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by JD Eiseman
Arlington Farmers Market. The Arlington Farmers Market opens for the season on Thursday, June 2. This year many past vendors return, as well as a host of newcomers, selling local vegetables, fruits, honey, meat, wool, baked goods, soaps, and jewelry. The market also participates in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which enables veterans and families in need of public assistance to shop for fruits and vegetables. Vassar Alumni Lawn, Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Every Thursday through October, weather permitting. 3-7pm.
Country Living Fair. The popular magazine Country Living hosts a weekend of great shopping, seminars and demonstrations, delicious food, and meet-and-greets with the editors. Over 200 vendors and local exhibitors will be on hand selling antiques, furniture, crafts, artwork, vintage goods, home and garden decor, and more. Tickets and info at stellashows.com. Early-bird one-day or three-day passes start at $13. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Avenue, Rhinebeck. June 3-5. 10am-5pm.
Mount Gulian Historic Dinner. The evening will include an early 20th century inspired dinner and the presence of President Theodore Roosevelt, author, explorer, naturalist and 26th President of the United States, as finely portrayed by an actor from the American Historical Theatre. President Roosevelt will talk about his life, career and many accomplishments, including his domestic political agenda known as the “Square Deal” and his foreign policy ensuring that the influence of the United States would grow to span the globe. Tickets to the dinner and performance are $150. For more information, please contact Mount Gulian at 845-831-8172 or info@mountgulian.org. Mount Gulian Historic Site, 145 Sterling Street, Beacon. June 4, 5-9pm.
Taste of Millbrook. The Millbrook Educational Foundation will celebrate over a decade of funding projects at Millbrook Central School with the return of its premier fundraiser, featuring wines from Millbrook Vineyards paired with a lovely spread of food donated by local restaurants and caterers. A silent auction will offer trips, sports and entertainment tickets, spa services, and home improvement items. Tickets are $100/$85 in advance at millbrookeducationalfoundation.org. Millbrook Vineyards, 26 Wing Road, Millbrook. June 6.
Sunset Sensations Wine & Food Series. Enjoy samplings from Hudson Valley chefs and wine pairings from around the world in this year-long series held on the Mansion Lawn of the Locust Grove estate. Each guest chef uses vegetables from the estate gardens as their inspiration for three unique samplings. Locust Grove’s horticultural staff will be offering tours of the kitchen gardens. Shelley Boris of Fresh Company is this month’s guest chef. $27 in advance/$29 day-of. Tickets and info at lgny.org. Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie. June 9. 5:30-7:30pm.
Spring for Sound Music Festival. Spring in the village of Millerton means Spring for Sound, an annual homegrown music festival celebrating its sixth year. Proceeds support the programming of the North East Community Center, which provides various services to the residents of Millerton and its surroundings. Local food, beer, and wine available for purchase. Tickets and schedule at springforsound.com. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Village of Millerton. June 11. 9am-12am.
Beacon City-Wide Yard Sale. List your yard sale for $10 or talk to your neighbors and list 3 for $20. Sales will be listed by address and a list will be available to shoppers on the morning of the sale, as well as online in the weeks before. You’ll also receive a sign to mark your house on the day of the sale. Don’t have a yard? Set up at the recreation center. Register at cityofbeacon.org/government/parksrecreation.htm. June 11. 9am-3pm.
Strawberry Festival. A celebration of all things strawberry - fresh strawberry shortcakes made with local berries, strawberry smoothies, chocolate dipped strawberries, and more. There will be music, environmental displays, kids activities and games, and craft vendors. Presented by the Beacon Sloop Club. Free admission. Riverfront Park, 1 Flynn Drive, Beacon. June 12. 12-5pm.
Beer, Bourbon & Bacon Festival. The Hudson Valley Craft Brew Festival presents Beer, Bourbon & Bacon, featuring hundreds of different beers from breweries all around the world, distilleries from the Hudson Valley and beyond sampling their finest products, and everything bacon you can imagine, from bacon-infused beer to bacon tacos, tamales, cupcakes, desserts, and more. Advance General Admission is $45, at-door is $55. Ticket includes a tasting glass and complimentary beer and bourbon samples. beerbourbonbacon.com. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Avenue, Rhinebeck. June 18, 2-6pm.
Vanderbilt Garden Interpreter Tour. Vanderbilt Garden Association interpreters will offer tours of the formal gardens at the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. The volunteer interpreters will discuss the history of the gardens with a focus on the Vanderbilt ownership and the mission of the non-profit Vanderbilt Garden Association to rehabilitate and maintain the plants, shrubs, trees, and statuary in the gardens as they were in the 1930’s just prior to Mr. Vanderbilt’s death. Vanderbiltgarden.org for more information. Free. Vanderbilt Mansion, 119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park. June 18, 1-4pm.
Back to the Future Under the Walkway. Free, family-friendly movies will be shown on the big screen
beneath the Walkway Over the Hudson at the Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie all summer long. Additionally, live musical entertainment, contests and fun for the whole family will precede each movie. All attending are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Free. Local vendors will be on hand to provide food and beverages. Parking and scheduling information can be found at walkway.org. Upper Landing Park, 83 N Water Street, Poughkeepsie. June 24, bands at 7 pm, feature film at sundown, approx. 8:30 p.m.
Marco Eneidi/Joe Morris/Luther Gray. Orthogonal Hustle Industries Unlimited (OHIU) is proud to present a rare US appearance by the expatriate American alto saxophonist and composer Marco Eneidi, playing in a trio featuring Joe Morris on bass and Luther Gray on drums. He studied with Jimmy Lyons and Sonny Simmons and has played and recorded with illustrious musicians including Bill Dixon, Cecil Taylor, William Parker, and Glenn Spearman. $10 admission. Beacon Yoga, 464 Main Street, Beacon. June 30, 8pm.
Free Garden Tours of the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. On Sunday June 19, 2016 the Vanderbilt Garden Association interpreters will offer FREE tours of the formal gardens at the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site on Route 9 in Hyde Park between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM (weather permitting). Tours begin at the entrance to the gardens. The volunteer interpreters will discuss the history of the gardens, with a focus on the Vanderbilt ownership and the mission of the not-for-profit Vanderbilt Garden Association to rehabilitate and maintain the plants, shrubs, trees, and statuary in the gardens as they were in the 1930’s just prior to Mr. Vanderbilt’s death. e-mail info@vanderbiltgarden.org or visit our website at http://www.vanderbiltgarden.org or call 845-229-6432.
by JD Eiseman
Hudson Valley Fair. There is plenty to see and do at the all new Hudson Valley Fair including a huge carnival midway, delicious food, games, and live entertainment and shows including The World Famous Fearless Flores Thrill Show (America’s Got Talent), Lance Gifford’s Magic & Illusion Show, Monkeys Riding Dogs, a full petting zoo and much more. Tickets at hudsonvalleyfair.com. Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls. May 6-22.
Health and Wellness Fair. The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to showcase a vast range of local products and services that support health and wellbeing in the community at the second annual Health & Wellness Fair. Hudson Valley Dance Depot, Kwon’s Martial Arts, Moriarty Physical Therapy, and Aerophone Community Band will provide demonstrations and entertainment throughout the day. This year will also feature the Red Cross hosting a blood drive. Free. Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie. May 7, 12-5pm.
The Future of Oak Forests. Did you know that oak forests are in decline throughout the Northeast? Many of our forestlands lack the young oaks needed for successful regeneration. When mature oaks are lost through harvest, age, or disturbance they are often replaced by other types of trees. Through an interactive panel, gain firsthand knowledge about how private forest owners and land managers can make a difference. Free and open to the public. Cary Institute, 2801 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook. May 7, 9am-1pm.
18 Exhibitions Curated by CCS Bard Master’s Degree Candidates. Featuring the work of more than 80 major international and emerging contemporary artists. Mother Iode, curated by Adriana Blidaru; We Are All Traitors, curated by Tim Gentles; Praising the Surface, curated by Rosario Güiraldes; Third Nature, curated by Laura Herman; Spooky Action, curated by Patricia Margarita Hernandez; Abstract Sex*, curated by Dana Kopel; Overburden, curated by Humberto Moro; what is left of what has left, curated by Bhavisha Panchia. Free. Hessel Museum, 33 Garden Road, Annendale-on-Hudson. Opening reception May 8, 1– 4:00 p.m. On view May 8 – May 29.
Chuang Yen Monastery Celebrates Mother’s Day (Putnam County). New York State’s biggest Buddhist temple is hosting a Buddha Bathing Ceremony and a Garden Party for Mother’s Day. On the same day, a special occasion will be taking place at 9:50 am - an enthronement ceremony for the new Abbott, Venerable Hui Chong. On the afternoon schedule, at the Garden Party, participants can rejoice in the Folk Arts Performances, featuring integral cultural performances of different ethnicities. Free. Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel. May 8, 9:50am-2pm.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Opens for the Season. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a true living museum of antique aviation, presenting one of the largest collections of early aeroplanes in the world, as well as automobiles, motorcycles, early engines and memorabilia spanning the period from 1900-1939. Special events in addition to regular weekend shows. Learn more at oldrhinebeck.org. Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Road, Red Hook. Museum open daily starting May 14, 10am-5pm. Air shows and biplane rides every Saturday and Sunday June 11 – October 9 (weather permitting)
Oakwood Friends School hosts spring information session. Visitors meet at the Collins Library on the Oakwood Friends School campus, 22 Spackenkill Road, Poughkeepsie. The information sessions are only offered twice a year. Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance. For further information call 845-462-4200 x245. Wednesday, May 11, at 9:30am.
Hudson Horror Show. Now in its sixth year, Hudson Horror Show continues to be the fastest growing retro horror film festival in New York. While theaters around the country are ditching 35mm in favor ofl digital film presentations, Hudson Horror Show recently retro-fitted one of the theaters at South Hills Cinema 8 from digital back to 35mm film. This year’s screenings include Nightmare On Elm Street, Jaws 2, Nightbreed, and two mystery films. Visit hudsonhorror.com for tickets, schedule, and more information. $35 (ticket includes admission to all screenings). Silver Cinemas South Hills 8, 1895 South Road, Poughkeepsie. May 14, 12pm-12am.
A Day at Sloop Brewing Co.: A Sloop Club/ Woody Guthrie Restoration Fundraiser. Come to an outdoor beer tasting at the brewery, set in an historic apple orchard on the scenic Columbia-Dutchess border. Your ticket helps the Sloop Woody Guthrie continue to offer free sails on the Hudson River and includes unlimited beer tasting, pig roast, vegetarian fare, live music, souvenir beer glass, karaoke, guided brewery tour, bonfire, games & other activities, education, recycling, and parking. Founded in 2011, Sloop Brewing Co. is a full-scale microbrewery housed in a beautiful 19th century barn on a farm in Elizaville. Tickets are $60 and may be purchased at sloopbrewing.bpt.me. Sloop Brewing Co., 1065 Route 19, Elizaville. May 14, 1-5pm.
Cancer Relay for Life. The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. With the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day. Sign up at http://relay.acsevents.org. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. May 21, 11am-8pm.
Millbrook Literary Festival. Whether you are a reader or a writer, a child or an adult, the 2016 Millbrook Literary Festival promises to provide something to enrich your life. Panel discussions, presentations, readings, and book signings by over 75 adult, young adult, and children’s authors and illustrators are set for the Festival. A full listing of panels and discussions is available at millbrookliteraryfestival.org. Millbrook Library, 3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook. May 21, 10am-5pm.
International Group Art Show. The community at large is invited to enjoy interesting contemporary and traditional art throughout this two-week international exhibit. The opening reception will last for two days - May 21-22, 12- 6 pm. Drinks and refreshments will be served. Many pieces of all different sizes will be on sale 50% of the price. Bashasart Studio, 211 Fishkill Avenue, Studio 208, Beacon. May 21-June 3.
First Annual Inter-Tribal Unity Gathering. The Schaghticoke First Nations, in partnership with the Town of Dover, is hosting a Unity Gathering and cultural heritage festival. We will be honored to have guests come from near and far to this family event. For travel and lodging information please see our website at www.unitysfn.org. Free. Thomas J Boyce Park, Wingdale. June 4, 10am-4pm.
Direct from New York City for One Performance Only!! “THE KENTUCKY TRAGEDY” (A WORK IN PROGRESS, by Dennis Kelly Higgins) Seduction, Love, Passion, Devotion, Sacrifice, Political Skullduggery, Manslaughter, a Double Suicide, and a Gallows Execution. High Drama and Low Morals. THE VALATIE COMMUNITY THEATRE - 3031 MAIN STREET, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 4 PM TKTS: $5.00 (AT THE DOOR) Based on the spectacular Murder of Attorney General Solomon Sharp, followed by the Trial of his assailant Jerry Beauchamp, marking the first time a man was executed in the State of Kentucky.
Direct from New York City for One Performance Only!! “THE KENTUCKY TRAGEDY” (A WORK IN PROGRESS, by Dennis Kelly Higgins) Seduction, Love, Passion, Devotion, Sacrifice, Political Skullduggery, Manslaughter, a Double Suicide, and a Gallows Execution. High Drama and Low Morals. THE VALATIE COMMUNITY THEATRE - 3031 MAIN STREET, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 4 PM TKTS: $5.00 (AT THE DOOR) Based on the spectacular Murder of Attorney General Solomon Sharp, followed by the Trial of his assailant Jerry Beauchamp, marking the first time a man was executed in the State of Kentucky.
by JD Eiseman
Legendary Guitarist Marc Ribot. Quinn’s is proud to present a rare solo appearance by legendary guitarist and composer Marc Ribot, who helped Tom Waits refine a new weird Americana on 1985’s Rain Dogs and since then has become a go-to guitarist for all kinds of roots-music adventurers. With a tough-to-pin-down back catalog that includes detours through Cuban jazz, six-stringed Albert Ayler tributes, and stints lending his stinging tone to atmospheric songwriters like Waits, Elvis Costello, and Joe Henry, Marc Ribot is the sort of guitarist who merits following wherever he turns. Advance tickets are $15 and available at Quinn’s or over the phone. 845-202-7447. Quinn’s, 330 Main Street, Beacon. March 6. 8pm.
Learn and Serve Open House. Enjoy light refreshments while getting acquainted with Scenic Hudson’s environmental education and volunteer programs. This is a great opportunity to sign up your class or group for field trips, collaborative events, and hands-on workdays. Our local parks are excellent “outdoor classrooms”—exciting places to connect with nature—and with more than a dozen of them to maintain, Scenic Hudson is always looking for a few extra hands. scenichudson.org. Scenic Hudson River Center, 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon. March 12. 10am-1pm.
Robert Ryman Symposium. In conjunction with the Robert Ryman exhibition currently on display at Dia:Beacon, this symposium brings together noted artists, critics, and scholars to discuss the legacy of Ryman’s oeuvre and radical materiality. Ryman is an American painter identified with the movements of monochrome painting, minimalism, and conceptual art. He is best known for his abstract, white-on-white paintings. Speakers will include Courtney J. Martin, James Meyer, Allegra Pesenti, and Robert Storr. diaart.org/ryman. $15 general/$13 students and seniors/ members $8. Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon. March 12. 11:30am-4pm.
Dutchess County Trails Roundtable Meeting. Hosted by Winnakee Land Trust, the meeting will focus on organizing county-wide events for National Trails Day. This county-wide forum fosters the development of trails on a local and regional scale through networking, information sharing, and helping trails projects to access financial resources and technical assistance. Officials, trail committees, and the general public are strongly encouraged to attend. winnakee.org. Dutchess County Farm & Home Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook. March 17. 4-5:30pm.
Baby, Be Well Event. Want to learn more about organic, sustainable and eco-friendly parenting? Curious about breastfeeding, gentle birthing and natural parenting? Join us! Local health and wellness professionals, fitness and music demos, breastfeeding and gently birthing chats, eco-friendly products and more! This event is sponsored by Three Sisters Herbals LLC. threesistersherbals.com/pages/
Loving the Earth. This art exhibition will explore the intersection of art, sustainability, and the natural environment, including works of local artists Elisa Pritzker, Amy Rosen, Lora Shelley, Charles Geiger, Riva Weinstein, Lisa Breznak, Karen Roff, Randy Orzano, Diana Wenzel, and more. There will also be two special gallery exhibits on display, one featuring art created by local community artists on recycled slate tiles from the Underwear Factory, as well as a display featuring collage art from the students of Sheafe Road Elementary School as well as art from students of The Ridge School. Free admission. midhudsonheritage.org. Mid-Hudson Heritage Center, 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie. Opening reception: March 19, 6-8pm. Exhibit open through April 23.
Improv Cubed: From Bach to the Great American Songbook. Experience the secret past of improvisation from Bach to the Great American Songbook as classical pianist Tanya Gabrielian and jazz pianist Chris Pattishall join virtuoso André Mehmari on a double piano musical journey spanning 300 years of masterful improvisations. History’s best composers were expected to churn out improvisational masterpieces with regularity, so why are our associations with improvisation so deeply tied to jazz, yet so little to the classic musical past? In this special concert, three pianists recreate the rich and hidden history of improvisation with variations on works by Bach, Scarlatti, Schubert, and music from ragtime, Brazilian choro, and the Great American Songbook. $30. fishercenter.bard.edu. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, 60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-on-Hudson. March 19. 8pm.
Exhibition of Hispanic Caribbean Art. Fluid Ecologies: Hispanic Caribbean Art from the Permanent Collection is an exhibition of 13 works on paper by 7 of the most celebrated Hispanic Caribbean artists of the last 5 decades. The artists represented echo in their work many of the key issues in the region’s history: momentous European encounters, the slave trade and the sugar plantation, a costly reliance on tourism, the slow violence of environmental mismanagement, and the ever-repeating cycles of human migrations. The artists include Wifredo Lam, Marisol, Rafael Ferrer, Tomás Sánchez, Luis Fernando Roldán, José Bedia, and Enoc Perez. Each has sought in unique ways to disavow the reduction of the tropical landscape to a tourist’s paradise and to offer instead intense renderings created at this crossroads of the world, emerging from a history of fluid navigations of a multifarious space. Free. fllac.vassar.edu for hours and information. Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Through May 8.
Quinn’s: March 2016. Monday jazz sessions (every Monday at 8pm): 3/7 - Joe Fiedler’s “Plus Two” Quintet; 3/14 - 10³²K - Frank Lacy/Kevin Ray/Andrew Drury; 3/21 - Ross Hammond with Max Johnson and Mike Pride; 3/28 - Bob Meyer Birthday Bash Trio // Tuesdays in March (starts at 9pm): 3/1 - Club Draw (first Tuesday of every month); 3/8 - Quinnsonic Electronic Music Society; 3/15 - PechaKucha; 3/29 - Beacon Music Factory Night (last Tuesday of every month) // Wednesdays in March (starts at 9pm): 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 - Tony DePaolo’s Electric Django Project // Thursdays in March (starts at 9pm): 3/3 - Boom Boom Shake (band + belly dancers); 3/10 - Jounce; 3/17 - Beacon Music Factory; 3/24 - WVKR’s DJ Bill Skillz’ “Diggin’ in the Crates Radio Roadshow” w/ DJ Breakbeats; 3/31 - Aural Burrows, Off Drugs, Kettle // Fridays in March (starts at 9pm): 3/4 - Mixmaster OP1kenobi; 3/11 - DJ Doe; 3/18 - DJ Sleptembers // Saturdays in March (starts at 9pm): 3/5 - DJ Zesto & Crew; 3/12 - Second Saturday Showcase: Organist Brian Charette & Mighty Grinders; 3/19 - DJ Bebo. No cover for all events (donations requested). Quinn’s, 330 Main Street, Beacon.
compiled by JD Eiseman
3rd Annual Beefsteak at the CIA. The Beefsteak is an event that originated in New York City in the mid-1800s, typically hosted by organizations wishing to raise money. Originally, Beefsteaks were men-only, all-you-can-eat (and drink) events, with diners sitting on crates and eating with their fingers—no utensils were provided. Beef, beer, and brass bands were the focus and gluttony was the order of the day. This 3rd Annual Beefsteak, in the glorious Farquharson Hall, welcomes both men and women to celebrate the pleasure and camaraderie of the communal table. There will be food, beer, and song to mark this great occasion. Oh, and utensils will be available for the faint of heart! $150 pre-paid and all-inclusive. 845-451-1014. americanbountyrestaurant.com. American Bounty Restaurant at CIA, 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park. February 6, 6pm.
Modfest. Modfest, now in its 14th year, is Vassar College’s celebration of 20th- and 21st-century arts with a series of programs and performances in dance, drama, visual art, film, literature, poetry, and music. Participants in Modfest 2016 include guest artists, Vassar students, faculty, and alumni, as well as students from Poughkeepsie area schools. All events are free and open to the public (except cabaret night on 2/5). Full schedule online. arts.vassar.edu. Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Through February 12.
Aqua Essence: Watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso. Through the aqueous process of watercolor, these paintings capture the atmosphere and luminosity of the Hudson Valley. Jacaruso has always been transfixed by the natural beauty of the mountains and river that comprise the Hudson Valley, where she was raised. In her luminous landscape series, she strives to go beyond creating a composition, capturing the essence and feeling of the Valley. “I endeavor to create a transcendental atmosphere, in hopes of evoking an emotion, which supersedes the visual,” says Jacaruso. Betsy Jacaruso received her BFA with honors from the Pratt Institute of Art and Design in Brooklyn, NY in 1979. riverwindsgallery.com. RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main Street, Beacon. Opening: February 13, 5-8pm. Open through March 6.
Fishkill Model Train & Railroad Hobby Show. This show will feature the best in model train displays, memorabilia and related hobby items for fun and for sale. Admire the many operating train layouts, then browse extensive dealer and vendor tables. Don’t miss the LEGO city exhibits and bring the kids to see the Thomas the Tank Engine recreations. Kids will enjoy their own dedicated fun corner, and everyone has a chance to win raffle prizes of railroad toys and accessories. Admission is $7 for adults, $2 for kids under 12. Vendor tables for the Fishkill Model Train and Railroad Hobby show are still available. 845-616-0931. Fishkill Recreation Center, 793 Route 52, Fishkill. February 14, 10am-4pm.
Swing Dance to Live Music. Join the folks of Hudson Valley Community Dances for an evening of swing dancing to live music. There will be a beginner’s lesson from 6 to 6:30pm, and swing dancing to the band from 6:30 on. $12/$8 full time students with current ID. Arlington Reformed Church, 22 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. February 14, 6-9pm.
Presentation on African American History and Quilting. Quilter Kyra Hicks will give a talk titled “Amazing African American Quilt History as Prelude,” presenting the links between African American history and quilting. A self-taught skilled crafter who uses cotton to explore political, religious, familial and romantic themes, Hicks’s original story quilts are in the permanent collections of the Museum of Arts & Design in New York City and the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY. Hicks is also the author of Black Threads: An African American Quilting Sourcebook, the first comprehensive guide to African American quilt history and contemporary practice. Free admission. Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Taylor Hall, Room 203, Poughkeepsie. February 16, 5:30pm.
18th Annual Poughkeepsie Plaza Health Fair. Come out to the 18th Annual Health Fair! Featuring local health professionals focusing on: Acupuncture, Alzheimer’s, Home Care, Mental Hygiene, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Insurance, Nutrition, Hospital Programs and so much more! Free blood pressure screenings, giveaways, raffles, samples and more! Sponsored in part by Fox Oldies 98.9 WGNY! Poughkeepsie Plaza, 2600 South Rd./Rte. 9, Poughkeepsie. February 20, 11am-3pm.
The Meet Market Monthly Pop-Up Gay Bar. The Meet Market is part bar, part lounge and part cabaret with a new lineup of live entertainment being featured each month. The Meet Market is 18+ to mingle, 21+ to drink. $5 cover at the door. BigGayHudsonValley.com#sthash.NQFXbrJv.dpuf. Canvas, 305 Main Street, Poughkeepsie. February 20, 8pm-1am.
Home Composting Class. Would you like to start composting at home? Are you interested in improving your current compost experience? Would you like to learn about different systems which can be used in smaller living spaces? We’ll discuss how to create quality compost from garden, lawn and kitchen waste; how to handle invasive species and manage diseased plants; how compost works in the soil; how to avoid and manage rodents and structural pests; choosing compost systems and understanding their pros and cons; compost uses and troubleshooting. $10. ccedutchess.org. CCE Farm & Home Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook. February 27, 1-3pm or March 1, 3-5pm.
American Stories 1800-1950. A new exhibition showcases the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center’s extensive but not often exhibited collection of American paintings. American Stories 1800-1950 is a sweeping exploration of portraits, landscapes, and narrative paintings. American Stories was curated by James Mundy, the Anne Hendricks Bass Director of the Art Center. The show includes works by Milton Bellin, John Singleton Copley, Minna Citron, Andrew Michael Dasburg, and Charles Loring Elliott. fllac.vassar.edu. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Open through April 17
Dutch Foodways in the Old and New World. As an independent study project at The Culinary Institute of America, an Applied Food Studies major has curated a foodways exhibit at the college’s Conrad N. Hilton Library in Hyde Park. The word “foodways” describes all of the practices related to the production and consumption of food in a culture, region, or historical period. Colonialism, religion, and technological developments from the 17th to 19th centuries impacted Dutch foodways as food and culture intersected with larger issues of economics, slavery, morality, and health. Half of the exhibit delves into the legacy of Dutch foodways in the Hudson Valley and the other half covers its history in Europe. The images and material on display explore everyday life in Holland and New Netherland and highlight iconic Dutch commodities, such as spices, cheese, beer, gin, and chocolate. Free. Conrad Hilton Library, CIA, 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park. January 4-February 4, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
A New You: Transitions and Changes for the New Year. Explore pathways to realizing your dreams as you create a “new you for the new year.” Change and transition are inevitable and certainly not always easy. You don’t have to struggle through these alone. Imagine how it would feel to have a life coach by your side as you navigate transitions and changes and plan the life you want to live as you begin to create a “new you for the new year.” $35. izlind.com. Izlind Integrative Wellness Center and Institute. 6369 Mill Street, Rhinebeck. January 7, 6:30-8:30pm; January 23, 11am-1pm.
Happy Birthday Elvis Presley! Documentary & Concert. Elvis Presley would have been 81 years old this year, and Rex Fowler of the renowned folk-rock duo Aztec Two-Step will be honoring The King of Rock ‘n Roll with his special show all about Elvis. It includes a screening of Fowler’s acclaimed documentary film 200 Cadillacs, followed by a live concert featuring his 4-piece virtuoso band Rex & The Rockabilly Kings. darylshouseclub.com for tickets and info. $20-$35. Daryl’s House Club, 130 Route 22, Pawling. January 8, 8-10:30pm.
Teen Visions 2016. More than 60 paintings, drawings, and photographs by local high school students who participated in the Art Institute of Mill Street Loft’s summer Art Intensive Program will be featured in the exhibition “Teen Visions ‘16.” These students represent more than 30 regional high schools and will exhibit their work in this juried show on view at the James W. Palmer III Gallery at Vassar College. Representing a wide variety of media, the artwork exhibited in “Teen Visions ’16” was selected by a panel of educators from more than 1,750 works, based upon artistic statement, vision, and visual acuity, as well as individual accomplishment. Todd Poteet, the director of the Art Institute, noted, “This exhibition helps to build students’ confidence in their art and the power of their artistic voice, as well as validating the work they create. We do not censor the statements the students need to make, but allow them to express the issues that they are confronted with daily.” Free. millstreetloft.org. James W. Palmer III Gallery, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. January 11-26.
Chris Speed Trio. Quinn’s is proud to present one of the most accomplished ensembles performing jazz today, the Chris Speed Trio, featuring Chris Tordini (of Greg Osby, Tyshawn Sorey) on bass and Dave King (of The Bad Plus, Bill Frisell, Jeff Beck, Dead Prez) on drums. The New York Times calls Speed “one of the principal figures in a dynamic left-of-center jazz/improv scene in the city.” In April 2006, he launched Skirl Records, a label dedicated to Brooklyn-based creative music, now with 31 releases. “As a document of the fertile Brooklyn scene, Skirl has few equals, skirting the boundaries between jazz, rock, electronic, classical and improvised music.” There is no cover but donations for the musicians will be requested. 845-202-7447. Quinn’s, 330 Main Street, Beacon. January 12, 9pm.
Talk: Hoboes and Hoovervilles. Learn some fascinating Depression-era history with Jeff Urbin of the FDR Library. Urbin will speak about the history of migrant workers and the homeless during the Depression era. “Hoboes and Hoovervilles: Depression Era Migration, Upheaval and the Roosevelt Response” will explore the daily life and struggles of migrant workers and homeless during the Great Depression. Find out what they ate, how they traveled, how they communicated, and what FDR did to help them get back on their feet. Jeff Urbin is the education specialist at the FDR Library in Hyde Park. This event free and open to all. No registration is necessary. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. January 14, 7-8:30pm.
Museum Late Night and Family Free Time. The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum is located in the heart of the historic Hudson Riverfront. With exhibits that focus on nature, science, literacy, art, music and the community, the museum provides an educationally rich environment through which children have the opportunity to develop foundational skills, to engage in purposeful play, and to develop interpersonal connections. MHCM exhibits and programs get kids moving, exploring, building, pretending, collaborating, creating and discovering. Tickets are free starting at 5pm. mhcm.org. 845-471-0589. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie. January 16, 5-8pm.
Gilded Age Tea & Talk Series. This winter Staatsburgh State Historic Site, the former estate of Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills, offers an elegant and entertaining refuge from the cold by presenting its second Gilded Age Tea & Talk series of programs in the mansion’s elegant dining room. Guests sit and enjoy scones, tea sandwiches, and the site’s unique and delicious tea, blended by renowned tea purveyors Harney & Sons, while listening to a brief talk on a Gilded Age history theme delivered by staff and guest presenters. In January, led by a costumed guide, visitors will enjoy a Downton Abbey-themed tour of the mansion, learning about the similarities between the characters of the popular TV drama and the real servants, guests, and family members of Staatsburgh. Admission is $30. Reservations are required. 845-889-8851. staatsburghshs@parks.ny.gov. 75 Mills Mansion Drive, Staatsburgh. January 17, 1pm.
Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop. The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) brings you this “Save Energy, Save Dollars” workshop. This free workshop provides energy saving tips and information on energy assistance programs to help residents who are facing higher energy costs. Advance registration is required. plvprograms@yahoo.com. 845-635-8460. Pleasant Valley Library, 1584 Main Street, Pleasant Valley. January 19, 6:30-8:30pm.
Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop. The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) brings you this “Save Energy, Save Dollars” workshop. This free workshop provides energy saving tips and information on energy assistance programs to help residents who are facing higher energy costs. Advance registration is required. plvprograms@yahoo.com. 845-635-8460. Pleasant Valley Library, 1584 Main Street, Pleasant Valley. January 19, 6:30-8:30pm.
Hyde Park Winterfest. Winter fun, games, snow tubing, and cross country skiing in Hackett Hill Park. Refreshments such as soup and hot chocolate will be served to warm you up. Warming fire, marshmallow roast, and more. Free admission. recprogramleader@hydeparkny.us. Hackett Hill Park, East Market Street, Hyde Park. January 24, 1-4pm.
Sunday Bounce. Take your kids for this open gym event at Mr.. Todd’s Gymnastics facility. Parents go out on the floor with their children and have fun. The space is 13,000 square feet. Supervised kids can play on the spring floors and rope swing, bounce on the tumble tracks(long trampolines) and bounce castles, pre-school shapes, balance beams, bars and more. $10/child. Mr. Todd’s Gymnastics, 12 Olympic Way, Poughkeepsie. Every Sunday in January, 9-11am.
Laugh it Up! Comedy Club Events. 1/1: Jerrold Bedford, Buda The Comedian, Mile Sicoli . 1/9 “Rev” Bob Levy, Joel Gertner, Ryan Dalton. 1/16 Andy Sanford, Chris Kasov, Ashley Gavin. 1/23 Geno Bisconte, Kaytlin Bailey, Ian Lara. 1/30 Chris Cotton, H. Foley, Ray Gootz. All shows are 21+. laughitup.net. 845-264-7974. Mahoney’s, 35 Main St., Poughkeepsie. Every Saturday, 9pm.
Chiaroscuro: Play on Light and Dark. Tivoli Artists Gallery’s first show of 2016, “Chiaroscuro: Play on Light and Dark,” is a show featuring artwork inspired by lightness and darkness. Artists from Arts Mid-Hudson have been invited to participate in the show. Participating artists include Frana Baruch, Dot Chast, Tarryl Gabel, Dan Goldman, Georgia Landman, Gilbert Rios, Alan Reich, Cecelia Sinclair, Fumiko Sugaya, Silvana Tagliaferri, Karl Volk and Barbara Walter. The public is invited to meet the artists at the opening reception. tivoliartistsgallery.com. 60 Broadway, Tivoli. Opening reception: January 16, 6-8pm, exhibit on display through February 7.
by JD Eiseman
Handmade Holiday Pop-Up Market. Poughkidsie hosts this annual pop-up gift boutique, featuring locally crafted items from Hudson Valley artisans and makers. The Village will be open for creative exploration. Take care of your holiday shopping, give your children some creative playtime, and support local businesses all in one go. $10/family. poughkidsie.com. Poughkidsie, 50 Springside Avenue, Poughkeepsie. December 4. 4-8pm.
A Christmas Carol: A Musical Experience. Interspersed with familiar music, this family-friendly musical based on Charles Dickens’ well known holiday story will delight all ages. Lunch with Santa at 12pm prior to the 2pm performances. Tickets for the lunch are $8 and reservations are required. Please e-mail beaconsantalunch@gmail.com . $12 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon. December 4, 7pm; December 5-6, 2pm.
Sinterklaas! The annual Sinterklaas! parade returns to Rhinebeck, honoring the children of the Hudson Valley as the bringers of light at this darkest time of year. The tradition of Sinterklaas comes all the way from the Netherlands, brought by the Dutch settlers who arrived in Rhinebeck over 300 years ago. Sinterklaas, the patron of children and sailors, finds a welcoming community in the Hudson Valley as organizers of this parade and all-day celebration recreate the story through the lens of modern-day America. The revived tradition is non-denominational and all inclusive—absolutely everyone and anyone who wants to be part of a community of hope for a joyous and peaceful world are all welcome. sinterklaashudsonvalley.com Rhinebeck. December 5.
Annual Monastery Craft Fair. The Monastery Christmas Craft Fair is a unique festival in the Hudson Valley, the only place where 10 varieties of artisanal vinegars are available for sampling and purchase. These organic artisanal vinegars based on an ancient medieval monastic recipe are crafted from different types of wines and spices, as well as local pure apple cider. These monastery vinegars, depicted in the NY Times, Food Arts, and other local press, are the only ones produced in the Hudson Valley following this ancient method. There is also a wide selection of creches with figurines from all over the world as well as Christmas cards and postcards, monastic cookbooks, and food made at the monastery. Our Lady of the Resurrection Monastery, 246 Barmore Road, LaGrangeville. December 5 and 6, 10am-5pm.
Holiday Scavenger Hunt. Join in a fun-filled family adventure as you experience the elegance of Locust Grove as decorated for the holiday season. Follow the clues as you explore the historic mansion, searching for the unique gift in each room. When you’ve completed the hunt, return to the Visitor Center for cider, cookies, and a delightful performance of holiday stories by local storytellers. $8 admission/kids under 4 free. lgny.org. Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie. Sundays in December, 12-4pm.
Cajun Holiday Dance. Come dance, listen to live music, and meet friends new and old at a fun holiday party with Nyack-based Cajun music collective Krewe de la Rue to benefit the Beacon Food Pantry. Lessons in the basics of two-step and waltz. Gumbo, food, and refreshments served. Raffles, door prizes, fun gifts, and a special auction for the Beacon Sloop Club. $20 admission. beaconsloopclub.org. St. Luke’s, 850 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon. December 6. 3-7pm.
Alternative Heating Workshop. Alternative heating systems are becoming increasingly common as businesses hope to reduce heating bills and move toward renewable fuels. This session provides information on these alternate forms of heating. Certificates of attendance for municipal training credit are provided. Free. Farm and Home Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook. December 8, 6:30-8:30pm.
Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop. The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and NYSERDA bring you this “Save Energy, Save Dollars” workshop. This free workshop provides energy saving tips and information on energy assistance programs to help residents who are facing higher energy costs. Advance registration is required. plvprograms@yahoo.com. 845-635-8460.Pleasant Valley Library, 1584 Main Street, Pleasant Valley. December 9, 6:30-8:30pm.
Quinn’s Presents G. Calvin Weston & Lucas Brode. Quinn's is excited to present the duo of drummer G. Calvin Weston (Ornette Coleman, Vernon Reid, Lounge Lizards, James “Blood” Ulmer, Marc Ribot) and Hudson Valley guitarist and electronic artist Lucas Brode, celebrating their new recording Flying Kites on 577 Records. There is no cover charge for this event but donations for the musicians are requested. Quinn's, 330 Main Street, Beacon. December 17, 9pm.
Gordon Parks: The Making of an Argument. This exhibition examines the making of a seminal Life magazine photo essay, the first by noted photographer Gordon Parks. Parks, one of America’s most significant social photographers, filmmakers, and writers of the 20th century, became the first African-American photographer to work for Life when he pitched a series of pictures about the gang wars that were then plaguing Harlem. Parks gained the trust of one group of gang members and their leader Red Jackson, producing photographs of them that are artful, emotive, poignant, and sometimes shocking. From this larger body of work, 21 pictures were selected for the photo essay in Life. This exhibition comprises 45 prints alongside contact sheets, issues of the original publication, and related ephemera that both contextualize the images chosen for the story and suggest the ways in which the editorial process shapes the narrative arc. Free. fllac.vassar.edu. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. On view through December 13.
Holiday Art Show. The Tivoli Artists Co-Op will celebrate and display a wide range of artist creations, including hanging art and prints for sale. There will also be cards, hats and scarves, pottery, 3-D creations, tote bags, and all kinds of interesting things to delight everyone. All artwork in the show can be purchased during gallery hours or by special appointment. tivoliartistsgallery.com. Tivoli Artists Gallery, 60 Broadway, Tivoli. On view through December 20.
Adrift: Photographs by Carolyn Marks Blackwood. Rhinecliff-based photographer Carolyn Marks Blackwood's Hudson River photographs reframe segments of air, ice and water into vivid color fields, geometric abstractions, and flattened motifs. By removing perspective and context, her unmodified images seize ephemeral moments within everyday occurrences and heighten them into foreign, unfamiliar pictures. These large-scale images are presented in the lobby of the LUMA Theater. Free. Fisher Center, Bard College, 60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-on-Hudson. Through December 31.
Along the Mt. Beacon Incline Railway: Past, Present and Future. This exhibit explores the initiative to bring back the Mt. Beacon Incline through the lens of an historic narrative and an eye towards the future. Through the use of large format photography, digital video, animation, and artist renderings, the exhibit shows how the Incline's early origins shaped the City of Beacon and connected people to the Hudson River. riversandestuaries.org. Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, 199 Main Street, Beacon. On view through March 2016.
by JD Eiseman
NEWvember New Plays Festival (November 5-8). This showcase of six plays (narrowed down from over 500 entries) are from all over the country: The Third Rail by Jacob Perkins (Brooklyn, NY), The Mongoose by Will Arbery (Evanston, IL), Last Flight of the Mercenary, Karen Howes (Los Angeles, CA/Madison, NJ), The Other Genius by Steven Haworth (Garrison, NY), The Orange Garden by Joanna Garner (Austin, TX), and Love, Love: Last Stand at Helm’s Deep by Peter Papadopoulos (San Francisco, CA). $15 tickets available online. tangent-arts.org. Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli. November 5-8.
Neil Gaiman in Conversation with Armistead Maupin (November 7). Join a public conversation between Neil Gaiman, Bard’s Professor in the Arts, and Armistead Maupin, the best-selling writer and activist. Maupin is the author of 11 novels, including the nine-volume Tales of the City series. He and Gaiman will discuss their heroes Charles Dickens and Christopher Isherwood, the craft of storytelling, and many other subjects. $25 admission. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, 60 Manor Road, Annandale-on-Hudson. November 7, 7:30pm
Repair Café (November 7). 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! This cafe takes place during the Rhinebeck Science Foundation Discovery Festival. rhinebecksciencefoundation.org. Rhinebeck High School. November 7, 10am-2pm.
Project 44 (November 7). Established in 2010, PROJECT 44 (Queens, NY) is an all male dance group that serves as the artistic platform for choreographer Gierre Godley. With a visceral approach to choreography, the works of PROJECT 44 aim to showcase the beauty, versatility, and athleticism of male performers. $30/$10 students and children. Kaatsbaan Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli. November 7, 7:30pm.
Forrest Pritchard: Growing Tomorrow (November 8). When Forrest Pritchard went looking for the unsung heroes of local, sustainable food, he found them at exceptional farms all over the country. Growing Tomorrow is a farm-to-table journey in photos and recipes that goes behind the scenes with 18 extraordinary sustainable farmers who are changing the way we eat. With more than 50 mouthwatering recipes and over 250 photographs, this unique cookbook captures the struggles and triumphs of the visionary farmers who are Growing Tomorrow. Oblong Books will present Pritchard at the Rhinebeck Farmers Market. Municipal Parking Lot, 61 East Market Street, Rhinebeck. November 8, 11am-1pm.
The Mythology of Women and Their Jewelry (November 9). Why are sex and jewelry so often connected? In ancient stories about rings, men accuse women of unchastity only to have the ring prove that it was in fact the man in fact who was unchaste. The ring also validates the woman’s child as the true heir. In modern stories about necklaces, real jewelry proves that the woman was false. According to foremost religious scholar Wendy Doniger, these stories show how widespread the desire is to project the responsibility for sexual betrayal onto an external force like a gold ring or a diamond necklace. Doniger will discuss “The Mythology of Women and Their Jewelry,” in a free public lecture. Rockefeller Hall, Room 300, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. November 9, 5:30pm.
Film Screening and Talk with Journalist Guillermo Fesser (November 10). Well-known in Spain for his long-running, humorous, and innovative morning radio talk show Gomaespuma, journalist Guillermo Fesser will preside over a screening of his film Bienvenidos, a 2015 documentary which chronicles a project to equip schools in Peru with laptops. The event will be followed by a talk with Fesser, “Surfing Between Reality and Fiction,” and a Q&A session. Fesser, who holds degrees in journalism and filmmaking, currently lives in Rhinebeck where he broadcasts weekly stories on life in small town America to Onda Cero Radio in Spain and also blogs for The Huffington Post. Free admission. Taylor Hall, Room 203, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. November 10, 6pm.
Sip & Sign with Local Authors (November 14). A festive gathering in the Millbrook Winery’s circular tasting room overlooking the vineyards. Join an eclectic group of 15 Hudson Valley authors signing their books in preparation for holiday gift giving. Taste Millbrook’s fine wines and enjoy local cheeses and gourmet snacks while shopping for great gifts that will delight everyone on your shopping list. Free admission. millwine.com. Millbrook Winery, 26 Wing Road, Millbrook. November 14, 1-4pm.
Return to Joy (November 15). An engaging and inspirational experience for those traveling on the road of recovery from addiction, this unique blend of story, music and song, personal narrative, creative expression, and guided discussion will help participants see their personal story through a different lens and cultivate compassion for themselves and others as they honor their healing journey. $30 admission. izlind.com. Izlind Integrative Wellness Center, 6369 Mill Street, Rhinebeck. November 15, 3-5pm.
Monday Night Jazz Sessions (November 16, 23, 30). Now entering our third year of presenting the finest jazz artists performing, Monday Night Jazz Sessions at Quinn’s are hopping. 845-202-7447. Quinn’s, 330 Main Street, Beacon. November 16: Max Johnson Trio; November 23: Jeff Lederer’s Honey Ear Trio with Rene Hart and Allison Miller; November 30: Patrick Brennan, Jason Kao Hwang, Warren Smith.
Free Nature Illustration Workshop (November 20). Join the Environmental Cooperative of Vassar for a free drawing and illustration workshop with Rick Jones, a freelance scientific illustrator who has worked for Scientific American and National Geographic. Explore your inner artist while drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve! thecoop@vassar.edu. 845-437-7435. Collins Field Station of the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve. November 20, 3:30-5pm.
16th century Lambert Sustris painting (on exhibit now). The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center announces the re-exhibition of the Lambert Sustris painting, The Circle of False Education from the Tabula Cebetis. The painting was recently returned to the Art Center after an 18-month restoration effort at the Williamstown Art Conservation Center in Massachusetts. A gift to the college in 1917, The Circle of False Education was inspired by the Tabula Cebetis, a text by an anonymous author of the first century that describes an image in the Temple of Chronos in Athens or Thebes where the story of human progress is presented in concentric circles filled with obstacles. Sustris, who was born in Amsterdam around 1515-1520, spent most of his career in Italy and Southern Europe and this painting was once attached to a palace wall in Venice. The painting was un-exhibitable for many years owing to its poor condition. The restoration required a two-phase approach; the result is a dramatic restoration of the original colors. Free. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. On exhibit now.
Free Nature Illustration Workshop (November 20). Join the Environmental Cooperative of Vassar for a free drawing and illustration workshop with Rick Jones, a freelance scientific illustrator who has worked for Scientific American and National Geographic. Explore your inner artist while drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve! thecoop@vassar.edu. 845-437-7435. Collins Field Station of the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve. November 20, 3:30-5pm.
16th century Lambert Sustris painting (on exhibit now). The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center announces the re-exhibition of the Lambert Sustris painting, The Circle of False Education from the Tabula Cebetis. The painting was recently returned to the Art Center after an 18-month restoration effort at the Williamstown Art Conservation Center in Massachusetts. A gift to the college in 1917, The Circle of False Education was inspired by the Tabula Cebetis, a text by an anonymous author of the first century that describes an image in the Temple of Chronos in Athens or Thebes where the story of human progress is presented in concentric circles filled with obstacles. Sustris, who was born in Amsterdam around 1515-1520, spent most of his career in Italy and Southern Europe and this painting was once attached to a palace wall in Venice. The painting was un-exhibitable for many years owing to its poor condition. The restoration required a two-phase approach; the result is a dramatic restoration of the original colors. Free. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. On exhibit now.
Compiled by JD Eiseman
Ritual Circus Theater. ‘White Lotus: Tales of the Compassionate Warrior’ is a ritual theater experience set outdoors. Journey with us as we explore and purge our inner demons and find a more open-hearted place that celebrates new connections. You will encounter spirits, ethereal beings, woodland creatures, the truly bizarre, as well as human beings in the raw. Watch mysterious creatures flying on silks, spinning fire, dancing with the earth, drumming, and singing their songs. Inspired by the books Feeding Your Demons by Tsultrim Allione and The Places That Scare You by Pema Chodron. Admission is by donation. Starts by the boat launch by the New Paltz rail trail. October 2, 5:30pm; October 3, 5:30pm; October 4, 1pm.
Parents & Caregivers Expo. The expo will target three audiences: parents raising children, caregivers raising relative children; and those who are caring for the elderly. Vendors serving these populations will be on site providing information on resources available within the community. In addition, there will be two informal panel discussions addressing questions and concerns that parents of small children and caregivers for the elderly frequently encounter. For more information, please contact Jennifer Patterson at 845-340-3990 x343. Free. Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Route 32, Rosendale. October 3, 10am-2pm.
American Icons: Paintings by Richard Pantell. Richard Pantell has been painting images of solitary individuals, mostly women, during moments of distant thought and reflection. This exhibition includes a series of bathers, as well as others reading, playing guitar, or simply gazing out a window. Bearsville Graphics Fine Art Gallery, 68 Tinker Street, Woodstock. October 3-26. 4-7pm.
Fundraiser for the Hudson Valley Comedy Festival. Join some of the best national and local stand-up comedy acts at the Rosendale Theater as we raise money for the upcoming Hudson Valley Comedy Festival. Festival founder and comedian Shannan Hunt hosts as local favorites Andy McDermott, Peter Vinogradov, Mike McGrath, Jody Lee, Albany comic Tony Rogers, and NYC powerhouse Yogi Paliwal take the stage. $15. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. October 9. 9:30pm-12am.
O+ Festival. This art, music & wellness festival features 60 bands; 25 artists; wellness EXPO+ and conference; classes in yoga, meditation & sound healing; late-night SALO+N; bike rides and more. See website for tickets, specific events, locations and times. opositivefestival.org. Throughout Upper Kingston. October 9-11.
Capturing Grace, Dance Therapy for Parkinson’s. “There are no patients. There are only dancers,” says Dave Iverson, filmmaker and director of Capturing Grace, a new documentary about the success by Mark Morris Dance Company dancers in their efforts to use dance as therapy to countenance Parkinson’s Disease. Anne Olin, a Woodstock-based dance therapist who runs Parkinson’s Dance & Exercise classes in Poughkeepsie and Kingston will be present at the conclusion of the film for a Q&A. $10 for members, $12 for non-members, $6 for children 12 and under. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. October 11, 3pm.
An Ecosystem for the New Economy Talk. Local New Economy activist and writer David McCarthy will give a talk about economic models. Early models of the economy viewed it as a machine, operating with mathematical precision and with some sort of Darwinian inevitability. A more healthy way of viewing things is more in line with a living system, a system which is--above all--conscious. This way of seeing things reveals a system in which there is actually hope for the human future. Of course, there is a rich array of movements, initiatives, and most importantly, people, who are working in that direction. A New Economy ecosystem of ideas, conscious people, and institutions carries great possibility, but it’s not automatic. It is intentional and cooperative. meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-New-Economy-Meetup/. Sustainable Living Resource Center, 150 Cottekill Road, Cottekill. October 13, 6:30pm.
An Ecosystem for the New Economy Talk. Local New Economy activist and writer David McCarthy will give a talk about economic models. Early models of the economy viewed it as a machine, operating with mathematical precision and with some sort of Darwinian inevitability. A more healthy way of viewing things is more in line with a living system, a system which is--above all--conscious. This way of seeing things reveals a system in which there is actually hope for the human future. Of course, there is a rich array of movements, initiatives, and most importantly, people, who are working in that direction. A New Economy ecosystem of ideas, conscious people, and institutions carries great possibility, but it’s not automatic. It is intentional and cooperative. meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-New-Economy-Meetup/. Sustainable Living Resource Center, 150 Cottekill Road, Cottekill. October 13, 6:30pm.
Douglas Nicholas Poetry Reading. Doug Nicholas is an award-winning poet whose work has appeared in many publications. He has won recognition in numerous competitions, and his tetralogy fantasy novels set in the 13th century have garnered excellent reviews. The reading will consist of selections from four books of poetry: Iron Rose, The Old Language, The Rescue Artist, and In the Long-Cold Forges of the Earth. Free. Rosendale Library, 264 Main Street, Rosendale. October 14, 7pm.
13th Annual Fall Festival. Come to Forsyth Park to celebrate all things autumn! Activities for this family-friendly event include live music, a variety of children’s games, crafts, wagon rides, bounce houses, raffles, and more. The Forsyth Nature Center will also be open for visitors to see the resident animals, which include peacocks, tortoises, Hooley the steer, and many more furred, feathered, and shelled friends. Free admission. Forsyth Park, 157 Lucas Avenue, Kingston. 845-339-3053. forsythnaturecenter.org. October 11, 10am-4pm.
Re-use, Re-cycle, Re-make. Join up for a night of fun by learning how to re-make and re-use those items you usually throw out, and turn them into fun, practical items instead. The intention of this program is to spread knowledge and awareness relevant to the current movement toward zero waste, sustainability, and local resilience. Speakers include John Wackman from Repair Café and Laura Petit from New Paltz Re-Use & Re-cycle Center. Free and open to all. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Road, Highland. sierraclub.org/atlantic/mid-hudson. October 15. 7pm.
Coming Out!: T.M.I.dol Story Slam. In partnership with the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston, TMI Project will celebrate National Coming Out Day (October 11) by holding a coming-out themed edition of its popular T.M.I.dol story slam series. The slam will be emceed by comic, performer and TMI Project co-founder Julie Novak. T.M.I.dol is TMI Project’s popular story slam series in which readers compete by telling short, true stories from their own experiences on a particular theme. Readers are given guidelines for creating a story, but unlike with the monologues produced for our stage shows, we do not do any work on these, nor even see the stories beforehand. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall Street, Kingston. October 16, 8pm.
13th Annual Theremin Ghosts Tour. Come hear local poet Robert Milby with haunting recitations and Carl Welden providing atmospheric accompaniment on MOOG Theremin. $5 cover. 845-255-3436. Mudd Puddle Café, 10 Main Street (inside Water St. Market), New Paltz. October 17, 7pm.
HAND/MADE: The Digital Age and the Industrial Revolution. Taking the Byrdcliffe Art Colony’s anti-industrial underpinning as its point of departure, the show examines how, in today’s deeply digitized culture, many artists strive to create work that incorporates elements of the handmade or homegrown. Byrdcliffe Center, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock. Through October 18.
Robert Lobe’s ‘Field Studies’ Exhibition. Robert Lobe’s ‘Field Studies,’ the first exhibition of sculpture presented at Mohonk Preserve, will be on view. Curated by Charlotta Kotik, curator emerita of the Brooklyn Museum, the exhibition includes six large-scale works installed in a variety of outdoor locations in the Preserve and the Visitor Center. mohonkpreserve.org. Mohonk Preserve, 3197 Route 44, Gardiner. Through October 18.
The Foothills Lands and the Testimonial Gatehouse. Learn about the Mohonk Preserve’s plans to ensure the long-term conservation of this historic landscape while accommodating managed public access, nature study, and scientific observation. This meeting is open to the public and free. NewPaltzGardenClub.org. 845-255-8856. Deyo Hall, 16 Broadhead Ave, New Paltz. October 19, 7:00pm.
Kingston Model Train and Railroad Hobby Show. Don’t miss the largest rail-themed event in Ulster County, featuring the best in model train displays, memorabilia and related hobby items, for fun and for sale. Admire the detailing on 11,000 square feet of operating train layouts, then browse the extensive dealer and vendor tables and model train exhibits. Behold unique modular operations and marvel at the large scale garden railroad train display. Kids of all ages will want to enter the toy train raffle and meet folks from the working historic railroads and rail museums in the area. Admission is $6 for adults, and $1 for kids under 12. Andy Murphy Midtown Recreation Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. October 18, 10am-4pm.
Annual Turkey Dinner. Klyne Esopus Museum is hosting their annual “Classic Turkey Dinner And All the Trimmings”. Take-out orders begin at 4:00pm. The menu includes roast turkey, home-style dressing and gravy, mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, county-style coleslaw, cranberry sauce, delicious desserts and beverages. Food will be served by local candidates and officeholders. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Reformed Church of Port Ewen, 160 Salem Street, Port Ewen. October 24, 5-7pm.
13th Annual Theremin Ghosts Tour. Come hear local poet Robert Milby do haunting recitations and Carl Welden providing atmospheric accompaniment on MOOG Theremin. $5 cover. 845-430-4893. Art Bar Gallery, 674 Broadway, Kingston. October 27, 7pm.
Truth Out. Truth Out art exhibit provides a forum for artists to address the state of affairs in the world and their community, including wrongful treatment of groups, individuals, and our environment. Artists will be hosting salon-style events during the course of the show to explore some of the issues raised. Unframed Artists Gallery, 173 Huguenot Street, New Paltz. Ends November 7th. Open every weekend, 1pm-5pm.
Overlooked: Woodstock Women Artists. Woodstock Women Artists will examine the work of lesser-known female artists with Woodstock ties who painted primarily in the 20th century. Some were trained at leading art schools and won a fair share of prizes and awards; others rarely exhibited but painted for the sheer love of it. Several, while recognized during their lifetimes, were subsequently forgotten. woodstockschoolofart.org. Woodstock School of Art, 2470 Route 212, Woodstock. Through October 31.
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