Hudson Opera House

Storytime, left and Life Drawing, right.

CURRENT WORKSHOPS

YOUTH WORKSHOPS

Saturdays - Family African Dance
In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite, HOH offers African dance classes. Parents and adults welcome. Saturday mornings, dance 11:00 to 12:00 resuming May 17, at HOH. ages 7 to adult, under 7 parent participation required. Adults $5, youth free. Call 828-3612 for more information.

Saturdays - Adult & Teen Drumming
In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite, HOH offers African drumming classes for adults and teens. Saturday mornings, drumming 10:15 to 11:15, at HOH. Youth ages 12 and up; Adults $5, youth free. Call 828-3612 for more information.

Saturdays - African Drumming for Kids
In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite, HOH offers African Drumming classes just for kids ages 5 - 8 from April 12 through May 10. Drum instruction Saturday mornings, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at HOH. Youth ages 5 to 8. $15 per child per class or $60 for the entire 5-week session paid in advance. Call 828-3612 for more information.

Swap & Sew
Sunday, May 25, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Reconstruct, re-invent and recycle your wardrobe on Sunday, May 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Exchange your clean used clothing and get inspired by fashion transformation demonstrations by artists including Cora Hales of KOSA, a local Hudson clothing retailer. $5 adults, youth free!

Book Discussion Group for Adults
World Made by Hand by James Howard Kunstler
Sunday, June 1, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
A free book discussion group facilitated by Lisa Dolan about James Howard Kunstler’s new book World Made by Hand on Sunday, June 1, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays - Life Drawing
Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. through May 20 and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 through May 21. No instructor or specific method is followed; the workshop allows artists to work independently in a disciplined environment. Cost: 12-weeks, $95 ($75 for HOH members) or $10 per session.

Wednesdays - Svaroopa Yoga
Release core tension to improve flexibility, balance, and stamina with certified instructor Melissa Parsons. Leave with a more peaceful mind and a refreshed body. Suitable for beginners as well as continuing students. Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. $15 single class, $70 for 5 classes, $130 for 10. HOH members receive a 10% discount. Call 518-697-0200 or visit www.theotheryoga.net for more information.

Fridays - Piano Sing-Along
Our piano sing-along runs Fridays, March 14, 28, April 11, and 25, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. You bring the voice - we’ll provide the lyrics and the refreshments. Open to singers and listeners alike. Led by Dr. Gloria Terwilliger. Free.

Fridays - Songwriter’s Circle: An Open Mic
Songwriters and musicians are invited to share original songs, meet other songwriters and begin collaborations in a collegial atmosphere. Meets Fridays, May 16 & June 20 at 8 p.m. Listeners welcome too. For more information, contact Craig Hancock at hancock@albany.edu. Free.

YOUTH WORKSHOPS

...And Then There Was One
Youth Theatre Performance
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
May 15, 16 & 17, 2008, 7:00 pm
Free!
A youth theatre community production led by Pamela Badila of Diata Diata International Folkloric Theatre. Presented by Diata Diata International Folkloric Theatre, Hudson Department of Youth & Hudson Opera House. Performances take place at the Hudson Middle School 102 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson. This project is made possible with public funds from the Decentralization Program of the NYS Council on the Arts, administered in Columbia County by the Columbia County Council on the Arts through the Twin Counties Cultural Fund. Additional support for the project is made possible by the Columbia Opportunities Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention & Services Project of Greene & Columbia Counties.

Improvisation Theatre Workshop
Tuesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
through May 20
http:hudson teen theatre project invites youth (ages 13-21) interested in performing to participate. Led by Carol Rusoff. Free.Photo by Patricia Decker, Still Photo

Hudson Community Book Group
Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
In collaboration with the Hudson City School District, students ages 10 and up and their parents are invited to participate in literacy activities at HOH.

Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. through June 4
Each week a storybook is featured, followed by related, hands-on activities, including arts and crafts and music and movement. Parent participation encouraged. Ages 3 & up.

Open Studio for Young Artists
Fridays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. through June 13
For young artists ages 10 and up. Come with an idea or let our resident artist help you get creative with drawing, painting, pottery and more! We provide the materials, you bring the creativity!

Hip-Hop Afro-Fusion Dance
Saturdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Learn Hip-Hop dance with instructor Drew Bryant of Creative Energy. Workshops take place at the Hudson Boys & Girls Club. In collaboration with Operation Unite and the Hudson Department of Youth. All levels 1-2 p.m., dance team 2-3 p.m. Free.

Directions, Etc.

Directions

Gallery Hours are Monday through Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m. Building tours (offered anytime during open hours), readings and all exhibitions are always free of charge. Parking can generally be found on Warren Street, or in two municipal parking lots on the 300 block. An accessible entrance and accessible parking is located off City Hall Place. If you plan to attend an HOH event and need special assistance please don't hesitate to contact us. Large print programs are available for all events.

Reservation and Refund Policy:
All reservations are general seating, and are held until 5 minutes before the event. If not claimed by that time they are released to the waiting list. No ticket purchases or workshop fees will be refunded unless the event is cancelled. Contact us for reservations or more information.

Bad Weather Policy:
For Daytime Programs: The Hudson Opera House follows the same cancellation procedures as the Hudson City School District. Please check your local radio stations for these cancellations.

For Nighttime programs: The Hudson Opera House follows the same cancellation policies as Columbia-Greene Community College. Please check your local radio stations for these cancellations.