Week of October 9-15, 2023

Nearly 250 years ago, someone tried to poison the family that ran New Paltz's first hotel. The crime, aftermath, and trial gripped the attention of the region, yet the story was almost lost to history... until now. Visitors to the Haunted Huguenot Street Tours, beginning this Friday, the 13th in New Paltz, will help solve the mystery of who poisoned the Budd family. huguenotstreet.org/calendar-of-events/2023/10/13/haunted-huguenot-street 

Week of October 9-15, 2023

Slavery, Segregation & Staatsburgh: From Black Service to White Servants
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 11am
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
In 1810, there were nine Black people enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate. In 1910, there were no recorded Black employees working inside Staatsburgh. What happened? Join Staatsburgh staff for a conversation about their new research into this transition from a Black presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to a total absence during the Gilded Age. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Pumpkin Carving with Deane Arnold
Monday, October 9, 2023 from 3-7pm
Cost: $165, $150 members
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston
Join Guinness World Record holder Deane Arnold and TV personality Deane Arnold (Food Network’s Halloween Wars, Outrageous Pumpkins) for a very special pumpkin carving class! Deane is one of the most recognized and imitated pumpkin artists in the world, and will show you the tips and tricks of his unique carving style, which results in incredibly realistic and lifelike creatures. Tickets

I Went to the Dance (J’ai Été Au Bal)
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $11
156 Main St, Saugerties
Upstate Films’ Sonic Wave film series continues with “I Went to the DAnce (J’ai Été Au Bal),” which embraces the generous spirit and colorful characters of a special and often forgotten cornerstone of American music. upstatefilms.org/i-went-to-the-dance-jai-ete-au-bal

Close Up: Bad Press with directors Rebecca Landsberry-Baker, Joe Peeler and star Angel Ellis
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $14
6415 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck
The Muscogee Nation was one of the only Native American tribes with a free and independent press…until its news outlet was suddenly beholden to the tribal government. One journalist refused to accept this change. Now, in this suspenseful documentary, we see how the urgent battle for freedom of press affects the entire nation.Upstate Films’ Indigenous programming is partially underwritten by the Reich + Weatherford Fund. Stay tuned for more Native American stories and conversations. upstatefilms.org/close-up-bad-press-fimmakers-in-person

Community Conversations: Rhinecliff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6pm
Morton Memorial Library and Community House, 82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff
A free-ranging discussion about Rhinecliff and salient issues. View flyer

A Government that Lives in the Spirit of Charity – Ways Government Works
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 2pm
Virtual event on the FDR Library YouTube and Facebook pages
This session explores the Roosevelt Administration's efforts to create a government that would foster security, safety and stability in the lives of ordinary Americans during the Great Depression and on up to today. Youtube, Facebook

Second Annual Rethinking Place: Bard-on-Mahicantuck Conference on Indigenous Research Methods and Practice in the Liberal Arts
October 12–14, 2023
Bard College
The conference, “Indigenous Research Methods and Practice in the Liberal Arts: Refusal, Creation, and Intersectionality,” explores the topic of “research” within the humanities. Building on last year’s conference surrounding methods, viewpoints, and experiences of archives within Native American and Indigenous Studies and African-American Studies, this conference explores historically marginalized epistemologies of social sciences and arts research. This conference is free, open to all, and provides food. Find the full conference schedule and more information here. Register here. Please note that the Saturday performance may require separate registration. 

In a Lonely Place
Thursday, October 12, 2023 and Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $11
6415 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck
Say hello to melodrama as Humphry Bogart plays an angry, struggling screenwriter who is pinned for the murder of a hatcheck girl. The only person who can give him an alibi is his damaged neighbor Gloria Grahame… but is he truly innocent? A heart-wrenching and suspenseful look at hope in the face of angst, this is Bogart and Grahame at their best. Upstate Films’ Film Noir Series, The Reckless Kind, continues with talks with David Weir and Imogen Sara Smith and screenings of Nicholas Ray’s “In a Lonely Place.” upstatefilms.org/in-a-lonely-place

Neil Gaiman: The Bard Lectures
October 12–14, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $25
60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-on-Hudson
Award-winning author, professor in the arts at Bard, and Fisher Center Advisory Board member Neil Gaiman has an astonishingly broad career: from journalism to graphic novels; fiction for adults and children; and writing for film, television, and theater. Over three nights this fall, Gaiman continues a series of lectures on writing in which he will explore his creative strategies, sharing stories and offering advice—live and in-person at the Fisher Center. Signed books from the author will be available for purchase.

Lecture 3 • Pulling Back the Curtain: How Fiction Works and Why It Still Matters
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7pm

Lecture 4 • To Pay the Pied Piper: The Cost of Stories
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7pm

Lecture 5 • On Endings, Epilogues, and Afters
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7pm

Website: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/events/neil-gaiman/

The Glass Menagerie
October 12 - October 15, 2023
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm
Cost: $30
44 West Bridge Street, Catskill
One of just a handful of undisputed classics of the American stage, Tennessee Williams’ haunting “The Glass Menagerie” comes to Bridge Street Theatre’s intimate “Priscilla” Mainstage, located at 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill, for a two-weekend run October 5 – 15, 2023. Originally premiered in 1944, William’s poetically autobiographical memory play catapulted its young author from obscurity into fame (and notoriety). BST will present Williams’ moving remembrance of family ties, lost dreams, and shattered illusions incorporating elements from Williams’ original, pre-production draft of the script, and utilizing the incidental music composed for the initial production by author and composer Paul Bowles. The production will be directed by BST Associate Artist Steven Patterson, with Leigh Strimbeck as Amanda Wingfield, Sarah Jayne Rothkopf as her daughter Laura, Brett Mack as her son Tom, and Russell Sperberg as gentleman caller Jim O’Connor. bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie/

The Burning of Kingston
October 13-15, 2023
City of Kingston
Revolutionary War re-enactors, talks and panels, tours, concerts and more. The 2023 Burning of Kingston will kick-off on Friday, October 13, with a film about Indigenous Loyalists during the Revolutionary War, Oneida Nation: American Revolutionary War, The People of the Standing Stone at Old Dutch Church. On Saturday, October 14, events include colonial camp re-enactments, a talk about the Esopus Indian experience in the American Revolution by Justin Wexler; jazz vespers depicting the plight of slaves during the Burning of Kingston; cemetery tours by Theatre on the Road; and a Colonial Ball. On Sunday, October 15, there will be a walking tour of Hurley’s historic Main Street; and the weekend will conclude with a Revolutionary War-period chamber music concert by the Bard Conservatory of Music Ensemble.  All events are free and open to the public. A full schedule of events and registration details can be found here. 

History Hike: Nimham Mountain Fire Tower
Friday, October 13, 2023 from 10am - noon
Cost: $15, $12 PHM members
Nimham Mountain, Kent
To kick-off the PHM’s Native American Heritage weekend, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Putnam County, along with the Putnam History Museum, will lead a history hike of Mount Nimham in Putnam County. Mount Nimham has a long history from its early days as home to the Wappinger people to the construction of the Nimham Fire Tower in 1940 by the CCC. Lead by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County, this hike will explore the ways that the mountain’s past has played a role in its environmental present. The Putnam History Museum will also touch on the Indigenous history of the area, including the namesake of the mountain, Sachem Daniel Nimham. Difficulty: Moderate to difficult, due to uphill course for the first hour. Parking/directions: From Gipsy Trail Road, turn onto Mt. Nimham Ct. Continue to where the road is blocked by a gate, and park in the area to the left. Coordinates: 41.454302 N, 73.721460 W. Please bring water and a snack. putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/history-hike-nimham-mountain-fire-tower/

A Life in Service
October 13, 14, 29, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12, $20 seniors and students, free for children under 12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
It took a small army to run a Gilded Age estate. See the mansion through the servants' eyes, as they rose before dawn and toiled until midnight. The tour-led be a costumed guide-will include visiting the unrestored servants' hall. Even in its unrestored state, the hall is a striking artifact of servant life and work, featuring the servants' dining room, the footmen's bedrooms, and the tiled kitchen with its massive coal range. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Haunted Huguenot Street
October 13-14, 20-21, 27-29, 2023. Tours depart every hour beginning at 5pm. Tours on Sunday, October 29 will take place beginning at 3pm.
Cost: $30 at the door, $25 in advance, $20 members, veterans, students and children under 13, free for children under 6
DuBois Fort Visitor Center, 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz
Friday the 13th of October will mark the opening night of this year’s Haunted Huguenot Street program, which will immerse visitors in the mysterious, true case of the Budd family’s attempted murder. Nearly 250 years ago, someone tried to poison the family that ran New Paltz's first hotel. The crime, aftermath, and trial gripped the attention of the region, yet the story was almost lost to history... until now. Visitors who attend this program will participate in solving the mystery of who poisoned the Budd family. This interactive theater experience will last approximately one hour. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. huguenotstreet.org/calendar-of-events/2023/10/13/haunted-huguenot-street 

Historic Tavern Trail: Ghost Stories
Friday, October 13, 2023 from 6-7pm
Foster's Coach House, Rhinebeck
The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail returns to Foster’s to explore a Spooky Season favorite: Ghost Stories! How have our methods for telling spooky stories changed over the centuries? What are some favorite examples of Dutchess County haunts? Explore the mysteries of local history with Dutchess County Historian William P. Tatum III. RSVP required: RSVP

Peace, Love and Pumpkins
October 13-29, 2023 from 6:30-10pm
Cost: $23 adults, $13 kids ages 3-16 and free for kids under 2
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
A half-mile walk-through Halloween-themed trail dotted with thousands of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and glowing art displays. bethelwoodscenter.org/pumpkins

THE MJ ILLUSION
October 13, 2023, doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm
Cost: $58
231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
MJ The Illusion is a one-of-a-kind music concert that will take you on a journey through the music, performances, and visuals of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Through this live performance experience, you’ll be immersed in the magic of Michael Jackson’s music, from his breakthrough album “Off the Wall” to his timeless hits like “Thriller” and “Smooth Criminal” and of course “Billie Jean.” You’ll be transported back in time to the golden era of Michael Jackson, with a fully immersive experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories. From the choreography to the lights, costumes, and of course, the music. Now get ready for the magic of Michael Jackson. This is MJ The Illusion a must-see for all fans of music. sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=47

The Elting Library's 66th Annual Library Fair & Book Sale
October 14-15 2023 from 9am - 4pm on Saturday and 10am - 3pm on Sunday
Cost: Free
93 Main Street, New Paltz
Entry to the fair is free, or shop for books as an early bird on Saturday at 8am for only $10 or on Sunday at 9:30 for $5 (when most items will be half-price). Thousands of books in three dozen categories as well as LPs, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs, children's books, toys, and activities, silent auction and raffle with over 100 prizes including a mid-week stay for two at Mohonk Mountain House, plus music all day with a great lineup of Eric Keeling, The New Paltz Resisterhood, David Rodriguez, Jeff Pfeffer, The Edukated Fleas, Leslie Abdallah, and Vickie Russell. Donations of books in good condition may be brought to the bookshed in the library parking lot, at the corner of North Front and Church Streets, on Wednesdays (10am-12pm), Saturdays (9am-11am), and Sundays (10am-12pm). Jewelry donations can be left at the circulation desk during open hours. Toy donations will be taken starting in September. eltinglibrary.org/fair

Air shows at the Rhinebeck Aerodrome
October 14-15 and October 21-22, 2023. oldrhinebeck.org 

Hidden History in the Woods Guided Hike
October 14, 28, 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 for grand Hudson Riverfront 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

“Walking in Wonder”
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:30am
Cost: $15, $10 Olana members, free for residents of Columbia and Greene counties
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
Laura Chávez Silverman, founding naturalist of The Outside Institute, will guide participants in accessing their curiosity and sense of awe in nature. A walk throughout Olana’s artist-designed landscape will give participants a chance to observe ecological conditions and think more about the relationship between humans and their surroundings. Identifying flora, fauna and fungi’s edible and medicinal properties will help participants cultivate a more intimate connection to their surroundings. olana.org

Art = Healing: In Praise of Linda Mary Montano’s Life in Art
October 14 through November 19, 2023
Emerge Gallery, 228 Main Street, Saugerties
Two exhibitions, video screenings, performance art, guided meditations, a processional, music performances, and more, to pay tribute to Saugerties legendary artist Linda Mary Montano. emergegalleryny.com

Solar Eclipse Watch Parties
Saturday, October 14, 2023 from noon - 2pm
Butterfield Library, Cold Spring and the Desmond-Fish Library, Garrison
Eclipse glasses will be provided. butterfieldlibrary.org

Hulda The Witch: The Other Legend of Sleepy Hollow
October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 at 1 and 3pm
Cost: $25 adults, $20 children
The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, 430 Broadway, Sleepy Hollow
Featuring Carla Lynne Hall, with an original score performed by Jim Keyes, this one-woman show tells the story of Hulda of Bohemia, a woman who was originally shunned in Sleepy Hollow for being a witch, but later became a Revolutionary War hero. tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events

Lydia Davis (OUR STRANGERS) in conversation with Jenny Offill
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: Free
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, 2578 Rte 212, Woodstock
One of our greatest living writers returns with a brand-new collection of stories – available only from independent bookstores! Plus, she's doing one of her only live events right here in the Hudson Valley: she'll be talking with Jenny Offill (DEPT. OF SPECULATION, WEATHER) and signing copies of her new book. goldennotebook.indielite.org/event/lydia-davis-our-strangers-conversation-w-jenny-offill

Bedford Music Festival
Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 3 - 9pm
Cost: Free
John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah
The Bedford Music Festival is back! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather with an afternoon of food, shopping, and live music at destination 39.3’s annual music festival. Held in conjunction with A Taste of Bedford, guests will be treated to some of the best that Westchester has to offer, including food from local restaurants and caterers, and a Vendor Village featuring local small businesses. With legendary reggae band The Wailers headlining the event, guests are encouraged to pack up their blankets and lawn chairs and join us for an unforgettable community event. destination393.org/.

“Boots by the Bandshell”
Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 3:30-8pm
Cost: Free
Bowdoin Park, 85 Sheafe Rd., Wappingers Falls
Line dancing, food trucks, family activities and fireworks. dutchessny.gov/parks

“The Making of the Daniel Nimham Sculpture” Film Screening with Live Performance by the Nimham Mountain Singers
Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 5-7pm
Cost: $5, free for children
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut St, Cold Spring
An outdoor film screening of “The Making of the Daniel Nimham Sculpture.” Sculptor Michael Keropian and director Jeff Hodges will lead a robust Q&A session following the film. This incredible Daniel Nimham statue was recently dedicated in Fishkill (1576 NY-52, Fishkill) in 2022. The evening will also include a live performance by the Nimham Mountain Singers. The Nimham Mountain Singers is a group of singers with the goal of fostering, preserving, and reinforcing traditional Native American beliefs and values. putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/making-the-daniel-nimham-statue-film-screening-with-live-performance-by-the-nimham-mountain-singers/

Houses and The Night Sky: The Art of Donna Dennis
Opening reception on October 14, 2023 from 5-7pm
On view through November 26, 2023
Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson
Solo exhibition by award-winning artist Donna Dennis, who now lives and works in Clermont. A pioneer of the 1970s architectural sculpture movement in an art scene dominated by men, Dennis is best known for her bold installations of scaled down urban structures that stand in for the human presence. Her subject is not pure architecture or sculpture but portals to a metaphorical journey through life. hudsonhall.org or (518) 822-1438.

26th Annual Rosendale International Pickle Festival
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 10am - 5pm
Cost: $5, free for kids under 12
Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz
Over 100 vendors selling pickles, baked goods, pickle-themed jewelry, fashion and more. Plus contests including the home pickling contest, the Pickle Triathlon, pickle juice drinking and a pickle toss. No pets. Rain or shine. https://rosendalepicklefestival.org

A Gathering of Old Cars
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 11am - 4pm
Cost: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Rd., Staatsburg
See classic cars in a Great Gatsby setting during peak leaf-peeping season. (845) 834-2867

The Beacon Sloop Club’s Pumpkin Festival
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from noon - 5pm
Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon
A free, family-friendly event featuring Hudson Valley pumpkins, pumpkin-related treats, music and sails on the Woody Guthrie. http://www.beaconsloopclub.org/festivals.php

SUP Witches Paddle
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from noon - 6pm (Rain date: October 22)
Cost: $30 BYO board or kayak, no day-of registration
Horan’s Landing, 57 River Street, Sleepy Hollow
Vendors, food, brews, a telling of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” live music, and more. Costume required for paddlers (Choose a costume you can comfortably paddle in and potentially swim in. Heavy cotton and other heavy fabric is not recommended); PFD and leash required. https://rivertownssupyoga.com/sup-witches-2023

All-Ages Guided Walk: Foundry Cove
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 1 to 2:15pm
Cost: $10, $8 PHM members, free for children under 18
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut St, Cold Spring
An all-ages walking tour from the Putnam History Museum through Foundry Cove, with a focus on the Indigenous History of the area. Join us on Sunday, October 15, at 1 pm, for an all-ages walking tour of the Foundry Cove in Cold Spring, starting at the Putnam History Museum (63 Chestnut Street) and lasting about 1 hour. PHM Staff will lead visitors from the PHM’s recent exhibition Indigenous Peoples in Putnam County, on a guided tour into Scenic Hudson’s West Point Foundry Preserve, where visitors will learn about Indigenous use of the land and water in the area for thousands of years. This curator-led tour will begin at the museum’s recent exhibition, and visitors will have the opportunity to view Indigenous artifacts, including projectile points, axe-heads, scrapers, and pestles; as well as several incredible replicas, including a dug-out canoe, pottery, a deer-toe rattle, and mortar. Difficulty: Easy to moderate, one large hill to descend/climb. Please register for all participants, including children. putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/all-ages-guided-walk-foundry-cove/

Glory Days of Fly Fishing in Phoenicia
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 1-3pm
Phoenicia Public Library
Learn about fly fishing and its rich history in the Catskills. Anglers and other local residents who remember the glory days will be in attendance to talk about the colorful characters and fabled catches of Phoenicia’s piscine past. phoenicialibrary.org

Harry Smith’s “Early Abstractions” with Live Soundtrack
Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $15
156 Main St, Saugerties
Harry Smith was a wide-ranging, bohemian polymath: a musicologist, painter, magician, and linguist. He also made tactile, visionary short films with beautifully hand-painted frames, here accompanied live by the composer Will Epstein and his freewheeling band. upstatefilms.org/harry-smiths-early-abstractions-with-live-soundtrack

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ONGOING EVENTS

9th Annual Living History Cemetery Tours
Saturdays in October at 7pm
Cost: $15, $10 students and seniors, free for kids under 12
Old Dutch Church Cemetery, 272 Wall Street, Kingston
Theatre on the Road and the Old Dutch Church in Kingston will offer a new perspective on the Burning of Kingston. There will be five female characters and they’ll range from an enslaved person to the wife of a general. Each will deliver a message that is centered around the theme that war, even in victory, has consequences. livinghistoryny.com

Air Shows at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome 
Saturdays and Sundays through October 22, 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.

Historic Red Hook’s 2023 Cemetery Crawl
Ongoing through October 29, 2023
Award Ceremony: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3pm
Village of Red Hook
Historic Red Hook’s third annual Cemetery Crawl is both a seasonal Scavenger Hunt and a year-round, self-guided tour of six Red Hook cemeteries that offers highlights of the lives of interesting individuals and their memorials. All you need is your smartphone and some good weather and you’ve got a lovely way to spend the fall season enjoying local history.  You can find their booth on Hardscrabble Day in the Village of Red Hook.  The Crawl will conclude with an award ceremony on October 29, 2023 at the Elmendorph Inn at 3pm. Everyone who participates will get a prize, and a chance to win 1 of 4 grand prize baskets!. historicredhook.org/upcoming-events

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/

Haunted Rondout
Ongoing through October 31, 2023
Cost: $40
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston
A guided tour through the Hudson River Maritime Museum's galleries will introduce you to the spirits of shipwrecks from local waters and the ghoulish creatures of Hudson River lore. Then board the spirit ship Solaris, complete with her own haunted crew, for a 40-minute boat tour to the mouth of the creek, where you can wave to the imps of the Rondout Light and look for poltergeists in the creek's barge graveyard. hrmm.org/all-boat-tours.html 

Harvest Hunt at Locust Grove
Every Saturday and Sunday through October 31, and Mondays, October 9 and October 30, 2023 from 10am-3:30pm
Cost: $10
Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie
What did a 16-year-old girl do for fun back in 1901? Join us on this story walk scavenger hunt for decorated pumpkins hidden among the historic flowers and trees! Find over 20 fabulously decorated pumpkins that tell the story of what a typical day might look like here at Locust Grove in 1901, the year the young Family moved into the mansion year-round. Celebrate the family and the Gardeners, Tutors, Maids, Cooks, Grooms, Carriage Drivers, and more who kept Locust Grove going over 120 years ago! Find the Rooster who woke them up in the morning, a bicycle, the man in the moon, and more all made from decorated pumpkins! Bring your imagination (costumes are a plus!). Rain will cancel event. eventbrite.com/o/locust-grove-estate-30347364870

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

"Like A Living Thing"
On view through November 1, 2023 from 9am - 5pm
Cost: Free
212 Main Street, Germantown
Mary MacGill Studio presents the photographs of Chris Mottalini alongside painted furniture by Nate Hill. Each artist investigates the objects we choose to surround ourselves with, and how an individual’s aesthetic tendencies conjure an outward extension of the self. marymacgill.com

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

Hipgnosis: Squaring the Circle
Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $11
156 Main St, Saugerties
Upstate Films’ Sonic Wave Film Series continues with “Squaring the Circle.” Filmmaker Anton Corbijin tells the story of two young British artists who caught the attention of Pink Floyd, igniting a design firm that created the most seminal album covers in rock. With a shot of hallucinogen-laced nostalgia and new interviews with Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Noel Gallagher, and many more, this documentary is a lesson in risk-taking and following one’s artistic instincts. upstatefilms.org/hipgnosis-squaring-the-circle

Lessons from Beacon: How One Community Organized to Debarbonize Their Buildings
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 8:30am
Virtual webinar
The City of Beacon has been at the forefront of local climate action. Earlier this year, Beacon passed a local version of New York’s Electric Buildings Act, which effectively bans gas hook ups in new construction and major renovations. This win was the result of a successful organizing campaign from a local grassroots group, Beacon Climate Action Now (BCAN). During this Morning Coffee webinar, learn how community organizing can inspire local governments to take action, with examples from one forward-looking municipality in the Hudson Valley. BCAN members will share their story with tips on how to organize and leverage local legislation to move New York forward, and how one commercial building owner decided to take steps to decarbonize his studio building across the river in Newburgh. Register

Guided Cold Spring Cemetery Walk & Ceremonial Tree Planting
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Guided Cemetery Walk at 11am, Ceremonial Tree Planting at 1pm
Cold Spring Cemetery, Peekskill Rd & Bank St, 15-61 Peekskill Rd, Cold Spring
Cost: Free
Step back in time and immerse yourself in Cold Spring's history with a guided cemetery walk through the scenic Cold Spring Cemetery. Led by Amy Campanaro, Gunn Memorial Library & Museum Curator and former director of Brewster's Southeast Museum, this unique experience will uncover the stories of prominent figures like Julia L. Butterfield, Emily and Washington Roebling, Gouverneur Kemble, and Robert Parker Parrott. The highlight of the tour will be a visit to the Butterfield Mausoleum. Register: butterfieldlibrary.org/calendar

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

Energy Democracy Town Halls
Various dates and locations, see schedule below
New York State Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha will be holding town halls throughout Dutchess and Ulster counties to address Central Hudson’s proposed rate increase. 

• Olive: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan

• Esopus: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2pm at Esopus Town Hall, 1 Town Hall Way, Ulster Park

https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/energy-democracy-town-halls 

Out of the Past with Film Scholar Sybil A. DelGaudio
Thursday, October 19, 2023 and Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $11
6415 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck
The final film in Upstate Films’ Film Noir Series, The Reckless Kind, is none other than Jacques Tourneur’s “Out of the Past.” Film scholar Sybil A. DelGaudio will be joining us both nights to discuss the film. A private eye escapes his past in a sleepy town until a big-time gambler seeks him out to do one last job. Now he must return to face the city that ruined him, and contend with his own broken past. If you can’t tell by the title, this is a moody noir told in flashbacks, and implements some of the best visual noir tropes: smoking, shadows, and femme fatales. upstatefilms.org/out-of-the-past

Gilded Age Scandals!
October 20, 27, 28, 2023 at 2pm Cost: $12, $10 seniors and students
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mils Mansion Dr., 1 Rd., Staatsburg
Ruth and Ogden Mills were paragons of respectability, but some of their Gilded Age friends were not! Learn about the scandalous behavior of the very rich at the turn-of-the-century while touring the mansion with a costumed guide. Due to the fascinating but sometimes risqué content of this tour, it is not recommended for younger visitors. Reservations required: bookeo.com/staatsburghshs

Legends By Candlelight
Friday and Saturdays, October 20-21 and October 27-28
Tours at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm
Cost: $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12
Clermont State Historic Site
Have you ever wanted to hunt for ghosts in a historic mansion? Join ghost hunters as they explore the Mansion at Clermont, searching for the spirits of past residents. You will meet ghosts with stories of glory, loss, success, and failure. Some may be scary, some may be funny, some may be sad, but all their stories will be true. Visitors will be led to the house through a landscape covered in flickering jack-o-lanterns, then into the mansion for a haunting experience. Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes with tread as the tour will include uneven terrain. Space is limited and advanced tickets are required for this event. No walk-ins will be allowed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To reserve your tickets or for more information, call (518) 537-4240.

Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market
October 21-22, 2023 from noon - 5pm
Cost: $5 general admission, free for Walkway members
Hudson Valley Rail Trail, 87 Haviland Rd., Highland
Over 180 vendors, samples from 25+ purveyors, farm products, artisan goods, children’s activities, live music and more. https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/VB2roA

Trials and Tribulations Tour
Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 1-2pm
Cost: Free
Wiltwyck Rural Cemetery, 205 West O'Reilly Street, Kingston
Join Wiltwyck Cemetery for a historic tour focusing on the trials and tribulations of some of the cemetery’s permanent residents. This tour will cover the lives and losses of several historic figures from the 19th through the early 20th century buried within our grounds. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the tour at the Community Mausoleum. While this tour is free, any donations made to the Tree Planting fund is greatly appreciated.To RSVP please call the offices at 845-331-0199.

The Spongy Moth, Your Backyard and The Forest Around You
Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 1-2:30pm
Clinton Town Hall, 1215 Centre Rd., Rhinebeck
Presentation and discussion led by Clive G. Jones and Charles D. Canham, emeritus senior scientists at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook. Questions may be sent in advance of the presentation to cac@townofclinton.com

Pumpkins in the Park
Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 1-3pm
Abraham’s Park, Red Hook
Free pumpkin painting for the whole family. http://www.redhookvillage.org/civicalerts.aspx?AID=184

The REAL Gilded Age: America's Elite in the Downton Abbey Era
October 21-22, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $12, $10 seniors and students, free for children under 12
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

Groundbreaking + Concert for the Fisher Center Performing Arts LAB
Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 3 and 5pm
Cost: $25
60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-on-Hudson – 3pm: Groundbreaking at the North Meadow (free and open to the public; reserved seating for Premium ticket holders); 5 pm: Concert at the Sosnoff Theater
Audiences are invited to attend a special celebration of the Fisher Center as the culmination of its 20th Anniversary. The day will feature a one-of-a-kind concert with Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, alongside The Orchestra Now conducted by James Bagwell, and a rare performance of Béla Bartók’s The Wooden Prince, conducted by Leon Botstein. The concert will be preceded by a groundbreaking for the new Maya Lin-designed performing arts studio building and a private reception. fishercenter.bard.edu/events/groundbreaking/

Free Rabies Vaccines for Pets (Dutchess County)
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 8am - noon
Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park
This clinic is open to dogs, cats, and domestic ferrets 3 months of age and older. Pre-registration is required. Dutchess County residents can register at DCSPCA.org or by calling the DCSPCA at 845-452-7722 extension 425.

Meet the Farmer: Savor the Flavor of Local Ag
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from noon to 3pm
Cost: $15 per person, children under 5 are free, no refunds
Cantine Field, Pavilion St, Saugerties
Explore the remarkable flavors of the region at this event exclusively featuring our incredible farmers and top-notch chefs. This gathering celebrates locally grown agricultural products and strengthens the connection between producers and consumers. Discover the benefits of buying directly from local farms. Farm-to-Table Feast: Our local farmers donate their finest meat, vegetables, and fruits to create a one-of-a-kind farm to-table experience. Featuring ingredients sourced directly from the fields of Ulster County! Learn more and register

Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 5:30 - 8:30pm
Hyde Park Roller Magic, 4178 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park
horrorsrollerderby.com

Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille
Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: $11
156 Main St, Saugerties
Willy Deville earned the praise of artists like Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. He cut his teeth on blues and rock. He had the looks. He had the talent. But he never broke into the mainstream. Why? Come find out with us as we continue our Sonic Wave Film Series with Larry Locke’s “Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille.” upstatefilms.org/heaven-stood-still-the-incarnations-of-willy-deville

“Hocus Pocus” Sensory-Friendly Movie
Friday, October 20, 2023 at 6:30pm
Cost: Free, though seating is limited and registration is required
Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
Residents of all abilities and their families to a free sensory-sensitive screening of the Halloween classic, “Hocus Pocus.” As part of this special ThinkDIFFERENTLY event, the theater will adjust both the lighting and sound to make the experience more enjoyable for those on the autism spectrum or who experience sensory sensitivities. The showing will also include closed captioning. Individuals, families and support agencies are all invited to this free event. Seating is limited; registration is required and can be completed at dutchessny.gov/show.

Rodelinda
October 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 and 29, 2023
Cost: $25 and up
Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson
Building on the success of his production of Virgil Thomson and Gertrude Stein’s The Mother of Us All at Hudson Hall in 2017 (named one of the Best Classical Music Performances of the year by The New York Times), internationally acclaimed opera director R.B. Schlather returns to Hudson Hall with a new and dynamic production of Handel’s Rodelinda – a timeless tale about love, power, loyalty, tyranny, grief, and ultimately, redemption. Learn more here.

Wassaic Haunted Mill and Monster’s Ball
October 27-28, 2023
Village of Wassaic
Haunted Mill: October 27-28 from 3-7pm, free for locals and kids, $10 or $20 per family
Monster’s Ball: October 28 from 7pm - late, 21+, $25, costumes required! This year features a human zoo exhibit created by AI from Alyssa Follansbee, a neon transdimensional hologram projection from Mathilda LaZelle Moore, a monstrous print installation from Dadisi Curtis Jr., a concession stand run by animals from Jessica Santana, jack-o-lantern carving led by Kate Conlon and Boyang Hou, a haunted human body installation from Miranda Nichols, a temple to the oozy goodness of the grilled cheese sandwich by Paul Belenky and Emma Anne Johnson, a manic slideshow of AI images gone wrong from Michael Mersereau, and a haunted art cave featuring Polly Shindler, Grace Lang, Lauren Cohen, Jeila Gueramian, and Kim Baise. Tickets

Nature’s Beat Hope Book Talk
Friday, October 27, 2023 at 7pm
Cost: Free
Cary Institute, Millbrook and virtual
Doug Tallamy will discuss Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard. In it, he urges us to become part of the solution by shrinking lawns, planting natives, restoring beneficial insects, and creating connectivity. Register: In-person or Virtual

Village of Red Hook Annual Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 1pm
Starts at the Municipal lot, Red Hook
http://www.redhookvillage.org/civicalerts.aspx?AID=173

Trick or Treat in the Park
Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 1-3pm
Cost: Free with advance registration appreciated
Art Omi Sculpture and Architecture Park, Ghent
All goblins, ghosts and ghouls are invited to come in costume and enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun situated among the eye-catching sculptural and architectural works. RSVP

Opening Reception - "Black & White Show"
Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 5-7pm
Cost: Free
433 Warren Street, Hudson
The exhibition will pair figurative, landscape and abstract artworks by a number of SEFA’s prized artists: from precise seaside vistas, to striped retro prints, to vibrating contrasting squares. Many of these artists also work in color, yet here we are zooming in on their monochrome mysteries. Featuring Karin Bruckner, Charles Buckley, Ted Dixon, Marianne van Lent, Donna Levinstone, Maria Manhattan, Josh Meiller, Alicia Rothman. On View: October 19 – December 3, 2023. susaneleyfineart.com/Detail/exhibitions/243

Hudson Valley Boo Ball
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8pm
Cost: $14.65 GA, $52.20 VIP
MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
Live music, DJs, food, vendors, drinks and the return of the $1,000 costume contest. VIP includes $10 food voucher and two draft beer drink tickets. https://www.midhudsonciviccenter.org/event/hudson-valley-boo-ball/

Reptile Expo
Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 9am - 4pm
MJN Convention Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
mjncenter.org

Live From Upstate: The Unsilent Picture with dir. Alex Harvey and foley artist Leslie Bloome
Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 2pm
Cost: $11
156 Main St, Saugerties
The Unsilent Picture is a new silent film about a stodgy atheist who is dared to spend the night in a haunted house. Halloween hijinks ensue as we learn to always have a special regard for the unknown. The film is paired with a live Foley sound effect performance by Leslie Bloome, co-founder of Alchemy Post Sound, for a truly spooky, theatrical experience. upstatefilms.org/live-from-upstate-the-unsilent-picture-with-dir-alex-harvey-and-foley-artist-leslie-bloome

NOVEMBER

Anderson Foundation for Autism Pay It Forward Annual Gala
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 6:30pm
Cost: $250
176 Rinaldi Boulevard, Poughkeepsie
A delicious dinner, delightful dancing, an inspiring program, an awesome auction, and more! This year’s event will honor Barry R. Feirstein, the recipient of the 2023 VV Anderson Community Service Award - and we’ll also recognize the wonderful legacy of Holly Peyton Good Feirstein. An Anderson Center team member will be recognized with the 2023 Above and Beyond Award. Black tie optional. andersoncenterforautism.org/gala. AndersonCenterforAutism.org/Gala

Train and Hobby Show of the Hudson Valley
Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 10am to 3pm
MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
Model trains, vendors, kids ride-on railroad, raffles, holiday photo-ops, and more. mjncenter.org

Jim Brickman: “HITS LIVE! With A Little Bit of Christmas” Concert
Sunday, November 5, 2023; Doors open: 7pm Show: 8pm
Cost: $43-$63
231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Jim Brickman will wow the crowd with his uplifting, “HITS LIVE! with A Little Bit of Christmas" CONCERT. The Grammy Nominated Songwriter gets up close and personal in this intimate setting with his hit songs “Love of My Life” “Valentine”, & “Angel Eyes” plus a few holiday favorites like “The Gift “, Brickman warms the heart, as his sweet sounds and stories bring family and friends together. sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=60

International Writers Festival
Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 2-5pm
Cost: $12, $10 members
Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
The event will feature readings from the works of writers born in China, India, Africa, Russia, Belarus, and the Bahamas. No passports are required to experience the diversity of voices from near and far. rosendaletheatre.org.

Best Of The Eagles
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Doors open at 7pm,  Show at 8pm
Cost: $78
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Best of the Eagles (BOTE) is the most exact interpretation of the music of the Eagles in America, bar none! Each member mirrors his counterpart in the Eagles instrumentally and vocally. However, this is no simple copy band or impersonator act but rather a group of excellent musicians who expertly and authentically re-create the songs, the music, the vocals and the magical aura of one of America’s greatest rock bands. They perform all of the fan favorites, including: Take it to the Limit, New Kid in Town, Lyin’ Eyes, Take it Easy, Life in the Fast Lane, Hotel California and so many others. sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=58

Patti Smith: Words and Music
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8pm
Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston
upac.org

Lenape Storytime, Game, & Craft
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 3:30 to 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut St, Cold Spring
Children ages 3 -7 are invited to learn about the Lenape people through a storytime, game, and craft. This event is co-sponsored by the Putnam History Museum and the Butterfield Library, and will take place at the museum. Advance registration is required here: https://www.jblsafe.com/#/events/YDCF2fz9dU/instances/ZYWFHLx8ah/

Samantha Bee: Your Favorite Woman Tour
Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8pm
Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
This unique stage show will mark Bee’s first national tour and promises to remind you that women are inherently magical beings despite what six Supreme Court justices and your Instagram feed wants you to believe. The live show will feature Bee’s signature comedy, memorable visual aids, and debunked myths that have been drilled into our heads since the dawn of recorded history. bardavon.org

Holiday Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail
November 18-19, December 2-3, 9-10, 2023 from 11am-5pm
Cost: $35
Multiple locations on the Shawangunk Wine Trail, Wallkill
This event is a great opportunity to taste a variety of wines produced in the Hudson Valley and get a jump on your holiday wine shopping!
Includes a tasting glass, SWT ornament at your starting winery, and a winery ornament and a tasting flight at each of the four locations on your self-guided itinerary between 11am-5pm, to receive another wine tasting flight and winery ornament at each stop. shawangunkwinetrail.com/holiday-fineries-at-the-wineries/

DOUBLE FEATURE: Dracula's Daughter/Bride of Frankenstein
Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 7-10pm
Cost: $10
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Come by for the fun as the Rosendale Theatre presents a "SATURDAY NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE" beginning with the first Dracula sequel “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936) – AND – "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935) the first Frankenstein sequel! All with full sound on the big screen! Website: https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/series/saturday-creature-features/

Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones: The Ultimate Tribute to Prince
Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 8 - 10:15pm
Cost: $48
1351 Kings Hwy, Chester
Dressed 2 the 9's, Dean Ford embodies PRINCE with every fiber of his being, giving you a show built out of a lifelong love and respect for the artist. Ford and company perform all the hits you know and love, including every song from the “Purple Rain” album. • sugarloaftix.com/event-details.php?eid=42

DECEMBER

Everett Bradley's Holidelic
Fridays & Saturdays, December 8-16, 2023 at 8pm
Cost: $45 general admission
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
The return of the GRAMMY-nominated rock percussionist Everett Bradley's iconic holiday funk revue, Holidelic, this holiday celebration promises to be a sensational spectacle, blending flashy bass-heavy beats, original songs, and a diverse cast of performers. kaatsbaan.org/performances-festivals

8th Annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition
December 10, 2023
Mohonk Mountain House
Creations will be on display through January 1, 2024. mohonk.com/events/victorian-holidays/

Twelve Twenty-Four Band
December 21, 2023 Doors open: 7pm Show: 8pm
Cost: $69
231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester
Established in 2002, Twelve Twenty-Four presents a high energy, full-scale, holiday rock orchestra concert featuring everyone’s favorite rock-edge holiday music as well as their own holiday creations. Inspired by the music and stage presentation of some of music’s greatest rock orchestras, this dedicated group of performers work year-round to deliver a theatrical and memorable Christmas concert experience suitable for fans of all ages. Gracing their concert stage is an amazing group of professional and talented performers. Twelve Twenty-Four consists of a six-piece rock band, multi-piece string section, and a variety of vocalists. sugarloafpacny.com/

Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular
December 22, 2023 at 8pm
Cost: $28
1351 Kings Hwy, Sugar Loaf
Come celebrate the holiday season with Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular… Rock This Town Christmas Spectacular is a holiday show that is highly energetic and visually stunning like no other, playing hits from the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Stray Cats, as well as your favorite Christmas classics. SugarloafTix.Com

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