Week of November 11-17, 2024
Week of November 11-17, 2024
Thank you, Veterans.
Monday, November 11, 2024
See a list of ceremonies and special events for Veterans Day, here: https://hvny.info/events/2024/veterans-day
Morning Coffee: Earth Ethics with Karenna Gore
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 8:30-9:30am
Cost of admission: Free
Virtual event
Join Patterns for Climate Action Hudson Valley for a presentation and conversation with Karenna Gore, the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Earth Ethics. In this hour long webinar, Karenna will explore implications for how to live, as individuals and collectives, as we navigate the moral and spiritual dimensions of the climate crisis. Register
Your 1774 Shopping List: Buying and Selling in Pre-Revolutionary Dutchess County
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 6-7pm
Foster’s Coach House, Rhinebeck
Long before Amazon and other online shopping venues, Dutchess County residents went to physical stores for all of their retail needs. Join Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum for a deep dive into the origins of the shopping experience in the county. Learn what colonial era stores stocked and sold, the forms of payment their accepted, and the extensive areas they served. RSVP required: https://www.historicredhook.org/upcoming-events/tavern-trail-fosters-nov24
Story Screen Music Film Festival
November 13-17, 2024
Cost of admission: $10 individual tickets, $25 3-screening pass, $60 festival pass
Story Screen, Hudson
A selection of genres – narrative, documentary, live performances, short films & more – all based around the symbiotic relationship between the video and audio mediums. https://www.storyscreenpresents.com/special-screenings
Author Talk and Book Signing: A Hudson Valley Reckoning
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Wallace Center, FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park and virtual
The FDR Presidential Library and Museum and the Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project present a conversation and book signing with Debra Bruno, author of “A Hudson Valley Reckoning: Discovering the Forgotten History of Slaveholding in My Dutch American Family.” Registration required to attend in-person. fdrlibrary.org.
Maria Lai: A Journey to America
November 15 - July 28, 2024
Magazzino Italian Art, Robert Olnick Pavilion, 2700 Route 9, Cold Spring
The first retrospective in the United States dedicated to one of the most important Italian artists of the 20th century. The exhibition will feature approximately 100 works by Maria Lai (Sardinia, Ulassai 1919–Cardedu 2013), including numerous works that will be presented to the public for the first time. Most of the pieces on display have never been exhibited in the United States. This exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of Maria Lai’s work, from her beginnings in the 1950s to the 2000s, with a focus on her innovative approaches to collective and relational art. magazzino.art
Craft Workshop: Victorian Gilded Walnut Ornaments
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6pm
Cost of admission: $12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Have you ever tried your hand at gilding? Visit the Gilded Age mansion at Staatsburgh to create lovely small ornaments – a beautiful item to gift or for you own home. Inspired by the story, "The Gilded Walnuts," this workshop offers participants all the materials and instruction to make these delicate period ornaments, while enjoying light refreshments. The mansion's gift shop will be available for early holiday shopping. Recommended for ages 15 and up; please note that actual nuts will be used. Reservations required: http://gildedwalnuts.eventbrite.com
Nerd Night Hudson Valley
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Howland Cultural Center, Beacon
Have some laughs! Listen to some good tunes and chat with fellow nerds talk tech, space, science, weird history, film and more. https://howlandculturalcenter.ticketspice.com/nerd-nite-hudson-valley
Fall for Art
Through Friday November 15, 2024
Cost of admission: Free
Fall for Art is celebrating its 28th year of supporting and showcasing Hudson Valley artisans of all media. For one week beginning Saturday November 9, browse and shop in the virtual gallery. The uniqueness of Fall for Art is raising funds for the Jewish Federation, and simultaneously giving back those funds to the community. The art event is proud to practice Tikkun Olam, a Jewish phrase meaning to repair the world through acts of kindness. Fall for Art proceeds support Federation causes, the participating artists and Health & Human service organizations such as: Circle of Friends for the Dying, Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley LGBTQ, Oncology Support Program and People’s Place. www.ucjf.org
16th Annual Palisades Fall Craft Fair
Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10am to 4pm
Cost of admission: $0
675 Oak Tree Road, Palisades
Start your holiday shopping early at an open-air market featuring quality crafts handmade by artisans of the Hudson Valley. https://www.palisadescc.org
Puppet Show by Cactushead Puppets
Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10:30am to noon
Cost of admission: Free
117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
Hear the hilarious tale of four lovable farm animals, who set out to pursue their dreams of becoming world-famous musicians. Along the way, they encounter a fortune, foil some robbers, and learn how to work together in harmony. This production features adorable rod puppets and elaborate shadow scenes to tell this story, which gently teaches what all of our firefighters know: teamwork makes the dream work! After the show, meet the puppeteers of Cactushead Puppets, and make a fun craft to celebrate the autumn season. All activities and crafts are free and will be indoors. Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required for this event. http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/puppet-show-2024/
Geology of Storm King
Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: Free with admission
Storm King Art Center, New Windsor
Hike with geologist Kim Fendrich to explore the deep connections between art and geology at Storm King. The tour will visit several key sculptures and landscapes at Storm King that were developed with geologic materials both from the local area and around the world. Learn about how the geologic forces of earth shaped Storm King’s place in the Hudson Valley, and how artists have come to collaborate with the story of these natural elements. Registration is required: https://stormking.org/events/geology-of-storm-king/
The Healing Power of Plants
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2pm
Window On Hudson, 43 South 3rd Street, Hudson
Multimedia artist, writer, and performer Alyson Pou as we discusses her newest work, The Coleus Project: A Constellation of Coleus Creatures. Alyson will be discussing The Healing Power of Plants with with fellow artist and gardener Linda Stillman, medicinal gardener and clinical herbalist Emma Patsy, and moderator Jeremy K. Bullis. https://www.windowonhudson.org/
November Full Moon Gathering
Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5pm to 1am
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, Wappingers Falls
https://www.universe.com/events/november-full-moon-2024-tickets-W4NLTG
Patti Smith and Friends
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 6pm
Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston
Pioneering artist Patti Smith performs original spoken-word stories from her life, interspersed with songs. https://www.oblongbooks.com/event/patti-smith-upac-2024
Charles Ives’ America
November 16-17, 2024
Cost of admission: $15 and up, free for Bard students
Sosnoff Theater, Fisher Center for the Arts, Bard College
Leon Botstein and TŌN celebrate the sesquicentennial of one of the most quintessential American composers, Charles Ives. With baritone William Sharp and preeminent Ives scholar J. Peter Burkholder, this program explores the way the composer created unique works from familiar tunes. Before each piece, Sharp and the orchestra will highlight these classic songs, including “Bringing in the Sheaves” and “Wake Nicodemus.” Hear this program at the Fisher Center just days before TŌN performs it at Carnegie Hall. https://fishercenter.bard.edu/events/charles-ivess-america/
An Evening of Jazz with Donald Vega and Rufus Reid
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $30, $15 students with ID
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
Tickets
DayTrip: Spacewalk at 'T'Space
Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 1-7pm
'T'Space 125 1/2, Round Lake Rd Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Cost of admission: $175
Join a day of exploration at art and architectural gem ‘T’ Space in Rhinebeck NY. Susan Wides will take you behind the scenes of this remarkable venue. James Casabere’s exhibition will serve as inspiration for a photography themed group activity. Wrap up the day with evening refreshments and conversation in Ex of IN House. Ticket price includes admission, private tour and art activity, coffee/tea, snacks and evening refreshments. https://www.studi.group/
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ONGOING EVENTS
Olana Third Thursdays
Continues the third Thursday of the month, from 11am to 3:15pm
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
Free monthly tours and programs. Artmaking in the Afternoon, a hands-on, drop-in event will take place from 1-5pm in the Wagon House Education Center. olana.org/thirdthursdays/
Hudson Valley Free Day
Continues on the last Sunday of the month from 10am - 4pm
Dia Beacon
Hudson Valley residents living in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington and Westchester counties are invited to explore the contemporary art collection at Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. diaart.org/visit/visit-our-locations-sites/dia-beacon-beacon-united-states
Warwick Valley Farmers' Market
Sundays, through November 24, 2024 from 9am to 2pm
Cost: Free admission
Bank St. & South St., Warwick
This year celebrating 30 years of providing the best of regional agricultural producers and food artisans. Local musicians, wood fired pizza and so much more. warwickvalleyfarmersmarket.org/
Carrie Mae Weems: Remember to Dream
On view through December 1, 2024
Bard College’s Hessel Museum of Art
Revisits the range and breadth of Carrie Mae Weems’ prolific career through seldom displayed and lesser-known works that demonstrate the evolution of her pioneering, politically engaged practice. The exhibition is sequenced over nine rooms, each representing a body or bodies of work.
In and Out of Lineage: Tracing Artistic Heritage Through SUNY New Paltz Faculty
On view through December 8, 2024
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz
An exhibition featuring artwork by 20 members of the University’s Departments of Art and Design, exploring the symbiotic relationship between creating, teaching and mentoring. newpaltz.edu/dorskymuseum
Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market
Sundays, through December 29, 2024 from 10am - 2pm
61 East Market Street, Rhinebeck
Over 30 vendors with fresh fruits, veggies, eggs, meats, fish, baked goods, wine, beer, spirits, and live music.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
Working Waterfronts: Oil and Pastel Paintings by Peter K. Eagelton
On view through December 22, 2024
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston
A retrospective of the paintings of maritime artist Peter K. Eagleton celebrating the world of working waterfronts and the graceful shapes of freighters, tugs, ships, lighters, yard oilers, and tankers that plied the waters of New York Harbor. hrmm.org
SHABOOM: Presumed Ignorant
On view through January 26, 2025
Cost: Free
Newmark Gallery, Art Omi, Ghent
The first institutional exhibition of the collective SHABOOM – created by artists Silky Shoemaker, Paul Soileau, and Lex Vaughn. The project takes up the golden era of '90s court tv with an installation that will be activated by the most juvenile of antics, as well as billboards and happenings in the wild co-produced by Shandaken Projects. Embracing slapstick, SHABOOM presents scenes that teeter on the edge of disaster and teem with slips, flops, and the cheapest of pleasures. https://artomi.org
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COMING UP
Library of Local presents Threshfest
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Morton Memorial Library, Rhinecliff
Learn more about saving seeds. Bring seeds/plants that you have saved or just come learn! 845-876-2903.
Family Folklore
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 6-8pm
Cost of admission: $15, $5 members
Virtual event
Dive deeper into your family history with Elinor Levy, Arts Mid-Hudson’s Folk Arts Manager and learn how to collect and preserve your family’s stories through interviews, photos, keepsakes and more. https://www.artsmidhudson.org/workshops/family-folklore
Author Talk and Signing: Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6pm
FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park
Author Katherine Carter will talk about her book which tells the story of the remarkable but little-known meetings that took place behind closed doors at Chartwell. From household names to political leaders, diplomats to spies, Carter reveals a fascinating cast of characters, each of whom made their mark on Churchill’s thinking and political strategy. Register
The Friends’ Holiday Book Sale
November 22-24, 2024
Cost of admission: $30 Early Bird tickets
Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie
Thousands of gift-quality books and media, sorted into multiple categories and most items priced at $4 or less each. All items will be half-price on Sunday. https://poklib.org/book-store/
Cold Spring, NY Book Signing
Friday, November 22, 2024 from 6-8:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
The General Store, 66 Main Street, Cold Spring
Alissa & Will Malnati will host an intimate launch of their coffee table book, Cold Spring, NY, and toast to the book with the local Cold Spring community. "Cold Spring, NY" is an absorbing and intimate collection of more than 50 black-and-white photographs offering an enchanting glimpse into the spirit of Cold Spring, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of New York’s Hudson Highlands, just 60 miles from New York City, which has served as an almost medicinal-like refuge for the authors/photographers Alissa and Will Malnati. www.coldspringbook.com
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail
November 23-24, December 7-8, 14-15, 2024 from 11am-5pm
Various locations in Ulster and Orange counties
Cost of admission: $40
Sip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider-tasting event. Enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer. Ticket also includes a tasting glass, ornaments from each stop and a grapevine wreath. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour. More info: 845-256-8456 info@gunkswine.com, https://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com/holiday-fineries-at-the-wineries/
Hudson Valley Hullabaloo
November 23-24, 2024
Cost of admission: $2
Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston
Shop handmade, vintage, music, food, portraits and more. https://hvhullabaloo.com
2024 Holiday Makers Market at Brooklyn Cider House
Saturdays & Sundays, November 23-December 22, 2024 from 11am to 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
155 N. Ohioville Road, New Paltz
Over 65 rotating local artisans and makers of everything from sweet treats & libations to jewelry, stoneware, candles, & much more, with 10+ new vendors featured each market day. https://www.twinstarorchards.com/holidaymarket
Cold Spring, NY Book Signing
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from noon - 2pm
Cost of admission: Free
Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farms Rd., Hopewell Junction
Alissa and Will Malnati will host a book signing at Fishkill Farms, a location that is featured prominently in the book. Coffee and hot apple cider donuts will be served. "Cold Spring, NY" is an absorbing and intimate collection of more than 50 black-and-white photographs offering an enchanting glimpse into the spirit of Cold Spring, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of New York’s Hudson Highlands, just 60 miles from New York City, which has served as an almost medicinal-like refuge for the authors/photographers Alissa and Will Malnati. www.coldspringbook.com
Author Talk: Back to the Land, A New Way of Life in the Country
Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $12
Wilderstein Historic Site, Rhinebeck
Acclaimed author, photographer, and Hudson Valley resident Pieter Estersohn will share insights and stories from his most recent book. For more information, call the Wilderstein office at 845-876-4818. RSVP
The Putnam History Museum's Annual Gala
Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $175
The Garrison, 2015 US 9, Garrison, NY 10524, United States
An event dedicated to celebrating Putnam County’s history and the exceptional individuals who work to preserve and enhance our local communities. Each year, the General Israel Putnam Trailblazer Award is presented to individuals whose leadership has made a major impact in the community and set a path forward for others to follow. This year’s honorees are, Seamus Carroll and Marie Wieck, a couple whose commitment to community and innovation exemplifies the spirit of this award. http://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/annual-gala-3/
Hudson Valley Art Market
Friday, November 29-Sunday, December 1, 2024
Friday and Saturday, from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road Poughkeepsie
Cost of admission: Free
Join a festive shopping experience filled with holiday magic. As always, there is an incredible, curated selection of local Hudson Valley artisans to bring you the best in handmade gifts, gourmet treats, and holiday cheer. Come discover the perfect presents, support talented makers, and celebrate the season with a weekend of unique finds and joyful moments. https://hvartmarket.wixsite.com/hvartmarket
Basilica Farm and Flea Holiday Market
November 29-December 1, 2024
Cost of admission: $7; $10 weekend pass, free for kids under 12
Basilica Hudson
Featuring over 100 local farmers, makers, jewelers, and more. https://basilicahudson.org/events/farm-flea-holiday-market-2024/
Cold Spring, NY Book Party
Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5-8pm
Cost of admission: Free
Upstate Down, 13 East Market St., Rhinebeck
Alissa & Will Malnati will host an intimate launch of their coffee table book, Cold Spring, NY. Martinis will be served and there will be a special DJ set by Jon Berry. "Cold Spring, NY" is an absorbing and intimate collection of more than 50 black-and-white photographs offering an enchanting glimpse into the spirit of Cold Spring, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of New York’s Hudson Highlands, just 60 miles from New York City, which has served as an almost medicinal-like refuge for the authors/photographers Alissa and Will Malnati. www.coldspringbook.com
Holiday Art Show
Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 1-3pm
Cost: Free
1395 Boston Corners Road, Millerton
Pop-up Holiday Art Show featuring work by 35 artists at the coolest gallery in the Hudson Valley. http://www.TheReInstitute.com
2024 Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Mohonk Mountain House
Gingerbread pieces will be on display from Monday, December 9, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025. https://www.mohonk.com/competition-details
Morning Coffee: The Biodiversity Legacy – Historic Native Land Management Practices in the Hudson Valley
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 8:30 - 9:30am
Cost of admission: Free
Virtual event
For generations, the Lenape People stewarded their lands in the Hudson Valley, creating a landscape diverse in habitat and species and rich in natural resources. Over the past three centuries, the post-colonial Hudson Valley landscape has been drastically altered by more destructive and exploitative environmental practices. And yet, the legacy of the Lenape People is still visible in the region's rich plant diversity. Join Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley for a presentation exploring what once was, and how we can learn from traditional Native land management methods to create a more biodiverse, resilient landscape today. Register
Catskill Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker
December 13 - December 15, 2024
Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston
https://www.bardavon.org/show/the-nutcracker-44/
5th Annual Festival of Wreaths Vendor & Craft Fair
Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10am to 2pm
Cost of admission: Free
Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School, 102 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson
The MCSES (Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School) PTO will be hosting its 5th Annual Festival of Wreaths Vendor & Craft Fair on Saturday, December 14th from 10 AM- 2 PM with FREE admission! There will be local crafters and vendors, raffles, photo opportunities with Santa, and more! We will also have wreaths on display decorated by local businesses, as well as buckets filled by faculty and staff members at MCSES that you can purchase raffle tickets for to try and win. Each raffle ticket is only $.25. The drawing for the wreaths and buckets will be on December 18th, and the winners will be contacted by a member of the PTO. https://www.facebook.com/share/Pix3Hmy2499i6aqt/
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