Sunday, August 3 at 2 pm, the MTHS’s Train Station will house an exhibit of the works of Nathan Dolinsky (1890 – 1980), an artist, instructor, and founder of Camp Schoharie. Nathan Dolinsky was a long-time resident of Hunter, where he painted a variety of subjects in his studio into his 80’s.

He encouraged people to visit the “Dream Garden” a space and home, he designed as a wedding present to his sister, to celebrate the fine arts. He began his formal training at the age of 10 and was the youngest exhibitor at the famous 1913 Armory Exhibition in NYC. At 23 he began a 6 year tenure as an instructor at Cooper Union, married a beautiful nurse named Blossom, toured Europe, and returned to Hunter to found Camp Schoharie in the 1920’s. His works are in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institute and the Munson Museum.

The exhibit will include several works and prints of others representing his portraits, landscapes, and still-lifes. It will also include a diorama of the “Dream Garden” grounds and indoor space. The exhibit is curated by Carol Slutzky-Tenerowicz assisted by Johanna Titus. Viewing hours are Saturdays and Sundays during the month of August, from 10-3 each day.

Bobby Previte and Michael Kammers lead a new and exciting big band. From Strauss to Ellington to Johnny Winter via John Barry. Expect everything. First Sunday of every month, downstairs at the Avalon Lounge.

Local artist Becca Van K hosts an afternoon of making at the Hudson Area Library. Ages 8-12.

Monday, August 4, 12:30 – 2:30pm

Location: Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: Requested that you let us know you’re coming so we can prepare enough supplies. You can email youth@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x101

Supported by the Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation.

Back by popular demand, Sarah Van Buren (SVB), Hudson Area Library's new Youth Services Manager, facilitates a third round of Youth DJ Workshops, for ages 9-18. This will include a series of studio days with a final performance when our newly trained DJs take the stage for the whole community to enjoy. Participants will gain knowledge and skills related to analog music-playing, a collection of their own vinyl records, and a chance to take home their own record player (based on workshop attendance). All are welcome to join us for the Hey DJ! Final performance and community dance party!

Dates/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays in July & August, 12:30 – 2:30 pm

Workshop dates: 7/17, 7/22, 7/24, 7/29, 7/31, 8/5, 8/7

Performance and dance party: Tuesday, August 12, 5-7pm

Location: Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration required and space is limited. You may email youth@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x101.

Supported by the Fund for Columbia County of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and the Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation.

All are welcome to join and learn various Qigong sets and then work on a traditional Tai Chi Form – a set series of movements and postures – with instructor Curt Anthon, a member of the Yang Family Tai Chi Association.

Date/Time: Tuesdays, June 24 through August 26, 10 – 11am

Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room and virtual via Zoom!

Registration: No registration required for the in-person sessions. To access the Zoom stream, email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org

The youngest children in your life are invited to join you to enjoy a walk in the woods with Membership and Outreach Coordinator Kate Martin. Children, up to age 3, and caretakers will enjoy a relaxing walk while learning about nature and the Preserve. Meet other caregivers and children while seeing the beauty of the woods as the seasons change. Infants are welcome, but please note that our trails are not suitable for strollers.

​This event may be canceled due to weather; please dress appropriately for outdoor walking.

In this month’s Little Wonders Storytime, Mr. Purple will read There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System by Tish Rabe, and he’ll lead a fizzing moon activity! Children will create a “moon surface” using baking soda and then use droppers to add vinegar, watching as the craters fizz and bubble like a volcanic eruption on the moon. This activity is safe, interactive, and allows for hands-on exploration of chemical reactions while learning about space concepts.

Date/Time: Tuesday, August 5, 4pm

Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: Requested that you let us know that you’re coming so that we can prepare enough supplies. To register, you can email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x102.

This program is presented by Family Resource Center’s Literacy Voyage Program, with support from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.

A special visit from Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and their winged friends at the Hudson Area Library. You’ll have a chance to learn about the habitat, life cycle, anatomy and nutrition of butterflies. They will also bring their favorite exotic bugs – Prickly Devil, Jungle Nymph, and more – out for show and tell. Bring your questions and your curiosity!

Location: Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: Registration is appreciated, but not required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. To register, you can email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x101.

Supported by the Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation.

Yoga for Gardening with Pamela Martin at the Mountain Top Arboretum.

Sessions run Wednesdays from June 11- October 8; Class is from 3:15-4:15 (feel free to join us beforehand for volunteer gardening!)

You're welcome to join us for outdoor* yoga classes led by Pamela Martin and other local yoga teachers. Learn tips and tricks to avoid injury, and to help support the body during gardening and yard work. A stretch and strength class appropriate for multiple levels. Please bring a mat, water, sunscreen and bug spray. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.

* in case of inclement weather, sessions will take place indoors in the Education Center.

This program starts just after our garden volunteering ends. Please feel free to join us for volunteer gardening.

Back by popular demand, Sarah Van Buren (SVB), Hudson Area Library's new Youth Services Manager, facilitates a third round of Youth DJ Workshops, for ages 9-18. This will include a series of studio days with a final performance when our newly trained DJs take the stage for the whole community to enjoy. Participants will gain knowledge and skills related to analog music-playing, a collection of their own vinyl records, and a chance to take home their own record player (based on workshop attendance). All are welcome to join us for the Hey DJ! Final performance and community dance party!

Dates/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays in July & August, 12:30 – 2:30 pm

Workshop dates: 7/17, 7/22, 7/24, 7/29, 7/31, 8/5, 8/7

Performance and dance party: Tuesday, August 12, 5-7pm

Location: Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration required and space is limited. You may email youth@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x101.

Supported by the Fund for Columbia County of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and the Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation.

You're invited to join Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm every Thursday to help tackle the invasive species that threaten the health of the Preserve. Volunteers will learn how to identify and manage a different invasive species every week.
Taking place at the Lake Myosotis Boat Launch.

Dr. Paul Spector is certified as a trainer with the American Academy of Sports Medicine. In this class, he shares exercises that improve postural stability, core strength, spatial body awareness, sensory integration, agility, and coordination. The class will serve as an important space for community through its focus on healthy connection, breathing, and its encouraging atmosphere.

Date/Time: Thursdays, July 17 – August 14, 10:30 – 11:30am

Location: Upstairs from the library – 2nd floor Senior Center (elevator available)

Registration: Space is limited and registration is required. Email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x101

A partnership with the City of Hudson Senior Center.

An all new edition of our biennial outdoor theatrical triptych. Three original new works will be presented as a roving performance with audiences traveling by car to experience each play in a secret site-specific location where the setting becomes one of the characters!

Please take note that to reach each performance, audiences will be also walking a short distance across grass that is sometimes gently sloping. For whom this may be a concern, please write info@ancramcenter.org so that we can make accommodations.

August 7th - 10th, 2025
Thursday & Friday - 5:00pm, 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday - 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm

Please Note: Registration is now full. If you'd like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact info@wavefarm.org

Develop sound skills to share your story through best practices for recording, editing, and live radio.

• First Thursdays of the month, 6 - 8 p.m. February - November 2025
• WGXC Catskill Studio 393 Main Street Catskill, NY 12414
• Registration limited to 15 participants per session. No experience required.
• Instructor: Jen Kutler, Wave Farm Technical Director
• Questions: Email Meredith Kooi, meredith@wavefarm.org

February 6, 2025: Basic Audio Concepts 

Session objectives include an overview of common and useful terms related to acoustic, electronic, and digital ecologies, with a technical focus on audio transduction and microphone varieties. Additional topics for discussion include psychoacoustics—the branch of science studying the psychological responses associated with sound—with a focus on physical spatial considerations and panning/width in recording.

March 6, 2025: Filters

Session objectives include an introduction to common concepts related to filters in audio production, including frequency response, polar pattern, and equalization. Participants will also learn about The Fletcher Munson Curve, frequency masking, and infrasound, and how to apply these concepts to your work. We will also consider recording height and how to address unwanted plosives and sibilance.

April 3, 2025: Considering Loudness when Recording

Session objectives include strategies for achieving desired “depth” in your recordings. Topics include gain staging, dynamic range, compression, and the concept of distance in recording, including reverb and distortion.

May 1, 2025: Editing Bootcamp

Editing bootcamp! We will cover hotkeys, fades, matching takes, punching in/out, layering tracks, and bus processing. Participants will learn shortcuts for quicker and better edits, as well as bulk import/export strategies.

June 5, 2025: Creative processing

Session objectives include strategies for creating your own audio effects (FX). Topics include delays, filters, autopan, and time stretching. Participants will learn about sequences FX and FX automation in order to achieve the sounds you are imagining.

July 3, 2025: Multitrack Mixing

Session objectives include strategies for mixing multitrack sessions for full height, width, and depth without murkiness. The goal of this session is to understand how to make multiple tracks fit together in a mix. Attendees will participate in critical listening for frequency range, dynamics, and headroom.

August 7, 2025: The Physical Components of Recording Audio

Session objectives include an overview of crucial care and maintenance of recording equipment to ensure longevity of your tools, including a hands-on introduction to soldering and light electronic repairs.

September 4, 2025: The Intangible Components of Recording Audio

Session objectives include discussions about analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion and digital audio processing. Specific topics will include block size, sample rate, bit depth, compression, streaming, and physical media. Additional topics include how best to manage computer resources in large sessions, latency for high track count, and CPU intensive processing.

October 2, 2025: Understanding Monitoring Sources and Taking it to the Stage

Session objectives include a conceptual overview of possible monitoring sources: speakers, headphones, and subwoofers, as well as the impacts of the space or room on your recording quality. Additional topics will include techniques for recording live performance, including ringing out microphones, PA system safety, microphone techniques, and streaming.

November 6, 2025: Taking It to the Field

Session objectives include field recording tools, principles, refinement, and processing.

Jen Kutler is a multidisciplinary artist and Technical Director of Wave Farm. Kutler modifies found objects that are cultural signifiers of power, gender, queerness, and intimacy to create atypical instruments and sculptures. Her performances feature many of her instruments incorporated with immersive field recordings to explore common and discrepant experiences of familiar social tones in immersive sound and media environments. You can learn more about her at jenkutler.com.

Wave Farm programs are made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; the National Endowment for the Arts; the Greene County Legislature through the Greene County Cultural Fund; the Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation; and hundreds of other generous individual donors, including WGXC Monthly Supporters, who provide critical monthly support to Wave Farm's radio station WGXC 90.7-FM. A special acknowledgment to the Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation for their support of the the All Things Audio workshop series.

Let’s come together and care for the land! This month’s volunteer work party will take place at Hand Hollow.

While floating in Meizinger Lake, participants will help care for this special place by removing invasive water chestnuts from the water.

All are welcome at this fun, friendly volunteer event!

What’s involved: This volunteer event will include walking .1 miles to the Jim Woodruff Memorial Kayak Launch and sitting and paddling a kayak for an extended period in direct sun. Please note that this event will start at the Gale Road entrance!

What to bring: Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Kayaks will be provided, but CLC welcomes individuals to bring their own kayaks.

Announcing the 2025 West Stockbridge Zucchini Festival, Saturday August 9th, 10am to 10pm! Rain or Shine!

The beloved all-day, Berkshire-based event celebrates our unique community and pays homage to everyone’s favorite staple summer squash: the Zuke! This year’s schedule will feature Berkshire County vendors, goods, artists, food, handcrafted Zucchini games, Zucchini contests, tons of live music all day, featuring post-rock electronic band Reliant Tom at 8:30pm, a live Fire Show performance by Cirque De Light at 9:30pm and so much more! The WSZF is a fun, inclusive and kid-friendly event. Come one, come all!

WSZF is a labor of love–sponsored by the West Stockbridge Cultural Council, 100% organized and run by volunteers, neighbors and friends. All festival games, contraptions, booths, artwork, and decorations have been dreamt up and handcrafted by the lovely folks in the W.S. community. All proceeds from WSZF games and merchandise go to the WS Cultural Council Zucchini Festival Fund for future community events.

Visit wszucchinifest.org for this year’s full schedule, how to participate in special events and contests, parking info and more! Zucchini game tickets can be purchased at the festival. WSZF 2025 t-shirts and other festival merch available online soon and the day of the festival!

Columbia County Sanctuary Movement hosts their 2nd Caribbean Festival in Albany, NY From 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Jennings Landing!

Last Year's Festival was one for the books! It was filled with good vybez, music, and laughter. The Caribbean Festival drew 2,500 attendees throughout multiple states. The Festival showcased 16 live performances, highlighting artist across various genres of music within the diaspora. This year's Caribbean Festival will boast an array of popular local and international musical and cultural performances. We will have traditional stilt walkers, healing stations, circus and other activities for kids, community resource tables, and more.

All are invited to join us for a day of community family fun with the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement.

Seed Song Farm hosts an afternoon of collaborative eco-art along our agroecology trail, followed by a relaxing evening of local beer, wine, and farm-fresh snacks. Come create, connect, and unwind in nature.