Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a full listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
SAT 15
Maple Sugar Tours
CORNWALL
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Outdoor Discovery Center
120 Muser Drive | 845-534-5506
hhnaturecenter.org
Tours, which begin hourly until 3 p.m., include a short walk to Maple Lane or a mile hike to the Sugar Bush Shack. Also SUN 16 and weekends through March 9. Cost: $18 ($15 members, free for ages 4 and younger)
SAT 15
Washington’s Birthday
NEWBURGH
Noon – 3 p.m. Washington’s Headquarters
84 Liberty St. | facebook.com/washingtonsheadquarters
An actor portraying Gen. George Washington will greet visitors and celebrate with cake. Also SUN 16, MON 17. Free
SAT 15
Skill Swap
COLD SPRING
1 – 2:30 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Share a skill or learn one. Sign up for a table in advance. Rescheduled from January.
SAT 15
Assembly Town Hall
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 914-941-1111
nyassembly.gov/mem/Dana-Levenberg
Assembly Member Dana Levenberg, whose district includes Philipstown, will discuss state legislative priorities and hear feedback.
MON 17
MLK Singing Parade
BEACON
8:30 a.m. – Noon.
Springfield Baptist Church
8 Mattie Cooper Square
Enjoy a continental breakfast and opening ceremony at the church before the parade begins at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to march and bring signs that reflect King’s beliefs. A program will follow the parade at the church with speakers, music and lunch. Rescheduled from January.
SAT 22
Walking the Labyrinth
PHILIPSTOWN
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Graymoor
40 Franciscan Way | atonementfriars.org
Lynn Brown will guide participants in the meditative practice during this retreat. Register online.
SAT 22
Celebration of Light
BEACON
5:30 p.m. Polhill Park
Main and South | beaconspring.org
Bring a homemade lantern and join a parade to spread cheer and light for the Lunar New Year and the coming of spring. The parade will end at The Yard for music and tea.
STAGE & SCREEN
THURS 20
Brother Outsider
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Watch the 2003 documentary about the civil rights activist who mentored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and organized the 1963 March on Washington. His life partner, Walter Naegle, will attend for a Q&A with Kenya Gadsden.
THURS 20
Little Richard, I Am Everything
POUGHKEEPSIE
7:30 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St.
845-473-2072 | bardavon.org
Learn about Richard Wayne Penniman, known as the architect of rock ’n’ roll, in this screening of the 2023 documentary. Free
FRI 21
Nerd Nite Hudson Valley
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
hudsonvalley.nerdnite.com
Environmental scientist Ramesh Laungani, writer Julie Kling and cellist Yvonne Caruthers will present on various topics, including breastfeeding, science and music. Cost: $15 ($20 door)
FRI 21
Tracy Morgan
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The comedian and actor will do stand-up in a show rescheduled from the fall. Cost: $68 to $89
SUN 23
Black Sheep & Scapegoats
NEWBURGH
7 p.m. Lobby at The Ritz | 107 Broadway
safe-harbors.org/the-ritz-theater
The Emotions Physical Theatre will stage a dance about Black self-love choreographed by Shawn Rawls. Free
KIDS & FAMILY
MON 17
Winter Break Workshop
GARRISON
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3960
garrisonartcenter.org
Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to explore art-making methods. Also TUES 18. Cost: $95
WED 19
No-Sew Heart Pillow
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Children ages 6 to 12 can make a pillow to take home. Registration required.
THURS 20
Diamond-Painted Magnets
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Students in grades 5 to 12 can add sparkly resin gems to create magnets.
FRI 21
Soul
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Children are invited to watch this 2020 Disney animated film about following your passions.
SAT 22
Cooking Club
COLD SPRING
1 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Students in grades 5 to 12 can join this new monthly gathering. This month’s theme is chocolate. Registration required.
VISUAL ART
SAT 15
Baggage Claim
BEACON
Noon – 6 p.m. The Yard
4 Hanna Lane | beaconopenstudios.com
The group exhibit, organized by Beacon Open Studios, includes work by local artists. Also SUN 16, SAT 22, SUN 23.
SAT 22
Artist Talk
GARRISON
2 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing
845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org
Greg Slick, Amy Cheng, Erik Schoonebeck and Zac Skinner will discuss their work, which is on display in two shows.
TALKS & TOURS
SUN 16
Plan C Abortion Zine Workshop
COLD SPRING
3 p.m. Split Rock Books | 97 Main St.
845-265-2080 | splitrockbks.com
Color and design materials provided by Plan C, a public health campaign on access to abortion pills.
TUES 18
Know Your Rights for Allies
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Stephanie Carnes will discuss how to respond to immigration enforcement actions.
THURS 20
How to Build Belonging Through Play
BEACON
6:30 p.m. Beahive | 6 Eliza St.
845-418-3731 | dub.sh/beahive-events
Eli Walker will explain how to have engaging interactions with co-workers, community members and yourself. RSVP requested. Free
THURS 20
The Economic Diversity of the 19th-Century Black Community
7 p.m. Via Zoom | dchsny.org/feb20
Bill Jeffway of the Dutchess County Historical Society will use personal accounts pieced together from diaries to explore the lives of Blacks in Dover and eastern Dutchess County after the Civil War. Register online. Free
FRI 21
Tracking the Fate of the World’s Big Trees
MILLBROOK
7 p.m. Cary Institute
2801 Sharon Turnpike | caryinstitute.org
Evan Gora, a fellow at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, will discuss working among the largest trees in the world to understand how conservation and restoration can save them. Attend in person or via Zoom.
SAT 22
Ambiguity is the Answer
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Kyle Crawford will discuss his book on “timeless strategies for creating change.”
SAT 22
Sam Rebelein & Clay McLeod Chapman
BEACON
7 p.m. Stanza Books | 508 Main St.
845-440-3906 | stanzabooks.com
The horror authors will discuss their new books. Rebelein’s The Poorly Made and Other Things is a collection of connected stories. Chapman’s Wake Up and Open Your Eyes is a novel about families tearing each other apart.
SAT 22
Cannons & Cocktails
BEACON
7 p.m. Denning’s Point Distillery
10 N. Chestnut St. | beaconhistorical.org
In this program organized by the Beacon Historical Society and hosted by Scott Ramsey, military historian Sean Sculley will discuss Beacon’s revolutionary past. Donations welcome. Free
MUSIC
SAT 15
Westchester Chordsmen
COLD SPRING
2 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | musicatstmarys.com
The barbershop quartet will perform a Valentine’s show. Donations welcome. Free
SAT 15
Dance with Me
WEST POINT
2 p.m. Ike Hall Theatre
655 Pitcher Road | westpointband.com
The West Point Band program will include works by Rachmaninoff and Michael Bublé. Free
SAT 15
Concert of Concertos
NEWBURGH
4 p.m. Mount Saint Mary College
845-913-7157 | newburghsymphony.org
This Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra performance at Aquinas Hall will include works by Tchaikovsky, Copland and Rachmaninoff. Cost: $35 to $80
SAT 15
The Nighttimes
BEACON
7 p.m. Industrial Arts Brewing Co.
511 Fishkill Ave.
industrialartsbrewing.com
The psychedelic garage band will play. Hundo opens.
SAT 15
Natalie Forteza | Kendra McKinley
BEACON
8 & 9 p.m. The Yard
4 Hanna Lane | theyardbeacon.com
The singers will each perform original music at the Beacon Open Studios winter art show. Cost: $15
SAT 15
Mary Fahl
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The singer will play music from her latest release, Can’t Get It Out of My Head. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
SAT 15
Neil Alexander
BEACON
8 p.m. Lyonshare
246 Main St. | lyonsharebeacon.com
The pianist and composer plays jazz and rock.
SUN 16
Portrait of Aretha
PEEKSKILL
5 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
Cece Teneal and her band will perform the hits of Aretha Franklin. Cost: $35 to $50
SUN 16
Rachael Sage & The Sequins
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The alt-pop singer and songwriter will do a Valentine’s show with guests Noga, Lila Blue and the Beacon Songsmiths. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
WED 19
A Night of Authenticity
BEACON
6 p.m. Silica Studio 845 | 211 Fishkill Ave.
dub.sh/night-authenticity
Chris Ams and Leah Valentine will play sets at this festival, which will include video art by Rooster, art vendors, flash tattoos and a clothing swap. Cost: $10
THURS 20
Jeremy Schonfeld
BEACON
8 p.m. Lyonshare
246 Main St. | lyonsharebeacon.com
The singer, songwriter and composer will perform.
FRI 21
Kenny White
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The singer and musician will play music from his latest release, Long List of Priors. Maia Sharp and Antje Duvekot will open. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
FRI 21
Vibeke Saugestad Band
BEACON
8 p.m. Industrial Arts Brewing Co.
511 Fishkill Ave.
industrialartsbrewing.com
The power pop singer and songwriter will play with her band. Barnaby! opens.
SAT 22
A Night of Broadway
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road
hudsonvalleysymphony.org
The Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra will be joined by singer Hugh Panaro (Phantom of the Opera) and saxophonist Jerry Vivino for a night of showtunes. Cost: $55 to $68 ($38 seniors, students $15, free for ages 5 and younger)
SAT 22
Gratefully Yours
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
This Grateful Dead tribute band will play set lists submitted by the audience. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SAT 22
Kahlil Kwame Bell
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The percussionist and composer has played with jazz greats and contributed to more than 150 albums. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SUN 23
Open Mic Invitational
BEACON
6 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The top talent from past open mics will perform. Cost: $10
CIVIC
TUES 18
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
TUES 18
Village Board
NELSONVILLE
7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 258 Main St.
845-265-2500 | nelsonvilleny.gov
WED 19
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
