RAG Calendar of Events May/June/July 2008
This list also includes events that have been funded by The New York State Council of the Arts Decentralization program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Thru June 8th:
David Kenny & Diane Cozzens at The Walt Meade Gallery of The Roxbury Arts Group, Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury.
Cozzens' highly stylized figurative works complement Kenny's iconic images, both in large format. Gallery hours are Tues. – Sat. 10-4 and by appointment. 9607) 326-7908.
Saturday, May 24th
Soap Making Workshop with Deborah Bauer at the Hunting Tavern in Andes. The workshop fee will be $20. Reservations can be made by calling 845-676-3200.This program of The Andes Society of History and Culture is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group.
Sunday, May 25th
Todd Mt. Theater Project Fundraising Brunch & Live Auction, 12pm
Todd Mountain Theater Project (TMTP) Celebrates its 10th Season!
Brunch & Live Auction - Chuck McIntosh Auctioneer
Sunday, May 25th Noon – 2:30, Memorial Day Weekend
At Cantina Restaurant, 11 Delaware Ave. (Rte. 28), Andes, NY 13731
Admission: $15. RSVP: 845-586-3057 or TMTP@hotmail.com. Proceeds to Benefit Todd Mountain Theater Project’s August 2008 production Cecilia’s Last Tea Party by Russell Davis. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please, cash or checks only.
Garden Party Concert. Family Foundation School Choir- 50-70 Voices. Delhi Senior Community, 7 Main Street, Delhi 2 pm. (607) 726-7250. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group.
Saturday, May 25th – June 1
Pollyanna, an original musical for the whole family. Hancock, Old Capitol Theater. (607) 363 2819. Fri and Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Presented by Little Victory Theater. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
May 27th thru July 7th
Opening Reception May 31st, 4-6 pm.
Richards Simms, an exhibit of watercolors at The Old Bank Gallery, Roxbury Arts Group, Main St. Roxbury.Simms’ watercolors of evocative landscapes express the characteristics and light of the Tuscan Countryside. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10-4 or by appointment. (607) 326-7908.
Sunday, June 1st 2-4 pm
Open House @ 76 Main, Stamford
The space formerly known as Stamford Performing Arts Center is re-opening under new management, with a new look, new name, and a great line up of shows, events and workshops. Please help The Roxbury Arts Group ‘toast’ its new Stamford location by joining us at 76 Main Street in Stamford to celebrate the opening of 76 MAIN! Open House will be on- going live music featuring harpist Hannah Lamont, with guest artists dropping by like Cyndee G and Doug Gable from TUTU Tango, 2nd Grader Kevin Pryor – the ‘baddest’ guitar strummin’ youngster in the Catskills!, plenty of food and drink, and more! This is the hottest new arts & entertainment spot in the Catskills, so you never know who may drop in at 76 MAIN For more information 607.326.7908
Saturday June 7
Watercolor en Plein Aire, a workshop with Alix Travis. Presented by Longyear Gallery, sponsored by The Fairview Library, Margaretville. For full information, call Phyllis Horowitz (845) 586-4109 or Phyllis@longyeargallery.org. $5. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
8 pm The John Gorka concert scheduled for this date at The Roxbury Arts Group has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 24th (607) 326-7908 for informatioin and reservations.
7 pm Catskills Folk Connection Square Dancing At the Delaware Co. Historical Association, Delhi, NY.
Catskills Folk Connection is a collaboration of several Delaware County Arts, Education and Community Based Organizations that are interested in keeping the local traditions and history alive. Emerging from research done by Catskills Folk Connection for its current project, Hilton Kelly: Catskills Fiddling Tradition, is the need to do more to ensure the survival, not only of fiddling styles and tunes, but also the dance forms that go with it. The 2008 CFC project is honoring Hilton Kelly, 83 year old traditional fiddler and singing square dance caller. Learn the traditional square dances of the Catskills with Hilt Kelly and the Sidekicks. Dances will be taught. Open to experienced and beginning dancers. (607) 326-7908.
Saturdays, June 7th and June 14th
the Roxbury Arts Group Presents a Monoprint Workshop with Lisbeth Firmin
Lisbeth Firmin will demonstrate her reductive monoprinting technique at the first class and students will learn inking and printing processes as they produce monoprints over this 2 day workshop. Bring paintings or designs you wish to turn into prints. No drawing or painting skills necessary, this workshop is for both the professional artist and the beginner.
Noon to 5 pm. Bring a brown bag lunch. $100 for both sessions plus $10 material fee. Students should bring cut plexiglass in assorted sizes up to 22x30". Paper will be available for sale. Call to register. 607-326-7908. Classes held at The Hudson Press, Carol Hinkley Road, Roxbury, NY.
Friday June 13
(Roxbury Central School, 7:30 p.m.) / Saturday, June 14: (Purcell Center, Margaretville, 8 p.m.) Community Chorale of the Catskills. A mixture of Broadway, swing, standards, and patriotic tunes. 607 326-4692 or chorale@catskill.net. Free. . This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
8 pm Elly Wininger At 76 Main In Stamford. “Elly delivers a great show!” WAMC’s Howard Glassman is interviewing Elly live on WAMC Northeast Public Radio out of Albany, Tuesday June 10, 11 am- noon. Experience this Folk-Rock-Diva, fresh out of classic clubs like CBGB, Folk City and Kenny’s Castaways at 76 MAIN! in Stamford. $8 . (607) 326-7908.
Friday, June 13th and Saturday, June 14th
Over The Top Tabletops at The Roxbury Arts Group.
The most beautiful fundraiser in the area! The sixth annual gala benefit for the Roxbury Arts Group. This elegant event gets more extravagant and popular each year. Talented designers dress each table with maximum creativity, setting the scene for absolute fantasy, sumptous food, special libations and interesting personalities. Plus luxurious auction items, prizes entertainment and more.
Friday, June 13th 5-7 pm
Tabletops Preview A chance to view the fabulous tables & mingle with friends. Hors d'Oeurves, Door prizes, Cash Bar. $10
Saturday, June 14th 6:30 pm
Over The Top Tabletops Gourmet Dining Catered by Mary's Cooking Wine • Silent & Live Auctions Dinner choice of: Crab stuffed sole w/lemon sauce Prime rib w/horseradish sauce Chicken Marsala Vegetarian Entry .Reservations: 607-326-7908 $85 per perso
June 20th thru July 15th
Opening Reception June 21st, 4-6 pm.
Lisa Jacobson & Joanna Murphy in the Walt Meade Gallery of The Roxbury Arts Group. Jacobson paints small abstract expressionist pieces that work well with Murphy's richly colored and informed landscapes. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10-4 and by appointment. (607) 326-7908.
Friday, June 20th 8pm
Tutu Tango At 76 Main, Stamford. TUTU Tango’s sultry sounds offer a mix of blues, jazz, oldies & rock. From Michael Buble, Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra to Louie Armstrong, Bonnie Rait and Van Morrison - only TUTU Tango can perform them! $10. (607) 326-7908.
Saturday, June 21st
Jill Carey At 76 Main in Stamford, 8 pm
Jill Carey in "Debutante Without A Dress". A unique live multimedia performance event featuring SUNY Prof. Jill Carey's spoken-word animations, paintings and songs expressing her quirky, yet universal observations to life. $7 (607) 326-7908.
The Barefoot Boys at the Pleasant Valley Meeting House on Tremperskill Road. 7 pm. 845-676-3775 or e-mail ashc@catskill.net for reservations. Andes Society for History and Culture. $10. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Something from Nothing: The Art of Collage, a workshop with Nat Thomas. Presented by Longyear Gallery, sponsored by The Fairview Library, Margaretville. For full information, call Phyllis Horowitz (845) 586-4109 or Phyllis@longyeargallery.org. $5. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Saturdays, June 21 & 28th noon to 5 pm.
The Roxbury Arts Group presents Rust On Paper a Workshop with artist Gerda Van Leeuwen who will demonstrate how to work with rust on paper. Students will learn how to build up colorful backgrounds in order to transform images into a bold "rust" work. Students are invited to bring flat rusty objects to experiment with. A fun, hands-on workshop for all ages. Bring a brown bag lunch. $100 for both sessions plus a $10 material fee. Call 607-326-7908 to register. Classes held at The Hudson Press, Carol Hinkley Road, Roxbury, NY.
Tues June 24
Ivy Vine Players, Puppeteer Grain MacGregor. Franklin Free Library. 10 am. 829-2941 or 829-8559. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Sunday, July 27: Garden Party Concert. Delaware County Community Band. Delhi Senior Community, 7 Main St., Delhi. 2 pm. (607) 746-7250. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Saturday, June 28th 8 pm
“Simply Barbra" with Steven Brinberg at The Roxbury Arts Group. Impersonation is a tricky animal. Steve Brinberg's "Simply Barbra" starts out smart. The piano overture, the darkened empty stage, and then the voice. It's Barbra alright - the intonation, the inflection, the purity. And she makes her entrance - yup, the look is right as well.
Any chance the show may take itself too seriously is quickly alleviated with a simple hand gesture to move the hair from her face - the audience howls and we know we're in for a send up. But it's the voice that blows you away. A two time Mac and Bistro award winner, Brinberg has the voice down pat. $15. (607) 326-7908.
Tues. July 1
Energee Jazz Band. Franklin Free Library. 10 am. (607) 829-2941 or (607) 829-8559 . Free This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Friday, July 4th . Noon.
Catskill Folk Connection. The Hanford Mills Museum presents Hilt Kelly and the Sidekicks in performance of traditional Catskill fiddling and music. East Meredith, NY. Catskills Folk Connection is a collaboration of several Delaware County Arts, Education and Community Based Organizations that are interested in keeping the local traditions and history alive. Emerging from research done by Catskills Folk Connection for its current project, Hilton Kelly: Catskills Fiddling Tradition, is the need to do more to ensure the survival, not only of fiddling styles and tunes, but also the dance forms that go with it. The 2008 CFC project is honoring Hilton Kelly, 83 year old traditional fiddler and singing square dance caller. (607) 326-7908.
Saturday, July 5th. 6PM.
Denny Dillon at 76 Main in Stamford. One Nation Under Improvisation!Saturday Night Live alumna Denny Dillon with her acclaimed troupe: Improv Nation! $12 NOTE: Early show time so you can see the fireworks later in the evening (607) 326-7908
Sunday, July 6
Garden Party Concert. Country Blend. Delhi Senior Community, 7 Main Street, Delhi. 2 pm. 607 726-7250. Free. July 6: Garden Party Concert. Country Blend. Delhi Senior Community, 7 Main Street, Delhi. 2 pm. 607 726-7250. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Tuesday, July 8
Fidget’s Freedom. Hear the story by Jeff and Susan O’Handley of the Wildlife Learning Company, and meet the star, a live peregrine falcon. Franklin Free Library, 10 am. (607) 829-2941 or (607)829-8559. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Thursday, July 10
The Puppet People in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. William B. Ogden Memorial Library. Walton. 3 pm. 607 865-5929. Free. July 10: The Puppet People in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. William B. Ogden Memorial Library. 3 pm. 607 865-5929. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Saturday, July 12th
Catskill Folk Connection Square Dance. 7pm At the Pleasant Valley Communuty Club, Andes, Learn the traditional square dances of the Catskills with Hilt Kelly and the Sidekicks. Dances will be taught. Open to experienced and beginning dancers.
Catskill Folk Connection is a collaboration of several Delaware County Arts, Education and Community Based Organizations that are interested in keeping the local traditions and history alive. Emerging from research done by Catskills Folk Connection for its current project, Hilton Kelly: Catskills Fiddling Tradition, is the need to do more to ensure the survival, not only of fiddling styles and tunes, but also the dance forms that go with it. The 2008 CFC project is honoring Hilton Kelly, 83 year old traditional fiddler and singing square dance caller. (607) 326-7908.
8 pm The Great Bear Trio at the Roxbury Arts Group.
Andrew, Noah and mom Kim have been favorites at RAG’s annual Fiddlers! event for years and an evening featuring them is long overdue! "The VanNorstrands plant their feet firmly in the musical traditions of North America, Ireland, and Scandinavia, but their musical imaginations soar, creating melodies and harmonies that are lyrical, exciting, and original. This is music that really makes me sit up and take notice -- and smile".... $10. (607) 326-7908.
Monday , July 14
Marilyn and Wayne Fuller performing as Merry Mischief Sidney Memorial Public Library at the Masonville Library, 6:30pm (607) 563-1200. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Tuesday, July 15
International Dances: Hula, Boot and Haka. Costumes music and dance from around the world. Franklin Free Library. 10 am. 829-2941 or 829-8559. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Thursday July 17
The Storycrafters. William B. Ogden Memorial Library. 3 pm. (607) 865-5929. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Sunday. July 20
Stephanie Zito performs The Gift, original compositions for unaccompanied cello. Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church, Roxbury. 3 pm. (607) 326-7901 Free Will Donation. Sponsored by The Roxbury Library Association. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Tuesday, July 22
Music From the Top of the World. Music from Tibet with Karma Lodro. See and hear two 7-foot ceremonial horns, Tibetan cymbals, oboe and drums. Franklin Free Library. 10 am. (607) 829-2941 or (607) 829-8559. Free. . This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Thursday, July 24
Green Teakettle, Music of Ireland. William B. Ogden Memorial Library. Walton. 3 pm. (607) 865-5929 Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
8 PM John Gorka at The Roxbury Arts Group . John Gorka is an acoustic based singer songwriter and self described "aspiring folksinger." His songs look at the world with a realistic hope, acknowledging the sorrows and celebrating the joys of a modern life.... "the quintessential urban folksinger". $18. (607) 326-7908.
Saturday, July 26th, 8 pm
Electric Junkyard Gamelan at The Roxbury Arts Group.
Electric Junkyard Gamelan is the brainchild of bandleader and composer Terry Dame. The group's music is influenced by everything from Indian classical to klezmer, rock to jazz and is shaped by Dame's unique and humor laced voice. They perform on innovative instruments such as electric rubber band harps, copper pipe horns, clay pot "marimba"s and an arsenal of percussion instruments fashioned from old farm equipment, turntable platters, saw blades, and truck springs. $10. (607) 326-7908.
Tuesday, July 29
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Youth Theater musical production of The Emperor’s New Clothes. Franklin Free Library. 10 am. (607) 829-2941 or (607) 829-8559. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Sunday, July 27
Garden Party Concert. Delaware County Community Band. Delhi Senior Community, 7 Main St., Delhi. 2 pm. (607) 746-7250. Free. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by The Roxbury Arts Group
Wednesday, July 30th 8 pm
The Roxbury Arts Group presents Mettawee River Theater Company "Nanabozho"
The Mettawee River Theatre Company, founded in 1975, creates original theater productions which incorporate masks, giant figures, puppets and other visual elements with live music, movement and text, drawing on myths, legends and folklore of the world's many cultures for its material. The company is committed to bringing theater to people who may have little or no access to live professional theater. This appearance with be the 25th year that Mettawee River Company comes to The Roxbury Arts Group. At the Frank Cyr Center lawn, Stamford, NY. Suggested donation: $5.