NOW TRENDING… TOP TEN EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2021 Sept. 4-6 40th Annual Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair, New Paltz Sept. 5 20th Annual Hooley on the Hudson, Kingston Sept. 11 Hope for Heroes: Ulster County Salutes Our Heroes - A Tribute for Those Not Forgotten, New Paltz Sept. 12 HITS Saugerties AIG $500,000 Grand Prix, Saugerties Sept. 18-19 Art Walk Kingston, Kingston Sept. 25 Fifth Annual Catskill Conquest Rally Commemorating the 1903 Automobile Endurance Run, Mt. Tremper Sept. 25 50th Annual Apple Festival, Port Ewen Sept. 25-Oct. 31 Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions, Ulster Park Sept. 29-Oct. 3 22nd Woodstock Film Festival, Various Ulster County Locations Sept. 30-Oct. 3 OMG Art Faire, Kingston DATE September 2021 Calendar of Events The Ulster County Tourism Office is located in the County Office Building at 244 Fair St., 3rd Floor, Kingston. Trending Please Note Calendar of Events is now digital. If you know someone who wants to sign up, please let them know they can contact us at [email protected] or call 800-342-5826. Provide your name and email address, and you will be added to our list. Calendar listings are based on information received prior to publication. Calendar changes sometimes occur after distribution. You may want to contact the event sponsors in advance. Radius 50: An exhibition of works by artists living and working within 50 miles of Woodstock. Of the 172 submissions for this exhibition, jurors Alyson Baker and Candice Madey of River Valley Arts Collective chose works by 13 artists who are responding July 30-Sept. 12 to and reflecting on diverse aspects of the rural environments in which they live. Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker Street, Woodstock. 845-679-2940; woodstockart.org “William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged):” 25th season. Presented by the Woodstock Shakespeare Festival. Aug. 7-Sept. 6 Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Bring blankets, chairs, picnic. Free. Suggested donation $10. 45 Comeau Drive, Woodstock. 845-247-4007; birdonacliff.org Pathway to the Ballot Box: Immersive theatrical experience. Peek inside historic structures including the Jean Hasbrouck House, the Deyo Family House and the 1717 Church and burial ground. Meet characters inspired by the real women of New Aug. 21-22, 28-29, Paltz’s past and learn of their challenges, triumphs, fears and accomplishments. Tours: 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 3 Sept. 4-5 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Limited capacity; pre-registration highly encouraged. Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot St., New Paltz. 845-255-1660; huguenotstreet.org 21st Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble: For virtual event listings or self-guided tours in the Hudson Valley, please visit the Aug 28-Sept. 30 Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area’s event listings: https://www.hudsonrivervalley.com/events, 518-473-3835; [email protected]; hudsonrivervalleyramble.com HITS-on-the-Hudson: Olympic-level equestrian shows. HITS-on-the-Hudson VII, September 1-5; HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII, Sept. 1-5, 8-12, September 8-12, featuring HITS Championship & $500,000 Grand Prix September 12, Marshall & Sterling Insurance League 15-19 National Finals, September 15-19. 454 Washington Avenue Extension, Saugerties. 845-246-5515 (during shows); 845-246-8833 (office); hitsshows.com/saugerties/hits-saugerties-series Matthewis Person House Museum in September: The Matthewis Persen House is one of Ulster County’s oldest, most significant buildings. The House is located within Kingston’s Stockade National Historic District. Hours through September 4: 2-4, 9-11, 18, 25 Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hours September 11-October 30: Saturdays only 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Matthewis Persen House Museum, 74 John St., Kingston. 845-340-3040; ulstercountyny.gov/countyclerk/persenhouse.html 2-5, 9-12, The Falcon: Visit website for complete schedule. Dining 5-9 p.m. Music 7 p.m. 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 845-236-7970; 16-19, 24-27, 29-30 liveatthefalcon.com Saugerties First Friday: Every month, village businesses stay open late and offer special activities and discounts. 5-8 p.m. 3 Partition, Market and Main streets, Saugerties; facebook.com/destinationsaugerties ulstercountyalive.com DATE September 2021 Calendar of Events Volunteer Firemen’s Museum: Housed in the 1857 Wiltwyck Fire House. Fire engines and firemanic artifacts. Open July- 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, October, Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 265 Fair St., Kingston. 845-331-0866; 24-25 kingstonvolunteerfiremensmuseum.weebly.com Signs of the Times, The Modjeska Sign Studio, Kingston, New York: Features signs of many Kingston businesses from the 3-4, 10-11, 1920’s to early 1970’s. Founded by Gus Modjeska, the studio produced storefront signs, wall advertising, billboards, neon signs 17-18, 24-25, and more which were found throughout Kingston and the mid-Hudson Valley. Fridays, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Nov. 1. Donations welcome. Fred J. Johnston House Museum & Gallery, 63 Main Street, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org Colony Presents: Sept. 3: “Modern Times (Weather Report, Miles Davis Band, Pat Metheny, Peter Gabriel) ” 8:00 p.m. Tickets 3, 4, 11, 16, 17, 19, $35-$40. Sept. 4: “Mark Black” 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$20. For more dates, lineup and ticket prices visit website. 22 Rock City Road, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Woodstock. (845) 679-7625; colonywoodstock.com Rosendale Theater Presents: “The Green Knight” 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10/$6 Members Rosendale Theater, 408 Main Street, 3-6 Rosendale. 845-658-8989; rosendaletheatre.org Hurds Family Farm in September: Apple picking; pumpkin picking late September. Wholesome, memorable, fun-filled farm 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, experience in a friendly atmosphere. Farm store. Closed Tuesday. Farm open Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday-Monday, 8 24-28 a.m.-4 p.m. Hurds Family Farm, 2187 Route 32, Modena. 845-883-7825; hurdsfamilyfarm. com Levon Helm Studios: The Barn began as the home recording studio of Levon Helm (1940-2012), the actor and drummer of the 3, 10, 11, 19, 23, 24 legendary rock-roots group, “The Band,” which performed at the original Woodstock Festival. In 2004, the studio evolved, (5, 17, 18, 25- hosting a series of Midnight Rambles concerts — a series of live performances, played to sold out audiences, in an unusually SOLD OUT) intimate setting. Visit website for complete lineup and ticket prices. Ticket sales are online only. All tickets are for Will Call pickup. Levon Helms Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock. 845-679-2744; levonhelm.com Hudson River Maritime Museum-Shipwreck Tour: Tour Rondout Creek aboard a 100% Solar Powered Boat Built by the 3, 10, 17, 21 Hudson River Maritime Museum. Friday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org The Partition: “Patch Road” will be playing its first local gig since the pandemic. 8-11p.m. 124 Partition St 845-382-9954; 4 facebook.com/PartitionBar The Comedy Orchard at Stone Ridge Orchard: The exciting first line-up of “The Comedy Orchard” will be hosted by Eddie Brill. Beautiful 115-acre farm. BBQ meal available from The Grille Wagon. 6 p.m. Tickets $12.50 (kids under 18,) $25 and $55 (includes 4 show & dinner) September 12: Stone Ridge Orchard and the Hudson Valley Blues Society Present The Road to Memphis And Back with the Keeshea Pratt Band, Menza Madison Band & Adam Power Project. September 17: Upstate Techno. Stone Ridge Orchard, 3012 State Route 213, Stone Ridge. 845-687-2587; stoneridgeorchard.com 4, 5, 12 Maverick: Visit website for news and schedule. 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock. 845-679-8217; maverickconcerts.org Trolley Museum of New York: Trolley rides, museum, gift shop and restoration barn. Open noon–5 p.m. weekends, holidays 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, until late October. Last ride departs 4 p.m. Adults $10; children 6-12 $8; kids 5 and under, first responders, active military 25-26 personnel and veterans $8. 89 E. Strand St., Kingston. 845-331-3399; tmny.org 40th Annual Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair: 200 juried artists and maker ongoing craft demonstrations. Beer, wine, spirits. Gourmet specialties. Live entertainment. Children’s tent. Voted #2 best classic and contemporary craft show nationwide 4-6 by sunshine artist magazine. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. 505-917-1731, 845-516-4342, 845-389- 3712; quailhollow.com Bearsville Theater-Americana BBQ: Enjoy live music with different acts each week. Featuring delicious home smoked BBQ, craft 4, 11 beers, spritzers, fresh lemonade, theater tours and more. Noon-5:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children under 15, $25 family. 291 Tinker St, Woodstock. 845-684-7133; bearsvilletheater.com Bearsville Theater presents: LIVE music, 8-11 p.m. Visit website for complete lineup and ticket prices. 291 Tinker St, Woodstock. 4, 11, 18 845-684-7133; bearsvilletheater.com Old Dutch Church - Seventh Annual Living History Cemetery Tour “Boomtown:” Step back in time and meet seven characters who made Kingston roar in the 1920s. Saturdays in September at 1 p.m. $15 Adults, $10 Students and Seniors, 12 and 4, 11, 18, 25 under free. Tickets: livinghistoryny.com/2021-tours. Produced by Theatre on the Road. The Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston. 845-338-6759; olddutchchurch.org Theatre on the Road, 845-475-7973; livinghistoryny.com The Kingston Annual 2021: Second annual fine arts exhibition and competition is hosted by Kingston Midtown Arts District (MAD) and Arts Society of Kingston (ASK).