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JUNE
Friday/June 25 - July 18
Guest Artist. John Astin (The Addams Family) returns to star in this thoughtful comic drama by popular actor Jeff Daniels. This compelling and semi-autobiographical play explores the risks, rewards and responsibilities of being an artist. Thu, Friday & Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
Shadowland Theatre/157 Canal St/Ellenville/ 647-5511/shadowlandtheatre.org
JULY
Tuesdays in July
Evening Yoga at Slingerland Pavilion. 6-7:30pm. Rain or shine. Join Jacqui Potente, Certified Yoga Instructor, and breathe deep as you relax and take in the fresh air and mountain views. Series focuses on Vinyasa Yoga for beginner and intermediate students. Sign up for one class or the series. $15 per class, $12 members: $50 series, $40 members. Reservations required.
255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Fridays in July
Up the Creek. 6pm. Sunset guided paddle on the Rondout Creek. Explore the wildlife and history of the Rondout. Call early for reservations. $35, $25 Kingston residents.
Maritime Museum/Kingston/331-1682/ forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturdays in July
Good Morning Paddle. 9am. Wildlife abounds during these guided paddles! Hudson River Sunset Paddle. 6pm. Sunsets and wildlife. Get you feet wet and enjoy the river at its best. $35, $25 Kingston residents. Call for reservations.
Kingston Point Beach/331-1682/ forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday/July 2
Block party/Movie, 7 pm - 10- pm in the Hamlet of Highland.
Highland/www.townoflloyd.com
Saturday/July 3
Independence and Ice Cream. A celebration of the day of US Independence in the old fashioned way with brass bands and ice cream from local purveyors.
Bevier House Museum/2682 Rte 209/Marbletown/338-5614/bevierhousemuseum.org
Saturday/July 3
Catskill Mountain Railroad Stars & Stripes Special. 1-4pm. Take a ride and get and American Flag to wave and celebrate our country's birthday. $6, $4 ages 2-11.
Westbrook Lane/Kingston/688-7400/catskillmtrailroad.com
Saturday/July 3
Freestyle Frolic. 8:30pm-2am. An expressive environment offering dancers a wide range of music; R&B, World, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronica, and more. Alcohol and drug free. Open to all regardless of age, gender, orientation or dance style. $7, $3 teens & seniors, kids free.
Center for Symbolic Studies/310 River Rd ext./New Paltz/658-8319/freestylefrolic.org
Saturday/July 3
Gallery opening. 5-8pm. Salvatore Scalisi and Rita Schwab. Wine, hors d'oeuvres & art enthusiasts. Art Society of Kingston/97 Broadway/Kingston/338-0331/askforarts.org
Saturday/July 3
Hudson Valley Community Dance. English Dance. 8-11pm. 7:30pm lesson required for new dancers. $10.
Hurley Reformed Church/Main St/Hurley/452-2483/ashokan.org
Saturday/July 3
Hudson River Sunset Paddle. 6pm. View sunsets and wildlife. Great for people who want to get their feet wet and enjoy the river at its best. $35, $25 Kingston residents. Call for reservations.
Kingston Point Beach/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday/July 3
Independence Day Celebration. Music, Food & Fireworks at dusk. 8:30 pm: NewFound Road, Contemporary Bluegrass at its most soulful and sincere. Free. Sponsored by Town of New Paltz.
Ulster County Fairgrounds/Libertyville Rd/New Paltz
Sunday/July 4
Hudson Valley Philharmonic & Fireworks.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds/Rhinebeck/876-4000/dutchessfair.com
Monday/July 5
Village of Saugerties Independence Day Celebration. 11am parade from Saugerties High School ending at Cantine Field for carnival, food & vendors throughout the day until the fireworks.
Saugerties/246-9701/village.saugerties.ny.us
Monday - Friday /July 5-9
What Lies Beneath: Archaeology Camp for Kids. 9am-4pm. A unique, hands on opportunity to experience history. Open a fresh pit and be part of a dig to discover what lies beneath the lawns of Historic Huguenot St. Ages 7-12. $220, $200 members.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Thursday/July 8
Reptiles and Amphibians. 3:30pm. Investigate the variety of reptiles and amphibians that call the nature center home. Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Thursday - Sunday/July 8-11
The Compleat Works of WLLM SHKSPR (abridged). 8pm Thu & Fri, 2pm Saturday & Sun. A comic romp through the complete canon of the greatest playwright in the history of the English language. Performed by Chenango River Theatre & Co. Presented with Exit 18 Theater Company. $24, $20 members, SUNY faculty & staff, $12 students.
Parker Theater/SUNY New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Friday/July 9
Cabaret Night! 8pm.
Arts Society of Kingston/97 Broadway/Kingston/338-0331/askforarts.org
Saturday/July 10
High Falls Fair Day. An annual celebration of small town America. The entire hamlet will be buzzing all day: parade, local craftspeople, chicken bbq, games & crafts for kids, pie eating contest, music all day.
High Falls/399-9300/highfallscivic.org
Saturday/July 10
Stone House Day. 10am-4pm. Some of America's oldest stone houses, all private homes, are open to the public. Events of the day also include a 1777 Ulster Militia Encampment, colonial guides, crafts and demonstrations, town library fair. $15, $12 students & seniors, $2 ages 5-12, under 5 free. Tickets at
The Hurley Reformed Church/11 Main St/Hurley/331-4121/stonehouseday.org
Saturday/July 10
Basket Weaving Workshop. 9am-3pm. Join Patti Brousseau and learn how to make a Hearth Basket. $35. Reservations required.
Bevier House Museum/2682 Rte 209/Marbletown/338-5614/bevierhousemuseum.org
Saturday/July 10
Contra Dance. 8pm. Sponsored by Friends of Fiddle and Dance. $10, $9 member, under 12 half price.
Woodstock Community Center/56 Rock City Rd/Woodstock/246-2121/ashokan.org
Saturday/July 10
Free Young People's Concert. Elizabeth Mitchell and Family. Free for young people, including full time students with ID, $5 for adults. 1
20 Maverick Rd/Woodstock/679-8348/maverickconcerts.org
Saturday/July 10
Poetry Reading. 2pm. Featured poets Carl Rosenstock & Richard Levine. Includes open mic. Free.
Woodstock Town Hall/76 Tinker St/Woodstock/woodstockpoetry.com
Saturday/July 10
Cheese Tasting from Our Three Founding Cultures. 7pm. An evening of the zestful flavors of France, Holland, and Belgium from local cheese makers and cheese shops. In advance $15, $12 members, day of $18, $15.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/ huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/July 10
Catskill Mountain Circus Train. 1-4pm. Come ride with a clown engineer & conductor on board. Operated in conjunction with the Cole Brothers Circus. $6, $4 ages 2-11.
Westbrook Ln/Kingston/688-7400/ catskillmtrailroad.com
Saturday & Sunday/July 10 & 11
Elting Library Book Fair. 9am-4pm. Rain or shine. Along with an amazing collection of books for sale, the library fair also offers great finds of jewelry, crafts, toys & games, plants, antiques, and artwork. Lots of food too!
Elting Memorial Library/Main St/New Paltz/255-5030/eltinglibrary.org
Sunday/July 11
Dog Days of Summer. Join Andrew Bajardi, Mohonk Preserve Ranger, and bring your favorite furry friend for an afternoon romp through the fields and forests. All well behaved dogs on short leashes wellcome. Children 10 & up. Moderate 4 mile hike. $10, free to members. Reservations required.
255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Sunday/July 11
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. Free.
339-3412/welcometosaugerties.com
Tuesday/July 13
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. Visit some of the best walking & hiking locations in the Mid Hudson Valley. 2-3 miles. Free.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Tuesday/July 13
Turtle Talk. 3:30pm. Painted, wood, snapping and box, learning about turtles really rocks! Free.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Tuesday/July 13
Cooking Class: Sauce Boss. 6-9pm. Led by CIA trained Chef Justine Leger of Bridge Creek Catering. We will provide step by step direction in making the sauce that makes the meal extraordinary! Join us in preparing scallops in shallot beurre blanc, skate wing with brown butter & capers, tenderloin marchand de vin, and chicken Provencal. We'll enjoy what we have made together at the end of class. All levels welcome. $65; 8 person limit, register early! Bridge Creek Catering / 30 Jenkinstown Rd / New Paltz / 255-9234 / bridgecreekcatering.com
Wednesday/July 14
Turtle Island Medicine Show. 7pm. Giant puppets, masks & live music in a contemporary fable and cautionary tale. Free public performance. Presented by the Ellenville Public Library & made possible by a grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council.
Market St & Center St/Ellenville/647-5530/armofthesea.org
Thursday/July 15
2nd Annual Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce Golf Fundraiser. Contact the Chamber for more information:
691-6070/southernulsterchamber.org
Thursday - Sunday/July 15-18
The Compleat Works of WLLM SHKSPR (abridged). 8pm Thu & Fri, 2pm Saturday & Sun. A comic romp through the complete canon of the greatest playwright in the history of the English language. Performed by Chenango River Theatre & Co. Presented with Exit 18 Theater Company. $24, $20 members, SUNY faculty & staff, $12 students.
Parker Theater/SUNY New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Thursday - Saturday/July 15-17
St. Joseph's Italian Festa. Family Fair with rides, food, games of skill & chance, crafts & music.
St. Joseph's Church/34 S.Chestnut St/New Paltz/255-5635/stjosephnewpaltz.org
Thursday/July 15
8th Annual Gardiner 5K Classic Run/Walk. 6:30pm sharp. Kids Fun Run 7:30pm.
gardinerfireandrescue.org
Saturday/July 15
Take Dad for a Train Ride. 1-4pm. All Dads ride free to show them how special they are. $6, $4 ages 2-11.
Westbrook Lane/Kingston/688-7400/catskillmtrailroad.com
Friday/July 16
Colonial Overnight. 6pm - 10am. Live like a colonial kid for a night. Sleep on a straw mattress, prepare and cook a colonial era dinner over an open fire, play colonial games and tour the houses at night. Ages 7-12. $45, $40 members.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Friday/July 16
Toddlers on the Trail. Stream Walk. 10am-noon. Join Dana Rudikoff, volunteer hike leader, and enjoy and explore what is along the stream on a hot summer day. Ages 2-6, 1.5 mile hike at a toddler's pace. $10, members free. Reservations required; call Dana 626-4253, or email dana_rudikoff@yahoo.com.
Coxing Trailhead/Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Friday-Sunday/July 16-18
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 - Sunday /July 16-18
Ukrainian Heritage Festival. Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 10am-noon, Sunday 10am-dark. Traditional Ukrainian dancing, international performances, vocal groups, arts and crafts and more.
Soyuzivka/Fordmore Rd/Kerhonkson/ 626-5641/soyuzivka.com
Saturday/July 17
Rondout Valley Garden Tour. 10am-5pm. A self guided tour of the area's delightful private gardens and horticultural attractions. Begins at Saunderskill Farm on Route 209 in Accord. Ends with a reception at The Inn at Stone Ridge on Route 209 in Stone Ridge. Benefits the Lederman Children's Center & Rondout Valley Business Association. $25.
687-4567 / rondoutvalleybusinessassociation.org
Saturday/July 17
Historic Huguenot Street hosts this evening of the New Paltz Art Loop. Jessica Poser, assistant professor at SUNY New Paltz, shows her work based n HHS's textile collection and plaster work.
The Fort Gallery and LeFevre. Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/July 17
Butterfly Nature Walk. 11am. Enjoy a guided walk to discover mid-summer butterflies in the preserves meadow and wetlands. Free. Meet in the Saugerties Plaza/Rte 9W/Saugerties/info: steve:
schorvas@verizon.net/esopuscreekconservancy.org
Saturday/July 17
COTA lecture. 5:30-7pm. With Sadee Brathwaite, visual artist, curator and arts networker. Refreshments served. Free. Water St Market/10 Main St/New Paltz/celebrationofthearts.net
Saturday/July 17
Freestyle Frolic. 8:30pm-2am. An expressive environment offering dancers a wide range of music; R&B, World, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronica, and more. Alcohol and drug free. Open to all regardless of age, gender, orientation or dance style. $7, $3 teens & seniors, kids free.
Center for Symbolic Studies/310 River Rd ext./New Paltz/658-8319/freestylefrolic.org
Saturday/July 17
Free Young People's Concert. Imani Winds. Free for young people, including full time students with ID, $5 for adults.
120 Maverick Rd/Woodstock/679-8348/maverickconcerts.org
Saturday/July 17
Gallery Opening. 4-7pm. Kat Cappillino, Painting & Drawing. Before converting to art, Kat Cappillino was a scientist. Her background in biology strongly influences her work's contents. Free. Shows through August 18.
Unison Gallery at Water St Market/Main St/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/July 17
A Perfect Gift: All That is Jazz. 8pm. Music and Dance Revue.$12, $10 students & seniors. Woodstock Guild's
Byrdcliffe Theatre/Glasco Turnpike to Upper Byrdcliffe Rd/Woodstock/255-2611/sara@aaavinc.org
Saturday/July 17
Gallery Talk 4-5pm. Hudson Valley Artists 2010: Contemporary Art and Praxis with exhibition curator Thomas Collins.
The Dorsky Museum/SUNY New Paltz/255-3844/newpaltz.edu/museum
Sunday/July 18
Hudson Valley Community Dance. West Coast Swing/California Mix. 5:30-9pm. Workshop, beginner lesson & dance.
White Eagle Hall/487 Delaware Ave/Kingston/339-9291/ashokan.org
Sunday/July 18
Native American Day for Families. 11am-4pm. History will come alive as you practice skills like corn grinding, fire building and spear throwing. Enjoy a short hike, traditional music, story telling and more. Featuring Iroquois Musician Dennis Yeary. Ages 6 & up. Easy 1 mile hike. Reservations required. $15, $5 members.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Monday - Friday/July 19-23
What Lies Beneath: Archaeology Camp for Teens. 9am-4pm. A unique, hands on opportunity to experience history. Open a fresh pit and be part of a dig to discover what lies beneath the lawns of Historic Huguenot St. Ages 13-18. $220, $200 members. Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/July 21
Buzz on Bees. 3:30pm. Did you know FNC is home to more than 30,000 bees? Discover the apiary and all its wonders. Free.
Forsyth Nature Center/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday - Sunday/July 23-25
Falcon Ridge Fold Festival. A three day community of folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires.
Dodds Farm/44 County Rte 7D/Hillsdale/falconridgefolk.com
Friday/July 23-August 15
The Marvelous Wonderettes. Right off its hugely successful off-Broadway run, featuring all your favorite hits of the 50s & 60s. This cotton candy colored non-stop musical blast from the past will have you dancing in the aisles. Thu, Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm.
Shadowland Theatre/157 Canal St/Ellenville/6c47-5511/shadowlandtheatre.org
Saturday/July 24
Dragonfly Nature Walk. 10am. Join ecologist Spider Barbour who will discuss dragonfly and damselfly ecology and habitat during a walk in the preserve meadow and wetlands. Free. Meet in the Saugerties Plaza/Rte 9W/Saugerties/info: steve:
schorvas@verizon.net/esopuscreekconservancy.org
Saturday/July 24
The Churches of Huguenot Street. 10-11:30am. The history of the Huguenot Churches, starting with the 1717 stone reconstruction all the way up to today's grand brick church. Presented in collaboration with the Reformed Church of New Paltz. $10, $8 members.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/July 24
Rhinebeck Antiques Fair. 10am-5pm. Rain or shine. $9.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds/Rte 9/Rhinebeck/845-876-1989/ rhinebeckantiquesfair.com
Saturday/July 24
Evening Story Concert. 7:30-9pm. Don't miss this unique open air show on the beauty of nature and music. Join Werner John, flute maker and musician for this inspirational peaceful story concert. Ages 12 & up. Reservations required. $25, $15 members, $30 for all at the door.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/July 24
8:00 PM Movie in the Park Berean Park, Take Reservoir Rd, off 44/55 (Vineyard Avenue) to park at top of hill.
Berean Park/Highland/www.townoflloyd.com
Saturday & Sunday /July 24 & 25
Rosendale Street Festival. 1 Street, 2 Days, 5 Stages, 74 Bands!
MainSt/Rosendale/rosendalestreetfestival.ning.com
Sunday/July 25
Guided walking tour of Main Street, Hurley. 2pm. $5, under 12 free.
Hurley Heritage Museum/52 Main St/Hurley/338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
Sunday/July 25
Free Gallery Tour. 2pm. Carollee Schneemann: Within and Beyond the Premises with guest educator Kevin Cook.
The Dorsky Museum/SUNY New Paltz/255-3844/newpaltz.edu/museum
Tuesday/July 27
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. Visit some of the best walking & hiking locations in the Mid Hudson Valley. 2-3 miles. Free.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston /331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Tuesday/July 27
Feathered Friends. 3:30pm. Feathers, wings, and avian things. Examine anatomy, behavior, adaptations, and habits of birds. Features live birds. Free.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston /331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday/July 31
Catskill Mountain Railroad Ulster County SPCA Day. 1-4pm. It's the dog days of summer and pets are included in a special day to help our animal friends at the UCSPCA. Half of all Train fares will be donated to the UCSPCA. $6, $4 ages 2-11.
Westbrook Lane/Kingston/688-7400/ catskillmtrailroad.com
Saturday/July 31
Free Young People's Concert. Betty MacDonald, violin. Free for young people, including full time students with ID, $5 for adults.
120 Maverick Rd/Woodstock/679-8348/ maverickconcerts.org
Saturday & Sunday/July 31 & August 1
Building Rustic Furniture. 9am-5pm. Join Bill Olendorf of Twigz Natural Woodwork, and learn the skills to make your own furniture from rustic local materials. Ages 18 & up. Reservations required. $165, $150 members.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
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AUGUST
Sunday/August 1
Nadine Robbins: Portraits. Shows through Sept. 30.
Coldwell Banker/3656 Main St/Stone Ridge/233-0082/nadinerobbinsportraits.com
Monday/August 2
Who Counts? We Do! The 1905 Census of Ulster County. 9am-4pm. Ulster County Clerk's Archives Gallery unveils its newest exhibit featuring data from the 1905 New York State census for Ulster County. On the walls are the name, relation, age & occupation of each resident counted in the census.
244 Fair St/Kingston/340-3415/co.ulster.ny.us/countyclerk
Tuesday - Sunday/August 3-8
Ulster County Fair.
Libertyville Rd/New Paltz/255-1380/ ulstercountyfair.com See display ad on page 8
Wednesday/August 4
Kingston Hospital Foundation's Golf Classic. Apple Greens Golf Course, Highland. Registration: 8:00 AM. Shotgun start: 9:00 AM. 18-hole, 4-man scramble. Coffee, tea, danish prior to tee off, lunch on course, BBQ buffet upon completion. HIGHLIGHTS: practice green, silent auction, raffle, mulligans.
334-2760/kingstonhospital.org
Thursday/August 5
Turtle Talk. 3:30pm. Painted, wood, snapping and box, learning about turtles really rocks! Free.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/ 331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday/August 6
History Trivia Night. 6:30-8:30pm. Need some puckish, saucy fun? Join us for our first evening of history trivia. Wine, soft drinks and hors d'ouevres. Adults only. $5
Bevier House Museum/2682 Rte 209/Marbletown 338-5614/bevierhousemuseum.org
Friday/August 6
Up the Creek. 6pm. Sunset guided paddle on the Rondout Creek. Explore the wildlife and history of the Rondout. Call early for reservations. $35, $25 Kingston residents.
331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
August 6–22
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Music & lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin is presented August 6 - August 22 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 3 PM at The center for Perfoming Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY. This charming Broadway musical-comedy, about a group of coming-of-age eccentrics, is a Tony Award winner for Best Book and a Lortel Award winner for Outstanding Musical. Directed and choreographed by Marcus D. Gregio for Up In One Productions. Tickets: $22 adults, $20 seniors and children under 12. Reservations: (845) 876-3080 or online at www.centerforperformingarts.org
Saturday/August 7
Colonial Overnight. 6pm - 10am. Live like a colonial kid for a night. Sleep on a straw mattress, prepare and cook a colonial era dinner over an open fire, play colonial games and tour the houses at night. Ages 7-12. $45, $40 members.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/ huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/August 7
Lollipop Express. 1-4pm. Life is sweet! Everybody riding the train will get a lollipop to enjoy. $6, $4 ages 2-11.
Westbrook Lane/Kingston/688-7400/ catskillmtrailroad.com
Saturday/August 7
Hudson Valley Community Dance. English Dance. 8-11pm. 7:30 lesson required for new dancers. $10.
Hurley Reformed Church/Main St/Hurley/452-2483/ashokan.org
Saturday/August 7
Gallery opening. 5-8pm. Tom Sarrantonio and Body Parts. Wine, hors d'oeuvres & art enthusiasts.
Arts Society of Kingston/97 Broadway/Kingston/ 338-0331/askforarts.org
Saturday/August 7
Freestyle Frolic. 8:30pm-2am. An expressive environment offering dancers a wide range of music; R&B, World, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronica, and more. Alcohol and drug free. Open to all regardless of age, gender, orientation or dance style. $7, $3 teens & seniors, kids free.
Center for Symbolic Studies/310 River Rd ext./New Paltz/658-8319/freestylefrolic.org
Saturday/August 7
Free Young People's Concert. Garry Kvistad & Bill Cahn, percussion. Free for young people, including full time students with ID, $5 for adults.
120 Maverick Rd/Woodstock/679-8348/maverickconcerts.org
Saturday/August 7
Good Morning Paddle. 9am. Wildlife abounds during these guided paddles! $35, $25 Kinston residents. Call for reservations.
Kingston Point Beach/331-1682/ forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday/August 7
Hudson River Sunset Paddle. 6pm. View sunsets and wildlife. Great for people who want to get their feet wet and enjoy the river at its best. $35, $25 Kingston residents. Call for reservations.
Kingston Point Beach/331-1682/ forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday & Sunday / August 7 & 8
Wildcat Epic Bike Race
The first-annual Wildcat Epic bike race. Event center—Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY
The Wildcat is a 2-day, 100-mile solo event. The course involves two separate looped courses that will start and end each day in the town of New Paltz, NY. The courses will mix fire roads, single track, and pavement to create a riding experience unlike any other on the East Coast.
In August, Historic Huguenot Street will be a buzz of activity with Mountain bikers, support staff and spectators. As they join the over 18,000 people that visit Historic Huguenot Street annually.
Beyond the Mohonk Gate house, west of New Paltz we find the mountains and cliff faces of the Shawangunks, affectionately known as "The Gunks." From every point in New Paltz and the surrounding area The Gunks loom up as a massive backdrop. The Gunk's will challenge riders with an elevation gain of 1900 feet from the start to ridge tops and mixed in with single track on private land access and the area Rail Trails, the stage is set for a tough challenge.
The Wildcat's main event site at Historic Huguenot Street is just steps from our fabulous and funky downtown, which features many locally-owned specialty shops and boutiques. Water Street Market is just a short walk down the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. A variety of dining options, from fine dining to ethnic food to more simple fare, can be found downtown. Framing the village is the Shawangunk Ridge, which draws rock climbers and adventure enthusiasts from around the world. Much of this area is now protected by Mohonk Preserve and the Minnewaska State Park, and SUNY New Paltz rounds out our village and gives New Paltz the optimism and youthful spirit of a vibrant college town.
Historic Huguenot Street, 18 Broadhead Avenue, New Paltz
www.huguenotstreet.org
Sunday/August 8
Wild Plants of the Mohonk Preserve. 9:30am-noon. Join Aleese Cody, Preserve vol/herbalist. Learn about common plants found in the fields and forests of the Preserve & your own backyard. Learn dos and don'ts of plant cultivation, use & collection. Easy 2 mile hike. $10, free to members. Reservations required.
255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Tuesday/August 10
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. Visit some of the best walking & hiking locations in the Mid Hudson Valley. 2-3 miles. Free.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/ 331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Tuesday/August 10
Cooking Class: Thrill of the Grill. 6-9pm. Led by CIA trained Chef Justine Leger of Bridge Creek Catering. Some new ideas for you grill! An extravaganza of fabulous grilled seafood dishes including hot smoked wild salmon with grilled asparagus and salsa verde, grilled whole fish with herbs & bagna cauda, grilled prosciutto wrapped prawns with grilled pineapple, and grilled endive with orange sesame vinaigrette. Plus, grilled dessert! We'll enjoy what we have made together at the end of class. All levels welcome. $65; 8 person limit, register early! Bridge Creek Catering / 30 Jenkinstown Rd / New Paltz / 255-9234 / bridgecreekcatering.com
Friday/August 13
Good Morning Paddle. 9am. Wildlife abounds during these guided paddles! $35, $25 Kinston residents. Call for reservations.
Kingston Point Beach/331-1682/ forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday & Saturday/August 13 & 14
Esopus Creek Festival of Mask and Puppet Theater. A celebration of puppetry's ancient roots and its emergence as a contemporary performance art form.
Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park/43 Partition St/Saugerties/246-7873/armofthesea.org
Saturday/August 14
Hudson River Sunset Paddle. 6pm. View sunsets and wildlife. Great for people who want to get their feet wet and enjoy the river at its best. $35, $25 Kingston residents. Call for reservations.
Kingston Point Beach/331-1682/ forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday/August 14
Grandkids on the Trail. 9:30am-11am. Grandparents, spend time with your grandchildren in nature! Easy 1 mile hike, ages 6 & up. $10, free to members. Reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/rte 44-55/Gardiner/ 255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/August 14
Bee Buzz for Kids. Introduce your children to the amazing world of Honeybees. Their eyes will open wide and they will never see the world in the same way again! 4-9 yr olds 10-11:30am, 10-15 yr olds 12:30-2pm. $10.
Honey Bee Lives Apiary/133 Plains Rd/New Paltz/255-6113/honeybeelives.org
Saturday/August 14
Bel Canto Concert.
D&H Canal Museum/23 Mohonk Rd/High Falls/687-9311/canalmuseum.org
Saturday/August 14
Teddy Bear Train Ride. 1-4pm. Bring your special stuffed friend for a ride; enjoy stories, milk & cookies. $6, $4 ages 2-11.
Westbrook Lane/Kingston/688-7400/ catskillmtrailroad.com
Saturday/August 14
Poetry Reading. 2pm. Featured poets Bert Shaw & Lee Gould. Includes open mic. Free.
Woodstock Town Hall/76 Tinker St/Woodstock/woodstockpoetry.com
Saturday/August 14
Cultural Pluralism. 7pm. The Hudson Valley was culturally pluralistic in the 18th century with many cultures vying for identity at the same time. Firth Fabend, and independent historian in New Netherland Studies, considers the glue that held the diverse colony together. $8, $6 members.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/ huguenotstreet.org
Saturday/August 14
Contra Dance. 8pm. Sponsored by Friends of Fiddle and Dance. $10, $9 member, under 12 half price.
Woodstock Community Center/56 Rock City Rd/Woodstock/246-2121/ashokan.org
Sunday/August 15
Underground in the Archives:Diversity in Early New York. 1-3pm. A behind the scenes visit to the Archives at Historic Huguenot Street. Director Eric Roth will select early documents and items that speak about cultural pluralism in the New Netherlands and early New York. $12, $10 members.
Huguenot St/New Paltz/255-1660/ huguenotstreet.org
Sunday/August 15
Hudson Valley Community Dance. West Coast Swing/California Mix. 5:30-9pm. Workshop, beginner lesson & dance.
White Eagle Hall/487 Delaware Ave/Kingston/339-9291/ashokan.org
Tuesday/August 17
Reptiles and Amphibians. 3:30pm. Investigate the variety of reptiles and amphibians that call the nature center home.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday/August 20
Up the Creek. 6pm. Sunset guided paddle on the Rondout Creek. Explore the wildlife and history of the Rondout. Call early for reservations. $35, $25 Kingston residents.
Maritime Museum/Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Friday/August 20 - September 12
Red Herring. Michael Hollinger's hilarious theatre noir fare mixes together three love stories, Cold War paranoia, and a nuclear espionage plot in a crazy comedy about marriage and other explosive devices. An audience pleasing, knee slapping comedy. Thu, Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm.
Shadowland Theatre/157 Canal St/Ellenville/6c47-5511/shadowlandtheatre.org
Saturday/August 21
Take Mom for a Train Ride. 1-4pm. Moms ride free! $6, $4 ages 2-11.
Westbrook Lane/Kingston/688-7400/ catskillmtrailroad.com
Saturday/August 21
Hurley Corn Festival. 10am-4pm. Rain or shine. Crafts, food, children's activities, cooking contest. $3, under 12 free. Hurley Reformed Church.
11 Main St/Hurley/338-1661/ hurleyheritagesociety.org
Saturday/August 21
Family Night Hike. 7:30-9:30pm. Curious about all the nighttime noise in the summer? Join Pam Uihlein, Preserve educator, and have all your questions answered! Learn about katydids, owls, bats, and other nocturnal neighbors as you explore the forest at night. Ages 7 & up. Easy 1 mile hike. $10, members free. Reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/Rte 44-55/Gardiner/ 255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/August 21
Project Grant Program for Organizations & Individual Artists. 5:30-7pm. COTA lecture with Nico Lang, Director Programs & Art Services, Dutchess County Arts Council. Refreshments served. Free.
Water St Market/10 Main St/New Paltz/ celebrationofthearts.net
Saturday/August 21
Gallery Opening. 4-7pm. Frayed. Eileen Brand & April Warren. This string installation will be a play between the two artists in creating an altered environment in the gallery space. Free. Thru 9-15.
Unison Gallery at Water St Market/Main St/New Paltz/255-1559/unisonarts.org
Saturday/August 21
Shawangunk Mountain Wild Blueberry/Huckleberry Festival. 9am-4pm. Folk music, BBQ, blueberry bake sale & pie judging, crafts, cultural and historical exhibits. Fun for all.
Canal St/Ellenville/647-4620/ewcoc.com
Saturday/August 21
Historic Huguenot Street joins the Dorsky Museum at SUNY and other galleries for the New Paltz Art Loop third Saturday art crawl through the village.
newpaltzarts.org
Saturday/August 21
Esopus Creek Kayak Tour. 10am. Paddle the urban jungle that is Kingston's Esopus Creek and gain a new appreciation of nature in the city. $35, $25 Kingston residents. Call for reservation.
Forsyth Nature Center/331-1682/ forsythnaturecenter.org
Saturday & Sunday August 21 & 22
Hudson Valley RibFest. Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. The region's largest and most unique barbecued food event for the whole family. $5, 12 and under free.
Ulster County Fair Grounds/Libertyville Rd/New Paltz/845-306-4381/hudsonvalleyribfest.org
Sunday/August 22
Intro Lecture on Honeybees & Organic Beekeeping. 11am-1:30pm. Learn about the lives of honeybees and the dynamics of a Hive. Hear about the current plight of honeybee colonies and understand the value of nurturing these amazing creatures. $25.
The Sustainable Living Resource Center/150 Cottekill Rd/Rosendale/255-6113/honeybeelives.org
Sunday/August 22
Guided walking tour of Main Street, Hurley. 2pm. $5, under 12 free.
Hurley Heritage Museum/52 Main St/Hurley/338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
Sunday/August 22
Between the Tides Festival. 2-7pm. Family friendly event that supports the preservation of the Saugerties Lighthouse. Live music, food, and lighthouse tours. In advance $20, Day of $25, seniors $5, children under 12 free.
168 Lighthouse Dr/Saugerties/247-0656/saugertieslighthouse.com
Sunday/August 22
Between the Tides Festival. 2-7pm. Family friendly event that supports the preservation of the Saugerties Lighthouse. Live music, food, and lighthouse tours. In advance $20, Day of $25, seniors $5, children under 12 free.
168 Lighthouse Dr/Saugerties/247-0656/saugertieslighthouse.com
Sunday/August 22
Artists' Soap Box Derby. 1-5pm. A fun day in the Rondout section of Kingston watching moveable art fly down the street. Homemade soap boxes created by professional and amateur artists compete for an array of prizes in this kinetic sculpture competition and parade. Free.
Lower Broadway/Kingston/800-331-1518/ artistsoapboxderby.com
Tuesday/August 24
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. Visit some of the best walking & hiking locations in the Mid Hudson Valley. 2-3 miles. Free.
Forsyth Nature Center/Lucas Ave/Kingston/ 331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org
Tuesday - Sunday /August 24-29
Dutchess County Fair.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds/Rhinebeck/ 876-4000/dutchessfair.com
Friday/August 27
Toddlers on the Trail in Search of Native Americans. 10am-noon. Join Dana Rudikoff, volunteer hike leader, and explore the Spring Farm fields and a replica of a Lenape Longhouse. Ages 2-6. Easy 1.5 mile hike at a toddler's pace. $10, members free. Reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trail Head/High Falls/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Saturday/August 28
Encampent of the Third Regiment of the Ulster County Militia. 10am-4pm. Free.
Hurley Heritage Museum/52 Main St/Hurley/ 338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
Saturday/August 28
Baseball Day Train Rides. 1-4pm. In conjunction with the Old Time Baseball Game scheduled for Herzog Field at Kingston Plaza. Wear your baseball cap and get $1 off your fare. $6, $4 ages 2-11.
Westbrook Lane/Kingston/688-7400/ catskillmtrailroad.com
Saturday/August 28
A Perfect Gift: All That is Jazz and Flamenco. 8pm. Music and Dance Revue.$12, $10 students & seniors.
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center/12 Vassar St/Poughkeepsie/255-2611/sara@aaavinc.org
Sunday/August 29
Three Little Pigs. Children's Opera Theater. 1pm. Free.
Bellayre Music Festival/Rte 28/Highmount/800-942-6904/belleayremusic.org
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DAILY/YEAR ROUND
Unison Sculpture Garden
Dawn til dusk. An invitational show featuring the work of a group of extraordinary established and emerging artists. Bring a picnic and wander through our woodland garden. Experience these magnificent sculptures in a lovely, peaceful setting, which includes a fish pond with waterfall. Free.
Unison/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1556/unisonarts.org
Mondays
Water Street Cinema
Dusk. Thought provoking and enlightening films for free throughout the summer. Free popcorn. Water Street Market/Main St/New Paltz/255-1403/waterstreetmarket.com
Tuesdays
Rochester Senior Group
10:30am - Noon. Followed by an hour-long senior yoga class taught by Carla Olla. Join this fun group! Send packages to service people, knit hats and gloves for needy children, and much more. Rochester Community Center/15 GLF Rd/Accord/626-2115
Early Morning Birders
7am. For bird enthusiasts or those looking to learn the basics, this series offers various outings led by experienced birding volunteers and park naturalists. Bring you binoculars and field guide. Registration required. Minnewaska State Park/Route 44-55/New Paltz/255-0752/lakeminnewaska.org
Wednesdays
Bob Babb Wednesday Walks
Adults of all ages and levels of ability welcome. No reservations are required. Free to Mohonk Preserve members, $10 for non members (includes full day pass). For times & locations: 255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Pine Hill Social Circle
1-3pm. Home and bored? The Pine Hill Social Circle is your ticket to joy! Stop in for a little chit chat, coffee, garden parties, cookies, crafts, an occasional outing and a good time in general. Free. Pine Hill Community Center/287 Main St/Pine Hill/254-5469/pinehillcommunitycenter.org
Saturdays
Knimble Knitters
10am-noon. Bring your knitting or crochet, beginners welcome! Ellen Holmes will teach the very beginning steps. Ellenville Public Library/40 Center St/Ellenville/647-5530/epl@rcls.org
Saturdays & Sundays
Interpretive Program
"How Did the Rope Get Up There? History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing" and "Ecology and People of the Shawangunks, Yesterday and Today." 11am & 1pm (weather permitting). 20 minute programs offered by Mohonk Preserve Rangers who are experienced rock climbers. No reservations required. Program is free but participants must either be Mohonk Preserve members or purchase a $10 day pass to access the land. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Trapps Bridge/ Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Singles and Sociables Outings at the 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 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: 255 -0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Dorsky thru July 25
Carolee Schneemann: Within & Beyond the Premesis
10am-5pm. Features 75 works spanning the career of pioneering painter, filmmaker, writer and performance artist.
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art/1 Hawk Dr/SUNY New Paltz/257-3844/newpaltz.edu
Dorsky thru September 26
Andy Warhol: Private and Public in 151 Photographs
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art/1 Hawk Dr/SUNY New Paltz/257-3844/newpaltz.edu/museum
Unison Arts & Learning Center
Ongoing Classes & Workshops
• Children's Clay Shop Ages 5-9: Monday - Wednesday. 4-5pm
• Children's Clay Shop Ages 10 & up: Thursday. 4-5pm
• Life Drawing: Tuesdays & Thur 7:30-9:30pm
• African Drum: Wednesdays, 6-7pm
• Euro Dance for Seniors: Thurs 1:30-2:30pm
• Qigong: Mondays-Thursdays, 7:30-8:30am
• Qigong for Seniors: Mondays, 11am-12pm
• Tai Chi Chuan Beginners: Mondays 2-3pm & Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm
• Tai Chi Chuan Advanced Beginners: Thursdays, 6-7pm
• Tai Chi Chuan Intermediate/Advanced: Mondays, 5:30-7pm
• Tai Chi Chuan Advanced Forms Special Class: Mondays, 7-8pm.
Unison/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/ 255-1559/unisonarts.org
Farm Markets
Our community farm markets are brimming with more than fresh local produce. You'll find music, art, kids activities and your neighbors! Check websites for special events.
Wednesdays
Highland 3pm-7pm. Set up @1pm. Thru Oct 20
Rte 9W/Highland/townoflloyd.com
Woodstock: thru Oct 27 3pm-dusk.
6 Maple Lane/woodstockfarmfestival.com
Thursdays
Gardiner: 3:30-7pm.
Gardiner Gables /Route 44-55/255-5995/June 18-Oct 15
Saturdays
Clintondale: 10am-2pm.
Liberty View Farm /340 Crescent Ave/339-9545/libertyviewfarm.biz
Kingston: 9am - 2pm. Thru Nov 17.
Wall St/ kingstonnyfarmersmarket.com
Pine Bush: 9am-1:30pm./June 6 - Oct 17
Corner of Main & New St/744-6763/pinebushfarmersmarket.com
Saugerties: 9am-2pm. Thru Oct 24.
119 Main Street/246-6491 /saugertiesfarmersmarket.com
Sundays
Ellenville: 10am-2pm.
Market St/647-4620/ewcoc.com
High Falls: 10am-2pm. Regeneration
CSA Farm/81 Clove Valley Rd/687-0535/regenerationcsa.org
New Paltz: 10am-4pm. Thru Oct 25.
Rock & Snow parking lot /Main St /255-5995
Rosendale: 9am-2pm. June 6 - late Oct
Rosendale Community Center/1055 Rte 32/339-0819/658-3467
find them on facebook/ 255 -0919/mohonkpreserve.org
Organic Beekeeping
Weekend Workshops. Designed to give students the basis to become knowledgeable, caring, and confident beekeepers. Call for next classes. Pre-registration required.
Sustainable Living Resource Center/Rosendale, Cottekill/255-6113/honeybeelives.org
www.AboutTown.us
For a more complete and updated listing of things to do in Ulster, Columbia, and Dutchess Counties.
845-691-2089/PO Box 474/New Paltz 12561
Through July 25
Carolee Schneemann: Within & Beyond the Premesis. 10am-5pm. Features 75 works spanning the career of pioneering painter, filmmaker, writer and performance artist.
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art/1 Hawk Dr/SUNY New Paltz/257-3844/newpaltz.edu
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SAVE THE DATE
Saturday/October 9
Highland Hudson Fest, noon, in the Hamlet of Highland is located off Rte 9W at Milton Avenue.
Highland/www.townoflloyd.com
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EDUCATION
Women's Studio Workshop
Fascinating programs. Bookbinding, paper making, nature drawing, paper marbleizing, faux finishes, and much more. Call for schedule. Studio space available. Workshop's staff of artists available to consult on projects.
Binnewater Lane/Rosendale/658-9133, www.wsworkshop.org, wsw@ulster.net
Ulster County Community College
A good place to get started on the rest of your life. Courses and certificates in many fields.
Stone Ridge/687-5012
SUNY New Paltz
See listing under Education for Continuing and Professional Education.
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PERFORMANCE
UPAC
601 Broadway/Kingston/339-6088.
New Paltz Theatre SUNY
Call for program 257-3880
Unison Learning Center
Full program of events and performances. Call for program guide.
68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz 255-1559
New Paltz Community Web
The new community web site. Find out what is going on, where, and when. And while you are there, check the temperature. Thanks HVI.net for helping and hosting us. Volunteers needed. 255-6695.
www.newpaltz.org
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ATTRACTIONS
Yummies Ice Cream and Mini-Golf
691-7080/Cor Rte 299 & Lily Lake Rd/ Highland.
The Blue Sky Ranch
Gardiner Airport/Gardiner/School/255-4033, www.theblueskyranch.com, jump@blueskyranch.com
Hudson Valley Rail Trail
Paved, perfect for wheelchairs, rollerblades, bikes, and cross country skiing. Beautiful views. Rail trail even has exercise stations and rest rooms! Soon to connect to the Walkway Over The Hudson. Park at Tony Williams Field or the HVRT Pavalion and take a hike!
Walkway Over The Hudson
212 feet above the Hudson, 1.25 miles of safe, scenic beauty soon to be connected to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Highland. You will be able to walk the Walkway go to the Hamlet of Highland, then out on the paved rail trail to the Tony Williams Field with tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, and more. You've never seen the Hudson Valley like this! Haviland Road Parking off 299. Turn east at traffic light just norht of entrance to Mid-Hudson Bridge/Highland.
www.walkway.org
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INFORMATION
abouttown.us
What to see and do in Ulster County.691-2089/POB 474/New Paltz/NY 12561/viv@abouttown.us
To Contact Calendar of events: Lisa@abouttown.us
Esopus Business Alliance
Promotes and assists businesses to make valuable connections locally and regionally.
845-790-8185, esopusalliance@gmail.com
www.EsopusBusinessAlliance.org
New Paltz Community Fdn
Find projects we're doing in New Paltz.
www.newpaltzcommunityfoundation.org/PO Bx 1112/New Paltz, NY 12561/256-1945
New Paltz Chamber of Commerce
www.newpaltzchamber.com/255-0243
Rosendale Chamber of Commerce
www.rosendalechamber.org
(845) 255-5722 Ext. 100
Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce
Business and tourism oriented chamber.
20 Milton Avenue/Highland (In Mid Hudson Professional Office Building, Just off 9W by Veterans' Park)
www.southernUlsterChamber.com/691-6070
Ulster Literacy Association
Here is your chance to change a life-maybe even your own. Become a literacy tutor volunteer.
480 Aaron Court/Kingston/phone 845-331-6837 / fax 845-331-8455 / www.ulsterliteracy.org / info@ulsterliteracy.org
Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society
Talks and lectures on area history and meetings, approximately monthly. Watch local media for topics and locations. New Members welcome anytime. Join our Histor Buffs email list for info on upcoming events/talks. Contact us at: 12 Church Street/Highland/691-2089
Klyne Esopus Museum
Museum with changing exhibits, speakers series, newsletter, and other events including Strawberry Festival, Turkey Dinner, and other surprises. Reopens in June. Joine our Histor Buffs email list for info on upcoming events/talks.New Members welcome anytime.
764 Route 9w/Ulster Park/338-8109
Saugerties Historical Society
Kiersted House Musuem. New Members welcome. House open Memorial Day-October 1-4pm.
119 Mian St/Saugerties/845-246-9529
Dutch Barn Restoration Project
Your dollars help restore this magnificent circa 1760s Dutch barn in Saugerties near the Kiersted House. Send checks to:
Dutch Barn Restoration Project, Saugerties Historical Society/119 Main St, Saugerties, NY 12477
www.newpaltz.org
The website for everything New Paltz.
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LIBRARIES
Give your children the world view of a library card.
Call numbers below for hours and other services.
Highland Public Library
Highland/691-2275
UCCC Library
Stone Ridge Campus/687-5213
Elting Memorial Library
93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030
Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection
Elting Library, 93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030
Sarah Hull Hallock Free
Main Street/Milton/795-2200
Stone Ridge Library
Stone Ridge/687-7023
Gardiner Library
Station Sq/Gardiner 255-1255
Marlboro Free library
PO Box 780, Route 9W, Marlboro 236-7272
Rosendale Library
Rosendale/658-9013
Huguenot Historical Society
Library with documents from the early settlers and other historical information.
New Paltz/255-1660
Plattekill Library
2047 Route 32/Modena/883-7286
Town of Esopus Library
At New Location, 128 Canal Street, just south of Medrex in Port Ewen 338-5580 / www.esopuslibrary.org
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MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
Fred J. Johnston Museum
May to October. 63 Main St., Kingston. Guided house tours $5. Sat.-Sun, 1-4 pm.
339-0720/www.fohk.org
Friends of Historic Kingston Museum
May-October. Exhibits; gallery talks. Free admission. Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.
339-0720/Main-Wall Sts/Kingston/www.fohk.org
Klyne Esopus Museum
Open June -Dec 1. Fri-Tuesday, 1-4pm 338-8109 during open hours. History of the Town of Esopus from AmerIndian to present day. Special events-see website. Book /gift shop. 2010 Exhibit: "Haunted Esopus." Watch for Speakers series.
338-8109/ www.klyneesopusmuseum.org/764 Route 9W/Ulster Park (pink/blue church building).
Gomez Mill House
Reopens in Spring. Tour this historic treasure. Gomez Mill House is the oldest standing Jewish dwelling in North America and the oldest house on the National Historic Register in Orange County, New York. The property is nestled on 53 rolling acres in the Towns of Newburgh and Marlboro. For directions, visit our website. Highly recommended.
www.gomez.org.
Clermont
Mansion open everyday except Monday 11 am- 4:30 pm. fee: $5/$4/$1 The oldest surviving Hudson River estate open to the public, as well as home to seven successive generations of the Livingston family. 500 acres open daily until sunset. Grounds fee of $5 on weekends April 1st - October 31st. Go to website for special programming, lectures and an auction. Off Rt. 9G, centrally located between Rhinebeck and Hudson at the Columbia County border.
(518) 537-4240/www.friendsofclermont.org
Historic Huguenot Street
"The oldest street in America" opens. Tour this National Historic Landmark District featuring seven unique stone houses dating to the early 1700s, a burial ground and a reconstructed 1717 stone church, all in their original setting on six landscaped acres surrounded by a nature preserve
New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org
Hurley Heritage Society's Museum
Open in May. Call for hours. Free admission. Museum Shop on the premises. This year's exhibits, in honor of the Quadricentennial, are "The Dutch Culture in the Hudson Vall ey" and "Hudson/Fulton Memorabilia". Continuing exhibit is "Hurley in the Revolutionary War".
52 Main St/Hurley/338-1661/hurleyheritagesociety.org
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