Millbrook Arts Group information

Saturday 1/14 5:00 Night on the Town Series

2012-01-11T10:19:00.000-08:00

Come out for an early start of your Saturday night with an artist talk, gallery exhibit and classical music... and then go out to dinner in Millbrook!

The Millbrook Free Library and Millbrook Arts Group have teamed up to present three classical music concerts and gallery talks this winter. The first event is this Saturday at the Millbrook Library from 5-7pm.

Our first concert will feature the Arabesque Trio- three talented musicians who will delight listeners with traditional and modern classical music selections. The evening will start with light refreshments and a gallery talk by our featured artist Miani Carne vale. After the concert, the musicians will give a brief talk about their music and their work as performing artists.

The Millbrook Cafe will be providing the light refreshments at this event, so show your appreciation (& it's a great excuse to stay in town!) and go out to dinner at any of our local restaurants.

Next Concert / Gallery talk: Feb 11.

Who's afraid of a little rain... Sat 8/27

2011-08-27T09:23:00.000-07:00

OK, when rain storms get a name, I guess we cancel... Vinnie Bo is CANCELED for tonight.

Next Concert is GIRL HOWDY next Saturday September 9/3.

Rain Rain - Go AWAY! 6/25 Concert is rained out

2011-06-25T09:16:00.001-07:00

Saturday to do list:
#1. Check out circus residue: Check - only two piles of Elephant souvenirs remain.
#2. Walk the Band shell lawn: Check - ponds are gone... but still extremely soggy.
#3. Look outside at 12:00pm: Check - Sun is poking out
#4. Check out Weather.com: RATSs... Sun is only teasing us, cause the nightly rain storms are coming back!

Sat. June 25th: GIRL HOWDY

2011-06-20T07:19:00.000-07:00

"Girl Howdy - the honky tonk dance band that puts the twang in the swing & the rootin tootin' in the two-steppin'?"

The (22nd?) Millbrook Summer Concert season starts this Saturday with a return visit by GIRL HOWDY. They were here in 2009 and the crowd LOVED them.

A new feature this year: from 6:30-7:00 we'll have an 'open mike' format. If you are interested in performing contact MAG at info@millbrookartsgroup.org See you this Saturday at the Bandshell for Girl Howdie at 7:00pm

"Girl Howdy packs some serious gurl-harmony with classic honky-tonkin’

grooves." - Providence Journal

"...sweet harmonies, sliding steel and sawing fiddle--define Girl Howdy's genuine jukebox sound. With a few exceptions, males dominated the post-war Honky Tonk scene. But in the 21st Century Girl Howdy rules..." - Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association Jamboree

http://www.girlhowdyband.com/index.html

Fri April 29: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

2011-04-18T05:56:00.000-07:00

MAG is excited to help bring the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival to Millbrook from their Boscobel summer home for a third year. This year's play is JULIUS CAESAR. The Festival is providing a workshop for the high school during the week. MAG has arranged for the troupe to give a performance for the community Friday night.

These plays have been a fantastic treat for our community, and is very appropriate for the entire family. The younger audience members have especially enjoyed asking questions of the actors at the the post performance discussion.

About the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

For 24 years the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival has produced critically acclaimed shows that challenge, inspire and demystify the great works of William Shakespeare delighting and enlightening audiences of all ages. The region’s only professional resident Shakespeare company, HVSF, makes its home under an open-air tent theater perched high up on the banks of the Hudson River on the grounds of the historic 19^th Century Boscobel estate in Garrison, New York.

“Any Shakespearean scholar or novice theatergoer will be awed by the brilliant innovation and breadth of talent on display.” -The Poughkeepsie Journal

7:00 PM at the Millbrook High School
Tickets sold at the door - Adults $10, Students FREE!

DANCE DZUL ... Saturday April 2nd

2011-03-26T05:59:00.000-07:00

The postponed DANCE DZUL performance is Saturday April 2nd. Unless a tornado comes... the show will go on! We heard from so many people how disappointed they were that the January date had snow problems. Fortunately we were able to rebook the group. The performance is surely worth the wait.

This is a family event. (Some people had asked about the promotional pictures.)

Recap from earlier post:
Join us for an exciting evening and an unique opportunity to watch Dance Dzul's latest show being performed in NYC.

"Dzul Dance fuses dance with aerial arts as a means to communicate indigenous pre-Hispanic ritual and mythology and create dialogue between contemporary art and historical heritage. By transforming bodies into earthbound and airborne forces of nature Dzul breaks physical, cultural and political boundaries. This daring and unique company connects the bridges between the ancient and the modern in order to illuminate the vast array of drama and beauty inherent to the universal human condition and the natural world."

Artistic Director Javier Dzul and his diverse company of dancers and aerialists have been presented throughout New York and Mexico and in South America, Europe, Asia and the Virgin Islands garnering reviews along the way that hail Dzul’s “acrobatic wizardry” and his ability to turn his dancers of “remarkable elasticity” into “creatures of the air as well as of the earth” (The New York Times). His choreographies have been described as “electrifying” by Magazine.Art, “sophisticated and eloquent” by Attitude: The Dancers’ Magazine and “beautiful…extremely effective” by The New York Times.

Millbrook Arts Group presents Dzul Dance

Saturday, April 2nd at 7:30PM at
the new Millbrook High School Theater
$15 General Admission
FREE for Millbrook elementary, middle and high school students

for more info: www.dzuldance.com

Sorry - Dzul Dance Cancelled

2011-01-08T12:36:00.001-08:00

Snow ended in time... but unfortunately the parking lots are not plowed / salted.... We will DEFINITELY try to get DZUL DANCE back. A lot of buzz and the community was wanting to experience this group. So sorry. If you make it out to Millbrook, please patronize one of the local restaurants that have been so kind supporting MAG.

Dance DZUL - Saturday Jan 8 - 2011

2010-12-28T10:54:00.000-08:00

Hot news and and a hot way to start 2011: The Millbrook Arts Group is proud to announce the beginning of it's 2011 Season with DANCE DZUL. Join us for an exciting evening and an unique opportunity to watch Dance Dzul's latest show prior to their NYC season.

Millbrook Arts Group presents Dzul Dance

Saturday, January 8th at 7:30PM at
the new Millbrook High School Theater
$15 General Admission
FREE for Millbrook elementary, middle and high school students

for more info: www.dzuldance.com

Sat July 31st: Boréal Tordu

2010-07-28T16:45:00.000-07:00

We tried desperately hard to have them come last year... Fortunately the stars aligned and we are able to host Boréal Tordu in Millbrook this Saturday!

This may be the most unique group we'll have this summer. They are traveling from Maine for this concert. We're positive that you'll enjoy it.

A brief description from their website: Boréal Tordu began when fiddler Steve Muise and singer Robert Sylvain discovered a mutual interest in the music of their shared Acadian heritage. While signs of their parents' French culture can still be found in Maine, it was almost lost to their generation, after years of forced assimilation. More than a revival, their music represents a continuation of musical traditions passed down from the Acadians, the Québécois, and the unique French-speaking people of the the Republic of Madawaska and milltowns all over New England.

Reviews:
"...this bringing to life of traditional Canadian, American and French music is altogether new, made particularly appealing by the love of what they are doing and the contagious beat of the music." Esther Perne - Summertime in the Belgrades

"Friendly reminder from Boréal Tordu: Cajun wasn't born on the Bayou." Portland Press Herald

"...a fun brand of rootsy acoustic music that’s accessible... and features some top-notch musicality and singing." The Portland Phoenix

"The simplistic music, coupled with excellent vocals earns “La Bonne Vie” four-peppers."
Zydeco Road

Saturday July 3rd: The Big Band Sound Jazz Orchestra

2010-06-28T04:31:00.001-07:00

David Cole is bringing the Big Band Sound back to Millbrook for another holiday weekend concert. The Big Band Sound concert is perhaps our largest concert of the season. Invite a friend, bring a cooler and watch the stars come out to the sounds of this great local jazz band.

Check out the bands facebook and web sites:

"The Big Band Sound 20-piece jazz orchestra recreates the swinging sounds of the big band era, performing compositions that span an entire century of music, including classics made famous by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Harry James and Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey. In the tradition of these great orchestras, The Big Band Sound is a 20-piece jazz band consisting of six saxophones, four trombones, four trumpets, guitar, bass, piano, drums, and male and female vocalists."

Big Band Sound Face book site

Big Band sound Website

2010 Season Line up

2010-06-28T04:02:00.000-07:00

Here it is, full line up... 7 concerts in all. Too Blue played a great concert last Saturday. All concerts are at 7:00, except the 5:00pm Stolen Heart concert at the Fireman's chicken BBQ.

Sat 6/26: TOO BLUE
“Dynamic Acoustic Bluegrass that Swings”
Sat 7/3: BIG BAND SOUND
“Journey Back to the Big Band Era”

Concert sponsored by the LIONS
Sat 7/17: THUNDER RIDGE
“Kickin' New Country & Country Rock”
Sat 7/31: BOREAL TORDU
“Original Music of Acadian Maineiacs”
Sat 8/14: DR. PETER MUIR, STEVE FABRIZIO & BARBARA RANKIN
“A Celebration of Classic Singers & Music”
Sat 8/28: SHORTY KING’S CLUBHOUSE
“Jump, Swing, Rhythm & Blues of from the Vault”
Sat 9/11: STOLEN HEART
“Contemporary and Classic Country Music”
(5pm Millbrook Village green)

Summer Season starts THIS SATURDAY: Too Blue

2010-06-21T05:32:00.000-07:00

MAG is pleased to hold the (22nd? it's been a long time!) 2010 season, featuring 7 Saturday evening concerts.

The season kicks off with TOO BLUE, performing their own unique blend of bluegrass & swing music. TOO BLUE features Standfordville local Joan Harrison on banjo and lead vocals. Betsy Rome (guitar , vocals) and Jamie Doris (bass, vocals) hail from nearby Connecticut. Michael Sassano (mandolin) is from Mahopac.

"Joan's clear and compelling voice brings new interpretations to standards from Patsy Cline to Bill Monroe, and creates new vocal stylings for Too Blue's original songs. Betsy's award-winning guitar playing has been featured in "Flatpicking Guitar" magazine, and she is one of very few female performers in this demanding bluegrass style of "flatpicking". Jamie is the newest addition to the Too Blue crew. (Jamie) attended the Jazz and Contemporary Music program at the New School University in New York City. (Michael) has been playing the mandolin for over 25 years and has been greatly influenced by his first teacher, the renowned Jay Ungar, as well as Andy Statman. A founding member of the eclectic string band 'Out To Lunch', Michael has been performing throughout the Northeast and Canada for the last 2 decades."

Bios and clips are available at: http://www.toobluemusic.com/

Friday April 30th: A Mid-Summer's Night's Dream

2010-04-20T05:30:00.000-07:00

Friday April 30th, MAG is pleased to host the the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival for a second year. This year the play will be the Boscobel troupe's fresh look at A Mid-Summer's Night's Dream.

Thanks to grants from Millbrook Educational Foundation and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, the troupe will be presenting a workshop for the Millbrook HS students during the week. MAG is presenting the play for the entire community Friday Night.

The play is appropriate for the entire family. Last year's Macbeth will be hard to beat, as the opening scene with the witches as kabuki characters was fantastic. We're excited to see what new insight the troupe has in store this year.

- Friday April 30th, 7:30

- Millbrook High School Auditorium
- $10/Adult. Children & Seniors Free.

This Friday, March 26: the Yale University ALLEY CATS

2010-03-22T05:04:00.000-07:00

A great way to greet spring is with a March concert: The Millbrook Arts Group is pleased to present the Yale Alley Cats, one of the nation's most renowned collegiate a cappella groups. Also performing will be the Madrigals, Millbrook high school's own a cappella group.

The Alley Cats are providing a workshop for the high school choral groups earlier on Friday thanks to a grant from the Millbrook Educational Foundation.

As one of the nation's most renowned collegiate a cappella groups, the Yale Alley Cats have been spreading music around the world since 1943. The group's roots are in jazz, but the repertoire has grown to include Motown, pop, classical, and many more genres. The quality of the arrangements, all written by former and current Cats, sets the group apart.

Friday 7:00 Millbrook Auditorium
Tickets are $10 for adults. Students and Seniors are free.

Holiday Concert... CANCELLED

2009-12-05T10:02:00.001-08:00

Good news, the warm weather has turned to snow! Just the thing we need to get into the holiday spirit.

Bad News... we need to cancel tonight's concert, as we had so many small children participating. (A school on a hill is good for sledding, but not for walking...).

So, spend tonight frolicking in the snow with your kids!

Happy Holidays from MAG.

(questions? call John at 677-5835)

Sat Sept 12 - STOLEN HEART at Community Day

2009-09-09T12:34:00.000-07:00

Don't forget, this last concert of the season is at 5:00 at the village green!

This Saturday is our annual end-of-season concert featuring Stolen Heart. This is always an enjoyable concert: spend the day having fun at the Millbrook Community Day (10:00-2:00) and then head to the village green for the Fire Dept's chicken dinner fund raiser and concert at 5:00.

Stolen Heart, a Millbrook favorite, is known for its unique approach to country music. With backgrounds in rock and roll, classical, swing, country, and jazz, the members create a contemporary country sound while honoring all phases and sounds in American Country music history.

http://www.myspace.com/stolenheartmusic

Millbrook Community Day 2009

9 – 1 Millbrook Farmers Market – Music by Catskill Blue
10 – 2 Franklin Avenue Marketplace- Sidewalk Sales, Green Living, Caricaturist, Fly Fishing Demo, Community Arts & Book Swap, Improv Theatre, Antiques and food, food, food!
1:30 Parade of Millbrook Hunt Foxhounds
Kids Community: Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Donkey Rides, Clown, baby Alpaca, 4 H Animals and more. Music by Burt Cary
2:00 Drum Circle @ the Bandshell (Bring your own drum)
5 – 8:00 PM Firemen’s Chicken BBQ Music by Stolen Heart

Tonight's concert is ON! 7:00 at the Bandshell

2009-08-29T13:33:00.000-07:00

Thanks for chasing those clouds away... well, at least chasing the rain away. Concert is ON! The Shadow Creek Band is excited to come play Millbrook. See you tonight. John at 4:30pm

Sat Aug 29: SHADOW CREEK BAND (Rain-Rain.. STAY AWAY!)

2009-08-28T10:17:00.000-07:00

Let's all hope for a strong gust of wind to blow this tropical storm back out to sea! Cause we want to see SHADOW CREEK this saturday night. SHADOW CREEK is a four piece Country and Classic Rock Dance Band featuring Jim McDermott (Lead Guitar), Bruce Carlson (Pedal Steel Guitar), Alan Rapp (Drums) and Greg Chasse (Bass Guitar). Charlie Staxx, keyboard player from the Phantoms, will be sitting in on Saturday's concert.

The fun and energy of this band is very contagious. You can’t help but tap your feet and make your way to the dance floor.

So let's all face East, and huff and puff this storm back out to sea! ... and should that fail, come back to this site for concert updates.

http://www.myspace.com/theshadowcreekband

Sat Aug 15: Vickie Russell

2009-08-04T05:31:00.000-07:00

MAG is thrilled to have Vickie Russell back again this summer. Last year's concert was a perfect Millbrook evening; fantastic weather, a beautiful moon and great music. Let's all pray for good weather! http://www.vickierussell.com/

Vickie Russell, touring singer/songwriter based in New Paltz, NY, performs her stunningly original heartfelt songs on keyboard and guitar. With influences from Bach and Chopin to Carol King, Elton John and Sting, Russell will pull you into her world of love, laughter and hope. This award winning versatile artist keeps audiences enthralled whether she's taking things slow on painfully honest pop ballads such as Walk Away and Welcome Home, wailing the blues on Manville, or sharing a funny true life story through a country tune like Next.

"Concertgoers have enjoyed her as a main act as well as when opening for names like the 10,000 Maniacs, Donovan, Rick Danko, Leon Russell, Richie Havens, Tuck and Patti, Cris Williamson, Full Frontal Folk, David Wilcox, Jeffrey Gaines, Peter Mayer, Groovelily, John Flynn, Chris Smither, Cheryl Wheeler, Lesley Gore and Jill Sobule. Playing throughout the USA, Europe, Japan and in her native New York hotspots, Vickie Russell is winning the hearts of audiences around the world."

Sat Aug 1st: Dr. Peter Muir and Steve Fabrizio

2009-07-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

Come see Millbrook's own Dr. Peter Muir and Steve Fabrizio; “A Hundred Years of Broadway”. Concert is on! ... as of Thursday... hopefully the weather will cooperate.

British pianist Peter Muir plays ragtime, blues and early jazz in a totally original and compelling style.

Steve Fabrizio is a smooth new artist on the music scene. He has a fresh sound that is reflective of a time gone by. As a singer his powerful voice has you visualizing him on a broadway stage. At the same time he takes you back to the night clubs of the 40's where the great saloon singers performed. As a songwriter you will find his music touches something in all of us. www.stevefabrizio.com/

Sat July 18th: Thunder Ridge concert at 7:00

2009-07-17T10:59:00.000-07:00

See Their Website at:
http://www.hvmusic.com/listing/bands_detail.php?listing_id=15

Free event for all ages! Bring a chair or a blanket or your dancin' shoes (cowboy boots?) and join Thunder Ridge for another great FREE summer concert in the park sponsored by the Millbrook Arts Group (in case of inclement weather, call 845-677-4767 to check)

Sat: June 27th concert CANCELLED

2009-07-17T06:12:00.001-07:00

Sorry, but the Saturday June 27th concert has been cancelled.

This will have latest information for MAG

2009-07-17T05:57:00.000-07:00

We want to make this available for Millbrook Arts Group News
homepage is http://www.millbrookartsgroup.org/