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April 5-28: “Every Brilliant Thing” at Denizen Theatre, New Paltz April 6: 36th Annual Festival of Dance, Kingston April 6, 13, 20: Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Easter Bunny Express, Kingston April 13: 20th Annual Garden Day, Stone Ridge April 26: Accord Speedway Opening Night, Accord April 26-28: Healthy Ulster Spring at Mohonk Preserve, Gardiner April 26-28: Northeast Blacksmiths Spring Hammer-In, Olivebridge April 27: Third Annual Home and Garden Show, New Paltz April 27: Earth Fair at Forsyth Park, Kingston April 28: 37th Annual Kiwanis Kingston Classic, Kingston
DATE April 2019 Calendar of Events Please Note Calendar listings are based on information received prior to publication. Changes sometimes occur after printing and distribution. You may want to contact the event sponsors in advance. April Events at Olive Free Library: Free Computer Basics Class: April 2 and 3, 4-5:30 p.m. Call to RSVP for this free class. 2, 3, 9, 16, 23 Poetry Reading: April 9, 1 p.m. Tech Help Tuesday: April 16, 3 p.m. Free help with your technology questions. Adult Crafting Club: April 23, 6 p.m. $5 materials fee. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan. 845-657-2482; olivefreelibrary.org Saugerties First Friday: Every month in the village of Saugerties, businesses stay open late and offer special activities and 5 discounts to visitors. 5-8 p.m. Partition, Market and Main Streets, Saugerties; facebook.com/saugertiesscene Live Music with Bronx Expressway: A special night of live music. 8.30-11.30 p.m. Dutch Ale House, 253 Main St., Saugerties, 5 New York. 845-247-2337; facebook.com/dutchalehouse Hiking Weekend at Frost Valley YMCA: The perfect time to hike Frost Valley’s over 5,000 acres or be shuttled to some of our local trailheads to visit a Fire Tower, crest Slide Mountain or visit Giant Ledge. Make new friends from a network of hiking clubs. All meals are provided, as well as activities on camp when you are not enjoying the trail. Non-hiking family and friends are 5-7 welcome to also enjoy Frost Valley’s fun and exciting regular family programming. Reservations required via [email protected] or fax Attn: Reservations to 845-985-0056 or call 845-985-2291, ext. 450. Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville; frostvalley.org Brewmasters Weekend: Celebrate craft beer with an array of local craft beers, food, crafts and music during this exciting 5-7 weekend devoted to all things beer. Limited availability. For reservations call 855-883-3798. Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. 845-255-1000; mohonk.com Spring Barrel Tasting: Join Benmarl’s winemaker in the cellar for a rare and intimate look at the 2016 vintage. He will walk you through the intricacies of how we grow and craft our small batch wines as well as taste through the unbottled wines from the 5-7 previous harvest. Admission free for club members, $30 for non-members. Register online. Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Ave., Marlboro. 845-236-4265; benmarl.com/events Coach House Players Presents “Murder on the Nile”: A crime classic adapted for the stage by Agatha Christie. Performances 5-7, 12-14 on April 5-7 and 12-14. Tickets $10-$20. Only cash and checks accepted. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m. Coach House, 12 Augusta St., Kingston. 845-331-2476; coachhouseplayers.org “Every Brilliant Thing” by Duncan Macmillan: A powerful, thought-provoking and inspiring story of how a person copes with their mother's mental health. A heartfelt journey full of hope, resilience and joy. Previews: April 3 and 4. Show runs April 5-28. 5-28 Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets $5 students, $15 under age 30, $24 senior, $28 regular. Denizen Theatre, Water Street Market, 10 Market St., New Paltz. 845-303-4136; denizentheatre.com 36th Annual Festival of Dance: Presented by Ulster Ballet, this high quality, thoroughly original program will electrify and 6 entertain audiences of all ages. Adults $25, seniors $22, children 12 and under $18. 8 p.m. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-6088; upac.org or Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000; ticketmaster.com First Saturday Arts: Vibrant First Saturday gallery receptions offer a glimpse of what Kingston has to offer. Events throughout 6 the year include live music, open studio tours, theatrical performances, historical re-enactments, arts and culture activities and more. 5-8 p.m. This event is free and includes refreshments. 845-338-0331; artalongthehudson.com/kingston; askforarts.org
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Ukulele Lesson and Jam: All welcome, from beginners to advanced players. Babs Mansfield kicks April off with a ukulele lesson 6 and jam. There are ukuleles to borrow so that you can practice at home, as well as books and handouts. 12:30 p.m. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St., Phoenicia. 845-688-7811; phoenicialibrary.org Sugaring Off: 18th-Century Style: Experience boiling maple sap down to sugar, hearthside cooking, making jack wax candy, 6 hewing a log into a trough and musical entertainment by Mark Rust. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Senate House State Historic Site, 296 Fair St., Kingston. 338-2786; senatehousekingston.org Easter Bunny Express: Enjoy the sights and sounds of classic railroading as your train climbs the grade up Hurley Mountain, following the same rail route travelers have used since the 1860s. Passengers will take part in an Easter egg hunt and take 6, 13, 20 photos with the friendly Easter Bunny and mischievous Fernando the Fox. Saturday, 10.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Book reservations online. Catskill Mountain Railroad, 149 Aaron Court, Kingston. 845-332-4854; catskillmountainrailroad.com Choral Concert I: Songs Of The Earth: Just a few weeks before Earth Day, the Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, and College- Community Chorale present a special evening of music celebrating our home planet and the environment. General admission 9 $8; faculty, staff and seniors age 62 and over $6, students $3. 8 p.m. Studley Theatre, 1 Hawk Drive, SUNY New Paltz. 845-257- 2700; newpaltz.edu/music “Tiny Hot Dogs: A Memoir of Small Bites”: Mary Giuliani presents her new book with a Hudson Valley “hometown” launch, nibbles and cocktail party. Her book is a collection of hilarious essays detailing Mary’s winding path to becoming one of New 9 York City’s most prominent food entrepreneurs. 6-9 p.m. Bluecashew Kitchen Homestead, 37 N. Front St., Kingston. 845-514- 2300; bluecashew.com Lecture “Kingston Post Office:” Filmmaker Stephen Blauweiss will present rare photographs and historic postcards about the “life” and “death” of this iconic building. The 1970 demolition of the architecturally unique 1907 Kingston Post Office was a 10 turning point for historic preservation in Kingston. Book signing to follow. 7-8.30 p.m. Admission: $5 per person; HRMM members free. Register online. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org Healthy Hearts Cooking Club: A free cooking class with hands-on demonstrations and tastings on a variety of topics such as food prep, soup stocks, whole grains and more. Sponsored by the Ellenville Regional Hospital and Cornell University Cooperative 11 Extension Ulster County. Call Shanna Nigro at 856-647-6400, ext. 336 to sign up. 5-6 p.m. Ellenville Public Library and Museum, 40 Center St., Ellenville. 845-647-5530; eplm.org “Angelique Kidjo’s Remain In Light”: Global pop star and three-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo along with 2015 Grammy producer of the year, Jeff Bhasker (Kanye West, The Rolling Stones, Beyonce) come together for a re-imagining of 11 Talking Heads’ 1980 album “Remain in Light.” Show at 7.30 p.m. Tickets: $46–$66 based on location, members get $5 off. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-6088; upac.org “The Selfish Giant” and Other Classical Works: Featuring SUNY Ulster students and directed by Stephen Balantzian, Assistant Professor and Theatre Program Coordinator. Theatre students will reimagine and stage classical children’s stories written by 11-14 Oscar Wilde using devised movement and puppetry. Suggested donation $10, SUNY Ulster students Free. Tickets at the door. Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. SUNY Ulster, Quimby Theater, Vanderlyn Hall, 94 Mary's Ave., Kingston. 845-687-KCSU; apps.sunyulster.edu/events “The Servant of Two Masters”: A comedy by Italian playwright, Carlo Goldoni, this contemporary take on a commedia dell’arte classic opens with a troupe of actors on stage bemoaning the bad economic times and the effect they are having on the 11-28 troupe’s theatre. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. General admission $18, seniors $16, students $10. Parker Theatre, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. 845-257-3880; newpaltz.edu/theatre Volunteer Firemen's Hall and Museum Opening Day: A display of fire engines and firemanic artifacts. Open April-October, Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; also open June-August, Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free 12 admission. Volunteer Firemen’s Hall and Museum, 265 Fair St., Kingston. 845-331-0866; kingstonvolunteerfiremensmuseum.weebly.com Bruce Molsky and Debra Clifford Old Time Rollick: Bruce Molsky & Debra Clifford of our Southern Week staff once again host this Old Time Music weekend immersion camp. Beginner, intermediate and advanced fiddle, banjo, guitar, old time singing 12-14 and ballads, a gospel sing, square dancing, jam sessions and more. Tuition includes all classes, dances, workshops and meals. Youth discounts and scholarships available. Purchase tickets online. The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverskill Road, Olivebridge. 845- 246-2121; ashokan.org Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend: Surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine wilderness, enjoy a weekend of live music, cocktail tastings, makeup and skincare sessions, yoga classes and an award-winning wine list. Complete your weekend with 12-14 nature-inspired treatments at our Spa, named the No. 1 Resort Spa by Condé Nast Traveler. Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. 845-255-1000; mohonk.com Kingston Winter Farmers Market: Occurs every other Saturday December through April. Vendors offering locally-grown and 13, 27 crafted products including vegetables and fruits, meats, dairy, wine and spirits, body care products and more. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston; kingstonfarmersmarket.org
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Conversations On Death and Dying: Exhibiting artist of “The Art/Life Hospital” discusses her work and Lynda Elaine Carré, Interfaith Palliative Chaplain, End-of-Life Mentor and Death Educator and others share their stories. Q&A to follow. Cai and 13 Adam Silver, publishers, will have books available for sale after this event. 2 p.m. The Dorsky Museum, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. 845-257-3844; newpaltz.edu/museum 20th Annual Garden Day: This one-day gardening extravaganza is a community educational program presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Master Gardener Program. 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. Register online. Pre-registration is due by 13 April 5. Fee $50. Contact Community Horticulture Program Coordinator Donna Crawford at [email protected] 845-340-3990 ext. 335. SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge; ulster.cce.cornell.edu Rock and Snow “Bridge 2 Bridge” Run: Annual five-mile run hosted by the Shawangunk Runners and all proceeds benefit Mohonk Preserve. Limited to 300 runners. Food, commemorative shirts and awards provided. See website for registration 13 information. Check in 8 a.m. Race begins 9 a.m. Start and finish at the Mohonk Preserve’s Spring Farm Trailhead, Upper 27 Knolls Road (off Mohonk Road), High Falls. Mohonk Preserve. 845-255-0919; mohonkpreserve.org Museum Mates: “A Cleaner Hudson River”: Coinciding with the theme of the new exhibit, students will learn about the effects of water pollution on the Hudson River and take a field trip to the water sewage plant to see how water is cleaned before being put back in the Hudson River. Learn about the importance of the Hudson River when it came to food and travel as well as talk 14 about the massive Hudson River clean-up and what can be done to keep it clean. 1-3 p.m. This event is geared toward children ages 5 to 12 years old. Free for members, $5 for non-members. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org Hand Built Wooden Plane: Enhance your skills and home tool kit in this hands-on course as you build your own custom hand 16-17 plane based on the design and style of Jim Krenov. Blades and kits will be supplied. 6-10 p.m. Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. Registration required. 845-338-007, hrmm.org Hudson River Maritime Museum Opening Day: Join for the start of the seven-day-per-week schedule and the opening the 2019 exhibit, “Rescuing the River: 50 Years of Environmental Activism on the Hudson” Presented by Bank of America. Hudson 20 River Sloop Clearwater will be at museum docks and will be offering public sails and deck tours. There will be musical performances inspired by the legend of Pete Seeger outside in the museum courtyard. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org; riverportwoodenboatschool.org Lecture “Building the Clearwater”: Hudson River Sloop Clearwater was launched in South Bristol, Maine on May 17, 1969. In this talk, Betsy Garthwaite, past President of the Board of Directors for Clearwater and a former captain, will recount the story of 24 the construction of the sloop from the laying of the keel in October of 1968 to her launching in May of 1969. 7 p.m. Admission $5/person, HRMM members free. Register online. . Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338- 0071; hrmm.org Accord Speedway Opening Night: Opening Night sponsored by FastSigns. Racing all divisions. Season passes, membership 26 available. Accord Speedway, 299 Whitfield Road, Accord. 845-626-1142; accordspeedway.com Bugs and Butterflies Weekend: Join for lots of buggy fun including a winding caterpillar race, making butterflies in art and crafts, and checking out some real live bugs. Use promo code WAKEUP to buy one night and get one free. $5 cash per parking 26-28 gives you free access to park amenities. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Lazy River, 50 Bevier Road, Gardiner. 845-255-5193; facebook.com/lazyriverny Healthy Ulster Spring at Mohonk Preserve: As part of the ongoing campaign to make Ulster the healthiest county in New York, Mohonk Preserve is offering a free, one-month membership for residents of Ulster County. Visitors with proof of Ulster County residency may obtain their passes on Friday April 26 at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, 3197 State Route 55, 26-28 Gardiner from 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, at the Visitor Center and the Spring Farm Trailhead, Upper 27 Knolls Road (off Mohonk Road), High Falls from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Membership passes will be valid through May 19, 2019. Passes must be picked up in person, with the exception of minors, whose parent or guardian may pick up a pass on their behalf. 845-255-0919; mohonkpreserve.org Northeast Blacksmiths Association Spring Hammer-In 2019: Learn the art of forging hot steel using traditional blacksmithing 26-28 tools and skills at this semi-annual event. An exciting weekend of activities for beginners and experienced metalsmiths alike. Register online. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. 845-687-7130; northeastblacksmiths.org Panel: In Conjuction With “In Celebration”: Exhibition curator Wayne Lempka is joined by gallerist Marcuse Pfeifer and renowned photographers Timothy Greenfield-Sanders and Lois Conner as well as Bill Mindlin, former publisher of Photograph 27 Magazine to discuss Pfeifer’s contribution to the field of fine art photography. 2 p.m. The Dorsky Museum, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. 845-257-3844; newpaltz.edu/museum WAAM Beaux Arts Gala 2019: This gala is WAAM’s biggest night of the year. As the main fundraiser of the year, the WAAM Beaux Arts Gala is a chance to enjoy a fun evening of friends, food, dancing and art – all in support of the dynamic programs 27 and events that WAAM presents throughout the year. 5:30-10 p.m. Tickets $100 available online. Saugerties Performing Arts Factory, 169 Ulster Ave., Saugerties. 845-679-2940; woodstockart.org
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“Where Slavery Died Hard: The Forgotten History of Ulster County and the Shawangunk Mountain Region”: Presented by the Cragsmoor Historical Society, this award-winning documentary video grows out of one community’s efforts to reconsider its history and the history of the region that surrounds it. Two years in the making, the video delves deeply into the hidden history 27 of southern Ulster County’s rural hinterlands, documenting the experiences of both enslaved and enslavers as well as the present-day landscape that still holds visual evidence of their lives and labors. General admission $10, discounted tickets for HHS members, seniors, students, active military members and veterans. 7-8 p.m. Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Ave., New Paltz. 845-255- 1889; huguenotstreet.org Earth Fair: This seventh annual event features a variety of sustainable “green” initiatives along with resources for the 27 community. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Forsyth Park, 157 Lucas Ave., Kingston. 845-481-7339; kingston-ny.gov Third Annual Home and Garden Show: Featuring vendors answering questions about the roof, deck, remodeling your home, 27 treating plants, preparing the garden and more. Free, family-friendly event. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wallkill View Farm Market, 15 Route 299, New Paltz. 845-255-0243; newpaltzchamber.org/garden.html Build Your Own Wave Hill Lawn Chair: Based on the design of Dutch furniture maker and architect Garrit Rietveld, this course will give experience in making accurate measurements and cuts, as well as basic skills in furniture assembly. Some experience 27-28 working with and operating table saws and chops saws is required. Register online by April 20. Riverport Wooden Boat School Shop, 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org Yalin Chi and Steven Beck Concert: Together these consummate musicians will delight you with selections from the classical repertoire for four-hand piano. There will be a meet the artists’ reception immediately after the concert. Admission $15, seniors 28 $12, students free. Tickets available online. 3 p.m. Saugerties United Methodist Church, 59 Post St., Saugerties. 845-679-5733; saugertiespromusica.org 37th Annual Kiwanis Kingston Classic: The Kiwanis Club hosts the all-new Classic bringing the run back to the Kingston community as a family-fun day run. There will be a 10K, 5K and 1.5-mile walk/run all along the scenic Rondout Creek. Join fellow 28 runners for fun, camaraderie, a great course and a great post-race party complete with food, beer and music. Advanced registration $25 for 10K and 5K, $15 for 1.5-mile walk/run. The 10K will be at 10 a.m.; 5K and 1.5-mile start at 10:30 a.m. T.R. Gallo Park, 91 W. Strand, Kingston; [email protected]; kiwaniskingstonclassic.com National Theater: “I’m Not Running”: Broadcast live. A doctor becomes the face of a campaign to save her local hospital 28 when she crosses paths with her university boyfriend and is forced to make an agonizing decision. 2 p.m. Tickets $12, members $10. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. 845-658-8989; rosendaletheatre.org Ulster Chamber Music Series Presents Litvakus: Litvakus is a uniquely distinct sound, a mix of drones from Belarusian bagpipes and stings, with a recognizably Jewish idiom, and high-energy, “shtetl-disco” music, along with traditional Eastern 28 European Jewish vocals. Adults $30, seniors $20, students with ID $5, 18 and under free. 2 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 104 Wurts St., Kingston. 845-340-9434; ulsterchambermusicseries.org Breast Cancer Options Integrative Medicine Conference: Workshops and discussions as well as luncheon. Tickets (include 28 lunch): general admission $35; students/seniors $25. To register, contact [email protected] or call 845-339-4673. SUNY New Paltz Lecture Center, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz; breastcanceroptions.org/complementary_medicine_conference0.aspx Mid-Hudson Women’s Chorus Spring Concert: “This is My Country” will feature the scholarship winner as guest artist. Adults 28 $10, students and seniors $8. 3 p.m. St. James United Methodist Church, corner of Fair and Pearl Streets, Kingston. 845-382- 2499; midhudsonwomenschorus.org Choral Concert II: The Choral Ensembles, directed by Department of Music faculty member Edward Lundergan, present Schubert’s “Mass in G” and Fauré’s “Requiem” featuring professional soloists and an orchestra of students, faculty and guest 30 performers. General admission $8; faculty, staff and seniors age 62 and over $6; students $3. 8 p.m. St. Joseph's Church, 34 S. Chestnut St., New Paltz. 845-257-2700; newpaltz.edu/music
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May 3-12: Healthy Ulster County Week, various locations in Ulster County May 3-5: Women’s Woodstock Cycling Grand Prix, Woodstock May 4: Rock The Ridge, Mohonk Preserve, Gardiner May 12: Ninth Annual Tulip Festival and Mother’s Day Celebration, Ellenville May 16-19: Woodstock Chimes Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale, Shokan May 18: 11th Annual Gardiner Cupcake Festival and 5k Cupcake Classic, Gardiner May 22: Seventh Annual Taste of Woodstock, Woodstock May 22-26, 29-June 2: HITS-on-the-Hudson I and II, Saugerties May 25: Catskill Center 50th Birthday Celebration, Mount Tremper May 25-27: Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair, New Paltz
DATE May 2019 Calendar of Events Please Note Calendar listings are based on information received prior to publication. Changes sometimes occur after printing and distribution. You may want to contact the event sponsors in advance. Knit, Etc.: Join to work on your projects or learn knitting, crocheting and other needlework. Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. West Hurley 1, 8, 15, 22 Library’s Meeting Room. 42 Clover St., West Hurley; 845-679-6405; westhurleylibrary.org 2 Catskill Mountain Kids - Bears: Emily Carrollo from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation presents a program about bears - from hibernation and bear habits to safety on the trail and how to help protect bears in the Catskills. 11 a.m.- noon. Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 Route 28, Mount Tremper. 845-688-3369; catskillinterpretivecenter.org Saugerties First Friday: Every month in the village of Saugerties, businesses extend their hours to visitors and provide various 3 offerings such as pop up shops, tastings, gallery openings, special deals, and more. 5-8 p.m. Partition, Market and Main streets, Saugerties; Facebook: Saugerties Scene Women’s Woodstock Cycling Grand Prix: A world-class women's-only bicycle road race. Three days of bicycle racing in the Hudson Valley and Catskills focused on women's athleticism, wellness, community and the bicycle. Community dinner: May 3, 6:30 p.m. 3-5 Woodstock Fire Department. Races occur on May 4 and 5 in Phoenicia, Saugerties and Woodstock. 845-612-1672; womenswoodstockcycling.com Healthy Ulster County Week: Special promotions by local businesses and others that want to help keep and improve the overall 3-12 health of Ulster County residents. Events throughout the week encourage Ulster County residents to eat better, exercise more and increase awareness of their health. View online calendar. 845-340-3800; ulstercountyny.gov/healthy-ulster-county-week-calendar 10th Annual Kingston Clean Sweep: Volunteers help pick up litter throughout Kingston. Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery, corner 4 of Wall and Main streets, Kingston. 9 a.m.-noon. 845-339-0720; fohk.org Opening Day of Guided Tour Season: Take an engaging 60-minute guided tour to explore local history in pre-colonial and colonial 4 America. Go inside the replica Esopus Munsee wigwam. Register at DuBois Visitor Center, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Guided tours available Thursday-Tuesday. Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot St., New Paltz. 845-255-1660; huguenotstreet.org First Saturday Arts: Vibrant First Saturday gallery receptions offer a glimpse of what Kingston has to offer. Events throughout the year 4 include live music, open studio tours, theatrical performances, historical re-enactments, arts and culture activities and more. 5-8 p.m. 845-338-0331; artalongthehudson.com/kingston; askforarts.org I Love My Park Day: Exciting statewide event held every first Saturday of May. Celebrate New York's park system by cleaning up park 4 lands and beaches, planting trees and gardens, restoring trail and wildlife habitat, removing invasive species, and working on various site improvement projects. View participating events/locations and register online ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour: Take a tour through one of New York’s oldest neighborhoods, originally laid out 4 by Gov. Peter Stuyvesant in 1658, and the birthplace of New York State, formed here in 1777. Adults $10, children under 16 $5, FOHK members free. 1 p.m. Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery, corner of Wall and Main streets, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org Rondout Waterfront Walking Tour: Learn about the industrial and maritime heritage of the Rondout while walking along Rondout 4 Creek. 1- 3 p.m. $10 for HRMM members, $15 for non-members. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845- 338-0071; hrmm.org
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Kingston Point Park Beach Cleanup: A day of service for the Hudson River and its tributaries. Join Kingston Parks and Recreation and Riverkeeper for the Eighth Annual Riverkeeper Sweep Cleanup. Tickets $0 - $10. Parking is available. Contact Riverkeeper at 4 [email protected] or the site leader at [email protected] for questions. Kingston Point Beach, 50 Delaware Ave., Kingston; riverkeeper.org/news-events/events Rock The Ridge: A 50-mile endurance challenge and environmental fundraiser set in the natural beauty of Mohonk Preserve. The goal 4 is to traverse a 50-mile course within 24 hours by walking, running or any combination thereof. Registration required. Mohonk Preserve, 3197 Route 44/55, Gardiner. 845-255-0919; mohonkpreserve.org/rock-the-ridge Hudson River Cruises: From the decks of the venerable Rip Van Winkle cruise boat, relax and enjoy a clear view of historic Hudson River lighthouses, waterfront mansions and other notable locations on this two-hour sightseeing cruise. Also come aboard for sunset 4-Oct. 27 and event cruises including live music, DJs and dinner on the Hudson. Hudson River Cruises, 1 E. Strand St., Kingston. 845-340-4700; hudsonrivercruises.com Opening Day at Hurley Heritage Society Museum: New exhibit: “Winslow Homer’s Hurley: An Artist’s View.” Refreshments will 5 be served. Museum shop on premises. Museum open Saturdays and Sundays, May-October, 1-4 p.m. Free admission. Hurley Heritage Society Museum, 52 Main St., Hurley. 845-338-1661; hurleyheritagesociety.org New Paltz Regatta: Parade of crazy water crafts, rubber duck race and boat race on the Wallkill River in New Paltz. Music, food, kids’ 5 activities and fun. Register online. Music starts at noon, parade starts 1 p.m. at 23 Plattekill Ave. Race begins 2 p.m. from boat launch on Plains Road; newpaltzregatta.com Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas in Concert: An evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello explorations of Scottish and global music. Come for the concert or the three-day Scottish String Fling weekend May 3-5, with workshops, dances and jam sessions. Registration 5 for the String Fling includes concert admission. Concert occurs 3-6 p.m. Purchase advance tickets online. Prices higher on day of concert. Tickets $15-$20, children under 5 free. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. 845-246-2121; ashokan.org Sixth Annual Spring Reading Series: “MaryLou Logginberry Spaces Out:” May 8. An evening of stories, satire and more by Cynthia 8, 15, 29 Adler and friends; “Disgraced:” May 15. By Ayad Akhtar. “Boycott Esther:” May 29. By Emily Acker. Tickets $12. Call to reserve. Bar opens 6 p.m. Readings begin 7.30 p.m. The Colony, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock. 845-679-0154; voicetheatre.org Danny Kean and Valerie Ghent: Elynn Diamond presents this doubleheader concert featuring an accomplished singer, songwriter, 11 producer, multi-instrumentalist and actor, Danny Kean, and powerhouse recording artist, Valerie Ghent. Visit website or call to purchase tickets $45-$65. 7:30 p.m. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-6900; woodstockplayhouse.org Seventh Annual Kingston Earth Fair: Free event including live music, demonstrations, food sustainable home demos, an exchange 11 store as well as a variety of sustainable green initiatives along with community resources. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Forsyth Nature Center, 157 Lucas Ave., Kingston. 845-339-3053; kingston-ny.gov/earthfair Student’s Exhibition 2: Works by students of a selection of school instructors. Reception, Saturday, May 11, 3-5 p.m. Gallery hours: 11-July 6 Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m–3 p.m. Robert Angeloch Gallery, Woodstock School of Art, 2470 Route 212, Woodstock. 845-679-2388; woodstockschoolofart.org May Events at Olive Free Library: Pressure Canning Class: May 11, 11:30 a.m. Registration required. Piano Plus! Concert Series: 11, 18 May 11, 4 p.m. Kiu Tung Poon. $12 suggested donation. Mushroom Cultivation: May 18, 11 a.m. Registration required. Art Exhibition Opening Reception: May 18, 2 p.m. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan. 845-657-2482; olivefreelibrary.org WAAM Events: Far + Wide Gallery Talk: May 11, 2 p.m. Juror Kimberley Camp will discuss the work selected for the Far + Wide National Exhibition. Gallery Talk with Artist Christina Teneglia: May 18, 3 p.m. Artist discusses her current exhibition “A Tree is not a 11, 18 Pile.” Opening Reception for New Exhibitions: May 18, 4-6 p.m. Five exhibitions on displays May 11–June 9. Woodstock Artists Association and Museum, 28 Tinker St., Woodstock. 845-679-2940; woodstockart.org Mother’s Day Brunch: Treat mom to a special farm to table brunch. Reservations required. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Barn at Buttermilk Falls Inn 12 & Spa, 220 North Road, Milton. 845-795-1500; buttermilkfallsinn.com/henrys Mimosas and Mother’s Day: Family-friendly, pet-friendly, live music, wine tastings and mimosas. Every Mom will receive one 12 complimentary mimosa. Additional mimosas will be available to purchase, along with wine tastings, wine by the glass/bottle and wood-fired pizza. Live music from 2-5 p.m. Robibero Winery, 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz. 845-255-9463; rnewyorkwine.com Ninth Annual Tulip Festival and Mother’s Day Celebration: Known for its spectacular collection of vendors, entertainment throughout the day and highly-anticipated Mother’s Day lunch buffet with live piano music. This year’s newly added recreation and 12 activities will create memories to last a lifetime. Call or email to make reservations. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa, 1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville. 845-210-1600; [email protected]; honorshaven.com Dennis Mackrel Jazz Trio: Adults $15, seniors $12, students free. 3 p.m. United Methodist Church, 59 Post St., Saugerties. 845-679- 12 5733 or 845-246-5021; saugertiespromusica.org
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Woodstock Chimes Spring Warehouse Sale: Woodstock Chimes opens its doors to the public for this four-day shopping event. 16-19 Huge selection of chimes, gongs, drums, garden bells, fountains, crystals, kids’ instruments and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodstock Chimes, 167 Dubois Road, Shokan. 845-657-0445; chimes.com/warehousesale Wildflower Festival and Heirloom Seedling Sale: This increasingly popular festival will have a changed format this year, starting on May 16 with the arrival of Hudson Valley Seed Company seedlings and continuing through the end of May and into early June. Free 16 and open to public. Thursday-Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Catskill Native Nursery, 607 Samsonville Road, Kerhonkson. 845-626-2758; catskillnativenursery.com Retreat Day for Moms: A day of relaxation, wellness and community with other like-minded moms. Cost: $210 includes vegetarian 18 lunch. Contact [email protected] or register online. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Stillwell Studio, Kingston; beyondmom.com Plant Sale: Perennials, annuals, shrubs, planters, hanging baskets, herbs, garden-related items and vegetables. To pre-order, call 845- 18 331-8767 or 845-338-3137. 9 a.m.-2p.m. Hurley Heritage Society Museum, 52 Main St., Hurley; hurleyheritagesociety.org Twelfth Annual New Paltz Bike Swap: Buy and sell new and used bikes, bike parts and apparel. Many vendors. Free admission. 9 18 a.m.-3 p.m. The swap will be held rain or shine. New Paltz High School, 130 S. Putt Corners Road, New Paltz. 917-655-5123, newpaltzbikeswap.com MyKingston Kids Fest: A free indoor/outdoor event creating an eclectic experience for kids to enjoy themselves through exciting 18 activities, interactive educational tools, engaging, fun-loving events and appropriate entertainment. This year’s theme is Land of Magic. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Lace Mill, 165 Cornell St., Kingston. 845-282-0182; kidsfest.mykingstonkids.com Eleventh Annual Gardiner Cupcake Festival and 5k Cupcake Classic: A day full of live music, local food, shopping, art and craft vendors, raffles, kids’ activities, cupcake contests and, of course, lots of yummy cupcakes. 5K Cupcake Classic registration 9:15-10:45 18 a.m., race 11 a.m. Festival noon-5 p.m. Festival admission $5, kids 6 years and under free. Wright’s Farm, 699 Route 208, Gardiner; gardinercupcakefestival.com “Boom and Bust: America's Journey on the Erie Canal:” Part of Hudson River Maritime Museum Lecture Series. Filmmaker Daniel 18 Franklin Ward presents his short documentary film with commentary. Entry $5, HRMM members free. 2 p.m. Wooden Boat School classroom at Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org Rail Explorers: Catskills Division Opening Day: Experience the magic of the custom-built, pedal-powered Rail Explorers as you travel 18 alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains. Eight-mile round trip with electric pedal assistance. Tickets online. Phoenicia Depot, 70 Lower High St., Phoenicia. 877-833-8588; railexplorers.net Relay for Life: A day of food, fun and memories. Come yourself or join a team and share in the fight against cancer. Luminaria 18 Ceremony after sundown. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Dietz Stadium, 170 N. Front St., Kingston. 845-440-2509; relayforlife.org/ulstercountyny Wine & Bites: Explore the wineries at your own pace over the course of one or two days on a self-guided tour. Receive a souvenir 18-19 wine glass and enjoy wine tastings and select food bites at each location. Purchase tickets online. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Purchase tickets online. Along the Shawangunk Wine Trail. 845-256-8456; shawangunkwinetrail.com Author Talk: “The Life and Death of the Kingston Post Office:” Stephen Blauweiss and Karen Berelowitz present on their recent 19 book followed by Q&A and book signing. Presented by Ulster County Historical Society. 3-4 p.m. Bevier House Museum, 2682 Route 209, Kingston. 845-338-5614; ulstercountyhs.org Schooling Dressage Show: Free admission. A family-friendly horse show operation. Show starts at 9 a.m. Visit website for more shows 19 and info. Woodstock Riding Club, 16 Broadview Road, Woodstock. 845-679-9128; woodstockridingclub.com Seventh Annual Taste of Woodstock: Celebrate the culinary diversity and delicacies that the region has to offer. World-class participating restaurants and hosts. Guests receive a walking map of the region’s world-class restaurants and a voting card to pick their 22 favorite dishes. Tickets $50 available online. 6-9 p.m. Woodstock Film Festival Center, 13 Rock City Road, Woodstock. 845-679-4265; woodstockfilmfestival.com HITS-on-the-Hudson: Enjoy a day of family-friendly fun and catch a glimpse of equestrian stars. Events take place select weeks May 22-26, 29- to September. Starting off the season is HITS-on-the-Hudson I: May 22-26 and HITS-on-the-Hudson II: May 29-June 2. HITS-on-the- June 2 Hudson, 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties. 845-246-8833 (office), 845-246-5515 (during shows); hitsshows.com Field + Supply Spring Market: A modern interpretation of a traditional arts and crafts fair that consists of a carefully curated selection of makers highlighting goods, old and new, from a variety of studios and workshops representing a wide range of crafts. Day 24-26 pass $15, weekend pass $25-$35, children under 12 free. Friday, 2-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hutton Brickyards, 200 North St., Kingston; fieldandsupply.com Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour: Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs transformed farmland into a thriving 25 maritime village during the era when Rondout was the terminus for the D&H Canal that opened in 1828. Some uphill walking. Adults $10, children $5, FOHK members free. 1 p.m. Heritage Area Visitors Center, 20 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org
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Catskill Center 50th Birthday Celebration: A day of music, food, children’s activities including arts and crafts workshops, face 25 painting, children’s science demos and an escape room. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 Route 28, Mount Tremper. 845- 688-3369; catskillinterpretivecenter.org Woodstock Reimagined: World premiere collaboration featuring pianist Mathis Picard for Catskill Jazz Factory and Woodstock 25 Playhouse. Unique, inter-generational tribute just in time for the 50th anniversary of Woodstock 1969. Visit website or call to purchase tickets $40-$55. 7:30 p.m. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-6900; woodstockplayhouse.org Matthewis Persen House Museum Opening Day: Featuring demonstrations from the 1st Ulster Militia, a Revolutionary War era re- enactment group, and a fun, family-friendly Scavenger Hunt 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. At 10:30 a.m., join for the unveiling of the Historic Four 25 Corners street marker. On display through Nov. 23 is the exhibit “A Fingerprint on History,” which displays Kingston students’ stone house creations made from their fingerprints. Free admission. Matthewis Persen House, 74 John St., Kingston. 845-340-3040; ulstercountyny.gov/countyclerk/persenhouse.html International Fly-Fishing Film Festival: Consisting of short and feature length films produced by professional filmmakers from 25 around the world. Hosted by Esopus Creel. Tickets can be purchased at Phoenicia Diner, Phoenicia Library and, if available, at the door before event. Doors open 6 p.m., film begins 7 p.m. Phoenicia Playhouse, 10 Church St., Phoenicia. 845-303-9466; esopuscreel.com Catskill Flyer: Travel through some of the oldest farmlands in the United States, cross the Esopus and through the Hurley Flats. Snacks, beverages and fun memorabilia are available on the train in the gift shop. All trains are round trip from the Westbrook Lane Station 25-27 located in the Kingston Plaza adjacent to Uptown Kingston's Stockade District. Tickets $8-14. Trains departing at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Catskill Mountain Railroad, 149 Aaron Court, Kingston. 845-332-4854; catskillmountainrailroad.com Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair: Held twice a year, on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, the fairs, now celebrating their 38th anniversary, feature high-quality juried creations of over 200 artists and craftspeople from across America. Features include 25-27 furniture, architectural crafts, demonstrations, handcrafted specialty foods, healthcare products, live performances by the Hudson Valley’s best musical talent and interactive children's activities. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. 505-917-1731, 845-516-4342, 845-389-3712; quailhollow.com Guided Walking Tour of Main Street Hurley: Walk this National Historic Landmark District and view the exteriors of stone homes 26 that are 220-330 years old to learn their unique stories. Rain or shine. 2 p.m. Adults $5, children under 12 free. Hurley Heritage Society Museum, 52 Main St., Hurley. 845-331-4852; hurleyheritagesociety.org “Memoirs of a Forgotten Man:” Based on true events, a psychologist aims to publish a study of a Soviet journalist prompting an investigation of the truth of the “Memory Man.” Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Previews: Friday, May 31, 8 p.m. and 31-June 16 Saturday, June 1, 2 p.m. Opening night: June 1, 8 p.m. Tickets $31-$39 available online. Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal St., Ellenville. 845-647-5511; shadowlandstages.org
WEDNESDAYS SATURDAYS SATURDAYS WEDNESDAYS & WEEKENDS Woodstock Farm Festival Kingston Farmers Market Saugerties Farmers Market Mower’s Flea Market 3:30 p.m.–dusk (opens May 29) 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (summer May 11) 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (opens May 25) Weekends 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesdays Maple Lane, Woodstock Wall Street, Kingston 115 Main St., Saugerties 2 p.m.-dusk (opens May 18) woodstockfarmfestival.com kingstonfarmersmarket.org saugertiesfarmersmarket.com mowerssaturdayfleamarket.com SATURDAYS SUNDAYS SUNDAYS SUNDAYS Heart of the Hudson Valley Rosendale Farmers Market New Paltz Open Air Market D&H Canal Sunday Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (opens June 22) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (opens June 2) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (opens June 2) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (opens April 14) Cluett Schantz Park, 1801-1805 Main Street, Rosendale Church Street, New Paltz Grady Park, Route 213, High Falls Route 9W, Milton rosendalefarmersmarketny.com newpaltzfarmersmarket.com Facebook: High Falls Flea Market hhvfarmersmarket.com
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