endeavors to shine a little brighter each holiday season, not only by adding to its lighting displays but to its roster of attractions, as well.
Last year, and again this year, Magician Margaret Steele performs in the gallery, delighting audiences of all ages with her sparkling illusions. Of course, Santa will be in attendance each night with the missus or a friendly elf. Also returning will be the popular Sparkle Queen Stilt Walker, Ice Carving demonstrations with Billy Bywater and hypnotizing, illuminated hoop dancing with the Sparkle Spinners. Returning live music performers will be Rick Soedler on acoustic guitar, period music with Thaddeus MacGregor and caroling with The Taghkanic Chorale. Plus, two new, not-to-be-missed performers will appear on the Sparkle program this year...
PUPPET POWER! with Jonathan Geffner Internationally renowned ventriloquist Jonathan Geffner will bring his endearingly hilarious puppet partners to Boscobel House and Gardens on Sparkle Fridays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18. They will perform their highly acclaimed show, “Puppet Power!” three times on each date at 6, 7 and 8 pm, and each performance will conclude with a fascinating presentation, “Ventriloquism – the Secrets Revealed!” Jonathan was the ventriloquist consultant for Tina Fey's 2013 movie, Admission. His unique ventriloquial and comedic talents have mesmerized audiences worldwide. Don't miss this side-splittingly funny show, suitable for ages 3 through 103, as Jonathan's masterful vocal skills and hands bring his captivatingly lovable sidekicks to "life".
HOLIDAY JAZZ with The Libby Richman Trio On Sparkle Saturdays, December 5, 12 & 19 the Libby Richman Jazz Trio will perform holiday classics as well as popular standards. Composer, alto saxophonist Libby Richman leads an ensemble that plays original contemporary jazz. Her sound echoes the influences of Classical, Latin, and Pop music. “Open Strings” released in February, is her third CD. The Libby Richman Jazz Trio has performed throughout the tristate area. Events and venues include Sunset Jazz Soirees at Boscobel, Mid-Day Jazz at St. Peter's Jazz Ministry, The Sarah Lawrence College Graduation, The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University and Cleopatra's Needle on the Upper West Side, NYC. Sparkle wouldn’t shine as brightly without support from its sponsors who currently include Wilmington Bank/M&T, Sperry Tents, Garrison Tree, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, SK Electric, LocalPutnam.com, Chronogram.com and Stortz Lighting.
For Sparkle tickets and a complete schedule of events (they differ each evening), visit www.Boscobel.org . All tickets include that night’s scheduled attractions. Grounds Only tickets can be used any one evening of Sparkle. Grounds Plus tickets include a Twilight Tour of the mansion and must be purchased in advance for a specific date and time – these tickets sell out quickly, so don’t wait too late. Boscobel is located on scenic Route 9D in Garrison New York just one mile south of Cold Spring and directly across the river from West Point. From April through October, hours are 9:30am to 5pm (first tour at 10am; last at 4pm); November & December 9:30am to 4pm (last tour at 3pm). Boscobel is open every day except Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit Boscobel.org or call 845.265.3638.