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.
Chatham Area Business and Arts Blog
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.
CABA Holiday Gathering
The Chatham Area Business and Arts’ holiday gathering will be held Wednesday, December 13 from 5:30-7:00pm. Join us at The People’s Pub, 36 Main Street, for cocktails, nibbles and holiday cheer.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend by emailing CABA President Debbye Byrum or calling (518) 392-4545.
This event is generously sponsored by The People’s Pub and Willow and Oak.
CABA Welcomes New Leadership at Annual Meeting
The Chatham Area Business & Arts organization held its annual membership meeting Thursday, November 16 at the Kinderhook Bank. It was both a celebration of new leadership and a goodbye to the outgoing leadership.
Thomas Chulak announced that he would be stepping down as president after the annual meeting. In a letter to the membership he said “After four years in this role, my personal life is changing and I need to open space for this new phase of life. I also believe that changing leadership is a good for an organization. I am proud of the work we have done together as we have reinvented CABA.”
Chulak was presented with a gift and thanked for his many years of leadership and for all he his efforts on behalf of the organization. Karen Kaczmar, who stepped down midyear as vice president, was also thanked for her work on the board.
Debbye Byrum, owner of Willow & Oak, will serve as CABA’s President. Anne Marshall, Accounting and Office Manager at Columbia Land Conservancy, is CABA’s new Vice President. James Knight, owner of SomthingsGottaGive, will fill Chulak’s vacated Board seat.
In addition to welcoming new and bidding farewell to departing officers, members were updated about the organization’s 2017 efforts and successes. Festival activities were summarized and committee members were thanked for their work.
The Marketing Committee summarized their plans for a brochure to be distributed locally. The brochure will include a map of the village and will be funded with ads. These ads will be similar to those used to support the festivals brochures.
Membership was discussed. Reaching out to new members through a mailing of the area was debated, as was individual (non-business) memberships.
The next CABA board meeting will be held January 13, 2018, 8:30am at Kinderhook Bank. All are welcome to attend.
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.
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.
