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THE CALENDAR  • CALENDAR DIRECTORYEXHIBITIONS

September 1-8 • September 9-15 • September 16-22September 23-30

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

9

 

MUSIC

 

 

Caffè Lena • Duke Robillard Band — “Robillard is a soloist of stunning force and originality” — The New York Times • 7 pm • info and tickets ($30/$25 or $15 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

The 4th Annual Oldtone Roots Music Festival (Sept. 6-9) Look under September 6 for details about this four-day music and dance festival, which closes today (5 pm)opl

 

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Oldcastle • “Proof” (through Sept. 9) • 2 & 7:30 pm


Theater Barn • “The Decorator” (runs Sept. 7-23) • 2 pm

 

FILM


Images • “Crazy Rich Asians” (runs Sept. 7-13), which follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore • today’s times, 2:45 & 5:15 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

Images • “Skate Kitchen” (runs Sept. 7-13), about Camille, an introverted teenage skateboarder from Long Island, who meets and befriends an all-girl, New York City-based skateboarding crew called Skate Kitchen • today’s times, 3:30 & 6 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

MISC.

 

(12th annual) Washington County Cheese Tour (Sept. 8 & 9) • On this self-guided tour, you can drive through lush, rolling hills and bucolic countryside on your way to visiting the following farmers and cheesemakers: Argyle Cheese Farmer, Battenkill Creamery, Consider Bardwell Farm, Dancing Ewe Farm and Moxie Ridge Farm. At each farm, you can sample specially selected cheeses and have the opportunity to tour the farm. Also, you can include a local brewery and vineyard as part of your tour: R.S. Taylor and Sons Brewery, LLC and Victory View Vineyard • 10 am-4 pm both days • details including locations, at thecheesetour.com

 

 


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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Open mic night • Sign-up is 7 pm to 7:25 pm Show at 7:30 / 2 songs or 10 minutes • info at www.caffelena.org

 

Helsinki Hudson • Bobby Previte & The Visitors • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($20) at helsinkihudson.com

 

FILM

 

Images • “Crazy Rich Asians” (runs Sept. 7-13), which follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore • today’s times, 2:45 & 5:15 & 7:45 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

Images • “Skate Kitchen” (runs Sept. 7-13), about Camille, an introverted teenage skateboarder from Long Island, who meets and befriends an all-girl, New York City-based skateboarding crew called Skate Kitchen • today’s times, 3, 5 & 7:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

 


 

TUESDAY
11

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Brubeck Brothers Quartet — With Dan and Chris Brubeck as the foundation, guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb, complete this dynamic quartet (also on 9/12) • 7 pm • info and tickets ($45/$40 or $22.50 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

FILM

 

Images • “Crazy Rich Asians” (runs Sept. 7-13), which follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore • today’s times, 2:45 & 5:15 & 7:45 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

Images • “Skate Kitchen” (runs Sept. 7-13), about Camille, an introverted teenage skateboarder from Long Island, who meets and befriends an all-girl, New York City-based skateboarding crew called Skate Kitchen • today’s times, 3, 5 & 7:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Manchester store) is thrilled to welcome back to Manchester Bess the Book Bus for a special after-school storytime and book giveaway! Bess helps to build home libraries and a love for reading in our most underserved communities across the USA by making the joy of book ownership a reality for our kids • 4:30 pm •

www.northshire.com

 

Northshire Women Reading Group (Manchester store) meets to discuss “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” by Mohsin Hamid • 6 pm • at The Inn at Manchester, 3967 Main St., Manchester Center, VT • Please email Denise Elwell at delwells@gmail.com to inquire or join this group


12

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Brubeck Brothers Quartet — With Dan and Chris Brubeck as the foundation, guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb, complete this dynamic quartet (also on 9/11) • 7 pm • info and tickets ($45/$40 or $22.50 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

FILM

 

Images • “Crazy Rich Asians” (runs Sept. 7-13), which follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore • today’s times, 2:45 & 5:15 & 7:45 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

Images • “Skate Kitchen” (runs Sept. 7-13), about Camille, an introverted teenage skateboarder from Long Island, who meets and befriends an all-girl, New York City-based skateboarding crew called Skate Kitchen • today’s times, 3, 5 & 7:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Manchester store • Veteran business journalist Andrea Gabor presents her new book, “After the Education Wars: How Smart Schools Upended the Business of Reform” • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

 


 

THURSDAY

13

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Jonathan Edwards —“the folk singer-songwriter simply delivers, night after night songs of passion, songs of insight, songs of humor, all rendered in that pure and powerful tenor which, like fine wine, has only grown sweeter with age” • 7 pm • info and tickets ($28/$25 or $14 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

Crandall Library • Live! Folklife Concert series: today, Quickstep — John Kirk and Trish Miller, joined by Ed Lowman and other special guests • 7 pm (doors, 6:30 pm) • Community Room • free • more info at 518-792-6508 x237 or www.crandalllibrary.org

 

Helsinki Hudson • Real Estate (Wet Tuna) — Known for its winsome songwriting and profound earnestness, indie-rock group Real Estate’s airily melodic songs float atop a latticework of jangly guitars • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($38/$45) at helsinkihudson.com

 

FILM

 

Images • “Crazy Rich Asians” (runs Sept. 7-13), which follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore • today’s times, 2:15, 4:30 & 9:15 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

Images • “Skate Kitchen” (runs Sept. 7-13), about Camille, an introverted teenage skateboarder from Long Island, who meets and befriends an all-girl, New York City-based skateboarding crew called Skate Kitchen • today’s times, 3, 5 & 7:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Manchester store • book signing with Jane Iwan whose historical novel, ‘Refugee of the Heart,” combines romance with intrigue to create a tale of love, loss, and survival in early twentieth century China as World War II looms on the horizon and Japanese forces wreak havoc in Shanghai • 5:30 pm • www.northshire.com

 

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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Harpeth Rising, three classically trained musicians playing original music — with special guest David Huckfelt • 8 pm • info and tickets ($22/$20 or $11 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

DANCE

 

Dances of Universal Peace in Hudson, NY • Offered the second Friday of each month, the Dances are participatory simple circle dances and songs drawn from diverse sacred traditions. Each dance is taught by certified dance leaders of the Hudson Dance Circle. No experience needed; all ages welcome. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing recommended • 7 pm • Sadhana Center for Yoga and Meditation, 403 Warren Street • by donation • more info at 518-860-3108; farid@taconic.ne

 

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Lake Theatre • “The Long Weekend” (Sept. 14-Oct.13) • 6:30 pm


Theater Barn • “The Decorator” (runs Sept. 7-23) • 8 pm

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Manchester store • Mega-fan Jerry Thornton presents “Five Rings: The Super Bowl History of the New England Patriots (So Far)” • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

 

Northshire Classic Mystery Reading Group (Manchester store) meets to discuss “Beast in View” by Margaret Millar • 2 pm • at the bookstore • For more info or to join this group contact Louise Jones at ljones@northshire.com

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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Hank Williams Birthday Celebration. More than fifty years after his death, Hank Williams ranks among the most powerfully iconic figures in American music. — with the Bluebillies • 8 pm • info and tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

Clarion Concerts • This first of four “Leaf Peeper” concerts features the return of extraordinary violinist Tim Fain with a multi media performance including the following: Philip Glass - “Interludes” from Concerto No 2 (solo violin); Lev Zhurbin - Sicilienne (violin, audio pre-record, film);Tim Fain - Overview (violin, audio pre-record); and much more • 7 pm • Hudson Hall, 327 Warren St., Hudson NY • details and tickets ($25/$40) at www.leafpeeperconcerts.org/artist.php?
view=cal&cid=37989

 

Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today, Geoff Muldaur • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $25/$30 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org

 

Jazz at the Lake (Sept. 15 & 16) sponsored by Lake George Arts Project • today 1 pm: Paul McCandless with Charged Particles; 2:45: Jim Ridl Quartet; 4:30: Sharel Cassity - Elektra with Ingrid Jensen; and a Sat. evening show: 7:30 pm: Celebrating the Music of Weather Report Jason Miles, Joel Fraham, Mino Cinelu, Gene Lake, Karen Briggs-Violin • at Shepard Park, Lake George • free

 

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Lake Theatre • “The Long Weekend” (Sept. 14-Oct.13) • 6:30 pm


Theater Barn • “The Decorator” (runs Sept. 7-23) • 8 pm

 

MISC.


Claverack Library •
Did you know that the Catskill Mountains were a great petrified delta? Did you know that the world’s oldest known fossil forest ecology is found right here in these mountains? Join Robert and Johanna Titus at the library today to learn about the Catskills’ distant geological history • 4 pm • at the library located at 629 State Route 23B

 

Northshire (Manchester store • Donna Garlough, author of “Your Home, Your Style” presents a workshop, exploring ways to style (and re-style!) inviting spaces in your home, and share tricks for using decor to put your own personal spin on any room or piece • 11 am -3 pm • at Depot 62, 515 Depot St., nManchester Center, VT www.northshire.com

 

Northshire (Manchester store) • Tony Whedon presents his book “Drunk in the Woods” • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

 

 

BENNINGTON QUILTFEST ()runs September 15-16) • 25th Anniversary Show Presented by Quiet Valley Quilters’ Guild. 140 New Quilts, Demonstrations, Quilt Raffle, Challenge Quilts, Special Exhibit of Quilts from the First 24 Years, Vendors, and Quiltfest Café. Featured Quilter and Lecturer: Lynn Wheatley • today’s times, 9 am-5 pm • at Mount Anthony Union Middle School, 747 East Road, Bennington, VT • admission $7 • www.benningtonquiltfest.com

 

Heritage Walks Weekends (four consecutive weekends: Sept. 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23; 29 & 30) • choice of 60+ FREE, guided interpretive walking tours at historic, cultural and natural resource sites throughout the Housatonic Heritage Area in Berkshire County, MA. and Litchfield County, CT • Visit website www.HousatonicHeritage.org/
Heritage-Walks to view the entire schedule of tours, or email programs@HousatonicHeritage.org to request an event brochure be mailed to you

 

Kinderhook Library Book Sale • Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 15-16) • today, 9 am-3 pm • McNary Center o St. Paul’s Church, Sylvester Street, Kinderhook, N.Y.

 

Schuylerville, N.Y. Neighborhood tag sale • Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 15-16) • 9 am-5 pm • Hessian Drive and Ranger Road, Schuylerville, N.Y.