Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
SAT 28
Hub 5K and Family Fun Run
COLD SPRING
8:30 a.m. Bandstand
philipstownhub.org/race
Walk or run a 5K around the village and support the Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub. The 5K begins at 9:30 a.m. and the fun run at 10:30 a.m. Register online. Cost: $43 ($12 fun run)
SAT 28
Craft Fair and Bake Sale
COLD SPRING
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Methodist Church
216 Main St.
facebook.com/CSSHUMC
Stop by for breakfast or lunch and a bake sale and find gifts, crafts and other goodies.
SAT 28
Thrift Sale
COLD SPRING
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St.
Find clothes for adults, coats, jewelry, handbags, belts and shoes at this popular sale. Also SUN 29, SAT 5, SUN 6. Proceeds benefit St. Mary’s and the Philipstown Food Pantry.
SAT 28
Friends of Butterfield Tag Sale
COLD SPRING
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Items donated by the community will be sold to support library programs, and residents will have tables.
SAT 28
Craft Fair
GARRISON
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing
845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org
More than 60 artists and artisans will showcase their work, and there will be food and live music. Also SUN 29. Cost: $10 ($9 seniors, $5 veterans, free for ages 12 and younger)
SUN 29
I Run Beacon
BEACON
8 a.m. Memorial Park
2 Cahill Drive | bit.ly/run-beacon
Run or walk 5K at this 13th annual event to raise scholarship money. The timed race begins at 9 a.m. Cost: $38
SUN 29
Spirit of Beacon
BEACON
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Main Street
spiritofbeacon.org
This year’s theme is Unity in the Community. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. Rain date: SUN 6.
SUN 29
Afternoon Tea
BEACON
3 – 5 p.m. Swann Inn
120 Howland Ave. | 845-440-3318
bannermancastle.org
The Bannerman Castle Trust will host a tea at the historic inn with viewings of the art collection and a talk about the group’s work. Reserve by phone. Donations welcome. Free
SUN 29
Fall Fundraiser
NELSONVILLE
3 p.m. Bynum Studio | 11 Peekskill Road
philipstowndemocrats.org
Philipstown Democrats will host candidates in the upcoming election. Cost: $30+
SAT 5
Hazardous Waste Drop-off
KENT
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fahnestock
1501 Route 301 | bit.ly/putnam-waste
Putnam County residents can register online to drop off household hazardous waste at the Canopus Beach parking lot for disposal, such as pool chemicals, stains and varnishes, paint, pesticides and flammable liquids. See the website for a list of accepted items. Free
SAT 5
Twin Forts Day
FORT MONTGOMERY
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Historic Site
690 Route 9W | parks.ny.gov
The Fort Montgomery Battle Site Association commemorates the 246th anniversary of the battle for Forts Montgomery and Clinton with camp life demonstrations, reenactors, children’s activities, cannon firing and fife-and-drum music. Performances at noon and 2 p.m. will tell the story of Hugh Morrison, an 8-year-old boy present at the battle.
SAT 5
Harvest Fest
WAPPINGERS FALLS
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stony Kill Farm
79 Farmstead Lane | stonykill.org
Enjoy music, food, children’s activities and demonstrations while enjoying the farm. Rain date: SUN 6. Free
SAT 5
Open House
BREWSTER
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tilly Foster Farm
100 Route 312 | putnam.cce.cornell.edu/events
There will be pony rides, food, games, archery and visits with animals. Free
SAT 5
Modern Makers Mart
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 6.
SAT 5
Lions BBQ
PHILIPSTOWN
3 – 7 p.m. Taconic Education Center
75 Mountain Laurel Lane
coldspringlions.org
The Cold Spring Lions will host this annual fundraiser with live music, a raw bar, BBQ chicken and drinks. Cost: $85
NATURE & OUTDOORS
SAT 28
Raptors for Rookies
GARRISON
3 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
The multimedia presentation by Anne Swaim, director of Saw Mill River Audubon, will focus on birds of prey active in our area. The Putnam Highlands Audubon Society is a co-host.
SUN 6
Create a Meaningful Meadow
PHILIPSTOWN
8:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. Boscobel
1601 Route 9D | 845-265-3638
boscobel.org
Landscape professionals Erin Muir, Bryan Quinn, Janis Butler and Toshi Yano will speak at this seminar, which includes a visit to Boscobel’s meadow. Cost: $50
KIDS & FAMILY
SAT 28
Raptor Experience
BEACON
11 a.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Children ages 4 to 12 can meet hawks, owls and other birds with the Ravensbeard Wildlife Center. Registration required.
SAT 28
Family Nature Meet-Up
PHILIPSTOWN
12:30 p.m. Fahnestock State Park
Route 301 | bit.ly/nature-meetup
Jackie Grant of the Philipstown Garden Club will lead a nature walk and scavenger hunt for families. Meet at the Big Woods Trailhead lot. Registration required.
THURS 3
The Nightmare Before Christmas
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Children are invited to watch the 1993 PG-rated animated film about the takeover of Christmas by Jack Skellington and the Halloween Town residents.
SAT 5
Halloween Costume Swap
BEACON
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Drop off gently used children’s costumes, then come again to choose one that is new to you. Also SUN 6.
VISUAL ARTS
SAT 28
Open Studios
NEWBURGH
Noon – 6 p.m. Various
newburghopenstudios.org
The self-guided walking tour, in its 14th year, allows visitors to go behind the scenes to see how artists work. It includes pop-up galleries, group shows and outdoor sculptures. See the website to download a map or visit Newburgh Art Supply at 5 Grand St. Also SUN 29. Free
FRI 4
Theresa Gooby
POUGHKEEPSIE
5 – 7 p.m. Convey/er/or Gallery
299 Main St.
The Beacon artist’s solo show, Trigger Warning, addresses domestic violence with works on video, sound and wall-based. Through Oct. 14.
SAT 5
Susan Magnus
GARRISON
3 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3960
garrisonartcenter.org
The center’s Visiting Artist will talk about her work on view in ImageAfter.
TALKS & TOURS
SAT 28
Bake-Off Playwriting Workshop & Reading
GARRISON
10 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is hosting its annual playwriting contest; HVSF will perform five to seven of the plays in November. A second workshop follows at the Butterfield Library in Cold Spring at 2 p.m.
TUES 1
Mental Health Public Forum
BEACON
5:30 p.m. High School
101 Matteawan Drive
The Dutchess County Department of Mental Health will host this forum to explain its services and hear feedback.
FRI 4
Archtober
NEWBURGH
Noon – 6 p.m. Various locations
thefullerton.org
The annual festival explores architecture, restoration and historic buildings with speakers, tours, films and demonstrations. Also SAT 5, SUN 6.
SAT 5
Jeff Golden
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
The author of Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World will read from his book and lead a meditation.
SAT 5
Mekeel’s Corners Chat
PHILIPSTOWN
2 p.m. Chapel | 321 Route 301
putnamhistorymuseum.org
Historian Mark Forlow will talk about the historic church and lead a tour of its cemetery. Cost: $15
MUSIC
SAT 28
The Cinelli Brothers
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The blues-rock band from the U.K. has a new album, Almost Exactly. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SUN 29
Pops for Philipstown
COLD SPRING
3 p.m. Highlands Chapel
217 Main St. | highlandschapel.org
The Highlands Choral Society will perform popular music and show tunes. Donations welcome. Free
SUN 29
Tatiana Eva-Marie
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The gypsy jazz singer will perform music from her latest project, Djangology, with arrangements inspired by Django Reinhardt. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SUN 29
Jenni Muldaur & Teddy Thompson
GARRISON
8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
The folk-country duo will be accompanied by David Mansfield. Cost: $40
WED 2
Invisible Collage
BEACON
8 p.m. Beahive
6 Eliza St. | bit.ly/beahive-events
Tamalyn Miller and Craig Chin will create an immersive sound salon. Cost: $20
THURS 3
Floyd Nation
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The tribute band creates the experience of a Pink Floyd concert. Cost: $45 to $60
FRI 4
Doo Wop Project
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The band will cover the sounds of popular bands from the Flamingos to Smokey Robinson to Michael Jackson. Cost: $35 to $57
FRI 4
Gratefully Yours
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Grateful Dead tribute band will perform. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SAT 5
Boots by the Hudson
POUGHKEEPSIE
3:30 – 8 p.m. Upper Landing Park
83 N. Water St.
This fourth annual country music festival will include line dancing led by CJ McIntyre and Frank Alexander, music by the Thunder Ridge Band, food trucks and games. Rain or shine. Free
SAT 5
Songs in the Key of Resistance
BEACON
4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
50 Liberty St.
Join song leaders from social-justice organizations at this concert hosted with the Beacon Rising Choir and Beacon Climate Action Now. Cost: $5 donation
SAT 5
Doansburg Chamber Ensemble
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St.
doansburgchamberensemble.org
Alexander Negruta (clarinet), Joy Plaisted (harp) and Christine Smith (flute) will perform works by Blake, Bizet and Piston. Cost: $17 ($14 seniors, students)
SAT 5
Out to Lunch
PUTNAM VALLEY
7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
The band, formed in 1980, will play a range of music, from bluegrass to jazz. Cost: $25
SAT 5
Tom Chapin
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter will perform. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
SUN 6
ArcoStrum
BEACON
5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandmusic.org
The violin and guitar duo’s program will include a diverse selection of international works. Cost: $35 ($10 students)
SUN 6
Alash
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Tuvan throat singers add modern style to traditional songs. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 28
The Father Who Stayed
BEACON
4 – 10 p.m. University Settlement
724 Wolcott Ave. | bit.ly/father-stayed
Enjoy a family picnic from 4 to 7 p.m. before a screening of the music-driven film about a father mourning his daughter. Jeremy Schonfeld, the director and composer, will participate in a cast Q&A. Free
FRI 4
Lit Lit
BEACON
7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Sign up to share original work in any genre or just listen. Cost: $5 donation
FRI 4
Friday Night Live
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Move | 34 Chestnut St.
bit.ly/CS-comedy-10-4
Cold Spring Comedy presents Jaiya Victoria, Marcie Rummel, Amy Foster and Pete Smith. Susanna Spies hosts. Cost: $22
FRI 4
CP2 Series Readers Theatre
WAPPINGERS FALLS
8 p.m. County Players Theater
2681 W. Main St. | 845-298-1491
countyplayers.org
The mini-festival will feature readings of “Eleanor,” by Mark St. Germain, followed by “Underneath the Lintel,” by Glen Gerber. Also SAT 5, SUN 6. Cost: $15
SAT 5
Soon is Now
BEACON
1 – 4:30 p.m. Long Dock Park
23 Long Dock Road | soonisnow.org
The Climate Arts Festival will include art and live performances with the restored park as a stage. Rain date: SUN 6. Free
SAT 5
Brian Regan
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The standup comedian, known for his character on the series Loudermilk, will perform. Cost: $60 to $75
CIVIC
MON 30
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
MON 30
School Board
BEACON
7 p.m. Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road
845-838-6900 | beaconk12.org
TUES 1
Putnam Legislature
CARMEL
7 p.m. Historic Courthouse
44 Gleneida Ave. | 845-208-7800
putnamcountyny.com
TUES 1
School Board
GARRISON
7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D
845-424-3689 | gufs.org
TUES 1
School Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Middle School Library
15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254
haldaneschool.org
WED 2
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
THURS 3
Putnam Budget Presentation
CARMEL
7 p.m. Board of Elections
25 Old Route 6 | 845-208-7800
putnamcountyny.com
THURS 3
Town Board
COLD SPRING
7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St.
845-265-5200 | philipstown.com
