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Some Quadricentennial Events
June 6-13: River Days. Flotilla of tall ships & boats travel from NYC to Albany, with stops in Newburgh/Beacon/Poughkeepsie June 7-10, Kingston June 10, Hudson/Catskill/Athens June 11-12. Viewing from Rhinecliff on June 10.
June 6: "Bridge Music": Joseph Bertolozzi uses railings, spindles, fences, trusses, panels, cables & suspender ropes of the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Poughkeepsie to create one-of-a-kind music. josephbertolozzi.com
June 13: Carolyn Blackwood's In Hudson's Wake, photography exhibit opening at Hudson Opera House, 6-8pm.
June 20: Olana's "Music at the Farm" folk music.
July 4: Waterfront festival & fireworks in Poughkeepsie.
July 17: Mid-Hudson Hot Air Ballon Festival, Poughkeepsie.
July 25-26: City of Hudson's Namesake Celebration waterfront festival featuring tours of the Half Moon, period costumes, circus workshops, etc.
August 2: Quadathlon athletic event: running, swimming, biking, & kayaking across Hudson, Greenport, Athens, and Catskill.
Ongoing:
Arm-of-the-Sea puppet company performs "Mutual Strangers: Henry Hudson & the River that Discovered Him" in numerous locations up & down the river, such as at Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park on 7/18 at 5:30pm. 845-246-7873
Historic Archives Exhibit, spanning 350 years, from the 1661 charter of the Dutch Court at Kingston to the new Ulster County Charter. Ulster County Office Bldg., Fair St., Kingston. 800-342-5826.
Above: Cover emblem of the two-volume record of the 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration published by the State of New York in 1910.
Short-Run Events
June | July | August
Friday, June 5 — Sunday, June 7
The Effect of Gamma Rays... ...On Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds. Play by Paul Zindel, dir. by Ellen Honig. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $20. Cocoon Theater, 6384 Mill St., across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 845-876-6470
CENTERstage production. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Friday, June 5 — Monday, June 8
Book Sale
During library hrs. Starr Library. W. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 876-4030 Friday, June 5
Tony Musso Reading
Author of Setting the Record Straight: The Music & Careers of Recording Artists from the 1950s & early 1960s. Free. At Elmendorph Inn. Organized by Red Hook Library. Call for time. 845-758-3241 Saturday, June 6
"Art at Grasmere"
Opening of art exhibit of paintings, photography, sculpture, collage, jewelry & installation pieces by 31 regional artists. 1–5pm. Runs weekends, thru 7/6. Grasmere, 29 Mill Rd., Rhinebeck. 845-475-2890 Cancer Walk/Run
Columbia Cty. Cancer Fundraiser. Registration 8am; event kick-off 9am, riverfront gazebo in Hudson. $10 to register. 518-822-8741 Chicken BBQ
BBQ chicken, baked beans, cole slaw & beverage for $12. 10am–4pm at Hardscrabble Plaza, Red Hook. Benefit for Northern Dutchess Hosp. Auxiliary. Tickets: 845-876-4997 Hillary Jordan at Merritt
Author of Mudbound. Merritt Books, Red Hook. 845-758-BOOK House & Garden Tour
Pick up ticket, program, & free continental breakfast 10:30am at DAR Chapter House, 77 Livingston St., Rhinebeck. $25/$20 prepaid includes 7 gardens, 4 interiors, & garden talk on bulbs. Box lunch available for $10. Rain date 6/7. Organized by Museum of Rhinebeck History, & Chancellor Livingston DAR. 845-876-2436 Hudson Bush Plant Sale
Annual sale & exchange of heirloom plants, garden sculpture & more. 10am–2pm. $5 per vehicle. Call for Early Buyers' Breakfast at 9am. Clermont State Historic Site, 518-537-4240 I Got Sick, Then I Got Better Dramatic monologue with Jenny Allen. Dirctors James Lapine & Darren Katz. $15/$12. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438 Music & Dance of India
W/post-performance talk & demonstration. Suitable for families. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438 Trails Day at Olana
Explore the carriage trails. Hike involves significant effort; not recommended for young kids. Bring water & snack. 9am. Olana State Historic site, Rt 9G, Greenport. 518-828-0135 Sunday, June 7
"The Most Wonderful Music"
Piano recital directed by Barbara McGivney. 2pm. Free. Arts Ctr. Theater, Columbia-Greene Comm. College, Greenport. 518-828-4181 Sam Reifler Reading
New fiction. At Morton Mem. Lib., Rhinecliff. Call to confirm: 845-876-2903 Wednesday, June 10
Quadricentennial Celebration
Hudson Fulton Champlain celebration throughout the state. Some events in our area include Rhinebeck Historical Soc. gathering at Rhinecliff Hotel to watch the Half Moon, & hundreds of other ships, sail to Kingston, free concert at Staatsburgh State Historic Site at 7pm. Lots more: www.exploreny400.com 845-758-0478 Friday, June 12 — Sunday, June 14
Antique Motorcycle & Machinery Show
9am–4pm. $25/$15/free. At Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 845-797-9676 or 518-622-8519 The Effect of Gamma Rays... ...On Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds. Play by Paul Zindel, dir. by Ellen Honig. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $20. Cocoon Theater, 6384 Mill St., across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 845-876-6470
CENTERstage production. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Saturday, June 13
Carolyn Marks Blackwood
Opening reception, 6-8pm. Photographs of Hudson River. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438 Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
All Schubert program: Sonatina in G-min; "Arpeggione" Sonata in A-min; Piano Trio in E-flat, Op. 100. Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle $28/$60 for 3-concert subscription. 8pm in Olin Hall, Bard College. 845-339-7907 Pet Palooza Dog Walk
Pooch-friendly extravaganza includes agility & grooming demos, a dog boutique, music & fundraising walk. 11am–4pm; meet at Poet's Walk Park, Red Hook. Bring your dog, good walking shoes or boots, water & a leash. Organized by Pre-furred Pet Sitters & Scenic Hudson. Poet's Walk Park, River Rd., Red Hook. 845-473-4440 Wilderstein Landscape Day
Help clean up gardens & trails. Refreshments. 8:30am. Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4818 Wednesday, June 17
Summer Serenade
David Temple classical guitar concert. 8pm. $18/$16. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Friday, June 19 — Tuesday, June 2
Magic Mystery & Mahem
Comedy magic & illusions with John Shaw. 8pm. Tickets TBA. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Saturday, June 20
Bag o'Books Sale
At Morton Mem. Lib., Rhinecliff. Call to confirm: 845-876-2903 The DownTown Ensemble
Sound art music perf. by Brian Dewan, Bill Hellerman, Yvette Perez, Peter Zummo. . 8pm. $15/$12. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438 Guided Bird Walk
Starts at Visitors Ctr. at 9am. $3. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240 "Music at the Farm"
Live folk music in celebration of Quadricentennial. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs & a picnic lunch. Free. 1–4pm. Olana State Historic Site. Rt 9G, Greenport. 518-828-0135 "Music & Dance of India"
Performance by Falguni Shah & Sonal Bhatt. 2pm. $15/$12. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438 Orchestra Pops Concert
Northern Dutchess Symph. Orchestra performance at Rhinebeck High School. 7:30pm. $10/$5. www.ndsorchestra.org or 845-229-4021 Reading Festival
9:30am–5pm. 6 concurrent sessions throughout the day. 14 authors, including FDR's grandson, of works about FDR & his times. Henry A. Wallace Ctr., FDR Library, Hyde Park. 845-486-7769 Trio Con Brio Copenhagen
Performance of Per Norgard's "Spell"; Shostakovich's Piano Trio in E-min, Op 67; & Mendelssohn's Piano Trio in C-min, Op. 66. Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle $28/$60 for 3-concert subscription. 8pm in Olin Hall, Bard College. 845-339-7907 Saturday, June 20 — Sunday, June 21
Crafts at Rhinebeck
Over 200 juried craftspeople, wine tasting, specialty foods, organic & farm produce for sale, children's hayrides and more. Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 10am–5pm. $7/free. Dutchess Cty Fairgrounds. Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4001 Sunday, June 21
Angus Martin Concert
Piano, accordion, acoustic guitar music from around the world. 3pm. Tickets TBA. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Father's Day Pancake Breakfast
8am–Noon. West Clinton Fire Dept., Station 1, Hollow Rd. 845-229-0999 Father's Day Steak BBQ
Grounds open at 1pm; steak roast at 3pm. $12/$6/free. Roe-Jan Creek Boat Club. Station Rd, off of 9G, Livingston. 518-828-7173 First Day of Summer Hike
Guided hike. 9am. Free. Olana State Historic Site. Rt 9G, Greenport. Must pre-register: 518-828-0135 Garden Tour
Special Father's Day garden tour & tree identification. 1pm. $10 per person. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240 Wednesday, June 24 — Sunday, June 28
Moonlight with sparkling stars shine on a bare farm field as Harold and Elsie — a retired couple wisecracking at each other with long married familiarity — come upon a mysterious young man who, by his very silence, effects the kind of transformation that will change their lives forever. FALLING: A WAKE is a brilliant new comedy by Gary Kirkham about love and death and moving furniture.
Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $$27/$22. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-822-9667 Wednesday, June 24
Astor Home Golf Tournament
Benefit for Astor Home. $175 per golfer. Registration 8am. At Dutchess Golf & Country Club, Poughkeepsie. 845-871-1171 Thursday, June 25 — Sunday, June 28
Broadcast of UK's National Theatre live performance by Jean Racine in a version by Ted Hughes. Live 6/25 at 7pm. Encore Sun 6/28 at 2pm. $22. Time & Space Ltd., 434 Columbia St. 518-822-8448 Thursday, June 25
Hudson River Slideshow
Talk & slideshow by Lucey Bowen, about her father's book, Great River of the Mountains: The Hudson. 7pm. Tivoli Library. 845-757-3771 Friday, June 26 — Sunday, June 28
Good Guys Classic Rods Auto Show
Over 1500 rods, customs, classics & muscle cars thru '72. Vendors, model/pedal car show, stage shows, special awards. Fri & Sat 8am–5pm; Sun 8am–3pm. $17/$6/free. Dutchess Cty. Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 925-838-9876 Play Reading Festival I
Including works by Bryan Delaney (The Onion Game), Yussef El Guindi (Language Rooms), Theresa Rebeck (a new untitled play), & Julian Sheppard (Zero). Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm; Sun 2pm & 5pm. Free. Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-7235
Classic 1960s rock opera. Dir. by Kevin Archambault. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080
Virtue, Desire, Death & Foolishness Anton Chekhov tales. Walking the Dog Theater production. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Preview tickets: $15. Basilica Industria, 110 S. Front St., Hudson. 518-610-0909 Friday, June 26
Art Along the Hudson
Kick-off day of 7-city art celebrations. Kingston, Hudson, Beacon, Catskill, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck & Newburgh. Visit website for details: artalongthehudson.com Aston Magna at Bard
Series of concerts of baroque music. (See also Short Run Events for 7/3, 7/10 & 7/17). On 6/26: "Celebrating Haydn & Bach." Haydyn's String Quartet Op. 20, No. 6, and Arianna a Naxos cantata for soprano & strings. Bach's Wedding Cantata. Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5. At 8pm. $35/$25. Olin Aud., Bard College. 845-758-7425 Summer Hike at Olana
Meet 9am at Visitor Ctr. Olana State Historic site, Rt 9G, Greenport. Must pre-register: 518-828-0135 Saturday, June 27
Art at Tivoli Co-op
Opening of mixed media group show by Tivoli Artist Co-op members. 6–8pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP Emerson String Quartet
Ives' String Quartet No. 1; Ravel's String Quartet in F; &* Dvorak's String Quartet No. 12 in F, "American." Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle $28/$60 for 3-concert subscription. 8pm in Olin Hall, Bard College. 339-7907 "Songs for the River"
Betty & the Baby Boomers in Concert. 8–10pm, Norrie Point Environ. Ctr. off Rt. 9 on Old Post Rd., Staatsburg. 845-889-4745 x104 Tuesday, June 30 — Friday, July 3
Provocative new play by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Maria Mileaf. 8pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235 Back to Top
Wednesday, July 1 — Sunday, July 5
Explosively funny off-Broadway smash hit that irreverently pokes, prods, teases and lampoons the Great White Way's most famed musicals and celebrities...and always with love! Winner of the 2008 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical Revue, Obie Award & Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $29/$24/$18. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-822-9667 Thursday, July 2 — Sunday, July 5
Virtue, Desire, Death & Foolishness Anton Chekhov tales. Walking the Dog Theater production. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $25/@22/$20. Basilica Industria, 110 S. Front St., Hudson. 518-610-0909 Friday, July 3 — Sunday, July 5
Classic 1960s rock opera. Dir. by Kevin Archambault. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Friday, July 3
Aston Magna at Bard
Series of concerts of baroque music. (See also Short Run Events for 6/26, 7/10 & 7/17). On 7/3: John Gay's The Beggar's Opera, & Selected Handel Arias. At 8pm. $35/$25. Olin Hall, Bard College. 845-758-7425 Friday, July 3 — Saturday, July 4
Independence Day at Fairgrounds
7/3 Demolition Derby at 7pm. 7/4 Hudson Valley Philharmonic performance at 7pm, followed by fireworks. Fee. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. Fairgrounds: 845-876-4001 or Philharmonic: 845-473-5288 Saturday, July 4
Independence Day at Clermont
18th century music & entertainment, food, & the Saugerties fireworks display across the river. $8 per vehicle, $10 after 8pm. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240 Independence Day in G'town
Annual Germantown bash. Games, rides, vendors, crafters & fabulous fireworks. Grounds open at noon. Palatine Park, Germantown. 518-537-6687 Sunday, July 5
Provocative new play by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Maria Mileaf. 2pm & 7pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235 Tuesday, July 7 — Sunday, July 12
Provocative new play by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Maria Mileaf. Tue–Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm; Sun 2pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235 Wednesday, July 8 — Sunday, July 12
Explosively funny off-Broadway smash hit that irreverently pokes, prods, teases and lampoons the Great White Way's most famed musicals and celebrities...and always with love! Winner of the 2008 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical Revue, Obie Award & Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $29/$24/$18. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-822-9667 Thursday, July 9 — Sunday, July 12
Opening event of Bard's Summerscape. Lucinda Childs Dance Foundation; music by Philip Glass. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm/ $55/$40/$25. Fisher Ctr., Bard. Tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900
Virtue, Desire, Death & Foolishness Anton Chekhov tales. Walking the Dog Theater production. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $25/@22/$20. Basilica Industria, 110 S. Front St., Hudson. 518-610-0909 Friday, July 10 — Sunday, July 12
Classic 1960s rock opera. Dir. by Kevin Archambault. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Friday, July 10
Aston Magna at Bard
Series of concerts of baroque music. (See also Short Run Events for 6/26, 7/3 & 7/17). On 7/10: "Baroque Favorites" to include Vivaldi's La Tempesta; Tartini's "The Devil's Trill" Sonata; Rameau's "La Rameau" & other musical portraits; Bach's "Capriccio on the Departure of a Beloved Brother" & Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. At 8pm. $35/$25. Olin Aud., Bard College. 845-758-7425
Leaves Hudson Boat Club at Hudson Waterfront Park 6:30pm. Organized by Operation Unite, $45 to raise money for scholarships. 360 Columbia St, Hudson. 518-828-3612 Friday, July 10 — Monday, July 13
Euripides, directed by Dennis Reid. 6pm. Free. Outdoor Amphitheater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-7235 Friday, July 10 — Saturday, July 11
Ghostly story set during WWII in a haunted lighthouse. Duncan Sheik, music & lyrics; Kyle Jarrow, book & lyrics. Directed by Keith Powell. Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm. $25. Martel Theater, Vogelstein Ctr. for Drama & Film, Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235 Saturday, July 11
Ice Cream Social
Music, ice cream, homemade cake. Bring picnic supper. 5–8pm at Quitman House, Rt. 9, 1/2 mile north of 9G intersection. 845-876-6326 Sunday, July 12
"Making a River. . . "
". . . Interpreting the Hudson, Then and Now." Talks at Olana & Thomas Cole House. Check olana.org for details. Olana State Historic Site. Rt. 9G, Greenport. 518-828-0135 Wednesday, July 15 — Sunday, July 19
Performance of the plays that inspired Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung: Aeschylus' Agamemnon, Choephori, and The Eumenides, performed individually & in sequence. Trans. by Ted Hughes. Gregory Thompson, director; sets & costumes by Ellen Cairns. Part of Summerscape, $90 trilogy; $45 individual play. Fisher Ctr., Bard. For times & tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900
Virtue, Desire, Death & Foolishness Anton Chekhov tales. Walking the Dog Theater production. Wed–Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $25/@22/$20. Basilica Industria, 110 S. Front St., Hudson. 518-610-0909 Thursday, July 16
"Better than Chocolate"
Fundraiser for Northern Dutchess Hospital & Health Quest. 7–9pm at Poughkeepsie Grandview, 176 Rinald Blvd. 845-876-7024 Friday, July 17 — Sunday, July 19
New musical & coming of age tale, set to haunting bluegrass & pop inspired score. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235
Comedy by Lewis Black, directed by Joe Grifasi. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm & 8pm. $20. Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235
Up-In-One production of Mel Brooks' smash hit. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Friday, July 17
Aston Magna at Bard
Series of concerts of baroque music. (See also Short Run Events for 6/26, 7/3 & 7/10). On 7/17: "Music in the Time of Goya." Spanish & Italian music from the late baroque, classical & early romantic world, with visual projections of paintings by Goya. At 8pm. $35/$25. Olin Aud., Bard College. 845-758-7425 Friday, July 17 — Monday, July 20
Shakespeare, directed by Anthony Luciano. 6pm. Free. Outdoor Amphitheater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-7235 Saturday, July 18
Performance by Mettawee River Theater Co. Written & dir. by Ralph Lee; based on a Native American Quechua story. Giant figures, puppets, masks, dance & music. 8pm at the waterfront, Hudson. Free. Organized by Stageworks Theatre, Hudson. 518-822-9667
Guided Bird Walk
Starts at Visitors Ctr. at 9am. $3. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240 Sunday, July 19
MFA Thesis Art Show
Opening of show of works by Bard MFA graduate students in film, video, music, sound, painting, photography, sculpture & writing. 2–5pm. 7401 S. Bdwy, Red Hook. 845-758-7481 Tuesday, July 21 — Sunday, July 26
New musical & coming of age tale, set to haunting bluegrass & pop inspired score. Tue–Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235 Wednesday, July 22 — Sunday, July 26
A frank & hilarious look at the endangered institution known as marriage, written by Lucile Lichtblau. Emotions run hig for Ed & Millie, a middle aged Jewish couple who have just received disturbing news about their daughter, Rosalie, and a certain taxidermist named Zoe. A raucous collision of high camp circumstances ensures. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $29/$24/$18. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-822-9667
Performance of the plays that inspired Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung: Aeschylus' Agamemnon, Choephori, and The Eumenides, performed individually & in sequence. Trans. by Ted Hughes. Gregory Thompson, director; sets & costumes by Ellen Cairns. Part of Summerscape, $90 trilogy; $45 individual play. Fisher Ctr., Bard. For times & tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900
Funny, romantic play about Ivan Bunin by descendent & Poughkeepsie native Keith Bunin. Wed–Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235 Thursday, July 23 — Saturday, July 25
Play by Ben Snyder, directed by Thomas Kail. Thu & Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm. $20. Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235 Friday, July 24 — Sunday, July 26
Book Sale
Tivoli Library, Tivoli. 845-757-3771
Up-In-One production of Mel Brooks' smash hit. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Friday, July 24 — Monday, July 27
Shakespeare, directed by Brian McManamon. 6pm. Free. Outdoor Amphitheater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-7235 Saturday, July 25
Beef BBQ & Bake Sale
4:30–7pm. Masonic Lodge, 9 Graves St., Red Hook. 845-757-2464 Olana Summer Party
Olana Partnerships annual summer party. Dancing under the stars. 7pm. Call Keith NY off: 518-828-1872 x102. Olana State Historic Site. Rt. 9G, Greenport. 518-828-1872 Rhinebeck Antiques Fair
200 exhibitors of furniture, folk art, decorative objects & more. Held indoors. Free parking, food court. 10am–5pm. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 845-876-1989 "Travel"
Opening of a group show by Tivoli Artist Co-op members. 6–8pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP Saturday, July 25 — Sunday, July 26
Tivoli Yard Sale
Village-wide yard sale. 8am–5pm. 845-757-2021 Tuesday, July 28 — Sunday, August 2
Funny, romantic play about Ivan Bunin by descendent & Poughkeepsie native Keith Bunin. Wed–Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235 Wednesday, July 29 — Sunday, August 2
A frank & hilarious look at the endangered institution known as marriage, written by Lucile Lichtblau. Emotions run hig for Ed & Millie, a middle aged Jewish couple who have just received disturbing news about their daughter, Rosalie, and a certain taxidermist named Zoe. A raucous collision of high camp circumstances ensures. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $29/$24/$18. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-822-9667
Performance of the plays that inspired Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung: Aeschylus' Agamemnon, Choephori, and The Eumenides, performed individually & in sequence. Trans. by Ted Hughes. Gregory Thompson, director; sets & costumes by Ellen Cairns. Part of Summerscape, $90 trilogy; $45 individual play. Fisher Ctr., Bard. For times & tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900 Thursday, July 30 — Sunday, August 2
Play Reading Festival II
Including works by Andrew Dolan (That Good Night), Beth Henley (The Jacksonian), Dan Moran (Soul Cake), John Patrick Shanley (Pirate), and Regina Taylor (Rain). Thu & Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm; Sun 2pm & 5pm. Free. Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-7235 Friday, July 31 — Sunday, August 2
Performance by the new student activist theater company. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. At Rhinebeck High School theater. Proceeds go to educate children in Ethiopia & to relief work in Darfur. For tickets call Gwenn: 845-876-8731
Up-In-One production of Mel Brooks' smash hit. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080
Annandale Troupe kids' performance of scenes from Shakespeare. 7:30pm. $20/$10. Wings Castle, Millbrook. 845-868-7014 Friday, July 31 — Saturday, August 1
Original play adapted from Dr. Seuss classic stories. Fri & Sat 7pm; Sun 3pm. $10. Cocoon Theater, 6384 Mill St., across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 845-876-6470
Biting black comedy based on Anton Dudley book. Charlie Sohne, lyrics; Brian Feinstein, Music. 8pm. $25. Martel Theater, Vogelstein Ctr. for Drama & Film, Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235 Friday, July 31
Fully staged five-act opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer. Directed by Thaddeus Strassberger. Part of Bard Summerscape. 7pm. $75/$55/$25. Fisher Ctr., Bard College. Tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900 Back to Top
Saturday, August 1
Concert reading of the new musical comedy. 6pm. Martel Theater, Vogelstein Ctr. for Drama & Film, Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-7235
TSL Big Barn BBQ
6pm at Spencer-Shimpkin "Circa 1799 Barn" in Ancramdale. Great food, Cajun music. Time & Space Ltd's biggest fundraiser of the yr. 518-822-8448 or timeandspace.org Sunday, August 2
"Landscape Architecture"
With Daniel Krall. 2pm. Free. Olana State Historic site, Rt. 9G, Greenport. 518-828-0135
Fully staged five-act opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer. Directed by Thaddeus Strassberger. Part of Bard Summerscape. 3pm. $75/$55/$25. Fisher Ctr., Bard. Tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900 Wednesday, August 5 — Sunday, August 9
A frank & hilarious look at the endangered institution known as marriage, written by Lucile Lichtblau. Emotions run hig for Ed & Millie, a middle aged Jewish couple who have just received disturbing news about their daughter, Rosalie, and a certain taxidermist named Zoe. A raucous collision of high camp circumstances ensures. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $29/$24/$18. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-822-9667 Wednesday, August 5
Fully staged five-act opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer. Directed by Thaddeus Strassberger. Part of Bard Summerscape. 3pm. $75/$55/$25. Fisher Ctr., Bard. Tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900 Thursday, August 6 — Sunday, August 9
Millbrook Horse Trials
To benefit Dutchess Land Conservancy. Bangall-America Rd., Millbrook. www.millbrookhorsetrials.com or 845-677-3002
Thu & Fri 7pm; Sat at 3pm & 7pm; Sun 3pm. $15. Cocoon Theater, 6384 Mill St., across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 845-876-6470 Friday, August 7 — Sunday, August 9
Up-In-One production of Mel Brooks' smash hit. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Friday, August 7
Art at Morton
Opening reception, 6–8pm. At Morton Mem. Lib., Rhinecliff. Call for details: 845-876-2903
Fully staged five-act opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer. Directed by Thaddeus Strassberger. Part of Bard Summerscape. 7pm. $75/$55/$25. Fisher Ctr., Bard. Tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900 Saturday, August 8
Family Day Festival
Music, entertainment, lots more. Free. 2–9pm. Hudson Waterfront Park. Organized by Operation Unite, Hudson. 518-828-3612 Guided Bird Walk
Starts at Visitors Ctr. at 9am. $3. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240 Sunday, August 9
Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio. 3pm. $55/$40/$25. Fisher Ctr., Bard. Tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900 Friday, August 14 — Sunday, August 16
Up-In-One production of Disney's smash hit. Mel Brooks' smash hit. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080
"Wagner & His World"
Weekend I of Bard Music Festival: "The Fruits of Ambition." Fri: Wagner's Symphony No. 1, Faust Symphony first movement, Parsifal, Liebesverbot, Tristan, Rienzi and Die Feen excerpts, American Symph. Orchestra. Preconcert talk 7pm; concert 8pm. Sat at 10am: Illustrated talk, "Reality and Image," about Wagner in film. 1pm: "In the Shadow of Beethoven," chamber music & songs by Wagner, Spohr, von Weber, Czerny & others. 5pm: "Wagner & the Choral Tradition" with works of Wagner, Brahms, Liszt, Bruckner & Palestrina. 7pm: "The Triumphant Revolutionary" talk & concert, operatic excerpts from The Flying Dutchman, Lohengrin and Tannhäusser. Sun at 10am: "Warring Aesthetics" panel discussion. 1pm: "Wagner's Destructive Obsession: Mendelssohn & Friends" concert by Borromeo String Quartet, 5pm: "Wagner in Paris" talk & concert, Borromeo String Quartet. For locations, tickets & prices: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900 Sunday, August 16
Rhinecliff Waterfront Day
Music, food, vendors, games, contests, and a Coast Guard boat to tour. 11am–4pm. Free. Call to confirm or email Aftodisco@aol.com 845-876-1125 Thursday, August 20 — Sunday, August 23
Up-In-One production of Disney's smash hit. Mel Brooks' smash hit. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080 Friday, August 21
Sunset Paddle
Greenport Conservation Area, Hudson. Paddle to the North Bay. 6–8pm; adults only. Organized by Columbia Land Conservancy. Pre-registration required. 518-392-5252 x210 Friday, August 21 — Sunday, August 23
"Wagner & His World"
Weekend II of Bard Music Festival: "Engineering the Triumph of Wagnerism." Fri at 10am: Symposium on "Wagner & the Transformation of European Culture." 7:30pm: "Wagner Pro & Contra" concert, w/works of Wagner, Brahms, Liszt & Joachim. Sat at 10am: "Bearable Lightness: The Comic Alternative" concert, w/music of Fauré, Offenbach, Suppé, Sullivan, & Johann Strauss. 1pm: "Competing Romanticisms" talk & chamber music concert. 7pm: "The Selling of the Ring," talk & concert by Amer. Symph. Orch. w/excerpts from Rheingold, Walküre, Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung. Sunday at 10am: "Wagner & the Jewish Question" panel. 1pm: "Wagnerians" talk and concert, w/works of Wagner, Duparc, Granados, Chausson, Griffes, Hugo Wolf & others. 4:30pm: "Music & German National Identity" talk & concert, w/Wagner's Kaisermarsch & excerpts from Die Meistersinger, Bruckner's Germanenzug, & Brahms's Triumphlied. For locations, tickets & prices: www.fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900 Saturday, August 22 — Sunday, August 23
Flower Show
German Garden Club event. 1–4pm at Old Parsonage, 52 Maple Ave., G'town. 518-537-3950 Saturday, August 22
"Personalities"
Opening of Janet Jappen art exhibit. 6–8pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP Wednesday, August 26 — Sunday, August 30
Urgent & heartwarming play by Carlos Lacamara that travels back and forth in time, interweaving the lives of two men firmly gripped in a stalemate of contrasting beliefs—only to discover that compassion can transcend all boundaries. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $29/$24/$18. Runs Wed_Sun thru 9/13. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-822-9667 Thursday, August 27 — Sunday, August 30
Up-In-One production of Disney's smash hit. Mel Brooks' smash hit. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080
Besides the music festival "Richard Wagner and His World," highlights of Bard's multi-media spectacular this summer include Lucinda Childs' Dance (right) and a fully-staged production of Les Huguenots by Giacomo Meyerbeer. The climactic moments of this rarely-performed early 19th-century opera take place during the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, the event that precipitated the flight of many of France's Protestants to Holland... and some, eventually, to New Paltz in our own mid-Hudson valley.
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Long-Run Events
June | July | August
Friday, May 8 — Sunday, September 6
"Stream of Color"
Betsy Jacaruso paintings. Gallery Hrs: Sat Noon–4pm or by appt. Located in The Chocolate Factory, Elizabeth St., Red Hook. 845-758-9244 Monday, May 11 — Saturday, October 31
"1909"
Exhibit of photos, mementos, clothing, decorative arts, books, magazines, household gadgets, about the historic 1909 Tercentennial celebration. Thu–Sun Noon–4pm. Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4818 Saturday, May 23 — Monday, October 12
"Glories of the Hudson . . ."
". . .Frederic Edwin Church's Views from Olana." Olana State Historic Site. Rt 9G, Greenport. 518-828-0135 Monday, June 1 — Monday, June 22
"Perceptive Portraits"
Paintings by Barbara Green. Thu–Mon 11am–5pm or by appt. Deborah Davis Fine Art. 510 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1890 Wednesday, June 3 — Wednesday, August 19
Music at Hudson Library
Wednesday nights. 6/3: Abby Lappen. 6/17: Peter Jung & Jonathan Talbott at 6:30pm. 7/18: Matthew Bowe. 7/22 at 6:30pm: Ampersand. 7/29: Azouke Legba. 8/5: Joe Finn Trio. 8/19: Paul Slusar at 6:30pm. All at 6pm unless noted. Free. Hudson Area Library, 400 State St., Hudson. 518-828-1792 Wednesday, June 3 — Wednesday, August 12
Music in the Parks
Free lawn concerts at Vanderbilt & Mills mansions, off Rt. 9 in Hyde Park & Staatsburgh. At Mills (Staatsburgh State Historic Site): 6/10: The Saints. 6/17: Strawberry Hill Fiddlers. 7/1: Jim Osborne Orchestra. 7/15: Four Guys in Disguise. 7/29: Night Train. 8/12: HOTROD at 6:30. At Vanderbilt: 6/3: Hyde Park Schools. 6/13: US Military Academy Band. 6/24: Harvest Band. 7/8: Bearcats Jazz Band. 7/22: Big Band Sound. 8/5 at 6:30: Bill's Toupee Band. All concerts 7pm unless noted. 845-889-8851 x337 Wednesday, June 3 — Sunday, August 30
Mead Orchards
Mead Orchards: Pick your own strawberries starts 6/3 every day 3 to 7pm until gone. Then weekends 10am–5:30pm for cherries, blueberries, peaches and apples, in season. Thompson-Finch Farm
Pick your own organic strawberries and farmstand. Call for opening date and conditions. 750 Wiltsie Bridge Rd. Ancram(518) 329-7578 Thursday, June 4 — Thursday, August 6
Tivoli Bays Talks
6/4: "Native American Traces on magdalen Island," Mary Burns. 7/2: "The Hudson Before Hudson," Dave Conover. 8/6: "Walkway Over the Hudson: Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge Transformed," Fred Schaeffer. 7:30pm at Tivoli Bays Visitor Ctr., Tivoli. 845-889-4745 X105 Friday, June 5 — Saturday, August 29
DAR Open House
1773 home of Gen. Richard Montgomery & Janet Livingston Montgomery. Fri & Sat from 2–4pm. 845-876-3867 Friday, June 5 — Sunday, June 21
"Faces in Nature"
Group show with Cicely Perotte, Anne Moring, & Julia Aneshansley. Tivoli Artists Coop. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm & Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP Friday, June 5 — Friday, August 28
"Music at Sunset"
Outdoor rock, oldies, & polka concerts at Greenport Town Park. 6/5: All Shook Up. 6/12: The Greyhounds. 6/19: Paul Slusar. 6/26: King of the Forest. 7/3: Hearts on Fire, Tribute to Patsy Kline. 7/10: Rymanowski Brothers Polka Band, 6pm. 7/17: Thunder Ridge. 7/24: Olde News. 7/31: Boothill Band, 6pm. 8/7: John Cassera Route 66 Band. 8/14: Long Neck Band. 8/21: Rymanowski Brothers Polka Band, 6pm. 8/28: Thunder Ridge, 6pm. Free. 7pm unless noted. 413 Joslen Blvd, Greenport. 518-828-4656 Friday, June 5 — Saturday, August 15
Oblong Books
Author readings & book signings. 6/5: Rachel Pollack, Tarot Wisdom: Spiritual Teachings & Deeper Meanings. 6/12: Nava Atlas, Secret Recipes for the Modern Wife. 6/19: Nancy Kelly, Rhinebeck's Historic Architecture. 7/11: Seymour Chwast, Seymour. 7/25: Katherine Russell Rich & Jill Ciment read from their new books. 8/15 at 2pm: James Warhola, Uncle Andy's Cats. All at 730pm unless noted. 6420 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-0500 Saturday, June 6 — Monday, July 6
Art at Grasmere
Paintings, photography, sculpture, collage, jewelry & installation pieces by 31 regional artists. Pure art will be the focus of 1st weekend; subsequent weekends will spotlight performance pieces by political satirist Barry Crimmins, poetry slams, short videos & music. Open weekends; call for times. 29 Mill Rd., Rhinebeck. 845-475-2890 Saturday, June 6 — Saturday, August 29
Gigi Market
Summer events include tours of Greig farm, cooking demos, talks on sustainable & tasteful eating. 227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. gigihudsonvalley.com or call 845-758-1999 Saturday, June 6 — Sunday, August 30
Music at Tastebudds
Live music on weekends in the afternoon. 6/6: Paul Sachs. 6/7: Whitman & Pantell. 6/13: Steve Thomas & B. 6/14: Acoustic Medicine Show. 6/20: Kimberly. 6/21: Billy Manas. 6/27: Frances Kramer. 6/28: Kraal. 7/5: Doug Markus. 7/11: Audrey Silver. 7/12: Acoustic Medicine Show. 7/18: Same Blood Folk. 7/25: Kimberly. 8/1: Rachel Lee Walsh. 8/2: Split the Bill. 8/8: Audrey Silver. 8/9: Janette Marie. 8/15: Denise Jordan Finley & Daniel Pagdon. 8/16: Gretchen Witt. 8/22: Kimberly. 8/23: Acoustic Medicine Show. 8/30: Doug Markus. Tastebudds Cafe. 40 W. Market St., Red Hook. tastebudds.com or 845-758-6500 Sunday, June 7 — Tuesday, August 4
Red Hook Outdoor Concerts
6/7 at 3pm: (raindate 6/14): Basement Boys. 7/12 at 3pm (raindate 7/19): Natural Gas. 8/4 at 7pm: Rhinebeck Legion Band. Free & open to the public. Bring a blanket or chair. Park Ave., Red Hook. 845-758-2433 Saturday, June 13 — Saturday, August 15
Carolyn Marks Blackwood
Photographs: "In Henry Hudson's Wake." Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438 Seining & Angling at Norrie Point
Free. Saturdays 6/13 & 8/15 from 2—4pm. Equipment provided. Norrie Point, off Rt. 9 on Old Post Rd., Staatsburg. 845-889-4745 x104 Saturday, June 13 — Saturday, August 22
Hudson Farmers Market
6/13: Grand Opening. Music, prizes, cooking demo & more. 7/4 & 8/22: Abby Lappen Sings. 7/11 & 8/15: EAT SMART NY cooking demo. 8/1: Annual Corn Roast. 6th St. & Columbia St., Hudson. 518-828-7217 Saturday, June 13 — Sunday, August 30
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Museum of antique air craft & air shows using antique air crafts. Open every weekend thru Fall, first air show on 6/13. On 6/20: Rock 'n Rod Club event. 6/20–6/21: Father's Day; bring your dad & get discounts. 6/27: Aeronica Club fly-in. 7/25–7/26 Police, Firefighters & EMS Weekend. 7/28: British Car Rally. 8/1–8/2: Military Appreciation weekend. 8/15–8/16: Women Fly Weekend. 8/29–8/30: Aviation Industry Weekend. Stone Church Road off of Route 9 between Red Hook and Rhinebeck. 845-758-8610 Sunday, June 21 — Sunday, August 23
Rhinebeck Farmers' Market
Sundays 10am–2pm. 6/21: Strawberry Day. 7/12: Kids' Day. 8/23: Tomato Day. Municipal Pkg. Lot, E. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com Friday, June 26 — Sunday, July 19
Mixed Media Art Show
Group show by Tivoli Artist Co-op members. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm & Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP Friday, June 26 — Friday, August 28
Red Hot Summer Nights
Sidewalk sales, live music, dancing in the village of Red Hook from 6–9pm on 6/26, 7/24 & 8/28. Organized by Red Hook Chamber of Commerce. 845-758-0824 Saturday, June 27 — Sunday, September 13
"Consider the Lobster"
Survey exhibit of artist Rachel Harrison. Museum hrs.: Wed–Sun 1–5pm. Bard Hessel Museum, Ctr. for Curatorial Studies, Bard. 845-758-7598 Saturday, June 27 — Saturday, August 29
Off Leash!
Theater improv. nights, Walking the Dog Theater. Usually last Sat 8pm. Space 360 at 360 Warren St., Hudson. Call for price & to confirm. 518-610-0909
Thursday, July 9 — Thursday, July 23
"Soundpainting"
Thu 7/9, 7/16 & 7/23 at 6pm. Innovative performances of a "soundpainted ballet." Powerhouse Apprentice Co. Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-7235 Sunday, July 19 — Sunday, July 26
MFA Thesis Exhibition
Show of works by Bard MFA graduate students in film, video, music, sound, painting, photography, sculpture & writing. 7401 S. Bdwy, Red Hook. Mon–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat & Sun 1–5pm. 758-7481 Friday, July 24 — Sunday, August 16
Art: "Travel"
Group show by Tivoli Artist Co-op members. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm & Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP Thursday, July 30 — Tuesday, August 25
Rhinebeck Legion Band
Mini-concerts throughout Rhinebeck in summer. Call Vinny for dates & times: 845-758-6016
Friday, August 21 — Sunday, September 20
"Personalities"
Art works by Janet Jappen. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm & Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP Back to Top
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