The Week Ahead

Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.

COMMUNITY

SAT 7
Modern Makers Market
COLD SPRING
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | hopsonthehudson.com
Dozens of artisans and artists will be selling their work. Find original jewelry, art and crafts along with food trucks. Rain or shine. Also SUN 8. 

SUN 8
Plaque Dedication
COLD SPRING
10 a.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | stmaryscoldspring.com
During the service, the church will memorialize Father John Gladstone Mills Jr., the rector from 1961 to 1992, and his wife, Margaret. Mills was also the chaplain for the Cold Spring Fire Co. for 50 years.

MON 9
Memoir Writing for Seniors
COLD SPRING
10:30 a.m. Butterfield | 10 Julia Lane
This is the first of six workshops in this Philipstown Aging at Home program, which will meet in the Community Room. Email [email protected]. 

WED 11
9/11 Memorial
BEACON
6:30 p.m. Elks Lodge | 900 Wolcott Ave.
The Elks will host a ceremony to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. 

SUN 15
Forest Ecology Walk
CARMEL
10 a.m. Green Chimneys
33 Clearpool Road
ccecolumbiagreene.org
Learn about best practices for forest management and ecology during this guided walk with Cornell Cooperative Extension educators. Cost: $10

SUN 15
Blood Drive
BEACON
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beacon Hebrew Alliance
331 Verplanck Ave. | redcrossblood.org
Make an appointment or walk in to donate. 

KIDS & FAMILY

SAT 7
Makerspace Open House
COLD SPRING
Noon – 2 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Students can make and decorate school supplies. 

SUN 8
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 Mary Heilman. Free

SAT 14
Robin Hood
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Watch the 1973 Disney animated film, which stars a fox in the title role. 

SUN 15
African Children’s Choir
WEST POINT
10:30 a.m. Post Chapel
692 Biddle Loop
The Music for Life choir, celebrating its 40th year, will perform traditional spiritual songs, popular children’s music and African cultural songs. The singers are 8 to 11 years old. Donations welcome. Free

SECOND SATURDAY

SAT 14
Thursday Painters
BEACON
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
This group show features works by seniors in an art program at the Recreation Center led by Jan Dolan. 

SAT 14
30th Anniversary Exhibition
BEACON
4 – 6 p.m. Bannerman Island Gallery
150 Main St. | 845-831-6346
bannermancastle.org
The Bannerman Castle Trust will begin its fourth decade with a show of fine art and photography, along with antiques and artifacts from the historic castle and island. Through Jan. 26.

SAT 14
Under Our Knives
BEACON
5 – 9 p.m. Clutter Gallery
139 Main St. | clutter.co
The solo show will include multiples made in resin. Through Oct. 4.

SAT 14
BeaconArts
BEACON
5 – 7 p.m. Hudson Beach Glass
162 Main St. | beaconarts.org
The organization’s annual member exhibit continues through Oct. 6.

SAT 14
Karen Allen | Bob Barry
BEACON
6 – 8 p.m. BAU Gallery | 506 Main St.
845-440-7584 | baugallery.org
In Gallery 1, Allen’s Dust and Rainbows includes abstract figurative paintings. In Gallery 2, Barry’s Florescence has ceramic floral sculptures. A group show in the Beacon Room, Obscura, includes work in all media. Through Oct. 6.

SAT 14
Personal Protest
BEACON
6 – 9 p.m. Super Secret Projects
484 Main St. | supersecretprojects.com
The show features works in all media submitted after an open call. 

STAGE & SCREEN

SAT 7
One-Act Play Festival
GARRISON
7 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
Watch five one-act plays as part of the 18th Annual Aery Theatre Festival and vote for a favorite. Also SUN 8, FRI 13, SAT 14, SUN 15. Cost: $25 ($20 students, seniors)

SAT 7
Incorruptible
WAPPINGERS FALLS
8 p.m. County Players Theater
2681 W. Main St. | 845-298-1491
countyplayers.org
This dark comedy by Michael Hollinger, set in France in 1250 AD, explores death and faith. Also FRI 13, SAT 14, SUN 15. Cost: $26 ($24 military, seniors, students and ages 12 and younger) 

FRI 13
The Truman Show
PHILIPSTOWN
7:30 p.m. Boscobel
1601 Route 9D | coldspringfilm.org
The Cold Spring Film Society will screen the 1998 film about a man, played by Jim Carrey, who realizes he is the focus of a TV show and that everyone he knows is an actor. Bring blankets and insect repellent. Free

SAT 14
Garrison Keillor
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The storyteller will celebrate his 80th year with a performance. Cost: $47 to $62

SAT 14
Strange Things I’ve Shoved My Hand In
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Cabot Parsons will stage a puppet show for adults with guests Matt Sorensen and the Bryce Edwards Frivolity Hour. Cost: $25 ($30 door)

SUN 15
A Life and Legacy in Word and Song
PEEKSKILL
3 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
Mark Doss and the Pegasus Orchestra will perform a testament to the activist and singer Paul Robeson to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Peekskill Riots, when racist violence broke out during his local concert. Cost: $25

VISUAL ARTS

SAT 14
Artists’ Talk
GARRISON
2:30 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3960
garrisonartcenter.org
Joseph Radoccia and Jackie Skrzynski, whose work is on exhibit through Sept. 15, will discuss their art. 

TALKS & TOURS

SAT 7
Stradivarius
PHILIPSTOWN
7 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
845-265-3638 | boscobel.org
Carlos Tome of Tarisio Fine Instruments & Bows will discuss the influence of the luthier Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737) and demonstrate various of his fine instruments. Cost: $25 ($15 ages 5 to 18) 

THURS 12
Death by Chocolate
COLD SPRING
11 a.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Delve into the rich world of chocolate, including recipes, trivia and literature. 

THURS 12
Build Your Own Beacon
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Artist Chris Sanders will teach everyone how to play the card game she created. Registration required.

THURS 12
Power and Perception in Politics
BEACON
7 p.m. Stanza Books | 508 Main St.
845-440-3906 | stanzabooks.com
Michael Shein, author of The Hype Handbook, and Corey Mead, author of The Hidden History of the White House, will lead a discussion. 

THURS 12
The Cornish Estate
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Putnam History Museum
63 Chestnut St. | 845-265-4010
putnamhistorymuseum.org
Thom Johnson will share his research on the history of the ruins known as Northgate. Join in person or via Zoom. Cost: $10 (members free)

SAT 14
Homer’s Odyssey
BEACON
5:30 p.m. KuBe | 211 Fishkill Ave.
mendelsohnatkube.eventbrite.com
In this talk hosted by the Harvard-Radcliffe Club of the Hudson Valley, Bard professor Daniel Mendelsohn will discuss his new translation of the epic poem from ancient Greece. Cost: $25

MUSIC

SAT 7
Schubert’s Trout Quintet
PHILIPSTOWN
6 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
845-265-3638 | boscobel.org
As part of Boscobel’s annual festival, the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach’s program will highlight piano and strings. The performance will also include Farrenc’s Piano Quintet. Cost: $65 ($45 ages 4 to 18, free ages 3 and younger)  

SAT 7
Jay Strauss
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandculturalcenter.org
Strauss will debut his latest album, Based on a True Story, with Andy Stack, Shauna Ward, Randy Bennis and Glenn Sacchi. Free

SAT 7
Ellis Paul
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The singer and songwriter will play music from his latest album, 55. Marc Von Em will join him. Cost: $25 ($30 door)

SUN 8
The Hoot
PHILIPSTOWN
Noon – 6 p.m. Little Stony Point
3011 Route 9D
facebook.com/littlestonypoint
The annual music festival inspired by Pete Seeger will feature local musicians and groups. Rain date: SUN 15. Free

SUN 8
Family Concert
PHILIPSTOWN
2 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
845-265-3638 | boscobel.org
To conclude Boscobel’s annual Chamber Music Festival, enjoy a performance suitable for all ages. Cost: $40 ($20 ages 5 to 18, free for ages 4 and younger) 

SUN 8
Down Hill Strugglers
PUTNAM VALLEY
4 p.m. Tompkins Corners C.C.
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
The string band, whose latest release is Old Juniper, evokes field music of the 1920s. Cost: $25 

SUN 8
Jeremy Schonfeld
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Beacon-based singer, songwriter and filmmaker (The Father Who Stayed) will perform. Cost: $25 ($30 door)

FRI 13
Rakish
PUTNAM VALLEY
7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
Maura Shawn Scanlin (violin) and Conor Hearn (guitar) will play Irish and Scottish music. Cost: $25

FRI 13
Laurel Canyon
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The tribute band will play the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, with opener Joe Mass performing the music of Neil Young. Cost: $35 to $50 

FRI 13
The Englishtown Project
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The tribute band will play music from the concert in New Jersey headlined by the Grateful Dead with New Riders of the Purple Sage and the Marshall Tucker Band. Cost: $20 ($25 door) 

SAT 14
Doansburg Chamber Ensemble
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St.
doansburgchamberensemble.org
The trio, with piano, flute and trombone, will perform works by Debussy, Poulenc, Blazhevich and D’Rivera. Cost: $17 ($14 students, seniors) 

SAT 14
A Night at the Opera
NEWBURGH
7:30 p.m. Mount Saint Mary
330 Powell Ave. | 845-913-7157
newburghsymphony.org
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform music at Aquinas Hall from operas such as La Boheme, Carmen and The Marriage of Figaro. Cost: $35 to $85 

SAT 14
Eddie Skuller’s Reggae Jukebox Band
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The band will cover music from the 1970s and ’80s with a reggae vibe. Cost: $25 ($30 door)

SUN 15
David Shifrin and Yalin Chi
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
The clarinetist and pianist will perform works by Debussy, Brahms and Poulenc. Donations welcome. Free

SUN 15
Brentano String Quartet
BEACON
4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The Howland Chamber Music Circle begins its season with a concert that will include works by Haydn and Beethoven and a premiere by composer Lei Liang. Cost: $35 ($10 students)

SUN 15
Iain Matthews
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The singer and songwriter will play music from his decades of recording. Peter Bradley opens. Cost: $25 ($30 door) 

CIVIC

MON 9
Dutchess Legislature
POUGHKEEPSIE
7 p.m. Legislative Chambers
22 Market St. | 845-486-2100
dutchessny.gov

MON 9
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall
1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov

MON 9
School Board
BEACON
7 p.m. Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road
845-838-6900 | beaconk12.org

WED 11
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov