The torch for the Empire State Winter Games started its eastern trek in the Hudson Valley this week. The relay for the February 1-4 games began at the Mid-Hudson Ice Arena in Poughkeepsie on Sunday. Members of the Hudson Valley Skating Club then carried the torch into Ice Time in Newburgh later that day. On Tuesday, January 30, the torch will be carried in Valerie at the Community Bank at noon, followed by a parade in Saugerties from Washington Avenue to Main Street to the Kiwanis Ice Rink. Info: https://empirestatewintergames.com.
Talks about public transit will resume in Dutchess County on Monday, January 29 beginning at 5:30pm at the Poughkeepsie Safety Building, located at 505 Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie. County transit staff will review the planned changes and new routes including a new hourly service along the popular stops along Route 9. More info, including details on the route schedules that will go into effect on June 1, 2024, is available online at dutchessny.gov/PublicTransit.
Ready to show off your sweet kickflips? The New Paltz Skate Garden Design Meeting will take place this Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 7pm at the Village Hall 1st Floor Meeting Room, 25 Plattekill Avenue (Use the entrance adjacent to the former fire department garage bays) or join the meeting via Zoom. More info: villageofnewpaltz.org/skate-garden/
The Magazzino Italian Art Campus in Cold Spring will be temporarily closed from Friday, February 2 through Friday, February 16, 2024. The museum will return to its regular winter hours on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 11am to 5pm. magazzino.art/visit/visitor-info/visitor-info-overview
ICYMI (and need it): On January 16, the Ulster County Department of Mental Health moved to 368 Broadway in Kingston, the location of the new Ulster County Center for Well-Being, which will serve as a hub for mental health and wellness services. The county’s non-profit partners are already offering services like urgent mental health care and substance use disorder counseling, and later this year, the county will open a crisis stabilization center on the ground floor with services for youth and adults 24 hours a day, seven days a week: ulstercountyny.gov/mental-health
Do you know who loves the Hudson Farmers Market? Al Roker! In a new video for AARP, 3 Things Al Roker Loves to Get When Shopping, the famous weatherman says he’s been shopping at the Hudson market for over 20 years “because I like getting to meet the people that grew my food!” The 2024 Winter-Spring Hudson Market starts this Saturday, February 3 at the Elks Lodge at 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson from 10am to 1pm each Saturday through April 13. There will be approximately 30 vendors each weekend including many favorite regulars, many familiar guests, hot food, hot drinks, and live music. Check out the full February schedule.
From February 1 - March 15, the NY Natural Heritage Program is hosting the 3rd Annual HWA Winter Mapping Challenge in partnership with the NYS Hemlock Initiative. Join the challenge to help map HWA along the “leading edge” of its current range, and compete to win! To participate: find some hemlock trees in your area, check for HWA egg masses (look for white fuzz balls on the undersides of twigs), and report your findings to NY iMapInvasives. The iMap users who survey the most sites for HWA will win the challenge! Visit the NY iMapInvasives website to learn more about the challenge and connect with HWA mapping efforts in your area.
ICYMI: Here’s the link to last week’s excellent feature presentation by the Dutchess County Historical Society on “How the Automobile Changed the Hudson Valley’s Landscape”: www.dchsny.org/automobile
Still happening:
Application Open for 2024 Music in the Parks performers: Applications are now open for performers for The City of Kingston’s 2024 Music in the Parks series. Music in the Parks is the City of Kingston’s free, family-oriented concert series held at various Kingston park locations on Saturday evenings during the summer. Selected ensembles will receive an honorarium. Due to a large number of Kingston-based artists interested in performing, an application process has been established. The deadline for submissions is February 29, 2024. The 2024 Music in the Parks performer applications can be found at https://www.kingston-ny.gov/musicintheparks The Music in the Parks 2024 Selection Panel will be conducting reviews in early March. Selected performers will be notified by mid-March. All applicants will receive a response once selections are completed. Applicants not selected will be kept and considered in the event of an opening.
Call for submissions: The Second Annual March “Monologue” Madness is seeking original submissions of all genres for its second annual event taking place on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Pieces must be 10 minutes or less. Scripts or video clips must be received by the Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff by January 31, 2024. Accepted play authors will be notified by March 1, 2024. Email submissions to sandy@mortonrhinecliff.org or in person at the library at 82 Kelly Street, or via snail-mail: PO Box 157, Rhinecliff, New York 12574.
CALL FOR ART: Visual art + talent for the Morton Memorial Library’s Annual Talent Show. Deliver your piece by Saturday, February 17, 2024. Email sandy@mortonrhinecliff.org with any questions.
Acrylic on canvas, 14 x 11 in. Original painting. Only one available.
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Acrylic on canvas, 4 x 4 in. Original painting. Only one available.
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A 5”x 8”, Handmade, copper ginkgo leaf mounted over top of a piece of burnt, shou sugi ban cedar. The copper is untreated. It will arrive with a high shine and patina with time.
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Wooden clock with laser-etched fish design and iridescent painted finish that shimmers from blue to indigo when viewed from different angles. The small wooden fish in Wanda's belly is a lively swinging pendulum. Laser-etched painted wooden clock dial. Quartz clock movement requires one AA battery, included. (16"l x 6½"w x 2"d)
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Hand-painted wooden background with a black-to-blue fade reminiscent of the sky at dusk. Face and swinging pendulum are textured stainless steel painted with subtle crescent moons. Celestial hands are textured navy blue. Quartz clock movement requires one AA battery, included. 20"l x 6"w x 2"d
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Square background of hand-painted wood with a textured stainless steel face painted with a subtle crescent moon. Raised silver dots at the quarter hours. Textured black celestial hands. Quartz clock movement requires one AA battery, included. 12"l x 12"w x 2"d
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Artist’s note: The art of botanical dyeing is so unique because each piece is different from one another. The magic of nature is that there's no way to replicate it.
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Hand dyed silk bandanas. Artist’s note: The art of botanical dyeing is so unique because each piece is different from one another. The magic of nature is that there's no way to replicate it.
21”x 21”
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Hand dyed silk bandanas. 21”x 21” Artist’s note: The art of botanical dyeing is so unique because each piece is different from one another. The magic of nature is that there's no way to replicate it.
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1:1 DTG printed garment
1 available, Size: Large
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Reproducible DTG garment
1 available, Size: Small
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Screen printed, one available. Size L/XL
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Naturally hued by wood ash and airflow, this tiny bowl measures 4.5×4.5× 1.5” and would serve perfectly as a salt bowl or trinket dish. One of a kind.
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A tall woodfired mug with warm, natural color variation and a smooth, comfortable handle. Subtle ash patterns and a small slippy drip make this piece completely one of a kind. Functional, sturdy, and made for everyday use.
16 oz capacity
One of a kind
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This one-of-a-kind handmade mug showcases delicate crystal formations and soft, natural hues developed over four days in a wood kiln. Shades of cream, pink, and warm ash settle across the surface, creating a quiet, layered palette. Subtle drips and crackle textures add depth, making this piece a one-of-a-kind example of what fire and time can create.
4 × 5.5 × 3.5”
12 oz capacity
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Custom hand-drawn graphite portraits in a variety of sizes: 5×7, 8×10, and 11×14; multiple pets per portrait available!
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Fine art print, 8.5×11
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Fine art print, 13x19
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Fine art print, 13x19
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A spooky holographic sticker for those who know how haunted the Hudson Valley is. Show off your spooky NY state pride with these weatherproof vinyl stickers that look good on anything you can stick them to. Size: 3"
Designed by: © Bee Reckless, @RecklessReads.
All rights reserved.
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Magick is within all of us! In this book, Bee Reckless focuses on ways to tap into your inner magick. Along with the magick within you, she brings spells, rituals, and more that any level of witch can benefit from by incorporating into their craft.
Featuring:
✦ Guides to tapping into your own magick
✦ Spells & Rituals
✦ Kitchen Witch Recipes
✦ Reference Information & Cheat Sheets
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If witchcraft seems overwhelming, you’ve come to the right place. In her debut witchcraft book, Bee Reckless shares spells and tips from five-plus years of dedication to the craft that any level of witch can benefit from. So, fire up that cauldron and charge those crystals… It’s witchcraft time, baby!
Featuring:
• Witchy life-hacks
• Rituals & Spells
• Kitchen Witch Recipes
• Reference Information & Cheat Sheets
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Acrylic on canvas panel. 4×6”.
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Acrylic on canvas panel. 6×8”.
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A creative book on how to use flowers and natural elements to dye fabric and paper through a process called Tataki Zome, or leaf hammering. Local author Michelle Moore discusses all of the elements of working natural dyes from pre-treatment through mordants to the process of hammering flowers. Ships directly from the author + price includes the cost of shipping
2025. Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 10 in. Original painting. Only one available.
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