The leaves are mostly down, the clocks have turned back, and the first weekend of November moves indoors: a songwriter's homecoming at the Chapel, a farce at the Depot, jazz in a stone church, and a few good reasons to head to the library. The Saturday market is still going, and Manitoga's tour season has one more week after this one. Here are the picks for November 6–8.
Some events require tickets or registration. Check each listing before you go.
Don't Miss: Saturday, November 7
An Evening of Storytelling and Songs with Andrew Revkin · 7 PM · $25
Andrew Revkin covered the environment for The New York Times for decades, from the burning Amazon to the melting sea ice at the North Pole, and wrote songs the whole time. Pete Seeger helped him tweak one. He married his wife at the Chapel Restoration in 1996, and now he comes back from Downeast Maine to tell stories and play songs from his new album, Wake Me Up Martha, which he calls a sonic survival guide for these crazy times. Tickets are $25, and the proceeds go to the Chapel.
Friday, November 6
Mahjong Meetup · 10:30 AM
The Desmond-Fish Library in Garrison sets up one table for experienced players and one for anyone learning, so all skill levels are welcome. Free.
Doansburg Jazz Ensemble · 7 PM · $17
The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble brings its jazz lineup to St. Mary-in-the-Highlands: Cary Brown on piano, Bob Gingery on bass, Joe Abbatantuono on drums, and Christine Smith on flute, playing jazz favorites. Tickets are $17, or $14 for seniors and students.
Comrade What's-His-Name · 7:30 PM · $40
The Depot Theater's world-premiere musical farce is in its second weekend. An out-of-work dreamer under Stalin decides a spectacular exit may be his ticket to fame, and a band of schemers sees a revolution in it. The director calls it the lovechild of Mel Brooks and Bertolt Brecht. The first weekend sold out, so book ahead.
Saturday, November 7
Cold Spring Farmers' Market · 10 AM–1 PM
The market is on winter hours now, opening at 10 on the grounds of Boscobel. Regional farmers and makers sell apples, squash, bread, cheese, pies, and pasture-raised meat and eggs. SNAP/EBT is accepted.
DFPL at the Farmers Market · 10 AM–noon
While you shop, stop by the Desmond-Fish Library table to say hello, ask a question, or find out what's coming up at the library.
In Focus: The Design Collection · 2:30–4:30 PM · $50
A late-afternoon tour of Russel and Mary Wright's House, Studio, and Woodland Garden at Manitoga, looking at how the designers' work and their way of life shaped the place. It includes a long visit to the Design Gallery and a look at rare early pieces recently given to the collection. Buy tickets in advance.
Young Writers: Ally Sheedy · 3–5 PM
Actress and author Ally Sheedy wrote her first book, She Was Nice to Mice, at age 12. At the Desmond-Fish Library she talks about it with Emily Lansbury, then runs a mini-workshop for young writers. Free; registration required.
Haldane Fall Ball · 7:30 PM · $85+
The Haldane School Foundation's annual fundraiser at the Highlands Country Club, with food from Kitchen Sink Catering, a DJ, and an auction of items from local businesses. Every ticket helps pay for grants and programs for Haldane students.
Comrade What's-His-Name · 7:30 PM · $40
Saturday night at the Depot. See Friday for the details.
Sunday, November 8
Storytime with Aram Kim · 10:30 AM
Author and illustrator Aram Kim celebrates ten years of her picture book Cat on the Bus at Split Rock Books, with a reading for ages 3 to 6, a craft, a signing, and a meet and greet. Free; RSVP on the store's event page.
Artist Toolbox: In Progress · 11 AM · $45
Session two of Garrison Art Center's practical series for working artists. Stephen Mallon leads a workshop on brainstorming, artist statements, and deliverables. Each session stands on its own, so you don't need to have been there last week.
Historical Horticulture · 2 PM
The Philipstown Garden Club brings gardener and former Sotheby's director Matthew Weigman to the Desmond-Fish Library to talk about early American gardening, from Thomas Jefferson and the farm at Boscobel to Andrew Jackson Downing and the birth of landscape design. Free; register on the library's site.
Comrade What's-His-Name · 3 PM · $40
The Sunday matinee at the Depot. See Friday for the details.
Open Makerspace Hours · 3 PM
The Desmond-Fish Library's Innovation & Learning Center opens its 3D printers, Cricut, laser cutter, and vacuum former for self-directed projects, for all ages. Free.
Screening: Here Is Better · 6:30 PM
The Chapel Restoration ends the weekend with HERE. IS. BETTER., a documentary about post-traumatic stress among military veterans and the paths they've found to treatment and recovery, followed by a Q&A. It's presented with Hit House Creative, a few days before Veterans Day.
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