Below you will find a collection of press articles about the Chatham area. Check back frequently for the latest news.
Chatham, N.Y.: Farm Film Fest entries sought
Berkshire Eagle, Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Farm Film Fest 10 seeks entries for its annual film festival on Sunday, March 25, at the Crandell Theatre. Deadline for submission is March 2.
Destination: Chatham, NY
BNBNomad.com, January 4, 2018
I grew up next door to an Irish Catholic cop from upstate New York. When Jay and I knew we’d be venturing to the northeast for the first time, we asked him for his recommendations. This stoic guy got a big grin on his face, and rattled off an incredible list of stops. At the end he said, “But really the best part about New York is all the small towns.”
Schumer, finishing NY tour, seeks help for malt barley crop
The Virginian-Pilot, December 8, 2018
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer wrapped up another tour of New York’s 62 counties Friday with a call for greater federal help for the state’s craft beer industry.
Crandell Theatre celebrates historical designation with celebration
HudsonValley 360, December 6, 2017
A ribbon-cutting celebration honors the Crandell Theatre’s official listing this year on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places.
PS21 receives NYSCA grant supporting arts education programs
HudsonValley 360, December 7, 2017
he New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, has awarded PS21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century a grant of $12,355 in support of its community performing arts education programs in 2018.
Mark Your Calendar For Chatham Winterfest
The Annual Winterfest celebration will be held Saturday, December 16, from 10:00am to 6:00pm throughout the Village of Chatham. This event, sponsored by Chatham Area Business and Arts, celebrates the season with holiday sales, live music, children’s activities, snacks and so much more.
“This will be a fun and exciting day for everyone, adults and kids,” said CABA President Debbye Byrum.
There will be events and activities held throughout the day. Here is a sample of what to expect. To see the complete list, see the schedule. The Crandell Theatre will screen Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer at no charge at 11:00am. Thomas Chulak and Judy Staber will read How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Snowy Day at the Chatham Bookstore at 1:00pm. Kids can make nature-themed crafts, enjoy holiday treats and meet local illustrator Chuck Groenink at Columbia Land Conservancy.
Keep a eye out for Santa Claus while enjoying holiday sales. Pookstyle & Pookstyle Home are offering 10% off Swedish jams and preserves. SomethinsGottaGive will donate 10% of their sales to the Chatham Silent Food Pantry. See the complete list of advertised holiday sales.
The Chatham Area Business & Arts (CABA) is a coalition of individuals, businesses and organizations who works to promote the Chatham, New York region as a vibrant, positive environment for shopping, dining, enjoying the arts and conducting business.
10 most charming small towns to visit this winter in Upstate NY, ranked
NewYorkUpstate.com, November 14, 2017
As winter shrouds our Upstate New York area in white, that is no excuse to pack away your travel list. Here are 10 Upstate towns and villages that might be just a little off the radar but would still make for a fun and interesting day out this winter.
Read the entire article. (Chatham is #6)
PS21 Gala – This Saturday in NEW Theater
IMBY, Thursday, November 9, 2017
Celebrate & Support the exciting future of PS21 – this Saturday, November 11th. The Annual PS21 GALA FUNDRAISER will be held inside the NEW state of the art PS21 Theater.
Berkshire Theatre Group, Barrington Stage and Mac-Haydn Theatre take top honors at critics’ Berkshire Theatre Awards
The Berkshire Eagle, November 7, 2017
Berkshire Theatre Group, Barrington Stage Company and Mac-Haydn Theatre walked away with top honors Monday evening at the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association’s second annual Berkshire Theatre Awards.
FilmColumbia: ‘Lady Bird,’ Greta Gerwig’s autobiographical directorial debut
Berkshire Eagle, Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The highly anticipated sneak preview at the Crandell Theatre Saturday night (October 28) was a smash. “Lady Bird,” written and directed by the gifted Greta Gerwig, was a delicious comedy/drama. The FilmColumbia festival (like present-day politics) was heavily laden with serious topics such as racism, rape, anti-immigrant prejudices, and death and dying. This film had a serious story to tell – mother/daughter conflicts, coming of age affairs, rebellious teenagers – but it struck a hopeful and touching note.