Week Ahead edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a full listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
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
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 23 and weekends through March 9. Cost: $18 ($15 members, free for ages 4 and younger)
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.
SAT MARCH 1
Maple Sugar Celebration
PHILIPSTOWN
8:30 & 11:30 a.m. Taconic Outdoor Education Center
75 Mountain Laurel Lane
eventbrite.com/o/taconic-outdoor-education-center
Enjoy a breakfast buffet and learn how maple syrup is made. Register in advance. Cost: $15 ($10 ages 5 to 16, free for ages 5 and younger)
VISUAL ART
SAT 22
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 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.
SAT MARCH 1
Realism on the Hudson
BEACON
1 – 3 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Small works by members of the American Artists Professional League will be on view through April 5.
KIDS & FAMILY
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.
TUES 25
Parents & Kids Activity Group
COLD SPRING
5 p.m. Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub
5 Stone St. | 845-809-5050
philipstownhub.org
The Hub and CoveCare host this monthly gathering for bonding.
TUES 25
Owl Pellets
GARRISON
6 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Discover during Family Science Night what you can learn by examining owl poop. Registration required.
FRI 28
Teen After Hours
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Students in grades 5 to 12 are invited to play Nerf games. Registration required.
SAT MARCH 1
Read to a Teen
COLD SPRING
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Beginner readers can practice with a teen volunteer. Sign up to be matched and schedule a time slot.
SAT MARCH 1
So You Want to Adopt a Guinea Pig?
GARRISON
11 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Children ages 3 to 10 can learn about what guinea pigs need and how to care for them. Registration required.
TALKS & TOURS
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
Military historian Sean Sculley will discuss Beacon’s revolutionary past. Donations welcome. Free
THURS 27
Dominican Republic
COLD SPRING
Noon. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave.
845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org
Get insider tips for a visit during this Armchair Travel Escape.
FRI 28
Historical Horticulture
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Putnam History Museum
63 Chestnut St. | 845-265-4010
putnamhistorymuseum.org
Matthew Weigman will discuss local and national trends and people who influenced the expansion of gardens in the 19th century. Attend in person or via Zoom. Cost: $10
SAT MARCH 1
Jive Poetic
BEACON
2 p.m. Dia Beacon | 3 Beekman St.
845-231-0811 | diaart.org
The DJ and educator will perform from his memoir, Skip Tracer. Cost: $20 ($18 seniors, $12 students and disabled visitors, $5 ages 5 to 11, free for ages 5 and younger and Beacon residents)
SAT MARCH 1
Twilight of the Gods
BEACON
7 p.m. Stanza Books | 508 Main St.
845-440-3906 | stanzabooks.com
Kurt Baumeister will share his latest novel about the gods, told from the perspective of Loki.
SUN MARCH 2
Rattlesnakes and Reptiles of the Highlands
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
In this program hosted with the Putnam Highlands Audubon Society, a wildlife biologist from the state Department of Environmental Conservation will discuss the history of local reptiles and threats they face.
SUN MARCH 2
Let’s Talk Monsters
BEACON
6 p.m. Stanza Books | 508 Main St.
845-440-3906 | stanzabooks.com
Dennis Mahoney (Our Winter Monster) and Robert Ottone (Nocturnal Creatures) will read from their new novels.
STAGE & SCREEN
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
THURS 27
The Peekskill Riots
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Watch Episode 4 of a documentary about the 1949 race riot in Peekskill, when spectators at a Paul Robeson concert were attacked. Filmmaker Jon Bennett will answer questions after the screening.
FRI 28
Becky Robinson
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The comedian, best known as her “entitled housewife” and other characters, will do stand-up. Cost: $37 to $53
SAT MARCH 1
Wicked
GARRISON
5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Watch the 2024 blockbuster starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Arianna Grande as Glinda. Registration required.
SUN MARCH 2
The Cher Show
WEST POINT
5 p.m. Ike Hall Theatre | 655 Pitcher Road
845-938-4159 | ikehall.com
This musical includes 35 of the diva’s hits — and lots of sequins. Cost: $39 to $89
MUSIC
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
Top talent from past open mics will perform. Cost: $10
WED 26
Creative Conversations
COLD SPRING
6:30 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
In this program about Shakespeare and music, composer and pianist Daniel Kelly will be joined by singer Sofia Kelly and Sean McNall, an actor. Rescheduled from Feb. 12. Cost: $15
FRI 28
Ray Bonneville
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The blues artist will be joined by the Robert Hill Band and Rae Simone. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SAT 1
Winter Music Festival
MONTGOMERY
11:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. City Winery
23 Factory St.
Bands from the School of Rock in Beacon will perform, including those focused on hard rock, indie rock, class R&B and hits from the 1970s and ’80s. Cost: $16
SAT 1
Breakneck Boys
BEACON
8 p.m. Industrial Arts Brewing
511 Fishkill Ave.
industrialartsbrewing.com
The roots Americana band will perform.
SAT 1
Dave Burrell
BEACON
8 p.m. St. Andrew & St. Luke
15 South Ave. | daveburrell.eventbrite.com
This is the first of five solo piano concerts in March hosted by Elysium Furnace Works. Burrell is a free jazz performer who has recorded over 40 albums. Cost: $20
SAT 1
Feast of Friends
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Doors tribute band will perform the hits and cuts. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SAT 1
Michael Wolff Trio
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The jazz pianist will perform with Andy McKee (bass) and Victor Jones (drums). Cost: $20
SUN 2
Shai Wosner
BEACON
4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandmusic.org
Wosner’s program is part of the Howland Chamber Music Circle’s annual piano festival. Cost: $35 ($10 students)
CIVIC
MON 24
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
MON 24
School Board
BEACON
7 p.m. Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road
845-838-6900 | beaconk12.org
TUES 25
School Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Middle School | 15 Craigside Drive
845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org
WED 26
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
SAT 1
Assembly Town Hall
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Dana Levenberg, whose district includes Philipstown, will meet with constituents and discuss her priorities in the legislative session. Rescheduled from Feb. 15.
