Songs with texts by Goethe, Verlaine, and Dickinson, performed by graduate students in vocal arts and piano. Free. 8 pm.

"...of Montgomery Place." Part of Tivoli Bays Talks. 7:30pm. Wheelchair accessible. Free.

Thu and Fri 10am–3pm, w/raffle drawing at 3:30pm.

Red Hook High School winter theatrical production. Fri & Sat 7:30 pm; Sun 3 pm.

Drawn from Tchaikovsky's masterpiece. Song, juggling, classical ballet, jazz, rhythm, tap, hip-hop. $24/$22. Thu, Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm.

8th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair featuring student and local artists. 11am–4pm.

Sponsored by NDH Auxiliary. 9am–3pm.

Traditional German Christmas market. Crafts, giftware, chocolates, baked goods, Elves Table & more. Fri 3–7pm; Sat 11am–6pm.

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.

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.

Provocative and exuberant choreography by Ellen Sinopoli, artistic director of ESDC for 21 years. Sat 7:30pm.

Attic treasures, baked goods, books, candy, crafts, jewelry, swags/wreaths, toys, & more! Food available. 9am–2pm.

Crafts, gifts, holiday decorations, baked goods, white elephant table, lunch available. 9am–3pm. Snow date 12/4 from 11am–3pm.

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.

Decorated store windows on Warren St. in Hudson, carolers, clowns, music, Santa, & lots more! 5–8pm. Organized by Hudson Opera House.

Gingerbread house contest for kids, holiday crafts boutique, sale of decorated fresh wreaths. Free. Sat 10am–3pm; Sun 1–4pm.

W/conductor Leon Botstein and pianist Jeremy Denk. Music by Ives, Beethoven, Mahler. Donation: $20/$15. 8pm.

Holiday Concert. 2pm.

Opening reception for Red Hook CAN's Media on paper show: sculpture, painting, drawings, photographs, greeting cards, more. 2pm.

Annual mtg. & presentation of Quitman Award to Arthur Kelly. 2–4pm. Public welcome. Call for details.

Handmade crafts, children's art, wreaths, ornaments, cards, cookies & more. All proceeds benefit Astor Home's children's recreational programs. 9am–4pm.

Talking about activism and his role in AIDS activist group ACT UP. 1:30–3:30pm at Hudson Opera House.

Poetry reading by CGCC Professor Emeritus Diane Koenig. Free admission.

Conservatory students in concert at noon. Free.

German songs and arias performed by graduate students in vocal arts and piano. Free. 4 pm.

With Ethan Roland. Free. 6:30pm.

Mae Pelster speaks about her newly published book on history of Hudson, Ohio. At Hudson Library. 7pm.

Haydn's Mass in B flat, Harmoniemesse, presented by the Bard College Symphonic Chorus and Chamber Singers. Conductor James Bagwell. $5. 8pm.

Performance in remembrance of 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. Benefits rehabilitation of formal gardens at Vanderbilt Historic Site. $12 in advance. 7pm.

Author Rachel Frias discusses her new book Short Bedtime Stories, Easy Reading. Discussion followed by Q & A. Free. 6pm.

Free. 8pm. Contact Richard Rizzo by email for info.

Sponsored by NDH Auxiliary. 9am–3pm. Main Lobby.

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.

During library hours, Fri noon–5, Sat 10–4.

Directed by Lou Trapani for CENTERstage. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $18.

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.

Featuring works by Bard seniors. 7:30 pm. w/additional performance on Sun at 2pm. Reservations required.

Get a box, pick your cookies, & pay by the pound. Starts 9am (snowdate 12/11 at 11:15am).

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.

Holiday tradition featuring Hedda Lettuce, improv/comedy star. $20. 8pm.

Reading by author Jeffrey Banks. Authoritative fashion history of preppy style. 2pm.

Holiday Concert at 8pm, Location TBD, check website for info.

Dinner, dancing, silent auction. Call for info.

Tree lighting, horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts & activities, music, visit from Santa, and fireworks after dark. 3–5pm.

Afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, homemade cakes and cookies, and fine teas. $30/$20. 1pm. Limited seating, reservations required.

Performances of chamber music by talented students of Bard College Conservatory. Free. Sat 8pm, Sun 1pm.

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.

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.

Featuring clothing from the Carousel Thrift Shop! Sponsored by St. Paul's & Trinity Parish. 2pm.

Slide show and book signing with photographer-author Juliet Harrison of White Horses, Track Life, Dressage, and Equiscape: A Modernist Nude.

Bring 3 doz. cookies to swap. 2–4pm. Contact Sandy Bartlett for info.

Italian songs and arias performed by graduate students in vocal arts and piano. Free. 4 pm.

Songs and monologues by graduate students in vocal arts and piano. 8 pm.

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.

Directed, written and produced by Lou Trapani for CENTERstage. A perennial favorite with a twist! Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $18.

Original play by Marguerite San Millan. For the entire family! $5. 3pm.

Seasonal classical and sacred music. 7pm.

Call for info.

Solas An Lae School of American Irish Dance presents its annual Christmas performance. 8pm. Contact Bard Box Office for tickets.

Hurricane Irene Fundraising Event: favorite songs by favorite performers. 3pm.

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.

Guitar virtuoso David Temple presents music from around the globe spanning five centuries. 8pm. $18.

9am–3pm Sponsored by NDH Auxiliary.

Holiday celebration and CENTER fundraiser. George Conrad and Joel Flowers present carols and more. 8 pm. $18.

Welcome the New Year at a potluck celebration. $5 donation. Reservation through website required. Directions given when you reserve.

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).

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.

Hector Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 for soprano with eight cellos. Jon Handman, conductor $25. Pre-concert talk 3:30pm; concert at 4pm.

with Bard professor Susan Aberth. Learn about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Free. 6pm.

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.

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.

Art with animal themes; a portion of proceeds benefit CG Humane Society. Opening reception 1/21, 5–7pm.

Guiseppe Verdi's opera, with Soprano Maryann Mootos. Conductor Kathleen Beckmann. N. Dutchess Symph. Orchestra. $20/$15/$5. 7:30pm.

Talk by Vern Sipperly and a close up look at the fire engines and fire house. 7:30pm. Organized by Rhinebeck Historical Society.

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.

4:30–7pm.

Learn about this historic sport which still takes place on the Hudson River. Part of Tivoli Bays Talks. 7:30pm. Free. Wheelchair accessible.

Call school for info.

Fri 10am–5pm and & Sat 10am–4pm.

Opening reception Sat 2/4, 7–9pm, $10. Must be minimum of 18 yrs of age to attend show.

Must be 18 years old to attend. Opening reception 7–9pm. Music, refreshments. $10.

Potluck vegan Souper Bowl party. Reservation required. Call or check website. Directions given when you reserve.

Concert to benefit FW Vanderbilt Garden Association. $12 in advance. 7 pm at Henry A. Wallace Visitor Ctr. at FDR Home and Library.

Talk by Neil Kane. 12:30 pm.

Artist reception from 5–7:30pm.

Celebrating Spain & featuring the Arabesque Trio. Music, tapas, silent auction and more

Talk by David Miller, President of the Rhinebeck Historical Society. 7:30pm.

Music by Ravel, Prokofiev, Stravinsky. Leon Botstein, music director and conductor. $35/$30/$20. Pre-concert talk 7pm. Performance 8pm.

Ongoing show, along with new work by Cross River Artists. Gallery hours: Thu–Fri & Sun Noon–4pm, Sat Noon–5pm.

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.

Jazz & French favorites from local piano star Elaine Rachlin. Last in fall series, from 11:30–2:30pm.

" . . .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.

Group show works featuring 40 Hudson Valley artists. Gallery hours: Wed–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 11am–3pm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The mansion will be decorated for the holidays. Open house on 12/4 from 11am–4pm. Refreshments served. Free.

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.

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.

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.

Installation exhibition based on film by Luke Fowler, Artist-in-Residence at Bard College. Museum hrs.: Wed–Sun 1–5pm.

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.

Group show & sale. Works by more than 20 artists. Tivoli Artists' Co-op. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm; Sun 1–5pm.

Live music every Thu at 8 pm featuring regional musicians.

Thu & Fri: Throwback Thursdays & Taboo Fridays, both at 10pm. LIFE Saturdays @Bull & Buddha, also at 10pm. See website for details.

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.

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.

Ongoing pub readings of theatrical works at Black Swan in Tivoli and other pubs. Free. 6 pm. Contact Tangent Arts for dates and info.

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.

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.

Thursdays 12/15, 1/26, 2/23 from 11am–12:30pm.

Free. On third Fridays: 12/16, 1/20 & 2/17. At 8pm. Call Richard Kopyscianski for info.

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.

Call gallery for info about January show: 845-757-2667. Gallery hours: Fri 5–9, Sat 1–9, Sun 1–5.

Monthly pancake breakfasts, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 128. Sundays 12/8, 2/ 5, & 3/4. 8am–noon.

Art with animal themes; a portion of proceeds benefit CG Humane Society. Gallery hours: Wed–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 11am–3pm.

Fri 5–9pm, Sat 1–9pm. Sun Noon-4pm. Must be at least 18 years old to attend.

Gallery hours 9am–6pm daily.