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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Friday, May 24
    USO Show
    An evening of comedy, entertainment, historic film footage and music of the 1940s. Free! Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

  • Friday, May 24
    Free Movie
    Pippi Longstocking. 3:30pm. Free, popcorn & juice. Phone: 845-687-7023. Url: http://stoneridgelibrary.org.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27
    Vanderbilt Plant Sale
    Annuals, perennials, herbs, vines, etc. Benefit sale in parking lot of Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. 10am–5pm. Phone: 845-229-6432. Email: moebius122@opton.line.net. Url: http://www.vanderbiltgarden.org.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    WWII Military Displays
    Re-enactors in battle dress share their appreciation for WWII history. Uniforms, equipment and prop weapons on display. Also, live period music. 10am–4pm. Free. Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    The Thing About Art, See
    An eclectic mix of choregraphy, featuring dancers from the D'amby Project as well as a good deal of local talent. Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm. $20/$10. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Viva Flamenco
    $45 cafe table, $30 general seating; 7:30. Phone: 845-757-5106. Url: http://kaatsbaan.org.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Esopus Chamber Orchestra
    An American Adventure. 8pm. Phone: 845-687-5086. Url: http://sunyulster.edu.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Book Sale
    10am-3pm. Phone: 845-679-2213. Url: http://woodstock.org.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Language of Flowers
    Kelly Merchant will talk about her photography portrait project inspired by the 19th century craze of using flowers to send coded messages. 2-4pm. Phone: 845-210-4416. Url: http://artswave.org.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27
    Woodstock-New Paltz Art and Crafts Fair
    Over 300 juried artists and craftspeople, live music, supervised children’s area, health care products, massage therapy, and more. $8, $7 seniors, children 12 & under free. 10am-6pm. Url: http://quailhollow.com.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana
    Traditional while forward-looking work that is "fresh and relevant." Performance at Kaatsbaan will be a preview of the company’s program that will be at NYC's Joyce Theatre later in May. General Admission (reserved seating) $30, Café Table Seating, $45, 7:30 p.m. Email: pgrkaats@bestweb.net. Url: http://www.kaatsbaan.org.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    The Thing About Art, See
    Energetic and elegant dancea featuring D’Amby Project dancers, including Elaine Colandrea. $20/adults $10/children. Tickets at door or in advance; reservations recommended! 5/25 at 8pm & 5/26 at 3pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Sunday, May 26
    Farm Fantastic!
    Beers, Wines & Barbecue: the perfect way to inaugurate summer w/fundraising event for Columbia Land Conservancy, 4:30–8pm on beautiful farm (w/gorgeous views) in Livingston. Food & drink: locally grown food, array of wines, and locally brewed beer. Fun: petting farm, birds of pray, oxen demos, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, music by Spurs USA + more. Information & to purchase tickets clctrust.org/barbecue. Phone: 518-392 5252x204. Url: http://clctrust.org.

  • Sunday, May 26
    Milan Memorial Day Celebration
    Refreshments and displays; parade begins at Town Hall at noon. Email: townclerk@milan-ny.gov.

  • Tuesday, May 28
    Author Visit
    Local author Martha Frankel talks about writing. 6pm. Phone: 845-246-4317. Url: http://saugertiespubliclibrary.org.

  • Tuesday, May 28
    College Financial Aid Workshop
    Learn to navigate the process and complete your FAFSA with SUNY Ulster’s Director of Financial Aid. Reservations required, see website for details & documents you’ll need. 5:30-7pm. Phone: 845-687-5096. Email: financialaid@sunyulster.edu.

  • Friday, May 31
    Dance Meet Up
    With Big Joe Fitz & the Lo Fis. 8pm, 7:30 lesson. Phone: 845-255-1559. Url: http://unisonarts.org.

  • Friday, May 31
    United Way Golf Tournament
    All proceeds benefit the 60 programs and services supported by the United Way of Ulster County. Lazy Swan Golf Course, Saugerties, ulsterunitedway.org

  • Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1
    Tour to Honor Revolutionary War Patriots
    Two day low-cost trip to Plattsburgh and Quebec to honor the 200 American soldiers of the 4th Dutchess County Militia of the NY Line of Montgomery’s Brigade who died and were buried at Fort Chambly in June 1776. Public invited. Email: saartjelast@gmail.com. Url: http://northerndutchessdar.org.

  • Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
    Cavalcade of Magic
    The Al Baker Assembly #35 of the Society of American Magaicians, along w/local magicians. Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

Lilly

by Vivian Yess Wadlin  

A resident of Highland, Lilly Martin Spencer was a prolific painter of late 19th century every day life.

SOS Hydrofracking

by Cynthia Owen Philip  

New York struggles to define acceptable limits to the developers' thirst for natural gas.

Hudson River Ruins

by Robin Cherry  

How 19th century German romanticism once brought Mayan artifacts to Cruger Island of Red Hook.

General Interest

Bertolozzi's Bridge Music

by Vivian Yess Wadlin  

After you’ve strolled over Walkway Over The Hudson, drive or walk to Haviland Road’s abrupt end at the Mid Hudson Bridge. There, be prepared for Bertolozzi’s percussive serenade, known simply

Susan Kayne, The Horse’s Advocate

by Rob Rubsam  

Susan Kayne of Unbridled TV and Clermont Farms is determined to change the horse culture of New York State . . . the sooner the better.

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Local History

Greetings from Stone Ridge

by Vivian Yess Wadlin  

Images of Stone Ridge take us back in time and point out the underlying texture of history still visible in this lovely village.

The Lobotskys of Wonderland

by Teresa Vilardi  

For almost a century this family has been farming the precincts along White School House Road in Rhinbeck.

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Building & Home

The Space Race

by M. C. Primiano  

When the parents' empty nest gets filled up with stuff: call out the dropcloths!

Birdhouse Savvy

by Neil Soderstrom  

Ways to nurture and protect your cavity-nesting bluebirds, chickadees, house wrens, and tree swallows.

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Food & Wine

The Tastes of Spring

by Laura Pensiero  

Spring's arrival, says Laura Pensiero, means put away the stew pot and pull out the sauté pan and think fava beans, peas & ramps!

The Chocolate Wars? Part III: Ulster County

by Arlene Wege  

Our chocolate researcher ventures across the bridge . . .

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Health & Wellness

Fibromyalgia: A World of Pain

by Naomi Kennedy  

Whether considered a disease or a disorder, the musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points of fibromyalgia are a very real phenomenon to the millions who suffer from them.

The Perils of Plastics

by Kathryn Matthews  

Plastics are everywhere in our kitchen and around our foods . . . but at what cost to health?

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Featured Community Businesses

Energy-efficient building design • Passive House design • Custom homes, commercial and residential renovation, historic restoration, master planning, interiors • 3-D modeling • Energy modeling and consulting

Stephanie Bassler, RA, LEED AP, Principal

Peter Reynolds, Senior Designer

3650 Main St / PO Box 720, Stone Ridge
845-687-6242

Your on-line resource guide for Northern Dutchess and Southern Columbia Counties—real estate, lodging, dining and more.


Building or renovating? Feeling overwhelmed? Lack experience or time? Not here to "watch the pot?" Give "EB" a call! An advocate who will help keep your project on course while watching out for your interests above all others.

41 E. Market St., Rhinebeck
845-876-5646

Visit our state of the art dog and cat boarding facilities and see for yourself - they are clean, comfortable and spacious. We feature Raintree cat condos, specifically designed for your kitty's comfort and security. Our grooming facility pampers your pet with natural shampoos and conditioners created for their special needs.

296 Rte 299, Highland
845-834-2662

Rosane Balistreri is now offering Interior Design Service in this area. An established designer with over twenty years experience in NYC, she's available for all types of residential and commercial interior design projects.

Port Ewen
845-340-9289

We're a small boutique agency specializing in antique country homes and historic Hudson townhouses. We're sophisticated, honest and creative professionals who enjoy matching our customers with the most charming and interesting houses in the Hudson Valley. Check out our website, and see why people are saying it's the best real estate site anywhere. Or stop by and see us in Tivoli, Hudson, or Catksill.

58 Broadway, Tivoli
845-757-5672, fax: 845-757-5673

A Mother Daughter Shop featuring antiques, collectibles, gently used furniture, angels, gifts, gratitude items, and more. Located at 1298 Rte 9W Marlboro, entrance is the last door under the lavender Angels sign. We buy single items or entire estates. Ask about our fundraisers for non-profit groups. We accept MasterCard, Visa & Discover.

1298 Rte 9W, Marlboro
845-393-5039

Upholstery, slipcovers, and soft furnishings (pillows, drapes, etc.). Free estimates at my studio or by email photographs. References and photos available of our work. Also, see samples at HiHo in Gardiner. Please call between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm, or email us.

Wallkill
845-895-2998

Proudly serving the Hudson Valley since 1982. Certified Arborist and lawn technician. Full service landscaping company specializing in tree and shrub maintenance and installations for large estates and small properties.Fertlization programs available for lawns and trees. Licensed, fully insured.

845-452-8116

Whether for practical application or aesthetic collaboration with your home or sculptural elements in the landscape, simplify the process, enhance the outcome. We offer consulting, design, and construction services for the landscape and home. Fully Insured, significant references. BBB member, A+ rated.

845-758-4088

Celebrating over 50 Years! Sauerbraten, wienerschnitizel, hamburgers & sandwiches, plus steak and seafood. Located at intersection of Rtes 44/55 & 299, just below the Shawangunk cliffs across from Minnewaska Lodge.

3123 Rte 44/55, Gardiner
845-255-9766

Ralph A. Smith, LUTC and Larry Ratick, LPL Financial Member. Member FINRA/SIPC. We're a full service agency offering Auto, Homeowners, Life & Health, as well as Long-term Care and Medicare Supplement Insurance. IRAs, Pension Plans & Commercial Insurance, too. Call us today. We help you take the long term view of your economic health.

550 Rte 299, Suite 100A, Highland
845-246-1341 or 845-883-4280

Every item has a story . . . . If you have a passion for collecting you can find just what you're looking for in art, furniture, jewelry, lighting, sculpture, stained glass, ceramics, silver, books, records, textiles, coins and the unusual in the shop . . . and the stories that go with each item.

511 Warren St., Hudson
518-671-6130

Celebrating our 15th year! Conveniently located in downtown New Paltz. We offer 20 classes seven days a week, including New Paltz's only Anusara and Iyengar classes. Beginner to advanced level classes plus therapeutics, children's, and prenatal. Call or visit our website or a full schedule. Ami Hirschstein, Certified Anusara Teacher, Director.

69 Main St, New Paltz
845-256-0465

The Center for Healthy Aging at Northern Dutchess Hospital is a resource for patients 65 & older and their families. We provide inpatient, outpatient & transitional care for aging adults. After a full geriatric assessment, we share our insights and expert advice with patients, caregivers and primary care providers. Our director, Dr. Jodi Friedman, is a family practice physician with fellowship training and additional qualifications in geriatrics. We offer many services to assist older adults, and can tailor these services to an individual's needs. Services available include physical and occupational therapy; Parkinson's disease speech and movement program; prevention of falls program; medically based fitness center; alternative medicine therapies such as massage and acupuncture; "safe at home" assessments in conjunction with the Rhinebeck Town Board; outpatient nutritional counseling; community education and events. For more information please call.

6511 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
845-871-3500

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