On Saturday, October 20th and with the crucial mid-term elections happening on November 6th, a group of concerned citizens banded together with local and nationally recognized artists to present an evening of music, performance and activism.
Natalie who was Artistic Director for HUDSON VALLEY VOTES, performed with a line-up of Hudson Valley based musicians and actors including: Aaron Dessner of The National, singer-songwriter Dar Williams, actress and filmmaker Mary Stuart Masterson, actors Paul Rudd and Lili Taylor, activist and author Eve Ensler and many more. Progressive Democratic candidates and elected officials joined artists on stage, including NY19 Candidate Antonio Delgado.
"On October 20th at UPAC, Hudson Valley artists will engage in the political process by using their voices in support of our progressive Democratic candidates. We have seen recent elections in upstate NY decided by just a handful of votes. Anyone who thinks his or her vote doesn’t matter needs to think again; everyone must participate in this midterm election. The fate of not just our region, state or country depends upon it…the destiny of the entire world will be determined by the outcome of this vote". - Natalie