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BY DANA GAVIN | [email protected] This Saturday, the recently formed Rhinebeck Science Foundation (RSF) is hosting its Second Annual Discovery Festival – it’s an opportunity for young people and professionals to come together for a day of fun and (perish the thought) a lot of learning – and it’s all free. The brainchild of chairperson Roger Quon, this event features educators from the Omega Institute, Clearwater, Locust Grove, Bard College, Marist College, IBM and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies among 30-plus exhibitors on hand. Children will have an opportunity to compete in creative “challenges,” and there will be relevant discussions geared toward the older crowd. With a “something for everyone” mentality, the festival aims to reinforce how hands-on learning impacts students. I spoke with Deirdre d’Albertis, a professor of English at Bard College, who serves on board of RSF and is the communications chairperson, about the organization and the event. She explained to me that the “sole purpose for (RSF) existing is to support Rhinebeck Central Schools, supplementing science, technology, engineering and mathematics in grades K through 12. This was founded to support curriculum development – to help teachers do what they do best.” RSF doesn’t simply focuses on what happens inside the science lab, however. “The great thing about it is that we find interdisciplinary ways to support science teacher,” said d’Albertis, that teachers in all areas could help support and reinforce those ideas. Last year’s Discovery Festival was held at Chancellor Livingston Elementary School in Rhinebeck, “and there were families there from all over the area,” said d’Albertis. Nearly 800 people participated in that inaugural event. “We expanded this year to a larger venue, having more than 30 exhibitors from area institutions, as well as a ‘speed- mentoring’ booth for older students looking into internships and studies after high school.” Events will include a presentation on the “Living Green Building Challenge” from Omega Institute, a “mad scientist” show for younger folk, “Seeing What’s On Your Mind” with Bard professor Barbara Luca, “Computer Anatomy Academy” with IBM where inventors will dismantle an Xbox, a patent workshop and much more. For younger scientists-in-training, the highlight of the festival has to be the opportunity to get messy and even blow things up, all in the name of learning. Competitors must engineer a dry spaghetti structure in the Ultimate Spaghetti Tower Challenge, construct a structure to cushion a dropped egg in the Great Egg Drop Challenge, and reimage a two- liter plastic bottle in the Soda Rocket Challenge. “This whole series of challenges promotes hands-on experimental learning,” said d’Albertis. “It’s all about active learning.” Many people are clearly invested in local students getting engaged in math and science: d’Albertis credits the tireless enthusiasm of the community and volunteers with the success of last year’s festival: “The enthusiasm and generosity of members of the community spending countless hours of time, especially Roger Quon, the chairperson and visionary,” ensured that a second Discovery Festival would take place. Tivoli Bays Talks: “The Hudson - A Natural and Cultural History 7:30-8:30 p.m. Presentation by author Fran Dunwell, program coordinator DEC Hudson River Estuary Program. Free. Tivoli Bays Visitor Center, 1 Tivoli Commons, Tivoli. 845-889-4745, ext. 105. NIGHTLIFE Bonfire Night Celebration 6-9 p.m. Celebrated with storytelling of Ye Olde Tale of Guy Fawkes by Jonathon Kruk, in a true olde- English sawdust taverne with wandering minstrels, flaggons of ale and a family-style banquete King Henry would’ve been proud of. Cost: $35.95 plus service charges. The Rhinecliff, 4 Grinnell St., Rhinecliff. 845-876-0590. “The Circle: Songwriters in the Round” 7 p.m. Open mic. Towne Crier Café, 130 Rte. 22, Pawling. 845-855-1300. Johnny Fedz & da Bluez Boyz Invitational Jam 8:30-11:30 p.m. 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar, 12 North Division St., Peekskill. 914-737-6624. Jules and Rick Orchestra 7-9 p.m. Acoustic, jazz. Inquiring Mind Bookstore & Café, 65 Partition St., Saugerties. 845-255-8300. WORKSHOP Improvisation Workshop 7 p.m. SUNY Ulster’s fall Artist-in-Residence Denny Dillon, “Saturday Night Live” alumna and Tony-Award nominated stage, film and television actress, will lead workshop including performing theater games that teach the basics of improvisation. Suggested donation: $8. Vanderlyn Hall Student Lounge, SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge. 845-687- 5262. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Browne has defined a genre of songwriting and performing that is charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He’s been recognized with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004) and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (2007), with recent humanitarian honors including the John Steinbeck Award and the Chapin-World Hunger Year Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award. Tickets: $60, adults; $55, Bardavon members. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-6088. {10} november 5, 2009 | [email protected] | Hudson valley news calendar EVENT LISTINGS THROUGHOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY E-MAIL US YOUR EVENTS: [email protected] weekend > more on page 11 THIS WEEK BENEFIT Grace Church Tag Sale Nov. 6-8: A children’s rummage sale and bake sale sponsored by Millbrook Community Preschool. The children’s rummage sale features gently used children’s clothing (infant-teen), books, DVDs, games, train tables, doll furniture, and more. Bargain hunting, Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Bag Sale, Sun. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Grace Church Parish Hall, 3330 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 845-266-4389. EVENT Eight Annual Fair Trade Bazaar Nov. 7-8: Cosponsored by Dutchess County Interfaith Council (DCIC), First Presbyterian Church of Poughkeepsie, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie and First Congregational Church. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-452-4013. THEATER “Emerson High” Nov. 5 - 15: Premiere production of compelling, very human account of a band teacher’s relationship with his student. By Jim Knable, Jeremy Dobrish directs. Presented by Half Moon Theatre. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Tickets: $20, general: $18 senior, students. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie. 724-653-6903. Thursday, Nov. 5 LECTURE “Reagan and Thatcher: The Difficult Relationship” 5:30 p.m. Noted biographer and University College Dublin professor Richard Aldous examines the relationship dynamics of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. Spitzer Auditorium (room 212) at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-5370. An Evening with Jackson Browne, Solo Acoustic weekend preview Mad scientists 2009 Discovery Festival: “Inventors and Inventions” Hosted by Rhinebeck Science Foundation 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Saturday, Nov. 7 Bulkeley Middle School and Rhinebeck High School, North Park Rd., Rhinebeck. www.rhinebecksciencefoundation.org {editor’s pick} > continued on next page Danika Jackson pours vinegar into baking soda as Natalie and Jillien Traudt watch to see the candle go out. Photo by Pettibone Photography.
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BY DANA GAVIN | [email protected] Saturday, the recently formed Rhinebeck Science Foundation (RSF) is hosting
its Second Annual Discovery Festival – it’s an opportunity for young people and professionals to come together for a day of fun and (perish the thought) a lot of learning – and it’s all free. The brainchild of chairperson Roger Quon, this event features educators from the Omega Institute, Clearwater, Locust Grove, Bard College, Marist College, IBM and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies among 30-plus exhibitors on hand. Children will have an opportunity to compete in creative “challenges,” and there will be relevant discussions geared toward the older crowd. With a “something for everyone” mentality, the festival aims to reinforce how hands-on learning impacts students.
I spoke with Deirdre d’Albertis, a professor of English at Bard College, who serves on board of RSF and is the communications chairperson, about the organization and the event. She explained to me that the “sole purpose for (RSF) existing is to support Rhinebeck Central Schools, supplementing science, technology, engineering and mathematics in grades K through 12. This was founded to support curriculum development – to help teachers do what they do best.”
RSF doesn’t simply focuses on what happens inside the science lab, however. “The great thing about it is that we fi nd interdisciplinary ways to support science teacher,” said d’Albertis, that teachers in all areas could help support and reinforce those ideas.
Last year’s Discovery Festival was held at Chancellor Livingston Elementary School in Rhinebeck, “and there were families there from all over the area,” said d’Albertis. Nearly 800 people participated in that inaugural event. “We expanded this year to a larger venue, having more than 30 exhibitors from area institutions, as well as a ‘speed-mentoring’ booth for older students looking into internships and studies after high school.” Events will include a presentation on the “Living Green Building Challenge” from Omega Institute, a “mad scientist” show for younger folk, “Seeing What’s On Your Mind” with Bard professor Barbara Luca, “Computer Anatomy Academy” with IBM where inventors will dismantle an Xbox, a patent workshop and much more.
For younger scientists-in-training, the highlight of the festival has to be the opportunity to get messy and even blow things up, all in the name of learning. Competitors must engineer a dry spaghetti structure in the Ultimate Spaghetti Tower Challenge, construct a structure to cushion a dropped egg in the Great Egg Drop Challenge, and reimage a two-liter plastic bottle in the Soda Rocket Challenge. “This whole series of challenges promotes hands-on experimental learning,” said d’Albertis. “It’s all about active learning.”
Many people are clearly invested in local students getting engaged in math and science: d’Albertis credits the tireless enthusiasm of the community and volunteers with the success of last year’s festival: “The enthusiasm and generosity of members of the community spending countless hours of time, especially Roger Quon, the chairperson and visionary,” ensured that a second Discovery Festival would take place.
Tivoli Bays Talks: “The Hudson - A Natural and Cultural History7:30-8:30 p.m. Presentation by author Fran Dunwell, program coordinator DEC Hudson River Estuary Program. Free. Tivoli Bays Visitor Center, 1 Tivoli Commons, Tivoli. 845-889-4745, ext. 105.
NIGHTLIFEBonfi re Night Celebration6-9 p.m. Celebrated with storytelling of Ye Olde Tale of Guy Fawkes by Jonathon Kruk, in a true olde-English sawdust taverne with wandering minstrels, fl aggons of ale and a family-style banquete King Henry would’ve been proud of. Cost: $35.95 plus service charges. The Rhinecliff, 4 Grinnell St., Rhinecliff. 845-876-0590.
“The Circle: Songwriters in the Round”7 p.m. Open mic. Towne Crier Café, 130 Rte. 22, Pawling. 845-855-1300.
Johnny Fedz & da Bluez Boyz Invitational Jam8:30-11:30 p.m. 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar, 12 North Division St., Peekskill. 914-737-6624.
Jules and Rick Orchestra7-9 p.m. Acoustic, jazz. Inquiring Mind Bookstore & Café, 65 Partition St., Saugerties. 845-255-8300.
WORKSHOPImprovisation Workshop7 p.m. SUNY Ulster’s fall Artist-in-Residence Denny Dillon, “Saturday Night Live” alumna and Tony-Award nominated stage, fi lm and television actress, will lead workshop including performing theater games that teach the basics of improvisation. Suggested donation: $8. Vanderlyn Hall Student Lounge, SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge. 845-687-5262.
8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Browne has defi ned a genre of songwriting and performing that is charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He’s been recognized with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004) and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (2007), with recent humanitarian honors including the John Steinbeck Award and the Chapin-World Hunger Year Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award. Tickets: $60, adults; $55, Bardavon members. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-6088.
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calendarEVENT LISTINGS THROUGHOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY
E-MAIL US YOUR EVENTS: [email protected]
weekend
> more on page 11
THIS WEEKBENEFITGrace Church Tag SaleNov. 6-8: A children’s rummage sale and bake sale sponsored by Millbrook Community Preschool. The children’s rummage sale features gently used children’s clothing (infant-teen), books, DVDs, games, train tables, doll furniture, and more. Bargain hunting, Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Bag Sale, Sun. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Grace Church Parish Hall, 3330 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 845-266-4389.
EVENTEight Annual Fair Trade BazaarNov. 7-8: Cosponsored by Dutchess County Interfaith Council (DCIC), First Presbyterian Church of Poughkeepsie, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie and First Congregational Church. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-452-4013.
THEATER“Emerson High”Nov. 5 - 15: Premiere production of compelling, very human account of a band teacher’s relationship with his student. By Jim Knable, Jeremy Dobrish directs. Presented by Half Moon Theatre. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Tickets: $20, general: $18 senior, students. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie. 724-653-6903.
Thursday, Nov. 5LECTURE“Reagan and Thatcher: The Diffi cult Relationship” 5:30 p.m. Noted biographer and University College Dublin professor Richard Aldous examines the relationship dynamics of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. Spitzer Auditorium (room 212) at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-5370.
An Evening with Jackson Browne, Solo Acoustic
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Mad scientists
2009 Discovery Festival: “Inventors and Inventions”
Hosted by Rhinebeck Science Foundation11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Saturday, Nov. 7
Bulkeley Middle School and Rhinebeck High School, North Park Rd., Rhinebeck.www.rhinebecksciencefoundation.org
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Danika Jackson pours vinegar into baking soda as Natalie and Jillien Traudt watch to see the candle go out. Photo by Pettibone Photography.
297 Tinker St., Woodstock. 845-684-5068.
Cherished Memories8-10 p.m. Doo-wop. Cafe Bocca, 14 Mount Carmel Place, Poughkeepsie. 845-483-7300
Creation9 p.m.-midnight. Rock. Lia’s Mt. View, Rte. 82, Pine Plains. 518-398-7311.
David Kraai 7-10 p.m. Singer-songwriter. Oasis, 58 Main St., New Paltz. 845-255-2400.
Eric Erickson 6-9 p.m. Acoustic. The Steel House Restaurant, 100 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-7847.
First Fridays Open Mic: Poets8 p.m. Calling All Poets (CAPS); host, Jim Eve. 2-Poem Open Mic follows featured readings. Refreshments available. $4 donation. Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon. 845-831-4988 or 845-831-0077.
Geoff Hartwell9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Classic rock. 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar, 12 North Division St., Peekskill. 914-737-6624.
Hurley Mountain Highway8:30-11:30 p.m. Covers. Pamela’s on the Hudson, 1 Park Pl., Newburgh. 845-562-4505.
Jon Lee7-9 p.m. Acoustic. Inquiring Mind Bookstore & Café, 65 Partition St., Saugerties. 845-255-8300.
Live Jazz7:30-10:30 p.m. with Neil Alexander and Nail, Dan Asher, Nadav Zelniker, and guest appearance by Premik Russell Tubbs. Admission: $5. Bean Runner Café, 201 S. Division St., Peekskill. 914-737-1701.
Madd Dog10 p.m.-1 p.m. The Keltic House, 1004 Main St., Fishkill. 845-896-1110.
Man Benu and Monuments9 p.m.-midnight. Alternative, modern rock. The Basement, 744 Broadway, Kingston. 845-340-0744.
Open Mic9 p.m.-midnight. Starr Lounge at Starr Place Restaurant, 6417 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-2924.
PH3 - Phoenicia Phirst Phriday7:30 p.m. With Kate McCoy, Red Peralta, E.C Lorick. Includes open mic for musicians, poets and performers. $3 donation at the door. The Arts Upstairs Gallery, 60 Main St., Phoenicia. 845-688-9453.
Stephen Kaiser Group7:30-10 p.m. Jazz. Babycakes Bakery Café, 1-3 Collegeview Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-485-8411.
Tracy Grammer 8 p.m. The folk icon performs. Pre-ordered tickets: $16, members; $21, non-members; at the door, add $2. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz. 845-255-1559.
Saturday, Nov. 7ART“Capturing The Love” “Dance Partners: Animals and Their People” – A Solo Photography Exhibit by Alice Spears5-7 p.m. Opening reception. On view through Dec. 30. Montgomery Row Second Level, 6423 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 845-876-0543.
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Friday, Nov. 6ARTJudy Gonzales: Paintings5-7 p.m. Opening reception. Exhibition runs through Nov. Gallery hours: Wed.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Unison Gallery at Water Street Market, 10 Main St., New Paltz. 845-255-1559.
BENEFITShop ‘til You Drop and Eagle Scout Spaghetti Dinner5-9 p.m. Articles for sale include handmade creations, services and products from local home based businesses. This is a fundraiser for youth of the church community to participate in the Camp Hope Mission next July. Dinner tickets: $7 per person and can be purchased in advance by calling 845-889-4093, or on a limited basis at the door. Hyde Park United Methodist Church, corner of Church St. and Rte. 9. 845-229-2114.
EVENTIndoor German Biergarten5 p.m. Enjoy German food, drink, and music. German-American Club of Albany, 32 Cherry St., Albany. 518-265-6102.
FAIRArlington Craft Fair10 a.m.-4 p.m. 100 vendors, handmade crafts, fi ne art, specialty foods, non-craft items. Entertainment, baby-sitting service & food. Tickets: $2. Arlington High School, Rte. 55, LaGrangeville. 845-223-5141.
FAMILYDisney’s “Imagination Movers” LIVE!4 p.m. A high-energy show featuring the Imagination Movers are: Rich Collins, former journalist and father of fi ve; Scott Durbin, a teacher and father of two; Dave Poche, architect and father of two; and Scott “Smitty” Smith, New Orleans fi refi ghter, part of the Hurricane Katrina search and rescue effort. “Imagination Movers” features the blue-suited band as brain-stormers working hard to solve “idea emergencies” in their Idea Warehouse. Tickets: $49.50-$19.50. Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plz., Poughkeepsie. 845-454-5800 or 800-745-3000 (Ticketmaster). LECTURE Alex S. Maclean7 p.m. Using dramatic aerial photographs, MacLean’s book, “Over: The American Landscape at the Tipping Point,” catalogs our culture’s excessive use of energy and natural resources, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions. Free. Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpk., Millbrook. 845-677-7600, ext. 121.
MUSICFollia Barocca8 p.m. A 12-member early music string ensemble from Milan, Italy, featuring Enrico Casazza, violinist, and Marcello Scandelli, cellist. Music by Fiorenza, Dell’Abaco, Vivald, and Locatelli. Free. Skinner Hall of Music at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-5370.
An Evening with Jackson Browne, Solo Acoustic8 p.m. Browne has defi ned a genre of songwriting and performing that is charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He’s been recognized with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004) and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (2007), with recent humanitarian honors including the John Steinbeck Award and the Chapin-World Hunger Year Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award. $60, adults; $55, Bardavon members. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-6088.
NIGHTLIFECharles Lyonhart & the Junkyard Angels8 p.m. Singer-Songwriter. Alchemy of Woodstock,
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW:The Joe Perry ProjectSaturday, Dec. 11The Aerosmith guitarist will bring a musical side project to The Chance in Pough-keepsie. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 and cost $32. Go to www.ticketweb.com for information on tickets. For information on The Chance, call 845-471-1966.
Tom Chapin and Friends3 p.m. | Sunday, Nov. 15Special guests Terry Blaine and Bar Scott accompany Chapin in the performance, with Jon Cobert, piano, synthesizer, and accordion, and Michael Mark, bass, concertina, and marimba. The family concert is ideally suited for families with children aged 4-12. Tickets: $15, general; $10, seniors and students. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Hospice music therapy program at Hospice Foundation, Inc. Olin Hall, Bard College, Annadale-on-Hudson. 845-473-2273, ext. 1109.
Would-be participants are encouraged to register on-line, though registrations will still be taken at the door. While at the Web site, d’Albertis encourages everyone to check out RSF’s new, three-year project called “Eco-Initiative,” a curriculum partnership between the Rhinebeck School District, the Cary Institute and RSF. Go to www.rhinebecksciencefoundation.org to learn more and to register for the 2009 Discovery Festival.
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Pictured, from top: RHS Science Teacher Victor Britton unlocking the mystery of electricity; CLS fifth-grader Mateo Koepp makes his mark on his commitment to science education; Floyd Holt of Spaceship Discovery makes it snow inside. Photos by Pettibone Photography.
