Hannah Shira Naiman At The ESRM

Hannah Shira Naiman in Concert

for
Flying Cat Music

Saturday, May 30

7:30 p.m. (sharp), doors at 7:00

Empire State Railway Museum

70 Lower High Street, Phoenicia, NY 12464

Admission price $15 or $12 with

reservations to flyingcatmusic@gmail.com

For information email as above

or call 845-688-9453

Link to artist's website
http://www.hannahshiranaiman.com/

On Saturday, May 30, Flying Cat Music brings rising young Canadian folk musician Hannah Shira Naiman to Phoenicia to perform at the Empire State Railway Museum located at 70 Lower High Street. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 prompt. Admission is $15 or $12 with RSVP to flyingcatmusic@gmail.com or by calling 845-688-9453.

When music becomes classic, it is timeless. It feels old because it seems always to have been there and fresh because it’s not owned solely by the past. It remains vibrant in the present while temporary fads come and go. Music that is classic leaps generations and finds new homes in modern hearts. That's how it is with the music of Hannah Shira Naiman, a young woman who grew up north of Toronto, Canada. She writes songs with roots dating back hundreds of years to the mountains of Appalachia and does so astonishingly well. Hannah is not a traditional folk singer, rather she's a contemporary songwriter and performer who is heir to a magnificent tradition that she joyously upholds. Her pure gift is winning Hannah admirers of every age.

New Poetry From Boreegard

The Brook on May 23


At the evening’s last pool,
Two bats swoop in tandem and strafe the water,
As I send my line upstream, searching for trout.

The Grandparents’ Pool, where once we laved
Their old anglers ashes,
First he in his year of death,
Then she in her’s.

I think of reincarnation, and worry,
That the reincarnate might bite,
On my Dark Cahill’s barb.

One last cast, times three,
Then, up through dark childhood woods,
Stumbling home,
Troutless, breathless, content.



BOREEGARD
aka Mike O'Neil

Plants Wanted For Library Sale

PHOENICIA LIBRARY FAIR

and PLANT SALE

Saturday, June 6 

10 - 2 PM

at Mama’s Boy

Attention all Gardeners and Plant Enthusiasts

It’s time to dig, divide and donate all your overgrown, unwanted and, of course, beautiful plants. We are interested in annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, and houseplants. 

Donations can be accepted on Thursday, June 4th, and Friday, June 5th at Mama’s Boy. 

Please re-plant a few days in advance and label your plants. Donations of garden items, trowels, shovels, gloves, books and garden accoutrements will also be accepted as long as items are in good condition.

Shandaken Metal Pick-Up Day June 15th

This year metal pick-up day will be Monday, June 15th. Your metal must be out by Sunday night, June 14th. The trucks will only ride down each road once and if your metal is not out they will not return to get it. The objects put out for pick-up must be METAL ONLY!!

As always, there is a metal bin in the Shandaken town recycling area behind town hall that is available all year round. So if you miss this pick-up you can always drop off your metal there during regular recycling times.

Even The Brits Like Phoenicia

The Daily Mail just published the latest installment in the "I Love Phoenicia" series of magazine articles that seems to be appearing lately. It prominently features The Graham & Co (those people seem to have an awesome PR agency) and the Phoenicia Diner. If you would like to read this one (although it is basically like the others) the link is below.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3091305/Stunning-mountains-small-town-charm-plenty-celebrity-inhabitants-New-York-s-Catskill-Mountains-new-list-oasis.html

Rick Altman Trio At Harmony May 31st

Sunday May 31st @8:30 p.m.

for 

Great Jazz in Woodstock 

The Rick Altman Trio

with

Mike Ralff, bass & Jody Sumber, drums

An evening of jazz classics and original composition

with vibes, bass, and drums

Sunday, May 31, 2015

8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

*Donation*

Harmony

52 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock, NY (845) 679-7760

more info: www.rickaltman.com

Elle Magazine Loves Phoenicia

There was an article posted last week on the Elle magazine site (see link below) describing Phoenicia and all the fun things to do and see here. Elle is the latest media outlet to join the list of those singing the praises of our little town. I don't see how we are going to move this summer without running smack dab into a hipster. Oh well, it is great for the local businesses who work hard and make this town a better place. So, in the end I say bring on the metrojacks (young men in long beards and flannel shirts that only occasionally leave Brooklyn) and the zip car driving tourists. I hope you enjoy your stay.

http://www.elle.com/culture/travel-food/news/a28380/the-perfect-girls-weekend-upstate/

Tommy Healy Dives in Bonaire

Here is a recent email and some great diving vacation photos from Tommy Healy. Looks like his recent trip to Bonaire was great fun! Here is what Tommy had to say.

Back from the photo course with Jack and Sue Drafahl and a week of diving in Bonaire. Good friends, good food and great diving. Each one in the class had to submit 12 photos they took during the week. Below are my top 12 for the week. Weather was great, no rain just a lot of wind. Nothing that ruined the diving.

Talk with you all soon   Tom

Campfires, Recreational Fires and Outdoor Cooking OK

The NYSDEC has lifted the ban on recreational fires, campfires and outdoor cooking but the brush burning ban is still in effect through May 21st. Here is the announcement.


NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Effective Immediately: New York State has lifted the ban on campfires, recreational fires and outdoor cooking due to a downgrade of the state fire danger rating. The fire danger rating dropped from “high” to “moderate” due to milder temperatures and rain forecasted for many areas across the state in the coming days. Campfires and small outdoor fires are allowed, but DEC is urging people to be cautious so that everybody can stay protected. The ban on brush burning remains in effect through May 21.http://on.ny.gov/1Kb1hwM

Burning Ban Also Expanded

I just found out today that the Governor and the NYSDEC not only extended the burning ban but expanded it to include ALL outdoor fires of any kind. That includes campfires, fire pits and cooking on your gas grill (they are taking no chances of flying sparks) etc. Open burning of debris is the largest single cause of spring wildfires in the state. So please observe this ban in these super dry conditions.