Week of August 21-27, 2023
Week of August 21-27, 2023
CatVideoFest 2023
Continues through August 21, 2023
Orpheum, Saugerties
Who doesn’t love a video of cats doing something adorable? CatVideoFest is a compilation of the best cat content selected from hundreds of video submissions, and knitted into a 70-minute love letter to our friends with nine lives. Founded in 2012, CatVideoFest shows in theaters only (no internet rentals here!) to raise money for cats in need through local animal welfare organizations: 10% of ticket sale proceeds will go towards funding a new Saugerties Animal Shelter. https://www.upstatefilms.org/catvideofest-2023
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival: Henry V
Monday, August 21 at 7:30pm
Cost: $10
2015 U.S. 9, Garrison, NY
This Shakespearean epic follows a charismatic warrior King and his cohort through the brutality of warfare, as the ragtag band confronts heavy opposition and their own destinies in an aggressive pursuit of the French crown. Henry V is a deeply ambivalent play about leadership, and the power of language and storytelling to shape our collective identity. The play’s central question – What kind of leadership would it take to forge a resilience and unified band of brothers and sisters from a fractious and anxious group of individuals? – resonates with fresh urgency in our contemporary world. hvshakespeare.org/production/henryv/
Dutchess County Fair
August 22-27, 2023
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck
dutchessfair.com/the-fair/visitor-info/
Love’s Labor’s Lost
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2 and 7:30pm
Cost: $10
2015 Route 9, Garrison
Four young noblemen absent themselves from society, in order to focus entirely on their studies. They even take a monastic oath: No girls! All books! But when the Princess of France turns up with three young ladies, how long will the men’s resolve hold up? Director Amanda Dehnert (2017’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) infuses Shakespeare’s delightful comedy with an original pop/rock score (by Dehnert and Andre Pleuss) that gives full voice to the heart-pounding experience of being young and in love. hvshakespeare.org/production/loves-labors-lost/
DAVID MCINTYRE: WALKING
August 24 - October 8, 2023
Opening Reception with the Artist on Thursday August 24 from 5-7pm
Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson
A new solo exhibition by Scottish-born, Hudson-based photographer, filmmaker, and artist David McIntyre. Inspired by the writings of Henry David Thoreau, McIntyre brings the intricate patterns of nature to the forefront through a series of captivating, abstract, and digitally manipulated photographs taken on walks along trails in the Hudson Valley. hudsonhall.org, (518) 822-1438
Love’s Labor’s Lost and Thursday Night Prologue Series
Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 6:30pm
Cost: $10
2015 Route 9, Garrison
Four young noblemen absent themselves from society, in order to focus entirely on their studies. They even take a monastic oath: No girls! All books! But when the Princess of France turns up with three young ladies, how long will the men’s resolve hold up? Director Amanda Dehnert (2017’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) infuses Shakespeare’s delightful comedy with an original pop/rock score (by Dehnert and Andre Pleuss) that gives full voice to the heart-pounding experience of being young and in love. Beforehand, join the Thursday Night Prologue Series at 6:15pm. hvshakespeare.org/production/loves-labors-lost/
Free Summer Screenings in Beacon: “The Princess Bride”
RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST 30, 2023 DUE TO WEATHER: Originally scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2023 beginning between 8:30-9pm
Pete & Toshi River Front Park, Beacon
All screenings will kick off with some short films by local Beacon students. More info
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
August 25-27, 2023
Cost: Free but seating is limited
The Churchtown Dairy Round Barn, Hudson
A community production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Carol Rusoff, with a diverse, all-local Hudson Valley cast. Seats can be reserved at Eventbrite, here.
The Hudson Eye
August 25 - September 4, 2023
Various locations throughout the City of Hudson
The Hudson Eye is an artist-driven, 10-day annual public program and urban showcase focusing on dance, music, performance, film, visual art, dining out, nightlife and Hot Topics panels highlighting issues of interest to the local community. thehudsoneye.com/festival
Pop-Up Exhibit by Nellie Geraghty
Friday, August 25, 2023 from 5-11pm
415 Main Street Gallery, Rosendale
Nellie Geraghty, a New Paltz native, and long-time farm hand in the Hudson Valley is an interdisciplinary artist who uses her experience as a farm hand to fuel her creative works. Currently enrolled in the MFA Illustration Department of the distinguished, Rhode Island School of Design, investigating scientific illustration, cyanotype, and silk screening. She is one of 15 students accepted into the MFA program which has a 19% acceptance rate. Nellie will graduate in 2024. You can learn more about Nellie’s work at nelliegeraghty.com. On view through August 27, 2023.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Love's Labor Lost
Continues Friday, August 25, 2023 at 7:30pm
Cost: $10
2015 Route 9, Garrison
Four young noblemen absent themselves from society, in order to focus entirely on their studies. They even take a monastic oath: No girls! All books! But when the Princess of France turns up with three young ladies, how long will the men’s resolve hold up? Director Amanda Dehnert (2017’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) infuses Shakespeare’s delightful comedy with an original pop/rock score (by Dehnert and Andre Pleuss) that gives full voice to the heart-pounding experience of being young and in love. hvshakespeare.org/production/loves-labors-lost/#llltickets
Dirty Gaia Presents: Worm Alchemy
Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 9am
Morton Memorial Library, Rhinecliff
Join vermiculture expert Monique Bosch as she takes us on a deep dive into the microbial strata of soil health and shows how to improve it. In the first part of the workshop, Monique will zoom in at 400X magnification to identify the beneficial microscopic critters that live in healthy soils. Then we'll learn how to increase their numbers with worms, so that we can grow the healthiest plants and most nutritious food. To that end, the event will adjourn to Rudy McEntire's nearby garden for a demonstration of worm composting. Three different vermiculture setups will be shown, and we’ll learn to brew compost tea, an elixir that feeds beneficial microbes and enriches soil with plant-available nutrients. All are welcome, Registration is required.
Special Events at the Rhinebeck Aerodrome
August 26-27 Kids Fly Weekend - Special events for kids ages 5-17. September 2-3 Women in Aviation Weekend - Speakers and other features. September 6 - Flights Food & Fun 5-8pm - The McCann Brothers, Biplane Rides and iMorsi Food Truck. September 9-10 RC Jamboree Weekend - Fall Fundraising Dinner Event 9/9. September 16-17 American Society of Aviation Artists. October 1 Vert Fest - Convertible Saab Club. October 7-8 Fall Festival and Pumpkin Bombing. October 14-15 Final Show Weekend. oldrhinebeck.org
Slavery, Segregation & Staatsburgh: From Black Service to White Servants
August 26-27, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
In 1810, there were nine Black people enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate. In 1910, there were no recorded Black employees working inside Staatsburgh. What happened? Join Staatsburgh staff for a conversation about their new research into this transition from a Black presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to a total absence during the Gilded Age. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs
Love’s Labor’s Lost
Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 2 and 7:30pm
Cost: $10
2015 Route 9, Garrison
Four young noblemen absent themselves from society, in order to focus entirely on their studies. They even take a monastic oath: No girls! All books! But when the Princess of France turns up with three young ladies, how long will the men’s resolve hold up? Director Amanda Dehnert (2017’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) infuses Shakespeare’s delightful comedy with an original pop/rock score (by Dehnert and Andre Pleuss) that gives full voice to the heart-pounding experience of being young and in love. hvshakespeare.org/production/loves-labors-lost/
The Fuller Moon Arts Festival
Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 3-9pm.
Mountain Lake Park, Warwick
The convergence of performance, art and nature with a two-day festival at the magical lakefront setting. fullermoonartsfest.com
“Moving and Healing with Mother Earth: Sunset Walk and Workshop”
Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 6pm
Cost: $15, $10 Olana members, free for residents of Columbia and Greene counties
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
Nkoula Badila, founder of Grow Black Hudson will present “Moving and Healing with Mother Earth: A Sunset Walk and Workshop.” During this nature walk and workshop, Badila will guide participants through Olana’s landscape, discussing the health benefits of regional species and the ways we can connect with nature through movement and herbal medicine. Nkoula, a seasoned yoga practitioner and performing artist, will lead a short yoga practice inspired by the flora onsite. The program will culminate with a hands-on activity where participants will be invited to create their own herbal tea blend or a mugwort smudge stick to take home. olana.org
The Complete Unknown: Bob Dylan Tribute
Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 8pm
Cost: $44
231 Creamery Pond Road, Chester
"Back to Basics" by The Complete Unknowns will feature the songs that put & keep Mr. Dylan on the map. The Complete Unknowns have covered practically all of Dylan's songs over their 16 years of performances. sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=65#seatchart
Bethel Woods Harvest Festival
Sundays, August 27 through October 1, 2023 from 11am to 4pm
Cost: $7 parking, free entry
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
In addition to live music, shopping with 110+ regional vendors, and a delectable food court, special attractions will vary each week in honor of the 25th anniversary of celebrating farmers’ market goodness. bethelwoodscenter.org/events/the-25th-annual-harvest-festival-bethel-woods
4th Annual Poughkeepsie PorchFest Music Festival
Sunday, August 27, 2023 from noon to 6pm
Academy Street Historic District, Poughkeepsie
facebook.com/POKPorchFest
Lenape History with Harv Hilowitz
Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 12:30pm – 1:45pm
Leaving from the Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
Join Harv Hilowitz, a historian of Indigenous and Hudson Valley history and a contributing scholar to the Hudson River Maritime Museum, as he leads a talk on the history of the Lenape people, what happened when Europeans colonized the region, the Lenape diaspora, and Lenape people in the Hudson Valley today. Tickets
Love’s Labor’s Lost and Family Night + Workshop
Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 5:30pm
Cost: $10
2015 Route 9, Garrison
Children and Students (18 and under) receive $10 tickets and pre-show activities and engagements to make their earliest theater experiences unforgettable! 5:30PM: Evening Activities & Workshops begin. Following this is the 7:30 PM performance of Love’s Labor’s Lost. Four young noblemen absent themselves from society, in order to focus entirely on their studies. They even take a monastic oath: No girls! All books! But when the Princess of France turns up with three young ladies, how long will the men’s resolve hold up? hvshakespeare.org/production/loves-labors-lost/
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ONGOING EVENTS
Corridor of Commerce History Hunt: a County-wide Family Scavenger Hunt!
Continues through August 31, 2023
Cost: Free
Hosted by the Putnam History Museum
Back for its 3rd year with new clues, this month-long, free, family-friendly scavenger hunt introduces participants to local history by providing clues that lead to historical sites, buildings, or markers throughout the county. You have one month to follow the clues and take a picture at the many historical sites, buildings, or markers. Along the way, you'll learn about Putnam County’s history as a Corridor of Commerce! Every location you visit enters you into the random drawing to win a grand prize. The more places you visit, the more likely you are to win! Register online for free to receive your History Hunt clue packet via email (or pick one up at the museum beginning August 1). Visit as many locations as you can find, based on the clues in your packet. Take a picture in front of each site that you visit, and then submit your photos by 5pm on August 31st, 2023. Photos may be brought to the museum or emailed to director@putnamhistorymuseum.org. More info: eventbrite.com/e/corridor-of-commerce-history-hunt-a-county-wide-family-scavenger-hunt-tickets-648250252957
The Summer Disaster Show
On view through September 4, 2023
Private Public Gallery, 530 Columbia Street, Hudson
18 artists respond to living in a time of natural disaster, social rage and calamity! privatepublicgallery.net
Mountaindale Second Sundays: Artisan Fair & Farmers Market
Sundays through September 10, 2023
11am - 3pm
69 Main St, Mountaindale
Discover farm-fresh, in-season veggies and eggs, custom candles, jewelry, pottery, delectable baked goods, and beautiful clothing – both handmade and vintage. Indulge in aromatherapy products and treat yourself to insightful tarot readings. Whether you're seeking unique gifts, fashionable finds, or a delightful day out, this market is a must-visit destination. visitmountaindale.com
Garrison Art Center Announces 'Off-kilter,' an Exhibition by Janice Caswell and “Mapping the Invisible” by Martha Bone
On view through September 10, 2023
Cost: Free
23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
An exhibition of mixed media by Janice Caswell, and an exhibition of collaged paintings and assemblage by Martha Bone. An opening reception will take place on Saturday, August 12 from 5-7 pm. Caswell will deliver an Artist’s Talk, on August 26, 2023 from 3 - 4pm. garrisonartcenter.org/press-1
Kengo Kito: Unity on the Hudson
On view through September 24, 2023
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers
Using more than 2,100 colorful hula hoops, Kengo Kito conceives a monumental, site-specific work in HRM’s new West Wing, symbolizing humanity’s interconectedness and our relationship to the river that unifies us. hrm.org/exhibitions
Air Shows at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Saturdays and Sundays through October 15, 2023 at 2pm
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Red Hook
Up, up and away! The Aerodrome is set to begin a new season of high-flying action with antique air shows every Saturday and Sunday! The Saturday "History of Flight" program highlights the Pioneer Era before World War I and the Golden Age of Aviation in the 1920s and 30s. The Sunday air show is the World War I dog-fight spectacular, with a hero or heroine, the villainous Black Baron of Rhinebeck, scenery, pyrotechnics and a World War I tank, along with many antique automobiles. There are usually between 15 and 20 flyable aircraft for each show, including a 1909 Bleriot, a Fokker DR-1 Triplane and a precise replica of the Spirit of St. Louis. Open-cockpit biplane rides — which offer stunning views of the Hudson River and the surrounding highlands — are available before and after the air shows from 10 a.m. until twilight. Gates open at 10 a.m., which gives you plenty of time to check out the Aerodrome’s museum and grab a bite to eat at the snack stand. To purchase tickets, or to book your own biplane ride, click here.
Food Trucks at Millbrook Winery
Saturdays and Sundays, through October 29 from noon-6pm
Millbrook Winery, 26 Wing Road, Millbrook
Celebrate the weekend and take advantage of the warm weather from the winery’s picnic areas or taproom terrace with ala carte, family friendly menus from local food trucks. Find a table on one of our decks, pick a picnic table down by the pond, or bring your lawn chairs and blankets to set up on the lawn. All food trucks will be at the winery and ready to serve at noon. *No reservation needed for food trucks, Seating is first come first serve. Visit the website for complete food truck schedule. millbrookwine.com/food-trucks/
Terraforming: Olana’s Historic Photography Collection Unearthed
On view through October 29, 2023
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
The exhibition focuses on Olana’s remarkable trove of nearly 5,000 19th century photographic prints, collected by the artist Frederic Church between 1850 and 1900. Until now, this nationally significant and intact photography collection has been little-known and unseen by the public. For tickets and additional information, visit OLANA.org/terraforming.
Pippa Garner: $ELL YOUR $ELF
On view through October 29, 2023
Art Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent
Garner's first New York institutional solo exhibition—a kaleidoscopic introduction to five decades of the artist’s visionary practice and deviant proposals to solve everyday problems in post-Fordist America. $ELL YOUR $ELF premieres Garner’s latest work, Haulin' Ass! (2023), a fully-functional 2003 Ford Ranger pickup truck with its exterior rotated 180 degrees and welded back together, replete with super-sized truck nuts. Commissioned by Art Omi, Haulin' Ass! will be activated in performances in New York City and the Hudson Valley throughout the run of the exhibition. RSVP
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome season
Through October 31, 2023
Museum open daily, May 1 – October 31, 2023 from 10am – 5pm.
Airshows begin June 17 through October 15 with “History of Flight” every Saturday, “World War I” every Sunday at 2pm.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Road, Red Hook
Bi-plane rides take place before and after weekend airshows, and by reservation. oldrhinebeck.org/plan-your-visit/
Community Streetside Artist Exhibit
On view through November 1, 2023
Village of Wappingers Falls
The Community Streetside Artist Exhibit will showcase the creative diversity of 43 local artists throughout the Village of Wappingers Falls on lamp post banners. Exhibition on view from April 1 through November 1, 2023. Link
Notes for Tomorrow
On view through November 12, 2023
Alice and Horace Chandler and North Galleries, Dorsky Museum, New Paltz
Artwork selected by 30 curators based in 25 countries around the world to reflect on a new global reality. In this cultural moment of transition, each work is a source of inspiration from the recent past and a guiding perspective for the future. newpaltz.edu/museum/exhibitions/future.html
Storm King’s 2023 Special Exhibitions
Through November 13, 2023
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
Beatriz Cortez: The Volcano That Left: Beatriz Cortez will present new and recent large-scale works for her first solo museum presentation on the East Coast + Ugo Rondinone: the sun and the moon. Set against Schunnemunk and Storm King Mountains, Ugo Rondinone’s the sun and the moon, comprises a pair of 16-feet tall delicate circles fashioned from cast-bronze tree branches. The exhibition is built upon the principles of two celestial forces representing contradictory, codependent, and complementary values. The sculptures will be accompanied by two interactive artworks, your age and my age and the age of the sun and your age and my age and the age of the moon in the Museum Building’s main floor gallery + Outlooks: RA Walden: RA Walden will present a site-specific installation for the 10th iteration of Storm King's Outlooksprogram. Titled access points // or // alternative states of matter(ing), the project will depict the electron configurations of the six most common elements on earth: carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, and sulfur. These elements—thought to be necessary for life on any planet—will evoke the form of crop circles, constructed from rings of perforated aluminum and laid across a grassy hillside. collections.stormking.org/Listing/currentexhibitions/sort/default/direction/desc
Rhinebeck Farmers Market
Sundays through December 17, 2023
10am to 2pm
Municipal Parking Lot, 61 East Market Street, Rhinebeck
Over 30 vendors with new vendors including Millbrook Beef and Dairy, Hudson Valley Fresh, Mighty Donuts of Red Hook, Litte Rye Backhouse of Kingston and Ardith Mae Farmstead Goat Cheese of Stuyvesant. Mei’s Dumpling joins as a full-time vendor this year. rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com/special-events.html
Special exhibition: Black Americans, Civil Rights, and The Roosevelts, 1932-1962
On view through December 31, 2024
William J. vanden Heuvel Gallery at The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park
Developed in collaboration with a distinguished committee of scholars, “Black Americans, Civil Rights and the Roosevelts, 1932-1962” centers the historical voices of many Black community leaders, wartime service members, and ordinary citizens who engaged the Roosevelt administration directly and who pushed for progress. Within this context, the exhibit examines the political evolution of both Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt regarding racial justice. The exhibit features documents and artifacts – many on display for the first time – from the Roosevelt Library’s rich holdings and from private collections nationwide. Regular Library and Museum admission applies to view the exhibit. fdrlibrary.org
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COMING UP
John Cage, 4’33” Performed by Mikaela Davis and John Lee Shannon
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 6-7pm
Cost: Free admission
Woodstock Artists Association and Museum, 28 Tinker Street, Woodstock
On August 29, 1952, in a concert produced by WAAM to support its “Artist’s Fund,” the pianist David Tudor performed the world premier of John Cage’s 4’33”, a piece in 3 movements during which the musician or musicians do NOT play. The piece took the world by storm and is considered to be a masterpiece of minimalist art, Buddhist expression and ego-less creation. WAAM has been commemorating the world premier of this piece, on August 29, for the last 12 years. This year’s event is hosted by Norm Magnusson and will be performed by singer, songwriter and classically-trained harpist Mikaela Davis and composer and guitarist John Lee Shannon. Author and Cage scholar Kay Larson will give a presentation following the performance. Register
Touch-A-Truck
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 11am to 1pm
Red Hook Village Hall Parking Lot, 7467 S. Broadway, Red Hook
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with some hands-on family fun, and a huge community gathering, involving real, life-size vehicles! RSVP
Common Ground: The Inside Dirt on the Home Garden
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 2pm
Streaming on the FDR Library’s YouTube and Facebook pages
FDR loved to lie in the strawberry patch of the Roosevelt Garden in his childhood, when the garden would feed their family and others throughout the year, and the restored kitchen garden continues to feed the community today. FDR Library Education Specialist Jeffery Urbin talks with National Park Service Horticulturalist Susan MacAvery about reestablishing the garden, who maintains it these days, and where all that produce goes. YouTube, Facebook
The Night of the Hunter (1955) at The Rosendale Theatre
Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $10
Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Robert Mitchum is outstanding in this film noir classic as a murderous, phony preacher who preys upon an innocent family in his search for $10,000 in stolen bank money. Shelley Winters and silent screen star Lillian Gish are equally outstanding in support and each will leave you deeply affected. Directed by stage and screen actor Charles Laughton with cinematography by Orson Welles’ Stanley Cortez, see “The Night of the Hunter” in its original theatre format on the big screen. rosendaletheatre.org/movies/summer-retro-series-presents-the-night-of-the-hunter-1955/
Movies Under the Starrs
Continues Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 7:30pm.
Thompson/Mazzarella Town Park, Rhinebeck
SEPTEMBER
32nd Annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival
September 1-3, 2023
Cost: $8.50 for mornings, $16.50 evenings, $27.95 weekend pass, free for children under 3
Tymor Park, Union Vale
Bring your blankets and chairs to watch hot-air balloons ascend from the designated picnic area. Watch in awe as hot-air balloons fill the skies and as they light the night with an illumination moon glow display. Reservations must be made in advance. No tickets sold at the gate. dcrcoc.org/balloonfesthv.org
First Fridays in Cold Spring
Friday, September 1, 2023 from 11am - 7pm
Village Of Cold Spring
Keep your eye out for the orange flags on the First Friday of each month in Cold Spring when participating merchants will be extending hours, offering specials, sales, in-store festivities and more. coldspringnychamber.com
Boscobel Chamber Music Festival
September 1-10, 2023
Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison
Over the course of nine days, the festival will present five performances by some of the most sought-after chamber musicians in the country, along with wide-ranging educational offerings on Boscobel’s historic site and throughout the Hudson Valley. The festival’s international roster of artists include violinists Jennifer Frautschi and Benjamin Beilman, violists Milena Pájaro-van de Stadt and Jonathan Vinocour, cellists David Requiro and Nicholas Canellakis, pianist Michael Stephen Brown, and the Ehnes String Quartet. boscobel.org/boscobel-chamber-music-festival-is-back-this-september/
Wayne Newton: Up Close and Personal
Friday, September 1, 2023 with doors at 7pm and show at 8pm
Cost: $148
231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Wayne Newton: Up Close And Personal is unlike any show Wayne Newton has done before with stories told by one of the most celebrated entertainers of all time. Legend. Icon. American Patriot. World renowned, record-setting performer. The Midnight Idol. Mr. Entertainment. No other name or person is so defining, representative or synonymous with Las Vegas and the entertainment capital of the world than Mr. Las Vegas himself – Wayne Newton. sugarloafpacny.com
“A Night of Neo-Benshi”
Friday, September 1, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $20
Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson
Film, performance and poetry. hudsonhall.org
Art Studio Views
September 2-3, 2023
Follow the bright yellow signs to studios in Hyde Park, Germantown, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and Tivoli
A two-day, self-guided open studio event, held over Labor Day Weekend, this year features 30-visual artists in five Hudson Valley communities (Hyde Park, Germantown, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and Tivoli). ASV goes beyond the traditional art show by fostering a greater understanding of the artistic process: It offers a rare opportunity for both seasoned collectors and art enthusiasts to visit the studios of established painters, printmakers, sculptors, ceramicists, and photographers, and gain insight into artistic processes across a spectrum of mediums. artstudioviews.com
Living History: Native American Reenactor
Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 11am - 1pm
Cost: Free
400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah
A hands-on presentation about Algonkian life in the Northeast during the 18th Century with Drew Shuptar-Rayvis (Pekatawas MakataweU “Black Corn”). Drew will take us on a journey exploring changes in Algonkian life during the early-1700s, including daily living, customs of war, adoption/captivity, alliances, and friendships and marriages between Natives, Europeans and Africans. He will also bring several traditional items and artifacts for guests to examine. johnjayhomestead.org
Bearsville Jazz and Art Festival
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Cost: $10, $5 ages 16 and under, $25 for two adults + two kids
Bearsville Park, 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock
Three ensembles on the outside stage, live painting demo and auction from the Woodstock School of Art and more. Tickets
Never Been in a Book Group Book Group
Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 1:30pm
Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd., Rhinebeck
Everything you ever wanted to know about book clubs but were afraid to ask! Now's your chance! This book group is for anyone who is dipping in for the first time. At our first meet-up, let's talk about what books we are interested in and how the group will run. clintoncommunitylibrary.org
Steve-O: The Bucket List Tour
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7pm
Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston
upac.org
Crafts at Lyndhurst
September 8-10, 2023
Cost: $12 general admission, $11 seniors, $4 kids ages 6-16 and free for ages under 6
Lyndhurst, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown
Handmade and uncommon items from over 200 makers. artrider.com
Definitely Human Theatre presents “Dance Nation”
September 8-10 and September 15-17, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm
Cost: $25
Center for Performing Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck Performing Arts, Inc. presents Definitely Human Theatre’s Dance Nation written by Clare Barron, directed by Vanessa Baer and Joey Taylor, and choreographed by Brooke Wallace. Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. An unorthodox play about ambition, growing up, and how to find our souls in the heat of it all. centerforperformingarts.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=501
3rd Annual "I-LOV-IT" 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 9am
Cost: $25, $20 students, free for children under 10
Village of Tivoli
Event to raise money for Children's cancer research. tivoliny.org
The Center’s Community Yard Sale
Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 9am to 3pm
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308
A unique yard sale fundraiser for the theatre, which will be selling items directly from their collection of props and costumes, including furniture. Members of the community are also invited to set up a spot on the lawn or table to sell their items. centerforperformingarts.org/yard-sale
Plant Sale Fundraiser for MGV Xersicape Garden
Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10am to noon
Xeriscape Garden at SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge
Fall is the best time to plant perennials, trees and shrubs! The Master Gardener Program holds it's Annual Plant Sale, a fundraiser for the Xersicape Garden. The Plant Sale will offer an array of plants from the Xeriscape Garden itself, plus perennials, shrubs, trees and even houseplants grown by the Master Gardeners! Cash or Check accepted. ulster.cce.cornell.edu
Butterfly Day
Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10am to 3:30pm
Outdoor Discovery Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall
Discover the beauty and incredibly unique qualities of butterflies, moths and caterpillars. Enjoy games and activities, and spend some time in the Butterfly Tent to meet them up close and try to hand feed them! Be a Citizen Scientist as you observe observe Educators tag and release Monarch Butterflies at 12pm and 3pm. More info
Book Signing: Melissa Clark, Dinner in One
Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11am to 12:30pm
Cost: Free but purchase of one of Melissa’s books from Oblong is required to join the signing line
Oblong Millerton, 26 Main Street, Millerton
New York Times food columnist and best selling author Melissa Clark brings her home cook’s expertise and no-fuss approach to the world of one-pot/pan cooking in her new cookbook, Dinner in One. With nearly all of the recipes being made in under one hour, the streamlined steps ensure you are in and out of the kitchen without dirtying a multitude of pans or spending more time than you need to on dinner. oblongbooks.com/event/melissa-clark-book-signing
Kaatsbaan Fall Festival 2023
September 9-10, September 22-24, and September 29 - October 1
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
Featuring three weekends of unforgettable performances, including Tan Dun’s Ghost Opera with new choreography by PeiJu Chien-Pott, a Kenneth MacMillan ballet not seen since 1972, and a world premiere by Roderick George. https://kaatsbaan.org/performances-festivals
Free Historic Walking Tour in Wiltwyck Cemetery
Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 1-2pm
Cost: Free
205 West O'Reilly Street, Kingston
Rain date Sunday, September 10. The tour will last approximately 1 hour. At the conclusion of the tour, refreshments will be served outside of the community mausoleum. RSVP 845-331-0199. Donations toward a tree planting program are appreciated. fb.me/e/4wDUKtJkg
Poughkeepsie Open Studios
September 9-10, 2023: Saturday 2 to 6pm; Sunday noon to 3pm
Cost: Free
Various art spaces throughout the City of Poughkeepsie
A self-guided, all-inclusive art tour to visit with local artist studios and see regional artists in art spaces. There will also be free family-friendly art-making activities, artist demonstrations and interactive experiences. poughkeepsieopenstudios.com
Bids & Bites: Glynwood's Annual Auction and Summer Soirée
Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 5-8pm
Cost: $75
362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring
An Unforgettable Night at Bids & Bites, Glynwood's Annual Auction and Summer Soirée with an evening that promises fun, laughter, and meaningful impact! glynwood.org
SoundScape Presents: Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 5pm
Cost: $50 in advance, $60 day of the event
Basilica Hudson
https://basilicahudson.org/events/basilica-soundscape-presents-godspeed-you-black-emperor-irreversible-entanglements/
Tivon Pennicott at South Street Jazz
Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 7-8:30pm
Cost: $28.76
925 South Street, Peekskill
For years, Tivon Pennicott has been transporting audiences to a higher level of consciousness. His latest single releases are the beginning of a new foundation on a canvas for genuine expression. A vocal performance with Tell Me Again (Dox Records, 2022), Let Our Hearts Decide (Dox Records, 2023), and a melodic "feel good" with Faith in Grace (Dox Records, 2023), display his versatility and a renewed authenticity as an artist. Also visit his self released 2020 album Spirit Garden, one that greets his listeners like a warm hug, granting access to experience the gravity of his artistry though a 26 piece stringed orchestra. eventbrite.com/e/tivon-pennicott-at-south-street-jazz-tickets-674685862577
2023 Hudson Valley Housing Conference
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Cost: $65
The Academy, Poughkeepsie
Hosted by Pattern for Progress and The Center for Housing Solutions to discuss smart policy and the production of additional housing units to help our neighbors find reliable homes in the Hudson Valley. Register
From Founders to Farmers: 17th through early 20th Century Archaeology in the Hudson Valley
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 7pm
In-person and Virtual event hosted by the Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring
Discussion on historic period archaeology in the Hudson Valley from the early 17th through 20th centuries. Historic period archaeology may look at urban settlements, rural farmsteads, trading sites, commercial and industrial occupations, waterfront sites and more specialized occupations. It increasingly focuses on those who lived in these sites but who are underrepresented in the historical record. Questions on ethnicity, status, economic conditions, trade and exchange, ritual, conflict, lifestyle, changing landscapes and much more in the Hudson Valley are addressed by archaeological patterns recovered from such sites. These yield artifacts like ceramics and glassware, to faunal and floral remains. Site and artifact data merge with documents such as diaries, wills, local histories, deeds and much more to shed light on individuals or families from the past and the conditions and circumstances in which they lived. putnamhistorymuseum.org
Robert Olnick Pavilion Inaugural Exhibitions
Opening September 14, 2023
Magazzino Italian Art, 2700 Route 9, Cold Spring
the inaugural exhibitions Mario Schifano: The Rise of the ‘60s, Carlo Scarpa: Timeless Masterpieces, and special project Ettore Spalletti: Parole di colore. The two exhibitions and the special project are presented on the occasion of the opening of the Robert Olnick Pavilion – the additional free-standing building on Magazzino Italian Art's Cold Spring campus was designed by the renowned Spanish architects Alberto Campo Baeza and Miguel Quismondo. https://www.magazzino.art/visit
Rhinecliff Community Conversation
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6pm
Morton Memorial Library, Rhinecliff
Continuation of the discussion of issues in Rhinecliff. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
September 15-17, 22-24, 27-30, October 1-31, November 1-5, 8-12 and 17-19
Cost: $24, free for members and children under 2
Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson
Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by our team of artisans.
https://hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze/
“Turning to the Plants: A Guided Plant Walk through Olana”
Friday, September 15, 2023 at 5pm
Cost: $15, $10 Olana members, free for residents of Columbia and Greene counties
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
Participants will learn about several medicinal and food plants growing at Olana and how we can build mutually regenerative relationships. Participants will turn to the plants to learn some of the stories of the land, how they got there, and the messages the plants have to share with us all about the history of settler colonialism and displacement. olana.org
Mid Hudson Comic-Con
September 16-17, 2023 from 10am-4pm
MJN Center, Poughkeepsie
midhudsonciviccenter.org/event/mid-hudson-comic-con/
Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic
Saturday, September 16, 2023 from noon - 3pm
Camp Nooteeming, 22 Camp Nooteeming Rd., Salt Point
Open to local veterans, who may bring one guest each, for an afternoon of comradery, food and music. RSVP is required as space is limited: dutchessny.gov/veteranspicnic
Art Walk Kingston
September 16-17, 2023 from noon - 5pm
Cost: Free
City of Kingston
Art Walk Kingston is a celebration of the arts and the local community. Over the course of two days, visitors and local residents are invited to explore three distinct areas of the city of Kingston and immerse themselves in a range of art and events. Paintings, photographs and sculptures are just some of the mediums that will be on display at home studios and galleries. Our past events average over 100 artists at dozens of locations throughout the city, making this event one of the largest open studio tours in the Hudson River Valley. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the event weekend will offer a broad range of art and activities for everyone. artwalkkingston.com
Two Sides of Vienna
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7pm
Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2pm
The Fisher Center at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
Music Director Leon Botstein opens the Bard season with a concert juxtaposing two distinct styles of Viennese music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries: the melodies of Franz Lehár and the Strauss brothers, and Mahler’s Sixth Symphony. The performance begins with an overture of music from Lehár’s well-known 1905 operetta The Merry Widow, written in 1940 to celebrate the composer’s 70th birthday. This is followed by two dance pieces: Eduard Strauss’ train-themed polka Bahn frei!, and his brother Johann Jr.'s Emperor Waltz, composed for the 40thanniversary of Emperor Franz Josef’s crowning. The program closes with a contrasting style from the same era, Mahler’s deeply personal Symphony No. 6. https://ton.bard.edu/fisher-center-series/
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
Conversation: The Court at War – FDR, his Justices and the World they Made with Cliff Sloan
Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2pm
Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Library, Hyde Park
The inside story of how one president forever altered the most powerful legal institution in the country, with consequences that endure today, a conversation with author Cliff Sloan and FDR Library director William Harris. This is a free public event, but registration is required.
Juilliard String Quartet
Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 4pm
Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon
Opening of the Howland Chamber Music Circle’s 2023-24 chamber music series. howlandmusic.org
Educational Forums for older adults in Dutchess County,
Monday, September 18, 2023 from 10 am to 1 pm,
Coppola’s in Hyde Park (4167 Albany Post Rd.).
OFA Nutrition Services Coordinator Nimesh Bhargava will discuss diet and prevention of chronic disease; and vascular specialist Dr. A. Ramsey Abadir of Fishkill Endovascular, will discuss interventional radiology as it relates to benign prostatic hyperplasia (a/k/a enlarged prostate) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). A complimentary lunch is provided for all who attend the forums. Seating is limited to 50. Make reservations by contacting OFA during business hours at 845-486-2555.
Nao Trinidad Public Tours
September 19 through October 8, 2023
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston
Visit the Spanish-built replica of the 16th Century tall ship captained by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during his inaugural circumnavigation of the globe. https://www.hrmm.org/naotrinidad.html
Energy Democracy Town Halls
Various dates and locations, see schedule below
New York State Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha will be holding town halls throughout Dutchess and Ulster counties to address Central Hudson’s proposed rate increase.
Rhinebeck: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:30pm at Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 East Market Street
Kingston: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2pm at the Kingston Library, 55 Franklin Street
New Paltz: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 6:30pm at SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive
Saugerties: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Saugerties Senior Center, 207 Market Street
Woodstock: Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Road
Olive: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan
Esopus: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2pm at Esopus Town Hall, 1 Town Hall Way, Ulster Park
https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/energy-democracy-town-halls
"Preparing for Severe Climate" with Nick Sussillo
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7pm
Morton Memorial Library, Rhinecliff
Join residents in Rhinecliff to learn about a new place-based initiative to radically protect ourselves and our loved ones. Note: If you live in Rhinecliff and are interested, but are not able to attend, please contact Nick at nick52rc@gmail.com to learn about the monthly on-going meetings at Morton Library. All are welcome. Registration is requested
“Sounds of Sinatra and Dino” for Dutchess County adults (60+)
Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
The Grandview, 176 Rinaldi Blvd., Poughkeepsie
You’ll hear Frank and Dino’s biggest hits, there’ll be open floor space for dancing, lots of stories from the days when swing was king, and snacks available at intermission. Reservations are required, and seating is extremely limited. Call 845-486-2555 during business hours (9 am – 5 pm weekdays) to reserve your seat.
Final Hot Tuna Electric Run: Going Fishing Tour 2023
Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 7:30pm
UPAC, Kingston
This will be Electric Hot Tuna’s farewell tour and the last chance to see this iconic blues rock band which was formed in 1969 by former Jefferson Airplane members Jorma Kaukonen (guitarist/vocals) and Jack Casady (bassist). They will be joined by drummer Justin Guip. Although it has always been a fluid aggregation, with musicians coming and going over the years, the band’s center has always been Kaukonen and Casady’s ongoing collaboration. Tickets
Radio Free Rhinecliff Presents a Live Episode of “Home From Here”
Friday, September 22, 2023 from 6-8pm
Cost: $20 suggested donation
Morton Room, Morton Memorial Library, Rhinecliff
Home From Here is a weekly radio show and podcast focusing on music, mental health, the creative process, personal development and humor hosted by John Burton. Benefit for Radio Free Rhinecliff. RSVP at jnburton.com.
Hardscrabble Day
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Village of Red Hook
More details to come: hardscrabbleday.org
Explore Stissing
Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9:30am to 4pm
Cost: Free
261 Lake Rd, Pine Plains
This Trail Opening Celebration will celebrate the work done on the new Thompson-To-Tower Trail, located on the south side of the Thompson Pond Preserve, to the Stissing Fire Tower. Please note that this trail is not for beginners, but the event is for everyone. We will celebrate the collaborative efforts of volunteers and organizations that have made this trail an epic experience with educational walks and talks, free food, and kids outdoor activities. Parking will be alongside Lake Road. Please take caution as you park and walk, and do not block any driveways. dutchessland.org/get-involved/events-and-programs/explore-stissing
Historic Red Hook’s 2023 Cemetery Crawl
Kick-Off: Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10am - 4pm
Award Ceremony: Sunday, October 29, 2023, time TBA
A competitive scavenger hunt and a self-guided walking tour of six Red Hook cemeteries that offers highlights of the lives of interesting individuals and their memorials. All you need is your smartphone and some good weather and you’ve got a lovely way to spend the autumn enjoying local history. historicredhook.org/upcoming-events
Dalmatian Day 2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10am - 3pm
Cost: Free
117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
A family-friendly extravaganza that includes a meet-and-greet with live Dalmatians, games with prizes, Dalmatian-Themed Craft Projects, The Comedy and Juggling of Ray Grins, Interactive Safety House Tour, giveaways and more surprises! Free admission to the Museum will also be offered during the event. Rain or Shine (activities inside or under cover). Reservations are not required. Note: Dalmatians that attend the event are vetted through the museum. If you would like to bring a Dalmatian to the event, please contact terry@fasnyfiremuseum.com. http://fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/dalmatian-day-2023/
Four Freedoms Awards
Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11am
FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Hyde Park
A biennial celebration of the Roosevelts’ legacy and those who exemplify the freedoms that uphold our democracy. This year’s honorees include Nancy Pelosi, speaker emerita of the US House of Representatives, Tracie Hall, executive director of the American Library Association, Dr. Walter Earl Fluker, Ady Barkan and the Honorable Bennie Thompson. support.rooseveltinstitute.org/event/2023-four-freedoms-awards
Sugar Loaf Film Festival
Saturday September 23-24, 2023 from 11am - 8pm
Cost: $25
231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Two full days of film screenings, filmmaker workshops, panel discussions, a vendor fair, picture cars, and so much more. Website: sugarloafpacny.com/
New York Theatre Ballet Between the Acts: Children’s Movement Workshop
Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 11am to 12:15pm
Cost: $10
Kaatsbaan, 120 Broadway, Tivoli
For ages 7 - 13. Meet New York Theatre Ballet dancers and learn about ballet! No previous dance experience is required. Bring a water bottle and wear something comfortable. kaatsbaan.org/community-classes
Guided Garden and Arboretum Tours
Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 1-2pm (sold out!) and 3-4pm
Cost: $30, includes one starter plant for each registrant
Blithewood Gardens and Arboretum at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
Guided tours of the Blithewood estate at Bard College, providing an immersive experience into the history of the grounds as well as the horticultural and cultural significance of the site. Participants will learn about the historic plantings, architecture, and what is in bloom at the gardens while enjoying the natural splendor of the grand landscape overlooking the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. Reservations are required: https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/open-days-schedule/digging-deeper-discovering-blithewood-guided-garden-and-arboretum-tours
Everything is Listening with Laurie Anderson and Friends
Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 5:30pm
Hudson Hall, Hudson
An evening of performance and connection with Laurie Anderson and other performers exploring the nature of sound to support Upstate Films. upstatefilms.networkforgood.com/events/60755-everything-is-listening-upstate-films-2023-jubilee-ticket-purchase
Vincent Price in "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" at The Rosendale Theatre
Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9:30 - 11pm
Cost: $10
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Vincent Price is outstanding in a horror/comedy with enough quirky, murderous fun for the whole family! The deliciously mad Dr. Phibes (Price) exacts revenge on those who were responsible for his wife’s death. Assisted by his loyal henchwoman “Vulnavia”, Phibes holds London in a grip of terror as he conducts his bizarre, homicidal spree. https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/series/saturday-creature-features/
Wildflower Seed Collecting Workshop
Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 1-3:30pm
Bard College, Franklin W. Olin Humanities Building, LC 115, Annandale-on-Hudson
Plant Ecologist Clara Holmes will lead a hands-on workshop to examine and identify native plants, discuss the significance of genetic diversity and learn essential techniques for collecting seeds. Register
Season Closing Concert by Half Waif
Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 3-5pm
Cost: Free
Beatrix Farrand Garden at the FDR Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Known for her hauntingly beautiful vocals and introspective lyrics, singer, songwriter, and producer Nandi Rose melds pop and folk songwriting styles with electronic production and arrangements to explore what it means to be alive and in relationship with the world.
beatrixfarrandgardenhydepark.org/events/half-waif
Morning Coffee Webinar: How Local Governments Can Plan for Climate Change
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 8:30-9:30am
Virtual event via Zoom
The NYS Hudson River Estuary Program will provide a basic overview of how communities can incorporate conservation and climate adaptation strategies into planning and regulatory systems. Learn how comprehensive plans, natural resource inventories, open space plans, and zoning can be used as powerful tools toward achieving climate and ecological goals. Then hear from an environmental leader in Ancram (Columbia County) on how her town did just that. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuqvrzIsHtT90d9VcDYvb0StchayHBiJ#/registration
Sharkey and His Pals: When Sea Lions Were Stars of Show Business
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: Free
Cross Point Fellowship Center, 459 Hurley Avenue, Hurley
Sharkey and His Pals tells the story of “The World’s Greatest Seal,” a sea lion trained at the Kingston-based Seal College. Sharkey had a sense of humor so uncanny and spontaneous many considered him practically human! Local historians Stephen Blauweiss and Gary Bohan Jr will be talking about their forthcoming documentary, and feature newly acquired footage and recent interviews recorded for the film. https://www.hurleyheritagesociety.org/posts/sharkey-and-his-pals/
Passion Fruit Seeds: Intensive Workshop
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 6-7:30pm
Cost: $20
Kaatsbaan, 120 Broadway, Tivoli
The intensive will be taught by Tatiana Desardouin, Lauriane Ogay, Lobel and Cal Hunt. The class will include introduction to hip-hop, house, Popping and Flexin' dances, cultures, drills, foundations, and incorporate some variations and freestyle exercises using those foundations as a basis. Students will learn how to connect movements with music, tools for creativity, and individuality. They will also learn through Tatiana’s teaching method called "Technique Within Your Groove." This method allows for more freedom in one’s musicality, freestyle, and to incorporate technical tools without losing the groove. This method also pushes the dancers to develop their coordination, rhythm, and polyrhythm. The class will also include conversations where the students will be introduced to “An Introspective Seed,” which is a series of questions for an introspective anti-racist work. Please bring a notebook, sneakers, and movement clothes. Must be over 13. kaatsbaan.org/community-classes
Dracula in the Widow Jane Mine
September 28-30, 2023
Thursday and Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 3pm
Cost: $22, $16 Century House members
Widow Jane Mine, Rosendale
Theatre on the Road, a traveling company based in Rosendale, will produce and stage the original Broadway version of Dracula. centuryhouse.org
The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country
September 29 - October 29, 2023
Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow
A night of legendary, interactive magic featuring Mark Clearview and Nick Wallace. tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events?view=calendar&k=spirits&startdate=2023-09-15
Walkway At Night
Friday, September 29 from 6:30-8pm and October 27, 2023 from 6-7:30pm
Cost: $5, free for members
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland and Poughkeepsie
Enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. walkway.org/walkwayatnight
An Evening with Al Franken
Friday, September 29, 2023 at 8pm
UPAC, Kingston
As the only speaker on the lecture circuit who has won 5 Emmys (Wikipedia missed two for producing), written 4 New York Times #1 best-sellers, taken home 2 Grammys, and served as a United States Senator – Al Franken brings a unique voice to the stage. Whether discussing his career in comedy or in public service, Franken delivers a singular experience—leaving audiences thoroughly entertained, more knowledgeable, and either optimistic or extremely depressed about our nation’s future – depending on how he feels that day. Tickets
Garrison Craft
Saturday, September 30 - Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 10am - 5pm
Cost: $10
23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Browse the work of over 65 skilled artisans, carefully selected for diversity, quality, and value. Located along the stunning Hudson River, Garrison Craft supports artisans who create traditional and alternative crafts lovingly by hand. This year, Garrison Craft will include many favorites from previous fairs and new artists, specializing in furniture, photography, jewelry, glassware, clothing, fiber arts, ceramics, fine art, wooden bowls, tableware, and so much more! garrisonartcenter.org/garrisoncraftfair
Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from noon to 3pm
Camp Nooteeming, 22 Camp Nooteeming Road, Salt Point
This free event is open to local veterans, who may bring one guest each, and will be an afternoon of comradery, food and music. Registration is required as space is limited and can be submitted at https://dutchessny.gov/veteranspicnic. Reservation deadline is Friday, September 22.
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre presents Dance on the Pond
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3pm
Cost: $30
The Home of Janice Pickering, 18 Cragswood Rd., New Paltz
An immersive performance around the pond featuring excerpts from the developing work, Habit Formed. Wine and cheese will be served. https://amandaselwyndance.org/dance-on-the-pond/
OCTOBER
Farm Fest’ 23: Meet your farmer, support your community!
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1 to 6pm
Arrowood Farms
A fun-filled, family-friendly day that includes a farm tour, farmers market, vendor marketplace, activities for all ages, food, drinks, live music, and more! More info
Haunted Rondout
October 5-31, 2023
Cost: $40
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston
A guided tour through the Hudson River Maritime Museum's galleries will introduce you to the spirits of shipwrecks from local waters and the ghoulish creatures of Hudson River lore. Then board the spirit ship Solaris, complete with her own haunted crew, for a 40-minute boat tour to the mouth of the creek, where you can wave to the imps of the Rondout Light and look for poltergeists in the creek's barge graveyard. hrmm.org/all-boat-tours.html
O+ Festival
October 6-8, 2023
Various venues in the City of Kingston
Three magical days of art, music, and wellness! The 2023 lineup features Amythyst Kiah, Bobcat Goldthwait, Mahogany L. Browne with Max Michael Jacob, Gail Ann Dorsey, Carsie Blanton, Amber Rubarth, Holly Miranda, Constant Smiles, Delicate Steve, jetsonorama, Richard Buckner, and Pamela Laws & The Hudson Valley Allstars - plus many more. opositivefestival.org/kingston/
Putnam County’s Mysterious Stone Chambers: Panel Discussion and Tours
October 6-7, 2023
Cost: $15 virtual $23-$28 in-person panel discussion; $15-$20 per hike
On Friday, at 7pm, immerse yourself in a lively panel discussion featuring five leading experts and enthusiasts in the field of stone structures in the Northeast – Chip Marks, Michael Menders, David Steinberg, Craig Watters, and Linda Zimmerman– who will share their insights and theories about the origins and mysteries surrounding the Stone Chambers.Hybrid and in-person at the Desmond Fish Public Library Community Room in Garrison and via Zoom
On Saturday, join a guided History Hikes to the Mead Farm Chambers in Kent, NY. Two hikes are offered at 9 am and 1 pm. Explore these remarkable structures up close and discover the intricate craftsmanship that has puzzled historians and archaeologists for generations. https://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/putnam-countys-mysterious-stone-chambers-panel-discussion-tours/
Fall Bird Walk with the Alan Devoe Bird Club
Saturday October 7, 2023 at 8am
Cost: Free but registration required
Clermont State Historic Site
Grab your binoculars and field guides and join us for a fall walk around Clermont State Historic Site with the Alan Devoe Bird Club! We’ll keep our eyes and ears open as we look and listen for fall migrants and Waterfowl, like geese and ducks, on the Hudson River. Egrets have even been spotted on previous walks! Bird watchers will meet at 8:00 a.m. in the main parking lot. This program is free of charge, but visitors must register in advance. Register Here
Steepletop Open Days
October 7-8 from 10am - 5pm
Cost: $10 ground and picnic passes
Steepletop, 440 East Hill Road, Austerlitz
Millay's home and grounds will be open this season for two weekends only! The Jackson Gallery in the Tamarack Visitors Center will also feature the exhibition “Edna St. Vincent Millay: Through Their Eyes.” This collection of artifacts presents depictions of Millay by others throughout her life and career. Grounds & Picnic passes, which allow visitors to walk and explore the 200-acre property’s grounds gardens and trails, are available for $10 per person. While house tour tickets do not require advanced purchase, they are strictly limited. Purchasing these tickets in advance is strongly encouraged to secure your spot on a tour. Grounds and Picnic passes may be purchased in advance or at the door on the days of the event. Millay.org, August Open Days + October Open Days
David Cross
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8pm
Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie
http://www.bardavon.org
Hilarie Burton Morgan Grimoire Girl Book Talk
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 3pm
Cost: $42, includes a signed copy of the book
Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
New York Times bestselling author, actress, advocate, and podcaster Hilarie Burton Morgan will present her new book, “Grimoire Girl,” with an evening filled with wisdom and practical tips to help you find the enchantment that exists in all of us. Tickets
The Elting Library's 66th Annual Library Fair & Book Sale
October 14-15 2023 from 9am - 4pm on Saturday and 10am - 3pm on Sunday
Cost: Free
93 Main Street, New Paltz
Entry to the fair is free, or shop for books as an early bird on Saturday at 8am for only $10 or on Sunday at 9:30 for $5 (when most items will be half-price). Thousands of books in three dozen categories as well as LPs, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs, children's books, toys, and activities, silent auction and raffle with over 100 prizes including a mid-week stay for two at Mohonk Mountain House, plus music all day with a great lineup of Eric Keeling, The New Paltz Resisterhood, David Rodriguez, Jeff Pfeffer, The Edukated Fleas, Leslie Abdallah, and Vickie Russell. Donations of books in good condition may be brought to the bookshed in the library parking lot, at the corner of North Front and Church Streets, on Wednesdays (10am-12pm), Saturdays (9am-11am), and Sundays (10am-12pm). Jewelry donations can be left at the circulation desk during open hours. Toy donations will be taken starting in September. eltinglibrary.org/fair
“Walking in Wonder”
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:30am
Cost: $15, $10 Olana members, free for residents of Columbia and Greene counties
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
Laura Chávez Silverman, founding naturalist of The Outside Institute, will guide participants in accessing their curiosity and sense of awe in nature. A walk throughout Olana’s artist-designed landscape will give participants a chance to observe ecological conditions and think more about the relationship between humans and their surroundings. Identifying flora, fauna and fungi’s edible and medicinal properties will help participants cultivate a more intimate connection to their surroundings. olana.org
Art = Healing: In Praise of Linda Mary Montano’s Life in Art
October 14 through November 19, 2023
Emerge Gallery, 228 Main Street, Saugerties
Two exhibitions, video screenings, performance art, guided meditations, a processional, music performances, and more, to pay tribute to Saugerties legendary artist Linda Mary Montano. https://emergegalleryny.com
Gregory Alan Isakov with special guest The Milk Carton Kids
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7:30pm
UPAC, Kingston
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, horticulturist-turned-musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his five full-length studio albums: That Sea, The Gambler; This Empty Northern Hemisphere; The Weatherman; Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony; and Evening Machines (nominated for a Grammy award for Best Folk Album). The Milk Carton Kids are an American indie folk duo from California, consisting of singers and guitarists Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, who began making music together in 2011 and have received multiple Grammy Award nominations. Tickets
Meet the Farmer: Savor the Flavor of Local Ag
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from noon to 3pm
Cost: $15 per person, children under 5 are free, no refunds
Cantine Field, Pavilion St, Saugerties
Explore the remarkable flavors of the region at this event exclusively featuring our incredible farmers and top-notch chefs. This gathering celebrates locally grown agricultural products and strengthens the connection between producers and consumers. Discover the benefits of buying directly from local farms. Farm-to-Table Feast: Our local farmers donate their finest meat, vegetables, and fruits to create a one-of-a-kind farm to-table experience. Featuring ingredients sourced directly from the fields of Ulster County! Learn more and register
Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 5:30 - 8:30pm
Hyde Park Roller Magic, 4178 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park
horrorsrollerderby.com
Train and Hobby Show of the Hudson Valley
Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 10am to 3pm
MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
Model trains, vendors, kids ride-on railroad, raffles, holiday photo-ops, and more. mjncenter.org
Jim Brickman: “HITS LIVE! With A Little Bit of Christmas” Concert
Sunday, November 5, 2023; Doors open: 7pm Show: 8pm
Cost: $43-$63
231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Jim Brickman will wow the crowd with his uplifting, “HITS LIVE! with A Little Bit of Christmas" CONCERT. The Grammy Nominated Songwriter gets up close and personal in this intimate setting with his hit songs “Love of My Life” “Valentine”, & “Angel Eyes” plus a few holiday favorites like “The Gift “, Brickman warms the heart, as his sweet sounds and stories bring family and friends together. sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=60
Best Of The Eagles
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Doors open at 7pm, Show at 8pm
Cost: $78
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Best of the Eagles (BOTE) is the most exact interpretation of the music of the Eagles in America, bar none! Each member mirrors his counterpart in the Eagles instrumentally and vocally. However, this is no simple copy band or impersonator act but rather a group of excellent musicians who expertly and authentically re-create the songs, the music, the vocals and the magical aura of one of America’s greatest rock bands. They perform all of the fan favorites, including: Take it to the Limit, New Kid in Town, Lyin’ Eyes, Take it Easy, Life in the Fast Lane, Hotel California and so many others. sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=58
Patti Smith: Words and Music
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8pm
Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston
upac.org
Samantha Bee: Your Favorite Woman Tour
Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8pm
Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
This unique stage show will mark Bee’s first national tour and promises to remind you that women are inherently magical beings despite what six Supreme Court justices and your Instagram feed wants you to believe. The live show will feature Bee’s signature comedy, memorable visual aids, and debunked myths that have been drilled into our heads since the dawn of recorded history. bardavon.org
Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones: The Ultimate Tribute to Prince
Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 8 - 10:15pm
Cost: $48
1351 Kings Hwy, Chester
Dressed 2 the 9's, Dean Ford embodies PRINCE with every fiber of his being, giving you a show built out of a lifelong love and respect for the artist. Ford and company perform all the hits you know and love, including every song from the “Purple Rain” album. • sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=42
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