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JULY
Wednesday/July 1
Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - High Peters Kill. 9:30am-1:30pm. Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Peters Kill Lot. Moderate 5 mile hike. Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations required. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members. $7 parking fee. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Wednesday/July 1
The Hudson River - A Great American Treasure. 7pm. Renown local photographer Greg Miller will speak about his new book celebrating the beauty of the Hudson River. The presentation coincides with the opening of an exhibition of Miller's Hudson River photographs at Ellenville's Gallery Link in the Ellenville Public Library & Museum/40 Center St/Ellenville/647-5530.
Friday/July 3
Opening reception: Rachel Hyman. Haunted by the books we've learned from, the landscapes we've transcribed our lives onto, and the bodies we've grown to abhor, Rachel scratches at her understanding of American cultural memory while trying to create an aesthetic experience that can compete with our tarnished nostalgia. Here's some work with a sense of wonderment and a humble appreciation of memory and sight. On exhibit through July 26. Free. Unison's Gallery at Water Street/Main St/New Paltz/255-1559/unison.org
Friday/July 3
Faidodo with Cleoma's Ghost. 8-11pm. Dance instruction with Miss Buffy, spicy dance to follow! No partner necessary, beginners welcome. $12. Woodstock Community Center/Rock City Rd/Woodstock/Info: 845-238-8663
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
• New Paltz at theUlster County Fairgrounds/ Libertyville Road/New Paltz /255-0604
• Kingston: Historic Ronout Waterfront/
Broadway/339-6925/krbaonline.org
• Wawarsing/Ellenville: Parade at noon, arts and crafts at Liberty Square 9am - 2pm. Fireworks at 9:30pm at Resnick Airport/Ellenville /647-6560 Ext. 105
• Saugerties: Cantine Field/Saugerties/246-3090
• Highland, (Town of Lloyd) Middle School Field, picnic,and fire works. Bring your blankets and chairs.
July 4 and 5
Stormville AnTique Show and Flea Market
July 4, 5. Sept 5, 6. Oct 10, 11. 8am-5pm. Rain or shine. Exhibitor space avail. Free park/adm. No pets.
Route 216/Stormville/845-221-6561
Saturday/July 4
1658 Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour. 2pm. Guided walk through the largest intact early Dutch settlement in New York State featuring old stone houses and historic sites related to the birth of New York State in Kingston in 1777. Includes interior tour of 1812 Johnston House featuring a private collection of antique furnishings and decorative arts. $10/children under 16, $5. Departs from the Friends of Historic Kingston Museum, corner Wall & Main Sts./Kingston/339-0720/fohk.org
Saturday/July 4
Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams. 8:30pm. One of the best known and loved bands in New York State, singled out as Hudson Valley Magazine's "Band of the Year" for the past 3 years. On stage they create a dynamic atmosphere of traditional folk and zingy electric guitar to their unique genre: "punk-classical-hillbilly-Floyd". Citing influences as diverse as Hank Williams, Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band and early Pink Floyd, the band is "One of the most charismatic talents to emerge from New York's creative community" according to Guitar Magazine.Saturday. Free. Ulster County Fair Grounds/Libertyville Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unison.org
Saturday/July 4
English Country Dance with the Hudson Valley Community Dance House Band. 7:30-11:30pm. $10. Hurley Reformed Church/Main St/Hurley/Info: 42-2483/hudsonvalleydance.org
Saturday/July 4
7th Kingston Sculpture Biennial Exhibition, Go Green & Keep the Hudson Clean. Sited in parks overlooking the Hudson. askforarts.org
Saturday/July 4
Gardiner Tea Party, 5-7 PM; The Rail Trail, Rt. 44/55, Gardiner. Go to the www.gardinersright.org website for details and directions.
Sunday/July 5
Walk the Huguenot Path. 10am-12pm. A guided walk through historic marshlands and oxbow lake of the Harcourt Preserve adjoining HHS. These lands preserve the first "intervale" of the Huguenots. An easy 90 minute hike that explores the special topography, flora and history of this largely unknown area. $10/$8 members.
Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Sunday/July 5
Butterflies & Blooms. 10am-12pm. Many of us recognize the dried pod of the milkweed plant, but have you noticed the delicate smell of the flower that precedes the pod? Hundreds of insects and birds use their senses to find food and shelter among the many plants of the open field. Join long-time ridge hiker and naturalist John Kenney as he shares his knowledge of butterflies and plants at the Preserve. Bring snacks, water, binoculars, and field guides on this easy 2 mile hike. Reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/845-255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Monday/July 6
The Fishkill Tea Party, 7 to 9 pm at Dutchess (Renegades) Stadium, Fishkill, NY
www.fishkillteaParty.com for details. Petition government for protection of your life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
Wednesday/July 8
Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Black Creek. 9:30am-1:30pm. Meet at the Black Creek Lot which is 5 miles north on 9W from Jct. 299. The entrance is on the east side (right hand side) of 9W. Easy 3 mile hike. Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations required. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Thursday-Sunday/July 9-19
GODSPELL, The charming and engaging 1970's musical based on the Gospel According to Matthew. One of the biggest all-time hits on Broadway, the musical is packed with hits including "Day by Day" and "Turn Back, O Man". Thur-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. $20/$15 students & seniors. Quimby Theater/SUNY Ulster/Stone Ridge/687-1959/sunyulster.edu
Friday/July 10
Shandaken Arts Festival and Studio Tour. Music,dance, theatrical performances, sculpture and a tour of 40 artists' studios. Shandaken Historical Museum/26 Academy St/Pine Hill/254-4460
Friday-Sunday/July 10-12
The Highland High School Class of 1979 30th Reunion is HERE. Highland. Home is Where the Heart is - The reunion weekend is from July 10-July 12. The dinner celebration will be held on July 11th from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Locust Tree in New Paltz. Other festivities are being planed and can be found on our FREE HHS Class of 1979's reunion website: http://classreport.org/usa/ny/highland/hhs/1979/ This website is quite a trip down memory lane with alumni updating profiles and photos daily.
914-962-4057/ravking@optonline.net
Friday/July 10
Colonial Overnight for Kids. 6pm-10am. Ages 8-14. Live like a colonial kid for just one night! Sleep on a straw mattress in a 300 year-old building. Prepare and cook a colonial-era dinner over an open fire. Play colonial games, create colonial crafts and tour the houses at night. Registration required. $45/$40 members.
Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/July 11
High Falls Fair Day. 10am. An annual celebration of small town America. The entire hamlet will be buzzing from morning to evening, starting with a parade down Rt 213 featuring a float competition. Local craftspeople and vendors will be on hand. The Community Church will hold their annual Chicken Barbecue; the Civic Association and local restaurants will have a "Taste of High Falls". Games, pony rides, petting zoo, pie-eating contest, live music all day. highfallscivic.org
Saturday/July 11
Hurley Stone House Day. 10am-4pm. Rain or shine. Some of America's oldest stone houses, all private homes, are opened to the public. $15 adults/$12 students, seniors/$2 children 5-12/331-4121/stonehouseday.org
Saturday/July 11
The Hudson River to Niagara Falls: 19th Century American Landscape Paintings from the New-York Historical Society will include forty-five 19th-century American landscape paintings, with emphasis on works by artists of the Hudson River School. Opening reception 5-8pm. On exhibit through December 13. Samuel Dorskey Museum of Art/SUNY New Paltz/257-3844/newpaltz.edu
Saturday/July 11
Panorama of the Hudson River: Greg Miller. A new large photographic panorama of the Hudson River commissioned by the museum and modeled on earlier painted, engraved, and photographic views of the river. Opening reception 5-8pm. On exhibit through December 13. Samuel Dorskey Museum of Art/SUNY New Paltz/257-3844/newpaltz.edu
Saturday/July 11
4th Annual 10x10x10 Invitational Exhibit. 4-8pm. 10 regional artists from 10 Hudson Valley towns exhibiting in 10 vacant storefronts. Music. Free. ArtsWAVE Center/12 Market St/Ellenville/647-4620/ewcoc.com
Saturday/July 11
Hurley Stone House Day. 10am-4pm. Explore America's oldest private homes in a National Historic Landmark village. Costumed guides, militia re-enactors, Sojourner Truth "visit" and colonial-era demonstrations. 11 Main St/Hurley/331-4121/stonehouseday.org
Saturday/July 11
Native American Morning for Children and their Parents. 9:30am-12noon. Join Kate Johnson and Roland Ellis, Mohonk Preserve Educators, to learn about what life was like for the Lenape who lived here hundreds of years ago. Visit our Native American Longhouse and try your hand at activities such as corn grinding and fire making. Bring water and a snack on this easy 2 mile hike. Ages 5 and up. Reservations required. Mohonk Preserve/845-255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/July 11
Secret Gardens of Saugerties Tour. 10:30am-4:30pm. Visit seven wonderful gardens at their most beautiful. These are truly special secret spots, hiding right here in Saugerties See fabulous flowers in settings that include the Esopus and Plattekill Creeks. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Boys & Girls Club, Saugerties Unit. $15. Tickets are limited and sell out early! Call 246-0710.
Saturday/July 11
Elting Memorial Library Fair. 9am - 4pm.
Elting Memorial Library/93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030/http://elting.newpaltz.lib.ny.us
Saturday/July 11
Kathryn Wedderburn & the Eclectic Dance Orchestra Contradance. 8-11pm. $10/$5 under 12. Woodstock Community Center/Rock City Rd/Woodstock/Info: 914-475-0803
Saturday/July 11
Pamela Kuhlmann book signing and lecture on Wawarsing. 10am. Bevier House Museum/Ulster County Historical Society/2682 Rte 209/Marbletown/338-5416/bevierhousemuseum.org
Saturday/July 11
Swing Dance: Lesson & Performance. 7-10pm. Instructors Chester & Linda Freeman. No partner or experience necessary. $10/$6 students/children under 12 free. Reformed Church of Port Ewen/160 Salem St/Port Ewen /845-236-3939/got2lindy.com
Saturday/July 11
Garden Tours. Hours vary. Visit six private gardens in Bearsville, Catskill, New Paltz, Saugerties, and West Hurley. For complete information call 265-5384 or visit opendaysprogram.org
Saturday/July 11
Festive celebration honoring regional, national and local artists exhibiting in 10x10x10 (10 artists from 10 communities exhibiting in 10 vacant storefronts) and ARTSwe (Art in the Windows of Ellenville). (4pm - 8pm) Swing Band music at Liberty Square. Exhibit continues through October.
ArtsWAVE Center, 12 Market Street, Ellenville, NY. Info: Artswavecenter@aim.com
Sunday/July 12
Making a River: Interpreting the Hudson, Then and Now. 1-4pm. In recognition of the 2009 Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial, The Olana Partnership, Olana State Historic Site, and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site are proud to collaboratively offer this educational program for families that will explore the Hudson River of the past and today. We will discuss the environmental implications of the Hudson River School paintings, view the new gallery exhibits at the home site, and make our own works of art inspired by our real Hudson River views! This program is made possible through a generous grant from the Hudson River Improvement Fund. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Space is limited. To register or inquire about free transportation call:
The Olana Partnership: 518-828-1872x110 or Cedar Grove: 518- 943-7465x2. Olana State Historic Site/5720 Rte 9G/Hudson/olana.org
Sunday/July 12
6TH Annual Sawyer Motors Car Show. Antique, Hot Rod & Classic Car Show. 1-6pm. Market, Main, and Partition Streets will be closed to traffic as over 400 preened and polished antique, hot rod, and classic cars line the village streets for an afternoon of entertainment and events. Headliners and doo wop dynams will grace four stages. Registration fees and proceeds from activites will benefit Relay for Life! welcometosaugerties.com
Sunday/July 12
Howard Fast: Writer on the Left in the American Century. 2pm. Lecture by Gerry Sorin, Distinguished University Professor of American and Jewish Studies at SUNY New Paltz. Gardiner Library/133 Farmer's Turnpike/Gardiner/255-1255/gardinerlibrary.org
Tuesday/July 14
First Annual Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce Golf Fundraiser to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. $130 single, $500 foursome, $600 team package. Apple Greens Golf Course/Highland/691-6070/southernulsterchamber.org
Wednesday/July 15
Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Beacon Hill. 9:30am-1:30pm. Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Upper Lot. Moderate 4 mile hike. Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations required. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members. $7 parking fee. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Wednesday/July 15
Lecture & Book Signing. 7pm. Fran Dunwell, author of The Hudson - America's River
Hudson River Maritime Museum/50 Rondout Landing/Kingston/338-0071/hrmm.org
Wednesday/July 15
Mutual Strangers: Henry Hudson & the River that Discovered Him. 7pm. An Arm of the Sea performance. With stunning visuals and live music, Arm of the Sea harnesses the transformational energy of mask & puppet theatre to re-imagine Henry Hudson's 1609 voyage on the river that now bears his name. Free. Corner of Market & Center St/Ellenville/647-5530
Thursday /July 16
Movies on the Lawn: Weapons of the Spirit 8 - 10pm. Bring a blanket, a drink and maybe even a picnic dinner and enjoy the story of the Huguenot residents of tiny Le Chambon-sur-Lignon who quietly defied the Nazis to hide and save over 3,000 Jews during World War II. The remarkable and inspiring story of a unique conspiracy of goodness. $5 suggested donation. Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Thursday - Saturday/July 16 - 18
St. Joseph's Italian Festa. Family Fair with rides and food, games of skill and chance, craft booths and music. St. Joseph's Church/34 S Chestnut St/New Paltz/255-5635/stjosephnewpaltz.org
Friday-Sunday/July 17-19
Shandaken Arts Festival and Studio Tours
Held throughout the Town of Shandaken. Meet the Artists Party; Talk & Slide Shows; Studio Tours. All festival events are free! Map and other information at www.ShandakenArt.com.
Friday/July 17
Moonlight Magic Tour. 8-9:30pm. As the full moon rises, you'll be treated to drinks on the porch of the DuBois Fort, followed by a special walking tour of the Street - a tour that delves into the special role that the moon and its phases had on the lives of our early settlers. $12/$10 Members. Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Fridays & Sundays /July 17 - August 9
The Producers. 8pm, Sundays 3pm. Up In One Productions presents Mel Brooks' hit Broadway musical comedy, winner of a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards. $22 Adults/$20 Seniors & Children under 12. The Center for Performing Arts/Route 308/Rhinebeck/876-3080/centerforperformingarts.org.
Friday - Sunday/July 17-19
Ukrainian Heritage Festival. Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10am-noon, Sun 10am-dark. Traditional Ukrainian dancing, international performances, vocal groups, arts and crafts and more. Soyuzivka/Fordmore Rd/Kerhonkson/626-5641
Saturday/July 18
Historic Homeowners Series: Researching Your Home's "Genealogy". 10am-12pm. This workshop is designed for owners of older homes who want to learn more about their home's history. Older homes are filled with the lives of those who came before. In this workshop, our Archives Specialist Susan Stessin-Cohn will share with you the process and techniques she has used to discover the history of houses in the area, including the houses of some of our area most famous residents. $25/$80 for the four-part series. Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/July 18
Free Young People's Concert. 11am. Roswell Rudd, Trombone. $5 accompanying adult.
120 Maverick Rd/Woodstock/679-8217/maverickconcerts.org
Saturday/July 18
Coppelia: NYC Ballet at SPAC Bus trip! 8:15am-7:30pm
The NYC Ballet at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Balanchine's Coppelia is a classic ballet filled with humor, breathtaking choreography and beautiful music composed by Leo Delibes. In this whimsical story Coppelia, a life-size mechanical doll created by the fiendish Dr. Coppelius, comes to life -- and love. Cost includes luxury coach, gratuities, champagne breakfast en route, an hour to explore the charming town of Saratoga, buffet lunch in the grand "Hall of Springs" restaurant, excellent seats for the performance and a selection of cheeses and box dinner and wine on the return trip. An 8:15 am bus departs from the Monticello, 9:15 from Kingston. Return around 7:30 pm to Kingston and 8:30 pm to Monticello. $125. Must reserve by July 13. Call Linda Gold at 845-255-5256 or email ArtladyLG@aol.com / unisonarts.org
Saturday & Sunday/July 18 & 19
Rosendale Street Festival. 1 Street, 2 Days, 5 Stages, 74 Bands, and more! rosendalestreetfestival.com
Sunday/July 19
West Coast Swing Dance with DJ Pam Marshall. 6:30-9pm. Lessons at 6pm. $5. White Eagle Hall/487 Delaware Ave/Kingston/Info: 246-2121/hudsonvalleydance.org
Monday - Friday/July 20-24
What Lies Beneath! Summer archaeology camp for kids 8-12. Even in a valley filled with history, Historic Huguenot Street is a rarity. Here, within our six acres, are some of the most archaeologically rich sites in the region. Campers experience this tangible history hands-on. Working under the direction of archaeologist Kevin Van Kleeck, campers will take part in a live dig and will be immersed in the real, day-to-day life of an archaeologist. Includes an overnight in one of our historic houses. $220/$200 members. Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Sunday/July 19
Stories of Spring Farm: A Historic Walk in the Northern Preserve. 9:30-11:30am. Did you ever wonder about the origin of the buildings and fields of Spring Farm? Take a pleasant stroll with Bob Larsen, Mohonk Preserve Ranger/Naturalist, and hear about the site when it was a working farm providing milk, maple sugar, vegetables, and beef for the Mohonk Mountain House. See old photographs and visit the foundations and cellar holes of this favorite destination. Easy 2 mile hike. Reservations required. Mohonk Preserve/845-255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Sunday/July 19
Songs of the Great Catskill Mountain Railroads: Songs of historic Ulster County Railroads, the U&D and the D&H will be performed by the Sidewinders, Jim Donnelly and Ira McIntosh. Phoenicia Railroad Station/845-688-7501
Wednesday/July 22
Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Split Rock and Van Leuven Cabin. 9:30am-1:30pm. Meet at the West Trapps Trailhead. Easy 3 mile hike. Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations required. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Thursday/July 23
Mohonk Preserve Toddlers on the Trail - Stream Walk. 10am-12noon. Join Dana Rudikoff, a parent and enthusiastic hiker, and explore what is along the stream on a hot summer day. Ages 2-6 are welcome, accompanied by an adult. Children need to be able to walk or be in a carrier; jogging strollers cannot be used. Reservations required; contact leader, dana_rudikoff@yahoo.com. This program will begin at the Coxing Trailhead - come early to secure a parking spot. Walks average 1.5 miles and move at a toddler's pace. Mohonk Preserve/845-255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Friday/July 24
Swing Dance with Pete Redmond & Crazy Feet. 8:30-11:30pm. $15. Poughkeepsie Tennis Club/135 S Hamilton St/Poughkeepsie/Info: 454-2571
Friday-Sunday/July 24, 25, and 26
• Esopus Hudson Fulton Quadricentennial Celebration for Town
• Trolley Bus Tours of Historical Sites
• Authentic Dutch Luncheon
• Garden Tours at Headless Horseman
• Exhibits at Klyne Esopus Museum, Town of Esopus Library, and Town Hall
• John Burroughs' Slabsides Cabin Open
• Car Show at Rainbow Drive In
• Family Activities at Esopus Meadows preserve
• And Much More
www.esopus.com
Saturday/July 25
21st Century Dragons and Damsels: Up Close and Personal. 10am-2:30pm. Did you ever see a dragonfly up close? Not many of us get to do that since they may reach speeds up to 60 mph. Larry Federman, Audubon Educator at three Hudson Valley sanctuaries, will present an overview of dragonfly biology and identification. Then we'll visit a few choice catch and release spots. Bring lunch and water and dress for the weather. Be prepared to carpool. Ages 13 and up. This is an indoor/outdoor program and includes an easy walk. Reservations required. $5 members/$15 for non-members. Mohonk Preserve/845-255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Sunday/July 25
Historical Art Exhibit opening reception. 5pm. An Elting@100 celebration event.
Elting Memorial Library/93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030/http://elting.newpaltz.lib.ny.us
Saturday/July 25
Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour. 11am. Guided walk of Kingston's waterfront area that rose as a prosperous maritime village in the 19th century. Features a legacy of residential, commercial and ecclesiastical architecture. Uphill walking involved. $5/children under 16, $2. Departs from Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center, 20 Broadway /Kingston/339-0720/fohk.org
Saturday/July 25
Town of Esopus Quad Celebration Day. Narrated boat rides from the Connelly Marina to the Esopus Light House; Trolley bus tour of slave cemetery, covered bridge, and Dutch architecture influenced homes; John Burroughs exhibit at Port Ewen Library; opening of Slabsides exhibit at Klyne Historical Museum in Ulster Park; tour of the environmental center off Esopus Meadows Park on River Rd.
Sunday/July 26
Guided Walking Tour of Olde Hurley. 2pm. Hurley Heritage Society/Main St/Hurley/338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
Sunday/July 26
Humpty Dumpty - Free Children's Opera Theater. 1pm.Donald Westwood continues his tradition of bringing classic tales to the stage as he introduces children to opera in highly entertaining fashion. Bellayre Mountain/Highmount/254-5600/bellayremusic.org
Monday - Thursday/July 27-August 13
Farm Camp at Phillies Bridge Farm for ages 6-12. 9am-2pm. $180 per session Phillies Bridge Members & Unison Members, $200 per session for non members.
Unison/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unison.org
Tuesday - Sunday/July 28-August 2
Ulster County Fair. Annual county fair known for "olde fashioned fun!" One price admission includes all entertainment, shows, parking and exhibits. Ulster County Fairgrounds/Libertyville Rd/New Paltz/255-1380/ulstercountyfair.com
Wednesday/July 29
Bob Babb Wednesday Walk -Peters Kill Plus. 9:30am-1:30pm. Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Peters Kill Lot. Moderate 5 mile hike. Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations required. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members. $7 parking fee. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Wednesday/July 29
Hudson River Lighthouses & History. 7pm. At one time there were as many as 14 Lighthouses along the Hudson River; today, eight still remain. Join author Kevin Woyce as he talks about his new book, "Hudson River Lighthouses & History" and the fascinating story behind these historic beacons of light. Free. Ellenville Public Library/40 Center St/Ellenville/647-5530
Saturday/July 31
Opening reception: Printmaking. In his small format works on paper, Kristopher Hedley continues to explore the graphic possibilities of the print. Traditional and digital printmaking techniques are boldly combined, evoking surrealism, minimalism and op-art. Elements of nature, architecture and pattern overlap and converge into a mysterious inner landscape and become graphic metaphors of spiritual questioning. Free. On exhibit through August 30. Unison/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unison.org
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AUGUST
Tuesdays & Thursdays in August
Kids Drop in for some Fun! 9:30 - 11:30am. Parents, take a break and drop your kids off at Deyo Hall for these fun programs. Each includes an historic craft activity or cooking project. $12; $10 for HHS members. Tuesdays for ages 4-6, Thursdays for ages 7-11. No registration required. Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/August 1
Free Young People's Concert. 11am. Elizabeth Mitchell and Family. $5 accompanying adult. 120 Maverick Rd/Woodstock/679-8217/maverickconcerts.org
Saturday/August 1
1658 Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour. 2pm. Guided walk through the largest intact early Dutch settlement in New York State featuring old stone houses and historic sites related to the birth of New York State in Kingston in 1777. Includes interior tour of 1812 Johnston House featuring a private collection of antique furnishings and decorative arts.. Adult $10; child under 16, $5. Departs from the Friends of Historic Kingston Museum, corner Wall & Main Sts./Kingston/339-0720/fohk.org
Saturday/August 1
Tippecanoe and Tyler Too. 10am. Jan Van Meter book signing and lecture on political slogans. Bevier House Museum/Ulster County Historical Society/2682 Rte 209/Marbletown/338-5416/bevierhousemuseum.org
Saturday & Sunday/August 1 & 2
Rustic Bench-Building Workshop. 10am-5pm. In this two-day workshop, Daniel Mack, Rustic Builder and Author, will guide you into the world of building with natural materials. After making a small project, we will work in pairs to create red cedar benches for use outdoors at the Mohonk Preserve. No experience is needed, yet veteran woodworkers will enjoy the new challenge of going rustic. Bring work gloves, eye protection, and (optional) hand or power tools. Materials are provided. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required. $180 Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday & Sunday/August 1 & 2
Bounty of the Hudson Food and Wine Festival. This year to be held at Millbrook Winery in Millbrook. Discover for yourself the wineries of the Shawangunk Wine Trail and many of the other Hudson Valley Wineries. There will be local restaurants and food purveyors, and live music. $25 in advance/$35 at the gate. Millbrook Winery/26 Wing Rd/Millbrook/914-474-7780/shawangunkwinetrail.com
Wednesday/August 5
Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Rainbow Falls. 9:30am-1:30pm. Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Awosting Lot. Strenuous 6 mile hike. Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations required. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members. $7 parking fee. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Thursday/August 6
Pond Life. 3:30pm. Investigate the living aquatic community in the ponds at the FNC. Frogs, turtles, invertebrates, aquatic plants and other aquatic creatures abound. Free and open to all. Forsyth Nature Center/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday/August 7
Faisdodo with Cleoma's Ghost. 8-11pm. Dance instruction with Miss Buffy, spicy dance to follow! No partner necessary, beginners welcome. $12. Woodstock Community Center/Rock City Rd/Woodstock/Info: 238-8663
Saturday/August 8
Swing Dance: Lesson & Performance. 7-10pm. Instructors Chester & Linda Freeman. No partner or experience necessary. $10/$6 students/children under 12 free. Reformed Church of Port Ewen/160 Salem St/Port Ewen /845-236-3939/got2lindy.com
Saturday/August 8
Dancing with the Stars. 9-10:30pm. The summer sky is filled with more than mere meteors. Nationally known astronomer Bob Berman will guide guests on an entertaining outdoor trip through the little-known wonders of the August heavens, with emphasis on our place in the expanding universe and its greatest mysteries. Ages 12 and up. An easy 2 mile hike; indoors if the weather is inclement. Reservations required. $10 members/$20 for non-members. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday & Sunday/August 8 & 9
Healthy Hudson Valley Expo. Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Over 100 exhibitors from more than 50 different health and wellness related industries. Everything you need for your mental, physical, social, financial, and medical wellness! Captivating speakers and presentations from all areas of the health, wellness, and beauty industries. Mid Hudson Civic Center/14 Civic Center Plaza/Poughkeepsie/471-2916/mcmexpos.com
Saturday & Sunday/August 8 & 9
Saugerties Annual Artists Studio Tour. Discover the work of painters, furniture amkers, sculptors, print makers, potters and photographers. This year's tour will focus on New York's Quadricentennial theme. Independent Artist Studios throughout Saugerties/246-7493/saugertiesarttour.com
Saturday & Sunday/August 8 & 9
German Alps Festival. The Hunter Mountain German Alps Festival always brings smiles to the faces of German-Americans and everyone else who attends. Excellent food, drink and good-time music that is sure to get you on your feet. $10 adults/12 & under free. Hunter Mountain/Hunter/huntermtn.com
Saturday & Sunday/August 8 & 9
Civil War Encampment and Activities Weekend. 11am-4:30pm. Living history interpreters, music, food and other entertainment for the whole family as well as history buffs. Free admission to events outdoors. Senate House State Historic Site/296 Fair St/Kingston/338-2786
Tuesday/August 11
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. This bi-monthly program visits some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. The walks are 2-3 miles and geared toward adults. Free. Transportation is provided. Forsyth Nature Center/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Wednesday/August 12
Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Duck Pond. 9:30am-1:30pm. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center. Moderate 7 mile hike. Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations required. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Thursday/August 13
Turtle Talk. 3:30pm. Painted, wood, snapping and box, learning about turtles really rocks! Program compares aquatic and terrestrial turtles and tortoises; examination of anatomy, behaviors, adaptations and habitats of turtles. Free and open to all. Forsyth Nature Center/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday & Saturday/August 14 & 15
Esopus Creek Puppet Suite. 7pm. A public performance by Arm of the Sea Mask & Puppet Theater of Mutual Strangers: Henry Hudson & the River that Discovered Him. Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park/East Bridge St/Saugerties/246-7873
Friday - Sunday/August 14-16
Hudson Valley Rib Festival. Features Sanctioned Kansas City Barbeque Society Contest, food vendors including ribs for purchase, entertainment, cooking demonstrations & children's country games. Ulster County Fairgrounds/Libertyville Rd/New Paltz/hudsonvalleyribfest.org
Friday/August 14
Colonial Overnight for Kids. 6pm-10am. Ages 8-14. Live like a colonial kid for just one night! Sleep on a straw mattress in a 300 year-old building. Prepare and cook a colonial-era dinner over an open fire. Play colonial games, create colonial crafts and tour the houses at night. Registration required. $45/$40 members. Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Friday/August 14
Moonlight Paddle. 8pm. Paddling with Beavers, bats and other nocturnal animals is a must do for nature lovers! This program explores Kingston Point Marsh, a protected wetland area. $30 for Kingston residents, $40 for non-residents. Kingston Point Park/Kingston/331-1682 ext 116/forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday - Sunday/August 14-16
Jazz in the Valley. Annual music festival featuring jazz legends and contemporary artists. Jazz in all its forms from Latin straight ahead to the Blues. Hudson Valley Resort/400 Granite Rd/Kerhonkson/845-384-6350/transartinc.org
Saturday/August 15
Garden Tour. 10am-4pm. Visit the private garden at Cedar House/H. Peter Stern & Helen W. Drutt English/Otterkill Rd/Mountainville/For complete information call 265-5384 or visit opendaysprogram.org
Saturday/August 15
Birdscaping your Backyard. 11am. Birdscaping your backyard means more than sticking a few plants in the ground, learn about the avian visitors you hope to attract and their needs, habitat simulation, design, and water. Free. Forsyth Nature Center/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday/August 15
Hurley Corn Festival. 10am-4pm. Rain or shine. Over 50 booths of quality crafts, colonial craft demonstrations, quilt raffle, fresh flowers, sweet corn, corn chowder and luncheon. Hurley Reformed Church/Main St/Hurley/338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
Saturday/August 15
Unframed Artists Gallery exhibit: From the Hudson to the Bathtub and Beyond. Gallery hours Sat & Sun 1-5pm or by appointment. 173 Huguenot St/New Paltz/453-3932/unframedartistsgallery.com
Saturday/August 15
Close Encounters with Birds of Prey. 6:30-8pm. With Bill Streeter, Wildlife Rehabilitator and Director of the Delaware Raptor Center. As the evening begins to cool, get up close and personal with majestic birds of prey. Live animals include falcons, owls, hawks, and an eagle. All ages welcome. Reservations required. $12 members/$22 for non-members. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/August 15
Free Young People's Concert. 11am. Antares. $5 accompanying adult. 120 Maverick Rd/Woodstock/679-8217/maverickconcerts.org
Saturday & Sunday/August 15 & 16
Hudson River Chapter Antique and Classic Boats Show. Hudson River Maritime Museum/50 Rondout Landing/Kingston/338-0071/hrmm.org
Saturday & Sunday/August 15 & 16
International Celtic Festival. Featuring fantastic entertainment from the Emerald Isles, plus world-class Irish-American bands. Dozens of authentic Irish vendors, traditional foods, and plenty of beverages. Sunday features a Bagpipe Competition, followed by the spectacular Mass March as hundreds of pipers and drummers march down the mountain in unison. After the Mass March, the entire procession will play as one at the base of the mountain - it's a spine-tingling sight that is not to be missed. $14 adults, 12 & under free. Hunter Mountain/Hunter/huntermtn.com
Sunday/August 16
Between the Tides Festival 2pm-7pm. The Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy announces their annual music festival at the lighthouse. Family-friendly, all-ages event that supports the continued preservation of the lighthouse. Live music, food, drinks, swimming. The festival is scheduled "between the tides" so that the 1/2-mile trail to the lighthouse is passable throughout the event. $25, $40/couple, $20 seniors, children under 12 free. 168 Lighthouse Dr/Saugerties/246-1844/saugertieslighthouse.com
Sunday/August 16
West Coast Swing Dance with DJ Pam Marshall. 6:30-9pm. $5. White Eagle Hall/487 Delaware Ave/Kingston/Info: 914-475-0803/hudsonvalleydance.org
Sunday/August 16
Songs and History of the Huckleberry pickers of the Shawangunk Mountains: Historian Mark Fried will highlight how this local cash crop helped feed NYC in the early part of the 20th century. Kiersted House/119 Main St/Saugerties/246-9529
Sunday/August 16
Making a River: Interpreting the Hudson, Then and Now. 1-4pm. In recognition of the 2009 Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial, The Olana Partnership, Olana State Historic Site, and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site are proud to collaboratively offer this educational program for families that will explore the Hudson River of the past and today. We will discuss the environmental implications of the Hudson River School paintings, view the new gallery exhibits at the home site, and make our own works of art inspired by our real Hudson River views! This program is made possible through a generous grant from the Hudson River Improvement Fund. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Space is limited. To register or inquire about free transportation call: The Olana Partnership: (518) 828-1872x110 or Cedar Grove: (518) 943-7465x2. Cedar Grove/218 Spring St/Catskill/thomascole.org
Wednesday/August 19
Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Rock Rift. 9:30am-1:30pm. Meet at the Spring Farm Trailhead. Moderate 4 mile hike, some rock scrambling. Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations required. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/August 22
10TH Annual Shawangunk Mountain Wild Blueberry & Huckleberry Festival. 9am-4pm. A celebration of the Shawangunk Mountains: music, BBQ, all-blueberry bake sale and pie judging contest, crafts and cultural art center. Sponsored by the Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce. Canal St, Market St, Center St/Ellenville/647-4620/ewcoc.com
Saturday/August 22
Free Young People's Concert. 11am. Alice Burla, piano prodigy. $5 accompanying adult. 120 Maverick Rd/Woodstock/679-8217/maverickconcerts.org
Saturday/August 22
Bonticou Hike for Adventurous Mamas. 9;30am-12noon.
Take time for yourself today and rediscover your spirit for adventure. Join Kate Johnson (mother of two) for a challenging scramble up Bonticou Crag. Bring plenty of water and a snack on this moderate 3 mile hike. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/August 22
Antique Fire Engine Show. 11am-3pm. Volunteer Firemen's Hall and Museum/265 Fair St/Kingston/331-0866
Saturday/August 22
Annual Steamboat Days. Noon - 4pm Experience what life was like on the Hudson River over a hundred years ago when there were no bridges, ladies wore lovely hats when traveling, and the taxis were small steamboats! Music; food; children's activities, games and demonstrations, a movie, and more! Free rides on authentic small steamboats will be available on space availability and on a ticketed first come/first served basis. Hudson River Maritime Museum/50 Rondout Landing/Kingston/338-0071/hrmm.org
Sunday/August 23
Artists' Soapbox Derby. 1pm. On your mark, get set, go build your soapbox! Launched in 1995 as a small race attended by 300 spectators, the Artists' Soapbox Derby has blossomed into a major event with dozens of entries. Artists, families and kids design and ride their non-motorized wheeled creations down the steep hill on Broadway in Kingston. If you wish to participate, sponsor a soapbox, donate a prize or get more information call 845-338-8473 or donskoj@verizon.net
Sunday/August 23
Guided Walking Tour of Olde Hurley. 2pm. Hurley Heritage Society/Main St/Hurley/338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
Monday/August 24
Second annual film competition for amateur local film makers. Dusk. Short films which best capture the "essence" of New Paltz. Prizes awarded! Water Street Market /10 Main St/New Paltz/255-1403/waterstreetmarket.com
Tuesday/August 25
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. This bi-monthly program visits some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. The walks are 2-3 miles and geared toward adults. Free. Transportation is provided. Forsyth Nature Center/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Wednesday/August 26
Lecture & Book Signing. 7pm. Evan Pritchard, Adjunct Professor, Marist College, Great Floating Bird: Henry Hudson from the Native American Perspective. Hudson River Maritime Museum/50 Rondout Landing/Kingston/338-0071/hrmm.org
Wednesday/August 26
Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Lake Awosting Beach. 9:30am-1:30pm. Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Awosting Lot. Moderate 7 mile hike. Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations required. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members. $7 parking fee. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/August 27
Mohonk Preserve Toddlers on the Trail - In Search of Native Americans. 10am-12noon. Join Dana Rudikoff, a parent and enthusiastic hiker, and explore a replica of a Lenape Longhouse and the surrounding fields. Ages 2-6 welcome, accompanied by an adult. Children need to be able to walk or be in a carrier; jogging strollers cannot be used. Reservations required. Contact leader, Dana, at dana_rudikoff@yahoo.com. This program will begin at the Spring Farm Trailhead - come early to secure a parking spot. Walks average 1.5 miles and move at a toddler's pace. Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Thursday/August 27
New York State Fair. The Fair is a twelve day event showcasing New York State's agriculture, entertainment, education, industry, and technology. There are more than 200 acres of animals, exhibits and displays. You'll find top notch entertainment, rides and, course, the best in fair food. Runs through September 7. 581 State Fair Blvd/Syracuse/nysfair.org
Saturday/August 29
Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour. 11am. Guided walk of Kingston's waterfront area that rose as a prosperous maritime village in the 19th century. Features a legacy of residential, commercial and ecclesiastical architecture. Uphill walking involved. Adult $5; child under 16, $2. Departs from Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center, 20 Broadway/Kingston/339-0720/fohk.org
Saturday/August 29
3rd Ulster Militia Regiment Encampment. 10am-4pm. Hurley Heritage Museum/52 Main St/Hurley/338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
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ONGOING
Camps for Kids
• Monday - Friday /June 29 - July 10
High Meadow Language Camps for children entering grades K-6. Spanish week: June 29-July 3 /French week: June 6-10
$250 one week /$450 two weeks.
Route 209 /Stone Ridge /389-3779 /highmeadowschool.org
• Monday - Friday /July 6-10
Summer archaeology camp for teens 13 & up. Includes an overnight in one of our historic houses. $220/$200 members.
Huguenot Street /New Paltz /255-1660 /huguenotstreet.org
• Monday - Friday /July 6-31
Unison Camps for Kids age 5-7. 9am-1pm. Magic Everywhere: July 6-10 & July 13-17. Animals Everywhere: July 20-24 & July 27-31
$190 members /$ 210 non members per child, per week.
• Mondays - Fridays /August 3-7, 10-14, 17-21
Wayfinders Experience for ages 8 & up. 9am-4pm. Three weekly sessions. $365 members, $395 non members per week.
Unison /68 Mountain Rest Rd /New Paltz /255-1559 /unison.org
Ongoing Classes at Unison
Qi Gong. Monday-Thursday 7:30-8:30am. $12 members /$15 non members.Qi Gong for Seniors. Mondays 11am-noon. $5 per class. Life Drawing Sessions. Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm. $10 members /$13 non . African Drum. Wednesdays 7-8pm. $10 members /$15 non members
Unison /68 Mountain Rest Rd /New Paltz /255-1559 /unison.org
Rochester Senior Group
• Tuesdays 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
Paddling Around
• Fridays, SunsetUp the Creek. 6pm. Join us for a sunset paddle on the Rondout Creek. These trips will explore the wildlife and history of the Rondout, including the barges and bridges. Programs include guided tour, kayak, life vest and paddle.
• Saturdays /June, July, August
Hudson River Paddles. 9am & 6pm. Spend your morning or evening paddling the Hudson River. Wildlife abounds during these paddles. Eagles, osprey and turtles keep the group fascinated! Programs include guided tour, kayak, life vest and paddle. Call for reservations. $25 Kingston residents /$35 for non-residents.
Kinston Point Beach /Kingston /331-1682 ext 116 /forsythnaturecenter.org
Summer Dance Series
• Saturdays through August 8
Freestyle Frolic Outdoor Summer Dance Series. 8:30pm-2am. Every other Saturday beginning June 6. Dancing in a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free and shoe-free environment. Dance to a wide range of music spun by some very eclectic DJ's. Rain or shine, heated tent if it's cold. $7 adults, $3 teens and seniors, kids free.
Center for Symbolic Studies /310 River Rd Ext /New Paltz /658-8319 /freestylefrolic.org
Free Movie & Music
• Mondays /June 22 - August 31
Free movies in the outdoor courtyard. Dusk. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair or blanket. This nine week series features films that focus on community collaboration through sustainability practices. Cosponsored by Arts for Peace. Water Street Market
• Thursdays /June 25 - September 17
Thursdays at 5. 5 - 6:30PM. People of all ages come to enjoy local musicians playing acoustic music. Expect free face painting for the kids and free popcorn.
Water Street Market /10 Main St /New Paltz /255-1403 /waterstreetmarket.com
Art Loop
May-October, New Paltz, Third Saturday
Art Loop: art walks in the village of New Paltz. 4-8pm. Twelve venues; all open to the public for free.
newpaltzarts.org
Singles & Sociables
Saturdays & Sundays /June, July, August
Singles and Sociables Outings at Mohonk Preserve. All adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above are welcome. A variety of hiking locations and difficulty levels. No reservations required - just come to the location listed at the time indicated. Fees for the hikes will vary according to location. Singles and sociables programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership). For times & locations: mohonkpreserve.org /255 -0919
Mondays /June 29 - August 17
Children's Story Hour. 10:30 -11AM. Story time and free face painting for preschool aged kids. A new theme each week. Water Street Market /10 Main St /New Paltz /255-1403 /waterstreetmarket.com
Tuesdays /June 30 - August 4
Community Lecture Series. 7PM. Keynote speakers on the importance of energy, farming and the media in the community. The first speaker on the will be President Poskanzer of the State University of New York at New Paltz. Water Street Market /10 Main St /New Paltz /255-1403 /waterstreetmarket.com
Saturdays /May-November
Kingston Farmers Market. 9am-2pm. Wall Street /Kingston
Sundays /June 7 - November 1
Rosendale Farmers Market. 9am-2pm. Rain or shine. Rosendale Community Center /Rte 32 /Rosendale
Saturdays /June 21-October 4
Ellenville Farmers Market. 10am-2pm. Rain or Shine. The market features locally produced fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, herbs, honey, flowers, meats and wines as well numerous concessionaires selling locally produced crafts, products and ethnic cuisine. Market St & Center St /Ellenville
Saturdays /June - October
Saugerties Farmers Market. 9am-2 pm. Main St /Saugerties /246-9371 /saugertiesfarmersmarket.com
Saturdays /July 11- October 31
Heart of the Hudson Valley Farmers Market. 9am-2pm. For the love of food, come enjoy the natural goodness of delicious farm fresh fruit, vegetables & organic wine, including kosher juices, specialty items that are grown from the heart of the farmer in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Special events: kids day, a taste of the market, live music, art, cooking demos & more. Cluett Schantz Park /Route 9W /Milton /464-2789
Weekends /July - September
Belleayre Music Festival. World class performers. Beautiful Catskill Mountain setting. Belleayre Mountain /Highmount /800-942-6904 /www.icatskills.us
August 14 - August 30
Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 8 PM: Sundays at 3 PM
Up In One Productions presents the enormously popular stage musical based on Disney's runaway hit movie at The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY. Tickets: $22 adults, $20 seniors and children (under 16). Advance reservations recommended. Box office: (845) 876-3080 or online at: www.centerforperformingarts.org.
Through September 12
Hors'n Around SaugertieS. A Summer Long Celebration of Carousel horses decorated by local artists celebrating the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial. On display throughout the Nationally Registered Historic Saugerties Business District /Saugerties / 800- 957-0124 /www.horsnaroundsaugerties.com
Through September 30
Grand Walkabout. Explore the Hudson Valley on foot and get rewarded for miles traveled. Obtain a list of trails in Ulster, Orange, Dutchess and Putnam counties at www.grandwalkabout.com and a tally form for your total mileage. Earn embroidered patches for miles traveled and get a free pedometer. Register by email: trailwalker@grandwalkabout.com. Include your address and phone number.
June through October
Ahoy! Where Lies Henry Hudson: outdoor sculpture show of "memorials" to Henry Hudson. Twelve architects will design and construct memorials commemorating the explorer's lost remains. (On a subsequent voyage after his trip up the Hudson, he was set adrift in a rowboat off the coast of Labrador after a mutiny by his men and never seen again.) Byrdcliff Arts Colony /Upper Byrdcliffe Rd /Woodstock / 679-2079 /woodstockguild.org
Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Web Sites
www.exploreny400.com
www.hudsonriver400.org
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SAVE THE DATE
Saturday/September 12
Brian McAdoo, "Fortotten Graveyards" Presented by Klyne Esopus Museum. 4pm.
764 Route 9Wl/Ulster Park/338-8109
Saturday/November 14
Francis Dunwell, "The Hudson, America's River" Presented by Klyne Esopus Museum is open June through December 3, Friday-Tuesday 1-4pm.
764 Route 9Wl/Ulster Park/338-8109
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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
691-8815/Cor Rtf 299 & Lily Lake Rd/ Highland.
Grand Walkabout
A grand adventure along the scenic and historic foot trails in New York State's Ulster, Dutchess, Orange and Putnam counties to celebrate the Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial. Track your miles and trails traveled through September 2009 and earn awards for your accomplishments. Register your participation at trailwalker@grandwalkabout.com. Details and a list of trails at grandwalkabout.com.
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. Visit the Highland Cafe for a great meal, pick up a gift at Vintage Village, and then take a hike. Want to move here? Visit one of the many realtors listed in this publication. Rail trail even has exercise stations and rest rooms! Winter Fest is Jan 17, 10-2. Cool!
Empire Passport
Enjoy the forests, seashore, and lakefronts in your state parks...every day if you like. Walk, picnic, bike...bring as many friends as your car holds! The Passport provides unlimited day use vehicle entry to most of New York's State parks and recreational facilities: 178 state parks, 55 Department of Environmental Conservation forest preserve areas, as well as boat launch sites, arboretums and park preserves. The 2009 Passport is accepted now through March 31, 2010. $65
New York State Office of Parks/Albany/518-474-0458/nysparks.com
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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
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
Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce
www.southernUlsterChamber.com/691-6070
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. 2009 Exhibit: Hudson Fulton Quadricentennial: Celebrating Industry in Esopus, 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
opens for the season on weekends through October. hours are Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM and Sundays 1 PM - 4 PM. 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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