Sitting in Films With Friends Part 1
We’re hosting a special screening of “American Fiction” about a novelist who has become disillusioned with the establishment’s exploitation of ‘Black’ entertainment rooted in overused and offensive stereotypes. Come and join us for this special screening and bring a friend! All are welcome! The Race Unity Circle will plan an in-depth exploration of the movie and the issues it raises at a future event. This night is just for fun!
Join us Thursday, February 29th at 6pm at the FDR Library & Museum for a panel discussion and viewing of the inspiring film “New York State Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Our Commission on Human Rights is hosting this free event in partnership with the NYS Division of Human Rights Hudson Valley Hate & Bias Regional Council, Dutchess County African-American Clergy Association, and the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County and they will focus on the four pillars of philosophy that Dr. King believed were essential to achieving social justice and equality: Nonviolence, Beloved Community, Justice and Hope.
Registration is required and found online.
In Italy the 1970s were defined as the Anni di Piombo, Years of Lead because of the darkness of the political scene. For this reason, it seems appropriate to accompany the movie with Negroamaro, meaning “black and bitter”). A red wine grape that can produce wines very deep in color. Wines made from Negroamaro tend to be very rustic in character, combining perfume with an earthy bitterness.
Movie in Italian with English subtitles: $5 suggested donation to support the program and the Pirandello School of Italian.
This month Gallery 40 is showing La Dea Fortuna from director Ferzan Özpetek – 2019. The movie is filmed in Roma and has an amazing soundtrack. Some of the songs went on to win most of the prestigious Italian and European awards.
A brief intro: Alessandro and Arturo have been a couple for more than 15 years. Although passion and love have turned into an important affection, their relationship has been in crisis for some time. The sudden arrival in their lives of two children left in custody for a few days by Alessandro’s best friend could give an unexpected turn to their tired routine. The solution will be a crazy gesture; on the other hand, love is a state of pleasant madness
We will accompany the movie with a wine tasting with a grape from the northern side of the county, Orvieto.
Orvieto is an Italian white wine from the Umbria region that is low in alcohol and tastes fruity with flavours of green apple, citrus, figs, melon, peaches and pears. Orvieto is delicious with seafood dishes, although we love to pair it with pizza !!!
The movie is in Italian with English subtitle. Suggested donation $5 to support the program and the Italian School.
10th Annual Woodstock Land Conservancy Film & Discussion Series
Hosted by Scenic Hudson. Register here!
In 2019, NYS passed the most ambitious, hopeful, and solution-oriented legislation in the country to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By 2030, 70% of our electricity must come from renewables. In our part of the Hudson Valley, this means solar farms. Where will they go, who will make the decisions, and what will be the competing demands of agriculture, housing, tourism, and aesthetics?
We all want action on climate change. How do we balance people’s reservations against the pressing need to act now? Engage with short videos and live interviews plus Q&A with some of the climate leaders in the Hudson Valley, including Jen Metzger, former State Senator and current advisor to New Yorkers for Clean Power, and Audrey Friedrichsen, Land Use and Environmental Advocacy Attorney for Scenic Hudson.
