Arts & Culture

THE MYSTERY OF THE SPHINX AND THE MAGIC OF EGYPT

On September 25, 7 pm, at the Beahive, 314 Wall St., Kingston NY, writer, researcher and rogue Egyptologist John Anthony West will discuss this revolutionary re-interpretation of Egypt, his own long quest to re-date the Great Sphinx of Giza and his recent trip (with geologist/geophysicist/paleontologist Dr. Robert M. Schoch) to Turkey that (surprisingly!) vindicates four decades of research, writing and heated controversy about Egypt.

Where Life Touches Down

By Hallie Goodman

“Finding Joy,” an exhibition of the work of Dawn Breeze, runs through September 12 at Deffebach Gallery in Hudson.

Third Annual Catskill Artist Studio Tour

By Sparrow

Catskill’s Third Annual Artist Studio Tour will take place Saturday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12.

Filament Festival at EMPAC

By Chronogram staff

The Filament festival of new work in performance, visual art, sound and media takes place October 1 to October 3 at EMPAC at RPI.

Hudson Valley Silent Retreat with Gangaji: September 19 - 24, 2010

Retreat with Gangaji is a time to discover the truth of one’s being and to deepen in that realization. Through gathering together for an extended period, a rare and profound support is experienced for the direct recognition of eternal peace, always present as the core of one’s own heart.

Pine Hill Folk Festival

A full day of music and fun will be served up on Saturday, October 2nd 2010 at the Pine Hill Folk Festival. Concerts, song circles, locally made food, artists & artisans, storytelling, demonstrations, and children’s activities will transform the Pine Hill Community Center into a vibrant village with a Catskills flavor. The grand finale of the day will be a concert by Mike & Ruthy and The Saturday Night Bluegrass Band, followed by a lively contra dance with a hot band and caller. Truly something to celebrate is the fact that all this amazing talent and expertise comes from right here in the Catskills. See www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org for details and directions or call 845-254-5469.