What To Do This February 2017

The Catskill Mountain Foundation, in cooperation with former Metropolitan Opera ballerina Victoria Rinaldi, choreographer Margo Sappington and Eugene Petrov, Artistic Director of Petrov Ballet, presents the world’s favorite ballet, The Nutcracker!

The CMF Nutcracker, now in its sixth year, has become a holiday favorite of residents of the surrounding Catskills and Hudson Valley. Featuring ballet stars of the future, this spectacular production has become one of the finest professional Nutcrackers in upstate New York.

In this special holiday production, Petrov Ballet, along with select guest artists, will dazzle in the major dance roles. Victoria Rinaldi works with the community to stage the party, battle, angels and Mother Ginger. Award-winning choreographer Margo Sappington returns to play Auntie Drosselmeyer.

The Nutcracker is the story of a young girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and his fierce battle against a Mouse King. According to folklore, nutcrackers represent power and strength and bring good luck to your family and protect your home. The story of The Nutcracker is a dream about good triumphing evil through the goodness of heart of a young child. The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The libretto is adapted by E.T.A. Hoffman’s story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”.  

The Catskill Mountain Foundation, in cooperation with former Metropolitan Opera ballerina Victoria Rinaldi, choreographer Margo Sappington and Eugene Petrov, Artistic Director of Petrov Ballet, presents the world’s favorite ballet, The Nutcracker!

The CMF Nutcracker, now in its sixth year, has become a holiday favorite of residents of the surrounding Catskills and Hudson Valley. Featuring ballet stars of the future, this spectacular production has become one of the finest professional Nutcrackers in upstate New York.

In this special holiday production, Petrov Ballet, along with select guest artists, will dazzle in the major dance roles. Victoria Rinaldi works with the community to stage the party, battle, angels and Mother Ginger. Award-winning choreographer Margo Sappington returns to play Auntie Drosselmeyer.

The Nutcracker is the story of a young girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and his fierce battle against a Mouse King. According to folklore, nutcrackers represent power and strength and bring good luck to your family and protect your home. The story of The Nutcracker is a dream about good triumphing evil through the goodness of heart of a young child. The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The libretto is adapted by E.T.A. Hoffman’s story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”.  

The Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot is a 5K run and walk held annually Thanksgiving morning to support Family of New Paltz’s Food Pantry and Crisis Services.

Winter in colonial New York was notoriously harsh and unforgiving. Join the 1st Ulster Militia as they recreate an 18th century colonial encampment at the Persen House, complete with demonstrations of fire-starting, knitting, sewing, open fire cooking, and more!

The original 1st Regiment, Ulster County Militia was composed of citizen soldiers from the area now within the boundaries of Kingston, Saugerties and Woodstock. Members promote the education of the public as to military and social life in the colonial and Revolutionary War eras through demonstrations of everyday crafts and skills and the typical life of the militiaman.

Professor Emeritus of Biology, Don Terpening will present various medicines, implements, and techniques that were used by physicians during the Revolutionary War, as well as discuss the role that doctors played and their social standing during this period. Enjoy an interactive and educational experience!

Finding Peace Weekend Meditation Retreat in Sullivan County Catskills – Detox the Mind

Experience a relaxing weekend meditation retreat in the peaceful environment of the Catskills at Kadampa Meditation Center Glen Spey, New York. Whether you’re a beginner or simply want to enjoy retreat in ideal conditions, this weekend will help you refresh your mind through meditation.

The Topic of this Retreat Weekend will be Detox the Mind. Buddha skillfully and compassionately explained that the causes of all our suffering and problems can be found within the mind. In this retreat, special meditation techniques will be explained through which we can remove the leftover imprints of past negative actions; we can remove the negative mental habits that currently bind our mind; and eventually through training we can purify our karma completely, and as a result insure a positive and happy future, allowing us be of tremendous benefit to others.

Enjoy guided meditations and modern Buddhist teachings, which present practical tools to incorporate meditation to your day to day life.
In the breaks, enjoy meaningful conversation and relax amidst the beauty and tranquility of the Kadampa World Peace Temple and its natural surroundings. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary.

DATE: October 23-25 | 2020

Location: Kadampa Meditation Center New York, 47 Sweeney Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737
Retreat Cost: $60. Accommodations & vegetarian meals available contact registration for rates.
For more information or to register www.kadampanewyork.org or call (845) 856-9000

Kadampa Meditation Center New York is located in Sullivan County at 47 Sweeney Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737, off of Route 97, turn on to Route 31, just north of Hawks’ Nest. Kadampa Meditation Center New York offers meditation classes, day courses, retreats, Silent retreats, Buddhist prayers chanted in English and a chance to learn about the Buddhist way of life. Classes range from beginner to advanced and are designed to help those who wish to learn to meditate, start a meditation practice or to meditate in a group setting, as well as for those who wish to deepen their understanding of basic Buddhist thought and practice.

Kadampa Meditation Center New York also offers group & corporate visits, mindfulness workshops & presentations, kids meditation, field trips, accommodations & vegetarian meals, and community outreach and 82 acres with Nature Trails. Kadampa World Peace Temple houses a World Peace Café & espresso bar, a bookstore and gift shop featuring a range of unique gifts, cards, meditation accessories, Buddhist art, and books on Buddhism and meditation. Open to the public, stop in an enjoy the peace of the Temple. Weekly Meditation Classes offered in Scranton PA, Sparta NJ and Port Jervis, Beacon, Saratoga Springs & Warwick, NY. For more information call (845)856-9000 or visit www.kadampanewyork.org

Join us for the last in our Third Thursdays series, a monthly FREE event of art and cultural offerings. Tonight we’ll have our horticulturist help you make seed packets for your own garden with collected seed from our historic Beatrix Farrand Garden. Then at 6:30pm spread out a blanket and watch the garden-related documentary films “Beatrix Farrand’s American Landscapes” and “A Man Named Pearl.” We can’t wait to have you in the garden with us!

Regarded as one of the top Soul, R&B, and Jazz-Funk groups—first known for the timeless instrumental hit “Pick Up the Pieces”—the Average White Band has distinguished itself thanks to its diverse songwriting and unique approach to rhythm & blues. With multiple gold and platinum albums, and three Grammy nominations on the legendary Atlantic label, they were the first Brits to simultaneously top the US Top 100 Singles, Albums and R&B charts, before going on to garner similar UK and international honors.

Ironically, given their Scottish roots, the six-piece took the instrumental cues of US Jazz giants Adderley, Hancock, Sample, Shorter & co., and the soulful influences of Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Al Green, and Stevie Wonder, et al., to create their own authentic R&B blend, which, with the tongue-in-cheek name, happily surprised both black and white audiences alike. This led to AWB’s early inclusion on Soul Train, and to their music being featured in movies like Swingers, Private Parts, Superman 2, Starsky & Hutch, etc., to name but a few standouts.

While ensuing singles, “Cut The Cake,” “Queen Of My Soul,” “Walk On By,” “Atlantic Avenue” and “Let’s Go Round Again” had major chart action around the world, album cuts such as “Schoolboy Crush,” “Person To Person” and “I’m The One” are still hailed as “essential” grooves. Fast-forward two decades, and AWB’s unlikely contribution to Hip-Hop, Rap, and modern R&B was sealed by the massive use of their samples, from Erik B & Rakim, through TLC, Ice-Cube, Tribe Called Quest, Leena
Conquest, P-Diddy, Mark Ronson et al. – right up to Rick Ross (Rich is Gangsta’). Throughout, ballads such as “A Love Of Your Own,” “Cloudy” and “If I Ever Lose This Heaven” would stand out as some of the finest soul tracks ever recorded.

AWB’s most recent release is 2018’s Inside Out, a collection of all new studio tracks and versions of AWB favorites recorded live with a five piece horn section.

The Average White Band – with Scots originals Alan Gorrie (vocals, bass, gtr.) and Onnie McIntyre (guitar) – alongside US heavies Freddy V. (tenor sax), Clif Lyons (alto sax), Rob Aries (keys, bass), Rocky Bryant (drums), and Brent Carter (vocals), continues its deserved place at the pinnacle of live soul & funk music to the delight of widely eclectic and multi-generational audiences everywhere.

Regarded as one of the top Soul, R&B, and Jazz-Funk groups—first known for the timeless instrumental hit “Pick Up the Pieces”—the Average White Band has distinguished itself thanks to its diverse songwriting and unique approach to rhythm & blues. With multiple gold and platinum albums, and three Grammy nominations on the legendary Atlantic label, they were the first Brits to simultaneously top the US Top 100 Singles, Albums and R&B charts, before going on to garner similar UK and international honors.

Ironically, given their Scottish roots, the six-piece took the instrumental cues of US Jazz giants Adderley, Hancock, Sample, Shorter & co., and the soulful influences of Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Al Green, and Stevie Wonder, et al., to create their own authentic R&B blend, which, with the tongue-in-cheek name, happily surprised both black and white audiences alike. This led to AWB’s early inclusion on Soul Train, and to their music being featured in movies like Swingers, Private Parts, Superman 2, Starsky & Hutch, etc., to name but a few standouts.

While ensuing singles, “Cut The Cake,” “Queen Of My Soul,” “Walk On By,” “Atlantic Avenue” and “Let’s Go Round Again” had major chart action around the world, album cuts such as “Schoolboy Crush,” “Person To Person” and “I’m The One” are still hailed as “essential” grooves. Fast-forward two decades, and AWB’s unlikely contribution to Hip-Hop, Rap, and modern R&B was sealed by the massive use of their samples, from Erik B & Rakim, through TLC, Ice-Cube, Tribe Called Quest, Leena
Conquest, P-Diddy, Mark Ronson et al. – right up to Rick Ross (Rich is Gangsta’). Throughout, ballads such as “A Love Of Your Own,” “Cloudy” and “If I Ever Lose This Heaven” would stand out as some of the finest soul tracks ever recorded.

AWB’s most recent release is 2018’s Inside Out, a collection of all new studio tracks and versions of AWB favorites recorded live with a five piece horn section.

The Average White Band – with Scots originals Alan Gorrie (vocals, bass, gtr.) and Onnie McIntyre (guitar) – alongside US heavies Freddy V. (tenor sax), Clif Lyons (alto sax), Rob Aries (keys, bass), Rocky Bryant (drums), and Brent Carter (vocals), continues its deserved place at the pinnacle of live soul & funk music to the delight of widely eclectic and multi-generational audiences everywhere.

Best of the Eagles is the most exact interpretation of the music of the Eagles in America, bar none! Each member mirrors his counterpart in the Eagles instrumentally and vocally. However, this is no simple copy band or impersonator act but rather a group of excellent musicians who expertly and authentically re-create the songs, the music, the vocals and the magical aura of one of America’s greatest rock bands. After selling out many venues in the region including the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ, Best of the Eagles looks forward to sharing a great night of Eagles hits at the Paramount Hudson Valley!