a review by Alex Brooks
The Hubbard Hall Opera Theatre has opened a new production of La Tragedie de Carmen, running through August 23. This is an adaptation created in 1981 by the celebrated English director Peter Brook and several other collaborators, with libretto by Sheldon Harnick. Those expecting the grand spectacle of the original Carmen, with its multiple choruses and grand production numbers, will not find it here. [Read more…] about La Tragedie de Carmen At Hubbard Hall
Local News
Michael J. Restino
Hoosick Falls – Michael J. Restino, 92, passed away at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, Sunday, August 16, 2009, with his loving wife Winnie by his side. They had resided on Hall Street in Hoosick Falls, NY.
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Mary LaPorte
Hoosick Falls – Mary LaPorte, 93, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. She formerly resided at the Wood Bridge Apartments in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late Walter LaPorte, who died in 1976.
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Robert C. Koronas Sr.
Hoosick – Robert C. Koronas Sr., 66, died Thursday, August 13, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. He resided on Fog Hill Road in Hoosick, NY, with his wife Stella.
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Lloyd W. Sandstrom
Lebanon Springs – Lloyd W. Sandstrom, 82, of Old Route 22, Lebanon Springs, NY, died on Saturday morning, August 15, 2009, at his residence.
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Hunter Safety Course
The Pioneer Fish & Game Club will hold a Hunter Safety Course on Thursday, September 10, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, and Saturday, September 12, from 8 am to 4 pm, at the Club in Hoosick Falls. Both classes must be attended.
Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Call Gary Sargood at 686-4072 or Dan McCabe at 686-4767.
Go “Off-Road 4 Kids” This Weekend
Off-road enthusiasts are invited to participate in a fun and exciting event this weekend, August 21 to 23, to support MentorWorks, the Hoosick area mentoring program.
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An Extraordinary Event In Stephentown
6,000 Attend Powwow
by David Flint
It was an extraordinary event – the Powwow and music festival held last weekend in Stephentown. “For me this experience was Biblical in nature,” said Susan Jameson, who along with Fidel Moreno prepared and organized the 4th Annual Rock, Rattle & Drum Powwow and Spirit on the Mountain Music Festival. “With the storms, the flooding and the bridges out in one week and bright sunshine, dry cut green grass fields, bridges open and thousands of people the next, it was a magical event.”
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Three Arrests Made In Grafton Graffiti Case
by David Flint
A State Police Investigator at the Brunswick station said on Wednesday that three persons have been arrested in the case of the Grafton graffiti. Investigator Gaunay said further charges are pending.
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Congressman Murphy Answers Health Reform Questions
by David Flint
On Monday afternoon Congressman Scott Murphy brought his Congress-On-The-Corner to the Roaster’s Whim Café in Nassau, just across the line from West Stephentown. With health care reform the hot topic, the parking lot was filled to capacity with the vehicles of the media and constituents.
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