Week of July 10-16, 2023
Week of July 10-16, 2023
Hudson River Estates Tour
July 10 – 12, 2023
Multiple locations
This three-day tour offers exclusive access to many of the Hudson Valley’s most beautiful homes, unique estates and iconic historic sites. Each ticket includes a four-night stay at The Hyatt Place in Poughkeepsie, a dinner at the historic Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck, an exclusive garden lunch at Edgewater in Barrytown, bus transportation between sites and site admission. The tour will also visit Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie; the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Home of FDR National Historic Site (Springwood) in Hyde Park; the Mills Mansion at Staatsburgh State Historic Site in Staatsburg; the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill; the Oliver Bronson House and the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson; Wilderstein Historic Site in Rhinebeck; and Montgomery Place in Barrytown. This one-of-a-kind tour is sure to sell out quickly. Click here to reserve tickets.
Open House: The Local
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 6pm
The Dutch Chapel, 16 John Street, Saugerties
Visit the new 200+ capacity center for arts culture and community in a Queen Anne-style Chapel built in the 1870s. RSVP by emailing thelocalsaugerties@gmail.com
Flights, Food and Fun
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Road, Red Hook
Free entry, biplane rides are $100/person for up to 4 people at a time
Biplane rides, live music, food trucks and more. Link on FB
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
July 13-15, 2023 at 2pm and 7pm
Cost: $30 adults; $25 seniors; $10 students
6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 12485, United States
Maude Adams Theater Hub & Catskill Mountain Foundation present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book. maudeadamstheaterhub.org
Voice Theatre Presents: Summer and Smoke
July 13-30, 2023 with 2pm matinees, and 7:30pm evening shows
Cost: $30
272 Wall St., Kingston
Alma, a high-minded young woman, trapped by her father and mentally challenged, comical mother questions her family’s Puritanical values. The return of a childhood friend, now a talented doctor, offers Alma a glimpse into a world of sensual love — but his reckless womanizing threatens them both. voicetheatre.org/summer-and-smoke/
Wethersfield Adventurers Club
July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, 2023 from 9am to noon
Cost: $10
257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia
Introducing the Wethersfield Adventurers Club, led by certified teacher Diane Ritters who brings decades of experience instilling a passion for science in children. Join us as we venture into the most beautiful of all classrooms – the vast tapestry of nature. This 6-week program will focus on a variety of topics including how seeds grow, how gardens grow, how pollinators work to architect our food chain – and much more. This engaging romp into nature is designed for children ages 5 through 12. While it is not required for children to attend all sessions, maximum participation is ideal. wethersfield.org/event/2023-wethersfield-adventurers-club/
Movies Under the Starrs
Various dates (see below) beginning at sunset.
Thompson/Mazzarella Town Park, Rhinebeck
Wednesday, July 12 (Sunset 8:31pm) – Super Mario Bros.
Thursday, July 20 (Sunset 8:25pm) – Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Thursday, July 27 (Sunset 8:19pm) – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Thursday, August 3 (Sunset 8:11pm) – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Thursday, August 10 (Sunset 8:02pm) – TBD
Thursday, August 17 (Sunset 7:53pm) – TBD
Thursday, August 24 (Fair Week - NO Movie)
Thursday, August 31 (Sunset 7:31pm) – TBD Last Available show date
Harmonies on the Hudson Concert Series featuring The Wallpapers
Thursday July 13, 2023 at 6pm
Clermont State Historic Site, Arryl Lawn
The Wallpapers are versatile acoustic duo that has been delighting audiences throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC with their eclectic song selections, new takes on old classics and well-crafted original tunes. Amy Serrago and Yves Gerard, of Nite-Time, started The Wallpapers to get back to their passion of creating original music while still being able to cover the songs they love and as a way to connect with audiences on a more personal level. Stripping the songs down to the essentials delivers them in a way that’s emotional and true. Concerts this season take place on Arryl Lawn, adjacent to the main parking lot. Feel free to bring a picnic, lawn chair, and blanket, but please leave your alcoholic beverages at home. Registration is recommended, but not required. Get Free Tickets Here
Neighbors Night
Friday, July 14, 2023 from 4-6pm
Abrahams Park, Village of Red Hook
Join your village neighbors for free food and good company. http://www.redhookvillage.org/civicalerts.aspx?AID=158
New York Stage and Film Summer Season
July 14 – August 6, 2023
Marist College, Poughkeepsie
New York Stage and Film has been an incubator for emerging and established artists and their work since 1985, and this summer’s annual festival at Marist College’s scenic campus on the Hudson River features a lineup of imaginative and insightful plays and musicals, including the world premiere of the theatrical work “Like They Do in the Movies,” written and performed by Tony Award winner, Emmy Award winner and Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne. Other highlights include performances of “A Wrinkle in Time” and “Paradise Ballroom,” as well as several play readings. The season opens on July 14 with a concert featuring Joe Iconis & Family at Marist’s Nelly Goletti Theatre. To see the complete season schedule and to purchase tickets, click here.
As You Like It presented by Catskill Mountain Shakespeare
July 14-30, 2023 with matinees 2pm/evenings 7:30pm
Cost: $20
7970 Main Street, Hunter
Join us, outdoors and under the tent, for our 2023 Summer Season with Shakespeare’s As You Like It, featuring a live folk rock music soundtrack. A comedy for all ages, this beloved play asks us some of life’s greatest questions and is full of love, laughter, and some of Shakespeare’s most beautiful language (“All the world’s a stage…”). A diverse cast of 13 actors from the Hudson Valley and across the country will play guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, percussion, and sing songs by David Bowie, The Cure, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, and more! catskillmountainshakespeare.com
Knights of Columbus #7875 Yard Sale
Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 8am - 2pm
Cost: Free
St Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1590 Main Street, Pleasant Valley
Many items for sale ranging from indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, children's toys, books, CDs, pictures in frames, sports gear, tools, kitchenware and various knick knacks. kocststan@gmail.com
Hidden History in the Woods Guided Hike
July 15, 22, 29, 2023 at 10am
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting of grand Hudson River front estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th Century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring sturdy footwear. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs
20th Anniversary Community Celebration
Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 11am to midnight
Cost: Free but reservations required
Fisher Center at Bard College, Annadale-on-Hudson
Interactive behind-the-scenes tours; Kingston’s own DJ Ali bringing her KinderDisco! to the Spiegeltent; Latin Grammy Award-winning, all-female mariachi sensations Flor de Toloache filling the lawn with enlightened interpretations of traditional mariachi music; and, to conclude, an evening dance party in the Spiegeltent with DJ MK Ultra of WKZE Radio. Admission for all activities is free. Reservations for a Day Pass Ticket are recommended. Day Pass Tickets grant access to the site, where visitors can choose the events they’d like to attend. Reservations can be made here.
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.
Nature Walk and Craft
Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 10am
Cost: $5, $12 for a family of 3, free for accompanying adults
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
A one-hour presentation that will explore wildlife in Staatsburgh's park. Historic site staff will guide parents and children through the park, learning about the local wildlife and collecting materials from nature. The collected leaves, sticks, and pinecones will be used to make a craft at the historic powerhouse overlooking the Hudson River.
Reservations required: naturecraft.eventbrite.com
"Diametric Abstraction" - Ted Dixon & Susan Lisbin
On view through July 16, 2023
Cost: Free
433 Warren Street, Hudson
Susan Eley Fine Art is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by Ted Dixon and paintings and sculptures by Susan Lisbin. Both artists are local to the Hudson Valley area, and this exhibition is their debut with SEFA. susaneleyfineart.com/Detail/exhibitions/237
Sense and Sensibility
On view through July 16, 2023
ArtPort Kingston, 108 East Strand, Kingston
“Sense and Sensibility” is a group exhibition that explores subtleties – between color and material, subject matter and metaphor – and the way the slightest adjustment, when fueled by intention, can alter perception. Featured Artists: Traci Johnson, Eun-Ha Paek, Suzanne Wright, & Matthew W. Robinson. artportkingston.com
Murray Zimiles: Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer or Bum
Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 3pm
The Irondale Schoolhouse, 57 South Center Street, Millerton
Internationally exhibited artist, university professor, world traveler, and award-winning author Murray Zimilies will read from and talk about his new memoir - a touching and hilarious account of what happens when a poor Jewish kid from the Brooklyn ghetto, taught by his traumatized immigrant family to remain in the faith and play it safe, upends everything to become an artist. Register
Musicians from The Knights at Wethersfield: A Concert for Children Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2pmCost: $10, free for children under 12257 Pugsley Hill Road, AmeniaThe Knights, a New York-based orchestra, renowned for its innovative interpretations, will be returning to Wethersfield. Get ready to spread your wings and embark on an exciting musical journey into the enchanting world of birds and flight. The Knights have prepared a special performance just for children and families. The afternoon performance will offer an opportunity for young hearts to become one with the orchestra and create their own magical moments. Children are encouraged to get up and move to the music, to ask questions, and to meet the musicians. wethersfield.org/event/the-knights-childrens-concert-2023/
Rufus Wainwright
Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $75-$85
Towne Crier, 379 Main Street, Beacon
The singer and songwriter will play music from his latest release, Folkocracy, and other hits. townecrier.com
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ONGOING EVENTS
“Sight Unseen” A Film Experience by James Autery
Through July 23, 2023
Private Public Gallery, 530 Columbia Street, Hudson
A cinematic installation by artist James Autery comprised of two films “Agnosia” and “Bridge” playing simultaneously. privatepublicgallery.net
Brewster Summer Music Series
Wednesdays through July 26, 2023 from 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: Free
Southeast Veterans Field, Morningthorpe & Railroad Avenues Intersection, Brewster
The Brewster Summer Music Series features local musicians in an outdoor setting (Gazebo) at Southeast Veterans Field, Brewster. A Country Kitchen will deliver advanced ordered picnic dinners. Bring the family, chairs, and organizers will provide the live music. brewstermusicfestival.com/
37th Powerhouse Season
Through July 30, 2023
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie
New musical and play workshops, free readings, and training program including: new works by Broadway veterans Mimi Quillin (Sweet Charity) and Michael Berresse, who have teamed up to present Call Fosse at the Minskoff. Vassar alum and writer Bill Barclay (Concert Theatre Works) presents The Chevalier, a play and concert focused on the life of composer Joseph Bologne, featuring the Harlem Chamber Players. Direct from the Broadway revival of 1776, real-life couple Ariella Serur and Sav Souza present We Start in Manhattan: A New Queer Musical. Returning to Powerhouse for the next installment of their Shapeshifters musical canon is Truth Future Bachman (Lincoln Center, The Public) and their workshop presentation of Skyward: An Endling Elegy. Powerhouse is partnering with The Tank to present Behind the Attic Wall, a puppet theater piece based on the young adult novel by Sylvia Cassedy, adapted by Peggy Stafford. And rounding out the Powerhouse Season will be free readings of new works by Johnny G. Lloyd (The Tank), Judson Jones (Theatre East), Vassar Drama Professor Peter Gil-Sheridan, and the winner of the Leah Ryan Fundʼs “Leah Award.” vassar.edu/powerhouse/season
BLUEGRASS ON HUDSON
Thursdays from June 29 - August 3, 2023
Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
A series celebrating the contemporary bluegrass and roots music of America, featuring the next generation of talent carrying the tradition forward for a new time.Presented in association with Fourth Stream House Concerts. More info
Bard SummerScape
Through August 13, 2023
Fisher Center, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
Eight action-packed weeks of performing arts at Bard College’s 20th annual SummerScape! This year’s schedule includes theatrical performances of “Illinois,” which is the product of the brilliant collaboration between three artists (Tony Award-winner Justin Peck, composer Sufjan Stevens and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury) to create spectacular display of storytelling, dance, theater and music based on Stevens’ 2005 album titled “Illinois.” Also on tap are performances of the French opera “Henri VIII” by Camille Saint-Saens. Directed by Jean-Romain Vesperini, this production stars Alfred Walker (bass-baritone) as Henri VIII and Lindsay Ammann (mezzo-soprano) as Anne Boleyn. The Spiegeltent, meanwhile, will keep the party hopping all summer long with live music performances, drinks and dancing. SummerScape also includes the 33rd incarnation of the Bard Music Festival, which will explore the life and work of Ralph Vaughan Williams, one of the greatest symphonists of the 20th century. Click here to see the full lineup
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
Sharkey & His Pals: When Sea Lions Were Stars of Show Business
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 7-8:30pm
Cost: $7, free for HRMM members
In-person at the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, and online via Zoom
Hear about the captivating tale of showbiz legend Sharkey—a trained sea lion from Kingston! This anecdote-filled evening will include rare footage and images. Funny, poignant, and wholly unpredictable: you must see it to believe it! Register
Carol Goodman: The Bones of the Story
Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 6pm
Oblong Books, Rhinebeck
The launch of a twisty locked-room mystery from two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award–winning author Carol Goodman, about a group of former classmates trapped on their college campus – with a murderer among them! Learn more and register
Hybrid Lecture - Anna B. Warner: Twelve Months of Gardening Wisdom
Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $10 in-person, $8 virtual, free for members
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring
Be inspired by one of Cold Spring's most famous writers and gardeners, Anna B. Warner (1827-1915) at our upcoming hybrid lecture. Her gardening experiences living on Constitution Island between Cold Spring and West Point beginning in 1837 were published in her successful book, Gardening By Myself in 1872. Her wise and practical gardening tips about her Cottage-style ornamental and vegetable gardens influenced women to experience the joys of planning and creating their own gardens. eventbrite.com/e/hybrid-lecture-anna-b-warner-twelve-months-of-gardening-wisdom-tickets-649151528697
Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh's Grounds: What You See and What You Don't See
July 21, 28, 2023 at 10am
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
Upstate Art Weekend at Garrison Art Center
July 21-24, 2023 from noon - 5pm
Cost: Free
23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
For Upstate Art Weekend 2023, Garrison Art Center will feature the incredible work of James Murray. James is an accomplished artist with an inspiring background, having graduated from the School of Visual Arts and is a U.S. Merchant Marine Captain. As a sculpture-teaching artist and exhibiting artist member of the Garrison Art Center, James creates stunning works of art using reclaimed wood, steel, stone, and found objects. During the weekend of July 21-24, visitors to the Garrison Art Center will have the opportunity to view a selection of James Murray’s completed work displayed throughout the grounds of the Art Center including the riverfront park of Garrison’s Landing. Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23, visitors will have the opportunity to experience a steam bending demonstration along with wood assembly by Murray. Visitors can watch and learn from one of the most experienced educators and artists in the field. www.garrisonartcenter.org
Bard SummerScape presents First Major American Production of Saint-Saëns’s Grand Opera Henri VIII
July 21–30, 2023
Cost: $25
Fisher Center at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
As a highlight of its landmark 20th anniversary season: Breaking Ground, Bard SummerScape presents the first major new American production of Camille Saint-Saëns’s unjustly neglected grand opera Henri VIII. Starring bass-baritone Alfred Walker, Henri VIII will run for five performances in an original staging by visionary French director Jean-Romain Vesperini in the Frank Gehry-designed Fisher Center. All five performances will be anchored by the American Symphony Orchestra and Bard Festival Chorale under the leadership of festival founder and co-artistic director Leon Botstein. fishercenter.bard.edu
Opening: Joy Ride
On view July 21-Aug 31, 2023
ArtPort Kingston, 108 East Strand, Kingston
Group exhibition that takes you on a thrilling journey of exploration and immersive experiences with kinetic sculptures and interactive works to ignite your senses and challenge your perceptions. artportkingston.com
Water Wars!
Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 10:30am-noon
Cost: Free
117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
Spend the morning with the firefighters of the Greenport Fire Department and learn to operate a real fire hose! Can you fill the big barrel with water the fastest? Younger children will have the opportunity to use packs that squirt water: firefighters use these to fight brush fires! Get ready to work with brave firefighters to take on this challenge, and see who will “rain” supreme during Water Wars! After the public portion of the event, Junior Firefighters and Explorers will get the chance to compete with one another during their very own Water Wars! If your Explorer or Junior group is interested in participating or you’d like more information, contact the Museum: kathy@fasnyfiremuseum.com. All activities are free and will be outdoors, rain or shine. Free admission to the museum will also be offered to attendees. Reservations are not required for this event. fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/water-wars-2023/
Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail’s Second Annual Community Day
Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 1 to 4pm
Cost: Free
Dutchess Manor, 263 Route 9D, Beacon
Live Music, free ice cream, food truck, tie-dying, architectural history tours of Dutchess Manor and more. Rain date: Sunday, July 23. Pre-registration is requested so organizers know how much ice cream to purchase: Pre-register
Opening Reception of "Bountiful" by Eunju Kang & Fumiko Toda
Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 5-7pm
Cost: Free
433 Warren Street, Hudson
For the second consecutive year as a participant with Upstate Art Weekend, Susan Eley Fine Art will feature "Bountiful," a two-person exhibition with recent work by Eunju Kang and Fumiko Toda. We are pleased to present the work of two AAPI women artists in Bountiful, on view from July 20-September 3, with an Artists’ Reception on Saturday, July 22, 5-7PM. Upstate Art Weekend 2023 showcases over 130 cultural organizations, celebrating art and culture in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills. susaneleyfineart.com/Detail/exhibitions/238
Being Future Being: Land/Celestial
Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 6pm
Hessel Museum of Art, Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
An outdoor, multi-scalar, movement-based performance work by Emily Johnson/Catalyst. Free registration here (required).
Godzilla (Japanese Version, 1954) at The Rosendale Theatre
Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 9:30 - 11pm
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
The Rosendale Theatre presents the very first Godzilla film in it's original, uncut Japanese release form, "Godzilla" (1954). Come see the original Godzilla in its original theatre format with full theatre sound! rosendaletheatre.org/series/saturday-creature-feature/
Free Children's Magic Lantern Show & Optical Toy Making Activity
Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
This hands-on activity demonstrates an authentic magic lantern and optical toys of the 19th Century. Children can enjoy a toy lantern to see how it works, and then hand-color their own lantern slide to bring home. They can also create a thaumatrope, and enjoy Victorian toys and free ice cream, courtesy of Stewart's Shops. Recommended for ages 7 to 99! magiclanternshow.eventbrite.com
Sloop Clearwater Sunset Public Sail
Sunday, July 23, 5:30 – 8:15pm
Departs from and returns to the Rhinecliff Landing, Rhinecliff
Climb aboard the Sloop Clearwater — “America’s Environmental Flagship” — and explore the majestic Hudson River as the sun sets behind the overlooking highlands. Be sure to check out some Hudson River critters in the fish tank and join the captain at the helm to take a turn on the tiller. The Clearwater is a 106-foot replica of the Dutch vessels that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries. The brainchild of folk musician Pete Seeger and his wife, Toshi, the Clearwater was launched in 1969 — at a time when the Hudson was suffering from decades of industrial pollution — and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 for its groundbreaking role in the environmental movement to resurrect and preserve the mighty river. Click here to reserve tickets for this event.
Dinner & Movie on the Hudson, with Filmmaker Q&A: OUR IDIOT BROTHER
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 7-9:30pm
Cost: $15, $30 food and beverage minimum
Hutton Brickyards, 200 North Street, Kingston
Join the Woodstock Film Festival for a screening of OUR IDIOT BROTHER, accompanied by a dinner and Q&A with director Jesse Peretz and producers Peter Saraf and Anthony Bregman. With entry, each guest must spend $30 minimum on Hutton Brickyards offerings. Attendees are encouraged to enhance their viewing experience by enjoying food from The River Pavilion before the film. Food orders will not be taken during the film. Beer, Wine, and Housemade specialty Cocktails Menu will be available throughout the evening. Along with some specialty appetizers, the River Pavilion features five signature wood-fired pizzas; gluten free or vegan options available. Doors open at 6:30pm, food will be served from 7pm-8:30pm, followed by the film and Q&A. woodstockfilmfestival.org/events/2023/7/26/our-idiot-brother
Millbrook Horse Trials
July 27 – 30, 2023
Riga Meadow Equestrian Center, Coole Park Farm, Amenia
Head to the rolling hills and bucolic countryside of Eastern Dutchess and celebrate the deeply rooted equestrian traditions of the Hudson Valley at the Millbrook Horse Trials. Enjoy four days of dressage, cross-country and show jumping competitions, as well as a country fair with vendors, food trucks, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities. As the only remaining competition in the Northeast to offer an Advanced division, the Millbrook Horse Trials is an important event on the national calendar and will feature roughly 400 competitors of all levels, from Olympic riders to local amateurs. Spectator admission is free! Click here to see the full schedule of events.
Ashokan Watershed Conference Returns: Learn Your Watershed Land
Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 10am to 4pm
New Landowners Information Session + Lunch: 10am – 1pm,
Landowners Forum + Nature Activities: 1 – 4pm
Bearsville Theater, Woodstock
The Ashokan Watershed Conference is the AWSMP’s biennial stream-focused environmental conference for local municipal officials and watershed landowners/families, with this year’s overarching theme of “Learn Your Watershed Land.” Attend the conference to learn about the storied Ashokan watershed landscape and how landowners can best manage streams on their property – from when and how to modify stream margins and what permits are needed, to the geologic history and indigenous wisdom that continues to shape the modern landscape. Learn more on AWSMP's website.
Frederick Douglass Day
Saturday, July 29, 12 – 4pm
College Hill Park, Poughkeepsie
There are many examples of people in Dutchess County who have heroically championed the fight for equality in America, from the Abolitionist Movement through the Civil Rights Movement. Celebrated activist, writer and orator Frederick Douglass — who had escaped bondage in Maryland and went on to become an iconic figure in the antislavery and women’s suffrage movements of the 19th century — delivered an inspirational speech at the Collegiate School in Poughkeepsie (now College Hill Park) on Aug. 2, 1858, and implored the audience of 4,000 to demand justice and end slavery in the United States. In commemoration of this important event, the City of Poughkeepsie and the nonprofit organization Celebrating the African Spirit have joined forces to present the third-annual Frederick Douglass Day on the site of his impassioned speech. Music, food and performances will honor the significance of Douglass' speech and applaud the local people who were in attendance and witnessed history that day. To learn more about the history of College Hill Park and ongoing efforts to preserve it, click here.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival: Henry V
Continues July 29, July 31, August 2, 6, 14, 16, 20 and 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/
Corridor of Commerce History Hunt: a County-wide Family Scavenger Hunt!
August 1 - 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
First Friday: Free Admission Day
Friday, 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. Advance timed-entry tickets are required. 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/
First Fridays in Cold Spring
Continues Friday, August 4, 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
FANTASTIC NEGRITO: White Jesus, Black Problems Screening, Q&A + Acoustic Performance
Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 8pm
Bearsville Theater, Bearsville
Radio Woodstock 100.1, Nectar's and the Woodstock Film Festival present a special screening of White Jesus, Black Problems, an award-winning, powerful, thought-provoking, and beautifully executed film (and corresponding album) for anyone who ever felt like it was over yet hoped it wasn’t. Part love story, part historical excavation, Fantastic Negrito’s extraordinary new album, White Jesus Black Problems, is an exhilarating ode to the power of family and the enduring resilience of our shared humanity. In addition to the film, there will be an artist Q&A session and an acoustic performance. Tickets
Matisyahu + G. Love & Special Sauce
Thursday, August 10, 2023 8pm
Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock
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Steepletop Open Days
August 12-13 and October 7-8 from 10am - 5pm
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. A limited number of tickets for 60-minute House Tours are available for $20 per person. 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
Mountaindale Second Sundays: Artisan Fair & Farmers Market
Sunday, August 13, and 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
Nature Nick
Saturday, August 19, 2023; Doors at noon, show at 1pm
Cost: $28
231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Growing up in the pine barrens of Eastern Long Island, Nicholas Jacinto has always had a fascination with the natural world. By age 5, he was collecting box turtles and snakes in vivariums set up in his bedroom. By 10, his collection grew to include birds, ferrets, chinchillas, rabbits, fish, & reptiles. By age 14, he caught the eye of international animal expert, Marc Morrone, who immediately cast him on an animal segment of The Martha Stewart Living Show. Jacinto is now a federally licensed master animal handler. His permits now allow him to work with native wildlife, dangerous wildlife, and endangered species. He is also licensed to breed and propagate dwindling species. His unique qualifications and expertise has put him high in demand as a consultant for zoos, wildlife centers, and he routinely works on any TV shows and movies where exotic animals are needed. sugarloafpacny.com
Hudson River Seafood and Music Festival
August 19-20, 2023
Cost: $20 and up
MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
Dine on seafood creations such as Maine lobster rolls, a raw bar, ceviche, paella, fried seafood, such as calamari, and salmon. The Around the World ticket will take you on a tour through the world with calamari from Italy, paella form Spain, New England lobster rolls, and the UK Fish and Chips. Plus tribute bands performing all weekend. Don't leave without the red solo seafood collector's cup. Tickets
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/
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
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
3rd Annual "I-LOV-IT" 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 9am
Village of Tivoli
Event to raise money for Children's cancer research. tivoliny.org
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
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
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
Hardscrabble Day
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Village of Red Hook
More details to come: hardscrabbleday.org
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
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
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
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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