or by e-mail at eanderson@timesunion.com.

"Shad Bake at Mrs. Kearney's Tavern" Saturday May 2nd Palisades Interstate Park

Shad Bake. Photo: Anthony G. Taranto Jr.   Palisades Interstate Park Commission New Jersey Section "Shad Bake at Mrs. Kearney's Tavern" Saturday, May 2, 2009  11 AM to 3 PM On Saturday, May 2, the historic Kearney House in the NJ Section of the Palisades Interstate Park will honor an ancient rite of spring in the Hudson River Valley: the annual run of the shad up the river to spawn. The event, called "Shad Bake at Mrs. Kearney's Tavern," will be held rain or shine, and will take place from 11 AM to 3 PM. It will include a genuine nineteenth-century style shad bake over an open fire—with free sampler plates to be served at 2 PM—historical re-enactors, games and activities for children, music, and educational programs. A $3 donation is suggested for the donation box at the door, with $1 for children. The Kearney House, which begins its 2009 season with the shad bake, is located at the park's Alpine Boat Basin and Picnic Area. Throughout much of the nineteenth century, Mrs. Rachel Kearney, a widow who had brought up nine children in the little house on the banks of the river, ran a tavern from the house, at what was then the busy local river port and farm landing known as Closter Landing. Since getting the house's fireplaces restored several years ago, the house's staff and volunteers have been attempting to recreate the ambiance of a river tavern of that time period. The shad bake itself—which will take place at a long charcoal fire outside the house—will be supervised by Christopher Letts, a nearly legendary Hudson River educator with the Hudson River Foundation, which is based in New York City. The Foundation, which is cosponsoring the event, also provides the shad that Letts will nail to hardwood planks, with strips of bacon across them, and which he will then set up beside the fire to cook. As the shad gets done, Letts, who among other chapters in his life has worked as a commercial fisherman on the river, will regale visitors with tales of the river and lore about shad, a member of the herring family (its Latin name, Alosa sapidissima, translates as, "herring-most-delicious") whose roe was once dubbed the "caviar of the New World." Beginning in Native American times, the shad run, which starts around April, with the shads' journey guided by temperature gradients in the river, has marked the change from winter to spring alo ng the Hudson—and provided the first fresh meat many had been able to put on their tables after the long gloom of winter. The free sampler plates to be distributed at 2 PM will include the fresh shad Letts baked that morning, as well as samples of smoked and pickled shad he will bring with him. Staff and volunteers at the house, dressed in period garb, will be on hand to demonstrate aspects of life in the nineteenth century, and will lead children and others in activities and games of the period. The Kearney House's "tavern musician," Englewood resident Thaddeus MacGregor, will be providing period musical accompaniment on a variety of instruments, including his "sidekick," known as Wee Jim, a "limberjack," or a kind of rhythmic dancing toy beloved by children of all ages. Among other activities, Barry Keegan, an expert on Native American life and lore, will have hands-on displays just outside the Kearney House, while Jennifer Kleinbaum, director of Tenafly Nature Center, will present marine ecology programs. "For us today, this event can be a great way to start shaking the winter blues and getting into the spring spirit," noted Eric Nelsen, a historical interpreter for the park who serves as the director of the Kearney House. "But it's also a reminder of a time when people's lives were more closely linked to the cycles of the earth."  Nelsen noted that volunteers are also sought for the shad bake event, particularly to help prepare and serve the sampler plates. Those who are interested should call the same number. After the shad bake's conclusion, the Kearney House will be open every weekend and holiday afternoon from 12 to 5 PM through October. On most afternoons when the house is open, staff and volunteers dressed in period clothing cook and perform other daily activities of a nineteenth-century homestead. There is no admission fee charged. For more information or directions to the house, please call 201 768-1360 ext. 108. ------------------------------------------------------- "Wildflower Walk along the Shore Trail" There will be a guided hike with Nancy Slowik on Sunday, May 3 meeting at 10:30 AM at the Kearney House, located at Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). The hike, which is free and open to all (no dogs, please) with no advance registration needed, will cover about 3 mi. round-trip distance over moderate trails in about 3 hrs. The hike will be held "drizzle or shine" - heavy or steady precipitation may cancel. For more information: 201 784-0484.  ------------------------------------------------------- "Outdoor Explorers" We are accepting registrations for our after-school nature programs for ages 9-12, to be held on Tuesday afternoons, May 5-June 2. Cost is $35 per child. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 107 -- cfehr@njpalisades.org. You can find a program description at:http://www.njpalisades.org/outdoor_explorers_09.htm The New Jersey Section is part of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, which administers 29 parks, parkways, and historic sites for the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in New York as well as the Palisades Interstate Park and parkway in New Jersey. For more information about New York State parks and historic sites, please visit www.nysparks.com and for more information about the Palisades Interstate Park parks and historic sites, please visit www.palisadesparksconservancy.org The Palisades Parks Conservancy, Inc., (dba Friends of the Palisades, Inc.), the charitable partner of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission is a free-standing federally registered non-profit corporation exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations may be made over our secure Web site at palisades.exhibit-e.com/donate/ or by mailing to Palisades Parks Conservancy, Bear Mountain State Park, Administration Building, Bear Mountain, NY 10911. For more information, please call us at 845-786-2701 or send email to admin@palisadesparksconservancy.org. XXX

Great Hudson River Revival June 20 & 21 10AM-Dusk @ Croton Point Park

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Contemporary blues star Susan Tedeschi, renowned Sixties-era troubadour Arlo Guthrie, and “newgrass” sensations Old Crow Medicine Show are among the headliners for Clearwater’s 2009 Great Hudson River Revival, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21 at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. The Clearwater Festival will be celebrating a number of auspicious occasions this year, and new festival director Jon Dindas is trimming the sails with a lineup that mixes longtime folk-centric Clearwater favorites like Richie Havens, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Rik Palieri, Linda Richards and Tao Rodriguez-Seeger with a bevy of top acts and musical artists who will be making their first appearance at the festival—Alejandro Escovedo, A.C. Newman, Allison Moorer, MacTalla Mór, Elvis Perkins in Dearland, Cornmeal, Dr. Dog and more. The music will run all day, from 10am to Dusk. Get your tickets now—early birds save before May 20.

19th Annual Hudson River ShadFest Sunday May 17 11-5PM @ Croton Point Park

http://www.westchester.com/Westchester_News/Community/Celebrate_The_Return_Of_Shad_2009042811337.html

Celebrate The Return Of Shad

Mt. Kisco, NY - Celebrate spring and the return of the shad to their Hudson River home with music, food, crafts, children's entertainment, boating demonstrations and much more during the 19th annual Riverlovers Shadfest, Sunday, May 17, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson.

The festival marks the traditional return of the shad to spawn in the river between Kingston and Albany. Sponsored by Westchester County Parks and Riverlovers Inc., the Shadfest is presented in cooperation with the Hudson River Foundation, the Beacon Sloop Club, and Ferry Sloops, Inc.

The festival features music and food, including fresh shad dinners, along with hamburgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob, and tasty vegetarian chili. There will also be environmental exhibits, information booths, craft vendors, Native-American craft demonstrations and fun for the whole family.

Hudson River Foundation educator Christopher Letts will cook shad over hot coals and will serve free samples at 2 p.m. Hudson River fisherman and educator Tom Lake will discuss the shad's life cycle and other Hudson River lore.

Music for the day begins with Solar Punch who will kick off the day’s festivities with its own solar-powered music and message. The Westchester County sound stage will be powered by current supplied by the Beacon Sloop Club’s solar power trailers.  At noon, the Hastings Bluesmothers take the stage for an exciting hour of rhythm and blues, followed by the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus, a local group founded by music legend Pete Seeger and dedicated to spreading an environmental message. At 3:30 p.m., Lightning Screamed from Gertrude will close the festival as they bring to life the rock music of the ‘60s and ‘70s. 

At 2:30 p.m., everyone can enjoy a performance by the Arm-of-the-Sea Theater who will present an all-new program entitled “Mutual Strangers: Henry Hudson & and the River that Discovered Him.” The troupe combines the symbolic visual language of mask and puppet theater with a musical menagerie of horns, bells, drums, shells, flutes and whistles.

For boat lovers, a fleet of 25-foot Whitehall gigs from "Floating the Apple" will be on display. The gig is a boat design that dates back to the 1700s. There will also be canoes and kayaks along with a traditional Hudson River Shad fishing boat on display.

Admission to Shadfest is free. Parking is $4 with a Westchester County Park Pass and $8 without the pass.  The event will be held rain or shine. 
Vendors are welcome; call Riverlovers at (914) 432-3112 or log on to www.Riverlovers.org.

WoodStock Film Festival April 2009 NewsLetter

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2009 APRIL NEWSLETTER

	WFF NOT SO SILENT AUCTION As part of the Tenth Anniversary celebration of the Woodstock Film Festival, several amazing auction items have been offered up for bid including One week stay at the GOLDEN PAVILION VILLA in Tortola DINNER FOR TWO at COOKSHOP, NYC Two tickets to GUYS AND DOLLS on Broadway DINNER FOR TWO – you and Academy Award® nominated Melissa Leo MAN ON WIRE poster signed by Philippe Petit 2007 Woodstock Film Festival poster by artist PETER MAX 28 x 18 vintage B52s PARTY OUT OF BOUNDS poster Signed and numbered BILL PLYMPTON limited edition 2002 WFF giclee Please support the Woodstock Film Festival and help us offset mounting costs by treating yourself to some of these wonderful items or by donating an auction item. Visit WFF NOT SO SILENT AUCTION for more items and details
At SUNY New Paltz At Onteora High School	PLYMPTON DELIGHTS and INSPIRES The Hudson Valley Programmers Group recently wrapped up an exciting screening and lecture series withOscar® nominated animator Bill Plympton, April 20-23. Plympton appeared at Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, Bard College and Onteora High School, sharing some of his favorite films and inspiring students and community members with his stories and advice. These events were free and open to the general public, giving many people the opportunity to see incredible independent animated shorts such as Guide Dog, Shuteye Hotel, Horn Dog, Santa Claus - the Fascist Years, and even a sneak peek of his newest animated feature Idiots and Angels. Plympton's lectures and Q&A sessions were both hilarious and inspirational. He outlined the "Plympton Dogma", three rules that he applies to his filmmaking process. Try to make the film: 1. Short. 2. Cheap. and 3. Funny. (rules that he jokingly stated "also describe my girlfriends"). He answered questions about his drawing process, the ups and downs of the independent film world, and anything else that the audience was curious about. His approachability was one of the biggest highlights, especially at the end of the event when he patiently drew his lovably pitiful dog character on a postcard for each person in the crowd. During this time, some people took the opportunity to ask him questions about their own work. One high school student at the Marist event even got Plympton to look through her sketchbook and give her personal feedback, which he enthusiastically did. Plympton is recognized as one of America's foremost illustrators, cartoonists and animators. His highly successful films have appeared with frenzied frequency at film festivals, on television and online.  HVPG events are underwritten in part by the New York State Council on the Arts and adminsitered by the Woodstock Film Festival.
	IDIOTS AND ANGELS: VIP SCREENING & BIRTHDAY PARTY I Believe Productions Presents: IDIOTS AND ANGELS VIP Screening and Birthday Party In celebration of documentary project Adventures in Plymptoons!, a film currently in production about Plympton and his work. Thursday, April 30, 6pm at Helen Mills Theater in NYC Everyone who attends will receive a FREE drawing by Bill Plympton! IDIOTS AND ANGELS is a dark comedy about a man's battle for his soul. Angel is a selfish, abusive, morally bankrupt man who hangs out at his local bar, berating the other patrons. One day, Angel mysteriously wakes up with a pair of wings on his back. The wings make him do good deeds, contrary to his nature. He desperately tries to rid himself of the good wings, but eventually finds himself fighting those who view the wings as their ticket to fame and fortune. Click here to watch the trailer. Click here for Ticket info or call the 24/7 Ticket Hotline at 1-800-838-3006
Jeff Daniels and Lou Taylor Pucci in The Answer Man	SPECIAL SOHO HOUSE BENEFIT SCREENING: MONDAY, APRIL 27, 7PM  Monday, April 27th at 7pm, join our host Stephen Hays of 120dbFilms and special guests from the cast for a screening of THE ANSWER MAN and reception with delectable hors d'oeuvres and complimentary CÎROC Vodka to benefit the 10th Anniversary of the Woodstock Film Festival. John Hindman's comedy, THE ANSWER MAN follows author Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels), who has gained fame from penning a book that has redefined spirituality. His life as a recluse becomes entangled when a chiropractor (Lauren Graham) and a recovering alcoholic (Lou Taylor Pucci) turn to him for guidance. The film also stars Lauren Graham (Flash of Genius, Evan Almighty), Lou Taylor Pucci (Explicit Ills, Personal Velocity), Kat Dennings (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist) and Olivia Thirlby (Juno). "Impressively executed by first time director John Hindman, The Answer Man is a delightful jab at the world of 'answer people,' those authors who write about topics far and wide, providing answers to life’s most difficult questions. As Hindman explains, he wanted to take one of these know-it-all authors and bring them to their knees. And he’s succeeded, as we find Arlen to be a very brilliant man, but also a lost soul who may not have ever had the answers in the first place. What makes it all work so well is that Hindman’s dialog is clever and insightful." (Neil Miller, Film School Rejects) The film, which premiered in U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, was acquired for U.S. release by Magnolia Pictures. They plan to release the film theatrically this summer. "THE ANSWER MAN is a wonderfully acted and funny film,” said Magnolia Pictures President Eamonn Bowles. “We think that audiences are going to connect strongly with this moving story.” For additional details, click here. Co-sponsored by CÎROC Vodka.
	MAN ON WIRE SCREENING: MAY 2, 3PM MATINEE  MAN ON WIRE, the Oscar®-winning documentary, will be presented by WFF at Woodstock’s Tinker Street Cinema for a special matinee screening May 2nd at 3pm. The film will be followed by an intimate Q&A with high wire legend Philippe Petit; presented by and benefiting the 10th Anniversary of The Woodstock Film Festival. On August 7th 1974, Philippe Petit, stepped out on a steel cable illegally rigged between New York’s Twin Towers, then the world’s tallest buildings. After nearly an hour of performing on the high wire, he was arrested, taken for psychological evaluation, and brought to jail for the spectacular event that became known as “the artistic crime of the century.” Based on Petit’s book To Reach the Clouds (newly released in paperback and re-titledMan on Wire), the film provides a rare glimpse into this audacious high-wire world with still photographs, stunning footage and reenactments. With interviews shot in the Catskill Region of upstate New York, Petit relives his WTC adventure, “To me, it's really so simple, that life should be lived on the edge. You have to exercise rebellion. To refuse to taper yourself to the rules, to refuse your own success, to refuse to repeat yourself, to see every day, every year, every idea as a true challenge. Then you will live your life on the tightrope.” In a recent Daily Freeman article, Philippe expressed his excitement about the upcoming screening in Woodstock. “I am very happy that this film is shown in Woodstock, in the area where I live…,” he said. “I love very much the fact that this event is associated with the Woodstock Film Festival, because I love film, and I love any film festival. It’s a great way to promote the art of movies.” For tickets to the screening of MAN ON WIRE, click here. *As part of the tenth Anniversary celebration of the Woodstock Film Festival, several amazing items will be auctioned of this year including a MAN ON WIRE poster signed by Philippe Petit.
	SAVE THE DATE: MAY 12, 8PM SWIMMING TO CAMBODIA, Jonathan Demme's spellbinding documentary will be co-presented by WFF and Stranger Than Fiction at the IFC Center on Tuesday May 12 in Manhattan. The film will be followed by a reception and Q&A with Academy-Award® winning director Jonathan Demme. In SWIMMING TO CAMBODIA, Demme captures the urgency, terror, humor and brilliance of single performer -- Spalding Gray, who stays seated behind a table at New York's Soho Performing Garage in 1987 for an intense monologue. Gray uses his experiences in Thailand filming the 1984 Academy Award winning film THE KILLING FIELDS as a springboard for all sorts of hilarious, moving digressions, notably a concise and bone-chilling history of Cambodia, and the mass murders brought about by Pol-Pot in the 1970's. There's also Gray's quest for "the perfect moment," a spiritual pursuit that involves drugs, detailed descriptions of the Bangkok brothels, and the apprehension involved in trying to memorize lines for the film. Fellow performance artist Laurie Anderson composed the background music, which along with the ingenious lighting and ambient sound effects perfectly accents Gray's delivery. Demme has crafted a brilliant film of a brilliant performer, infusing the proceedings with a real magnetic urgency, making it hard to look away even for an instant. Co-sponsored by CÎROC Vodka.
	IN THEATERS AND SPECIAL SCREENINGS Sascha Paladino's wonderful documentary THROW DOWN YOUR HEART will screen at the IFC Center in Manhattan from April 24-28. Bela Fleck will appear in person Friday-Saturday at 7:20 & 9:45, and Sunday at 2:40! Argot Pictures is distributing. See their website for the complete release schedule. In a boundary-breaking musical adventure, award-winning banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck journeys to Africa to explore the little-known roots of the instrument. As he travels throughout the continent, he meets a glorious array of musicians, from superstars like Malian diva Oumou Sangare, to humble families that play their own makeshift instruments, to a master of a rare 12-foot xylophone. And while they may not understand each other's speech, their exhilarating spontaneous collaborations show that they do indeed share a rich language.
	WFF CALL FOR ENTRIES The WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL (Sept 30th – October 4th, 2009) is currently accepting submissions in all categories. Maverick Awards are presented for Best Feature ($5000 cash), Best Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Film, Best Student Film, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Animation. Cash, prizes and/or services are given out in each category. Audience Awards are presented for Best Feature and Best Documentary. Award sponsors have included The Lee Marvin Estate, the late James Lyons, Lowel-Light, Apple Computers, Final Draft, Post Factory, A&E Indie Films, Docurama, Kodak, Baseline, Markertek, and others. Early Deadline: May 25 Final Deadline: June 22 Industry participants have included Ang Lee, Kevin Smith, Steve Buscemi, Peter Saraf (Big Beach Films), Jonathan Sehring (IFC), Ted Sarandos (Netflix), Bob Berney, Eamonn Bowles (Magnolia Pictures), Mark Urman (Senator), Bingham Ray (Kimmel Entertainment), James Schamus (Focus Features), Fisher Stevens (Greenstreet Productions), John Sloss (Cinetic Media), Ira Deutchman (Emerging Pictures), Ron Mann (Films We Like), John Pierson (Grainy Pictures), John Anderson, Ryan Werner (IFC), Tom Quinn (Magnolia Pictures), Christine Vachon (Killer Films), Andrew Hurwitz, Ira Schreck, Mira Nair, Todd Haynes, Woody Harrelson, Tim Robbins, Marcia Gay Harden, Lili Taylor, D.A. Pennebaker, Albert Maysles, Barbara Kopple, Leon Gast, Liz Garbus, Brett Morgen, Thelma Adams, Robert Downey, Zachary Sklar, Kevin Bacon, Ethan Hawke, Matt Dillon, Rosie Perez and many others. Click here for details and online entry form.
	SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 12, 7PM Join us Friday, June 12, 7-11pm for a reception to benefit the HUDSON VALLEY FILM COMMISSION  EVENING INCLUDES Special guests Delectable food, complimentary glass of wine & cash bar Amazing Auction items including dinner for two at the  Phoenix Restaurant with Oscar® nominee Melissa Leo Music with DJ Wa Production equipment demos Networking opportunities with local industry members Your donations will be met by matching funds. Your support will help HVFC continue providing free support to independent & studio features, short films, student projects, TV ads and regional filmmakers. HVFC provides a free online directory, newsletter blurbs, casting and crew calls, job opportunities and much more. Let's all work together to make the Hudson Valley "Hollywood on the Hudson"!
	MUSIC NEWS YONDER IS THE CLOCK New "Gritty, Romantic, Catskill Shenanigans" from our homegrown friends... The Felice Brothers come to us from the Catskill Mountains where a homegrown sound has been working its way through the bloodlines for generations. Titled with a phrase drawn from the pages of Mark Twain, "Yonder Is The Clock" is teeming with tales of love, death, betrayal, baseball, train stations, phantoms, pandemics, jail cells, rolling rivers, and frozen winter nights. This is music that hasn't lost sight of the history of the land from which it came, and that quality alone makes The Felice Brothers the next great American band. Check out the tunes. Loving "Run Chicken Run"...
	BOOK NOOK  HOW TO BELIEVE IN GOD Woodstocker and former Zen Buddhist monk Clark Strand's new book How to Believe in God: Whether You Believe in Religion or Not is now available at a bookstore near you. “How to Believe in God (Whether You Believe in Religion or Not) is a timely, beautifully crafted book. It’s especially relevant for Western seekers on either side of the biblical divide. For practicing Christians and Jews, the book will bring a stunning freshness to their understanding of the Bible. For those who have overlooked (or even rejected) the gospel of the Old and New Testaments, How to Believe in God will open hearts and minds to the profound treasures found within the Bible’s parables and lessons. And for those who have been trying to fill ‘the God-shaped hole’ with anything but religion, this book will be food for the soul without the dogmatic calories!” —Elizabeth Lesser, author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow and The Seeker’s Guide and co-founder of the Omega Institute. “How to Believe in God is the book I have been looking for all my life.” —Gail Godwin, author of Evensong
	SPONSOR NEWS: The Woodstock FIlm Festival is thrilled to have CÎROC Vodka back on board as a sponsor of the 10th Annual Woodstock Film Festival and special events including The Answer Man screening at Sohoo House. CÎROC Vodka is an ultra-premium vodka that celebrates the uncommon on every level; from the distilled Mauzac Blanc and Ugni Blanc grapes, grown in the historic Gaillac and Cognac regions of France, to the innovative cold fermentation and maceration techniques usually found in winemaking, to its subtle aromatics and smooth, naturally refined tastes. CÎROC Vodka releases the true flavors of every cocktail. The sweet complexity of the distilled grapes draw out and complement the flavors of Whatever CÎROC Vodka is mixed with. Add to the CÎROC Vodka's distinctly clean finish and absence of alcohol burn, and you have a most uncommon vodka cocktail experience.
If you're interested in becoming a sponsor of the  10th annual Woodstock Film Festival, email sponsor@woodstockfilmfestival.com
The Woodstock Film Festival is a nonprofit organization which presents an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music, and art-related activities that promote artists, culture, inspired learning, diversity,  and sustainable economic development through film, video, and media production and exhibition. Shoot your next film in the Hudson Valley Catskills... The Hudson Valley Film Commission promotes sustainable economic development by attracting and supporting film, video, and media production to the Hudson Valley Catskills. Join us for special events through the year including HVPG screenings. The Hudson Valley Programmers Group is dedicated to creating, curating and administering a touring road show program that brings internationally renowned filmmakers and artists to the region, and providing them with the opportunity to exhibit their work and interact with the community. For information, call (845) 810-0131