JUNE 22, 10AM–6PM, JUNE 23, 10AM–5PM
Rhinebeck Crafts Festival
This thoughtfully curated shopping event features contemporary fine craft and art from over 200 American makers. Find original fashions, accessories, and jewelry; functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, fiber, wood, and mixed media; and fine art painting, printmaking, drawing, and photography. Enjoy gourmet foods, specialties, and tastings from local distilleries and wineries, and bring the kids for interactive puppet theater, face painting, stilt walkers, and more. Watch and participate in hands-on craft demonstrations, consider interior design possibilities with the Kingston Design Connection, and listen to rising stars from some of the top music schools in the country with Classical Oasis. Go to Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Spring Brook Avenue, Rhinebeck. artrider.com/rhinebeck-crafts-festival-2019
JULY 27, 1–10PM
Hudson Valley Brassroots Festival
The second Hudson Valley Brassroots Festival of brass band music will take place on July 27, 2019 at Seed Song Farm in Kingston, NY. The festival will feature music from of eight brass bands from up and down the East Coast whose influences range from New Orleans second line to brasspunk to activist anthems. They will play musical styles ranging from Eastern Europe to North America to Latin America. Part of the proceeds from the festival will benefit the 200+ acre Seed Song Farm in Kingston and their affordable Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, educational outreach, summer farm camp, and free programs for the community. Go to Seed Song Farm, 160 Esopus Avenue, Kingston. brassrootsfestival.com
AUGUST 2–4
The Phoenicia International Festival of the VoiceThe Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice utilizes the power of the human voice to inspire, empower, and heal.Through captivating, internationally acclaimed performances, the Festival of the Voice Foundation seeks to expose and popularize the vocal arts, making them approachable and novel, discovering and developing new talents—locally, nationally, and internationally—and, lastly, acts as an economic engine to increase the value and popularity of the area. The Festival offers something for everyone. Visitors stroll from venue to venue enjoying the lovely stores and restaurants on Main Street while breathing the pure mountain air, and listening to vocal music in its highest form in the heart of the Catskills. 845- 688-3291. phoeniciavoicefest.org
SUMMER EVENTS
THURSDAYS, 7PM
Create Your Own Chocolate Bar Workshop
With top 10 US Master Chocolatier Oliver Kita. $38 per workshop in the Rhinebeck studio. Each attendee has the opportunity to observe how chocolate is tempered (manipulated), to taste chocolate, and to add “inclusions,” otherwise known as toppings or add-ons, such as nuts, cacao nibs, toffee, peppermint, or dried fruits onto their bars. Each person gets to make bars and to take them home. For children, the toppings can include nostalgic favorites too—M&M’s, sprinkles, marshmallows, frosted cereals, etc. The session lasts about 40 minutes and requires one hour of time to attend from arrival to clean-up. Go to Oliver Kita Chocolates, 18 West Market Street, Rhinebeck. 845-876-2665. oliverkita.com
JUNE 22, 10AM–3PM
Annual Strawberry Festival at Saunderskill Farms
Join us for a fun day celebrating strawberry season! Pick-your-own strawberries, live music, face painting, petting zoo, lots of strawberry goodies. Local food and craft vendors. Admission is free. Go to Saunderskill Farm, 5100 Route 209, Accord. saunderskill.com/events
JUNE 22, 4PM
World Peace & Prayer Ceremony
Join Rhianna and the Dreaming Goddess collective in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, June 22nd to honor the Summer Solstice and World Peace and Prayer Day. In sacred space we’ll send out prayers of peace to every country in the world and our Great Mother Earth. Items you may wish to bring: personal picnic feast, blanket or camp chair, non-aerosol bug spray, tobacco and herbs to offer to the fire, $10 donation. Go to 57 Park Avenue, Poughkeepsie. 845-473-2206.
dreaminggoddess.com/classes-events/world-peace-and-prayer
JUNE 23, 8PM
Adam Sandler at Bethel Woods
A successful actor, writer, producer, and musician, Adam Sandler has been performing for live audiences on a sold-out tour over the last couple of years across the U.S. and Canada. And now he’s making his way to our little valley to perform at Bethel Woods. You won’t want to miss this hilarious performance. Go to Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel. 866-781-2922.
bethelwoodscenter.org/events/detail/adamsandler
JULY 4
Downtown Kingston Fourth of July Celebration
Waterfront outdoor dining and live music kick off the annual Kingston Fourth of July celebration, followed by a video tribute to veterans. Visitors to the waterfront can sit back and enjoy a locally sponsored fireworks display. Parking and shuttles will be available for convenience. thekingstonwaterfront.com/events-3
JULY 4, 9AM–9PM
Fourth of July Celebration at Mohonk Mountain House
Join Mohonk Mountain House for their most iconic holiday celebration of the entire year. Delight in festive events and activities throughout the day! Be sure to wear your red, white, and blue and join in the fun! Mohonk Mountain House is not open to the public on the 4th of July. An overnight reservation is required to join in the 4th of July activities. Go to Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. 855-883-3798.
mohonk.com/events/holidays-at-mohonk/4th-of-july-celebration
JULY 5–7
Emerson Resort & Spa “Road to Woodstock”
Peace, love, and music will be on tap July 5–7, when original Woodstock co-creator Michael Lang and musicians who performed at the original 1969 concert will be featured. The Emerson’s “Road to Woodstock” special offerings will also be available all summer long from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, featuring thematic CBD-infused treatments at Emerson Spa, tie-dye nail art at the salon, a signature cocktail with Catskill Distilling Company Peace Vodka at Woodnotes Grille, and more. Michael Lang will kick off the Emerson’s “Road to Woodstock” series of events with a Q&A and reception on Friday, July 5, 2019. The evening includes wine and desserts and is available by reservation at $25 per person. Go to Emerson Resort & Spa, 5340 Route 28, Mount Tremper. 845-688-2828. emersonresort.com/road-to-woodstock-weekend
JULY 19–AUGUST 18
Shear Madness at Shadowland Stages
This hilarious whodunnit takes place in the Shear Madness hairstyling salon and is chock-full of up-to-date, spontaneous humor. A murder is committed, and the audience gets to spot the clues, question the suspects, and solve the funniest mystery in the annals of crime. The outcome is never the same, so you just might want to see this show twice! Go to Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. 845-647-5511.
shadowlandstages.org/2019-season/shear-madness
JULY 26, 7PM
Chris Stapleton at Bethel Woods
With special guests Margo Price and The Marcus King Band. Kentucky-born Chris Stapleton is a multiple Grammy, CMA, and ACM Award-winner and one of Nashville’s most respected and beloved musicians. Fans of hard rock and country music can expect to have a wonderful and exhilarating time. Go to Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel. 866-781-2922.
bethelwoodscenter.org/events/detail/stapleton
JULY 30–AUGUST 4
The Ulster County Fair
For rides, food, exhibits, games, animals, and super headliner entertainment, you can’t miss the Ulster County Fair. The 2019 lineup includes such acts as 90 Proof, Craig Morgan, Confederate Railroad, Little Texas, Cooke and Belle, Seth Cook, and Fran Cosmo. Go to the Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. 845-255-1380 or 845-255-1707. ulstercountyfair.com
AUGUST 12–14
Light on the Esopus Creek, Landscape Oil Painting Workshop with Karen O’Neil
Working outdoors on-site, the Light on the Esopus Creek workshop focuses on scale, editing, and blocking form to record the luminous and changing light of the Catskills. Working quickly, students will be encouraged to start paintings at different times of day, and as light changes. Go to Emerson Resort & Spa, 5340 Route 28, Mount Tremper. 845-688-2828. emersonresort.com
AUGUST 19–23
The Art of Nature Awareness at Mohonk Mountain House
Immerse yourself into the ancient art of nature, mindfulness, and self-awareness. Join Mohonk’s Naturalist, Michael Ridolfo as he teaches time-tested principles of tracking and nature observation, authentic survival skills, and the spontaneous attention that occurs when we move through the arena of the natural world. You’ll never look at a hiking trail the same way ever again. Availability is limited. For reservations, please call 855-883-3798. Go to Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. mohonk.com/events/nature-outdoors/nature-awareness
AUGUST 23–SEPTEMBER 8
Over the River and Through the Woods at Shadowland Stages
Nick is a young bachelor living in New Jersey who religiously spends every Sunday having dinner with his Italian grandparents. When he breaks the news that his employer is transferring him to Seattle, Nick’s grandparents will go to any length to get him to stay, including setting him up with a blind date that just might change his mind. Go to Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. 845-647-5511.
shadowlandstages.org/2019-season/over-the-river
AUGUST 25, 2PM
National Theatre Presents: Small Island at the Rosendale Theatre
Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. Experience the play in cinemas, filmed live on stage as part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. Small Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948—the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury. The play follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK. A company of 40 actors take to the stage of the National Theatre in this timely and moving story. Go to the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale. 845-658-8989. rosendaletheatre.org/monthly-calendar
AUGUST 31–SEPTEMBER 1
Art Studio Views Tour
Art Studio Views features 33 artists in five communities, including Germantown, Hyde Park, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and Tivoli. For 12 years, ASV has created this unique opportunity for Northern Dutchess & Southern Columbia County artists to open their doors to fantastic spaces, pulling back the curtain on the creative process in one of the most anticipated open-studio tours of the region. This self-guided, free tour is from 11am to 5pm both days. The artists on the tour represent a wide range of styles and techniques, including: painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, and glass. Maps and information are available at the following headquarter locations: Tivoli Artist Gallery in Tivoli; Equis Art Gallery in Red Hook; The Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery in Rhinebeck; and the Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park in Hyde Park. Visit artstudioviews.com for a complete list of artists & sponsors and to download the map. 845-505-6397.
WEEKENDS THROUGH EARLY SEPTEMBER
Rail Explorers Catskills
Join us in New York’s Catskill Mountains to discover the rails that run alongside the Esopus Creek from the beautiful village of Phoenicia. Ride the new Rail Explorers fleet of rail bikes, now with electric pedal assistance! Seats are limited, so book early to make sure you don’t miss out! Bring a snack and a drink to enjoy at our creekside turnaround. This is an 8-mile trip with electric pedal assistance. Please allow 2 hours. Go to 70 Lower High Street, Phoenicia. railexplorers.net
JUNE 22, 10:30AM–4PM
June Jamboree at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
Award-winning veggie food trucks and booths, amazing guest speakers, and vegan- and animal-themed tattoos done on-site by the artists from Gristle Tattoo in Brooklyn! Plus, a bouncy castle and waterslide for kids to enjoy! Spend the day with family and friends and meet 380 rescued cows, pigs, goats, turkeys, and more! We’re thrilled to welcome to the event this year Zero to Go, our local education-based waste management company, to help us be as low-waste as possible. You can join us in supporting this effort with an extra $1 donation at checkout! Your participation directly benefits our rescue shelter and outreach work for farmed animals. 2 Rescue Road, High Falls. 845-247-5700. woodstocksanctuary.org/jj2019
JUNE 23, 3PM–6PM
Bluegrass & BBQ Social Summertime Member Social
You’re invited to an afternoon of foot-stompin’ at Mohonk Preserve’s Annual Summertime Member Social! Come out and feast on delicious barbeque from Hickory BBQ in Kingston and enjoy the high-energy bluegrass music of Brooklyn’s own Mama Juke. Spend a few hours reconnecting with nature (and friends!) as you take in the Million Dollar View of the Catskills from Spring Farm. $45 members, $55 non-members, $20 kids 12 and under. Advance ticket sales only; tickets will not be available at the event. RSVP no later than June 18th. Go to Slingerland Pavilion at Spring Farm, Mohonk Preserve, Upper 27 Knolls Road, High Falls. mohonkpreserve.org/events/event-calendar.html/event/2019/06/23/bluegrass-bbq-social-summertime-member-social/247527
JUNE 28–30
The Art of Thinking: Awakening Your Genius Through the Science of Mindfulness
The Art of Thinking presents advanced teachings on the nature of clear, effective thought, based upon the Buddhist mindfulness tradition and Indo-Tibetan cognitive studies, utilizing chapters from the Foundations of Buddhist Practice by the Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron. Within the context of the emerging Third Wave Mindfulness movement, in which the four foundations of mindful awareness provide context, we will explore the art of thinking in depth, examining the insights on gaining accurate, non-deceptive knowledge. Participants will walk away with knowledge of the Maha-satipatthana Sutta (Great Discourse on the Foci of Mindfulness), the four focuses of mindful awareness, and specific teachings on the nature of memory and mind. This retreat will emphasize dialogue and reflection, and application of the Buddhist Three-Fold Analysis will be practiced along with guided meditation. Go to MENLA, 375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia. 845-688-6897. Register at: menla.us/retreat/the-art-of-thinking-awakening-your-genius-through-the-science-of-mindfulness
JULY 4
New Paltz Fourth of July Celebration
Celebrate with music by the Holmes Brothers (Blues, Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, and Country) and The Big Joe Fitz Band; food; children’s activities; fireworks at dusk. Free. Rain Date: July 3. Go to Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. townofnewpaltz.org/home/pages/annual-happenings
JULY 4, 3PM–DUSK
Fourth of July Fireworks at Memorial Park, Beacon
Enjoy fireworks presented by the City of Beacon, Beacon-Fishkill Kiwanis Club, The Costellos, and I Am Beacon. Bring the whole family to enjoy. Fireworks begin at dusk.
JULY 8–10
Creekside Painting in the Catskills, Plein Air Workshop with Mary Anna Goetz
Students will have the opportunity to capture the serene beauty of the Esopus Creek, as it winds along the Emerson Resort & Spa. The workshop will begin with a morning demonstration by instructor Mary Anna Goetz. This session will guide the class through Goetz’s process, beginning with a grisaille, or value painting, followed by application of color. Students will then begin creating their own compositions, based on Goetz’s plein air approach. Emphasis will be placed on establishing a strong composition and concentration on color and light. Go to Emerson Resort & Spa, 5340 Route 28, Mount Tremper. 845-688-2828. emersonresort.com
JULY 25–28
The Secret City Art Revival “Back to the Garden”
The Secret City will be presenting its annual Art Revival July 25th–28th, right in the heart of Woodstock! The Art Revival is a festival of cutting-edge visual and performing arts and will feature pop-up visual art, music, and performance art around Tinker Street and culminate on Sunday in a colorfully massive processional starting at Comeau field. All are welcome to join and head to Andy Lee Field for a performance Art Revival under a big white tent on Sunday afternoon. The Secret City partners with multiple local businesses in Woodstock to host site-specific art installations and public performances during the weekend of the Revival. For more information and a schedule of the weekend’s activities, please go to thesecretcity.org
JULY 25, 7PM
Native American Crafts Demonstrations
Historic Huguenot Street is happy to announce the return of Native American crafts expert and museum consultant Barry Keegan for an evening demonstration of traditional flint knapping, fire making, basket weaving, canoe hollowing, and more at the site’s replica Esopus Munsee wigwam, which was constructed by Keegan in 2017. Keegan is the former Supervisor of Native American Programs at the New York State Historical Association and Farmer’s Museum in Cooperstown, NY. He has constructed over 80 wigwams and longhouses for museums, nature centers, and educational institutions, and regularly demonstrates early technologies for these organizations, as well as others such as the History Channel. Go to Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz. huguenotstreet.org/calendar-of-events/2019/7/25/native-american-crafts-demonstrations
AUGUST 8–11
The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival
The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival begins its 10th season. This yearly series has hosted The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Dave Liebman, Wallace Roney, Arturo O’Farrill, and Lenny White, but its focus is on the deep resource of local jazz artists. Shows are held in multiple towns in different environments including cafes, performing arts centers, parks, libraries, a brewery, farm markets, and art galleries. With a majority of free performances, easy access, and diverse musical programming, it’s quality jazz brought by players who have worked alongside top names in the field. Go to hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org for schedule and locations.
AUGUST 16, 7PM
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band at Bethel Woods
2019 marks the 30th Anniversary of Ringo and his All Starr Band, who played their first show on July 23, 1989 at the Park Central Amphitheatre in Dallas, Texas. The 2019 All Starr Band features Steve Lukather (Toto), Colin Hay (Men at Work), Gregg Rolie (Santana/Journey), Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette, and the return of All Starr alum Hamish Stuart (Average White Band). For one night only, Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band will be joined by special guests and Woodstock alumni, The Edgar Winter Band and Blood, Sweat & Tears, who are returning to the historic site as part of Bethel Woods Season of Song & Celebration Anniversary Weekend on Friday, August 16. Go to Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel. 866-781-2922. bethelwoodscenter.org/events/detail/ringostarr
AUGUST 20–25
The Dutchess County Fair
For six days each August, the bucolic fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck plays host to nearly half a million patrons. The second largest county fair in New York State is the showplace for agriculture in Dutchess County. The fairgrounds becomes an entertainment destination where big name talent can be enjoyed, “thrill a minute” excitement can be experienced at one of the finest carnivals in the entire country, free shows and attractions can be viewed almost constantly from the time you arrive to the time you leave. The tradition of excellence that has been the Dutchess County Fair for over 170 years offers something for everyone and creates memorable moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. Go to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4000. dutchessfair.com
AUGUST 25–30
Garden Holiday at Mohonk Mountain House
Delight in hands-on workshops and demonstrations with the area’s finest horticultural experts. Mohonk’s show gardens highlight a diverse array of flora both native and exotic. Be sure to join us at our annual Victorian Garden Party! Join us for a stroll through the award-winning gardens as we celebrate this year’s theme: “A Native American Garden,” featuring plant material native to the New World—North America, Central America, and South America. Availability is limited. For reservations, please call 855-883-3798. mohonk.com/events/nature-outdoors/garden-holiday
AUGUST 31–SEPTEMBER 2
Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair
Support Handmade this Labor Day Weekend! Bring family, friends, and yourself to the Ulster County Fairgrounds to enjoy a weekend replete with fine art and crafts in over 10 media categories, handcrafted (and delectable!) specialty food and drink, and live entertainment. Sip on locally brewed craft beer and regional wine while watching live demonstrations and browsing rows of handmade pottery, home decor, jewelry, paintings, photography, blown glass, furniture, wearable fiber art, and much more. Go to the Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. quailhollow.com
