NOW TRENDING… TOP 10 EVENTS FOR JUNE 2018 June 2: 12th Annual Ride the Ridge, Stone Ridge June 3: Sixth Annual Multi-Cultural Kingston Block Party, Kingston June 3: Hudson Valley LGBTQ Pride March and Festival, New Paltz June 9: Kingston Kayak Festival, Kingston June 15-17: GlassBarge Tour, Kingston June 16: 48th Annual Strawberry Festival, Ulster Park June 16: 13th Annual Midtown Make a Difference Day, Kingston June 16: 23rd Annual Bounty of the Hudson Wine & Food Festival, New Paltz June 23-24: Brightwork: A Makers’ Festival & National Boat Building Challenge, Kingston June 29: 37th Asbury Short Film Concert, Rosendale DATE June 2018 Calendar of Events Please Calendar listings are based on information received prior to publication. Changes sometimes occur after printing and Note distribution. You may want to contact the Event Sponsors in advance. 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 Saugerties First Friday: Every month, village businesses stay open late and offer special activities and discounts. 5-9 p.m. Partition, 1 Market and Main streets, Saugerties; facebook.com/saugertiesscene “Annie: The Musical:” Broadway musical based on Little Orphan Annie, a popular 1942 comic strip. Tickets for adults $22, seniors and 1-3 students $19, plus $3 handling fee. Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845- 679-6900; woodstockplayhouse.org Wine Tasting Weekend: A culinary weekend exploring food, wine and music from Italy with renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly. 1-3 Availability is limited. Call for reservations 845-883-3798. Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz; mohonk.com “K2:” Two mountaineers stuck on the world’s second-highest mountain, confront the fine line between life and death. Thursday-Saturday 1-17 8 p.m., tickets $39; Sunday 2 p.m., tickets $34. Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal St., Ellenville. 845-647-5511; shadowlandstages.org 12th Annual Ride the Ridge: Multiple group rides for all ages through the beautiful Hudson River Valley, including a five-mile ride for 2 young riders and their parents. Times vary depending on ride selected. Register online or at the event. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. High Meadow School, 3643 Main St., Stone Ridge; [email protected]; ridetheridge.org 20th Annual Great Plant Swap & Sale: Bring only healthy, well-cared for plants. Swap and Sale until all plants are gone. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 2 Forsyth Park Pavilion, 157 Lucas Ave., Kingston; ulster.cce.cornell.edu Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the largest early Dutch settlement in New York State 2 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 Wallkill Valley Land Trust's Eighth Historic House Tour: The tour is titled “Houses on the Land: Plattekill’s Rural Treasures – Houses, 2 Hamlets Crossings and Byways.” Tickets $45/$40 members by May 31; $50/$45 members thereafter. May be purchased online. 11 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. New Hurley Reformed Church, 1145 Route 208, Wallkill. 845-255-2761; wallkillvalleylt.org Craft Market Walk: Enjoy handmade jewelry vintage furniture, all-natural skincare, farmhouse pottery, local wine, food and more. Pet- 2 friendly. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Village of Gardiner. 845-337-9987; visitgardinerny.com/event Car Tour: D&H Canal Museum and Hudson River Maritime Museum: Participants drive themselves starting with a D&H Canal Museum 2 tour, continuing on to Eddyville and finishing the day with a waterfront tour of the Rondout. Tickets available online, $40 HRMM members, $50 non-members. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour begins at D&H Canal Museum, 23 Mohonk Road, High Falls. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org First Saturday Opening Receptions: Events include live music, open studio tours, theatrical performances, historical re-enactments, arts 2 and cultural activities and more. 5-8 p.m. 845-338-0331; askforarts.org; artalongthehudson.com/kingston Eighth Annual Historic House Tour: Explore the fascinating history, families, agriculture and cultural heritage of the Town of Plattekill. 2 Admission includes reception and local wines’ tasting. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Reception 4:30-6 p.m. Register online. Members $40, non- member $45. New Hurley Reformed Church, 1145 Route 208, Wallkill; wallkillvalleylt.org ulstercountyalive.com DATE June 2018 Calendar of Events Hudson River Yacht Racing Association’s “Maritime Cup Regatta”: Annual HRYRA regatta – a wonderful opportunity to view beautiful 2-3 sailing vessels race on the Hudson River in support of the Hudson River Maritime Museum. Kingston Point Park and along the Hudson River, Kingston. hryra.org “Big Girl Stretch:” Artist David Andersson’s colorful acrylic portraits that depict friends and family in intimate, expressive moments. 2-July 6 Opening reception: Saturday, June 2, 1-4 p.m. Gallery open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Center, 300 Wall St., Kingston. 845-331-5300; lgbtqcenter.org Peace Train: Enjoy a fun round-trip ride celebrating flower-power spirit, departing from the historic city of Kingston, ride across the Hurley Flats and climb up Hurley Mountain. Purchase tickets online. Adults $18, seniors/military/veteran $16, children ages 2-12 $12. 2-30, 16- Departing 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Through Aug. 25. Steam to the Catskills: Steam locomotive rides on June 16-17 with four rides 17 departing daily. Adults $20, seniors/military/veteran $18, children ages 2-12 $12. Catskill Mountain Railroad, 149 Aaron Court, Kingston. 845-332-4854; catskillmountainrailroad.com Olive Free Library Events: Concert: The New Cambridge Trio: June 2, 3-4 p.m. Suggested donation $12. Art Opening: Collage, 2, 9, 16, Assemblage & Beyond: June 9, 2-4 p.m. Family Movie Night: Wizard of Oz: June 16, 6-7:30 p.m. Concert: Anneke Schaul-Yoder and 24 Derin Öge: June 24, 3-4 p.m. Cello and piano. Suggested donation $12. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan. 845-657-2482; olivefreelibrary.org June Events at WAAM: Habitat for Artists event series occur noon-5 p.m. on the following dates: “Rock, Paper, Color with Dominique Robin:” June 2. “Portraits on the Spot with Claire Lambe:” June 9. “Let’s Get Dusty with ED DeSanna:” June 16. “Junk Menagerie 2, 9, 16, with Christine Stoddard:” June 23. “Ariadne’s Thread with Elena Eshleman:” June 30. Other events include: “The Woodstock Art 23, 30 Colony: The Nascent Years 1900-1930:” June 2, 2-3 p.m. Lecture series. “Digital Art – an Evolution:” June 9, 4 p.m. Lecture by Isabel and Scott Draves. Gallery Talk with Artist Doug Navarra: June 23, 3 p.m. Opening Reception for Exhibitions: June 23, 4-6 p.m. On display through July 15. Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker St., Woodstock. 845-679-2940; woodstockart.org 2, 10, 24, Town-wide Yard Sale: June 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 845-338-6263 for more info. Antique Phonograph & Gramophone Exhibition: June 28 10, 1-4 p.m. Hurley Guided Walking Tour: June 24, 2 p.m. Rain or shine. Admission: adults: $5, children under 12 free. “In Defiance: Runaways from Slavery in New York’s Hudson River Valley, 1735-1831”: June 28, 7 p.m. Lecture at the Hurley Library, 48 Main St., Hurley. Free. All other events take place at Hurley Heritage Society Museum, 52 Main St., Hurley. 845-338-1661; hurleyheritagesociety.org Broadway Voices: Musical extravaganza featuring five of the finest talents on Broadway performing tunes from current and past 3 Broadway hits and rounding out the performance with hits from the Hudson Valley. 3-5 p.m. Tickets online. Temple Emanuel, 243 Albany Ave., Kingston. 845-338-4271; cehv.org Fourth Annual Kingston Point Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show: Trophies, trolley rides, music, food, museums, scenic trails, waterfront 3 views. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Entry fee $10. Free for spectators. For more info, contact Woodstock Motor Club, Ron Williams 845-339-4070; [email protected]. Kingston Point Rotary Park, Delaware Avenue, Kingston. Kick for Mental Health: A round-robin kickball tournament to benefit Adolescent Mental Health Services in Ulster County. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 3 Dietz Stadium, 170 N. Front St., Kingston. 845-334-3017; benedictinehealthfoundation.org Hudson Valley LGBTQ Pride March and Festival: March kicks off 1 p.m. on Main Street, New Paltz. Festival at Hasbrouck Park, 15 3 Mohonk Ave., New Patlz, noon–4 p.m. 845-331-5300; lgbtqcenter.org Sixth Annual Multi-Cultural Kingston Block Party: Featuring international foods, dances and music performed by local community 3 groups. Free. 1-5 p.m. T.R. Gallo Waterfront Park, 93 West Grand St., Kingston; rehercenter.org New Paltz Rotary Touch-A-Truck: The "kids" of all ages get to see, touch and feel the trucks and learn about the people and services they provide. Includes bounce houses, face painting, cow train, family kick ball game and more. No pets and no smoking. Proceeds fund 3 the New Paltz Rotary Club's charitable giving to the local and world community. Admission $5, children under 2 free.