d & h canvas december 2010

art • cinema • dance • festivals • holistic living • music • opera • poetry • theatre

Your complimentary monthly guide to Arts & Entertainment- Covering Orange and Sullivan Counties and the neighboring towns of Beacon, Marlboro, Walker Valley, Ellenville and Milford.

December 2010

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I was in attendanceat one of the area’smost innovative ande n t e r t a i n i n genterprise’s lastperformance of the2010 season: AirPirates Radio Theater. It was a thrill to seethat producer, co-writer and director, PaulEllis, has steered this superb company oflive actors from its modest beginnings in asmall restaurant in Monroe, circa 2007, tolast month’s full house in the Pavilion atLycian Centre.

Kudos to the entire company. We lookfoward to the 2011 season which will beginin late March.

Ride Away, an album of western songs byvocalist Rich Flanders of ThompsonRidge, has just been nominated Album ofthe Year by The Western Music Association.“Celebrating the beauty of the West and the

path of the rover,”the CD also receivednominations for BestTraditional WesternAlbum by anIndividual, and forBest Original Song

(Thirteen Voices) With music by Ken DeAngelis of

Middletown, and lyrics by DeAngelis andAmy Ober (Flanders’ wife), ThirteenVoices was inspired by the ThirteenInternational Indigenous Grandmothers,whose mission is to bring people across theplanet into harmony with nature.

Flanders’ previous album, Yondering wasnominated Album of the Year in 2008 byThe Academy of Western Artists and wonThe Will Rogers Cowboy Award for BestSong, Blue Prairie.

To order a CD or for more information,www.richflanders.com.

Orange County Success Stories by Barry Plaxen

The Executive Suite Gallery in theOrange County Government Center inGoshen is now hosting the Orange CountyCitizens Foundation’s 2010 CulturalExhibit Trees of Orange County, after itsshowings at the Foundation in Sugar Loafand at OCCC in Middletown.

On display through January 6, it includesa beautiful and interesting array of work bynotable local artists and photographersalong with informational pieces thatrepresent regional trees and their uses.

“The Citizen’s Foundation has a trackrecord of creating outstanding annualexhibits that effectively combine the workof some our County’s most talented artistswith elements of education, inspiration andawareness. I encourage everyone to see it,”said Orange County Executive Edward A.Diana.

The exhibit is located on the third floor,255 Main Street, and is open to the publicMonday thru Friday, 9am-5pm.

Trees Move to Goshen

Unique Performers at OCCC Jazz FestivalI was also in

attendance at theOCCC Jazz Festival,a tribute to MarvinFeman, and witnessedan unique performer,Edmar Castenada, ajazz harpist.

This world class intrumentalist was

accompanied by a mostexpressive andattentive drummer,Dave Silliman.

They wereoutstanding and maybeOCCC Cultural Affairsdirector, Dorothy

Szefc, will being them back for a duoconcert in the future.

Murray Avenue, Goshentree known as a Witch’s

Broom.

A Witch’s Broom is adeformity where thenatural structure of theplant is deformed.

by Derek LeetThe concepts of an inquisition and

inquisitorial procedure lie deep in the rootsof world history. Inquisitions were usedduring the decline of the Roman Empireuntil the Spanish Inquisition's decline in theearly 1800s. An inquisition can be run byboth civil and church authorities in order toroot out “non-believers” from a nation or forpolitical purposes.

The Spanish Inquisition, 1478-1834, wasone of the most deadly inquisitions inhistory. Around the 1540s the SpanishInquisition turned its fire on the Protestantsin Spain in an attempt to further “unify” thenation. Set against this backdrop, Verdi’sDon Carlos is a dramatic opera based on theplay by Friedrich Schiller.

The story is based on conflicts in the lifeof Carlos, Princeof Asturias( 1 5 4 5 - 1 5 6 8 )after hisb e t r o t h e dElisabeth ofValois wasmarried insteadto his fatherPhilip II ofSpain as part ofthe peace treatyending Spain’s

war with Italy. It depicts how the Inquisitionwas used for political purposes, rather thanreligious, in this instance.

Some opera enthusiasts, mostly thosewho prefer male voices I suspect, claim DonCarlos is Verdi’s greatest “grand” opera, asopposed to Aida, Trovatore, Forza, et al.

Go see it and decide for yourself.Don Carlos Live from the Met in HD is at

Sullivan County Community College,December 11 at12:30pm, starring somethe finest male singing-actors in the world today,including RobertoAlagna in the title role,Simon Keenlyside,

Ferruccio Furlanetto, and EricHalvarson. The distaff side includesMaria Poplavskaya and Anna Smirnova.

For tickets: 845-434-5750, ext. 4472.

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Fractured Souls ............................................................The Dancing Cat, Bethel, Dec 3, 7:30pmAl Westphal............................................................................................................PV Dec 3, 7pmBruce Perone ........................................................................................................PV Dec 4, 7pmSteve Wells ........................................................................................................PV Dec 5, 2:30pmRobert Schiff........................................................................................................PV Dec 10, 7pmGroovy Tuesday ..................................................................................................PV Dec 11. 7pmJADE ..............................................................................................................PV Dec 12, 2:30pmGregg Van Gelder................................................................................................PV Dec 17, 7pmTom Freund & Friends all genres, Origin Blue all genres ................The Falcon, Dec 18, 7pmHenderson & Osinski..........................................................................................PV Dec 18, 7pmErol Ogut ........................................................................................................PV Dec 19, 2:30pmAdam Falcon soul, Casey Erdmann folk ..........................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 23, 7pmJoey Frazita ....................................................................................................PV Dec 26, 2:30pmSteve Wells ..........................................................................................................PV Dec 30, 7pmNew Year’s Eve................................................................................................PV Dec 31, til 6pmAlexis P. Suter Band & Guests blues-soul..........................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 31, 7pm

open micOpen Mic w/ Eric Callari ....................................Logan’s Well, Florida, Wednesdays, 9pmOpen Mic Musicians Gathering ........................The Dancing Cat, Bethel, Thursdays, 8pmOpen Mic Acoustic Jam ........................................The Dancing Cat, Bethel, Sundays, 3pmOpen Mic ......................................................................................PV Dec 2 & Dec 23, 7pmOpen Mic - Audition Night ..........................................................................PV Dec 9, 7pmOpen Mic Coffee House w/Ken & Julie, et al, Hudson Valley Folk Guild ..........................

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, Dec 11, 7:30pmHeritage Coffee House ....Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Thompson Ridge, Dec 18, 7pm

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HAPPY NEW YEAR PoetryPoet, authur and educator, William

Seaton, is the force behing the Poetry on theLoose series. Seaton also heads the Collegeof Poetry, classes for poets of all levels,from beginners to those published.

On December 4, at 4:00pm FlorenceLenhard reads her work. Then the area’sfirst event for a HAPPY NEW YEAR: poetTanya Tyler-Barber will read on January1, 4:00pm. All events are held at 7 WestStreet in Warwick.

Open mic follows guest readers.Admission is free. Donations requested.

Florida Pottery Reception Dec. 3The Amity Arts Pottery Workshop

Annual Holiday Sale will takes place onDecember 3rd and 4th.

A cooperative effort of ten clay artistswho have either studied with owner JudyDuboff or work out of the studio, they willdisplay one of a kind, practical, whimsicaland exquisite examples of their work in avariety of sizes, shapes, colors and texturesto dazzle the eye. With affordable priceswithin reach of the most careful shopper, itwill be difficult not to find something todelight someone on your gift list withsomething unusual or unique.

They will host an artist reception wherevisitors to the sale can meet all ten artistsand ask questions about their work. Therewill be refreshments available and musicplaying for a truly festive atmosphere.

The Meet the Artist Reception is Friday,December 3 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm andthe sale continues on Saturday Dec. 4thfrom 10:00pm to 4:00pm, with a snow dayof Sunday December 5.

Amity Arts Pottery is located at 480 Rt.17A in Florida. For more information aboutthe sale, workshops or classes, call 845-651-1170.

Forestburgh 2011 season NOW!Forestburgh Playhouse, Sullivan

County’s gem of a summer theatre, is nowoffering gift certificates for the 2011 season.

See page 16 for the wonderful line-up ofnext summer’s comedies and musicals.

www.fbplayhouse.com.845-794-1194.

Christmas in MonroeMuseum Village invites the community

to come and share in the music andfestivities on Saturday, December 4 from2:00pm - 7:00pm and on Sunday December5 from 12:00 - 4:00pm.

Listen to the singers and dancers in theplayhouse and enjoy the carolers on thegreen outside. Make sure to stop at theSchool House and write a letter to Santa.

Then visit Santa in theGift Shop and be sureto tell him what youwant. You can visit theCandle Shop and makea candle. Enjoy a tourof the Village and keepwarm with some goodhot cocoa or hot cider.

Tours will be at3:00pm & 5:00pm on

Saturday and at 12:30pm & 2:30pm onSunday. The entire family will have anopportunity to enjoy the village and sharein the history and charm of the 19th century.

Museum Village is a living historymuseum preserving a vast collection ofeclectic 19th century artifacts foreducational purposes. Using these originaland reproduction artifacts, the Museumprovides hands-on experiences and exhibitsillustrating the transition from a rural to anindustrial culture and economy in America.The Musem wants this knowledge toprovoke thought and discussion abouthistory.

Phone: 845-782-8247.


Destination......

Snuggled into a hand-crafted bowlcontaining a multitude of tempting reasonsto visit the historic village of Montgomeryis one claiming the existence of a pot shop.Nancy Michaels' Pottery, located at 70Union St., has drawn the attention andadmiration of many visitors to thischarming village. Her creative designs inthe production of utilitarian pieces result inan inspired product, reflecting visualsatisfaction and practicality

Her pottery is a ceramic formed byinorganic materials that are subjected tohigh temperatures in a process known askiln firing. Clay is a common materialsubjected to manual manipulationproviding a functional and/or decorative

vessel or object. Generally,various ceramics are producedin potteries and are sold in "potshops." As an interesting aside,"pot shop," as in this article, is aphrase frequently used as anattention gathering device.Nancy refers to her labor as"throwing pots," a catchy termthat refers to the manualmanipulation of clay on aspinning surface. The work of apotter, if not the oldestprofession, is certainly one to beconsidered as possibly theoldest art form.

Nancy received her training at theBostree Studio and Gallery in Sugar Loaf.A worthy note is a portion of her workreplicates designs and purposes prevalent in19th century American pottery, whichcomplements Nancy's antique shop, OldeTowne Antiques, that shares the premiseson which the pottery is located.

Nancy's creations will be for sale andexhibit at the Di Bello Gallery, 3 WallkillAve., Montgomery through the month ofDecember. Di Bello Gallery is adjacent tothe Montgomery Village Museum, theOrange County Firefighters' Museum andHistoric Ward's Bridge Inn.

Additional information is available at845-457-2773.

TThhrroowwiinngg PPoott iinn MMoonnttggoommeerryy!!The Wallkill River School’s (WRS)

“Handmade for the Holidays” is a giftbazaar of handmade goods from localartisans. Don’t miss it.

Bazaar hours are from Noon-7:00pm, onDecember 4th.

Not sure what to give Grandma, UncleSal, little Patty or Joey? Well, Why not aWallkill River Gift Certificate. Give the giftof art. Awaken a new passion or an old one

WWaallllkkiillll RRvveerr SScchhooooll BBaazzaaaarr && GGiifftt CCeerrttiiffiiccaatteessfor your friends and family members. Thegift of art is one present that keeps on givinglong after other gifts have disappeared. Youare giving an experience of creating,learning new skills, knowledge, laughterwith kindred spirits, allowing someone toexplore their limits in a safe and nurturingenvironment and so much more.The WRSand Gallery is located at 232 Ward St (Route17K).

Phone: 845-457-2787.


..........Montgomery..........by J A. Di Bello

Whether singing the lyrics or hummingthe melody, the image, taste, smell and feelof the iconic Pizza can cause one to smile,drool or even fall in love. Folk lore and thecinema reflect the dubious notion that thenotorious crooner Dean Martin wasprimarily responsible for the popularity ofwhat has become an American staple.

Turn right, turn left, go straight ahead.Every town, city and village in America hasthose special culinary wizards whoseinspired labor is to make the ultimate,irresistible Pizza Pie. Some roll them; somecaress them. Others throw them spinningthrough the air with the skill and timing ofa trained high-wire artist.

The Village of Montgomery, known tomany as the "Culinary Capital of OrangeCounty" is an active participant in thisphenomenon. Located equidistant betweenMiddletown and Newburgh, MontgomeryVillage boasts of three establishments, eachnoted, respected and admired for its Pizza.

But what kind of pizza is it? There's NewYork Pizza, Chicago Pizza, CaliforniaPizza, Mexican Pizza, Sicilian Pizza,Grilled Pizza, Deep-Fried Pizza, NeapolitanPizza and to preserve what's remains ofethnic origins: Focaccia!

"Wikipedia" claims there's an

organization and geographic area dedicatedto the "true, unadulterated, original Middle-Eastern, Mediterranian Pizza." L'Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana(True Neapolitan Pizza Association),founded in 1984 recognizes only theMarinara and Margherita pizzas and has setspecific rules that must be followed for anauthentic Neapolitan pizza. Although notthe subject here, a Margherita Pizza boaststhe colors of the Italian flag: green, whiteand red. Each represented respectively byfresh basil, mozzarella cheese and tomatosauce. The Marinara Pizza is traditionalpizza shell, flat bread tastefullycamouflaged with tomato, oregano, garlicand lots of extra virgin olive oil.

Montgomery Village pizza shops arestrategically located to insure that no onepasses without being seduced by signageclaiming with justifiable pride the glories ofthe ultimate, irresistible Pizza Pie. Enteringthe village from the south on Union St., onefinds Mike's Deli, specializing in take-outsand located adjacent to MontgomeryElementary School. Accommodating andgregarious owners Neil Diana andMaryAnn Sabatino-Kline are members ofa family long associated with fine Italianrestaurants. Neil reports that the BuffaloChicken Pizza is their most popular take-out. Interestingly, neither was acquainted

with the preservation society mentionedabove.

In the center of the village, corner ofClinton and Union, is a recent and friendlyarrival to the village restaurant scene:Gino's Pizzeria and Family Restaurant,offering take-outs and an appealing,extensive eat-in menu. Owner TomEndrizzi has included the traditionalMargherita Pizza on his menu. The mostrequested eat-in pizza at Gino's is theChicken-Bacon-Ranch combination, whilethe ever appealing, traditional Neapolitanpizza with cheese and tomato sauce remainsa popular take-out. As with the otherestablishments, the Neapolitan PizzaAssociation was an unfamiliar term.

Entering the village from the east requiresyour presence in the neighborhood ofTarantella's Pizza Alley. Although notexactly in an alley, this comfortablerestaurant has a neighborhood atmospherethat welcomes those seeking the ultimatepizza treat. Owners Richard and JaredKurisko, are personable and offer a varietyof specialties. Neither Richard nor brotherJared was familiar with the True NeapolitanPizza Association, but in a small on-the-premises library, wisely designed to keepchildren occupied, there was a short storybook describing the contest and origin of theMargherita Pizza (green, white and red).

The most popular take-out pizza atTarantella's: The Buffalo Chicken Pizza.Most popular eat-in: Cheeseburger-French-Fry-Deep-Dish Pizza. Wow!!

No matter how you slice it - pun intended- Montgomery's culinary notoriety islegitimate and features a variety ofexperiences designed to delight the mostdiscriminating of palates. .... that's l'amore.

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..Destination MontgomeryJ.A. Di Bello

The Farmer's Child is a free versenarrative composed by Robert H. Score.It stands on its own merits as a prologue ina greater work, Ghost Whistle, a lamentrecalling the events of the Great War and itsinfluence on an Orange County family,specifically a family residing inMontgomery.

As with numerous Montgomery families,the Scores were touched by the ravages ofwar and The Ghost Whistle recognizes thetragedies as well as the heroics of soldiersand civilians during the most trying oftimes.

The author will present his work orally at

the Di Bello Gallery on December 5 at4:30pm. Further, it remains the belief ofScore and the Gallery that poetry and proseshould provide stimuli to the mind as wellas the soul. Thus, an oral interpretationopens another path to that end.

Score is a native son of Montgomery, wellversed in the agriculture that was the lifeblood of his community. He has been ableto record much of those days with nostalgicpen and ink drawings and his workembellishes many prestigious homes in andaround Orange County. His art work,celebrating the village's bicentennial iscurrently on display at the Di Bello Gallery,3 Wallkill Ave., Montgomery.

Prologue

The Farmer's ChildI was, Years and years ago,A farmer's child.I lived on a farmOn a one lane dirt roadIn the middle of nowhereWith my Mom and Dad, My two older brothers, and my

grandparents, Ma and Harry........Yea... that's rightMy best friend Harry!!

They said I was too light for heavy workAnd too heavy for light work So.........I stuck close to Harry And listened to all his tales............. of

years and years ago.Sometimes he had to go and doThe work I was either too light or too

heavy to do.AndThat's when I drifted off.OffTo my magical world:A land of rolling hills,

Fermenting swamps,Lush pastures,Frog infested ponds,And, of course, a woodlot,A life -giving woodlot.This enchanted land of mine,Was defined byWandering wagon roads

Now lined by stonewall fences.

I was king!King of it all!A kingdom of cornfields!Pastures and hayfields!My castle:The barn, As grand as the Taj !Where I sat on a throne of golden bales,My kingdom, you must know,Stretched from dawn to places far...Far into a darkened night.

For I had before me hay bales, hounds, And crazy little kittens. I flew recklessly through fields of

grainAnd sailed ships on streams and ponds,And I wished upon a Harvest MoonTo forever be A farmer's child.

THE FARMER’S CHILD by Robert H. Score

Montgomery Railyard circa 1918 by R. Score


CATEGORY CALENDARHHNM = Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall-on-HudsonHHNM-O = Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall KMM = Karpeles Manuscript Museum, NewburghLC = Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts, Sugar Loaf 845-469-2287LMAC = Liberty Museum & Arts CenterNFL = Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street 845-563-3619PEEC = Pocono Environmental Education Ctr, Dingmans FerryPV = Palaia Vineyards, Highland MillsRITZ = Ritz Theater Lobby, NewburghSCCC = Sullivan County Community College - Seelig Theatre, Loch SheldrakeTL = Thrall Library, MiddletownWAA = Wurtsboro Art AllianceWVS = Walker Valley Schoolhouse

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ART TOURS / walksSecond Saturday in Beacon Trolley Service ..................................................Dec 11, all dayArt After Dark Milford Galleries ..............................................................Dec 11, 6pm-9pm

CINEMAReel Eclectic Film Series, “1981” ..............................................................TL Dec 2, 7pm FREE“Last Play at Shea” Alec Baldwin, Tony Bennett ......Downing Film Ctr, Newburgh, Dec 10-12“New School: A Hudson Valley Artists Profile” ........................Beacon Art Salon, Dec 11, 2pmAfternoon Movies for Grown-Ups............................................................TL Dec 15, 2pm FREE“Its A Wonderful Life” James Stewart et al, dir. F. Capra ......Downing Film Center, Dec 18-20“The Little Princess” Shirley Temple ..........Downing Film Center, Newburgh, Dec 28, 1:30pm

DANCE“Nutcracker” American Youth Dance Academy ........................................ LC Dec 20, 7pm“Petroleum Wing”Workwith Dancers Co. ....................................Beacon Studios, Dec 9-12“Cracked up Nutcracker”........................................New Rose Theatre, Walden, Dec 16-19

festivalS & HOliday EventsFestival of Lights Country Christmas ................Main Street, Pine Bush, Dec 4, 5:30pm-7:30pmHoliday Trains on Main model trains, music, food, historic photos & maps ..............................

Main Street, Livingsotn Manor, Dec 4Old-Fashioned Holiday Weekend ..........................Downtown Montgomery, Dec 11, 11am-8pmHoliday Festival ......................................................................Downtown Sugar Loaf, Noon-3pmCandlelight Tour ..............................Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, Dec 12, Noon-5pm

Holistic livingMeditation Circle w/Tim ................................Crystals Center, Wurtsboro, Sundays, 11am FREEUFO Universe Circle Dr. Bill ....................................Crystals Center, Wurtsboro, Dec 2, 6:30pmDrumming Energy Circle ........................................Crystals Center, Wurtsboro, Dec 10, 6:30pmGroup - Past Life Regression Session Dr. Bill & Sue ..............Crystals Center, Dec 11, 5:30pmGuided Light Metaphysical Society Shamainc Journey ..................WVS Dec 13, 6:30pm

lectureS, DEmos & SymposiumS / ForumsGlassblowing Demos ....................................Gillander Glass, Port Jervis, Dec 4, 10am-3pmDrawing & Calligraphy demos ................Brian Shapiro Studio, Pine Bush, Dec 5, 1:30pm

Pendulum Dowsing Demo Dr. Bill & Sue ....Crystals Center, Wurtsboro, Dec 16, 6:30pm

museum exhibits (Museum hours vary. Call first. Some museums have FREE admission)Meet the Animals ............................................................HHNM Saturdays & Sundays 2:30pmThe Sturgeon Swims through Time..............................................................HHNM Noon-4pmGrey Towers House Tours ......................................................Weekends, Grey Towers, MilfordPreservation of 19th Century Life, Village Tours ............................Museum Village, MonroeMontgomery Bicentennial Exhibit ............................................Montgomery Village Museum“Summer Camps of the early 1900’s in Pike County” ..........The Columns, Milford, ongoingSculpture Exhibits Imi Knoebel, Walter De Maria ..................................Dia:Beacon, ongoingSullivan County Museum Historical Museum & Archives ......................................Hurleyville24th Annual Theme Tree Exhibit..............Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, Dec 5-Jan 2Slavery ............................................................................................................KMM thru Dec 31

MUSIC - blues / COUNTRY / FOLK / pop/ rock /etc. see page 3

Music - Broadway - classic pop - Holiday - OperaMelody Alesi & Anna Tonna vocal, Audrey Saint-Gil piano ....................................................

Church of the Good Shepherd, Milford, Dec 11, 7:30pmBroadway Concerts Direct “Sue & Edd’s Fabulous Christmas” ..............................................

Wurtsboro Community Church, Dec 11, 8pm“After Hours” Female Barbershop Quartet ....................................NFL Dec 12, 3pm, FREE

music - classical & HolidayPotluck Concerts Beethoven Violin Sonatas Cycle, Part I, Emily Faxon, Ruthanne Schemf..

Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Dec 3, 7:30pmMusicfest ........................................................St. Jacobi Lutheran Church, Shohola, Dec 5, 3pmChristmas Carol Sing-Along ............Bellvale Community, Chester, Dec 11 & Dec 18, 6:30pmPike County Choral Society Christmas Concert Schubert, Rutter, Repp, etc. ........................

United Methodist Church, Milford, Dec 11, 7pm“O Lovely Peace” Muse Early Music Chamber Ensemble, Jonathan Dobin, cond. ................

Calvary Presbyterian Church, Newburgh, Dec 12, 3pmProcrastination Night w/vendors............................................................PV Dec 15, 6pm-til ???Holiday Music ................................................................................................PV Dec 24, til 6pm

music - holidayThe Jimmy Sturr Holiday Spectacular 2010 ....Paramount Theater, Middletown, Dec 4, 3pmHudson Valley Holiday Concert West Point Band and guests ............EHT Dec 5, 3pm FREE“Heaven and Nature Sing” Middletown Concert Chorale ........................................................

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Middletown, Dec 12, 3pm FREEHoly Name of Jesus Church, Otisville, Dec 18, 7:30pm FREESt. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Walden, Dec 19, 3pm FREE

“Comfort & Joy” Classic Choral Society, Janiece Kohler, cond. ..............................................United Church of Christ, Blooming Grove, Dec 12, 4pm FREE

First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Dec 18, 7pm FREE“The Sound of Christmas” w/Elisabeth von Trapp & Empire Brass..............LC Dec 19, 3pm

music - jazz (plus...)John Simon et al ..................................................Aroma Thyme Bistro, Thursdays, 8pm-11pmMarvin “Bu-ga-lu” Smith, (Dylan Emmet Band pop-soul-etc.) ........The Falcon, Dec 2, 7pmBruce Katz, (Hart Costa blues-folk)....................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 3, 7pmTogether, (Akie Bermiss jazz-blues-hiphop)........................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 4, 7pmNiels Lan Doky & Larry Grenadier, (Dante DeFelice & Good Night Borther folk) ..............

The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 9, 7pmEd Palermo Big Band jazz & blues ....................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 10, 7pmKathleen Grace, (Lucky Peterson blues) ..........................The Falcon, Marlboro Dec 11, 7pmEric Reed ............................................................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 16, 7pmAl Foster, (Jason Liebman folk) ........................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 17, 7pmTodd Williams Quintet & Mariel Larsen vocal ................The Dautaj, Warwick, Dec 17, 8pm

OPera - cinema“Don Carlo” Verdi - Live from the Met in HD ....................................SCCC Dec 11, 12:30pm

POETRY & PROSE READING (Open mic session usually included)Hudson River Poets ................................................................................NFL Dec 2, 7pm FREEFirst Fridays Contemporary Writers Neil Shepard, Susan B. Anthony Somer-Willet............

poetry & prose Narrowsburg Lib., Dec 3, 7:30pm Florence Lenhard Poetry on the Loose........................7 West St., Warwick, Dec 4, 4pm FREEPoetry in the Gallery ..........................................................Wurtsboro Art Alliance, Dec 5, 8pmTanya Tyler-Barber Poetry on the Loose......................7 West St., Warwick, Jan 1, 4pm FREE

recreation & Holiday adults & children“Bells on Broadway” Arts & Crfats, Chikldren’s Festival ..........RITZ Dec 4, 10am-4pmHoliday Celebration ......................................................................................LMAC Dec 4, 6pmWarm Up With The Washingtons ..............................................................................................

Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, Dec 12, Noon-5pmChristmas Bird Count adults ................................................................PEEC Dec 18, 8amWinter Welcome Week ....Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, Dec 27-30, 10am-3pm15th Annual Liberty Bell Drop ........................................................LMAC Dec 31, 10pm

storyellingBlack Dirt Storytelling Guild “It’s All Greek To Me” ......Florida Lib., Dec 9, 7:30pm FREE

theatre - musical“Scrooge”..............................................................................................................LC Dec 3, 8pm

Art BazaarHandmade for the Holidays

Wallkill River School, Dec 4, Noon-7pm

Art ExhibitsMike Jaroszko Luminist

James Douglas Gallery - ongoing

Members Holiday ShowWallkill River School thru Dec 31

Robert Score “Bicentennial” pen & inkMarilyn Richter acrylicsCatherine Hagerty oils

Di Bello Gallery thru Dec 31

Mikey Teutul paintingsWolf Gang Gallery, ongoing

MuseumsVillage of Montgomery Museum

Firefighters MuseumSaturdays 1pm-4pm, thru Dec 11

Prose Presentation“Ghost Whistle” by Robert ScoreDi Bello Gallery, Dec 5, 4:30pm

Recreation - HolidayOld Fashioned Holiday Weekend

Dec 11, stores 10am-8pm“Under The Tent” Events 11am-8pmSilent Art Auction, Children’s Crafts,Strolling Minstrels, Bell Ringers

Santa Village Hall, 1pm-3pmHorse & Carriage Rides: Vllg Hll, 3pm-7pm

Tree Lighting & Caroling 7:30pm

Montgomery CalendarCALENDAR SPONSORED BY MONTGOMERY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Dec. 11 Old Fashioned Holiday 11am-8pm - Discounts available at participating

village businesses.11am-7pm - Crafts for the Children under tent

located at Municipal Parking Lot. 11am-7pm - Strolling Minstrels & Bell Ringers

through downtown.12pm-4pm - Wreath Decorating at the

Montgomery Montessori School. A $250 voucheroffer towards registration fee.

1pm-3pm Santa Claus Coming To Town (VillageHall)

3pm-7pm - Horse & Buggy Rides leaving fromThe Municipal Parking Lot, adjacent to VillageHall

7:30pm - Christmas Caroling with Santa & TreeLighting

A complete listing is found at the MBA website:shophistoricmontgomery.com

Dec.12 Pancake BreakfastMontgomery Fire House, Route 17K

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Music-HolidayPine Bush

Community BandGMMT 3pm

Cinema “Trading Places”SUNYO-HH 3pm

Open MicLogans Well, Florida 9pm

Cinema ..................Reel Eclectic FIlm Series, “1981” ..........TL 7pmOpen Mic...Musician’s Gathering ......The Dancing Cat, Bethel, 7pmPoetry Reading ................Hudson River Poets ..................NFL 7pmMusic - Jazz etc.“Bu-ga-lu” Smith, D. Emmett Band ....Falcon, 7pmHolistic Living.....UFO Circle ......Crystals Center, Wurtsboro, 6:30pmMusic - Jazz..John Simon & Friends ..Aroma Thyme, Ellenville 8pm

Prose Reading....First Friday ContemporaMusic ......................................Al WestphaMusic - Jazz, Blues...Bruce Katz, Hart CosMusic - Classical.......Potluck Concerts ....Music.................Fractured Souls ..........ThTheatre - Musical ....................“Scrooge”

Please check outthe schedule forGallery Art andPhotography

Opening Receptions see page 10


Open Mic...Musician’s Gathering ......The Dancing Cat, Bethel, 7pmMusic - Jazz, Folk...Niels Lan Doky, Dante DeFelice ....Falcon, 7pmStorytellin......Black Dirt Storytelling Guild ........Florida Lib., 7:30pmMusic - Jazz..John Simon & Friends ..Aroma Thyme, Ellenville 8pmDance..................“Petroleum Wing” ................Beacon Studios, 8pm

Cinema....“Last Play at Shea” ..Downing FHolisitic Living....Drumming Circle ......CrysMusic - Jazz...Ed Palermo Big Band .........Music ......................................Robert SchifDance..................“Petroleum Wing” ........

Cinema “Last Play atShea” Downing Film

Center, Newburgh2pm & 7:15pmHolistic Living

Shamanic JourneyWVS 6:30pm

Please check out theschedule for GalleryArt and PhotographyOpening Receptions

see page 10

Cinema Afternoon Movies for

Grown-UpsTL 2pm


Open Mic...Musician’s Gathering ......The Dancing Cat, Bethel, 7pmDance ..........................“Cracked Up Nutcracker” ............HVC 7pmMusic - Jazz ..............................Eric Reed ..............The Falcon, 7pmMusic - Jazz..John Simon & Friends ..Aroma Thyme, Ellenville 8pm

Dance ..........................“Cracked Up NutcrMusic ..................................Gregg Van GelMusic - Jazz-Folk..Al Foster, Jason LiebmMusic - Jazz..........Todd WWilliams QQuintet .........

Cinema “It’s AWonderful Life”

Downing Film Center,Newburgh,

2pm & 7:15pmDance “Nutcracker”

American YouthDance Academy

LC 7pm

Cinema “Othello”SUNYO-HH 3pm

Recreation Full Moon Hike PEEC 5pm


Open Mic...Musician’s Gathering ......The Dancing Cat, Bethel, 7pmMusic - Folk-R&B-JazzAdam Falcon, Casey ErdmannFalcon, 7pmMusic - Jazz..John Simon & Friends ..Aroma Thyme, Ellenville 8pm Happy Holid

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Cinema“The Little Princess”Downing Film Center,Newburgh, 1:30pm


Wash.Hdqrts, Nwbgh,10am-3pmOpen Mic

Logans Well, Florida 9pm

Recreation..Winter Welcome Week ..Wash.Hdqrts, Nwbgh, 10am-3pm

Open Mic...Musician’s Gathering ....The Dancing Cat, Bethel, 7pmMusic..............................Steve Wells....................................PV 7pmMusic - Jazz..John Simon & Friends ..Aroma Thyme, Ellenville 8pm

Music ..................................New Year’s EvMusic - Soul-Rock ..Alexist P. Suter BandRecreation ..............15th Annual Liberty B


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EHT = Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West PointGMMT = Grand Montgomery Chamber Music & Theater Series

Senior Center, 36 Bridge Street, Montgomery 845-457-9867

HVC = Hudson Valley Conservatory - New Rose Theatre, Walden 845-778-2478LC = Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts, Sugar Loaf 845-469-2287LMAC = Liberty Museum & Arts Center

NFL = Newburgh Free Library 845-56PT = Paramount Theater, MiddletowPV = Palaia Vineyards, Highland M

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he Dancing Cat, Bethel, 7:30pm....................................LC 8pm

Festival...............Christmas in the Village ......Museum Village, Monroe, Noon-4pmMusic ....................................Bruce Perone ..................................................PV 7pmMusic - Jazz, Blues ......Together, Akie Bermiss ............The Falcon, Marlboro, 7pmMusic - Holiday .........Jimmy Sturr Holiday Spectacular..........................PT 7:30pmPoetry Reading..................Florence Lenhard ....................7 West St., Warwick, 4pmHoliday...................Festival of Lights ..............Main St., Pine Bush, 5:30pm-7:30pmRecreation........................Holiday Celebration ........................................LMAC 6pm

Music ......................................Steve Wells ..............................PV 2:30pmOpen Mic...................Acoustic Jam ................Dancing Cat, Bethel, 3pmMusic - Holiday ..........West Point Band & Guests ....................EHT 3pmMusic - Holiday....Musicfest ..St. Jacobi Lutheran Church, Shohola, 3pmFestival..Christmas in the Village ..Museum Village, Monroe, Noon-4pmPoetry Reading ................Poetry in the Gallery ........................WAA 8pm

Film Center, Newburgh, 5:30pmstals Center, Wurtsboro, 6:30pm.......The Falcon, Marlboro, 7pmff ..................................PV 7pm.................Beacon Studios, 8pm

Art Walk ................Second Saturday in Beacon ..............................Downtownn Beacon, all day

Festival....Old Fashioned Holiday Weekend ..............................................Downtown Montgomery, 11am-8pm

Festival ................................................Holiday Festival ................................Downtwn Sugar Loaf, Noon-3pm

Cinema...............“Last Play at Shea” ................................................Downing Film Center, Newburgh, 1:30pm

Cinema..........................“New School: Hudson Valley Artists Profile” ........................Beacon Art Salon, 2pm

Art Walk ..................................................Art After Dark ............................................Milford Galleries, 6pm-9pm

Music ....................................................Groovy Tuesday ........................................................................PV 7pm

Music - Jazz ............................Lucky Peterson, Kathleen Grace ............................The Falcon, Marlboro, 7pm

Music - Classical-Holiday. ..........Pike County Choral Society ..........................United Meth. Ch., Milford, 7pm

Music - Opera - B’way - Holiday...Melody Alesi & Anna Tonna......Church of Good Shepherd, Milford, 7:30pm

Open Mic.....Hudson Valley Folk Guild w/Ken & Julie ......Unitarian Universalist Cong., Rock Tavern, 7:30pm

Music - Broadway-Holiday ............Broadway Concerts Direct ..................Wurtsboro Community Church, 8pm

Dance..................................................“Petroleum Wing” ................................................Beacon Studios, 8pm

Recreation....Warm Up With The Washingtons...Wash. Hdqrts,Nwbgh, Noon-5pm

Music............................................JADE ..................................PV 2:30p[mMusic - Holiday........Middletown Concert Chorale....St. John’s Luthern Ch., Middletown, 3pm

Open Mic...................Acoustic Jam ................Dancing Cat, Bethel, 3pmMusic - Classical..”O Lovely Peace” ....Calvary Presy. Ch., Nwbgh, 3pmMusic - Barbershp ..........“After Hours” Quartet ........................NFL 3pmMusic - Holiday..Classic Choral SocietyUnited Ch.of Christ, Blooming Grove, 4pm

Dance ..........................“Cracked Up Nutcracker” ....................HVC 7pmCinema....“Last Play at Shea” ..Downing Film Center, Newburgh, 7:15pmDance..................“Petroleum Wing” ........................Beacon Studios, 8pm

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man ..The Falcon, Marlboro, 7pm.............The Dautaj, Warwick, 8pm

Cinema................“It’s A Wonderful Life” ......Downing Film Center, Newburgh, NoonDance ..........................“Cracked Up Nutcracker” ............................HVC 2pm & 7pmMusic - Holiday..Middletown Concert Chorale....Holy Name of Jesus Ch., Otisville, 3 pm

Music - Holiday..Classic Choral Society United Ch.of Christ, Blooming Grove, 4pmOpen Mic....Heritage Coffee House....Hopewell Presby. Ch., Thompson Ridge, 7pmMusic ..............................Henderson & Osinski ............................................PV 7pmMusic ..................Tom Freund & Friends, Origin Blue ..The Falcon, Marlboro, 7pm

Cinema..“It’s A Wonderful Life” ..Downing Film Center, Newburgh, NoonDance ..........................“Cracked Up Nutcracker” ....................HVC 2pmMusic ........................................Erol Ogut ................................PV 2:30pmMusic - Holiday....Middletown Concert Chorale ......St. Andrew’s EpiscopalCh., Walden, 3pm

Music - Holiday.......Elisabeth von Trapp & Emprie Brass ..........LC 3pmOpen Mic...................Acoustic Jam ................Dancing Cat, Bethel, 3pm

days Happy HolidaysMusic ......................................Joey Frazita..............................PV 2:30pmOpen Mic...................Acoustic Jam ................Dancing Cat, Bethel, 3pm

ve ..................................til 6pmd & Guests ....The Falcon, 7pmBell Drop ............LMAC 10pm

Happy New Year

Poetry Reading ................Tanya Tyler-Barber ..................7 West St., Warwick, 4pm

Open Mic...................Acoustic Jam ................Dancing Cat, Bethel, 3pmPoetry Reading ................Poetry in the Gallery ........................WAA 8pm

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art EXHIBITS

CAG ..........................................................Catskill Artists Gallery 38 S. Main St., Liberty 845-292-0310CAS ................................................................................................Catskill Art Society, Livingston ManorCCA ....................................................................................Cedarwood Center, 4 Fowler St., Port JervisDVAC ......................................................................................Delaware Valley Arts Center, Narrowsburg KMM ........................................................................................Karpeles Manuscript Museum, NewburghLMAC ........................................................................................................Liberty Museum & Arts Center,MAC ..................................................................................Mountaindale Art Center & Sculpture GardenSUNYOSUNY Orange (Orange Cty. Community College) Orange Hall Gallery & Loft 845-341-4891 WAA ..........................................................................................................................Wurtsboro Art AllianceWRS ........................................................................................................Wallkill River School, Montgomery

art EXHIBITSMetal Works Sculpture Garden ..............................................................................MAC ongoingPaul Kean paintings & fun signs ..............................................Kean Artworks, Wurtsboro, ongoingGoshen Art League ....................................................Bare Fitness, 31 John St., Goshen, ongoingImi Knoebel 24 Colors-for Blinky, 1977 ....................................................Dia: Beacon, ongoingCarolyn Duke pottery..........................................Duke Pottery, Tennanah Lake, Roscoe, ongoingAnita Ray photography & Miesje Jolley woodcut prints ........The ARTery, Milford, thru Dec 7“Embark - Wm Noonan & Students” ............................New Windsor Art Gallery, thru Dec 15John Gould “Working Artist: A Retrospective” ........................................SUNYO thru Dec 15Paul Gould “Celebrating 50 Years as an Artist” ........................................SUNYO thru Dec 15“Cut It Up” Contemporary Papercutters ....................Ann St. Gallery, Newburgh, thru Dec 18Members Holiday Show ....................................................................................WAA thru Dec 20Holiday Show....................................................................................................DVAC thru Dec 20“Art in Sixes” mixed media small works ........................................................DVAC thru Dec 22CAS MembersShow and Holiday Fair ......Catskill Art Society, Livingston Manor, thru Dec 22“Glitter and Glass” members & friends show ..................................................CAG thru Dec 31Robert Score Bicentennial Series, pen & ink ..........Di Bello Gallery, Montgomery, thru Dec 31Marilyn Richter acrylics, Caroline Hagerty oils ....Di Bello Gallery, Montgomery, thru Dec 31“Buone Feste” Holiday Group Show ..........................RiverWinds Gallery, Beacon, thru Dec 31Holiday Show..................................................................................The Forge, Milford, thru Jan 2“Art Is A Gift” 28 artists ................................................Red Eft Gallery, Wurtsboro, thru winter“Trees of Orange County” art & photography, Citizens Foundation exhibit..............................

Executive Suite, Gov’t Center, Goshen, thru Jan 6

NEW art EXHIBITSWinter Art Exhibition Hemlock Farms Artists ........Chant Realtors, Lords Valley, Dec 1-Jan 29“Come Paint With Me” Artists Group Show ....................Grey Towers, Milford, Dec 1-Jan 31Dona McPhillips Couch “Portraits in American History” ..........................KMM Dec 2-Mar 31Pottery Exhibit & Sale ................................................................Amity Arts, Florida, Dec 3 & 4Members Exhibit 100 artists ..................................................................................WRS Dec 1-31Brian Shapiro & L.K. Levine paintings, drawings, calligraphy, silkscreen................................

Brian Shapiro Studio, Pine Bush, Dec 5, 11am-4pmArts & Crafts Show River Valley Artists Guild......................................CCA Dec 12, 11am-5pmChristmas Show at BrookHouse ..................................Brook House Gallery, Barryville, Dec 18

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITSFOV....................................................................................................................Fovea Exhibitions, BeaconHPG ..............................................................................................Highlands Photographic Guild, MilfordLC......................................................Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts, Sugar Loaf 845-469-2287SUNYOSUNY Orange (Orange Cty. Community College) Orange Hall Gallery & Loft 845-341-4891

“Early to Rise: Working Farms in Orange County” ....................................................ongoingCornell Cooperative Extension, Middletown

Historic Montgomery ....................................................Montgomery Village Museum, ongoingJames Douglas Hiller, Donna Dolan Jacke, et al

Nick Zungoli “Trifecta” ................................................Exposures Gallery, Sugar Loaf, ongoingDavid Ruskin “Coloring My World: Hand Colored Photographs” ....................HPG thru Dec 5William Gould “Photographs of the Hudson Valley & Beyond” ................SUNYO thru Dec 15Local Montgomery Artists & Photographers ........Di Bello Gallery, Montgomery, thru Dec 31Dave Anderson “One Block: A New Orleans Neighborhood Rebuilds” ............FOV thru Jan 2Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop ..................................................Galleries at LC, thru Jan 7Jeff Bleckman, Dana Duke, Charlie Maraia, “Black & White” ................................................

Flour Power Bakery, Livingston Manor, thru Jan 9

NEW photography EXHIBITs“Celebrating the Season” members show......................................................HPG Dec 10-Feb 6Open House Day Nick Zungoli ......................Exposures Gallery, Sugar Loaf, Dec 11, 5pm-7pm

Art & Photography receptionsPottery Exhibit & Sale ..............................................................Amity Arts, Florida, Dec 3, 7pm-9pmHudson Highlands Photo Workshop................................................Galleries at LC, Dec 4, 2pm-4pmHoliday Trains on Main model trains, music, Santa ........................................CAS Dec 4, 3pm-5pmMembers Exhibit 100 artists ................................................................................WRS Dec, 5pm-8pmJohn Gould “Working Artist: A Retrospective” ........................................SUNYO Dec 5, 1pm-4pm

William & Paul Gould “Photographs of the Hudson Valley & Beyond” “Celebrating 50 Yearsas an Artist”..SUNYO Dec 5, 1pm-4pm

“Celebrating the Season” members show ......................................................HPG Dec 11, 6pm-9pmArts & Crafts Show River Valley Artists Guild......................................CCA Dec 12, 11am-5pm

Holiday Show closing reception ....................................................................WAA Dec 20, Noon-4pm

Books & Clubs

A Lillian Jackson Braun Book Club ......................................Jeffersonville Library, Dec 8, 6pmAudubon Society First Sunday Field Trip ..........................845-744-6047 Goshen, 8am or 9amBook Discussion ....................................................................Narrowsburg Library, Dec 16, TBAWalden Chess Club all ages, all level ..............Walden Library, Saturdays 10am, Mondays 6pmFriday Night Chess ................................................................Narrowsburg Library, Fridays 6pmKnit and Stitch ....................................................................Narrowsburg Library, Mondays, 6pmKnimble Knitters ..................................................................Ellenville Library, Saturdays, 10amLaurel & Hardy Sons of the Desert Int’l Org...................Last Sundays, [email protected] Music Lovers Guild ........................3rd Thurs, 7:30pm FREE, Montgomery 845-457-9867

Listen to recorded classical music, open informal discussion follows.Photography Club ................................................................Walden Library, 2nd Mondays. 7pmPhotography Club Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop............................2nd Monday, 7:30pm

St. Paul’s Epsicopal Church, ChesterScrabble Players ........................................................................Walden Library, Thursdays, 6pmScrabble Players ......................................................................Ellenville Library, Tuesdays, 6pmScience Cafe “The Story of Remicade” ..............................Diana’s, New Windsor, Dec 15, 7pmTrivia Night ........................................................2 Alices, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Thursdays, 8pm

School & ConservatoryCommunity Chamber Music Concert Music Institute of Sullivan & Ulster ............................

and Ulster County Community College orchestra SCCC Dec 7, 7pmScenes from “P.H. *reaks on stage” ..............................................................SCCC Dec 9, 5pmGreater New York Wind Symphony Pine Bush HS & Central Valley HS students & pros......

Pine Bush HS, Dec 11, 3pmCommunity Chamber Music Concert Music Institute of Sullivan & Ulster and Ulster ........

County Community College orchestra St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellenville, Dec 16, 7pm

Children and teens calendarHHNM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Education Center, Cornwall-on-HudsonHHNM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, CornwallIM Interactive Museum, 23 Center St., MiddletownPEEC Pocono Environmental Education Ctr, Dingmans Ferry

booksThe Big Read books crafts, films etc., related to Edgar Allan Poe - kids & teens ......................

Orange County Libraries, thru Nov 3Storytime 2-5 yrs ................................................................Jeffersonville Lib., Dec 21, 28, NoonStorytime 2-5 yrs ..................................................................Narrowsburg Lib., Dec 22, 29, 2pmStorytime 2-5 yrs ....................................................................Callicoon Lib., Dec 23, 30, Noon

Museum Meet Live Animals ..............................HHNM Cornwall, Tues & Weds, Nov 9-Dec 15, 3:45pmHands on Exhibits ....................................................................................IM Sundays, 2pm-4pm

Recreation - holidayHoliday Show children perform, read, entertain ......Livingston Manor Library, Dec 9, 6:30pm

Pianist Jenny Lin at

Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Concert,

November 21

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Wurtsboro Calendar

Art & Photography ExhibitsMembers Holiday Show thru Dec 20

Wurtsboro Art Alliance

“Art Is A Gift” thru winter seasonRed Eft Gallery

Holistic LivingMeditation Circle Sundays, 11am

UFO Universe Circle Dec 2, 6:30pmDrumming Energy Circle Dec 10, 6:30pmPast Life Regression Session Dec 11, 5:30pmPendulum Dowsing Demo Dec 16, 6:30pm

Crystals Center

Music-Broadway-Opera-OperettaBroadway Concerts Direct

“Sue and Edd’s Fabulous Christmas”Edd Clark, Sue Matsuki, special guest:

Sarah Rice, Paul Stephan, piano Wurtsboro Community Church Dec 11, 8pm

Poetry ReadingPoetry in the Gallery

Wurtsboro Art Alliance - Dec 5, Jan 2, 8pm

Destination: Wurtsboro

LIBRARIESNewburgh Free LibraryInformation & Inspiration124 Grand St., Newburgh

845-563-3600www.newburghlibrary.org

MUSEUMSMuseum Village

A Living Museum of 19th Century Life1010 Route 17M, Monroe

845-782-8247www.museumvillage.org

DININGHudson Street Cafe237 Hudson Street

Cornwall-on-Hudson845-534-2450

www.hudsonstreetcafe.com

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITSDi Bello Gallery

Art, Photos, Crafts, Montgomery Memorabilia

3 Wallkill Avenue, Montgomery845-457-2773

ARTISTSMary Mugele Sealfon

Portaits, Lanscapes, Still LifeCommissions845-774-7658

[email protected]

Jonathan TalbotPainter, Printmaker, Instructor

Collage Artist7 Amity Rd. Warwick, NY 10990

www.talbot1.com

HEALTH & HOLISTIC SERVICESHelena Moore, Ph.D.Holistic Talk Therapy

"Catering To Your Artistic Side”Wildwood Way, Forestburgh

845-796-1810

Patricia QuinnArt Therapy, Hypnosis & Healing

62 No. Main Street, Florida, NY 10921

845-649-0953

ORGANIZATIONSOrange County Citizens FoundationCitizens Building a Better Community

23 White Oak Drive, Sugar Loaf845-469-9459

www.occitizensfoundation.org

Orange County Arts CouncilArt Leaves its Mark

23 White Oak Drive, Sugar Loaf845-469-9168

www.ocartscouncil.org

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Broadway Concerts Direct (BCD) isbringing two of New York City’s awardwinning singers to Wurtsboro for a seasonalconcert.

Sarah Rice, the usual hostess and co-producer for thearea’s finestmonthly cabaretseries is takingsomewhat of a backseat this time, beingbilled as a “specialguest” for Sue &Edd’s Fabulous Christmas, starring NYCabaret artists Edd Clark and SueMatsuki.

P a u lStephan isthe pianistfor theDecember11 concert,and.like allthe otherB C D

concerts, will be held at the WurtsboroCommunity Church on Sullivan Street.The church elders always offer the extratreat of delicious home baked goodiesduring intermission.

Call 845-888-2798 for reservations.

Wurtsboro Art AllianceThe Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery

features local professional, amateur andemerging artists in a supportive, creativecoalition participtaing in communityactivites in Sullivan County.

Members’ exhibit and sale ofphotographs, watercolor, acrylic and oilpaintings, ceramics, sculpture and more, theHoliday Show, can be seen weekends, thru

December 20 at 73 Sullivan Street.www.waagallery.org.

RReedd EEfftt GGaalllleerryyNew Paltz artist Kevin Cook is just one

of over 25 artists featured inthe Red Eft Gallery Art is AGift exhibit.

“I believe landscapepainting to be a vital andintegral expression in thecontemporary art scene. It is inspired by thepast, yet defined by present environmentalrealities,” Cook writes.

“Essentially a realist, I incorporate strongundercurrents of romanticism into my work.In the romantic tradition, I seek to give mylandscapes deep emotional meaning,manipulating them into emotional dreamworlds through subdued brushwork anddiffused light.

“Although my subjects are largely

familiar local scenes, they serve merely as aframework or vehicle forexpressing the spiritualtruths I seek. The works arelargely unpopulated, quiet,still, emphasizing an innerpeace or the spirit of each

place. Aspects of the work indicateinspiration, eternal life, the passage of time,and the process of nature. I am inspired bynineteenth century views on romanticismand communion with nature, and by thework of John Constable, Frederic Churchand Martin Johnson Heade.”

The Red Eft Gallery is open Friday 3pmto 7pm, Saturday Noon to 6pm, Sundayfrom Noon to 5pm or by appointment

Phone: 845-888-2519.

The Far Shore by K Cook


“Wallkill River” sumi ink and watercolor on rice paperby Roberta Rosenthal, WAA member.

Shamanic Drum CircleThis type of circle tends to center around

Native American Cultural Drums and rattlesbut primarily focuses on the spiritual ratherthan the musical aspects of the culture.

Shamanic drumming is generally simpleand repetitive, often considered as a form ofprayer or method of trance induction, ratherthan as music or entertainment. During ashamanic trance or shamanic journey, theshaman uses the steady beat of the drum asa "lifeline" to find the way back to the worldof ordinary consciousness.

DDrruumm CCiirrcclleessMedicine Wheel Drum Circle

Prayer CeremonyPracticed by various groups, the medicine

wheel drum circle prayer ceremonyrecognizes the four directions—east, south,west, north—as spiritual powers that canhelp balance and heal. The ceremony hasfour rounds, with drumming by allparticipants at the instruction of the leaderallowing the energy of each direction ineach round to come into the circle tofacilitate prayers and healing. It has beendescribed as "like a sweat lodge without thesweat"

Check out the Drumming Circle at TheCrystals Center on December 10 at6:30pm.

CANVAS DIRECTORY


Destination.....................

newburgh calendarSponsored by Kiki Hayden, Roseann Cozzupoli and John J. Lease Realtors

Museum Exhibit“Slavery” Documents & WritingsKarpeles Manuscript Museum

Music - Female Barbershop“After Hours “ Sweet Adelines

Newburgh Free Library, Dec 12, 3pm

Music - Classical“O Lovely Peace”

MUSE-early music chamber ensembleBenefit for Opera Co. of the Highlands

Calvary Presbyterian Church, Dec 12, 3pm

Poetry ReadingHudson River Poets, Dec 2, Jan 6, 7pm

Newburgh Free Library

Recreation“Bells on Broadway” Arts & Crafts Show

Children’s Holiday FestivalRitz Theater Lobby, Dec 4, 10am-4pm

Art & Photography Exhibits“Cut It Up” Contemporary Papercutters

thru Dec 18Ann St. Gallery

Dona McPhillips Couch: "Portraits inAmerican History" Dec 2-Mar 31

Karpeles Manuscript Museum

Festival : Candlelight Tour EventsHistorical Society of Newburgh Bay

and the HighlandsCandlelight Tour December 12, Noon-5pm

Hasbrouck House ToursWashington’s Headquarters Dec 12, Noon-5pm

“O Lovely Peace” MUSE-early music chamber ensembleBenefit for Opera Co. of the Highlands

Calvary Presbyterian Church, Dec 12, 3pm

Cinema Specials“Last Play at Shea” Dec 10-12

“It’s A Wonderful Life” Dec 18-20“The Little Princess” Dec 28, 1:30pm

You can celebrate the season withbarbershop-style holiday music on Sunday,December 12 at 3:00pm. at the NewburghFree Library. The free concert features"After Hours", a women’s acapella quartetsinging four-part harmony.

Based in Poughkeepsie, quartet membersare part of the Evergreen Chorus of SweetAdelines, International. Refreshments willbe supplied by the Friends of the NewburghFree Library. The event is part of the Cityof Newburgh’s annual Candlelight Tour.

For information, call the Newburgh FreeLibrary, 845-563-3600 or 563-3619.

Tony Bennett, Donna Reed, JamesStewart and Shirley Temple can all be

seen during special weekend showingsat Downing Film Center.

Check pages 8 & 9 for dates and times.

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Bells on Broadway at the Ritz. Dec. 4

The Historical Society of NewburghBay and the Highlands is holding thisyear’s Candlelight Tour on December 12.

Many exquisite private homes will beopen for the tour, and other public venuesare participating. Some are rarely open tothe public.

Contact the Society at the CrawfordHouse, 189 Montgomery Street, where thetour begin.

Email: [email protected] phone 845-561-2585.

22001100 CCaannddlleelliigghhtt TToouurrIn the history of the United States, no

issue has been more contentious, politically,economically, or morally, than that ofslavery, the outright ownership of humanbeings. It was a controversial institution inthe nation from the 1770s to the 1860s andone of the principal issues leading to theAmerican Civil War.

The Karpeles Manuscript Museum willdisplay original documents, illustrations,and memorabilia relating to the slave trade,the efforts at its suppression, and itshistorical consequences, from before theAmerican Revolution to modern times,through the month of December.

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Ten majestic group portraits by Dona McPhillipsCouch covering numerous aspects of American

history are on display thru December at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 94 Broadway. Thu.-Sat., 10am. to 4pm, Sunday, 12 to 4pm.


Funded by Orange County Executive, EdDiana, the “Banner Project” was a NewburghSchool System contest for which elementaryschool kids created artworks for the HudsonRiver Quadricenntenial.

Some of the winning art can now be seen onlamposts along Colden Street at the foot ofBroadway near the Newburgh Campus ofOrange County Community College.

More of the students’ artworks will be addedlater. People can donate to this worthy cause tohelp with the transferring of the drawings andpaintings for permanent installation.

For information, email [email protected]..


BUSINESS SERVICESDrake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty,

Gaba & RoddGeneral Practice Law

555 Hudson Valley Ave., New Windsor845-561-0550

Hudson Valley Planning and PreservationMunicipal & Private

Monroe. 845-893-0134www.HudsonValleyPlanning.com

Peggi's PlaceOver 30 years experience in Hair Care

238 Main Street, Cornwall845-534-3351

CRAFTSMiskris Beads

Retail, Stones, Jewelry, Judaica Items22 Laurel Avenue, South Fallsburg

845-434-4804

HOLISTIC & SPIRITUALThe Crystals Center

Retail, Workshops, Events, Healing116 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro

845-888-2547

RETAILConsignium

A Consignment EmporiumSharon McKane, prop.

108 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro845-888-2121

Steve's MusicMusical Equipment

248 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill845-796-3618

www.stevesmusiccenter.com

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MUSE Brings Handel HomeTo Benefit Opera Company

of the Highlands

by Vicki Botta

Many have heard Handel's Messiah andeven those who haven't are at least familiarwith its “Hallelujah Chorus”. What mostpeople don't know is that Handel madeseveral different versions to accommodatethe ability of those who sang it.

In fact, two of the eight selections to beperformed by the MUSE - early musicchamber ensemble - are versions performedin 1742 in Dublin in a special performance.According to Jonathan Dobin, Director ofMUSE and an aficionado of Handel, Handelwas invited by the Charitable Music Societyof Dublin to help raise money for flood andfamine victims after an arctic freeze theprevious year caused floods in the springthat ruined crops.

For the Dublin performance, the arias,"But Who May Abide" and "RejoiceGreatly" were in different forms than thosewe are familiar with today. Some of theactual Dublin versions were eliminated andreplaced by other songs and choruses.According to Dobin, the basic structure ofthe work remained as in the 1741 versionbut a lot of arias were changed or transposedor completely rewritten.

For example, later on in London, Handeldiscarded the original version of "But WhoMay Abide" (as sung in the concert) andcreated the version, which became morefamous and is standard today, for a castratonamed Guadagni. The first version waswritten for bass and didn't have a realprestissimo section. It was also lesstheatrical.

Dobin says that Handel finished writingMessiah, his most famous oratorio, afterbeing inspired by his good friend CharlesJennen's libretto. Handel was at Jennen'shome in 1741 retreating from depressionthat he suffered after a personal financialcrisis.

MUSE was founded by Dobin in 1982 forthe purpose of performing music of theRenaissance, Baroque and Early AmericanPeriods (through early 19th century) withvocal solos and ensembles, instrumentalmusic and live period dance performances.It concertized extensively throughout NYCand the tri-state area for nearly 10 years,garnering grants for pioneeringreconstructions of early American musicand dance.

The group halted performances in 1992after Jonathan Dobin recovered from a nearfatal accident. After moving to Newburghhis "new hometown" in 2006, Jonathan wasencouraged to start MUSE again. He hasassembled an ensemble of some of theHudson Valley's finest singers,instrumentalists and dancers for MUSE'sfirst concert in nearly 20 years.

This is MUSE's first concert as a501(c)(3) organization and secondfundraiser of the fall season for the OperaCompany of the Highlands, ClaudiaCummings director, which will receive all

of the money generated by ticket sales.In the MUSE performance Jeremy

Moore is the baritone who will sing "ButWho May Abide" while soprano soloistSuzanne Clune will sing "Rejoice Greatly"in its original jig-like style. Otherperformers include: Jennifer Ponzoni,David Mason, Michelle Jacobsen, IngridNarken, Anthony Cinelli and Dobin.

The MUSE chamber ensemble iscomprised of well-known area musicians,Lynn Cunningham, Donna Kushner,Piotr Kargul, Nancy Wegrzyn, GordonShacklett and Andrew Benson, with Dobinat the harpsichord. Also performing aredance solists Dorothy Olsson, BarbaraKidney, and Andrew Dalton.

Additionally, this concert is beingperformed in conjunction with TheHistorical Society of Greater Newburghand the Highlands' annual "CandlelightTour" as well as its host church, one ofNewburgh's oldest architectural gems,Calvary Presbyterian Church, PastorSteven Reulke,

MUSE has plans for the upcomingseasons to perform John Blow's opera Venusand Adonis, Heinrich Schutz's "ChristmasStory" as well as "The Nest of Love" (musicof love from the Renaissance, Baroque andColonial Periods) as well as other uniqueprograms. Contributions to MUSE are taxdeductible and will be listed accordingly inall future programs. Those wishing todonate, request an ad in the concert programor with other questions can call Jonathan at845-392-0492 or [email protected].

The concert will take place on Dec. 12that 3:00pm at the Calvary PresbyterianChurch in Newburgh, 120 South Street,corner Grand Street.

G. F. Handel J. N. DobinSuzanne Clune and Jeremy Moore are

two of the eight MUSE soloists.

Paper Cutting on Ann St.

Young Palettes on the Hudson

Paper cutting as an art form is practicedaround the world and presently is enjoyinga renaissance as organizations, blogs, andbooks on the subject turn up everywhere.Historically, papercutting designs evolvedworldwide in a plethora of uniquelydifferent cultural styles.

In CUT IT UP!, 11 divergent artists come

together to reveal how paper cutting isigniting the imaginations of today'scontemporary artists. These artists explorea spectrum of techniques from the mostbasic cutting, folding, tearing, and collage,which expose the infinite possibilities of themedium that makes for the creation ofinnovative art.

The exhibition is on view at the AnnStreet Gallery (behind the Ritz Theater),weekends through Saturday, December 18.

Nancy Wegryzn and Gordon Shacklettare two of the eight MUSE musicians.


Model Trains & Art in Livingston Manor

The Catskill Art Society (CAS) ispresenting its annual winter Members Show& Holiday Fair running thru December 22.In addition to the usual hours (Thursday –Saturday 11am-6pm; Sunday 11am-3pm)the Arts Center will also be open onMonday-Wednesday, December 20-22.

And don’t miss their Holiday Bazaar onDecember 4, 5, 11 and 12.

And don’t miss the Livingston ManorChamber of Commerce’s kick off ofHoliday Trains on Main Street, a nostalgictrip back in time with handmade modeltrains on view in many Main Streetwindows. The public is invited to the child-friendly festivities including a visit withSanta and local band, the Mountain Tones,hosted by the CAS Arts Center on Saturday,December 4 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

CAS Arts Center is located at 48 MainStreet in Livingston Manor and iswheelchair accessible.

Holiday Tours in New WindsorFor two Christmases, John and Catherine

Ellison shared their home with the officersand soldiers of the Continental Army. From6:00pm to 8:00pm on December 18th tourthe elegantly appointed 1754 Ellison housedecorated for Christmas and staffed byRevolutionary War era costumedinterpreters.

On December 27, 28 and 29, the Ellisonmansion is open for tours at 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm & 2:00pm each day. Tour the

elegant 1754 historic house decorated forthe season in 18th century fashion.

Knox’s Headquarters is located at 289Forge Hill Road in Vails Gate, at the cornerof Route 94 and Forge Hill Road.

For more information please call 845-561-1765 ext. 22.

Countenances, Classes, Cleaning,Crafts

There are many ways to give gifts. Hereare suggestions culled from some of oursupporters’ advertisments. Artist andeducator Mary Mugele Sealfon acceptscommissions for portraits. See page 15.

William Noonan, whose exhibit Embark:Wm Noonan & Students will be at the NewWindsor Art Gallery on Route 32 thruDecember 15, offers studio art classes. Seepage 2.

Got a lazy or sloppy or busy friend orloved one? Orange County entrepreneurJennifer Mellin will clean and organize anyhome or office. See ad below.

Yes, there are art classes everywhere, butdon’t forget the art of crafting and the giftof beading classes or beaded artwork atMiskris Beads and Needlepoint Gallery.See pages 15 and 10,

Sensual Silk in Otisville, December 5We don’t get many listings for events in

Otisville, but on December 5 from Noon to5:00pm Catmaid Wearable Art is hostingan open house for its magnificent, sensualsilk “wearable art”. Preview onwww.Catmaid.net. Phone: 845-386-8431.

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by Fawn Morosky

"It is the hopes of the American YouthDance Academy to help our studentsbecome successful in life by preparing themto see the world inside and outside of theirdance studio" said Natasha Bar, founderand director of the American Youth DanceAcademy (AYDA) in Salisbury Mills.

The Dance Academy opened it doorsearlier this year and has been offeringclasses in creative movement and ballet.The Academy offers dancers an opportunityto compete in regional, statewide andinternational dance competitions. It alsoprovides ongoing dance instruction forthose who are beginners or interested incontinuing their training. Classes at theAcademy are ongoing and open to studentsages 4- 18.

Bar has been a professional dancer forover thirty years. She studied dance in theUSSR and brings her love, passion andprofessional experience to the Academy.Her students have gone on to become partof world renown dancing companies such asthe New York City Ballet and thePennsylvania Ballet Company. AmandaHill from Cornwall, a former student of

Bar's, who received numerous awards incompetition is now a principle dancer in thePennsylvania Ballet.

In 2008 Bar received the prestigiousOutstanding Teacher Award at the YouthAmerica Grand Prix (YAGP), which attractsdancers from the across the nation tocompete. The award was given to her for"developing an unprecedented danceprogram that produced an unusual numberof talented dancers."

Brianna Bloomer, a long time student ofBar's, recently placed 3rd at the 2010 YAGPcompetitions. At just 15, Bloomer competedin the senior division of the competitionagainst dancers ranging from 15- 20 yearsold. This was Bloomer's first timecompeting in this division and herperformance impressed the judges.

The Dance Academy maintains a closerelationship with the NYC Ballet, withprofessional dancers offering classes tostudents at the Academy this past summer.These classes are an amazing opportunityfor young dancers in the area to learn fromprofessional performers who are part of aworld-renowned dance company.

"We have an ongoing relationship withthe New York City Ballet," said Bar whosedaughter Ellen Bar is a soloist with thecompany. Ellen Bar is also the co creator ofa film for the PBS program GreatPerformances: Dance in America titled NewYork Export: Opus Jazz. The show aired inMarch 2010 and featured Natasha Bar.

The AYDA will be performing theNutcracker at the Lycian Centre forPerforming Arts on Monday, December 20at 7:00pm. Amar Ramasar, principaldancer for the NYC Ballet, and RebeccaKrohn, NYC Ballet soloist, will joinstudents of the Dance Academy for thisperformance. Reservations arerecommended.

For more information: 845- 496-9995 orvisit Natasha Bar’s website at:http://www.youthbarre.com/Home.aspx.

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Classifieds

Pike County Choral SocieySchubert's Mass in G will be the

centerpiece of the Christmas concert by thePike County Choral Society December 11at 7:00pm at the United MethodistChurch,, 206 E. Ann St., in Milford.

As directed by longtime accompanistHenry Repp, choristers also will blend theirvoices in music by John Rutter along withseasonal songs. Audience members will beinvited to join in the singing of holidayfavorites to conclude the annual concert.

Tickets can be reserved by calling ChoralSociety President Debbie Garelli at 570-775-0963. Tickets also can be purchased atthe door.

Kindred Spirits ConcertTwo internationally acclaimed singers,

Melody Alesi and Anna Tona will join withpianist Audrey Saint-Gil to performChristmas, opera, and Broadway music onDecember 11 at 7:30pm, at the Church ofthe Good Shepherd and St. John theEvangelist, Fifth Avenue and CatharineStreet in Milford.

A native of New York City, Alesi is anaward-winning soprano and a regular at theMozart Festival Opera and Caramoor.Mezzo-soprano Tonna has sung principalroles in everything from The Barber ofSeville to Madame Butterfly. Concert pianistSaint-Gil is a vocal coach who has workedwith major opera companies.

The non-Christmas part of the programwill run the gamut from The Barber ofSeville to Funny Girl. The seasonal tuneswill span a range of centuries and styles.

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Spirits Arts Programs, a nonprofitorganization that offers concerts and musiceducation programs in northeasternPennsylvania.

For further information and to purchasetickets in advance visitwww.kindredspiritsprograms.org/. Childrenunder 12 are admitted free.

Classic Choral SocietyOrange County’s Classic Choral

Society’s annual (51st year!) Holiday“Comfort & Joy” Concerts are different thisyear. Instead of the usual major choralwork being performed, this year they aregoing for the ‘warm & fuzzy’ feeling for

holiday music. Infact, the audiencewill be invited tojoin the singers atthe end of theprogram to singfavorite carols withthe chorus and hugepipe organ.

“This year, thesingers and I have the distinct pleasure ofworking for the first time with PeterHommel, who is the brand new musicdirector at the United States MilitaryAcademy, West Point Post Chapel”,announced Artisitic Director JanieceKohler. “This is a treat for everybodyinvolved...especially me.”

Classic Choral Society concerts havebeen free and open to the public since 1959!Donations, through a free-will offering

Janiece Kohler

received at all the concerts, are what keepthe Choral Society going.

There will be two performances:Sunday, December 12 at 4:00pm at the

United Church of Christ on Route 94 andOld Dominion Road in Blooming Grove,and Saturday, December 18 at 7:00pm in theFirst Prebysterian Church, 33 Park Place(at village square) in Goshen.

For more information: 845-783-6030.

Empire Brass at Lycian CentreElizabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of

the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp,has joined withEmpire Brass fortheir 2010 HolidayConcerts.

With their best-selling recordingson the Telarc labelthey haveintroduced an evenlarger audienceworldwide to theexcitement of brass

music that ranges from Bach and Handel tojazz and Broadway. They are equally athome in the majestic works that Gabrielicomposed for St. Mark's Cathedral inVenice and the exuberantly show stoppingtunes that Richard Rodgers and AndrewLloyd Webber wrote for Broadway.

The ensemble has also performed withmajor symphony orchestras and summerfestivals, and opened the Carnegie HallCentennial Gala joining forces withmembers of the New York Philharmonic inthe world premiere of Hudson Valleycomposer Joan Tower's speciallycommissioned Fanfare for the UncommonWoman.

Hear them ring out holiday favorites atLycian Centre in Sugar Loaf on December19 at 3:00pm.

Phone 845-469-2287 for tickets.

Holiday Jazz in WarwickThe Todd Williams Quintet, featuring

Williams on sax, Warwick Valley JazzFestival producer Steve Rubin on drums,Joe Vincent Tranchina, piano; BillMcCrossen on bass; Chris Persad ontrumpet and Mariel Larsen as guestvocalist, will peform their Holiday JazzShow on Friday December 17 at 8:00pm atThe Dautaj, 36 Oakland Ave in Warwick.

Middletown Concert ChoraleSee the ad on this page for this year’s

Middletown Concert Chorale locations.Happily, and this is a rarity - there will alsobe great music in Otisville!


One of the area’s favorite Nutcrackerperformances is the Hudson ValleyConservatory’s (HVC) “cracked up”version, an hilarious, brilliantlyconceived, nutty interpretation of theseasonal classic.

Cracked up and nuttier than thetraditional tale, Clara and her Princejourney from under the Christmas tree tounder the big top in a whimsical worldwhere they encounter winter-white schoolkids, popcorn angels, candycane acrobats,and many more hilarious big topcharacters.

“Come and share in the magic of thisclassic tale seen in a whole new light,creating holidays memories that will lasta lifetime.” At the New Rose Theater inWalden, December 16-19. See ad on thispage for times.

For reservations, 845-778-2478.

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Fresh from the Orange County CitizensFoundation 2010 Awards Ceremonywhere she was the third recipient of thewell-earned Lifetime Achievement Award(previous winners were ClaudiaCummings and Chris Farlekas), MaryEvelyn Whitehill has donated her HudsonHighlands painting (see ad on right) to theGreater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra(GNSO) for a fund-raising raffle.

To help support the GNSO and own thisbeautiful watercolor by one of the HudsonValley’s most respected artists, you caneither call the phone number in the ad, orbuy a raffle at any of the GNSO concerts onJanuary 15, March 12 or May 14.

Editor’s note: Newspaper print colorcannot do justice to any painting, so becreative - enhance the colors pictured herewith your own imagination.

Whitehill’s gallery at Overlook FarmMarket on Route 9W in Middlehope, just 4miles north of I-84, is open on weekends forholiday purchases until December 24.

Then from Jan. 4, see her work at Pictureit Framed, Rte. 52 & Meadow Street, 5days a week. www.mewhitehill.com

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Sunrise in Snow by Norma BernstockThe Highlands Photographic Guild, a

group of fine art photographers in historicMilford, are Celebrating the Season, withan exhibit running from December 10 thruFebruary 6 at 224 Broad Street in Milford.

The opening reception is from 6:00pm to9:00pm on December 10.

Phone: 570-296-2440.

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comes to food if you dine at the HudsonStreet Cafe in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Butwe do recommend taking Potluck when itcomes to music offered only two blocksfrom the restaurant at the CornwallPresbyterian Church, 222 Hudson Street:the top-notch Potluck Concerts.

A Beethoven Violin/Piano sonata seriesbegins on December 3 at 7:30pm.

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