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Short-Run Events
June | July | August
Sunday, June 1
Relay for Life
Walk/run fundraiser for American Cancer Society. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 876-4001
Benefit Car Show
To raise money for Rhinebeck 3rd grader Sean Murphy diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in March. Organized by Rhinebeck Ford. 3667 Rt. 9G, Rhinebeck. email sfrye@aol.com or call 876-4440
Mother-Daughter Tea
2–4pm at Mills Mansion. Fee, reservations. Staatsburg. 889-8851
Sleuth
CENTERstage production of Anthony Shaffer’s 1970 award-winning “whodunnit.” 3pm. $20/$18. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck.
876-3080
Tuesday, June 3
Women’s Circles Dinner
Networking event. Cocktails by the fire 5:30–7pm; dinner 7–9pm. Starr Place, Rhinebeck. $45/$30. 876-2194
Thursday, June 5–Sunday, June 8
Starr Library Book Sale
During library hrs. Starr Library. W. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 876-4030
The Little Prince
Theatrical adaptation of Antoine de Saint Exupery’s book. Thu–Sat 7pm; Sun 3pm. $10. Cocoon Theatre, 6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck.
876-6470
Friday, June 6
Joel Weisbrod
Opening of photography show. 5:30–7:30pm. 6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 876-0543
Friday, June 6–Sunday, June 8
The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Co. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Friday, June 6–Monday, June 9
Starr Library Book Sale
Fri Noon–5pm; Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 1–4pm; Mon (Bag Day) Noon–5pm. Rhinebeck. 876-4030
Saturday, June 7
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
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
Silver Ribbon House Tour
Tour numerous private homes. 10am–5pm. $50. Organized by Dutchess Cty. Hist. Soc. 471-1630
Goat Show
At Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. For details: 876-4001
Race for Magic
2-mile walk & kids’ Fun Run benefit for Camp Kesem. At Red Hook Rec. Park. Register at: www.campkesem.org. 417-5364
Hudson River Heritage Benefit
Hosted at Hendricks House, Staatsburg. 4–7pm. Tickets $125. Call: 876-2474
Susan Richards
Reading & book signing by author of Chosen Forever. 7:30pm. Oblong Books, 6420 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 876-0500
Tokyo String Quartet
Haydn’s String Quartet in G, op. 76. No. 1; Anton Webern’s String Quartet, Op. 28; and Ronto in D-min; Beethoven’s String Quartet in A-min, op. 132. Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle $28/$60 for 3-concert subscription. 8pm in Olin Hall, Bard College. 339-7907
Sunday, June 8
Bonnie & Clyde
Film screening followed by talk w/Mark Harris, author of Pictures at a Revolution. 1pm at Upstate Films. Wine & cheese reception/book signing afterward at Rhinebeck Savings Bank. Rhinebeck. Donation. Reserve seats by 6/2: 454-3222
Rosary O’Neill
Reading & book signing by author of Beckett at Greystones Bay. 2pm. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438
Piano Recital
8pm. Free. Columbia-Greene Comm. Coll. Rt. 23, Hudson. 518-828-4181
Wednesday, June 11–Sunday, June 15
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Play by Scott Brown & Anthony King. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $27/$22/$16. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-828-7843
Thursday, June 12
Multi-Media Drums
Bill Morrison & Laurie Olinder from Ridge Theater. 9:30–11pm. At PARC Park, 340 Warren St., Hudson.
518-828-1915
Art Along the Hudson
Kick-off day of 7-city art celebrations. Kingston, Hudson, Beacon, Catskill, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck & Newburgh. For details: www.artalongthehudson.com
Friday, June 13–Sunday, June 15
The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Co. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Saturday, June 14
Wilderstein Landscape Day
Help clean up gardens & trails. Refreshments. 8:30am. Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 876-4818
Flag Day In Hudson
All day celebration. Riverfront midway, parade, fireworks, & multimedia event at PARC Park at 340 Warren St., Hudson. 518-828-1915
Art in the Loft
Show & sale at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. Photographs by Claudia Gorman, oil paintings by Jack Neubauer & mixed media by David Wiseltier. 5–7pm. Organized by Dutchess Cty. Arts Council.
454-3222 or 677-8383
Art: Doug Clow
Small oil on linen paintings. Opening reception 6–8pm. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438
Esra Ersen & Kirsten Roepstorff
Art opening. Call for time. Ctr. for Curatorial Studies, Bard. 758-7598
Clinton Vineyards Party
Celebration of 30th vintage. Champagne, wine & dessert wine tasting paired with delicious food & desserts, live jazz. 3–6pm. $35. 450 Schultzville Rd., Clinton Corners. Reservations: 266-5372
Kalichstein-Laredo Robinson Trio
Rachmaninoff’s Trio Elegiac; Katherine Hoover’s El Andalus; Tchaikovsky’s Trio in A-min; and Joan Tower’s “For Daniel,” dedicated to Tower’s late nephew. Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle $28/$60 for 3-concert subscription. 8pm in Olin Hall, Bard. 339-7907
NDH’s Annual Starlight Ball
Black tie dinner dance fundraiser for Northern Dutchess Hospital. Dutchess County Fairgrounds.
871-3505
Saturday, June 14–Sunday, June 15
Antique Motorcycle & Machinery Show
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 876-4001
Sunday, June 15
Father’s Day
Pancake Breakfast
8am–Noon. West Clinton Fire Dept., Station 1, Hollow Rd. 229-0999
Garden Tour
Special Father’s Day garden tour & tree identification. 1pm. $3 per person; reservation required. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240
Samuel Shem
Book signing, author of The Spirit of Place. 2pm. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438
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
Wednesday, June 18–Sunday, June 22
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Musical by Scott Brown & Anthony King. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $27/$22/$16. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-828-7843
Thursday, June 19
Astor Home Golf Tournament
Benefit for Astor Home. Awards, contests, raffle prizes & more. $175 per golfer. Registration 10:30am. Dutchess Golf & Country Club, Poughkeepsie. 871-1116
Wine Tasting
5:30pm at Hudson Library. 400 State St., Hudson. “518-828-1792
Friday, June 20
Songwriters Circle Open Mic
8pm. Free. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson.
518-822-1438
Friday, June 20–Sunday, June 22
The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Co. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Saturday, June 21
Summer Hike at Olana
Meet 9am at Visitor Ctr. Olana State Historic site, Rt. 9G, Greenport. 518-828-0135
Agricultural Awareness Tour
Drive to 3 sites for guided tours; includes boxed lunch of local products. 10am–1pm. Organized by Columbia County Bounty & Columbia Cty. Chamber of Commerce. Reservations: 518-828-4417
Landscape Show
Opening reception for group show. Also Plein Air painting demo by Richard Lisle. 5pm. Tivoli. 757-COOP
Wilderstein Summer Celebration
Benefit event. Cocktails & silent auction, followed by dinners hosted in private homes. Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 876-4818
Saturday, June 21–Sunday, June 22
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. 876-4001
Flower Show
“Celebrating 80 Years of Gardening,” German Garden Club event. 1–4pm at Old Parsonage, 52 Maple Ave., G’town. 518-537-3950
Wednesday, June 25–Sunday, June 29
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Musical by Scott Brown & Anthony King. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $27/$22/$16. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-828-7843
Friday, June 27
Aston Magna at Bard
Series of 6 concerts of baroque music. “The Young Mendelssohn.” Quintet & Octet for strings & a string symphony composed at age 12. At 8pm. $40/$30. (See also Short Run Events for 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 & 8/1). Olin Aud., Bard College. 758-7425
Friday, June 27–Sunday, June 29
Evita
CENTERstage prod. of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Saturday, June 28
G’town Independence Day
Annual Germantown bash. Games, rides, vendors, crafters & fabulous fireworks. Grounds open at noon. Palatine Park, Germantown.
518-537-6687
Mills Mansion Gala
DJ, dancing, lite bites, & silent auction. 7–11pm. Fee. Reservations. 2–4pm at Staatsburgh State Historic Site. 889-8851
Trio con Brio Copenhagen
Ben Sorensen’s Phantasmagoria, Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 2 in C-min, Op. 66; Ravel’s Piano Trio in A-min. Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle $28 or $60 for 3-concert subscription. 8pm in Olin Hall, Bard. 339-7907
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Wednesday, July 2
“Brazilian Aire”
Classical guitar concert w/David Temple. 8pm. $18/$16. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Thursday, July 3–Sunday, July 13
Great Hudson River Paddle
150 mile kayak expedition from Albany to NYC. Paddles for all skill levels. Visit www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us/ghrp or call Scott Keller: 518-473-3835
Friday, July 4
Clermont Independence Day
18th century music & entertainment, food, & the Saugerties fireworks display across the river. $7 per vehicle. 1–10pm. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240
Aston Magna at Bard
Series of 6 concerts of baroque music. “Fourth of July Celebration,” music from Thomas Jefferson’s library; includes selections from The Beggar’s Opera. At 8pm. $40/$30. (See also Short Run Events for 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 & 8/1).Olin Aud., Bard College. 758-7425
Friday, July 4–Saturday, July 5
Great American Picnic
Fri 7pm: Hudson Valley Philharmonic, followed by fireworks. Sat demolition derbies at 2:30pm & 7pm; fireworks after dusk. Gates open 11am on Sat. $40 per carload or $11/$7/free. Buy tickets in advance online to save$: www.dutchessfair.com Dutchess Cty Fairgrounds. Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 876-4001
Friday, July 4–Sunday, July 6
Hudson Harbor Fest
Music on the waterfront in Hudson. 7/4: Azouke & Bongo Roots; Haitian-inspired. 7/5: blues & rock songwriter Rhett Tyler. 7/6: Paprika; all-female Brazilian music. All at 5pm. Free. Organized by Time & Space Ltd., Hudson. 518-822-8448
Evita
CENTERstage prod. of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Romeo & Juliet
World premiere of Mark Morris’s first uncensored production of Prokofiev’s ballet. Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm. $75/$55/$25. Part of Bard SummerScape “Prokofiev & His World.” Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Saturday, July 5
Chicken BBQ
BBQ Take-out, & bake sale. 11am–3pm. $12. Church of the Regeneration, 16 Pine St., Pine Plains. 518-398-7325
Saturday, July 5–Sunday, July 6
Peter & the Wolf
Multimedia experience for families. Sat 8:30pm; Sun 3:30pm & 8:30pm. $25. In the Spiegeltent. Part of Bard SummerScape. 758-7900
Saturday, July 6
Freedom Fest
Rock concert w/Robbie Dupree, Spencer Davis, Gary U. S. Bonds & more. Also kids’ carnival rides, petting zoo, hay rides, pony rides, games, pie & watermelon eating contest, bag races, clowns, magic show, chicken BBQ. Gates open 11am; show starts noon. At Dutchess Cty Fairgrounds. Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. Tickets $25 in advance. www.hudsonvalley
freedomfest.com
Tuesday, July 8–Wednesday, July 9
Romeo & Juliet
World premiere of Mark Morris’s first uncensored production of Prokofiev’s ballet. 8pm. $75/$55/$25. Part of Bard SummerScape “Prokofiev & His World.” Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Wednesday, July 9–Sunday, July 13
Uncle Ványa
Anton Chekov’s play, directed by Erica Schmidt; Peter Dinklage as Uncle Vanya. Wed–Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm. Post performance talk w/director & cast on 7/13. Tickets $45. Part of Bard SummerScape, “Prokofiev & His World.” Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Thursday, July 10–Sunday, July 13
Peter & the Wolf
Multimedia experience for families. Wed–Fri 8:30pm; Sat & Sun 3:30pm & 8:30pm. In the Spiegeltent. $25. Part of Bard SummerScape. 758-7900
Friday, July 11
Cool Breeze Boat Ride
Benefit for Operation Unite, Hudson. For details:
518-821-8150
Aston Magna at Bard
Series of 6 concerts of baroque music. “J.S. Bach: The Art of the Fugue, Complete.” At 8pm. $40/$30. (See also Short Run Events for 6/27, 7/4, 7/18, 7/25 & 8/1). Olin Aud., Bard College. 758-7425
Friday, July 11–Sunday, July 13
Evita
CENTERstage prod. of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Saturday, July 12
Lighthouse Tour
8-minute boat ride on a pontoon boat, followed by tour of the Hudson-Athens lighthouse. 11am–2:30pm. $20. Leaves from dock in Hudson. Reservations. 518-822-1014
Dog Parade
Begins 10am on Warren St., followed by dog show & mini-country fair from noon–2pm. Food, music, woof woof! (trans: lots more!) Organized by Walking the Dog Theater. 518-610-0909
Nanabozho
Giant figures, puppets, masks, dance & music perf. by Mettawee River Theater Co., based on a Native American tale. Free. 8pm at the waterfront, Hudson. Organized by Stageworks Theatre, Hudson. 518-822-9667
Outdoor Theatre at Olana
Anton Chekov’s The Cherry Orchard perf. by Cocoon Theatre. Olana State Historic site, Rt. 9G, Greenport. For details: 518-828-0135
Sunday, July 13
Schumann Concert
Featuring Babette Hierholzer. Benefit for Rhinebeck/Reinbach student exchange program. 4pm. Church of Messiah, Rhinebeck. 876-2615
Wednesday, July 16–Sunday, July 20
Uncle Ványa
Anton Chekov’s play, directed by Erica Schmidt; Peter Dinklage as Uncle Vanya. Wed 2pm & 8pm; Thu & Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm. $45. Part of Bard SummerScape, “Prokofiev & His World.” Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Thursday, July 17
Mind on Trial
Musical reading based on the book by Eugen Loebl. 8:30pm; $25. In the Spiegeltent. $25. Part of Bard SummerScape. 758 7900
Friday, July 18
Aston Magna at Bard
Series of 6 concerts of baroque music. “Awake Sweet Love.” English consort songs of Dowland, Byrd & Gibbons. 8pm. $40/$30. (See also Short Run Events for 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/25 & 8/1). Olin Aud., Bard College. 758-7425
Friday, July 18–Sunday, July 20
Evita
CENTERstage prod. of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Trapèze
Music by Sergey Prokofiev; choreography by Christopher Williams. Fri 8:30pm; Sat3:30pm & 8:30pm; Sun 3:30pm. $25/$15/$5. In the Spiegeltent. $25. Part of Bard SummerScape. 758 7900
Saturday, July 19
Clermont Bird Walk
Guided walk at Clermont State Historic Site. 9am. $3 per person. Cty. Rt. 6, off 9G. 518-537-4240
“Poetry to Paint”
Group art show opening. 5pm. Tivoli Artists Coop, Tivoli.
757-COOP
The Digits
Outdoor sunset rock concert. 7–9pm. $10 per vehicle. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240
Sunday, July 20
Art Opening
Show of works by Bard MFA graduate students in film, video, music, sound, painting, photography, sculpture & writing. 2–5pm. 7401 S. Bdwy, Red Hook. Mon–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat & Sun 1–5pm. 758-7481
Thursday, July 24
“Better than Chocolate”
Fundraiser for Northern Dutchess Hospital & Health Quest. At Poughkeepsie Grand View; 176 Rinaldi Blvd. 876-7024
Friday, July 25
Aston Magna at Bard
Series of 6 concerts of baroque music. “Music of the Russian Baroque.” At 8pm. $40/$30. (See also Short Run Events for 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 & 8/1). Olin Aud., Bard College. 758-7425
Harnasie and King Roger (The Shepherd)
Opera double bill by Karol Szymanowski. Directed & designed by Lech Majewski; choreography Wojciech Misiuro; American Symph. Orchestra. 8pm. $75/$55/$25. Part of Bard SummerScape, “Prokofiev & His World.” Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Friday, July 25–Sunday, July 27
The Mermaid
Original adaptation of the classic Andersen tale, directed by Marguerite San Millan. Cocoon Theatre, 6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck. For times: 876-6470
West Side Story
Up-In-One production. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Friday, July 25–Tuesday, July 29
Tivoli Library Book Sale
During library hrs. Bag Day on 7/28. At 86 Bdwy, Tivoli.
757-3771
Saturday, July 26
Tivoli Yard Sale
Village-wide yard sale. 8am–5pm. 757-2021
“Summer Magic”
Rhinebeck Antiques Fair’s summer show: 200 exhibitors of furniture, folk art, decorative objects & more. Held indoors. Free parking, food court. 10am–5pm. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 876-1989 during fair. Before fair, email RhbAntFair@aol.com
Sunday, July 27
Farmers’ Festival
Local farmers provide free feast at Tivoli town park. Call for time: 757-2021
Harnasie and King Roger (The Shepherd)
Opera double bill by Karol Szymanowski. Directed & designed by Lech Majewski; choreography Wojciech Misiuro; American Symph. Orchestra. 3pm. Opera talk w/Leon Botstein 1pm. Tickets $75/$55/$25. Part of Bard SummerScape, “Prokofiev & His World.” Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Thursday, July 31
Harnasie and King Roger (The Shepherd)
Opera double bill by Karol Szymanowski. See under 7/27 above. Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Wednesday, July 30–Sunday, August 3
Souvenir
Hilarious & poignant musical by Stephen Temperley. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $27/$22/$16. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson.
518-828-7843
Thursday, July 31–Sunday, August 3
West Side Story
Up-In-One-production. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
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Friday, August 1
Aston Magna at Bard
Series of 6 concerts of baroque music. “Monteverdi: The Operatic Act of the Madrigal,” semi-staged mini-drama, Il combattimento di Tancredo e Clorinda. 8pm. $40/$30. (See also Short Run Events for 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 & 7/25). Olin Aud., Bard College. 758-7425
Friday, August 1–Sunday, August 3
Of Thee I Sing
1931 political satire w/songs by George & Ira Gershwin makes mockery of campaigning & presidential platforms. Fri 8pm; Sat 3pm; Sun 7pm. Opera Talk on Sat at 1pm. $45. Part of Bard SummerScape, “Prokofiev & His World.” Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
The Mermaid
Original adaptation of the classic Andersen tale, directed by Marguerite San Millan. Cocoon Theatre, 6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck. For times: 876-6470
Friday, August 1–Sunday, August 10
08/08 New Albion Festival
Part of Bard SummerScape. Nine programs of West Coast new music. 8/1: work by Lou Harrison, Daniel Lentz, & Morton Feldman. 8/2 at 3:30pm: Miguel Frascvoni, Ge Fan-Ru perform works by John Cage. 8/2: Margaret Leng Tan, Somei Satoh. 8/3: work by Frederic Rzewski. 8/7 at 5:30pm: 6-hrs of electronic music by Erdem Helvacioglu, Slow Six, & Carl Stone. 8/8: works by Ingram Marshall, John Adams & Paul Dresher. 8/9: pianist Sarah Cahill performs works by Peter Garland, Kyle Gann, & Evan Ziporyn; also music by Stefano Scodanibbio. 8/10 at 3:30pm: perf. on Stephen Scott’s “bowed piano.” 8/10: Pauline Oliveros. All at 8:30pm unless noted. In the Spiegeltent. Bard. 758 7900
Saturday, August 2
Baby Care Fair
Outside main parking area, 11am–2pm. Northern Dutchess Hosp, Rhinebeck. Organized by NDH Birth Ctr. & La Leche League. 876-6880
Chicken BBQ
Eat-in or take-out. Starts 4pm. Elizaville Methodist Church.Cty. Rts. 2 & 19. Call 756-2338 or 518-537-5604
Saturday, August 2–Sunday, August 3
Harnasie and King Roger (The Shepherd)
Opera double bill by Karol Szymanowski. Directed & designed by Lech Majewski; choreography, Wojciech Misiuro; American Symph. Orchestra. Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $75/$55/$25. Part of Bard SummerScape, “Prokofiev & His World.” Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Wednesday, August 6–Sunday, August 10
Of Thee I Sing
1931 political satire w/songs by George & Ira Gershwin makes mockery of campaigning & presidential platforms. Wed & Thu 8pm; Fri 6pm; Sat & Sun 3pm. Opera Talk on Sat at 1pm. $45. Part of Bard SummerScape, “Prokofiev & His World.” Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 758-7900
Souvenir
Hilarious & poignant musical by Stephen Temperley. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $27/$22/$16. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson.
518-828-7843
Thursday, August 7–Sunday, August 10
West Side Story
Up In One production. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Friday, August 8–Sunday, August 10
“Prokofiev & His World”
“East to West”: Weekend I of Bard Music Festival. Fri: “From Russia & Back: The Career of Sergey Prokofiev,” 8pm perf. including Chiara String Quartet, Irina Mishura, & others, in Fisher Ctr; $45/$35/$20. Sat 10am–noon: panel discussion “Prokofiev: The Man & His Music,” free. Sat: “Before Emigration: Teachers & Influences,” talk 1pm & chamber music concert 1:30pm; $35. Sat eve: “The Silver Age: Mystic Symbols” 7pm talk & 8pm concert; American Symphony Orchestra; $55/$40/$25. Sun morning panel “Prokofiev & Composing for Film,” 10am–noon. Sun afternoon: “The Paris Years” pre-concert talk 1pm & Bard Festival Chamber Players perf. 1:30pm; $35. Sun afternoon: “The Cult of the Child,” 5:30pm pre-concert talk w/Mary E. Davis, 5:30 perf by Bard Conservatory Orchestra. www.fishercenter.bard.edu or 758-7900
Saturday, August 9
Lighthouse Tour
8-minute boat ride on a pontoon boat, followed by tour of the Hudson-Athens lighthouse. Runs 11am–2:30pm. $20. Reservations. Leaves from dock in Hudson. 518-822-1014
Town of Clermont Day
Hayrides, antique machinery expo, kids’ games, flea market, tractor pull & all-you-can-eat beef & chicken BBQ. Clermont Village Green, Route 9, Clermont. 518-537-6868
Saturday, August 9–Sunday, August 10
Black Arts & Culture Festival
Concerts, events, & a parade. Hudson Waterfront Park. Sponsored by Operation Unite, Hudson. 518-828-3612
Sunday, August 10
Clermont Garden Tour
Summer Annuals. 10am–1pm. Clermont State Historic Site.
518-537-4240
Chicken BBQ
Grounds open at 1pm; serves 3pm. $12/$6/free. Roe-Jan Creek Boat Club. Station Rd, off of 9G, Livingston. 518-828-7173
Wednesday, August 13–Sunday, August 17
Souvenir
Hilarious & poignant musical by Stephen Temperley. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $27/$22/$16. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson.
518-828-7843
Thursday, August 14–Sunday, August 17
West Side Story
Up In One production. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
Friday, August 15–Sunday, August 17
“Prokofiev & His World”
“The Faustian Pact”: Weekend II of Bard Music Festival. Fri all-day symposium, “Stalin & Stalinists”: from 10am–noon & 1:30–3:30pm; free. Fri eve: “White Russians Abroad,” pre-concert talk 7:30pm, Bard Festival Chorale & orchestra at 8pm; $45/$35/$20. Sat morn songs: “From Broadway to Gorky Street,” w/commentary by Mitchell Morris at 10am; $30. Sat afternoon: “The Return to the USSR,” pre-concert talk 1pm & perf. by Bard Festival String Quartet & others at 1:30pm; $35. Sat eve: “Manufacturing a Soviet Sound” pre-concert talk 7:30pm, American Symph. Orchestra 8pm; $55/$40/$25. Sun morning panel: “Religion, Spirituality, & Music,” 10am–noon; free. Sun afternoon: “Formalism: Challenge & Response,” pre-concert talk, 1pm, Bard Festival Chamber Players, 1:30pm; $35. Later on Sun: “20th-Century Russia: Nostalgia & Reality” pre-concert talk, 4:30pm; Bard Festival Chorale & orchestra, 5:30pm; $55/$40/$25. www.fishercenter.bard.edu or 758-7900
Rhinebeck Sidewalk Sale
Bargains, treasures, gourmet food & wine, antiques & more. All day. 876-4778
Saturday, August 16
Amy Goldman Garden Tour
Gardening writer & author of The Heirloom Tomato, open her terraced garden & pergola, herb garden, greenhouse, orchard, & heirloom vegetable garden. 10am–2pm. Part of Garden Conservancy Open Days. www.opendaysprogram.org or 888-842-2442
Rhinecliff Waterfront Day
Music, food, vendors, games, contests, and tour of a Coast Guard boat. 11am–4pm. Free. 876-1125
Art Opening: Small Works
Cash & carry group show of small works in a variety of media. 5pm. Tivoli Artists Coop. 757-COOP
Sunday, August 17
Bike, Run & BBQ
Benefit for HV Chapters of Bikers Against Child Abuse. Astor Home for Children, Rhinebeck. 871-1116
Tuesday, August 19–Sunday, August 24
Dutchess County Fair
Goats, sheep, hogs, cows, horses, chickens, cattle & rabbits as well as vegetables, fruits, home crafts, baked goods, antiques, grains & flowers judged. Pig races, petting zoo, live entertainment & large midway with rides & games. $12/under age 12, free. Free parking. 10am–10pm. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 876-4001
Thursday, August 21–Sunday, August 24
“Rock & Roll Broadway”
Musical hits from rock operas. $18/$16. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck.
876-3080
Friday, August 29
The Diamond Jubilators Quartet
Rags, Blues & Jazz. 8pm. $18/$16. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck.
876-3080
Saturday, August 30
Clinton Heritage Day
Old time crafts, pony rides, hay wagon, food, live music & more. Free. 10am–4pm. Creek Meeting House, Salt Point Tpke., Clinton. 266-8416
Saturday, August 30–Sunday, August 31
Highlights from the Footlights
Best of Broadway, Cabaret, Tin Pan Alley & Operetta w/Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Co. Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $18/$16. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080
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Long-Run Events
June | July | August
Through Tuesday, June 3
Student Art Show
Stained glass, watercolors, drawings & block prints by Bulkeley Middle School students. Montgomery Row 2nd Level, Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 876-6670
Sunday, June 1–Saturday, June 7
“Dress”
Photographs, sculptures & collages by female artists. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438
Sunday, June 1–Monday, June 30
Youth Photography Show
Digital photographs by students 8–15. On display at Starr Library during library hrs. Rhinebeck. 876-4157
Sunday, June 1–Sunday, August 31
“Art Of, For & By Women”
Exhibit at Wilderstein Historic Site. Thu–Sun Noon–4pm. 330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 876-4818
Mobile Observation
“Mobile Observation (Transmitting & Receiving) Station)”: Bard Curatorial Studies artist-in-residence Lisi Raskin travels to nuclear weapons testing sites & mails artworks & ephemera back to Ctr for Curatorial studies for display at Ctr. for Curatorial Studies, Bard. Runs thru Sept. 758-7598
Merritt Books Events
Summer readings & author signings include 6/14 at 2pm: Daphne Grab, Alive & Well in Prague. For upcoming events check merrittbooks.com or 758-BOOK.
Music at Tastebudds
Live music in the afternoon. Sat 2pm; Sun at noon. 6/1: Split the Bill. 6/7: Red Rooster. 6/8: Gretchen Witt. 6/14: Kimberly. 6/15: Too Blue. 6/21: Doug Marcus. 6/22: Eric Squindo. 6/28: Ray Mason. 6/29: Aaron Gilmartin. 7/5: Spuyten Duyvil. 7/6: Split the Bill. 7/12: Gary Paul Hermus. 7/19: Ron Renninger. 7/20: Acoustic Medicine Show. 7/26: Mat Burke. 8/2: Frances Kramer. 8/3: Split the Bill. 8/16: Kimberly. 8/17: The Acoustic Medicine Show. 8/23: Eric Squinder. 8/30: James Moore. 8/31: Carlos Jimenez. 40 W. Market St., Red Hook. tastebudds.com or 758-6500
Rhinebeck Farmers Market
Sundays 10am–2pm; and Thu 3–7pm. 6/1: Spring Harvest demos & tasting. 6/15: Father’s Day; free strawberry shortcake for all dads, live jazz trio. 7/13: Hudson Valley BBQ. 8/3: Kids’ Day. 8/17: Heirloom Tomato day. 8/31: Annual Corn Roast. Municipal Pkg. Lot, E. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. www.rhinebeck farmersmarket.com
Wednesday, June 4–Tuesday, July 15
Joel Weisbrod
“Photographic Artistry on Canvas” solo exhibit. At Montgomery Row 2nd Level, 6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 876-0543
Wednesday, June 4–Wednesday, August 13
Music in the Parks
Free, outdoor concerts at Vanderbilt & Mills mansions, off Rt. 9 in Hyde Park & Staatsburgh. At Mills Mansion (Staatsburgh State Historic Site): 6/11, Riverbank Banjo Band; 6/25, Big Blue Big Band; 7/16, Jim Osborne Orchestra; 7/30, Bearcats Jazz Band; 8/13 at 6:30pm, Stolen Heart. At Vanderbilt: 6/4, Hyde Park Schools; 6/18, The Saints; 7/9, Student musicians from Reinbach, Germany; 7/23, Big Band Sound; 8/6 at 6:30pm, USMA Concert Band. All concerts 7pm unless noted. 889-8851 x337
Thursday, June 5–Monday, June 9
“Stories In Color & Pattern”
Paintings by Roberta Meyerson. Thu–Mon 11am–5pm or by appt. Deborah Davis Fine Art. 510 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1890
Thursday, June 5–Thursday, August 7
Tivoli Bays Talks
6/5: “Kayaking the Hudson River Valley,” Shari Aber. 7/3: “21st Century Damsels & Dragons,” Larry Federman. 8/7: “A Hudson River Murder Mystery—Who’s Eating the Zebra Mussels?” All at 7:30pm. Tivoli Bays Visitor Ctr., Tivoli.
889-4745 x105
Friday, June 6–Friday, August 29
Music at Sunset
Outdoor rock, oldies, & polka concerts at Greenport Town Park. All at 7pm unless noted. 6/6: Olde News. 6/13: Watt Four. 6/20: Paul Slusar. 6/27: Fritz’s Polka Band at 6pm. 7/11: King of the Forest. 7/18: Music Express w/DJ Jack Herbert. 7/25: Thunder Ridge. 8/1: Rymanowski Bros. Polka Band at 6pm. 8/8: All Shook Up. 8/15: Johnny Cassera. 8/22: The Greyhounds. 8/29: Squeeze Play Accordion Band. All Free. 413 Joslen Blvd, Greenport. 518-828-4656
Friday, June 6–Sunday, August 31
Music at Starr Lounge
Live music every weekend throughout summer. 6/7: Joe Medwick’s Memphis Soul. 6/13: The Ponytails. 6/14: Joe Medwick. 6/20: Head Soup. 6/21: The Mortal Brothers. 6/27: Crossroads Band. 6/28: Tirendi Band. 6417 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. starrplace.com or 876-2924
Saturday, June 7–Saturday, August 2
Hudson Gallery Crawl
Extended hours & special shows in more than 20 galleries on 1st Saturdays in Hudson. www.hudsonartaffair.com
Saturday, June 7–Saturday, August 16
Oblong Books Events
6/7: Chosen Forever, Susan Richards. 6/13: The Fortieth Day, Kazim Ali. 6/28: Reflections of a Wine Merchant, Neal Rosenthal. 7/12: The Painter from Shanghai, Jennifer Cody Epstein; & The German Bride, Joanna Hershon. 8/16 at 6pm: The Heirloom Tomato, Amy Goldman. All at 7:30pm unless noted. 6420 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck.
876-0500
Saturday, June 7–Sunday, August 31
Mead Orchards
Pick your own strawberries starts 6/7; open daily until 7pm while berries last; then open weekends. Cherries, blueberries, peaches & apples, in season. Mead Orchards. Off Rt. 9, 4 miles north of Red Hook. 756-5641
Thompson Finch
Pick your own strawberries, farm stand and local organic meat. Call for opening date & conditions.
518-329-7578, 750 Wiltsie Bridge Rd. Ancram.
Tuesday, June 10–Sunday, August 17
Red Hook Outdoor Concerts
6/8 (rain date 6/15): Basement Boys. 7/20 (rain date 7/27): Richard Totman, Natural Gas. 8/5 at 7pm: Rhinebeck Legion Band. 8/17 (rain date 8/24): String Masters. At Abraham’s Park. All at 3pm unless noted. Free & open to the public. Bring a blanket or chair. Park Ave., Red Hook. 758-2433
Saturday, June 14–Saturday, July 12
Art: Doug Clow
Series of small oil-on-linen paintings. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438
Saturday, June 14–Saturday, August 16
Open Days Garden Tours
Tours of private gardens in our area of Dutchess & Columbia counties on 6/14, 7/12, 7/26, 8/2, 8/10, & 8/16 from 10am–4pm. $5. Rain or shine. www.opendaysprogram.org or 888-842-2442
Saturday, June 14–Sunday, August 17
Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Summer events include 6/14: 1st air show of season. 6/21 Flivers Model T Club. 6/28: Aeronca regional fly-in. 7/5 & 7/6: Community Weekend. 7/12: NJ Corvair Club. 7/19 & 7/10: Police, Firefighters & EMS weekend. 7/26 & 7/27: Authors, Artists & Photographers. 8/2 & 8/3: Airline weekend. 8/9: Hudson Mohawk Mercedes Club. 8/10: Woodstock Harley Davidson. 8/16 & 8/17: British cars weekend. 758-8610
Saturday, June 14–Sunday, August 31
Art in the Loft
Show & sale at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. Photographs by Claudia Gorman, oil paintings by Jack Neubauer & mixed media by David Wiseltier from 6/14–6/29. Paintings by Carol Pepper Cooper & Phillip Lynch in July & Aug. Gallery open daily 11am–6pm. Organized by Dutchess Cty. Arts Council.
454-3222
Esra Ersen/
Kirstine Roepstorff
Art exhibit curated by Maria Lind. Gallery hrs. Wed–Sun 1–5pm. Ctr. for Curatorial Studies, Bard.
758-7598
Friday, June 20–Sunday, July 13
Landscape Show
Group show at Tivoli Artists Coop. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm & Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 757-COOP
Saturday, June 28–Saturday, August 2
Hudson Summer Concerts
Free outdoor concerts on the waterfront in Hudson. 6/28 from 5–8pm: World Music Show, MaMbo KiKongo. 7/26 from 4–8pm: Campfire Sounds w/The Dust Dive & Latitude/Longitude. 8/2 from 6:30–8:30pm: Swing Big Band Jazz. Organized by City of Hudson.
518-828-1915
Tuesday, July 1–Sunday, August 31, 2008
The Parliament of Reality
Outdoor installation sculpture by Olafur Eliasson, installed near Fisher Ctr. in July. Organized by Ctr. for Curatorial Studies, Bard. 758-7598
Wednesday, July 2–Sunday, July 13
Rhinebeck/Reinbach Concerts
Benefit concerts for Rhinebeck/Reinbach Exchange program. Exchange Band & Chorus perform 7/2 at 8pm, Point of Praise Church, Kingston. Outdoor concert at Vanderbilt Estate on 7/9 at 7pm. Farewell concert at Rhinebeck High School on 7/12 at 7pm. 7/13 at 4pm: Schumann concert featuring Babette Hierholzer, Church of Messiah, Rhinebeck. 876-2615
Friday, July 4–Sunday, August 17
Spiegeltent Cabaret
Hand-hewn pavilion lined with mirrors, built around a theater-in-the-round. Venue for nightly cabaret, afternoon family events, fine dining, & more, as part of Bard’s SummerScape. This summer’s Spiegeltent events include: opening night gala; Peter & the Wolf; Slavic Soul Party; a musical reading of Mind on Trial; Trapeze; Radio Archaeology; Wau Wau Sisters; Paved Paradise; 08/08 New Albion Festival. See Short Run Events, www.fishercenter.bard.edu/SummerScape or call 758-7900
Friday, July 4–Sunday, August 31
“Best in Show”
Fiberglass dogs painted by area artists on display throughout Hudson & nearby towns. Auction of dogs in Oct. during Hudson Arts Walk. Organized by Columbia. Cty. Council on the Arts. 209 Warren St., Hudson. 518-671-6213
Saturday, July 5–Sunday, August 31, 2008
“Railroads of Dutchess County”
Clinton Historical Society’s annual train show. Sat & Sun noon–5pm. Free. Creek Mtg. House, Clinton. 266-8416
Friday, July 18–Sunday, August 10
“Poetry to Paint”
Group show at Tivoli Artists Coop. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm & Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 757-COOP
Sunday, July 20–Sunday, July 27
Art Exhibit
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, August 15–Sunday, August 31
Small Works
Cash & carry group show of small art works in a variety of media. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm; Sun 1–5pm. Show runs thru 9/7. Tivoli Artists Coop. 757-COOP
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