Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
SAT 5
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 6. Proceeds benefit St. Mary’s and the Philipstown Food Pantry.
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. Free
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
SUN 6
Palestinian Ahzumè
BEACON
5 & 7:30 p.m. Beacon Bread Co.
193-195 Main St. | bit.ly/ahzume-2024
This benefit for humanitarian aid to Gaza will feature a traditional Palestinian meal. Cost: $100
WED 9
Flu Shot Clinic
PHILIPSTOWN
2 – 6 p.m. Firehouse | 1616 Route 9
putnamcountyny.gov/fluclinic
Putnam County residents can make an appointment online. Cost: $30 (free for ages 65 and older and Medicare cardholders)
THURS 10
Job Fair
POUGHKEEPSIE
3 – 6 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton
40 Civic Center Plaza | dcrcoc.org
Local employers will have booths at this event organized by DC Works and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Free
FRI 11
Savage Wonder Festival of Veterans in the Arts
BEACON
Noon. VetRep | 139 Main St.
bit.ly/vetrep-savage-2024
The Veterans Repertory Theater will host this annual festival of music, dance and art at its new home in the former Beacon Savings Bank building. The art gallery will be open, and Ben Fortier, Lois Hicks-Wozniak + Hot Wrks, Scott Arcangel & Hexatonic and the Exit 12 Dance Company will perform. Also SAT 12, SUN 13. Free
FRI 11
Cirque du Creep
BEACON
5 p.m. The Yard | 4 Hanna Lane
Vendors at this “alternative night market” will celebrate the macabre. Candles will be burned and tarot cards will be read. Costumes are encouraged. Although children will be admitted, there may be material displayed that is appropriate only for adults. Cost: $10 cash (children free)
SAT 12
Record & CD Fest
BEACON
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. VFW | 413 Main St.
More than 20 vendors will showcase music in all styles, as well as ephemera and media. Early admission at 8 a.m. is $5. Free
SUN 13
HVSF Gala
PHILIPSTOWN
4:45 p.m. The Garrison
2015 Route 9 | hvshakespeare.org
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s annual fundraiser will celebrate its new home and honor actor Carrie Preston and board member Patricia King. Cost: $350+
SUN 13
Florence Northcutt Memorial
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The longtime leader and board member will be celebrated with music, stories and the creation of a new fund.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
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 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.
TUES 8
How to Write with Power and Authenticity
COLD SPRING
6 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Eric Tipler will lead this college-essay workshop for students and parents. Registration required.
TUES 8
Jack-o-Lantern Dress-Up
GARRISON
6 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
At this Creators Workshop, design and build accessories for your carved pumpkin. Registration required.
SAT 12
Car Seat Check
GARRISON
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Technicians will check your installation.
SAT 12
Halloween Reptile Experience
BEACON
11 a.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Children ages 2 to 12 can meet “not-so-creepy crawlies.” Registration required.
SUN 13
Learn about Slime Mold
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Children ages 7 and older can learn about these fascinating creatures.
VISUAL ARTS
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 5
Archtober
NEWBURGH
Noon – 6 p.m. Various | thefullerton.org
This annual festival explores architecture, restoration and historic buildings with speakers, tours, films and demonstrations. Also 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
TUES 8
Sign Language for Teens and Adults
BEACON
6:30 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Learn the basics of American Sign Language from Rachel Koch. Registration required.
TUES 8
Build a Smartphone Microscope
BEACON
6:30 p.m. Beahive | 6 Eliza St.
bit.ly/beahive-microscope
The co-working space relaunches the Renaissance Person series with Gina McCann to build a functional Foldscope paper microscope that pairs with a smartphone. Register online. Cost: $25 ($15 members)
THURS 10
Rescue Board
GARRISON
6:30 p.m. Via Zoom
desmondfishlibrary.org
In this program organized by the Desmond-Fish library, Rebecca Erbelding will discuss with history professor Carl Bon Tempo her account of “the untold story of America’s efforts to save the Jews of Europe.”
SAT 12
The Star Horse
PHILIPSTOWN
10 a.m. Topfield Equestrian Center
115 Stonecrop Lane
Sarah Maslin Nir, a New York Times reporter, will discuss her book about a horse that prefers working with disabled riders over Hollywood actors.
SAT 12
Lessons from the Foothills
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Gretchen Dykstra will discuss her book about Berea College, a tuition-free school in Appalachia.
MUSIC
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 | 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
Swing!
BEACON
8 p.m. VFW Hall | 413 Main St.
Dance to the Bottoms Up Dixieland Jazz Band following a beginner’s lesson at 7 p.m. Cost: $25 ($20 veterans)
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)
FRI 11
Transmissions
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Southern Dutchess Country Club
1209 North Ave.
Stephen Clair, the owner of Beacon Music Factory, will celebrate the release of his 11th album.
FRI 11
Minstrels in the Gallery
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The tribute band plays the music of Jethro Tull. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SAT 12
The Alchemy Festival
BEACON
2 – 8 p.m. The Yard | 4 Hanna Lane
bit.ly/alchemy-fest-2024
Make a jar of fire cider, enjoy a massage or yoga, and listen to music by More Horse. Cost: $12 ($20 with cider, free for ages 18 and younger)
SAT 12
Natalie Forteza
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The vocalist and songwriter will perform with Pat Firth (piano), Anthony Candullo (bass) and Erik Perez (drums). Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SAT 12
Top of the World
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The tribute band plays hits by the Carpenters. Cost: $40 to $57
SAT 12
Stephane Wrembel Band
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The jazz guitarist will play music from his new project, Triptych, with pianist Jean Michel-Pilc. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
STAGE & SCREEN
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
CP2 Series Readers Theatre
WAPPINGERS FALLS
2 & 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 SUN 6. Cost: $15
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
SAT 12
A Maroon Tale
BEACON
7 p.m. KuBe Art Center
211 Fishkill Ave. | bit.ly/maroon-tale
Damon Banks wrote and composed this multimedia project about an African teen who is enslaved, revolts and becomes a leader on a Caribbean island while his alter ego moves through contemporary times, enduring incarceration and the judicial system. The New Muse4Tet will perform at 6 p.m. Cost: $20
CIVIC
MON 7
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
WED 9
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
