Thursday, Dec. 5: What a dream pairing: Hot f&#@ing Tuna still going strong, teaming up with the Hudson Valley’s resident stars of deep roots and Americana, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams. If L and T don’t join J and J at some point, something is terribly wrong in America.
When Michael Lockwood began leasing the approximately 1,300-square-foot space, which had formerly housed a home design store, for his architectural firm, Lockwood Architecture, PLLC, in January 2018, he didn’t initially plan a gallery. A few months later, when he finished construction, he realized that the beautifully crafted matte-white walls crowned by a ten-foot ceiling were the ideal setting for art – a particular passion of his. Plus, he had the special skillset needed to help make the gallery a success.
She joins executive director Sonja Kostich at the helm of the prominent 30-year-old Hudson Valley dance organization. Says Kostich, “Stella is an extraordinary figure in the cultural world and an inspiring advocate for Kaatsbaan, both as a female Filipino-American leader and as an artist, and I’m elated to welcome her as my new partner at Kaatsbaan.”
A highlight is always the county-fair-style competition for home-fermented concoctions, but it’s also a fun gathering for those more interested in tasting pickle products than in creating them.
Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 23-24: This holiday market puts as much emphasis on activities as on showcasing a curated collection of handmade food and spirits, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, kids’ and baby goods, clothing and health and beauty products from some 75 creators and small businesses.
Passengers will relive the classic story as they are whisked away on the Polar Express for a magical trip to the North Pole.
Saturday, Nov. 23: Located at 32 Cannon Street in an 1845 former Masonic Temple, right outside the Bardavon stage door, Revel 32° has been created by co-owners Jim and Gina Sullivan, who recently opened 40 Cannon Street, an apartment complex, brewery, wine bar and coffeeshop.
Saturday, Nov. 23: There’s an organization in our region with boots on the ground and pertinent training, intervening on behalf of targeted immigrants and refugees. This grassroots, all-volunteer coalition was formed by concerned residents and local faith communities to provide a network of safety and support to immigrants regardless of status.
The Purple Heart is the US military’s oldest medal, created here by General George Washington toward the end of the Revolutionary War to recognize meritorious service. New York governor Andrew Cuomo is touting the museum’s improvements as part of a multifaceted campaign to make New York State, home to nearly 750,000 military vets, “the most veteran-friendly state in America.”
Friday, Nov. 22: Can the Earth heal itself as quickly if we stop polluting it, or are we already irrevocably past the tipping point? If you’re losing sleep worrying about that existential question and could use a dose of hope, you might want to catch Dr. Lourie’s talk He is known for having initiated the largest climate action in North America: phasing out coal in Ontario.