MARCH 23 – June 9
OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 5-7PM
Curated by Richard Roth

Hudson Athens Light, an exhibition of paintings, photography and sculpture, illuminates and corroborates the ecological, historical, commercial and aesthetic splendors of our bend in the Hudson River since the days it was the Mahicantuck. Featured artists include:

Carolyn Marks Blackwood
Brandt Bolding
Claude Carone
McWillie Chambers
Sasha Chermayeff
Darren Foote
Rodney Alan Greenblat
Karen Gunderson
Nancy Hagin
Phyllis Hjorth
Laetitia Hussain
Kiyoshi Ike
Chad Kleitsch
Alon Koppel
Reggie Madison
Ellen McHale
Sedat Pakay
Ken Polinskie
Lucio Pozzi
Eric Rhein
Stephanie Rose
Dan Rupe
Christy Rupp
Margaret Saliske
Nancy Shaver
Bill Sullivan
Earl Swanigan
Benjamin Swett
Hudson Talbott
Tony Thompson

Pictured: “Dappled Catskills,” Tony Thompson, oil on canvas, 2008

Learn the fundamentals of punch needle rug hooking with Rose Pearlman. This introductory class includes all the necessary techniques, tools, and materials you need to create your first hooked piece. From wall hangings to home goods, rug hooking can create a large variety of art and functional objects. The punch technique is simple to learn and is suitable for all levels of experience.

International cabaret and concert performer Steve Ross brings his sophisticated touch, delicious sense of humor and heartfelt ballads to Hudson Hall for a celebration of the Great American Songbook: the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Noël Coward, and the incomparable Fred Astaire. The evening opens with selections from Opera Ebony’s Gregory Sheppard and tenor John Philip, followed by acclaimed jazz vocalist Stevie Holland fresh from her one-woman off-Broadway show, Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter, accompanied by Ira Coleman on bass and David Sytkowski on piano.

Steve Ross, photo: Kate Sullivan

Seth’s Sauerkraut Revue is an Americana variety show hosted by Sauerkraut Seth Travins local Sauerkraut maker and musician. It has been described as the best thing to do in the middle of February.
Seth has lived and played music in columbia county for the last 20 years. He is best known for his work touring with the Wiyos, but he has always played music with local farmers, carpenters and other day jobbing musicians. He brings a rich community of musicians from the Berkshire Mountains to the Hudson River snd showcases them in his variety show.

Performing will be:

Featuring Chops and Sauerkraut
The Wild Weeds
Jim Krewson and Shakey Dave
Time on Fire

Learn to use simple everyday materials to create beautiful and functional string tote bags. The technique can be adapted to a variety of fibers and and sizes.