Rondout (Re)Visited Photo Presentation with Stephen Blauweiss

TEMPO Concert Hall - Doors 7 PM | Presentation 7:30 PM

Join us for a virtual walk through the old Rondout before 600 structures were torn down in the late 1960s during Urban Renewal. Native or newcomer to Kingston, there is a lot to discover. You'll never see the Rondout the same way again!

Presented by historian/filmmaker Stephen Blauweiss, who has impeccably restored each of the images featured. There are many "Then & Now" comparisons and a vast array of quality historic photographs and maps, including Kingston Point amusement park in its heyday. The presentation is chock full of lesser-known stories and anecdotes, plus there's still lots to glean from many of the surviving buildings.

Based on years of research starting with the documentary Lost Rondout in 2013, this presentation will inform and entertain you. Questions and comments at the end.

Note: this is not a screening of the film Lost Rondout.

About the presenter:
Filmmaker, historian, graphic designer, and author Stephen Blauweiss is a native of Manhattan. Deeply immersed in New York history for over 40 years, he has been connected to the Hudson Valley for 25 years, with a special focus on Kingston and Woodstock. Stephen has made over 75 short films, many related to the arts in the region; 20 have aired on PBS. He is currently in production on a new feature, Sharkey & His Pals.

Tickets:
- $15 standard / $20 supporter
- All tickets are general admission open seating.

Tempo Kingston is a project of Kingston Music Initiative (KMI).
Kingston Music Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, recognized by the IRS. Our EIN is 99-0864420. Contributions to Kingston Music Initiative are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.