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Name: Evan Jennings

Organization: Trolley Museum of New York (89 East Strand )

Occupation: Software Engineer

Age: 51

Where are you from originally? Duanesburg (rural Schenectady county)

Why are you here? Hired by IBM in 1983 fresh out of college. Still with IBM 29 years later!

What is your favorite hangout? Either at the Trolley Museum or at my farm.

Tell us something we never would have guessed about you. I like vegetable gardening and have a good blueberry patch too. My wife and I freeze enough blueberries every Summer so we can eat them pretty much every day of the year and frequently use them in recipes.

What keeps you here? IBM, my interest in trolleys, and being close to my farm upstate.

What would you change? There are still lots of visitors to the Trolley Museum who say "I've lived in/near Kingston xx years and I didn't know this was here until today." How do we change that so Kingston and trolleys are like bread and butter? San Francisco and cable cars? New Orleans and streetcars? One thing that will help is to electrify the trolley line so people can experience our international collection of electric cars. However, that'll take a lot of work to raise the money to make it possible. The more support that the Trolley Museum receives from the people and businesses of Kingston will make it happen that much sooner. Why is this important? The Kingston waterfront has huge potential which is only just beginning to be tapped. As more businesses and attractions take root and people arrive--residents and tourists alike--the Trolley Museum will continue run its trolleys, adding to the appeal and historic character of the waterfront.

Where would we find you on Sunday mornings? Enjoying a hearty breakfast of blueberry pancakes and bacon with my wife.

When you're not in Kingston, what's your idea of a wonderful city to visit, and why? In the US, San Francisco is a favorite with its famous cable cars. They also have a fleet of trolleys painted in the colors of other cities. You can actually track the historic trolleys in real time on-line: http://www.nextmuni.com/

Abroad, Douglas on the Isle of Man is railfan's paradise: horsecars on the promenade, daily Victorian-era narrow gauge steam trains and 100+ year old trolleys in service. The Snaefell Mountain Railway is spectacular.

My wife and I have also been to Sydney, Australia three times. My #1 recommendation: climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge! The Rocks, Circular Quay and the Opera House are also must-sees. Take a harbor cruise. Check out the Powerhouse Museum too.

THIS WEEK IN KINGSTON

May 16 - May 22

The Listings- Abridged (for the complete list click here)

Wednesday May 16 9pm

The Lounge at BSP presents
BRIARS OF NORTH AMERICA AND ANDREA TOMASI - The Briars of North America are: Gideon Crevoshay - Vocals, Keys, Mandolin; Jeremy Thal - Vocals, Horns, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizers; Greg Chudzik - Acoustic and Electric Bass; Simon Jermyn - Electric Guitar, Baritone Guitar; Otto Hauser - Drums. Andrea is a singer who plays guitar, as well as a drone instrument called the shruti box as accompaniment. Among her many influences are Anais Mitchell, Joni Mitchell, Lauryn Hill, and Gillian Welch. BSP Lounge, 323 Wall Street, Kingston, NY

Thursday May 17 9:pm

Rondout Music Lounge presents
Husky Burnette (Blues/Roots/Rock) following in the family footsteps of rockabilly kings Johnny Burnette and Dorsey Burnette, has written and toured with several national artists over the years, the legendary singer/songwriter Roger Alan Wade and the supporting act on tour for Hank Williams III. He has shared the stage with many others such as Leon Russell, Guy Clark, T-Model Ford, Scott H. Biram, Emmylou Harris and Col .J.D. from The Legendary Shack Shaker Rondout Music Lounge, 21 Broadway, Kingston, NY

Friday May 18 9pm

Music at Keegan Ales
VOODELIC - An evening of Soul-soaked R&B and Funk, Brain-warping Psychedelia, and flat-out Hard Rock with Voodelic. A solid union of rockers raised on both sides of the Mason-Dixon, Voodelic stirs together timeless soul-soaked R&B and funk, brain-warping psychedelia, and flat-out hard rock. The quintet of vocalist Little Earl, keyboardist Ross Rice, bassist Colin Almquist, guitarist Eric Cartwright, and drummer Dan Cartwright got its start in the backwoods of Palenville, New York, in 2003, and is currently one of the region's most rabidly exalted club acts. Keegan Ales, 20 St. James Street, Kingston, NY

Saturday May 19-Sunday May 20 2:30pm

Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise
Hudson River Cruises offers a scenic and breathtaking view of the New York Hudson River waterfront on a two hour cruise aboard the Rip Van Winkle. Departures from 1 East Strand St. Kingston, NY (The Rondout Landing, or "foot of Broadway". Boarding begins one half hour prior to departure. For information, call 800-843-7472

Saturday May 19 10:30am

Kingston Library Presents
Magician Domino the Great performing The Just 4 Fun Show as part of the 2012 Super Saturdays Performance Series for school age children. Domino the Great's combination of zany comedy with unique and artful magic keeps the audience on the edge of their seats with his exceptional comedy-magic show that features mind-boggling magic, slapstick comedy, storytelling, puppetry and lots of audience participation. His magic show is specially suited for children age 5 and older (and adults who embrace their inner child). This is Domino the Great's first performance at Kingston Library, 55 Franklin Street.

Saturday May 19 11am-3pm

Opening Reception for Rondout Revisited

The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History announces the opening of its exhibit, Rondout Revisited, at the Matthewis Persen House, in conjunction with NY Heritage Weekend, May 19, 2012. The exhibit has been installed at UlsterCounty's Matthewis Persen House, located on the corner of John and Crown Streets in uptown Kingston. There will be an opening reception and the public is invited.

Sunday May 20 6pm

THE BIG BANG JAZZ GANG
at Keegan Ales
Don't miss these local musicians dedicated to bringing big band jazz to the Hudson Valley the way the Masters intended! Keegan Ales, 20 St. James Street, Kingston, (845) 331-BREW

Monday May 21 6-10pm

BASICS 6 Week Session West Coast Swing with Mark
Come learn the basics of West Coast Swing with Mark this May and June. 6 Mondays 7-8pm Starting May 21st (no class on memorial day) 6 classes for $72 or bring a friend special $60 per person when signing up as a leader/follower pair. Cornell Street Studios 168 Cornell Street Kingston, NY 845-331-0191

Tuesday May 22 7-9

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

Every Tuesday at Keegan Ales is Trivia Night! 1st Place team wins a $25 gift certificate for the brewery! Bring your team of up to 6 players or Build a team from knowledgeable smarties at the bar! Keegan Ales, 20 St. James Street, Kingston, NY

Kingston Happenings For the complete listings of events happening in the City of Kingston go to: www.KingstonHappenings.org

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Kayakers Visit Kingston

The Spare Seat Kayak Expedition Reaches Kingston

Ulster County will host two prominent adventurers embarking on the well-known Spare Seat Expedition, an epic journey of more than 500 miles by kayak, on May 16-17.

The kayakers, British expeditioner Richard Harpham and fellow adventurer and photographer Glenn Charles, will reach the Rondout Creek in Kingston, on May 16, the 16th day of their 21-day voyage. They will dock at the Hudson River Maritime Museum and attend an event featuring Mayor Shayne Gallo and an evening of entertainment from local performance groups.

"We are honored and excited to welcome the Spare Seat Expedition to Ulster County," said Richard J. Remsnyder, Director of Ulster County Tourism. "We have a wonderful event planned that should be a lot of fun. This kayak expedition has drawn local, national and international attention, and we look forward to being part of the journey."

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SAVE THE DATE

Fall for Art Fundraiser: Thursday, September 6th from 6pm to 9pm.

Art Show, Sale and Cocktail Fundraiser celebrating its 16th consecutive year and showcasing approximately 28 Hudson Valley artists. At Wiltwyck Golf Club, Steward Lane, Kingston, NY. 845-338-8131