Mar
21
Thu
2024
Commercial Fishing on the Hudson River w/John Mylod (Beacon, NY) @ Beacon Sloop Club
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    On Thursday Mar. 21 at 7:00 pm The Beacon Sloop Club’s 2024 Lecture Series Presents, Commercial Fishing on the Hudson River w/ John Mylod, discussing the natural history of shad, herring, sturgeon, blue crabs, and the history of the Hudson River fishery.
     Albany was once known as ‘Sturgeontown’ due to the large amounts of ‘Albany Beef’ caught in the Hudson River. Shad nets and fishing weirs were once a sign of spring. At the time of the first European’s arrival the river was teeming with fish, sustaining a native population with its bounty.
     In the 18th and 19th century commercial fishing provided employment to a large number of fishermen both on the New York and New Jersey sides of the Hudson River.
In the 20th century fish populations declined due to pollution and overfishing, much of it offshore, and commercial fishing all but disappeared.
     John Mylod, one of the last commercial fishermen on the Hudson River, served 15 years as the executive director of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. He is a writer and environmentalist.  An expert on all things related to the Hudson River, John often consults on films focusing on the river and serves as an expert resource for media outlets including radio and print press. He currently sits on the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Management Advisory Committee.
     Free, Beacon Sloop Club, 2 Red Flynn Dr., Beacon, NY. For more information: www.beaconsloopclub.org (845) 463-4660, (914) 879-1082
Mar
26
Tue
2024
Virtual Film Screening + Discussion: Deep Rising @ Virtual via Zoom
Mar 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Peekskill Conservation Advisory Council for a virtual screening and discussion of Deep Rising, a film exploring deep sea mining. The asynchronous screening from March 23-25 will be followed by a live panel discussion on Tuesday, March 26th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. The panel discussion will center on threats to the Hudson River, and feature Clearwater’s own Jen Benson, Althea Mullarkey of Scenic Hudson, and Joseph Albanese of the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association. Register to view the film and attend the discussion: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/855440364157

This program is part of the Marie Inserra Environmental Film Series, a project of the Peekskill Conservation Advisory Council.

Apr
3
Wed
2024
Documentary Screening + Discussion: American River @ Nyack Center
Apr 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join the Rivertown Film Society for a screening of American River, a documentary film following writer Mary Bruno, who grew up along the Passaic River, and embarked on a 4-day, 80-mile kayaking adventure navigating the twists and turns of the Passaic River, with filmmaker Scott Morris and river-guide Carl Alderson. Together they paddle from the river’s pristine source in a wildlife refuge, through Paterson’s great falls, past Mary’s hometown, and on to its end in Newark Bay. The river’s amazing history, geology, and ecology are revealed as the kayakers navigate its challenges, travel through urban landscapes, and head toward the industrial disaster that has poisoned the Passaic for the past 60 years. Along the way, they engage residents, historians, and advocates in candid conversations that bring insight, urgency, and a sense of wonder to the story. How did the Passaic become one of the most contaminated rivers in America? Can it be saved? The Passaic is an archetype for thousands of rivers across America facing similar reckonings.

Following the screening, environmental attorney and filmmaker Susan Shapiro will moderate a discussion with American River’s filmmaker Scott Morris and river guide Carl Alderson.

**Clearwater is proud to be a community partner for this screening. The Clearwater community is invited to use the discount code “sloop” for a reduced ticket price.**

Apr
7
Sun
2024
Spirit of the Hudson Gala @ The Garrison
Apr 7 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Save the date for our annual Spirit of the Hudson Gala! Details to follow.

Apr
13
Sat
2024
Public Sail (Kingston, NY)
Apr 13 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse presents The Kennedys (White Plains, NY) @ Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Apr 13 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
  1. Doors open at 6:30 pm, Audience songfest at 6:45 pm.  $30 in advance, $35 at door.

For special advance ticket offer, with no service fees, go to Coffeehouse page WalkaboutChorus.org. and fill out form for reservation and then you pay at the door.  You can also get tickets on Eventbrite.com, which includes a service fee.

THE KENNEDYS

Refreshments available

Ample Parking

The Kennedys — Pete and Maura — have been recognized frequently for their harmonies and instrumental prowess. Their music blends elements of country, bluegrass, Western swing and janglepop. When performing live, Pete plays acoustic and electric guitars, an electric sitar, bass, mandolin, and ukulele, while Maura plays acoustic and electric guitars and ukulele.

 

They have performed in clubs and theatres throughout the United States and Ireland. Their Half a Million Miles CD celebrated Pete and Maura’s first decade of married life and their first 500,000 tour miles as increasingly beloved purveyors of an exuberant blend of lively musical genres.

Pete Kennedy’s debut novel Floodwood is a mixture of fantasy and mythology which will appeal to area residents as it includes a werewolf running loose in suburban Westchester County (NY)!

 

 

Apr
19
Fri
2024
Oh Hudson! Benefit Performance for Clearwater @ Old Dutch Church
Apr 19 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Oh Hudson! is a rich multi-arts celebration of the history, people, and promise of the Hudson River Valley. Drawing on the music of Pete Seeger, old river tunes, and new original songs, this collaboration project will make your feet stomp and your heart open to the beauty of the Hudson River.

David Gonzalez is a nationally celebrated storyteller and poet with a gift of lifting the spoken word to the highest artistic heights. He is a Fellow of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for “Unique Theatrical Experience.”

Genre busting duo Koehler & Kelly blend the raw energy of traditional fiddling with the nuanced lyricism of jazz piano. Gretchen Koehler’s left hand has an Irish brogue and her bow arm provides a distinct Old Time drive, while her feet hammer out accompaniment on the floorboards in typical Quebecois style. TIME Magazine calls Koehler “astonishingly good.” Award-winning pianist and composer Daniel Kelly blends jazz, classical, and folk music into his signature sound. Time Out New York declares Kelly “powerfully moving.” In concert, they spark an innovative musical conversation while celebrating a deep respect for folk music traditions.

Apr
20
Sat
2024
Public Sail (Poughkeepsie, NY) @ Waryas Park
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Public Sail (Poughkeepsie, NY) @ Waryas Park
Apr 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Apr
27
Sat
2024
Public Sail (Beacon, NY) @ Red Flynn Drive
Apr 27 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm