Ani DiFranco to Play at 2021 Virtual Winter Hoot
One of the many events Hudson Valley music fans get to enjoy each year is the Ashokan Center Winter Hoot. Well, this year’s Winter Hoot may look a little different than previous years, but it will indeed happen. In fact, it’s happening right in your own home this year. Sort of.
Of course the musicians won’t be knocking on your door to come in and perform. The Winter Hoot from Home will be virtual and you can enjoy it from the comfort and safety of your own home. It’s coming up this Saturday, Feb. 6, from 4PM - 7PM, and it’s a great lineup of musicians this year. This year s concert will have some of our local favorites playing live from the Ashokan Center sand special remote guest stars performing from all over the globe.
To fire up February, here’s a heaping a handful of Hudson Valley happenings. Enjoy.
Gospel Music History Series Goes Live | February 1
Starting on February 1 at 7pm, the Hudson Valley Gospel Festival Committee will begin streaming a monthly series of Zoom presentations about the long, rich history of gospel music in the region. The first installment, presented by Professor Ciesta Little-Quinn of the Department Black Studies at SUNY New Paltz and the Arts Mid-Hudson Folk Arts Program, offers an overview of the music’s local traditions. The series is free, but viewers must sign up to receive a Zoom link to watch. History of Gospel in the Hudson Valley: An Overview.
Marco Anelli
Merry Christmas, each and every one. Here are some wonderful local arts events with which to stuff your stockings.
Maggazino Italian Art Launches Cold Spring Soundtrack | ongoing
Last fall, Cold Spring contemporary art museum Maggazino Italian Art, artist Marinella Senatore, and composer Emiliano Branda put out the call to the public to submit short sound recordings to be woven together for Cold Spring Soundtrack, an audio art project. After two months, over 130 contributions from individuals across the world had been collected from people of all ages, backgrounds, and musical disciplines. The completed work is set to premiere on December 21 on Maggazino’s website.