Arts & Culture

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Rhinebeck: Violet Capital of the World

“Sweet Violets,” a documentary about the once booming violet-growing industry in Rhinebeck, will premiere at Upstate Films, Rhinebeck on February 12.

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Edna Goes to Camp

Up In One Productions presents “Hairspray” at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, February 24 through March 11.

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"Art" at the Beacon Theatre

Presented by 4th Wall Productions on Friday and Saturday February 3, 4 at 8pm and Sunday February 5 at 2pm at the Beacon Theatre in Beacon.

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Graffiti of War at Wolf Gang Gallery

The exhibit opens at Wolf Gang Gallery in Montgomery on Friday, February 17 at 5pm for public viewing continues through Sunday February 19.

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Galumpha at SUNY New Paltz's McKenna Theater

Unison Arts Center presents the trio at the McKenna Theater on the SUNY New Paltz campus Saturday February 25 at 7:30 pm for an evening of superb family entertainment.

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Insomniac Dreams

David Austin’s,“Tell Me a Story: Narrative Works” will be exhibited at the Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson through March 4.

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Portfolio: Small Batch Editions

Small Batch Editions offers limited-edition archival prints from 11 photographers.

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Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre's 30th Annual Bardavon Gala (2/25-26)

No longer the best kept dance secret in the Hudson Valley, this concert is for all people who enjoy dance. Repertoire includes works by Balanchine, Edwaard Liang, and Larry Keigwin.

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11th annual Haitian Art Auction and Sale at Vassar College

Come to the Haitian Art Auction and Sale at Vassar College on March 30, 31, & April 11! The sale features 400 original Haitian paintings plus thousands of handcrafts. All proceeds benefit sustainable development in Chermaitre, Haiti.

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SF JAZZ Collective at The Paramount March 9th @ 8pm

The SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star jazz ensemble comprised of eight of the finest performer/composers at work in jazz today including Antonio Hart (alto saxophone), Mark Turner (tenor saxophone), Avishai Cohen (trumpet), Robin Eubanks (trombonist), Stefon Harris (vibraphone), Edward Simon (piano), Matt Penman (bass), Eric Harland (drums).

Food & Drink

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South by Southeast Asia

Yum Yum Noodle bar, located in Woodstock and Seoul Kitchen in Beacon each offer authentic and delicious Asian cuisine.

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Companion Cuisine

Woodstock Meats and Fleisher’s Grass-fed and Organic Meats in Kingston offers their own blends for the raw pet food diet.

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Upcoming Events at The Rhinecliff!

Celebrate Robbie Burns, Dine with us for Valentine’s, Experience Iron Valen-Grad!  

Books

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Freedom Writers

Married author-illustrator collaborative duo, James Ransome and Lesa Cline-Rasome live and work in the Hudson Valley.

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Book Review: Hope: A Tragedy

Mikhail Horowitz reviews Shalom Auslander’s Hope: A Tragedy.

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Book Review: Animal Sanctuary

Jana Martin reviews Hudson author, Sarah Falkner’s, Animal Sanctuary.

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Short Takes: February 2012

This month, it’s personal. Six Hudson Valley authors share their connections to loved ones, spiritual journeys, and smart short fiction.