Columbia County Children's Vocal Ensemble Concert

Friday, June 4, 7:30 p.m.

The Columbia County Children's Vocal Ensemble is an auditioned chorus for treble voices rehearsing weekly at HOH directed by Sheri Bauer-Mayorga. Piano accompaniment by Lincoln Mayorga. Concert takes place at the Christ Church Episcopal, 431 Union Street at Courthouse Square, Hudson. For more information about Sheri and the ensemble, visit their website here. $7 adults or $15 family.

Hudson Community Book Group

Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., through June 21

In collaboration with the Hudson City School District, students ages 8 and up and their parents participate in literacy activities at HOH. In collaboration with the Hudson City School District, students ages 8 and up and their parents participate in literacy activities at HOH.

http: hudson teen theatre project:
Theatre Arts Workshops for Teens
with Carol Rusoff

Scene Work: Participants will discover and explore their talents using theatre improvisation, ensemble exercises, and games. Seeking participants interested in all aspects of theatre production - directing, acting, singing, dancing, designing, writing, are all welcome and no previous experience is necessary - just curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm!

IMPROV: This in-depth workshop allows participants to explore how to use their whole presence to find character and intention with specific roles and scenes from world dramatic literature. Partnered scene work emphasizes moment-to-moment reality and dynamics of the playwright's words. Participants will find their own unique interpretation and characterization of the text, and refine their technique and skills as they receive group feedback and guidance along the way.

Both workshops are free and youth (ages 12 & up) are invited to participate. Led by theatre director, Carol Rusoff with culminating presentations for both workshops presented in the community in December. This program is made possible in part by the Columbia Opportunities Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention & Services Project of Greene & Columbia Counties.

Storytime, Music, Rhythm & Movement
with Abby Lappen

Wednesdays, through June 16
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Discover new songs and sing along with some of your children's favorites. Have fun as Abby Lappen as she gets you moving and dancing. Parent participation encouraged. For children of all ages.

Open Studio for Young Artists

Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
through June 16

Come with an idea or let our resident artist help you get creative with drawing, painting, pottery and more! We provide the materials, you bring the creativity. For young artists ages 7 & up. Free.

Hip-Hop Afro-Fusion Dance

Fridays, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. through June 11

Learn Hip-Hop dance with instructor Drew of Creative Energy. Workshops take place at HOH. In collaboration with Operation Unite. Call 828-3612 for more information.

Family African Dance

Saturday mornings, 11:00 to noon
through June 11

In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Ages 7 to adult, under 7 parent participation required. Call 828-3612 for more information. Adults $5, youth free.

Adult & Teen African Drumming

Saturdays, 10:15 to 11:15 through June 11

In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Adults $5, youth ages 12 and up free.

Hudson Community Book Group
Hudson READS!

Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., through November 2

In collaboration with the Hudson City School District, students ages 8 and up and their parents participate in literacy activities at HOH focusing on Three Cups of Tea by In collaboration with the Hudson City School District, students ages 8 and up and their parents participate in literacy activities at HOH focusing on Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.

http: hudson teen theatre project:
Theatre Arts Workshops for Teens
IMPROV
Scene Work
with Carol Rusoff

Mondays, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.for Scene Work & Tuesdays, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.for IMPROV
Performance Schedule:
On Your Feet Improv - Saturday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Scene Work - Sunday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Scene Work Mondays: Participants will discover and explore their talents using theatre improvisation, ensemble exercises, and games. Seeking participants interested in all aspects of theatre production - directing, acting, singing, dancing, designing, writing, are all welcome and no previous experience is necessary - just curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm!

IMPROV Tuesdays: This in-depth workshop allows participants to explore how to use their whole presence to find character and intention with specific roles and scenes from world dramatic literature. Partnered scene work emphasizes moment-to-moment reality and dynamics of the playwright's words. Participants will find their own unique interpretation and characterization of the text, and refine their technique and skills as they receive group feedback and guidance along the way.

Both workshops are free and youth (ages 12 & up) are invited to participate. Led by theatre director, Carol Rusoff with culminating presentations for both workshops presented in the community in December. This program is made possible in part by the Columbia Opportunities Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention & Services Project of Greene & Columbia Counties.

Join in on the fun! For more information or to register, call 518-822-1438 or e-mail, joe@hudsonoperahouse.org

Storytime, Music, Rhythm & Movement
with Abby Lappen

Wednesdays, through December 16
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Discover new songs and sing along with some of your children's favorites. Have fun as Abby Lappen as she gets you moving and dancing. Parent participation encouraged. For children of all ages.

Open Studio for Young Artists

Fridays, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
through December 18

Come with an idea or let our resident artist help you get creative with drawing, painting, pottery and more! We provide the materials, you bring the creativity. For young artists ages 10 & up. Free.

Choral Singing Workshop
with Sheri Bauer-Mayorga

Thursdays September 17 through December 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Participants will work on vocal production, choral blend, acapella singing, round singing, solfege, and more. Workshop is part of the Columbia County Children's Vocal Ensemble at HOH. For ages 8 - 12, taught by Sheri Bauer-Mayorga. $100 per child for entire session, scholarships available. Registration required.

Family African Dance

Saturday mornings, 11:00 to noon
through December 19

In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Ages 7 to adult, under 7 parent participation required. Call 828-3612 for more information. Adults $5, youth free.

Adult & Teen African Drumming

Saturdays, 10:15 to 11:15 through December 19

In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Adults $5, youth ages 12 and up free.

IntegrARTE

August 3rd through 28th
Mondays 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - noon
Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm,
(children ages 6-10 & up welcome at this session)

Integrarte returns to HOH! The series of workshops will be held throughout August with artist Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes. All work is crafted from found materials including newspapers, cardboard, plastic bottles, grocery bags, fabric, corks, wire and more! Free!

Found Fashion
with Perri Katzman

Tuesdays and Thursdays
August 4 - 27
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Design and construct your own outfit to show off while strutting down the runway. The only rule: no fabric allowed! Artists can build their creations using found objects, such as feathers, gum boxes, or board game parts, just to name a few. The possibilities are endless. Photo courtesty Zoe Cohen, Anna Baryshnikov and Dinah Decker. Free!

Hudson Community Book Group

Mondays, July 6 - August 17
4:00 - 5:30 for 8 - 10 yrs. old
5:30 - 7:00 for 11 & up

In collaboration with the Hudson City School District, students ages 8 and up and their parents are invited to participate in literacy activities at HOH. Free.

http: hudson teen theatre project - Summer Teen Theatre Intensive

Wednesday July 8
through Friday July 17
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

You’ve been interested in getting on the stage, but you’ve never gotten the nerve to do it..or maybe you’ve wanted to work behind the scenes but just haven’t had the chance...or maybe you’ve been involved with lots of plays and you’re dying to dive into another show? Whatever the case, this workshop is for you. In two short weeks, you will collaborate with a group of dedicated teens from Hudson, you’ll create a play, rehearse a play and then get it on it’s feet. No matter where your interest lies, there’s a part for you to play, on stage or off! Join us for an intense, exciting, and totally fun two weeks of theatre making! Ages 12 & up. Led by theatre artist Leigh Strimbeck.

Music, Rhythm & Movement
with Abby Lappen

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Discover new songs and sing along with some of your children’s favorites. Summertime fun as Abby gets you moving and dancing. Parent participation encouraged. For children of all ages.

Open Studio for Young Artists

Fridays, 10:00 am to noon
July 10 through 31

Come with an idea or let our resident artist help you get creative with drawing, painting, pottery and more! We provide the materials, you bring the creativity. For young artists ages 10 & up. Free.

Hudson River Teen Painting Workshop with Yura Adams

Monday through Thursday
July 20 - 23
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Students attending this workshop will create with paint, stencils and mixed-media a free-form, painted-portrait of the Hudson River. The workshop will begin with several smaller art projects to develop the techniques and ideas. This will include a sketching project with a walk to the Hudson, creating stencils based on indigenous wildlife, incorporating poetry and text about the Hudson, and collage techniques. The final piece will be painted and collaged on large-scale paper. Ages 12 & up.

Fran Martino Hudson River Summer Program

Wednesday, July 29
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hudson Cruises''river taxi' takes participants out around the island, stopping at Middle Ground Flats, guided by environmental educator extraordinaire Fran Martino with hands-on river activities like seining, fish identification, and more! Participants must be at least 10 years old. We'll meet at the Hudson Waterfront Park at 12:45. The program runs from 1pm - 3pm. Dress for hands-on activities at the river. The workshop is free, but there is a small charge for the 'river taxi'. $8 for children / $10 for adults.

Creative Writing for teens
with Kathe Izzo

Tuesday through Friday
August 11 - 14
1:00 - 4:00 pm

Student writers ages 13 - 18 explore their own voice and style through writing games and activities designed to their writing to the next level. The end of writer’s block forever. Excellent for all writing genres. Led by poet Kathe Izzo.

Hudson Community Book Group

Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. resuming January 5

In collaboration with the Hudson City School District, students ages 10 and up and their parents are invited to participate in literacy activities at HOH. Free.

http: hudson teen theatre project - Theatre Improv Workshops

Mondays 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. & Tuesdays, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Led by theatre artists Carol Rusoff and Paul Ricciardi, http invites youth (ages 12-21) interested in performing to participate. Free.

Storytime, Music & Movement with Abby

Wednesdays. 10:00 a.m.

Storytime with Abby Lappen, followed by related music and movement activities. Parent participation encouraged. Ages 3 & up. Free.

Open Studio for Young Artists

Fridays, 3:30 - 5:00

Come with an idea or let our resident artist help you get creative with drawing, painting, pottery and more! We provide the materials, you bring the creativity. For young artists ages 10 & up. Free.

Family African Dance

Saturday mornings, 11:00 to noon

In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Ages 7 to adult, under 7 parent participation required. Call 828-3612 for more information. Adults $5, youth free.

Adult & Teen African Drumming

Saturday mornings, 10:15 to 11:15

In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Adults $5, youth ages 12 and up free.

Can YOU Keep a Secret?
Diata Diata International Folkloric Theatre

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 14-16, 7:00 p.m.

Diata Diata, the Hudson Area Association Library and HOH present a free youth theatre production of Can You Keep a Secret? This event is made possible in part, with public funds from the Decentralization Program of NYSCA and the Columbia Opportunities APPSP Project. Performances take place at the Hudson Middle School and are free and open to the public.

Henry Hudson: The Great Dream
Puppetry Workshop by Concrete Temple Theatre

Monday - Friday, April 13 - 17, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

School Break Adventures! Join Carlo Adinolfi and Renee Philippi from Concrete Temple Theatre as they inspire participants to create puppets and stories about exploration and the history of Henry Hudson. Don't miss the culminating performance by participants at the last workshop. Reservations required. Ages 9 and up. Free

East Meets West: Cooking with Chef Matthew Locricchio

this workshop has been postoned to a later date...more details soon

Looking for something to do during the school break? Join cookbook author Matthew Locricchio and learn easy culinary creations from India and Thailand. For ages 12 & up. Space is limited, reservations required. Free.

Integrarte

August 4 – 29
Mondays 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.–noon
Fridays 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Integrarte returns to HOH! The series of workshops will be held throughout August with artist Bruno Pasquier-Devignes. All work is crafted from found materials including newspapers, cardboard, plastic bottles, grocery bags, fabric, corks, wire and more! The workshops are free, and adult and youth participants (over age 12) are welcome. There will be a culminating exhibition on August 30th.

United Tweets of America by Children’s Book Illustrator Hudson Talbott & All About Birds with Fran Martino Environmental Educator, Taconic State Park

August 7, 11:00 a.m..

Children’s book illustrator Hudson Talbott joins environmental educator Fran Martino for a morning of hand-on fun as participants learn all about birds. Hudson has created an inspired introduction to states and their birds through vibrant, detailed illustrations, a great way to spark kids’ interest in United States history, geography, and, of course, wildlife! Space is limited - register today!

Two-Week Theatre Intensive for Teens with Theatre Artist Paul Ricciardi

Mondays through Fridays
July 7–18, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

No matter where your interest lies, there’s a part for you to play, on stage or off! Join theatre artist Paul Ricciardi for an intense, exciting, and totally fun two weeks of theatre making for youth ages 13-21. Space is limited - register today!

Uncle Rock

Saturday, June 7, 11:00 a.m.

Inspired by American favorites like the Ramones, Neil Young, and Johnny Cash, Uncle Rock (aka Robert Burke Warren) uses music as a means of bringing folks young and old together. His interactive family performance will have everyone dancing.

Uncle Rock draws inspiration from Maurice Sendak, The Beatles, Woody Guthrie and Shel Silverstein, taking his acoustic “rock of all ages” to clubs, libraries, bookstores, schools, and theaters. Many of the catchy, rhythmically propulsive songs were born at his day job as a teacher’s assistant for preschoolers, where he landed after four years as a stay-at-home dad. Uncle Rock delivers plenty of celebratory, goofy singalongs, but the material doesn't shy away from shadowy elements of life, often showing how music can help one to face the dragon in the closet.

Uncle Rock's CDs of family music have won critical praise from The L.A. Times, The New York Times, and Cookie Magazine, to name a few. As of 2008, he has spent over a year in the Top 10 of Sirius Satellite Radio's Kids Stuff.

Before being dubbed "Uncle Rock" by his nephew, he went by his given name of Robert Burke Warren, playing bass in many rock and roll bands, including international garage rock titans The Fleshtones. He also spent a year portraying Buddy Holly in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story in London's West End, and soon thereafter released an acclaimed debut CD ...to this day, cited by The World Cafe’s David Dye as “a gem of an album.” This led to co-writing with Rosanne Cash on her Grammy-nominated CD Rules Of Travel. Yet Uncle Rock is far and away the most fun he’s ever had.