Week of October 21-27, 2024
Week of October 21-27, 2024
2024 Annual Watershed Conference
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 9am to 3pm
Cost: $75
Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Presidential Library & Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park
The Hudson River Watershed Alliance’s 2024 conference theme is Drinking Water: Source to Tap. This year’s Annual Watershed Conference will share science, policies, and strategies to protect clean drinking water, considering a watershed approach. This session will focus on science and strategies to protect drinking water, from source to tap. The day will include presentations on groundwater, planning to protect sources of drinking water, emerging contaminants including PFAS, policy opportunities, and a panel discussion with watershed groups that are actively working on drinking water issues in their communities. https://hudsonwatershed.org/annual-watershed-conference-2024/
Supporting New York’s Most Threatened Mammals
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6pm
Morton Memorial Library, Rhinecliff
Dr. Amanda Bevan Zientek, bat biologist and Director of the Biodiversity Center, Hudsonia Ltd, will highlight the fascinating biology of these night wanderers, the ecological services they provide to our farmers, and how we can support them amid many threats. 845-876-2903.
Fraud Prevention Seminar
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 2-3pm
Farm and Home Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook
Dutchess County Comptroller Gregg Pulver will join District Attorney Anthony Parisi and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office for two fraud prevention seminars dedicated to educating Dutchess County’s older adults. https://dutchessny.gov/scamprevention
Activism-Inspired Art Workshop
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6pm
Cost: Free
Boardman Road Branch Library, 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie
Join us for an exciting workshop designed for teens, though all ages are welcome. Explore various forms of art as well as important issues. Experienced artists and activists will inspire and empower young minds to advocate for positive change through creative expression. No prior experience is required, and all materials will be provided. Registration required. https://live-poughkeepsie.pantheonsite.io/event/activism-inspired-art-workshop-720
The Hot Mess Show with Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney
Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6pm
Bardavon, Poughkeepsie
Join Diary of a Wimpy Kid author, Jeff Kinney LIVE in Poughkeepsie for The Hot Mess Show, a deliciously entertaining and interactive one hour event. Jeff will be serving up laughs and celebrating the latest Wimpy Kid book, while satisfying your craving for family fun! Audience members will have a chance to join Jeff on stage for a family-style feast of friendly competition. https://www.bardavon.org/show/the-hot-mess-show-with-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-author-jeff-kinney/
Eleanor Roosevelt and the Fight for Civil Rights
Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7pm
Cost: Free
Lateef Islam Auditorium at the Family Partnership Center, 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie
Join Historian Shannon Butler as she showcases the growth and wisdom of Eleanor Roosevelt and her desire to take part in the Civil Rights Movement. From its early beginnings during the Roosevelt administration up until her death in 1962. No registration required. https://live-poughkeepsie.pantheonsite.io/event/eleanor-roosevelt-and-fight-civil-rights-647
Birdsong of the Common Ground
October 25-27, 2024
Tivoli Village Hall
A live documentary performance about survival in small town America based on conversations with local residents and historical documents. Presented by Storyhorse Documentary Theater in association with Historic Red Hook. Written by Jeremy Greenberg-Davidson, directed by Mary Stuart Masterson, projection design by David Szlasa and original score by Phineas Greenberg. Note: Recommended for ages 16 and over due to descriptions of violence. https://storyhorsetheater.org
Haunted Mill and Monster’s Ball
October 25-27, 2024
Cost: $10 and up
Wassaic
This year features a haunted garden/forest by Calder Kamin, a Lynchian photo booth by Patricia Voulgaris, a vintage horror film set by Rosabel Rosalind, a room crawling with giant paper mache bugs by Lia DeFranco, a sparkly swamp witch’s hut by Rixy Fernandez, a trip to the Norse god Hel’s kitchen by Lise Ellingsen, a crowded funhouse by Danielle Klebes, outdoor open mic “skaryoke” by Eliza Fernand (Saturday only), a post-human puppet show collaboratively produced by Theodora Skipitares and Jane Catherine Shaw alongside students in our JV/Varsity art clubs (Saturday only), and, on the top floor, a journey into the land of the monsters under your bed by Miranda Nichols. https://www.wassaicproject.org/events/2024-haunted-mill-and-monsters-ball
Mountain Ave and Nelsonville Cemetery Tour
Friday, October 25, 2024 from 3:30 - 4:30pm and 5 - 6pm
Cost: $20
Mountain Avenue Cemetery Gate, Craigside Drive, Cold Spring
What history lies in some of the oldest cemeteries in Philipstown? Join Putnam History Museum for a special tour to unearth the stories buried in the Mountain Avenue and Nelsonville Cemeteries. Learn the stories of the deceased, from the first European settlers in Philipstown to the 19th century immigrants who listed their countries of origin in the headstone, Civil War veterans, poets, and more! PHM staff will also dig into the hidden meaning behind the cemetery’s symbolism, and what it says about the person interred. Guests will meet at the at the Mountain Avenue Cemetery Gate on Craigside Drive behind Haldane Elementary School. There will be two tours, beginning at 3:30pm and 5pm, running an hour each. https://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/mountain-ave-and-nelsonville-cemetery-tour-10-25/
The Full Monty
October 25 - November 10, 2024
Philipstown Depot Theatre
https://philipstowndepottheatre.org
Haunted Huguenot Street
October 25-27, 2024
Cost: $25, free for kids under 6
Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz
Featuring the 2024 theatre program, Haunted Huguenot Street: The Curious Case of Edward Cary. Blandina Elmendorf, who recently discovered her father Edward Cary had passed away at the Ulster County Poor House, leads participants through the historic site. As she tries to understand who her father was, participants will be taken back to the year 1813 just days before Blandina’s baptism, and learn of the secrets of a family torn apart and what a father is willing to do for his child. https://www.huguenotstreet.org/calendar-of-events/2024/10/11/haunted-huguenot-street
A Hudson Valley Reckoning: Author Event and Book Signing
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 6:30pm
Cost: $5
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
When author Debra Bruno discovered that her Hudson Valley ancestors had been some of the fiercest advocates of slavery, she knew she had to learn more. Her new book, A Hudson Valley Reckoning: Discovering the Forgotten History of Slaveholding in My Dutch American Family is a combination of memoir, history, and many unanswerable questions. Historian Myra Young Armstead said it will "read like a cannon blast for those unfamiliar with this difficult past." Bruno will give a presentation on her research, followed by a book signing and light refreshments. Copies of A Hudson Valley Reckoning will be available for purchase. Reservations required: http://HVReckoning.Eventbrite.com
Nosferatu With Radiohead: A Silents Synced Film
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7pm
Cost: $11
Orpheum, Saugerties
Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music. This special presentation – never to be seen or heard outside of its theatrical run – pairs Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) with the classic silet film, Nosferatu (1923). https://upstatefilms.org
National Drug Take-Back Day
Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am to 2pm
Various location
Dispose of unused, outdated or otherwise unneeded prescription drugs. Find a location at: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
Trunk or Treat: Firefighter Edition
Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am to noon
Cost: Free
117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
Join Molly the Museum Dog and some of her closest firefighter friends for a unique event you will not soon forget. Joining Molly will be local firefighters with their decorated firetrucks giving out treats. Come inside and collect even more treats from the trunks in the Museum! Collect treats, play games, and vote for your favorite firetruck and trunk. Have a safe and spooky pre-Halloween celebration at the Museum! All activities, treats, and games are free and will be both indoors and outdoors (rain or shine– there will be a tent outdoors). Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required for this event. http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/trunk-or-treat-2024/
ArtEast Open Studio Tour
October 26-28, 2024 from 11am to 5pm
Various studios and galleries in Wassaic, Millbrook, Dover Plains, Wingdale, Poughquag, Hopewell Junction, Lagrangeville, Patterson, Pawling and Holmes
https://www.arteastdutchess.com
Walktoberfest
October 26-27, 2024 from noon - 5pm
Cost: $5
Walkway Over the Hudson, 87 Haviland Road, Highland
Over 190 vendors, children’s activities, live music and more. https://walkway.org
Village of Red Hook Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 26, 2024. Line-up at 1pm, kick-off at 1:30pm
Line-up at the municipal lot on Prince Street, Red Hook
http://www.redhookvillage.org
Saturday Special: Mummy Mason Jar Craft
Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1-3pm
Cost: Free
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Come stop by Senate House State Historic Site to participate in a free special Mummy Jar craft! Kids can create their own spooky mummy in just a few quick minutes. Along with this, we will have ghost stories and legends to tell about Kingston and Ulster County. Site staff will host a table outside of our museum building for this free drop-in activity. This Saturday Special activity is weather dependent and runs while supplies last. https://www.facebook.com/share/vmaxE3FsKuDkvwGF/
Trick or Treat in the Park
Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1-3pm
Cost: Free
Art Omi Sculpture and Architecture Park, Ghent
All goblins, ghosts and ghouls are invited to come in costume to enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun situated among the eye-catching sculptural and architectural works at Art Omi. Advanced registration appreciated: https://artomi.org/event/trick-or-treat-in-the-park-3/
Slavery in the Hudson Valley: Conversation and Book Signing
Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2pm
Old Dutch Church, Kingston
Event with Debra Bruno and Eleanor Mire focusing on Bruno's new book, A Hudson Valley Reckoning, telling the long-ignored story of slavery's history in upstate New York through Bruno's absorbing chronicle that uncovers her Dutch ancestors' slave-holding past and leads to a deep connection with the descendants of the enslaved people her family owned. Mire, one of those descendants, provided an epilogue for Bruno's book and will join her in Kingston for this discussion. https://www.debrabruno.com/events-upcoming/2024/10/26/a-conversation-with-eleanor-mire-at-old-dutch-church-kingston
Deities and Demons Masquerade Ball 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 5pm to 1am
Cost: $67-87
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, 46 Deer Hill Road, Wappingers Falls
Spoken word wisdom by Alex and Allyson Grey, followed by music, fire circle, fire spinning, live painting, tarot readers, belly dancers and more. Note: This is an alcohol-free zone. https://www.universe.com/events/deities-demons-masquerade-ball-2024-tickets-KR4QG1
Mid-Hudson Reptile Expo
Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 9am to 4pm
Cost: $12, $6 children ages 7-12, free for kids under 6
MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
Over 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies and more. https://mjncenter.org
Hudson Halloween
Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2-4pm
Cost: Free
Hudson Hall
Trick or Treat down Warren Street followed by the parade and costume contest starting from the 7th Street Park at 4pm. https://hudsonhall.org
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ONGOING EVENTS
Olana Third Thursdays
Continues the third Thursday of the month, from 11am to 3:15pm
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
Free monthly tours and programs. Artmaking in the Afternoon, a hands-on, drop-in event will take place from 1-5pm in the Wagon House Education Center. olana.org/thirdthursdays/
Hudson Valley Free Day
Continues on the last Sunday of the month from 10am - 4pm
Dia Beacon
Hudson Valley residents living in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington and Westchester counties are invited to explore the contemporary art collection at Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. diaart.org/visit/visit-our-locations-sites/dia-beacon-beacon-united-states
Afterglow: Frederic Church and the Landscape of Memory
On view through October 29, 2024
Sharp Family Gallery, Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson
Afterglow brings together for the first time a series of intimate memorial landscapes painted by Church, 19th-century America’s foremost landscape painter, and highly personal family artifacts – never before exhibited – from Olana’s collections. OLANA.org/Afterglow.
Bridge Music 15th Season
Through October 31, 2024
Mid Hudson Bridge, Route 44-55, Poughkeepsie
Joseph Bertolozzi's Bridge Music is a unique sound-art installation featuring the Mid Hudson Bridge as the instrument itself. It was created by sampling the sounds of bridge’s surfaces (guard rails, girders, etc.) with various mallets and using those sounds to compose the music. No processing was used, you hear the Mid-Hudson Bridge itself. The resulting album reached the Billboard Top Twenty Classical and Classical Crossover Charts in 2009. Listening Stations are found on the pedestrian sidewalk and it can also be heard broadcasting 24/7 on 95.3FM in Johnson-Iorio Park in Highland and Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie. bridgemusic.info
Warwick Valley Farmers' Market
Sundays, through November 24, 2024 from 9am to 2pm
Cost: Free admission
Bank St. & South St., Warwick
This year celebrating 30 years of providing the best of regional agricultural producers and food artisans. Local musicians, wood fired pizza and so much more. warwickvalleyfarmersmarket.org/
Carrie Mae Weems: Remember to Dream
On view through December 1, 2024
Bard College’s Hessel Museum of Art
Revisits the range and breadth of Carrie Mae Weems’ prolific career through seldom displayed and lesser-known works that demonstrate the evolution of her pioneering, politically engaged practice. The exhibition is sequenced over nine rooms, each representing a body or bodies of work.
In and Out of Lineage: Tracing Artistic Heritage Through SUNY New Paltz Faculty
On view through December 8, 2024
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz
An exhibition featuring artwork by 20 members of the University’s Departments of Art and Design, exploring the symbiotic relationship between creating, teaching and mentoring. newpaltz.edu/dorskymuseum
Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market
Sundays, through December 29, 2024 from 10am - 2pm
61 East Market Street, Rhinebeck
Over 30 vendors with fresh fruits, veggies, eggs, meats, fish, baked goods, wine, beer, spirits, and live music.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
Working Waterfronts: Oil and Pastel Paintings by Peter K. Eagelton
On view through December 22, 2024
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston
A retrospective of the paintings of maritime artist Peter K. Eagleton celebrating the world of working waterfronts and the graceful shapes of freighters, tugs, ships, lighters, yard oilers, and tankers that plied the waters of New York Harbor. hrmm.org
SHABOOM: Presumed Ignorant
On view through January 26, 2025
Cost: Free
Newmark Gallery, Art Omi, Ghent
The first institutional exhibition of the collective SHABOOM – created by artists Silky Shoemaker, Paul Soileau, and Lex Vaughn. The project takes up the golden era of '90s court tv with an installation that will be activated by the most juvenile of antics, as well as billboards and happenings in the wild co-produced by Shandaken Projects. Embracing slapstick, SHABOOM presents scenes that teeter on the edge of disaster and teem with slips, flops, and the cheapest of pleasures. https://artomi.org
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The Halloween Tavern Trail: Spooky Stories from Old Dutchess
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 6-7pm
Foster’s Coach House, Rhinebeck
Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum will share a carefully curated selection of stories drawn from old history publications, including the infamous 1880s Smith History of Dutchess, where the line between fact, fiction, and the supernatural was blurry indeed. As always, your host will offer his own brand of commentary on these tales, and he might even share some of his own spooky experiences from 12 years of wandering through the county's oldest sections. Seating is limited, RSVP is required. https://www.historicredhook.org/upcoming-events/tavern-trail-fosters-oct24
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Saturdays, November 2 and November 9, 2024 at 10am
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580, United States
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 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: http://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS
Season Finale Pig Roast
Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 1-3pm
Twin Star Orchards, home to Brooklyn Cider House 155 N. Ohioville Road New Paltz
Cost of admission: $18
A slow-roast of a whole pig in a China Box for 6 hours to celebrate the end of an incredible and bountiful apple-picking season! Come with the whole family to pick apples and enjoy the most tender, crisp pork! Spend the afternoon at the farm with live music, slow-roast pork and wood-fired pizzas and burgers. Free entry to farm; all food and beverages will be sold a la carte. https://www.twinstarorchards.com/upcoming-events
No Cowards in Our Band
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7pm
Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson
A semi-staged musical drama based on the life of Frederick Douglass. hudsonhall.org
This Little Light of Mine: Martinmas Lantern Workshop and Procession
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3pm
Cost: $5 per child or $12 for family of 3 children
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Dating to medieval times. Martinmas is a procession of lanterns marking the end of the harvest and start of winter. It reminds us to kindle warmth and light in our hearts as we enter the darkest time of the year. In this 90-minute workshop, children will decorate a mason jar to make a lantern to keep. We will proceed as a group outdoors as the sun sets over the Hudson River, singing songs about light. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Appropriate for ages three and up. All materials are provided. Please dress for an outdoor walk. Reservations required: http://martinmas.eventbrite.com
ARTY MARTINI PARTY
Saturday, November 9. 2024 from 5-7pm
Cost: $50
Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Put on your party hat and celebrate the Garrison Art Center’s 60th Birthday for their annual fundraiser. https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/artymartiniparty
Your 1774 Shopping List: Buying and Selling in Pre-Revolutionary Dutchess County
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 6-7pm
Foster’s Coach House, Rhinebeck
Long before Amazon and other online shopping venues, Dutchess County residents went to physical stores for all of their retail needs. Join Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum for a deep dive into the origins of the shopping experience in the county. Learn what colonial era stores stocked and sold, the forms of payment their accepted, and the extensive areas they served. RSVP required: https://www.historicredhook.org/upcoming-events/tavern-trail-fosters-nov24
Craft Workshop: Victorian Gilded Walnut Ornaments
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6pm
Cost: $12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Have you ever tried your hand at gilding? Visit the Gilded Age mansion at Staatsburgh to create lovely small ornaments - a beautiful item to gift or for you own home. Inspired by the story, "The Gilded Walnuts," this workshop offers participants all the materials and instruction to make these delicate period ornaments, while enjoying light refreshments. The mansion's gift shop will be available for early holiday shopping. Recommended for ages 15 and up; please note that actual nuts will be used. Reservations required: http://gildedwalnuts.eventbrite.com
Puppet Show by Cactushead Puppets
Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10:30am to noon
Cost: Free
117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
Hear the hilarious tale of four lovable farm animals, who set out to pursue their dreams of becoming world-famous musicians. Along the way, they encounter a fortune, foil some robbers, and learn how to work together in harmony. This production features adorable rod puppets and elaborate shadow scenes to tell this story, which gently teaches what all of our firefighters know: teamwork makes the dream work! After the show, meet the puppeteers of Cactushead Puppets, and make a fun craft to celebrate the autumn season. All activities and crafts are free and will be indoors. Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required for this event. http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/puppet-show-2024/
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail
November 23-24, December 7-8, 14-15, 2024 from 11am-5pm
Various locations in Ulster and Orange counties
Cost of admission: $40
Sip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider-tasting event. Enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer. Ticket also includes a tasting glass, ornaments from each stop and a grapevine wreath. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour. More info: 845-256-8456 info@gunkswine.com, https://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com/holiday-fineries-at-the-wineries/
The Putnam History Museum's Annual Gala
Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2pm
Cost: $175
The Garrison, 2015 US 9, Garrison, NY 10524, United States
An event dedicated to celebrating Putnam County’s history and the exceptional individuals who work to preserve and enhance our local communities. Each year, the General Israel Putnam Trailblazer Award is presented to individuals whose leadership has made a major impact in the community and set a path forward for others to follow. This year’s honorees are, Seamus Carroll and Marie Wieck, a couple whose commitment to community and innovation exemplifies the spirit of this award. http://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/annual-gala-3/
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