Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
SAT 24
Dutchess County Fair
RHINEBECK
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fairgrounds
6550 Spring Brook Ave.
dutchessfair.com
The annual event features 4-H projects and animals, rides, games, food and Kissnation at the grandstand. Also SUN 25. Cost: $18 ($12 seniors and military, free ages 11 and younger, $40 unlimited rides)
SAT 24
Free Paper Shredding
NEWBURGH
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Newburgh Mall
1401 Route 300
A shredder service will dispose of documents at this event hosted by state Sen. Rob Rolison.
SAT 24
Book & Media Sale
GARRISON
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
The library’s annual secondhand book and media sale includes books, CDs and DVDs in all genres. Through Sept. 4.
SAT 24
Last Burn
BEACON
6 – 11 p.m. The Yard | 4 Hanna Lane
bit.ly/last-burn-2024
This end-of-the-summer party will have immersive art, music from Ghost Funk and Cuborica, dancing and food and drink. Cost: $25
VISUAL ARTS
SAT 24
Joseph Radoccia | Jackie Skrzynski
GARRISON
5 – 7 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3960
garrisonartcenter.org
Radoccia’s portraits of friends and elders will be on view in Looking Back, and Skrzynski will share her paintings of plants featured in uncommon ways. Through Sept. 15.
SAT 31
Collaborative Concepts
BREWSTER
1 – 4 p.m. Tilly Foster Farm
100 Route 312
collaborativeconcepts.org
This is the opening reception for the annual show of outdoor sculptures, which this year includes works by 25 artists. Open daily through Oct. 27.
KIDS & FAMILY
SAT 24
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 Fred Sandback. On SUN 25 it will be Louise Lawler and on SAT 31, Michael Heizer. Free
SAT 24
Back to School Block Party
BEACON
Noon – 3 p.m. South Avenue Park
facebook.com/iambeacon
I Am Beacon and Key Food will host this annual party to gather supplies for classrooms and students. There will be a DJ, activities for children and food. Bring donations to “stuff the bus” with school supplies.
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 24
Medea: Re-Versed
PHILIPSTOWN
2 & 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 Sarin Monae West in the lead. Also FRI 30, MON 2. Cost: $10 to $100
SUN 25
By the Queen
PHILIPSTOWN
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 THURS 29, SAT 31. Cost: $10 to $100
MON 26
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
PHILIPSTOWN
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 WED 28, SUN 1. Cost: $10 to $100
WED 28
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
BEACON
8 p.m. Memorial Park
Robert Cahill Drive
facebook.com/beaconrec
Watch the 1986 comedy about a teen and his friends skipping school.
TALKS & TOURS
SAT 31
The Snarling Girl
BEACON
8 p.m. Stanza Books | 508 Main St.
845-440-3906 | stanzabooks.com
Elisa Albert will read from her new book of essays.
MUSIC
SAT 24
Paper Sun
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The tribute band plays the music of Traffic from the 1960s and ’70s. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
SUN 25
Fearless
PEEKSKILL
5 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
Rikki Lee Wilson will perform Taylor Swift’s hits with a backing band. Cost: $49
WED 28
Broadway in Beacon
BEACON
7 p.m. Reserva Wine Bar | 173 Main St.
bit.ly/broadway-beacon-2024
Will Reynolds and Jen Malenke host this monthly musical theater open mic. To sing, have your binder or PDF handy for the pianist. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for sign-up. Cost: $10 or $15
FRI 30
Romantic Journey
PHILIPSTOWN
7 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
845-265-3638 | boscobel.org
The annual Chamber Music Festival kicks off with a performance by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach of works by Brahms, Bruch and von Dohnanyi. Cost: $65 ($45 ages 5-18, free 4 and younger)
FRI 30
Van the Band
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The tribute band will play the hits of Van Morrison. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
SAT 31
Pop-up Concert
PHILIPSTOWN
10:30 a.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
845-265-3638 | boscobel.org
As part of its annual Chamber Music Festival, Boscobel will host a concert at the Cold Spring Farmers Market. Free
SAT 31
The Dark Horses
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The band will play the music of George Harrison. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
SUN 1
Last Minute Soulmates
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
Russ St. George, Carla Springer and Rik Mercaldi will play a range of originals and covers. $15 minimum purchase.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
SAT 24
Local History via Kayak
PHILIPSTOWN
4 p.m. Little Stony Point
3011 Route 9D
hudsonriverexpeditions.com
Guides from the Putnam History Museum will share the history of the Hudson Highlands from the river. Cost: $95
CIVIC
MON 26
School Board
BEACON
7 p.m. Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road
845-838-6900 | beaconk12.org
TUES 27
School Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Middle School Library
15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254
haldaneschool.org
WED 28
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
