Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a full listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
SAT 7
Christmas Fair
BEACON
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. St. Joachim’s
51 Leonard St. | stjoachim-stjohn.org
Check out our new Christmas items, treats, jewelry and raffles. Breakfast and lunch will be available.
SAT 7
Winter Craft Fair
POUGHKEEPSIE
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. MJN Center
14 Civic Center Plaza
midhudsonciviccenter.org
Find local and regional handmade crafts by artisans. Free
SAT 7
Holiday Pottery Show & Sale
GARRISON
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3960
garrisonartcenter.org
Browse works by artisans at the annual sale. Through SUN 15.
SAT 7
Gift Show and Sale
BEACON
Noon – 5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandculturalcenter.org
Find handmade goods from 25 Hudson Valley artisans. Also SUN 8, FRI 13, SAT 14 and Dec. 15-21.
SAT 7
Holiday Cookie Swap
COLD SPRING
1 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Bring two dozen homemade cookies and copies of the recipe to share.
SAT 7
Cold Spring Aglow
COLD SPRING
4 – 8 p.m. Main Street
coldspringnychamber.com
Stroll sidewalks lit by luminaria and visit merchants staying open late and offering events or sales. Stop by the Gingerbread House (Visitors’ Booth) for a treat. Also SUN 8.
SAT 7
Holiday Party
GARRISON
5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Become a supporter at the annual Friends of the Library party.
SAT 7
Holiday Wreath Making
PHILIPSTOWN
5:30 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
845-265-3638 | boscobel.org
The Parcel Flower Co. will guide participants in making holiday decor with locally sourced, foraged materials. Materials for an 18-inch wreath will be provided. Cost: $80
SUN 8
Holiday Tours
BEACON
Noon, 1 & 2 p.m. Mount Gulian
145 Sterling St. | mountgulian.org
The historic home will have decorative Victorian styles in each room. Also WED 11 to SUN 15 and Dec. 18-21. Cost: $12 ($10 seniors, $8 ages 6 to 18, free ages 6 and younger)
SUN 8
Candlelight Tour
NEWBURGH
Noon – 5 p.m. Crawford House
189 Montgomery St.
newburghhistoricalsociety.org
Eighteen historic homes and buildings will be open to visitors during this annual event. Cost: $35
SUN 8
Tree Lighting
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. Bandstand
coldspringnychamber.com/aglow
The Girl Scouts will lead caroling before Santa arrives on a fire truck. The Foundry Montessori will perform at 3 p.m. at 28 Main St. and the Highlands Choral Society at 3:30 p.m. at 74 Main St.
FRI 13
Winter Market
COLD SPRING
2 – 6 p.m. Glynwood | 845-265-3338
362 Glynwood Road | glynwood.org
Find farm fresh food and handmade wares.
SAT 14
Holiday Family Day
PHILIPSTOWN
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Boscobel
1601 Route 9D | 845-265-3638
boscobel.org
Visit with Santa, enjoy games and crafts and build a gingerbread house. Cost: $14 ($7 ages 4 to 18, free for ages 4 and younger)
SUN 15
Holiday Tea
PHILIPSTOWN
1 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
845-265-3638 | boscobel.org
Mark Rust will perform global holiday hits during this early-American-style tea with scones and finger foods. Cost: $60 ($40 children)
SECOND SATURDAY
SAT 14
Gift Wrapped 12
BEACON
5 – 9 p.m. Clutter Gallery
139 Main St. | clutter.co
The annual holiday show will feature 2D and 3D works by more than 150 artists, all priced below $350. Through Jan. 3.
SAT 14
Leonie Lacouette
BEACON
5 – 7 p.m. Hudson Beach Glass
162 Main St. | hudsonbeachglass.com
The exhibit Holiday Time showcases the artist’s handmade clocks.
SAT 14
Monochrome
BEACON
6 – 8 p.m. BAU Gallery | 506 Main St.
845-440-7584 | baugallery.org
Joel Brown’s ceramics and Onaje Benjamin’s photographs will be on view in Gallery 1. The other galleries will show work by members.
SAT 14
Studio Work: Where Art Finds a Home
BEACON
6 – 9 p.m. Super Secret Projects
484 Main St. | supersecretprojects.com
The group show features pieces usually not exhibited, either because they are experimental or the beginning of a new approach. Through Jan. 4.
SAT 14
Two Things Are True
BEACON
7 – 9:30 p.m. Distortion Society
155 Main St. | distortionsociety.com
In this group show, 16 artists recreate paintings by co-curator Sarah Hanssen’s abusive father as part of her healing process. Through Jan. 31.
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 7
Macbeth
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Haldane Auditorium
15 Craigside Drive | haldaneschool.org
Haldane Drama will present Shakespeare’s tragedy about a general given a prophecy that he will become king. Cost: $12 ($5 students, seniors)
SAT 7
The Nutcracker
POUGHKEEPSIE
7 p.m. MJN Center
14 Civic Center Plaza
midhudsonciviccenter.org
Queen City Dance will stage this family-friendly performance. Also SUN 8. Cost: $30
SAT 7
Readers Theatre Mini-Festival
WAPPINGERS FALLS
8 p.m. County Players Theater
2681 W. Main St. | countyplayers.org
The CP2 festival features dramatic readings of Babel and Marjorie Prime. Also SUN 8. Cost: $15 ($20 for both)
THURS 12
The Nutcracker
POUGHKEEPSIE
9:45 a.m. & Noon. Bardavon
35 Market St. | bardavon.org
The New Paltz Ballet Theatre returns for its 28th season staging the classic tale. Dutchess County is hosting a free, sensory-friendly performance at 6 p.m. on FRI 13. Also FRI 13, SAT 14 and SUN 15. Cost: $7 to $35
FRI 13
How the (David) Lynch Stole Christmas
BEACON
6:45 & 7:30 p.m. The Yard
4 Hanna Lane | theyardbeacon.com
Hit House Creative imagines what would happen if David Lynch staged Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. A party will follow. Also SAT 14. Cost: $30
FRI 13
Robert Kelly
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The actor, podcast host and comedian will share material based on his life. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
SUN 15
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
WEST POINT
2 p.m. Ike Hall Theatre
655 Pitcher Road | ikehall.com
The daring circus-style performers tell a story of holiday cheer with original music and immersive sets. Cost: $39+
KIDS & FAMILY
SAT 7
Family Bingo
BEACON
11 a.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers are welcome. Registration requested.
SAT 7
Learn Dog Language
COLD SPRING
11 a.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Children can interpret the signs that dogs use to communicate.
SAT 7
The Day the Internet Died
GARRISON
2 & 4 p.m. Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
The Depot Youth will stage a timely play about what happens when there isn’t any WiFi. Also SUN 8. Cost: $12
SAT 7
Bear in a Bow Tie
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Barry Waldo will read from the latest book in his series, followed by crafts. Registration requested.
SUN 8
Nutcracker, Short and Sweet
PEEKSKILL
1 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
This sensory-friendly performance will have more lighting and lower sound levels. Attendees may talk and move during the show. A standard performance will follow at 5 p.m. Cost: $25
SUN 8
The Nutcracker
BEACON
5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandmusic.org
This Classics for Kids performance will include a narrator and a piano duo. Cost: $15 (children free)
FRI 13
Teen Nailed It / Failed It
COLD SPRING
2:30 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
For this event based on the popular Netflix show, students in grades 6 and higher can make snacks. Registration required.
FRI 13
Gelli Prints
BEACON
5 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Ezra Heller will teach students in grades 5 to 12 how to create monotype prints on paper or fabric. Registration required.
SAT 14
Carnival of the Animals
COLD SPRING
1 & 3 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
This Camille Saint-Saens suite will be performed by musicians accompanied by cranky puppets. Cost: $25 ($10 children)
SAT 14
Jingle & Mingle
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation
107 Glenclyffe | philipstownny.myrec.com
Enjoy a performance of North Pole’s Got Talent, followed by crafts, caroling and treats. Cost: $10
VISUAL ARTS
SAT 7
Poetry &: Clear Air
BEACON
12:30 & 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Dia Beacon
3 Beekman St. | 845-231-0811
diaart.org
Ben Estes and Ben Vida will perform a sound-and-text collaboration. Included with museum admission. Cost: $20 ($18 seniors, $12 students and disabled visitors, $5 ages 5 to 11, free for Beacon residents)
SUN 8
Botticelli’s Secret
PHILIPSTOWN
Noon. Magazzino
2700 Route 9 | magazzino.art
Joseph Luzzi will discuss his book about how the Italian Renaissance painter was lost to history despite his masterworks before being rediscovered in the 19th century. Cost: $10
TALKS & TOURS
TUES 10
Digital Twilight Tour
PHILIPSTOWN
7 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
845-265-3638 | boscobel.org
While the historic home undergoes renovations, Jennifer Carlquist will lead a virtual tour for this annual event. Registration required. Free
WED 11
The Art of Songwriting
COLD SPRING
6:30 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
As part of the library’s Creative Explorations series, Daniel Kelly and Dar Williams will discuss their craft and write a song with the audience.
FRI 13
Rupert Holmes
COLD SPRING
6:30 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
The author of Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide will read from his bestseller before attendees play a murder mystery game. Registration recommended.
SUN 15
Birds I Have Known
COLD SPRING
3 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave.
845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org
In this talk presented by the Putnam Highlands Audubon Society, Suzie Gilbert will discuss her “encounters with temporary guests” over 30 years of rehabilitating injured and orphaned birds.
SUN 15
The History of Bannerman’s Island
BEACON
3 p.m. The Factory Hotel
147 Main St. | bannermancastle.org
Thom Johnson will discuss the myths and legends, along with the facts. Free
MUSIC
SAT 7
Holiday Show
WEST POINT
2 p.m. Ike Hall Theatre
655 Pitcher Road | westpointband.com
The West Point Band’s program will include holiday favorites. Also SUN 8. Free
SAT 7
Holiday Concert
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | musicatstmarys.com
Taghkanic Chorale’s program will include works by Vivaldi, Bach, Purcell and Buxtehude. Also SUN 8. Cost: $25 ($22 seniors, $12 students, ages 12 and younger free)
SAT 7
Ultra Klash / Electronic Music Expo
BEACON
7 p.m. The Yard | theyardbeacon.com
Two bands and DJs will play sets in this multisensory experience. Costumes encouraged. Cost: $20
SAT 7
Christmas by Candlelight
COLD SPRING
7:30 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
Natalie Forteza and her band will perform a holiday set. Cost: $30
SAT 7
Mighty Girl & The Judith Tulloch Band
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandculturalcenter.org
The bands will provide a musical holiday extravaganza. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SAT 7
Sloan Wainwright
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
For her 25th annual holiday show, the singer and songwriter will be joined by the Sloan Flakes, Peter Linz and her granddaughters. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
SAT 14
Art Labriola and Friends
COLD SPRING
2 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | musicatstmarys.com
Labriola will perform with Lew Scott and Mike Larocco and be joined by the Motherlode Trio (Stacey Labriola, Patti Pelican and Terry Platz). Donations welcome. Free
SAT 14
Merry & Bright
NEWBURGH
4 p.m. Mount Saint Mary
845-913-7157 | newburghsymphony.org
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra’s concert at Aquinas Hall will include holiday favorites. Cost: $10 to $8
SAT 14
Beacon Rising Choir
BEACON
5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
50 Liberty St. | compassarts.org
The choir’s program promises to be uplifting and joyful. Cost: $20 ($13 seniors and teens, children free)
SAT 14
A Very Merry Classic Christmas
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
Jessica Lynn returns with her holiday show that will include marching bands, dancers, choirs and effects. Also SUN 15. Cost: $25 to $45
SAT 14
KJ Denhert Band
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The singer, songwriter and guitarist will lead her band, the NY Unit, and be joined by Michele Gedney. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SAT 14
Return of the Year-End Hootenanny
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandculturalcenter.org
The folk collective Guthrie’s Ghost celebrates the music and spirit of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. Cost: $20
SUN 15
Shakedown Citi
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
This jam band plays the music of the Grateful Dead. Cost: $20 ($25 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
WED 11
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
WED 11
School Board
GARRISON
7 p.m. Garrison School
1100 Route 9D | 845-424-3689
gufs.org
