This week’s calendar
Federal Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 20, 2025
New York State’s annual commemoration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which will be presented as a statewide broadcast event, “We Press On: New York State Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” will air on PBS stations throughout New York and at empirestateplaza.ny.gov/nyking beginning at 10 a.m.
POSTPONED: Annual MLK Jr. Parade
New date due to weather: February 17, 2025 beginning at 9:30am
Beginning at the Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Mattie Cooper Square, Beacon
Note: This event has been changed from January 20 to February 17, 2025 due to snow and frigid temperatures forecasted Monday morning. On February 17: Breakfast followed by the 11th annual MLK Jr. Parade and the annual Celebration of Service. https://beaconny.gov/index.php/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day-parade-2/
MLK: A Community Celebration
Monday, January 20, 2025 beginning at 1pm
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
A community gathering to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK: A Celebration is produced in partnership with My KingstonKids, The Center for Creative Education and Black History Kingston. The event has two sections, from 1pm to 3pm everyone is invited to join in community for kids crafts, birthday cake and a special virtual reality experience, "MLK: Now is the Time." This is an immersive journey that explores key themes of Dr. King’s speech and highlights systemic inequities that persist in our society. Through first-person stories and interactions, “MLK: Now is the Time” drops a participant into a thoroughly modern interpretation of a contemporary March on Washington. This immersive session leverages the power of virtual reality to provide a unique and impactful learning experience. At 4pm the doors to the theatre will reopen for a dynamic spoken word and dance performance by the award-winning Energy Dance Company followed by a screening of the award-winning film, Rustin, rated PG - 13. https://rosendaletheatre.org
Second Annual Seed Swap
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 5:30-8:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
River Valley Arts Center, 9 S Mesier, Wappingers Falls
Bring your seeds to share, or simply enjoy the regionally grown seeds we have available. You do not need seeds to participate. All are welcome. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Pizza, snacks, and fun activities for kids will be provided. https://facebook.com/events/s/second-annual-seed-swap/1069219051224365/
“Art on Ice” Gilded Age Figure Skating
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6pm
Virtual
Staatsburgh State Historic Site’s curator and competitive figure skater, Maria Reynolds will explore the popularity of skating during the era as well as demonstrate the maneuvers of Staatsburg’s former resident Ruth Mills (herself an avid skater). Register
Affordable Farmland and Conservation
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Virtual
Virtual event hosted by the Columbia Land Conservation featuring Blake Hill of Hussman Hollow Flower Farm. Register here
Cybercrime Defense Lecture/Instruction
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Cost of admission: $10
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Part of the new talk series, Today I Learned, with guest speakers Co-Founder & CEO Rivka Tadjer and Co-Founder & CSO/CISO Roberto Gottardello of ZeroHack Inc.
https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/series/today-i-learned/
Expressive Imprint: The Sticker Design Competition Opening Reception
Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 5-7pm
Arts Mid-Hudson, 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F, Poughkeepsie
This exhibition will feature artwork that depicts concepts of creativity, expression, and artistic freedom, whether through abstract imagery, bold design, or storytelling. Gallery visitors will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite artwork throughout the exhibition. The winning design, selected by popular vote, will be announced at the Closing Reception and will be turned into exclusive AMH stickers that will be shared at events we attend. On view through March 2, 2025. https://www.artsmidhudson.org/expressive-imprint
UCRRA's Free Electronic Recycling Program Pop-Up
Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 8am to 2pm
Cost of admission: Free
999 Flatbush Road, Kingston
No appointment required. Review the list of accepted items at UCRRA.ORG. https://ucrra.org/waste-recycling/electronics/
Art Exploration & Art Making at Dia: Beacon Hosted by Evergreen Minds and Dia: Beacon
Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10:30am to noon
Dia Beacon, 3 Beekman St, Beacon
Cost of admission: Free
This is event is free and for people who are living with dementia, their care partners and family members. All ages are welcome and encouraged to join! We are thrilled to explore the works of Andy Warhol this month and then create our own creative expressions in response. Registration is free but registration is required. No talent or art experience necessary. Questions? Call, text or email Michelle (845) 464-3256, molson@evergreenminds.org. https://evergreenminds.org/events/
Safety Sally’s Firetruck Pinewood Derby
Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10:30 am - noon
Cost of admission: Free
117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
Join Safety Sally for a fun and interactive show. Help Safety Sally play her silly safety games and learn important safety tips. Then let your art skills dazzle and shine, as you decorate your own pinewood derby firetruck. Race your fabulous firetruck down the track to win a medal. Show, activities, supplies (including pinewood firetrucks), and museum admission are free for this special morning of fun with Safety Sally! While organizers expect to be able to accommodate every child, as always, pinewood derby firetrucks are available while supplies last, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are not required for this event. http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/museum-events
The Sound of Spring Celebration and Concert
Saturday, January 25, 2025 with a pre-concert celebration at 2pm followed by the performance at 3pm
Cost of admission: $25, free for Bard students with ID
Fisher Center, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
The Orchestra Now’s Chinese New Year concert featuring dramatic orchestral works and world-class Chinese instrument soloists, led by Maestro Jindong Cai. https://fishercenter.bard.edu/events/the-sound-of-spring-2025
8th Annual Rhinecliff Winter Bonfire
Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4pm
Rhinecliff Firemen’s Field
Dress warmly and join members of the community to celebrate Winter around a bonfire made from local holiday trees. Please drop off your tree at Firemen’s Field by the parking area. Trees must be cleared of decorations. Holiday trees from the Rhinecliff Protective Fire District can be picked up from 8am – noon from your home, please put trees out the night before. Email Joe at jbaer2@gmail.com to arrange for your tree pick up and set it at the end of your driveway on Saturday morning.
Segundo Beso Website Launch Party
Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
65 Main St., Cold Spring
Join us to celebrate the launch of the website for our new designer collective segundo beso. We are a group of four designers. Our pieces are designed locally and made in our workshop in Cold Spring as well as New York’s Garment District. Enjoy wine tasting, a live DJ, a delicious chocolate covered dates. http://mirameswim.com
StoryCON
Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door
The Lobby at the Ritz, 107 Broadway, Newburgh
New monthly series; A night of storytelling featuring six storytellers from Newburgh and the Hudson Valley. Link for tickets: https://bit.ly/storyCON. Those interested in participating in StoryCON as storytellers should contact Ken Martinez at at kmartinez@safe-harbors.org or 845.784.1110 for more information.
Fabio Mauri: What Is Facism?
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at noon
Cost of admission: Free
Magazzino Italian Art, 2700 Route 9, Cold Spring
In commemoration of the 2025 Giorno della Memoria—the International Holocaust Remembrance Day—observed every year on January 27, Magazzino Italian Art presents a lecture organized in collaboration with the Centro Primo Levi in New York and the Italian Consulate General, alongside other Italian institutions in the New York area. https://www.magazzino.art/visit/events/fabio-mauri-what-is-fascism
Rosendale Theatre Open House + Volunteer Appreciation Day
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1pm
Cost of admission: Free
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Learn about volunteer opportunities, enjoy food and drink from local vendors, a film about the theatre, and music from New Paltz guitar virtuoso Henry Ferland. https://www.rosendaletheatre.org.
SHABOOM: Presumed Ignorant
On view through January 26, 2025
Cost: Free
Newmark Gallery, Art Omi, Ghent
The first institutional exhibition of the collective SHABOOM – created by artists Silky Shoemaker, Paul Soileau, and Lex Vaughn. The project takes up the golden era of '90s court tv with an installation that will be activated by the most juvenile of antics, as well as billboards and happenings in the wild co-produced by Shandaken Projects. Embracing slapstick, SHABOOM presents scenes that teeter on the edge of disaster and teem with slips, flops, and the cheapest of pleasures. https://artomi.org
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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
A Closer Look
On view through March 30, 2025
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
This winter, The Olana Partnership invites you to discover works of art through close looking, observation, and conversation. Unfolding over four months and featuring a series of four themed artwork installations, participants in A Closer Look will be encouraged to slow down, open their minds to discover Frederic Church’s art in new ways, and spend time in close dialogue with select artworks from the Olana collection. https://olana.org/acloserlook/
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
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COMING UP
John Sales: To Save The Man
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff
In the vein of Never Let Me Go and Killers of the Flower Moon, John Sayles - one of America’s greatest storytellers - sheds light on an American tragedy: the Wounded Knee Massacre, and the ‘cultural genocide’ experienced by the Native American children at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-sayles-to-save-the-man-tickets-1114084770539
FDR Birthday Ceremony + Cake
Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3pm
Cost of admission: Free
Rose Garden and Wallace Center, FDR Library, Hyde Park
The National Park Service will hold a Rose Garden Ceremony to commemorate Franklin Roosevelt's Birthday. Following the ceremony, the FDR Presidential Library will invite attendees to return to the Wallace Center for birthday cake and refreshments. https://fdrlibrary.org
Rockland Arts Festival
January 31 - February 9, 2025
Cost of admission: Free
Palisades Center, West Nyack
Over 80 visual artists, six online arts events, art bingo and more: https://rocklandartsfestival.org/calendar
Closing Party: Gina Malfetano “Objective Perception and Reclamation of Agency”
Friday, January 31, 2025 from 5-7pm
Morton Memorial Library and Community House, 82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff
On view January 4-31, 2025. 845-876-2903.
Michel Goldberg Solo Exhibition
February 1 - March 23, 2025
Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson
Exhibition of monotypes, drawings, mixed media/collages and sculpture by Upstate New York-based artist and former graphic designer Michel Goldberg. Known for his mastery of the monotype process and evocative approach to materials, Goldberg’s work invites viewers into dreamlike worlds where texture, mood, and memory converge. hudsonhall.org/event/michel-goldberg
Figure Draw-A-Thon, a fundraiser for Garrison Art Center
February 1, 2025 from 11am to 6pm
Cost of admission: $80
Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Spend the day with your artistic side in a fun-filled, 7-hour figure-drawing session. Two workstations will run simultaneously throughout the day, one with a nude model and one clothed model. A variety of models will be featured doing short, medium, and longer poses, and artists may move freely between each. Participants work independently, with a facilitator on hand. Students are free to come and go throughout the day; there will be a mid-day break from 2-3pm as part of the schedule. Bring your own favorite drawing materials. Some basic materials and a limited number of easels and drawing boards will be available on a first-come, first serve basis. All skill levels are welcome. Participants must be 18+ years of age. https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/figure-draw-a-thon
Sam Gravitte “A Song for You”
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $27-$37
Stissing Center for Arts and Culture, 2950 Church Street, Pine Plains
Broadway sensation Sam Gravitte (Wicked) takes center stage for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and romance. Backed by acclaimed music director and composer Jacinth Greywoode, Sam blends jazz, Broadway, and contemporary classics, weaving the works of legendary songwriters like Stevie Wonder and Stephen Sondheim into a captivating narrative. Tickets
Red Hook Public Library’s Trivia Contest
Sunday, February 2, 2025 with check-in starting at 12:20pm and the contest beginning at 1pm
Cost of admission: $25 per person, with teams of 5-6 people
Cancun’s, 7483 South Broadway, Red Hook
General knowledge trivia. Cash bar and food available for purchase. Teams must pre-register by sending an email to Karen Sipperley: sippinredhook.aol.com
Sunday Silents presents: Flesh and The Devil (1926)
Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $6
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
https://rosendaletheatre.org
Fala D. Roosevelt: Presidential Pooch
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7pm
Virtual
Fala was the president’s faithful Scottish terrier, who brought much needed fun and distraction to the war-weary president. Presented by Jeffrey Urbin of the FDR Presidential Library & Museum. Registration required: https://poklib-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdOyurzgpGN0bIZhanW3mHkyEhLLYaDph#/registration
Alentine’s Day 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025
Cost: $20 advance, $25 day of
Old Dutch Church, Kingston
Heartbroken? Meet at the rodeo…join the third annual alentine’s day featuring Al Oleander. https://www.tixr.com/groups/impactconcerts/events/alentine-s-day-2025-123499
Hudson Valley Artists: Movement
February 8 - April 6, 2025
The Dorsky Museum’s Alice and Horace Chandler Gallery and North Gallery, SUNY New Paltz
Guest-curated by the artist ransome, this year’s exhibition explores the theme of “Movement” through diverse perspectives, inviting artists to interpret concepts such as migration, immigration, place, political displacement, social change, isolation, or physical motion. Opening reception February 8, 2025 from 4-6pm. https://www.newpaltz.edu/museum/exhibitions/hva2025
Landmines: Dawoud Bey, Christina Fernandez, Richard Moose, Rick Silva
Saturday, February 8, 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. On view through July 13, 2025. https://newpaltz.edu/dorskymuseum
Master Gardener Volunteer Winter Lecture Series: Pruning and Tools
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10am
Cost of admission: $12
CCE Ulster, Kingston
When and why to prune can be a confusing and daunting task for the backyard gardener. Master Gardener Volunteer, Mike Piedmonte, will present a general overview of pruning strategies and techniques to help increase one’s self confidence with a lopper. Garden and pruning tool maintenance will also be featured. https://ulster.cce.cornell.edu/events/2025/01/11/2025-master-gardener-winter-lecture-series
Victorian Valentine Craft and Sip
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10am
Cost of admission: $40
Wilderstein Historic Site, Rhinebeck
Enjoy sipping on Harney & Sons tea while crafting a beautiful 11-inch wood panel heart for your sweetheart, Wilderstein’s modern take on the Victorian Valentine’s Day gift making tradition. Participants will learn about the history of valentines while creating original art. Event organizers will provide all materials, but participants can bring any greeting cards or other ephemera to add that special something to their project. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Vintage. Space is limited. For more information, call Wilderstein at 845-876-4818. Tickets
5th Annual Black History Month Wreath Laying Ceremony
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11am
African-American Cemetery, 494 State Route 416, Montgomery
Ceremony will include remarks from community leaders, educators, and activists. spomacommittee@yahoo.com.
Tiny and Sweet: A Valentine's Card Making Workshop
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3pm
Cost of admission: $10
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Just in time for Valentine's Day, join us for a card making workshop for ages teen to adult. Family members affectionately called Staatsburgh's owners, Ruth and Ogden Mills, "Tiny" and "Sweet". Using images from the Gilded Age, paired with quotes from literature of the Victorian era, follow your whimsy and heart's desire to create one-of-a-kind cards for everyone in your life. All materials and inspiration will be supplied, and light refreshments of tea and cookies are included. Reservations required: http://StaatsburghValentine.Eventbrite.com
Summer of Soul
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Cost of admission: $10, $6 members
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Celebration of Black History Month with a screening of the award-winning documentary on the Harlem Cultural Festival in the summer of 1969. https://rosendaletheatre.org
Libraries and Conservation
February 18, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Virtual event hosted by the Columbia Land Conservation featuring Mandy Babirad of Kinderhook Memorial Library. Register here
Nora Ephron At the Movies: When Harry Met Sally
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 7pm
The Moviehouse, Millerton
Special screening of the movie When Harry Met Sally followed by a Q+A with the author Ilana Kaplan. Tickets include a copy of the book and two seats to the event: https://themoviehouse.net
The Fly (1958)
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:30pm
Cost of admission: $10, $6 members and those in costume
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Scientist Andre Delambre (Al (David) Hedison) is obsessed with creating a telportation machine that will greatly benefit all of humanity. That is, until a scientific smash up turn his and his family's life into a living nightmare. The film’s mix of sci-fi and horror creates an unsettling atmosphere, making "The Fly" one of the era's most memorable films in the genre. https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/series/saturday-creature-features/
Cut Flower Gardening for Seasonal Bouquets
Wednesday February 26th at 6pm
Cost of admission: $12
CCE Ulster, Kingston
Presented by Dawn Hubbell. Learn which flowers to grow in your cutting garden, how to harvest them, the components of a beautiful bouquet, and how to get the longest vase life out of your blooms. https://www.cceevents.org/
Hudson Valley Cut Flower Conference
March 11, 2025 from noon to 1pm
Cost of admission: Free
Virtual
Whether you’re a grower, florist, or flower enthusiast, this conference offers something for everyone. Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension, the event will feature a dynamic lineup of experts, who will provide actionable insights and strategies to help elevate your flower-growing operations. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow growers, florists, and industry leaders who share passion for locally grown cut flowers. Pre-Registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKg
A Godzilla Mechadouble Feature!: “Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla” (1974) and “Terror Of Mechagodzilla” (1975)
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $14, $10 members and those in costume
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Both films are Japanese versions with English subtitles. https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/series/saturday-creature-features/
Seed Starting
March 22, 2025 at 9am
Cost of admission: $20
CCE Ulster, Kingston
Do you want to get a jump on starting your garden this season? My class will cover indoor seed starting. We will discuss what seeds to start indoors, we will mix our own seed starting medium, talk about what containers to use, the importance of heat and light and warn you of some of the troubles you may encounter when starting your seeds. You will have a hands on experience and take home a mini green house with your planted seeds. https://www.cceevents.org/
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