Christopher Baker; daniel Baltzer; R. Justin Stewart
April 9- May 23, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, April 9th, 6pm to 9pm
Garnerville, N.Y. - Complification is an exhibition that investigates the complex world of networks and interconnectivity. Three artist explore how the world is flattening and exploding simultaneously, resulting in dynamic, evolving relationships. Christopher Baker’s multi-media work engages the rich collection of social, technological and ideological networks present in the urban landscape. daniel Baltzer’s paintings explore how communication technology, social networking, and subconscious thought play a role in creating and defining human connections. R. Justin Stewart’s installations investigate how we are shaped by our relationships to others and the world around us, keeping us in a constant state of flux. Read more »
New Paltz, N.Y. - The distinguished Poné Ensemble for New Music will be featured in concert at 8 p.m. on March 23, in McKenna Theatre located on the campus of the State University of New York at New Paltz. Tickets at the door are $10 general admission: $8 for New Paltz faculty/staff/seniors; and $3 for students.
The Poné Ensemble will perform Igor Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat - a story of a soldier who makes a deal with the Devil, trading his magical violin and the love of his sweetheart for the elusive prospect of wealth and knowledge of the future. Read more »
Event to Coincide with Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, March 15-28
Hyde Park, N.Y. — “Bon Appetit: Food and Dining in the Hudson Valley,” a conference organized by the Great Estates Consortium, will be held on Saturday, March 20 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the Roosevelt Library and Home here.
“Bon Appetit,” which celebrates the rich history of food in the Hudson Valley, has been planned to coincide with Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2010. This fourth annual event will take place between March 15-28, and will showcase this scenic New York State region as a premier culinary destination. Conference attendees are encouraged to dine at fixed prices in nearby restaurants and stay in local hotels offering special Restaurant Week rates. More information is available at http://www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com/. Read more »
Art World to Converge on Garnerville, New York
Garnerville, N.Y. - “This event is like no other art exhibition.” says GAGA President Robin Rosenberg, “Our complex of buildings is the living, breathing, working home where artists create their art for a living. The public gets a chance to see museum quality art, while wandering the back alleys and alcoves of an historic, Civil War era textile mill. After a turn around the art galleries, art studios and outdoor sculpture trail, look out for avant-garde performances, artist tours and cool workshops. There will be music, food, and live demonstrations. GAGA Arts Festival has become a hot destination point drawing nearly 5000 visitors from the Tri-State region including more and more who make the short journey up the Hudson from New York City.” Read more »
America’s National Symbol Can Be Spotted Soaring in New York State in March
New York, N.Y. - In a state known for its abundance of sports and entertainment industry celebrities, it will be a star of the feathered kind that grabs the attention of photographers for the next month or so. Throughout the month of March, visitors and residents of New York State will have the rare opportunity to spot America’s national symbol as more than 150 migratory bald eagles make their way through the Empire State.
New York State, which ranks fifth in the U.S. for number of wildlife-watching participants, offers a combination of open water and colder temperatures to create the perfect atmosphere for these regal creatures. Eagle watching is one of the most affordable activities for New York State winter visitors with a number of guided tours, excursions and educational workshops available through The Eagle Institute, a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the protection of the bald eagle and other birds of prey. Read more »
Hastings-On-Hudson, N.Y. - Undaunted by the wintry weather, over 250 chefs, food purveyors and tourism industry professionals from around the Hudson Valley gathered at Harvest-on-Hudson to kick-off the fourth Hudson Valley Restaurant Week which is planned for March 15-28.
Richard Thomas, Lower Hudson Valley Regional Director for New York State Governor David Paterson extended greetings from the Governor by saying, “Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is a proud accomplishment, a continuation of a great cultural tradition of food and wine here in the Valley.” Read more »
200-mile bicycle tour from Albany to NYC scheduled for August 10-15, 2010
Albany, N.Y. - The 6th annual Great Hudson Valley Pedal-a six-day, 200-mile recreational bicycle tour from Albany to New York City-is scheduled for August 10-15, 2010.
Great Hudson Valley Pedal participants will pedal their way through one of the most picturesque river valleys in the world. The Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Olana State Historic Site, and West Point are just a few of the many interesting stops along the way. Rich in history, culture, wineries, and gourmet cuisine, the Hudson Valley offers fantastic bicycling. The tour, which includes three panoramic bridge crossings, will ride along designated bike routes, scenic roads, and off-road trails, including the renowned Manhattan Waterfront Greenway along the west side of Manhattan. Read more »
