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SEPTEMBER
Tuesdays/September
Early Morning Birders. 8am. For bird enthusiasts or those looking to learn the basics, this series offers various outings led by experienced birding volunteers and park naturalists. Bring you binoculars and field guide. Registration required.
Minnewaska State Park/Route 44-55/New Paltz/255-0752/lakeminnewaska.org
Thursday-Sunday/September 2-12
Red Herring. Michael Hollinger's hilarious theatre noir fare mixes together three love stories, Cold War paranoia, and a nuclear espionage plot in a crazy comedy about marriage and other explosive devices. An audience pleasing, knee slapping comedy. Thu, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm.
Shadowland Theatre/157 Canal St/Ellenville/647-5511/shadowlandtheatre.org
Friday/September 3
Up the Creek. 6pm. Sunset paddle on the Rondout Creek. Guided tour exploring the wildlife and history of the Rondout. Call ahead for reservations. $35, $25 Kingston residents.
Maritime Museum/50 Rondout Landing/Kingston/ 331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday/September 3
John Brown: Trumpet of Freedom. 8pm. One man drama featuring Norman Thomas Marshall. $20.
Byrdcliffe Theatre/Upper Byrdcliffe Rd/Woodstock/810-0123/woodstockfringe.org
Saturday/September 4
Out of The Box. 5pm. Bobby Berky's one man show delights with deep laughter and insane characters. $20, $10 12 & under.
Byrdcliffe Theater/Upper Byrdcliffe Rd/Woodstock/810-0123/woodstockfringe.org
Saturday/September 4
Good Morning Paddle. 9am. Sunset Paddle 6pm. Guided tour on the Hudson River. $35, $25 Kingston residents. Call ahead for reservation.
Kingston Point Beach/Lower Delaware Ave/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday/September 4
Byrdcliffe Barn Bash. 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, light barn supper, awards presentation, and more. $100.
3 Upper Byrdcliffe Way/Woodstock/679-2079/woodstockguild.org
Saturday/September 4
Freestyle Frolic. 8:30pm-2am. An expressive environment offering dancers a wide range of music. $7, $3 teens & seniors, kids free.
Center for Symbolic Studies/310 River Rd ext./New Paltz/658-8319/freestylefrolic.org
Saturday/September 4
The Catskill Mountain Eco-Heritage Festival. 11am-5pm. $5, under 5 free, carload $15.
7pm concert Jay & Molly and Magpie. $10.
Ashokan Center/477 Beaverkill Rd/Olivebridge/657-8333/ashokancenter.org
Saturday/September 4
Labor Day Train. 1-4pm. You work hard, take a break! Wear a hard hat and get $1 off your fare as we celebrate the contributions of workers with their families. $6, $4 ages 2-11.
Westbrook Lane/Kingston/688-7400/catskillmtrailroad.com
Saturday/September 4
Good Buy, Columbus! 8pm. Mikhail Horowitz and Gilles Malkine bring an evening of their brilliant satirical humor & music. $20.
Byrdcliffe Theater/Upper Byrdcliffe Rd/Woodstock/810-0123/woodstockfringe.org
Saturday-Monday/September 4-6
Woodstock/New Paltz Arts & Crafts Fair. 10am-6pm. Over 300 juried artists and crafts people, live music, and more. $8, $7 seniors, free 12 & under.
Ulster County Fairgrounds/Libertyville Rd/New Paltz/quailhollow.com
Sunday/September 5
8th Annual Woodstock Fine Art Auction. 1pm. Fine works of art and historical objects.
WAAM/28 Tinker St/Wooodstock/679-2940/woodstockart.org
Sunday/September 5
Out of The Box. 2pm. Bobby Berky's one man show delights with deep laughter and insane characters. $20, $10 12 & under.
Byrdcliffe Theater/Upper Byrdcliffe Rd/Woodstock/810-0123/woodstockfringe.org
Sunday/September 5
Esopus Bend Paddle. 9:30am-noon. Guided kayak and canoe paddle in the waters surrounding Esopus Bend Creek Conservancy. Free. Register with paddle leader, Steve Hart, at kayak642000@yahoo.com. Meet in the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot
/Rte 9W/Saugerties/esopuscreekconservancy.org
Sunday/September 5
Hooley on the Hudson. 11am-9pm. Celebrating Irish Culture, the festival features bagpipes, food, music, step dancing, crafts & more. Free.
TR Gallo Park/Broadway/Kingston/338-6622/ulsteraoh.com
Sunday/September 5
Wickets and Wine. 5-7pm. A Victorian themed whimsical game of croquet on Deyo Lawn. All levels welcome for friendly fun & refreshments. $10, $9 members; please register.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Sunday/September 5
Good Buy, Columbus! 5pm. Mikhail Horowitz and Gilles Malkine bring an evening of their brilliant satirical humor & music. $20.
Byrdcliffe Theater/Upper Byrdcliffe Rd/Woodstock/810-0123/woodstockfringe.org
Wednesday/September 8
Discussion group on The Constitution of the US. 6:30 pm. There is no sign up, and no fee. If you can, bring a copy of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution with you for reference. If you don't have one, you can get a free pocket size one at HeritageFoundation.org.
Gardiner Library Community Room/Gardiner
Thursday/September 9
ZUMBA! Dance fitness with Jesse Sarubbi. 5:30-6:30pm. 5 week series through Oct 18. Series: $50, $40 members. Per class: $12, $10 members.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Friday/September 10
Up the Creek. 6pm. Sunset paddle on the Rondout Creek. Guided tour exploring the wildlife and history of the Rondout. Call ahead for reservations. $35, $25 Kingston residents.
Maritime Museum/50 Rondout Landing/Kingston/ 331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday / September 10
Opening Reception. 6-8pm. Intimate Perspectives: A Survey of Comtemporary Figurative Work. The human experience and emotion portrayed by five Northeast artists using the figure in portraits and narratives. Free. On exhibit through Oct.1.
Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery / Vanderlyn Hall / SUNY Ulster / 491 Cottekill Rd / Stone Ridge / 687-5113 / sunyulster.edu
Saturday / September 11
Dance with Peter Stix & The Russet Trio. 8-11pm. $10, $9 members.
Woodstock Community Center / Rock City Rd / Woodstock / 246-2121 / ashokan.org
Saturday/September 11
Gardiner Day. Entertainment, games & food.
Majestic Park/Gardiner/255-9675/ townofgardiner.org
Saturday/September 11
7th Annual Orchard Dinner & Wine Tasting. 6-9pm. Celebrate the harvest with the Rondout Valley Grower's Association. New York State wines paired with locally grown foods prepared by our region's finest chefs. Live music, silent auction, fun for all! Proceeds support farmland preservation & local agriculture. Tickets & list of local ticket vendors available online.
Stone Ridge Orchard/3012 Rte 213/Stone Ridge/657-5701/roundoutvalleygrowers.org
Saturday/September 11
Gallery Opening: 4-6pm. Recycled: New art can rise from the ashes of our throwaway culture. On exhibit through Oct. 11.
WAAM/28 Tinker St/Woodstock/679-2940/woodstockart.org
Saturday/September 11
Town of Olive Day. 10am-4pm. A day of country fun for the whole family. Frog jumping contest, 5K run, crafts, music, food & more.
Davis Park/Watson Hollow Rd/West Shokan/ 657-8674
Saturday/September 11
Old World Games and Boot Sale. A festive day of games and entertainment from the old days, treasures, local food & beer vendors.
Bevier House Museum/2682 Rte 209/Marbletown/338-5614/bevierhousemuseum.org
Saturday/September 11
Dutch Documents. 10am-noon. Eric Roth takes you 'underground' to the Archives of Historic Huguenot St. $12, $10 members. Registration required.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/September 11
Composting 101. 10am: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink. 11:30am. Learn how to turn yard waste & food into valuable organic matter then learn the basics of recycling. Free.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday/September 11
Poetry Reading. 2pm. Dennis Doherty and James Sherwood.
Woodstock Community Center/56 Rock City Rd/Woodstock/woodstockpoetry.com
Saturday/September 11
Hors'n Around Saugerties. 7-10pm. Auction of 50 painted carousel horses that have been on display in the village all summer. Benefits local schools and organizations.
114 Partition St/Saugerties/646-957-2390/welcometosaugerties.com
Saturday/September 11
A New York Dutch Room for the New American Wing. 7-9pm. Peter M. Kenny, curator of American Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will give an insider's glimpse of the acquisition and installation of a New York Dutch room. $12, $10 members.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/September 11
Poetry Reading. 2pm. Featured poets Dennis Doherty & James Sherwood. Includes open mic. Free.
Woodstock Town Hall/76 Tinker St/Woodstock/woodstockpoetry.com
Saturday/September 11
Native American Gathering. 12-4pm. Folks from the Big Indian Native American Cultural Center share food, ceremony, drumming, singing & dancing. All welcome!
Pine Hill Community Center/287 Main St/Pine Hill/254-5469/pinehillcommunitycenter.org
Saturday/September 11
Go Green Day. Annual event cosponsored by New Paltz Green Works and the Downtown Business Association. Awareness & education on reducing our environmental impact. Held at various sites such as Water Street Market & Historic Huguenot Street.
npgreenworks.org
Saturday/September 11
Contra Dance. 8pm. Sponsored by Friends of Fiddle and Dance. $10, $9 member, under 12 half price.
Woodstock Community Center/56 Rock City Rd/Woodstock/246-2121/ashokan.org
Saturday/September 11
Hudson River Ramble Tyke Hike. 2-3pm. Take a leisurely stroll and explore nature using your senses. Up to 5 years with parent. Free.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday/September 11
John St. Jam. 7pm. Eight of the area's best musicians in an intimate, living room setting. Cozy & friendly with styles ranging from folk to blues, rock to ragtime. $5.
Dutch Arms Chapel/16 John St/Saugerties/943-6720/johnstjam.net
Saturday/September 11
Guided Bird Walk. 9am. Novices welcome. $3.
Clermont State Historic Site/1 Clermont Ave/Germantown/518-537-4240/friendsofclermont.org
Saturday/September 11
Good Morning Paddle. 9am. Sunset Paddle 6pm. Guided tour on the Hudson River. $35, $25 Kingston residents. Call ahead for reservation.
Kingston Point Beach/Lower Delaware Ave/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday/September 11
Monarchs, Magic, and More! 11am-1:30pm. Enjoy a stroll through historic fields and search for butterflies with Maraleen Manos-Jomes, butterfly expert and author. Hear stories and myths about butterflies. Ages 7 & up. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/September 11
Hurley Rail Trial Family Bike Ride. 9am. Easy, 6, 12 or 15 mile flat ride from the Esopus Creek to the hamlet of Cottekill and back. Paved & unpaved; not suitable for kids under 8 unless in a bike trailer or with 3rd wheel. Free. For more details contact Tom Polk/338-2153/tpolk@hvc.rr.com/meet at
Hurley Rail Trail Parking Lot/Rte 209/Hurley
Saturday/September 11
Kris Delmhorst. 8pm. Folk, Americana, and Indi-Rock. $19, $14 members, $2 more at the door.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday & Sunday /September 11 & 12
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival. 11am-6pm.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds/Rhinebeck/845-658-7181/hudsonvalleywinefest.com
Sunday/September 12
Hudson River Ramble: Millbrook Mountain. 9:30am-4pm. Join John Upton, Mohonk Preserve Volunteer and avid hiker, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Wallkill Valley while hiking the top of the ridge. Strenuous 9 mile hike, ages 15 & up. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Sunday/September 12
Dance Film Sundays. 2pm. Never Stop Swinging with Frankie Manning. Followed by swing dance performance, lecture, Q&A with Frank Nester & Emily Vanston of the Vanaver Caravan. $10, $6 children.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Sunday/September 12
20th Annual Taste of New Paltz. 11am-5pm. Local restaurants, wineries, businesses, artists, farm markets, children's activities.
Ulster County Fairgrounds/Libertyville Rd/New Paltz/255-0243/newpaltzchamber.org
Sunday/September 12
Bowling for Brains. 4-6pm. Fundraising event for The Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Bowling, raffles, family fun.
Hoebowl on the Hill/Rte 9W/Kingston/338-1414
Sunday/September 12
Classic Car Show. 10am-4pm. Great family event benefits Will Spay Pets, Inc. $1, under 5 free.
Orange County Farmer's Museum/Rte 17K/Montgomery/willspaypets.org
Sunday/September 12
Garden Tour. 1pm. Reservations required. $3. Clermont State Historic Site/1
Clermont Ave/Germantown/518-537-4240/friendsofclermont.org
Sunday/September 12
Origins of Spring Farm. 9:30am-1pm. Learn about the time when this farm provided milk, maple sugar, vegetables, and beef for Mohonk Mountain House. The walk ends at Slingerland Pavilion with homemade refreshments representing the crops grown by early inhabitants of the area. Easy 2 mile hike, ages 15 & up. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Sunday/September 12
Gallery Talk with solo artist Christopher Gallego. 2pm.
WAAM/28 Tinker St/Woodstock/679-2940/woodstockart.org
Sunday/September 12
Sketchbook and Camera Hike. Moderate 8 mile hike from Lake Minnewaska to Lake Awosting. Group stops at scenic points to learn and practice basic techniques. Leader Barry Skura. Email bskura@optonline for registration & meeting info.
midhudsonadk.org
Sunday/September 12
Gallery Opening. 4-6pm. Judith Zeichner, Paintings. Exhibit through. Oct 3.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Sunday/September 12
Trains, Trains, Trains. 1pm. Built in 1883, the only historic train station still open to the public on the Western side of the Hudson River. Learn about the connections between history, agriculture and the Hudson River. And, of course, there will be trains!
Milton on Hudson Train Station/38 Dock Rd/Milton/236-7288
Tuesday/September 14
Cooking Class: Farm to Table. 6-9pm. Led by CIA trained Chef Justine Leger of Bridge Creek Catering. Utilize the bounty of local farms during this wonderful harvest time. We'll make easy to prepare great food together and enjoy what we have made at the end of class. $65; 8 person limit, register early!
Bridge Creek Catering/30 Jenkinstown Rd/New Paltz/255-9234/bridgecreekcatering.com
Tuesday/September 14
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. 2-3 miles. Free. Forsyth
Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Wednesday September 15
25th Community Birthday Bash for the Neugarten Family Birth Center at NDH, 4-6 p.m.
1-877-729-2444 RSVP
Wednesday/September 15
Low Vision Technology Fair. 9am-3pm. Presented by Northeastern Assoc of the Blind at Albany. Free.
Holiday Inn/503 Washington Ave/Kingston/naba-vision.org
Thursday/September 16
Ulster County SPCA Volunteer Orientation. 5-6pm. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of shelter animals.
20 Wiedy Rd/Kingston/331-5377/ucspca.org
Thursday/September 16
14th Annual Fall for Art. 6-9pm. A show and sale of the work of numerous local artists. Proceeds benefit the children's theatre program at Shadowland Theater in Ellenville. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Ulster County and Millens Recycling. $35/$40 at the the door.
Wiltwyck Golf Club/Steward Lane/Kingston/338-8131/fallforart.org
Friday/September 17
River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs. 8-11pm. A real Louisiana style Zydeco dance party! Lesson at 7pm. $15.
White Eagle Hall/487 Delaware Ave/Kingston/255-7061/ashokan.org
Friday/September 17
Toddlers on the Trail: Trees of the Shawangunks. 10am-noon. Explore forest habitats with Dana Rudikoff, Volunteer Hike leader. 1.5 mile hike at a toddler's pace, ages 2-6. Meet at Spring Farm Trailhead. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Thursday-Sunday/September 17 - October 3
Yankee Tavern. The newest play from popular playwright Steven Dietz. This intriguing comic thriller explores the nature of conspiracy theories and why we're so apt to believe what we've seen not to be true. Thu, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm.
Shadowland Theatre/157 Canal St/Ellenville/647-5511/shadowlandtheatre.org
Saturday/September 18
COTA lecture. 5:30-7pm. Arts marketing with Richard Heyl de Ortiz. Refreshments served. Free.
Water St Market/10 Main St/New Paltz/celebrationofthearts.net
Saturday/September 18
Land Art for Families. 1:30-3pm. Create your own inspiring art using only natural materials gathered outdoors. Led by Mary Leary, artist and Mohonk Preserve Camp Educator. Easy 1 mile hike, ages 5 & up. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/September 18
Waterfall Series Hike. Fourth in the series, an 8 mile loop to Awosting and Rainbow Falls. Contact leader David Koehler for info:
k2david121@gmail.com. midhudsonadk.org
Saturday/September 18
Learning in the Garden Workshop: Extending the Season. 9am-noon. Learn from master gardener volunteers. How to extend the beauty of your garden, removing and adding plants to extend the season, what to clean up now. Free, no registration required. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County's
Xeriscape Garden/SUNY Ulster/Cottekill Rd/Stone Ridge/340-3990/cceulster.org
Saturday/September 18
Esopus Bend Ramble. 9am-noon. Guided 2.5 mile nature walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve. Free, no registration required. For more info, contact leader Steve Chorvas: schorvas@verizon.net. Meet in the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot/
Rte 9W/Saugerties/esopuscreekconservancy.org
Saturday/September 18
3rd Annual Mini Works Show Opening. 4-7pm. This year's theme: Submerged. Artists are challenged to create works in a 5" x 5" format that reflects upon or reinterprets this theme. Exhibit through Oct 11.
Unison Gallery at Water Street Market/Main St/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/September 18
Birding for Late Risers. 9am. Moderate 3 mile walk including a stunning vista of the Catskills.
Minnewaska State Park/Rte 44-55/Kerhonkson/255-0752
Saturday/September 18
Roger Mabie Speaker's Series. 4pm. Linda Zimmerman: Hudson Valley Haunts: History & Legend.
Klyne Esopus Museum/764 Rte 9W/Ulster Park/338-8109/klyneesopusmuseum.org
Saturday/September 18
Hudson Valley Reggae Fest. 10am-7pm. $30, $60 with after party pass.
Honor's Haven/1195 Arrowhead Rd/Ellenville/hudsonvalleyreggaefest.com
Saturday & Sunday/September 18 & 19
Working on Water. 12-6pm. A floating exhibition featuring historic vessels of New York's waterways. Free rides & tours, reservations required.
Historic Kingston Waterfront Museum/110 East Strand/Kingston/empirestatemaritime.org
Sunday/September 19
Acoustic Open Mic. 4pm. Sign up at 3:30. Hosted by John & Nancy DeNicolo. Bring your flute, lute, kazoo, banjo or bongos, favorite poems or unaccompanied songs and perform before a friendly, supportive audience.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Sunday/September 19
Tea in the Garden. 1pm. Join the Master Gardeners of the Cornell Cooperative Extension for a walk in their award winning Xeriscape garden at SUNY Ulster. Then Tea & Tour at Victoria's Gardens. $15. Register by September 16. Meet in the garden at Hasbrouck Building/SUNY Ulster/Cottekill Rd/
Stone Ridge/340-3990/cceulster.org
Sunday/September 19
Hudson River Writers Read. 2pm. Benefit for the Rosendale Theatre Collective. Authors of stories from Larry Carr's book Hudson River Writers read their works; followed by discussion. $10.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Sunday/September 19
Croquet Tournament. 9am-4pm. A light hearted day of fun on 100 yr old courts. Novice and advanced divisions. $20, includes lunch.
Clermont State Historic Site/1 Clermont Ave/Germantown/518-537-4240/friendsofclermont.org
Sunday/September 19
Mad Hatter's Tea Party. 1-3pm. Join the Mad March Hare an all his friends for a special tea inspired by Alice's adventures as told by Lewis Carroll. Tea, treats & games. In advance: $40 for 2, $10 each additional family member. Day of $44 + $11. Please register.
DuBois Fort/Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Sunday/September 19
Saugerties Pro Musica. 3pm. Marc Peloquin, Classical Pianist, performing Mozart, Schumann, Mahler, and Rzewski. $12, $10 seniors, students free.
Methodist Church/59 Post St/Saugerties/saugertiespromusica.org
Sunday/September 19
Plattekill Day. 10am-5pm. A fun filled family day celebrating the Town.
Thomas Felten Park/Rte 32/Modena/883-7331/town.plattekill.ny.us
Tuesday/September 21
Second Annual Volunteer Fair. Agency and volunteer match making! 11am-3pm.
Lecture Center/HUM 105/SUNY New Paltz/257-3266/newpaltz.edu/careers
Wednesday/September 22
Founders to Farmers. 7pm. An archaeologist's view of Hudson Valley homes of the 19th century with Dr. Eugene Boesch, NY Council for the Humanities. Explore insights revealing the transition from a rural lifestyle to one that forged the roots of modernization. Free.
Rosendale Library/264 Main St/Rosendale/658-9013/rosendalelibrary.org
Thursday/September 23
Capitol Hauntings. 7:30pm. Presented by Stuart W. Lehman. Free, refreshments served.
Hurly Reformed Church/11 Main St/Hurley/338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
Friday/September 24
Harvest Moon Walk. The only time the Hudson Valley Rail Trail is open after dark. Start at the Rail Trail Depot at 101 New Paltz Rd, end at Tony Williams Park at Riverside Rd. 2.5 miles round trip. The evening includes a bonfire & storyteller, donuts, popcorn & cider. $5, children under 6 are free.
691-2066/hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net
Friday/September 24
The Quarrymen. 8pm. Live music and special screening of the film Nowhere Man.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Friday/September 24
Swing Dance Workshop & Performance. 6-11:30pm. Teresa Broadwell and Thrivin' on a Riff. 6pm workshop ($15 separate admission), 8pm beginner lesson (free with dance admission), 8:30 Dance! $15, $10 students.
Poughkeepsie Tennis Club/135 S.Hamilton St/Poughkeepsie/454-2571/ashokan.org
Saturday/September 25
Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour. 11am. Guided tour of the waterfront area that rose as a prosperous maritime village in the 19th century. $5, $2 under 16.
Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center/20 Broadway/Kingston/339-0720/fohk.org
Saturday/September 25
Annual Mid-Hudson Sierra Club Tag Sale --Mulligan's Irish Pub parking lot, 9am to 3pm. Raindate: Sun Sept. 26. Lots of bargains in books, toys, household goods, & many other items. "Dollar bags" at closing time. Call 845-338-0300 to see about dropping off donations the day before (and/or helping to price!)
Rt. 376, 2 miles south of Raymond Ave/Vassar College, between Poughkeepsie/Wappinger Falls
Saturday/September 25
Hawk Migration Workshop. 9am-noon. Indoor presentation introducing migrating species in flight, then a short hike to the Hawk Watch. Led by Tom Sarro, Mohonk Preserve Research Associate. Moderate 2 mile hike, ages 12 & up. $28, $18 members. Reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/September 25
Apple Festival. 11:30am-7pm. Homemade apple pies, lunch, cider, crafts, books & roast beef dinner.
Town of Esopus United Methodist Church/Corner of West & Main St/Port Ewen/338-0356/ gbgm-umc.org/toeumc
Saturday/September 25
Lantern Walk in the Burying Ground. 8-9:30pm. A special night time walk and talk. $12, $10 members.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/September 25
Annual Fall Festival & Art Auction. 12-3pm. Tours, activities & auction to support '
Phillies Bridge Farm
Sunday/September 26
Veggies & Vino! 2 & 4pm. A tasting of fabulous vegan & vegetarian recipes created by Culinary Institute students to pair with wines from award-winning Hudson Valley winery, Whitecliff Vineyard. Music by the Bernstein Brothers on guitar and mandolin. $19 in advance, $21 at the door.
Whitecliff Vineyard/331 McKinstry Rd /Gardiner/255-4613/whitecliffwine.com
Wednesday & Thursday/September 29 & 30
Woodstock Film Festival at the Rosendale Theatre. Times & films TBA.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Wednesday - Wednesday/September 29 - October 3
Woodstock Film Festival. An independent film festival showing 125 films from all over the world.
845-679-4265/woodstockfilmfestival.com
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OCTOBER
Tuesdays/October
Early Morning Birders. 8am. For bird enthusiasts or those looking to learn the basics, this series offers various outings led by experienced birding volunteers and park naturalists. Bring you binoculars and field guide. Registration required.
Minnewaska State Park/Route 44-55/New Paltz/255-0752/lakeminnewaska.org
Sundays in October
Winery Tours. 3pm. Tour the vineyard and winery with one of the owners of this award-winning winery, and learn some of the ups and downs of creating this complex business. $17 includes tour, tasting and souvenir glass. Reservations encouraged.
Whitecliff Vineyard/331 McKinstry Rd /Gardiner/255-4613/whitecliffwine.com
Friday/October 1
Ulster Community College Foundation Annual Gala. Dinner & silent auction.
Wiltwyck Golf Club/404 Steward Lane/Kingston /687-5293/sunyulster.edu/foundation
Friday/October 1
Classical Guitar: Ben Bolt. 8pm. $19, $14 members, $2 more at the door.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Friday - Sunday/October 1-3
Woodstock Film Festival at the Rosendale Theatre. Times & films TBA.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Saturday/October 2
English Country Dance. 7:30-10:30pm. Lesson 7pm. John Huhn calling with the House Band.
The Reformed Church of Port Ewen/160 Salem St/Port Ewen/452-2483/ashokan.org
Saturday/October 2
Fall Heritage Day. 10am-3pm. Local history demonstrations, displays, crafts, food & fun. Sponsored by
Friends of Historic Rochester/12 Main St/Accord/ 626-7104/ historicrochester.eyeswrite.com
Saturday/October 2
Classical Guitar Workshop with Ben Bolt. 10am-4pm. $45, $40 members.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/October 2
Did the Pilgrims Really Eat Pumpkin Pie? and other historical legends put to rest.
Bevier House Museum/2682 Rte 209/Marbletown 338-5614/bevierhousemuseum.org
Saturday/October 2
Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival. 10am-4pm. A special event showcasing the Valley's Bounty! Agricultural, attractions, business.
Cluett Schantz Park/Rte 9W/Milton/464-2789/hvbountyfestival.com
Saturday/October 2
The Macabre. 10am-noon. Eric Roth will lead you into the archives just in time for 'haunting' season to explore early documents, letters and publications that highlight grisly acts, paranormal beliefs & eerie true life stories. $12, $10 members. Please register.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/October 2
Wickets and Wine. 5-7pm. A Victorian themed whimsical game of croquet on Deyo Lawn. All levels welcome for friendly fun & refreshments. $10, $9 members; please register.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/October 2
Ridge Wildlife for Kids. 2-3:30pm. Calling all animal lovers! Join Dave Johnson, wildlife photographer and educator, for an amazing presentation showcasing the diverse animal life along the Shawangunk Ridge. Indoor program, ages 5 & up. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/October 2
Irma Sagazie Esopus Creek Safari. 10am. Flatwater kayak & canoe race for paddlers of all ages and abilities. Prize for the best pirate costume. $25 includes lunch, prizes, t-shirt.
Saugerties Village Beach/43 Partition St/Saugerties/247-9664/village.saugerties.ny.us
Saturday/October 2
Taarka. 8pm. Every kind of music performed with breathtaking mastery including: Bluegrass, Celtic, Calypso, Jazz, Honky-Tonk, Klezmer, Tango, even Turkish. $19, $14 members, $2 more at the door.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/October 2
Hudson Valley Rail Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. 12:30pm. A celebration of the completion of the eastward expansion of the Hudson Valley Rail Trail to make its connection to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. After a brief ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees can walk on the newly constructed 1.3 miles and will be treated to light refreshments in the parking area.
75 Haviland Rd/Highland/hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net
Saturday/October 2
John Burroughs' Slabsides Open House. 11am-4pm. Interpretive tours of this National Historic Landmark. 12 pm presentation featuring the Slabside Poets. The surrounding 200 acres of trails is also designated a Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.
Burroughs Drive/West Park/ http://research.amnh.org/burroughs
Saturday & Sunday/October 2 & 3
Crafts at Rhinebeck. 10am-5pm.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds/Rte 9/Rhinebeck/ 876-4001
Sunday/October 3
Towpath Run & Walk for Literacy. 3.7 mile fundraiser for Little Ones Learning Center. Meet at the Accord Community Center; bus to starting line in Alligerville, race back. Same day registration 7:30am. Race begins at 9am. $19 preregistration, $20 day of.
Info: 626-5670/littleoneslearningcenter.org
Sunday/October 3
Blessing of the Animals. 3pm. Celebrate World Farm Animal Day, St. Francis of Assisi Day and Mahatma Gandi's Birthday.
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary/35 Van Wagner Rd/Willow/679-5955/woodstocksanctuary.org
Sunday/October 3
Annual Tour de Family Bike Race. 10, 25, and 50 mile rides. For more information:
familyofwoodstock.org
Sunday/October 3
Autumn Tree Walk. 9am-noon. A leisurely walk in the varied woodland at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve to identify trees by their leaves and bark. Free, no registration required. Meet in the
Saugerties Village Beach parking lot/Rte 9W/Saugerties/esopuscreekconservancy.org
Sunday/October 3
Gomen Homen Style Sushi Experience. 3-5pm. With Youko Yamamoto.
Gomen Kudasai Restaurant/215 Main St/New Paltz/$35, $30 Unison members. 255-1559/ unisonarts.org
Sunday/October 3
Mum Festival. 12-5pm. Seamon Park/Rte 9W/Saugerties/village.saugerties.ny.us
Monday/October 4
Town of Lloyd Historical Society Presentation. Speaker: Susan Stessin-Cohn, Consultant to Historic Huguenot St. 7:30pm. Topic TBA. Refreshments. Free.
American Legion Hall/84 Grand St/ Highland/691-8492/691-2089
Tuesday/October 5
Cooking Class: Farm to Table. 6-9pm. Led by CIA trained Chef Justine Leger of Bridge Creek Catering. Join us as we utilize the bounty of local farms during this wonderful harvest time of the year and gather all the season has to offer. We'll make easy to prepare great food together and enjoy what we have made at the end of class. $65; 8 person limit, register early!
Bridge Creek Catering/30 Jenkinstown Rd/New Paltz/255-9234/bridgecreekcatering.com
Tuesday/October 5
The Poné Ensemble for New Music presents a concert of music by Aaron Copland (1900-1990). Works include Quiet City, Old American Songs, and Appalachian Spring. Tickets available at the SUNY Box Office 845-257-3800. Prices: $10 gen, $8 seniors, $3 for students. 8pm.
McKenna Theatre /SUNY New Paltz Campus/257-3800.
Saturday & Sunday/ October 6 & 7
Red Wine & Chocolate. 12-5pm. Annual paired tasting of local chocolate and red wine.
Whitecliff Vineyard/331 McKinstry Rd /Gardiner/255-4613/whitecliffwine.com
Friday/October 8
Zydeco Dance. 8-11pm. Johnny Ace & Sidewalk Zydeco. $15.
White Eagle Hall/487 Delaware Ave/Kingston/255-7061/ashokan.org
Friday/October 8
Hudson Valley Rail Trail Gala. 6pm. An Evening Under the Stars! Features a cocktail reception on the trail followed by dinner and dancing in a beautifully decorated tent. Reservations a must.
hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net
Saturday/October 9
Highland Hudson Fest, noon, in the Hamlet of Highland is located off Rte 9W at Milton Avenue.
Highland/www.townoflloyd.com
Saturday/October 9
Poetry Reading. 2pm. Featured poets Amy Ouzoonian & Tyler Wilhelm. Includes open mic. Free.
Woodstock Town Ha
Sunday/October 10
Dance Film Sundays. 2pm. The Partner Project/Scene in Public. Risa Jaroslow & Dancers' newest work examining intimate interactions that take place in public. Performed to an original score by Robert Een with commissioning support from the American Music Center Live Music for Dance Program. $10, $6 children.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Saturday & Sunday/October 9 & 10
Rhinebeck Antiques Fair. Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 11am-4pm. Indoors.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds/Rte 9/Rhinebeck/876-1989/ rhinebeckantiquesfair.com
Sunday/October 10
Forsyth Nature Center Fall Festival. 10am. Family friendly event with a variety of activities for everyone. Free, some activities have a small fee.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Sunday/October 10
Saugerties Pro Musica. 3pm. Michael Jones & Agustin Maruri, Cello & Guitar Duo. $12, $10 seniors, students free.
Methodist Church/59 Post St/Saugerties/saugertiespromusica.org
Sunday/October 10
Rosendale Drum Fest Showcase. 5:30pm. Featuring Edwina Lee Tyler, Djembe master. $5, children free.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Sunday/October 10
Olde Time Harvest Festival. 10am-2pm.
Corner of Center & Market St/Ellenville
Sunday/October 10
ThanksLiving 5.0
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary/35 Van Wagner Rd/Willow/679-5955/woodstocksanctuary.org
Wednesday/October 13
Inventing Fashion: Iroquois Beadwork and the 'Art of Flowering'. 7pm. Deborah Holler, NY Council for the Humanities. Trace the historic development of the Iroquois costume, which defined the public image of 'Indian-ness' around the world. Free.
Rosendale Library/264 Main St/Rosendale/658-9013/rosendalelibrary.org
Friday/October 15
Toddlers on the Trail: In Search of Signs of Glaciers. 10am-noon. Join Dana Rudikoff, Volunteer Hike Leader, and look for evidence of the huge glaciers that passed over the land. 1.5 mile hike at a toddler's pace, including some fairly challenging bouldering. Ages 2-6. Meet at the West Trapps Trailhead. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Friday/October 15
YWCA of Ulster County Tribute to Women Dinner. Honoring outstanding women who work in our community.
Wiltwyck Golf Club/404 Steward Lane/Kingston/338-6844/ywcaulstercounty.org
Friday-Sunday /October 15-17
Paul Newman Film Festival. Fri - 8pm, Sat & Sun - 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Saturday/October 16
Contradance. 8-11pm. Caller Ridge Kennedy, Fiddlers Tom Phillips & Bill Christophersen. $5-$10.
Arlington Reformed Church/22 Raymond Ave/Poughkeepsie/473-7050/ashokan.org
Sunday/October 17
West Coast Swing & California Mix. 6:30-9pm. Workshop, beginner lesson & dance. $12 workshop, $8 dance $6 students.
White Eagle Hall/487 Delaware Ave/Kingston/255-7061/ashokan.org
Saturday/October 16
Out of The Darkness Community Walk. 10:30am-noon. The Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) holds their Dutchess and Ulster walk on the Walkway Over the Hudson. The Dutchess Walk starts on the Poughkeepsie side, the Ulster Walk on the Highland side. Registration & opening ceremony on each side, walk across the bridge and unite in the center for closing ceremony. Help save lives, honor a loved one and raise awareness for Suicide Prevention.
Contact Maria Idoni: midoni@afsp.org/ outofthedarkness.org
Saturday/October 16
Gallery Opening. 4-6pm. Behind My House: The front porch is cleaned & swept, but what treasures or secrets are hidden where the world can't see them? On exhibit through Nov 14.
WAAM/28 Tinker St/Woodstock/679-2940/woodstockart.org
Saturday/October 16
Binary Visions: Coverlet Exhibit Opening. 5-8pm. In collaboration with the Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz, this exhibit allows you to see several historic coverlets normally kept in storage and see them with a surprising modern perspective.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/October 16
Learning in the Garden Workshop: Putting Your Garden to Bed. 9am-noon. Learn from master gardener volunteers. What to prune and pull out now before the cold sets in. Free, no registration required. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County's
Xeriscape Garden/SUNY Ulster/Cottekill Rd/Stone Ridge/340-3990/cceulster.org
Saturday/October 16
Gallery Opening. 4-6pm. TEN: An Exhibition of Contemporary Printmaking by Kristopher Hedley & Dylan McManus. On exhibit through Nov 7.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/October 16
Annual Ridge Hike. 6:30am-5:30pm. Experience white cliffs, waterfalls, sky lakes, dwarf pitch pines, and dramatic foliage. Cosponsored by Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park Preserve, &Sam's Point Preserve. Strenuous 14-18 mile hike, ages 14 & up. Reservations required. $35, $25 members.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/October 16
David Roth: Story & Song. 7pm. An inspiring evening with the internationally admired singer/songwriter. $15 suggested donation, no one turned away.
The Reformed Church of New Paltz/92 Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-6340
Saturday/October 16
Unison's 35th Birthday and CD Release. 8pm. Featuring Harlem Dance Theater and a surprise performer.
McKenna Theater/SUNY New Paltz/$35/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/October 16
Gallery Opening. 4-7pm. In Golden Field: Ustya Tarnawsky.
Unison Gallery at Water Street Market. Main St/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/October 16
Hudson Valley Rail Trail and Walkway 5K Race & Walk. 9am. Beginning on the east side of the Hudson River, traveling across the Walkway Over the Hudson and continuing on the newly opened section of the HV Rail Trail.
Hudson Valley Rail Trail. hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net
Saturday & Sunday/October 16 & 17
NYS Sheep & Wool Festival. 9am-5pm. Dutchess County Fairgrounds. $12, $9 prepaid, $17 both days/
6550 Spring Brook Ave/Rhinebeck/ sheepandwool.com
Sunday/October 17
Acoustic Open Mic. 4pm. Sign up at 3:30. Hosted by John & Nancy DeNicolo. Bring your flute, lute, kazoo, banjo or bongos, favorite poems or unaccompanied songs and perform before a friendly, supportive audience.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Sunday/October 17
Gallery Talk with solo artist Yale Epstein. 2pm.
WAAM/28 Tinker St/Woodstock/679-2940/woodstockart.org
Sunday/October 17 & 24
Naked Raku. Pottery class w/Bill Shillalies. 12-2pm Oct 17 & 11am-4pm Oct 24. $100, $85 members.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Friday/October 22
Fall Celebration & Auction. The Kingston Hospital Foundation and Tonner Doll Company present Robert Tonner's 2010 Fall fashion collection. 6pm cocktails, 7pm dinner. $125 /person, $200 for two.
Wiltwyck Golf Club/Kingston/334-2760/kingstonhospital.org
Friday/October 22
Northern Saw Whet Owls: Mohonk's Silent Visitor. 7-8:30pm. Led by Dr. Glenn A. Proudfoot, Visiting Scholar at Vassar College and Mohonk Preserve Research Associate. The program includes a presentation of research objectives, introduction to mist netting, and hopefully, observation of a bird banding station in action. Easy half mile hike, ages 9 & up. Reservations required. $25, $15 members.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Friday/October 22
Swing Dance Workshop & Performance. 6-11:30pm. The Abby Gardner Five. 6pm workshop ($15 separate admission), 8pm beginner lesson (free with dance admission), 8:30 Dance! $15, $10 students.
Poughkeepsie Tennis Club/135 S.Hamilton St/Poughkeepsie/454-2571/ashokan.org
Friday & Saturday/October 22 & 23
Legends by Candlelight Spook Tours. 6:30-10pm. Reservations suggested. $10, $5 children & members.
Clermont State Historic Site/1 Clermont Ave/Germantown/518-537-4240/friendsofclermont.org
Friday-Sunday/October 22-24
The Merchant of Venice. Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Shakespeare's classic weaves the threads of love, truth, morality, and justice into a rich tapestry set in Renaissance Venice. $20, $18 seniors, $15 students.
The Center for Performing Arts/Rte 308/Rhinebeck/centerforperformingarts.org
Saturday/October 23
Autumn Wildlife Walk. 9am-noon. Guided walk through the many habitats of Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in search of autumn wildlife. Free, no registration required. Meet in the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot/Rte 9W/
Saugerties/esopuscreekconservancy.org
Saturday/October 23
The Angel Band. 8pm. Upbeat big-voiced mix of Folk, Roots, Blues. $19, $14 members, $2+ door.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/October 23
Full Battle Rattle. 5pm. Part of the Youth and War Film Series. This 2008 documentary about a real war in a fake town takes a close look at a US military training facility and a virtual Iraq, all part of a billion dollar urban warfare simulation. Professor Eva Woods moderates a post film discussion. $7, 19 & under free.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Saturday & Sunday/October 23 & 24
The Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase. 11am-6pm. Fine handmade acoustic guitars and stringed musical instruments exhibited by their makers. Show & sale, live music, clinics & workshops. $15/day, $25/both days.
Bearsville Theater & Utopia Soundstage/291 & 293 Tinker St/Woodstock/679-4406/woodstockinvitational.com
Saturday & Sunday/October 23 & 24
23rd Annual MC Miller School Craft Fair. 10am-4pm.
65 Fording Place Rd/Lake Katrine/kingstoncityschools.org
Sunday/October 24
Guided walking tour of Main Street, Hurley. 2pm. $5, under 12 free.
Hurley Heritage Museum/52 Main St/Hurley/338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
Sunday/October 24
The Historic Preserve Landscape and Its People. 10am-noon. Walk to the last remaining cabin of the historic Trapps Mountain Hamlet and learn what life was like for the 19th century homesteaders. Led by Ron Knapp, Mohonk Preserve Board President. Easy 2 mile hike, ages 12 & up. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Sunday/October 24
Kairos Consort of Singers. 4pm. Bach: Cantata 192 Nun danket alle Gott, with chamber orchestra and choral motet Jesu, meine Freude. Part of evensong service. Suggested donation $10.
Holy Cross Monastery/Rte 9W/West Park/256-9114/kairosconsort.org
Sunday/October 24
River of Words on Stage. 2pm. A Rosendale Theatre Collective Benefit. Readings by an all star cast of Hudson Valley actors.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Tuesday/October 26
Scrabble® Family Game Night
Ulster Literacy/ 331-6837 /UlsterLiteracy.org
Thursday/October 28
Live Wolves & Mission: 7pm. Wolf, Colorado will give an educational & environmental program. Suggested donation $10 adults, $5 children, no infants or toddlers please.
Woodstock Elementary School/8 W. Hurley Rd (rte 375)/Woodstock/Pam Brown 679-7519/ wolfteacher.com
Friday/October 29
Ghost Walk. 7-9pm. Main Street Hurley & Cemetery. $10. Refreshments served. Call for reservations
339-6729. hurleyheritagesociety.org
Friday - Sunday/October 29-31
Haunted Huguenot Street. 7-11pm.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/October 30
Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour. 11am. Guided tour of the waterfront area that rose as a prosperous maritime village in the 19th century. $5, $2 under 16.
Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center/20 Broadway/Kingston/339-0720/fohk.org
Saturday/October 30
Howl-O-Weener. 12-1:30pm. Costumed halloween party for dachshunds, their humans, and other small friendly dogs. Safe, fun, indoors.
Skate Time 209/5164 Rte 209/Accord/626-7971/skatetime209.com
Saturday/October 30
Segue. 8pm. Flamenco Music and Dance. $19, $14 members, $2 more at the door.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/October 30
Wild Life Program. 1pm. With wildlife educator and endangered species specialist Andrew Simmons. $10, $7 members.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday & Sunday/October 30 & 31
Seneca Lake Wine District Tour. Special fundraiser for Unison with Frieda Yueh, retired board member. Please reserve early. $200, $149 per night hotel reservation.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Sunday/October 31
Photographing the Nude in the Studio with Dan McCormack. 10am-4pm. $120, $100 members.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Sunday/October 31
Gustafer Yellowgold and Halloween Costume Party. 3pm. A multi media performance of live music, animated illustrations & storytelling for children and adults. $8.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Sunday/October 31
Halloween Parade. 6pm. Start at Main St. & Manheim Blvd, end at the fire house for treats!
New Paltz
Sunday/October 31
Night of 100 Pumpkins. 6pm. The Bakery's annual pumpkin carving contest. Come and see all the pumpkins lit! Enjoy free pumpkin bread, cocoa & cider. See website for entry info.
The Bakery/13a N. Front St/New Paltz/255-8840/ilovethebakery.com
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NOVEMBER
TBA/November
St. Joseph's Holiday Fair.
34 S. Chestnut St/New Paltz/255-5635
TBA/November
Bedtime with Books. 6:30-8pm. Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal. Listen to bedtime stories & have a bedtime snack. Little Ones Library/
Rochester Reformed Church/Route 209/Accord /626-4112/littleoneslearningcenter.org
Friday & Saturday/November 5 & 6
The Larimie Project. 8pm. An Epilogue, a Hudson Valley Premiers, Mohonk Mountain Stage. $16, $12 members, $2 more at the door.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Friday & Saturday/November 5 & 6
The Exonerated. 8pm. A 90 minute stage play revolving around the stories of six former death row prisoners who were released after their convictions were reversed. $12.50
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Friday-Sunday/November 5-7
Eisteddfod! Festival of traditional music presented by The Folk Music Society of New York, Inc. Workshops, concerts & dances. Bring instruments & voices.
Hudson Valley Resort and Spa/400 Granite Rd/Kerhonkson/626-8888/eisteddfod-ny.org''
Saturday/November 6
English Country Dance. 7:30-10:30pm. Lesson 7pm. Paul Ross calling with the House Band. T
Reformed Church of Port Ewen/160 Salem St/Port Ewen/452-2483/ashokan.org
Saturday/November 6
Kitchen Conversations Lecture. 2pm. $7, $5 m'bers.
Clermont State Historic Site/1 Clermont Ave/ Germantown/518-537-4240/friendsofclermont.org
Saturday/November 6
Behind the Scenes: Coverlets with the Curator. 10am-noon. $25. $20 members.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/November 6
Crafts on John Street. 9am-2pm.Talented Hudson Valley artisans delight with their creativity and style.
John St/Kingston
Saturday/November 6
Geology of the Shawangunk Mountains. 9am-1pm. Ray Haberski, Marist Adjunct, will 'read' the stories of the Shawangunk rocks, the Ridge formation, and the great Ice Age. Easy 5 mile hike, ages 14 & up. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Monday/November 8
Holistic Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman. 7:30-9:30pm. $15, $10 members.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Wednesday, November 10
8th Annual Northern Dutchess Hospital Mothers' Club Fashion Show. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres reception, fashion show with local merchants, seated dinner and silent auction. 5:30 p.m. $65 per person/$100 per patron
Rhinecliff Hotel/845-871-3505
Wednesday/November 10
Writing the Resume that Works for You. 7pm. Learn how to create a successful resume from the professionals at Ulster County Workforce. Helpful to those just beginning their job search and a refresher for those who already have a resume, bring yours! Free.
Rosendale Library/264 Main St/Rosendale/658-9013/rosendalelibrary.org
Friday-Sunday/November 12-14
60th Anniversary Musical Revue to celebrate the Coach House Player's 60 years of community theater. Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. $18/$15 seniors, 12 & under.
Coach House/12 Augusta St/Kingston/331-2476/coachhouseplayers.org
Friday/November 12
Zydeco Dance. 8-11pm. Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne. Lesson 7pm. $15.
White Eagle Hall/487 Delaware Ave/Kingston/255-7061/ashokan.org
Saturday/November 13
Poetry Reading. 2pm. Featured poets Lea Graham & Reagan Upshaw. Includes open mic. Free.
Woodstock Town Hall/76 Tinker St/Woodstock/woodstockpoetry.com
Saturday/November 13
John St. Jam. 7pm. Eight of the area's best musicians in an intimate, living room setting. Cozy & friendly with styles ranging from folk to blues, rock to ragtime. $5.
Dutch Arms Chapel/16 John St/Saugerties/943-6720/johnstjam.net
Saturday/November 13
Native American Gathering. 12-4pm. Folks from the Big Indian Native American Cultural Center share food, ceremony, drumming, singing & dancing. All welcome!
Pine Hill Community Center/287 Main St/Pine Hill/254-5469/pinehillcommunitycenter.org
Saturday/November 13
The Lenape: NY's First Inhabitants. 7-9pm. A lively & engaging talk with David M. Oestreicher combining archaeological & historical evidence with decades of 1st-hand ethnographic, linguistic research among today's Lenape. $8, $7 members.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/ huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/November 13
Company K. 5pm. Part of the Youth and War Film Series, discussion follows. $7, 19 & under free.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Saturday/November 13
Benefit Auction at Unison. 1pm. $25.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Sunday/November 14
Botanical Drawing Class. 10am-1pm. Work with seasonal materials to improve your skills and practice new techniques. Led by botanical artist and author Wendy Hollender. Beginners welcome, ages 12 & up. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Sunday/November 14
Dance Film Sundays. 2pm. $10, $6 children.
Rosendale Theatre/408 Main St/Rosendale/658-8989/rosendaletheatre.org
Wednesday/November 17
Cooking Class: Thanksgiving Success. 6-9pm. Led by CIA trained Chef Justine Leger of Bridge Creek Catering. Before you cook that turkey, join us for gravy making fun. Make easy gravy, two different styles of stuffing, classic side dishes with a twist, proper cooking & carving of the holiday bird, & most importantly time-management, so there is less to do on the big day. Enjoy what we have made together. $65; 8 person limit, register early!
Bridge Creek Catering/30 Jenkinstown Rd/New Paltz/255-9234/bridgecreekcatering.com
Friday/November 19
Holiday tree lighting, Historic Huguenot Street. 5-8
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/ huguenotstreet.org
Friday/November 19
Lions Club Annual Holiday Auction. 6pm. Silent and live auctions.
Gisiano's Restaurant/174 Glasco Turnpike/Saugerties/246-3452/jnjm2@verizon.net
Friday/November 19
Saints of Swing Dixieland Concert. 8pm. In conjunction with One Book, One New Paltz. $19, $14 members, $2 more at the door.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Friday-Sunday/November 19-21
60th Anniversary Musical Revue to celebrate the Coach House Player's 60 years of community theater. Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. $18/$15 seniors, 12 & under.
Coach House/12 Augusta St/Kingston/331-2476/coachhouseplayers.org
Saturday/November 20
Crafts on John Street. 9am-2pm.Talented Hudson Valley artisans delight with their creativity and style.
John St/Kingston
Saturday/November 20
Mikhail Horowitz & Gilles Malkine: Blue, Through, and Pushing 62. 8pm. $19, $14 members, $2 more at the door.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/November 20
Roger Mabie Speaker's Series. 4pm. Juanita Leisch Jensen: Armed with Needles: Women in the Civil War.
Town Hall/284 Broadway/Port Ewen/338-8109/klyneesopusmuseum.org
Saturday/November 20
Holiday Greeting Card Exhibit. 4-7pm. A rare opportunity to view this impressive collection of 19th & 20th century cards. Many richly detailed, others with motifs that puzzle our modern world.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/ huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/November 20
Gallery Opening. 4-6pm. The Holiday Show. On exhibit through Jan 2.
WAAM/28 Tinker St/Woodstock/679-2940/ woodstockart.org
Saturday/November 20
America's River. 3-4:30am. An engaging lecture by Fran Dunwell, conservationist and author, about how the Hudson River transformed American history, politics, and culture. Ages 12 & up. Reservations required. $10, members free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/November 20
Gallery Opening. 4-7pm. Captured Light: Eija Lindsey. Exhibit through Dec 13. Unison Gallery at
Water Street Market/Main St/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday & Sunday/November 20 & 21
Wreath Fineries at the Wineries. 11am-5pm. The Shawangunk Wine Trail's annual holiday event. Receive a handmade grapevine wreath at the 1st winery visited then travel along the trail of 11 wineries throughout Ulster County to receive an ornament at each to decorate your wreath. Tastings of wine & special holiday foods. Call/see website for prices/tickets.
256-8456/shawangunkwinetrail.com
Sunday/November 21
Gallery Talk with solo artist Loel Barr. 2pm.
WAAM/28 Tinker St/Woodstock/679-2940/woodstockart.org
Sunday/November 21
West Coast Swing & California Mix. 5:30-9pm. Workshop, beginner lesson & dance. $12 workshop, $8 dance $6 students.
White Eagle Hall/487 Delaware Ave/Kingston/255-7061/ashokan.org
Sunday/November 21
13th Annual International Pickle Festival. 10am-5pm. Pickled goods & souvenirs, Pickle judging & contests, Live music & dancing.
Community Center/Rte 32/Rosendale/picklefest.com
Sunday/November 21
Gallery Opening. 4-6pm. The Artists of Silvermine. On exhibit through Dec 31.
Unison Gallery at Water Street Market. Main St/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Thursday/November 25
Annual Turkey Trot. Thanksgiving morning 5K race to benefit Family of New Paltz. 8am registration, 9am Mashed Potato Kids 1/4 Mile run, 9:30 Turkey Trot. Race begins and ends at
Water Street Market/New Paltz/for more info email turkeytrot@gmail.com
Thursday/November 25
Town of Rochester Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. 11:30am-2pm. The Community Center invites seniors, families, and anyone who may be spending the day alone to join the community family for a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Free, reserve your seat by Nov. 19. Donations & volunteers needed too!
Community Center/Accord/626-2115/ townofrochester.net
Friday/November 26
Swing Dance Workshop & Performance. 6-11:30pm. Nathan and Emily. 6pm workshop ($15 separate admission), 8pm beginner lesson (free with dance admission), 8:30 Dance! $15, $10 students.
Poughkeepsie Tennis Club/135 S.Hamilton St/Poughkeepsie/454-2571/ashokan.org
Saturday/November 27
Photos with Vintage Santa. 11am-2pm. Timeless photos next to the period fireplace in the historic Jean Hasbrouck House. $15 first photo, $5 each +.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/ huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/November 27
Community Indoor Farm Market. 9am-noon.
Robins Market/Rte 32/New Paltz
Saturday/November 27
Christmas Quest. 11am-2pm. Children can search through the Deyo House looking for Christmas clues. Holiday treats provided at the DuBois Fort after the hunt. Ages 5 and up. $7.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/ huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/November 27
Live Birds of Prey. 2-3:30pm. Get up close and personal with majestic birds of prey including falcons, owls, hawks, and vultures. Led by B. Robinson of Wildlife Lectures. Indoor program, all ages. $22, $12 members. Reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Sunday/November 28
Acoustic Open Mic. 4pm. Sign up at 3:30. Hosted by John & Nancy DeNicolo. Bring your flute, lute, kazoo, banjo or bongos, favorite poems or unaccompanied songs and perform before a friendly, supportive audience.
Unison Arts & Learning Center/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Sunday/November 28
Saugerties Pro Musica. 3pm. Students of the Bard Conservancy of Music. $12, $10 seniors, students free.
Methodist Church/59 Post St/Saugerties/saugertiespromusica.org
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ONGOING
Through September 26
Andy Warhol: Private & Public in 151 Photographs.
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art/1 Hawk Dr/SUNY New Paltz/257-3844/newpaltz.edu/museum
Hudson River Valley Ramble Events
Celebrate the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region. Events are held the last three weekends in September; find them throughout our calendar and at
hudsonrivervalleyramble.com
Friday-Sunday/September 10 - 26
Olana on the Move Backpacks. Noon. Families are welcome to borrow themed backpacks and explore the Olana landscape. Free, vehicle fee.
Olana State Historic Site/5720 Rte 9G/Hudson/518-828-0135/oprhp.state.ny.us
Saturdays/September 11, 18, 25
D & H Canal Five Locks Trail Walking Tour. 2pm. Guided one hour walk along the historic D & H Canal, a major transportation route of the 19th century. Free. Guided museum tours all day $4. 23
Mohonk Rd/High Falls/687-9311/canalmuseum.org
Saturday & Sunday/November 11-26
Street Whys: Anecdotes & Lore of Kingston. 1-4pm. View vintage photos, maps and text that tell the origin of Kingston's street names. Talk to City of Kingston Historian and Friends of Historic Kingston member Edwin M. Ford, whose half century of research yielded this new exhibit for 2010 in the gallery. Free.
Friends of Historic Kingston Museum/Corner of Wall & Main St/Kingston/339-0720/fohk.org
Saturday & Sunday/November 11-26
Fred J. Johnston Museum Tours. 1-4pm. A visual feast of 18th & early 19th century antique furnishings & decorative arts collected by nationally noted antiquarian Fred J. Johnston (1911-1993) & displayed in eight elegant room settings he designed in his home and showroom, a historic c. 1812 Federal style house the Stockade National Historic District. Guided tours given approximately every 45 min.
Friends of Historic Kingston Museum/Corner of Wall & Main St/Kingston/339-0720/fohk.org
Ongoing Classes & Workshops
• Sacred Chanting. Every 2nd & 4th Sun. 10-11:30am.
• Life Drawing: Tues & Th, 7:30-9:30pm
• Euro Dance for Seniors & Others: Thu 1:30-2:30pm.
• Qigong: Mondays-Thursdays, 7:30-8:30am
• Qigong for Seniors: Mondays, 11am-12pm
• Tai Chi Chuan Beginner/Intermed: Thu5:30-7pm.
Unison/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Northern Dutchess Hospital
Fall Community Lecture Series. Visit website for schedule and registration.
www.health-quest.org/ndh
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DAILY/YEAR ROUND
Unison Sculpture Garden
Dawn til dusk. An invitational show featuring the work of a group of extraordinary established and emerging artists. Picnic & wander through our woodland garden. Experience these magnificent sculptures in a lovely, peaceful setting which includes a fish pond with waterfall. Free.
Unison/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1556/unisonarts.org
Mondays
Water Street Cinema. Dusk. Thought provoking and enlightening films for free throughout the summer. Free popcorn.
Water Street Market/Main St/New Paltz/255-1403/waterstreetmarket.com
Mondays
Pine Hill Area Community Supper and Food Giveaway. 5:30-7pm. Every other Monday. All are welcome to a community meal; take home food in you need it, no questions asked.
Pine Hill Community Center/287 Main St/Pine Hill/254-5469/pinehillcommunitycenter.org
Mondays
The Fight Against Hunger for All. 2-7pm. 2nd & 4th Mondays. Helping Hands of New York, a non profit charitable organization of food collection & distribution.
Phoenicia Fire Co/100 Rte 214/Phoenicia/688-9825/helpinghandsofny.com
Tuesday/September 14 - October 26
World History Series. 7-8:30pm. Six sessions with Dr. Thomas Monkhall and guests.
Elting Memorial Library/93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030/elting.newpaltz.lib.ny.us
Tuesdays
Rochester Senior Group. 10:30am - Noon. Followed by an hour-long senior yoga class taught by Carla Olla. Join this fun group! Send packages to service people, knit hats and gloves for needy children, and much more.
Rochester Community Center/15 GLF Rd/Accord/626-2115
Tuesdays
Early Morning Birders. 7am. For bird enthusiasts or those looking to learn the basics, this series offers various outings led by experienced birding volunteers and park naturalists. Bring binoculars and field guide. Registration required. Through October.
Minnewaska State Park/Route 44-55/New Paltz/255-0752/lakeminnewaska.org
Wednesdays
• Bob Babb Wednesday Walks. Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations are required. Free to Mohonk Preserve members, $10 for non members (includes full day pass). For times & locations:
255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
• Pine Hill Social Circle. 1-3pm. Home and bored? The Pine Hill Social Circle is your ticket to joy! Stop in for a little chit chat, coffee, garden parties, cookies, crafts, an occasional outing and a good time in general. Free.
Pine Hill Community Center/287 Main St/Pine Hill/254-5469/pinehillcommunitycenter.org
• Wellness Coordination and Referrals. 1:30-5:30pm. Sara Ampel of the Mental Health Association of Ulster County helps link people to the resources they need. All consultations are discreet, anonymous, and confidential. Free.
Pine Hill Community Center/287 Main St/Pine Hill/254-5469/pinehillcommunitycenter.org
• Archery Class. 5-6 pm youth class, 6-7pm adult class. Learn to target shoot with bow and arrow in this exciting and terribly enjoyable class. Free.
Pine Hill Community Center/287 Main St/Pine Hill/254-5469/pinehillcommunitycenter.org
Saturdays
• Knimble Knitters. 10am-noon. Bring your knitting or crochet, beginners welcome! Ellen Holmes will teach the very beginning steps. Ellenville Public Library/40 Center St/Ellenville/647-5530/epl@rcls.org
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EDUCATION
Women's Studio Workshop
Fascinating programs. Bookbinding, paper making, nature drawing, paper marbleizing, faux finishes, and much more. Call for schedule. Studio space available. Workshop's staff of artists available to consult on projects.
Binnewater Lane/Rosendale/658-9133, www.wsworkshop.org, wsw@ulster.net
Ulster County Community College
A good place to get started on the rest of your life. Courses and certificates in many fields.
Stone Ridge/687-5012
SUNY New Paltz
See listing under Education for Continuing and Professional Education.
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PERFORMANCE
UPAC
601 Broadway/Kingston/339-6088.
New Paltz Theatre SUNY
Call for program 257-3880
Unison Learning Center
Full program of events and performances. Call for program guide.
68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz 255-1559
New Paltz Community Web
The new community web site. Find out what is going on, where, and when. And while you are there, check the temperature. Thanks HVI.net for helping and hosting us. Volunteers needed. 255-6695.
www.newpaltz.org
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ATTRACTIONS
Yummies Ice Cream and Mini-Golf
691-7080/Cor Rte 299 & Lily Lake Rd/ Highland.
The Blue Sky Ranch
Gardiner Airport/Gardiner/School/255-4033, www.theblueskyranch.com, jump@blueskyranch.com
Hudson Valley Rail Trail
Paved, perfect for wheelchairs, rollerblades, bikes, and cross country skiing. Beautiful views. Rail trail even has exercise stations and rest rooms! Soon to connect to the Walkway Over The Hudson. Park at Tony Williams Field or the HVRT Pavalion and take a hike!
Walkway Over The Hudson
212 feet above the Hudson, 1.25 miles of safe, scenic beauty soon to be connected to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Highland. You will be able to walk the Walkway go to the Hamlet of Highland, then out on the paved rail trail to the Tony Williams Field with tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, and more. You've never seen the Hudson Valley like this! Haviland Road Parking off 299. Turn east at traffic light just norht of entrance to Mid-Hudson Bridge/Highland.
www.walkway.org
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INFORMATION
abouttown.us
What to see and do in Ulster County.691-2089/POB 474/New Paltz/NY 12561/viv@abouttown.us
To Contact Calendar of events: Lisa@abouttown.us
Esopus Business Alliance
Promotes and assists businesses to make valuable connections locally and regionally.
845-790-8185, esopusalliance@gmail.com
www.EsopusBusinessAlliance.org
New Paltz Community Fdn
Find projects we're doing in New Paltz.
www.newpaltzcommunityfoundation.org/PO Bx 1112/New Paltz, NY 12561/256-1945
New Paltz Chamber of Commerce
www.newpaltzchamber.com/255-0243
Rosendale Chamber of Commerce
www.rosendalechamber.org
(845) 255-5722 Ext. 100
Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce
Business and tourism oriented chamber.
20 Milton Avenue/Highland (In Mid Hudson Professional Office Building, Just off 9W by Veterans' Park)
www.southernUlsterChamber.com/691-6070
Ulster Literacy Association
Here is your chance to change a life-maybe even your own. Become a literacy tutor volunteer.
480 Aaron Court/Kingston/phone 845-331-6837 / fax 845-331-8455 / www.ulsterliteracy.org / info@ulsterliteracy.org
Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society
Talks and lectures on area history and meetings, approximately monthly. Watch local media for topics and locations. New Members welcome anytime. Join our Histor Buffs email list for info on upcoming events/talks. Contact us at: 12 Church Street/Highland/691-2089
Klyne Esopus Museum
Museum with changing exhibits, speakers series, newsletter, and other events including Strawberry Festival, Turkey Dinner, and other surprises. Reopens in June. Joine our Histor Buffs email list for info on upcoming events/talks.New Members welcome anytime.
764 Route 9w/Ulster Park/338-8109
Saugerties Historical Society
Kiersted House Musuem. New Members welcome. House open Memorial Day-October 1-4pm.
119 Mian St/Saugerties/845-246-9529
Dutch Barn Restoration Project
Your dollars help restore this magnificent circa 1760s Dutch barn in Saugerties near the Kiersted House. Send checks to:
Dutch Barn Restoration Project, Saugerties Historical Society/119 Main St, Saugerties, NY 12477
www.newpaltz.org
The website for everything New Paltz.
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LIBRARIES
Give your children the world view of a library card.
Call numbers below for hours and other services.
Highland Public Library
Highland/691-2275
UCCC Library
Stone Ridge Campus/687-5213
Elting Memorial Library
93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030
Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection
Elting Library, 93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030
Sarah Hull Hallock Free
Main Street/Milton/795-2200
Stone Ridge Library
Stone Ridge/687-7023
Gardiner Library
Station Sq/Gardiner 255-1255
Marlboro Free library
PO Box 780, Route 9W, Marlboro 236-7272
Rosendale Library
Rosendale/658-9013
Huguenot Historical Society
Library with documents from the early settlers and other historical information.
New Paltz/255-1660
Plattekill Library
2047 Route 32/Modena/883-7286
Town of Esopus Library
At New Location, 128 Canal Street, just south of Medrex in Port Ewen 338-5580 / www.esopuslibrary.org
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MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
Fred J. Johnston Museum
May to October. 63 Main St., Kingston. Guided house tours $5. Sat.-Sun, 1-4 pm.
339-0720/www.fohk.org
Friends of Historic Kingston Museum
May-October. Exhibits; gallery talks. Free admission. Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.
339-0720/Main-Wall Sts/Kingston/www.fohk.org
Klyne Esopus Museum
Open June -Dec 1. Fri-Tuesday, 1-4pm 338-8109 during open hours. History of the Town of Esopus from AmerIndian to present day. Special events-see website. Book /gift shop. 2010 Exhibit: "Haunted Esopus." Watch for Speakers series.
338-8109/ www.klyneesopusmuseum.org/764 Route 9W/Ulster Park (pink/blue church building).
Gomez Mill House
Reopens in Spring. Tour this historic treasure. Gomez Mill House is the oldest standing Jewish dwelling in North America and the oldest house on the National Historic Register in Orange County, New York. The property is nestled on 53 rolling acres in the Towns of Newburgh and Marlboro. For directions, visit our website. Highly recommended.
www.gomez.org.
Clermont
Mansion open everyday except Monday 11 am- 4:30 pm. fee: $5/$4/$1 The oldest surviving Hudson River estate open to the public, as well as home to seven successive generations of the Livingston family. 500 acres open daily until sunset. Grounds fee of $5 on weekends April 1st - October 31st. Go to website for special programming, lectures and an auction. Off Rt. 9G, centrally located between Rhinebeck and Hudson at the Columbia County border.
(518) 537-4240/www.friendsofclermont.org
Historic Huguenot Street
"The oldest street in America" opens. Tour this National Historic Landmark District featuring seven unique stone houses dating to the early 1700s, a burial ground and a reconstructed 1717 stone church, all in their original setting on six landscaped acres surrounded by a nature preserve
New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Hurley Heritage Society's Museum
Open in May. Call for hours. Free admission. Museum Shop on the premises. This year's exhibits, in honor of the Quadricentennial, are "The Dutch Culture in the Hudson Vall ey" and "Hudson/Fulton Memorabilia". Continuing exhibit is "Hurley in the Revolutionary War".
52 Main St/Hurley/338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
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