Week of May 8-14, 2023

“Caregivers: Our Unsung Heroes” 17th Annual Conference on Caregiving
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 8:30am - 2pm
The Grandview, 176 Rinaldi Blvd., Poughkeepsie
Continental breakfast and lunch included. RSVP by calling 800-272-3900.

Public Meeting on the Kaaterskill Clove Project Area in the Catskills
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 5:30-8:30pm
The Coppertree Restaurant in the Base Lodge at Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Ave., Hunter
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation will be hosting public meetings to help develop management strategies for the High Peaks and Kaaterskill Clove project areas. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/358aca1

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

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

OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 10am and Friday, May 19, 2023 at 3:30pm
Information sessions for volunteers looking to reach out to area seniors via telephone. Register by calling 845-486-2555 or email ofa@dutchessny.gov.

Gilded Age Scandals!
May 11, 20, 21, 25, 28, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Ruth and Ogden Mills were paragons of respectability, but their Gilded Age friends were not. Learn about the scandalous behavior and intrigues of the very rich at the turn-of-the-century while touring the mansion with a costumed guide. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

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

Stressed Out Soils: A Conversation with Jane Lucas
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 7pm
In-person at the Cary Institute auditorium in Millbrook, and virtually
A science conversation featuring Jane Lucas, an ecologist researching threats facing soils, and how they can be understood and managed in the face of global change. Healthy soils produce the majority of our food supply, buffer extreme weather, and safeguard water resources. They lock away twice the amount of carbon stored in plants and trees and are hotspots for antibiotic discoveries. Yet we are losing fertile soil much faster than it can be replaced. In conversation with Cary President Josh Ginsberg, Lucas will explore the state of soils. This will include insight into her research on microbial ecology, soil food webs, and how antibiotic introductions into our soil environments (via livestock) shapes microbiomes, antibiotic resistance, and soil's ability to store water and carbon. RSVP required at EventBrite

Zoom Presentation: Slavery, Segregation & Staatsburgh: From Black Service to White Servants
Thursday, May 11, 2023 and Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
In 1810, there were nine Black enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate. In 1910, there were no recorded Black employees working inside Staatsburgh - with only one documented Black resident in the entire hamlet. What Happened? Join Staatsburgh staff on Zoom for a conversation about 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

Guided Lanscape Walk: What You See & What You Don't See
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11am
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run.
bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Tales of the Titanic
May 12-13, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Tour the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's voyage as we point out remarkable similarities between the Titanic and Staatsburgh's rooms. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

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

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

Rhinebeck Repair Cafe
Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10am - 2pm
Cost: Free
The Pavilion at Brookmeade Community, 34 Brookmeade Drive, Rhinebeck
Get your beloved but broken items fixed – for free! – by volunteer repair coaches who are also your neighbors. Lamps, vacuums, other small electrical appliances, mechanical items, jewelry, textiles and much more. repaircafehv.org/rhinebeck

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

Mother’s Day Nature Walk
Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10am
Cost: $8-$10
Hudson Highlands Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall
Learn about mothers in the animal kingdom and enjoy a fun and easy writing exercise to create a memory poem. Explore the fields and pond to see if you can spot some other amazing mothers in nature and bring a snack or picnic. hhnm.org/weekend-nature-programs

Apple Blossom Day
Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10am - 4pm
Village of Red Hook
Live music, entertainment, food, demonstrations and lots of vendors. redhookny.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4249

Catskill Cuisine
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Cost: $25-66
Celebrity chefs including Alton Brown, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marcus Samuelsson, and Geoffrey Zakarian, music, cooking demonstrations, a market place and more. More info

AKC Scent Trials at the Museum
May 13-14, 2023 from 10:30 am-noon
Cost: Free
Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
Many different breeds of dogs will be competing with their owners during this exciting event! The dogs will be testing their ability to find designated scents inside and outside of the Museum building. Also during this event, there will be a canine-inspired “Roving Rovers” trivia game at the Museum for families with prizes! All activities are free and will be both indoors and outdoors. Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. The trials continue throughout the weekend, but admission does apply after noon on Saturday and all day Sunday. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CANINES REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS. fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/akc-scent-trials-2023/

Bilingual Writing Workshop
Three sessions: Saturday May 13, 20, and 27 from 10 - 11:30am
Cost: Free
31 Palatine Park Road, Germantown
In this bilingual reading and writing workshop, we'll read nonfiction narratives by Latin American female authors in their original Spanish and translated English and write in response, in any form or genre, and in either language. No previous experience in either language is needed, just a willingness to read and write together. Participants will receive a short anthology of writing. Come to one, some, or all workshops. RSVP for each one individually:
germantownlibrary.org/event/bilingual-workshop-part-1/
germantownlibrary.org/event/bilingual-workshop-part-2-may-20th/
germantownlibrary.org/event/bilingual-workshop-part-3-may-27th/

Taller De Escritura Bilingüe
3 sesiones: Sábado 13, 20 y 27 de mayo: 10 - 11:30am
31 Palatine Park Road, Germantown
Este taller se enfoca en cómo escribir a partir de recuerdos a través de la lectura de textos de no ficción de escritoras latinoamericanas. En este taller de lectura y escritura bilingüe (español/inglés) leeremos textos autobiográficos de autoras latinas y escribiremos en respuesta. Los participantes recibirán una breve antología de obras (en español y en inglés). Después de leer ambas versiones de los textos, escribiremos en respuesta a ellos libremente, en cualquier forma o género, y en cualquiera de los dos idiomas. No se necesita ninguna experiencia previa, sólo ganas de leer y escribir. germantownlibrary.org/

Hidden History in the Woods Guided Hike
May 13, 14, 27, 28, 2023 at 11am
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills-Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land of Mills-Norrie State Park 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 the 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 on uneven terrain, requiring sturdy footwear. Reservations required:.bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

A Walk Through History: Reenactor Showcase
Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 11am to 2pm
Cost: Free
400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah
Join the Homestead for the inaugural Reenactor Showcase! Over a dozen reenactors will be onsite to provide a closer look into how our ancestors lived, with special appearances by a few famous faces. This outdoor event coincides with our weekly Farm Market and is a great opportunity for parents looking for a fun way to engage their kids in history, or for anyone interested in learning a few new things on their own. johnjayhomestead.org

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

Children's Program: Shaping Staatsburgh: Explore the Language of Architecture
Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1pm
Cost: $2 per child, accompanying adult are free; $5 per person
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Buildings come in many different sizes and styles, designed for different uses and tastes. Join site staff for a 1-hour walk around the estate to examine the mansion and other estate buildings while learning the language of architecture and why buildings look the way they do. Appropriate for children ages 9-15: must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

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

Annual Hudson Mad Hatters’ Parade
Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2pm
From the Hudson Area Library to the Waterfront
Annual community-built wearable-art parade on the streets of Hudson. Anyone can join our retinue of aspiring artists, agile absurdists, and ambulatory agitators to create an open-source work of mobile performance art. madhattersparade.org

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

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

Terraforming: Olana’s Historic Photography Collection Unearthed
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
The exhibition focuses on Olana’s remarkable trove of nearly 5,000 19th century photographic prints, collected by the artist Frederic Church between 1850 and 1900. Until now, this nationally significant and intact photography collection has been little-known and unseen by the public. On view through October 29, 2023. For tickets and additional information, visit OLANA.org/terraforming.

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

The REAL Gilded Age: America's Elite in the Downton Abbey Era
May 14, 18, 19, 26, 27, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12 adults, $10s eniors & students, children 12 & under are free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

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ONGOING EVENTS

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

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

Mansion Tours
Thursday-Sunday, May 4 - May 28 and Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023 from 11am - 4pm
Cost: $10/Adults, $8/Seniors & Students, Children 12 &under are free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Tours of Staatsburgh's first and second floors, by advanced reservation only. See the magnificent Gilded Age home of Ruth Livingston Mills, decorated with its original furnishings. bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

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

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

Dutchess Handmade Pop-Up Shop
Through Thursday, June 15, 2023
Arts Mid-Hudson, 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F, Poughkeepsie
Locally made glass, jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, ceramics, wood products, prints, paintings, home decorating items and more from over 60 artists and makers from the Hudson Valley. info@artsmidhudson.org

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/

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

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

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Jefferson Valley Mall Carnival
May 17-21, 2023
May 17-18: 5-10pm; May 19: 5-11pm; May 20: noon - 11pm; May 21: noon-10pm
Cost: Free admission
Jefferson Valley Mall, 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are $25 on site while supplies last. Sizzling Summer Special: 2 ride wristbands for $25 (Online sale ends May 17 at 5 pm. Wristbands must be used at the same time on any one day.) Visit the website for ride ticket specials and coupon savings on rides and food. Midway hours: 5-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. Parent/guardian supervision is required for ages 17 and younger. Please check the website for event updates before attending. For more information, call 866-666-3247. dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/jefferson-valley-mall-carnival/

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

"We all have something to say"
Thursday May 18, 2023 from 5-6pm
Cost: Free
Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale
The Fine & Visual Arts Program at SUNY Ulster announces the Rosendale Theatre will host a public screening of "We all have something to say" on Thursday, May, 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. This screening is a collection of SUNY Ulster student work created in the Digital Visual Narrative course, which places emphasis on time-based art and storytelling. Professor Sean Nixon will introduce his students and the selection of short stories that include, Simple Actions, Public Service Announcements, and Interviews including AI technology with a Q&A session to follow. Local filmmakers and professionals will attend to share their feedback. Participating Students: Ben Ambrosini, Hannah Bouck, Kaitlin Olivera, Kareena White-Dixon and Sierena Zeko. This event is free and open to the public; parking is in the back of the theater.

Let’s Talk about Ticks Hosted by Senator Hinchey
Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 6-7pm
Cost: Free
Virtual event via Senator Hinchey's Facebook page
A virtual information session about ticks and tick-borne illnesses with Senator Hinchey and local experts! Tune in live to Senator Hinchey’s Facebook page to learn more about ways you can protect yourself and your family (including pets!) Panelists include: Dr. Richard Ostfeld, Disease Ecologist with the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Kathy Nolan, MD, MSL, Senior Research Director with Catskill Mountainkeeper, John Thompson, Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) Director with the Catskill Center and Barbara Campbell, Master Gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County. Questions can be submitted in advance to Hinchey@nysenate.gov and there will be a Q&A session during the event. If you can’t make it, a recording of the presentation will be available on Senator Hinchey’s Facebook page. fb.me/e/2v2g9AZQI

Conversation + Book Signing with Actor / Writer / Filmmaker Tim Blake Nelson Hosted by Actor / Climate Activist Tim Guinee
Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 7-9:30pm
Cost: Free
82 John Street, Rough Draft Bar & Books, Kingston
Conversation with actor/writer/filmmaker Tim Blake Nelson, hosted by actor/activist Tim Guinee, followed by audience Q&A, and book signing. RSVPs are not required but are appreciated so we can keep track. An RSVP does not guarantee a seat, and seating will remain first come, first served: woodstockfilmfestival.org/events/2023/5/18/tim-blake-nelson

Voice Theatre's Spring Reading Series
Thursdays, May 18 and May 25, 2023 at 7:30pm
Cost: $20 cash only at the door
Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston
Spring has sprung! And Voice Theatre's Spring Reading Series has begun! This season, three plays will be presented through readings by Voice Theatre actors at Bethany Hall at the Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St. in Kingston, NY. Readings include Heart of a Dog adapted by Carin Jean White on May 11th at 7:30pm, Kiss in the Kitchen by Shauna Kanter on May 18th at 7:30pm, and The Flight Patterns of Migratory Birds by Andy Boyd on May 25th at 7:30pm. Admission is $20, cash only at the door. voicetheatre.org/2023-season/

Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh's Grounds: What You See and What You Don't See
Fridays, May 19 and May 26, 2023 at 11am
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Exhibition Opening: Indigenous Peoples in Putnam County & Cold Spring Tempestries
Friday, May 19, 2023 from 5-7pm
Cost: Free
63 Chestnut St Cold Spring NY, Cold Spring
At this exhibition opening, explore the ways our local environment has changed around us and learn about the Indigenous peoples who were the first inhabitants of this land. Putnam County is part of the ancestral homelands of the Wappinger, an Indigenous group within the larger cultural umbrella of the Lenape peoples. The Wappinger lived from the banks of the Mahicanituck (Hudson River) in Dutchess and Putnam counties, east into Connecticut, and southward into Westchester County. The Indigenous Peoples in Putnam County exhibition explores Lenape and Wappinger culture in Putnam County, with a special focus on the Woodland period when these cultures flourished in the Hudson Valley. The exhibition will feature artifacts and replicas, including stone tools, projectile points, stone fishing weights, pottery sherds, and a c. 19th century dugout canoe. The exhibition is funded in part by the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, the American Historical Association, and the Cold Spring Lions Club. The Cold Spring Tempestry Collection, a temporary installation organized by the Endless Skein and the larger world-wide Tempestry Project, will display a year's temperature range in the Cold Spring area from 1900 to 2021, through 365 knitted, crocheted, or woven rows of yarn, each color-coded to a standard spectrum of 32 yarn colors. The exhibition combines modern scientific record-keeping with various cultures' historic storytelling through needlework textiles, creating a Tempestry that visualizes climate data in a way that is accurate, personal, tangible, and beautiful. Registration not required, but appreciated. putnamhistorymuseum.org/events

Historic Tavern Trail at Foster's Coach House
Friday, May 19, 2023 from 6-7pm
Cost: Free
6411 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
Join Dutchess County Historian William P. Tatum III at Foster’s Coach House Restaurant and Tavern for a presentation to explore the hidden history of illegal liquor in northern Dutchess during Prohibition. How was the moonshine made? Who transported it? What were local speakeasies really like? What changed from the pre-Prohibition drinking scene? Space is limited, so please RSVP: historicredhook.org/upcoming-events/tavern-trail-fosters-23

Storm King’s 2023 Special Exhibitions
May 20 through November 13, 2023
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
Beatriz Cortez: The Volcano That Left: Beatriz Cortez will present new and recent large-scale works for her first solo museum presentation on the East Coast + Ugo Rondinone: the sun and the moon. Set against Schunnemunk and Storm King Mountains, Ugo Rondinone’s the sun and the moon, comprises a pair of 16-feet tall delicate circles fashioned from cast-bronze tree branches. The exhibition is built upon the principles of two celestial forces representing contradictory, codependent, and complementary values. The sculptures will be accompanied by two interactive artworks, your age and my age and the age of the sun and your age and my age and the age of the moon in the Museum Building’s main floor gallery + Outlooks: RA Walden: RA Walden will present a site-specific installation for the 10th iteration of Storm King's Outlooksprogram. Titled access points // or // alternative states of matter(ing), the project will depict the electron configurations of the six most common elements on earth: carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, and sulfur. These elements—thought to be necessary for life on any planet—will evoke the form of crop circles, constructed from rings of perforated aluminum and laid across a grassy hillside. collections.stormking.org/Listing/currentexhibitions/sort/default/direction/desc

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

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

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

Chef Dinner Series and Foraging Experience
May 20-21, 2023 from 4 to 10pm
Cost: $380
25 Ford Road, Germantown
Join Chef Nicholas Leiss of Oscine for a unique culinary experience in the Hudson Valley that begins with a foraging excursion. Discover the plants and fungi that will be featured in the 10-course meal that follows, and get a sense of the local terroir that inspires Oscine's cuisine. Chef Nicholas, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who has worked at top restaurants in NYC and abroad, (former chef at Noma in Copenhagen, the 'World's Best Restaurant,' and Colicchio & Sons in New York City), will showcase the bounty of the Hudson Valley with his team at Oscine. Tickets for the entire experience, including the pre-dinner foraging excursion, the multi-course meal with beverage pairings, and gratuity, are $330. For those who are interested, a foraging workshop can be added for an additional $50, which includes a summary document and a shared photo album of the species covered on the walk. Come gather around the table and savor the flavors of the Hudson Valley with Oscine and Deep Forest Wild Edible. farm2chefstable.com/events/

Interpretive Walk & Craft for Children: A Horse's Life at Staatsburgh
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 1pm
Cost: $5 per child, accompanying adults are free or $12 for family of 3 children
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
From spirited thoroughbreds to sturdy work horses and gentle cart ponies, Staatsburgh was an equine world. Join us for a children's hike on the grounds of Staatsburgh and learn the many roles that horses played on a Gilded Age estate. The 30-minute walk concludes with a craft: children will paint a plaster horse to bring home.
Reservations required: horseslife.eventbrite.com

Intro to Fiber Arts Session #2: Spinning Yarn Intro with Amanda Solomon
Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 1-4pm
Cost: Free
31 Palatine Park Road, Germantown
In the second of a three-part series, learn how to spin yarn on a drop spindle with Amanda Solomon; fiber artist, spinner, indie dyer, weaver, knitter, and teacher. Inspired by all things magical and colorful, Amanda enjoys sharing her skills and encouraging others to create! Join us for one, some, or all three sessions. Session #3: Fiber Crown Weaving will take place on Sunday June 25, 2023 from 1-4pm. Limited spots available. RSVP: germantownlibrary.org

Close Up: The End is Not What I Thought it Would Be with dir. Andrea Kleine
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $11
6415 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
After her shows were canceled due to the pandemic, award-winning writer Andrea Kleine and her composer partner Bobby Previte decided to perform anyway to an empty theater. Mixing genres and form, Kleine has made a tragicomic documentary revealing the fate of an artist in quarantine, whose work is meaningless without a live audience. bit.ly/3L8hTJz

Senator Hinchey’s Staff Office Hours - Pine Plains
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 10am - 2pm
Pine Plains Free Library, 7775 S Main Street, Pine Plains
Senator Michelle Hinchey’s office is here to help and will be at the Pine Plains Free Library on Tuesday May 23 from 10am until 2pm. Meet one-on-one with a Constituent Services Specialist from our team to learn about all of the areas where we can help, including: Unemployment Benefits,EZPass & DMV Issues, Utility Support, Food & Health Resources, Heating Assistance …and more! Schedule an appointment: bit.ly/HincheyMOH.

Close Up: Lakota Nation vs. USA with Layli Long Soldier
Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $14
6415 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
A screening of the film Lakota Nation vs. the United States, a fierce portrait of 21st century activism as communities repair the wrongs of the past in order to build a better future. Acclaimed poet Layli Long Soldier will join us for a Q&A moderated by Sarah Biscarra Dilley, Native American interdisciplinary artist, curator, and writer. upstatefilms.org/lakota-nation-vs-usa

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

HVPS: Midsommar with The Goddess Party at Opus 40
Friday, May 26, 2023 at 6:30pm
Cost: $15
Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Rd., Saugerties
An outdoor screening of Ari Aster’s horrifyingly brilliant cult classic starring Oscar-nominee Florence Pugh. Music from The Goddess Party at 7:30pm, film screening at 8:30pm. Food on site provided by Krupa's Pierogi and cocktails by Stockade Tavern. The usual snacks, sodas, popcorn, and more available from Upstate Films. Please bring a chair or blanket, we will be watching outside! upstatefilms.org/midsommar

Germantown Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 27 - October 14, 2023 from 10am - 1pm
50 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown
Farm fresh foods, meats, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, pottery, art and crafts, live music and more! Dog friendly. germantownfarmersmarket.com

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

HVPS: The Princess Bride at Opus 40
Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $11
Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Rd., Saugerties
An outdoor screening of the action-fantasy-romance by Rob Reiner. The film will begin at 8:30pm, be sure to bring a chair or blanket and get comfy! Food on site provided by Krupa's Pierogi and cocktails by Stockade Tavern. The usual snacks, sodas, popcorn, and more available from Upstate Films. upstatefilms.org/the-princess-bride-2

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

Memorial Day Program: World War I and the End of the Gilded Age
Monday, May 29, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
This tour, led by a costumed guide, chronicles how the Mills women and men participated in the war effort and explains how the extravagance of the Gilded Age era withered away in the cataclysm of the Great War. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

First Fridays in Cold Spring
Fridays, June 2, July 7, 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

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

Big Truck Day at the Museum
Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10:30am - noon
Cost: Free
Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
Do you love BIG trucks like we do? Then this is the event for you! Learn all about big trucks and even sit in the truck cabs! Fire trucks, a garbage truck, a street cleaner, a school bus, and many more vehicles will be visiting the Museum for the day, so come check out all the BIG truck action! When you complete your BIG truck tour, try your hand at the BIG truck prize punch game. All activities are free and will be outdoors (rain or shine). Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required for this event. fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/big-truck-day-2023/

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

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

Breakfast Webinar: Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP)
Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 8:30-9:30am
Cost: Free
Virtual event
Protecting public drinking water supplies is a high priority for New York State, and one method communities can utilize is land acquisition. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program funds land acquisition for the protection of drinking water supplies. During this June breakfast lecture, Kristin Martinez, Environmental Program Specialist, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will discuss the importance of source water protection, how land acquisition can aid with protecting public drinking water supplies, and the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program, a state funding program that can help with land acquisition and associated costs. Bob Davis, Executive Director of the Winnakee Land Trust will present on the organization’s acquisition of land surrounding the Saw Kill Creek to protect the drinking source water for Bard College. The Saw Kill Water Quality Protection Project also provides public access to the acquired land through a network of trails which are planned to connect to the Village of Red Hook and Bard College. This program is supported by funding from the Hudson River Estuary Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with support from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund, in cooperation with NEIWPCC. https://hudsonwatershed.org/lecture-series/

Hybrid Lecture: "Painting With Sunlight": Daguerrist S.L. Walker
Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 7-8:15pm
Cost: $10
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut St, Cold Spring and virtual
Join the Putnam History Museum for a hybrid presentation by Kirk Moldoff on this early local photographer. Soon after the invention of the daguerreotype, Samuel Lyon Walker became one of America’s first practitioners of this new art. His love and devotion to his craft ran deep and he was continually experimenting, even to the detriment of his health. Known for his great artistic taste, Walker’s images were considered some of the finest ever made. Though mostly unknown today, he was devoted to recording and promoting nineteenth century Poughkeepsie and its people. The event will take place in-person at the PHM and live-streaming on Zoom. putnamhistorymuseum.org/events

Electro Balkan Funk Concert with Max’s New Hat
Friday, June 9, 2023 at 5:30pm
Cost: Free
4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Season kick-off, all-ages Concert with Max’s New Hat, an Electro Balkan Funk Band. They will play dance party and wedding music of Serbia, Macedonia, Greece and Bulgaria, seamlessly blending the traditions of Balkan and Roma music with funk, jazz and pop influences. Max’s New Hat is an Electro~Balkan outfit featuring Katy Kondrat on vocals; Timothy Allen on sax; Max Fass on accordion; Pete Newman on Bass; Roger LaRochelle on drums. This concert will take place in the garden or be moved inside in the case of rain. Please bring blankets or chairs if you would like to sit. beatrixfarrandgardenhydepark.org/events/balkan-concert

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

Stories from the Landing: Putnam History Museum's Annual Lawn Party
Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 4:30 - 7:30pm
Cost: $70
Garrison's Landing Waterfront, 11 Garrison Lodge, Philipstown
The Putnam History Museum Board invites you to join us along Garrison’s Landing on Saturday, June 10th at 4:30 pm, for an evening of stories, community, and riverfront views at this year’s Annual Lawn Party. Throughout the festive evening, the PHM will take you through centuries of local history in short talks and a mini-history crawl. We’ll share stories about: the Wappinger, the earliest inhabitants of Garrison; the area’s role in the American Revolution; major transportation advancements of the 20th century that impacted the Landing; and the iconic filming of Hello, Dolly! Plus, enjoy early 1900s jazz by the Todd Londagin Quintet and golden hour views. Supporter and sponsor level guests will also have the opportunity to have a private tour of select spaces and artifacts on Garrison’s Landing (3:30 pm) followed by a champagne toast, recognition in the program and event webpages, and at the Clermont level, a beautiful historic print. Note: All parking is in the Garrison Train Station Parking Lot at 33 Lower Station Road, Garrison. eventbrite.com/e/stories-from-the-landing-phms-annual-lawn-party-tickets-625315303907

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

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

Planting Seeds of Mindfulness & Poetry
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at noon
Cost: Free
4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Join Jerrice Baptiste in the Beatrix Farrand Garden for a short guided visualization for stillness and engaging the senses, then a reading of two poems from well-known poets for inspiration and discussion to start a conversation about how practicing mindfulness can help us arrive at writing poetry. Jerrice will provide the prompts for creative writing and the opportunity for the participants to share their work. Materials will be provided. beatrixfarrandgardenhydepark.org/events/mindfulness-poetry

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

Bernie Williams Jazz in the Vineyard
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $60
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, 26 Wing Road, Millbrook
Growing its partnership with former New York Yankees centerfielder and jazz music icon, Bernie Williams and his “Band of Friends” will once again open  Millbrook Vineyards & Winery’s 2023 Jazz in the Vineyard series on Saturday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Adding to the excitement will be the second release of Bernie’s Blend wines, which will be available in limited quantities online and at the winery beginning the evening of the event. These wines have been crafted and blended by Bernie and Millbrook’s winemaking team, and adorned with label artwork by Williams’ daughter, Beatriz. Special edition prints of the bottle artwork can also be purchased the day of the event. millbrookwine.com/bernie-williams/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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