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WINTER 2018-2019 ABOUT TOWN CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES BE SURE TO CHECK WITH SPONSORS OF EVENTS FOR FEES, EVENT CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS, OR IN CASE OF TYPOS...YOU’VE BEEN WARNED! PAGE 1 SAT – SUN, DECEMBER 1 – 2 ONGOING DECEMBER DECEMBER Wreath Fineries at the Wineries, visit and receive a souvenir wine glass, grapevine wreath and ornament, THROUGH DECEMBER 11 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 at wine tastings at the wineries on the Shawangunk “Form and Function.” Elena Yess’ Bachelor of Fine Art-in-Education Exhibit, An Exploration of Print Wine Trail. All day each day. Various towns across Arts Thesis Exhibit. and Paper, Opening Reception, Women's Studio Ulster County, info at Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, SUNY New Paltz, North Gallery, 1 Workshop in conjunction with Kingston City School 845.256.8456, www.gunkswine.com Hawk Drive, New Paltz. yesspottery.com District showcasing work of high school students as SAT – SUN, DECEMBER 1 – 2 EXHIBIT THROUGH DECEMBER part of the Art-in-Education program, printmaking Model Train Show, scale models of steam and diesel "Lights Up," exhibit features the works of the found- and paper making techniques. 5 to 7 PM, free to pub- locomotives, old fashioned and modern trains, ing members of Queen City 15 plus guest artists. Ce- lic, light refreshments. scenery depicting Hudson Valley locations. 12 PM to ramics, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, Kingston Artist's Collective, 63 Broadway, Kingston, NY, WSW 5 PM. $6 adults; $2 children. photography, printmaking, textiles and sculpture. 845.658.9133; [email protected] Kingston Model Railroad Club, 99 Susan St, Kingston, 845.334.8233. Winter hours are 2-6 p.m., Thursday- Friday; noon- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 SAT– SUN, DECEMBER 1 – 2 6 p.m., Saturday; and by appointment. Free. Annual Holiday Pawty (Party). Benefit Ulster SPCA. A Christmas Carol, a spectacular show for all ages Queen City 15, 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie. www.queencity15.com uscpaca.org performed by Ulster Ballet Company; Saturday, 4 PM; SAT– MOM, DECEMBER 1 – 31 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Sunday 2 PM. Adults $25; $22 Seniors and The Wawarsing Wassail is a month-long series of Locust Grove's Holiday Tour, tour the lavishly deco- UPAC/Bardavon members; $18 Children 12 and fun,family, holiday events, celebrated throughout the rated 25 room mansion with an expert guide; $11 under and groups of 10 or more. Town of Wawarsing including Ellenville, Napanoch, Adults; $6 Kids; 10 AM to 5 PM, last tour begins 3:15 UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY, 845.339.6088; www.upac.org Cragsmoor and Kerhonkson including the Holiday PM. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 Hustle 5K-ish Run, the Holiday Market and the Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd (Rt 9), Poughkeepsie, NY, 845.454.4500. 35th Annual YMCA Reindeer Ramble, 5K walk or Joshua R. Peters Memorial Electric Parade in El- run. See website for info. lenville on December 1. More info at Town of SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 ymcaulster.org Wawarsing, Holiday on Huguenot Street, celebrate the season with Historic Huguenot Street and the Reformed SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 845.647.4620; www.ewcoc.com. Wine and Floral Design: Holiday Snowman Arrange- Church of New Paltz, festivities include a Christmas SAT– SUN, DECEMBER 1 – 30 ment at Watergrasshill Bed and Breakfast, Theresa Craft Fair, Reformed Church ChristmasCafe, Horse Photo Exibition of Bethlehem Steel Mill, Bethlehem, will teach you how to create a festive snowman hol- Drawn Wagon Rides, a community tree lighting and PA, by Jack Murphy iday arrangement to add a touch of holiday spirit to Community Room of the Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer's Turnpike, Gar- a Paper Lantern Parade with luminaries lining the your home. This is a BYOB event so all guests over diner NY, 845.255.1255. street. 10 AM to 5 PM, Historic Huguenot Street, New 21 with valid ID are invited to bring their own beer FRIDAY – SUNDAY THROUGH DE- Paltz, NY, [email protected]; CEMBER 23 or wine (per NYS law). 3 to 5 PM. Watergrasshill Bed and Breakfast, 105 Phillies Bridge Rd, New Paltz, Frosty Fest, a family-fun holiday light spectacular SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 845.419.2661 featuring Candy Cane Lane, Frosty's Enchanted For- Sinterklaas! An Old Dutch Tradition in the Hudson SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 est (hayride or drive through), Glistening Gardens, Valley, a day long, colorful non-denominational cel- Winter Tree ID at Joppenbergh Mountain, meet trip Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, ebration for people of all ages featuring children's leader, Nava Tabak, in the parking area by Willow Santa's North Poe, Blizzard the Polar Bear, profes- Crowns & Branches workshops, dance, theater and Kiln Park, behind the Rosendale Theater, accessed sional stage show, gift shops and tasty treats. Friday, music. Children's Starlight Parade steps off at 6 PM, by narrow Hardenburgh Lane at 10 AM. Path to the 6 PM-8 PM; Saturday, 4:30 PM-8 PM; Sun, 4:30 PM- featuring tall and animated puppets carried by hun- lookout rises a modest 200 feet in elevation but is 7 PM. dreds of volunteers. 10 AM to 10 PM. steep and rocky in a few places-wear good shoes and Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses, 778 Broadway Village of Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck, NY (Route 9W) Ulster Park, NY; 845.339.2666; www.afrostyfest.com bring hiking poles if you have them. SAT– SUN, DECEMBER 1 - 2 Contact [email protected] with any questions. John Burroughs FRIDAYS – THROUGH DEC. 16 28th Annual Holiday Craft Art & Design Fair, 20-plus Natural History Society, 281 W. Chestnut St, Kingston, NY Winter Wonderettes, a family-friendly musical which master crafts people and fine artists, enjoy intimate WED – THUR, DECEMBER 5 -6 features 60's versions of all the great holiday hits, shopping for special holiday gifts while supporting Holiday Plant Sale, Northern Dutchess Hospital Aux- like Jingle Bell Rock, Run Rudolph Run and Santa local arts. $4 general admission; $3 member; 12 and iliary, in support of Rhinebeck hospital and affiliated Claus is Coming to Town. This energetic and glit- under are free. 10 AM to 5 PM. skilled nursing facility, The Thompson House; festive tering package is guaranteed to delight audiences of Unison Arts, 68 Mountain Rd, New Paltz, NY, 845.255.1559, plants, holiday décor, seasonal and handmade items. all ages. Evening shows, Thursday – Saturday, 8 PM, www.unisonarts.org 9 AM to 5 PM. Valet parking available. tickets $39; Matinee Sunday, 2 PM, tickets $30. Open- SAT – SUN, DECEMBER 1 – 2 Northern Dutchess Hospital, 6511 Springbrook Ave, Rhinebeck, ing night, December 1. Purchase tickets online: West Point Holiday Show, free concert and open to 845.871.1711 (TTY: 800.421.1220) 850.harrisoak.com/current-season-2018/ ; Shadowland Stages, 157 all, 1:30 PM, RSVP www.westpointband.com Canal St, Ellenville, NY; 845.647.5511 West Point, Eisenhower Hall Theatre. WINTER 2018-2019 ABOUT TOWN CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES BE SURE TO CHECK WITH SPONSORS OF EVENTS FOR FEES, EVENT CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS, OR IN CASE OF TYPOS...YOU’VE BEEN WARNED! PAGE 2 MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation (TOLHPS) of- Chanukah Candle Lighting, come bask in the glow Handel's Messiah, Hudson Valley Philharmonic, in fers a holiday treat to its audience on Monday, De- of the community's many menorahs; families and support of Poughkeepsie Library's Big Read, music cember 3, 2018 – a return visit by Anthony Musso, friends gather for a special service featuring lively from the Silk Road, Asian influences in Stravinsky's one of the Society’s most popular speakers. Musso’s tales of the season. Don't miss the “Hanukkah Hap- Nightingale and Bartok's Mandarin, plus Stringendo. presentation, his fifth over the past several years, will pening” a carnival presented by the religious school Ticket holders are invited to a pre-concert talk by be based upon his newest book, Hidden Treasures of students, featuring crafts and games, latkes and jelly Maestro Fleisher with soloists and/or members of the the Hudson Valley, Vol. 3. donuts and gifts to buy for the holiday. Something orchestra one hour prior to concert. Talk at 2 PM; Vineyard Commons Theater in Highland at 7 pm. for everyone. 6 PM. Concert 3 PM. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley 243 Albany Ave, Kingston, Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY NY, www.cehv.org , 845.338.4271. Holiday Plant Sale, Northern Dutchess Hospital Aux- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 iliary, exclusively at The Thompson House lobby, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Flag Changing Ceremony at Walkway. The American 6525 Springbrook Ave, Rhinebeck, 9 AM to 5 PM, fes- Spirit Brothers: Sunday Enchantment. Please join Legion Pleasant Valley-Millbrook Post #739, Pleasant tive plants, holiday décor, handmade Christmas gifts Joseph Jastrab (guitar), Ned Leavitt (harmonium, Valley and VFW Post #6534 of Highland organize and 845.871.1711. Robert Bard (bass) and Ev Mann (percussion) for an present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies to honor FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 uplifting morning of community chanting as they our region's veterans and their service to our country. Evening with Lisa Gutkin of the Klezmatics, Grammy offer devotional grooves that are at time ecstatic and These events are open to all who wish to attend. 12 Award winning violinist, singer, actor and composer, at time, entrancing and meditative. Chants are PM to 1 PM. Location: Center Overlook of Walkway. who wrote the score for Tony Award winner, Indecent. sourced from many traditions including Hindu Kir- Walkway over the Hudson Historic Park, 845.834.2867 8 PM. Ticket price TBD. tan, Sufi, African, Native American, Hebraic and An- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Unison Arts, 68 Mountain Rd, New Paltz, NY 845.255.1559, cient Christian.