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Let Freedom Ring. There will be a patriotic ceremony with dramatic readings and stirring songs. The Third Ulster Militia will be encamped on the grounds demonstrating 18th century camp life, including hearthside cooking and colonial medicine. In addition, Ben Franklin will be here with some science experiments and hands-on activities. The Phoenicia Festival of the Voice Choir will perform a concert, as well. Free hot dogs, lemonade, and iced tea available while they last. Guided tours of the Senate House will be provided by costumed interpreters. $4/$3 seniors/children free. Senate House and Museum, 396 Fair Street, Kingston. July 2.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Hear the words that changed the world forever! Twenty individuals have been selected to be readers, all of them chosen as an acknowledgement of their service to our communities. A rousing sing-a-long will culminate the half-hour experience. Free. Rosendaletheatre.org for more info. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. July 4, 9:30am.
Home Funerals Class. This class is an introduction for those who are eager to reclaim death as a natural rite of passage in community. Home funerals are a loving, legal, eco-friendly, family-centered, and financially responsible option. Krista’s career spans 24 years working with women and families in conscious transitions from birth to death. During the last 14 years, Krista studied with several indigenous elders in the art of death and grieving rituals, initiation, and healing ceremonies. Contact her at kristamarshall22@gmail.com for more information. Free. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. July 7, 7-8:30pm.
20th Anniversary Celebration of the World’s Largest Telescope. Attend kaleidoscope-making workshops and join Woodstock Drum Circle workshops and jam sessions. Plus Tarot Card readings, face painting, a live remote and giveaways presented by WDST Radio, great food, music and more. Free. Emerson Resort, 5340 Route 28, Mount Tremper. July 9, 10am-5pm.
Secret Garden Tour. Visit seven wonderful private gardens in Kingston. Spend a day viewing nature’s beauty. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club, Friends of Historic Kingston, and the Ulster County SPCA. Tickets are limited and are $20 through July 7th at Herzog’s True Value, Kingston Plaza, Kingston and Smith Hardware, 227 Main Street, Saugerties. Tickets on the day of the tour are $30. Meet outside at Herzog’s True Value, Kingston Plaza, Kingston. July 9, 10:30am-4:30pm.
HITS Triathlon. Athletes will have the opportunity to race five different distances, including the Open, Sprint, Olympic, Half, and Full, all in one action-packed day. The course features an athlete-friendly swim in the pristine spring-fed Williams Lake, bike around the majestic Ashokan Reservoir, and run through the heart of Ulster County on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. Registration at hitstriathlonseries.com. More info at williamslakeproject.com. Williams Lake, 424 Williams Lake Road, Kingston. July 9.
Slackline Series. A unique practice that redefines your sense of balance and mental focus on a one inch-wide piece of webbing. This practice helps students develop new techniques of complete body awareness and strength while improving concentration. Students will learn the basics of the series including poses such kneeling, sitting, standing, lying down, arm balancing and even going upside down on the slackline. $30 drop-in. Visit theyogahouseny.com/slackline-series for more info. Yoga House, 57 Crown Street, Kingston. July 10, 2:30-4:30pm and July 24, 2:30-4:30pm.
Paris Opera Ballet. See the Paris Opéra Ballet perform George Balanchine’s “Symphony in C,” music by Georges Bizet, and Benjamin Millepied’s “Daphnis et Chloe,” music by Maurice Ravel. An artistic encounter between two New York City Ballet choreographers, its founder Balanchine, and former dancer Millepied, this program highlights the similarities and dissonances between them. For New York City Ballet aficionados - and everybody else - this should be a delightful trip to Paris. Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members and $6 for children 12 and under.
Rosendaletheatre.org. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. July 10, 3pm.
A Fair Day in High Falls. An annual town-wide street festival and celebration of the myriad simple joys of small-town life returns to the picturesque hamlet of High Falls. The eye-popping list of happenings includes the D&H Canal Flea Market, antique markets and art galleries, local merchants and food vendors, dunk tank, petting zoo, family activities, wellness tent, and live music from local performers. Admission is free. highfallscivic.org. July 16. 11am-5pm.
Free Community Holistic Healthcare Day. A wide variety of holistic health modalities and practitioners available. Appointments can be made on a first-come first-served basis upon check-in. Though no money or insurance is required, RVHHC invites patients to give a donation or an hour of volunteer community service if they can. For more information please visit rvhhc.org. Free. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. July 19, 4-8pm.
Bounty of the Hudson. This two-day wine and food festival celebrates the wonderful wines of the Hudson Valley, fresh produce, and epicurean treats from a roster of local restaurants. Visitors will sample wines from all 15 Shawangunk Wine Trail wineries, plus others from around the region. Enjoy Hudson Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members and $6 for children 12 and under.Valley cheeses, honey, baked goods, and produce as live music fills the air. One-day tickets are $28 in advance, $38 at the door. More info at bountyofthehudson.com. Applewood Winery, 82 4 Corners Road, Warwick. July 30-31. 12-5pm.
IN:SITE Outdoor Art Show. A summer-long outdoor art exhibit at the Century House Historical Society on the Snyder Estate in Rosendale, home of the Widow Jane Mine. Curated by Jenny Lee Fowler and Natasha Maria Brooks-Sperduti, over fifteen artists from the Northeast present site-specific sculptures and performances engaging the location’s rich natural and industrial histories. Free. Visit centuryhouse.org for hours and info. CHHS, 668 Route 213, Rosendale. Through September 10.
Friends of Historic Kingston Celebrates 50 Years. This exhibition informs members and visitors about the considerable breadth and depth of FHK’s collections, ranging from fine paintings of Kingston scenes by notable artists and architectural drawings by Kingston’s leading architects of the past, to models of historic steamboats, as well as soda pop bottles and ephemera from long-departed businesses. Free. Visit fohk.org for more info. Friends of Historic Kingston, 63 Main Street, Kingston. Through October 29.
Saugerties Farmers Market. The Saugerties Farmers Market, a mainstay of delicious fruits and vegetables during each year’s growing season, will open for the 15th year. In addition to a bountiful selection of fresh local vegetables, baked goods, meats, fish, cheese and other goodies, there will be great fun for everyone of all ages, including live music, chef demos, nutrition outreach, massage therapy, and more. Visit saugertiesfarmersmarket.com for more information. 115 Main Street, Saugerties. Opens May 28 and continues every Saturday, 10am-2pm.
Self-Hypnosis & Lucid Dreaming Workshop. There are four stages to falling asleep. Few people know them, fewer develop any skill in them, and most people suffer because of this. Self-hypnosis gives you the tools to navigate each step successfully, to easily and reliably sleep deeply and soundly - not an optional skill if you want to remain healthy. In this class you will learn the skills necessary for ‘a good night’s sleep.’ Lincoln Stoller is a quantum physicist trained in neurofeedback and hypnotherapy (mindstrengthbalance.com). Free. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. June 2, 7-8:30pm.
Stephen Jenkinson Film/Workshop. The feature
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7th Annual Collectors Exchange: Fine Art Auction. This fine art auction attracts quality consignments of sophisticated taste. Over 250 lots, including historic Woodstock Art Colony art, historic Hudson Valley art, oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, prints, photography, artifacts, jewelry and vintage posters. Free. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. June 4-5.
Lecture on Women in Local History. History is dominated by tales of men - but here in the Hudson Valley, a man is setting the record straight by focusing on the unsung women of local Ulster County history. Woodstock town historian Richard Heppner will speak about "Women of the Catskills.” This lecture continues a series of lectures and events with the theme of ‘Celebrating Women in History’ to commemorate the 2017 centennial of women’s suffrage in New York State. No admission fee for UCHS members; $7 for non-members; $5 for students, seniors and the military. Ulster County Historical Society, 2682 Route 209, Marbletown. June 5, 3pm.
Restorative Nature Stroll. In an attempt to make nature connection accessible to all, Wild Earth will lead a one hour ‘Restorative Nature Stroll,’ providing physical and financial accessibility to community members of all ages and abilities. These walks will offer a balance between contemplative, guided, and communal nature exploration, with time for silence and reflection and time for connecting and sharing. Free and open to all. Meet at the Gardens for Nutrition, 51 Huguenot Street, New Paltz. June 7, 12-1pm.
Ballet Hispanico. Catch the best in contemporary American dance as Ballet Hispanico shreds the silver screen in this presentation of their critically-acclaimed "CARMEN.maquia" and "Club Havana.” Since its inception in 1970, Ballet Hispanico has been recognized as one of the nation's premiere Latino dance organizations. Led by award-winning artistic director Eduardo Vilaro, the Ballet Hispanio Company has performed for more than 3 million people across 11 countries and 3 continents. $13 for members, $15 for non-members and $6 for children 12 and under. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. June 12, 3pm.
Klyne Esopus Museum’s Strawberry Festival. This festival is the one of the oldest continuing events in the town of Esopus, dating back to the days when the Klyne Esopus Dutch Reformed Church hosted the community on the church grounds. Refreshments, white elephant sale, hamburgers, hot dogs, old fashioned potato salad, beverages and, of course, fresh strawberry desserts. $12 for adults, $8 for children 4-10, children 3 and under free. Klyne Esopus Museum, 764 Broadway, Ulster Park. June 18, 12-3:00pm.
Free Community Holistic Healthcare Day. A wide variety of holistic health modalities and practitioners available. Appointments can be made on a first-come first-served basis upon check-in. Though no money or insurance is required, RVHHC invites patients to give a donation or an hour of volunteer community service if they can. For more information please visit rvhhc.org. Free. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. June 21, 4-8:00pm.
Grandmother Earth: A Community Art Project. Throughout June, the public is invited to participate in the creation of a work of art initiated by the artist Linda Weintraub and installed at CHRCH Project Space until June 30. The sculpture Weintraub created rises 10 feet toward the ceiling, and 10 feet along the floor. The surface is completely covered with natural treasures gathered from the woods – seeds, mushrooms, acorns, bark, twigs, bones, shells, moss, clay, and lichens. Over the course of the exhibition, the public will have the opportunity to enlarge the artwork by contributing their own arrangements of these sensual forest offerings. Free. CHRCH Project Space, 167 Cottekill Road, Cottekill. Sundays, 2-5pm or by appointment. Closing reception June 26, 3-6pm.
11th Annual Tour De Kingston. The Tour De Kingston offers bike rides for all abilities and interests, including a flat and free 5-mile family ride, plus longer road & Rail Trail rides. Advance registration is $30 for individuals and $50 for couples/families for all rides except the 5-mile family ride, which is free. Day-of registration is $50 for all riders. Register online at bikereg.com. All proceeds benefit Tour de Kingston Community Scholarships, the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County and the HealthAlliance Foundation. Rides begin and end at Forsyth Park, Kingston. June 28. Registration at 8am, road rides at 9am, Rail Trail at 10am, family ride at 11am, BBQ at 12:30pm.
End Days The hilarious comedy by Deborah Zoe Laufer. June 9–26, 2016
Thursday–Saturday: 7:30pm Sunday Matinee: 2pm $25 general admission, $20 student and senior VENUE: The newly air-conditioned Byrdcliffe Theater, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock, NY.
Mindfulness and Healing for Healers. Come rest, relax, rejuvenate, reconnect and giggle.We will clear, ground and raise our energy, exchange healings, reconnect heartfully with ourselves and other healers, experience and learn a variety of mindful practices to support our full aliveness and how to bring mindfulness into our healing work.**This day is open to healers of all healing modalities - OLHT, Reiki, Matrix, Reconnective Healing, Massage and Others. Please feel free to forward this to other healers that you sense would be interested. Space is limited. Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016 Location: Stone Ridge, NY Cost: $150 includes lunch, $110 if you register by June 2nd To register: call Nancy at 845 687-2252
Holistic Self-Care Class: What is Thai Yoga? An introduction to this ancient wisdom (guided by Elizabeth Gross), this class will explore Thai Yoga massage, a modality of healing that has been on the rise within communities interested in yoga and forms of bodywork which are dynamic and variant from standard Western practices. However the origins of Thai Yoga as the traditional Buddhist medicine of mainly Thailand and India, as well as its unique benefits that are both traditionally and scientifically verifiable, are topics often left uncovered. Elizabeth will offer this exploration based on her in-depth training in SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies, a holistic system of healing based on Thai Traditional Medicine; Ayurveda; indigenous, native, and traditional healing methods incorporating therapies for spirit, mind, emotions, and body. The Rondout Valley Holistic Health Community offers free self-care classes on the first Thursday of every month. Free. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. March 3, 7-8:30pm.
Solarize Saugerties Kick-Off. Celebratory kick-off of Solarize campaign for people interested in learning more about installing solar panels. Get questions answered, learn about available discounts and tax subsidies, and meet with pre-qualified installers. Open to all residents and small business owners in Ulster County, as well as contiguous areas of Greene County. Free. solarizesaugerties@gmail.com. Saugerties Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties. March 5, 3-5pm.
Paul Wegener’s The Golem: How He Came Into the World. As part of their Silent Sundays series, the Rosendale Theatre will screen this 1920 silent horror film that was truly sensational upon its release and has left a lasting legacy upon the film industry, alongside another early German expressionist film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The Golem, based on popular Jewish folklore, is an in-depth study of the relationship between Jews and Christians in medieval Prague. Wegener refuses to impose stereotypes on either Jews or Christians and creates individual characters, using mass characterizations only to highlight the themes of the work. The film is often cited as one of the finest examples of the German expressionist movement, featuring highly stylized surrealist sets and high-contrast black and white photography. $7 general admission/$5 members. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. March 6, 3pm.
ERH Healing Arts Gallery Presents Lynne Friedman. An oil painter for over 30 years, Lynne Friedman may be seen working outdoors in the warm weather in and around Mohonk, Minnewaska, and the Shawangunk Mountains, taking in the beauty of the landscape. The landscape paintings she has chosen for the Ellenville Regional Hospital Healing Arts Gallery are meant to bring the healing power of art to viewers, transforming public and patient areas into an inspiring environment that encourages a sense of serenity and hope for patients, their families, and healthcare providers. These paintings are inspired by her observations of the seasons in the Mid-Hudson Valley and on her travels. Free and open to the public. ERH, 10 Healthy Way, Ellenville. March 7-April 29, 8am-8pm.
Garden in the Winter. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) Master Gardeners will be hosting their Winter Lecture Series consisting of two different 90-minute lectures to prepare the avid home gardener for the upcoming growing season. March 10’s Small Fruit Pruning lecture will explore techniques used to produce bigger and better fruit and berries and March 24’s Summer Bulbs lecture will share information about how to plant and care for many varieties of gorgeous summer bulbs such as lilies, cannas, species gladioli, and dahlias. $15 per program. ulster.cce.cornell.edu. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston. March 10 and 24, 6:30-8:00pm.
Uptown Swing: Heartstrings Hot Club. An evening of hot jazz, gypsy swing, and dance as The Heartstrings Hot Club perform the very best in traditional manouche jazz. Gypsy jazz is said to have been started by Django Reinhardt, who was noted for bringing a dark, chromatic flavor to the articulation of contemporary swing. This sort of music creates the perfect atmosphere for recalling the exciting sounds of the 1930’s French jazz scene. Beginners’ dance lesson at 8pm. $10. bspkingston.com. BSP, 323 Wall Street, Kingston. March 11, 7pm.
1st Annual Ellenville Art Soirée. Art, wine, and hors d’oeuvres as Great Gunks sponsors this celebration and empowerment of local accomplished and emerging artists Roger Baker, Leslie Bender, Mernie Baker, and recent Ulster County art graduates. Speakers will include Sandra Oglesby, Hal Brill, Pat O’Dwyer, Leslie Bender and more. Free. 12 Market Street, Ellenville. March 11, 7pm.
Ashokan Maple Festival. Head to the Ashokan Center for an all-day pancake breakfast—hot off the grill and topped with Ashokan maple syrup. Tap a tree, watch syrup being made, try your hand at blacksmithing, or go on an invigorating hike to see a historic covered bridge and the Cathedral Gorge. Live music by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason at 12pm and 3pm and Story Laurie & Ira McIntosh at 1pm. $5 for adults/free for kids under 5; $6 pancake breakfast; $5 blacksmithing experience. ashokancenter.org/events. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. March 12, 10am-4pm.
Piano Plus! Concert Series. The Piano Plus! chamber music series will enter its third season at Olive Free Library presenting concerts in March, April, and May. The series features outstanding piano soloists along with a surprise “plus” guest musician who will add an unexpected dash of flavor to the program. The first concert in the series features pianist Rami Sarieddine playing Robert Schumann’s Fantasy Op.17 in C major and selections from Schubert’s Winterreise. $12 suggested donation. programs@olivefreelibrary.org. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan. March 12, 2pm.
Free Community Holistic Health Care Day. On the third Tuesday of every month, RVHHC practitioners and volunteers offer a wide variety of holistic health modalities to the general public. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis upon check-in. Though no money or insurance is required, RVHHC invites patients to give a donation or an hour of volunteer community service if they can. Community service may be given by family and friends on behalf of the patient. RVHHC recognizes that some patients will be unable to make donations or give volunteer hours - no one will be turned away! Email rvholistichealthcommunity@gmail.com or visit rvhhc.org for more information. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. March 15, 4-8pm.
TMI Project’s Spring 10-Week True Storytelling Workshop. TMI Project has begun enrollment for the spring edition of its popular 10-week memoir writing and true storytelling workshop, which culminates in one of TMI Project’s often sold-out performances. Through a series of writing prompts and exercises, executive director Eva Tenuto and editorial director Sari Botton will coach participants in writing their own true, compelling stories from their own experiences—leaving in the “too much information” parts of the stories. Toward the end, they help students edit their work into relatable monologues for the stage, which move audience members while dispelling shame and stigma. Some of the stories are humorous, others are deeply poignant—and many are both. Tuition for the workshop is $450, and includes ten sessions, one of which is the final performance. There are 10 openings for participants, available on a first come first served basis to people of all genders and backgrounds. tmiproject.org. Workshops begin March 15 and are held Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:30pm. Seven21 Media Center, 721 Broadway, Kingston.
SIREN Baroque. SIREN Baroque is an all-female early music ensemble from NYC, committed to infusing historical accuracy with a tinge of modern dynamism.The women of SIREN Baroque are pleased to present their signature impassioned performances in a concert of instrumental music from the high baroque era. The program features playful and intricate music for violins, cello, and harpsichord by Bach, Couperin, Purcell, Geminiani, and other masters, performed on authentic early instruments. $15 suggested donation. programs@olivefreelibrary.org. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan. March 26, 2pm.
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Holistic Self-Care Class: Ayurvedic Health of the She: Womyn. Tues. This class, led by Lauryn Bellafiore, will discuss the sacred art of self oil massage, care of the breasts and Yoni, and herbal medicines specifically for womyn. Lauryn Bellafiore, is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Sponsored by The Rondout Valley Holistic Health Community. rvhhc.org/ayurvedic-health-of-shewomyn-with-lauryn-bellafiore/. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. February 4, 7-8:30pm.
2nd Annual Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School. This year’s theme is “Making Grains Work on Modest Acreages” and will feature expert talks on grain production, small-scale grain storage, and understanding grain quality parameters for brewing and distilling. The event includes a catered lunch and the trade show will be available to visit all day. The event begins with the trade show and registration, along with coffee and pastries and an opportunity for networking, followed by a full schedule of talks. Registration is $40/person and includes lunch. 845-340-3990 ext. 311 or cad266@cornell.edu. Anthony’s Banquet Hall, 746 Route 23B, Leeds (Greene County). February 5, 8:45am-3:30pm.
Book Signing with Healing Arts Practitioner Jason Elias. A leading healing arts practitioner of acupuncture and herbal medicine for over three decades, Jason Elias shares his astonishing quest for personal healing while learning the art of healing others in his book, Kissing Joy As It Flies: A Journey in Search of Healing & Wholeness. His memoir, inspired by many masters, some luminaries of psychological and somatic healing modalities of the late 20th century, and other renowned spiritual guides, offers its readers a complex yet harmonious healing adventure that will no doubt jump-start their own healing journeys. Jason Elias practices acupuncture and herbal medicine in Woodstock, Croton, and Manhattan. fiveelementhealing.net. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition Street, Saugerties. February 5, 7pm.
Hudson Valley Rail Trail Winterfest. Now in its 19th year, the WinterFest continues to provide wonderful entertainment for the entire family. Twenty-plus regional restaurants bring their best batches of chili to compete for the coveted “Best of Fest” People’s Choice Award in both the meat and vegetarian categories. The chili entries vary widely from mild to spicy. Children will love WinterFest, with a great number of free activities and games designed with them in mind. The main attraction is the heated Lowe’s Project Tent where kids can make simple craft projects under the supervision of Lowe’s employees. All of the materials and tools needed for the activity are donated by Lowe’s of Highland. In addition, there is a wagon-drawn hayride along the trail, marshmallows for toasting and roasted chestnuts for all to enjoy. Come enjoy dogs, hot beverages and more. Admission is $2.00, and free for children six and under. Taste one chili for fifty cents or taste them all for $8.00. hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net. 781-640-0881. Hudson Valley Rail Trail Depot, 101 New Paltz Road, Highland. February 6. 11am-2pm.
Sweet and Sinful Cupcake Pairing. Celebrate Valentine’s day and come discover the romance of pairing wine with some of life’s greatest pleasures. Indulge yourself with cupkaes and wine in sinful combinations. Tickets are $18 per person and includes 3 mini cupcakes paired with 3 wines and a tasting of 3 additional wines after the pairing. Featuring Moxie cupcakes! Seating is limited and this event sells out fast. Robibero Family Vineyards, 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz. February 13-14, seatings at 12:45pm, 2:30pm, 4:15pm.
Free Community Holistic Health Care Day. This event is held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Marbletown Community Center. A wide variety of holistic health modalities and practitioners are available. Appointments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis upon check-in, from 4-7 p.m. Though no money or insurance is required, RVHHC invites patients to give a donation or an hour of volunteer community service if they can. rvholistichealthcommunity@gmail.com. rvhhc.org. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. February 16, 4-8:30pm.
Meetup for Central Ulster Landowner/ Farmer Connections. The purpose of the Landowners and Potential Farmers Meetup Conference is to connect potential farmers (folks seeking opportunities to work land, grow small garden, farm areas, raise chickens, livestock) on land owned by others, while strengthening the community. The Landowners may have as little as one acre available that they would like to see become more productive. This idea was born recently, resulting in a successful January meeting of the Rondout Valley Permaculture Meetup, which meets on the 1st Monday evening of each month. Over 40 people attended. This gathering hopes to address the myriad of issues surrounding small scale farming; while attempting to answer many questions through small group, breakout sessions, and practical planning for these small “farms” while creating connections in our community. Pre-registration and questionnaire are mandatory. $25 per farmer, $35 for each “landowner.” Lunch will be served. Please bring your own: plate, cup, napkin. To register contact Stacy Lipari. 845-527-5672. cufarmlandconnections@gmail.com. Sky Lake Lodge, 22 Hillcrest Lane, Rosendale. February 12, 10am-3pm.
2016 Winter Lecture Series for Home Gardeners. Start the growing season off right with this year’s Winter Lecture Series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) Master Gardener Program. This year, the four-part series will cover how to: properly grow vegetables from seed, care for your houseplants during the winter, successfully prune berries and grapes, and plant bulbs that will give you fabulous summer blooms. $15 per program or all four for $50. Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is encouraged. 845-340-3990 ext. 335. dm282@cornell.edu. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston. February 11 (house plant care) and February 25 (vegetable from seed), 6:30-8pm.
Love and Heartbreak: An Alt-Valentine Reading & Conversation. Please join Sara Eckel, author of It’s Not You: 27 (Wrong) Reasons You’re Single, and Lisa A. Phillips, author of Unrequited: The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Romantic Obsession for an Alt-Valentine’s Day reading and conversation. Free admission. Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker Street, Woodstock. February 13, 4pm.
ANOTHER TELEPATHIC THING/Jonathan Demme and Annie-B Parson Dance Film. Another Telepathic Thing, a rare collaboration between Annie-B Parson, one of America’s leading dance theater choreographers, and Jonathan Demme, acclaimed film director, will be shown at Rosendale Theatre in the latest Dance Film Sunday offering. Inspired by Mark Twain’s morality tale “The Mysterious Stranger,” the elegant and haunting piece is a prismatic and complex dance-theater parable performed by Big Dance Theatre, the company directed by Parson and her husband Paul Lazar, and captured by Demme on film. At once cynical and spiritual, the work centers on a charismatic stranger whose visit shatters the peace of a mythic hamlet. Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members, and $6 for children 12 and under. rosendaletheatre.org. 845-658-8989. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. February 14, 3pm.
Home Food Preservation Class. Quick, tasty, and healthy snacks and meals—winter is the best time to learn home food preservation or expand your skills. Let us take the fear out of pressure canning. Expand your home preservation abilities. After this hands-on class you will feel confident that you can safely pressure can everything from fresh corn or venison to chicken soup. Take home a jar of what you can in class! All classes are $30 and non-refundable. ulster.cce.cornell.edu. jhg238@cornell.edu. 845-340-3990 x326. CCE Education Center, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston. February 22. 9:30am-12:30pm.
New Year’s Day Musical Odyssey. Awakening the dream of a new world via the power of collective voice. Be an integral voice in an uplifting event to release the past, align with the present, and empower intentions for personal and collective transformation. Original, ambient, world-fusion, and mantra music with instruments from eastern and western traditions—crystal singing bowls, drums, flute, symphonic gong, electric guitar, bass, piano, toning, community song, spoken word, and silence. $20 admission. amymctear.com or amymctear@yahoo.com for more information. Living Seed Yoga Center, 521 Main Street, New Paltz. January 1, 4-5:30pm.
Lego Star Wars/Architectural Workshop. Children (age 5-12) will participate in a variety of Lego builds, such as designing a Star Wars spaceship or tackling architectural designs such as a Lego city that can withstand an earthquake. Participants are asked to bring a snack. $10 admission. 845-255-1255. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmers Turnpike, Gardiner. January 9, 11:30am-1:30pm.
Origami Kingston. Explore the art of Japanese paper folding with Anita Barbour. Please limit participation to children ages 5 and up; teens and adults may also participate. kingstonlibrary.org. 845-331-0507. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston. January 9, 10:30-11:30am.
Kitchen Herbal Wisdom for Winter Health. Participants will discover how to prevent colds and flus this winter by viewing their kitchen as a healing apothecary. Topics will include: how to make healing broths, how to use fermented foods and beverages, and which herbs and superfoods to stock a pantry with. $20 admission. 845-255-1255. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmers Turnpike, Gardiner. January 10, 2:30-4pm.
Paris Opera Ballet Screening. Great American dance comes to the Rosendale Theatre by way of Paris in “Millepied, Balanchine, Robbins,” filmed in HD and performed by the exquisite Paris Opera Ballet, the world’s oldest ballet company. In this new production captured at the Palais Garnier with its Chagall-painted ceiling, Benjamin Millepied, Paris Opera’s Director of Dance, pays tribute to George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins in a mixed bill program. As leaders in the American style of ballet and dance, few choreographers have achieved the heights of Balanchine and Rob
Permaculture For the Backyard and Small Farm Workshop. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) for a one-day workshop, Permaculture for the Backyard and the Small Farm. The class will be taught by Erik Schellenberg, CCE Orange County, who has been teaching permaculture and also doing professional permaculture design. $75 for pre-registration (by January 8) or $80 at the door, includes a light lunch. tinyurl.com/Jan-2016-Permacultur. CCEUC Office, 232 Plaza Road in Kingston. January 14, 10am-3pm.
Repair Cafe: New Paltz. Bring a beloved but broken item to be repaired for free. Mechanical and electrical items, electronic and digital, clothing and jewelry, things made of wood, dolls and stuffed animals. An expert level of repair. Plus a supervised kids take-apart area. Coffee and tea free. Baked goods and fruit for sale in our cafe. repaircafehv.org or jwackman@gmail.com. New Paltz United Methodist Church, 1 Grove Street, New Paltz. January 16, 10am-3pm.
Winter Wonderland. Come celebrate the beauty of winter snacks, activities, crafts, and...marshmallow roasting (weather permitting)! This day of family fun will feature a special apeparance by the Onteora School Band. West Hurley Firehouse, 24 Wall St., West Hurley. January 16, 11am-2pm.
Woodstock’s 26th Annual Birthday Tribute to MLK. Through reflection, celebration, education and song, let us remember the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. and use them to inspire us to continue the struggle against the new Jim Crow with ever greater vision, solidarity, and intensity. This event will feature Reverend G. Modele Clarke, New Progressive Baptist Church; Pam Africa, International Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal; Diane Harrell, wife of Samuel Harrell; Paula Watson, wife of Shane Watson; the amazing songstress Journey Blue Heaven with her band The Woodstockers, Experience; Jeremy Wilber, Supervisor Town of Woodstock; Debra Burger, Folk Singer. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Road, Woodstock. January 17, 2pm.
Poetry in Stone: An Exploration of Stone Constructions in Ulster County. Who left these stones behind? Were they altars? Temples? Observatories? Burial monuments? Do they preserve a lost language? Or did they merely serve practical purposes? In this slideshow lecture, award-winning historian and author Evan Pritchard will show numerous photographs of anomalous petro-forms from throughout our area. He’ll discuss theories about the possible origins of these unusual structures, including cairns, bee hives, effigies, chambers, walls, seats, and more, each poetic in its own way. Discussion and book signing will follow. $5 suggested donation, children free. 845-626-5350. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. January 20. 6pm.
Bloomington Reformed Church Soup Sale. Visit the Church for the homemade soup sale. $4.50 per pint with bread. Come early for the best selection. Handicap accessible. 845-331-7099. United Reformed Church, 11 Church St, Bloomington. January 21, 4-7pm. Snow date: January 22.
Bloomington Reformed Church Soup Sale. Visit the Church for the homemade soup sale. $4.50 per pint with bread. Come early for the best selection. Handicap accessible. 845-331-7099. United Reformed Church, 11 Church St, Bloomington. January 21, 4-7pm. Snow date: January 22.
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason. Jay Ungar and Molly Mason perform American folk music and Cajun and Quebecois waltzes during Newburgh Chamber Music’s “A Touch of France” series. The concert is followed by a reception with the artists. $25, $5 students, children under 12 free. St. George’s Church, 105 Grand St. Newburgh. January 24, 3-7:15pm.
Uptown Boogaloo. A brand new beer festival in Uptown Kingston, featuring 60+ beers from 30+ breweries, Hudson Valley food vendors, local craft artisans, live music from Adrien Reju, Bearquilt, La Familia, and more. Breweries include Bells, Ommegang, Brooklyn, Captain Lawrence, Founders, Goose Island, Keegan Ales, Lagunitas, Magic Hat, Rogue, Southern Tier, Victory, and more. This is a 21 and over event. Presented by Radio Woodstock 100.1, WDST. UptownBoogaloo.com. $45 general admission (capacity limited to 800 tickets); $95 VIP (capacity limited to 100 tickets). BSP, 323 Wall St., Kingston. January 30, VIP Entry 1pm, GA Entry 2pm.
10th Annual Penny Social. The Cardinal Spellman Columbiette Council #5800 from St. Joseph’s Church in New Paltz is holding their 10th Annual Penny Social to raise money for various charitable organizations in our area. Bring your friends and family for a chance to win raffles, 50/50, and valuable gift certificates! The kitchen will be open to purchase refreshments! Free admission. 845-978-5583. St Joseph Church Hall, 34 S. Chestnut Street, New Paltz. January 30, doors open at 11am, calling begins 12:30pm. Snow date: January 31, doors open 1pm, calling 2pm.
10th Annual Penny Social. The Cardinal Spellman Columbiette Council #5800 from St. Joseph’s Church in New Paltz is holding their 10th Annual Penny Social to raise money for various charitable organizations in our area. Bring your friends and family for a chance to win raffles, 50/50, and valuable gift certificates! The kitchen will be open to purchase refreshments! Free admission. 845-978-5583. St Joseph Church Hall, 34 S. Chestnut Street, New Paltz. January 30, doors open at 11am, calling begins 12:30pm. Snow date: January 31, doors open 1pm, calling 2pm.
Creative Space. Get playfully creative and unwind as the week comes to a close. Drop off the kids or come as a family. Fiberflame’s mixed-media studio is stocked with tools and materials—come experiment, learn new techniques, create your own projects, and bring your ideas to life. You may either create your own project from materials on the supply wall or start with a project “blank” (up to $12 value) from the walk-in wall. $20 drop-in or purchase a class card. fiberflamestudio.com. 845-679-6132. Fiberflame Studio, 1776 Route 212, Saugerties. Every Thursday, 3:30-5pm.
Gurdjieff Movements Class. The Gurdjieff movements are the name given to the collective body of sacred dances that were collected or authored by G. I. Gurdjieff and taught to his students as part of the work of self observation and self study. Gurdjieff taught that the movements were not merely calisthenics, exercises in concentration, and displays of bodily coordination and aesthetic sensibility—on the contrary, in the movements was embedded real, concrete knowledge, passed from generation to generation of initiates, each posture and gesture representing some cosmic truth that the informed observer could read like a book. $5 suggested donation. byrdcliffe.org. 845-527-6205. Woodstock Byrdcliff Guild, 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock. Every Thursday, 7pm.
Tai Chi for Life. An ancient Chinese martial art that has multiple benefits for balance, breathing, strength, stamina and social and spiritual well-being. Students begin by learning a slow sequence of circular movements that comprise the traditional yang form. $44 per month. 845-687-7668. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. Tuesdays, 10am; Thursdays, 9am.
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Mitten Tree Drive. Please bring new or gently used mittens, scarves and hats to Bell’s Christmas Trees from November 27 to December 13 to help trim the Mitten Trees. All of the clothing will be donated to Family of Ellenville and given to families in need. Bell’s Chrismas Trees, 647 Mettacahonts Road, Accord. Through December 13.
Robinson & Rohe: The Longest Winter. The Creative Co-Op of Rosendale presents a Christmas Living Room Concert and Singalong. Folk duo Robinson & Rohe (Liam Robinson and Jean Rohe) bring their lightbox Christmas concert for the 2nd Annual Living Room Concert at Creative Co-op Rosendale. Supper will be served. Doors open at 6:30 pm. $10 - $15 entry includes supper. RSVP required. cbcofrosendale@gmail.com 845-527-5672. Creative Co-Op, 402 Main Street Rosendale, behind the Big Cheese. December 4, 7pm.
Christkindlmarkt: A Festive German Christmas Tradition. Come enjoy a German Christmas holiday traditional fair. There will be crafts, plants, gently used items and vendors’ tables. Some of the vendors who will be at the fair this year are Green Thumb, Sons of Norway, German-American Club of Northern Catskills, Cathy’s Fine Stitchery, and Josie’s Decorative Painting. Enjoy home baked German and American foods in our café. Admission is free. Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor, 37 Greenkill Avenue, Kingston. December 4, 3-7pm; December 5, 11am-5pm.
Robinson & Rohe: The Longest Winter. The Creative Co-Op of Rosendale presents a Christmas Living Room Concert and Singalong. Folk duo Robinson & Rohe (Liam Robinson and Jean Rohe) bring their lightbox Christmas concert for the 2nd Annual Living Room Concert at Creative Co-op Rosendale. Supper will be served. Doors open at 6:30 pm. $10 - $15 entry includes supper. RSVP required. cbcofrosendale@gmail.com 845-527-5672. Creative Co-Op, 402 Main Street Rosendale, behind the Big Cheese. December 4, 7pm.
Christkindlmarkt: A Festive German Christmas Tradition. Come enjoy a German Christmas holiday traditional fair. There will be crafts, plants, gently used items and vendors’ tables. Some of the vendors who will be at the fair this year are Green Thumb, Sons of Norway, German-American Club of Northern Catskills, Cathy’s Fine Stitchery, and Josie’s Decorative Painting. Enjoy home baked German and American foods in our café. Admission is free. Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor, 37 Greenkill Avenue, Kingston. December 4, 3-7pm; December 5, 11am-5pm.
Local Artisans and Farmers Market. Join friends and neighbors for this indoor market. Shop for yourself, get a head start on holiday shopping! Shop Hudson Valley Vertical Farms’ organically grown greens and basil; Nifty Knitters gorgeous hats, scarves, and more; Guersion’s fine quality skin creams and lotions; Morning Glory goatsmilk soaps, floral elixirs; Medicine Gardens’ healing salves and herbal beauty line; Farfetched Coffee Roasters’ direct trade coffee roasted in Rosendale, and more! Additional vendors welcome. cbcofroendale@gmail.com (845) 527-5672 December 6, 13, 20, 11am-4pm.
Shadowland Theatre Presents Greetings! Shadowland Theatre presents a magical, funny and surprising holiday treat for all audiences. When Andy brings his Jewish atheist fiancé home to his Catholic family for the holidays, his worst fears are realized. But when his severely disabled brother Mickey suddenly becomes possessed by an ancient, wise, and witty spirit, everyone re-examines their assumptions and beliefs in this thoughtful and hilarious comedy. $39/$34 matinee. shadowlandtheatre.org. Shadowland, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. December 4-20. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 2pm.
Holiday on Huguenot Street. Celebrate the season with historic Huguenot Street and the Reformed Church of New Paltz, including holiday tours, a Christmas Fair, horse-drawn wagon rides, kids’ crafts, traditional Victorian caroling, community tree lighting, and more. Visit huguenotstreet.org/holiday for a complete schedule of the weekend’s events. Huguenot Street, New Paltz. December 4, 4-9pm; December 5, 9am-5pm.
Catskill Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker. This is the CBT’s 33rd annual production of holiday classic The Nutcracker. This production has become a tradition for many families and schools in the area. This full length performance features guest artists and is sure to delight audiences of all ages. $30/$25 for seniors and students. catskillballet.org/the-nutcracker or upac.org. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. December 11 and 12, 8pm; December 13, 2pm.
Frozendale. A community-generated festival where participating Main Street Rosendale shops showcase the best of local food, art, music and crafts. Rosendale Theatre features a free 2pm matinee of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? The Redwing Blackbird Theatre presents a Lenape tale adapted from a book called "Rainbow Crow." Visit with Santa Claus and free hayrides. The Big Cheese hosts a Mac N Cheese Bake-Off at 5 pm. Main Street, Rosendale. December 12. 12-6pm.
A Ballerina’s Tale. What does it mean to possess a great talent at the highest levels of the ballet world? And what if you don’t look like the prevailing notions of how a ballerina should look? A Ballerina’s Tale is a documentary about Misty Copeland, the first African American to be promoted to the rank of principal dancer in the 75-year history of the American Ballet Theatre company. Produced and directed by Nelson George, director of the award winning HBO film Life Support, A Ballerina’s Tale is a cinéma vérité exploration of the life of a person who is making history just by doing her job to the best of her ability. She has been featured on “60 Minutes,” “The Colbert Report,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members and $6 for children 12 and under. rosendaletheatre.org. 845-658-8989. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. December 13, 3pm.
Mr. Dickens Returns to Cragsmoor. Charles Dickens has found a permanent home for the reading of his beloved Christmas Carol. Once again he can found “in person” at the historic Stone Church in Cragsmoor, as Gregg Shults embodies the famous author and enchants the audience with his one-man production of “Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas Carol,” a timeless tale that has touched the hearts of all who have ever read it or seen it performed. A Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens in 1843, and from 1857 on, he performed public readings of his many books, particularly this holiday classic. It was his most popular reading, and he toured it throughout England and the US. He continually adapted it for the readings, reducing it from a three-hour performance to just over one hour. His readings were so popular that people camped overnight in the streets to buy tickets at the box office. Luckily, you won’t have to camp out, but a donation of $10 is suggested. Hot cider and cookies will be served. All proceeds will benefit the Cragsmoor Historical Society Building Restoration Fund and the Stone Church. cragsmoor.info. 270 Henry Road, Cragsmoor. December 19. 7pm.
New Year’s Eve Dance Party at Ashokan. Great live music begins at 8pm, featuring swing, cajun, and waltzing in one room and contras and squares in another, plus sumptuous late night snacks. You can also come early for the festive New Year’s dinner at 6pm or stay on for New Year’s Weekend at Ashokan Camp with music and dance classes, lodging, and meals through Sunday afternoon. Tickets begin at $30. ashokan.org. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. December 31.
NYERESOLUTION. Join Hudson Valley hip hop artist Decora at this New Year’s Eve party in an old factory building in Newburgh. Decora’s interdisciplinary utopian vision unites a folk music ethos with hip hop and social change through community action, creating an entirely new experience for audiences that is both formally innovative and consciously progressive. Also on hand will be DJ H20 and thirteen-piece band The Funk Junkies. Local culinary tapas will be served by Newburgh favorite El Solar Cafe. Tickets include a one hour open bar from 9 to 10pm. Tickets are $75 and available online. iamdecora.com. 299 Washington Street, Newburgh. December 31. 9pm-2am.
Woodstock Rocks: A Lithographic Legacy. Woodstock may be known around the world for a different kind of rock, but for over a century this small Catskills town has been a center of activity for lithography—printing artworks from slabs of stone. A rock ‘n’ roller is all the material artists like Bolton Brown, George Bellows, Rosella Hartman and many others needed to create some of the finest lithographs produced anywhere. Woodstock Rocks surveys lithographs created over the last century. woodstockart.org. Woodstock Artists Association and Museum, 28 Tinker Street, Woodstock. On view through January 3.
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Up the Hill: Byrdcliffe Artists 2015 (through November 29). The exhibition showcases the depth and creative diversity of the visual artists, writers, musicians, performers, and more who live in the year-round and seasonal cottages at the historic Byrdcliffe Art Colony in Woodstock. Free admission. byrdcliffe.org. Byrdcliffe Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock. On view through November 29.
Native New Yorkers: Talk and Book Signing with Evan Pritchard (November 4). Professor Evan Pritchard is a descendant of the Mi’kmaq Nation and the author of over 30 books on Native Amer
TMI Project’s 5 Year Celebration (November 6). TMI Project will celebrate its five-year anniversary with an evening of storytelling, followed by a dance party with DJ Ali Gruber spinning, and a champagne/seltzer toast. The evening marks the first time storytellers in a TMI Project production will be off-cards—no reading this time. It will include performances by Executive Director and co-founder Eva Tenuto; Marketing Director, co-founder and comic performer Julie Novak; and Editorial Director, Sari Botton, plus one storyteller from each of the non-profit organization’s five years in operation. $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 845-514-2745. tmiproject.org. 721 Media Center, 721 Broadway, Kingston. November 6, 8pm.
Garlic Planting Demonstration (November 6). Don’t wait until spring to plant your garlic! Bulbs planted in the fall get a jump-start on root development, which helps the bulbs to grow bigger and healthier. Join the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County for a demonstration on planting garlic at the Rondout Community Garden. Free. Please RSVP by November 3 with the name, phone, and e-mail of all attending to Dona Crawford. 845-340-3990 x335. dm282@cornell.edu. 100 Murray Street, Kingston. November 6, 3pm.
Bolshoi Ballet in Giselle (November 8). See how Giselle, one of the most endearing ghosts of all time, alights at the Rosendale Theatre in the high-definition film presentation of Giselle, performed by Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet. Svetlana Zakharova stars in the title role together with Evgenia Obraztsova, Anastasia Stashkevich, Nina Kapsova, and Artem Ovcharenko in arguably the most popular ballet in the classical repertoire. The ballet’s story came from two sources: librettists Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Théophile Gautier based the plot on a prose passage about the Wilis in De l’Allemagne by Heinrich Heine, and from a poem called “Fantômes” in Les Orientales by Victor Hugo. Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members and $6 for children 12 and under. Dance Film Sundays are held on the second Sunday of every month. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. rosendaletheatre.org. 845-658-8989. November 8, 3pm.
Huge 2-Day Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair (November 8). Coleman High School hosts one of the largest, longest-running and most popular annual arts & crafts fairs in the Hudson Valley. Up to 100 vendors cover two floors for shoppers to pick and choose--and fill their stockings for the holidays. In addition, food and snacks are plentiful. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students and seniors, free for kids under 12. Discount coupon at www.facebook.com/ColemanCraftFair. 430 Hurley Ave., Hurley.Saturday, November 7, 10am-4pm; Sunday, November 8, 10am-3pm.
A Night of Wildlife and Raptors (November 12). Join wildlife rehabilitator Annie Mardiney as she shares the joys and hardships of caring for injured wildlife. Learn what to do when you find baby birds that have fallen from their nest, orphaned bunnies, or an eagle tangled in fishing line. Learn how to prevent injuries and death to our beautiful wildlife, from asking your town to install fishing line recovery tubes, to changing the type of rat poison or pesticides you use. Annie will also bring some very special live raptors (owls and hawks), along with wild bird artifacts and handouts. Free, but please RSVP. mhsierraprograms@yahoo.com. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Road, Highland. RSVP at November 12, 7pm.
Wild Earth Kestrel Sundays: Autumn Discovery (November 15). This fall, youths ages 7-10 will gather in the forest to play games, tell stories around the fire, craft, track, build and so much more. Together, participants will safely explore the elements and build lasting friendships with each other and the land as they nurture the village the children have enriched each summer at the Wild Earth camp. Register online. wildearth.org/youth. $80. 280 Stony Kill Road, Accord. November 15, 10am-3pm.
Women’s Studio Workshop’s 8th Annual Gala Auction and Dinner (November 15). The annual gala hosted by Women’s Studio Workshop is a celebration of women artists and individuals whose contributions help improve the lives of artists in our local community. This year’s event honors local educator, artist, and community leader Lara Giordano. This year’s gala will begin with a silent auction, followed by a delicious dinner prepared by the Mohonk chefs. An exciting live auction lead by Tim Sweeney will cap off the evening. Tickets are $125. wsworkshop.org. Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. November 15, 5-9pm.
Matt Pond PA, Laura Stevenson, Completions at BSP (November 20). Output Agency Ltd. presents Matt Pond PA and Laura Stevenson (full band), with special guest Completions. Matt Pond PA are a band that makes music for the joy of the art, heart that comes through in all ten studio albums to date. Their latest Album “The State of Gold’”is magic number ten, and it finds Matt Pond PA exploring wilder places, both musically and lyrically, than ever before. NPR’s First Listen called Matt Pond an “old-fashioned troubadour above all”, a title he embraces. Laura Stevenson struggles with the overwhelming notions of an infinite universe and the imminence of her own death. The repetition of these existential questions is the driving force behind Wheel, an album brimming with life and death in the desperate search for what keeps us turning in the face of doubt, an exercise in coming to terms with the overwhelming beauty that can be found in the lack of an answer. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. BSP Lounge, 323 Wall Street, Kingston. November 20, 8pm.
Repair Café (November 21). Repair Café is a free meeting place that is all about repairing things (together). Bring your beloved but broken items—clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, appliances, toys, etc. If it is broken, we’ll fix it—for FREE! New Paltz United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Grove Streets, New Paltz. November 21, 10am-3pm.
Classical Music Concert at Olive Free Library (November 21). The Blue Elm String Trio will offer a classical music concert, presenting the Serenade for String Trio by Ernst von Dohnanyi, as well as Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet No 3 Op 60 in C minor. They will be joined by renowned pianist Todd Crow. Inspired by a wish to connect and develop relationships to audiences in their immediate communities, the trio was formed in 1998 in New Haven, CT, where they collaborated with arts organizations in presenting thematic programs for multimedia enrichment concerts. Their repertoire consists of standard works of chamber music for string trio, as well as collaborative pieces with larger string forces, and piano. Suggested donation of $12. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan. November 21, 3pm.
The Artists Way Cluster (November 8 & 22). Participants need not have read The Artists Way by Julia Cameron, but discussions are based on her book of daily quotations. Her philosophy is meant to help each of us live a healthy and creative lifestyle. Free, though donations are accepted. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. First and third Sunday of every month. 11am-1pm.
A Course in Miracles Study Group (November 8 & 22). This study group is open to all students of the course, whether you are a beginning student or an advanced teacher. Potential group members may contact Arthur Fine at acimwoodstock@gmail.com before coming to your first study group to see if any changes have been made to the schedule. Free. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Lane, Woodstock. First and third Sunday of every month. 4pm.
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The Last Five Years. A beloved Drama Desk award-winning musical by Jason Robert Brown, one of Broadway’s hottest composers, The Last Five Years has achieved cult status for many in the American musical theatre.This contemporary gem musically chronicles the lives of 2 20-something New Yorkers over a 5 year relationship. Jamie, a rising novelist sings his tale moving forward, while struggling actress Cathy tells hers looking back. Bending time through the stages of their romance, we get to experience love from all sides in this funny, honest and intimate hit musical. Tickets are $39/$34 matinee. shadowlandtheatre.org. Shadowland Theatre, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. September 4-27. Thursdays-Saturdays: 8pm, Sundays: 2pm.
Behind the Seen: the Photography of Deborah Mills Thackrey. The Storefront Gallery in Kingston’s Rondout district will feature the work of award-winning photographer Deborah Mills Thackrey, whose work ranges from painterly abstraction to keenly observed street photography. Thackrey strives to capture the essence behind an image, not just its surface beauty, and is equally intrigued by perceptual ambiguities and realistic grit. dmt-art.com. Storefront Gallery, 93 Broadway, Kingston. Opening reception: September 5, 5-8pm. Exhibit: September 5-26.
Together, We Are One: A Day of Mindfulness. Please join us to manifest healing, nourishment, and peace together as a spiritual family. The day will be led by 75 monastics from all over the world. This event is a fundraiser for Blue Cliff Monastery. 845-213-1785. bluecliffmonastery.org.Blue Cliff Monastery. Hotel Rd, Pine Bush. September 6.
Wine Tasting on the Five Locks Walk. Meet at the village green in front of the Canal House anytime between 1 and 4pm and purchase tickets for tastings of five wines, one at each lock. The $15 per person minimum donation gets you wine, appetizers and a bit of D&H history from Canal Society trustee wine dispensers. There will also be a raffle for a case of wine generously donated by Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits. 917-821-4134. September 6.
19th Annual Fall for Art Fundraiser. Fall for Art, a, juried art show, sale and cocktail reception that features 25 of the Hudson Valley’s most gifted artists. The popular annual event, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Ulster County, supports regional not-for-profit organizations including: the Hudson Valley Food Bank, Family of Woodstock, CASA, People’s Place, Angel Food East, and Jewish Family Services, among others. The 2015 beneficiary is the HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley’s Mental Health Services, which has been invited to select $1,000 worth of artwork from the show to enhance their Kingston facility. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door. 845-338-8131. fallforart.org. Wiltwyck Golf Club. September 10. 6-9pm.
The Smell of Rain on Dust: An Evening with Martín Prechtel. Author Martín Prechtel, trained in the Tzutujil Maya shamanic tradition, shares profound insights on the relationship between grief and praise—how the inability that many of us have to grieve and weep properly for the dead is deeply linked with the inability to give praise for living. Don’t miss this book reading and signing. Advance registration recommended. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 845-594-1060. wildearth.org. High Meadow School. 3643 Main St. Stone Ridge. September 12. 7pm.
Drum Boogie Festival. Drum Boogie Festival is a free, one-day, family-oriented, multi-cultural arts and educational event, celebrating and promoting the many styles of high quality percussion music found throughout the world. All performances will highlight percussion instruments and performers while sometimes including other instrumentalists, dancers, and singers. This year’s performers include Cobu, NYU Steel, and local favorite The Big Takeover. Free. Andy Lee Field, Rock City Road, Woodstock. September 12. 11am-8pm.
3rd Annual Master Gardener Favorites Plant Sale. “Fall is the best time to plant perennials, trees and shrubs!” according to Master Gardeners Bonni Nechemias and Barbara Bravo. The plant sale will offer an array of plants from the Xeriscape Garden, plus perennials, shrubs, trees and even houseplants grown by the Master Gardeners. The Xeriscape Garden is an interactive teaching tool in the selection of heat-tolerant water-wise plants, integrated pest management and alternative landscaping techniques. Proceeds benefit the CCEUC Master Gardener program. ulster.cce.cornell.edu. SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge. September 19, rain or shine. 9am-12pm.
Rochester Hollow Stream Walk. Allison Lent of the Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District will lead this hike along an old wood road that runs adjacent to the stream on New York State Forest Preserve Land. Participants will learn about natural streams of the Catskills, their features, history and management. The focus of this interpretative walk will be on how natural processes shape stream channels and their floodplains and how human intervention can promote channel stability. Additional topics are the importance of riparian buffers, the role that large woody debris plays in streams, macroinvertebrates as indicators of stream health, and floodplain management. This event is free and open to all, but is limited to 20 participants. To register, contact Jen Bowman at jeb464@cornell.edu or call 845–688-3047, ext. 8. Meet at Rochester Hollow Trailhead Parking Lot, Shandaken. September 19. 10am-12pm.
Jennie Bell Pie Festival: A Common Ground Celebration. The festival is being held at Kelder’s Farm, 5755 Route 209 in Kerhonkson. Saturday, September 19, 12-6 pm. Come enjoy tons of fun activities and events planned throughout the festival that are sure to draw a sizable crowd. There will be a pie contest, children’s talent show, game booths, food booths, and booths showcasing demonstrations of local craftsmanship. Rain date: September 20. Presented by the Rondout Valley Business Association. rondoutvalley.org
A Taste of New Paltz. The Hudson Valley’s renowned wine, cuisine and agricultural bounty are on display with TASTE OF NEW PALTZ, the flavorful annual opportunity to sample some of the best mouth-watering fare from the region’s finest restaurants, caterers, farm markets, brew masters, and wineries, all in a single day. The adventurous gourmet will find bold and appealing delicacies; the more traditional diner will be glad to hear there are still pizza, beer and cupcakes. The TASTE OF NEW PALTZ is also proud to boast our green initiative, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices. Saturday, September 19, 11am-6pm. Ulster County Fairgrounds.
Stood for the Storm. Rosendale Theatre presents Stood for the Storm, a film that explores the legacy of Hurricane Katrina from a unique vantage. The film chronicles four years after the storm as seen through the eyes of one fascinating woman, Sue, and her family as they attempt to rebuild their lives in St. Bernard Parish. This is the New York premiere and the director will be on hand for a Q&A. Part of the proceeds will benefit levees.org. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. September 26. 2pm.
RVGA Harvest Hoedown & Local Food Barbecue. Fall is in the air and it’s time for a harvest celebration! Come kick up your heels and swing your partner at RVGA’s annual event. A delicious local food barbecue prepared by local chefs is served 5-7pm, followed by dancing.Wonderful interactive displays will showcase the connections being made between farms, schools and the community. Paint a pumpkin, or make your own racecar for the Zucchini 500 Race! 50/50 scholarship raffle. Come out and support Local Food and Farming in the Rondout Valley, see old friends and make new ones. Fun for all -- tractors, live music from some of the Hudson Valley’s finest musicians. Rich Hines & the Hillbilly Drifters are back in the afternoon, so sing along on a farm song or two. Then after the barbecue, stomp and swing with the Shoe String Band and Caller-Fiddler Liz Slade! Advance tickets are $25 per adult, $5 children 6-12, under 6 years free ($30 adult/$10 child at the gate). 845-626-1532 or rondoutvalleygrowers.org. Saturday, September 26th at Tongore Park in Marbletown. Fun for everyone 3 to 9, rain or shine!
What’s the Buzz? Promoting Pollinators in Streamside Landscapes. The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program invites you to join in an educational program about native pollinators and streamside landscapes, taking a close look at native pollinators, explaining how maintaining native riparian buffers can provide important habitat for attracting pollinators, and how both bees and riparian buffers are vital to Catskill ecosystems. The program will feature guest speaker Tim Stanley, a Master Naturalist and founder of Native Beeology. The program will include a walk through the buffer planting site to learn more about insects, pollinators, and plants. The event is free, and open to the public. Space is limited to 20 participants and pre-registration is required. To register, contact Jen Bowman at jeb464@cornell.edu or call 845–688-3047, ext. 8. ashokanstreams.org. Amy’s Take-Away, 1571 Route 214, Lanesville. September 26. 9:30am-12pm.
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival. The Hudson Valley Garlic Festival continues to be a fun celebration of the harvest of what garlic aficionados lovingly refer to as the “stinking rose”. Fifty thousand attendees can expect a garlic marketplace featuring different varieties of garlic grown by an local farmers, chefs and lecturers, food vendors, a crafting area, live music and performance, and a children’s area for the kids. $10 door/$7 advance. hvgf.org. Cantine Field, Pavillion Stree, Saugerties. September 26-27. 10am-6pm.
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