Opera by G.F. Handel, premiered at the King’s Theatre in London, 1724
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
Production by R.B. Schlather
With early music band Ruckus

April 19, 23 (matinee), 26, 27 (matinee), 30 (matinee), May 2, 2025

Opera director and Hudson resident R.B. Schlather reunites with early music band Ruckus in April 2025 for six performances of Handel’s baroque blockbuster GIULIO CESARE. Repeating the successful alchemy of RODELINDA (2023), Schlather brings together area residents, rising young stars, and some of the finest baroque interpreters today to share his passion for Handel in the intimacy of New York State’s oldest surviving theater.

From Director, R.B. Schlather:
“These characters may have ancient names, but they’re completely modern. Giulio Cesare is a wild ride—packed with intrigue, danger, seduction, sharp wit, and gut-wrenching drama. Think of it as Handel’s version of a pulp fiction thriller, inspired by Julius Caesar’s high-stakes escapades in Egypt and his scandalous love affair with the young, cunning Cleopatra. Back in Handel’s day, performers rocked contemporary fashion, played against minimal backdrops, and lit up the stage with raw charisma. People came for the thrill—the singers, the spectacle, the physicality, and the sheer energy of the music. That’s the vibe for this Handel series in Hudson: bold, visceral, and unapologetically thrilling.”

Forest bathing walk

A mindful morning at Siegel-Kline Kill! In celebration of Earth Day, this slow-paced forest bathing walk will focus on appreciating signs of spring and incorporate breathwork and meditation.

April Scavenger Hunt at Blue Rider Stables Saturday, April 19th 11:00am- 2:00pm Blue Rider Stables 15 Farm Lane, Egremont, MA 01230 Reservations Recommended For more tickets, info and to reserve your space: 413-528-5299, info@bluerider.org, www.bluerider.org You are invited to take a walk through fields and forest and see what you can find! Fun for the whole family! Budget 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete the Scavenger Hunt. -Find hidden objects and discover interactive stations -Fun trivia along the way -Silly horse jokes -Hay Bale Maze -Pony Rides Blue Rider Stables is a non-profit horse barn located in Egremont, MA offering adaptive and therapeutic riding lessons as well as children and adult lessons. The health and happiness of our horses is paramount. Our horses live in a herd, receive regular body work, and have regular opportunities for movement and grazing. Blue Rider’s horse centric approach encourages people to learn to be with horses on their terms and fosters an environment of mutual respect and connection. BLUE RIDER PROGRAMS -Child and Adult Lessons -Therapeutic and Adaptive Riding Lesson -Summer Horsemanship Program -Blue Rider Stables Helper Program -Re-Centering with Horses -Body Work

"The Mistake" a play about Hiroshima written and acted by British playwright Michael Mears with Japanese Actor Riko Nakazono

When the decision is made to use the atom bomb on Japan, Leo Szilard, tormented by his role in creating it, must do everything he can to prevent the catastrophe occurring. When Colonel Paul Tibbets is given the go-ahead to drop the bomb, Shigeko Nomura, a young woman living in Hiroshima who survives her city’s destruction, must use every last ounce of energy to reach and rescue her parents.

The two actors enact the stories of a brilliant Hungarian scientist, a daring American pilot and a devoted Japanese daughter. Partly using verbatim testimonies, THE MISTAKE is a drama about the dangers that arise when humans dare to unlock the awesome power of nature.

A Battle of Art vs. Commerce—Told in Iambic Pentameter!

Bridge Street Theatre presents Polishing Shakespeare, a razor-sharp satire by Brian Dykstra. When a billionaire offers a struggling theatre a fortune to “modernize” Shakespeare, an idealistic playwright, a pragmatic artistic director, and a moneyed mogul clash in a dazzling war of words. Packed with wit, searing social commentary, and a masterful command of language, this exhilarating comedy is a gem for theatre lovers and Shakespeare fans alike.

Live music and dancing at Park Theater Hudson - an evening of dark carnival music with two of Hudson Valley's renowned dark cabaret bands, Dust Bowl Faeries + Frenchy and the Punk. Doors 7pm, music 8-11pm, drinks available. Limited seating, advance tickets suggested.

A Battle of Art vs. Commerce—Told in Iambic Pentameter!

Bridge Street Theatre presents Polishing Shakespeare, a razor-sharp satire by Brian Dykstra. When a billionaire offers a struggling theatre a fortune to “modernize” Shakespeare, an idealistic playwright, a pragmatic artistic director, and a moneyed mogul clash in a dazzling war of words. Packed with wit, searing social commentary, and a masterful command of language, this exhilarating comedy is a gem for theatre lovers and Shakespeare fans alike.

Bobby Previte leads a quartet exploring free improvisation.

Keith Pray - Saxophones
John Esposito - Piano
Otto Gardner - Acoustic Bass
Boby Previte - Drums

Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday at 6 p.m. upstair at the Avalon Lounge!

You can visit the library for board games, cards, and more. Meet old friends and new for light refreshments, fun and games. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Dates/Times: Tuesdays, through April 29, 4 – 6pm

Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: No registration required.

A partnership with Verdigris Tea.

Opera by G.F. Handel, premiered at the King’s Theatre in London, 1724
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
Production by R.B. Schlather
With early music band Ruckus

April 19, 23 (matinee), 26, 27 (matinee), 30 (matinee), May 2, 2025

Opera director and Hudson resident R.B. Schlather reunites with early music band Ruckus in April 2025 for six performances of Handel’s baroque blockbuster GIULIO CESARE. Repeating the successful alchemy of RODELINDA (2023), Schlather brings together area residents, rising young stars, and some of the finest baroque interpreters today to share his passion for Handel in the intimacy of New York State’s oldest surviving theater.

From Director, R.B. Schlather:
“These characters may have ancient names, but they’re completely modern. Giulio Cesare is a wild ride—packed with intrigue, danger, seduction, sharp wit, and gut-wrenching drama. Think of it as Handel’s version of a pulp fiction thriller, inspired by Julius Caesar’s high-stakes escapades in Egypt and his scandalous love affair with the young, cunning Cleopatra. Back in Handel’s day, performers rocked contemporary fashion, played against minimal backdrops, and lit up the stage with raw charisma. People came for the thrill—the singers, the spectacle, the physicality, and the sheer energy of the music. That’s the vibe for this Handel series in Hudson: bold, visceral, and unapologetically thrilling.”

In partnership with the Jacob Leisler Institute, the Hudson Area Library presents a talk with Professor Jennifer Anderson exploring the historical transformations of Hempstead Plains–the only prairie in the northeast. Celebrated as a natural wonder by early Dutch and English settlers, these vast grasslands were initially regarded as a valuable shared resource, then as a barren wasteland, and now–long vanished–as one of the United State’s most populous suburbs.

Date/Time: Thursday, April 24, 6-7:30pm

Location: Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: No registration required. All are welcome.

A partnership with the Jacob Leisler Institute

A Battle of Art vs. Commerce—Told in Iambic Pentameter!

Catskill, New York's Bridge Street Theatre presents Polishing Shakespeare, a razor-sharp satire by Brian Dykstra. When a billionaire offers a struggling theatre a fortune to “modernize” Shakespeare, an idealistic playwright, a pragmatic artistic director, and a moneyed mogul clash in a dazzling war of words. Packed with wit, searing social commentary, and a masterful command of language, this exhilarating comedy is a gem for theatre lovers and Shakespeare fans alike.

A Battle of Art vs. Commerce—Told in Iambic Pentameter!

Bridge Street Theatre presents Polishing Shakespeare, a razor-sharp satire by Brian Dykstra. When a billionaire offers a struggling theatre a fortune to “modernize” Shakespeare, an idealistic playwright, a pragmatic artistic director, and a moneyed mogul clash in a dazzling war of words. Packed with wit, searing social commentary, and a masterful command of language, this exhilarating comedy is a gem for theatre lovers and Shakespeare fans alike.