Greetings Art Lovers:

Greetings Art Lovers:

This week at Arts Mid-Hudson we have been busy sending out grant notifications for $116,885 in NYSCA funding for project grants, individual artist projects, and arts education to our three-county region. This funding is critical in serving thousands of our residents, resulting in a positive economic impact for all, including employment! What this funding has done in the past is to bring art programs to your neighborhood, such as the Community Clay Day held at Art Centro in Poughkeepsie, the concert, Unsung Heroes, a Concert to Celebrate Elder Farmers, or the many libraries that have received small grants to host arts and cultural programming. We are so grateful to administer this NYSCA funding that directly benefits our community. Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2017 NYSCA grants on our webpage.

And now looking ahead to the weekend. Thursday night kick off the weekend early with a concert, Saint Rita, a trio with Kelly Ellenwood, soprano, Kathleen Bosman, violin/viola, and Stephen Clair, guitar perform music of Kurt Weill and Edith Piaf. Suny New Paltz Music Department. 8:00 p.m.

The weekend is Poughkeepsie First Fridays! You can head to Main Street after work for

the POK Pop Up Shop’s First Friday Community Mixer to welcome our guest artists in our show “Form & Function,” installed at the Mid-Hudson Heritage Center, 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie. 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Kingston celebrates First Saturday with many openings including ARTBAR exhibiting paintings by Brian Fekete, ASK has two exhibits, and Lace Mill has two solo shows featuring the works of James Martin and Kazuma Oshita – most openings run 5:00-8:00 p.m.

On Sunday experience The Tempest live by the Royal Shakespeare Company Sunday at The Moviehouse. Simon Russell Beale returns to the RSC after 20 years to play Prospero in a production directed by Artistic Director Gregory Doran. For those familiar with Shakespeare, Prospero is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to his will. In a unique partnership with Intel, RSC uses today’s most advanced technology in a bold re-imagining of Shakespeare’s magical play, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience. 1:00 p.m.

Save the date:

March 10: Opening for Catalytics at Arts Mid-Hudson

March 12: Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society Four Nations Ensemble Concert

March 26: Candle Making workshop at Dutch’s Spirits

Have an artful week!

Linda

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Linda Marston-Reid

Executive Director

LMR@artsmidhudson.org

#artsmidhudson

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VASSAR REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE

This weekend the Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre hosts its 35th annual gala weekend at The Bardavon including a variety of dance genres, such as modern, ballet, and jazz, and will feature student-choreographed pieces, faculty work, an extended excerpt from Swan Lake, and the world premiere of a modern dance choreographed by David Dorfman.

Poughkeepsie

Saturday, March 4

8:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 5

3:00 p.m.

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SHUNZO OHNO ENSEMBLE

Sunday evening chill out with one of the most influential jazz trumpeters – Shunzo Ohno – known for his powerful compositions and riveting live performances. Featuring Shunzo Ohno/Trumpet, David Berkman/Piano, Daryl Johns/Bass and Steve Johns/Drums at The Falcon.

Marlboro

Sunday, March 5

7:00 p.m.

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THE ILLUSTRATOR’S SHOW

The Illustrator’s Show will bring together five artists based in the Hudson Valley and NYC who work in the burgeoning field of children’s illustration. The show will include examples of preliminary sketchbook concepts to finished art and book products. Through April 7.

Stone Ridge

Friday, March 3

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Last chance to see this Tennessee Williams classic held over for one more weekend. A steamy tale of truth, lies, greed, and sexual desire, Williams considered it to be his personal favorite.

Rhinebeck

Friday & Saturday,

March 3-4

8:00 p.m.

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MATINEE FILM SERIES

If you have fond memories of those old timey matinees or would like to experience them, The Shadowland Classic Film Series begins this weekend withSomething to Sing About starring James Cagney. See a sampling of alland mark your calendars.

Ellenville

Saturday, March 4

2:00 p.m.

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