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Of  Note

Several events this week give new meaning to the word “recycling.”  At Verdigris teashop, Ruby Silvious uses used tea bags as her canvas.  At the Hudson Opera House, Zoe Bellot turns vintage pianos into useful piano bars.

Month of October 

The Warren Street Project – Historic Hudson celebrates its twentieth anniversary with an exhibition of The Warren Street Project, a photographic inventory of Hudson’s main street by Lynn Davis, first exhibited at Historic Hudson’s inaugural event held at the Carrie Haddad Gallery in 1996.  Lynn Davis photographed every building on Warren Street over the course of several years.  Twenty years later, this monumental series tells a remarkable success story for historic preservation.  Lynn Davis signed prints from the exhibition are available for sale.- Information at www.historichudson.org – On view during the month of October, Thursday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5 pm – Vincent Mulford Antiques, 419 Warren Street

Thursday, October 6

Exhibition Opening – Farming in Columbia County – Photographs by members of the Columbia County Photo Club – Landscape, architecture, portraits, and still lifes all involving farming in Columbia County – All photographs are available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Hudson Area Library –  On view through November 19 – Information by contacting J Pierre Gontier for Columbia County Photo Club by e-mail to [email protected] or the library at 828-1792 – 6:30 to 8:00 pm – Community Room, Hudson Area Library, 51 North Fifth Street, at State Street

Thursday-Sunday, October 6-9

TSL Films:

> Cameraperson – A tapestry of footage captured over the 25-year career of documentary cinematographer Kirsten Johnson

> Seed:  The Untold Story – Few things on earth are as miraculous and vital as seeds.  Worshipped and treasured since the dawn of humankind, this film follows passionate seed keepers, protecting our 12,000 year-old food legacy. A speaker from Turtle Tree Seeds in Copake will be present on Thursday.

> The Lovers and the Despot – Tells the story of young, ambitious South Korean filmmaker Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee, who met and fell in love in 1950s post-war Korea

> Morris from America – A heartwarming coming-of-age comedy with a unique spin, centering on Morris Gentry, a 13-year old who has just relocated with his father to Heidelberg, Germany

> The Conformist – Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1970 classic film – In Italian with English subtitles

> Indignation – Written and directed by James Schamus – Based on Philip Roth’s late novel – Takes place in 1951, as a brilliant working class Jewish boy from Newark, NJ travels on scholarship to a small conservative college in Ohio, thus exempting him from being drafted in the Korean War

Information at 822-8448 or www.timeandspace.org – Time & Space Ltd., 434 Columbia Street

Friday, October 7

Wine Tasting – Wine Monger’s Jared Rumsey returns, with Austrian and German gems.  Great wine and small bites.  Come taste and learn. – 5 to 7 pm – Hudson Wine Merchants, 341 ½ Warren Street

Autumn Exposition Auction – English, Continental, and Asian furniture, decorations, art, and textiles from a number of collections and estates – Previews Monday-Thursday, October 3-6 from 10 am to 5 pm, and Friday, October 7 from 9 am until Auction at 6 pm – On-line catalogue at www.stairgalleries,com – Information at 751-1000 – 6 pm – Stair Galleries, 549 Warren Street

Fairview Cinema 3 – Snowden – A film by Oliver Stone, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley – Information at www.fairviewcinema3.com – Evenings at 7 pm, Saturday & Sunday bargain matinees at 1 pm – Fairview Cinema 3, Fairview Plaza, Fairview Avenue (Route 9), Greenport

Enchanted Acoustic – Lindsay Clark and Emily Ritz – Two musicians from the other coast – Information at 671-6006 or www.thespottydog.com – 8 pm – Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren Street

Grant Gordy & Ross Martin – with The Lucky 3 opening – Gordy and Martin’s musical relationship began with jam sessions and evolved until it led to “Year of the Dog,” the release of which they will be celebrating at Helsinki Hudson.  Their repertoire ranges from fiddle tunes to jazz standards, and from original compositions to traditional hymns to Bach, “each piece is like another paragraph in an ongoing musical conversation.”  – Gordy is best known for having held the guitar chair in the David Grisman Quintet for six years.  Martin is a versatile guitar wizard who has toured and performed with a wide range of artists. – Information at 828-4800 – 9 pm – Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street

Friday-Sunday, October 7-9

Fifth Annual Olana en plein air event & Quick Draw – The Hudson River Valley is famous for its landscape painters.  From Thomas Cole to Frederic Church this area was the creative powerhouse of America’s first art movement.  Today the tradition of landscape painting is just as strong. Witness “history in progress” as twenty-two artists paint the Olana landscape.  The artists have been competitively selected by a panel consisting of Bob Bahr, editor of Plein Air Today,Valerie Balint, Interim Director of Collections & Research at Olana, Joan Damiani, Hudson artist and gallerist, and Hudson artist Ken Young.  Many of the artists are from the Hudson Valley region, while others come from other parts of New York State, and some from New Jersey or New Hampshire.  One artist comes from Quebec.  On Friday and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm, the artists will be painting in the landscape at Olana, and available to visitors.  At 6 pm on Saturday, the public is invited to join the artists for a reception at the Wagon House Education Center where the works will be on display for the first time, and cash prizes for Best in Show and Viewers’ Choice will be awarded.  On Sunday, the finished artworks will be moved to Seventh Street Park in Hudson where they will be available for viewing and purchase. Also on Sunday, a Quick Draw contest from 2 to 3 pm awards prizes to both professional and non-professional artists who are given one hour to create a work of art (See Quick Draw description below.)  Plein Air concludes with an artist appreciation reception from 5 to 7 pm at Caldwell Gallery, 355 Warren Street.  The top three artworks from both Plein Air and Quick Draw, will be exhibited during the reception.  All proceeds from sales will benefit the artists and support Olana education programs. – Information and full schedule at www.olana.org or 828-1872 ext.105. – Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9-G, Hudson (GPS address)

Claverack Free Library Annual Fall Book Sale – Gently-used fiction and non-fiction titles and children’s books – On Friday from 5 to 7 pm: A Preview Recption for an entry fee with “early bird” pricing – Regular Sale is Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 2  pm – Food is available both days – Prices range from 50 cents for small paperbacks to $1 for hardcover and larger softcover books.  Larger books are priced accordingly – Bargain hunters can return on Sunday for even more bargains – Tours of the new Claverack Library and community room next door will be available during the sale. – Information at [email protected] or 851-7120 – 9 am – Claverack Free Library, corner of Routes 23 and 9-H, Claverack

The Two of Us Productions presents the new Mel Brooks musical, Young Frankenstein – Information and tickets at 758-2648 or 866-811-4111 or at www.TheTwoOfUsPRoductions.org  – Fri & Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 3:00 pm – Performing Arts Center at Taconic Hills School

Ghent Playhouse presents John Buchan’s The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon – Directed by Deena Pewtherer – In this adaptation, the many characters are played by only four actors– Kevin Kilb, Meaghan Rogers, Chris Gilbert and Brian Wagner – Runs on weekends through October 23 – Information and tickets available at www.ghentplayhouse.org or 1-800-838-3006 – Fri, Sat & Sun at 8 pm – Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Road, Ghent

Saturday, October 8

Hudson Farmers’ Market – Tomatoes of all kinds, fresh turmeric and fresh ginger, breads, rolls, scones, croissants and cookies; cheeses, pies (gluten free or not), fair-trade coffee, nuts and granola; herbs (basil, mint, oregano, thyme, and rosemary);  garlic, greens of all kinds, cukes, zucchini, peppers, beets, honey, fresh mushrooms, pesto, salamis, sauerkrauts, yogurts, fruit juices, and cut flowers.  Squash, and apples – This week Hudson Standard will be in the Guest Tent with shrubs and bitters. – Knives, scissors and pruners are sharpened by Bob Sheets while you shop.  For a list of vendors and information on their products, or to sign up for a weekly newsletter, visit www.hudsonfarmersmarket.ny.com – 9 am to 1 pm – Rain or shine – Corner of Sixth & Columbia Streets

Behold! New Lebanon, the “first museum of contemporary rural American life,” offers a variety of summer tours through October 15 – This Saturday’s  wide-ranging programs comprise insights into automobile repair, animal training, historic homes, and two kinds of jam—the edible and the audible. – The programs allow visitors to “step into today’s rural American life and experience it up close and personal.” – Advance ticket purchase is recommended – Arrive 15 minutes before the program start time and take the shuttle bus to the program venue – The 2016 schedule concludes on October 5 – More information, including full program descriptions and the online box office at www.beholdnewlebanon.org , by calling  720-7265 or by email to [email protected] – 9 am to 5 pm – Behold! New Lebanon, 438 Route 20, New Lebanon

Tenth Annual Dalmatian Day – The Bob McKinney Memorial Fire Prevention Event – This is a free event with live Dalmatians, games, crafts, a magic show, and a puppet show – Information at fasnyfiremuseum.com – 10 am to 3 pm – FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue

Handmade in America – Artisans Along Main Street – Herbals, jewelry, fiber arts, ceramics, woodworks, artisan foods – Rain or shine –Presented by The Valatie Economic Redevelopment Association (VERA) in cooperation with the Village of Valatie – Food available at restaurants, grills, and cafes along Main Street and Route 9 as well as from artisanal food vendors – Live music – Author Alison Guertin Marchese will be signing and selling and signing her book, Hidden History of Columbia County – Maps will be available at Main Street businesses – Information at www.veravalatie.com  –11 am to 5 pm – In and around Main Street, Valatie

Tours of the historic 1874 Hudson-Athens Lighthouse – Sponsored by the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society  – This is the last lighthouse tour of the season. – On the tour, visitors will learn about life on the lighthouse in the 1930s from the daughter of the last civilian lighthouse keeper, who served as keeper from 1930 to 1949.  The tour also gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the important role the Hudson River played in the development of the Upper Hudson River towns, and how the lighthouse made navigation safe along the river to allow development to take place.  Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made online at hudsoncruises.com or by calling 518-348-8993 or 888-764-1844 – For general information go to www.hudsonathenslighthouse.org or call 518-828-5294 – Tours run from 11 am to 2:30 pm and  depart from Henry Hudson Riverfront Park on the hour and Athens Riverfront Park on the half hour – In Hudson, board at the City dock behind the gazebo, Water Street, Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, accessed via Broad Street grade crossing past the Amtrak Station on Front Street

Opera in HD – The Metropolitan Opera production of Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde – Information and reservations at www.timeandspace.org  or 822-8448 – 12 noon – Time & Space Ltd., 434 Columbia Street

Celebrate with the Spars – Hudson River Historic Boat Restoration invites the public to see the new mast, boom and gaff made for the sailboat Eleanor.  Learn from Suzanne Leahy, spar builder, how these spars were made from pieces of straight Sitka Spruce staves into round, highly polished sculptures – Learn about the history and progress of the Eleanor restoration project. – Information at www.hudsonriverhisoricboat.org  – 12 noon to 5 pm – Seventh Street Park at Warren Street

Exhibition Openings – Nicole Cherubini: there is a road; Remy Jungerman: awe; Kahn + Selesnick: Active Turn: The Devil’s Wheel – A collaboration with Freya Powell – Exhibitions  are shown in The Fields Sculpture Park;  Reception at 2 pm, Benenson Visitors Center and Gallery, Omi International Arts Center, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent

Hudson Valley Dance Festival – Dancers Responding to AIDS expands its annual festival by offering two performances this year.  The festival features Caleb Teicher & Company, presenting an excerpt from Variations, a tap number that interprets Bach’s Goldberg Variations; Jennifer Muller/The Works, a contemporary dance company performing an excerpt from Alchemy; Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a troupe of male dancers presenting their view of classical ballet; Madboots Dance, an all-male contemporary dance company; and the premiere of a duet created by Broadway choreographer Nick Kenkel –  Proceeds benefit Dancers Responding to AIDS and its program to support family service organizations –  Ticket price includes a cocktail reception – Information and tickets at www.dradance.org – Performances at 2 pm and 5 pm – Catskill Point, 1 Main Street, Catskill

Artful Hike at Olana: Frederic Church’s Letters + 19^th-Century Ballads – Brian Dewan, Catskill visual artist and musician, presents “a performative artwork, where notions of authorship, ownership, possession, private space and public space are addressed through a poetical essay woven in between reading aloud and singing with accordion accompaniment.” – The one-mile hike will be along one of  Church’s carriage roads – Dewan has chosen his favorite letters by Church and in turn gives voice to Church’s sensibilities, sense of humor, feelings, and artistic process.  The hike will be repeated on October 22 – Information and pre-registration at www.olana.org/education/ or 828-1872, ext., 105 – Walk-ins are welcome – 3 pm — Meet at the Visitor Center (In case of rain, meet at the Wagon House Education Center), Olana State Historic Site, 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson (GPS address)

Exhibition Opening – Nature in Abstract: New Photography by Denise B. Chandler also  Paintings by Guest Artist Stewart Hitch – Also exhibiting gallery artists – Information at 822-0520 or  www.510warrenstreetgallery.com  – On view through October 30 – 3 to 6 pm – 510 Warren Street Gallery, 510 Warren Street

Exhibition Opening – “#” – Works by Nathalie Ferrier, Spencer Hall, Michael McKay, Ned Snider, Lawre Stone, and Hazle Weatherfield – On view through November 13 – Information at www.thompsongirouxgallery or 392-3079 – 4 to 6 pm – Thompson Giroux Gallery, 57 Main Street, Chatham

Exhibition Openings – BAR-CAROLLE – The French artist Zoé Bellot, now based in Hudson, will be in residence at the Hudson Opera House from October 8 through November 13. In this unique residency, Bellot will publicly transform two historic pianos from the soon-to-be-restored performance hall into one-of-a-kind piano bars and magical operatic shadowboxes. When completed, the front of each piano will be repurposed into a traditional bar concession and permanently placed in the newly restored theater to serve beverages to attendees. The back of each piano will include shadow boxes and small figurative dioramas.  BAR-CAROLLE is inspired by the famed French opera Les Contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffman) by the German-born French composer Jacques Offenbach. The most famous aria in the opera, and the inspiration for the residency, is entitled barcarolle. One of the pianos features shadow boxes from the opera, while the other piano features shadow boxes reflecting the history of the Hudson Opera House.

In addition, Bellot’s Bon Voyage!, an exhibition of beautifully crafted music boxes inspired by popular myths, proverbs, poems, and other writings, will also be on display.  For the opening reception , the public is invited to enjoy cocktails by Kat Dunn and the vocal talents of Sal Marino, accompanied by pianist Joe Diamond – The exhibitions will be on view through November 13 – Information at hudsonoperahouse.org or call 822-1438 – 5 to 7 pm – Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street

Book Signing – 363 Days of Tea: A Visual Journal on Used Tea Bags – Artist Ruby Silvious records her impressions of the moment using recycled tea bags as her canvas – “Beautiful, thoughtful, whimsical and inventive. “– Books will be available for purchase and signing – Ruby Silvious-designed tea tins will also be available.  Information at www.verdigristea.com or 943-3139 – 5 to 7 pm – Verdigris Tea & Chocolate, 135 Warren Street

Exhibition Opening – Identity – Race in America

> Two photographic exhibitions:  (1) Nicole Buchanan: The Skin I’m In – Skin color has been used for centuries as the focus of discrimination against minorities.  Nicole Buchanan created The Skin I’m In to call attention to this and to recognize the dignity of individuals who self-identify as African, African American and from the African Diaspora. (2) Amanda Chestnut: Artist Books, Photographs, Archive, Ephemera – In her photography and artist books, in her use of archival photography and ephemera, Amanda Chestnut’s narrative of race and gender conveys the emotion and the lasting impact of both personal experience and historic events.

> Portfolio Showcase – Selected through national competition: Don Russell, Cowboys of Color and Ben Arnon, Black Lives Matter

> Information at 697-0266 or davisortongallery.com – On view through November 13 – 5 to 7 pm – David Orton Gallery, 114 Warren Street

Exhibition Opening – Nine Lives: New Work by Gallery Artists – Artwork as a reflection of the lives of nine mature and accomplished artists who have persevered through severe trials and continued to make art over their long careers.  Exhibiting artists are Margot Trout, Don Wynn, H.M. Saffer, Ron Goldfinger, Joel Mark, Leon A. Comstock, Jr., Jeffrey Neumann, Ken Young, and Anni Maliki – On view through November 26 – Information at www.neumannfineart.com or 413-246-5776 – 5:30 pm – Neumann Fine Art, 65 Cold Water Street, Hillsdale

Over the Moon – The Columbia Land Conservancy, together with writer Malcolm Gladwell and actress Julianna Margulies, have issued an invitation to the organization’s  30^th Anniversary Celebration    – The celebration takes place in the round barn at the Churchtown Dairy, designed by Rick Anderson and sponsored by the Foundation for Agricultural Integrity and Abby Rockefeller – Author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell will speak and conservation heroes will be honored. – Dance music by The Lucky 5 – Information at clctrust.org or 392-5252 – 6:30 pm – Churchtown Dairy, 357 County Road 12, Churchtown

Volume Reading Series – A free reading and music series featuring prose, poetry, and a short DJ set – Every second Saturday at The Spotty Dog Books and Ale in Hudson. – October 8th marks the series’ one year anniversary, and features authors Alex Mar, D. Foy and Courtney Elizabeth Mauk–each celebrating a book release.  D. Foy is the author of the critically acclaimed novel, Made to Break, and Patricide (out in October). His work has appeared in many magazines and in the books Laundromat and Forty Stories: New Writing from Harper Perennial.  Courtney Elizabeth Mauk is the author of three novels: Orion’s Daughters, Spark, and The Special Power of Restoring Lost Things (out in October). She lives in New York City with her husband and young son.  Alex Mar is based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Believer, New York Magazine, Elle, Tin House, The Oxford American, and others. Her first book, Witches of America, has its paperback release in October.  The readings are followed by a DJ set by Michael McGuire.  Books are available for purchase and signing –Volume is hosted and curated by Hallie Goodman and Dani Grammerstorf French. – Information at www.facebook.com/volumehudsonn — 7 pm – The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren Street

She Keeps Bees and Last Good Tooth – Information at 828-1562 or the Half Moon facebook page – 8 to 11 pm – The Half Moon, 48 South Front Street

Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9

National Theatre of London production of Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea – Information and reservations at www.timeandspace.org or 822-8448 –Saturday at 6:30 pm, Sunday at 1:00 pm – Time & Space Ltd., 434 Columbia Street

Sunday, October 9

22nd Annual Hawthorne Valley Fall Festival – A celebration of the harvest and the community – Activities for all ages including hay mazes, children’s crafts, puppet shows, local artisans, live music, and farm tours – Rain or shine – Information at hawthornevalley.org – 10 am to 4 pm – Hawthorne Valley, 327 County Road 21C, Ghent

20th Annual Autumn in Austerlitz Festival – Farmers’ market and tasting area featuring local produce and “spirits” – Early 19^th-century crafters and wares, sheep-shearing, border collies, heirloom poultry breeds, live music, singing, a cider press, quilt raffle, silent auction, demonstrations, entertainment and crafts for children, an assortment of vendors, and a variety of hot and cold food including homemade soup, bread and baked goods – Rain or shine – Information at 392-0062 or www.oldausterlitz.org – 11 am to 4 pm – Austerlitz Historical Society, 11550 State Route 22, Austerlitz

Performance Night – Songs or monologues.  – Woody Regan on piano – Perform or listen – Bar service – Hosted by Girlgantua and John Philip – All performers and listeners are welcome – No admission charge – Information at 828-3657 – 10 pm on – Red Dot. 321 Warren Street

Quick Draw – The Olana Partnership is holding a Quick Draw event on Warren Street in Hudson as part of the 5^th Annual Plein Air event happening over Columbus Day weekend.  Quick Draw is a fun and informal way for artists and the general public, including children, to make art in Plein Air fashion on the streets of Hudson.  The competition is open to all skill levels and ages.  Any style, any medium, any subject is acceptable, from cartoons to formal architectural renderings to still life, it just has to be completed within one hour.  In this event, professional and amateur artists, the general public, and kids make art side by side.  An 8 ½ x 11 canvas will be provided at registration, but participants should bring their own materials beyond that.  Both Sketch, at 701 Warren Street and Spotty Dog Books & Ale at 440 Warren Street, will be extending a 10% discount to all Quick Draw artists.  Registration is from 1 to 2 pm at Seventh Street Park.  Judging will take place on the steps of City Hall at 520 Warren Street from 3:15 to 3:45 pm by NYS Assemblywoman Didi Barrett, Mayor Tiffany Martin Hamilton, and Hudson Opera House Executive Director Gary Schiro.  Cash prizes will be awarded for “Best Art by an Olana Plein Air Artist,” “ Best Art by a Quick Draw Artist,” “ Best Art by an Artist Under 12 Years Old,”  and the “Most Like Fred Award.”  – Information at olana.org or 828-1872, ext 105 – 1 pm to 4 pm – Seventh Street Park and City Hall

The 11^th Annual Raymond Beecher Lecture – Taking Time to Look:  The Landscape Films of Peter Hutton – Scott MacDonald, Visiting Professor of Art History at Hamilton College, and author of 14 books on independent cinema, presents the work of filmmaker Pater Hutton, the foremost Hudson River film artist of the past half-century, who passed away in June, 2016.  For over thirty years, MacDonald’s passion has been introducing audiences to the worlds of alternative film and video, and in 2012 he was named an Academy Film Scholar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences – A reception follows the lecture – Information and tickets at www.thomascole.org or at the door – 2 pm – Arts Center Theatre, Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23, Greenport

North by South: A Farm Feast by Lil’Deb’s Oasis and Letterbox Farm – Carla Perez-Gallardo and Hannah Black, start-up restaurateurs from Lil’ Deb’s Oasis,  team up with Letterbox Farm to host a celebratory evening of dinner, music, and drinks, beginning with signature cocktails, local brews and live music served up in the farm’s herb and flower garden.  At sunset, guests move to the dinner tent for a multi-course menu made from the farm’s ingredients and translated into the warm tropical flavors of Lil’ Deb’s Oasis.  The duo is known for offering bright, bold tropical dishes inspired by the founders’ combined roots in Latin America and the North American South.  The event itself is a natural pairing of two start-up food businesses driven by a strong community ethic and with their own distinctive style.  Proceeds from the dinner will help support key infrastructure for both start-ups. – Information and tickets at www.letterboxfarm.com  or at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2613474 – Drinks at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm – Letterbox Farm Collective, 4161 Route 9, Hudson

The Staley B. Keith Social Justice Center presents its annual “State of the Community” event on the theme inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community.”  Presentations and music by Hudson youth leaders will be followed by a keynote address by educator and motivator Dr. Richard Smith and an open forum for community members to speak – 5 to 7 pm – Shiloh Baptist Church, 14 Warren Street

Making Musicals:  A Concert with Conversation – Composer/lyricist Neil Bartram and actor/ director/writer Brian Hill play their music, sing their songs and share behind-the-curtain stories about creating Broadway musicals from concept to final execution on stage. – Hill served as Associate Director for the Toronto and Broadway productions of Disney’s The Lion King and on Broadway for The Little Mermaid. – Bartram’s current projects include a musical based on Ray Bradbury’s Something  This Way Comes – Together the collaborators are currently working on the stage adaptation of Disney’s Bedknobs & Broomsticks – Information, tickets to the concert and to a special dinner held after the show, go to www.HudsonAreaLibrary.org or 828-1792 – 6 pm – Hudson Area Library, 51 North Fifth Street

The Spotty Dog Occasional International Short Film Festival – Spotty’s sort-of-annual, one-night-only festival of films that are under 10 minutes long – An informal and raucous film festival for the masses;  no panels of judges or prizes.  The result is an eclectic assortment of short films and videos from artists and filmmakers, many of whom will be on hand to introduce their work – From 15 to 20 films will be shown and range in length from 40 seconds to nine minutes – Co-organized by Noah Reibel and Alan Coon – Suitable for all ages – Information at 671-6006 or www.thespottydog.com – 7 to 10 pm – The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren Street

Experimental Comeddddddy : Local Only—with Amanda Daisy Lees, David “O” Olivencia, Shanekia McIntosh, Tron + Burt Mur Mur, and Zia Anger – Hosted by Annie Bielski – House band: Arthur – Information at 828-1562 or the Half Moon facebook page – 8 to 11 pm  – The Half Moon, 48 South Front Street

Shop for Olana – The Hudson Business Coalition joins The Olana Partnership to introduce an easy way for local businesses to support Olana’s programs.  This Sunday, participating businesses with the program decal in their windows will donate a percentage of their proceeds on Sunday to Olana/s education programming.  A list of participating businesses can also be found at www.olana.org .

Next Tuesday, October 11

Helsinki Open Mic – Try out new material on the big Helsinki stage – Hosted by Cameron Melville and Ryder Cooley – Information at 828-4800 – Sign-up begins at 6:30 pm – Performance from 7 to 10 pm – Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street

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