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July 4-7 Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks, several Ulster County locations July 7: High Falls Fair Day, High Falls July 8 : 15th Annual Sawyer Motors Car Show, Saugerties July 12-15: Soyuzivka 12th Annual Festival, Kerhonkson July 14: 68th Annual Hurley Stone House Day, Hurley July 19-22: Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, Saugerties July 20-22: Hudson Valley Chalk Festival, New Paltz July 20-22: Shandaken Artist Studio Tour, Shandaken July 21-22: Rosendale Street Festival, Rosendale July 28: Hudson Valley Brassroots Festival, Kingston
DATE July 2018 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. Fireworks: Kingston July Fourth Celebration: Food, music and activities 4 p.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m. T.R. Gallo Waterfront Park, Kingston; 4 facebook.com/kingstonnygov/ Saugerties Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks: Annual parade of floats, band and marchers. 11 a.m. Cantine Field, 207 Market St., 4 Saugerties. 845-246-9701; village.saugerties.ny.us Walkway Fireworks Spectacular: Premier view of spectacular fireworks. Bring your chairs, flashlights and snacks. Adults $12.50; 4 Walkway members, veterans, seniors $10; children under 10 free. Gates open 7 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m./9:30 p.m. Walkway Over the Hudson, 87 Haviland Road, Highland. 845-454-9649; walkway.org Ellenville Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks: Arts, crafts and food at Liberty Square. Noon. Parade with floats and bands. 4 Fireworks in the evening at Joseph Y. Resnick Airport, Ellenville. (845) 647-4620; ewcoc.com Town of New Paltz Independence Day Celebration: Fireworks, food trucks and live music. Free admission. 5-11 p.m. Ulster County 6 Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz; townofnewpaltz.org Highland Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks: Old-fashioned fun, DJ Rick Knight, local food vendors, games, bounce castle. 6 6 p.m. Town field behind Methodist Church, Vineyard Avenue and Main Street, Highland. 845-691-2144; townoflloyd.com Accord Speedway’s Fireworks Extravaganza: Great racing, food, family fun. Spectator gates open 5:30 p.m., racing starts 7:30 p.m. 7 299 Whitfield Road, Accord. 845-626-3478; accordspeedway.com Red, White & Blue Fireworks Extravaganza: Music, food, glow sticks. Grab a blanket and nestle in for a great community event. 5 7 p.m. Thomas Felten Memorial Park, 11 Patura Road, Modena. 845-883-7331; town.plattekill.ny.us Other Events: Matthewis Persen House Museum: Colonial Games: June 30-July 7. Free and all are welcome. D&H Canal Society Exhibit: July 3- 28. D&H Canal Historical Society Presentation: July 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First Ulster Militia: July 14. Members promote education to June 30- July the public of the military and social life in the colonial and Revolutionary War eras with demonstrations of everyday crafts and skills of 28 the typical militiaman. Association of Native Americas (ANA) - Red Feather Singers and Drummers: July 28. Native American artifacts on display with guide, beaded friendship making, Native American drumming. Matthewis Persen House Museum, 74 John St., Kingston. 845-340-3040; ulstercountyny.gov/countyclerk/persenhouse.html Sausage and Cider Festival: Great ciders, live music and tasty food. Tickets online $30. 1-5 p.m. Bad Seed Cidery, 43 Baileys Gap 1 Road, Highland. 845-236-0956; badseedhardcider.com Volunteer Firemen’s Museum: A “little gem of a museum” housed in the 1857 Wiltwyck Fire House. Display of fire engines and 1-31 firemanic artifacts. Open Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 265 Fair St., Kingston. 845-331-0866; kingstonvolunteerfiremensmuseum.weebly.com Hudson River Cruises: From the decks of the venerable Rip Van Winkle cruise boat, you will 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 1-31 sunset, happy hour 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
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Hudson River Maritime Museum: Open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visiting Vessel: Shantyboat: July 13-15. Recreation of a 1940s shantyboat, oral historian Wes Modes brings his project to the Hudson River. The Conference on Black History in the Hudson Valley: July 14. In partnership with the A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Library, this all-day conference will feature presentations from around the region covering all historical eras. Lecture: “The History of American River People”: July 15, 2 p.m. with Wes Mode. 1-31 Members $10, non-members $15. Rondout Waterfront Walking Tour: July 21, 11a.m.-noon. Learn about the industrial and maritime heritage of the Rondout. Fee $10 members, $15 non-members. Register online. Rondout Lighthouse Tours: June 16 through mid- October. Tours of the 1915 lighthouse, accessible only by the boat. Tickets for adults: $17 members, $20 non-members; children 5-12: $11 members, $12 non-members. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org Red, White & Blues: Red and white wine and live blues music. Special red, white and blue sangria will also be available by the glass as 1, 4 well as New York State craft beer by the bottle. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Robibero Family Vineyards, 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz. 845-255- 9463; robiberofamilyvineyards.com Maverick Concerts in July: Chamber Music: Trio Con Brio Copenhagen: July 1, 4 p.m. Maverick Prodogies: Jake Sorgen and Friends: July 6, 8 p.m. Jazz at the Maverick: Bill Charlap Trio: July 7, 8 p.m. Chamber Music: Escher String Quartet: July 8, 4 p.m. 1, 6, 7, 8, 14, Young People’s Concert: Katya Grineva: July 14, 11 a.m. Chamber Music: Imani Winds with Andrew Russo: July 14, 8 p.m. 15, 21, 22, Chamber Music: Dover Quartet with Andrew Garland: July 15, 4 p.m. Lincoln Trio: Young People’s Concert: July 21, 11 a.m. 26, 28, 29 Lincoln Trio: Chamber Music: July 22, 4 p.m. Multimedia Celebration of Maverick Concerts: July 26, 8 p.m. Jazz: Kitt Potter All Star Jazz Quintet: July 28, 8 p.m. Chamber Music: Shanghai Quartet: July 29, 4 p.m. Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock. 845-679-8217; maverickconcerts.org WAAM in July: Ariadne’s Thread with Elena Eshleman: July 1, noon-5 p.m. Free Admission The Woodstock Art Colony: The Nascent Years 1900-1930: July 7th, 2-3 p.m. Admission $20 general, $15 WAAM members and students She Shed with Anna Kell: 1, 7-8, 13-15, July 7, noon-5 p.m. Free Admission. People’s Choice with Miriam Romais: July 13-15, noon-5 p.m. Free Admission. Get On the Bus 21-22, 25-27, With Roger Lazor: July 21-22. Noon-5 p.m., free admission. Mileage Allowance with Barbara Loisch: July 25-27 noon-5 p.m. Free 28 admission. Focus: Surveying the Landscape 2018 Gallery Talk: July 27, 5-7 p.m., free admission. Yoga and Photography with Juan Giraldo: July 28, noon-5 p.m., free admission. Gallery Talk with Chris Gonyea: July 28, 3-4 p.m., free admission. Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker St., Woodstock. 845-679-2940; woodstockart.org Gomez Mill House: Open Wednesday-Sunday with tours at 10:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Independence Day Weekend: July 2. Free admission for veterans and active duty service. Presentation: Alicia Tether: July 8, modern discoveries of historical owners’ land 2, 8, 22 use. Plein Air. Wallkill River School of Art: July 22, open to the public. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Gomez Mill House, 11 Mill House Road, Marlboro. 845-236-3126; gomez.org Buddhist Poetry Festival: Poetry with Jane Hirshfield, David Hinton, Margaret Gibson, Ocean Vuong, Chase Takusei Twichell, and 5-8 more. Day passes: $95 Friday or Sunday. Day passes include lunch and dinner. Zen Mountain Monastery, 871 Plank Road, Mt. Tremper. 845-688-2228; mro.org MUSIC ON MARKET: A nine-month, 13-concert world music concert series in downtown Ellenville. Tickets at the door - adults $15; seniors and students $10; children under 12 free. Ellenville Chamber Players: July 5, music for strings, woodwinds and percussion 5, 19 featuring local composers. The Story of Jazz: July 19th, Larry Moses and the New World Jazz Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, 40 Market St., Ellenville. 845-377-3727; misucatskills.org; facebook.com/events/2501878566703081/ 50th Annual Children’s Day Parade: This year’s theme is “50 Years of Family Films!.” Line up 4:30 p.m. Parade begins 6 p.m. Parade 6 starts on Pine Grove Avenue and ends at Kingston Plaza. Afterwards enjoy the parade’s 50th birthday celebration with cupcakes and hot dogs for all participants. . 845-481-7332; kingston-ny.gov Saugerties First Friday: Every month, village businesses stay open late and offer special activities and discounts. 5-9 p.m. Partition, 6 Market and Main Streets, Saugerties; facebook.com/saugertiesscene “Barnum:” The circus musical. Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. Buy tickets by phone or online. Adults $20, seniors 62 6-8, 13-15 and over and children $18, children 12 and under $10. Coach House Players, 12 Augusta St., Kingston. 845-331-2476; coachhouseplayers.org “The Music Man:” The story of a fast-talking salesman whose heart gets stolen by the town librarian. Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; 6-22 Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets $32-$40. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-6900; woodstockplayhouse.org Concerts in the Park: Presented by the Town of Marlboro. Doors open 7 p.m., shows start 7:30 p.m., free for all. July 6: Jason Gisser 6, 13, 20, 27 opening for Alpha Male Gorillas. July 13: All Too Real followed by Dead Meat. July 20: Jason Casterlin opening for Hillbilly Parade. July 27: Mutant Daisies followed by Cousin Earth. Cluett Schantz Park, 1650 Route 9W, Milton; meetmeinmarlborough.com Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the largest early Dutch settlement in New York 7 State and the neighborhood where New York State was born in 1777. $10 adult, $5 children, free FOHK members. 1 p.m. Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery, corner of Wall and Main Streets, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org High Falls Fair Day: Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the High Falls Civic Association with live music, local craft vendors, community 7 outreach and wellness tents, raffles, dunk rank, petting zoo, history presentations and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Second Street and Route 213, High Falls; highfallscivic.org New Paltz in the War for Independence: A Revolutionary War encampment with the Fifth New York Regiment. Marching, drilling and showing how the arms worked during the time are only a few of the events that are planned for this event. Free to the public, rain 7 or shine. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. DuBois Fort Visitor Center, Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot St., New Paltz; 845-255-1889; huguenotstreet.org
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First Saturday Opening Receptions: Events include live music, open studio tours, theatrical performances, historical reenactments, 7 arts and cultural activities and more. 5- 8 p.m. 845-338-0331; askforarts.org; artalongthehudson.com/kingston 15th Annual Sawyer Motors Car Show: “The Best Little Car Show in the Northeast.” Over 500 cars including hot rods, classics antiques and muscle cars. Non-stop entertainment, music and kids’ activities. Fifty trophies to car show participants. 1-6 p.m. Seven 8 live bands. Online registration open now. Held on Main and Partition Streets, Saugerties, which will be closed off before and during the show. 845-246-3412; sawyermotorscarshow.com Ulster County Historical Society in July: “Pop Culture in Kingston:” July 8, 3-5 p.m. With Ken Krabbenhoft. “Myron Teller and the Restoration of the Bevier House Museum and other Ulster County Houses:” July 22, 3-5 p.m. With William Rhoads. “Moments of 8, 22, 29 Discovery:” July 29, 3-5 p.m. With local historian Marc B. Fried. Bevier House Museum, 2682 Route 209, Kingston. 845-338-5614; ulstercountyhs.org A Sneak Peek at a New Kingston Book: Join Stephen Blauweiss in his photo presentation and talk about the intriguing story that starts in 1907 and has a tragic end in 1970. View the visually-stunning, full-color book about the old Kingston post office and 12, 18 surrounding neighborhood in Midtown with a sneak peek at the upcoming book. Free admission to all. July 12, 6 p.m., Saugerties Library, 91 Washington Ave., Saugerties. July 18, 6 p.m., City Hall, 420 Broadway, Kingston; blauweissfilms.com Soyuzivka 12th Annual Festival: Largest Ukrainian cultural festival in the United States. A weekend of music and dance. Friday 13-15 evening gala. Beer garden and zabavas. Soyuzivka Heritage Center, 216 Foordmore Road, Kerhonkson. 845-626-5641; soyuzivka.org Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons:” A gripping family drama of love, guilt and the corrupting power of greed. 12-29 General admission $25, seniors and students $20. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Byrdcliffe Theater, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock. 845-679-0154; voicetheatre.org “Honky Tonk Laundry:” Two country angels turn their laundromat into a honky tonk, featuring great music. Tickets $39. Thursdays- 13-Aug. 5 Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal St., Ellenville. 845-647-5511; shadowlandstages.org 68th Annual Hurley Stone House Day: Tour America’s older private homes in a National Historic Landmark hamlet. Costumed guides, craft demonstrations, children’s activities, militia and historic reenactors, cafeteria, antique and art sale. Tickets $20 adults, $15 14 students and seniors; $2 children 6-12; children 5 and under free. Free parking. Rain or shine. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main St., Hurley. 845-331-7228; stonehouseday.org Hudson Valley Mustang’s 36th Annual Car Show: Featuring 17 classes, 54 awards, raffles and concessions. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 14 Registration is from 10 a.m.-noon and $15 day of show, $10 for pre-registration before July 9. Rain or shine. Robert E. Post Park, Park Road, Kingston. 845-473-7329; facebook.com/hvmustangassoc New England Square Dance and Contradance Party and BBQ: Open to everyone. Perfect way for people to get interested in the 14 music and dance. Option to stay overnight with breakfast. Online tickets: dance and barbeque adults $30, kids 5-19 $25; dance only adult $15, dance only ages 5-19 $10. The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. 845-246-2121; ashokan.org 12th Annual Hudson Valley July Sangria Festival: Admission includes souvenir wine glass, vineyard and cellar tours, live music, Flamenco dancers and lessons and tastings of six homemade fresh fruit sangria’s. BBQ and vegetarian food options for purchase. 14-15 Tickets: $20 on Evenbrite or $25 at the door. Non-drinkers and children 13 and up $10; kids under 12 free. Rain or shine. Noon-6 p.m. Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Ave., Marlboro; benmarl.com “Mamma Mia:” When a young girl searches for her birth father, she invites three strangers to her wedding, all of whom could be him. 14-29 Set to the music of ABBA, fun for the whole family. Tickets online. Phoenicia Playhouse, 10 Church St., Phoenicia. 845-688-2279; phoeniciaplayhouse.com Henry’s at the Farm Dinner: Popular four-course paired dinners. This month features wines from Martin Scott and Coltibuono Wines 15 on the riverfront patio. 5 p.m. Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa, 220 North Road, Milton. Call for reservations 845-795-1500; buttermilkfallsinn.com The Dorsky Museum in July: Talk with the artists about their galleries on exhibit at the Dorsky Museum. 2 p.m., The Dorsky Museum 15 at SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. 845-257-344; newpaltz.edu/dorskymuseum Starwalk: “When the Moon Meets Venus:” Introduction to the night sky, viewing the cosmos with telescopes and the naked eye, 15 nighttime photography tips, interdisciplinary science trivia and presentations, sky models, sky art, music, food and a universe of fun. 8- 11 p.m. Walkway Over the Hudson, 87 Haviland Road, Highland 12528. 845-454-9649; walkway.org HITS Saugerties Series in July: Stop in Saugerties – New York State Thruway Exit 20 – for international, Olympic-level equestrian 18-22, 24, horse shows May-September. Horze Equestrian Grand Prix: July 22. HITS-on-the-Hudson - Tuesday l: July 24. HITS-on-the- 25-29, 30-31 Hudson V: July 25-29. USEF Junior Hunter National Championship: July 30-31.HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties. 845-246-8833; hitsshows.com 16th Annual Gardiner 5k Classic Run/Walk and BBQ: Benefit for Gardiner Fire Department and rail trail. Register online. Adults $25, 19 children $10. Race starts 6:30 p.m. George Majestic Memorial Park, Muphy’s Lane, Gardiner. 845-255-5887; gardinerfireandrescue.org Hudson Valley Mall’s Summer Showcase: Enjoy the City’s Summer Showcase celebrating local food, entertainment, services, health, 19 recreation and more. Vote on the City Favorite businesses based on various categories. To register your showcase, visit ourcityfavorites.com. 3-6 p.m., Hudson Valley Mall 1300 Ulster Ave., Kingston NY 12401; business.ulsterchamber.org/events Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall: A 5/8 scale exact replica of The Wall in Washington, D.C. Four days of honor, remembrance, 19-22 healing and reflection. Open 24 hours a day. Free admission. Cantine Veterans Sports Complex Pavilion St., Saugerties. 845-340-3190; ulstercountyny.gov/calendar/veterans-service-agency/traveling-vietnam-memorial-wall
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Shandaken Artist Studio Tour: Enjoy over 30 studios, exhibitions, events and parties all over the town of Shandaken. Free. 845-688- 20-22 2977; shandakenart.com Shindig: Enjoy the summer day with music from Joy Askew and Shlomo Franklin while enjoying savory and sweet vegan treats. 21 Hangout with rescued farm animals, enjoy activities for the whole family and cooking demos for those who want to learn new kitchen tricks. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Road, Saugerties. 845-336-8447; casanctuary.org Rosendale Street Festival: First took place in 1975 and has been rocking ever since. Main Street is closed for two days, six stages, 74 21-22 bands, over 100 vendors, kids’ crafts and parades. All day, Main Street, Rosendale. 845-658-4201; rosendalestreetfestival.org Hutton Fare: Discover the food, drinks, and curated offerings from the Hudson River and beyond. Enjoy a taste of all that the region 21-22 has to offer, meet talented artisans, support the retail community from packaged goods to handmade, sway to the music and sip a beverage while enjoying the beautiful Hudson River view. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Hutton Brickyards, 200 North St., Kingston; huttonfare.com Brian Wilson: Join Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys in one of his final performances of Pet Sounds with special guests and former 22 bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin. July 22 at 7 p.m. at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401. Tickets range from $65-$139; upac.org Talk and Book Signing: Church of the Robins Ha-Ha!: John Burroughs’ “Natural Religion” and Other Poems, by Anne Richey, free admission. 1 p.m., Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 845-331-4852. 52 Main St., Hurley. Hurley Guided Walking 22 Tour: 2 p.m., a guided walking tour of Main St. starting at the Hurley Heritage Museum. View the exteriors of stone homes 230 to 330 years old while learning about their history. $5 for adults, children under 12 are free. For information, call 845-334-0701. 52 Main St., Hurley; hurleyheritagesociety.org “The Murder Room:” Funny spoof of British mysteries. Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets range from $32-$40 with 27-29 reserved seating. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-6900; woodstockplayhouse.org. “Romeo and Juliet:” Presented by Bird-On-A-Cliff’s Woodstock Shakespeare Festival. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 5:30 p.m. 27-Sept. 2 Outdoor stage. Bring blankets, chairs, picnics. Suggested donation $10. 45 Comeau Drive, Woodstock. 845-247-4007; birdonacliff.org Summer at Slabsides: Celebrating National Moth Week with a night filled with intriguing moths at Pond House Lawn at 8 p.m. 28 Permission to bring own food, snacks, and alcohol. For parking registration, contact [email protected] Hudson Valley Brassroots Festival: Celebrate brass music in a rural, accessible and family-friendly environment featuring music from 28 eight-10 bands whose influences ranges from the Balkans to Latin America to New Orleans second line to punk and activist anthems. 2-10 p.m., Seed Song Farm, 160 Espous Ave., Kingston. 845-902-8154; hvbrassroots.com Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour: Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs transformed farmland into a thriving 28 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. Kingston Heritage Area Visitors’ Center, 20 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org
WEDNESDAYS WEDNESDAYS AND WEEKENDS SATURDAYS Woodstock Farm Festival Mower’s Flea Market Heart of the Hudson Valley 3:30 p.m.–dusk. Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Maple Lane, Woodstock Wednesdays 2 p.m.–dusk (July and August), Cluett-Shantz Park, 1801-1805 Route 9W, Milton, [email protected] Maple Lane, Woodstock 845-616-7824 woodstockfarmfestival.com 845-679-6744; mowerssaturdayfleamarket.com hhvfarmersmarket.com SATURDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS Kingston Farmers’ Market Saugerties Farmers’ Market New Paltz Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Wall Street, Kingston 115 Main St., Saugerties Church Street, New Paltz [email protected] 917-453-2082 845-255-6093 kingstonfarmersmarket.org saugertiesfarmersmarket.com newpaltzfarmersmarket.com SUNDAYS SUNDAYS SUNDAYS Ellenville Farmers’ Market D&H Canal Sunday Market Rosendale Farmers’ Market Noon-4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Center and Market Streets, Ellenville Grady Park, Route 213, High Falls Main Street, Rosendale facebook.com/ellenville-farmers-market- facebook.com/high-falls-flea-market- rosendalefarmersmarketny.com 130898950326230/ 185040514978344/
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July 31- Aug. 5: 131th Ulster County Fair, New Paltz Aug. 3-5: Ninth Annual Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice, Phoenicia Aug. 4: “From Mambo to Hip Hop:” A Fundraiser for Puerto Rico, Kingston Aug. 5: Emerson Annual Car Show, Mount Tremper Aug. 10-12: 16th Annual Saugerties Artists Studio Tour, Saugerties Aug. 11 19th Annual Blueberry Festival, Ellenville Aug. 11 15th Annual Antique Fire Engine Muster & Open House, Kingston Aug. 12 61st Annual Saugerties Antique Auto Show, Saugerties Aug. 17-19: 14th Annual Hudson Valley Ribfest, New Paltz Aug. 19: 23rd Annual Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby, Kingston
DATE August 2018 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. 131st Ulster County Fair: One-price admission includes all entertainment, shows, parking and exhibits. Tuesday–Sunday. Accessible July 31- 5 parking. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. 845-255-1380, 845-255-1707; ulstercountyfair.com Hudson River Cruises: From the decks of the venerable Rip Van Winkle cruise boat, you will 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 1-31 sunset, happy hour 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 Volunteer Firemen’s Museum: A “little gem of a museum” housed in the 1857 Wiltwyck Fire House. Display of fire engines and 1-31 firemanic artifacts. Open Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 265 Fair St., Kingston. 845-331-0866; kingstonvolunteerfiremensmuseum.weebly.com HealthAlliance Foundation Golf Classic: An 18-hole, four-person scramble. Registration 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m., $145 per player 1 includes continental breakfast, lunch and BBQ buffet. Apple Greens Golf Course, 161 South St., Highland. To register, call HealthAlliance Foundation 845-943-6013 or visit foundationupdate.org HITS Horse Shows in August: Olympic-level equestrian show jumping, family fun, great for all ages. Admission $5, children 12 and 1-5, 30-Sept. under free. HITS-on-the-Hudson VI: NY Horse & Pony Show: Aug. 1-5. HITS-on-the-Hudson VII: Aug. 29–Sept. 2. HITS-on-the- 2 Hudson, 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties. 845-246-5515; hitsshows.com Matthewis Person House Museum in August: The New York State Constitution Exhibit Opening: Aug. 1-Nov. 17. View the state’s first constitution and more. Guest Host Ellenville Public Library & Museum: Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Discussion and debut of the exhibit “By Water and Rail – Early Days of the Rail Trail in Ellenville and Wawarsing, New York.” Guest Host Woodstock School of Art: 1, 4, 11, 25 Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-noon; 1-3 p.m. Experiential art demonstration with instructor Les Castellanos. Don Terpening, Revolutionary War Medical Re-enactor: Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Presenting various medicines, implements and techniques. Matthewis Persen House Museum, 74 John St., Kingston. 845-340-3040; ulstercountyny.gov/countyclerk/persenhouse.html Olive Free Library August Events: Meditation Workshop: Aug. 1, 6-7:30 p.m. Free, pre-registration required. Protecting Your 1, 6, 11, 18 Identity: Aug. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lecture. Learn to Fly Fish: Aug. 11, 1-3 p.m. Family-friendly, pre-register. Family Movie Night: “A Wrinkle in Time:” Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m. Free. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan. 845-657-2482; olivefreelibrary.org The Borscht Belt Revisited: Revisiting the Remains of America's Jewish Vacationland: Artist presentation and book signing. 6-8 2 p.m. Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 40 Center St., Ellenville. 845-647-5530; eplm.org Fourth Annual Celebration of the Arts: Musicians, dancers and performance artists who live and work in the Midtown Arts District 3 are headlining the celebration of the reinvigoration of the City of Kingston’s midtown section. Free admission. 6:30-9 p.m. Cornell Creative Arts Center at ARC, 139 Cornell St., Kingston; madkingston.org Saugerties First Friday: Every month, village businesses stay open late and offer special activities and discounts. 5–9 p.m. Partition, 3 Market and Main Streets, Saugerties; facebook.com/saugertiesscene
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Ninth Annual Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice: Offering a diverse range of world-class vocal artists in the Catskills 3-5 including opera, Broadway musicals, plays, world music and children’s programs. Multiple venues in Phoenicia. 845-688-3291; phoeniciavoicefest.org “La Cage Aux Folles:” Eleven-time Tony Award winning musical is a timeless romantic comedy. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; 3-22 Sundays, 2 p.m. Tickets range from $32-$40. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-6900; woodstockplayhouse.org Movies Under the Stars: Bring your own chairs or blankets. Free. 8:30 p.m. “The Greatest Showman:” Aug. 3, Wall Street, 3, 10, 17, 24 Kingston. “Disney’s Coco:” Aug. 10, Academy Green, 238 Clinton Ave., Kingston. “West Side Story:” Aug. 17, Cornell Park, Kingston. “Wonder:” Aug. 24, Loughran Park, 50 Charlotte St., Kingston. kingston-ny.gov/movies; facebook.com/pg/kingstonnygov Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the largest early Dutch settlement in New York 4 State and the neighborhood where New York State was born in 1777. $10 adult, $5 children, free FOHK members. 1 p.m. Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery, corner of Wall and Main Streets, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org First Saturday Opening Receptions: The Arts Society of Kingston participates in Kingston's popular First Saturday art event by 4 presenting a variety of new exhibitions on the first Saturday of each month. This is a free event that includes refreshments. 5-8 p.m. 97 Broadway, Kingston. 845-338-0333. askforarts.org
The 23rd March of Champions Drum and Bugle Competition: Featuring six competition drum and bugle corps and three exhibition corps from around the Northeast. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Show begins 7 p.m. $20 per ticket. To benefit The Children’s Home of 4 Kingston. Call 845-331-1448, ext. 1140 or email [email protected]. Dietz Stadium, 170 N. Front St., Kingston; chkingston.or Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee with eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles for 4 the first time in Kingston. Tickets $75-$99 Box office: 845-339-6088; upac.org; ticketmaster.com 8 p.m. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. “From Mambo to Hip Hop:” A Fundraiser for Puerto Rico: A screening of the award-winning documentary “From Mambo to Hip 4 Hop” followed by a reception with music by Puerto Rican artists. All welcome. Voluntary suggested contributions. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston. 845-344-7309; jazzonthetube.com/benefit-for-puerto-rico-2/ The Life and the Death of the Kingston Post Office: Free talk and book presentation including never-before-seen photos of the old 4 Kingston post office and surrounding neighborhood in Midtown during the 20th century. 3 p.m. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston; blauweissfilms.com/kpo/index.html Maverick Concerts in August: New Muse 4Tet l Young People’s Concert: Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fred Hersch, Gilad Hekselman l Jazz: Aug. 4, 8-11 p.m. Jupiter String Quartet with Daniel Gortler l Chamber Music: Aug. 5, 4-7 p.m. Pedja Muzijevic l Concert & 4, 5, 11, 12, Reception Friends of Maverick: Aug. 11, 4-7 p.m. Danish String Quartet l Chamber Music: Aug. 12, 4-7 p.m. Amernet String 19, 25, 26 Quartet l Chamber Music: Aug. 19, 4-7 p.m. Maverick Chamber Orchestra Concert: Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m. Post Chamber Concert Celebration & Buffet: Aug. 25, 8-11 p.m. Borromeo String Quartet Chamber Music: Aug. 26, 4-7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Maverick Concert Hall, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock. 845-679-8217; maverickconcerts.org August Events at WAAM: “The Woodstock Art Colony: The Nascent Years 1900-1930:” Aug. 4, 2-3 p.m. Modernist Currents: Woodstock in the age of the armory show, part 1. $20 for general admission, $15 WAAM members and students. 66th Anniversary 4, 9, 26 Performance of John Cage's 4’33": Aug. 29, 6 p.m. Commemorating the world premier in Woodstock of this truly revolutionary composition. Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker St., Woodstock. 845-679-2940; woodstockart.org Emerson Annual Car Show: Great food, music, Country Store happenings and an amazing collection of cars. Proceeds benefit The Heart of the Catskills Humane Society. To register, contact Perry Orshan 201-638-2270. Trophies and goodie bags. Pre-registration by 5 July 21 $12, day of the show $15. Spectators are free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Emerson Resort & Spa, 5340 Route 28, Mount Tremper. 845-688- 2828; emersonresort.com Farm to Table Dinner: Chef Saul Bolton presents an exclusive five-course meal. Canapes served 1:30 p.m.; dinner 2 p.m. and generally 5 runs through 4:30 p.m. Tickets available online. Bradley Farm, 317 Springtown Road, New Paltz. 845-255-8769; raybradleyfarm.com Hurley Heritage Society Museum: Sip and Paint: Aug. 5 (rain date Aug. 6) at 4 p.m. $25 per person, all materials included. Limited seating, reservations required. To reserve your spot, call 845-336-5267. Ice Cream Social: Aug. 19, 1-4 p.m. Rain or shine. Theatre at 2 5, 19, 26 p.m.,live local music, children’s activities, make your own sundae, ice cream novelties. Ages 11 and up $4, ages 5-10 $2, 4 and under free; 845-331-8767. Guided Walking Tour of Hurley: Aug. 26, 2 p.m. Adults $5, children under 12 are free. Hurley Heritage Society Museum, 52 Main St., Hurley, 845-338-1661; hurleyheritagesociety.org; facebook.com/hurleyheritagesociety Food Truck Festival: Great food at reasonable prices, performances. 4:30-9 p.m. Cantine Field, Washington Avenue Extension, 7 Saugerties. 845-246-2800; saugerties.ny.us/content
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Veterans Stand Down: An indoor/outdoor event providing outreach for veterans in need, including those who may be homeless. 9 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. Call if transportation is needed 845-340-3190. Ulster Hose #5, 830 Ulster Ave., Kingston; ulstercountyny.gov 16th Annual Saugerties Artists Studio Tour: Discover the work of painters, furniture makers, sculptors, print makers, potters, 10–12 photographers and mixed media artists. Opening Reception: Aug. 10, 5 p.m. Opus 40, 50 Fite Road, Saugerties. Open Studios: Aug. 11- 12: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. All tours are free and open to the public. 845-246-7493; saugertiesarttour.com “Bang Bang!:” American premier of this new play, an adaptation of Georges Feydeau’s classic “Monsieur chasse!” written by John 10-Sept. 9 Cleese of Monty Python fame. Tickets online $34-$39. Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal St., Ellenville. 845-647-5511; shadowlandstages.org 19th Annual Blueberry Festival: Live music all day, 175-plus vendors, crafts, goods, variety of delicious food, blueberry pies and goodies. Children’s area. No pets. Rain or shine. Free admission. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Canal Street and Liberty Square, Ellenville. 845-647- 11 4620; ewcoc.com; Blueberry Festival Pancake Breakfast: 18th Annual Fire Company Fundraiser. There is a fee schedule for the pancake breakfast. 9–11 a.m. Norbury Hall, Center Street, Ellenville. 15th Annual Antique Fire Engine Muster & Open House: Antique, vintage and new fire apparatus and emergency vehicles on 11 display. Free hot dogs and soda. Silent auction and raffle. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Volunteer Firemen’s Hall & Museum, 265 Fair St., Kingston. 845-331-4481; kingstonvolunteerfiremensmuseum.weebly.com Southern Squares and Cajun Dance and Dinner: Open to everyone. The perfect way to get a taste of music and dance camps and a 11 kickoff to Ashokan’s Southern Week. Enjoy a sumptuous BBQ dinner, great music, friends and dancing. Purchase dance and/or BBQ tickets online. 6 p.m. The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. 845-246-2121; ashokan.org Belleayre Free Summer Outdoor Concerts: NY Retro Rockers: Aug. 11, 2-5 p.m. Five-piece band of seasoned musicians playing tunes to dance to. Talking Machine: Aug. 12, 2-5 p.m. Married couple singing acoustic song arrangements and instrumentation that 11, 12 are of a fully-formed rock group. Also enjoy weekend barbeques, mountain biking, scenic gondola rides and Belleayre Beach this summer. Belleayre Mountain, 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount. 845-254-5600; belleayre.com 61st Annual Saugerties Antique Auto Show: Awards given to top 25 plus seven other categories. No spectator fee. Food, flea market 12 and music. Registration fee $15. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantine Field, Saugerties. Rich Flaherty 845-337-8426 or Irene DeGraff 845-679-6810; facebook.com/events/1894319490859121/ 14th Annual Hudson Valley Ribfest: All kinds of delicious food from BBQ to Mexican and Jamaican along with beer, wine, soda and water available for purchase. Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets $7. Includes parking, 17-19 musical entertainment, entry to contest areas and free same-day re-entry. Children under 12 free. No pets allowed. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz; hudsonvalleyribfest.org Arm-of-the-Sea Theater's Esopus Creek Puppet Suite: Outdoor music-theater spectacle is inspired by local history and features 17-19 masked dancers, giant puppet figures and great music. Adults $12, children $5, family of four $25. 8 p.m. Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park, East Bridge Street, Saugerties. 845-246-7873; armofthesea.org Sixth Annual Fair Street Reformed Church Classic Car Show: A fun day for the entire family including DJ, food, trophies and more. 18 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Registration 8 a.m, vendors open at 9 a.m., show begins at 11 a.m. Show cars entry fee is $10. Fair Street Reformed Church, 209 Fair St., Kingston. 845-338-7722; fairstreetreformedchurch.org 14th Annual Woodstock Volunteers’ Day: “A Day of Gratitude.” This event includes music, food, fun and fireworks to honor all of our 18 volunteers and to enhance the efforts of all our community organizations. Andy Lee Recreation Field, Rock City Road, Woodstock; volunteersday.org Walk Valley’s Shawangunk Day: Events are free to the public, will take place at several locations along Route 52 and include auto 18 show, art show, food and craft vendors, quilt show, bounce house, petting zoo and local history. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Route 52, Walker Valley; walkervalleyny.com Opening Weekend at Hurds Family Farm: Bring the kids and join Team Hurd for an exciting opening weekend with 30-plus creative 18-19 outdoor activities including a Wild Apple Obstacle Course. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hurds Family Farm, 2187 Route 32, Modena. 845-883-7825; hurdsfamilyfarm.com Hope Rocks Festival: Weekend-long music, arts and activities’ festival focusing on mental health issues contributing to suicide and narcotics addiction. Seminars and access to agencies and support as well as athletic activities, art exhibitions, a bike-a-thon, “Walk of 18-19 Hope,” basketball tournaments, softball tournaments, co-ed volleyball tournament, live music, crafters, vendors and food. Noon-5 p.m. Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex, Washington Avenue Extension, Saugerties; hoperocksny.com “Stranger Than Fiction:” Thoughtful comedy drama starring Will Ferrell. Suggested contribution $5. Starts at 7 p.m. Followed by 18 refreshments and a facilitated discussion about the film. Woodstock Reformed Church, 16 Tinker St. Woodstock. 845-679-6610; movieswithspirit.com
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The Antique & Classic: Boats, Trains & Automobiles: Thirty-fourth year celebrating the antique and classic boat show and car show 18 with displays and trolley rides with the Trolley Museum of New York. No entrance fee, reduced admission to the museum. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org; acbs-hrc.org Hutton Fare: Enjoy a taste of all that the region has to offer, meet talented artisans, support the retail community from packaged 18-19 goods to handmade, sway to the music and sip a beverage while enjoying the beautiful Hudson River view. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Hutton Brickyards, 200 North St., Kingston; huttonfare.com 23rd Annual Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby: Artist-designed wheeled sculptures, prizes, street performers, music and food. Check in 19 10 a.m. Cars roll at noon. Corner of Broadway and Spring Street, Kingston. 845-339-2996; kingstonartistsoapboxderby.com Clintondale Fire Department 300 Club Chicken BBQ Dinner: Continuous dinner served 3-5 p.m. in support of the Clintondale Fire 19 Department. Cost: $20 per person and a chance at winning one of several prizes totaling $2,000. All drawings occur at 5 p.m. For tickets, call 845-616-8383 or 845-591-9620. Clintondale Fire Department, 1063 Route 44/55, Clintondale. Sixth Annual Summer Hoot: Three days of world-class music, camping, hiking, food and craft vendors and memories. Purchase 24-26 tickets online. Advanced weekend passes $75, advanced adult day passes $25-$45. Pay what you want tickets will be available at the gate as space allows. Kids always free. Ruthy Ungar 914-466-8334. The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge; hoot.love Colin Quinn: An Evening of Comedy: Currently touring with his newest show, “One in Every Crowd,” Colin Quinn headlines the 30th 25 anniversary year benefit for the Woodstock Land Conservancy. Tickets $25-$75. VIP tickets available. 7 p.m. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-6900; woodstockplayhouse.org 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. Kingston Heritage Area Visitors’ Center, 20 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org Watergrass Hill B&B Events: Include among others: Farm-to-Table Dinner: Aug. 25, 6:30- 9 p.m. A five-course locally grown, hand 25, 27 crafted farm to table dinner. Kids Cooking Class: Aug. 27, 3:30 p.m. For young chefs ages 10-15. Includes recipes inspired by a summer picnic. Watergrasshill B&B, 105 Phillies Bridge Road, New Paltz. 845-419-2661; watergrasshillny.com “Moments of Discovery: Research Revelations in Local History:” A talk with local author and region historian Marc B. Fried. 7-8 30 p.m. Historic Huguenot Street, Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Ave., New Paltz. 845-255-1660; huguenotstreet.org
WEDNESDAYS WEDNESDAYS AND WEEKENDS SATURDAYS Woodstock Farm Festival Mower’s Flea Market Heart of the Hudson Valley 3:30 p.m. – dusk. Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Maple Lane, Woodstock Wednesdays 2 p.m. – dusk (July and August), Cluett-Shantz Park, 1801-1805 Route 9W, Milton, [email protected] Maple Lane, Woodstock 845-616-7824 woodstockfarmfestival.com 845-679-6744; mowerssaturdayfleamarket.com hhvfarmersmarket.com SATURDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS Kingston Farmers’ Market Saugerties Farmers’ Market New Paltz Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wall Street, Kingston 115 Main St., Saugerties Church Street, New Paltz [email protected] 917-453-2082 845-255-6093 kingstonfarmersmarket.org saugertiesfarmersmarket.com newpaltzfarmersmarket.com SUNDAYS SUNDAYS SUNDAYS Ellenville Farmers’ Market D&H Canal Sunday Market Rosendale Farmers’ Market Noon - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Center and Market Streets, Ellenville Grady Park, Route 213, High Falls Main Street, Rosendale (behind Rosendale Theatre) facebook.com/Ellenville Farmers Market facebook.com/High Falls Flea Market rosendalefarmersmarketny.com
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