Calendar for December 30, 2019 - January 5, 2020
MONDAY
Cozy with the Critters
Monday, December 30, 2019 • 9am • Mohonk Preserve, Gardiner • Get to know the creatures that call Mohonk home with crafts, storytime, demonstrations and more • Free • LINK
Tips on Surviving the Holidays
Mondays, through January 6, 2020 • 6pm • Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Kingston • Support group for anyone feeling alone, unsafe or unsupported during the season • For more information email s.furiya@lgbtqcenter.org
Town Board discussion on the development of the Supply Depot site in Fishkill
Monday, December 30, 2019 • 7pm • Fishkill Town Hall, 807 Route 52, Fishkill • Further discussion on the commercial development of General George Washington's Continental Army site, aka Continental Commons • More info: LINK + Link to the agenda
Rubblebucket with Guerilla Toss
Monday, December 30, 2019 • Doors at 8pm • BSP Kingston, 323 Wall Street, Kingston • 18+ • $20-$25 • More info: LINK
TUESDAY
WEATHER ALERT: A winter weather advisory is in effect in the mid-Hudson Valley from 5pm Sunday through 7am Tuesday. Mixed precipitation is expected, with up to 1” of snow/sleet and a tenth of an inch of ice. Follow updates on our Twitter page: LINK
New Years at Noon
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 9:30am - 12:30pm • Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 N. Water Street, Poughkeepsie • Live DJ, hands-on activities, and a countdown activity every hour • Advance tickets: $10 MHCM members, $14 non-members, Day of event: $11 MHCM members, $15 non-members • Tickets: LINK
FREE COFFEE!!!
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 6pm to close • Stewart’s Shops • Stop into Stewart’s for any size hot coffee, hot tea or hot chocolate for FREE – any size, any flavor! • More info: LINK
The Felice Brothers New Years Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 9pm • Club Helsinki, Hudson • $55-$65 (all reserved club seating is sold out) • LINK
Stand-Up SuckFest: A Comedy Open Mic
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 8pm • The Beverly, 224 Foxhall Ave., Kingston • Every last Tuesday of the month • Five minute sets, sign-up begins at 7:30pm • $5 admission • More info: FB Link
New Year's Eve Party w/ Phony Ppl
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 9pm • BSP Back Room Theater, 323 Wall St. Kingston • Plus sets from DJ Sterling, DJ Styles, Performances from HV Circus Arts, Miss 360 Food by Duo Bistro • 21+ • $25 adv $30 • More info: LINK
Kool Keith and Secret Guests
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 9pm • Station Bar and Curio, 101 Tinker Street, Woodstock • Performances by Upgrade, Bloodshot Bill and secret guests. Free champagne toast at midnight • Limited tickets: $40 • 21+ • More info: LINK
WEDNESDAY
Plastic bag ban in effect in Dutchess County
January 1, 2020 • Dutchess County's local law banning single-use, retail plastic bags at local stores will take effect today.
First Day Hikes
Start the year off with a breath of fresh air by taking a First Day Hike at parks and trails throughout the state • Registration is required for most hikes: LINK
THURSDAY
Blood Drive
Thursday, January 2, 2020 • 1-7pm • Adams Fairacre Farms, Newburgh • Not only will you feel good helping those in need, but every donor will receive a $10 Target gift card and automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Cancun, Mexico • More info: LINK
FRIDAY
Oath of Office Ceremony for Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro
Friday, January 3, 2020 • 11 am • Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park • RSVP is required to attend: dutchessny.gov/rsvp or call (845) 486-2000.
Inauguration of Patrick K. Ryan as Ulster County Executive
Friday, January 3, 2020 • noon - 1pm • Restorative Justice and Community Empowerment Center 733 Broadway, Kingston • RSVP is required to attend: LINK
We Love Our Pets Skate Party
Friday, January 3, 2020 • 7:15pm • McCann ICE Arena, Poughkeepsie • Bring a donation of pet food or supplies for the Dutchess County SPCA for $5 off admission • LINK
SATURDAY
Winter Maintenance Volunteer Days
Saturdays, through the winter • 9am - 4pm • Hudson River Maritime Museum, Grey Barn, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston • Lend a hand to help maintain the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater with woodworking, painting, coating, sanding and lots more • LINK
Community Meetings to preserve Hudson River access
Saturday, January 4, 2020 • 10:30am - noon • Kellner Activity Center, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown • And from 3-4:30pm at the Rhinebeck Town Hall • New barriers proposed by Amtrak could impede waterfront access to the Hudson River – join Scenic Hudson for a community meeting to discuss how you use the river and input on safe shoreline access • LINK
Kakizome 2020
Saturday, January 4, 2020 • 2pm • Arts Mid-Hudson, Poughkeepsie • Start the new year voicing your hopes and desires for the future with this traditional Japanese cultural program • Free • More info: LINK
Just Us Plus-Opening Reception
Saturday, January 4, 2020 • 4-6pm • Queen City 15 Gallery, 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie • Exhibition with nine Hudson River artists • On view through January 25, 2020 • More info: LINK
Rick Danko Tribute
Saturday, January 4, 2020 • 8:30pm • Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon • Professor Louie & The Crowmatix with The Woodstock Horns will present a concert honoring the late great Rick Danko of The Band, celebrating his music and birthday • $25 advance, $30 at the door • More info: LINK
SUNDAY
Holiday Bird Counts
Through January 5 • Grab some binoculars and head out to conduct some citizen science by identifying and counting birds over the holidays. You can join up with your local birding group, or head to a scheduled bird count event at one of DEC’s Environmental Education Centers.
SNOW OFF! Enter our HVNY Winter Photo Contest by tagging HVNY on Instagram or email us your best shots of winter scenes in the Hudson Valley by February 1, 2020.
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ONGOING
Tips on Surviving the Holidays
Mondays, through January 6, 2020 • 6pm • Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Kingston • Support group for anyone feeling alone, unsafe or unsupported during the holiday season. • For more information email s.furiya@lgbtqcenter.org
Special exhibit: D-Day: FDR and Churchill’s “Mighty Endeavor”
On view through January 6, 2020 • William vanden Heuvel Gallery, FDR Library, Hyde Park • This exhibit marks the 75th anniversary of the Allies greatest military achievement, the June 6, 1944, invasion of Normandy. Code-named Operation OVERLORD it sealed the fate of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime • More info: LINK
22nd Anniversary Winter Salon
On view through January 31, 2020 • Upstairs Galleries, 22 East Market Street, 3rd Floor, Rhinebeck • Featuring works by Karl Dempwolf, James Coe, Polly Law, Crista Pisano & Friends • 845-876-7578 • LINK
COMING UP
ArtTalks Series
Friday, January 10, 2020 • 7-9pm • Morton Memorial Library, Rhinecliff • Take a look into the studios and minds of artists living and working in the Hudson Valley. Discussion and Q&A hosted by Ruby Palmer, Rhinecliffian and artist, with introductions by Mary-Kay Lombino, Curator at the Frances Lehman Loeb Museum at Vassar College • $5 suggested donation • 845-876-2903.
January Open Boat
Saturday, January 11, 2020 • 3-6pm • Kingston Home Port at the Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston • Tour the Sloop Clearwater, meet the crew and share a warm potluck meal • LINK
Water/Ways Opening Reception
Saturday, January 11, 2020 • 4-6pm • Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston • Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit that explores water’s practical role in American society, the infinite water cycle, the impact of available freshwater on settlement and migration patterns and water’s cultural and spiritual significance • On view through February 23, 2020 • $10 general admission, free for HRMM members • More info: LINK
Grant deadline: TD Bank and the Arbor Day Foundation Grants Available
TD Bank and the Arbor Day Foundation have teamed up to offer municipalities $20,000-$25,000 grants for local forestry projects. These TD Green Space Grants will offer North American municipalities support for creative programs and projects that use green infrastructure development, tree planting, forestry stewardship, and community green space expansion as a way to advance environmental and economic benefits toward a low-carbon economy. The 2020 theme for the program is, "Beat the Heat: Using Green Infrastructure to Cool Down Urban Heat Islands." Preference will be given to Tree City USA communities or those interested in becoming a Tree City USA community in 2020. Grant applications are being accepted until January 17, 2020. LINK
“Prohibition’s Rise and Fall: A Look Back at the 18th Amendment”
Friday, January 17, 2020 • 4pm • Wallace Center, FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park • Discussion led by historian David Pietrusza on the 100th anniversary of the first day of Prohibition • Free with registration required: LINK
“Groundhog Day (1993)”
Friday, January 31, 2020 • 7:30pm • UPAC, Kingston • Part of the UPAC/Bardavon classic film series • $6 all seats, free for members • TICKETS
Uptown Swing with the Piggly Wigglies
Saturday, February 8, 2020 • 7-10:30pm • The Beverly, 224 Foxhall Avenue, Kingston • An evening of Hot Jazz and Swing Dance with Bryan Brundige & The Piggly Wigglies! 7pm Beginner’s swing dance lesson (included with cover, no partner or experience needed) 8p, Open dance with house band (2 sets!) • $15 • 18+ • RSVP on Facebook: LINK
Hudson Jazz Festival
February 14-16, 2019 • Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson • Curated by distinctive jazz pianist Armen Donelian • Tickets start at $25; 3-day Weekend Passes are $95 • LINK
Comedian Lewis Black
Saturday, February 22, 2020 • 8pm • UPAC, Kingston • The Grammy Award-winning, stand-up comedian’s 2020 tour, ‘It Gets Better Every Day’ • $59 and up • TICKETS
Steven Wright
Friday, January 24, 2019 • UPAC, Kingston • Academy Award-winning comedian will bring his off-beat wit to the Ulster stage • $31 • LINK
“King Kong (1933)”
Friday, March 20, 2020 • 7:30pm • UPAC, Kingston • Part of the UPAC/Bardavon classic film series • $6 all seats, free for members • TICKETS
“Clue (1985)”
Friday, April 3, 2020 • 7:30pm • Bardavon, Poughkeepsie • Part of the UPAC/Bardavon classic film series • $6 all seats, free for members • TICKETS
Miss Queen City of the Hudson Pageant
April 25, 2020 • 11am - 3:30pm • Courtyard Marriot, Goshen/Middletown, 24 Crystal Run Crossing, Middletown • More info: LINK
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