Volume 3 Issue 52

01/14/2012

Oblong Books: Reception for author Lesa Cline Ransome and Illustrator James Ransome to celebrate their new books, Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass and When Grandmama Sings. 6:00 p.m., discussion 6:30. 6422 Montgomery St. (Rt.9), Rhinebeck, (845) 876-0500.

Cocoon Theater: “Scenes from Past Productions,” a sampler of previous performances, including Cocoon’s version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and the Grimm’s fairy tale “Fundevogel.” Tickets Free. 12 Noon. 6384 Mill St. (Route 9), Rhinebeck
845-876-6470.

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01/06/2012

Center for the Performing Arts at Rhinebeck: “American Buffalo.” 8pm Friday & Saturday 3pm Sunday

Tickets: $20 adults; $18 seniors
Box Office: (845)876-3080 661 Route 308 Rhinebeck. www.centerforperformingarts.org

Millbrook School: Exhibition of “Sustainable,” the remarkable wildlife and landscape photographs of Antarctica by husband and wife team Dan Mead and and Sally
Eagle. Flagler Chapel.

Hotchkiss School: One time performance of Two Men Talking, a theatrical conversation between Paul Browde and Murray Nossel who knew each other as schoolboys in apartheid-era South Africa. They met by chance decades later in New York where they developed Two Men Talking, that weaves their life stories involving AIDS, being Jewish in South Africa, and a long friendship into an evening of drama, mirth, humility and story telling. 7:00 p.m.

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01/13/2012

Millbrook School: Opening reception of the exhibition the remarkable wildlife and landscape photographs by husband and wife team Dan Mead and Sally Eagle. Flagler Chapel and Arts and Science Building. Math and Science Center 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Center for the Performing Arts at Rhinebeck: Opening night of “Annie” to benefit the Dutchess County SPCA. Tickets are $40.00 and include admission to a pre-show event as well as an opportunity to meet the cast following the performance. 661 Route 308 Rhinebeck Box Office: (845) 876-3080.

Oblong Books: Reading and book signing by Donald Rothschild of his new book Shadow Bay a noir-crime-blog-visual-novel. 7:30 p.m. 6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck. (845) 876-0500.

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01/07/2012

The Great Swamp: Oblong Land Conservancy volunteers lead intrepid hikes on the recently completed boardwalk that traverses portions of the Great Swamp The boardwalk puts the hiker deep into the murky waters of this inland geological wetland. Meet at the parking lot for the Appalachian Trail Metro North train stop (on Route 22 just south of Native Landscaping on the west side of 22. Tours begin at 11a.m.. If oversubscribed, a 2nd tour at 12. Please RSVP www.facebook.com/oblongland

Tremaine Gallery: Artist’s reception for Henry Klimowicz, Millerton artist who works with “humble materials” specifically cardboard.Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT. Mon – Sat 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday noon – 4:00 p.m.

Oblong Books & Music: Annie Leibovitz will discuss her new book “Pilgrimage” at RSVPs are required for this free event. rsvp@oblongbooks.com or call (845) 876-0500

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