Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
WED 26
Free HIV Testing
BREWSTER
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Department of Health
1 Geneva Road | 845-808-1390
putnamcountyny.gov
Confidential results are available in 15 minutes. No appointment needed.
WED 26
Oh, Freedom!
COLD SPRING
3 p.m. Putnam History Museum
63 Chestnut St. | 845-265-4010
putnamhistorymuseum.org
This is the first of a series of workshops for the Putnam County Quilting Project in which participants will create squares to tell the stories of enslaved people and abolitionists in the Hudson Valley. No sewing or quilting experience necessary. Also July 3 and 10.
SAT 29
How to Become a U.S. Citizen
BEACON
11 a.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Get information about the processes available to immigrants.
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 22
I Am My Own Wife
PEEKSKILL
7 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art
1701 E. Main St.
studiotheaterinexile.com
Doug Wright’s one-person play, starring Thomas Kramer, is based on the recollections of a German transgender woman who “survived the Nazis and the Stasi in a dress.” Also SUN 23. Cost: $25 ($20 students, seniors, members)
SAT 22
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
GARRISON
7:30 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
2015 Route 9 | 845-265-9575
hvshakespeare.org
This adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel features Kurt Rhoads and Nance Williamson in lead roles. Also TUES 25, WED 26. Through Sept. 1. Cost: $10 to $100
SUN 23
By The Queen
GARRISON
7:30 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
2015 Route 9 | 845-265-9575
hvshakespeare.org
Shakespeare’s story of the War of the Roses is retold through the perspective of Queen Margaret. Also FRI 28, SAT 29. Through Aug. 31. Cost: $10 to $100
THURS 27
Stonewall
GARRISON
6 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
For Pride Month, watch the 2015 film about the riots in New York City that kicked off the gay rights movement in 1969.
THURS 27
Medea: Re-Versed
GARRISON
7:30 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
2015 Route 9 | 845-265-9575
hvshakespeare.org
This is a hip-hop version of Euripides’s play with Saren Monae West in the lead. Also SUN 30. Through Sept. 2. Cost: $10 to $100
FRI 28
Driving Miss Daisy
BEACON
6 & 7 p.m. Boats leave dock
845-831-6346 | bannermancastle.org
The theatrical production on Bannerman Island of the Pulitzer-Prize-winning play about the friendship that grows over the years between a Jewish woman and her Black chauffeur stars Emmet Ferris, Cindy Topps and Ron Moorehead. Also SAT 29, SUN 30. Cost: $72 to $80
SAT 29
Elemental
POUGHKEEPSIE
7 p.m. Walkway Over the Hudson
walkway.org
As part of the Walkway’s summer film series, see the 2023 Disney film about the fire, water, air and land residents of Elemental City. Free
SAT 29
9 to 5
COLD SPRING
8:30 p.m. Dockside Park
coldspringfilm.org
The Cold Spring Film Society opens its summer outdoor film series with the 1980 movie starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as office staff who get revenge on their sexist boss. Bring blankets and chairs. Concessions available. Free
KIDS & FAMILY
WED 26
Water Safety Workshop
COLD SPRING
10 a.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Parents and children can learn how to prevent drowning. After the presentation, kids who wear swimsuits can play in the water.
WED 26
Firefly Suncatchers
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Children ages 3 and older are invited to make a summer-themed craft. Registration required.
WED 26
Summer Reading Kick-Off
COLD SPRING
3:30 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Marc Ferris will play music by Pete Seeger and elementary-age students can sign up to track their reading and win prizes.
FRI 28
Teen Night Hike
PHILIPSTOWN
7:30 p.m. Little Stony Point
3011 Route 9D | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Middle and high school students can enjoy a flashlight tour of the park. Registration required.
SAT 29
Adventures of the Lost Treasure
GARRISON
1 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Talewise will perform an interactive play and children can sign up for the summer reading program.
VISUAL ARTS
SUN 23
Werner Sun
GARRISON
2:30 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing
845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org
The artist will discuss his work on view in Rose Window.
SAT 29
Anne Rorimer
BEACON
2 p.m. Dia Beacon | 3 Beekman St.
845-231-0811 | diaart.org
The scholar will discuss the artwork of On Kawara, Blinky Palermo and Lawrence Weiner. Cost: $20 ($18 seniors, $12 students and visitors with disabilities, $5 ages 5 to 11, free ages 5 and younger, Beacon residents)
LITERARY
SAT 22
Gwendolyn Bounds
GARRISON
3 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
The Philipstown resident will discuss her latest book, Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age, which details how she became a champion Spartan racer. Cali Schweikhart, a fellow racer, will join her, and Current reporter Brian PJ Cronin will moderate.
SAT 22
Alex DiFrancesco
BEACON
8 p.m. Stanza Books | 508 Main St.
845-440-3906 | stanzabooks.com
The author will discuss her book, Breaking the Curse: A Memoir of Trauma, Healing and Italian Witchcraft, with Lisa Marie Basile.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
FRI 28
Benedict Arnold’s Flight
GARRISON
10 a.m. Marcia’s Mile | 8 Glenclyffe
845-265-4010
putnamhistorymuseum.org
During this history hike, follow Arnold’s path when he escaped and learn about how the landscape has changed. Meet at the trailhead, which is inside the Route 9D driveway entrance to the Rec Center. Also July 6. Cost: $15 ($12 members)
SAT 29
Butterfly Walk & Talk
GARRISON
10 a.m. Location TBA
putnamhighlandsaudubon.org
Charlie Roberto will lead this hike through fields and meadows. Register online. Participants will be told where to meet.
TALKS & TOURS
SUN 23
The Poor Art of Patriarchy
PHILIPSTOWN
Noon. Magazzino | 2700 Route 9
magazzino.art
As part of the museum’s summer lecture series, Evoluzioni: Playing with Form and Tradition in Postwar Italian Culture, Margaret Scarborough will discuss Italian art critic Carla Lonzi (1931-1982), who co-founded the radical feminist group Rivolta femminile. Cost: $5
SUN 23
Writing the Cosmos
BEACON
6 p.m. Stanza Books | 508 Main St.
stanzabooks.com
In this workshop, Andrea Talarico and Lisa Marie Basile will demonstrate how astrology, like poetry, is a tool to “express the authentic self.” Cost: $55
MON 24
CPR Certification
COLD SPRING
5 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Learn lifesaving skills with Sandy Bohl of the Garrison Volunteer Fire Co. Cost: $50
TUES 25
The Art of Antique Bottle Detecting
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Alex and Viktor Prizgintas will share how to identify marks and learn the history of an old bottle.
WED 26
Crappy Craft Club for Adults
COLD SPRING
5 – 8 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
This month’s theme is sideshow character art. Registration required.
WED 26
Inner Visions
BEACON
Noon. Via Zoom | beaconlibrary.org
Joyce Raimondo from the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center will lead this virtual program hosted by the Howland Public Library about artistic depictions of the unseen world and ways to create your own art piece. Register online.
THURS 27
Caring for Community Cats
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Lynne Meloccaro, director of the Dutchess County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, will discuss how to help feral cats through a trap-neuter-vaccinate-return program.
THURS 27
Mend + Tend
BEACON
6 – 8 p.m. Bau Gallery | 506 Main St.
baugallery.org
Join this informal gathering to make and mend while discussing excerpts from contemporary writers on the care and repair for the natural world, people and communities. Bring knitting, mending, embroidery, small craft projects or doodling. Register online.
THURS 27
Passion With Purpose
BEACON
6:30 p.m. Beahive | 6 Eliza St.
845-418-3731 | beahivebzzz.com
The panel discussion will feature entrepreneurs sharing their stories.
MUSIC
SAT 22
Garrison School Jazz-Rock Ensemble
COLD SPRING
2 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | stmaryscoldspring.com
Enjoy a concert by student performers. Donations welcome. Free
SAT 22
The String Revolution
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Grammy-winning guitar trio will play its own songs and reimagined covers. Michele Gedney opens. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
SUN 23
Concert & Sing-a-long
COLD SPRING
3 p.m. First Presbyterian | 10 Academy St.
The Dream Choir will sing love songs by the Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Simon & Garfunkel and Billy Joel, and from Broadway. Cost: $10 donation
SUN 23
CompCord Ensemble
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
This Composers Concordance concert will include music and poetry by Debra Kaye, Gene Pritsker, Judi Silvano and Charles Coleman. Cost: $20 ($10 students)
WED 26
Broadway in Beacon
BEACON
6:30 p.m. Reserva
173 Main St. | reservabeacon.com
Will Reynolds and Jen Malenke will host this piano bar. Bring your music and sign up. One-drink minimum. Cost: $10 to $15
FRI 28
Sirsy
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The rock-and-soul duo of Melanie Kramer and Rich Libutti will be joined by opener Christine Havrilla. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SAT 29
Professor Louie and The Crowmatix
PUTNAM VALLEY
7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners C.C.
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
The Americana-and-roots band will play songs from its latest release, Strike Up the Band. Cost: $25
SAT 29
Sharkey & The Sparks
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
Sharkey McEwen and his son, Ben, are joined by a full band to play music from the ’60s and ’70s, as well as originals. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SUN 30
School of Rock Festival
MONTGOMERY
Noon – 10 p.m. City Winery
23 Factory St.
Students from the Beacon school will play sets at this biannual event. Cost: $15
SUN 30
Open Mic Invitational
BEACON
6 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
Performers from open mic nights have been invited to this showcase. Cost: $10
CIVIC
SAT 22
Early Voting
CARMEL
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Board of Elections
25 Old Route 6 | putnamboe.com
Anthony Franscone and Mondaire Jones, candidates for the 17th Congressional District, are competing for the Working Families ballot line. The vote is open only to party members. Also SUN 23.
TUES 25
Primary Day
CARMEL
6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Board of Elections
25 Old Route 6 | putnamboe.com
Working Families Party members can vote.
WED 26
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
The meeting will include a public hearing on extending the parking limit from three to four hours.
