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Calendar of Events for November 2009



every Monday: Nov 2,9,16,23, 30

Bridge Club  10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
All interested bridge players welcome. Refreshments served  admission: $3.00 ea.week
 

″John Lennon Exhibition″
from the Avalon Archives the Museum of Roots, Rock, and Roll.

Oct 3 through Nov 14  celebrating John Lennon again; reception Nov 7 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Gallery Hrs. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 
Wednesday, Nov 4
Theremin Ghosts! The Haunting of Howland.  7:00 PM

features the poetry of Robert Milby and sound effects of Carl Welden
an evening of ghost related incidents around the Hudson Valley  cover $8.00

 
Thursday, Nov 5
Kadampa Buddhist  7:00  –  9:00 PM

meditation and discussion; dropins welcome; each class $8.00
 

Friday, Nov 6

Calling all Poets: host, Jim Eve  8:00 PM
Regional poets, published nationally & internationally, read their work.
2 poem open mic.



Saturday, Nov 7

Coffeehouse: Host,   8:00 PM
“Juneteenth” back by popular request
Admission: $8.00 Refreshments available.

 

every Monday: Nov 9,16,23, 30

Adult ″Learn to Draw″  7:00   -  9:00 PM
foundation course that promotes growth and expression through the exploration of two-dimensional design.
for information send email to: information@howlandculturalcenter.org or call (845) 831-4614
registration form is available at howlandculturalcenter.org

 

Wednesday Nov 11

Tioronda Garden Club  7:00 PM
monthly meeting: Program: “Rebecca’s Garden” video; public invited; refreshments served
 

every Thursday, starting Nov 12 though Dec 17 (No classes scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23)
″The Healing Power of Meditation″, a new series of classes by the Kadampa Meditation Group

In this series, we will learn and practice a variety of special meditations
we’ll then be able to use as powerful tools to facilitate a lifetime of healing  7:00 PM  –  9:00 PM

meditation and discussion; dropins welcome; Drop-in fee $8.00/class
 

Saturday, Nov 14

Classics For Kids concert  3:00 PM
Featuring Claire Chase, flutist;
Following the performance, a flute master class will take place with three students
All children admitted Free, but must be accompanied by an adult.  Ticket: $10.
(Art Gallery closed to the general viewing public at 2:30 PM)

 

Saturday, Nov 14

Beacon Riverfest 2010 Kickoff Party  8:00 PM
Fundraiser concert will benefit Beacon Riverfest 2010
On stage will be some of the nearby area’s finest musicians
including Jen Clapp, Todd Giudice, Stephen Clair, Al Hemberger,Margaret McDuffie, Art Labriola, Dan Fisherman  Admission $15.
100 percent of proceeds go directly to the free Beacon Riverfest 2010

 

Sunday, Nov 15

The Howland Chamber Music Circle Concert   4:00 PM
presents Alexander String Quartet in a program of Haydn, Bartok, and Shostakovich No.2
for ticket info, contact Bill Stevens at (845) 297-9243
(Art Gallery closed to the general viewing public.)

 

Thursday, Nov 19

Hudson Valley Concert Series - Young Performer’s Concert  7:30 PM
The final concert of the series showcasing Hudson Valley
young classical and classical cross-over soloists and chamber groups.

Tickets at the door: $15.00  Members & Seniors: $12.00 children Free.

For more imformation click on the link below:
www.maderavox.org
 

Members of the Beacon Arts Salon
Art Exhibition will hang from Nov 21 through Dec 20.

opening reception Saturday, November 21 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Gallery Hrs. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 

Saturday, Nov 21

Gospel Café: Host, Lyna Pritchett   8:00 PM
Featuring: Andreas Humpert, also Jonja Blakslee and the Higher Ground
Reggae & jazz gospel music in a coffeehouse setting; refreshments available
Tickets: $10.00



Sunday, Nov 22

An Evening of Song with Chip Taylor, John Platania, Kendel Carson, & Kari Spieler  7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Legendary singer/songwriter Chip Taylor celebrates his latest CD release ″Yonkers″

Tickets $15.00
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Howland Cultural Center's new signage project
¤  buy your concert tickets online at  www.howlandculturalcenter.org/concerts  ¤
¤  brought to you with support of WDST, Radio Woodstock - Now 106.5 FM in Beacon  ¤

 

Tuesday, Nov 24

Beacon Historical Society Monthly Meeting  7:00 PM
Program: TBA The public is always welcome


Thursday, Nov 26

Howland Cultural Center will be closed
Happy Thanksgiving


Sunday, Nov 29

Flying Swine presents: Death and the Maiden  7:00 PM
the seventh in it’s series of Porcine Previews
(pre- production readings of a plethora of plays)
admission is Free





For more information call
 (845) 831-4988 or go to

www.howlandculturalcenter.org

The Howland Cultural Center and it's programs are supported (in part) through a grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council, administrator of public funds through through NYSCA's Decentralization Program

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