Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
SAT 12
Citywide Yard Sale
BEACON
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Various | beaconny.gov
Find deals and treasures at the fall yard sale.
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
SAT 12
Savage Wonder Festival of Veterans in the Arts
BEACON
Noon. VetRep | 139 Main St.
bit.ly/vetrep-savage-2024
The Veterans Repertory Theater is hosting this annual festival of music, dance and art at its new home in the former Beacon Savings Bank building. The art gallery is open, and Ben Fortier, Lois Hicks-Wozniak + Hot Wrks and Scott Arcangel & Hexatonic will perform. Also SUN 13. Free
SUN 13
Florence Northcutt Memorial
BEACON
1 – 5 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. The service begins at 2 p.m.
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+
TUES 15
Blood Drive
COLD SPRING
12:30 – 4:30 p.m. St. Mary’s
1 Chestnut St. | redcrossblood.org
Schedule an appointment (use code ColdSpring) or drop in at the parish hall.
FRI 18
Community Gathering
BEACON
6:30 p.m. Hudson Valley Brewery
7 E. Main St. | commongroundfarm.org
Support Common Ground Farm’s programs through a silent auction and enjoy food and drinks. Cost: $30 to $65
SUN 20
Castle to River Race
GARRISON
8 a.m. Philipstown Rec Center
107 Glenclyffe Dr. | castletoriver.com
Participate in a half marathon that starts at 9 a.m. or a 5K run/walk at 9:30 a.m. Children can wear costumes for the 1-mile run at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit Friends of Philipstown Recreation. Cost: $50 ($35 for 5K, $5 for fun run)
SUN 20
Pumpkin Festival
BEACON
Noon – 5 p.m. Riverfront Park
2 Red Flynn Drive | beaconsloopclub.org
Enjoy pumpkin pie, vegetarian chili and other food and drinks. Performers will include Arm of the Sea Theatre, Lost Ryders of the Wawayanda and the Judith Tulloch Band. Free
SUN 20
Beacon Flow
BEACON
Noon – 5 p.m. River Center
8 Long Dock Road
beaconflowfallfestival.eventbrite.com
Bassist and composer Dassi Rosenkrantz will debut Order of the Flow at this music and wellness festival, and there will be classes, food, vendors and more music. Free
SUN 20
GVAC 50th Gala
GARRISON
3 – 6 p.m. Highlands Country Club
955 Route 9D
Celebrate the Garrison Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ 50th anniversary with music by Todd Londigan & Band, food and drinks. At 4 p.m., the GVAC will dedicate an ambulance in memory of Louis Lombardo Sr. Donations welcome. Free
VISUAL ARTS
FRI 18
Revolutionary Visions
COLD SPRING
5 – 7 p.m. Putnam History Museum
63 Chestnut St. | 845-265-4010
putnamhistorymuseum.org
Antique maps and prints will be shown alongside contemporary works by local artists that explore the role of women in the Revolutionary War. Registration requested. Through Dec. 15.
SAT 19
Community Print and Steamroll
BEACON
Noon – 6 p.m. The Yard | 4 Hanna Lane
beaconopenstudios.com
Roll Out, the printmaking collective, and Beacon Open Studios will lead workshops and children’s activities and print oversized woodcuts. Also SUN 20.
SAT 19
Natalia Engelhardt
COLD SPRING
Noon – 3 p.m. Studio Tashtego
160 Main St. | studiotashtego.com
The solo exhibit will include the ceramic artist’s hand-built works. Through Dec. 1.
SAT 19
Bridges of Beacon
BEACON
1 – 3 p.m. Beacon Historical Society
61 Leonard St. | beaconhistorical.org
Photos and artworks capturing the spans that connect the city will be on view.
SAT 19
Maria Yolanda Liebana
COLD SPRING
3 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Liebana’s installation includes mixed media and light as part of the Diverse Voices: Empowering Narratives program, which promotes inclusivity and honors the LatinX experience.
SECOND SATURDAY
SAT 12
Dennis Cornetta
BEACON
5 – 9 p.m. Clutter Gallery
139 Main St. | clutter.co
The artist’s spooky toys will be on view. Through Nov. 1.
SAT 12
I Could Save Time
BEACON
5 – 7 p.m. Hudson Beach Glass
162 Main St.
hudsonbeachglassshop.com
Susan Walsh’s solo show will include drawings, photos and sculptures created with natural elements. Through Nov. 3.
SAT 12
Form + Dysfunction
BEACON
6 – 9 p.m. Super Secret Projects
484 Main St. | supersecretprojects.com
Laura Holmes McCarthy’s sculptural ceramic vessels explore the limits of functionality. Through Nov. 2.
SAT 12
Nataliya Hines | Ilse Schreiber-Noll
BEACON
6 – 8 p.m. BAU Gallery | 506 Main St.
845-440-7584 | baugallery.org
In Gallery 1, Hines’ exhibit focuses on religious iconography. In Gallery 2 and the Beacon Room, Schreiber-Noll’s works examine violence and conflict. Through Nov. 3.
SAT 12
Pink and Blue
BEACON
7 – 9:30 p.m. Distortion Society
155 Main St. | distortionsociety.com
Bradley Silver’s sculpture exhibit dissects cultural ideas about gender and raising kids. Through Dec. 7.
KIDS & FAMILY
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.
WED 16
Painted Gourds and Pumpkins
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Children ages 3 and older are invited to create seasonal decor. Registration required.
SAT 19
Halloween Carnival
BEACON
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Children ages 12 and younger can play games, participate in a costume contest and enjoy spooky fun. Registration required.
SAT 19
Costume Sale & Makerspace Open House
COLD SPRING
Noon – 3 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Find a gently used children’s costume. There will be storytime and crafts, too. Proceeds benefit library programs. Also SUN 20.
SAT 19
Witchlings 3
BEACON
3 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
stanzabooks.com
Claribel Ortega will read from and discuss the third book in her young adult Witchlings series, House of Elephants. RSVP requested.
TALKS & TOURS
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.
THURS 17
Returning Home to Our Bodies
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Split Rock Books | 97 Main St.
845-265-2080 | splitrockbks.com
Abigail Rose Clarke will share her book about body-based healing.
THURS 17
They Were Good Soldiers
FORT MONTGOMERY
7 p.m. Historic Site | 690 Route 9W
845-446-2134 | parks.ny.gov
John Rees, author of “They Were Good Soldiers”: African-Americans Serving in the Continental Army, 1775-1783, will examine the role of enslaved and free Black men and women in the Revolutionary War.
SAT 19
Cemetery Tour
COLD SPRING
3:30 & 5 p.m. Mountain Avenue
putnamhistorymuseum.org
For this program hosted by the Putnam History Museum, meet at the cemetery gate to hear guides discuss some of the oldest local burial sites. Also FRI 25. Cost: $20 ($15 members)
SUN 20
Online Safety
GARRISON
3 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Parents, teachers and caregivers are invited to learn about tools and controls to support a child’s or teen’s positive experience online. Registration required.
SUN 20
Melissa Joplin Higley
PUTNAM VALLEY
3 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
The poet will read from her collection, First Father, followed by an open mic. Cost: $10
STAGE & SCREEN
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
TUES 15
Selena
COLD SPRING
6:30 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with crafts and a screening of the biographical film about the Tejano star’s crossover into mainstream success and her early death.
SAT 19
Memorex Lane
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Justin Possenti and Rooster will host this live video art show and screening. Cost: $20
SUN 20
Brian Kilmeade
PEEKSKILL
7 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
For his History, Liberty & Laughs Tour, the Fox News morning host will share stories from his career and his books. Cost: $55 to $75
MUSIC
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 album, Triptych, with pianist Jean Michel-Pilc. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
WED 16
Animal Music
COLD SPRING
6:30 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Pianist Daniel Kelly will collaborate with David Rothenberg, a clarinetist and composer, for a musical conversation. Free
FRI 18
Feast of Friends
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Doors tribute band will play the band’s hits. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SAT 19
Elm Chamber Ensemble
COLD SPRING
2 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | musicatstmarys.com
Yu-Mei Wei (piano), Joel Pitchon (violin), Anthony Berner (viola) and Volcy Pelletier (cello) will play. Donations welcome. Free
SAT 19
The Fab Four
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The Beatles tribute band will move through history with all the favorites. Cost: $37 to $60
SAT 19
Tom Rush
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
Celebrating 50 years on stage, the folk singer and songwriter will play music from his latest release, Gardens Old, Friends New. Cost: $50 ($55 door)
SUN 20
Scott Beall
BEACON
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bannerman Island
845-831-6346 | bannermancastle.org
Enjoy the singer and songwriter’s music as you explore the island. Cost: $45 ($35 ages 11 and younger)
SUN 20
Charles Mokotoff
BEACON
4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The classical guitarist will perform. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SUN 20
Jacqueline Kerrod Trio
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
Kerrod (harp), Taylor Ho Bynum (cornet) and Ken Filiano (double bass) play jazz, experimental and classical music. Donations welcome. Free
NATURE & OUTDOORS
SAT 19
Bird Walk
PHILIPSTOWN
8:15 a.m. Glassbury Court
30 Revolution Road
putnamhighlandsaudubon.org
Members of Putnam Highlands Audubon will lead a hike around Quarry Pond to see ducks, migrating birds and hawks. The event is co-sponsored by Philipstown Rec. Registration required. Free
SAT 19
Learn About Wildlife Rehab
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Maggie Ciarcia-Belloni, a licensed state wildlife rehabilitator for 27 years, will discuss her experiences and how to help an injured or orphaned animal. Plus, meet an opossum.
CIVIC
TUES 15
Dutchess Legislature
POUGHKEEPSIE
7 p.m. Legislative Chambers
22 Market St. | 845-486-2100
dutchessny.gov
TUES 15
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
TUES 15
School Board
BEACON
7 p.m. Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road
845-838-6900 | beaconk12.org
TUES 15
School Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Middle School Library
15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254
haldaneschool.org
WED 16
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
WED 16
School Board
GARRISON
7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D
845-424-3689 | gufs.org
