Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
SAT 13
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
PHILIPSTOWN
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 are required.
SAT 13
Beacon Elks Parade
BEACON
11 a.m. Main Street | 216-548-6831
facebook.com/groups/beaconelks1493
Lodge 1493 launches a series of 100th-anniversary events with a parade.
SAT 13
Native American Celebration
BEAR MOUNTAIN
11 am. – 8 p.m. Anthony Wayne Recreation Area
Palisades Interstate Parkway
redhawkcouncil.org
The Redhawk Native American Arts Council’s annual celebration will feature dances, performances, art, music and food, with a tipi raising and representatives from many tribes. Also SUN 14. Cost: $15 ($10 seniors and students, ages 5 and younger free)
SAT 13
Modern Makers Market
COLD SPRING
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | hopsonthehudson.com
More than 50 makers and artists will be selling their creations, including woodworkers, potters, candlemakers, jewelers and glassmakers. Rain or shine.
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 (ages 12 and younger free)
SAT 20
Rabies Clinic
POUGHKEEPSIE
8 a.m. – Noon. Town Hall
1 Overocker Road | 845-452-7722
dcspca.org
Dutchess County residents can register for a free vaccination for a dog, cat or ferret older than 3 months. Pets must be leashed or in a carrier. Shots are $10 for non-residents.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
TUES 16
Community Hike
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Arden Point & Glenclyffe Loop
8 Glenclyffe | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Bring water and dress for the weather to enjoy a 90-minute hike led by a librarian.
FRI 19
Community Hike
PHILIPSTOWN
8 a.m. Bull Hill Short Loop
845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Park in the Washburn Trail parking lot on Route 9D. People of all ages are welcome to join the 4.6-mile hike. This is considered a difficult hike with steep and rocky sections.
TALKS
THURS 18
A Jewish Olympian’s Survival and Triumph
GARRISON
6:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Michael Gyory, chair of the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center, will present an exhibit and talk about Agi Keleti, the oldest living Olympian and a Holocaust survivor who won gold medals in 1952 and 1956 for women’s gymnastics.
SAT 20
A Thousand Times Before
BEACON
8 p.m. Stanza Books | 508 Main St.
845-440-3906 | stanzabooks.com
Asha Thanki will launch her new novel with a reading and discussion with Daniel Varghese.
SUN 21
H.R. Webster
PUTNAM VALLEY
3 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
The author of What Follows is featured for the monthly Poets’ Corners series. An open mic follows. Cost: $10
SECOND SATURDAY
SAT 13
Fleeting Light
BEACON
4 – 6 p.m. Lofts at Beacon
18 Front St. | 845-202-7211
loftsatbeacon.com
Rachel Whitlow’s landscape paintings have both abstract and figurative qualities. Through Aug. 16.
SAT 13
Bruckaroni and The Bots | Mujuworld | Mizna Wada
BEACON
5 – 9 p.m. Clutter Gallery
139 Main St. | 212-255-2505
clutter.co
Original characters, Wandering Wizard sculptures and dolls will be on display through Aug. 2.
SAT 13
Hold On
BEACON
6 – 9 p.m. Super Secret Projects
484 Main St. | supersecretprojects.com
The group show will explore the meanings of the phrase. Through Aug. 3.
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 13
Blind Dates Recursive 07
BEACON
2 p.m. Dia Beacon | 3 Beekman St.
845-231-0811 | diaart.org
Rindon Johnson will facilitate a public conversation with the question: “Why share?” Included with museum admission.
THURS 18
Upstate Art Weekend
Various locations
upstateartweekend.org
The annual artfest will feature 145 exhibitions and events throughout the Hudson Valley, with local participants including Studio Tashtego, Magazzino, Manitoga, Garrison Art Center, Dia Beacon, Howland Cultural Center, Ethan Cohen Gallery at Kube, Beacon Open Studios, Analog Diary, Distortion Society, Howland Cultural Center and the Dutchess Experiential Art Hotel. Through SUN 22.
FRI 19
Opening Reception
BEACON
6 p.m. The Yard
4 Hanna Lane | beaconarts.org
Beacon Open Studios will host a gathering with musical performances by Leah Valentine and Lila Blue, followed by a sunset performance by Skyla Schreter Dance. The reception is free. Tickets for the dance are $15.
FRI 19
Cuban Murals
BEACON
7 p.m. ChangoLife Arts
211 Fishkill Ave. | changolifearts.com
Franc Palaia, whose exhibit is on view, will discuss his experience documenting street art in Havana.
SAT 20
Beacon Open Studios Exhibit
BEACON
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
See work by four local artists exhibited in the community room.
SAT 20
Indivi Sutton + Edith Baumann
BEACON
4 – 6 p.m. Analog Diary
1154 North Ave. | analogdiary.art
The cross-generational show of paintings creates a dialogue between the artists’ minimalist works.
SAT 20
Susan Keiser | Scott Lerman
BEACON
4 – 6 p.m. Garage Gallery
North Elm between Main and Church
garagegallery.com
In Frozen Beauty, Keiser’s photographs show flowers caught between ice and flowing water. In Main Street, Lerman’s photographs of buildings along Beacon’s central thoroughfare (such as below) connect the past and the future.
KIDS & FAMILY
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.
WED 17
Songwriting for Kids
BEACON
11 a.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Alice Leon will teach students in grades 1 to 5 how to write their own songs.
THURS 18
Spa Night for Teens
BEACON
6:30 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Unwind with DIY facials, aromatherapy and makeup tutorials. Open to students in grades 5 to 12.
FRI 19
Wizard of Oz Story and Craft Program
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Follow the Yellow Brick Road and play trivia, make a scarecrow and see a tornado in a bottle while enjoying the story.
MUSIC
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
Daisy Jopling Band
PHILIPSTOWN
5 p.m. Hudson Highlands State Park
3260 Route 9D
daisyjoplingfoundation.org/northgate
The violinist and her band will perform the Northgate Story, a narrated and musical celebration telling the history of the Stern/Cornish estate, a section of the park. Also SUN 14. Cost: $41 ($52 with shuttle service from the Cold Spring train station)
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 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
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The seven-piece 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 genres of choral works from the patriotic to the popular. Cost: $18 ($15 students and seniors, free ages 12 and younger)
SUN 14
An INXS Experience
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Quinn’s
330 Main St. | quinnsinbeacon.com
The tribute band, Devil Inside, will play the hits. Free
FRI 19
The Nighthawks with The Blues Express
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The bands will play a tribute to the legacy of Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson, the bluesman who died last winter. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SAT 20
Cary Brown Quartet
COLD SPRING
2 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | stmaryscoldspring.com
The group will feature guitarist Andy Stack and play jazz, bebop and Caribbean hits. Donations welcome. Free
SAT 20
Beacon Open Studios Concert
BEACON
7 p.m. The Yard
4 Hanna Lane | beaconarts.org
Dani Murcia, the Joe Fiedler Quartet and the Ghost Funk Orchestra will play sets followed by a dance party with DJ Causelost. Cost: $35 ($25 concert only, $15 dance party only)
SAT 20
The Black Feathers
COLD SPRING
7:30 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler play Americana, folk and acoustic indie rock originals. Cost: $25
SAT 20
Benny Havens Band
WEST POINT
7:30 p.m. Trophy Point
westpointband.com
The band will play classic rock and pop hits to get everyone dancing. Free
SAT 20
The Boy Band Project vs. The Girl Band Project
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The tribute bands will face off with hits from NSYNC, the Backstreet Boys and 98 Degrees, the Spice Girls, Destiny’s Child and the Pussycat Dolls. Cost: $45 to $60
SAT 20
Broken Arrow
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The tribute band will play the music of Neil Young. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
SUN 21
Jasperoo
BEACON
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bannerman Island
845-831-6346 | bannermancastle.org
Take a self-guided tour of the island and enjoy the musical duo. Boats leave the Beacon dock at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Cost: $45 ($35 children)
SUN 21
Euntaek Kim
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
The pianist’s program will include Prokofiev and his own composition, Sonata for Piano, inspired by the beauty and history of Cold Spring. Donations welcome. Free
SUN 21
Guillermo Klein Quinteto
BEACON
4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The pianist will be joined by Rodrigo Recabarren (drums), Vinicius Gomes (guitar), Rogerio Bocatto (percussion) and Sebastian de Urquiza (bass). Cost: $20 ($25 door)
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 13
By the Queen
GARRISON
2 & 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 19. Through Aug. 31. Cost: $10 to $100
SAT 13
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 by Kate Hamill with female leads. Also SUN 14, FRI 19, SAT 20. Cost: $26 ($24 seniors, students, military, children)
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.
SUN 14
Medea: Re-Versed
GARRISON
5 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 MON 15,
SUN 21. Through Sept. 2. Cost: $10 to $100
WED 17
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 THURS 18, SAT 20. Through Sept. 1. Cost: $10 to $100
WED 17
Spaceballs
COLD SPRING
6 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
The summer adventure film series continues with the 1987 Mel Brooks comedy (starring Joan Rivers, John Candy and Rick Moranis) about a star pilot and his sidekick trying to rescue a princess.
THURS 18
Alive
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Steve Burns, a former host of Blue’s Clues, will perform his one-man show about handling celebrity. Also FRI 19, SAT 20. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
FRI 19
The Peekskill Riots
PUTNAM VALLEY
7 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
Watch the second episode of Jon Scott Bennet’s five-part documentary about the history of racism and antisemitism that led to violence at a Paul Robeson concert. Cost: $10
SUN 21
Film Screenings
BEACON
7 p.m. The Yard | 4 Hanna Lane
beaconopenstudios.com
As part of Beacon Open Studios, watch screenings of Transition and 45 Degrees followed by a question-and-answer session.
CIVIC
MON 15
Dutchess Legislature
POUGHKEEPSIE
7 p.m. Legislative Chambers
22 Market St. | 845-486-2100
dutchessny.gov
MON 15
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
MON 15
Village Board
NELSONVILLE
7 p.m. Village Hall | 258 Main St.
845-265-2500 | nelsonvilleny.gov
WED 17
Sustaining Our Seniors: Aging in Place
CORTLANDT MANOR
9:30 a.m. Town Hall
1 Heady St.
This annual forum is hosted by Assembly Member Dana Levenberg. RSVP to [email protected].
WED 17
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
