Week of September 25-October 1, 2023

Morning Coffee Webinar: How Local Governments Can Plan for Climate Change
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 8:30-9:30am
Virtual event via Zoom
The NYS Hudson River Estuary Program will provide a basic overview of how communities can incorporate conservation and climate adaptation strategies into planning and regulatory systems. Learn how comprehensive plans, natural resource inventories, open space plans, and zoning can be used as powerful tools toward achieving climate and ecological goals. Then hear from an environmental leader in Ancram (Columbia County) on how her town did just that. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuqvrzIsHtT90d9VcDYvb0StchayHBiJ#/registration

One Dam at a Time Screenings
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6-7pm, virtual
Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 7-8pm at Industrial Arts Brewing, Beacon
Two screenings of “One Dam at a Time,” a new documentary by National Geographic ‘Ocean Hero’ Jon Bowermaster. The 22-minute film highlights Riverkeeper’s dam removal work restoring free-flowing creeks and steams in the Hudson Valley. riverkeeper.org/campaigns/river-ecology/saving-hudson-river-fish/dam-removal/

Energy Democracy Town Halls
Various dates and locations, see schedule below
New York State Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha will be holding town halls throughout Dutchess and Ulster counties to address Central Hudson’s proposed rate increase.

New Paltz: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 6:30pm at SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive
Saugerties: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Saugerties Senior Center, 207 Market Street
Woodstock: Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Road
Olive: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan
Esopus: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2pm at Esopus Town Hall, 1 Town Hall Way, Ulster Park

https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/energy-democracy-town-halls

Sharkey and His Pals: When Sea Lions Were Stars of Show Business
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: Free
Cross Point Fellowship Center, 459 Hurley Avenue, Hurley
Sharkey and His Pals tells the story of “The World’s Greatest Seal,” a sea lion trained at the Kingston-based Seal College. Sharkey had a sense of humor so uncanny and spontaneous many considered him practically human! Local historians Stephen Blauweiss and Gary Bohan Jr. will be talking about their forthcoming documentary, and feature newly acquired footage and recent interviews recorded for the film. hurleyheritagesociety.org/posts/sharkey-and-his-pals/

24th Annual Woodstock Film Festival
September 27-October 1, 2023
Various locations
This year's festival is showcasing 28 feature narrative films and 26 feature documentaries by distinguished and emerging directors, with 9 World Premieres, 7 U.S. Premieres, 9 East Coast Premieres, and 16 New York Premieres, as well as 107 outstanding short live-action films, documentaries, animation, and music videos. In addition, 8 unique live musical performances will follow select films, and 7 panels will address diverse issues relating to film and entertainment. Complementing this year's lineup, most films will be followed by filmmakers' Q&As. SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: James Ivory, Steve Buscemi, Kiefer Sutherland, Michael Imperioli, Matthew Modine, Tim Blake Nelson, Brittany Snow, Mary Stuart Masterson, Thomas Sadoski, Ondi Timoner, Victor Nunez, Ramin Bahrani, Lydia Dean Pilcher, Kristi Jacobson, Barbara Kopple, Pawo Choyning Dorji, Sheila Nevins, and Neil Gaiman. woodstockfilmfestival.org/tickets

Passion Fruit Seeds: Intensive Workshop
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 6-7:30pm
Cost: $20
Kaatsbaan, 120 Broadway, Tivoli
The intensive will be taught by Tatiana Desardouin, Lauriane Ogay, Lobel and Cal Hunt. The class will include introduction to hip-hop, house, Popping and Flexin' dances, cultures, drills, foundations, and incorporate some variations and freestyle exercises using those foundations as a basis. Students will learn how to connect movements with music, tools for creativity, and individuality. They will also learn through Tatiana’s teaching method called "Technique Within Your Groove." This method allows for more freedom in one’s musicality, freestyle, and to incorporate technical tools without losing the groove. This method also pushes the dancers to develop their coordination, rhythm, and polyrhythm. The class will also include conversations where the students will be introduced to “An Introspective Seed,” which is a series of questions for an introspective anti-racist work. Please bring a notebook, sneakers, and movement clothes. Must be over 13. kaatsbaan.org/community-classes

Carlos
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $11
156 Main St, Saugerties
Celebrate the life of one of music's greatest icons in this special premiere event. See the new movie CARLOS first, including intro content featuring director Rudy Valdez and Carlos Santana, exclusive to this event. upstatefilms.org/carlos

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Continues September 27-30, October 1-31, November 1-5, 8-12 and 17-19
Cost: $24, free for members and children under 2
Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson
Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by our team of artisans.
hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze/

Stephen Shore Show & Tell (Foreword! author series)
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $11
6415 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck
Legendary photographer Stephen Shore’s new book, “Modern Instances: The Craft of Photography” is an experimental new memoir that documents a groundbreaking career. Writer Joe Hagan is there to facilitate this rare show & tell. upstatefilms.org/foreword-author-series-1-stephen-shore

Dracula in the Widow Jane Mine
September 28-30, 2023
Thursday and Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 3pm
Cost: $22, $16 Century House members
Widow Jane Mine, Rosendale
Theatre on the Road, a traveling company based in Rosendale, will produce and stage the original Broadway version of Dracula. centuryhouse.org

Free Screening: The Princess Bride
Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: Free
Hudson Valley Brewery, Beacon
Free screening and free popcorn! Seating is limited, bring a chair. https://www.storyscreenpresents.com/product-page/the-princess-bride-hvb-thu-09-28-7-00pm

Detour
Thursday, September 28, 2023 and Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $11
6415 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck
The third film in our Film Noir Series, The Reckless Kind, is Edgar G. Ulmer’s “Detour” Film critic Lisa Schwarzbaum will be on hand for both screenings. upstatefilms.org/detour

Explore Stissing
Saturday, September 29, 2023 from 9:30am to 4pm
Cost: Free
261 Lake Rd, Pine Plains
This Trail Opening Celebration will celebrate the work done on the new Thompson-To-Tower Trail, located on the south side of the Thompson Pond Preserve, to the Stissing Fire Tower. Please note that this trail is not for beginners, but the event is for everyone. We will celebrate the collaborative efforts of volunteers and organizations that have made this trail an epic experience with educational walks and talks, free food, and kids outdoor activities. Parking will be alongside Lake Road. Please take caution as you park and walk, and do not block any driveways. dutchessland.org/get-involved/events-and-programs/explore-stissing

The REAL Gilded Age: America's Elite in the Downton Abbey Era
Friday, September 29, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, children 12 & under are free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required. bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Aquablitz
Various dates and locations
Learn what’s living in your watershed and help a team of biologists collect data on fish, plants, amphibians and other critters along the creek.

Friday, September 29, 2-5 p.m.
Malcolm X Park, Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie*

Saturday, September 30, 1-4 p.m.
Peach Hill Park, 32 Edgewood Dr., Poughkeepsie

Tuesday, October 17, 2-5 p.m.
Discovery Museum, 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie

Thursday, October 19, 3-6 p.m.
Quassaick Creek at Muchattoes Lake, Newburgh* (under the Lake Drive overpass)

*Spanish translation will be provided at these events. scenichudson.org/events/aquablitz-2023

Walkway at Night
Friday, September 29, 2023 from 6:30-8pm
Cost: $5, free for members
Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie/Highland
The harvest moon will be at its peak during the next Walkway At Night on Friday, September 29 for everyone to enjoy unparalleled views and a crisp autumn evening 212 feet above the Hudson River on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Walkway non-profit organization. walkway.org/walkwayatnight .

This is Spinal Tap
Friday, September 29, 2023, doors open at 7pm, film at 7:30pm
Tickets: $10
Beacon Music Factory
The mockumentary that started them all...Tickets

The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country
September 29 - October 29, 2023
Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow
A night of legendary, interactive magic featuring Mark Clearview and Nick Wallace. tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events?view=calendar&k=spirits&startdate=2023-09-15

Kaatsbaan Fall Festival 2023
September September 29 - October 1
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
Featuring three weekends of performances including Tan Dun’s Ghost Opera with new choreography by PeiJu Chien-Pott, a Kenneth MacMillan ballet not seen since 1972, and a world premiere by Roderick George. https://kaatsbaan.org/performances-festivals

Walkway At Night
Friday, September 29 from 6:30-8pm and October 27, 2023 from 6-7:30pm
Cost: $5, free for members
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland and Poughkeepsie
Enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. walkway.org/walkwayatnight

An Evening with Al Franken
Friday, September 29, 2023 at 8pm
UPAC, Kingston
As the only speaker on the lecture circuit who has won 5 Emmys (Wikipedia missed two for producing), written 4 New York Times #1 best-sellers, taken home 2 Grammys, and served as a United States Senator – Al Franken brings a unique voice to the stage. Whether discussing his career in comedy or in public service, Franken delivers a singular experience—leaving audiences thoroughly entertained, more knowledgeable, and either optimistic or extremely depressed about our nation’s future – depending on how he feels that day. Tickets

Newburgh Open Studios
September 30 and October 1, 2023
Various locations
http://www.newburghopenstudios.org

Tivoli Street Painting Festival
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10am - 4pm
Village of Tivoli
Advance registration available, half of the squares will be open for registration on the day of the event. Rain date: Sunday, October 1. Register

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
September 30 and October 1, 2023 from 10am - 5pm
Cost: $15 daily admission, $10 advance, free for kids under 12
Cantine Memorial Complex, Saugerties
A fun celebration of the harvest of what garlic aficionados lovingly refer to as The Stinking Rose. Get garlic, eat garlic, watch chef demos and lectures, browse crafts, enjoy live music and more. https://hvgf.org

Garrison Craft
Saturday, September 30 - Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 10am - 5pm
Cost: $10
23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Browse the work of over 65 skilled artisans, carefully selected for diversity, quality, and value. Located along the stunning Hudson River, Garrison Craft supports artisans who create traditional and alternative crafts lovingly by hand. This year, Garrison Craft will include many favorites from previous fairs and new artists, specializing in furniture, photography, jewelry, glassware, clothing, fiber arts, ceramics, fine art, wooden bowls, tableware, and so much more! garrisonartcenter.org/garrisoncraftfair

5th Annual Stockade Faire
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11am to 11pm
Cost: Free
Wall and North Front Streets, Kingston
Free block party with music, vendors, crafts and more. Artists include James Felice (of The Felice Brothers), Will Lawrence (of The Felice Brothers), Rose Stoller, Leo Lovechild, Wolf + Lamb, and Kinsey. New this year on Wall Street “The Junkyard Car Corral” is an uber-creative car show + motorcycle spectacle curated by Stockade business owner and notable junk guy, Dave Rosenberg.https://www.stockadefaire.com/

Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from noon to 3pm
Camp Nooteeming, 22 Camp Nooteeming Road, Salt Point
This free event is open to local veterans, who may bring one guest each, and will be an afternoon of comradery, food and music. Registration is required as space is limited and can be submitted at https://dutchessny.gov/veteranspicnic. Reservation deadline is Friday, September 22.

What’s Out There Weekend
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 1-4pm
Cost: Free but attendance is limited and registration is required
Various historic sites, landmarks and gardens throughout the mid-Hudson Valley including Edgewater in Tivoli, the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Blithewood Garden and more: eventbrite.com/e/whats-out-there-weekend-rhinebeck-the-mid-hudson-valley-tickets-704584911437

A Life in Service
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, free for children 12 & under
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
It took a small army to run this 79 room Gilded Age estate. See the mansion through the servant's eyes, as they rose before dawn and toiled until after midnight. The tour - led by a costumed guide - will include visiting the unrestored servant's hall. Even in its unrestored state, the hall is a striking artifact of servant life and work, featuring the servant's dining room, the footmen's bedrooms, and the tiled kitchen with its massive coal range. Reservations required. bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Community Playwriting Workshops with HVSF
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2pm
121 N Broadway, Tarrytown and 472 NY-403, Garrison
Cost: Free
121 N Broadway, Tarrytown
In preparation for the Community Bake-Off on November 11 & 12, we invite our neighbors to participate in free community Playwriting Workshops this September! Everyone has an idea for a story; don’t miss the chance to bring your story to life! Led by Christine Scarfuto, Acting Director of the MFA playwriting program at Hunter College, these two-hour workshops will feature exercises that teach citizen writers the basics of playwriting and storytelling. Visit our website for additional dates, times, and locations to participate in our community Playwriting Workshops. hvshakespeare.org/production/community-playwriting-workshops/

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre presents Dance on the Pond
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3pm
Cost: $30
The Home of Janice Pickering, 18 Cragswood Rd., New Paltz
An immersive performance around the pond featuring excerpts from the developing work, Habit Formed. Wine and cheese will be served. https://amandaselwyndance.org/dance-on-the-pond/

Harvest Full Moon Hike and Music
Saturday, September 30, 2023 beginning at 5:30pm
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill, Rhinebeck
a beloved Winnakee tradition that allows guests to experience Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill after hours. Take in spectacular views of the setting sun, the rising moon, and our stunning Hudson Valley landscape while enjoying live music. Family-friendly. Light snack provided – but please bring-your-own drinks. Picnics encouraged! Note that the park is carry in, carry out. Musical guest: Austin Bonk and Beer Caps & Quarters. NOTE: There will be no public parking at Burger Hill after 4pm. Reservations required to secure a parking spot. Carpooling is recommended. https://www.winnakee.org/harvest-full-moon-hike-music-saturday-september-30th/

2023 Hudson Valley Gospel Festival
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 7-9pm
Cost: $20, $15 students, seniors and military, free for children under 5
First Congregational Church, Poughkeepsie
The evening will feature the Hudson Valley Gospel Festival Choir directed by Marva Clark, Dinesa Hansen, and Ciesta Little-Quinn, and the Hudson Valley Gospel Festival Dance Team led by Linda Molina. Performances by Miss Rene Bailey and the Rainbow Singers will round out the evening. This year’s Walk Through Gospel History spotlights Mahalia Jackson.

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7:30pm
Cost: $25, $30 at the door, $20 members
Palisades Community Center, 675 Oak Tree Road, Palisades
The 10 MANHATTAN SHORT finalists hail from eight countries with films from Australia, Afghanistan, Finland, Iran, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Canada alongside three short films from the USA. The 26th annual MANHATTAN SHORT 2023 line-up feature narratives that are dramatic, sometimes humorous, occasionally magical, and always inspirational! All Final Ten short films will become Oscar-qualified, meaning they are automatically eligible for an Academy Award nomination. Refreshments are included. Seating is limited: https://bpt.me/6133168

Rave the Vote
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10pm to 2am
Cost: $5
Bacchus, 4 S. Chestnut St., New Paltz
The dance floor is what democracy should look like. So let’s rave! And register to vote! Featuring: Apprentess, DJ XEON.drags, UNICORNSEWP, Skeddy, ZenMaster Mongo. In addition to dancing, this event is an opportunity to register to vote (or update your voter registration information), and to ask the Deputy Mayor and volunteers about voting! fb.me/e/WrVgSpq7

OCTOBER

Special Events at the Rhinebeck Aerodrome
October 1: Vert Fest - Convertible Saab Club. October 7-8: Fall Festival and Pumpkin Bombing. October 14-15: Final Show Weekend. oldrhinebeck.org

Spirit of Beacon Day
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 11am - 4pm, parade: 1-2pm
Main Street, Beacon
Community vendors, live music at two stages, a parade and more. Parking available in the DMV parking lot, the police station parking lot at town hall, or at the train station with free shuttles available. https://www.spiritofbeacon.org/

Farm Fest’ 23: Meet your farmer, support your community!
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1 to 6pm
Arrowood Farms
A fun-filled, family-friendly day that includes a farm tour, farmers market, vendor marketplace, activities for all ages, food, drinks, live music, and more! More info

Season Closing Concert by Half Waif
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 3-5pm
Cost: Free
Beatrix Farrand Garden at the FDR Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Known for her hauntingly beautiful vocals and introspective lyrics, singer, songwriter, and producer Nandi Rose melds pop and folk songwriting styles with electronic production and arrangements to explore what it means to be alive and in relationship with the world. Rescheduled from 9/24. beatrixfarrandgardenhydepark.org/events/half-waif

Hudson Valley Baroque presents “Northern Lights”
Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 4pm
Cost: $10, $7 members, seniors, students, veterans, active military and children under 13, free for children under 6
The French Huguenot Church, New Paltz
https://www.huguenotstreet.org/calendar-of-events/2023/10/1/northern-lights-hudson-valley-baroque

Hudson River Valley Ramble
Daily through October 1, 2023
Over 150 recreational and cultural events highlighting the rich diversity of the Hudson River Valley region. Check out the Hudson River Valley website for a full listing of events or view the digital guidebook (PDF).

Bethel Woods Harvest Festival
Continues every Sunday through October 1, 2023 from 11am to 4pm
Cost: $7 parking, free entry
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
In addition to live music, shopping with 110+ regional vendors, and a delectable food court, special attractions will vary each week in honor of the 25th anniversary of celebrating farmers’ market goodness. bethelwoodscenter.org/events/the-25th-annual-harvest-festival-bethel-woods

18th Century Autumnfest
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 11am to 4pm
Cost: Free
Senate House State Historic Site, 296 Fair Street, Kingston
Experience some key Autumn activities from the 18th century and enjoy the season! There will be demonstrations of blacksmithing, meat smoking, candle dipping, pressing apples, and more. There will also be live performances of juggling, fire spitting, and tightrope walking! The outdoor event is free, but there is a charge to tour the house and museum. fb.me/e/FUCh6JnF

"What Matters?"
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from noon - 3pm
Cost: Free
Howland Public Library, Main St., Small room in the back., Beacon
Come on by during Spirit of Beacon and tell Karen Michel, longtime public radio journalist Karen Michel, what matters to you now, in these difficult, divided times? Are you looking out for yourself? For others? For?? You'll be professionally audio recorded and photographed for potential playback during a public forum on November 4, as part of Beacon Bonfire. Each recording session should last about 5-10 minutes. Come on by and talk to Karen!

Gravestone Preservation Talk
Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2pm (Rain date: October 22)
St. John’s Reformed Church, Upper Red Hook
Join George Michael for a tour of the cemetery grounds at St. John’s Reformed Church in Upper Red Hook as he talks about the work he has done to repair and preserve gravestones. RSVP Required, limited to 30 people. RSVP

Ulysses • Elevator Repair Service
Through October 1, 2023 at 8pm
Cost: $25
60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-on-Hudson
James Joyce’s Ulysses has fascinated, perplexed, scandalized, and/or defeated readers for over a century. Building on a rich history of staging modernist works—Gatz, The Sound and the Fury, The Select (The Sun Also Rises)—Elevator Repair Service (ERS) takes on this Mount Everest of twentieth-century literature in their Fisher Center debut. Seven performers sit down for a sober reading but soon find themselves guzzling pints, getting in brawls, and committing debaucheries as they careen on a fast-forward tour through Joyce’s funhouse of styles. With madcap antics and a densely layered sound design, ERS presents an eclectic sampling from Joyce’s life-affirming masterpiece. fishercenter.bard.edu/events/elevator-repair-service-ulysses/

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ONGOING EVENTS

David McIntyre: Walking
On view through October 8, 2023
Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson
A new solo exhibition by Scottish-born, Hudson-based photographer, filmmaker, and artist David McIntyre. Inspired by the writings of Henry David Thoreau, McIntyre brings the intricate patterns of nature to the forefront through a series of captivating, abstract, and digitally manipulated photographs taken on walks along trails in the Hudson Valley. hudsonhall.org, (518) 822-1438

Nao Trinidad Public Tours
Daily through October 8, 2023
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston
Visit the Spanish-built replica of the 16th Century tall ship captained by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during his inaugural circumnavigation of the globe. https://www.hrmm.org/naotrinidad.html

Air Shows at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Saturdays and Sundays through October 15, 2023 at 2pm
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Red Hook
Up, up and away! The Aerodrome is set to begin a new season of high-flying action with antique air shows every Saturday and Sunday! The Saturday "History of Flight" program highlights the Pioneer Era before World War I and the Golden Age of Aviation in the 1920s and 30s. The Sunday air show is the World War I dog-fight spectacular, with a hero or heroine, the villainous Black Baron of Rhinebeck, scenery, pyrotechnics and a World War I tank, along with many antique automobiles. There are usually between 15 and 20 flyable aircraft for each show, including a 1909 Bleriot, a Fokker DR-1 Triplane and a precise replica of the Spirit of St. Louis. Open-cockpit biplane rides — which offer stunning views of the Hudson River and the surrounding highlands — are available before and after the air shows from 10 a.m. until twilight. Gates open at 10 a.m., which gives you plenty of time to check out the Aerodrome’s museum and grab a bite to eat at the snack stand. To purchase tickets, or to book your own biplane ride, click here.

Historic Red Hook’s 2023 Cemetery Crawl
Ongoing through October 29, 2023
Award Ceremony: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3pm
Village of Red Hook
Historic Red Hook’s third annual Cemetery Crawl is both a seasonal Scavenger Hunt and a year-round, self-guided tour of six Red Hook cemeteries that offers highlights of the lives of interesting individuals and their memorials. All you need is your smartphone and some good weather and you’ve got a lovely way to spend the fall season enjoying local history. You can find their booth on Hardscrabble Day in the Village of Red Hook. The Crawl will conclude with an award ceremony on October 29, 2023 at the Elmendorph Inn at 3pm. Everyone who participates will get a prize, and a chance to win 1 of 4 grand prize baskets!. historicredhook.org/upcoming-events

Food Trucks at Millbrook Winery
Saturdays and Sundays, through October 29 from noon-6pm
Millbrook Winery, 26 Wing Road, Millbrook
Celebrate the weekend and take advantage of the warm weather from the winery’s picnic areas or taproom terrace with ala carte, family friendly menus from local food trucks. Find a table on one of our decks, pick a picnic table down by the pond, or bring your lawn chairs and blankets to set up on the lawn. All food trucks will be at the winery and ready to serve at noon. *No reservation needed for food trucks, Seating is first come first serve. Visit the website for complete food truck schedule. millbrookwine.com/food-trucks/

Terraforming: Olana’s Historic Photography Collection Unearthed
On view through October 29, 2023
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
The exhibition focuses on Olana’s remarkable trove of nearly 5,000 19th century photographic prints, collected by the artist Frederic Church between 1850 and 1900. Until now, this nationally significant and intact photography collection has been little-known and unseen by the public. For tickets and additional information, visit OLANA.org/terraforming.

Pippa Garner: $ELL YOUR $ELF
On view through October 29, 2023
Art Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent
Garner's first New York institutional solo exhibition—a kaleidoscopic introduction to five decades of the artist’s visionary practice and deviant proposals to solve everyday problems in post-Fordist America. $ELL YOUR $ELF premieres Garner’s latest work, Haulin' Ass! (2023), a fully-functional 2003 Ford Ranger pickup truck with its exterior rotated 180 degrees and welded back together, replete with super-sized truck nuts. Commissioned by Art Omi, Haulin' Ass! will be activated in performances in New York City and the Hudson Valley throughout the run of the exhibition. RSVP

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome season
Through October 31, 2023
Museum open daily, May 1 – October 31, 2023 from 10am – 5pm.
Airshows begin June 17 through October 15 with “History of Flight” every Saturday, “World War I” every Sunday at 2pm.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Road, Red Hook
Bi-plane rides take place before and after weekend airshows, and by reservation. oldrhinebeck.org/plan-your-visit/

Harvest Hunt at Locust Grove
Every Saturday and Sunday through October 31, and Mondays, October 9 and October 30, 2023 from 10am-3:30pm
Cost: $10
Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie
What did a 16-year-old girl do for fun back in 1901? Join us on this story walk scavenger hunt for decorated pumpkins hidden among the historic flowers and trees! Find over 20 fabulously decorated pumpkins that tell the story of what a typical day might look like here at Locust Grove in 1901, the year the young Family moved into the mansion year-round. Celebrate the family and the Gardeners, Tutors, Maids, Cooks, Grooms, Carriage Drivers, and more who kept Locust Grove going over 120 years ago! Find the Rooster who woke them up in the morning, a bicycle, the man in the moon, and more all made from decorated pumpkins! Bring your imagination (costumes are a plus!). Rain will cancel event. eventbrite.com/o/locust-grove-estate-30347364870

Community Streetside Artist Exhibit
On view through November 1, 2023
Village of Wappingers Falls
The Community Streetside Artist Exhibit will showcase the creative diversity of 43 local artists throughout the Village of Wappingers Falls on lamp post banners. Exhibition on view from April 1 through November 1, 2023. Link

Notes for Tomorrow
On view through November 12, 2023
Alice and Horace Chandler and North Galleries, Dorsky Museum, New Paltz
Artwork selected by 30 curators based in 25 countries around the world to reflect on a new global reality. In this cultural moment of transition, each work is a source of inspiration from the recent past and a guiding perspective for the future. newpaltz.edu/museum/exhibitions/future.html

Storm King’s 2023 Special Exhibitions
Through November 13, 2023
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
Beatriz Cortez: The Volcano That Left: Beatriz Cortez will present new and recent large-scale works for her first solo museum presentation on the East Coast + Ugo Rondinone: the sun and the moon. Set against Schunnemunk and Storm King Mountains, Ugo Rondinone’s the sun and the moon, comprises a pair of 16-feet tall delicate circles fashioned from cast-bronze tree branches. The exhibition is built upon the principles of two celestial forces representing contradictory, codependent, and complementary values. The sculptures will be accompanied by two interactive artworks, your age and my age and the age of the sun and your age and my age and the age of the moon in the Museum Building’s main floor gallery + Outlooks: RA Walden: RA Walden will present a site-specific installation for the 10th iteration of Storm King's Outlooksprogram. Titled access points // or // alternative states of matter(ing), the project will depict the electron configurations of the six most common elements on earth: carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, and sulfur. These elements—thought to be necessary for life on any planet—will evoke the form of crop circles, constructed from rings of perforated aluminum and laid across a grassy hillside. collections.stormking.org/Listing/currentexhibitions/sort/default/direction/desc

Rhinebeck Farmers Market
Sundays through December 17, 2023
10am to 2pm
Municipal Parking Lot, 61 East Market Street, Rhinebeck
Over 30 vendors with new vendors including Millbrook Beef and Dairy, Hudson Valley Fresh, Mighty Donuts of Red Hook, Litte Rye Backhouse of Kingston and Ardith Mae Farmstead Goat Cheese of Stuyvesant. Mei’s Dumpling joins as a full-time vendor this year. rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com/special-events.html

Special exhibition: Black Americans, Civil Rights, and The Roosevelts, 1932-1962
On view through December 31, 2024
William J. vanden Heuvel Gallery at The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park
Developed in collaboration with a distinguished committee of scholars, “Black Americans, Civil Rights and the Roosevelts, 1932-1962” centers the historical voices of many Black community leaders, wartime service members, and ordinary citizens who engaged the Roosevelt administration directly and who pushed for progress. Within this context, the exhibit examines the political evolution of both Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt regarding racial justice. The exhibit features documents and artifacts – many on display for the first time – from the Roosevelt Library’s rich holdings and from private collections nationwide. Regular Library and Museum admission applies to view the exhibit. fdrlibrary.org

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Places

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COMING UP

Stop Making Sense
Monday, October 2, 2023 fro m7-8:45pm
Cost: $11
156 Main St, Saugerties
Just in time for its 40th anniversary, A-24 is re-releasing the famous Jonathan Demme-directed Talking Heads Stop Making Sense tour. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs. Grab your oversized suit, it’s time to dance: upstatefilms.org/stop-making-sense-2

Meet Michelle: Town Hall in Hyde Park w/ Senator Michelle Hinchey
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 6-8pm
Cost: Free
Hackett Hill Park Pavilion, 79 E Market Street, Hyde Park
Join Senator Michelle Hinchey and members of her constituent services team on Tuesday, October 3, from 6-8 PM at the Hackett Hill Park Pavilion in Hyde Park for a town hall. Constituents are invited to come and receive an update from Senator Hinchey on the State Legislative session, ask questions, and discuss issues. http://fb.me/e/1tx3nNmYY

Office for the Aging Public Comment Forums
Wednesday, October 4, 10:30 am at the OFA Friendship Center, 114 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie
Friday, October 6, 10:30 am at The Pavilion at Brookmeade 34 Brookmeade Dr., Rhinebeck
If you are unable to attend a public comment forum, you can mail written comments to the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, 114 Delafield St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or email comments to ofa@dutchessny.gov

Haunted Rondout
October 5-31, 2023
Cost: $40
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston
A guided tour through the Hudson River Maritime Museum's galleries will introduce you to the spirits of shipwrecks from local waters and the ghoulish creatures of Hudson River lore. Then board the spirit ship Solaris, complete with her own haunted crew, for a 40-minute boat tour to the mouth of the creek, where you can wave to the imps of the Rondout Light and look for poltergeists in the creek's barge graveyard. hrmm.org/all-boat-tours.html

The Glass Menagerie
Thursday, October 5 (“Pay What You Will” preview), October 6-October 8 (“Pay What You Will” performance), October 12- October 15, 2023
Thurssday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm
Cost: $30
44 West Bridge Street, Catskill
One of just a handful of undisputed classics of the American stage, Tennessee Williams’ haunting “The Glass Menagerie” comes to Bridge Street Theatre’s intimate “Priscilla” Mainstage, located at 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill, for a two-weekend run October 5 – 15, 2023. Originally premiered in 1944, William’s poetically autobiographical memory play catapulted its young author from obscurity into fame (and notoriety). BST will present Williams’ moving remembrance of family ties, lost dreams, and shattered illusions incorporating elements from Williams’ original, pre-production draft of the script, and utilizing the incidental music composed for the initial production by author and composer Paul Bowles. The production will be directed by BST Associate Artist Steven Patterson, with Leigh Strimbeck as Amanda Wingfield, Sarah Jayne Rothkopf as her daughter Laura, Brett Mack as her son Tom, and Russell Sperberg as gentleman caller Jim O’Connor. bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie/.

O+ Festival
October 6-8, 2023
Various venues in the City of Kingston
Three magical days of art, music, and wellness! The 2023 lineup features Amythyst Kiah, Bobcat Goldthwait, Mahogany L. Browne with Max Michael Jacob, Gail Ann Dorsey, Carsie Blanton, Amber Rubarth, Holly Miranda, Constant Smiles, Delicate Steve, jetsonorama, Richard Buckner, and Pamela Laws & The Hudson Valley Allstars - plus many more. opositivefestival.org/kingston/

Archtober Newburgh
October 6-8, 2023
A dynamic festival celebrating community, architecture, history and preservation in Newburgh. https://www.thefullerton.org/events

A Life in Service
October 6, 7, 13, 14, 29, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12, $20 seniors and students, free for children under 12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
It took a small army to run a Gilded Age estate. See the mansion through the servants' eyes, as they rose before dawn and toiled until midnight. The tour-led be a costumed guide-will include visiting the unrestored servants' hall. Even in its unrestored state, the hall is a striking artifact of servant life and work, featuring the servants' dining room, the footmen's bedrooms, and the tiled kitchen with its massive coal range. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Putnam County’s Mysterious Stone Chambers: Panel Discussion
Friday October 6, 2023 from 7-8:30pm
Cost: $25
Virtual and in-person at the Desmond-Fish Public Library, 472 NY-403, Garrison
The Stone Chambers of Putnam County are a captivating mystery as there is great uncertainty regarding their origins and purpose. Theories abound regarding their origin – are they root cellars of colonial construction or perhaps ancient sites associated with Celts, Vikings, or Indigenous Peoples? The truth remains elusive as their exact date of construction and creators remain unknown. Despite the diverse beliefs on their origin, there is consensus that these chambers are manmade. They display incredible craftsmanship, some stretching over 30 feet in length and up to 10 feet in their interior width. Their stone walls have been meticulously constructed without mortar, displaying a unique “corbelled” design, gently curving inward towards ceilings that can reach over six feet. On Friday night, immerse yourself in a lively panel discussion featuring five leading experts and enthusiasts in the field of stone structures in the Northeast. Our esteemed panel will share their insights and theories about the origins and mysteries surrounding the Stone Chambers. The panel will take place both in-person at the Desmond Fish Public Library Community Room in Garrison, New York, and simultaneously broadcast on Zoom, allowing attendees from around the world to participate. Our panel of authors, researchers, and enthusiasts includes: Chip Marks, Michael Menders, David Steinberg, Craig Watters, and Linda Zimmerman. putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/putnam-countys-mysterious-stone-chambers-panel-discussion-tours/

Fall Bird Walk with the Alan Devoe Bird Club
Saturday October 7, 2023 at 8am
Cost: Free but registration required
Clermont State Historic Site
Grab your binoculars and field guides and join us for a fall walk around Clermont State Historic Site with the Alan Devoe Bird Club! We’ll keep our eyes and ears open as we look and listen for fall migrants and Waterfowl, like geese and ducks, on the Hudson River. Egrets have even been spotted on previous walks! Bird watchers will meet at 8:00 a.m. in the main parking lot. This program is free of charge, but visitors must register in advance. Register Here

Tompkins Community Bank: Shred Day
Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 9am to noon
Cost: Free
Contento’s Parking Lot: 119 Pendleton St, Cortland
Safely shred your confidential paper-based documents. All paper must be clean, dry, and ready to shred, free from spiral binders. tompkinsbank.com/shred-day

Putnam County’s Mysterious Stone Chambers: Guided History Hikes
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 9am and 1pm
Cost: $15
Hawk Rock and Mead Farms Trail, Kent
The Stone Chambers of Putnam County are a captivating mystery as there is great uncertainty regarding their origins and purpose. Theories abound regarding their origin – are they root cellars of colonial construction or perhaps ancient sites associated with Celts, Vikings, or Indigenous Peoples? The truth remains elusive as their exact date of construction and creators remain unknown. Despite the diverse beliefs on their origin, there is consensus that these chambers are manmade. They display incredible craftsmanship, some stretching over 30 feet in length and up to 10 feet in their interior width. Their stone walls have been meticulously constructed without mortar, displaying a unique “corbelled” design, gently curving inward towards ceilings that can reach over six feet. Explore these remarkable structures up close and discover the intricate craftsmanship that has puzzled historians and archaeologists for generations. putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/putnam-countys-mysterious-stone-chambers-panel-discussion-tours/

Herb Fair & Market
Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 9am - 4pm
Cost: Free admission
John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah
Organized by the NY Unit of the Herb Society of America, the 72nd annual Herb Fair & Market promotes herbal knowledge and use through education and community engagement. Attendees will enjoy a day full of demonstrations and workshops by renowned herbalists, craftspeople and horticulturists, as well as engaging children’s activities hosted by the Rye Art Center. The fair also offers a diverse marketplace featuring artisanal products for the home, table, and garden; a curated Herb Table with dried and fresh herbs, a Bake Table with herb-infused baked goods, and signature Lovage Soup. A boxed herbal lunch, available for pre-order at herbsocietyny.org, will be provided by LMNOP Bakery. Rain or shine. herbsocietyny.org

Steepletop Open Days
October 7-8 from 10am - 5pm
Cost: $10 ground and picnic passes
Steepletop, 440 East Hill Road, Austerlitz
Millay's home and grounds will be open this season for two weekends only! The Jackson Gallery in the Tamarack Visitors Center will also feature the exhibition “Edna St. Vincent Millay: Through Their Eyes.” This collection of artifacts presents depictions of Millay by others throughout her life and career. Grounds & Picnic passes, which allow visitors to walk and explore the 200-acre property’s grounds gardens and trails, are available for $10 per person. While house tour tickets do not require advanced purchase, they are strictly limited. Purchasing these tickets in advance is strongly encouraged to secure your spot on a tour. Grounds and Picnic passes may be purchased in advance or at the door on the days of the event. Millay.org, August Open Days + October Open Days

Fall Antiques at Rhinebeck
October 7-8, 2023, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
Cost: $15
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck
Over 100 Exceptional Exhibitors in three buildings. A fun family event where discovery awaits around every corner: barnstar.com

Growing Garlic Class & MGV Bulb Sale
Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10 to 11am
CCE Office & Education Center, Kingston
Cost: $20 (includes 1/2 lb. of organic music garlic)
Do you want to grow garlic but don't know where to start? Have you grown garlic before but didn't get those big bulbs you see else where? Do you plant garlic and then struggle with the perfect time to harvest?Come learn how to grow great garlic with the Master Gardeners of CCE Ulster! The Master Gardeners will walk you through planting, to harvest, to curing to get great garlic results! The class fee includes a 1/2 pound of organic music garlic to take home and plant with the knowledge you gained in class! Link

Living History: Music by Carla & Keyes
Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 11am - 1pm
Cost: Free
400 Jay Street, Route 22, Katonah
Join historic musicians and performers Carla Lynn Hall and Jim Keyes as they transport us through time with story and song. Known professionally as Carla & Keyes, the duo has created programs about John Andre, Madame C.J. Walker and "Hulda: The Other Legend of Sleepy Hollow." This event will coincide with the NY Unit of the Herb Society of America’s annual Herb Fair & Market at John Jay Homestead. johnjayhomestead.org

Open Studio Hudson 2023
October 7-9, 2023 from 11am to 5pm
Over 35 professional and emerging Hudson artists will welcome aspiring collectors, neighbors and curators into their private studios for a behind-the-scenes, unfiltered conversation about artistic process and purpose. https://openstudiohudson.com

Winnake Land Trust’s 15th Annual Historic Barns Tour
Saturday, October 7, 2023
11am - 4pm: Self-guided barn tours
4-6pm: Reception
Cost: $60, free for children under 10
An up-close view of places that define our region's rural character, which Winnakee works to protect. The tour will visit historic barns and working farms, and you'll be able to explore each stop with a self-guided brochure. Plus, there will be educational activities, picnic spots, and docents to answer your questions. All barns will be in Rhinebeck, Red Hook, and Tivoli. After the tour, join a casual after-party reception at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, featuring live music, light farm fresh foods, local beer, wine, and hard cider. Tickets

A Conversation about Slavery in the Hudson Valley: Two Linked Descendants Share Their Story
Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1:30 - 3:30pm
Cost: $10, free for children under 12
Clermont State Historic Site
Debra Bruno and Eleanor Mire each grew up knowing nothing of the history of slavery in the Hudson Valley. When they learned that New York’s 200 years of slavery began in New Netherland and extended well into colonial times, they were shocked. To their surprise, they also discovered through a Facebook group called “I’ve Traced My Enslaved Ancestors and Their Owners” that they both descended from families from Greene County, on the west bank of the Hudson. They also learned that Debra’s ancestors enslaved Eleanor’s ancestors, information that sent them on a dive into even more research, and the eventual truth that their connection was probably also a genetic one. Limited tickets, registration is required: Register

Dutchess County Pride Center’s Adult Prom
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7pm
The Yard, Beacon
Cost: Free/pay-what-you-can
Many queer folks were unable to go to their High School Prom with who they wanted or as their truest selves, so the Dutchess County Pride Center is hosting an adult prom in Beacon to enjoy dining and dancing in your fanciest attire. eventbrite.com/e/adult-queer-prom-tickets-713972289337

David Cross
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8pm
Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie
http://www.bardavon.org

Gilded Age Scandals!
October 8, 20, 27, 28, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12, $10 seniors and students
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Ruth and Ogden Mills were paragons of respectability, but some of their Gilded Age friends were not! Learn about the scandalous behavior of the very rich at the turn-of-the-century while touring the mansion with a costumed guide. Due to the fascinating but sometimes risqué content of this tour, it is not recommended for younger visitors. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Hilarie Burton Morgan Grimoire Girl Book Talk
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 3pm
Cost: $42, includes a signed copy of the book
Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
New York Times bestselling author, actress, advocate, and podcaster Hilarie Burton Morgan will present her new book, “Grimoire Girl,” with an evening filled with wisdom and practical tips to help you find the enchantment that exists in all of us. Tickets

Slavery, Segregation & Staatsburgh: From Black Service to White Servants
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 11am
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
In 1810, there were nine Black people enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate. In 1910, there were no recorded Black employees working inside Staatsburgh. What happened? Join Staatsburgh staff for a conversation about their new research into this transition from a Black presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to a total absence during the Gilded Age. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Pumpkin Carving with Deane Arnold
Monday, October 9, 2023 from 3-7pm
Cost: $165, $150 members
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston
Join Guinness World Record holder Deane Arnold and TV personality Deane Arnold (Food Network’s Halloween Wars, Outrageous Pumpkins) for a very special pumpkin carving class! Deane is one of the most recognized and imitated pumpkin artists in the world, and will show you the tips and tricks of his unique carving style, which results in incredibly realistic and lifelike creatures. Tickets

Community Conversations: Rhinecliff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6pm
Morton Memorial Library and Community House, 82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff
A free-ranging discussion about Rhinecliff and salient issues. View flyer

Second Annual Rethinking Place: Bard-on-Mahicantuck Conference on Indigenous Research Methods and Practice in the Liberal Arts
October 12–14, 2023
Bard College
The conference, “Indigenous Research Methods and Practice in the Liberal Arts: Refusal, Creation, and Intersectionality,” explores the topic of “research” within the humanities. Building on last year’s conference surrounding methods, viewpoints, and experiences of archives within Native American and Indigenous Studies and African-American Studies, this conference explores historically marginalized epistemologies of social sciences and arts research. This conference is free, open to all, and provides food. Find the full conference schedule and more information here. Register here. Please note that the Saturday performance may require separate registration.

Neil Gaiman: The Bard Lectures
October 12–14, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $25
60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-on-Hudson
Award-winning author, professor in the arts at Bard, and Fisher Center Advisory Board member Neil Gaiman has an astonishingly broad career: from journalism to graphic novels; fiction for adults and children; and writing for film, television, and theater. Over three nights this fall, Gaiman continues a series of lectures on writing in which he will explore his creative strategies, sharing stories and offering advice—live and in-person at the Fisher Center. Signed books from the author will be available for purchase.

Lecture 3 • Pulling Back the Curtain: How Fiction Works and Why It Still Matters
Thursday, October 12 at 7 pm

Lecture 4 • To Pay the Pied Piper: The Cost of Stories
Friday, October 13 at 7 pm

Lecture 5 • On Endings, Epilogues, and Afters
Saturday, October 14 at 7 pm

Website: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/events/neil-gaiman/

The Burning of Kingston
October 13-15, 2023
City of Kingston
Revolutionary War re-enactors, talks and panels, tours, concerts and more. The 2023 Burning of Kingston will kick-off on Friday, October 13, with a film about Indigenous Loyalists during the Revolutionary War, Oneida Nation: American Revolutionary War, The People of the Standing Stone at Old Dutch Church. On Saturday, October 14, events include colonial camp re-enactments, a talk about the Esopus Indian experience in the American Revolution by Justin Wexler; jazz vespers depicting the plight of slaves during the Burning of Kingston; cemetery tours by Theatre on the Road; and a Colonial Ball. On Sunday, October 15, there will be a walking tour of Hurley’s historic Main Street; and the weekend will conclude with a Revolutionary War-period chamber music concert by the Bard Conservatory of Music Ensemble. All events are free and open to the public. A full schedule of events and registration details can be found here.

History Hike: Nimham Mountain Fire Tower
Friday, October 13, 2023 from 10am - noon
Cost: $15, $12 PHM members
Nimham Mountain, Kent
To kick-off the PHM’s Native American Heritage weekend, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Putnam County, along with the Putnam History Museum, will lead a history hike of Mount Nimham in Putnam County. Mount Nimham has a long history from its early days as home to the Wappinger people to the construction of the Nimham Fire Tower in 1940 by the CCC. Lead by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County, this hike will explore the ways that the mountain’s past has played a role in its environmental present. The Putnam History Museum will also touch on the Indigenous history of the area, including the namesake of the mountain, Sachem Daniel Nimham. Difficulty: Moderate to difficult, due to uphill course for the first hour. Parking/directions: From Gipsy Trail Road, turn onto Mt. Nimham Ct. Continue to where the road is blocked by a gate, and park in the area to the left. Coordinates: 41.454302 N, 73.721460 W. Please bring water and a snack. putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/history-hike-nimham-mountain-fire-tower/

Historic Tavern Trail: Ghost Stories
Friday, October 13, 2023 from 6-7pm
Foster's Coach House, Rhinebeck
The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail returns to Foster’s to explore a Spooky Season favorite: Ghost Stories! How have our methods for telling spooky stories changed over the centuries? What are some favorite examples of Dutchess County haunts? Explore the mysteries of local history with Dutchess County Historian William P. Tatum III. RSVP required: RSVP

Peace, Love and Pumpkins
October 13-29, 2023 from 6:30-10pm
Cost: $23 adults, $13 kids ages 3-16 and free for kids under 2
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
A half-mile walk-through Halloween-themed trail dotted with thousands of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and glowing art displays. bethelwoodscenter.org/pumpkins

THE MJ ILLUSION
October 13, 2023, doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm
Cost: $58
231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
MJ The Illusion is a one-of-a-kind music concert that will take you on a journey through the music, performances, and visuals of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Through this live performance experience, you’ll be immersed in the magic of Michael Jackson’s music, from his breakthrough album “Off the Wall” to his timeless hits like “Thriller” and “Smooth Criminal” and of course “Billie Jean.” You’ll be transported back in time to the golden era of Michael Jackson, with a fully immersive experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories. From the choreography to the lights, costumes, and of course, the music. Now get ready for the magic of Michael Jackson. This is MJ The Illusion a must-see for all fans of music. sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=47

The Elting Library's 66th Annual Library Fair & Book Sale
October 14-15 2023 from 9am - 4pm on Saturday and 10am - 3pm on Sunday
Cost: Free
93 Main Street, New Paltz
Entry to the fair is free, or shop for books as an early bird on Saturday at 8am for only $10 or on Sunday at 9:30 for $5 (when most items will be half-price). Thousands of books in three dozen categories as well as LPs, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs, children's books, toys, and activities, silent auction and raffle with over 100 prizes including a mid-week stay for two at Mohonk Mountain House, plus music all day with a great lineup of Eric Keeling, The New Paltz Resisterhood, David Rodriguez, Jeff Pfeffer, The Edukated Fleas, Leslie Abdallah, and Vickie Russell. Donations of books in good condition may be brought to the bookshed in the library parking lot, at the corner of North Front and Church Streets, on Wednesdays (10am-12pm), Saturdays (9am-11am), and Sundays (10am-12pm). Jewelry donations can be left at the circulation desk during open hours. Toy donations will be taken starting in September. eltinglibrary.org/fair

Hidden History in the Woods Guided Hike
October 14, 28, 2023 at 10am
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring sturdy footwear. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

“Walking in Wonder”
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:30am
Cost: $15, $10 Olana members, free for residents of Columbia and Greene counties
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
Laura Chávez Silverman, founding naturalist of The Outside Institute, will guide participants in accessing their curiosity and sense of awe in nature. A walk throughout Olana’s artist-designed landscape will give participants a chance to observe ecological conditions and think more about the relationship between humans and their surroundings. Identifying flora, fauna and fungi’s edible and medicinal properties will help participants cultivate a more intimate connection to their surroundings. olana.org

Art = Healing: In Praise of Linda Mary Montano’s Life in Art
October 14 through November 19, 2023
Emerge Gallery, 228 Main Street, Saugerties
Two exhibitions, video screenings, performance art, guided meditations, a processional, music performances, and more, to pay tribute to Saugerties legendary artist Linda Mary Montano. emergegalleryny.com

Bedford Music Festival
Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 3 - 9pm
Cost: Free
John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah
The Bedford Music Festival is back! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather with an afternoon of food, shopping, and live music at destination 39.3’s annual music festival. Held in conjunction with A Taste of Bedford, guests will be treated to some of the best that Westchester has to offer, including food from local restaurants and caterers, and a Vendor Village featuring local small businesses. With legendary reggae band The Wailers headlining the event, guests are encouraged to pack up their blankets and lawn chairs and join us for an unforgettable community event. destination393.org/.

“The Making of the Daniel Nimham Sculpture” Film Screening with Live Performance by the Nimham Mountain Singers
Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 5-7pm
Cost: $5, free for children
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut St, Cold Spring,
An outdoor film screening of “The Making of the Daniel Nimham Sculpture.” Sculptor Michael Keropian and director Jeff Hodges will lead a robust Q&A session following the film. This incredible Daniel Nimham statue was recently dedicated in Fishkill (1576 NY-52, Fishkill) in 2022. The evening will also include a live performance by the Nimham Mountain Singers. The Nimham Mountain Singers is a group of singers with the goal of fostering, preserving, and reinforcing traditional Native American beliefs and values. putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/making-the-daniel-nimham-statue-film-screening-with-live-performance-by-the-nimham-mountain-singers/

The Beacon Sloop Club’s Pumpkin Festival
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from noon - 5pm
Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon
A free, family-friendly event featuring Hudson Valley pumpkins, pumpkin-related treats, music and sails on the Woody Guthrie. http://www.beaconsloopclub.org/festivals.php

All-Ages Guided Walk: Foundry Cove
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 1 to 2:15pm
Cost: $10, $8 PHM members, free for children under 18
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut St, Cold Spring
An all-ages walking tour from the Putnam History Museum through Foundry Cove, with a focus on the Indigenous History of the area. Join us on Sunday, October 15th, at 1 pm, for an all-ages walking tour of the Foundry Cove in Cold Spring, starting at the Putnam History Museum (63 Chestnut Street) and lasting about 1 hour. PHM Staff will lead visitors from the PHM’s recent exhibition Indigenous Peoples in Putnam County, on a guided tour into Scenic Hudson’s West Point Foundry Preserve, where visitors will learn about Indigenous use of the land and water in the area for thousands of years. This curator-led tour will begin at the museum’s recent exhibition, and visitors will have the opportunity to view Indigenous artifacts, including projectile points, axe-heads, scrapers, and pestles; as well as several incredible replicas, including a dug-out canoe, pottery, a deer-toe rattle, and mortar. Difficulty: Easy to moderate, one large hill to descend/climb. Please register for all participants, including children. putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/all-ages-guided-walk-foundry-cove/

Lessons from Beacon: How One Community Organized to Debarbonize Their Buildings
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 8:30am
Virtual webinar
The City of Beacon has been at the forefront of local climate action. Earlier this year, Beacon passed a local version of New York’s Electric Buildings Act, which effectively bans gas hook ups in new construction and major renovations. This win was the result of a successful organizing campaign from a local grassroots group, Beacon Climate Action Now (BCAN). During this Morning Coffee webinar, learn how community organizing can inspire local governments to take action, with examples from one forward-looking municipality in the Hudson Valley. BCAN members will share their story with tips on how to organize and leverage local legislation to move New York forward, and how one commercial building owner decided to take steps to decarbonize his studio building across the river in Newburgh. Register

Guided Cold Spring Cemetery Walk & Ceremonial Tree Planting
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Guided Cemetery Walk at 11am, Ceremonial Tree Planting at 1pm
Cold Spring Cemetery, Peekskill Rd & Bank St, 15-61 Peekskill Rd, Cold Spring
Cost: Free
Step back in time and immerse yourself in Cold Spring's history with a guided cemetery walk through the scenic Cold Spring Cemetery. Led by Amy Campanaro, Gunn Memorial Library & Museum Curator and former director of Brewster's Southeast Museum, this unique experience will uncover the stories of prominent figures like Julia L. Butterfield, Emily and Washington Roebling, Gouverneur Kemble, and Robert Parker Parrott. The highlight of the tour will be a visit to the Butterfield Mausoleum. Register: butterfieldlibrary.org/calendar

Gregory Alan Isakov with special guest The Milk Carton Kids
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7:30pm
UPAC, Kingston
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, horticulturist-turned-musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his five full-length studio albums: That Sea, The Gambler; This Empty Northern Hemisphere; The Weatherman; Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony; and Evening Machines (nominated for a Grammy award for Best Folk Album). The Milk Carton Kids are an American indie folk duo from California, consisting of singers and guitarists Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, who began making music together in 2011 and have received multiple Grammy Award nominations. Tickets

Legends By Candlelight
Friday and Saturdays, October 20-21 and October 27-28
Tours at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm
Cost: $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12
Clermont State Historic Site
Have you ever wanted to hunt for ghosts in a historic mansion? Join ghost hunters as they explore the Mansion at Clermont, searching for the spirits of past residents. You will meet ghosts with stories of glory, loss, success, and failure. Some may be scary, some may be funny, some may be sad, but all their stories will be true. Visitors will be led to the house through a landscape covered in flickering jack-o-lanterns, then into the mansion for a haunting experience. Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes with tread as the tour will include uneven terrain. Space is limited and advanced tickets are required for this event. No walk-ins will be allowed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To reserve your tickets or for more information, call (518) 537-4240.

Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market
October 21-22, 2023 from noon - 5pm
Cost: $5 general admission, free for Walkway members
Hudson Valley Rail Trail, 87 Haviland Rd., Highland
Over 180 vendors, samples from 25+ purveyors, farm products, artisan goods, children’s activities, live music and more. https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/VB2roA

Trials and Tribulations Tour
Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 1-2pm
Cost: Free
Wiltwyck Rural Cemetery, 205 West O'Reilly Street, Kingston
Join Wiltwyck Cemetery for a historic tour focusing on the trials and tribulations of some of the cemetery’s permanent residents. This tour will cover the lives and losses of several historic figures from the 19th through the early 20th century buried within our grounds. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the tour at the Community Mausoleum. While this tour is free, any donations made to the Tree Planting fund is greatly appreciated.To RSVP please call the offices at 845-331-0199.

The REAL Gilded Age: America's Elite in the Downton Abbey Era
October 21-22, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12, $10 seniors and students, free for children under 12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Groundbreaking + Concert for the Fisher Center Performing Arts LAB
Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 3 and 5pm
Cost: $25
60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-on-Hudson – 3pm: Groundbreaking at the North Meadow (free and open to the public; reserved seating for Premium ticket holders); 5 pm: Concert at the Sosnoff Theater
Audiences are invited to attend a special celebration of the Fisher Center as the culmination of its 20th Anniversary. The day will feature a one-of-a-kind concert with Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, alongside The Orchestra Now conducted by James Bagwell, and a rare performance of Béla Bartók’s The Wooden Prince, conducted by Leon Botstein. The concert will be preceded by a groundbreaking for the new Maya Lin-designed performing arts studio building and a private reception. fishercenter.bard.edu/events/groundbreaking/

Meet the Farmer: Savor the Flavor of Local Ag
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from noon to 3pm
Cost: $15 per person, children under 5 are free, no refunds
Cantine Field, Pavilion St, Saugerties
Explore the remarkable flavors of the region at this event exclusively featuring our incredible farmers and top-notch chefs. This gathering celebrates locally grown agricultural products and strengthens the connection between producers and consumers. Discover the benefits of buying directly from local farms. Farm-to-Table Feast: Our local farmers donate their finest meat, vegetables, and fruits to create a one-of-a-kind farm to-table experience. Featuring ingredients sourced directly from the fields of Ulster County! Learn more and register

Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 5:30 - 8:30pm
Hyde Park Roller Magic, 4178 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park
horrorsrollerderby.com

Wassaic Haunted Mill and Monster’s Ball
October 27-28, 2023
Village of Wassaic
Haunted Mill: October 27-28 from 3-7pm, free for locals and kids, $10 or $20 per family
Monster’s Ball: October 28 from 7pm - late, 21+, $25, costumes required! This year features a human zoo exhibit created by AI from Alyssa Follansbee, a neon transdimensional hologram projection from Mathilda LaZelle Moore, a monstrous print installation from Dadisi Curtis Jr., a concession stand run by animals from Jessica Santana, jack-o-lantern carving led by Kate Conlon and Boyang Hou, a haunted human body installation from Miranda Nichols, a temple to the oozy goodness of the grilled cheese sandwich by Paul Belenky and Emma Anne Johnson, a manic slideshow of AI images gone wrong from Michael Mersereau, and a haunted art cave featuring Polly Shindler, Grace Lang, Lauren Cohen, Jeila Gueramian, and Kim Baise. Tickets

Village of Red Hook Annual Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 1pm
Starts at the Municipal lot, Red Hook
http://www.redhookvillage.org/civicalerts.aspx?AID=173

Opening Reception - "Black & White Show"
Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 5-7pm
Cost: Free
433 Warren Street, Hudson
The exhibition will pair figurative, landscape and abstract artworks by a number of SEFA’s prized artists: from precise seaside vistas, to striped retro prints, to vibrating contrasting squares. Many of these artists also work in color, yet here we are zooming in on their monochrome mysteries. Featuring Karin Bruckner, Charles Buckley, Ted Dixon, Marianne van Lent, Donna Levinstone, Maria Manhattan, Josh Meiller, Alicia Rothman. On View: October 19 – December 3, 2023. susaneleyfineart.com/Detail/exhibitions/243

NOVEMBER

Anderson Foundation for Autism Pay It Forward Annual Gala
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 6:30pm
Cost: $250
176 Rinaldi Boulevard, Poughkeepsie
A delicious dinner, delightful dancing, an inspiring program, an awesome auction, and more! This year’s event will honor Barry R. Feirstein, the recipient of the 2023 VV Anderson Community Service Award - and we’ll also recognize the wonderful legacy of Holly Peyton Good Feirstein. An Anderson Center team member will be recognized with the 2023 Above and Beyond Award. Black tie optional. andersoncenterforautism.org/gala. AndersonCenterforAutism.org/Gala

Train and Hobby Show of the Hudson Valley
Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 10am to 3pm
MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
Model trains, vendors, kids ride-on railroad, raffles, holiday photo-ops, and more. mjncenter.org

Jim Brickman: “HITS LIVE! With A Little Bit of Christmas” Concert
Sunday, November 5, 2023; Doors open: 7pm Show: 8pm
Cost: $43-$63
231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Jim Brickman will wow the crowd with his uplifting, “HITS LIVE! with A Little Bit of Christmas" CONCERT. The Grammy Nominated Songwriter gets up close and personal in this intimate setting with his hit songs “Love of My Life” “Valentine”, & “Angel Eyes” plus a few holiday favorites like “The Gift “, Brickman warms the heart, as his sweet sounds and stories bring family and friends together. sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=60

Best Of The Eagles
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Doors open at 7pm, Show at 8pm
Cost: $78
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Best of the Eagles (BOTE) is the most exact interpretation of the music of the Eagles in America, bar none! Each member mirrors his counterpart in the Eagles instrumentally and vocally. However, this is no simple copy band or impersonator act but rather a group of excellent musicians who expertly and authentically re-create the songs, the music, the vocals and the magical aura of one of America’s greatest rock bands. They perform all of the fan favorites, including: Take it to the Limit, New Kid in Town, Lyin’ Eyes, Take it Easy, Life in the Fast Lane, Hotel California and so many others. sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=58

Patti Smith: Words and Music
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8pm
Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston
upac.org

Lenape Storytime, Game, & Craft
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 3:30 to 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut St, Cold Spring
Children ages 3 -7 are invited to learn about the Lenape people through a storytime, game, and craft. This event is co-sponsored by the Putnam History Museum and the Butterfield Library, and will take place at the museum. Advance registration is required here: https://www.jblsafe.com/#/events/YDCF2fz9dU/instances/ZYWFHLx8ah/

Samantha Bee: Your Favorite Woman Tour
Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8pm
Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
This unique stage show will mark Bee’s first national tour and promises to remind you that women are inherently magical beings despite what six Supreme Court justices and your Instagram feed wants you to believe. The live show will feature Bee’s signature comedy, memorable visual aids, and debunked myths that have been drilled into our heads since the dawn of recorded history. bardavon.org

DOUBLE FEATURE: Dracula's Daughter/Bride of Frankenstein
Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 7-10pm
Cost: $10
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Come by for the fun as the Rosendale Theatre presents a "SATURDAY NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE" beginning with the first Dracula sequel “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936) – AND – "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935) the first Frankenstein sequel! All with full sound on the big screen! Website: https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/series/saturday-creature-features/

Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones: The Ultimate Tribute to Prince
Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 8 - 10:15pm
Cost: $48
1351 Kings Hwy, Chester
Dressed 2 the 9's, Dean Ford embodies PRINCE with every fiber of his being, giving you a show built out of a lifelong love and respect for the artist. Ford and company perform all the hits you know and love, including every song from the “Purple Rain” album. • sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=42

DECEMBER

Everett Bradley's Holidelic
Fridays & Saturdays, December 8-16, 2023 at 8pm
Cost: $45 general admission
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
The return of the GRAMMY-nominated rock percussionist Everett Bradley's iconic holiday funk revue, Holidelic, this holiday celebration promises to be a sensational spectacle, blending flashy bass-heavy beats, original songs, and a diverse cast of performers. kaatsbaan.org/performances-festivals

8th Annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition
December 10, 2023
Mohonk Mountain House
Creations will be on display through January 1, 2024. mohonk.com/events/victorian-holidays/

Twelve Twenty-Four Band
December 21, 2023 Doors open: 7pm Show: 8pm
Cost: $69
231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Established in 2002, Twelve Twenty-Four presents a high energy, full-scale, holiday rock orchestra concert featuring everyone’s favorite rock-edge holiday music as well as their own holiday creations. Inspired by the music and stage presentation of some of music’s greatest rock orchestras, this dedicated group of performers work year-round to deliver a theatrical and memorable Christmas concert experience suitable for fans of all ages. Gracing their concert stage is an amazing group of professional and talented performers. Twelve Twenty-Four consists of a six-piece rock band, multi-piece string section, and a variety of vocalists. sugarloafpacny.com/

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