Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
SAT 6
Nodate Tea Ceremony
GARRISON
1 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Members of the Mid-Hudson Japanese Community Association will lead a traditional tea ceremony for guests. Registration required.
SAT 6
Community Day
COLD SPRING
4:30 – 9:30 p.m. Dockside Park
Join or watch the parade at 4:30 p.m. on Main Street, followed by food, games, bands and fireworks.
SAT 6
This Man’s a Spy
PHILIPSTOWN
6:30 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
845-265-3638 | boscobel.org
Watch a musical about Benedict Arnold and the Revolutionary War, then enjoy a view across the river of the West Point fireworks. Cost: $20 ($10 ages 4 to 18, ages 4 and younger free)
SAT 6
Celebration
WEST POINT
7:30 p.m. Trophy Point
westpointband.com
The West Point band will perform, followed by fireworks. Rain date: SUN 7.
WED 10
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.
SAT 13
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
COLD SPRING
10 a.m. – Noon. Hubbard Lodge
2880 Route 9 | 845-808-1390 ext. 43160
putnamcountyny.com/health
Putnam residents can bring a cat, dog or ferret for a free vaccine sponsored by the Health Department. Carriers or leashes, and proof of residency and prior vaccination necessary.
SUN 14
Car Show
POUGHKEEPSIE
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Locust Grove Estate
2683 South Road | lgny.org
See hundreds of cars from across the decades. Cost: $10 (free ages 12 and younger)
KIDS & FAMILY
SAT 6
Play Sets
BEACON
10:30 a.m. Dia Beacon | 3 Beekman St.
845-231-0811 | diaart.org
Families with children ages 5 and older are invited to explore the galleries; in this session, Dia educators will focus on the work of Andy Warhol. SAT 13 visit the Saturday Studio to make art with a working artist. Free
TUES 9
Reading Lawn Picnic
COLD SPRING
1 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Pack lunch and your favorite book and gather with neighbors on the library’s lawn.
WED 10
Beaded Wind Chimes
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
This crafting workshop for ages 5 and older will feature supplies to make wind chimes to take home. Registration required.
WED 10
Cryptid Club
BEACON
4 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Students in grades 3 to 5 will discover creatures based on myth and legend.
FRI 12
Musical Storytime
BEACON
10 a.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Mr. Corbitt will sing songs and play instruments for children ages 2 to 5 and their grown-ups.
FRI 12
After Hours Teen Night
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Students in grades 5 to 12 can play board, card and video games, make things and more. Snacks and supplies provided.
SAT 13
Magic Show
BEACON
11 a.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Steve Johnson will perform illusions and magic tricks in this interactive show.
SAT 13
Dinosaur Adventure
GARRISON
3 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka will lead attendees on an interactive dig to uncover a dinosaur bone. Registration required.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
SAT 6
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. Cost: $15 ($12 members)
TALKS
WED 10
Movement (is) Medicine
BEACON
4 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Practice movement and mindfulness techniques with Amy Soucy.
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 6
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
GARRISON
2 & 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 MON 8, FRI 12. Through Sept. 1. Cost: $10 to $100
SAT 6
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
WAPPINGERS FALLS
8 p.m. County Players Theater
2681 W. Main St. | 845-298-1491
countyplayers.org
Enjoy a modern retelling of a Sherlock Holmes mystery with female leads. Also weekends through July 20. Cost: $26 ($24 seniors, students, military, children)
SUN 7
By the Queen
GARRISON
5 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 WED 10, SAT 13. Through Aug. 31. Cost: $10 to $100
WED 10
Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom
COLD SPRING
6 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
For the Summer Adventure Series, watch the 1984 film starring Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw and Ke Huy Quan.
THURS 11
The Friendly Town by the River
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Watch Episode 2 of the series by Jon Scott Bennett about the Peekskill Riots, the history of the town, the Ku Klux Klan’s roots and surrounding progressive communities.
THURS 11
Twice Told
WAPPINGERS FALLS
7 p.m. Norma’s | 2648 E. Main St.
normascornershoppe.com/wappingersfalls
Writers will read original stories inspired by an artwork.
THUR 11
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 14. Through Sept. 2. Cost: $10 to $100
SAT 13
All The President’s Men
COLD SPRING
8:30 p.m. Dockside Park
coldspringfilm.org
The Cold Spring Film Society will screen the 1976 film starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as the journalists who broke the Watergate story. Bring chairs and blankets.
SECOND SATURDAY
SAT 13
Juncture and Rift | Ceramics Group Show
BEACON
6 – 8 p.m. BAU Gallery | 506 Main St.
845-440-7584 | baugallery.org
In Gallery 1, see a group show representing the range of talents and subjects of member artists. In Gallery 2, view works created in a collaborative wood-firing at the Juniata College ceramics program with artists from The Art School at Old Church. Through Aug. 4.
VISUAL ARTS
SAT 6
Back and Forth, Between Names
NEWBURGH
4 – 7 p.m. Ann Street Gallery
104 Ann St. | annstreetgallery.org
The summer group show includes works by Philipstown’s Matt Frieburghaus and Jaanika Peerna. Through Aug. 25.
SUN 7
Kelly O’Brien | Robin Adler | Karen Allen
BEACON
4:30 p.m. BAU Gallery
506 Main St. | baugallery.org
The artists will talk about their work on view at the gallery.
FRI 12
Jenne Curie | Pat Hough
COLD SPRING
6 – 8 p.m. Buster Levi Gallery
123 Main St. | busterlevigallery.com
See abstract sculpture and collage works by the artists. On view through Aug. 4.
FRI 12
Faces of Fantasy
PUTNAM VALLEY
7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
Michael Garland will talk about his work, currently on view, and his career.
MUSIC
SAT 6
Choro das 3
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Three Brazilian sisters will play Choro-style music. Cost: $5 to $30
SAT 6
Cheryl Wheeler
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The modern folk singer and songwriter will play songs from her most recent releases. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
SUN 7
Lyra Music Benefit with Fei-Fei
BEACON
4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The pianist’s program will include Chopin, Debussy and Rachmaninoff. Donations welcome. Free
SUN 7
Last Minute Soulmates
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Beacon band will play a range of originals and covers. $15 food and drink minimum. Free
WED 10
United Songs of America
PHILIPSTOWN
6:30 p.m. Graymoor
21 Franciscan Way | putnamchorale.org
The Putnam Chorale’s concert will include multiple genres of choral works, from the patriotic to the popular. Free
THURS 11
Lyra Music Guest Artist Concert
BEACON
7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The chamber music program by Min-Young Kim (violin), Clancy Newman (cello) and Fei-Fei (piano) will include works by Haydn, Shostakovich, Dvorak and Clancy Newman. Cost: $25
THURS 11
Invisible Collage
BEACON
8 p.m. Beahive | 6 Eliza St.
845-418-3731 | beahivebeacon.spaces.nexudus.com/events
Tamalyn Miller and Craig Chin will create an Immersive Sound Salon for restoration and relaxation. Bring a pillow and mat. Cost: $20 donation
FRI 12
Dancing Under the Stars
BEACON
6:30 p.m. Riverfront Park
2 Red Flynn Drive | westpointband.com
The Benny Havens Band will get everyone moving in the park. Rain date is SUN 13.
FRI 12
The Michael Bublé Experience
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
Anthony Bernasconi and a 17-piece orchestra will perform the singer’s hits.
FRI 12
Total Mass Retain
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Yes tribute band will play a special show of The Yes Album and Epic Proportions with laser lights. Cost: $35 ($40 door, $45 premium seating)
SAT 13
Lyra Music Young Artist Concert
BEACON
2 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The chamber music program by students of the center will include Beethoven, Borodin, Faure, Goltermann, Handel, Piazzolla and Price. Cost: $20
SAT 13
Soul Under the Stars: Prince vs. Michael Jackson
NEWBURGH
6 – 10 p.m. Safe Harbors Green
111 Broadway | safe-harbors.org
Two DJs will face off in a music battle that will get you dancing.
SAT 13
Matthew Shipp Trio
BEACON
8 p.m. St. Andrew & St. Luke Episcopal Church
15 South Ave. | mstrio.eventbrite.com
Shipp on piano will be joined by Michael Bisio (bass) and Newman Taylor Baker (drums) for an innovative jazz program. Cost: $20 ($30 door)
SAT 13
Lotus “Spirit of Santana”
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The 7-piece tribute band formerly known as Black Magic will play the music of Santana. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SUN 14
Deadgrass
PUTNAM VALLEY
3 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
Enjoy the music of Jerry Garcia in a family-friendly show performed by the string band. Cost: $25
SUN 14
United Songs of America
BEACON
3 p.m. St Joachim’s Church
51 Leonard St. | putnamchorale.org
The Putnam Chorale’s concert will include multiple genres of choral works, from the patriotic to the popular. Cost: $18 ($15 students and seniors, free ages 12 and younger)
CIVIC
TUES 9
School Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Middle School Library
15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254
haldaneschool.org
WED 10
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
THURS 11
School Board
GARRISON
7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D
845-424-3689 | gufs.org
