Mailing address: PO Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541

Location: Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY  10509
Building 6: pottery      Building 8: office/class space
www.putnamartscouncil.com

putnamartscouncil@comcast.net

About our Cultural Calendar

PUTNAM ARTS COUNCIL'S AWARD- WINNING PUBLICATION: THE CULTURAL CALENDAR

In addition to calendar of information found within this web site, the Putnam Arts Council publishes a Cultural Calendar of events which includes a variety of cultural events, programs and activities that are offered by artists and arts organizations throughout Putnam County, northern Westchester, southern Dutchess and western Connecticut.

Click here for details on how to submit events to be considered for inclusion in our publication and web calendars.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND PUTNAM

June 2008 through October 2008

June 1 - August 8

Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison's Landing, P.O. Box 4, Garrison, NY 10524
Office: Mon-Fri: 9 am - 5 pm.
Gallery hours: Seven days a week, Noon - 5 pm.
www.garrisonartcenter.org
845-424-3960
CURRENT 2008: a sculpture tour featuring regional artists along with artists of national & international notoriety, at five Garrison landmark locations. Free maps available at all sites including Boscobel, Manitoga, Desmond-Fish Library, Garrison's Landing and the Cold Spring riverfront park & pier.
On exhibit from June 1 - August 8.

June 8 - June 27

Putnam Arts Council
at Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Rte. 312, Brewster
P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541
Office: Tue-Fri: 10:00-4:00, Sundays 1:00-4:00, and by appt.
845-278-0230, 845-216-0636
www.putnamartscouncil.com
16th Annual Art After Seventy-Five Exhibit: an exhibit of original fine art created by artists 75 and over.
Opening Reception and Awards:
Sunday, June 8, 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
On view through June 27 at the Lodge (Bldg#8), Tilly Foster Farm.
Click here for Directions/gallery hours or call 845-278-0230.

June 25

Prelude Ballet Ensemble
16 Mt. Ebo South, Suite Seven, Brewster, NY 10509
www.preludeballet.org
845-279-0471
Auditions for ensemble membership in 2008-09, held at Union Hall Dance Studio, North Salem, NY. Grades 4 through college.
Wednesday, June 25, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

June 29

Chapel of Our Lady Restoration
45 Market Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
www.pcnr.com/culture/ChapelofOurLadyRestorationSite.html
845-265-5537
Chapel Music Series 2008 - John Stetch: Jazz, classical and folkloric arrangements on piano.
Free Admission. Donations are welcome.
Sunday, June 29, 4:00 pm.

June 30 - July 24

Putnam Arts Council
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541
New Location: Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY
Office: Tue-Fri: 10:00-4:00 and by appt.
845-278-0230, 845-216-0636
www.putnamartscouncil.com
All programs will take place at Tilly Foster farm.
EXPRESS YOURSELF! A Summer Multi-Arts Program for Children Entering Grades 1 - 7: Students will experience a broad range of projects in drawing, painting, mixed media, pottery, and more.
Session 1: June 30 - July 10.
Session 2: July 14 - July 24.
Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
(optional extended day program including Japanese arts, various cultural activities, movement, and more available from 2:00-3:30)
Call 845-278-0230 or click here for details, prices, registration form, etc.

July 3 - August 28

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Performed at Boscobel Restoration, Inc., 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY
www.hvshakespeare.org
845-265-7858
Performances throughout July and August. Please call or visit website for specific dates and times.

Ticket Prices:
Previews: $28.
Opening Night Party: $50 (picnics not included).
Shows: $30 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; $38 Friday & Sunday; $44 Saturday.
Putnam County Nights: $19 Adults, $15 Students 18 and Under. Subject to availability. Limit four tickets per household. Proof of residency required.
Family Nights: New family nights tickets for a family of four are $80. Includes pre-performance interactive workshop. Call for details.

Cymbeline: Directed by Terrence O'Brien.
Putnam County Nights: Thursday, July 3, 7:00 pm.
Family Nights: Tuesday, August 6.

Twelfth Night: Directed by John Christian Plummer.
Putnam County Nights:
Wednesday, July 2, 7:00 pm.
Tuesday, July 8, 7:00 pm.
Family Nights: Tuesday, July 29.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

July 10 - August 17

Carmel Recreation and Parks Department/
Sycamore Park, 790 Long Pond Road, Mahopac, NY 10541
www.ci.carmel.ny.us
845-628-7888
2008 Sunset Concert Series:
All concerts are held at the Chamber Park, Route 6 and 6N.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. All concerts are free of charge.

The Magic Touch: Acapella Oldies.
Thursday, July 10, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Rain date: Thursday, July 17, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Dixie Land All Starts: Dixie.
Sunday, July 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Rain date: Sunday, July 20, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Stolen Heart: Country.
Thursday, July 24, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Rain date: Thursday, July 31, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Something New: Beatles Tribute.
Sunday, July 27, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Rain date: Sunday, August 3, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

TJ Tomlin Big Band: Big Band.
Thursday, August 7, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Rain date: Thursday, August 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Peter Spink: Acoustic Rock.
Sunday, August 10, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Rain date: Sunday, August 17, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

July 12

Putnam Arts Council
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541
New Location: Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY
Summer Office Hours: Tue-Fri: 9:30-4:00 and by appt.
845-278-0230, 845-216-0636
www.putnamartscouncil.com
Welcome Back to the Farm Day: A free day of activities and events sponsored by Preserve Putnam, Inc. to celebrate and enjoy Tilly Foster Farm, Route 312, Brewster. The day will include musical and cultural events made possible in partnership with the Putnam Arts Council and will feature a concert by Montgomery Delaney at 2pm along with other activities including basket-weaving and pottery demonstrations from 11am-2pm.
Bring a blanket or chair for the concert. If inclement weather, concert will be in the Putnam Arts Council’s gallery space located in The Lodge, Building 8 at Tilly Foster Farm. Visit www.montgomerydelaney.com for information on the singer/songwriter/musician. Call the Arts Council at 845.278.0230 or 845.216.0636 for details and/or information.
Free Admission.
Cultural Events:
Saturday, July 12, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Montgomery Delaney Concert:
Saturday, July 12, 2:00 pm.

July 19 - July 20

The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble
35 Upper Lake Road, Mahopac, NY 10541
http://home.comcast.net/~doansburg/
845-228-4167
Trio of Flute and 2 Guitars: featuring Christine Smith (flute), Mark Delpriora (guitar), and Seth Himmelhoch (guitar).
Tickets: $9 General Admission, $8 Seniors & Students.
Performed at St. Mary's in the Highlands Episcopal Church, at intersection of Route 9D & Route 301, Cold Spring, NY on
Saturday, July 19, 8:00 pm.
Performed at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2301 Route 6, Brewster, NY on
Sunday, July 20, 4:00 pm.

July 23

Mahopac Public Library
668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm. Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 1-5pm.
www.mahopaclibrary.org
845-628-2009 ext 100
John Arrucci - Music from the Caribbean: Percussionist and composer John Arrucci, an acclaimed master artist, will be accompanied by Alan Bates on Steel drum and Jerome Harris on guitar and bass guitar.
Free Admission. Reservations requested.
Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 pm.

July 27

Reed Memorial Library
1733 Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512
www.reed.carmel.lib.ny.us
845-225-2439
Summer of American Music Series - Folk Music with Tom Sieling: Tom Sieling, singer and guitarist/banjoist performs American folk music. Free refreshments served.
Free Admission.
Sunday, July 27, 2:00 pm.

August 3 - August 30

John C. Hart Library
130 Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30-8:00, Fri and Sat 9:30-5:00.
www.yorktownlibrary.org
914-245-5262
The Photographic Eye: The resident photography group of the Putnam Arts Council presents a collaborative multi-themed fine art photography exhibit. Please visit our website at www.danbonacorsi.com/PEFrame.htm
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 9, 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
On exhibit August 3 - August 30.

Beginning August 7

Putnam Arts Council
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541
New Location: Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY
Summer Office Hours: Tue-Fri: 9:30-4:00 and by appt.

845-278-0230, 845-216-0636
www.putnamartscouncil.com
All programs will take place at Tilly Foster farm.
August Classes for Adults, Teens and Kids: Pottery, Watercolor, Thursdays in the Park with Jeanne (outdoor, all media) 4 and 6 week classes starting August 7.
Call 845-278-0230 or click here for details, prices, registration form, etc.

August 10

Chapel of Our Lady Restoration
45 Market Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
www.pcnr.com/culture/ChapelofOurLadyRestorationSite.html
845-265-5537
Chapel Music Series 2008 - Music of Terry Champlin: Terry Champlin, classical guitar, Eugene Friesen, cello and Helen Avakian, classical guitar and voice.
Free Admission. Donations are welcome.
Sunday, August 10, 4:00 pm.

August 14 - August 16

Brewster Theater Company
P.O. Box 658, Brewster, NY 10509
www.brewstertheatercompany.org
845-598-1621
Time Warp - Teen Musical Revue: Teens ages 13 to 21 will perform in Time Warp, a musical revue that features Broadway favorites from the past 10 decades. Directed and choreographed by Regina Sweeney with musical direction by Angeline Brown. Co-choreographer is Carrie Demilo. Performed at Brewster High School Performing Arts Center, 50 Foggintown Road, Brewster, NY.
Tickets: $18 Adults, $13 Students & Seniors.
Thursday, August 14, 7:30 pm.
Friday, August 15, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, August 16, 7:30 pm.

August 15

Michelle LeBlanc, Jazz Vocalist
www.michelleleblanc.com
845-528-5648
Jazz Me Blues: Michelle LeBlanc Quintet - live jazz, featuring pianist Tom Kohl, bassist Bill Crow, Ed Xiques on sax and Ron Vincent on drums. Performed at Leonard Wagner Town Park, 156 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, NY.
Free Admission.
Friday, August 15, 8:00 - 10:00 pm.

August 16 - August 17

Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison's Landing, P.O. Box 4, Garrison, NY 10524
Office: Mon-Fri: 9 am - 5 pm.
Gallery hours: Seven days a week, Noon - 5 pm.
www.garrisonartcenter.org
845-424-3960
39th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Fair: A juried exhibition of a wide range of arts & crafts featuring ceramics, jewelry, painting, glass, woodwork, leather, photography, fiber arts, children's items, and more.
Saturday, August 16, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, rain or shine.
Sunday, August 17, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, rain or shine.

August 17

Reed Memorial Library
1733 Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512
www.reed.carmel.lib.ny.us
845-225-2439
Midhat and Friends: Midhat Serbagi (classical violist) & Friends close the Summer of American Music Series.
Free Admission.
Sunday, August 17, 2:00 pm.

August 23

Brewster Theater Company
P.O. Box 658, Brewster, NY 10509
www.brewstertheatercompany.org
845-598-1621
Staged Reading of Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang: This farcical comedy focuses on Prudence and Bruce, two Manhattanites who are seeking stable romantic relationships with the help of their psychiatrists, each of whom suggests the patient place a personal ad. (Please note, this play contains adult material.) Directed by Ryan Dietzen. Performed at Tilly Foster Farm, the Lodge (Bldg#8), 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY.
Donation requested.
Saturday, August 23, 8:00 pm.

August 30 - August 31

The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble
35 Upper Lake Road, Mahopac, NY 10541
http://home.comcast.net/~doansburg/
845-228-4167
Chamber Orchestra: featuring soloists John Frisch (oboe), Vassa Shevel (piano), and Christine Smith (flute). Mozart Piano Concerto and Concertino for Flute and Oboe in C Major, Op. 65 by Franz Krommer.
Tickets: $9 General Admission, $8 Seniors & Students.
Performed at St. Mary's in the Highlands Episcopal Church, at intersection of Route 9D & Route 301, Cold Spring, NY on
Saturday, August 30, 8:00 pm.
Performed at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2301 Route 6, Brewster, NY on
Sunday, August 31, 4:00 pm.

Beginning September

Putnam Arts Council
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541
New Location: Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY
Summer Office Hours: Tue-Fri: 9:30-4:00 and by appt.
845-278-0230, 845-216-0636
www.putnamartscouncil.com
All programs will take place at Tilly Foster farm.
Fall Classes for Adults, Teens and Kids: a variety of classes in painting, drawing, pottery, basket weaving and more will be offered days, evenings, weekends and after school.
Call 845-278-0230 or click here for details, prices, registration form, etc.

September 13

Putnam Arts Council
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541
New Location: Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY
Summer Office Hours: Tue-Fri: 9:30-4:00 and by appt.
845-278-0230, 845-216-0636
www.putnamartscouncil.com
Presidential Powers by Dr. Frank M. Sorrentino: A free lecture on Presidential Powers by Dr. Frank M. Sorrentino presented in partnership with The Southeast Museum. Contact the Arts Council at 845.278.0230 or The Southeast Museum at 845.279.7500 for additional info and/or reservations. The lecture will take place at Tilly Foster Farm.
Free Admission.
Saturday, September 13, 2:00 pm.

October 4 - October 25

Putnam Arts Council
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541
New Location: Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY
Office: Tue-Fri: 10:00-4:00 and by appt.
845-278-0230, 845-216-0636
www.putnamartscouncil.com
46^th Annual Juried Fine Arts Show: Original fine art (including photography) completed within the past 3 years and not previously exhibited with the Putnam Arts Council juried for exhibit and awards.
Free Admission.
Public Reception and Awards:
Saturday, October 4, 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
On exhibit from October 4 - October 25.

The Cultural Calendar is published six times a year and distributed to individuals, organizations, libraries, businesses and county agencies. PAC members automatically receive the Cultural Calendar !!!!

Cultural organizations interested in having their programs considered for inclusion in the Putnam Arts Council's award winning Cultural Calendar publication, and/or the Council's website should download the Cultural Calendar Submission form (IBM PC   MS Word) or (MAC   MS Word) to list their event information. Please see Calendar form for submission and deadline instructions.

Calendar Date	Event Submission Deadline
January/ February March/ April May/June July/ August September/ October November/ December	November 22 January 22 March 22 May 22 July 22 September 22

The Putnam Arts Council strives to include a variety of events within its Cultural Calendar and attempts to include events and programs that happen throughout the county and the region. Cultural organizations that are members of the Putnam Arts Council will be given priority.

PAC is a not-for-profit cultural service organization that supports the work of artists and promotes cultural enrichment activities for individuals throughout the region. PAC is supported, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency, and with public funds from Putnam County.