Week of September 2-8, 2024
Week of September 2-8, 2024
Jupiter Nights
Thursdays through September 5, 2024 food/art at 7pm, music at 8pm
Basilica Hudson
Cost: $10 locals, $12 advance, $15 day-of
Local art, food and music. .basilicahudson.org
The Hudson Valley Selfcare Crawl: Beacon 2024
Saturday, September 7, 2024 from noon to 8pm
Main Street, Beacon
Cost of admission: $44
An epic, experiential, feel good event throughout Beacon! Test run Hudson Valley's wellness + fitness + beauty + foodie options to explore your favorites while connecting with neighbors and like-minded locals. Just like a bar crawl, but we swap booze for massages, facials, yoga...oh my! Then end the day with a live music concert dance celebration at our cool down party at Happy Valley Arcade Bar. http://selfcarecrawl.com Exclusively for HVNY readers: Use the special promo code HVNY50 at checkout for 50-percent off all tickets until midnight Mon August 26.
Hudson Valley Craft Beverage Festival
Saturday, September 7, 2024 from noon - 5:30pm
Twin Star Orchards, home of Brooklyn Cider House, 155 N. Ohioville Road, New Paltz
Cost of admission: $25
25+ producers of cider, wine, beer, spirits, mead, hard seltzer, kombucha, and cocktails. Enjoy a two hour session of tastings of craft beverages and support small businesses and small-batch producers by shopping directly from the makers. twinstarorchards.com/hv-craft-beverage-festival
In and Out of Lineage: Tracing Artistic Heritage Through SUNY New Paltz Faculty
September 7 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
The Capricorn Dream Sound Machine
Continues September 7 and October 26, 2024
Wassaic Lantern, Wassaic
A series of late-night, dress-up dance parties that will take you on a world tour of some of the most famous (but entirely fictional) hot spots from the last 100 years. https://wassaicprojects.org/events
The Summer Disaster Show 2
On view through September 8, 2024
Private Public Gallery, 530 Columbia Street, Hudson
Real artists living in a time of natural disaster, social rage and calamity! privatepublicgallery.net
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ONGOING EVENTS
Aerodrome Flight Night Summer Series
Wednesdays from 5-8pm
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Road, Red Hook
Cost: No admission fee but donations accepted at the door
Music, food and bi-plane rides. Dog- and kid-friendly. BYO picnic welcome. oldrhinebeck.org
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
Bethel Woods’ 26th Annual Harvest Festival
Sundays, through October 6, 2024 from 11am to 4pm
Admission: Free, Parking $7, $5 online
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Featuring live music on the Harvest Stage; fresh produce and wares from over 100 farmers, crafters, and makers; a corn maze; pet adoptions; a scavenger hunt; and the return of hay wagon rides each week. www.BethelWoodsCenter.org
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.
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
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COMING UP
Reading + Conversation with Francine Prose
Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 7pm
Cost: $15
Black Box Theater, Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
Author of 18 works of fiction such as Bigfoot Dreams, Household Saints, Hunters and Gatherers, Primitive People, Guided Tours of Hell, and the National Book Award finalist Blue Angel, Francine Prose discusses her latest work, 1974: A Personal History. In this new memoir, she details her relationship with activist Anthony Russo, one of the men who leaked the Pentagon Papers, as well as the transformative period in American history. Prose is joined in conversation by novelist and Guggenheim Fellow Samantha Hunt. kaatsbaan.org/performances-festivals.
Farm Fest '24 at Obercreek Brewing Company
Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 1-7pm
Cost: Free
59 Marlorville Road, Wappingers Falls
Tour the farm, stroll the vendor marketplace, and hear from a variety of organic farmers and advocates. Live music with Matt Wolpe begins at 4pm. Drinks from Obercreek Brewing Company and food from the Flavor Bandits Food Truck will be available all day. Tickets are free. Pre-register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/kkj3zny. Website: https://nofany.org/farmfest/
Walkway At Night 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024 from 7 - 8:30pm
Friday, October 18, 2024 from 6 - 7:30pm
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Art Walk Kingston
Saturday, September 21-22, 2024 from noon to 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 nearly 200 artists at dozens of locations throughout the city, making this event one of the largest open studio tours in the Hudson River Valley. Open studio tours are a rare opportunity to see a wide range of art and meet the artists in person in their private studios. 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
A Conversation with Kathryn Grody and Mandy Patinkin
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7pm
Pete and Toshi Seeger Theatre, Beacon High School
Funds will benefit the local newspaper The Current; Tickets are 100% tax deductible. https://highlandscurrent.org/grody-patinkin
Catoberfest 2024
Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 3-7pm
Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 E Main St, Beacon
Cost of admission: Free
Come enjoy the fall feline celebration of foods, refreshments, and music to help support Mid Hudson Animal Aid (MHAA), a no-kill, free-range cat sanctuary in Beacon. Tickets: http://catoberfest.brownpapertickets.com. More info: info@midhudsonanimalaid.org
Community Lunch 2024
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:30am
Cost: $85
2 Terwilliger Lane, New Paltz
An engaging afternoon centered on the critical state of affordable housing in New York. Featuring a Keynote Address by RuthAnne Visnauskas. rupco.salsalabs.org/communitylunch2024/index.html
2024 Poughkeepsie Open Studios
September 28-29, 2024
https://www.poughkeepsieopenstudios.org
Garrison Craft
Saturday, September 28 - Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10am - 5pm
Cost: $10, free for kids under 12
23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Garrison Craft is a leading, modern craft show in the Hudson Valley, showcasing a curated collection of craft makers, designers, and artists. In its 54th year, Garrison Craft will feature over 60 artisans with live music by local musicians, regional food vendors, and pottery demonstrations by our teaching artists. Artisans at the top of their craft are featured at this spectacular location with majestic river views. Garrison Craft offers an exquisite spot to shop and is an essential experience in the Hudson Valley for collectors of hand-made traditional and alternative crafts. The juried artists showcase furniture, photography, jewelry, glass, fiber art, fine art, ceramics, wood, decorative art, and more. Proceeds help support Garrison Art Center, a registered non-profit organization that fosters the arts in the Hudson Valley. garrisonartcenter.org/garrisoncraft
First Annual Headstone Hunt
Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 1-4pm
Cost: Free
Wiltwyck Cemetery and Crematory, 145 Pine Grove Avenue, Kingston
Participants are invited to explore the historic grounds of Wiltwyck Cemetery while searching for clues and answering questions related to the cemetery’s rich history. Teams are encouraged, but individuals are welcome to join the fun as well. This event is family-friendly, but please note that all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Refreshments will be provided throughout the event, with exciting prizes awarded to winners at the end of the hunt. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. Interested participants can register by calling the main office at (845) 331-0199 or visit linktr.ee/wiltwyckcemeteryandcrematory.
Anderson Foundation for Autism Centennial Gala
Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 6:30pm
Cost: $250
The Grandview, 176 Rinaldi Boulevard, Poughkeepsie
A roaring 20s-themed celebration of Anderson Center for Autism’s 100th anniversary! The party will include an auction, dinner, dancing, and an inspiring program honoring Vance Anderson Gage, the recipient of the 2024 VV Anderson Community Service Award (and grandson of Anderson Center for Autism’s founder, Dr. Victor V. Anderson). In addition, an Anderson Center team member will be recognized with the 2024 Above and Beyond Award. Black Tie Optional. Email events@andersoncares.org if you would like to pay by check or have any questions about the event. trellis.org/andersoncentennialgala
18th Century Autumnfest
Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 11am - 4pm
Cost: Free
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Experience some key Autumn activities from the 18th century and enjoy the season! There will be demonstrations of blacksmithing, meat smoking, candle dipping, pressing apples, and more. There will also be live performances of juggling, fire spitting, and unicycling! All event activities are free and family-friendly. Admission to the Senate House and Museum is $7/Adults, $5/Seniors, and Children 12 and under are free. facebook.com/SenateHouseStateHistoricSite/events
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