NUNSENSE, a Habit-Forming Musical

comes to Bannerman Island, 

Wednesday – Sunday, July 19-23!

The Bannerman Castle Trust Inc. (BCT) with offices at 150 Main Street in Beacon, NY will present “NUNSENSE” the Off-Broadway Smash Hit Musical that ran for over 10 years in NYC!  The show, which is an international phenomenon, will take place on historic Bannerman’s Island from Wednesday, July 19^th through Sunday, July 23^rd.  Produced by Executive Director, Neil Caplan, the show has been updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, and two new arrangements and is better than ever!

A “Dark Comedy Musical” Nunsense begins when a convent of nuns discover that their cook, Sister Julia, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters.  In dire need of funds for the burials, the sisters decide to raise money by putting on a variety show.  Theater goers meet Reverend Mother Regina (Nancy Auffarth), a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, a nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. Featuring music, dancing, an audience quiz and comic surprises – attending this show is a delightful way to spend a summer evening!

Nunsense was conceived and written by Dan Goggin.  Originating as a line of greeting cards, Goggin expanded the concept into a cabaret show that ran for 38 weeks, and eventually into a full-length musical.  The original Off-Broadway production opened in 1985, running for 3,672 performances, becoming the second-longest running Off-Broadway show in history! The show has since been adapted for television, spawning six sequels and three spin-offs.

Nunsense is directed by Award Winning Director DONALD BRENNER, of Rochester, NY.  Dan has directed over 120 productions.  In New York, he directed the Off-Broadway revivals of Stephen Sondheim’s Company, A Little Night Music, Do Re Mi, Louisiana Purchase and The Matchmaker. He has also directed March Madness (AB*IE AWARD – Outstanding Director), December Fools, Mallorica and New York Musical Theatre Festival productions of The Mapmaker’s Opera, Sasquatched! The Musical and The Most Ridiculous Thing you ever Hoid (NYMF Award of Excellence).  Other Off-Broadway credits include A Tale of Two Cities, the Lincoln Center production of Ali Baba, and the world premiere of Beyond Gravity.  Dan’s numerous regional theater credits include world premieres of Wilde Goes West, The Gym, The Light in the Piazza, Philadelphia, Here I Come! Corpse! and On the Twentieth Century.  His production of 1776 was named one of the “Top San Diego Productions of the Year” by PBS and earned him a “Best Direction of a Musical” Robby Award Nomination.   As a writer/director he has adapted The Miracle on 34^th Street, Kismet and Cinderella and directed the world premiere of On the Market at Rochester’s JCC Center Stage.

Musical Director TOM McCOY, of Fishkill, NY is an accomplished classical and jazz pianist, known within musical circles as a versatile soloist and accompanist, composer, arranger, and conductor.  He has backed up James Taylor, Judy Collins, Ray Charles, Natalie Merchant, Garth Hudson, Regis Philbin, Lea Salonga, Robert Goulett, as well as legendary comedians Joan Rivers, Henny Youngman and Phyllis Diller.  Tom’s performances and arrangements have been heard on national television and in far-flung locations around the world.  Locally, McCoy scored and music-directed the original musical The Battle of the Orphans in collaboration with writer and actor Brian McConnachie, at the Depot Theater in Garrison, NY.  He served as musical director for the original musical Adventures in the Great Beyond for the Harold Clurman 42nd Street Theater and many other regional productions.  Tom played in the pit of the Official Broadway National Tour of Grease! and for an international tour of Phantom of the Opera. He has taught Voice for Theatre as adjunct professor at SUNY New Paltz and guest-lectured at the Juilliard School on the influence of early jazz on 20th century composers and has appeared in over 1,000 educational concerts with Associated Solo Artists, for whom he headed the recruitment and training of professional pianists to serve as teaching-artists. He currently serves as the band-leader, pianist and arranger for the renowned Jazz Vespers at First Presbyterian in Cold Spring, NY.

Actress Nancy Auffarth of LaGrangeveille, NY (Nunsense’s Mother Superior) appeared on Broadway and in National Tours of Back Country, On the Twentieth Century and Barnum.  She has appeared at the prestigious Papermill Playhouse (Jane Eyre), St. Louis Muni Opera (Promises, Promises), Actor’s Theatre of Louisville (In Fashion), The Vineyard Theatre (Juno), Indianapolis Starlight (Baby), Kenley Players (Barnum) and Pennsylvania Stage Co (The Club) and other Off-Broadway venues, dinner theaters, national commercials and soaps.  After the birth of her daughters, Nancy became a resident actor with the Queen City Stage Co, a former Equity company in Poughkeepsie, NY. Other credits include Taming of the Shrew, The Miracle Worker, My Fair Lady, She Loves Me, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Steel Magnolias and 110 in the Shade.  As an Artistic Director, she presented The Glass Menagerie and The Diary of Anne Frank and additionally appeared at Tri Arts and Half Moon.  She has also served as Artistic Director of River Valley Rep, an Equity company at Marist College where she appeared in The Light in the Piazza, Putting it Together, God of Carnage, and Eleemosynary. Currently, Nancy maintains a private vocal and acting studio where she has trained actors for many years. Nunsense also features amazing performances by Equity Actress Lisa Sabin of Cold Spring, NY and up-and-coming actresses Gianni Tucci of Brooklyn, NY; Melissa Goldberg of New York, NY and Kirby Sclafani of Poughquag, NY.

Nunsense will be held on Bannerman’s Island for five consecutive nights from Wednesday, July 19^th – Sunday, July 23^rd.  Each show includes a cruise to and from Bannerman Island on The Estuary Steward Tour Boat, departing from Beacon, NY at 6:00 and 7:00 pm for a performance that begins at 8:00 pm.  Attendees also have the opportunity of taking a short tour of Bannerman’s Island before the performance. Tickets are available at www.bannermancastle.org.  $80 Premium Seating, $75 General Seating.  As with all performances, proceeds help with restoration projects on Beautiful and Historic Bannerman’s Island in the Hudson River!

For more information on “Nunsense” and other BCT programming, please contact BCT Executive Director Neil Caplan at 845-831-6346 or at neilcaplan@aol.com.  THANK YOU!

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Opening Reception, Saturday, November 13th from 4:00 – 6:00pm
Bannerman Island Gallery, 150 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508

The Bannerman Island Gallery located at 150 Main Street in Beacon, NY is happy to present a Fine Art Holiday Exhibition, opening on Saturday, November 13, 2021. The exhibition will remain on view through Sunday, January 30, 2022. An opening reception for the show will be held on Saturday, November 13th, from 4:00-6:00pm at the gallery.

Paintings, watercolors, prints, photographs, and hanging mixed media works will decorate the walls – while ceramics, sculpture and other artistic gift items will fill out the gallery. Many of the works will be Hudson River Valley themed. Visitors to the gallery can expect to see representational landscapes, florals, interiors and still-life works – as well as other works from the imagination. Functional and whimsical ceramics and other gift items will also be featured.

All works will be for sale and all proceeds from sales will benefit on-going restoration work on historic Bannerman’s Island. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon – 5:00pm and most weekday afternoons and early evenings by chance or appointment by calling 845-416-8342.

Please see attached Images:

“Lady Apples” Oil by Sue Barrasi
“Yellow Barn” Oil by Gary Fifer
“Winter in Cold Spring” – Watercolor by Amanda Epstein
“Bannerman Perspective” Photo by Mark H. Rosengarten
“Love to Read” Oil by Maria Amor

Bannerman Castle Trust P.O. Box 843 Glenham, NY 12527 www.bannermancastle.org

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BANNERMAN CASTLE TRUST COMPLETES 2019
PARKS AND TRAILS GRANT
The BCT would like to thank Parks and Trails New York for providing us with a grant for $63,000 to replace the cement sidewalks around the Bannerman Residence and the North Trail. The BCT matched the grant with $7,000. The masonry work was done by Aric Morgan of Masonry Plus. The walkways were replaced in two phases, with the first in September 2020 and the second phase being completed in April 2021.

Thank you again to Parks and Trails New York for supporting us with this grant and all the work they do for New York State Parks.

BANNERMAN ISLAND OPENS ON MAY 1, 2021
Discover the Mystery, Explore the History of
Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island!

BOOK YOUR TOUR ONLINE AT
BannermanCastle.org

BCT SEEKS $75,000 FUNDING FROM PARKS AND TRAILS NY FOR A NEW STUDY TO FURTHER THE STABILIZATION OF THE CASTLE STRUCTURES AND TO INSTALL AMPHITHEATER

The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. (BCT) is a not-for-profit “Friends” organization of volunteers working with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to preserve the historic Bannerman Castle warehouse and former residence structures on Pollepel Island (Bannerman’s Island) in the Hudson Highlands State Park. In addition to our preservation mission, we provide public access to the island from May to October of each year for interpretive tours, theater events, concerts, school outings, and special events using our tour vessel, the Estuary Steward. We raise funds through our tour and events admission fees, as well as through grants and donations, to maintain our passenger vessel, docks and access stairs, island walking trails, and restroom facilities and also to fund stabilization of the historic structures and buildings.

Since 2011, BCT has made significant progress with structural rehabilitation of the former Bannerman family summer residence, the smaller castle structure on the western side of the island. The residence is now open to the public and contains interpretive displays on the history of Pollepel Island. In addition, the terrace and lawns adjacent to the residence have been stabilized and used for concert and theatrical performances, in addition to summer and fall outdoor movie screenings. Notably, the BCT’s crew of volunteer gardeners have also rehabilitated and replanted historic garden beds on the island, significantly enhancing the tour experience.

Our objective with the current grant application is to obtain funding to retain architects and engineers to develop a feasibility report for the construction of an outdoor amphitheater adjacent to the historic castle structures to allow for an expansion of performing arts events on Pollepel Island, with associated stabilization of the castle structures themselves for potential additional performance/backstage/support areas.

The BCT is dedicated to bringing together resources and funding to continue to stabilize the historic structures and buildings on Pollepel Island (Bannerman’s Island). The BCT raises awareness and educates the public and government organizations on the value and history of the island. The Trust has worked with NY State Parks to make the island safe for volunteers and for the public so that it can be enjoyed as an educational, cultural, historical, and recreational facility, promoting heritage tourism in the Hudson Valley.

BCT has applied for a 2021 Parks and Trails Grant for up to $75,000 to create the study. We need to raise a 10% match of $7,500. However, there is no guarantee as to the amount we will receive, so we need to continue to raise funds. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

We would like to thank you for your continued support.

-Leonard Warner, BCT President

PLEASE DONATE

THE BANNERMAN CASTLE TRUST IS GROWING!

The Board of Directors would like to welcome three outstanding community leaders to our Advisory Council: Chereese Jarvis-Hill of Events to Remember, Susan Pagones of Antalek and Moore Insurance, and Robert Slater, owner of Robert Slater, CPA.
Learn more about our new Advisory Council members

KAYAK TO BANNERMAN ISLAND WITH
BCT PARTNERS
STORM KING ADVENTURE TOURS

Book a Kayak Tour to Bannerman Island

Hudson Views provides mid-week guided boat tours of Bannerman’s Island for up to 6 adventurous people. Licensed Captain Rob Doyle exposes your senses to the beauty and history of the island while providing a memorable experience cruising on the Hudson River on his New 2021 Monterey M4 24’ boat. (Now Booking 3 hour tours for July onward. Pick up Beacon or Newburgh)”

845-224-3151

COMING THIS YEAR!
Check Our New Bannerman
Artifact Exhibit
by BCT Collector Mike Vashen

The Bannerman Residence will feature an exciting new exhibit this tour season. Volunteer members of Local Union 373 Plumbers & Steamfitters will be offering their services yet again with the design, construction, and arrangement of display cases to house military surplus items sold in the Bannerman catalogs. These antiques—on loan from Mike Vashen’s relic collection—have been selected to represent the various types of goods that were stored in the island’s Arsenal and sold at 501 Broadway, as well as through the mail. It will be a unique addition for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
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BANNERMAN ISLAND GALLERY
150 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508

2021 Proposed Schedule

Bannerman Island Paint-Out
Saturday, June 5th
Fine Art Paintings of the Hudson River and Bannerman’s Island
Opening in the Gallery, Second Saturday, Saturday, June 12th
through Sunday, September 5th

Garden and Harvest Exhibition
Featuring Fine Artworks of Gardens, Flowers and Vegetables
Opening Second Saturday, September 11th
through Saturday, November 7th

Bannerman Island Gallery Holiday Exhibitions
Open theme show for the holidays
Opening Second Saturday, November 13th through Winter 2022

The Bannerman Island Gallery
Open on Saturdays and Sundays from
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

By appointment or chance
during the week.

For information contact:
Laurie Clark

845.831.6346

Bannerman Island Chefs Dinner
September 4th, 2021
Join Chef Noah Sheetz and the Bannerman Castle Trust for our 11th Annual Farm Fresh Chef’s Dinner on Bannerman Island.

Enjoy a five-course meal, a chance to purchase a fantastic piece of art, while helping the BCT raise funds for the preservation of Bannerman Island.

Musicians Judith Tulloch and Tony DePaolo will perform.

Third Sunday Music Tours 2021
Sponsored by
Mark and Sue Adams

Don’t miss our Third Sunday Music Concerts
and Self Guided Tours

The BCT is pleased that we can present these concerts safely this summer. This year we welcome new musicians Daryl Brown and SWP, and special guests from The Daisy Jopling Music Mentorship Foundation: Klettner Bros., and Josie and Nico. Both performed last September as opening acts for the Daisy Jopling Band in Illuminance on Bannerman Island.

May 16
Storm King Duo
Judith Tulloch & Steve Franchino

June 20
SWP Classic Rock
Daryl Brown

July 18
Klettner Brothers
Joseph and Anton Klettner
violin, accordion, & guitar

August 15
Toland Brothers
with special guest Alison Jolicoeur

September 19
Thistle
harpist & singer

October 17
Josie & Nico
Guitar & Sax

Purchase Tickets Here

We Bannerman Castle Trust Would like to Welcome Molly Foley as our New Tour Guide and Volunteer Coordinator

Molly has worked with the Bannerman Castle Trust as a tour guide for the last five years. Molly is one of the best guides and will continue to be a guide while she coordinates the guides and volunteers..

Congratulations to Molly and thank you for doing a great job on Bannerman Island

Now Hiring Tour Guides and a Concession Stand Manager.

Looking for a rewarding seasonal position? The Bannerman Castle Trust is looking for additional people to work as Tour Guides. We are also looking for a person to manage our gift shop concession stand.

This is a part-time position to work on weekends and on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday evenings.

Great job for teachers, actors, and seniors.

For information call 845-831-6346.

Purchase Tickets Here

2021 Bannerman Island Movie Night
Sponsored by Showtime Cinema of Newburgh
Tickets go on sale June 1st

AUGUST 20th

Movies are presented under a licensing agreement with
SWANK
MOTION PICTURES
SPONSORS
2021
We are planning two more movies and would like to ask you which out of the following movies you would like to see?
Pick any two.

ET
Gremlins
Disney’s Snow White
Hitchcock’s Vertigo
Hitchcock’s Rear Window
King Kong 1933

AUGUST 27th
and SEPTEMBER 10th

Send your picks by May 1st to: BannermanGallery150@aol.com

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The Trust is dedicated to preserving Bannerman Castle as an educational, cultural, historical, and recreational facility that promotes heritage tourism in the Hudson Valley. To that end, we aim to coordinate resources and funding to stabilize the structures on Pollepel Island so that the island is a safe and lasting destination for public tours and special events. We are also responsible for arranging public tours of the island each year; performing docks, trails, and gardens maintenance; and conducting other special projects (for example, preparation of Historic Structures Reports to document the history of the Castle) under the purview of the NYSOPRHP.

Seasonal Tours Start Saturday, May 5th running weekends through October 2018 departing from Beacon, NY Sats. at 11 am and 12:30pm, Sundays at 11 am from Newburgh and from Beacon at 12:30pm.

ADVANCE PURCHASE REQUIRED! TOURS MAY SELL OUT!

There is a Metro North Train Package for the 1 day getaways thru Metro North.

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This critically acclaimed Off Broadway play is based on factual accounts and actual letters written by both American soldiers and their family members spanning over 200 years – from the American Revolution through the present day conflict in the Middle East. Mr. Taurel’s tour de force performance honors and explores the internal struggles that veterans and their families face when returning home from combat. The actor enters into the personas of 14 different veterans and family members, telling their important stories of courage and sacrifice. THE AMERICAN SOLDIER exposes the veterans flaws and scars, with both darkness and humor – while honoring their incredible commitment for our freedoms.

Douglas Taurel’s many screen credits include playing tough and edgy characters in television programs including Mr. Robot, Nurse Jackie, Damages, The Americans, Person of Interest, Blue Bloods, Believe, NYC 22, and The Following. Film credits include a supporting role in the feature film The Cobbler, directed by Oscar nominated Tom McCarthy and starring Adam Sandler and Dustin Hoffman.

THE AMERICAN SOLDIER was recently performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and received 4 stars at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The play was also nominated for an International Amnesty Award for theatre excellence. The play is directed by Padraic Lillis who was recently named to the Indie Theater Hall of Fame as well as Indie Theater Person of the Year in New York. Learn more about The American Soldier and hear audience and veterans testimonials by visiting www.TheAmericanSoldierSoloShow.com

Tickets for this show are $65.00 for the general public, $60.00 for veterans – which includes the boat trip on the “Estuary Steward” to and from Bannerman’s Island and guided tour of the island. The boat departs from Beacon at 3:00 pm and again at 4:15 pm for the 5:00pm show. Tickets and the boat schedule for all BCT performances are available through the Bannerman’s Castle website at www.Bannermancastle.org or by calling 855-256-4007. For more information on this performance and other Bannerman’s Island events please call Executive Director, Neil Caplan at 845-831-6346.

The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc., in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, provides public tours of Bannerman Castle and Pollepel Island. Available tours consist of guided walking tours on the island with access either by passenger tour boat or as part of a guided kayak excursion. Tours depart from Beacon (kayak or passenger boat), Cold Spring (kayak), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (kayak). Reservations are required for all tours. Wear comfortable shoes as there is some rough terrain on the walking tours. Strollers cannot be accommodated. There is a 72-step climb from the dock to the start of the tour. Tours depart rain or shine.

Seasonal tours run weekends through October 29th departing at 11:00am from Beacon, NY. Bannerman Island Tour tickets are $35.00. Advance purchase required. There is a Metro North Train Package for the 1 day getaways through Metro North. Check availability and to buy tickets for Bannerman Island Cruise online at www.bannermancastle.org

The Bannerman Castle Trust is dedicated to preserving Bannerman Castle as an educational, cultural, historical, and recreational facility that promotes heritage tourism in the Hudson Valley. To that end, they aim to coordinate resources and funding to stabilize the structures on Pollepel Island so that the island is a safe and lasting destination for public tours and special events. They are also responsible for arranging public tours of the island each year; performing docks, trails, and gardens maintenance; and conducting other special projects (for example, preparation of Historic Structures Reports to document the history of the Castle) under the purview of the NYSOPRHP.
The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. is the official New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s (NYSOPRHP’s) “Friends” organization for Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. PO Box 843 Glenham, NY. 12527. Web: www.bannermancastle.org, Phone: (855) 256-4007

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The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc., in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, provides public tours of Bannerman Castle and Pollepel Island. Available tours consist of guided walking tours on the island with access either by passenger tour boat or as part of a guided kayak excursion. Tours depart from Beacon (kayak or passenger boat), Cold Spring (kayak), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (kayak). Reservations are required for all tours. Wear comfortable shoes as there is some rough terrain on the walking tours. Strollers cannot be accommodated. There is a 72-step climb from the dock to the start of the tour. Tours depart rain or shine.

Seasonal tours begin Sat April 30th run weekends through October 30th and depart at 11:00am from Beacon, NY. Bannerman Island Tour tickets are $35.00. Advance purchase required. There is a Metro North Train Package for the 1 day getaways through Metro North. Check availability and to buy tickets for Bannerman Island Cruise call Zerve at 1-800 979-3370- Beacon.

The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. is the official New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s (NYSOPRHP’s) “Friends” organization for Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. PO Box 843 Glenham, NY. 12527. Web: www.bannermancastle.org, Phone: (855) 256-4007
SEASONAL TOURS/SPECIAL EVENTS
THIRD SUNDAY MUSIC/PERFORMERS SELF-GUIDED TOURS
On the third Sunday of every month, The Bannerman Castle Trust presents a musical or theatrical performance as part of a special self-guided tour of the island. Along with hearing a wonderful band, singer or theatrical performer, an optional 20 minute history tour and a 15 minute hike to the summit are also offered. This is a great tour for photographers. It is also ideal for families with small children. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our Third Sunday Music/Performers Tours. Acts for these tours will be announced. Third Sunday Tour Dates: May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16 Tickets: Call Zerve (855) 256-4007 or book online at www.bannermancastle.org.

BANNERMAN ECO TOURS
Join the Taconic Outdoor Education Center and The Bannerman Castle Trust for an Eco and history tour of Bannerman Island. Your journey will take you to the summit on the island, where you will see some of the best views of the Hudson River. Schedule TBD of upcoming tours.

2016 Constellation Tours Continue
Please check your desired tour date for tour departure time.May-Oct. For tickets contact: www.BannermanCastle.org

Kayak Tours:
Storm King Adventure Tours from Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Tours include kayak guide, kayak equipment, a tour of Bannerman Island with a Bannerman Castle Trust historian. Approximately 3-4 hours. For kayak tours from Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY (on the west side of the Hudson River), please contact Storm King Adventure Tours at (845) 534-7800. www.stormkingadventuretours.com

Hudson River Expeditions from Cold Spring, NY
Tours include lunch, kayak equipment, kayak guide and a tour of Bannerman Island with a Bannerman Castle Trust historian.For kayak tours from Cold Spring, NY, please contact Hudson River Expeditions at (845) 809-5935.www.hudsonriverexpeditions.com

Mountain Tops from Beacon, NY:
Tours include kayak guide, kayak equipment, a tour of Bannerman Island with a Bannerman Castle Trust historian. Approximately 3-4 hours. For kayak tour information from Beacon call (845) 831-1997.
www.mountaintopsonline.com

Bannerman Wine and Cheese Cruise Tour
June 10 enjoy wine, cheese, delectable wraps & salads catered by Loughran’s Irish Pub, cruise to Bannerman for a guided tour. We then cruise down river towards West Point. Tickets: $75 General; $70 Bannerman Castle Trust Member. Reservations contact Zerve: (855) 256-4007 or at www.bannermancastle.org ;

Special Guest Lecture. Eleanor Owen Sealand to talk about life growing up on Bannerman Island. Eleanor grew up on Bannerman Island from 1932 to 1943. June 18, July 16 and August 20. Bonus lecture part of the regular Bannerman Island tour.

Join us Sat July 16th for a Garden Party Celebration Honoring the late Harrison Libby. The program includes guest opera stars Lorraine Helvick and Danielle Davis performing Opera Favorites with refreshments catered by Pandorica Restaurant of Beacon. Guest will also be treated to a self- guided tour of the island. The Estuary Steward will depart from Beacon at 3:00pm.Tickets are: $50 Adults,$45 Children . Reservations contact Zerve: (855) 256-4007 or at www.bannermancastle.org ;

SIXTH ANNUAL CHEFS FARM FRESH DINNER ON BANNERMAN ISLAND
On September 10 (tentative) join Noah Sheetz and the Hudson Valley Chefs Consortium Farm Fresh Dinner on Bannerman Island. Enjoy a five-course gourmet meal prepared by five noted Hudson Valley chefs. Dine in Helen Bannerman’s Garden.Tickets: $135 General $125 Bannerman Castle Trust Member Reservations call Zerve: (855) 256-4007 or book online at www.bannermancastle.org

Theatrical Season on Bannerman Island:

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival returns with two powerhouse productions. Shakespeare’s MacBeth, will be re-imagined with an all female cast! July 23rd and 24th

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s Conservancy, a company of young actors, will perform a comedy on August 14. Title to be announced. Great family show.

Just Off Broadway in cooperation with the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, returns to Bannerman Island for another outstanding concert of a Broadway show featuring Broadway actors. Artistic director, Joyce Presutti, has wowed our audiences with her versions of Godspell, Brigadoon and Man of LaMancha. This year Joyce returns with Lerner and Lowe’s Camelot. Sept 17th & 18th.

Theatre on the Road presents Poe’s Last Mystery. It’s 1849, and Edgar Allan Poe has agreed to perform from his Tales of Mystery Poe’s Last Mystery. Frank Marquette portrays Edgar Allan Poe.
October 1 Tickets are $65 per show which includes cruise to and from the island on The Estuary Steward and a Self- Guided Tour of the Island.

SAVE ON SEASON TICKETS Buy all four shows and save $20 for season subscription tickets: Call (845) 831-6346 for season tickets or purchase one show on Zerve. Web site: http://www.bannermancastle.org

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As Summer turns to Fall- Special Events & Tours continue on Hudson Valley’s Bannerman Island

Bannerman Island Special Events -Sept/Oct. 2015- www.bannermancastle.org

Up-Coming Event- Sat. Sept. 12th Please Join Us for our favorite event of the year, The annual Chef’s Farm Fresh Dinner Presented by Hudson Valley Chefs Consortium. Five course gourmet meal prepared by five noted Hudson Valley Chefs. Entertainment. Limited seating. Reservations required. Donation $135pp.

Sat., September 12th – The Mid Hudson Chefs Consortium is cooking up a gourmet dinner once again on Bannerman Island. Enjoy a five-course meal served up from local farm fresh ingredients, cooked by five noted Hudson Valley chefs. Join Noah Sheetz and the Chefs Consortium for a unique dining experience, while you help raise funds to continue to preserve Bannerman Castle on Bannerman Island. $135 General Tickets $125 Current Members.

Boat Departs Beacon at 3:00 p.m.&4:15pm

The event is created by noted Hudson Valley Chef, Noah Sheetz! Five amazing chefs will each cook a dish for this annual Bannerman Island Fundraiser. The feast includes a soup, a salad, cheese, a main dish and dessert course.

This is a fundraiser for The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. to preserve Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island.

This event includes:

· A 30-minute boat ride over to Bannerman Island aboard the Estuary Steward during which you will learn all about the island and it’s history.

· A self-guided tour of the island in which you will visit the famous Bannerman Castle.

· A live music performance by fantastic local musicians!

There are limited seats for the dinner, so please book in advance.

Tickets are: $135 for General Admission and $125 for paid BCT Members.
The Bannerman Castle Trust Inc., in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, provides a public tour of Bannerman Castle and Pollepel Island.

All proceeds will benefit the Bannerman Island and Bannerman Castle preservation efforts, to ensure many can experience this beautiful place for generations to come.

RAIN DATE: The rain date is on September 14th. Please note that the rain date may not be called until the day of the event.

The tour departs from The Beacon Institute Dock in Beacon, NY and advance booking is required for all tours! Please wear comfortable shoes as there is some rough terrain on the walking tour portion of the experience. Strollers cannot be accommodated. There is a 72-step climb from the dock to the start of the tour (there is a rest stop along the way).

Sixth Annual chef-prepared Farm-To-Table Bannerman’s Island Annual end of Summer Fundraiser- Consortium chefs prepare a five course farm to table dinner (two seatings) in Helen Bannerman’s garden among the historic ruins of Bannerman’s Castle on Bannerman’s Island on Saturday September 12, 2015 with locally and regionally sourced ingredients.

Local Chefs’ Consortium consists of professional chefs from the Hudson River Valley, New York City, Albany and Massachusetts. “We met each other at various “foodie” events and recognized a common bond to each other – local food. It’s through our passion and commitment to the local food movement that we work together, spreading the joy of good food. It was at a Bannerman’s Island fundraiser five years ago that we decided to join forces with our respective talents to serve a five course meal to 50 people without running water and a kitchen. The dinner was a success and the collaborative synergy led the way for many new partnerships and special events. It’s our love of food, community, and fun that brings us to historic landmarks, farmers markets and remote locations throughout the New England area. Today events are scheduled throughout the year and always focus on educating local communities about local food. They include cooking demonstrations in school gardens, healthy cooking classes, farmers market demonstrations, and fundraisers with other like minded non-profits. One of the tricky questions we have faced as an organization is regional identification – defining the requirements for success by identifying our borders – both geographically and conceptually – without limiting our potential. A parallel challenge became our identity as chefs – to keep our founding chef identity as we decided to move forward as a non-profit organization, or to open the doors to members from all walks of life.

September 20th – Great music w/The Costellos ” Wonderful Maverick Pop Music!” KCSN Radio

October 18th
Back by popular demand The King’s Highlanders Bagpipes Band. Join Peter Walker and The King’s Highlanders as they recreate the field music of the Highland Regiments of the 18th century

Standard tours of Bannerman Island continue through October.

The Bannerman Castle Trust Inc. , in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, provides a public tour of Bannerman Castle and Pollepel Island. All proceeds will benefit the Bannerman Island and Bannerman Castle preservation efforts, to ensure many can experience this beautiful place for generations to come.

The tour departs from Beacon , NY and advance booking is required for all tours! Please wear comfortable shoes as there is some rough terrain on the walking tour portion of the experience. Strollers cannot be accommodated. There is a 72-step climb from the dock to the start of the tour (there is a rest stop along the way).

Book now for the experience of a life-time!

If you are looking for an adventurous outing, come to one of the Bannerman Castle Trust’s special events on Bannerman Island. All events are mini fund raisers to help with the preservation of Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island.

Buy tickets to any 2 events and save $5 per ticket. Make your reservation at ZERVE.com or call 855-256-4007.The Island is also available for private event rentals. Contact Neil Caplan at 845-831-6346. www.bannermancastle.org

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