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Overwintering
On view through April 7, 2025
Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston
An exhibition of works on, of, and off paper, Overwintering is the culmination of work produced by Studio Intern Gil Dickinson, Nonprofit Management Intern Julia Maisel-Berick, and Assistant Studio Manager Celia Shaheen while living and working at Women’s Studio Workshop. Hailing from far warmer corners of the country – Florida, California, and Texas–these artists took inspiration from steadfast creatures that use practices of “overwintering” such as hibernation and migration to survive cold, icy conditions. Bonding over stoves full of soup, freezing pipes, and shoveling snow, Overwintering is a celebration of trips to the thrift store before dark, of piling under blankets during a movie, of dinners, and making a home together. Through studies and meditations on local wildlife, domestic spaces, collecting, and reliquaries, the three distinct bodies of work in Overwintering hold the stillness and pensiveness of winter alongside the light and energy of a new spring. https://wsworkshop.org/upcoming-exhibitions/
Fear No Pharoah Author Talk
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration requested
Oblong Books, Rhinebeck
Journalist and historian Richard Kreitner will talk with Debra Bruno about the dramatic history of how American Jews reckoned with slavery – and fought the Civil War. https://www.oblongbooks.com/event/richard-kreitner-fear-no-pharoah
Citizens Preparedness Training
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Amenia Free Library, 3309 Route 343, Amenia
During the training, participants will learn how to prepare for a disaster or emergency of any kind and recover as quickly as possible. Each family attending will receive a free Citizens Preparedness Response Starter Kit, while supplies last. The Medical Reserve Corps of Dutchess County and the Dutchess County Animal Response Team will be present with more information on how to become involved. Registration is required by calling the library at 845-373-8273.
Free for All: The Public Library
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Boardman Road Branch Library, 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie
From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all. See it at the library before its April 29 premiere on PBS. After the screening, attendees will break up into small groups for discussion related to the film and their experience with the public library. Registration required. https://poughkeepsie.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-film-screening-2939
“Anna Sang for Red Hook” The Story of 19th Century Opera Star Madam Anna Bishop
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 6-7pm
Cost: Free with RSVP required
Foster’s Coach House, Rhinebeck
A special installment of the Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail series featuring guest presenter Sarah K. Hermans. Hermans tells the story of how a world famous opera singer came to be buried in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery. Nineteenth-century soprano Madame Anna Bishop’s voice was never recorded, but you'll hear some of the songs she was famous for as we weave the tale of her life. Born in England in 1810, Anna traveled the world and was as famous at the time as Jenny Lind. Anna lived large, sang beautifully, loved fiercely, and was buried without a tombstone here in Red Hook in 1884. https://www.historicredhook.org/upcoming-events//tavern-trail-fosters-apr25
Follow the River Lecture Series: Clipper Yacht Races with Jacqueline Kavanagh
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $10, $5 Hudson River Maritime Museum members
Wooden Boat School Classroom, Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
Continues Friday, April 18 with Ways of Learning: An Apprentice Boatbuilder in Japan with Douglas Brooks and Wednesday, April 23 with Poetry of the Hudson with Paul Kane. https://hrmm.org
Dutchess County DA’s Inaugural Candlelight Vigil Supporting Crime Victims
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5pm
Family Services, 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie
Immediately following the vigil there will be an art show and award ceremony.
“Life and Legacy: Remembering FDR, 80 Years On”
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park
Conversation and book signing with historian David B. Woolner to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death on April 12. https://bit.ly/3E3sGFn
“The Fate of the River”
Friday, April 11, 2025 from 10am to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
Olin Hall, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
Symposium on PCB contamination and “bomb trains,” overloaded freight trains carrying Bakken shale oil and other chemicals along the eroding west bank of the Hudson River. Key speakers include writer, filmmaker and adventurer, Jon Bowermaster; Associate Director of Government Affairs at Riverkeeper Jeremy Cherson MS ’15, who is working to advance Riverkeeper’s priorities in Albany and Washington; Senior Staff Attorney at Food & Water Watch and Bard faculty member Erin Doran; public health physician and Director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at SUNY Albany David O. Carpenter; and lawyer Florence Murray, whose practice specializes in traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death actions, civil rights violations with severe injuries, trucking collisions, and railroad derailments—such as the one in East Palestine, Ohio. More info
Frida
Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:30pm
Depot Theatre, Garrison
Documentary offers an intimate look at artist Frida Kahlo’s desires, worldview and artistry. Special guest: Filmmaker Carla Gutierrez. https://philipstowndepottheatre.ticketspice.com/ddfrida4-11-25
Walkway at Night
Friday, April 11, 2025 from 7:30-9pm
Cost of admission: $5, free for Walkway members
Walkway Over the Hudson
Enjoy views from 212 feet above the Hudson River. Weather permitting, the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be on-bridge with telescopes to view the night sky. Continues May 9 (free), June 13, July 26, August 8, September 5, and October 10, 2025. https://walkway.org/walkwayatnight
Kingston Farmers’ Market
April 12 and April 26, 2025 from 10am to 2pm
Ulster County Courthouse Parking Lot, 285 Wall Street, Kingston
https://kingstonfarmersmarket.org
Kingston Independent Comic Expo
Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 10am to 6pm
Cost of admission: $10, $7 ages 8-17, free for kids under 8
The Old Dutch Church, Kingston
Comic books, artists, writers, illustrations, zines, small press, self-publishers, gaming, retail and more. https://www.kicexpo.com
Tales of the Titanic
Saturday, April 12 and April 19, 2025 at 11am
Cost of admission: $12, $10 seniors and students, free for kids under 12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road #1, Staatsburg
Mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking by embarking on this special 90-minute tour of the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a guide in period attire points out remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Reservations required: Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Y.O.U.R. (Young, Old, Urban, Rural) Health Fair
Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 11am to 2pm
Falcon Hall, Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie
The Office for the Aging will join dozens of other agencies and service providers for resources and fun activities for all ages; fire and police safety; mental health and substance use services; a sensory-friendly area; raffles and more. https://dutchessny.gov/healthfair
Dirt: The Secret of Life of Soil
Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 11am to noon
Cost of admission: Free
Village Hall, 35 Merritt Avenue, Millbrook
Using cutting-edge science and age-old puppetry, Arm-of-the-Sea Theater’s DIRT takes audiences on an extravagant journey of discovery into the Great Underneath—revealing the epic alchemy of plants, the fungi’s dance of mutual delight, and the microbes’ herculean labors. Featuring live music and a myriad of puppet figures ranging from 12 inches to 12 feet tall, the show reminds earthly residents of all ages how profoundly essential is the ground beneath their feet. https://www.artsmidhudson.org/hvpf
Jim Henson’s The Frog Prince Screening with Live Puppet Demonstration and Workshop
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: Pay what you’d like
Orpheum Theatre, 198 Main Street, Saugerties
A special screening of The Muppets’ Frog Prince, featuring a live puppetry demonstration by Dov Manley of Up in Arms Puppets! After the show, dive into a hands-on workshop where you can create your very own frog puppet to take home. https://www.artsmidhudson.org/hvpf
Opening Receptions: Natalie Wargin's Every Picture Tells a Story and Amy Talluto's Skeleton Key
Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 5-7pm
Garrison Art Center
Natalie Wargin and Amy Talluto present distinct yet complementary explorations of memory, nature, and imagination. Wargin’s paintings celebrate the Hudson Valley, blending nature’s cycles with themes of well-being and mortality. Talluto’s Skeleton Key unlocks the meaning between painting and sculpture, revealing unexpected connections. On view through May 4, 2025. https://garrisonartcenter.org
Opening Receptions: Kristin Flynn: What Was and Michael Hopkins: Serendipity
Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 5-7pm
Wired Gallery, 11 Mohonk Road, High Falls
Flynn's work explores humanity's relationship with nature, while Hopkins presents abstract mixed media pieces that combine vibrant drawings and minimalist collages. https://www.thewiredgallery.com
Plantella: A Mid-Hudson Expo
Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 11am to 4pm
Cost of admission: $12
MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
Explore a selection of rare, unique and common houseplants from all corners of the Northeast, plus artwork with a plant-y twist. https://www.plantellaexpo.com/midhudsonexpo
National Geographic Lecture on the Scottish Highland Clearances
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2pm
The Factory, 147 Main Street, Beacon
The Bannerman Castle Trust presents National Geographic lecturer Steve Blamires, a native of the Isle of Arran, who will delve into the complex and tragic events that dramatically reshaped Scotland’s demographics. In 1750, 51-percent of Scotland’s population residing in the Highlands and Islands were predominantly Gaelic speakers. Today, that number has dwindled to a mere 21-percent. Blamires will explore the five significant depopulation incidents during this period, with a focus on the Highland Clearances – a forced displacement of farmers from their ancestral homes, replaced by profitable sheep farming. Only 40 seats are available for this lecture. On a first come, first served basis. To reserve seats, contact Laurie Clark at info.bannermancastle@gmail.com or 845-831-1001.
Walkway Connections: Formation of the Hudson River
Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 2-3pm
Cost of admission: Free
Ulster Welcome Center, Walkway Over the Hudson
Continues with Native Plants and Pollinators on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm at the Walkway’s East Gate Plaza in Poughkeepsie; and Meet Sojourner Truth on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 2-3pm at the Ulster Welcome Center in Highland. More info: https://walkway.org/walkwayconnections
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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
Mother/Father
On view through April 26, 2025
WomensWork.Art, 12 Vassar Street, 3rd Floor, Poughkeepsie
In March 2020, WomensWork.Art put on a group exhibition called 'Mother/Father', which explored the works of Artists navigating Parenthood and how it affected their overall bodies of work. The show only stayed open for two weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the gallery and the show altogether. Shutting down this show was a huge loss for the Artists, whose works about parenthood were not seen by the public due to the pandemic. Now five years later, that theme is being are re-examined with how the circumstances of artists has evolved over that time, and how modern parenthood has evolved with it. https://womenswork.art
Talisman: The World of Magic
On view through April 27, 2025
Gallery 40, 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie
The exhibition explores the world of magic and dreams where boundaries between illusion and reality are fading into each other. Participating artists: Jennifer Axinn-Weiss, Paola Bari, Mary Ann Glass, Jennifer Prevatt, Andres San Millan, Lisa Winika. Conversation with the artists on April 6 from 2-4pm. https://gallery40pok.com
Submission Open for O+ Festival
Open through May 4, 2025
Applications are now open for artists, musicians, and writers looking to participate in the 15th annual O+ Festival (taking place this October in Kingston) in exchange for health and wellness services. For more information, visit https://opositivefestival.org/submit
15, a Collection of Distinct Curatorial Visions
On view through May 25, 2025
Hessel Museum, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
The Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College will present graduate thesis exhibitions organized by the class of 2025. Collectively entitled 15, the projects point, in the students’ words, “to a deep engagement with histories that reverberate back and forth in time to critically reimagine the present.” https://ccs.bard.edu/museum/exhibitions/1010-15
Lucio Pozzi: qui dentro / in here
On view through June 23, 2025
Magazzino Italian Art, 2700 Route 9, Cold Spring
An exhibition featuring a selection of vibrant and innovative abstract works the Italian-born artist produced over the course of his 60-year career. https://magazzino.art
Landmines: Dawoud Bey, Christina Fernandez, Richard Moose, Rick Silva
On view through July 13, 2025
The Dorsky Museum, SUNY New Paltz
An exhibition of camera-based work by artists exploring the role landscape plays in burying or exhuming social history. Landmines coincides with the bicentennial of Hudson River School founder Thomas Cole’s first trip up the Hudson River. The trip is often recounted as the origination of an art movement lauded for pastorals that were inflected with Protestant ideals. Yet what this exhibition commemorates is a confluence of events that give broader significance to the year 1825 and that compel us to think critically about the relationship between land, representation, and history. https://newpaltz.edu/dorskymuseum
From Haverstraw to Beacon: Inside The Brickyards that Built New York City
On view through July 19, 2025
Beacon Historical Society, 61 Leonard Street, Beacon
“From Haverstraw to Beacon: Inside the Brickyards that Built New York City” focuses on the rich history of the numerous brickyards that once lined the Hudson River. Presented through a partnership with the Haverstraw Brick Museum. Hours are Thursdays from 10am to noon and Saturdays, from 1-3pm. https://www.beaconhistorical.org/calendar
Maria Lai: A Journey to America
On view through July 28, 2025
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
Great Green Hope for the Urban Blues
On view through August 2025
Cost of admission: Free
Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie
An exhibition which explores the connections between art and mythology of the Hudson Valley two hundred years after the origins of the so-called “Hudson River School” movement. https://www.vassar.edu/theloeb/exhibitions/great-green-hope-urban-blues.
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COMING UP
Free for All: Inside the Public Library
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
Upstate Films, Rhinebeck
Free screening followed by Q&A with library workers from around the Hudson Valley, including Alex Geller, moderated by New York TImes bestselling author Alexis Coe to follow. https://www.upstatefilms.org/free-for-all-the-public-library
Central Hudson Older Adults’ Forum
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Cost of admission: Free with registration required; seating is limited
NorthEast-Millerton Library Annex, 28 Century Blvd., Millerton
Central Hudson outreach personnel will discuss ways seniors can save on their energy costs. RSVP at https://www.nemillertonlibrary.org or by calling 518-789-3340.
“Lesser Mysteries” with Kelli Scarr
April 15-16, 2025 with doors at 6:30pm and show at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $25, $30 at the door
Unicorn Bar, Kingston
Acclaimed Hudson Valley musician Kelli Scarr has announced two intimate preview performances of her forthcoming album project Greater Mysteries, scheduled for April 15-16, 2025, in Kingston. These special events, titled "Lesser Mysteries," will provide local audiences with an exclusive first look at Scarr's most ambitious work to date. "Lesser Mysteries" will be drawing inspiration from ancient springtime initiation rituals that honor the season of rebirth. The preview performances showcase an exceptional lineup featuring Scarr's vocals alongside Cilla Bonnie (bass), Sam Kassirer (piano), Matt Bauder (woodwinds) and Kevin O’Connell (drums), with additional surprise guests. Audience members will be invited to participate in the development of the project. Note: This is a phone-free experience. More info: https://www.kelliscarr.com/live/lessermysteries
"Mythology and Mascarons - The Faces of Staatssburgh"
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10am
Cost of admission: $12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road #1, Staatsburg
Staatsburgh's ceilings and walls are decorated with three-dimensional gilded faces; symbols of kings, archetypes, and mythological figures. Explore these ornamental faces, known as mascarons, and then sculpt one of your own! For children ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult. Reservations required: springbreakmascarons.eventbrite.com.
State of Orange County Address
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6pm
Orange County Emergency Services Auditorium, 22 Wells Farm Road, Goshen
https://www.orangecountygov.com//CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2334
Lesser Mysteries: A Sonic Journey to the Underworld
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm
Cost of admission: $25 advance, $30 at the door
Unicorn Bar, 224 Foxhall Ave Kingston
Step into the unknown: you are invited to an intimate preview of Greater Mysteries. Inspired by the myth of Inanna, Greater Mysteries is more than an album—it's a living, breathing experience. The music mirrors Inanna's journey of transformation to express the deep, universal truths found in the myth. In a time when the world itself is in the midst of a great transformation, this journey is more relevant than ever. Greater Mysteries is an invitation to explore the mystery of transformation in your life. On April 16, the Unicorn Bar will host Lesser Mysteries, a preview performance inspired by ancient springtime initiation rituals that honor the season of rebirth and the rhythms of the natural world. Featuring the collective artistry of Kelli Scarr on vocals, Cilla Bonnie on bass, Sam Kassirer on piano, Matt Bauder on woodwinds, Jeff Lipstein on drums, and other surprise guests, this intimate gathering will offer a first glimpse into the Greater Mysteries that will unfold this fall. This is not just a performance—it is an exploration. As an audience member, you are invited to participate in the development of this project. Your presence, your experience, and your feedback will help shape the journey ahead. Join us as we begin our journey towards the grand revelations of Greater Mysteries, when immersive live performances will be staged in caves, drawing on the archetypal relationships between music and initiation rituals. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. The journey begins here. We believe art should be accessible to all — if cost is a barrier, please reach out to info@kelliscarr.com for sliding scale options. Please note: This is a phone-free experience. https://www.viewcy.com/e/lesser_mysteries
"It's a Gilded Life"
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10am
Cost of admission: $10
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road #1, Staatsburg
Children will learn how life was lived in a Gilded Age mansion more than 100 years ago. Included is a tour of the opulent 79-room home of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills, followed by hands-on activities that allow participants to compare and contrast the lives of the servants and the gentry. For children ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult.
Reservations required: springbreakgildedlife.eventbrite.com
Third Thursday Earth Day
Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 10:30am to 7:30pm
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
Celebrate spring and Earth Month at Olana with free tours, seed packets, zine-making, scavenger hunts and more. https://olana.org
Kaki King
Thursday, April 17, 2025 with music at 7:30pm
The Falcon, Marlboro
Dubbed by Rolling Stone as "a genre unto herself," Brooklyn, NY-based Kaki King has proven to be just that. Her career has taken her all over the world, sharing stages with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn's Into The Wild), and performing at the Kennedy Center, the London Jazz Festival, and the Paris Les Femmes s'en Melent. Her explorations into the guitar and multimedia have led to the creation of groundbreaking work such as The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body, Modern Yesterdays, SEI, and her newest show for audiences of all ages, BUGS. https://www.liveatthefalcon.com/shows/kaki-king
"Architecture of Staatsburgh"
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10am
Cost of admission: $10
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road #1, Staatsburg
Learn about design, and build your very own Staatsburgh like Gilded Age Architect Stanford White did. Using neo-classical architectural elements including columns, fanlights, pediments, and porticos, participants will build cardboard models. For children 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult. Reservations required: springbreakarchitecture.eventbrite.com
Nerd Night Hudson Valley
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $15
Howland Cultural Center, Beacon
Three informative-yet-entertaining talks on building castles, failed spelling and black rodeo. Tickets
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9am
Cost of admission: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road #1, Staatsburg
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills and Norrie State Parks possess a great variety of environments in proximity, an ideal environment for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding daily for the last 35 years. Reservations required: Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Art Exploration & Art Making at Dia Beacon
Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10:30am - noon
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Dia Beacon, 329 Hudson Avenue, Beacon
Explore the works of Gerard Richter this month and then create our own creative expressions in response. This is event is freee and is for people who are living with dementia and their care partners. All ages are welcome and encouraged to join! Event will conclude with coffee/tea and light refreshments! Registration is free but registration is required. No talent or art experience necessary! Sign up at https://evergreenminds.org/event/art-exploration-art-making-at-dia-beacon-3/ or email Michelle at molson@evergreenminds.org. Have questions? Call Michelle (845) 464-3256.
98.1 KZE Community Day
Saturday, April 19, 2025 from noon to 4pm
Elemendorph Green, Red Hook
Featuring music, spirit tastings, a kids’ Easter egg hunt, and a pet adoption event with the Ulster County SPCA.
Greig Farm Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 1-3pm
Cost of admission: Free
Greig Farm, Red Hook
For ages 3-12. https://thegreigfarm.com
The Ten Commandments at The Rosendale Theatre
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:30pm
Cost of admission: $10
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Vincent Price, Yvonne DeCarlo, John Derek and one of the largest supporting casts of all time, The Ten Commandments dramatizes the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/series/classic-film-series/
Bard Baroque Ensemble presents Concert in Memory of Frederick Fisher Hammond
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
Sosnoff Theater, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
The Bard Baroque Ensemble, under the direction of Renée Anne Louprette, presents a concert dedicated to the memory of Frederick Fisher Hammond (1937-2023), Professor Emeritus, Irma Brandeis Chair of Romance Cultures and Music History at Bard College. fishercenter.bard.edu/events/bard-baroque-ensemble/
State of the County Address
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7pm
Michaelian Office Building, Board of Legislators Chambers, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains
Remarks from Westchester County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins. RSVP required in person; also streaming live at https://facebook.com/westchestergov
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Performance by the Hevreh Ensemble
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Wallace Center, FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park
The Hevreh Ensemble performs compositions with varied instrumentation including Cherokee Native American flutes, clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, English horn, and world percussion. On April 24, they will be joined by guest artists including composer and flutist, Tiffany Zhao and renowned pianist, Renee Briggs. To register to attend, visit www.jewishdutchess.org/events.
Putnam Chorale will perform Dvorak’s Stabat Mater Concert
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $25
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church on 1925 Rt. 82, Lagrangeville
Dvorak’s Stabat Mater Dvorak’s tells of the suffering of the Virgin Mary upon the crucifixion and death of her son, Jesus. The piece is sorrowful and moving but also offers a hope of heavenly paradise. http://putnamchorale.org
Stormville Airport Flea Markets
April 26-27, May 24-25, July 5, August 30-31, October 11-12 and November 1, 2025
Stormville Airport, Route 216, Stormville
https://www.stormvilleairportfleamarkets.com
Dutchess County Earth Day Event
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10am
Cost of admission: Free
Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns, 50 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie
Create a nature journal or a seed bomb, learn about recycling, waste reduction, pollinators, invasive species and more. A full list of event participants is available online.
Spring Pop Up Market
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Cost of admission: Free
555 Joslen Boulevard, Hudson
Spring Pop-Up Craft & Vendor Fair highlighting locale crafters and vendors. Youth Group will be selling refreshments with all funds going to local missions. http://facebook.com/events/s/spring-pop-up-craft-vendor-fai/1825424138235568/
Mini Horse Mania
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am to noon
Cost of admission: Free
The FASNY (The Firefighters Association of the State of New York) Museum of Firefighting is located at 117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson
First, visit the “adoption barn” and learn all about how firefighters cared for fire horses. Then pick your own stuffed horse to adopt and call your own! Finally, all kids will have the opportunity to meet our guests: mini horses! All activities are free and will be outdoors (tents will be used in the event of rain). Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required. http://fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/mini-horse-mania-2025/
Chancellor’s Sheep and Wool Showcase
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11am to 4pm
Cost of admission: $12 per vehicle
Clermont State Historic Site
Fiber arts, jewelry, candles, artisanal crafts, local food products, and much more! https://www.friendsofclermont.org/sheep-wool-25
Community Day at Garrison Art Center
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Celebrate art and community along the Hudson River. Visitors can enjoy live pottery and printmaking demonstrations, shop the Earth Day art supply resale, explore upcoming classes, enjoy special discounts off of our Summer Programs, and experience inspiring gallery exhibitions. https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/community-day
Newburgh Urban Farming Fair
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from noon to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
Downing Park Urban Farm, 207 Carpenter Avenue, Newburgh
Join us for the Newburgh Urban Farming Fair, a celebration of urban agriculture, sustainability, and community! Enjoy family-friendly activities, gardening workshops, local vendors, fresh food, and more. Free admission! ¡Únase a nosotros en la Feria de Agricultura Urbana de Newburgh, una celebración de la agricultura urbana, la sostenibilidad y la comunidad! Disfrute de actividades familiares, talleres de jardinería, vendedores locales, comida fresca y más. ¡Entrada gratis! For more information, visit: NUFFI.org, https://www.newburghurbanfarmandfood.org/fair
Riparian Rhapsody at Treecycle 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 2-3pm
Cost of admission: Free
Stanley Deming Park, 79 South Street, Warwick
A puppet extravaganza that dives into Catskill ecology to reveal the intricate interactions between Forest & Stream and lyrically makes the case for protecting streamside buffer zones. Featuring stunning visuals, live music, and a singing Bear! Rain date: April 27 from 1-5pm. https://www.artsmidhudson.org/hvpf
“Shared Spaces” Opening Reception
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 2-5pm
Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston
Each year WSW devotes 8 weeks to hosting students from Kingston City Schools for in-depth day-long art experiences in printmaking and papermaking. On view through May 2, 2025 https://wsworkshop.org
Juniper: A Curated History of Gin and Educated Tasting
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $60, $55 PHM members
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring
PHM Board chair Mark Forlow shares his love and knowledge of history and gin, from its origins in the Netherlands and England through its evolution to modern times and production in the local area. Guests will sample 4 unique gin cocktails; food will also be served. A toast (gin, of course) to Sybil Ludington who took her famous ride warning of incoming British on April 26, 1777. Link
Hudson Valley Puppet Slam
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $25-$35
The Stissing Center, 2950 Church Street, Pine Plains
An evening of short puppetry performances for grown-ups. Short-form puppet stories that are adult in nature and employ unique storytelling with humorous, unconventional, and sometimes thought-provoking themes with a DIY/ indie-style spirit. We feature puppet artists from the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas. https://www.artsmidhudson.org/hvpf
Putnam Chorale will perform Dvorak’s Stabat Mater Concert
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $25
St. James the Apostle Church, 14 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel
Dvorak’s Stabat Mater Dvorak’s tells of the suffering of the Virgin Mary upon the crucifixion and death of her son, Jesus. The piece is sorrowful and moving but also offers a hope of heavenly paradise. http://putnamchorale.org
Spring Garden Faire
Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Cost of admission: $10, $5 kids ages 4-17
Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie
Garden celebration and vendor fair in collaboration with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County featuring information on vegetable gardening, beekeeping, and more. Rain or shine. Tickets available in advance or at the door. Tickets
One is Not Enough Performance with Nita Little
Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 2-5pm
Cost of admission: Free
183 East Road, Walkill
With a focus on practices of physical attention developed from Contact Improv and explored in the Ensemble Dancing setting, this 35 minute dance driven project engages actions of trance in finding, organizing, and creating new modes of physical attention and communication – defining the human by our relational practices of intelligence. Lead choreographer Nita Little, in co-creation with Hudson Valley based choreographers Neva Cockrell, clyde fusei forth, Leighann Kowalsky, and more, guide local Hudson Valley dancers Glenna Yu, Joan Guttierez and Jeff Lyon, and more through a score-based premiere. https://www.wildheartcenter.art/event/one-is-not-enough-performance-with-nita-little/
Vive La France: The French influence at Staatsburgh
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Virtual via Zoom
Join Staatsburgh's curator, Dr. Maria Reynolds, for a one-hour zoom presentation that examines why Staatsburgh resembles a French palace and what this type of decor reveals about the Mills family and their place in society. This talk will explore what Ruth Mills is trying to communicate to her guests with the use of French design and decoration. Special attention will be given to objects and furniture in the collection that are not usually highlighted or visible during a house tour. Reservations required, zoom link provided upon registration: Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS
AARP Annual Free Paper Shredding Event
Friday, May 2, 2025 from 10am to 12:30pm
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran, 55 Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie
Paper only. Please remove paper clips and metal binder clips in advance. There is a three bag or three box limit per participant. Boxes will be emptied and returned to participants. Event ends at scheduled time or when the truck is full, whichever comes first. Registration closes March 25: Link
Hudson Children’s Book Festival
Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Columbia-Greene Community College
More than 75 local and national artists, authors and creators will be on hand for the 14th annual festival. https://hudsonchildrensbookfestival.org
Hudson Valley Marathon
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Walkway Over the Hudson
Presented by Alpha Win, the second annual Hudson Valley Marathon returns to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Athletes will experience the stunning beauty of the Hudson Valley region, crossing Walkway Over the Hudson twice as they pass through Highland and Poughkeepsie, New York. This truly unique race offers a one-of-a-kind run through the heart of this historic area. https://hudsonvalleymarathon.com
Empowered Caregiver Series
Tuesdays, beginning May 6, 2025 at 3pm
Cost of admission: Free with reservations required
Office for the Aging, 114 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie
Open to caregivers of a Dutchess County resident living with dementia. Topics in the program include: May 6 - Building foundations of caregiving; May 13 - Supporting independence; May 20 - Communicating effectively; May 27 - Responding to dementia-related behaviors; June 3 - Exploring care and support services. Seating is limited. To RSVP, call 845-486-2555.
Storm King Special Exhibitions Opening
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
Featuring a new site-specific installation by Kevin Beasley, Ó Abre Alas!, the first solo institutional exhibition of celebrated Brazilian artist Sonia Gomes, and between the falling leaf and the surface of rock, a new site-specific installation by Dionne Lee, and the artist's first outdoor sculptures. Online tickets for May admission will be available beginning April 15. Pre-purchased tickets are recommended. https://stormking.org
Astronomy for Grown-Ups: Halley’s Comet
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $20
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
Part of a new series of live planetarium programs for adults this spring that explores big questions in space science and the latest discoveries in the cosmos. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Q+A to follow. https://www.hrm.org/events/astronomy-for-grown-ups-halleys-comet/
Marist Fashion’s 39th Annual Silver Needle Runway
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7pm
Marist University McCann Center, Poughkeepsie
A student-developed and activated production that showcases garment collections from Marist Fashion’s Senior Design students. Each year, the fashion show production (FSP) class, one of Marist University’s experiential courses produces the Silver Needle Runway from concept to completion. silverneedlerunway@marist.edu
Spring Into Newburgh
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Downtown Newburgh
A celebration on the culture and diverse offerings of downtown Newburgh including the Safe Harbors’ Run/Walk for the Green 5K, Wellness Shines on the Green, a showcase of healthy living, Art on the Block, the Newburgh Farmers’ Market, Let’s Bike Hudson Valley and more. https://shopdowntownnewburgh.carrd.co/
Garrison Art Center Presents "Art Now in the Hudson Valley," Live Art Auction
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3pm
Cost of admission: $25
23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Garrison Art Center presents Art Now in the Hudson Valley: A Celebration of Shared Space, a live auction showcasing 40 contemporary 2D works inspired by the region. Held on May 10, 2025, at Garrison’s Landing, this annual fundraiser supports GAC’s mission to make art accessible. The event begins with a 3 PM reception, followed by a 4 PM auction led by Nicholas Lowry of Antiques Roadshow. Beyond traditional works, unique offerings include a commissioned home portrait. Don’t miss this chance to experience and collect exceptional regional art while supporting a vibrant creative community. https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/2025-auction
Pete Seeger Songs and Stories
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $25 advance, $30 at the door
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
A benefit fundraiser for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, featuring Michael J. Miles and Tony Trischka and will be opened by Betty and the Baby Boomers. Miles and Trischka are both world-renowned banjo players who had decades-long relationships with Pete Seeger, and the Baby Boomers consisting of Betty Boomer, Jean McAvoy, Paul Rubeo, Steve Stanne, and Robert Bard came together back in 1987 through their work for Clearwater. https://townecrier.com/events/pete-seeger-songs-stories-featuring-michael-j-miles-tony-trischka/
Annual CCEDC Master Gardener Plant Sale Fundraiser
May 16-17, 2025
Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm and Home Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook
This highly anticipated event will offer a diverse selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs, all grown with care by dedicated Master Gardener volunteers. For nearly five decades, the Master Gardener Volunteer Program has served Dutchess County, making it the first county in New York State to offer this esteemed volunteer opportunity. https://ccedutchess.org/events/2025/05/16/2025-master-gardener-plant-sale-fundraiser
2025 Spring Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale
Saturday May 17, 2025 from 9am to 1pm
Cost of admission: Free
UCRRA Main Office, 999 Flatbush Road, Kingston
UCRRA will partner with Brand Builders LLC to offer the Annual Spring 2025 Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale. Backyard Composting is an excellent way to reduce food scraps going to landfills and allows you to make your own compost. Rain barrels reduce water costs, keep our water clean and provide a natural source of water for plants and gardens all while reducing the amount of pollutants that enter our storm drains. Since this is a bulk sale, compost bins, rain barrels, and accessories are offered at reduced prices. Orders must be placed by noon on May 15 and picked up one day only on Saturday, May 17, from 9am to 1pm at 999 Flatbush Road, Kingston). Website: https://ucrra.org/event/spring-compost-bin-rain-barrel-pre-order-sale-2025/
Food and Farm Day
Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 10am to 2pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, 362 Glynwood Rd, Cold Spring
This free, family-friendly event features farm tours, storytelling, seed planting activities, hay rides, games, and delicious food. Children will enjoy hands-on agricultural experiences while everyone learns about sustainable farming practices in a fun, engaging environment. Come spend a day on the farm with community partners including Peek-a-Boo Family Music, JBL Children, Desmond-Fish Public Library, and more. The event is free to attend, but registration is required to ensure a spot at this bustling spring celebration. https://www.glynwood.org/events-collection/food-and-farm-day
Bard College’s 165th Commencement
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Former Prime Minister of Haiti Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis will deliver the commencement address. https://bard.edu
Sara Bareilles, Natalie Merchant and Rachael Yamagata
Sunday, May 25, 2025 doors at 7pm, show at 8pm
Cost of admission: $55 and up
Assembly, Kingston
A night of community and song in support of the Ulster Immigrant Defense Network. Hosted by Busy Philipps, with special guest Mario Rincon. https://www.tixr.com/groups/assembly/events/sara-bareilles-natalie-merchant-rachael-yamagata-137518
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Flight Night
May 28, 2025 from 5:30-8pm
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Road, Red Hook
Live music, food trucks, and evening bi-plane rides on a first come, first served basis. https://oldrhinebeck.org
“The Next Century of Stewardship at Dumbarton Oaks”
June 1, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $35, $25 members
Wallace Center, FDR Library, Hyde Park
17th Bellefield Design Lecture presented by Jonathan Kavalier, the Director of Gardens and Grounds at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C. features a free film screening of Beatrix Farrand’s American Landscapes, Guided garden tours throughout the day, and post-lecture gathering in the garden. https://www.beatrixfarrandgardenhydepark.org/bellefield-design-lecture
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Opening Weekend
June 14-15, 2025
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Road, Red Hook
Airshows continue every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, through October 19, 2025. Special season events include Wednesday night Flight Nights, Music at the Tin Barn on May 1, Highland Games on May 17, Time Warp Weekend from July 19-20, a vintage 1918-style baseball game on August 22, haunted history ghost tours in October. For more information, visit https://oldrhinebeck.org
4th Annual New Netherland Marketplace: Living History Event
June 28-29, 2025; Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Sunday from 10am to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free with advanced registration highly encouraged
Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz
Members of the federally recognized Lenape Delaware communities, which currently reside in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Ontario, will be returning to their sacred homelands to portray the life of their ancestors and their economic relationship with the European settlers. Their camp will have ongoing open-fire cooking, cordage making, bow shooting, flintknapping, arrow making, and hide tanning demonstrations throughout the weekend. Each day, representatives will offer a cultural stomp dance demonstration, in which visitor participation is encouraged. North American Dingos, also known as the Carolina dog, will be present and used to discuss Eastern Woodland hunting traditions and more. https://www.huguenotstreet.org/new-netherland-marketplace-a-living-history-event-2025
3rd Annual Hudson Film Festival
August 7-10, 2025
Hudson
https://hudsonfilmfestival.org
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