COMMUNITY
SAT 16
Community Parade
COLD SPRING
12:30 p.m. | Main Street
magazzino.art
In a performance organized by Magazzino Italian Art, Marinella Senatore will lead a procession toward the waterfront with a finale at the bandstand.
SAT 16
Zombie Outbreak
BEACON
2 p.m. Dogwood
47 E. Main St. | bit.ly/beacon-zombie
Have your makeup done free at Dogwood in preparation for a 4 p.m. parade down Main Street to Tito Santana, where prizes will be awarded. This will be followed by a screening of Night of the Living Dead at the Beacon Theater and costume parties with live music at Quinn’s, Dogwood and the Beacon Hotel. Register online for discounts at participating retailers.
SUN 17
Community Blood Drive
BEACON
2 – 6:30 p.m. Beacon Hebrew Alliance
331 Verplanck Ave. | 800-688-0900
donate.nybc.org
Walk-ins welcome, or make an appointment online. Valid photo ID required.
SAT 23
Harvest Sale
GARRISON
9 a.m. – Noon. St. Philip’s Church
1101 Route 9D | 845-424-3571
stphilipshighlands.org
Browse white elephant treasures, baked goods, cheeses, pecans and costume jewelry in this annual fundraiser. Donated goods accepted Nov. 18 to 22.
SAT 23
Turkey Bowl Flag Football
BEACON
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Memorial Park
clubs.bluesombrero.com/beaconbears
This second annual event, organized by the Beacon Bears, will feature 45-minute games for children ages 5-8, 9-12, 13-15, and older teens and adults. Register online. Cost: $20 ($10 ages 15 and younger)
SAT 23
Etsy Holiday Market
BEACON
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Shop for crafts, art and jewelry created by members of Mid Hudson Etsy Makers.
SUN 24
Putnam History Museum Thanksgiving
COLD SPRING
5 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
1 Chestnut St. | 845-265-4010
putnamhistorymuseum.com
The museum’s 61st annual Thanksgiving celebration begins with a free candlelight service at St. Mary’s, followed by dinner at 6 p.m. at The Garrison, 2015 Route 9. Cathy and David Lilburne of Garrison will be honored with the Elizabeth Todd Healy Volunteer Service Award. Cost: $90 ($75 members)
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 16
Rock of Ages
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road
845-838-6900 x3001
beaconplayers.com
The high school’s Beacon Players will present this rock ’n’ roll fairy tale set on the Sunset Strip in the 1980s as two aspiring talents battle to keep the music alive. Also SUN 17. Cost: $12 ($5 seniors, students)
THURS 21
A-Y/dancers Benefit
BEACON
6 p.m. Hudson Valley Brewery
7 Main St. | bit.ly/ay-dancers
After a performance of Sour from the company’s first season, a DJ will lead a dance party for everybody to get their groove on. Cost: $40 ($20 party only)
THURS 21
Round Went the Wheel
PEEKSKILL
7 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The Dramatists Guild Footlight Series will present a reading of Frank Ceruzzi’s play about a tipping point when everything has failed humanity and children become the latest regime. Free
FRI 22
Woodstock
GARRISON
7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
In August 1969, half a million people converged on a dairy farm in Bethel over three days for a rock concert. This 2019 PBS documentary, which will be screened as part of the Depot Docs series, examines the political and social upheaval of the time, as well as the event. Cost: $25
FRI 22
Inventing Tomorrow
BEACON
7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
50 Liberty St.
moviesthatmatterbeacon.org
This 2018 documentary, which will be shown as part of the Movies That Matter series, follows teenage innovators who are finding solutions to environmental threats. Andy Revkin, founding director of the Earth Institute’s Initiative on Communication and Sustainability, will lead a discussion. Free
FRI 22
JB Smoove
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The actor, writer and comedian will perform his stand-up act. His recent book, The Book of Leon: Philosophy of a Fool, is based on his role on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Cost: $49.50 to $69.50
SAT 23
Battling Butler
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Buster Keaton directed and starred in this 1926 comedy that will be screened with live musical accompaniment by Cary Brown as part of the library’s Silent Film Series. Free
SUN 24
Bake-Off Playwriting Performance
GARRISON
2 & 7 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-265-9575
hvshakespeare.org
Earlier this year, the staff of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival led workshops and invited submissions on the theme of Hudson Valley harvest. Actors will read the short plays of seven writers — Lila Nawrocki, Eileen Burns, Steve Chizmadia, Ellen O’Neill, Julie Smith, Stephanie Buckley and Jennifer Pereschino. Free
KIDS & FAMILY
THURS 21
Seasons of Giving
GARRISON
6 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Winnie the Pooh and friends get ready for Thanksgiving in the Hundred Acre Wood in this animated film. Free
SAT 23
Middle School Night
GARRISON
7 – 10 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center
107 Glenclyffe Drive | 845-424-4618
philipstownrecreation.com
Students in grades 6 to 8 can take the escape-room challenge, use the gym and tournament room, and participate in game shows. Registration required. Cost: $5
VISUAL ARTS
SAT 16
Dog, Cat and Horse Days of Autumn
BEACON
4 – 7 p.m. The Lofts at Beacon
18 Front St. | 845-202-7211
theloftsatbeacon.com
Photographer Jim Dratfield of Petography, the author of 12 books, including A Dog for All Seasons, Day of the Dachshund and Pug Nation, recently moved to Beacon. Through Dec. 31.
SAT 23
Jessica Bell Brown on Sam Gilliam
BEACON
2 p.m. Dia:Beacon | 3 Beekman St.
845-440-0100 | diaart.org
As part of the Dia:Talks series, the writer, curator and art historian will discuss the work of Gilliam, whose work is on display. Cost: $15 ($12 students, seniors; free for members and Beacon residents)
SAT 23
Little Boxes Art
BEACON
6 p.m. Red Barn
Long Dock Park | beaconsloopclub.org
This reception will include a silent auction of submitted artworks done on 3-by-3-inch canvases to raise money for the sloop Woody Guthrie. Cost: $20
MUSIC
SAT 16
Jason Kao Hwang
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Hwang (composer/violin/viola) will perform with Andrew Drury (drums), Hill Greene (string bass), Chris Forbes (piano) and Kalun Leung (trombone). Cost: $15 ($20 door)
SAT 16
The Subdudes
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The New Orleans band, led by Tommy Malone, will bring songs from their home. Cost: $50 ($55 door)
SUN 17
Jasper String Quartet
BEACON
4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandmusic.org
Hosted by the Howland Chamber Music Circle, the quartet will present a program of music by Mozart, Debussy, Beethoven, Kuhlau and Tian. It will be joined by flutist Mimi Stillman. Cost: $30 ($10 students)
SUN 17
Rare Treasures of the High Baroque
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | 845-265-5537
chapelrestoration.org
In this final performance of the 2019 Sunday Music Series, Jörg-Michael Schwarz and Karen Marie Marmer (baroque violins), Donsok Shin (harpsichord) and Arnie Tanimoto (viola da gamba) will perform works by Reincken, Couperin, Buxtehude, Forqueray and Rebel. Free
SUN 17
Joe McPhee 80th Birthday Celebration
BEACON
8 p.m. Quinn’s
330 Main St. | 845-202-7447
Quinn’s will celebrate the man known as the Colossus of Poughkeepsie who has recorded with many jazz greats. Joining him will be Joe Giardullo on soprano sax, Jamie Saft on keyboards, Michael Bisio on bass, James Keepnews on guitar, and Jay Rosen and Dave Berger on drums.
SUN 17
Hudson Valley Ukulele Invitational
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Edukated Fleas will host this third annual gathering of enthusiasts of all experience levels. Bring your uke and play along. Free
SAT 23
Remember Jones
POUGHKEEPSIE
7 p.m. Revel 32 | 32 Cannon St.
845-345-1722 | revel32.com
The latest music venue to open in Poughkeepsie will debut at the former Masonic Temple with a “dress to impress” party and two sets from Jones and his 12-piece orchestra, including a performance of the Amy Winehouse album, Back to Black. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SAT 23
Chris Forbes
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The jazz pianist returns to the Howland for a solo recital. Cost: $15 ($20 door)
SUN 24
Putnam Symphony Orchestra
BREWSTER
3 p.m. Brewster High School
50 Foggintown Road | 914-924-8925
putnamsymphonyorchestra.org
Led by Christine Smith, the orchestra will perform holiday classics, and Santa is scheduled to appear. Cost: $12 ($30 families, $8 students, seniors)
SUN 24
4×4 Music Off Road
BEACON
5:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
ezraguitar.bpt.me
In this performance hosted by the center and Ezra Guitar, Maoz Ezra, Anna Mnich and Jordan Dodson will perform with percussionist Joshua Breslauer. Cost: $25 ($15 students)
SUN 24
Breakneck Ridge Revue
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
Andy Revkin, David Ross, Patrick Stanfield Jones, Todd Giudice and Mark Murphy will be joined by the Trouble Sisters. Cost: $15 ($20 door)
TALKS & TOURS
SUN 17
Byzantium in Bits and Pieces
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Vincent O’Reilly will discuss the later Roman Empire of the East. Byzantine cake and wine will be served. Free
WED 20
Breast and Prostate Cancer Education
BEACON
2 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Miriam Chavez-Blandon will discuss the risks, screening and discussions to have with your doctor.
SAT 23
Civil Resistance 101
GARRISON
2:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
This discussion, led by Hudson Highlands Extinction Rebellion, will focus on various types of civil disobedience and provide an overview of the Extinction Rebellion social justice movement, which advocates nonviolent techniques to address the climate emergency, ecosystem collapse and mass extinction.
SAT 23
Heart of Darkness
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Split Rock Books | 97 Main St.
845-265-2080 | splitrockbks.com
Peter Kuper will discuss his latest book, an interpretation of the Joseph Conrad classic, with fellow graphic novelist Summer Pierre.
CIVIC
MON 18
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | cityofbeacon.org
The meeting will include a public hearing on the capital plan.
MON 18
Village Board
NELSONVILLE
7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 258 Main St.
845-265-2500 | nelsonvilleny.gov
TUES 19
School Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Haldane High School (Room 211)
15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254
haldaneschool.org
WED 20
School Board
GARRISON
7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D
845-424-3689 | gufs.org
