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Visit TheCatskillChronicle.com for J.A.Di Bello’s theatre and Barry Plaxen’sclassical music and opera reviews, inaddition to many other articles and SullivanCounty news in this interesting andinformative online newspaper.

Di Bello’s Gallery is presenting RobertScore who will read selections from his newbook, The Ghost Whistle. at the NobleCoffee Roasters' Café, Campbell Hall, onDecember 5, at 7:00pm.

The reading will be followed by a Q&Aand a book signing and sale. (see page 38)

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End of the World in Middletown: Two Musical Viewsby Derek Leet

Optimism-Pessimism“2012: The End...or the beginning?”

The above title inclusion “...or thebeginning” suggests an optimistic outlook forone of Middletown’s two End of the Worldconcerts.

But the program contains “dark” (readpessimistic) titles amidst “holiday” musicbecause the SUNY Orange SymphonicBand November 3 concert was canceled dueto Sandy, so Band conductor Kevin Scott, hasa combination of works originally planned forNovember and some holiday music from theplanned December 15 concert for which Scottsays, “There will be no cancellation...unlesswe get a monumental snowstorm!”(Optimism...Pessimism!)

“It hasn't been totally finalized,” hecontinued, “but this is what is definitely onthe concert: Mussorgsky’s A Night on BaldMountain, Charles Lee Hill’s At the GremlinBall, Philip Sparke’s Fanfare for St. Cecelia,Donald Johnston’s Ritual for Band, DouglasTownsend’s Two Christmas Fantasies, andthe world premiere of Carlton Winston’sNibiru, the Bringer of Doom.

“As a big thank you to my good friendKevin Scott for greatly supporting mymusic,” says Winston, “I decided to approachhim about composing a work specifically forhis ensemble. A countless number of ideascame to mind, but we initially settled on aNative American themed work. With manydrafts started, but a tight compositiondeadline, I scrapped the idea and approachedKevin again about composing a work basedon the end of the world. He was intrigued bythe idea. Immediately, I decided to center thiswork on the fictional planet Nibiru.

(If you are not familiar with Nibiru - alsoknown as Planet X - it is the fictional planetthat is supposed to collide with our planetsometime in 2012.)

“Nibiru, the Bringer of Doom is not meant

to sound pretty at all.In fact, my goal withthis work,” continuedWinston, “is toportray what I call“primordial” beauty.As the title suggests,this piece is alsosomewhat of a tributeto one of the greatestcomposers of all time(in my opinion),Gustav Holst. Youwill even hear aminor alteration ofthe opening melodyfrom Holst’sinfamous work,Jupiter, the Bringerof Jollity, from hispopular suite ThePlanets.”

Scott ended by saying, “some otherselections are being considered, while someof the originally scheduled November 3pieces will appear on a later date, i.e. MichaelSchelle's The End of the World is now slatedfor our Fall 2014 concert.”

Now, THAT’S optimism!Scott and the Band’s concert is slated for

December 15 at 8:00pm in the ParamountTheatre, 17 South Street, Middletown.

For tickets: 845-346-4195.

Pessimism-Optimism“2012: The End of the World”

Hudson Opera Theatre conductor, RonDe Fesi, holds a possibly pessimistic view ofthe Mayan prophesy as he states, “If theMayans were right, we’ll all go out singingand hearing some of the greatest music everwritten.”

And then, on an optimistic note he states,“If they were wrong, we’ll all go outhumming, having heard some of the greatestmusic ever written. It’s a win-win situation.

“My idea was topick some of thegreatest pieces onemight want to hear ifit was a last concert.Bach’s Jesu, Joy ofMan's Desiring theHallelujah Chorus,the chorus of theHebrew slaves fromVerdi’s Nabucco, andexcerpts fromCarmina Burana.

“People wanted usto do Mahler's secondsymphony, but weonly have till the endof the world,” hequipped.

“There will besome surprises to me as well as to others, butfor sure we’ll have Allan Plumb playingMozart’s Clarinet Concerto, the DieMeistersinger Overture, a couple of excerptsfrom Wagner’s Ring Cycle, a lot of short funpieces for chorus and the sumptuous ReginaCoeli from Cavalleria Rusticana.

“Maybes might be a Strauss Waltz, someButterfly and/or Traviata, the exquisitetenor/baritone duet from The Pearlfishers for

which I might sing, and maybe the Dance ofthe Knights from Prokofiev’s Romeo andJuliet. Maybe a couple of old ballet favoritesfrom Faust and Gioconda, maybe a SwanLake, maybe the 2nd movement fromMozart’s Elvira Madigan piano concerto. Justa bunch of things that I think are of some ofthe great works of all time.

“That’s a lot of music,” I said.“Well, the concert is from 7:00pm until the

end - whatever that is!”Optimism or Pessimism?“We have an orchestra, really fabulous, the

chorus is terrific and the soloists are great, alot of people who have done a lot of thingswith us over the years. But the chorus isworrying because I am working on includingsome Beethoven Symphonies too.”

“How many?”, I asked.“At least nine.”“In how many minutes?”“Not sure yet.”Optimism or pessimism?Tickets can be obtained online by visiting

www.hotopera.com or by calling 845-661-0544.

The End of the World concert will be heldat the United Presbyterian Church, 25Orchard Street in Middletown at 7:00pm onDecember 21 - ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!

Kevin Scott

Carlton Winston

Ron De Fesi

Allan Plumb


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sponsored by Kiki Hayden & Roseann Cozzupoli Art & Photography Exhibits

Kelly PattonCaffe Macchiato, ongoing

Briana Cox “Through My Eyes”Healing Arts Studio, thru Dec 7

“The Nemeth Family; 3 Generations of Art”Crawford House, thru Dec11

F.T. Mitchell “Up Close and Personal””Karpeles Museum,thru Dec 23

Clayton Buchanan, Linda Richichi, Mary Sealfon “Reality & Beyond”

Kaplan Hall, SUNY Orange, thru Jan 4

“An Artist’s Response to Human Rights”Kaplan Hall, Dec 6-20

Reception: Dec 6, 6pm-9pm

Book DiscussionsGreat Books Discussion Dec 7, 11:30am

Newburgh Free Library

Cinema“Scrooge”

Downing Film Center, Dec 17, 7pm

ComedyMission: Improv-able

Railroad Playhouse, Dec 1, 8pm

Holiday - RecreationCandlelight Tour

begins at Crawford House, Dec 9, Noon-3pmOpen House Warm Up with the WashingtonsWashington’s Headquarters, Dec 9, Noon-4pm

Museum Exhibit“Unpacked & Rediscovered”

Washington’s Headquarters, ongoing“Boy Scouts of America:The Great Depression”

Karpeles Manuscript Museum, thru Dec 23

Music - JazzJudi Silvano Holiday Concert Newburgh Library, Dec 2, 3pm

Poetry ReadingHudson River Poets

Newburgh Library, Dec 6, 7pm

Theatre - Play“Santaland Diaries”

Railroad Playhouse, Dec 8-16

Theatre - Play Reading“Box Car Series” Dec 2, 2pm

“It’s A Wonderful Life” Dec 6-16Railroad Playhouse

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Dance“Romeo & Juliet”

Newburgh Free Academy Dance DepartmentNFA, Dec 7, 7pm & Dec 8, 2pm

Festival“Bells on Broadway” kids arts & craftsRitz Theater Lobby, Dec 1, 10am-4pm

Crumpet, Santa’s Elf, Comes to NewburghMany Morning Edition listeners are awfully

glad Santa’s Helper was one of the jobs held byDavid Sedaris before he became the bestsellingwriter and humorist that he is today. Sedarisonce worked as an elf at Macy's in NYC. Hisreading of an excerptfrom his SantalandDiaries has become aMorning Editionholiday tradition.

So here, once again,is David Sedaris asCrumpet the Elf.

“I wear green velvetknickers, a forestgreen velvet smockand a perky little hat decorated with spangles.This is my work uniform.

“I've spent the last several days sitting in acrowded, windowless Macy's classroom,undergoing the first phases of elf training. You

can be an entrance elf, a water-cooler elf, abridge elf, train elf, maze elf, island elf, magic-window elf, usher elf, cash-register elf or exitelf.

“We were given a demonstration of variouspositions in action, acted out by returning elves,who were so onstage and goofy that it made mea little sick to my stomach. I don't know that Icould look anyone in the eye and exclaim: Oh,my goodness, I think I see Santa. Or can youclose your eyes and make a very specialChristmas wish?

“Everything these elves say seems to have anexclamation point on the end of it. It makesone's mouth hurt to speak with such forcedmerriment. It embarrasses me to hear peopletalk this way. I think I'll be a low-key sort of elf.

“Twenty-two thousand people came to seeSanta today, and not all of them were wellbehaved. Today, I witnessed fistfights andvomiting and magnificent tantrums.

It’s A Wonderful Life, as everyone knows,is a classic Frank Capra movie starring JamesStewart with a brilliant screenplay by FrancesGoodrich and Albert Hackett, with additionalscenes written by Capra and Jo Swerling,from a story by Philip Van Doren Stern.Michael Wilson was an uncreditedcontributor to screenplay.

It’s A Wonderful Life, as few people know,is a radio play adapted from the film by JoeLandry, in which six actors portray all of ourfavorite characters in Bedford Falls while weexperience a 1947 radio broadcast, completewith live sound effects and music.

Glen Macken stars as George Bailey in aJust Off-Broadway presentation. CatCapolupo; Craig Patrick Browne, A.J.Hankins and Amanda Baumler are also inthe cast. John Marro will be behind the“Foley Table” and perform the dozens offascinating, live sound effects as they wereused in the days of live radio broadcasts.

Directed by Ed Romanoff, oneperformance will be broadcast live to theGreater Hudson Valley as a special benefit forthe Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.Tickets are specially priced for this event, socheck the Just Off Broadway, Inc. website fordetails.

Since 1947, the Marines have donated toysto needy children through their Toys For Totsprogram. Please join them as they supportToys For Tots this Holiday Season bybringing a new toy to donate to a child forChristmas. A donation box will be at theRailroad Playhouse throughout the run of It’sA Wonderful Life: A Radio Play.

All seats are reserved for this production.No general seating.

The production runs from December 6-16at the Railroad Playhouse.

Tickets are available through PayPal atwww.justoffbwy.com or by calling 845-875-4325, ext. 03.

Radio Drama on the Railroad

“The back hallway was jammed with people.There was a line for Santa and a line for thewomen's bathroom. And one woman, afterasking me a thousand questions already, asks:Which is the line for the women's bathroom?And I shouted that I thought it was the line withall the women in it.

Sedaris’ book, TheSantaland Diaries,about his experiencesas an elf, has beenadapted for the stageby Joseph Mantello,an American actor anddirector best knownfor his work in and onBroadway productions. The RailroadPlayhouse's Locomotion Series is presentingthe play featuring James Phillips (see photo)from December 8-16, at 27 South Water Street.

For tickets and information: 845-565-3791.


The Whitehills Donate to the Downing Film Center’s “Drive to Digital”The Downing Film Center has entered the

new age of cinema. It has converted its onescreen theater projection system from thirty-five millimeter to digital, a move triggered bythe film industry’s own migration to digital,which began over a decade ago and isexpected to accelerate in 2013.

(SHHHHH! Did you know 35mmenthusiasts are now ILLEGALLY saving,collecting and hoarding 35mm equipment andfilms? Big Brother Billion Big Bucks industryhas once again Bought Bully politicians whovoted to make it against the law to NOTdestroy 35mm films and projectors.)

To keep pace with this change, in July 2012the Downing, a 501(c)(3)member supportednot-for-profit arts organization, launched its“Drive to Digital” capital campaign. Thanksto generous audience contributions, it hasalready raised $11,000 of the total $75,000 itwill need.

Because of increasing wear-and-tear on itscurrent projector, in place since theDowning’s opening in 2006, the Center’sBoard of Directors agreed to accelerate itsconversion to digital with a pair ofcommercial loans that give its fundraisingdrive time to achieve its goal.

On October 1, the “Drive to Digital”received a game-changing boost when ananonymous donor and Downing patronoffered to match every new dollar raisedthrough December 31, 2012, up to $20,000,for a potential $40,000 opportunity.

All of this comes at a time when many localtheaters across the United States are facingclosure as a result of the heavy costs involvedin making the industry-mandated jump from35mm projection, the standard for over ahundred years.

“This is as significant as the introduction ofsound and color,” said Brian Burke, theDowning’s co-founder and current ExecutiveDirector. “It’s not just that filmgoers will nolonger hear the hum of a thirty-five millimeter

projector behind them. The digital revolutionis transforming the way movies are produced,distributed and seen. We’re very fortunate tohave a community of generous supportersbehind us who want to see the Downingcontinue to offer the best of independent,foreign and rarely seen classic films.”

“This is exciting news for the independentfilm movement and an expression ofconfidence in the Downing’s future,” KevinBurke, President of the Downing Board, said.“Thanks to the outpouring of support we’vereceived from large and small donors, manywho attend our theater as regulars, our overallcampaign goal is within reach. With theannouncement of our matching gift challenge,every dollar donated between now and theend of the year will be doubled. In every way,we are a community theater, and thechallenge before us is being met by acommunity.”

The family of M.E. Whitehill hasgenerously donated an original watercolor(Walkway Over The Hudson, see photo) to beraffled for the benefit of the Downing FilmCenter's Drive To Digital campaign.

The painting is on display at the film centerand raffle tickets ($5 each) are available there

before and during showtimes. The winningticket will be drawn on December 17 at thefree 7:00pm screening of the 1970 filmScrooge starring Albert Finney.

Information can be found at

Pictured at the opening reception of the“World of M.E. Whitehill” exhibit at

Orange Hall Gallery in November are:Brian and Walter Whitehill & Joan Roth

(children of M.E. Whitehill) & Sharon Burke of Downing Film Center

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Walkway over the Hudson by M.E. Whitehillwww.downingfilmcenter.com or by callingthe box office at 845-561-3686.

The works of M.E. Whitehill arecurrently being shown at Picture It Framedon North Plank Road in Newburgh.


“Reality and Beyond” - Richichi, Sealfon & Buchanan

Sky #7, acrylic by Linda Richichi

Riverside, by Clayton Buchanancapture that intrinsic mood, that fleetingmoment of recognition when light gives birthto the poetry of color."

The exhibits runs thru January 4.

spontaneity and natural fitting together ofcolors and shapes is a remarkable learningground. My goal in painting is to comprehendand interpret what is in front of me and sharemy vision. Composing those colors andshapes drives me from painting to painting,and I am always searching to do it better - to

The Downing Park Planning Committee(DPPC) says, “cheers to the NewburghRotary Group for offering to help DPPC intheir ongoing efforts to revive and maintainthis Vaux-Olmstead designed treasure for ourCity.”

DPPC was formed in 1985 and has beenfollowing their past plan restoring the ShelterHouse, designed by Gordon Marvel, addinggardens, with constant maintenance done bymembers. It is being used for meetings,concerts, weddings, children’s parties, toname a few. They have future plans for Spring2013 and with help from friends and groupslike the Rotary, they will persevere.

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Rotary Joins Plans to Save Shelter House

DPPC is a self supporting group anddonations are greatly appreciated.

Send your donation to: DPPC, PO Box306, Newburgh, NY 12550.

Not one, but two inspirational women fromthe Hudson Valley are winners of the 2012About.com Readers’Choice Awards for theirintuitive abilities, Deborah Hanlon andLinda Richichi.

Owned by the New York Times, About.comis an online information resource with topicsites for everyday living. Both women werenominated under the Holistic Healingcategory and overwhelmingly won theirrespective area.

Hanlon won for Best Psychic Medium. Herwebsite, beingknowingdoing.com encouragesyou to “Learn to trust your own intuition withyour loved ones.” Richichi won for BestIntuitive Artist. Her Soul Portraits, GoddessVision artwork and workshops are creativeand powerful tools that explore the higher selfand can be seen on her online gallery atlindarichichi.com.

For the current SUNY Orange show atKaplan Hall, Richichi might be consideredthe second half of the show’s title, Reality andBeyond. The first half of the title certainlyapplies to the realistic works of MarySealfon and of Clayton Buchanan whostates: "I paint the real world - those endlesscombinations that we see every day. The

Shelter House by M.E. Whitehill

“Along with her amazing marvels, Mothernature can impose horrible losses. HMSBounty sank during Hurricane Sandy. Mycondolences to the family and crew with theirloss of captain, crew member and ship. Ihave wonderful memories of visiting andpainting her when she docked in Newburghlast spring (see photo above).

“She will also live on in the movies shestarred in: Mutiny on the Bounty, and Piratesof the Caribbean.” - Mary Mugele Sealfon


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Briana Cox was inspired by art at an earlyage, influenced by her grandmother whohelped to nurture the creative spark in Brianaby introducing her to all forms of art.

Cox is dedicating her first art exhibit,Through My Eyes: A Photography Exhibition,to the memory of her grandmother CarolynCurrier (1933-2012).

"Photography does not end at the push of ashutter. Taking the time to find the perfectshot - the best lighting, angle, and subject - isall part of the creative process," Briana Coxexpresses. “The entire artistic process ofcapturing moments, whether in nature orportraits, is very rewarding to me.”

Her exhibition is on display in TheHealing Arts Studio at 75 Broadway, upperfloor through December 7.

Through My Eyes: An Exhibition by Briana Cox

Queen Anne’s Lace in Violet by Briana Cox

For information about the exhibition or theHealing Arts Studio, visitwww.thestudiosat75broadway.com or call520-609-1866.

To view more of Cox’s work visit theartist's website at www.brianacox.com oremail her directly at [email protected].

Candlelight Tour 2013 Dedicated to M.E. Whitehillby Tod Westlake

If you're looking for a little local history toenhance your holiday fun, be sure to visitNewburgh on Sunday, December 9, fromNoon-5:00pm, when the Historical Society ofNewburgh Bay & the Highlands will host itsannual candlelight tour.

Anne Coon, who is a member of the tour'sorganizing committee, say that this year'sitinerary includes a little something foreveryone, including homes that are historicallysignificant, as well as other notable buildings inthe Newburgh area.

"Either they're architecturally important, orthey have a fabulous view of the river, orperhaps they're on fabulous grounds," Coonsays. "The person that currently lives therecould be an artist, or someone who has awonderful collection. There are all differentkinds of reasons why we would includesomeone."

This year's tour, as always, begins at theCrawford House at 189 Montgomery Street.And for those who have done the tour onprevious years, Coon says that the group is

careful to pick from a range of different sites soas not to be repetitive. Other than the CrawfordHouse, which is also the society's main office,the tour this year will be very different than lastyear's. Coon says that the society tries to changeits focus each year, so returning guests shouldalways have a chance to see something new.”

This year’s tour is dedicated to watercoloristMary Evelyn Whitehill. Her paintings will beon display at most destinations.

"We never do the same tour twice," Coonsays, adding that the group works to ensure thatthe tour is geographically easy for folks tonavigate. Most of the sites are within a relativelycontained area, which means they can be visitedon foot after you park your car.

Coon also notes that the society's large

g e o g r a p h i carea givesthem a chanceto pick andchoose from arange ofd i f f e r e n tlocations inthe NewburghBay and HudsonHighlands area.

"The organization does not exist just for theCity of Newburgh," Coon says. "It includes theTown of Newburgh and the Town of NewWindsor, so we have a vast area we can use."

Newburgh is also noteworthy in that it's thehome to General George Washington'sHeadquarters, the first-ever designated historicsite in the young United States of America,according to Coon. The headquarters will be ahighlight of this year's tour.

"Washington's headquarters is in thiscandlelight tour, as it has been for many years,"Coon says, reminding potential visitors that theheadquarters site has a major new exhibit ofRevolutionary War artifacts.

For further information about the tour, call845-561-2585, or visit the society's website atwww.newburghhistoricalsociety.com.

Montgomery Street by M.E. Whitehill (1920-2012)

Crawford Houseby M.E. Whitehill


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Unspoken Heroes ofHuman Rights Education

This month's article willlook at Human Rights andthe educational work beingundertaken by the UnitedNations. The UN definesHuman Rights as those

rights that are inherent in our nature, andwithout which we cannot live as human beings.Human rights and fundamental freedoms allowus to develop fully and use our human qualities,our intelligence, our talents, and our conscience.

December 10 is the 64th anniversary of theratification of the United Nations UniversalDeclaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Inrecognition of this day, the Orange CountyHuman Rights Commission, in conjunctionwith SUNY Orange, the Orange County ArtsCouncil, (OCAC) and Orange CountyEducators, are providing an opportunity forOrange County 11th and 12th grade students toexpress themselves artistically on theimportance of human rights in today's world.The Celebration of Human Rights Art Exhibitwill display art depicting topics related to the 30Articles of the Universal Declaration of HumanRights.

Although the UN General Assemblyemphasizes that the responsibility for humanrights education rests with all elements ofsociety, government, nongovernmentalorganizations, professional associations, and allother sectors of civil society, as well as

individuals, the unspoken heroes in this effortare classroom teachers. Teachers are the key tocreating learning environments were studentscould make meaningful connections betweentheir studies and making a difference in theworld. With globalization threatening ourbiological, linguistic and cultural environments,it is essential that students develop andunderstand the knowledge, skills and values ofhuman rights. To aid teachers in becoming moreeffective human rights communicators the UNhas published the manual The Human RightsEducation Handbook. Sergio Vieira de Mello,the United Nations High Commissioner forHuman Rights, believes that an early foundationis the beginning of "a life-long process by whichpeople at all levels of development and in allstrata of society learn respect for the dignity ofothers and the means and methods of ensuringthat respect in all societies."

Dawn Ansbro, Executive Director of theOCAC, "Art is the one form of expression that

This ceramic tile painting by WashingtonvilleHS student Vashni Balleste, has a famousquote by activist Angela Davis: “We have totalk about liberating minds as well asliberating society.”

bridges all communication barriers…in a sense,it is a universal language. So when the HumanRights Commission came to talk to us last yearabout creating an exhibit that gave students anopportunity to use the arts to express theirthoughts and ideas about the Declaration ofHuman Rights, we immediately agreed toparticipate. It is one thing to read about thefundamental aspects of Human Rights, but quiteanother to see a visual interpretation. In thiscase, the phrase "a picture paints a thousandwords" is incredibly accurate. Personally, I thinkthis exhibit is more of an education for theviewer than it is for the creator because, whenyou see this artwork exhibited all in one space,it becomes a very powerful commentary on how

our young people see the world and how theyhope to change it."

Every student who participates is given acertificate. This year, there will be two exhibits- one at SUNY Orange Middletown and one atSUNY Orange Newburgh. Each exhibit willhave its own opening reception. The Newburghreception will be on December 6 at 6:00pm inKaplan Hall and the Middletown reception willbe on December 9 at 1:00pm in Orange HallGallery.

For information about the exhibit call DawnAnsbro at 845-469-9168.

To speak to the Orange County Human Rightsrepresentatives, Fred Cook and Sue Varden,email [email protected].

Neil Okeson Featured at Coffeehouse Neil Okeson is a Brooklyn

based singer-songwriter andcomposer for whom music is acentral part of life. Writing musicthat reflects both his urbanhomestead and his upstate NewYork studio, Neil’s songs live in areal world - one that is full ofwonder, love, and even some human sadness.

Neil has constructed moments that aremusically built to stand on their own, withmelodies that stay with you long after you'vegone home. Neil is keeping busy playingNYC and the southern Hudson Valley region.

His forthcoming EP, BeautifulWorld, can be previewed atwww.neilokeson.com.

The Rock Tavern Chapter ofthe Hudson Valley Folk Guild, atthe Unitarian UniversalistCongregation at Rock Tavern,will be featuring Okeson on

December 8 at 7:30pm. Open micperformances will be available to all.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation atRock Tavern is located in the Town of NewWindsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern.

For information call 845-978-5620.


Destination.........................................................................WurtsboroWurtsboro Art Alliance’s Annual Holiday Show

The Wurtsboro Art Alliance will bepresenting their Annual Holiday Show throughDecember 23. This year's show is dedicated tothe memory of John Neilson, the Art Alliance'sfounding member, who recently passed away.

Born 1927 in India, Neilson spent his earlyyears in India and went to the United Kingdomto continue his education. He then returned to

India where he joined his father who ran amunitions factory.

Neilson became part of the airline industry inits early infancy and remained there for 42 yearswhen he retired as Manager of AmericanAirlines in Bermuda. In 1986 he and his secondwife left to live in the UK where they joined artclasses with Melville Brotherstone.

Later, they moved to Wurtsboro where he wasinstrumental in the development of the

Wurtsboro Art Alliance (WAA) and its currentshowroom. His enthusiasm of the arts was neverending and his legacy will remain in Wurtsboro.

For the WAA annual show, a wide assortmentof original works of art, including paintings,watercolors, drawings, photographs, sculptures,ceramics, prints and note cards, will be availableto choose from.

The Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery is locatedat 73 Sullivan Street, and is open weekendsfrom Noon to 4:00pm or by appointment. Forinformation, visit www.waagallery.org.

Welcome! by Gene Weinstein

Amaryllis by Roberta Rosenthal

Sam's Point by David Munford


Acrylic by John Neilson


Destination................................................Cornwall-woodbury

Art & Photography ExhibitsPaul Gould Hudson Valley Gallery, ongoing

Emily Waterfield photographyGary Hoff & Terri Clearwater paintings

Clearwater Gallery, ongoingTom Doyle “Home in the Highlands” Dec 2-Jan 2

Leo’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria3rd Annual Art & Gift Show

Cornwall Grail Center, Dec 8, 9am-4pm

Book Discussion“Serena” by Ron Rash Dec 5

“The Submission” by Amy Waldman Jan 2Cornwall Library, 7pm

cornwall - Woodbury calendarsponsored by Hudson Valley Society for Music, Potluck Concerts & Peggi’s Place

Cinema“La Tigra, Chaco”

Cornwall Library, Dec 20, 6pm

Lectures“Bear Necessities”

Carl Heitmuller Dec 2, 10amHHNM Outdoor Discovery Center

MuseumWorld of Bees & Brook Trout Exhibits

Sat & Sun, Noon-4pmMeet the Animal of the Week Sat & Sun, 2:30pm

HHNM Wildlife Education Center

MusicKaraoke 2 Alices Style2 Alices, Jan 5, 7:30pm

Music-ClassicalPotluck Concerts “Not Yet Wintry Mix”

Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Nov 30, 7:30pm

PanTone QuartetMusic in Central Valley

United Methodist Church, Dec 2, 3pm

Opera - Video“The Magic Flute” Mozart

Cornwall Public Library, Dec 16, 1pm

The Hunt and the Rush of Landscape Photography with Tom Doyleby Naomi Kennedy

Talent runs in Tom Doyle's family. His momand dad were a watercolorist and professionalmusician, respectively, his older sister is amusician, and older brother a professional oilpainter. Tom is a landscape photographer.

When he was 17 years old he joined theMarine Corps. Years later, Tom became a NYCcop and retired as a lieutenant in l994 after 33years. As a marine and a cop, Tom learned toobserve his surroundings, be patient, andpersevere until a job/mission was completed,even if he was uncomfortable.

In 2000, Tom became serious about landscapephotography when he traveled and explored inthe Dakotas, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. "Itried to do justice to the locations. The imageswere okay, but I was determined to do better,"said Doyle.

As Tom pursued photography, he applied thevaluable lessons he learned earlier in his life -to be patient and persistent. His background insurveillance photography, which required theuse of sophisticated equipment, helped develophis skills in landscape photography by laying atechnical foundation.

Tom's goal is to create esthetic landscapeimages with impact that make the viewer "stopand really look." He feels his job is to capture

images that have never happened before andmight not happen again, so others can enjoy thesame experience. "The fact that there is so muchbeauty in the world is a source of wonder tome," he stated.

The thought of running out of ideas or placesto photograph has never occurred to Tom. "Weare dealing with infinite possibilities. When Ireturn to places I frequent, the light, weather,

time of day, season, and the tide are never thesame," said Doyle.

Doyle concentrates on three things whencapturing an image: light, composition andsimplicity. "There is an excitement of the huntwhen I search for a subject and a rush I get whenthe image starts to form in the chemical bath,"said Doyle.

As a member of the Newburgh CameraClub, in 2002, Tom was privileged to work withRalph Aiello, an award winning photojournalist. "Ralph, amongst the otherexperienced photographers, took me under hiswing, and was generous with his time andguidance," said Doyle.

Tom will be lecturing once again at MountSaint Mary College in the spring of 2013 onThe Basics of Landscape Photography andCreative Landscape Photography. "I am veryfortunate to have the opportunity again topresent this series. It was a great learningexperience," said Doyle.

Tom has received competitive recognition forthe 2006 and 2009 Print of the Year DutchessRegional Professional Photographer'sAssociation; 2009 Print of the Year HudsonValley Regional Professional Photographer'sSociety of New York; and acceptance inPhotowork '07, a juried exhibit atPoughkeepsie's Barrett Art Center.

Doyle’s work has been featured in 2007 atEisenhower Hall, West Point; the HudsonValley Gallery in Cornwall; KarpelesMuseum in Newburgh; the Wallkill RiverSchool in Montgomery; and other various localvenues.

Tom's wife Barbara, whom he jokingly refersto as his "Command Sergeant Major of 50years", feels that anyone who's willing to get upat 4:00am on a summer morning to catch asunrise, or live in a twelve foot camper in themiddle of nowhere, must have great passion. "Ilove what I do and will do it until the backpackgets too heavy," said Doyle. "The pure joy ofconstantly working to improve my craft andoccasionally capturing a truly beautiful momentis crucial to me."

In September, Doyle expanded his horizonand became the curator for the new gallery atLeo's Pizzeria & Restaurant, 22 Quaker Roadin Cornwall, where an exhibit featuring a mixof his old and new works of the HudsonHighlands, including recent photos of PlumPoint in New Windsor and Kenridge Farm(Hudson Highlands Nature Museum) inCornwall, Home in the Highlands, will beshown in the gallery at Leo’s from December 2thru January 2, with a reception on December8, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

For information, call 845- 534-3446.

Due to Hurricane Sandy in October, Music inCentral Valley’s first 2012-2013 concert is inDecember with the PanTone Quartetpresenting an afternoon of flute quartets byGulio Briccialdi, Jorge Calleja, JacquesCastérède, Max Dubois, Fauré andMendelssohn.

Flutist Megan Szymanski is currently a StaffSergeant in the United States Military AcademyBand at West Point. Flautist Felipe Tristan iscurrently coordinator and manager of artisticprogramming at Renewal, LLC. Flute playerJulian Rose spent a year at the Sorbonne inParis, where he undertook an intensive study oftwentieth-century French music. Fluteist (sic)Anna Conigliari has performed in a variety offlute workshops and as principle flutist in bothuniversity and chamber music ensembles.

All four performers have been Kenan Fellowsat Lincoln Center Institute, a prestigiousprogram for emerging artists.

The concert takes place at handicapped-

Music in Central Valley in December

Tom Doyle captures Storm King.

accessible Central Valley United MethodistChurch, 12 Smith Clove Road on December 2at 3:00pm. Admission is free with a suggesteddonation at the door. For further informationphone the church office at 845-928-6570.

Anna Conigliari Julian Rose Megan Szymanski Felipé Tristan


by Derek Leet

Fabio Luisi is an Italian conductor, born inGenoa in 1959. On September 6, 2011, hewas named Principal Conductor of theMetropolitan Opera when then MusicDirector James Levine withdrew from hisscheduled fall 2011 performances.

Luisi developed an interest in conductingwhile working as a piano accompanist. Later,he worked at the Graz Opera as an bothaccompanist and conductor. His firstconducting appearance was in Italy in 1984.From 1990 to 1995, he was principalconductor of the Graz Symphony Orchestra,and he was the principal conductor ofl'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande from 1997to 2002. Since 2005, he has served asprincipal conductor of the Vienna Symphony.

“Amahl’s” Day Visit at Bethel WoodsJust in time for the holidays, Delaware Valley

Opera (DVO) presents a family-friendly operaabout a young boy's special visit from the ThreeMagi. The special holiday performance includesa holiday art activity before the show andgingerbread cookies after the performance.

In keeping with the holiday theme,participants will have the opportunity to createcolorful stained glass-inspired holidaydecorations.

Gian-Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the NightVisitors was the first opera specificallycomposed for television. There had already beenseveral television productions of CharlesDickens' A Christmas Carol since circa 1947,but they had not been shown annually orpresented by the same television network, withthe same general technical staff, as Amahl was.

Until 1963, Amahl was nearly alwayspresented with many of the same singers andproduction staff. From 1951 until 1966 it waspresented every year on NBC (whichcommissioned Menotti to write it) on or aroundChristmas Eve, as an episode of an existinganthology series, such as The Alcoa Hour, NBCTelevision Opera, or the Hallmark Hall of Fame.

This inspiring and charming opera about acrippled shepherd boy and his encounter with

the three kings following the star of Bethlehemin search for a newborn king, is directed byDVO Artistic Director, Carol Castel. TheMusic Director/pianist is Christopher Berg.

The DVO performances, “will offer childrenthe opportunity of being involved in the operaitself,” Castel announced. “Miss Mason Clarkof Hawley, PA is our Amahl. Mason was amember of the "Youth Opera Experience", acollaborative program offered by Bethel Woodsfor the Performing Arts and the DVO.”

Other cast members include Eric Barsness(Jeffersonville), Wayne Line (Montreal, CA)John Kaneklides (North Carolina), CarolDiefenbach (Beach Lake, PA), AngieSwendsen (Tyler Hill, PA) and MartyStrasinger.

The childrens' crafts and dance is at Noon,and the opera begins at 2:00pm on December8 in the Events Gallery at Bethel Woods.(Possibly sold out by press time.)

A performance at the Grace EpiscopalChurch, Church Street in Honesdale, PA,follows on December 9th at 3:00 pm.

Children are admitted free.For reservations and tickets contact DVO at

845-252-3136 or online by visitingwww.delawarevalleyopera.org.

Unmasking the Met’s New Conductor

In the United States, Luisi made hisMetropolitan Opera conducting debut inMarch 2005, with Giuseppe Verdi's DonCarlos. For the Live from the Met in HDseries this month, he will conduct Verdi’s UnBallo in Maschera, which stars SondraRadvanovsky, Mongaup Valley’s StephanieBlythe, Marcelo Alvarez and DmitriHvorostovsky on December 8 at 1:00pmwhich is being “livecast” at Sullivan CountyCommunity College in Loch Sheldrake.

It’s Verdi again on December 15 at1:00pm as Luisi conducts Aida. It starsRoberto Alagna, George Gagnidze, OlgaBorodino and newcomer LiudmylaMonastyrska in the title role of Verdi’smasterpiece.

Call 845-845-434-5750, ext. 4377. (And there’s Mozart, Dec.1, sans Luisi).

Opera Newssponsored by New Windsor Law office of Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd

Marcelo Alvarez, Sandra Radvanovsky, Fabio Luisi, Stephanie Blythe, Dmitri Hvorostovsky


by Derek Leet

The origins of choral music are found intraditional music. Singing in big groups wasextremely widely spread in traditional cultures,both singing in one part, or in unison. The oldestrepertory that survives is that of the Delphichymns of ancient Greece, 2nd century BC. Thetradition of unison choir singing lasted from the4th century up to the present.

During the Middle Ages, a new type ofsinging involving multiple melodic parts,became predominant for certain functions, butinitially this polyphony was only sung bysoloists. The first evidence of polyphony withmore than one singer per part comes in 1420,though containing music from the late 14thcentury.

During the Renaissance, sacred choral musicwas the principal type of formally notated musicin Western Europe. Throughout the era,hundreds of masses and motets (as well asvarious other forms) were composed for acappella choir. As in other genres of music,choral music underwent a period ofexperimentation and development during the20th century. At the turn of the 21st century,choral music has received a resurgence ofinterest as witnessed in this area by the plethoraof choirs.

Though listed in the CANVAS calendars in

Classic Choral SocietyUnited Church of Christ,

Blooming Grove, Dec 16, 4pmFirst Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Dec 22, 7pm

Delaware Valley Choral SocietyMilford Theatre, Dec 2, 3pm

Middletown Concert ChoraleNorth Congregational Church of Christ, Dec 1, 7pm

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Dec 8, 7pmHarmony Baptist Church, Dec 9, 3pm

Newburgh Symphonic ChoraleSt. George’s Church, Dec 9, 3pm

Pike County Choral SocietyGood Shepherd Church, Milford, Dec 8, 7pm

Sullivan County Community ChorusImmaculate Conception Church,

Woodbourne, Dec 16, 2pm

Warwick Valley ChoraleUnited Methodist Church, Goshen, Dec 7, 7:30pm

Warwick Reformed Church, Dec 9, 4pmthe Holiday-Music category, each choirperforms old and new classical choral music,favorites and unknown works, and each concertends with a sing-along of carols.

Though the choirs differ in size, or in use oforchestra, organ and/or piano, they do share onething in common - their outstanding anddiversified programs.

Let’s Be Jolly! ‘Tis the Choir Concert Season

As an example - the composers included inClassical Choral Society’s concerts are J. S.Bach, Mendelssohn, Gwyneth Walker, andRandol Alan Bass.

“Except for the rousing opening from Bach’s:Christmas Oratorio, theentire program will benew to our audiences. “Ican’t wait!,” exclaimedSociety DirectorJaniece Kohler.

“The Mendelssohnpieces are truly stunning.Gems, if you will. When I was doing someresearch before we began rehearsing inSeptember, I was tickled to learn that one of thetwo Mendelssohn pieces we’re doing, was themanuscript that Mendelssohn’s father brought,with young Felix in tow, to Cherubini - to getCherubini’s opinion about whether his son Felixwas talented enough to pursue a career in music(composition)! Can you believe it? questioning

Classic Choral Society

Janiece Kohler

whether FelixMendelssohn wastalented enough…tome, an amazingthought!

“Now, the newstuff: GwynethWalker, a newcomposer to me, livesreally close to us, inVermont. Fresh treatments of old melodies, Ofthe Father’s Love Begotten and We Three Kings,though the final movement, A Child is Born,uses a newly-composed melody of hers. I’manxious for the audience to hear her! Arefreshing treat, I think.

“The Randol Alan Bass piece that ends theprogram, Sing We Now of Christmas, wasactually written to include the audience! We’llget a chance to “share” our orchestra in adifferent way. Bass really did a spectacular jobof writing brand new material to accompany ourmost favorite, traditional Christmas carols.

“When the chorus and audience join forces, Ithink the roof will be raised a few inches, soSanta and Rudolph’s team…watch your stepthis year!,” Kohler concluded.

Classic Choral Society’s concerts are onDecember 16 in Blooming Grove andDecember 22 in Goshen.

Visit www.classicchoralsociety.org.

Oy vey! What will Signor Cherubini think?


by Anna Lillian Moser

Sipple Takes Lifelong Love of Music toNewburgh Symphonic Chorale

For close to 50years now PeterSipple (see photoright) has beensinging, composingand directingchamber ensemblemusic. This seasonhe'll take that nearlyhalf a century of knowledge and put it intodirecting the Newburgh SymphonicChorale's holiday concert. Sipple took overas the chorale's director after his friend andfellow singer Ingrid Narkin stepped downfrom the position last spring.

The concert, which will be held onDecember 9 at 4:00pm in St. George'sEpiscopal Church, 105 Grand Street, willfeature mostly A Cappella chorale musicspanning the last thousand years, all of itrelating to the theme of Advent, with thecentral figure being the Virgin Mary. "It allrelates, either directly or indirectly, to Mary,"Sipple said.

Prior to becoming the NewburghSymphonic Chorale's director, Sipple was acollege professor, and before that a schooladministrator for 30 years. "Music - bothinstrumental and chorale - is a hobby. I'm notin any sense a professional as a singer and avery, very part-time composer. I've enjoyedmusic all my life and love coming at it froman amateur status," Sipple said.

In the 1960s, while doing graduate work atUC Berkeley, Sipple and his wife joined theBerkeley Chamber Singers. The couple wenton to form three separate chamber ensembles,performing chorale music from theRenaissance up through the 20th Century,using the Berkeley Chamber Singers as theirmodel.

"It was my hobby to lead them and find

Local Chorales, Local Conductors, Local Carolingmusic for them," Sipple said. "It was an outletfor our artistic sides and our social sides. Itwas a nice way to meet people. It was a greatsource of joy."

Sipple said one of the things he loves mostabout working with chamber ensembles is thecomplexity of the voice arrangements. "Whatwe do is largely A Cappella, and what I likeabout that is that the individual vocalists'dependence is on, first of all, him or herself,and then interdependence with singers in thesame section," Sipple explained. "In order tocreate a pleasant sound your voice has to beindependent, but also dependent and I likethat sense of sharing a musical line withothers. It's very difficult to do well, to blend.I love the vocal challenge."

And then of course there's the music itself."I love a lot of the music that was producedfor this ensemble, starting roughly a thousandyears ago with what is now considered earlymusic, and moving into early Renaissance,and then through the Renaissance onto theBaroque and on up. It's just a joy to find themusic and discover the composers that wrotethe repertoire and then produce it."

Giroux Takes Life-long Love of Singingto Sullivan County Community Chorus

For as long as he can remember, Kevin

Giroux (see photoright) has beensinging. It is, hesays, the only thinghe really knows howto do. "I actuallygrew up on a familypoultry and dairyfarm and would singbreaking hay on the tractor, I would sing inthe hen house, collecting eggs. It wassomething I did all the time."

Growing up in Plattsburgh, NY, Girouxfound outlets for his talent far and fewbetween. "I had numerous solos growing upin elementary school. I was educated Catholicschool K-12, so my musical experience wasvery limited because there wasn't a full-blown, massive music department per say, soI did a lot of my singing and early training inchurch."

Giroux followed in the footsteps of manyof our local music educators with somemusical training in elementary and highschool and then college at SUNY Potsdam,though first as a chemistry major beforeenrolling in the University's Crane School ofMusic. "I had to audition for music schoolthree times before I could actually beaccepted because I couldn't pass the test. Ididn't have any background. It was through

sheer will and determination that I was finallyaccepted into Crane after being at Potsdamfor a year and a half."

Giroux went on to receive his Master ofMusic from Ithaca College. He came to thearea in 1998 when he began teaching musicat Tri-Valley Central School in Grahamsvillewhere he also presently conducts four choirs.Back then Giroux was simply a chorusmember in the Sullivan County CommunityChorus. He eventually took over as thegroup's full-time conductor two years ago.

This season the choir, whose ages rangefrom 16 to over 80 years of age, will beperforming a Mostly Mozart-style concert,with a number of Mozartian pieces, as well asvarious Christmas carols and Hanukkahselections.

"The Christmas carols are actually fromfour different periods and cultures, so they'refrom a wide variety," Giroux said. "It's not thenormal carol stuff. I would say it's ChristmasChoral literature. There's no 'Deck the Halls.'"

The Sullivan County Community Choruspresents its 36th concert, on December 16 at2:00pm at Immaculate ConceptionCatholic Church, 6317 Route 42,Woodbourne. There will be a reception opento all following the concert.

For information contact Lucille Horton at845-794-7869.


Holiday SShopping && DDining GGuide Hello again dear readers! As promised, we

are back with Part II of our Holiday Shopping& Dining Guide! We hope you enjoyedreading about the local businesses in our PartI Guide in our November issue, and reallyhope that when you go out and get yourholiday shopping started, you support them!They keep this newspaper free!

From gifts and theatre subscriptions to giftcertificates for dining establishments, theseguides will not only give you great gift ideas,but they also encourage you to spend yourdollars locally! You’ve heard it before - forevery dollar spent locally, 45 cents stays inthe community. With larger chains, theamount goes as low as 13 cents.The moreyour money stays in the community, thehealthier we all are economically.

Local merchants and artists offer somethingunique to the community. A handmade,locally produced item, a friendly atmosphere,and superior service. Each shop has their ownpersonality, and that distinctiveness leads tointeresting choices for the consumer.

We can’t stress this enough: Shop LOCAL!

Alternative CounselingDiana Underwood and George Toth of

Alternative Counseling do traditionalpsychotherapy and are licensed in the Stateof New York as traditional therapists. Aftermany years of such practice, the coupledecided to incorporate a number of othertechniques, including hypnosis, the use ofimagery, vibration therapy, breathingexercises, free-form drawings, the use ofcolor and the Mandala AssessmentResearch Instrument. And for those whomay be thinking about starting therapy, butmay not think they can afford it, the couplehave a sliding-scale payment system andare flexible regarding fees. How aboutbuying someone a Mandala session withGeorge or Diana? Gift certificates areavailable.

(See ad pg 38).

Brid's ClosetBrid's Closet is a place where you can

come to relax, have a cup of tea, have atarot reading done, get a message, have a

Reiki session, take a class, and of courseshop for books, calendars, herbs, bellydancing outfits, candles, organic soap,perfumed oils, bath salts, tons of jewelry,tarot decks, incense, art and more!

A gift certificate to this shop is the perfectgift for your holistically-aware loved ones!

(see ad pg 10).

Carbonella Pizzeria & RestaurantMaster Pizziaolo Anthony Altadonna

welcomes you to try their extensive newmenu featuring interesting appetizers,authentic coal fired pizza and their chef'sseasonal entree selections using locallysourced ingredients wherever possible. Giftcertificates are available. (see ad pg 16).

ConsigniumThe consignment emporium takes you on

a unique shopping experience. They offernew to nearly new clothing, shoes, jewelry,and gift items. Current designer labels andvintage stock items fill the racks and

shelves. This shop is more than a boutique...they

offer unusual select antiques andcollectibles, which make for fabulous oneof a kind gifts! A striking selection ofjewelry, new and vintage, costume andestate, shimmer in the showcase.

Their apparel, accessories, and gifts comefrom consignors as far as California!

(see ad pg 26).

EmporiumShopkeepers Brenda and Ted Blair

extend a warm invitation to visit them attheir Emporium, a friendly and homeyatmosphere where you will be greeted byBailey, a loving black lab, and have time tofind yesterdays' treasures and memories atvery affordable prices. You'll find old tools,household items, glassware, baskets,furniture, lamps, wall hangings, dolls, teddybears and more. Everything is clean and inworking order. Visit and check out theantiques, collectibles and gift ideas as well

Guide continues on pg 15


Holiday SShopping && DDining GGuide as the unique and one of a kind items.

(see ad pg 27).

Fiddlestix CafeIf you are looking for a casual hometown

restaurant with exceptional food andattentive service, get over to FiddlestixCafe.

Fiddlestix Cafe's dining experienceincludes a selection of items unique to thearea that suit every taste. Flavorful foodchoices abound. Chef Patrick uses premiumingredients to create tasty breakfast andlunch favorites. His innovative offerings,prepared from "scratch" feature freshseasonal produce from local farms andregional products. A mouth wateringcatering menu, you'll want to tasteeverything on it! Gift certificates areavailable. 319 Main Street, Cornwall.

Forklift CafeWhere can you find a Cafe AND little gift

shop in one place? At the Forklift Cafe!

This eclectic cafe offers breakfast and lunchonly. A customer favorite? Their pumpkinstuffed french toast! (which can also beraspberry stuffed, banana walnut stuffed, orapple cinnamon stuffed!) cream cheeseblended with syrup between 2 pieces oftexas french toast and embellished with ali’l syrup and sugar on top! There is even a“tea book” in which you can pick aspecialty tea to drink and warm you up!

The gift shop features small trinkets,signs and collectibles. There are always 3or 4 varieties of soups and quiches, specialsalads made with only the finest, freshestvegetables and fruits. There are even gamesfor the kids to keep them occupied beforetheir omelette is served! Gift certificates areavailable.

(see ad pg 27).

Gotta Get ItThis home decor consignment shop

boasts carefully selected items. Eclecticfurniture, one of a kind lamps, unique

vases, pretty pottery, and A LOT of originalartwork. Handmade, one of a kind birdhouses, (they sold a whopping 40 of themthis season alone!) stained glass pieces,collages, pencil & pastel sketchings, teacups from England, and a variety ofcandles. Books are hand selected, not justtaken in on consignment, so expect a classiccollection of novels and CDs. And all ofthis is available at reasonable prices. Whatmore can you really ask for? (see ad pg 27).

Gotta Luv It PizzeriaGotta Luv It Pizzeria is not your regular

pizza place. They have a wide variety ofdifferent foods. Not in the mood for pizza?Have a hot or cold (Boars Head Meats)sandwich. Not in the mood for a sandwich?How about a specialty wrap? or maybe acheeseburger? chicken? veal? eggplantparmesan? sausage and peppers? And afteryour delicious dinner, how about somehomemade tiramisu? cannoli? cheesecake?You Gotta Luv It! (see ad pg 16).

Irene’s TailoringHave to get ready for a big holiday

dinner? Better make sure your outfit isclean and pressed! Irene’s Tailoring hasbeen open for over 20 years. When you arepreparing for the holiday, owner MaureenMaute can get some errands out of the wayfor you like laundry, dry cleaning, sewingand alterations. She even has tuxedorentals! She can alter prom dresses, or justabout any dress for any special occasion.(see ad pg 23).

Jimmy Changa’sSalsa, nachos, fajitas, and tacos are just a

few of the delicious Mexican foods thatJimmy Changa’s Restaurant offers! Theyuse 0-trans fat oil when they fry to top it alloff so no guilty calorie counting for waistwatchers! Don’t feel like cooking for theholidays? Jimmy Changa’s offers cateringtoo. (see ad this page).



Holiday SShopping && DDining GGuide Leo’s Pizzeria

Since 1981, Leo's Italian Restaurant &Pizzeria has provided their customers withdelicious food in a family environment.

Leo's offers a full menu of pizza,calzones, hero sandwiches, and completedinners. There is full selection of Leo'sfamous pizzas, including regular, Sicilian,and personal size, with all the toppings.They feature premium wines from aroundthe world and their diverse menu featurespasta, chicken, veal and seafood,highlighting a variety of delicious Italianspecialties - all made with the freshestingredients. Eat in ,catering (in the new artgallery)and To Go catering available.

They offer daily specials and a friendly,comfortable family dining experience.

(see ad page 15, and Leo’s Art Gallerystory on pg 10.)

Lunchbox CafeShopping in Wurtsboro and need a bite to

eat to keep your energy going? Stop in atthe Lunchbox Cafe where they’re cooking

breakfast & lunch in a cozy, homeyatmosphere! The breakfast menu featureseverything from omelettes to French toastand their lunch menu offers panninis,sandwiches and hot food! It’s a perfect stopto rest your tired feet from all of thatholiday shopping - and if you’re nothungry, have a cup of a hot coffee or a tall,cold glass of OJ! (see ad pg 14).

Matthew’s PharmacyOk, so who goes shopping at a pharmacy

for holiday gifts? This writer does! Threegenerations strong and committed to theircommunity, Matthew’s Pharmacy is thedefinition of prompt, personal andcourteous service. And believe it or not, youcan get TONS of gifts at this family ownedpharmacy. From Russell Stover Candiesand fine fragrances, to Carlton greetingcards.

Are you shopping for a diabetic lovedone? Matthew’s “Diabetic Emporium”features all kinds of sweets and bakingmixes that are sugar free, low fat,

cholesterol free and low sodium. Frombanana cake, chocolate cake, chocolatechip cake, gingerbread, to lemon cake -they even have sugar free frostings andpancake mixes, taffy, fudge and hardcandies! Yes, you can get some of thatholiday shopping done at a pharmacy!

(see ad pg 11).

Mix N MacMix N Mac offers mac and cheeses that

cater to the kid in you! They have overtwenty varieties of mac and cheeses tochoose from! You can also have it your wayand mix in anything you like.

From Fried Mac and Cheese Balls,Monster Melts on Texas Toast, Mac &Cheese Cold Salads to Fried Ice Cream,(Wow!) Have a seat and have some good,ole’ fashioned mac n cheese!

Catering options for parties available.(see ad pg 17).

Paraiso LatinoParaiso Latino is a Mexican Restaurant

with a casual, family atmosphere. AtParaiso Latino, every dish is created usingonly the freshest, finest ingredients. Theyserve soups, salsas, meats and deliciousdesserts that are made fresh and onsitedaily. Try the Paraiso Queso, a specialblend of white cheeses, onions, jalapenos,cilantro, tomatoes & spices or how aboutthe Molcajete De Guacamole: avocadomixed with tomatoes, onions, lime, cilantro& jalapeno. Their authentic menu andatmosphere create a truly enjoyable diningexperience. Every dish made to order.

(see ad this page).

Pike County OutfittersHave a husband who hunts? a father that

fishes? or maybe an adventurous cousin?Pike County Outfitters is a sporting goodsstore specializing in products to help theoutdoor enthusiast enjoy all the seasons.They sell outdoor clothing, footwear andgifts, rods & reels, live bait, kayaks, rafts &waterwear.



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Name brands include Columbia, Life isGood, Woolrich, Crocs, Merrell, Teva,Sorel, Quantum, and Shimano brands.

(see ad pg 23).

Pine Bush ChineseWhat Chinese Restaurant offers a

Flaming French Toast shot on their menu?The Pine Bush Chinese Restaurant does!Mai Tais, Zombies and Long Island IcedTeas are customer favorites! A dine in ortake out Chinese Restaurant offeringeverything from Chicken, Pork, Beef andSeafood, this restaurant has been open forover 22 years! That says something.General Tso’s chicken is the most populardish on their menu. Customers come fromevery county to eat at this family-styledining establishment. Get over to thisaward winning restaurant and find out whatall the fuss is about!

(see ad pg 14).

The Plunk ShopA tiny boutique & gallery in a tiny town

in the middle of nowhere! This cute shopshowcases jewelry, artwork, t-shirts, andgreeting cards. Of particular note are ownerClaire Coleman’s “Armeffects” handmadehandbags and her tutus, paintedconstructions by artist James Karpowicz,Heirloom Botanicals (herbal, all naturalskin care products), MiLu Couture babyaccessories, ink drawings by BarnabyFrumess, and much more!

(see ad this page).

Prime Time MeatsThis is a proper butcher shop, set up to

provide protein of any type, for any event -be it a quiet dinner for two or a holidayparty at your place!

They offer bulk meat packages, pigroasts, a deli and catering. Their cateringincludes a variety of platters, Boar's Headcold cut platters, hot and cold trays, threeto six foot subs and sides.

(see ad pg 23).

Second to None Pizza TrattoriaGreat tasting food made from the freshest

and finest ingredients - welcome to SecondTo None Pizza Trattoria!

Their offerings define delicious! Fromchicken, pastas, wraps, hot appetizers, veal,seafood, soups, salads, eggplant, pizza,specialty pizzas, to cold heroes. They havefoods from the grill, and you can dine in ortakeout, and what a bonus - utilize theirparty room (at no extra charge!), theyguarantee a great dining experience all thetime!

Not only will you make someone’stummy happy by buying them a giftcertificate to Second to None, but you willalso be supporting local business!

(See ad pg 12).

Wildlife Gift ShopSomething for everyone...that phrase fits

the Wildlife Gift Shop perfectly! Open for27 years, the Wildlife Gift Shop sellseverything from sun catchers to socks!Some ideas for a gift? how about an

afghan? silver jewelry? maybe a scarf?This shop is perfect for the animal and

flower lover - they carry anything andeverything related to wildlife and flowers!They specialize in gifts for newborns, andcarry a large variety of animal hand puppetsfor the kids! Christmas decorations,greeting cards, towels, place mats, RussellStover candy, and even gnomes! - you willcertainly find a gift or three!

(see ad pg 26).

Gift Cards by M.E. WhitehillOriginal watercolors by this renowned

artist are available in a gift card format at“Picture it Framed” in Newburgh. Theseboxed gift cards contain miniatures ofWhitehill’s exquisite watercolors of historicNewburgh buildings, landscapes andriverscapes of the Hudson Valley, florals andsnow scenes, and her superb still lifepaintings.

(see ad pg 7).


ConcertsSA..............................................................................................................................Sounds Asylum, Middletown

KJ Denhert & The New York Unit, Dante Defelice & Good Night Brother ..........................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 1, 7pm

Life As A Ghost, Letter To The Exiles ..............................................................SA Dec 2, 6pmJD/S Soul Jazz Trio jazz, blues, soul ........................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 2, 10am-2pmAkie B & the Falcons soul, jazz ..........................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 6, 7pmBill Sims, Jr, w/Adam Levy & The Mint Imperials blues ........Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 7, 7pmKevin Cronin guitar ............................MPB Coffee House, Father Sullivan Hall, Walden, 7pmCommon Energy, Early Rainbow ......................................................................SA Dec 8, 6pmProfessor Louie & The Crowmatix, David Kraai & Amy Laher ............Falcon, Dec 8, 7pmNeil Okeson folk ................Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, Dec 8, 7:30pmDeep Chemistry ....................................................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 9, 7pmTracy Grammer folk ..................................................Beacon Theatre Front Stage, Dec 9, 8pmLucky Peterson’s 2 Day B’day, Texas BBQ, Jonny Monster Band The Falcon, Dec 13, 7pmLucky Peterson’s 2 Day B’day, Texas BBQ, Myles Mancuso Band ......Falcon, Dec 14, 7pm“Rock the Silent Night” 16-25 yr old musicians ......Castle Fun Center, Chester, Dec 15, 7pmJudy Collins & Rachel Sage ......................................................Bethel Woods, Dec 15, 7:30pmGustafer Yellowgold ................................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 16, 10am-2pmThe Funk Junkies ..............................................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 16, 7pmChris Cubeta & The Lion’s Club rock ............................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 22, 7pmMurali Coryell ....................................................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 26, 7pmClarence Spady blues ........................................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 27, 7pmOz Noy, John Abercrombe, Jay Anderson & Adam Nussbaum ....The Falcon, Dec 28, 7pmThe Ed Palermo Big Band “eddie loves frank (zappa)” ..The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 29, 7pmAlexis P. Suter roots, blues, soul ........................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 31, 7pmCyro Baptista & Beat The Donkey percussion, rock, etc. ........Sugar Loaf PAC, Dec 31, 8pm

Open Mic & In-house music

BBQ.......................................................................................................Brian’s Backyard Barbecue, Middletown

Open Mic w/Bob Keegan ..........................................................BBQ Tuesdays & WednesdaysOpen Mic w/Eric Callari ......................................Eddie’s Roadhouse, Warwick, WednesdaysOpen Mic ........................................................................Mountaindale Inn, Wednesdays, 8pmStacy & Friends Musicians Gathering ..............Dancing Cat, Saloon, Bethel, Thursdays, 7pmBlues Night Blues Jam ............................................Dancing Cat, Saloon, Bethel, Fridays, 8pmLee Delray Band Blues ......................................................Dancing Cat, Saloon, Bethel, Dec 1Still Hand String Band........................................................Dancing Cat, Saloon, Bethel, Dec 8Peter Florance & The New Kings....................................Dancing Cat, Saloon, Bethel, Dec 15Karaoke Night ....................................................2 Alices, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Jan 5, 7:30pm

Music - blues / country/ folk / pop / rocksponsored by Steve’s Music Center, Rock Hill

lectureS / DEmos / SymposiumS / Forums /Master Classessponsored by Hannah Brooks, MD, FACS

HHNM..............................................Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, CornwallPEEC ...................................................................... Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry

“Between Two Fires: American Indians in the Civil War” Laurence Hauptman ..........................Josephine-Louise Library, Walden, Nov 28, 7pm

“Lenape of the Eastern Woodlands” Mike Dennis ..............................................PEEC Dec 1, 1pmIntroduction to Astronomy outdoors ....................................................................PEEC Dec 1, 6pm“Bear Necessities” Carl Heitmuller ..................................................................HHNM Dec 2, 10amDEMO Glass Blowing Demos ..................................Gillinder Glass, Port Jervis, Dec 8, 10am-3pmScience Cafe "Chagas, the disease that killed Darwin" John McLaughlin....................................

Diana’s Restaurant, New Windsor, Dec 19, 7pm

Le Jazz Electronique is an excitingmusical exploration of the connectionsbetween modern jazz and musical forms likeHip Hop, Jazz Fusion, Ambient, ElectronicMusic & Progressive Rock. Featuring a widerange of material, including tunes by PatMetheny, Joe Zawinul, John Scofield plusoriginals and standards, this duo coversenormous musical ground while keepingimprovisation and interplay in the forefront.

Peter Furlan (saxophones) is a composer,arranger and educatorcurrently living in Congers,NY, and the founder, artisticdirector and conductor ofthe Rockland Youth JazzEnsemble, an adjunct musicprofessor at BergenCommunity College inParamus, NJ; the jazz ensemble director andProTools instructor for Bergen Catholic HighSchool in Oradell, NJ; a board member of theRockland County Jazz and Blues Society andan active member of the Rockland CountyMusic Teachers Guild.

Neil Alexander (synthesizers, keyboards &

loops) who has beenperforming, composing andarranging since age 14, andis about to release a new CDtitled Darn That Dream:Solo Piano Vol. 1.Throughout 2013 he will beperforming his solo piano transcription ofStravinsky’s Rite Of Spring to mark thecentennial of it’s premiere.

In addition to maintaining his own workinggroups (The NA3, Inner Circle, NAIL, etc.)Alexander performs solo acoustically andelectronically, and is involved with severaldifferent ensembles including theMahavishnu Project. He does sessions as bothplayer and programmer, composes for and/oris the musical director for a variety of NYCbased Modern Dance and Avant Garde theatercompanies, teaches music technology clinicsat both high school and college levels, andproduces concerts in both small venues andlarge outdoor settings. www.nailmusic.com.

They perform as Le Jazz Electronique atThe Falcon on December 5 at 7:00pm.


Le Jazz Electronique at the Falcon

the canvas beatwith Tina Piaquadio

Better Late ThanNever (BLTN) is a trio ofmulti-talented localteenage boys with highhopes of earning not onlyrecognition for theirmusic, but also money forcharities and programsnear and dear to them.

The band was formed in March of 2011 bySal Fratto and Dorian Miele. At the time bothboys were middle school students. Afterwinning their local talent show they decided toget serious with their music. Within a fewmonths they added bass player Angel Salcedo,which brought the band to completion.

Their influences, Green Day, Blink 182, andFoo Fighters, just to name a few, can be heardclearly in their original songwriting. BLTN alsoplays covers by Nirvana, Weezer, Ramones,and many more.

Sal, who writes the original songs, mainlyplays the drums and sings, but also plays theguitar for the band. His other instruments ofinterest are piano, cajon, and bass, and hecurrently plays saxophone in the high schoolmarching band.

Dorian plays the guitar and sings for the band,and occasionally will play drums too. He alsoplays the saxophone. Outside of music, heenjoys cheerleading and competes nationally.

Angel was taught to play bass by his fatherand enjoys spending his extra time on thetrampoline and skateboarding.

All the boys are now students at NewburghFree Academy. They perform every other week

for Open Mic Night at Imperial Guitar &Soundworks. BLTN tries to play at least fourgigs a month. Sal and Dorian will also playacoustic sets together. They have great vocalharmonies, and enjoy adding the cajon to theirsets.

The band is proud to announce the release oftheir first EP titled Hold On, and they areplanning to get back into Leopard Studios thisspring to work on the next one.

Contrary to the image of the stereotypicalpunk rock band, BLTN strives to excel in schoolas honor students and put a lot of heart intoplaying for local charities, such as Relay for Life(American Cancer Society) and Bells onBroadway at The Ritz Theatre (supporting thearts and businesses in the community.)

BLTN is now competing in a national Battleof the Bands with School Jam USA. If the boysmake the finals they will get to go to California,and from there they would go on to Germany. Ifthey win, their high school music program willget funding - prizes range from $1,000 to$5,000, according to where the winners place.

They would appreciate your votes! You cando so by visiting www.schooljamusa.com.


CANvas category calendarsponsored by Hudson Valley Planning and Preservation, Monroe

“Circa 1971:Early Video & Film from the EAI Archive” ................Dia:Beacon, thru Dec 31“Jean-Luc Moulene “Opus + One” ....................................................Dia:Beacon, thru Dec 31

Music - broadway - tin pan alley - light classicsBroadway Concerts Direct “Good Cheer ” ..........Wurtsboro Community Church, Dec 8, 8pmSteve Kazlauskas, Rhonda Denet “Frank & Ella” ....Castle Fun Ctr, Sugar Loaf, Dec 8, 8pm

Music - ClassicalPotluck Concerts Not Yet Wintry Mix ............Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Nov 30, 7:30pmPanTone Quartet Music in Central Valley..........United Methodist Church, Dec 2, 3pm FREEGreater New York Wind Symphony ....................................Sugar Loaf PAC, Dec 15, 7:30pmSUNY Orange Symphonic Band ......................Paramount Theatre, Middletown, Dec 15, 8pmMISU Community Chamber Orchestra ....................................................................................

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellenville, Dec 20, 7:30pm FREE“A Concert for the End of the World” Hudson Opera Theatre ................................................

United Presbyterian Church, Middletown, Dec 21, 7pmMusic - jazz

Judi Silvano “A Jazzy Holiday Concert with Judi” ......Newburgh Library, Dec 2, 3pm FREELe Jazz Electronique Neil Alexander & Peter Furlan ......The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 5, 7pmZach Brock’s Cris Cross Quintet ........................................................The Falcon, Dec 5, 8pmErik Lawrence Trio....................................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 9, 10am-2pmScott Feiner & Pandeiro Jazz............................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 12, 7pmCarmeron Brown, Hear & Now, Sheila Jordon, Joe Lovano ..........The Falcon, Dec 15, 7pmMatthew Stevens Group, Ben Williams, Eric Dooh, Taylor Eigsti ........Falcon, Dec 20, 7pmBucky Pizzarelli & Nicky Parrot w/Rossano Sportielli..........Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 21, 7pmBella Winds Holiday & Christmas favorites............The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 23, 10am-2pm

opera - livecast“La Clemenza di Tito” Mozart....................Sullivan County Community College, Dec 1, 1pm“Un Ballo in Maschera” Verdi ....................Sullivan County Community College, Dec 8, 1pm“Aida” Verdi ..............................................Sullivan County Community College, Dec 15, 1pm“The Trojans” Berlioz ..................................Sullivan County Community College,Jan 5, Noon

opera - theatre“Amahl & the Night Visitors” Delaware Valley Opera..............................................................

Bethel Woods, Dec 8, Kids crafts & dance, Noon & Opera 2pm FREEopera - video

“The Magic Flute” Mozart..............................................Cornwall Library, Dec 16, 1pm FREE

poetry & PRose readingDiane Lockward Poetry on the Loose ....Seligmann Estate, Sugar Loaf, Dec 1, 3:30pm FREEJohn Douglas Poetry in the Gallery ..................................Wurtsboro Art Alliance, Dec 2, 8pmAriana Den Bleyker host, Robert Milby ..Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall,, Dec 6, 7pmHudson River Poets....................................................Newburgh Library, Dec 6, 7:30pm FREECalling All Poets ................................................Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, Dec 7, 8pmSteve Dalachinksy ....................................Seligmann Estate, Sugar Loaf, Dec 8, 3:30pm FREEWilliam Seaton Dada Poetry ..................Seligmann Estate, Sugar Loaf, Dec 9, 3:30pm FREE“A Child’S Christmas in Wales” prose ........Josephine-Louise, Library, Walden, Dec 12, 7pmPoetry Night....................................................Ruthie’s Restaurant, New Windsor, Dec 12, 7pmPoetry Night ..................................................Bank Square Coffeehouse, Beacon, Dec 19, 7pmPoetry at the Church ..................................................Goshen Methodist Church, Dec 31, 7pm

StorytellingBlack Dirt Storytelling Guild Good Night, Sleep Tight....Florida Lib., Dec 13, 7:30pm FREE

Theatre - musical Revue“Happy Holidays” Tri-City Stage..................................Milford Theatre, Dec 21 & 22, 7:30pm

Theatre - Play“Santaland Diaries” w/James Phillips ....................Railroad Playhouse, Newburgh, Dec 8-16“Welcome to Christmas Town” Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop ....................................

Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, Dec 14-16“The Eight Reindeer Monologues” ..................................Sugar Loaf PAC, Dec 21 & 22, 8pm“Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas Carol” ................Stone Church, Cragsmoor, Dec 22, 7:30pm

Theatre - Play Readings & Radio PLays“The Time of Year” Box Car Series ....................Railroad Playhouse, Newburgh, Dec 2, 2pm“It’s A Wonderful Life” Just Off Broadway......................Railroad Playhouse, Newburgh, Dec 6-16“It Ain’t Such a Wonderful Life” Air Pirate Radio Theater ..............Sugar Loaf PAC, Dec 17, 8pm

ART TOURS / walksSecond Saturday in Beacon Beacon Galleries ........Downtown Beacon, Dec 8, all day to 9pmArt After Dark ....................................................................Milford Galleries, Dec 8, 6pm-9pm

cabaretTom Judson............................................................Shadowland Theatre, Ellenville, Dec 7, 8pm

Cinema“The Adventures of Robin Hood” & Ellen Kaye, vocals ..Paramount, Middletown. Dec 1, 6:30pm“Babes in Toyland” Laurel & Hardy ..................Shadowland Theatre, Ellenville, Dec 1, 7pm4th Annual Jewish Film Festival CJ Hooker Middle School, Goshen, Dec 1, 8, 15 @ 7:30pmMonday Afternoon at the Movies ..............Wisner Library, Warwick, Dec 3 & 10, 2pm FREEReel Eclectic Film Series ..................................Thrall Library, Middletown, Dec 6, 7pm FREE“Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” ..........................Wolfgang Gallery, Montgomery, Dec 7, 7pm“Scrooge” ..............................................Downing FIlm Center, Newburgh, Dec 17, 7pm FREEAfternoon Movie ............................................Thrall Library, Middletown, Dec 19, 2pm FREE“La Tigra Chaco”............................................................Cornwall Library, Dec 20, 6pm FREE“It’s a Wonderful Life” & Ellen Kaye, vocals..........Paramount, Middletown, Dec 22, 6:30pm

ComedyMission Improv-able ............................................Railroad Playhouse, Newburgh, Dec 1, 8pmSheila Kay, Kevin Bartini......................................Jester’s Comedy Club, Chester, Dec 1, 8pmChris Roach, Anthony DiDomenico ....................Jester’s Comedy Club, Chester, Dec 8, 8pmJohn Tobin, Alex Barnett ....................................Jester’s Comedy Club, Chester, Dec 15, 8pmCarol Montgomery, Katie Hayes ........................Jester’s Comedy Club, Chester, Dec 15, 8pmChris Monty, Scott Schedlinger ..........................Jester’s Comedy Club, Chester, Dec 29, 8pm

dance“Nutcracker” NJ Ballet & American Youth Ballet ................Sugar Loaf PAC, Dec 10, Noon“The ‘Cracked-Up’ Nutcracker” ................................New Rose Theatre, Walden, Dec 13-16

holiday - MusicWarwick Valley Chorale ......Denton Presbyterian Ch., New Hampton, Nov 30, 7:30pm FREE

& Goshen United Methodist Church, Dec 7, 7:30pm FREE& Warwick Reformed Church, Dec 9, 4pm FREE

Jimmy Sturr Christmas Show w/Four Aces ..........................Paramount Theater, Dec 1, 3pm“Mrs. Santa Presents” vaudeville..............Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, Dec 2, 2pmDelaware Valley Choral Society....................................................Milford Theater, Dec 2, 3pm“Christmas Concert” ..............................................St. Jacobi Lutheran Church, Shohola, 3pmPine Bush Community Band ......................Graham’s Presbyterian Church, Dec 3, 7pm FREE

& St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Bullville, Dec 10, 6:45pm FREEMadrigal Singers & Chamber Ensemble ....................Morrison Mansion, Dec 8, 3pm FREEPike County Choral Society ..............................Good Shepherd Church, Milford, Dec 8, 7pmChamber Ensemble ..................................Morrison Mansion, Middletown, Dec 9, 1pm FREENewburgh Symphonic Chorale..............................................St. George’s Church, Dec 9, 4pmNew York Voices & Jubilate ........................................................Sugar Loaf PAC, Dec 9, 7pm“A West Point Holiday” West Point Band........................Eisenhower Hall, Dec 15 & 16, 3pm“Medieval Christmas” Bacheler Consort..............................Milford Theater, Dec 15, 5:30pm“End of the World & HOliday Concert” SUNY Orange Symphonic Band ............................

Paramount Theater, Middletown, Dec 15, 8pmSullivan County Community Chorus....Immaculate Conception Ch., Woodbourne, Dec 16, 2pmClassic Choral Society ......................United Church of Christ, Blooming Grove, Dec 16, 4pm

& First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Dec 22, 7pmholiday - recreation

Christmas in the Village ..................................................Museum Village. Monroe, Dec 1 & 2Holiday Party ........................................................Liberty Museum & Arts Center, Dec 1, 6pmMount Hope Historical Society Open House ....Eleazor Harding Farm, Dec 2, Noon-3:30pmHoliday Tea & Open House ........................Jacob T. Walden House, Walden, Dec 2, 1pm-4pmTree Lighting & Sing Along......................Town of Deerpark Museum, Huguenot, Dec 3, 7pmCandlelight Tour ..................................start at Crawford House, Newburgh, Dec 9, Noon-3pmOpen House “Warm Up with the Washingtons” ........................................................................

Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, Dec 9, Noon-4pm FREEHoliday Open House ....Morrison Mansion, Middletown, Dec 8 & 9, Dec 15 & 16, 1pm-5pmChristmas at Knox’s Headquarters” ..New Windsor, Dec 15, 5pm-8pm & Dec 16, 2pm-6pmOpen House..........................Ellison Mansion, Knox’s Headquarters, New Windsor, Dec 26-28

museumsSculpture Exhibits Imi Knoebel, Walter De Maria ..................................Dia:Beacon, ongoing“Unpacked and Rediscovered” ....................Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, ongoing“Boy Scouts of America: The Great Depression” Karpeles Museum, Newburgh, thru Dec 23


MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRID

Please check theschedule for GalleryArt and PhotographyOpening Receptions

see page 22

Cinema“Coal Miner’s Daughter”

Wisner Library 2pm

Music - HolidayPine Bush

Community BandGraham’s Presbyterian Church

7pm

Above: Crimson and Clover

by Sue BarrasiBear Mountain Inn Gallery

Music - JazzLe Jazz Electronique 7pmZach Brock’s Criss Cross

Quartet 8pm, FAL

Cinema ....................Reel Eclectic Film Series ..................TL 7pmPoetry Reading ............Ariana Den Bleyker....................NCR 7pmPoetry Reading ............Hudson River Poets ....................NFL 7pm

Music ..................................Akie B & The Falcons ..................FAL 7pmPlay Reading......................’It’s A Wonderful Life” ............RRP 7:30pmOpen Mic...Musicians Gathering Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, 8pmMusic - Jazz...Jazz Trio ..Aroma Thyme Bistro, Ellenville, 8pm-11pm

Music....................Kevin Cronin guitar ..........M

Music ..................Bill Sims, Jr. w/Adam LevyCinema....“Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” ........

Music - Holiday....Warwick Valley Chorale .......

Prose Reading.........First Friday Contemporary WTheatre - Play Reading........................’It’s A WonderPoetry Reading ........................................Calling All Cabaret......................Tom Judson ...........................

Dance“Nutcracker”

NJ Ballet Principals&American Youth Ballet

SLPAC - NoonMusic - Holiday

Pine Bush CommunityBand

St. Paul’s CatholicChurch, Bullville 7pm

Prose Reading“A Child’s Christmas in Wales”

Josephine-Louise Library,Walden, 7pm

Poetry ReadingRuthie’s RestaurantNew Windsor, 7pm

Music - JazzScott Feiner & Pandeiro Jazz

FAL 7pm

Music Lucky Peterson’s 2-Day B’day, Jonny Monster Band FAL 7pmDance............“The Nutcracker” ..New Rose Theatre, Walden, 7pmStorytelling.....Black Dirt Storytelling Guild Florida Library, 7:30pmTheatre - Play Reading ......’It’s A Wonderful Life” ............RRP 7:30pmOpen Mic...Musicians Gathering Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, 8pmMusic - Jazz...Jazz Trio ..Aroma Thyme Bistro, Ellenville, 8pm-11pm

Dance........“The Nutcracker” .............Music..Lucky Peterson’s 2-Day B’dayTheatre - Play.“Welcome to Christmas TowTheatre - Play Reading ......’It’s A Wonde

Cinema“Scrooge”

Downing Film Center,Newburgh, 7pm

CinemaAfternoon Movie

TL 2pmPoetry Reading

Bank Square Coffeehouse,Beacon, 7pm

Cinema........................“La Tigra, Chaco” ......Cornwall Library 6pmMusic - Jazz.............Matthew Stevens Group ....................FAL 7pmOpen Mic...Musicians Gathering Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, 8pmMusic - Jazz...Jazz Trio ..Aroma Thyme Bistro, Ellenville, 8pm-11pm

Music - Classical.....“End of the World” UMusic-Jazz...Bucky Pizzarelli, Nicki ParTheatre - Musical................“Happy HoTheatre - Play .......“The Eight Reinde

Please check the Holiday-Recreation category for

Open House events see page 19

MusicMurali Coreyell

FAL 7pm

Music - Blues........Clarence Spady......................FAL 7pmOpen Mic...Musicians Gathering Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, 8pmMusic - Jazz...Jazz Trio ..Aroma Thyme Bistro, Ellenville, 8pm-11pm

Music..Oz Noy, John Abercrombie, Jay An

Music Alexis P.Suter FAL7pm

Music- Percussion, Rock,Samba, etc. “Cyro

Baptista & Beat TheDonkey” SLPAC 8pm

Open Mic...Musicians Gathering Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, 8pmMusic - Jazz...Jazz Trio ..Aroma Thyme Bistro, Ellenville, 8pm-11pm

DecembDFC = Downing Film Center, NewburghEHT = Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West PointFAL = The Falcon, MarlboroGMCM = Grand Montgomery Chamber Music, Montgomery Senior CenterHCC = Howland Cultural Center, BeaconHHNM = Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall

LMAC = Liberty Museum & Arts CenterNACL = NACL Theatre, Highland LakeNCR = Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall, 845-294-1056NFL = Newburgh Free LibraryNUT = Nutshell Arts Center, Lake HuntingtonPEEC = Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry

PT = Paramount Theatre, MiddletoPV = Palaia Vineyards, Highland MRRP = Railroad Playhouse, NewburSA - Sounds Asylum, MiddletownSCCC = Sullivan County CommunitySLPAC = Sugar Loaf Performing Arts

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WurtsboroCommunity ChurchBroadway Concerts

Direct,Dec 8, 8pm

DAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

MPB Church, Father Sullivan Hall, Walden 7pm

y & The Mint Imperials ........................FAL 7pm

..........Wolfgang Gallery, Montgomery, 7pm

.Goshen United Methodist Church, 7:30pm

Writers ................Narrowsburg Lib. 7:30pm

rful Life” ........................................RRP 7:30pm

Poets ................................................HCC 8pm

.................Shadowland Theatre, Ellenville, 8pm

Festival ........................................“Cornucopia 2012” ....................................................SCCC 10am-4pmOpera - Livecast .....................“La Clemenza di Tito” Mozart ................................................SCCC 1pm

Music - Holiday ..............Jimmy Sturr Christmas Show w/Four Aces ................................................PT 3pmPoetry Reading.........................................Diane Lockward ..........................Seligmann Estate. Sugar Loaf, 3:30pmHoliday ............................................Museum Holiday Party ......................................................LMAC 6:30pmCinema & Music ...........”The Adventures of Robin Hood” & Ellen Kaye ....................................PT 6:30pmMusic................KJ Denhert & The New York Unit, Dante DeFelice & Good Night Brother ............FAL 7pmCInema.........................4th Annual Jewish Film Festival ............CJ Hooker Middle School, Goshen, 7:30pmComedy ............................................Mission: Improv-able ..............................................................RRP 8pmComedy........................................Sheila Kay, Kevin Bartini ..................Jester’s Comedy Club, Chester, 8pm

Art Walk ......................................Second Saturday ........................................Downtown Beacon, all dayOpera - Livecast.....................“Un Ballo In Maschera” Verdi ................................................SCCC 1pm

Theatre - Play Reading..................’It’s A Wonderful Life” ....................................................................RRP 2pmMusic - Holiday ........................SUNY Orange Madrigal Singers ..........................................SUNYO-MM 3pmPoetry Reading.........................................Steve Dalachinsky ......................Seligmann Estate. Sugar Loaf, 3:30pmArt Walk ..................................................Art After Dark ......................................Downtown Milford, 6pm-9pmMusic - Holiday ..........................Pike County Choral Society ............Good Shepherds Church, Milford, 7pmMusic ..............Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, David Kraai & Amy Laber ..............................FAL 7pmTheatre - Play ....................................“Santaland Diaries”............................................................RRP 7:30pmCInema.........................4th Annual Jewish Film Festival ............CJ Hooker Middle School, Goshen, 7:30pmComedy ................................Chris Roach, Anthony DiDomenco ........Jester’s Comedy Club, Chester, 8pmMusic - Broadway - Opera - etc..........Broadway Concerts Direct ..........Wurtsboro Community Church, 8pmMusic - Pop, Jazz....Steve Kazlauskas, Rhonda Denet Frank & Ella ....Castle Fun Center, Sugar Loaf, 8pm

Recreation...Tea & Open House ........Jacob T. Walden House, 1pm-4pmMusic ............................JB’s Soul Jazz Trio ....................FAL 10am-2pmTheatre - Play Reading.....“The Time of Year” ..........................RRP 2pm

Holiday...“Mrs. Santa Presents” ..Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, 2pmMusic - Holiday..Delaware Valley Choral Society ..........Milford Theater, 3pmMusic - Holiday.“Christmas Concert” St. Jacobi Lutheran Ch., Shohola, 3pmMusic - Holiday ......................Judi Silvano jazz................................NFL 3pmMusic - Classical.PanTone Quartet ....United Methodist Ch., Central Valley, 3pmPoetry Reading ........................John Douglas ................................WAA 8pm

Music- Jazz ........................Erik Lawrence Trio ........................FA: 10am-2pmRecreation.....Newburgh Candlelight Tour ..........Crawford House, Noon-3pm

Recreation ....................................Holiday Tours ..............SUNYO-MM, 1pm-5pmMusic - Holiday..................SUNYO Chamber Ensemble ............SUNYO-MM 1pmTheatre - Play Reading ............’It’s A Wonderful Life”..................................RRP 2pmPoetry Reading...........William Seaton Dada ....Seligmann Estate, Sugar Loaf, 3:30pm Music - Holiday............Newburgh Symphonic Chorale ........St. George’s Church, 4pmMusic - Holiday.....Warwick Valley Chorale ................Warwick Reformed Church, 4pmMusic - Holiday......................New York Voices & Jubilate ........................SLPAC 7pmMusic ..............................................Deep Chemistry ..........................................FAL pmTheatre - Play ..........................“Santaland Diaries” ................................RRP 7pmMusic ..........................................Tracy Grammer ................Beacon Theatre, 8pm

...New Rose Theatre, Walden, 7pmy, Myles Mancuso Band ..FAL7pmwn” Sullivan Museum, Hurleyville, 7pm

erful Life” ......................RRP 7:30pm

Opera - Livecast ...................“Aida” Verdi ..................................................SCCC 1pmRecreation ......................Holiday Tours....................................SUNYO-MM, 1pm-5pm

Theatre - Play Reading ............’It’s A Wonderful Life” ......................................................RRP 2pmDance ........................................“The Nutcracker” ....New Rose Theatre, Walden, 2pm & 7pmMusic - Holiday ......“A West Point Holiday” West Point Band ..................................EHT 3pmMusic & Dance - Holiday....“Medieval Christmas Bacheler Consort ............Milford Theater, 5:30pmMusic - Jazz.......Cameron Brown & Hear & Now, Sheila Jordan, Joe Lovano ....................FAL 7pmMusic - Rock..............................“Rock the Silent Night” ..................Castle Fun Center, Chester, 7pmTheatre - Play....“Welcome to Christmas Town” ....Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, 7pmTheatre - Play ..........................“Santaland Diaries” ..............................................RRP 7:30pmMusic - Classical..........Greater New York Wind Symphony ..............................SLPAC 7:30pmMusic ................................Judy Collins & Rachel Sage ........................Bethel Woods, 7:30pmMusic - Folk ....................................Neil Okeson......................................................UUC 7:30pmCInema.......4th Annual Jewish Film Festival ........CJ Hooker Middle School, Goshen, 7:30pmMusic - Classical ....................SUNY Orange Symphonic Band ....................................PT 8pmTheatre - Live Radio ............Air Pirates Radio Theater............................................SLPAC 8pmComedy................................John Tobin, Alex Barnett ....Jester’s Comedy Club, Chester, 8pmMusic ............................Peter Florance & The New Kings ............Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel

Music ................................Gustafer Yellowgold................FAL 10am-2pmRecreation ............................Holiday Tours ........SUNYO-MM, 1pm-5pmOpera - VIdeo......................“The Magic Flute ........Cornwall Library 1pmDance............“The Nutcracker” ..........New Rose Theatre, Walden, 2pmTheatre - Play Reading ......’It’s A Wonderful Life” ..........................RRP 2pmTheatre - Play.“Welcome to Christmas Town” Sullivan Museum, Hurleyville, 2pmMusic - Holiday.Sullivan Cty Comm. Chorus ..Immaculate Conception Ch. Woodbourne, 3pm

Music - Holiday....“A West Point Holiday” West Point Band....EHT 3pmMusic - Holiday.....Classic Choral Society ..United Ch. of Christ, Blooming Grove, 4pm

Theatre - Play ..................“Santaland Diaries” ........................RRP 7pmMusic ..................................The Funk Junkies ............................FAL 7pm

United Presby. Ch., Middletown, 7pmrrot & Rossano Sportielli ..FAL 7pmolidays” ....Milford Theatre, 7:30pmeer Monologues” ........SLPAC 8pm

Music - Holiday....Classic Choral Society ..First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, 7pmMusic ......................Chris Cubeta & The Liars Club ..................................FAL 7pmTheatre - Play.”Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas Carol Stone Church, Cragsmoor, 7:30pm

Theatre - Musical ..“Happy Holidays” Tri-City Stage..........Milford Theatre, 7:30pmTheatre - Play................“The Eight Reindeer Monologues”..................SLPAC 8pmComedy......Carol Montgomery, Katie Hayes ..Jester’s Comedy Club, Chester, 8pm

Music - Jazz................................Bella Winds..........................FAL 10am-2pm

nderson, Adam Nussbaum ....FAl 7pm Music..............Ed Palermo Band presents “eddie loves frank(zappa)” ....FAL 7pmComedy.....Chris Monty, Scott Schedlinger ....Jester’s Comedy Club, Chester, 8pm

Opera - Livecast .................“The Trojans” Berlioz ................................SCCC Noon Poetry Reading ................Poetry in the Gallery ........................WAA 8pm

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ART exhibitsCAS ................................................................................Catskill Art Society Arts Center, Livingston ManorDAC ..................................................Alliance Gallery & Loft Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, NarrowsburgOSH..........................................................................................Old Stone House, Hasbrouck (Woodbourne)SUNYO ..........................................SUNY Orange Middletown, Orange Hall Gallery & Loft 845-341-4891 SUNYO-KH..........................................................................................SUNY Orange Newburgh, Kaplan HallWRS ..................................................................................Wallkill River School, Montgomery 845-457-2787

Carolyn Duke pottery ..............................................Duke Pottery, Tennanah Lake, Roscoe, ongoingMike Jarozsko luminist paintings ............................James Douglas Gallery, Montgomery, ongoingLisa Strazza paintings ............................................................Strazza Art Gallery, Warwick, ongoingDavid & Joann Wells Greenbaum potter, paintings ..............BlueStone Studio, Milford, ongoingJacqueline Schwab, Mikey Teutul ..................................Wolfgang Gallery, Montgomery, ongoingLocal Artists (19) ..........................................................................Stray Cat Gallery, Bethel, ongoingKelly Patton ............................................................................Caffe Macchiato, Newburgh, ongoingShawn Dell Joyce ....................................Leo’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Cornwall, thru Dec 1Marge Morales ........................................................................................Elant at Goshen, thru Dec 3"Artists Choice, the Best of...". ....................................................The ARTery, Milford, thru Dec 3“The Nemethy Family:3 Generations of Art”....................Crawford House, Newburgh thru Dec 9“Harvest” members show........................................................................................WRS thru Dec 14“Art in Sixes” mixed media & small works ............................................................DAC thru Dec 22WAA Annual Holiday Show ....................................................Wurtsboro Art Alliance, thru Dec 23Winter Members Show & Holiday Fair ................................................................CAS thru Dec 23F.T. Mitchell “Up Close and Personal”..........................Karpeles Museum, Newburgh, thru Dec 23Art & Craft Show & Boutique......Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, thru Dec 23“Buone Feste”....................................................................RiverWinds Gallery, Beacon, thru Dec 31Ron Gee & Gar Wang “Nature’s Way ........................The Gallery at Sugar Loaf PAC, thru Dec 31Chaim Gross Drawings, 1944-1950............Seligmann Center for Surrealism, Sugar Loaf, thru DecJules Medwin outdoor sculpture ................Seligmann Center for Surrealism, Sugar Loaf, thru Dec“Tale Me Home For The Holidays” small paintings Bannerman Island Gallery, Beacon, thru DecAnnual Holiday Show ”Art is a Gift” ................................................The Forge, Milford, thru Jan 2Clayton Buchanan, Linda Richichi & Mary Sealfon “Reality & Beyond” ....................................

Kaplan Hall, SUNYO Newburgh, thru Jan 4New art Exhibits

Members Show ............................................................................................................WRS Dec 1-30Robert Trondsen. Gayle Clark Fedigan ....................Wolfgang Gallery, Montgomery, Dec 1-Jan 3Hemlock Farms Artists & Friends................................Chant Realtors, Lords Valley, Dec 1-Jan 29“Celebration of the Season” over 20 artists....................Wolfgang Gallery, Montgomery, Dec 2-30Artists in the Parks “Small Works in a Big Way” ..............................Bear Mountain Inn, Dec 2-31”An Artists’s Response to Human Rights” ................Orange Hall Gallery, Middletown, Dec 5-19

Kaplan Hall, Newburgh, Dec 6-20“Come Paint With Me” Artists Holiday Show ..............................Grey Towers, Milford, Dec 7-31Florence Hurewitz “Retrospective” ..........................................WVFA Gallery, Warwick, Dec 7-31“A Winter Gathering of Artists” Pine Bush Area Arts Council ......................................................

Town of Crawford Government Center, Dec 8-Feb 8“Holiday” ............................................................................................................WRS Dec 15-Jan 14

photography exhibitsFOV ........................................................................................................................Fovea Exhibitions, BeaconHPG....................................................................................................Highlands Photographic Guild, Milford“Early to Rise: Working Farms in Orange County” Cornell Cooperative Extension, MiddletownJames Hiller ..............................................................James Douglas Gallery, Montgomery, ongoingJohn Strazza ..........................................................................Strazza Art Gallery, Warwick, ongoingNat Baines ”Photography Around the World”..................Wolfgang Gallery, Montgomery, ongoingCatskills Preservation Photography Exhibit ................Liberty Museum & Art Center, thru Dec 1Briana Cox “Through My Eyes” ..................................Healing Arts Studio, Newburgh, thru Dec 7Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop ................Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville, thru Dec 15Roberta Price “Across The Great Divide” ..............................Bethel Woods Museum, thru Dec 31“The Lexicon of Sustainability” ..............................................................................FOV thru Jan 20

New Photography ExhibitsTom Doyle “Home in the Highlands” ............Leo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, Cornwall, Dec 2-Jan 2”Peace on Earth” ....................................................................................................HPG Dec 8-Jan 6

Art & photography receptionsHemlock Farms Artists & Friends ..................................Chant Realtors, Lords Valley, Dec 1, 5pm-7pmArtists in the Parks “Small Works in a Big Way” ..........................Bear Mountain Inn, Dec 2, 1pm-3pm”An Artists’s Response to Human Rights” ............................Kaplan Hall, Newburgh, Dec 6, 6pm-9pmFlorence Hurewitz “Retrospective” ......................................WVFA Gallery, Warwick, Dec 7, 7pm-9pmTom Doyle “Home in the Highlands” ............Leo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, Cornwall, Dec 8, 1pm-4pmRobert Trondsen. Gayle Clark Fedigan ....................Wolfgang Gallery, Montgomery, Dec 8, 2pm-5pm

“A Winter Gathering of Artists” Pine Bush Area Arts Council ..Crawford Gov’t Ctr, Dec 8, 4pm-7pmMembers Show ........................................................................................................WRS Dec 8, 5pm-7pm“Celebration of the Season” over 20 artists................Wolfgang Gallery, Montgomery, Dec 8, 6pm-9pm”Peace on Earth” ....................................................................................................HPG Dec 8, 6pm-9pm”An Artists’s Response to Human Rights” ............Orange Hall Gallery, Middletown, Dec 9, 1pm-4pm

booksBook Lover’s Club ..........................................Greenwood Lake Library, Fourth Tuesday, 7pmDiscussion “Pearl Harbor” by Newt Gingrich ..............Wisner Library, Warwick, Dec 4, 2pmDiscussion “Persuasion” by Jane Austen ................Wisner Library, Warwick, Dec 4, 6:30pmDiscussion & Book Signing “The Ghost Whistle” by Robert H. Score ....................................

Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall, Dec 5, 7pmDiscussion “Serena” by Ron Rash ....................................................Cornwall Library, Dec 5, 7pmMystery Book Discussion ......................................................Wisner Library, Warwick, Dec 6, 6pmDiscussion & Book Signing “Ava Gardner’s Daughter?” Mary Elizabeth Foglia ..........................

Josephine-Louise Library, Walden, Dec 6, 7pmGreat Books Discussion..............................................................Newburgh Library, Dec 7, 11:30amDiscussion “The Submission” by Amy Waldman ................................Cornwall Library, Jan 2, 7pm

clubsWalden Chess Club all ages, all levels Josephine-Louise Library, Saturdays 10am, Mondays, 6pmFriday Night Chess ....................................................................Narrowsburg Library, Fridays, 6pmKnit and Stitch ........................................................................Narrowsburg Library, Mondays, 6pmKnitters & Crocheters Crochety Knitters ................................Liberty Library, Tuesdays, 10:15amKnitting Circle “Stitch & Bitch” ....................Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills, Wednesdays, 7pmKnitting Group ............................................Josephine-Louise Library, Walden, Thursdays, 6:30pmKnit/Crochet Club ....................................................................Wallkill Library, Thursdays, 6:30pmKnimble Knitters ..................................................................Ellenville Library, Saturdays, 10:15amKnitting Club ..........................................................................Newburgh Free Library, Dec 11, 7pmKnitting Circle ......................................................................................Florida Library, Nov 19, 6pmLaurel & Hardy Sons of the Desert Int’l Org......Last Sundays, Ellenville, [email protected] Music Lovers Guild ..............................3rd Thurs, 7:30pm FREE, Montgomery 845-457-9867Photography Club Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop ..................................................................

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chester, 2nd Monday, 7:30pmCountry Quilters Guild............................................Mondays, all day, Walker Valley School HouseScrabble Players................................................Josephine-Louise Library, Walden, Thursdays, 6pmScrabble Players ............................................................................Ellenville Library, Tuesdays, 6pmTrivia Night ............................................................2 Alices, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Thursdays, 8pmWomen’s Support Dinner Diva Night ......................................Fauchere Patisserrie, Milford, TBAWoodcarving Guild ....................................................Valley Cabinets, Harriman, Wednesdays, 7pm

School & COnservatorySUNY Orange Theatre Students Improvisation Performance ..Orange Hall Theatre, Dec 5, 8pmSUNY Orange Theatre Students Acting Class Performance ....Orange Hall Theatre, Dec 7, 8pm“Romeo & Juliet” NFA Dance Dept. ............Newburgh Free Academy, Dec 7, 7pm & Dec 8, 2pmSUNY Orange Choir ......................................................................Orange Hall Theatre, Dec 9, 3pm

Children and teens calendarFestivals, Lectures & Recreation - adults & children, see page 19

HHNM ........................................Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, CornwallHHNM-CoH ..............................Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Education Center, Cornwall-on-HudsonPEEC ...................................................................... Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry

museumsMeet the Animals .. ........................................................HHNM CoH Saturdays & Sundays 2:30pmWorld of Bees and Brook Trout Exhibits ........................HHNM-CoH, Fri, Sat & Sun, Noon-4pmEco-Zone! ........................................................................................PEEC Dec 1, 8, 9, 16, 1pm-4pm

opera - theatre“Amahl & the Night Visitors” Delaware Valley Opera ............................................................

Bethel Woods, Dec 8, Kids crafts & dance, Noon & Opera, 2pm FREEGrace Episcopal Church, Honesdale PA, Dec 9, 3pm KIDS FREE

Theatre - play“Little Town of Christmas” Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop ..........................................

Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, Dec 14-16

CANvas category calendarsponsored by Wurtsboro Art Alliance & The Wallkill River School of Art


Pike county calendarArt & Photography Exhibits

David Greenbaum potteryJoann Wells Greenbaum paintings

BlueStone Studio, ongoing

“Artists Choice, the Best of...” thru Dec 3The ARTery

Annual Holiday Show thru Jan 2The Forge

“Peace on Earth” Dec 8-Jan 6Highlands Photographic Guild

Hemlock Farm Artists & Friends Dec 1-Jan 29Reception: Dec 1, 5pm-7pmChant Realtors, Lords Valley

“Come Paint With Me” Holiday ShowGrey Towers, Dec 7-31

Art After Dark Receptions Dec 8The Forge, 6pm-8pm

The ARTery, 6pm-9pmHighlands Photographic Guild, 6pm-9pm

Lectures“Lenape of the Eastern Woodlands”

w/Mike Dennis Dec 1, 1pm, PEEC

Destination.................................................................................milford

Museum Exhibits“Witness to History” Forestry ongoing

Grey Towers

Music - HolidayDelaware Valley Choral Society

Milford Theater, Dec 2, 3pm

“Christmas Concert” Dec 2, 3pmSt. Jacobi Lutheran Church, Shohola

Pike County Choral SocietyFirst United Methodist Church, Dec 8, 7pm

“Renaissance Christmas” Bacheler ConsortKindred Spirits

Milford Theater, Dec 15, 5:30pm

Theatre - Musical Revue“Happy Holidays” Tri-City Stage

Milford Theatre, Dec 21 & 22, 7:30pm

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Children's ActivitiesEcoZone! Dec 1, 8, 9, 16, 1pm-4pm

Pocono Environmental Education Center

A consort of instruments was a phrase used inEngland during the 16th and 17th centuries toindicate an instrumental ensemble. These couldbe of the same or a variety of instruments.Consort music enjoyed considerable popularityat court and in households of the wealthy in theElizabethan era and many pieces were writtenfor consorts by the major composers of theperiod. In the Baroque era consort music wasabsorbed into chamber music.

The earliest documented example of theEnglish word 'consort' in a musical sense is inGeorge Gascoigne’s The Princelye Pleasures(1576). Only from the mid-17th century hasthere been a clear distinction made between a'whole' consort, that is, all instruments of thesame family (for example, a set of viols playedtogether) and a 'mixed' or 'broken' consort,consisting of instruments from various families(for example viols and lute).

Major forms of music composed for consortsincluded: fantasias, cantus firmus settings(including In nomines), variations, dances orayres, and fantasia-suites. In modern times, anumber of ensembles have adopted the termConsort in their names.

The Bacheler Consort is named after thelate-Elizabethan lute virtuoso Daniel Bacheler(1572–1619), a most imaginative composer ofinstrumental music whose genius is becoming

Kindred Spirits: The Bacheler Consort

more widely known today. The Consort variesits ensemble size and instrumental lineup tooffer a variety of music concerts, from intimaterecitals of lute music to fully-staged masquesand dramatic works. The Consort has beentogether since 2003 and has acquired areputation for combining scholarly researchwith cutting-edge historical performancepractice. It is in this alchemy that the Consortaspires to conjure up the more elusive aestheticsof Renaissance music-making.

On December 15 at 5:30pm in the MilfordTheater, Bacheler Consort will perform inRenaissance Celebration of Christmas for theKindred Spirits series.


Christopher Morrongiello, MatthewWeinman, Doc Rossi & Diann Flanagan

The Ecumenical Food Pantry servesfamilies and individuals from the Tri-state areawho are struggling to make ends meet. The PikeCounty Choral Society invites you to celebratethe Christmas season and help feed hungryfamilies by joining them at their 11th annualholiday concert.

The performance will feature RichardShephard's Mass of the Nativity, a ChristmasMass based on traditional European carols. Alsoon the evening's program is the classicalmasterwork Magnificat by Dietrich Buxtehude,lesser-known carols from ancient Europe to 20th

century Appalachia, and familiar and sacredsounds of the season, and a Christmas Carolsing-along.

Directing this year's concert is Henry F.Repp who has gives organ concerts at majorvenues including the Cathedral of the Sacred

Pike County Choral Society’s Holiday Concert 2012Heart in Newark and St. Thomas Church inManhattan. The evening's concert will includea solo interlude by Repp, showcasing GoodShepherd Church's Schantz organ, with its 25ranks and 1,600 pipes.

The event will be held at the Good ShepherdChurch on the corner of 5th and Catharinestreets on December 8, at 7:00pm. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Ecumenical FoodPantry.

For advance tickets or further information,call Carolyn at 570-296-8583 or [email protected].





“Handmade for the Holidays” at WRSHandmade for the Holidays is a local gift

bazaar of handmade goods from local artisans(most using local materials). Fifteen finecrafters will be set up around the WallkillRiver School Gallery and workshop space.Visitors can sample crisp apple cider, andpumpkin bread while strolling through amarketplace of local craftspeople displayingeverything from hand-knitted scarves, uniquejewelry, felted and sewn bags, and Victoriantrinkets. Special crafts to keep children busywhile Mommy shops! Don’t send your

money to China forthe holidays when youcan choose one-of-akind hand-craftedgifts made by yourfriends and neighbors!Bazaar hours are fromNoon thru 7:00pm,December 8.

The Wallkill RiverSchool, 232 Ward Street, Montgomery.

For information phone 845-457- 2787.

Sunflower beadedpendant by

Roseanne Andrea

Surving Studios “Holiday Outlet”Middletown’s Surving Studios will be

holding an Outlet and Holiday Gift Galleryevery Saturday, from 11:00am-3:00pm throughDecember 22.

Surving Studios has many unique handmadegifts based on their nature themed tiles and arepriced below $25. These gifts includeornaments, boxed and framed tiles, planters,soap dishes, and small mirrors.

You can also findvases, candlestickholders, sculptures,custom mirrors andmurals of all sizes thatwould make a trulyone-of-a-kind gift forsomeone special.

(see ad pg 36).Animal Tile by Natalie Surving

Signature Gifts atthe Arts Center,Delaware Valley ArtsAlliance's (DVAA)year-round gift shop,will double its sizeagain this year for theValley Artists HolidaySale.

Both the shop andthe Loft Gallery aboveit will be stocked fullwith handcrafted work bynearly 100 artists andartisans, and with books by local authors.

The Holiday Sale will remain open throughDecember 22.

A new feature this year will be ornamentshandcrafted and/or painted by local artists.These mini works of art will be suitable forhanging in your favorite window or on a tree.You can also use them to send a small piece ofthe Upper Delaware River Valley to friends and

“Valley Artists Holiday Sale” at DVACfamily.

A highlight, for the first time, will be worksby members of the Catskill Artists Gallery, acooperative that has been working together forover a dozen years. The group will be featuringtextiles, pottery, jewelry, glass, paintings, prints,sculpture, and wood works. Kids will love theharmonicas, wood toys, kazoos, coloring books,banks and clay, along with stickers, yo-yos, andother great stocking stuffers.

Signature Gifts, Delaware Arts Center, 37Main Street, Narrowsburg.

For information: 845-252-7576.

“Lucky Lake” DVDdocumentary bylocal filmmaker Tina Spangler. Temple Sinai Gifts

The Sisterhood of Temple Sinai’s (75Highland Avenue, Middletown) Gift & CraftBoutique is on December 2 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Holiday items for Chanukah &Christmas, decorations, jewelry, clothing,food, hand crafted items, items for the homeand much more!




Rock Tavern “Holiday Craft Boutique”For those looking for beautiful holiday gifts

that will be treasured, artisan-made crafts areavailable at the Unitarian UniversalistCongregation at Rock Tavern's meetinghouse each weekend through December 23.

A unique collection of work by HudsonValley artists in ceramics, silver, glass, fiber,wood, and more are available for sale in allprice ranges.

In addition, the Dozen Points of View artexhibit of paintings and prints of twelve local

artists will remain up and available for salealong with the crafts.

The hours of the craft show and art exhibitare Saturdays from Noon to 5:00pm andSundays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. There isplenty of parking and admission is free.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation atRock Tavern is located in the Town of NewWindsor at 9 Vance Road, off Route 207.

For information call Roberta Green at845-988-1813 or visit www.uucrt.org.

Cornwall Grail’s “Holiday Art & Gift Show”Find unique crafts and gifts and support

your local artists by shopping at the CornwallGrail Center’s (119 Duncan Avenue,Cornwall on Hudson) 3rd Annual Holiday Art& Gift Show on December 8, from 9:00am -4:00pm.

Participating artists include, AmerikenCandle Co., Coyote Kitchen, Marge Bell,Joyce Davis, Alaina Enslen, Susan Fink,Anne Greehy, Alyssa Seamon, NatashaMercado, Jacqueline Murray, Mary Ann

G. Neuman, Rita Ponessa, SimonettaRomano.

The Grail is an international women’smovement committed to spiritual search,social transformation, ecologicalsubstantiability and the release of women’screative energy throughout the world.

For more information call Simonetta at845-534-2031 or 845-591-0019 or visit theCornwall Grail Center’s website at:www.thegrailatcornwall.org.

Catskill Art Society’s “Holiday Bazaars”The Catskill Art Society will hold Holiday

Bazaars on December 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16and 22 & 23 that will feature local art andcraft vendors with a wide variety ofhandmade and hand-crafted items includingvintage buttons, embroidery services, handknit items, holiday baked goods, holidaydecorations and ornaments, fine jewelry, freshwreaths, beautiful yarns, and more! Look fordifferent vendors each weekend.

Shop at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main

Street, Livingston Manor, on Saturdays inDecember from 11-6 and Sundays 11-2.

And on December 1, Holiday Trains onMain at CAS and Morgan Outdoors. OpeningReception at the CAS Arts Center, 3:00pm to5:00pm. There will be Christmas Carols andvisits with Santa, as well as professionalportraits with Santa by Wilkes and BernardPhotography.

For more information, call 845-436-4227or visit www.catskillartsociety.org.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts ispresenting their annual Holiday Market onDecember 1 & 2 from 11:00am - 4:00pm inthe Event Gallery - turned winter wonderland.The market will feature regional artisan craftand specialty food vendors, music, children’sarts and crafts, and more fun activities,including photos with Santa!

The Museum and The Muse Café will alsobe open so families and friends can make a fullday of their visit. Shoppers are encouraged to

Bethel Woods Center’s “Holiday Market”bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the annualholiday toy drive Sullivan County CourtAppointed Special Advocate which will give achild a happier holiday.

The Holiday Market at Bethel Woods is anopportunity to embrace and support our artistcommunity who create handcrafted wares, foodand wine. Buying an item from the person whospent hours making it truly embodies the spiritof giving. For information: 866-781-2922.


Holiday SShopping && DDining GGuide Steve’s Music Center: Jazzmosis

Just about all our local musicians offer CDsfor gift-giving and Steve’s Music Center inRock Hill is no exception. Owner SteveSchwartz and three of his fellow Monticello-area musicians have just released a new CD,Jazzmosis, with Steve on guitar, drummerMike Cervone, Greg Fiske on sax (and WX5)and Tom Volpe on bass. The group has aunique sound that includes elements of, jazz,pop, and rock. A more-detailed story onJazzmosis by Philip Ehrensaft will be featuredin our January 2013 issue.

CDs are available at Steve’s Music Center,online at www.cdbaby.com/Jazzmosis1, andAmazon.

(see ad pg 24).

Newburgh ArtisansNewburgh Artisans has been serving local

artisans and providing support to thosearound the world struggling to create decentliving conditions for themselves, their Guide continues on pg 27

families & their villages. Join their 10 year celebration Sunday,

December 2 from 2:00pm-6:00pm in theheart of Newburgh’s historical corridor forrefreshments, door prizes, entertainment,handmade, jewelry, scarves, clothes, carvingsand even musical instruments, ranginganywhere from a dollar to $125.

(see ad page 4).

Shopping locally for Arts gifts is notlimited to paintings, photographs, crafts, CDsor tickets & subscriptions to performing artsevents.

As a family, you and your loved ones cantreat the Significant (or budding) Artist inyour family’s life to a working-trip to Franceor Italy.

Gayle Clark Fedigan &Sandy Brandman in Provence

Provence is a region of south easternFrance on the Mediterranean adjacent to Italy

and include the Côte d'Azur. Artists have beenpainting in Provence since prehistoric times.Known paintings of bisons, seals, auks andhorses date back to 27,000 and 19,000 BC. Inthe 19th and 20th centuries, many of the mostfamous painters in the world converged onProvence, drawn by the climate and theclarity of the light. The special quality of thelight is partly a result of the Mistral wind,which removes dust from the atmosphere,greatly increasing visibility.

Gayle Clark Fedigan is the founder anddirector of The Hudson Valley Pastel Society.She teaches pastel painting at Mount SaintMary's College in Newburgh and in May2013 will lead a week-long workshop withSandy Brandman from Monroe, who wasvoted best pastelist by The Times Herald-Record, as her assistant.

Primarily, Fedigan’s local and Europeanpastel students are attending, but watercolorand oil will also be taught, though her demosare in pastel only. You can visit the Picasso

Give the Gift of Art!museum, too!

Trip flyer at www.gaylefedigan.com or call845-401-3553. (see ad page 36).

Laura Martinez-Bianco & William Noonan in Umbria

For painters of all levels and mediums,digital photographers too, every summerLaura Martinez-Bianco and William Noonanlead a plein air painting and photographyworkshop in the beautiful Umbrian hills onthe outskirts of Perugia, a well-known artisticcentre in Italy. The land of St. Francis isknown for its intensely beautiful and spirituallandscapes, and you can visit the worldfamous Perugina Chocolate factory for a doseof sweets’ history. Light, color, time andessential impressions of the landscape are onthe docket for July 2013, and students maywork in any medium they choose. Info atwww.Williamnoonan.com or 845-565-9403.


Holiday SShopping && DDining GGuide And then there are classes and private

instruction for art, dance and music. Give agift certificate for an introduction, or one foran entire workshop season.

Wallkill River SchoolLearn to paint, draw, sketch, etch, make

prints, and work with acrylic, oil, watercolors,pastels, create landscapes, portraits, still life,and much, much more surrounded by artexhibits. Kids can learn to draw automobiles,work with clay, create cartoons.

(see ad pg 13).

Catskill Art SocietyGive a kid a gift certificate for “Pots for

Tots” (ages 4-7), “Pictures and Poems”,“Wheel Throwing Clay” and “Let’s GetCreative” (7-10yrs). Give a gift to adults forbotanical art classes, still life, the clothedfigure, Chinese Brush & Sumi-e. EvenAbstract Gouache. There’s plenty of time aswinter classes do not start until after the NewYear. Call for winter information.

(see ad page 31).

Old Stone HouseWinter Classes at The Old Stone House f

Hasbrouck include Basic Drawing (ages 8-12), StageWorks (up to 9th grade), MessySmocks (up to 6th grade), Art via watercolors,glue, chalk, Art Journaling (adults and kids).Check the website for schedules, costs, andcontact/registration details.

www.TheOldStoneHouseOfHasbrouck.org

Soaring Dance StudioSoaring Dance Studio is more than a dance

emporium. Director Roberta Monkash is aprofessional dancer, choreographer, musician,writer, and teacher. Her school.offers dance,piano and theatre lessons for ages three toadult in a beautiful setting near Walton Lake.

(see ad page 3).

Noreen DavisNoreen Davis was the manager of the

Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra formany years. Noreen also performs withvarious local choral groups, is a past memberof the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, plays

chamber music, and has served as an all stateadjudicator for the New York State SchoolMusic Association. She teaches violin, violaand cello in her private studio to adults andchildren as young as three years.

(see ad page 5).

Elex VannYou can treat kids, teens, and adults, who

wish to learn to sing from the heart or honetheir vocal skills at bass-baritone Elex Vann’sSing From the Heart Studio. They can evenget beginner piano lessons, learn how toprepare for auditions, learn to read music,develop style and to be expressive. 145 PoplarStreet, Newburgh. Info: 845-234-8473.

AND FINALLY:Happy Herbs Soap Locations

In our November guide we accidentallyomitted listing some of the many locations atwhich you can find Happy Herb’s herbalsoaps and incenses. Here are just three:

The Secret Garden Florist in Walden,Agway in Pine Bush (by the register), and

Canale's Gift Gallery in Port Jervis.(see ad pg 16).

Adults OnlyYule Log, the movie. Huh? Your guess is as

good as ours as to what it’s all about. (see ad pg 8).

Destination.......................................................................


“And It Must Follow, as the Night the Day”by J. A. Di Bello

"To Thine Own Self Be True" is a clever,Shakespearean bromide extracted from a glibPolonius. It might serve as an interestingapproach to utilize while discovering the truthas it exists in the life on a Montgomery woman,Marie Elizabeth Foglia. Her quest to knowwho she is remains the subject of a recentlypublished book, Ava Gardner's Daughter, AnInvestigation into Two Women's Pasts, co-authored by Douglas Cooper and Marie Foglia.Marie Elizabeth Foglia (her maiden name)believes she is the love child of the attractiveMGM movie star of the forties and fifties, AvaGardner.

Douglas W. Cooper, Ph. D. is Walden's well-known and distinguished author of thepublication, Ting and I, A memoir of courage,and devotion. It is a description of love by thoseblessed with courage and the devotion of thegreat poets. Now Cooper has applied his talentsto the story of Marie Foglia as she attempts tounravel her past and demonstrate to all who sheis. Marie has been a housewife, mother,supervisor and clerical worker. Now semi-retired, this auto-biographical narrative standsas her premiere in print.

Born in The Bronx in 1938, Marie was raised

during the war in a tumultuous, abusiveenvironment by her father and step-mother. Asher father's marriage crumbled, she was placedat the Sacred Heart Orphanage, wherereportedly she suffered severe depression andfurther abuse. Marie's memory includes visitsfrom Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra as well asa request to accompany Ava to Europe. Add tothat, other pertinent situations that caused Marie

to believe Ava Gardner to be her natural mother. It seems, however, that Marie's birth

certificate is sealed by the City of New York.Strangely, it appears the document was officiallysealed during Maria's teenage years. The timingof this action is noteworthy since it occurred twoyears after Ava was married to Frank Sinatra. Asteamy enough affair for the tabloids without the"revelation" that Ava, at age fifteen, gave birthto a daughter! To this day it remains sealed. Inthese times of widely professed "openness,"who is being protected and why?

Neither Marie nor Douglas Cooper is a "nobleyouth" but they, as Laertes, are on a journey, ajourney to discover truth. Considered here,Polonius' windy advice is more New Age thanElizabethan. The existential quest for thediscovery of self is multi-dimensional and takesinto account all aspects of the human existence,i.e., the environmental, the physical and thegenealogical. As the pieces will join each other"it must follow, as the night the day," to create aunified whole, the truth!

Cooper and Foglia will discuss their book onDecember 6 at 7:00pm at the Josephine-Louise Public Library in Walden.

The book, published in paperback and ebookformats this year in mid-September, is availablethrough amazon.com and outskirtspress.com.


Meet Rosie RionCellist, Composer, Advocate

To encounter Rosie Rion (see photo) in herprofessional environment is an experience tobe savored. That vision is best provoked byjoining the names of Respighi, Rimsky-Korsakov and Disney with the conceptknown in the realm of music performance asa symphonic poem or more simply a tonepoem. These ingredients blend well with ayoung artist that is bright, attractive,alarmingly articulate and filled to the brimwith enthusiasm. Rosie Rion is theOperations Manager, Events & ProgramsCoordinator at the New York School ofMusic in Walden.

The beginnings of Rosie's performanceadventures are found in the upstate hamlet ofKrumville. That's right, Krumville with a K.It's near Olive, if that helps. "It's so small,they took away our post office," Rosie quips.But in that remote and cloistered environmentwas a nurturing family, complete with atalented mom and dad, musicians both, guitarand voice.

Rosie, partly in jest, relates the first lyricsshe mimicked as a youngster were from theStones' '69 hit single, Honky Tonk Woman,hardly age-appropriate, but in reflection sherecalls the irresistible appeal of rhythm andsound and its ability to create visual images.More important is the relationship associatedwith her home, i.e., the internal peace andcomfort she found in a family that musicstogether.

The tiny inklings and notions that occupyspace in the creative atmosphere of a youth'smind need stimulation to grow and developinto manageable, productive concepts. Enterstage right Walt Disney of DisneyProductions and the studio's animated filmFantasia (1940). Perhaps it was the film's

visuals of the animated bows inthe clouds or the spectacle ofhumpback whales flyingthrough space accompanied byRespighi's symphonic poem,Pini de Roma that cast the diefor Rosie. Or consider even thevivid yet frightening imagesthat accompany the Rimsky-Korsakov arrangement ofMussorgksy’s Night on BaldMountain from that same filmas having an impact that set the stage andprimed the creative juices that energizedRosie to follow a path to music performance.Rosie is first to point out that it was Disneyand Fantasia that set her compass.

Remote and rural as Krumville may be, it ispart of the Onteora Central School Districtwhich fortunately supports a music programon an achievement level with some of the"more culturally elite schools" of the HudsonValley. For all one knows it was the flyingbows in the just mentioned Fantasia thatdelivered Rosie to the string section ofOnteora's music program. Her choice ofinstrument: the cello. Academically rich andmusically superior, Rosie was offered andaccepted a full 4 year scholarship to SyracuseUniversity. Of her high school musicprogram's inclusion of strings, she's eternallygrateful, proudly commenting, "A high schoolmusic program that doesn't offer strings is likean art program that doesn't offer painting."

The talents and appeal of Rosie Rion aremultiple. Her activities include numerousappearances with her band, Tanager, a groupnoted for presenting a musical genre knownsimply as Americana. Musical compositionsare written by Rosie and other members asshe not only plays the electric cello butperforms as a vocalist. As a professionalcellist Rosie frequently appears with theTrans-Siberian Orchestra, which has "become

one of the world's top actsincluding a recent mention inBillboard magazine as one ofthe top touring orchestras of thepast decade."

As programs coordinator forthe New York School of Musicin Walden, her vision is quiteunique. Unique, because in aperformance world filled withpromises, delusions anddreams, the reality is frequently

a shattered narrative. And jumping back to theSyracuse scene, Rosie's BA degree, MusicPerformance, Cello was accompanied by aminor in Entrepreneurial Enterprises. "Thegoal of Syracuse University's Entrepreneurial& Emerging Enterprises Department is tohelp students discover their innateentrepreneurial potential, and to give them aset of tools and perspectives to capitalize onthat potential." The New York School ofMusic Conservatory Curriculum is a courseof study developed by Rosie for the Schooland is a direct reflection of her University'sphilosophy and her own point of view, whichsimply stated is, "You might be good but youhave to make a living." Moreover, she's quite

emphatic, "I have always approached musicnot as a hobby but as a career choice. Myartistic values and my consistent inspirationto perform have been balanced with abusiness sense and a realistic approach to myart as a way for me to make a living."

Rosie Rion is quick to command attentionat the school. She brazenly tells students,"You're not going to get anywhere with just amusic education and I am sorry!" Sheadditionally emphasizes her observation thatthe very talented, more frequently than not,have no idea of how to turn those talents intosalable products. "You either have to naturallypossess all the other skills necessary to be asuccessful individual or you have to learnthem. A lot of musicians didn't naturallypossess those business savvy abilities andthat's where starving artists come from"!

To conclude, Rosie was asked if she hadcompleted in any university course work thatwould license her to teach. Ironically herresponse was a resounding, "I don't want tobe a teacher, I could never do that, I am justexcited about a great idea and I want othersto know about it!"

This writer's reply, "Isn't that the definitionof a good teacher?"

........................................................................................................Walden


Walden calendar sponsored by Walden Business Association

Book Discussion & Signing“Ava Gardner’s Daughter?

An Investigation into Two Women’s Pasts”Marie Elizabeth Foglia

Josephine-Louise Library, Dec 6, 7pm

Dance“The ‘Cracked-Up’ Nutcracker”

New Rose Theatre, Dec 13-16

Destination..................................................................................Walden

MusicKevin Cronin guitar Dec 7, 7pm

MPB Coffee House at Father Sullivan Hall

Prose Reading“A Child’s Christmas in Wales”

Kevin McFadden Josephine-Louise Library, Dec 12, 7pm

RecreationChess Club Mondays, 6pm-8pm

Chess Club Mondays, 6pm & Saturdays, 10amScrabble Club Thursdays 6pm

Knitting Group Thursdays, 6pmJosephine-Louise Library

Christmas on Main StreetDecember 1, 4pm-8pm

Holiday Tea & Open HouseJacob T. Walden House, Dec 2, 1pm-4pm

Children’s RecreationAfter School Holiday Activity Dec 3, 4:30pm“Lego Sculptures for the Holidays!” Dec 10

Josephine-Louise Library

Christmas on Main Streetby J. A. Di Bello

Sponsored by the Walden BusinessAssociation, the 4th annual Christmas onMain Street has been scheduled for Saturday,December 1. Its purpose is to welcome andcelebrate the holiday season while promotinglocal businesses and encouraging the conceptof "Shop Local."

Walden's Main Street will be closedbeginning at 3:00pm on Saturday and willreopen after 8:00pm, when the ceremoniesare concluded.

To begin the celebratory activities, a liveNativity scene is planned for 4:00pm and ifthe past is any indication, it will draw anappreciative crowd. At 4:30pm the NYSchool of Music Singers will perform,followed at 5:50pm by dancers from theSmalling School of Dance.

To add an element of mystery to theproceeding, the Hudson ValleyConservatory will capture the attention of alland present The Case of the Missing Key, at6:00pm.

And as is custom, Walden's special day towelcome the Holiday Season will conclude(7:00pm - 8:00pm) with the ever popular tree

lighting, combined with caroling andrefreshments.

Of course, the event must be finalized asSaint Nicholas, Father Christmas or Santawill arrive to the delight of children of all agesas they gather about the decorated tree onWalden's Main Street.

Cracked Up Nutcracker!One of the area’s favorite Nutcracker

performances is the Hudson ValleyConservatory’s (HVC) “cracked up”version, an hilarious, brilliantly conceived (byDee Wright), interpretation of the classic.

Cracked up and nuttier than the traditionaltale, Clara and her Prince journey from underthe Christmas tree to under the big top in awhimsical world where they encounterwinter-white school kids, popcorn angels,candycane acrobats, and many more hilariousbig top characters.

The ‘Cracked-Up’ Nutcracker will beperformed from December 13-16 at the NewRose Theatre, 35 East Main St., Route 52.

For tickets, call 845-778-2478.


Destination.......................................................livingston Manor

Catskill Art Society (CAS) will present itsannual Winter Members Show, an exhibition ofwork by CAS member artists appearingthroughout the CAS Arts Center, 48 MainStreet, thru December 31.

This year's show is dedicated to the memoryof long-time CAS board member and artistCecily Fortescue, and includes a selection ofher pottery. Visit www.catskillartsociety.org.

In Her Own Words..."I was first attracted to clay as an artistic

medium because of the many options that itoffers. After rolling it into slabs, I can cut andreassemble it, fold it, tear it, overlap it, paddleit. With patience and persuasion I can form itinto a great variety of organic shapes, most ofwhich evolve as I work. Clay is a medium thatinvites spontaneity, and for this reason, too, Iam drawn to it.

"Since I favor the asymmetry of free-formshapes, handbuilding is a natural medium forme. In this area I am basically self-taught andhave acquired techniques by trial and,frequently, by error. My methods are as rusticas my surroundings. Slabs, for example, areformed with a rolling pin, since I have neitherthe space nor the inclination to use a slabroller. I very rarely make templates, because

CAS Winter Members’ Show Dedicated to Cecily Fortescue

Holiday Trains on Main Opens December 1!Catskill Art Society (CAS) is currently

celebrating its 40th anniversary as a non-profit cultivating public interest,participation, and enjoyment of the arts.

Through its multi-arts center, CASexplores contemporary art practices andfacilitates creative and professionaldevelopment for established and emergingartists. Located in Livingston Manor, therenovated 4,500+ square foot facilityincludes a designated fine arts gallery, alarge multi-purpose space, a pottery studio,a painting studio, and a digital arts lab.

Visit the Catskill Art Society Arts Centerand neighbor Morgan Outdoors for anostalgic trip back in time this holiday

season. Handmade model trains will be ondisplay in both locations beginningDecember 1. Wilkes and BernardPhotography will be at CAS to take instantportraits with Santa from 2:00pm to5:00pm. Professional photographs will betaken and prints made on the spot for $10.Proceeds will benefit CAS.

December 1 also begins four weekendsof Holiday Bazaars at the CAS Arts Center,featuring the work of local art and craftvendors. All holiday gifts are handmade orcrafted and will include children's booksillustrated by Helena Clare Pittman,children's superhero capes from TeresaBortree, fine jewelry from Light Curves,

hand-dyed up-cycled clothes from IUpcycle, handmade scarves and hats,holiday decorations and ornaments fromSugar Blossom Flowers and others,holiday baked goods from Flour Power

Bakery, incense burners (made fromrepurposed wine bottles), notecardsfeaturing drawings and monoprints of catsand florals, novelty and luxury yarns fromBrokemarys, "Smile Tiles," upcycledcollaged bathroom tiles (that are sure tomake you smile) from songwriter/artistKaren Hudson, and more!

The exhibit reception (see story below) ison December 1 from 3:00pm-5:00pm.CAS Arts Center is located at 48 MainStreet, Livingston Manor..

The CAS Arts Center is wheel chairaccessible.

For more information, visit their websiteat: www.catskillartsociety.org.

nonconformity of theslabs is a desirablefeature in my style ofwork, and I never makepreliminary sketches formy pots.

"I like the spontaneitythat results from notknowing their exactoutcome. Sometimes Iproduce compositepieces where theelements can bearranged in differentconfigurations.

"My slabs, once rolled,are worked into theirfinal shape using avariety of molds andsupports. I form bowlsupside down by drapingsingle or multiple slabsover tough, deflatablevinyl balloons (normallyused in physiotherapyexercises). I graduallyrelease air from the balloon to prevent crackingas the clay contracts during the initial drying.Once the bowl is leather hard, I set it right sideup on a foam-rubber pad, extract the balloon

and smooth the interior seams. "Vases are often supported during

construction by sections of stove pipe or thecores from bolts of fabric. In both bowls andvases, I often leave the exterior seams showingso as to emphasize the structure of the piece.They may be flush with the body of the pot, orthe upper slab may project in the form of a wingor a torn flap.

"Sometimes I texture the outside of my pots,using such diverse objects as catalpa seeds, apiece of threaded plastic tubing, a carved tableleg, scraps of metal from New York's streets -the list is endless! In many cases, particularlyin the largest bowls, I opt for an unglazedexterior, since I like the contrast between thebare external clay and the richness of theglazed interior.

"My preferred clay is a dark red stonewarebody which unfortunately includes the nowunavailable Jordan clay. I dread the day whenmy supply is exhausted, and I am obliged to usea reformulated version.

"In order to achieve depth of color, I oftenapply three layers of glaze to my pieces, thefirst two poured quickly to avoid excessivethickness, and the third sprayed. I try to controlglaze overlaps when I pour in order to achieveinteresting variations of color. I glaze-fireslowly to cone 6 in an electric kiln. Small

pieces I manage to once-fire, but repeateddisasters when I try to glaze large greenwarepieces have convinced me that bisquing is intheir case a real necessity. Under the repeatedglaze applications, the greenware simplydisintegrated.

"I sell my work chiefly through galleries,either on a regular basis or in special shows.My favorite selling method, however, is tovisitors to my studio, since I enjoy the directcontact and the opportunity to show them how Iwork."


Destination.......................................................................montgomery aREA calendar

sponsored by Di Bello Gallery

Art & Photography ExhibitsMike Jaroszko luminist

James Hiller photographyJames Douglas Gallery, ongoing

Members Show, Linda Yater Dec 1-30Reception: Dec 8, 5pm-7pm

“Harvest” thru Dec 14, “Holiday” Dec 15-Jan 14Wallkill River School

Jacqueline Schwab, Mikey Teutul, Nat Baines ongoing,

Robert Trondsen paintings

Gayle Clark Fedigan paintingsDec 1-Jan 3, Reception: Dec 8, 2pm-5pm

“Celebration of the Season” over 20 artistsDec 2-30, Reception Dec 8, 6pm-9pm

Wolfgang Gallery

Book Discussion & Signing“The Ghost Whistle” Robert H. Score

Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall, Dec 5, 7pm

Cinema“Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Wolfgang Gallery, Dec 7, 7pm

Poetry ReadingAriana Den Bleyker Dec 6, 7pm

Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall

RecreationPearl Harbor Remembrance

Parkland Pavilion by the river, Dec 7, 11amOld Fashioned Holiday Weekend Dec 8

Downtown Businesses, 10am-6pmHorse & Carriage Rides, Noon-4pm

Santa at Village Hall, 1pm-3pm


Dining Out And IN! Buy Local!

..........................................................................................MontgomeryHoliday Lights in Bloom

by J. A. Di Bello

“Did you see that?”“See what?”

“That glow, over there! Orange, red,yellow. Wow! It's spilling out from behind

those half naked trees and bushes.”“Half naked?! Stop the car.”

That excited little exchange took place ina car between a young couple travelingduring last year's Holiday Season. Theywere on Route 416, Hamptonburgh, in thevicinity of Grove Street and Eager Road. Totheir credit and satisfaction they stoppedand discovered Orange County'scelebration of lights.

New York State's Route 416 is but a briefstretch of pavement, reaching from itsintersection with Route 211 at the OrangeCounty Airport in Montgomery to Clark'sCrossing in Hamptonburgh, the intersectionof Route 207. For several legitimatereasons it is officially designated as a"Scenic Highway," not the least of which isthe Orange County Arboretum, located atthe Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Route

416. So, if on a winter's night, a warm andcolorful glow is noticed behind some halfnaked shrubbery and trees, its because it’smore likely than not the annual HolidayLight Show, a treat for one and all to savor.

This Holiday Season will mark the fourthconsecutive season the Orange County Parkwill celebrate the Holidays with a lightshow at the Arboretum. The thematicapproach this year is quite logically,Holiday Lights in Bloom. The display'sgarden theme features a wide variety offlowers and cozy "critters" that will markthe paths through the gardens of theArboretum. Inspiration, design and surelyperspiration generated for this gloriousillumination are to be credited to TamaraMoson, of the Orange County Departmentof Parks.

In conjunction with the Holiday LightShow, the Friends of the Orange CountyArboretum will sponsor its annual HolidayBoutique from November 30 throughDecember 30 in the Ottaway EducationCenter, located at the Orange CountyArboretum.

"We invite our residents to visit the

Arboretum during the holidays, and toshare the experience with their family andfriends," said County Executive EdwardDiana. "The Holiday Boutique is awonderful opportunity to shop in a festiveatmosphere while supporting theArboretum."

Little "elves", this writer has been led to

believe, are members of the Friends' groupof hard-working volunteers and have handcrafted ornaments, wreaths, garland andminiature trees. And in case this was notcommon knowledge, the Arboretum has acollection of bee hives from which theseamazing little "elves" and others havepossibly extracted Orange County's finesthoney. It will be included with the uniquemerchandise available.

"There will be plenty of opportunities toshop and then visit the Holiday Lights inBloom presentation as the Boutique will beopen in the Ottaway Education Center onFridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 5:00pm to8:00pm from November 30 to December23 and then daily, 5:00pm to 8:00pm fromDecember 24 through December 30, butclosed on Christmas Day."

Orange County Commissioner of ParksRichard L. Rose said, "All of the proceedsraised at the Boutique will go to benefit theplantings and programs at the Arboretum,"

This fun family activity is FREE and willbe open to the public.

For more information on the event,contact Tamara Moson at 845-615-3828.


Destination.......................................................................Wallkill River School Holiday Exhibits Wolfgang Works

The Wallkill River School and ArtGallery’s (WRS) Annual Members Exhibitfeatures works by 100 regional artists, andshowcases the cultural diversity and deeptalent pool of Orange County’s firsthomegrown arts movement.

In addition, the WRS is showcasing a newtalent in Orange County in the school’sEmerging Artist gallery; Pine Island residentLinda Yater. This is her first solo show inOrange County.

Yater has always been very interested indrawing and painting, but raising herdaughter, teaching piano, and her garden andquiltmaking kept her from pursuing it. But thecreative spirit prevailed, and Yater went fromtending plants in her garden, to setting up hereasel and painting them instead. She alsoobserved that her quilts were becoming actualfabric pictures composed of tiny squares offabric, and were exercises in color and value.

When Yater stopped teaching, she decidedit was time to try taking some art lessons. Thisled her to the WRS. Now Yater sets up hereasel right in her garden and paints on aregular basis.

The exhibits fills the entire exhibition spaceof the WRS from December 1 thruDecember 31. Besides the Emerging Artist

Gallery, there are two Main Gallery roomsand the Hallway Gallery always featuresWRS members works with a unified theme:Holiday runs from December 15-January 14.

The Wallkill River School of Art is locatedat 232 Ward Street. The opening reception ison December 8 from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

For information call 845-457-ARTS.

Artist Linda Yater

Starting out as a stilllife painter, RobertTrondsen’s later worksinclude landscapes in thetradition of HudsonValley School, but witha more contemporarypainting style. Theseluminous landscapesborder on the etherealmood of the tonalists.

Trondsen was one of five artists contracted topaint landscapes in the Dutchess LandConservancy and in 2008 he was chosen as oneof the artists to represent the U.S. in the U. S.Consulate in Hong Kong.

Guest artist Gayle Clark Fedigan’s artworkis a visual communication of the artist’s innerlife aided by technical proficency. Her still lifesare rich in color and texture - almost as if youcould touch or taste them. Her paintings hang incollections throughout the United States andabroad. For more on Gayle, see page 26.

The work of Trondsen & Fedigan will be ondisplay at the Wolfgang Gallery fromDecember 1 thru January 3.

An opening reception will be held onDecember 8 from :002:00pm-5pm.


Abigail by Robert Trondsen


..........................................................Montgomery

“Ariana D. Den Bleyker can make youshudder. Her poems can make you gasp withtheir haunt. They are poems that linger on athreshold of pure truth, pushing you over intoa place of almost pure understanding,enlightenment. She embodies emotion in herwork, asks you to whisk it around, let itsimmer.” Stone Highway review.

Ariana will read her poetry at Noble CoffeeRoasters, 3020 State Route 207 in CampbellHall on December 6 at 7:00pm.

For information, call 845-294-8090.

Noble Poetry Reading

Wolfgang Gallery’s Celebration of theSeason artists include Maureen Drury, JacquiSchwab, Robert Hoover, Morgan Haude, JanetBaskerville, Ellen O'Brien, Leonie Lacouette,

Movies in Montgomery

Well, there may be no movie theatre left in theVillage of Montgomery, but you can still see amovie there! Wolfgang Gallery has a doublefeature on November 30 at 7pm: Fear & Loathingin Las Vegas & Big Lebowski and on December 7at 7pm: Who Framed Roger Rabbit. $10 includessoda and popcorn. For reservations email:[email protected].

Jerry Levinstein, Mike Jarozko, Nat Baines,Terry Decker, Robert Trondsen, Gayle Fedigan,Emily Adamo. The show runs throughDecember 31. For information: 845-769-7446.

Local Talent in Montgomery

by Janet Baskervilleby Jacqui Schwab


Destination..............................................................................Pine BushArt Benefits TotsThe Pine Bush Area Arts Council’s art show

A Winter’s Gathering of Artists, benefits Toysfor Tots. The opening reception coincides withthe annual Toys for Tots Dinner, December 8,4:00pm-7:00pm. Dessert, coffee and tea will beserved in the Gallery with live music by JeffKrolick, a well-known musician-singer andarranger, equally comfortable with classical,jazz, or modern styles, with interesting twists onclassic pieces.

The show runs through February 8, in theGovernment Center, Route 302. For questionsregarding the show, email the Arts Council [email protected] or call Gallery CommitteeEvent Chair, Bob Scully at 845-744-3862.


Celebrating itseighth year, Artin Sixes is theDelaware ValleyArt Center’spremier year-endart event. Itfeatures smallartworks by localartists in a widerange of studiom e d i u m sincluding painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber,ceramics, and photography from artists inSullivan County and the upper Delaware Riverregion.

The exhibition which showcases art no largerthan six inches in any direction has become thelargest of it's kind in Sullivan County. All worksof art are for sale and priced reasonably forholiday gift giving.

The Delaware Arts Center is located at 37Main Street, Narrowsburg. The exhibit runs thruDecember 22.

For information, call 845-252-7576.

Christina’s Worldoil on wood

by Helena Clare Pittman

Art in Sixes

Cabaret at Shadowland "Since I moved to Ellenville, I have been

amazed at the growth of effort and energy of thetheatre and how it has positively affected thecommunity and surrounding area," said RayFaiola, a long time collector of original 16-millimeter film and a member of the board ofdirectors at the Shadowland Theatre.

Besides the summer subscription series,Shadowland has brought music, film, playreadings and playwrighting & acting workshopsto Ellenville. New to the list is cabaret.

Tom Judson is bringing his newest cabaretshow Nature Boy: Songs of the Earth and Sky,an evening of music and songs which use thenatural elements of the universe as a startingpoint to tell their stories, along with the storiesbehind the songs and personal reminiscences of

a rural childhood. The song list is

drawn fromwriters as diverseas ClaudeDebussy toLionel Hamptonto The Beatles.There are even acouple ofcowboy songs

thrown in in for good measure.Originally hailing from the Hudson Valley,

Judson has appeared onstage as a singer,musician and actor. His cabaret shows havebeen seen across the country and he hascomposed music for off-Broadway, film andtelevision. The performance at the Shadowlandwill be at 8:00pm on December 7. Reservationsare recommended. Call the Shadowland BoxOffice at 845-647-5511, or visit the theatre’swebsite at www.shadowlandtheatre.org.

Ray Faiola is showing Laurel & Hardy’s“Babes in Toyland”, from his own extensive16mm personal collection, at Shadowland,

December 1 at 7:00pm.Tom Judson


Federation’s Film Festival in GoshenThe Jewish Federation of Greater

Orange County’s 4th Annual Jewish FilmFestival lineup features genres for all agesand interests.

Footnote: This 2012 Academy Awardnominee for Best Foreign Film, explores thecomplex relationship between a father andson who are rival professors in TalmudicStudies. In Hebrew with English subtitles.

Alone: From Israel's Ma'ale Film School, arare glimpse into the lives of three divorcedultra-Orthodox women, who tell about theirdaily hardships, fears, and diminished statusin the eyes of the community. In Hebrew withEnglish subtitles.

A Film Unfinished: An historical documentexposes how the Reich manufactured scenesof life inside the Warsaw Ghetto. In German,Hebrew, Yiddish and Polish with Englishsubtitles.

Seltzer Works: The last bottler in Brooklynfends off the supermarket seltzer take-overand honors this simple drink's place in history.In English.

Brothers: Israel's religious-secular dividehas become more of a chasm, and nowhere isthe fault line more evident than in Jerusalem,the location of this story of two brothers. InHebrew with English subtitles..

Cohen on the Bridge: This animated shorttells the story of the 1976 hostage rescue inEntebbe, Uganda, through the point of viewof the first commando to enter the terminal.In English, 21 minutes.

The Festival will be hedl at CJ HookerMiddle School, 41 Lincoln Avenue, Goshen,December 1, 8 and 15 at 7:30pm. A shortfilm will accompany each full-length film.

Contact Joyce Waschitz at 845-562-7860for more information.

Cragsmoor’s “Christmas Carol”Charles Dickens is alive and

well in Cragsmoor. This year, hewill maintain the tradition of hisannual appearance at the historicStone Church and "retell," hisbeloved Christmas Carol.

Although he wrote this classicmore than 150 years ago, it stillspeaks to the chasm that separatesthe "haves" and the "have-nots," aswell as the power of all individuals to transformgreed into generosity.

Once again, Gregg Shults (see photo) willperform this one-man production of Mr. DickensTells a Christmas Carol, by recreating Dickens's1876 tour of the U.S. He personifies Dickens ashe opens the performance by reading the storyfrom the book, gradually transforming himselfinto each of the 23 characters, from theendearing Tiny Tim to the selfish EbenezerScrooge, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present,and Future, and all the supporting characters inbetween.

This presentation is produced byM&M Productions ActingCompany. Directed by MichaelMuldoon, it has been adapted forthe stage by Melinda O'Brien,based on the original text aspublished in 1890 and the 1951 filmversion with Alastair Sim. DemosEitzer is the stage manager.

The performance will bepresented on December 22 at 7:30pmfollowing the Festival of Lessons and Carols inthe Stone Church, 270 Henry Road, Cragsmoor.The church will be festively adorned withtraditional holiday decorations and a toweringChristmas tree. Hot cider and cookies will beserved.

A donation of $10 is suggested. All proceedswill benefit the Cragsmoor Historical SocietyBuilding Restoration Fund and the StoneChurch.

For information call 845-647-6487 or 845-647-6384.

Twenty-one artists from the Come Paint WithMe plein air group will be participating in theHoliday Art Show in the Pinchot Mansion atGrey Towers. All artworks represents thebeautiful landscape at Grey Towers NHS.

Call Grey Towers 570-296-9630 for dates,times and tours of the mansion.

Holiday Art Show in Milford

The Music Institute of Sullivan andUlster’s (MISU) Holiday Concert includesmusic by two very much unknowncomposers, Johann Rosenmuller and .PaulJuon, in addition to music by Bach,Hindemith, Corelli and, with the pipe organ,Albinoni’s exquisite Adagio.

Rosenmuller (1619-1684) was a GermanBaroque composer who was instrumental(pun intended) in bringing Italian musical

MISU “Introduces” Composers to Ellenvillestyles to Northern Europe.. The very prolificJuon (1872-1940) was born in Moscow andhis teachers included Arensky and Taneyev.

The MISU Community Chamber Orchestrawill perform chamber works by thosecomposers on December 10 at 7:30pm at St.John’s Episcopal Church, 40 Market Street inEllenville. Phone: 845-626-2605.

The concert is free but donations to MISUare always appreciated..


Destination............................................................greenwood lakeA Peaceful ChristmasJoin the

Greenwood LakeLibrary for theirfamily program,Music MakersConcert Series andexperience the solopiano of SteinwaySignature Artist,Louis Landon.

This holiday concert is all about peacefulholiday music! Join them in a very specialsing along on December 6 at 7:00pm.

For further information, call the Library at845-477-8377 extension 108.

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Business SpaceIf your business does not have walk-in

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FOR SALEGrowing flower shop located in developingarea. Turn-key business includes all fixtures,equipment and inventory. [email protected] if interested.

FOR SALECapri boat with trailer. Boat needs work;trailer in good condition. 845-500-0005.

Meet Robert H. Score, Sr. - Artist, Author, Farmer’s ChildDecember serves

as a month ofc o n s e q u e n c e ,important andfrequently urgent.Residents of theWallkill Valley arereminded again ofthe trials of war, asplans area p p r o p r i a t e l yplaced for a Pearl Harbor Remembrance. "Aday which will live in infamy." Or be awaretoo, of the farmers' vital dependence on a lonestar, the sun and the significance of a wintersolstice. December is further a month of faith,a time to live, love and rejoice.

These consequences are the subjects ofRobert H, Score's just published, The GhostWhistle. It is on the surface simply aconversation between the past and thepresent, a prosaic train ride through time. It'sa narrative extracted from the history of theWallkill Valley, its villages, its farms, itstragedies and its railroad.

Bob's initial artistic notoriety was achievedthrough his accomplishments as an artist, penand ink on paper. His accurate and attractiveportrayals of Orange County agriculture,specifically his representations of life on thefarm, its chores, glories, and inspirations werethe foundation of his efforts that followed.His works are found today in many of thisCounty's finest homes and galleries of note.In the year 2010, he composed and displayeda bicentennial series of drawings from thehistory of the village of Montgomery. It wasa time when the Village and the Town ofMontgomery thrived and survived on theagriculture that surrounded it, the smallbusinesses that nourished it and the people

that populated it. To borrow from the ultimatecrooner, Bing, it was and remains a town of"dear hearts and gentle people" that havelived, loved and passed on in the TownMontgomery.

The Ghost Whistle is a tale, a tale inspiredby real people, real events, and a real place.The people are the grandparents of the authorRobert H. Score, (see photo) Harry andMartha Score, and some of their friends andrelatives who lived through the frighteningand tragic human firestorm remembered asWorld War I. The events are but a few ofseveral, drawn from a long series of talesfrom "years and years ago," and told toRobert by his grandfather, Harry. The locationis the Score's comfortable ancestral home inthe Wallkill River Valley.

Robert Score's account is a tribute to ageneration that endured and triumphed over

the "War to End All Wars," the GreatDepression, and the Second World War; it'sthe generation that defined America. It is alsoa personal, adoring homage to Robert'sgrandfather, Harry John Score, who like noother human being, defined Robert as afarmer's child.

For I had before me hay bales, hounds, and crazy little kittens.

I flew recklessly through fields of grainand sailed ships on streams and ponds,

and I wished upon a Harvest Moonto forever be

A Farmer's Child.

The Di Bello Gallery of Montgomery willpresent Robert Score, reading from The GhostWhistle at the Noble Coffee Roasters' Café,Campbell Hall, on December 5, at 7:00pm.The reading will be followed by a Q&A anda book signing and sale.

Additional information is available at theCafé or call 845-294-8090, 845-457-2773.


ComedySheila Kay, Kevin Bartini Dec 1

Chris Roach, Anthony DiDomenico Dec 8John Tobin, Alex Barnett Dec 15

Carol Montgomery, Katie Hays Dec 22Christ Monty, Scott Schedlinger Dec 29

Jesters Comedy Club, 8pm

Dance“Nutcracker” American Youth Ballet &

New Jersey Ballet Principal DancersSugar Loaf PAC, Dec 10, Noon

ExhibitsMicro Gallery Exhibit

Utopian Direction, ongoing

Julius Medwin outdoor sculptureChaim Gross Drawings 1944-1950

Seligmann Center for the Arts, thru Dec.

Chester/Sugar Loaf Calendarsponsored by Orange County Citizens Foundation and Air Pirates Radio Theater

Ron Gee & Gar Wang “Nature’s Way”The Gallery At Sugar Loaf PAC, thru Dec 31

MusicSteve Kazlauskas & Rhonda Denet

“Echoes of Sinatra” (& Ella) Dec 8, 8pmRock the Silent Night Dec 15, 8pm

16-25 yr old musiciansCastle Fun Center

“Cyro Baptista & Beat the Donkey” Dec 31, 8pmSugar Loaf Performing Arts Center

Music - Holiday & ClassicalNew York Voices & Jubilate Dec 9, 7pm

Greater NY Wind Symphony Dec 15, 7:30pmSugar Loaf Performing Arts Center

Poetry & Prose ReadingDiane Lockward Dec 1, 3:30pm

Poetry on the LooseSteve Dalachinsky Dec 8, 3:30pm

William Seaton Dada Poetry Dec 9, 3:30pmSeligmann Center for the Arts

Theatre“The Eight Reindeer Monologues” adults only

Dec 21 & 22, 8pm“It Ain’t Such a Wonderful Life”

Air Pirates Radio Theatre Dec 15, 8pmSugar Loaf Performing Arts Center

Destination.....................................................Chester/Sugar LoafDistinguished Visiting Poet of 2012Steve Dalachinsky is a downtown New

York poet. His books include Reaching IntoThe Unknown, a collaboration with Frenchphotographer Jacques Bisceglia, Logos andLanguage, co-authored with pianist MatthewShipp, a PEN Award Winning book, TheFinal Nite & Other Poems, and ASuperintendent's Eyes, a compendium ofpoetry written while watching saxophonistCharles Gayle perform throughout NYC.

Dalachinsky’s main influences are theBeats, Blake, The Odyssey, obsession, socio-political angst, human disappointment, music(especially jazz), and visual art with leaningstoward abstraction. His work for the most partis spontaneous and leans towardstransforming the image rather than merelydescribing it, in what he now refers to as

“ t r a n s f o r m a t i v edescription / descriptivetransformation.”

Dalachinsky is theNortheast PoetryCenter’s DistinguishedVisiting Poet of winter2012. He will read at afree event on December 8 at 3:30pm in theSeligmann Estate, 23 White Oak Drive.

In addition to this program which bringnationally-known writers to Orange County,the Northeast Poetry Center sponsors threeterms a year of poetry writing workshops,publishes the Wawayanda Review, and offersnumerous readings and lectures.

For information, email William Seaton [email protected].

A Funny Short GuyBecause he is only four feet two inches tall,

Herb Marks is a little grumpy guy who hatesChristmas because everyone thinks he is an elfand that makes him angry. Ergo, unlike the titleof the perennial holiday film, Marks feels ItAin’t Such a Wonderful Life.

This new radio play is not a parody of themovie. The title was borrowed to name thefinale of the Air Pirates Radio Theater fall

A Musical Guy & Gal

season, another Herb Marks Mystery, BUT aChristmas story, complete with carols. Theactors sing, and, to be sure, the audience willfeel comfortable to join in on any standard carol,and maybe a new ‘Piratic’ one. “Because it is aholiday special all of the characters whoappeared in previous Herb Marks mysteries willbe making an appearance,” said playwright/director/producer Paul Ellis. “Santa is missingand Marks is hired to find Santa by ‘the

temporary assistant to the holidaymanager/director of special events’ for adepartment store. This is kind of a reunion - likean Andy Williams Christmas special without thevariety show, BUT complete with Air Piratesound effects and some special ones like jinglebells”.

In the Pavilion at the Sugar Loaf PerformingArts Center on December 15, 8:00pm.


Steve Kazlauskas was inspired to become asinger by an exchange of letters with FrankSinatra. He has honed his craft in a way thatwould have made "Ol' Blue Eyes" proud. Hisshow, Echoes of Sinatra, is a journey throughthe life and times of Sinatra with songs andstories about the Chairman’s wonderful career.

Rhonda Denét’s repertoire includes morethan 200 songs and spans across many musicgenres covering Jazz, Soul, R&B, Blues,Gospel, Pop, and Rock from the 1930’s throughtoday.

Kazlauskas and Denét work together often,combining his Echoes tribute and her Echoes of

Ella, with Steve phrasing exactly like Sinatraand Rhonda singing Ella’s songs, though in herown individual style.

They are bringing their talents to the EventCenter at the Castle, 109 Brookside Avenue inChester, on December 8 at 8:00pm.

For more information: 845-469-2116.

3 parts RodneyDangerfield, 1 partJackie Gleason, asplash of Benny Hill,:mix together, add onemicrophone, and getthe hell out of the way!

Standing 6’6” tall,Chris Roach isbringing comedy tonew heights. His self deprecating humor andmannerisms make this gentle giant stand outfrom the rest (or at least taller than the rest!).Chris brings you into his world talking abouteverything from his family to some of hisunusual life experiences.

Roach’s love for comedy came at an earlyage. “I remember trying to stay awake as ayoung kid so I could watch programs likeSaturday Night Live and The Benny HillShow,” he said. His ability to make peoplelaugh began early in his childhood. “I becameaddicted to the sound of laughterimmediately. I would’ve run full speed into abrick wall for a laugh. It’s something that onlyanother comedian could understand,” saysChris.

Chris Roach will perform at JestersComedy Club, 109 Brookside Avenue, onDecember 8 at 8:00pm.


A Funny Tall Guy


Destination...............Sugar Loaf

Beat The Donkey is more than just a band.It is a multicultural, polyphonic, highlycreative and entertaining group that takesrhythms beyond their natural frontiers andcreates a brand of music too innovative andvaried to be labeled.

The ensemble’s name, Beat The Donkey,comes from the Brazilian expression "Pau NaMula" meaning "Let’s go, let’s do it!"

There is an undeniable aura of fun andhumor whenever Cyro Baptista takes thestage, and this is particularly true with BeatThe Donkey. It is a wild, unstoppable andtorrid world beat percussive ensemble thatblends and beats a bewitching stage stew ofuntamed percussion, tap dance, martial arts,samba, jazz, rock and funk. They accomplishthis by mixing instrumentation frommultifarious cultures all over the globe andunusual percussion inventions of Cyro’s owncreation.

The musicians hail from all over the world,wear wild, elaborate costumes and frequently

Beat, Tap, Jump into 2013

leave their instruments to break intospontaneous dance, making the groupfascinating to watch as well as listen to.

Cyro has always rejected rigidclassifications in terms of instrumentation andcompositional approach. With Beat TheDonkey he gives free reign to his imagination,mixing instruments from Brazil, U.S.,Indonesia and Africa with his owninstruments.

It is mysterious, spellbinding, infectious,irresistible dance music. Cyro himself roamsthe stage, conducting his troupe with fiendishglee, keeping the audience's attention captivefor the whole show.

The amazing thing about Beat The Donkeyis the unending variations; you could listen tothem all night and still want to hear more.

Cyro comes to the Sugar Loaf PerformingArts Center, 1351 Kings Highway, onDecember 31 at 8:00pm.

For information and tickets, call 845-610-5335.

The Nutcracker is being presented by theAmerican Youth Ballet (AYB) at the SugarLoaf Performing Arts Center (SLPAC).

The SLPAC is the perfect venue for theguest Principle Dancers from the New JerseyBallet Company who bring their magic and

a breath of fresh air to this classical ballet.Come enjoy the excitement and fun asDrosselmeyer enchants us all. This onetimeevent takes place on December 10 at 7pm.

Tickets are available by visiting AYB’swebsite www.AmericanYouthBallet.com.

“The Nutcracker” in Sugar Loaf

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