Week of April 24-30, 2023

Conserving Nature is Climate Smart
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 1-2:30pm
Virtual event hosted by the Hudson River Estuary Program
Click here to register via Webex.
Nature is an integral part of climate solutions – but what does that mean for local governments? Natural areas store and sequester carbon, cool temperatures, and buffer storm surges and floods. New York’s Climate Smart Communities Program supports local governments in adapting to climate change, building community resilience, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Participating communities benefit from free technical assistance and access to grants. This webinar will focus on climate smart actions related to land-use planning and protecting nature, addressing:

Key roles natural areas play in climate resilience;
An overview of the Climate Smart Communities Program;
An introduction to climate smart actions for planning, zoning, and protection of natural areas; and
A case study of climate smart actions from the Town of New Paltz.

Taste of Rhinebeck
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 5 to 8pm
Village of Rhinebeck
Walkable trail of culinary delights from over 25 restaurants, spirit shops and specialty food retailers. Link

Thelonious Monk: Rewind & Play
April 26-27 2023 at 5:30pm
Cost: $11
156 Main St, Saugerties
Two screenings of new music documentary about the great jazz musician Thelonious Monk—featuring behind the scenes footage of a 1969 performance and a revelatory interview. upstatefilms.org/thelonious-monk-rewind-play

An Overview of Native Lenape History with Harv Hilowitz
Wednesday April 26, 2023 from 7-8:30pm
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
In-Person and Virtual via Zoom
More Info

SUNY Ulster Spring 2023 Music Concerts for April and May
April 26, 2023 and May 3, 2023 at 7:30pm
Cost: Free
SUNY Ulster Quimby Theater, 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge
The April 26 concert will feature the SUNY Ulster College/Community Band directed by Victor Izzo. Dr. Adam Fontana, director of Ensembles at SUNY New Paltz will be the guest conductor. The program includes La Fiesta Mexicana by H. Owen Reed. La Fiesta Mexicana was composed in 1954 and established a framework for many concert band compositions using Hispanic musical influences. Although each of the other pieces are somewhat unique in their melodic themes there is a thread commonality that formed the basis for this program. On May 3, the SUNY Ulster College Chorus directed by Janet Gehres and accompanied by Edward Leavitt will feature a diverse choral program featuring music from the Renaissance, Zambia, Vocal Jazz, operetta, and 21st Century America. Also performing is the African Drumming Ensemble directed by Paul Chambers, and will be played on traditional African instruments. In addition, this concert will feature performances by the spring 2023 Honors Recital Winners and The SUNY Ulster Jazz Combo Alumni Band. sunyulster.edu

Tales of the Titanic
Continues April 27, 29, 30 at 2pm
Cost: $10
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Mark the 111th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's voyage as we point out remarkable similarities between the Titanic and Staatsburgh's rooms. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Extreme Heat and the Built Environment Webinar
Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 2-4pm
Virtual
Learn about extreme heat impacts on the built environment, from buildings to transportation infrastructure. Consider impacts across a variety of scales, from the neighborhood level to the regional level. The webinar will also explore what interventions are working to moderate these impacts for individuals and communities. Hosted by the DEC, NYSERDA, and the EHAPWG. Register

Expert Panel:

Dr. Mikhail Chester - Director of the Metis Center for Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University
Dr. Zoé Hamstead - Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley
Dr. Nicholas Rajkovich - Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University at Buffalo

Moderator: Dr. Susan Clark - Assistant Professor in the Department of Environment and Sustainability at the University at Buffalo

UCCWRT April Meeting
Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: Free
Ulster County Office Building, 244 Fair St, Kingston
The Ulster County Civil War Round Table April Meeting will feature a presentation by Chuck LaRocca entitled: "Tell Them My Voice is Still For War!: Orange Blossoms at Gettysburg."

Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh's Grounds: What You See and What You Don't See
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11am
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

The REAL Gilded Age: America's Elite in the Downton Abbey Era
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $10
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

BFA Thesis Exhibition I: Opening Reception
Friday, April 28, 2023 from 5-7pm
Cost: Free
SUNY New Paltz, Dorsky Museum, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz,
Opening reception for the BFA Thesis exhibition on display. Special days for this exhibit: April 28 through May 2, 2023. newpaltz.edu/museum

An Evening with Amanda Palmer
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 8pm
The Bardavon, Poughkeepsie
Amanda Palmer is a singer, pianist, ukulele-ist, best-selling author, world-famous crowd-funder, and activist who simultaneously embraces and explodes traditional frameworks of music, theatre, and art. She first came to prominence as part of the punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls, earning global applause for their inventive songcraft and wide-ranging theatricality. • Tickets

Stormville Airport Antique Show and Flea Market
Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30, 8 am-4pm
Stormville Airport, Stormville
Hunt for all sorts of treasures at the first Stormville Flea Market of the season! As seen on the HGTV show “Flea Market Flip,” you can find anything and everything at the Stormville Flea Market, with hundreds of vendors offering antiques, jewelry, furniture, artwork, collectibles, crafts, new and vintage clothes and so much more. There is plenty to eat and drink, and admission and parking are free. No pets are allowed.

Annual Roe Jan Canoe Race – UPDATE! POSTPONED TO MAY 13!
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Registration will be at Elizaville Falls, at the intersection of Routes 19, 2, and East Kerley Corners Road, from 9am until 10:30am
Suggested donation: $25.
A full 14+ mile course! Canoes and kayaks are permitted. Rafts, paddleboards, etc. are not. Lifejackets are mandatory. No alcohol will be allowed. There is a portage around Bingham's Mills. This will be marked and a ladder will be provided to make it easier for racers to exit the creek here. Racers will have to carry their boats to the bottom of Bingham's Mills. Times will be taken at the top and bottom of the falls. No spectators will be allowed at Bingham's Mills. The best place to watch the race is at Roe Jan Park on Dales Bridge Road in Germantown or at the Roe Jan Creek Boat Club. Please be respectful of private and public property. The club will have a nice campfire going and hot food available at the finish line so that racers can warm up afterward. All proceeds will be split evenly between the Roe Jan Watershed and the Columbia-Greene Chapter of Trout Unlimited. facebook.com/RoeJanCreekBoatClub/

Dutchess County Division of Solid Waste Earth Day Event
Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10am to 2pm
Cost: Free
Dutchess County Home and Garden Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook
This family-friendly event, open to residents of every age, will feature a wide range of interactive activities focused on sustainable living and environmental education. Attendees will learn about ways to reduce their environmental impact. Participants can learn about composting, gardening, natural resources, watersheds, recycling and organics through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities. The event will include composting demonstrations and gardening instruction, as well as activities such as small jewelry repair and lessons on how to create a birdhouse. Nearly two dozen organizations are scheduled to participate in the Earth Day event, including the Division of Solid Waste; Dutchess County Cornell Cooperative Extension; New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; the Trevor Zoo; and Riverkeeper. A full list of event participants and planned activities is available at dutchessny.gov/solidwaste.

Chancellor’s Sheep and Wool Showcase – UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!
Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 11am to 4pm
Clermont State Historic Site
Cost: $10 per vehicle
The Sheep & Wool Showcase is a family festival that celebrates historic fiber arts, culture, and craft. Craft guilds will demonstrate spinning and weaving throughout the day. Herding and sheep shearing, crafts for kids, 18th century re-enactors, and live traditional music. More info

Arbor Day at Olana State Historic Site
Saturday, April 29, 2023 from noon - 4pm
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson
Learn more about the important role trees played in Frederic Church’s design of Olana with free walking historic landscape tours at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 PM. Hone your own tree identification skills during drop-in activities led by the Columbia Land Conservancy and Olana educators. The Hudson Valley’s favorite party brass band, Brasskill, will perform live at 3pm. Vegan food vendor Urugula Creative Cuisine will be onsite serving plant-based snacks and bites throughout the day, and Nine Pin Cider Works will be onsite selling craft ciders. The first 100 participants will receive free tree seedlings from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene. OLANA.org/arborday

Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh's Grounds: What You See and What You Don't See
Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 3pm
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

The Porch
Saturday, April 29, 2023 beginning at 7pm
Cost: $25
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, 120 Broadway, Tivoli
A live storytelling series where assorted local characters tell true stories to an audience of their friends and neighbors. Tickets

A Celebration of Women
Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7:30pm
Joseph L. Phelan Auditorium at Rhinebeck High School, 45 N Park Rd, Rhinebeck
NDSO has invited the National Park Service to host a table dedicated to Eleanor Roosevelt and the history of the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, as well as to the history of other inspiring women. NDSO is also planning to feature a display for all women who have greatly impacted our lives. These women may be individuals from our personal lives, historical figures, fictional characters, or any other source of inspiration. They are inviting all members of the community to contribute by submitting a photo and a heartfelt description of the women who have the most significant impact on their lives. If you are interested in participating in this tribute, please visit their website at ndsorchestra.org for more information.

Highland Lights: Ad Astra – UPDATE: RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 18 DUE TO WEATHER
Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7:30pm
2015 Route 9, Garrison
Highland Lights, a new local tradition led by the folks at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival and Processional Arts, where large, illuminated lanterns are paraded through the Garrison hillside, will now take place on Sunday, June 18 at 8pm, after being postponed due to the weather. This year’s theme, Ad Astra, is inspired by the constellations in the night sky and the enduring hope and imagination they ignite. Doors open at 8pm, the program begins at dark. hvshakespeare.org/production/highland-lights

Live from Upstate: Orpheum Comedy Show
Saturday April 29, 2023 at 8pm
Cost: $25
Orpheum Theatre, 156 Main St., Saugerties
Ready for a night of laughs? Breakout comic Jaye McBride, formally an Upstater, is the first openly trans comedian to perform at Madison Square Garden, a regular at NYC's Comedy Cellar and stars in two of Amy Schumer's most popular tv shows. McBride brings her witty and hilarious act to Saugerties as she headlines an evening of standup comedy at Orpheum Theatre. Joining her on stage are local comedians Andy McDermott, Monty Mason, and Peter Vinogradov. upstatefilms.org/the-upstate-films-comedy-club

Antiques Appraisal Day
Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 10am - 5pm
$35 entry fee includes up to 5 individual items
Locust Grove, Poughkeepsie
What's in YOUR attic? Old coins? A Victorian birdcage? Baseball cards? Antique jewels? Bring your heirlooms and antiques to Locust Grove and let Robert Meringolo of "The Appraisers Road Show" and other nationally recognized appraisers examine your treasures and tell you just how much they are worth! Reservations recommended. Click here to purchase tickets

WindSync Woodwind Quintet
Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 1-2pm and 4pm
Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon
From 1 to 2pm, they will be performing Interstellar Cinderella, a “fractured fairy tale” set to music and theater as part of Howland’s Classics for Kids series. Complete with costumes and choreography, this performance is adapted from the children’s book by Deborah Underwood. Their program at 4 PM includes a diverse set of pieces ranging from the Baroque era to the present. Among these, WindSync will perform a woodwind quintet arrangement of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Pièces de clavecin, or pieces for keyboard, and Sambeada, a short humorous samba dance by Uruguayan-American composer Miguel del Aguila. To purchase a ticket for either event before they are gone, please visit howlandmusic.org.

A Celebration of Spring
Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 3pm
Cost: $20
36 Bridge Street, Montgomery
Soprano Julie Ziavras and pianist/composer Steve Margoshes share the stage to launch a new concert series presenting songs celebrating spring and young love. wallkillriverschool.com

Chita Rivera in conversation with Harvey Fierstein
Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 3pm
Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
Broadway legend and national treasure Chita Rivera – multi-Tony Award winner, Kennedy Center honoree, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom – has taken no prisoners on stage or screen for seven decades. From her trailblazing performance as the original Anita in West Side Story – for which she tapped her own Puerto Rican roots – to her haunting 2015 star turn in The Visit. Chita has proven to be much more than just a captivating dancer, singer, and actress beloved by audiences and casts alike. The woman born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero will talk with fellow Broadway legend, Harvey Fierstein about her incomparable life, both on stage and behind the curtain. All tickets Include a signed copy of CHITA: A Memoir. bardavon.org/show/chita-rivera/

Tree Exploration Walk for Families
Continues Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 1pm
Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Join staff for a 4-minute landscape walk around the site grounds focusing on few interesting types of trees and how they help feed local animals and beautify our environment. Appropriate for ages 7-12; children must be accompanied by an adult. Bad weather will cancel. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

D'Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Why Look? by Xan Peters
On view through April 30, 2023
D'Arcy Simpson Art Works, 409 Warren Street, Hudson
Xan Peters is part of a growing population of artists that have a strong interest in the sciences, especially biology and ecology, who are making art with a transdisciplinary approach and through a scientific lens. His paintings captivate, engage and encourage questions and connections. Why Look? asks the viewer to examine Nature in an art gallery–why look at nature here? What can we learn about our natural world when it comes to us as an artistic expression, free from the detachment of science? Why Look? darcysimpsonartworks.com

Chasing Light Exhibit
On view through April 30, 2023
Cost: Free
43-2 E Market St, Rhinebeck
The exhibit is an opportunity for the watercolor students to show off the skills and techniques they have learned during their time studying at Betsy Jacaruso Studio over the past year. The gallery is open Friday, Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm, and by appointment. betsyjacaruso.com/announcements/chasing-light-student-watercolor-2023

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ONGOING EVENTS

Hudson Valley Free Day at Dia Beacon
The last Sunday of every month
Dia Beacon offers free admission for residents of the Hudson Valley. (The following counties: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington, and Westchester.) Additionally, City of Beacon residents (including the adjacent Hudson Valley communities of Chelsea, Fishkill, and Glenham) receive free admission to Dia Beacon every Saturday and Sunday. Please present identification and proof of residence at the admissions desk. diaart.org/visit/visit-our-locations-sites/dia-beacon-beacon-united-states

This Happened, an exhibition of paintings by Sandy Moore
On view through May 7, 2023
Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
This Happened is a storyboard, a series of tableau vivant-like paintings grappling with collective (racial) responsibility and Sandy’s feeling culpable for white people’s behavior towards black and brown people, spanning from 1500 to the present day. In 2015, Sandy’s life returned full circle back to making art, after spending many years as a doctor. That experience brought a sense of humanity and knowledge of the human body, that she would not have had without her experience as a physician. garrisonartcenter.org

Eternal Becoming, an exhibition of ceramic sculptures and Fire Paintings by Tony Moore
On view through May 7, 2023
Artist Talk: April 23, 2 - 4 pm
Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Garrison Art Center is pleased to announce Eternal Becoming, an exhibition of ceramic sculptures and Fire Paintings by Tony Moore. A member for 25 years, this is the artist’s first solo show at GAC. garrisonartcenter.org

"Refracted Wilderness"
On view through May 28, 2023
Cost: Free
433 Warren Street, Hudson
Susan Eley Fine Art is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by Katharine Dufault and Michael Wright. Both Dufault and Wright abstract their surrounding landscapes, from Santa Fe to the Berkshires. These paintings of natural scene are based on the artists' observations, and moreover their impressions and memories. susaneleyfineart.com/Detail/exhibitions/232

Private Public Gallery Presents New Sculptural Installation by Donna Dennis
On view through Sunday, May 28, 2023
Private Public Gallery, 530 Columbia Street, Hudson
A new large-scale installation by artist Donna Dennis, curated by Christopher Freeman. privatepublicgallery.net

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

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COMING UP

Dutchess Handmade Pop-Up Shop
Tuesday, May 2 - Thursday, June 15, 2023
Opening Night Mixer: Wednesday, May 3 from 5 - 7pm
Arts Mid-Hudson, 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F, Poughkeepsie
Locally made glass, jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, ceramics, wood products, prints, paintings, home decorating items and more from over 60 artists and makers from the Hudson Valley: Maryam Ali, Phyllis Busell, Peggy Farrington, Lynn Isaacson, Jessica Murphy, Virginia Piazza, Marilyn Price, Nicole Jurain, Amy Rosen, Gila Erickson, Carol Conway, Yangzi Huang, Elizabeth McGiff, Lynne James, Janet Baskerville, Susan Bores, Teri Burkowske, Carrie Decker, Celia Calvo, Maggie Inge, Lori Meehan, Barbara Willmer, Nikki Visciglia, Vanessa Cooke, Cara Hochhalter, Adam Carlson, Pat Broun, Rosalia Damanti-Henry, Dori Miller, Xuewu Zheng, Kim Steinard, Jim Bennett, Donna Castelluccio, Paul Kmiotek, Donna Minkowitz, Diane-Ellen McCarron, Adam Colombo, Gabriella Fryer, Tammy Scotti, Viktorsha Uliyanova, Theresa Gooby, Stephanie Basch, Deborah Bein, Teresa Genovese, Nicole Hughes, Sue DiGilio, Alice Fogarty, Linda Lavin, Ilene Goldman, Karen Madden, Peggy Milone, Samantha Taylor, Daniela Velez, Leonie Lacouette, Bill Hughes, Peter Brown, Oscar Burkowske, Tilly Strauss, Dave King, Nancy Shannon, Sonia Reynoso. 845-454-3222 or email info@artsmidhudson.org

Panel Discussion: Historic Woodstock
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 5:30pm
Cost: Free
1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz
A scholarly panel will discuss artists and histories in The Historic Woodstock Art Colony: The Arthur A. Anderson Collection. With Bruce Weber, American Art Scholar, John Murphy, The Philip and Lynn Straus Curator of Prints and Drawings at The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar, and Susanna Leval, Director Emeritus of El Museo del Barrio. The panel will be moderated by the exhibition's curator, Karen Quinn, and the collector, Arthur Anderson. newpaltz.edu/museum

8th Annual Wallkill River Summit
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 5-7:30pm
Cost: Free
College Terrace at SUNY New Paltz, Sojourner Way, New Paltz
Join the Wallkill Watershed Alliance for 8th Annual Wallkill River Summit on Wednesday, May 3 from 5pm-7:30pm at on the College Terrace at SUNY New Paltz. Speakers will include NYSDEC will give an update on their progress in developing a “Total Maximum Daily Load” (TMDL) for the Wallkill River and Sturgeon Pool, and Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District, who will discuss current Agricultural Conservation Programs and projects underway in Orange County, including along the Wallkill River in the County’s Black Dirt agricultural region. tinyurl.com/wallkillriver

COMMON GROUND
May 4–7, 2023
Fisher Center at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
The spring installment of Common Ground—a festival that examines foodways and land politics in the current climate of wars, the global pandemic, and the human-made climate crisis. At Common Ground, be inspired by the artists, curators, and activists’ critiques of the political systems that govern relationships to food and land, their movements of resistance, and their collaborations with the ecosystems of which we are a part. Info + tickets

Revolt, They Said: An Artist Talk with Andrea Geyer
Friday, May 5, 2023 with a reception at 4pm and talk at 5pm
Cost: Free
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie
Through work that encompasses text, photography, painting, sculpture, video, and performance, artist Andrea Geyer (b. 1971, Germany) explores the complex politics of time. In works like "Revolt, They Said" and "Constellations (Zora Neale Hurston after Carl Van Vechten)"—both currently on view in the Loeb— Geyer focuses on the networks of women who have actively shaped today’s cultural landscape and their visibility (or lack thereof) in contemporary museums. Geyer was recently recognized with a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship. Note: The reception will take place in the Loeb Atrium followed by the Artist Talk in Taylor Hall 102. vassar.edu/theloeb

Fairy Fest
Friday, May 5, 2023 from 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: $75
Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie
Put on your favorite set of wings and fly over to an exclusive after-hours Preview Party (ages 21+ only) of Locust Grove's beloved Fairy Houses! Dine on lavish Hors d'oeuvres, decorate your own desserts with Dulce Cakes and Confections, visit the cash bar, and dance among the flowers and historic trees to tunes from Jimmy Lyles DJ Productions! Make and take your own Fairy door, play games, tour the fairy houses in the twilight, and more! Costumes encouraged! Fairy wings and flower crowns are available for purchase in the Museum Shop. eventbrite.com/o/locust-grove-estate-30347364870

Climate Action Film Festival 2023
Friday, May 5, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: Free
Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson
After two years of virtual events, CAFF returns to the big screen for a night of climate action short films, live at Hudson Hall! Join us for the 90-minute film program followed by refreshments and opportunities to get to know local climate action groups. You choose your ticket price, and all proceeds & donations go directly to our local climate action partner NY Renews. The mission of the Climate Action Film Festival® is to bring together activists, filmmakers, and communities to witness powerful stories of climate action, and to inspire further action, locally and beyond. Many of this year's selected films focus on community building as a form of climate action. Social movements rely on the strength of collective impact, and enacting climate action is no different. From voting to marching in the streets, change only comes when we come together. But in order to show up for a collective need, like saving our planet, we need to first know the collective — we need to know each other. Community builds understanding, which builds empathy, which builds solidarity. Show up for CAFF, show up for each other, show up for the planet. climateactionfilmfestival.com

Walkway At Night
Friday, May 5, 2023 from 8-9:30 pm
Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie and Highland
The opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a spring evening on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be on-bridge with telescopes to view the night sky (weather permitting). Everyone, including children, must reserve a ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight

12th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep
Saturday, May 6, 2023
100+ sites from NYC to the Adirondacks
Join your neighbors for the 12th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep! Take part in one of 100+ locations along the Hudson River and tributaries for cleanups, invasive species removal, and planting projects. Registration is required. Learn more and find a project near you

2nd Annual WoodstockRock Art and Poster Show
May 6-7, 2023 from 10am - 6pm
Bearsville Theater and Utopia Soundstage
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day of the event
Featuring Artists: Jeff Wood, Mikio Kennedy, Amek Studio, Mike Dubois, Elliott Landy, Sadie May Adamy, Johnny Theif, Kenny Schneidman, Bahr Gallery, Philip Brown, Jay Blakesberg, David Byrd Studio, Lindsey Kuhn, William Giese, Nadina Simon, Mike King, Psychedelic Art Exchange, John Warner, Brian Woodruff, Una Toibin, Chris Dilio, Brian Knapp, Mark Coff Photo, Phanart, Collette Aimee, Concertsposterauction.com, Twoselves Gallery, Rennie Cantine, Spencer Alexander, Kory McGeehan, Spencer Beal, Mandrake Bronder, George Sargent, Douglas Gilbert Studio, Carl Lundgren, Josh Jahsta, Carl Lundgren and Sadie May Reidy. Tickets

I Love My Parks Day
Saturday, May 6, 2023 from noon -3pm
Various parks across the state, including Olana State Historic Site in Hudson. More info

Food Trucks at Millbrook Winery
Saturdays and Sundays, May 6 - October 29 from noon-6pm
Millbrook Winery, 26 Wing Road, Millbrook
Celebrate the weekend and take advantage of the warm weather from our Picnic Areas or our 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/

Farm Market
Saturday, May 6 through Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 9:30am - 2pm
John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah
The Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products. johnjayhomestead.org/events/farm-market/

Fairy House Hunt at Locust Grove
May 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-29, June 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25 from 10am-3:30pm
Cost: $10, free for children under 4
Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie
Fly on over for a wonderful scavenger hunt for one-of-a-kind fairy houses hidden among the blooming flowers and historic trees at Locust Grove! Find your favorite hovels and some new abodes, as well! Don't miss this beloved annual family event. Wear your favorite pair of wings or buy some in our Museum Shop when you arrive. Timed entrance tickets guarantee lots of space for everyone. eventbrite.com/o/locust-grove-estate-30347364870

Cinco de Mayo Weekend at Weed Orchards
May 6-May 7, 2023; Saturday: 11am-6pm, Sunday: noon-6pm
Cost: $5 advance, $7 day-of
43 Mount Zion Road, Marlboro
Family Friendly, Festive Food and Drinks, Empanada O’Nada Food Truck, Heavenly Body Art Face Paint, Hand Rolled Cigars by Middletown Cigar Lounge, Guest DJs playing Latin Music! weedorchards.com

Eggstravaganza! Cooking with Ariane Daguin
Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 11am - 1pm
Cost: $40
221 Craigville Rd., Goshen
Join Ariane Daguin to learn all about the versatile and delicious egg, and how to use it to create amazing dishes. Ariane will take you on a culinary journey, teaching you the secrets to making perfect soufflés, savory quiches, and the ultimate poached egg. You'll also prepare homemade mayonnaise (with a twist!). During this hands-on class, you'll work alongside Ariane to prepare these classic dishes, using the freshest and highest-quality ingredients from the farm. You'll learn tips and techniques for achieving the perfect texture and flavor in your egg dishes. This class is suitable for all skill levels, and all equipment and ingredients will be provided. Recommended for ages 16+. Light refreshments will be served. Register in advance at eventbrite.com/e/eggstravaganza-cooking-with-ariane-daguin-tickets-594820643557

Spring Fest at Sojourner Truth State Park
Saturday, May 6, 2023 from noon - 4pm
100 Sojourner Truth Way, Kingston
Local food vendors, art, activities, live music and more. Free shuttles will run from the YMCA, Friends of Historic Kingston and the the Kingston Area Library. scenichudson.org/community-spring-fest

National Theatre Live: The Crucible
Saturday, May 6 at 1pm, and Thursday, May 11 at 4pm
Cost: $11
6415 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
Arthur Miller’s classic drama about the Salem Witch Trials comes to the National Theatre stage, directed by Lyndsey Turner and captured live. upstatefilms.org/national-theatre-live-the-crucible

Go Home Tiny Monster
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 2pm
Advance tickets: $25 adults/$20 seniors/$7 students
At the Door: $30 adults/$25 seniors/$7 students.
7971 Main Street, Hunter
After a sudden storm, Sylvie and her loving family of homespun creatures find themselves in need of a new home. Luckily, they have an audience full of people who can help them out! Go Home Tiny Monster is a wildly creative theatrical ode to a community's generosity. The show, told entirely without words, features The Gottabees’ signature mix of puppetry, live music, physical theater, and joyously absurd sillines. The show was inspired by real-life events experienced by members of the group. The audience participates in showing how to help build a home for the characters on the stage. catskillmtn.org/events/performances/2023-05-06-go-home-tiny-monster-1144.html

D'Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Chromatic Scale by Michael Simpson
Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 5-8pm
D'Arcy Simpson Art Works, 409 Warren Street, Hudson
Michael Simpson continues his rigorous series of color field paintings in his latest show “Chromatic Scale.” These paintings explore and experiment with color relationships and interactions in ways that transcend the physical material, creating a psychological, emotive effect. The artist rubs pigment into raw wood, allowing the material’s porousness and grain to influence the texture and saturation of each panel. Each color is improvised and organically mixed, their surfaces vacillating between translucency and opacity. He then assembles 4 panels that uniquely interact and vibrate as a cohesive piece, similar to a musician playing individual notes at once to create a chord. On view through June 1, 2023. darcysimpsonartworks.com

Outdoor Concert in Beacon featuring Penelope Wendtlandt
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 7:30pm
Cost: $15
Outdoor Venue: Cross Street & Main Street, (lawn adjacent to Distortion Society - 172 Main Street), Beacon
Come on down to the green to experience this experimental performance by former Broadway performer Penelope Wendtlandt. As a culmination of her month-long artist residency at LotusWorks Gallery in Beacon, Penelope will present a public concert showcasing her latest artistic work and explorations, including glimpses of her forthcoming album "inside armour." Limited seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to guarantee seating. eventbrite.com/e/outdoor-concert-featuring-penelope-wendtlandt-tickets-620378688357

Ellen C Kaye, Old Bones Odyssey Live Show + Album Release
Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 8-10pm
Cost: $25
Howland Cultural Center, 277 Main Street, Beacon
Old Bones Odyssey, the show, is a live performance of original songs from the new album Old Bones Odyssey with stories, performed by Ellen C Kaye with Ethan Fein. They are joined by musicians from the OBO album recording: featured artist Diane Monroe on violin, Andrew Drelles on woodwinds, Koa Ho on bass and backing vocals with Jackie Presti. https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/howland-cultural-center/63f93c7afffb640e432213ce/tickets

Opening of the Rhinebeck Farmers Market
Sunday, May 7, 2023 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

Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story
Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 12:30pm
Cost: Free
156 Main St., Saugerties
Presented by UCRRA, Upstate Films puts on the 2014 documentary where filmmakers/food lovers Jen and Grant grapple with the issue of food waste—from farm, through retail, and back to their own fridge. ‘Just Eat It’ brings farmers, retailers, inspiring organizations, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment. upstatefilms.org/just-eat-it-a-food-waste-story

Children's Magic Lantern Show & Optical Toy Making Activity
Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $5
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
The magic lantern was a very popular entertainment in the 19th Century, before movies. Using a toy lantern, Dawn Elliott and Joel Schlemowitz will present a children's program, followed by hands-on activities including hand-coloring reproduction lantern slides and exploring other early optical devices. Additional Victorian games and toys will also be available for kids to enjoy, and kids can bring home their own magic lantern creation. Recommended for children ages 7-12. magiclanternshow.eventbrite.com

Close Up: SONITA with Sonita Alizadeh in person
Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 7:15pm
Cost: Free
6415 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
A free event with the film’s star in person: Sonita, a young Afghani refugee who finds a means of escape through music, a story captured in Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami’s award-winning documentary. Sonita is now a graduating Bard student and joins us as she plans for the next chapter in her life. She will also sell her paintings at the event. upstatefilms.org/sonita

Breakfast Webinar: Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2)
Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 8:30-9:30am
Cost: Free
Virtual event
Join the Hudson River Watershed Alliance for their May breakfast lecture focusing on New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2) is a locally led, state-supported program that empowers municipalities to take action to improve and protect their public water sources and surrounding environment. The program offers free technical assistance to develop and implement community-specific drinking water source protection plans. DWSP2 is designed to build off previous work, help align priorities, and fill gaps within a municipality’s current and future source water protection efforts. Link

Opening Reception: BFA Thesis Exhibition II
Friday, May 12, 2023 from 5-7pm
Cost: Free
SUNY New Paltz, Dorsky Museum, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz
The Spring semester showcase of BFA student thesis artwork. newpaltz.edu

Cannastock
Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 1 - 5pm
MJN Center, Poughkeepsie
Meet the movers and shakers that will be bringing the first recreational cannabis to the Hudson Valley. Over 50 exhibitors featuring a wide variety of cannabis brands, licensed growers, manufacturers, and retailers will be on hand, along with fun games, contests, free giveaways, and live entertainment with DJ Max Glazer from Federation Sound and local visual performance artists. Cannastock will also be the launching pad for the first Excelsior Cup, a cannabis competition to honor the best cannabis products in New York State. cannastockny.com

History of Carriages
Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $25
Wilderstein Historic Site, Rhinebeck
Lecture by Dick Leahey, carriage collector and founding member of the Mid-Hudson Driving Association. Following the lecture, enjoy a special tour of the Wilderstein Carriage House and the Horse Barns at Southlands. Advance registration required. Tickets

‘59 Views of the Hudson Valley’, A Fine Art Auction on Garrison’s Landing
Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 3pm
Cost: $25
23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Garrison Art Center (GAC) is pleased to announce ‘59 Views of the Hudson Valley’, A Fine Art Auction on Garrison’s Landing, with a reception and viewing at 3 pm and a live auction at 5pm. Nicholas D. Lowry, President of Swann Galleries, NYC, and an appraiser seen on Antiques Roadshow, will lead the live auction. Auction tickets are $25 and include admission to the viewing and reception, a bidding paddle, and admittance to the auction tent. The artwork will be unveiled in the gallery during the reception, where guests can enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres. garrisonartcenter.org/2023-auction

Close Up: Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy
Saturday May 13, 2023 at 5pm
Cost: $15
156 Main St., Saugerties
Woodstock Film Festival and Nancy Buirski will present Buirski’s wild documentary that explores how director John Schlesinger, outlaw screenwriter Waldo Salt, and producer Jerome Hellman created the most unlikely Best Picture Oscar winner in history. upstatefilms.org/close-up-desperate-souls-dark-city-and-the-legend-of-midnight-cowboy

Terraforming: Olana’s Historic Photography Collection Unearthed
Sunday, May 14, 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. On view through October 29, 2023. For tickets and additional information, visit OLANA.org/terraforming.

Children & Families: Printmaking: from Bricks to Botanicals
Sunday, May 14, 2023 from noon - 3pm
Cost: Free with admission
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
Discover new ways to create by repurposing LEGO® bricks as a medium for printmaking and explore patterns found in nature by collecting wildflowers and grasses and making inked prints on a customized printing press. Take your unique creations home with you or share them with a loved one. Organized with Newburgh Creates. Suggested age range: all ages. stormking.org/events/children-families-printmaking-from-bricks-to-botanicals/

Close Up: You Were My First Boyfriend
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $14
156 Main St., Saugerties
Acclaimed filmmaker, and Catskill farmer, Cecilia Aldarondo presents a hybrid documentary in which she revisits her 1990s adolescence, tracking down those from her past. upstatefilms.org/close-up-you-were-my-first-boyfriend

Storm King’s 2023 Special Exhibitions
May 20 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

TAP® New York Craft Beer and Music Festival
May 20-21, 2023
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Previously known as TAP® New York Craft Beer & Food Festival, this year's festival will tap into the history of Woodstock featuring live musical performances. Headliners include The Wailers on Saturday, May 20, and Blues Traveler on Sunday, May 21, with more special guests to be announced. Other new additions to this year’s event include a food court celebrating staple foods from regions of New York (available for purchase). TAP® New York’s iconic corn dogs will be included with each ticket. This is a 21+ event and all attendees, including Designated Drivers, MUST be 21+ years of age. Photo ID required for entry. BethelWoodsCenter.org/TAPNY.

Private Beekeeping Class
Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 2-3pm
Cost: $120
221 Craigville Road, Goshen
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned hobbyist, our private beekeeping lesson will provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully raise your own bees and enjoy the sweet rewards of your hard work. Or, if you're just curious to learn more about bees and peek into the hive, that's great, too! We will meet you and your group at your interest and skill level. Alix Daguin, our AOOA Project Director, will teach the basics about bees and conduct a hive inspection. Don't miss out on this buzzing opportunity to connect with nature and learn a new skill! Since they will be opening the hives, please come dressed in appropriate attire: long pants, long-sleeved shirts, tall socks, and comfortable, closed-toed shoes are recommended. One ticket is good for up to 3 adults and 3 children. There will be 3 young child-sized suits and 3 adult suits available for those who want to get close to the hives. If children under 18 are participating, at least one adult must also be present. Light refreshments will be served. eventbrite.com/e/566631820027

Counting the Seconds Between Lightning and Thunder
Opening May 20, 2023 from 4–6pm
Wassaic Project, Maxon Mills
Opening of Counting the Seconds Between Lightning and Thunder, the Wassaic' Project’s 2023 Summer Exhibition. The show will feature 40 artists throughout all seven floors of Maxon Mills. Alongside the opening, there will also be an Outdoor Paint Jam with Super-Stories for kids and their families. Learn more

Taste NY Todd Hill Farmers' Market
Fridays, May 26 - October 13, 2023 from 1-5pm
4640 Taconic State Parkway, Mile Marker 47, Poughkeepsie
The Taste NY at Todd Hill Farmers’ Market is operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (CCEDC) with funding from NYS, and with the advice of the Todd Hill Advisory Committee. The market will provide local seasonal produce, microgreens, pastries, oatmeal scones, skin and beauty products, locally produced spirits, pasture-raised meats, honey, flowers, and more. tastenytoddhill.com/pages/farmers-market

Free Memorial Day Tour
Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 1-2pm
Cost: Free
205 West O'Reilly Street, Kingston
Join Wiltwyck Cemetery for a free Memorial Day tour highlighting just some of the many veterans buried within our grounds. This walking tour will focus on several veterans and will encompass the Civil War through World War II. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the tour at the Community Mausoleum. To RSVP please call the offices at 845-331-0199.

Children & Families: An Invitation for Next Time
Sunday, May 28, 2023 from noon - 3pm
Cost: $23
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
Capture and share your Storm King experience by making a personalized invitation for a friend, family, or loved one—anyone you’d like to come with next time! The creator and recipient of the invitation will receive free admission for their next visit upon showing the invitation at the admission booth. Led by So Jung Min. Suggested age range: all ages. stormking.org/events/children-families-an-invitation-for-next-time/

Kaatsbaan Spring Festival
June 2 through June 19, 2023
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
The multi-disciplinary festival will feature dance, live music, film screenings, nature walks, culinary conversations, and an art installation curated by Hilary Greene. Member pre-sale tickets are now available at ci.ovationtix.com/36035, and general ticket on-sale begins April 21, 2023.

Then and Now Festival
Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 11am - 4pm
Cost: Free
7562 N Broadway, Red Hook
Join Historic Red Hook at the Elmendorph Inn and Green for a summer festival celebrating our beloved town! They will be showcasing both the new and the old, so whether you're a newcomer or a lifelong resident, there will be something for everyone. Enjoy demonstrations, games, prizes, music, food, vendors, and Red Hook memories that will make you smile! historicredhook.org/upcoming-events/then-amp-now-festival

Immigrants and the Creation of American Gardening
Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $45
Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center, 114 Estates Ln, Hyde Park
Just like the first American settlers, current era immigrants continue to introduce both beneficial and problematic plants and practices as they work in American landscapes. Wambui Ippolito takes us through various immigrant landscape histories, showing us how the American terrain has been altered forever in a very short time span. She hopes this talk will leave the audience with a new understanding of land management and gardening practices. beatrixfarrandgardenhydepark.org/annual-design-lecture

A Summer Night at Storm King
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Storm King Art Center, New Windsor
Cost: $45 and up
Explore Storm King’s exhibitions after-hours with live music by Florist. Tickets

Children & Families: Trash Talks
Sunday, June 11, 2023 from noon - 3pm
Cost: Free with museum admission
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
Use plastic tiles from discarded children’s toys to create mosaics inspired by some of the Hudson Valley’s endangered species. Learn about these critters and see if you can spot any at Storm King. Feel free to bring along old or broken toys to donate to the workshop. Led by Suprina. Program location: Meet in the South Fields. Suggested age range: all ages. stormking.org/events/children-families-trash-talks-3/

Anderson Golf Classic
Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 8am - 5pm
Cost: $300
153 N Parliman Road, Lagrangeville
Funds raised by this event will allow Anderson Center for Autism to continue to fulfill our mission: To optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism. This year's outing will be our traditional format that includes a shot gun start, scramble format, breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, and awards dinner. Unlimited beverage cart and stations are included. All golfers will receive a golfer gift and favor bag. andersoncenterforautism.org/andersonclassic

Follow the Arrow Festival
June 17, 2023
Arrowood Farms, Accord
Featuring Marco Benevento, Rubblebucket, The Barr Brothers and more. https://www.tixr.com/groups/impactconcerts/events/follow-the-arrow-festival-2023-66042

Children & Families: Draw the sun / Draw the moon
Sunday, June 25, 2023 from noon - 3pm
Cost: Free with admission
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
Participate in an artwork for an upcoming the special exhibition, the sun and the moon! Artist Ugo Rondinone invites children up to 12 years old are invited to create a drawing based on the artist’s prompts. Drawings will become part of the exhibition and displayed in Storm King’s Museum Building throughout the summer. Suggested age range: up to age 12. stormking.org/events/children-families-draw-the-sun-draw-the-moon/

Soulshine Festival
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Arrowood Farms, Accord
Featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead, Tank and the Bangas, Son Little, The Big Takeover and more. impactconcerts.com/events/soulshine-festival

Towne Crier Cafe 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
Actor and musician Jeff Daniels will perform on the Main Stage as part of the celebration. Get tickets here.

Children & Families: My Mirror Self
Sunday, July 9, 2023 from noon - 3pm
Cost: Free with admission
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
Explore what is seen and unseen as you look at and through Alyson Shotz’s Mirror Fence. Create a poem with the words and images generated from your observations. Led by Mala Hoffman Program location: Meet on Museum Hill near Mirror Fence. Suggested age range: all ages. stormking.org/events/children-families-my-mirror-self/

2023 Rosendale Street Festival
July 15 and July 16, 2023
Main Street, Rosendale
The Rosendale Street Festival is a family-friendly, not-for-profit grassroots organization that was started in 1978 to showcase local talent and to celebrate the birthday of Rosendale icon, Uncle Willy. Today, the Rosendale Street Fest continues this tradition and has evolved into a two-day event that closes Main Street and boasts six stages, over 70 bands, over 100 of the best vendors in the Hudson Valley, a dance party, kids crafts, and short films. Street Fest is an entirely volunteer-run event, and proceeds go to supporting the Kingston, New Paltz, and Rondout Valley School District music departments. Community members are always welcome to join the committee. Planning meetings are held live at The Rosendale Theatre or on Mountain Stage in Willow Kiln Park and also on Zoom. There are also a variety of volunteer opportunities available during the two-day event, and volunteers are always needed. For a schedule and more information about volunteering, please write to Dana at rsf.volunteering@gmail.com.

First Friday: Free Admission Day
Fridays, June 2, July 7 and August 4, 2023 from 10am - 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
All visitors receive free admission to Storm King on the first Friday in June, July, and August. Enjoy late summer hours (7:30PM close), food and drinks, and fun activities for all ages. First Fridays take place June 2, July 7 and August 4 Advance timed-entry tickets are required. Tickets will be released one week in advance at 12PM. Check back here on July 28 for the link to reserve. Free shuttles will run hourly from the Newburgh Public Library. No registration required is required for the shuttle. Library pickups at 10am, 11am, noon and 2 – 6pm. Storm King departures on the half-hour. The final return shuttle will depart Storm King at 7:30pm. stormking.org/events/first-fridays-free-day-3/

Jimmy Failla
Saturday, September 16, 2023 • Cost: $38 • 231 Creamery Pond Road, Chester • Jimmy Failla is a former New York City Cab Driver turned professional standup comedian who is the host of the Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Fox Across America, which airs daily on 125 radio stations and the Fox News App. He appears nightly on all of the biggest Fox News Shows including, Gutfeld! Tucker Carlson Tonight, Watters World, Hannity, The Ingraham Angle, America’s Newsroom, Outnumbered, The Faulkner Focus, and Fox and Friends. His one hour standup special, “State of the Union” is the highest rated special on Amazon Prime and he’s also a seven time Super Bowl Champion. (On Playstation) • sugarloafpacny.com

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

Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones: The Ultimate Tribute to Prince
Saturday, November 18, 2023 • 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

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