October
Theatre Highlights
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10/28:The American Ruling Class, The Moviehouse, Millerton—
As part of their FilmWorks Forum series, The Moviehouse brings in
a groundbreaking hybrid “dramaticdocumentary musical,”
written by Lewis Lapham [editor of Harper’s Magazine], and
directed by John Kirby. The storyline explores one of our country’s
taboo topics: Class, and the presence of an elite in our democratic
society, following the tale of two graduates, one rich, one poor,
as they seek direction in their lives. Cast member/interviewees
include Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, James Baker, Pete Seeger, and Barbara
Ehrenreich. Also screening at the Woodstock Film Festival, this
should be nothing if not innovative and thought provoking. 48 Main
St., Millerton, 518.789.3287, 518.789.3405. Call for times.
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10/27: Lycanthropy Presents The 5Th Annual Ghost Poems, Mudd Puddle,
new PalTz—Poet [and “freelance thinker”] Robert
Milby recites his own brand of “ghost poetry,” while
being accompanied by the perfect instrument, the ghostlywailing
Theremin of 60’s sci-fi fame, performed by Carl Weldon of
the Arm Of the Sea Mask and Puppet Theatre. In its fifth year, the
ghost poem/theremin performance is becoming a local tradition, though
in the press release it is advised that it is “not recommended
for young children.” Wooo-weee-oooo. Water St. Market, 10
Main St., New Paltz, www.muddpuddlecoffee.com,
845.255.3436
Sa
10/13: Dissident Folk and Arts Fest, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon—The
brainchild of songwriter and social activist John Pietaro, the Second
Annual Dissident Folk and Arts Fest promises to be a full scale
hullabaloo. Designated a “Daniel Pearl Music Day” event,
musicians, poets, and speakers abound, with workshops on Woody Guthrie
and New Orleans Today, as well as a special tribute to Bertolt Brecht.
Music by Zenote Sompantle, The Flames of Discontent, and the Gwen
Laster Ensemble, among others, and guest speaker Beacon city councilwoman
Eleanor Thompson. All proceeds goto Howland’s geo-thermal
project. 477 Main St., Beacon, www.
flamesofdiscontent.com,
845.831.4988, 1-11PM.
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