The Orchid Show, Cuba in Flower, at the New York Botanical Garden is nothing short of exquisite. An hour and twenty minutes from Millbrook and absolutely worth it for those of us needing some color in March. I still miss the IES greenhouse and having the colors and scents only minutes from the house in winter, but this filled a void and was extraordinary. Also, gardening certificate courses by the NYBG at many locations, including Bard. www.nybg.org. Please let me know if you’d like to carpool midweek.
The Village of Millbrook is taking letters of interest for the Planning Board. As a homeowner in the village, I personally would like to see Hester Weeden reinstated, should she again wish to gift the village her service, knowledge, clear thinking and ability to interpret codes. If not Hester, perhaps someone else with an unbiased mind, a focused vision for the village and someone whose decisions do not create lawsuits by going against NYS law.
Clothes Swap – how about next weekend? Please let me know if you’re interested. We’ll include housewares this time around.
Two announcements from the Half Moon Yoga Barn: Soft Strong Belly Workshop, March 20th. The early sign up discount ($50 instead of $60) is being extended to Saturday, March 13th. www.halfmoonyogabarn.com.
Spring Incentive Sale extended through March 20th. 20% off new spring clothes and 5% of sales donated to Haiti Relief Fund.
Roosters. Anyone want one? There are about ten in the neighborhood that need new homes by this weekend. Haven’t seen them, but hear they’re gorgeous with long tail feathers and are part Jungle Fowl.
Seedling Sale at the DC Soil and Water Cooperative Extension. Get your forms here www.dutchessswcd.org/. Deadline is March 25.
Seeking talented artists for Evoking Spirit, a mixed media art show featuring local and regional artists. The show has been running for 25 years at Maplebrook School. It coincides with the running of the Kentucky Derby, and features a whole array of Derby events including great Derby food and drink, talks, the Salisbury Band and a lot of strong artwork. . The show will begin on May 1 and run through the first week of June. While the show in non-juried, artwork must be of excellent caliber. Applications must be submitted by March 21st. For further information contact: Lawrence Davis-Hollander
Events Manager, Maplebrook School. 845-373-8557, lhollander@maplebrookschool.org.
Thursday, March 11:
The Millbrook Book Club will be discussing “The Razor’s Edge” by W. Somerset Maugham. Please bring a packed lunch. Refreshments and dessert will be provided. New members are always welcome. 12:30.
Half Moon Theatre presents 7 Stories by Morris Panych at the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center in Poughkeepsie. This fast-paced, energetic comedy combines outrageously funny characters with the life-affirming story of a man’s search for meaning. 7 Stories takes place on the ledge of an apartment building as The Man contemplates jumping, while the crazy tenants are so self-absorbed…they don’t even seem to notice!
Directed by Roger Hendrick Simons. Performances are March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 8:00pm and March 14 & 21 at 2pm. Tickets are $20, $18 for students and seniors. For tickets visit www.halfmoontheatre.org or 1-888-71-TICKETS.
Late Night at the Lehman Loeb at Vassar.
Acoustic Open Mic with Freddy Sire at Puerta Azul. 677-azul.
Friday, March 12:
Under A Celtic Moon: An Evening of Irish Stories with Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi, 7 pm at the Millbrook Library. A midnight ride on the back of the pooka that leads to an unforgettable evening and a farmer that confounds the superiority of his employer are just two of the stories from this magical evening of traditional and not so traditional Celtic tales about love, death, marriage and luck. An evening of fun and light refreshments.
Rent. Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway hit musical, RENT, is presented by Up In One Productions at The Center for Performing Arts, Rte. 308, Rhinebeck, NY. March 12 – March 28, Fridays & Saturdays 8 PM; Sundays 3 PM. $22 adults; $20 seniors & children. Reservations: (845) 876 – 3080, or online at www.centerforperformingarts.org.
Vito’s The Differents at La Puerta Azul.
Saturday, March 13:
At the Sharon Audubon, Extending the Growing Season & Seed Starting, 1:00 pm. We will cover different types of cold frames, cloches, row covers and hot beds. Learn how to get a jumpstart on the growing season and seed starting. Make a simple homemade cloche and planting up seeds for each person to take home in their own seed starting kit. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Please call the Center to sign up. Free, but donations are always welcome. www.sharon.audubon.org, Route 4, Sharon, CT 06069. (860) 364-0520.
Red Hook Winter Farmer’s Market at the Elmendorph Inn from 10-2. 7562 Route 9
Just north of the main stop light in town at the intersection of Routes 199 and 9.
For more information contact Robert McKeon 845-399-4582, 845-399-4582
mckeonandny@yahoo.com. The last one of the season.
A Benefit for the Boundless Edge Ice Dance Ensemble and School at Mohonk Mountain House, 5pm start. Performance by the Boundless Edge Ensemble and Special Guests. Ice skating, hot chocolate, lounging by the fireplace and silent auction. Dinner follows.
Money raised from this event will be used to grow the out reach efforts, pay for costumes, ice time, travel expenses and scholarships for skaters of merit and those in need. http://www.boundlessedge.org/performances/boundless-edge-at-mohonk-mountain-house/. Contact Beth Woronoff for the details and reservations.bethworonoff@aol.com, 845.626.4596.
Clancy Tradition at the Towne Crier in Pawling. 8:30. 845-855-1300, www.townecrier.com
Reality Check at La Puerta Azul
Acoustic Relapse, with Freddy Sire and Joe Cutera, plays at Coach’s in Millbrook, 10:30pm -1:30am. Nice excuse to check out Coach’s for those of us who haven’t made it over there yet.
Sunday, March 14:
Daylight Savings – Spring Ahead! Reminder to change batteries in the smoke alarms. Or wait until the vernal equinox next weekend for a more accurate half year spread.
Bard Sunday Conservatory Concert at 3 pm, featuring Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major (“Trout”), Beethoven: String Trio, Op. 9, No. 1. Geared especially toward young audiences, this concert includes a special performance of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, featuring Leon Botstein reading Ogden Nash’s humorous verses about elephants, swans, tortoises, and more.
Suggested donation: $20 Orchestra, $15 Parterre and First Balcony (Seating location for tickets reserved without a donation will be assigned by the Box Office.)
Minimum donation for orchestra seating: $5. 845-758-7900 to purchase tickets.
Monday, March 15:
Rumor has it lunch is now available Monday at Red Devon.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week starts. Three course lunch at $20 or dinners for $28 at some of the regions finest restaurants. www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com. Goes to March 25, but most restaurants do not participate on Friday or Saturday.
Wednesday, March 17:
Gender and Sexuality Studies Film and Discussion Series at Bard. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Discussion led by Nicole Caso (Assistant Professor of Spanish) 7pm. Room 103, Lásló Z. Bitó ’60 Auditorium, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson.
As it St. Patrick’s Day, head off to the Towne Crier in Pawling for music. Ashley Davis & Irish Harpist Cormac De Barra play come 7:30. 845-855-1300.
All day celebration at Puerta Azul’s Cantina with cheap green beer, green margaritas and Jameson shots. Remember, across the street is Troop K and one sloppy intersection.
Thursday, March 18:
Northern Dutchess Alliance hosts a forum on trends in agriculture and compatible economic development at Norrie Point in Staatsburg. 4pm. Free. 229-5111 x 47 for more info. www.northerndutchess.org.
Washington/Millbrook Historical Society with a presentation by Fred Schaeffer, the man behind the Walkway over the Hudson. Free, but donations greatly appreciated. 7:30 start at Lyall Federated Church. Refreshments to follow and some fine baked good, often by Mary Morse, grace the table.
Electric Open Mic with Karl Allweier at Puerta Azul.
Friday, March 19:
Frankie Gavin at de Dannan at the Towne Crier in Pawling. 8:30.
Loveable Queen of Mean Lisa Lampenelli at UPAC. Even Howard Stern thinks she funny. www.upac.org.
Dangling Success at la Puerta Azul.