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Short-Run Events
December | January | February
Thursday, December 1
Bard Vocal Arts Concert Songs with texts by Goethe, Verlaine, and Dickinson, performed by graduate students in vocal arts and piano. Free. 8 pm. Bard College Olin Hall Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-6822 x7196 conservatory@bard.edu
"The New Interpretation... "...of Montgomery Place." Part of Tivoli Bays Talks. 7:30pm. Wheelchair accessible. Free. Tivoli Bays Visitor Center 1 Tivoli Commons Tivoli, NY 12583 845-889-4745 x109 jgherrin@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Thursday, December 1– Friday, December 2
Penny Social Thu and Fri 10am–3pm, w/raffle drawing at 3:30pm. Baptist Home at Brookmeade 198 State Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-8536 scerero@baptist-home.com
Thursday, December 1– Sunday, December 4
Red Hook High School winter theatrical production. Fri & Sat 7:30 pm; Sun 3 pm. Red Hook High School 103 West Market St. Red Hook, NY 112571 845-758-2241
Sugar Plums & Nutcrackers Drawn from Tchaikovsky's masterpiece. Song, juggling, classical ballet, jazz, rhythm, tap, hip-hop. $24/$22. Thu, Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3080
Friday, December 2
Bard Holiday Fair 8th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair featuring student and local artists. 11am–4pm. Bertelsmann Campus Center Bard College Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-7292
Craft and Bake Sale Sponsored by NDH Auxiliary. 9am–3pm. Northern Dutchess Hospital Lobby Springbrook Ave. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-871-3500 gmullen@health-quest.org
Friday, December 2– Saturday, December 3
German Christkindl Markt Traditional German Christmas market. Crafts, giftware, chocolates, baked goods, Elves Table & more. Fri 3–7pm; Sat 11am–6pm. Kingston Maennerchor & Damenchor 37 Greenkill Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 845-338-3763 bremen51@rocketmail.com
Friday, December 2– Sunday, December 4
New theater piece written and performed by Eddie Allen and Rob Leo Roy, directed by David Anderson. Walking the Dog Theater, in Hudson. $25/$15. Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm and 8pm, Sun 2pm. Space 360 360 Warren St. Hudson, NY 12534 518-610-0909 danderson@wtdtheater.org
Saturday, December 3
DAR Holiday Open House Holiday open house at pre-Revolutionary home of Gen. & Mrs. Richard Montgomery. Reading of Montgomery's letters to his wife Janet Livingston Montgomery by actor Gary Petagine. Free. 1–3pm. Chancellor Livingston Chapter of DAR 77 Livingston St. Rhinebeck, NY 12526 845-876-6326
Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company Provocative and exuberant choreography by Ellen Sinopoli, artistic director of ESDC for 21 years. Sat 7:30pm. Kaatsbaan International Dance Center 120 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-757-5106 thkaats@bestweb.net
HollyDay Bazaar Attic treasures, baked goods, books, candy, crafts, jewelry, swags/wreaths, toys, & more! Food available. 9am–2pm. Red Hook United Methodist Church 4 Church Street Red Hook, NY 12571 845-758-6283 redhookumc@hvc.rr.com
Silver Tea & Xmas Bazaar Crafts, gifts, holiday decorations, baked goods, white elephant table, lunch available. 9am–3pm. Snow date 12/4 from 11am–3pm. Elizaville Methodist Church 740 County Rt. 2 corner Rts. 2 & 19 Elizaville, NY 12523 845-756-2338
Sinterklaas Rhinebeck 2011 celebration All-day community celebration (10am–midnight): Crowns and Branch workshops for children; puppetry with Ivy Vine Players, Arm of the Sea Theater, Korinya Folk Theater, Tom Hanford Puppet Theater; the Sinter Circus with the Bindlestiff Family Circus, Mark Rosman Tightrope Walker and Jen Slaw One-Woman Circus; Storyteller Jonathan Kruk; Magician Andy Weintraub; Musical groups Dog on Fleas, Mama Lama, Woodstock Renaissance, Byrdsong, URU, Pamelech Klezmer Orchestra, Camerata Chorale, Strawberry Hill Players, Kartuli Ensemble, Raya Brass Band, On the Lam Band, and Bond St. Stilt Band. See the Pocket Lady, Fire Jugglers, Pokingbrook Morris Dance Team, Wild Women and the Grumpus, Solas En Lae, Mid-Hudson Mexican Folkloric Group, St. George and the Dragon, and "Into the Light" – a magical dance extravaganza with giant puppets by the Vanaver Caravan, Havdallah service, living nativity. Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Whale Watch. Baked good and meals throughout town. Culminates in the Children's Starlight Parade with Sinterklaas on his white horse and giant puppets at 6pm, followed by a pageant, and adult dance at Liberty of Rhinebeck. Throughout village Rhinebeck, NY 12572 coordinator@sinterklaasrhinebeck.com
Winter Walk Decorated store windows on Warren St. in Hudson, carolers, clowns, music, Santa, & lots more! 5–8pm. Organized by Hudson Opera House. Hudson Opera House 327 Warren St. Hudson, NY 12534 518-822-1438 joe@hudsonoperahouse.org
Saturday, December 3– Sunday, December 4
Annual Holiday Open House Gingerbread house contest for kids, holiday crafts boutique, sale of decorated fresh wreaths. Free. Sat 10am–3pm; Sun 1–4pm. Germantown Garden Club Old Parsonage 52 Maple Avenue Germantown, NY 12526 518-537-4868 kjanson@aol.com
Sunday, December 4
Bard Conservatory Orchestra Concert W/conductor Leon Botstein and pianist Jeremy Denk. Music by Ives, Beethoven, Mahler. Donation: $20/$15. 8pm. Fisher Center Sosnoff Theater Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000 845-758-7900 conservatory@bard.edu
Hudson Chamber Players Holiday Concert. 2pm. Hudson Area Association Library 400 State St. Hudson , Ny 12534 518-828-1792 gboeringer@gmail.com
Paperworks Holiday Show Opening reception for Red Hook CAN's Media on paper show: sculpture, painting, drawings, photographs, greeting cards, more. 2pm. Red Hook CAN Gallery 7505 North Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571 845-758-0824 redhookcan@gmail.com
Quitman Award Annual mtg. & presentation of Quitman Award to Arthur Kelly. 2–4pm. Public welcome. Call for details. Quitman Resource Center for Preservation Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-6326 info@quitmanpreservation.org
St. Nicholas Day Crafts Fair Handmade crafts, children's art, wreaths, ornaments, cards, cookies & more. All proceeds benefit Astor Home's children's recreational programs. 9am–4pm. Astor Home for Children 6339 Mill Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-871-1171
Victor Mendolia Talk Talking about activism and his role in AIDS activist group ACT UP. 1:30–3:30pm at Hudson Opera House. Hudson Pride Foundation Hudson Opera House 327 Warren Street Hudson, NY 12534 info@hudsonpridefoundation.org
"Winter Wonderland" Poetry reading by CGCC Professor Emeritus Diane Koenig. Free admission. Professional Academic Center Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson, NY 12534 518-828-4181 x3326
Tuesday, December 6
Conservatory Concert Conservatory students in concert at noon. Free. Bard College Olin Hall Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-6822 x7196 conservatory@bard.edu
Graduate Vocal Arts Concert German songs and arias performed by graduate students in vocal arts and piano. Free. 4 pm. Bard College Olin Hall Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-7196 conservatory@bard.edu
Introduction to Permaculture Talk With Ethan Roland. Free. 6:30pm. Tivoli Free Library 96 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-757-3771 tivoliprograms@gmail.com
Mae Pelster Talk Mae Pelster speaks about her newly published book on history of Hudson, Ohio. At Hudson Library. 7pm. Hudson Area Association Library 400 State St. Hudson , Ny 12534 518-828-1792 gboeringer@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 7
Bard Symphonic Chorus Concert Haydn's Mass in B flat, Harmoniemesse, presented by the Bard College Symphonic Chorus and Chamber Singers. Conductor James Bagwell. $5. 8pm. Bard College Fisher Center Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-7900 bardymphonicchorus@gmail.com
"Pearl Harbor's 70th" Performance in remembrance of 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. Benefits rehabilitation of formal gardens at Vanderbilt Historic Site. $12 in advance. 7pm. FDR LIbrary and Museum Henry A Wallace Visitor Center 4079 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, 12538 845-229-6432 moebius122@optonline.net
Rachel Frias Author Talk Author Rachel Frias discusses her new book Short Bedtime Stories, Easy Reading. Discussion followed by Q & A. Free. 6pm. Morton Memorial Library & Community House 82 Kelly Street Rhinecliff, NY 12574 845-876-2903 mortonrhinecliff@gmail.com
Friday, December 9
RB Readers Theater Holiday Event Free. 8pm. Contact Richard Rizzo by email for info. Morton Memorial Library & Community House 82 Kelly Street Rhinecliff, NY 12574 845-876-2903 readers12572@aol.com
Red Hook Cookie Sale Sponsored by NDH Auxiliary. 9am–3pm. Main Lobby. Main Lobby, Northern Dutchess Hospital Springbrook Ave. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-871-3500 gmullen@health-quest.org
Red Hook Winterfest Tree lighting, food, hot drinks, ornament making, music, hayrides, holiday characters and more. Co-sponsored by Village of Red Hook, Funshine Preschool, and Red hook Area Chamber of Commerce. Red Hook Village Center Red Hook, NY 12571 845-758-0824 info@redhookchamber.org
Friday, December 9– Saturday, December 10
Holiday Book Sale & Boutique During library hours, Fri noon–5, Sat 10–4. Starr Library 68 W. Market St. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-4030 starrdirector@me.com
Friday, December 9– Sunday, December 11
Directed by Lou Trapani for CENTERstage. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $18. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3080
New theater piece written and performed by Eddie Allen and Rob Leo Roy, directed by David Anderson. Walking the Dog Theater, in Hudson. $25/$15. Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm and 8pm, Sun 2pm. Space 360 360 Warren St. Hudson, NY 12534 518-610-0909
Senior Dance Concert Featuring works by Bard seniors. 7:30 pm. w/additional performance on Sun at 2pm. Reservations required. Bard College Fisher Center - Theater Two Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-7900
Saturday, December 10
Cookie Walk Sale Get a box, pick your cookies, & pay by the pound. Starts 9am (snowdate 12/11 at 11:15am). Rhinebeck Reformed Church 6368 Mill St. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3727
Hudson Opera House Benefit Concert Pianist Jenny Lin performs works by Federico Mompou, Marc-Andre Hamelin, Uri Caine, Stephen Hough and others. Reception sponsored by Otto's Market follows performance. $25 includes reception. 8pm. Hudson Opera House 327 Warren St. Hudson, NY 12534 518 822-1438 joe@hudsonoperahouse.org
Holiday tradition featuring Hedda Lettuce, improv/comedy star. $20. 8pm. Stageworks/Hudson 41 A Cross St Hudson, NY 12534 518-822-9667 contact@stageworkshudson.org
Preppy: Cultivating Ivy Style Reading by author Jeffrey Banks. Authoritative fashion history of preppy style. 2pm. Hudson Opera House 327 Warren St. Hudson, NY 12534 518 822-1438 joe@hudsonoperahouse.org
Rhinebeck Choral Club Holiday Concert at 8pm, Location TBD, check website for info. Rhinebeck Choral Club Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-7838 musiccass@aol.com
Southlands Foundation Holiday Gala Dinner, dancing, silent auction. Call for info. Southlands Foundation 5771 Rt. 9 S Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-4862 tsfoffice@hvc.rr.com
Tivoli Winterfest Tree lighting, horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts & activities, music, visit from Santa, and fireworks after dark. 3–5pm. Broadway, Village of Tivoli Tivoli, NY 12583 845-757-2021 robintivoli1@aol.com
Yuletide Tea at Wilderstein Afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, homemade cakes and cookies, and fine teas. $30/$20. 1pm. Limited seating, reservations required. Wilderstein Historic Site 330 Morton Road Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-4818
Saturday, December 10– Sunday, December 11
Chamber Music Marathon Performances of chamber music by talented students of Bard College Conservatory. Free. Sat 8pm, Sun 1pm. Olin Hall Bard College Annandale, NY 12504-5000 845 758-7900 conservatory@bard.edu
Germantown Holiday Festival Gift fair, caroling, music, tree lighting,
Christmas Cantata, visit with Santa, stories for children, gingerbread house contest, refreshments and more. Business after hours. Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–5pm. Center of Germantown Village Germantown, NY 12526 518-537-6687 nkenteliot@gmail.com
Germantown Library Holiday Fair Sponsored by Friends of the Germantown Library. Home-made crafts, holiday foods, gently-used ornaments and decor, gifts for the whole family, holiday-themed books and music, and much more. Silent Auction of lovely gifts, many donated by local businesses, to benefit the library. 10am–5pm each day. ArtSpace Main Street Germantown, NY 12526 518-537-5800 germantownlibrary@valstar.net
Sunday, December 11
Holiday Fashion Show Featuring clothing from the Carousel Thrift Shop! Sponsored by St. Paul's & Trinity Parish. 2pm. Masonic Monumental Lodge North Road Tivoli, NY 12583 518-537-5363 info@stpaulstivoli.org
Juliet Harrison's Horses Slide show and book signing with photographer-author Juliet Harrison of White Horses, Track Life, Dressage, and Equiscape: A Modernist Nude. Germantown Public Library 31 Palatine Park Road Germantown, NY 12526 518-537-5800 germantownlibrary@valstar.net
Morton Library Cookie Swap Bring 3 doz. cookies to swap. 2–4pm. Contact Sandy Bartlett for info. Morton Memorial Library 82 Kelly St. Rhinecliff, NY 12574 845-876-2903 mortonrhinecliff@gmail.com
Tuesday, December 13
Bard Vocal Arts Concert Italian songs and arias performed by graduate students in vocal arts and piano. Free. 4 pm. Bard College Olin Hall Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-7196 conservatory@bard.edu
Wednesday, December 14
Bard Vocal Arts Acting Recital Songs and monologues by graduate students in vocal arts and piano. 8 pm. Bard College Olin Hall Annandale, NY 12507 845-758-6822 x7196 conservatory@bard.edu
Green Holiday Have fun making holidly cards and crafts. Co-sponsored by Tivoli Bay Visitor Center and Tivoli Free Library. 4:15–5:15 pm. Free. Wheelchair accessible. Tivoli Bays Visitor Center Tivoli Commons Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-889-4745 x106 jvmcavoy@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Friday, December 16– Saturday, December 17
Directed, written and produced by Lou Trapani for CENTERstage. A perennial favorite with a twist! Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $18. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3080
Saturday, December 17
Original play by Marguerite San Millan. For the entire family! $5. 3pm. Cocoon Theatre 6384 Mill Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-6470 msanmillan@aol.com
Classical Christmas Concert Seasonal classical and sacred music. 7pm. St. John's Reformed Church 126 Old Post Road N. Upper Red Hook, NY 12571 845-758-1184 office@stjohnsreformed.org
Kwanzaa Celebration Call for info. Hudson Opera House 327 Warren St. Hudson, NY 12534 518 822-1438 joe@hudsonoperahouse.org
Solas An Lae Christmas Performance Solas An Lae School of American Irish Dance presents its annual Christmas performance. 8pm. Contact Bard Box Office for tickets. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard Bard College Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-7900 chelsea@solasanlae.com
Sunday, December 18
Highlights from the Footlights Hurricane Irene Fundraising Event: favorite songs by favorite performers. 3pm. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3080
Wednesday, December 21– Saturday, December 24
Charles Dickens's classic, directed by Ted Pugh, performed by David Anderson. Wed.-Fri.at 8pm & Christmas Eve at 3pm. General tickets $12-$20; Christmas Eve seats $15. Space 360 360 Warren St. Hudson, NUY 12534 518-610-0909
Thursday, December 22– Friday, December 23
Celebration through the Centuries Guitar virtuoso David Temple presents music from around the globe spanning five centuries. 8pm. $18. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3080
Friday, December 23
ND Hospital Holiday Bake Sale 9am–3pm Sponsored by NDH Auxiliary. Northern Dutchess Hospital Lobby Springbrook Ave. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-871-3500 gmullen@health-quest.org
Thursday, December 29– Friday, December 30
Cathedral to Carol Holiday celebration and CENTER fundraiser. George Conrad and Joel Flowers present carols and more. 8 pm. $18. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3080
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Sunday, January 1
MHVS New Year Celebration Welcome the New Year at a potluck celebration. $5 donation. Reservation through website required. Directions given when you reserve. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-2626
Friday, January 6– Sunday, January 8
David Mamet's play by director Tracy Carney for The Woodstock Players. (Once a film with Dustin Hoffman and Broadway production with Al Pacino). Not suited for younger audiences. Fri & Sat 8 pm; Sun 3 pm. $20/$18 (seniors). Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3080
Sunday, January 8
Ed Beaty Speaks about Stonewall Talking about growing up gay in the 50's and his experience at Stonewall. For young people 13–20 only. 1:30–3:30 pm at Hudson Opera House. Hudson Pride Foundation Hudson Opera House 327 Warren Street Hudson, NY 12534 info@hudsonpridefoundation.org
Kimberly Kahan, Lyric Soprano Hector Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 for soprano with eight cellos. Jon Handman, conductor $25. Pre-concert talk 3:30pm; concert at 4pm. Church of the Messiah 6436 Montgomery St. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-2870
Monday, January 9
Kahlo and Rivera Talk with Bard professor Susan Aberth. Learn about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Free. 6pm. Tivoli Free Library 96 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-757-3771 tivoliprograms@gmail.com
Friday, January 13– Sunday, January 15
CENTERstage production directed by AnnChris Warren. Tony Award-winning musical for the whole family. Opening night (1/13) is a fundraiser to benefit Dutchess County SPCA; $40 with post-show cast reception. $24/$22. Fri & Sat 8 pm; Sun 3 pm. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3080
Friday, January 20– Sunday, January 22
CENTERstage production directed by AnnChris Warren. Tony Award-winning musical for the whole family. Opening night (1/13) is a fundraiser to benefit Dutchess County SPCA; $40 with post-show cast reception. $24/$22. Fri & Sat 8 pm; Sun 3 pm. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3080
Saturday, January 21
Animal Art Art with animal themes; a portion of proceeds benefit CG Humane Society. Opening reception 1/21, 5–7pm. Columbia County Council on the Arts 209 Warren St. Hudson, NY 518-671-6213
Guiseppe Verdi's opera, with Soprano Maryann Mootos. Conductor Kathleen Beckmann. N. Dutchess Symph. Orchestra. $20/$15/$5. 7:30pm. FDR High School 156 South Cross Road Hyde Park, NY 12538 845-635-0877 info@ndsorchestra.org
Friday, January 27
History of Rhinebeck's Fire Department Talk by Vern Sipperly and a close up look at the fire engines and fire house. 7:30pm. Organized by Rhinebeck Historical Society. Rhinebeck Village Hall 80 East Market Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 dhmny@aol.com
Friday, January 27– Sunday, January 29
CENTERstage production directed by AnnChris Warren. Tony Award-winning musical for the whole family. Opening night (1/13) is a fundraiser to benefit Dutchess County SPCA; $40 with post-show cast reception. $24/$22. Fri & Sat 8 pm; Sun 3 pm. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-3080
Saturday, January 28
Potroast Dinner 4:30–7pm. Hendrick Hudson Masonic Lodge 9 Graves Street Red Hook, NY 12571 845-758-8185
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Thursday, February 2
Sailing on the Ice Learn about this historic sport which still takes place on the Hudson River. Part of Tivoli Bays Talks. 7:30pm. Free. Wheelchair accessible. Tivoli Bays Visitor Center 86 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-889-4745 x105
Friday, February 3
All Columbia County Jazz Festival Call school for info. Germantown Central School District Main Street Germantown, NY 12526 518-537-6281 kharlow@germantowncsd.org
Friday, February 3– Saturday, February 4
Starr Library Book Sale Fri 10am–5pm and & Sat 10am–4pm. Starr Library 68 W. Market St. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-4030 starrdirector@me.com
Friday, February 3– Saturday, February 25
Opening: "Erotica" Opening reception Sat 2/4, 7–9pm, $10. Must be minimum of 18 yrs of age to attend show. Tivoli Artists' Co-Op 60 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-757-2667 mtcole@valspar.net
Saturday, February 4
Art Show: "Erotica" Must be 18 years old to attend. Opening reception 7–9pm. Music, refreshments. $10. Tivoli Artists' Co-Op 60 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-757-2667 mtcole@valspar.net
Sunday, February 5
MHVS Souper Bowl Vegan Party Potluck vegan Souper Bowl party. Reservation required. Call or check website. Directions given when you reserve. Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society, Inc. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-2626
Wednesday, February 8
"Love is in the Air" Concert to benefit FW Vanderbilt Garden Association. $12 in advance. 7 pm at Henry A. Wallace Visitor Ctr. at FDR Home and Library. FDR LIbrary and Museum FW Vanderbilt Garden Association 4079 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, NY 12538 845-229-6432 moebius122@opton.line.net
Thursday, February 9
"Making Maple Syrup" Talk by Neil Kane. 12:30 pm. Old Dutch Village Garden Club St. John's Reformed Church Upper Red Hook, NY 758-5758 bettybader@frontiernet.net
Saturday, February 18
Sally Lyon Paintings Artist reception from 5–7:30pm. Montgomery Row 6422 Montgomery St. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845 876-6670
Sunday, February 19
RB Chamber Music Society Fundraiser Celebrating Spain & featuring the Arabesque Trio. Music, tapas, silent auction and more Elmendorph Inn Rt. 9 Red Hook, NY 1257a 845-876-2870
Friday, February 24
Who Lived in Your House Before You?! Talk by David Miller, President of the Rhinebeck Historical Society. 7:30pm. Starr Library 68 West Market Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-7341 dhmny@aol.com
Friday, February 24– Saturday, February 25
American Symphony Orchestra Music by Ravel, Prokofiev, Stravinsky. Leon Botstein, music director and conductor. $35/$30/$20. Pre-concert talk 7pm. Performance 8pm. Bard College Fisher Center, Sosnoff Theater Annandale, NY 12504 758-7900 edavis@bard.edu
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Longer-Run Events
December | January | February
through Saturday, December 31
"Luminous Landscapes" Ongoing show, along with new work by Cross River Artists. Gallery hours: Thu–Fri & Sun Noon–4pm, Sat Noon–5pm. Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery The Rhinebeck Courtyard 43 E. Market St., Suite 2 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-758-9244 betsyjacaruso@gmail.com
through Saturday, December 31
Works by 22 regional artists: Paola Bari, Gene Cadore, Kari Feuer, Jennifer Gallagher, Tarryl Gabel, Carl Greico, Keith Gunderson, Jackie Hughes, Betsy Jacaruso, Gretchen Kelly, Laura Martinez-Bianco, Seth McGuire, Kevin Palfreyman, Linda Wainwright Palfreyman, Crista Pisano, Daisy de Puthod, H. M. Saffer II, Linda Stanley, Elizabeth St. Leger, Tom Stoenner, Kathern Windley, and Phyllis West. Sat–Sun 1–4pm and by appt. Briggs Mountain Gallery 495 Academy Hill Rd Milan, NY 12571 845-758-3266 briggsmtngallery@frontiernet.net
through Sunday, December 18
Jazz Brunch Jazz & French favorites from local piano star Elaine Rachlin. Last in fall series, from 11:30–2:30pm. The Rhinecliff 4 Grinnell St. Rhinecliff, NY 12574 845-546-4094
through Friday, December 16
"If you lived here . . . " " . . .you'd be home by now." Evaluating contemporary art in a public vs. domestic environment. Works from the Hessel collection. Museum hrs. Wed–Sun. 1–5pm. CCS Bard Hessel Museum Bard College Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-7598 ccs@bard.edu
through Friday, January 6
Small Works Show Group show works featuring 40 Hudson Valley artists. Gallery hours: Wed–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 11am–3pm. Columbia County Council on the Arts 209 Warren St. Hudson, NY 518-671-6213
Friday, November 25– Saturday, December 31
Christmas at Val-Kill Special holiday tour on 12/10 from 4–7pm. Val-Kill accessible by shuttle bus only; pick up at Henry A. Wallace Ctr., FDR Estate. FDR Estate 4097 Albany Post Rd., (Rt. 9) Hyde Park, NY 12538 845-486-1966 info@historichydepark.org
Christmas with the Churches Holiday house tours of Frederick Church's Moorish mansion. 12/2–12/31, Fri–Sun from 11am to 3pm Victorian Wreath Making 12/11 from 10–11:30 and noon–1:30pm; $10/$5. Olana State Historic Site 5720 State Rt. 9G Hudson, NY 12534 518-828-0135
Gilded Age Christmas at Staatsburg Historic Site Sumptuously decorated mansion, flower arrangements, Christmas tree festooned with Edwardian-style ornaments, house tours, gift shop. 11/25–12/31: Thu–Sun, 11am–4pm. Closed Xmas day. $8/$6; children under 12 are free. Staatsburg State Historic Site 75 Mills Mansion Rd. Staatsburg, NY 12580 889-8851 x38 donald.fraser@parks.ny.gov
Historic Hyde Park Open House Roosevelt Library and FDR home open free of charge on 12/10 from 9am–7pm Holiday decorations, music, refreshments and special activities including Children's Reading Festival at Henry A. Wallace Center. FDR LIbrary and Museum 4079 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, 12538 845-486-7770 info@historichydepark.org
Joyeux Noel at Vanderbilt The mansion will be decorated for the holidays. Open house on 12/4 from 11am–4pm. Refreshments served. Free. Vanderbilt/Roosevelt National Historic Site Route 9 Hyde Park, NY 12538 845-229-7770 info@historichydepark.org
Old Dutch Christmas at the Elmendorph 12/11: The restored 1760 Inn will celebrate with decorations, music, hot cider & fresh bread baked in the historic beehive oven. 1–4pm. Free & open to the public. Elmendorph Inn 7562 Rt. 9 Red Hook, NY 12571 845-758-0277 friends@elmendorph.org
A Traditional Christmas at Clermont The Livingston family's Colonial-Revival mansion celebrates the holiday traditions of the era. Open House, free of charge on 12/17 from 11am–4pm. Child's Christmas on 12/3 & 12/4 at 10am; $3 per child. Candlelight tours on 12/11 from 3–6pm; $6/$5//free. Clermont State Historic Site Off Rte. 9G,1 mile N. of Tivoli Clermont, NY 12526 518-537-4240
Victorian Holiday at Wilderstein Mansion transformed into a Victorian holiday spectacular. Tour at your own pace, with guides to answer questions. $10/$9. 11/25–11/27; 12/3–12/4; 12/10–12/11; 12/17–12/18; also 12/26 & 12/27. All from 1–4pm. Wilderstein Historic Site 330 Morton Road Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-4818 wilderstein@wilderstein.org
Thursday, December 1– Friday, December 16
"All Divided Selves Installation exhibition based on film by Luke Fowler, Artist-in-Residence at Bard College. Museum hrs.: Wed–Sun 1–5pm. Hessel Museum of Art & CCS Galleries Annandale-on-Hudson, 845-758-7574 rrosenberg@bard.edu
Thursday, December 1– Friday, December 23
Paperworks Holiday Show Red Hook CAN's media on paper show: sculpture, painting, drawings, photographs, greeting cards, more. Gallery hours Thu 1pm–5pm, Fri 1pm–7pm, Sun noon–4pm. Red Hook CAN Gallery 7505 North Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571 845-505-9024 redhookcan@gmail.com
Thursday, December 1– Saturday, December 24
Tivoli Artists' Holiday Show Group show & sale. Works by more than 20 artists. Tivoli Artists' Co-op. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm; Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli Artists' Co-Op 60 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-757-2667 mtcole@valspar.net
Thursday, December 1– Thursday, February 23
Thursdays at Bull & Buddha Live music every Thu at 8 pm featuring regional musicians. Bull and Buddha 319 Main St. Poughkeepsie, NY 845-377-4848
Thursday, December 1– Saturday, February 25
Music at Orient Lounge Thu & Fri: Throwback Thursdays & Taboo Fridays, both at 10pm. LIFE Saturdays @Bull & Buddha, also at 10pm. See website for details. Bull & Buddha 319 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-377-4848
Saturday, December 3– Sunday, January 29
Oblong Readings & Book Signings Free. 12/3 at 7:30 pm: Andy Borowitz, The Funniest American Writers; 12/11 at 4 pm: Peter Yarrow, singer extraordinaire, new version of The Night Before Christmas (reservations required); 1/22 at 4 pm: Carol Goodman writing as Juliet Dark, The Demon Lover; 1/29 at 4 pm: Bradford Morrow, The Uninnocent. Oblong Books & Music, Rhinebeck 6422 Montgomery Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-0500 suzanna@oblongbooks.com
Saturday, December 3– Saturday, April 14
Elmendorph Winter Market Indoor market with local fruit, vegetables, meat, milk, specialty foods, and wool, plus music, warm food & drinks. Every other Sat thru mid-April. 10am–2pm. Elmendorph Inn 7562 Rt. 9 Red Hook, NY 12571 845-758-5887
Sunday, December 4– Sunday, February 26
Pub Readings Ongoing pub readings of theatrical works at Black Swan in Tivoli and other pubs. Free. 6 pm. Contact Tangent Arts for dates and info. Carpenter Shop Theater 60 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-230-7020 info@tangent-arts.org
Sunday, December 4– Sunday, April 29
Rhinebeck Winter Market Every other Sunday, 10am–2pm, at Rhinebeck Town Hall. Upcoming dates: 12/4 & 12/18; 1/8 & 1/22; 2/5 & 2/19; 3/4 & 3/18; 4/1, 4/15 & 4/29. Rhinebeck Farmers' Market, Ltd. Rhinebeck Town Hall 80 East Market Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 info@rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
Thursday, December 15– Sunday, January 22
Winter Eclectic Group show featuring work by Ashley Cooper, Tracy Helgeson, Tony Thomson, Jenny Nelson, and Judith Hoyt. Gallery hours 11–5. Closed Wed. Opening reception 12/17, 6–8pm. Carrie Haddad Gallery 622 Warren Street Hudson, NY 12534 518-828-1915
Thursday, December 15– Thursday, February 23
Rhinecliff Firehouse Soup Sale Thursdays 12/15, 1/26, 2/23 from 11am–12:30pm. Rhinecliff Firehouse 17 Shatzell Avenue Rhinecliff, NY 876-3826 or 876-6149
Friday, December 16– Friday, February 17
Acoustic Music Night Free. On third Fridays: 12/16, 1/20 & 2/17. At 8pm. Call Richard Kopyscianski for info. Morton Memorial Library & Community House PO Box 157 82 Kelly Street Rhinecliff, NY 12574 845-876-7007 mortonrhinecliff@gmail.com
Saturday, December 17– Saturday, February 18
Tavern Nights at the Inn Joe Tobin's Acoustic Medicine Variety Show. $10, includes 2 beverages and snack. Third Sat of each month from 7–10pm: 12/17, 1/21 & 2/18. Elmendorph Inn 7562 Rt. 9 Red Hook, NY 12571 845-758-0277 friends@elmendorph.org
Saturday, January 7– Saturday, January 28
January Show at Tivoli Co-op Call gallery for info about January show: 845-757-2667. Gallery hours: Fri 5–9, Sat 1–9, Sun 1–5. Tivoli Artists' Co-op 60 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-757-2667 mtcole@valspar.net
Sunday, January 8– Sunday, March 4
Pancake Breakfasts Monthly pancake breakfasts, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 128. Sundays 12/8, 2/ 5, & 3/4. 8am–noon. American Legion Post 429 6331 Mill Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-5311 kramf@aol.com
Saturday, January 21– Saturday, March 10
Animal Art Art with animal themes; a portion of proceeds benefit CG Humane Society. Gallery hours: Wed–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 11am–3pm. Columbia County Council on the Arts 209 Warren St. Hudson, NY 518-671-6213
Friday, February 3– Saturday, February 25
Art Show: "Erotica" Fri 5–9pm, Sat 1–9pm. Sun Noon-4pm. Must be at least 18 years old to attend. Tivoli Artists' Co-Op 60 Broadway Tivoli, NY 12583 845-757-2667
Saturday, February 4– Saturday, March 31
Sally Lyon Paintings Gallery hours 9am–6pm daily. Montgomery Row 6422 Montgomery St. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-6670
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