What’s happening
‘The Birds’ opens Nov. 9 at Marlboro High
WHAT: Stage production of “The Birds” WHEN: Nov. 9, 10 and 11 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. WHERE: Marlboro High School, 50 Cross Road, Marlboro
DETAILS: The Marlboro Central High School Drama Club will present a stage production of “The Birds,” based on the short story by Daphne DuMaurier’s short story that later became the basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s movie of the same name. In an isolated house, strangers Nat and Diane take shelter from relentless masses of attacking birds. They find relative sanctuary, but not comfort or peace. There’s no electricity, little food and a nearby neighbor may still be alive and watching them. Another refugee arrives with news from the outside world, but her presence also brings discord. Paranoia takes hold of their makeshift fortress — an internal threat to match that of the birds outside. Isabella Martinez and Michael Sanchez play Diane and Nat, respectively, with Isabella Prowell as Julia and Christian Santiago as Tierney. Pre-ordered tickets are $12 for adults, and $9 for seniors, students and children. Tickets are available by visiting seatyourself. biz and search for Marlboro High School. they are also available from any cast member and at the box office each night of the show.
Tibetan Center hosts benefit concert on Nov. 4
WHAT: Benefit concert WHEN: Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Tibetan Center, 875 Route 28, Kingston
DETAILS: The center will host a concert to benefit Matagiri, a nonprofit organization building a new straw bale super insulated building at its compound in Mount Tremper. Matagiri’s inspiration is the integral yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the international community, Auroville, which is dedicated to human unity and features a Pavilion of Tibetan Culture. The concert will be performed by Keshava Kaarthikeyan, a child prodigy who has studied with many great tabla masters and is a student of local tabla maestro Ray Spiegel. Spiegel regularly produces and performs Indian Classical Music with leading Indian and American artists. A donation of $15 is suggested.
CONTACT: Call (845) 3831774 or visit tibetancenter. org for more information.
Ellenville churches subject of lecture
WHAT: Lecture on churches WHEN: Nov. 4 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 40 Center St., Ellevnille
DETAILS: Join Town of Wawarsing historian Bucky Green and architectural historian William Rhoads for a lecture on the historic churches in Ellenville. Learn about both the stories and the structures of some local houses of worship. There will be time for questions during the lecture. The event is free and open to the public.
CONTACT: Call (845) 6475530 for more information.
Mental Health America of Dutchess County selling wreaths
WHAT: Wreath sale
WHEN/WHERE: Deadline to order wreaths is Nov. 17; wreaths can be picked up Nov. 30 from noon to 5 p.m. in the rear lot of Mental Health America of Dutchess County, 253 Mansion St., Poughkeepsie.
DETAILS: Mental Health America of Dutchess County is holding its annual wreath sale. Fresh balsam wreaths are $22 each and can be ordered online until Nov. 17. Wreaths can be picked up at Mental Health America’s Poughkeepsie location on Nov. 30 from noon to 5 p.m.
CONTACT: Visit mhadutchess.org to order a wreath or for more information. More information is also available by calling Kathleen at (845) 443-7350, ext. 1305, or sending an email to info@mhadutchess.org.
WHAT: Folk concert WHEN: Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m., with open mic sing up at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston
DETAILS: The Hudson Valley Folk Guild’s Kingston chapter continues this season’s coffeehouse series with featured performers Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert. Henry began his solo career at the Village Gaslight in 1969 and soon after appeared as an opening act for the Byrds. As the featured vocalist and songwriter of various bands, Henry also opened for Procol Harum, David Bromberg, Asleep at the Wheel and nearly a hundred internationally known acts. Henry met Lambert in 1986 and they began singing as a duet for the pure joy of it. Together they have made four CDs. The open mic portion, which takes place before and after the featured performers, is a great opportunity for newcomers and seasoned performers to share their music with a welcoming, appreciative audience. All styles of music or spoken word, folk and beyond, piano available. Admission is $6, $5 for Folk Guild members and seniors.
CONTACT: Call (845) 2290170 or send an email to hvfolks@aol.com for more information.