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9/11/2010
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18th Century Green
Hudson River Ramble Weekend at the Bronck Museum will feature a special content tour about the environmental impace of the early American lifestyle. Tours will be held on 9/11 from 10am - 4pm and 9/12 from 1:pm - 4pm.
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9/11/2010
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Fish Tales: Children Ages 3 - 5 Discover Nature Through Books and Beczak's Backyard
The Very Busy Spider" Children meet a prudent spider who chooses work instead of play in this story time and craft featuring the work of author Eric Carle. Saturday, September 11, 10:30 - 11:30 AM, $5 per child. Registration required at sjuggernauth@beczak.org / (914) 377-1900 ext. 13.
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9/11/2010
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Fish Tales: Children Ages 3 - 5 Discover Nature Through Books and Beczak's Backyard
The Very Busy Spider" Children meet a prudent spider who chooses work instead of play in this story time and craft featuring the work of author Eric Carle. Saturday, September 11, 10:30 - 11:30 AM, $5 per child. Registration required at sjuggernauth@beczak.org / (914) 377-1900 ext. 13.
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9/12/2010
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River Explorers: Hands-on Nature Programs for Ages 5 - 12
all Foliage" Meet some of the Hudson Valley's trees and learn why they loose their leaves. Then enjoy leaf printing and stamping. Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM - noon and 1:00 - 2:00 PM, ages 5 - 12, $5 per child. Registration required at sjuggernauth@beczak.org / (914) 377-1900 ext. 13.
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9/12/2010
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Bedford Riding Lanes Association Fall Pace and Picnic
Horseback riding pace and picnic, which begins at ends at John Jay Homestead State Historic Site. Contact the Bedford Riding Lanes Association to pre-register if you want to participate, or just come to John Jay Homestead just to watch.
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9/18/2010
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The Barn Dance at John Jay Homestead
Informal barbecue and rock concert by local bands in John Jay Homestead's barnyard. For further information and to reserve tickets, call the Friends of John Jay Homestead at (914) 232-8119.
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9/18/2010
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Manitoga Volunteer Landscape Day
Saturday 9am-2pm. Roll up your sleeves and meet other arborists, horticulturists, garden designers and landscape enthusiasts. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcomed. Rain or shine. Lunch served. For more info about volunteer opportunities at Manitoga, go to russelwrightcenter.org/volunteer.html....
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9/18/2010
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Urban H20: Listen Local... Fresh Music from the Hudson Valley
"James Durst & Marc Black" A rare chance to see a minstrel who tours the globe sharing multi-cultural songs that celebrate the interconnectedness of all life, with a luminary of the pop and folk worlds, winner of ABC Radio's Fame Games, the New Jersey Folk Festival and the Austin Songwriters' competition....
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9/18/2010
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233rd Anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga; Stillwater Heritage Weekend
Set the 1777 scene with tents, campfires, musket and cannon firings.
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9/18/2010
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"Catch of the Day Seining"
Catch fish and other remarkable Hudson River creatures by wading into the river and dragging a 30' net through the water. Led by Beczak educators, rain or shine. (We provide waterproof overalls for all sizes.) Saturday, September 18, 10:00 AM - noon, all ages, $5 per person. Registration required at...
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9/19/2010
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Annual Homestead Country Fair at John Jay Homestead
Live music, animals, performers, great food, and plenty of other activities at this Westchester County tradition. Admission fee of $20.00 per car.
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9/19/2010
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Unplanned Views at Olana: A Tour of the Geological Landscape
Join Hartwick College geology professor Robert Titus in this exploration of the forces that shaped the 19th century artist's landscape. Frederic Church spent decades designing a series of planned views at his Olana estate. These are landmarks in landscape architecture. Geologist Robert Titus will take...
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9/19/2010
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Manitoga Hudson River Ramble
Hudson River Ramble, Sunday, Hike to Lost Pond offered as part of this special regional program. $10 admission helps support trail maintenance. Reservations required. For more info visit hudsonrivervalley.com/ramble. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org
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9/19/2010
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Bronck Family at Home Tour: In-Laws & Neighbors "The Doctor, The Judge & The Daughter"
Special Content Tour at Bronck Museum, Costumed interpretation, Judge Leonard Bronk, Dr. John Ely and his daughter Maria share their life stories. 3 tours will be held on 9/19 beginning at 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm.
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9/19/2010
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"Landscape Gardens on the Hudson: A History"
Join landscape architect and scholar Robert M. Toole - in celebration of his new book "Landscape Gardens on the Hudson: A History" - for a book-signing, reception and guided walk.
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9/19/2010
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"Catch of the Day Seining"
Catch fish and other remarkable Hudson River creatures by wading into the river and dragging a 30' net through the water. Led by Beczak educators, rain or shine. (We provide waterproof overalls for all sizes.) Sunday, September 19, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, all ages, $5 per person. Registration required at sjuggernauth@beczak.org...
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9/23/2010
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The Herb Fair at John Jay Homestead
Plant and craft demonstrations, great food, and herb-related merchandise on the grounds at John Jay Homestead. Free admission; food and merchandise available for purchase.
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9/23/2010
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Into the Landscape: Dance Rehearsal
Join the UpRiver/Downtown Dance Company in the Olana landscape for a fun, moving experience that will stretch your mind and your body. Bring your picnic lunch and watch or jump right in as the dancers guide you through a movement experience. These rehearsals are for the upcoming Into the Landscape...
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9/23/2010
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First Day of Autumn Hike
Explore carriage drives and sweeping views as you learn a little more about the Olana landscape. Families welcome! Pre-registration required by 4PM the Wednesday preceding. Dress for the weather and meet in front of the Visitor Center. Free. Call (518) 828-0135 for information.
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9/23/2010
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First Day of Autumn Hike
Explore carriage drives and sweeping views as you learn a little more about the Olana landscape. Families welcome! Pre-registration required by 4PM the Wednesday preceding. Dress for the weather and meet in front of the Visitor Center. Free. Call (518) 828-0135 for information.
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9/25/2010
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Manitoga Orange County Day
Special discounted rate of $8 for Orange County residents. 90-minute interpretive tour of Manitoga, Russel Wright's home, studio and gardens. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, space is limited, reservations required. Register online at russelwrighcenter.org
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9/25/2010
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You Are Needed at Headquarters at the New Windsor Cantonment
From 1:00-2:00 PM attend a special presentatioon on the important role of the Continental Army miilitary headquarters in Newburgh, New York. From 2:00-5:00 PM take special tours of the Edmonston House, headquarters for Major General Arthur St. Clair, Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site and Washington's...
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9/25/2010
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Manitoga Orange County Day
Special discounted rate of $8 for Orange County residents. 90-minute interpretive tour of Manitoga, Russel Wright's home, studio and gardens. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, space is limited, reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org
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9/25/2010
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Into the Landscape: Dance Performance
Join us for an early evening contemporary dance performance by UpRiver/Downtown Dance Company and let it change the way you view Olana. The dancers become the paintbrush as they interpret this most picturesque of landscapes. The performance will begin down at the Farm Complex, travel to where Church's...
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9/26/2010
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Patterns in Nature
See how science, art, and math cross paths! Children will create rubbings, drawings, collages, and poetry. Ages 6-10 and caregivers, Meet at the Wagon House Education Center/Farm Complex. Space is limited; register by the preceding Saturday: codonnell@olana.org or (518)828-1872 x109.
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9/26/2010
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"En Plein Air" Creative Writing Workshop
Local writer and poet Kathe Izzo will lead creative exercises 'en plein air' (out-of-doors) in the Olana landscape to encourage using nature and your surroundings in your writing. Tap into your creativity in the most inspiring of places. For those interested in reflection, memoir writing/ poetry and...
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10/2/2010
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Intermediate Landscape Painting Series
Four Saturdays, 9am-12pm. The Hudson River Valley has been inspiring artists for centuries; allow yourself to be inspired too. In this intensive intermediate course for more experienced artists working in their choice of media teaching artist Tony Thompson will help individual students to make the...
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10/2/2010
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Blessing of the Animals at St. Paul's Church in Troy
Historic St. Paul's will hold a blessing of the animals in the church garden.
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10/3/2010
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John Jay Homestead Curator's Fabulous Finds: Art By the Jays
Throughout the generations of the Jay family, there were amateur and professional artists. See rare original drawings by John Jay's adult children and grandchildren, and sculpture and drawings by his great-great-great-granddaughter, well-known equestrian sculptor, Eleanor Iselin Wade. $10 per person;...
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10/3/2010
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Bronck Museum Heritage Craft Fair
Exhibit and sale of traditional American crafts on the grounds of a 347 year old Dutch Farm, music, food, wagon rides
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10/3/2010
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Paint-Out Olana!
Artists of all ages and experience are invited to paint, sketch and photograph the Olana landscape. Register by September 18th to be included in the Artist Directory, or just drop in. $5 per vehicle grounds fee (waived for registered artists). Call 518-828-0135 for info.
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10/7/2010
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John Jay Homestead Curator's Fabulous Finds: Art By the Jays
Throughout the generations of the Jay family, there were amateur and professional artists. See rare original drawings by John Jay's adult children and grandchildren, and sculpture and drawings by his great-great-great-granddaughter, well-known equestrian sculptor, Eleanor Iselin Wade. $10 per person;...
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10/9/2010
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Plein Aire at Saratoga
Join in open-air painting of the park's pristine landscape or enjoy an art show of works from past plein-air sessions.
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10/9/2010
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Manitoga Dutchess County Day
Special discounted rate of $8 for Dutchess County residents. 90-minute interpretive tour of Manitoga, Russel Wright's home, studio and gardens. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm. space is limited, reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org
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10/9/2010
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Family Tour at Olana
Explore the house, its paintings and treasures from a child's perspective. Take the Family tour then stop by the Wagon House Education Center for Art in the Barn, or borrow a backpack full of activities to do on the grounds - a Family day at Olana couldn't be more perfect! Tours are geared for families...
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10/9/2010
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Manitoga Dutchess County Day
Special discounted rate of $8 for Dutchess County residents. 90-minute interpretive tour of Manitoga, Russel Wright's home, studio and gardens. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, space is limited, reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org
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10/10/2010
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Manitoga Hike to Lost Pond
Hike to Lost Pond, noon - 2pm. $10 admission helps support trail maintenance. Please bring a picnic lunch. Reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org
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10/10/2010
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77th New York Regimental Balladeers
Join the 77th New York Regimental Balladeers as they play patriotic and classic songs of the Civil War. $5 per vehicle grounds fee. Call 518-828-0135 for info.
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10/13/2010
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History Kids!
What did people eat 200 years ago, and how did they prepare it? Tour the Jay family kitchen and dining room, and make real butter in this program for families with children aged 3 to 5. $5 per child; free admission for adults and members of the Friends of John Jay Homestead.
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10/16/2010
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Manitoga Columbia County Day
Special discounted rate of $8 for Columbia County residents. 90-minute interpretive tour of Manitoga, Russel Wright's home, studio and gardens. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, space is limited, reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org
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10/16/2010
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Manitoga Columbia County Day
Special discounted rate of $8 for Columbia County residents. 90-minute interpretive tour of Manitoga, Russel Wright's home, studio and gardens. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org
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10/17/2010
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Family Discovery Sunday
Explore John Jay's farm, learn about the animals and crops raised there, and make bookmarks using natural materials you'll gather on the grounds, in this program for families with children aged 5 to 10. $5 per child; free admission for adults and members of the Friends of John Jay Homestead.
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10/23/2010
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Manitoga Cocktail Walk
Members invited to Wright's home, Dragon Rock, for cocktails and light fare. Park at the main parking lot at 584 Rt 9D and walk the Quarry Pond path up to the house and studio. Rain or Shine. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Reservations requires. Watch for news of Cocktail Walks on our website. To become...
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10/23/2010
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Manitoga Woodland Landscape Program
Saturday, fourth annual Woodland Landscape Program at Desmond-Fish Library, Garrison, NY. For further information visit russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812
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10/23/2010
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Family Tour at Olana
Explore the house, its paintings and treasures from a child's perspective. Take the Family tour then stop by the Wagon House Education Center for Art in the Barn, or borrow a backpack full of activities to do on the grounds - a Family day at Olana couldn't be more perfect! Tours are geared for families...
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10/30/2010
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A Great Sorrow
An Early American Funeral
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11/6/2010
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Manitoga Family Landscape Volunteer Day
Saturday 1pm-5pm Family Volunteer Landscape Day, with three generations of the Osborn Family. Roll up your sleeves and meet other arborists, horticulturists, garden designers and landscape enthusiasts. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcomed. Hot cider and toasted marshmallows. For more info about...
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11/11/2010
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Sharing our Stories, Preserving Our History
Veterans will share their recollections of their service. There will be musical selections in honor of our veterans, and light refreshments will be served.
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11/13/2010
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Chilly Willy Winter's Eve Tours
Special Content Cold Season Tours, Costumed Guide Celebration of Martinmas, St. Lucia & St. Nicholas Days, Dutch & Swedish refreshments. There will 3 tours on both days (11/13-11/14) at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
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12/5/2010
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Manitoga Annual Holiday Open House
Sunday 2pm - 4pm, Ring in the season and shop for holiday gifts with Manitoga family and friends at our holiday potluck honoring our volunteers for their hard work this year. For further information visit russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812
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