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2008
EVENTS
ON-GOING
AND/OR
EXTENDED-DATE EVENTS IN
2008
First Saturday Art Receptions held in
various galleries throughout Kingston. 5pm-8pm;
Arts Society of Kingston (A.S.K.); 338-0331; www.askforarts.org
2nd
Saturdays @ AIR: Acoustic
Artists Coalition: Live Music.
71
O'Neil St., Kingston; 8pm-11pm; Contact Jim Marzano,
331-2662; AirStudio@aol.com
www.airstudiogallery.com
Belleayre Music Festival. Weekends, July
5-August 31. Tickets available online.
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Route 28, Highmount;
(800) 942-6904, ext. 406; festival@catskill.net
www.belleayremusic.org
D&H Canal Sunday Outdoor Flea Market.
May 4-October, 2008. (Weather Permitting).
Antiques, collectibles and local artisans. Sponsored
by the D&H Canal Historical Society &
Museum. Sundays, 9am-4pm (weather permitting),
Rt. 213, High Falls. 687-9311.
Ellenville Farmers Market. Sundays, June
22-September 29, 2008. Corner of Market
Street and Center Street. Rain or shine. 9am-2pm;
647-4620; www.ewcoc.com
Highland Farmers' Market. Wednesdays,
June 18-October 8. Fresh products from
local growers. Haviland Road; Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm;
For more information, contact Carole, 235-4771.
Kingston Farmers Market. Saturdays May
24-November 15. Fresh products from local
growers. Wall Street between North Front and John
Streets, uptown Kingston; Saturdays, 9am-2pm;
For more information, call 532-6044; www.kingstonnyfarmersmarket.com
Maverick Concerts. Weekends, June 29,
2008 through Labor Day weekend. Each
weekend includes at least a Saturday evening and
Sunday afternoon concert. There's also a Friday-night
concert at the end of the summer and four young
people's concerts in July and August.Children
are admitted free and adults pay $5.00. Maverick
Concert Hall, Maverick Road, Woodstock; 679-8217;
www.maverickconcerts.org
New Paltz Farmer's Market. Sundays, June
22-October 26, 2008. Fresh local products
from around the region. Corner of Main Street
and Wurts Avenue, across from the Wachovia; Sundays,
10am-3pm; 255-6093 for more information; www.newpaltzfarmersmarket.com
The Pakatakan Farmers' Market. Saturdays,
May 17-October 11. Approximately 40 vendors
come from throughout the Catskill region. Located
five miles north of Margaretville/Arkville at
the Historic Round Barn on Route 30 and 50 miles
west of Kingston on Route 28 (turn right at Arkville
cutoff road); Saturdays, 9am-2pm, rain or shine;
586-3326.
Rhinebeck Farmers Market. Sundays May
11-November 23, and Thursdays May 29-October 9.
Local products, live music and other special events.
Municipal Parking Lot on East Market Street. 10am-2pm
on Sundays; 3pm-7pm on Thursdays; info@rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
Rosendale Farmers Market. Sundays, June
8-November 9, 2008. Located at Rosendale
Recreation Center. Rain or Shine. 9am-3pm; contact
Annie at 658-3467, or Dennis at 658-8348; www.rosendalefarmersmarket.org
Saugerties Farmers Market. Saturdays,
June 14-October 25, 2008. Farm produce
including a wide variety of organic vegetables
and fruits, artisan bread, eggs, honey, cheeses,
pastured meat and poultry, field-grown flowers,
wines, and dairy products, all produced locally:
Local chef demonstrations weekly with tastings
and menus. Saturdays, 9am-2pm; starting at Main
& Partition Streets, go 2.5 blocks east on
Main Street to the parking lot beyond the Saugerties
Historical Society's stone house at 119 Main Street,
Saugerties; Merchants: pre-registration required,
call 246-9371 or email: contact@saugertiesfarmersmarket.com
www.saugertiesfarmersmarket.com
Woodstock Farm Festival. Wednesdays, May
28-September 24, 2008. Farm-fresh produce,
locally produced food, crafts and entertainment.
Held at H. Houst & Son Hardware parking lot
and Maple Lane, Woodstock; Wednesdays 4pm-8pm;
info@woodstockfarmfestival.com
www.woodstockfarmfestival.com
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JANUARY
2008
5 First Saturday Arts Reception.
Held throughout Kingston in various galleries.
Check website for schedule. Various locations
throughout Kingston; 5pm-8pm; 338-0331; www.askforarts.org
5 Winterfest. Mulch
your Christmas tree, learn about winter trees
and birds, other activities for the family. Forsyth
Nature Center, Hasbrouck Park Stone Building,
Kingston; 10am-2pm; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org
6 Songwriter's Circle.
Curated Songwriter's circle. Hosted by Elise Pittelman
and Elly Wininger. Admission is $10/$8 for ASK
members. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway,
Kingston; 338-0331; www.askforarts.org
12 2nd Saturdays @ AIR:
Acoustic Artists Coalition. Live
Music featuring Kurt & Sheryl and Sue Wallace.
71 O'Neil St., Kingston; 8pm-11pm; Contact Jim
Marzano; 331-2662; AirStudio@aol.com
www.airstudiogallery.com
13
Alzheimer's Race to Remember. Cost is
$25, which includes race fee and free lift ticket
if you pre-register. Without pre-registration,
cost is $20 but does not include lift ticket.
Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of the
Hudson Valley and Clear Channel Radio; Overlook
Lodge, Belleayre Mountain, Highmount; registration
begins at 8am, race begins at 10:30am; 800-872-0994;
www.belleayre.com
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19 Hudson Valley Rail
Trail Winterfest. Chili competition,
horse drawn sleigh/wagon rides, ice carving demonstration,
roasted chestnuts, toasting marshmallows. Admission
$5, family 4+ max $20. Highland Pavilion, New
Paltz Rd., Highland; 11am-2pm; 691-8151; info@hudsonvalleyrailtrail.com
http://hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net
19 Performing Arts of
Woodstock Annual Winterfest. Entertainment,
silent auction and refreshments. Admission is
$15. Sponsored by Performing Arts of Woodstock.
Town Hall, Tinker St., Woodstock; 7:30pm; http://www.performingartsofwoodstock.org/
20
11th Annual Shandaken Primitive Biathlon. Upper
Esopus Fish and Game Preserve, Oliverea; 10am;
688-5560.
26 Annual Snowball Dinner
and Dance. Proceeds benefit the Belleayre
Music Conservatory. Call the number provided for
tickets and additional information. Sponsored
by the Coalition for Belleayre; 845-254-5600 ex.361;
www.belleayre.com
26-Febuary 1
Winter Festival Week. Surrounding town
celebrations, $10 lift tickets Jan. 28�Feb. 1.
Belleayre Mountain, Highmount; 800-942-6904; www.belleayre.com
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FEBRUARY
2008
Febuary
1 Winter Festival Week.
Surrounding
town celebrations, $10 lift tickets Jan. 28�Feb.
1. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount; 800-942-6904;
www.belleayre.com
2 Kingston's 2nd Annual Mardi Gras
Celebration. Parade, floats, ice sculpture
contest, art exhibits and more. Downtown Kingston;
1pm-6pm; 331-7517 or
331-1518;
www.ci.kingston.ny.us
2
First Saturday Art Reception. Held
throughout Kingston in various
galleries.
Check website for schedule. Various locations
throughout
Kingston;
5pm-8pm; 338-0331; www.askforarts.org
2 4th Annual Groundhog Ball.
Buffet dinner and music provided by Glory
Road. Snowdate is Feb. 10th. United Methodist
Church, 122 Clinton Ave. at Liberty St., Kingston;
331-7188.
2 Art Lab's 3rd Annual Fundraiser.
Live music, food from local restaurants,
face paintings, mask decorating and raffle. All
proceeds benefit free and low-cost art for children
in Saugerties. VFW, Livington St., Saugerties;
2pm-5pm; 246-9252; artlab@earthlink.net
www.saugertiesartlab.com
8 1st Annual Ugly Pants
Contest. Live music, contest, refreshments,
raffles, bake sale, fashion show. Upstairs Art,
Main St., Phonecia; 6pm; 688-2068.
8-10 Winter Weekend
2008. Workshops include nature journal
writing, maple sugaring, colonial crafts, mosaic
art, wood carving and more. Ashokan Field Campus,
Olivebridge; 657-8333; www.newpaltz.edu/ashokan
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9
Science Olympiad at SUNY Ulster. Annual
science competition of teams for area high schools.
Students tackle projects in geology, physics,
health, and other sciences. Free and open to the
public, snow date February 10. Vanderlyn Hall,
Stone Ridge Campus; 8am; Contact Ted Skaar; 687-5173;
skaart@sunyulster.edu
9 3rd Annual LoveFest.
Modern day celebration of Universal Love with
throwbacks to the 60's. Crafts fair, art shows,
poetry readings, live music, kids activities,
raffle tickets (fabulous gifts from local merchants)
and more. Rosendale; 12noon-4pm; Contact Kathleen
Carroll-Walsh, 658-9828; rosendalelovefest@yahoo.com
9 Annual New Paltz
Piano Fest. Featuring piano ensemble
performances of over 160 pianists from 4 counties
of all ages and ability levels. Snowdate Feb.
16. New Paltz High School, Otto Grassel Auditorium;
7:30pm; 256-9837; vshatalova@earthlink.net
www.newpaltzpianofest.com
9 2nd Saturdays
@ AIR: Acoustic Artists
Coalition: Live Music. 71 O'Neil
St., Kingston; 8pm-11pm; Contact Jim Marzano;
331-2662; AirStudio@aol.com
www.airstudiogallery
9 Friends of the Kingston Library
Annual Used Book Sale. Kingston Library;
10am-3pm; 331-0507.
9 5th Annual Women's Show. Featuring
unique art from women artists. VARGA Gallery,
130 Tinker St., Woodstock; 5pm-7pm; 679-4005;
www.VARGAgallery.com
9-10 ASIA Winterfest. Mogul
skiing instruction, breakfasts, Saturday dinner
buffet, entertainment. Call or email for reservations.
Belleayre Mountain, Highmount; 369-3961; rayowens@hotmail.com
www.belleayre.com
9-18 Annual Wine
and Chocolate Fest. Celebrate romance
with wine and chocolate pairings. Benmarl Winery,
156 Highland Ave., Marlboro; 12noon-6pm; 236-4265;
www.benmarl.com
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23
Ashokan Winter Festival. A family event
in a 19th century setting. Featuring an Indian
Village, 19th century cemetery, hands-on activities,
music and more! Adults $8.00, children under 10
$4.00. Ashokan Field Campus, 477 Beaverkill Rd.,
Olivebridge; 11am-4pm; 657-8333; ashokan@newpaltz.edu
www.AshokanFieldCampus.org
23 11th Annual Chili Bowl
Fiesta. Handmade bowls and tumblers for
sale.
Rosendale Recreation Center, Route 32, Rosendale;
3pm-8pm;
658-9133;
www.wsworkshop.org
23
1st Annual Outdoor Show and Kayak
Film Festival. Showcasing
outdoor
activities around the area, kayak films and informational
discussions.
Sponsored by Forsyth Nature Center and Kenco Outfitters;
Kenco
Outfitters, Tech City, Kingston; 11am-6pm; 331-1682;
www.forsythnaturecenter.org
23
3rd Annual Starr Library Benefit. Piano
music, wine, champagne, hors d'oeuvers, silent
auction. $65.00. Starr Library, Rhinebeck; 876-4030.
23 Annual Vanaver Caravan's DanceFest!
2008. Annual Dance performance by local
dance schools. $12 adults, $8 child/senior/student.
Otto Grassel Auditorium, New Paltz High School;
7pm-10pm; 256-9300;Snowdate Sun. Feb. 24 at 4pm;
vcoffice@vanavercaravan.org
www.vanavercaravan.org
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MARCH
2008
1
First Saturday Art Receptions.
Held throughout Kingston in various galleries.
5pm-8pm; Arts Society of Kingston (A.S.K.); 338-0331;
www.askforarts.org
1
Annual Ulster County Choral Music Festival. Performances
by local elementary, junior and high school choruses.
Senate Gym, SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge; 4pm; 687-5262.
2 11th Annual Read Across
America. Readings and performances by
musicians, librarians and storytellers, food,
fun. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St., Woodstock;
1pm; 679-8000; www.goldennotebook.com
7 Annual Washington Day Dinner.
Sponsored by the Men's Club of Old Dutch
Church. Old Dutch Church, Kingston; 6:30pm; 338-6759.
7 1st Annual Alternative Teen
Fashion Show. Featuring unique outfits
made from non-traditional and/or recycled materials.
Marlboro Library, Route 9W, Marlboro; 7pm; 236-7272.
8 2nd Saturdays @ AIR:
Acoustic Artists Coalition: Live Music.
71 O'Neil St., Kingston; 8pm-11pm; Contact
Jim Marzano; 331-2662; AirStudio@aol.com
www.airstudiogallery
8
Dave Leonard's Annual Pisces Party. Music
and free birthday cake. Admission is $8, however
admission is free for Pisces who show their ID.
Bearsville Theater, Woodstock; 8pm; 679-4406;
www.bearsvilletheater.com
8 Ulster County
Habitat for Humanity End of Winter Gala and Annual
Fundraiser: "Tails for Nails." Celebrate
12 years of Habitat for Humanity in Ulster County
with an evening of fun and entertainment, featuring
music, dinner, dancing and silent and live auctions.
All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity's next
2008 building project. $75/person. Wiltwyck Golf
Club, Kingston;
6pm-11pm;
340-0907; www.ulstercountyhabitat.org
8 Annual All-County Band
Festival. Bands and orchestras from various
schools in Ulster County perform popular and classical
music selections. Senate Gym, SUNY Ulster, Stone
Ridge; 4pm; 687-5262.
8 2nd Annual Children's Concert.
Featuring Dog on Fleas, Sarah Kramer-Harrison
and the Cantabile Singers. Hosted by The Hudson
Valley Youth Chorale. $10/adults, admission for
children is free. Holy Cross Church, Pine Grove
Ave., Kingston; 11am; 679-8172.
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8 Annual Meat-Out 2008. Featuring
speaker Holly Cheever. Bring your own utensils
and plates. Reservations required, $20/ticket.
Sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society;
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Sawkill Rd.,
Kingston; 5pm; 876-2626; rsvp@mhvs.org
9 20th Annual Shamrock
Run. A 2 mile run to benefit the Gateway
Foundation supporting Gateway Community Resources.
Post-race party following run. From Academy Green
to Broadway, Kingston; Check in across from Academy
Green at Gov. Clinton Apartments, 1 Albany Ave.,
Kingston; Registration 10:30am-12:30pm (turn your
clocks ahead!); Run starts 12:50pm sharp; 340-0001;
www.shamrockrunners.org
9 5th Annual Kids
Day in the Sugar Bush. Learn about maple
sugaring
and other small-scale farming projects. Easy 1-mile
hike. Ages 4 and
up. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 1pm-3pm; 255-0919;
www.mohonkpreserve.org
9-21 Hudson Valley Restaurant
Weeks. Celebrate the fine dining that
is offered in the Hudson Valley and in Ulster
County. During the 12-day celebration, participating
restaurants are serving up three-course prix-fixe
lunches for $16.09 and/or three-course dinners
for $26.09 Sunday through Friday. View website
for participating restaurants in Ulster County
and surrounding areas; http://hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com
15 Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Sponsored by the New Paltz Youth Program;
Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz; 1pm; 255-5140;
info@npyp.org
www.npyp.org
15 HAMLET OF HIGHLAND
Annual Spring Egg Hunt. Count the
H eggs in the shop windows, Count the jellybeans
in the newest Highland business, Find the eggs
hidden on the Library grounds, Church grounds
and Court Yard and visit with the Easter Bunny.
Free admission! Sponsored by the Highland Downtown
Business Association and the Town of
Lloyd Events Committee. Wendy, 691-2144;
hdre@verizon.net
15 Annual Spring
Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny. For children
ages 0-9. Highland Village Square; 10:30am; Contact
Mark 691-6913.
15 14th Annual Spring Fair.
The event will feature an Easter Egg Treasure
Hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, food, crafts,
baked goods and Avon and Mary Kay products. Sponsored
by the Margaretville Memorial Hospital and Mountainside
Residential Care Center. Mountainside Residential
Care Center, 42158 State Highway 28, Margaretville;
10am-3pm; Contact Sue Adams 586-1175.
16
Annual Kingston St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Begins off Broadway. 1pm; 338-6622; www.ci.kingston.ny.us
22 The 17th Annual Triathlon
Race. 2.5 mile ski run, 10 mile bike ride, and
3 mile run. Registration is $50 per individual
if you pre-register and $55 per individual if
you register the day of the race. Visit website
for registration documents. End of season party
to follow race. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount;
Racers must be registered by 11:30am, race promptly
begins at 1:30pm;
254-4012;
www.pinehillarms.com
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22 Annual Egg Hunt.
Esopus youth in grades preschool to five are invited
to participate. George Freer Beach, Port Ewen;
12:30pm; 331-3549.
22
Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The only Easter
Egg Hunt for adults in the Hudson Valley. All
adults are invited to enjoy tastings of our wines
as well as search for eggs filled with discount
coupons, bottles of wine, gifts, as well as dinner
at a local restaurant. Free event. Rivendell Winery,
74 Albany Post Rd., New Paltz; 12noon; 255-2494;
rivendellwinery@vintagenewyork.com;
www.rivendellwine.com
23 Easter Day Special.
Sunrise service and Easter egg hunt.
$25 lift tickets. Call or visit website for complete
schedule of events. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount;
800-942-6904; www.belleayre.com
24 2nd Annual Multi-Cultural
Festival. Music, dancing, demonstrations,
face painting, food and more. Pine Hill Community
Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill; 1pm-5pm; 254-5469;
www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org
29 25th Annual
Festival of Dance. Featuring a variety
of choreographers and dancers ranging in style
and technique. Hosted by the Ulster Ballet Company.
Call Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) box
office for tickets. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston;
8pm; 339-6088; www.upac.org
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29 12th Annual Spring Penny
Social. Highland Hose Station #1, Milton
Ave., Highland; 6:30pm; 691-2152.
29 Annual Crazy Hat Bingo
Party. Admission $20, $10/seniors. Admission
to this Bingo game with a fashion-forward twist
includes food and soft drinks. BYOB. Open only
to individuals 21 years and older. Proceeds will
support the cultural programs of the Civic Association,
including this summer's High Falls Fair Day and
High Falls Pet Show. Advance reservations (by
March 25 at the latest) are strongly recommended
since space is limited. Marbletown Community Center,
Route 209, Stone Ridge; 7pm; 687-8981; info@highfallscivic.org
29 The Ellenville Playground
Project. Murder Mystery dinner and silent
auction to benefit The Ellenville Playground Project.
Cost is $60.00/person. Reservations must be made
in advance. The White Wolf Restaurant, 7400 Route
208, Napanoch; 7pm; Contact Fawn Morosky at 594-4509;
ellenvilleplayground@yahoo.com
29,30
Kingston Lions Club 61st Annual Expo & Home
Show. Featuring
several exhibitors. All proceeds benefit local
charities. Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston; Saturday
10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-6pm; 338-8826;
http://kingstonlions.com/
29,30 Maple Sugaring
Weekend. Guests can learn about the process
of identifying a good sugar maple tree, tapping
the tree and boiling the sap to make delicious
maple syrup. Sponsored by Frost Valley YMCA; 1920
Frost Valley Road (Ulster County Route 47), approximately
a half-mile east of the Frost Valley Main Camp
entrance; 10am-4pm; Michael, 985-2291, ext. 275;
mlarison@frostvalley.org
www.frostvalley.org
30 20th Annual Signs
of Spring Walk. Easy 2.5 mile hike. Mohonk
Preserve, New Paltz; 2:30pm-4:30pm; 255-0919;
www.mohonkpreserve.org
30 3rd Annual Fools
Charade. Featuring a buffet dinner, hors
d'oeuvres and fun. All proceeds benefit the Little
Ones Learning Center. Individuals or teams may
enter. Family and Friends II Hillside Restaurant,
4802 Route 209, Accord; 626-5670.
31
2nd Annual Environmental Expo. Featuring
exhibitors, speakers and performers. Woodstock
Community Center, 56 Rock City Road, Woodstock;
9am-6pm;
679-8585.
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APRIL
2008
1
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Opening Day 2008.
Come visit over 100 rescued farm animals, including
educational tours and events. 35 Van Wagner Road,
Willow, NY; 11am-4pm; 679-5955; www.woodstocksanctuary.org
4-5 Rally New York USA.
Rally New York USA is the first round
of the United States Rally Championship (USRC),
organized by USRC, Inc. View website for complete
schedule of events. Contact Ivan Orisek; 794-4096;
Eurorally@aol.com
www.rallynewyork.com
4-6 Women's Wellness
Weekend. Spend the weekend in a peaceful
environment where you can fully enjoy the beauty
of nature, read by the fire, participate in workshops,
hike, and enjoy a time of self-discovery. For
more information or for a complete schedule of
events, contact the Frost Valley YMCA or visit
their website. Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville;
985-2291; cdorn@frostvalley.org
www.frostvalley.org
5 First Saturday Art Receptions.
Held throughout Kingston in various galleries.
5pm-8pm; Arts Society of Kingston (A.S.K.); 338-0331;
www.askforarts.org
5 6th Annual Chocolate
Social. Enjoy delicious and beautifully
presented chocolate delights prepared by members
of our Teen Leadership Board. The proceeds will
benefit future programs at the Teen Center. Teen
Leadership Center, Stone Ridge; 7pm-10pm; 687-9101.
5,6 Catskill Animal
Sanctuary's Opening. Tours and up-close
encounters with a variety of over 150 animals,
including horses, goats, pigs, cows, sheep and
others. Old Stage Rd., Saugerties; 11am-4pm; 336-8447;
www.casanctuary.org
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6 Antique Postcard
Show. Largest postcard show in upstate
New York. Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway,
Kingston; early buying begins at 8am, otherwise
9am-4pm; 338-4825; kaaterskillpcclub@yahoo.com
6 Annual Train and Hobby Expo.
Dealers, manufacturers, vendors, test
track, working layouts on display, wide array
of crafts. Sponsored by the Kingston Model Railroad
Club. Tech City, Enterprise Dr., Kingston; 10am-4pm;
334-8233.
6 Wild Creatures Party. Hands-on
discovery program for kids to meet some of the
many creatures who swim, float, stroke and dive
to survive in the waters of Mohonk Preserve. Ages
5 and up. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10am-11:30am;
255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org
6 Curated Songwriters
Circle. Hosted by Elise Pittelman and
Elly Wininger. Check website under "Performances"
to see complete list of performers. Admission
is $10/$8 for ASK members. ASK Arts Center, 97
Broadway, Kingston; 2pm-4:30pm; 338-0331; www.askforarts.org
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10 Girls' Teddy Bear Tea. Tea
party for girls age K-3 and the stuffed animal
of their choice. Pine Hill Community Center; 6pm-7pm;
254-5469; www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org
11 5th Annual Italian
Dinner. Dinner includes pasta with meatballs,
salad, bread, beverage and desert. Music
by JWB Orchestra. Silent auction. Adults
$5, children under 12 $3, seniors $4, (early birds
$3 from 4-5pm), To-go orders welcome. George
Washington Elementary, 67 Wall St, Kingston; 4-7pm;
338-1978.
12
Our Valley a la Carte. Featuring generous
samples from local restaurants and food vendors.
Unity Hall, Berme Road, Napanoch; 11am-3pm; ourvalleyalacarte@yahoo.com
12 2nd Saturdays @ AIR:
Acoustic Artists Coalition: Live Music.
71 O'Neil St., Kingston; 8pm-11pm;
Contact Jim Marzano; 331-2662; AirStudio@aol.com
www.airstudiogallery
12 6th Annual Volunteer
and Community Showcase. Hudson Valley
Mall, Kingston; 10am-9pm; Contact Catherine Canzian
at 339-2181 or Victoria Langling at 246-2357 ex.
333; canzianc@sunyulster.edu
12 Annual Spring Penny
Social. The event will include a children's
table, a special table, bake sale and 50/50 raffle.
Sponsored by the Ten Broeck Commons Resident's
Council. Ten Broeck Commons, Kingston; 12noon;
943-6877.
12 Gardens for Nutrition Annual
Spring Event. Sign up for a garden plot.
Meet other gardeners. Guest speaker Ken Greene.
New Paltz Village Hall, New Paltz; 10am-12noon;
256-9233; gardensfornutrition@yahoo.com
12 Urban Symphony � The
Fourth Movement. A multi-media and contemporary
Jazz and Arts Festival with performances from
local schools. Tickets $8/adult. Kingston High
School, Kingston; 7:15pm; 331-1970 ex. 6144.
13 2nd Annual Healthy Kids
Day. The YMCA Healthy Kids Day event
is celebrated annually as a free, community-based
day of activities to promote healthy kids and
families. Many community resources will be part
of the day providing information and activity
on nutrition, fitness, health and safety. A line-up
of the day will climbing the Frost Valley "Y"
tower, outdoor zip line adventures and mountain
boarding, plus a fast-paced "minute soccer" game,
dancing, and healthy snacks. Frost Valley YMCA,
Claryville; 1pm-4pm; Contact Melissa Pauls at
985-2291 ext 208; info@frostvalley.org
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13 7th Annual Complementary
Medicine Conference: A Holistic Approach to Breast
Health presented by Breast Cancer Options. This
conference will focus on treating the whole person
addressing the value of mind-body & spirit,
food as medicine, nutritional supplements, exercise,
environmental links to cancer, detoxification,
medical decision making and much more. $35 (lunch
included), or $20 for students/seniors (lunch
included). Limited scholarships are available.
SUNY New Paltz; 8am-5pm; 339-4673; www.breastcanceroptions.org/ComplementaryMedicineCo.asp
18,19 Relay for Life of SUNY New Paltz.
Your Relay For Life is about celebration,
remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor
cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've
lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight
it all right here in your community. View registration
information online. Elting Gym, SUNY New Paltz;
6pm-6am; 338-8308; www.events.cancer.org
19 Ulster County Science Fair
Competition. Student Dining Center, SUNY
Ulster, Stone Ridge; 9am-2pm; 688-1581; www.sunyulster.edu
19 Earth Day Tree Planting. Pine
Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill;
9am; 254-5469; www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org
19 Penny Social. Proceeds
benefit The Wallkill Hook, Ladder & Hose Ladies
Auxiliary. 18 Central Ave., Walkill; 6:30pm; Contact
Gina Davidson 728-3385; Biggiecmd@aol.com
19 Kids Classic XII.
Day of races and activities to celebrate
and promote youth health and fitness. Every kid
is winner! Dietz Stadium, Kingston ; registration
begins at 8am, view website for complete schedule
of events; Contact Justin Ihne; 338-3810 ex. 106;
jihne@ymcaulster.org
www.ymcaulster.org
19 Native American Social Circle.
Drumming, dancing, food and short ceremony to
celebrate the emergence of spring. Pine Hill Community
Center; 12noon-4pm; 254-5469; www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org
19,20 Shawangunk
Wine Trail "Pasta PrimoVino." Take a
tour of the wineries and celebrate Spring as they
pair several wines with delicious pasta recipes.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets
are good for both days. Purchase tickets online
or call for more information. Proceeds benefit
the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Various wineries;
10am-6pm; 255-2494; www.shawangunkwinetrail.com
19,20 Annual Flea Market
at Rhinebeck. Gigantic flea market and
garage sale held indoors and out. More than 350
vendors. Food court. Rain or shine. Free admission.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck; Saturday
9am-4pm, Sunday 9am-3pm; 876-4001.
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20 Ashokan Earth Day Celebration.
Nature art contest, walks and hikes,
animals, music, giant inflatable earthball games
and more. Ashokan Field Campus, Olivebridge; 11am-4pm;
657-8333; www2.newpaltz.edu/ashokan
22 Annual Earth Day Celebration.
Celebrate nature with the Forsyth Nature Center
on this very important day. Activities include
sheep and llama shearing, tree plantings, and
animal programs. Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston;
331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org
22 Going, Going
Green Event. Learn about green initiatives,
green education, guest speakers and dinner. Stoutridge
Vineyard, 10 Ann Kaley Lane, Marlboro; 5pm; 691-6070.
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24 5th Annual Empty Bowls Benefit
Dinner. Empty Bowls raises money for
starving families in the Hudson Valley as well
as for families all around the world. Proceeds
will be given to both the Food Bank of the Hudson
Valley and Heifer International. At Empty Bowls,
the public can purchase ceramic bowls that were
made by a number of local artists and students.
They can then have their bowls filled with a variety
of soups and/or ice cream that were donated by
local restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and markets.
Following their meals, those who purchased bowls
will be able to take them home and keep them.
Each bowl costs $15, and there is also the option
to purchase disposable bowls for $5. Marbletown
Teen Center, Stone Ridge; 5:30pm-7:30pm; Contact
Sam Stewart; sstewar1@binghamton.edu
26 Annual Spring Concert
of the Mendelssohn Club of Kingston.
St. James Church, Kingston; 8pm; 331-7171; http://mckny.org/kingston.htm
26 Cornell Garden Day 2008.
Hands-on and how-to classes for gardeners from
beginners to advanced. Vanderlyn Hall, SUNY Ulster,
Stone Ridge; 8:30am-3:30pm; 340-3478; www.cce.cornell.edu/ulster
26
Global and National Youth
Service Day. Block Park, Kingston; 9am;
331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org
26 18th Annual Beltane
Festival. Renaissance and Craft Faire.
Center for Symbolic Studies at Stone Mountain
Farm; 1pm-11pm; 658-8540; www.symbolicstudies.org
26 New Paltz Annual Clean
Sweep. Join community volunteers, students,
local business owners and residents as they make
the New Paltz Community sparkle! Bags and gloves
are provided, but the elbow grease is up to you.
Call the number provided to volunteer. Various
locations around New Paltz;
8:30am-11:30am;
255-0243; info@newpaltzchamber.org
26,27 The Hudson Valley
Green Fair. The fair will showcase products
and services that offer a better Green alternative,
while at the same time educating thousands of
consumers who are ready to take the next step
in helping to save our environment. Dutchess County
Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck; view website for schedule;
876-6403; info@hvgreenfair.com
www.hudsonvalleygreenfair.com
26,27
The Hudson Valley Beer & Fine Food Festival.
Sample food from the area's best restaurants and
over 90 different beers from craft breweries and
brewpubs across the state. View website for complete
schedule of events and to purchase tickets. Hunter
Mountain; 12noon-5pm; 800-486-8376; www.tap-ny.com
27 Annual Catskill Glee Club
Concert. Saugerties United Methodist
Church, Saugerties; 3pm; 246-3522.
27 6th Annual Earth Day Fair.
Food, displays, demonstrations, fun and
more. Reformed Church of New Paltz, 92 Huguenot
Street, New Paltz; 11:30am-3pm; 255-4170.
29
Taste of Rhinebeck 2008. Enjoy fine cuisine
and spirits from over twenty restaurants and businesses
as you stroll through the historic streets of
Rhinebeck. To benefit Northern Dutchess Hospital
Foundation. $75 ticket carries a fair market value
of $45, bringing the total tax deductible portion
of your gift to $30. Downtown Rhinebeck; 6pm-9pm;
871-3505.
30 Opening Reception:
SUNY Ulster Student Show. Exhibition
of student artists, including their drawings,
paintings, graphic design and photography. Muroff
Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, SUNY Ulster, Stone
Ridge; 12noon-1pm; 687-5113; www.sunyulster.edu
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MAY
2008
2 Hudson River Maritime Museum
Gala Opening Reception. 50 Rondout Landing,
Kingston; 5:30pm; 338-0071; hrmm@hvc.rr.com
www.hrmm.org
2-4 Catskills Quilting Weekend.
"Friendly Log Cabins." During this weekend retreat,
participants will explore various methods of making
the classic quilt block, blending traditional
and contemporary styles. Experiment with different
fabrics and techniques. The retreat is led by
expert quilter Kris Driessen. The cost for the
quilt weekend includes all meals and activities.
Register early as this weekend retreat is limited
to 25 participants. Strauss Center Inn, Frost
Valley YMCA, Claryville, NY: call for schedule
of events; Contact Josie Shafer 985-2254; timeaway@frostvalley.org
www.FrostValley.org
3 8th Annual
Women's Health and Fitness Expo. Join
thousands of women to learn, unwind, ask questions
& get all the tools you need for healthier living!
Over 150 exhibits. 20+ free health screenings
(osteoporosis, blood pressure, glucose, depression,
body fat, others). Informative seminars, workshops
& demos. Private mini-consultations with specialists
at "The Doctor is In" booth. Plus Healthy Cooking
Food Court, exercise & movement workshops, complementary
medicine and spa area and The
Book Nook. This is a day just for women, and the
men in their lives. Kingston; 8am-4pm; 802-7025;
getfit@womenshealthexpo.com
www.womenshealthexpo.com
3 St. Joseph HSA
1st Annual Walk/Run. All proceeds benefit
St. Joseph School. Food and drink provided after
the race. Call to register. $15/person if you
pre-register,
$20/person if you do not. St. Joseph School, 235
Wall Street, Kingston; race begins 9:30am; 339-4390;
rabrial@aol.com
3 First Saturday Art Receptions.
Held throughout Kingston in various galleries.
5pm-8pm; Arts Society of Kingston (A.S.K.); 338-0331;
www.askforarts.org
3 Rosendale
Earthfest and Energy Expo. Earthfest
activities, food, entertainment, including performances
by Arm-of-the-Sea Theater and Big Sky Ensemble.
Honored guest, U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey, will
receive the Green Energy Leadership Award. Tickets
are $5/individual, $10/family. Sponsored by the
Rosendale Environmental Commission. Rosendale
Community Center, Route 32, Rosendale; 9am-5pm;
339-3062.
3 Opening Day on Historic Huguenot
Street. All house museums on Historic
Huguenot Street are open for the day. The houses,
which are interpreted to give visitors a glimpse
into life from the early 1700s to the mid 1900s,
will be open for guided tours. Historic Huguenot
Street will remain open for the season through
October. The site is open Tuesday through Sunday
from 10am to 5pm, with the final tour of the day
offered at 4pm. 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org
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3 3rd Annual Walk for Epilepsy.
Proceeds from the two-mile walk will benefit the
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York (EFNENY).
To participate as a walker, please visit the website
below to download a sponsor form. SUNY New Paltz;
12noon-2pm; Contact Susan 518-456-7501; skaczynski@epilepsyneny.com
www.itsnotwhoiam.com
3 Clean-up and Leisurely Canoe-Kayak
Trip on Black Creek. Adult and teen canoers/kayakers
are invited to help remove fallen debris from
a stretch of Black Creek four-mile water trail.
After, lunch and leisure boating. Bring hacksaws
or crosscut saws if you have them. Meet at the
intersection of Black Creek and Rt. 299, about
a mile west of the Rtes. 299-9W intersection.
Pull off Rte 299 onto the grassy area alongside
the eastbound lane, next to the west bank of Black
Creek; 9:30am; 691-8930; suleo@optonline.net
3 Opening Day at the Hudson
River Maritime Museum. 50 Rondout Landing,
Kingston; 11am-5pm; 338-0071; www.hrmm.org
3 Town of Lloyd Annual Clean
Sweep. Email or call if you are interested
in volunteering to pick up junk and trash along
the streets and parks of Highland. Town of Lloyd;
8:30am-12noon; 691-2144; wrosinski@townoflloyd.com
3 Cinco de Mayo Festival. Dancing,
bands, authentic food and more; Casa Villa Restaurant,
Albany Avenue, Kingston; 12noon-8pm; 331-7646.
3 Annual Rummage and Bake Sale.
Clothing, books, toys, household items and much
more. After 2pm, $2 per bag sale. Food will be
available for purchase. High Woods Reformed Church,
1290 Church Road, Saugerties; 9am-3pm; 246-9492.
3,4 Rhinebeck 2008 Car Show.
38th Annual car show and swap meet. Over 1000
vendors are featured. Dutchess County Fairgrounds,
Rhinebeck; swap meet begins 6am Saturday and 8am
on Sunday, car show begins 9am Saturday and Sunday;
www.Rhinebeckcarshow.com
3,4 3rd Annual Hudson Valley Mayfaire.
The King Henry VIII Era Renaissance Festival
helps raise awareness and funds for the Queens
Galley. Featuring live music, crafts, food, story
telling, live combat and more! Ulster County Fairgrounds,
Libertyville Rd., New Paltz; 338-3468; www.hvmayfaire.com
4 First Annual Schooling Horse Show.
Classes for beginners to advanced: Leadline, patterns,
cones, dressage tests, x-rails, in hand, and more.
Norwegian Wood Farm, Kerhonkson; 10am-3:30pm;
626-5125.
4 Celebration of Israel's 60th
Anniversary. Exhibits, activities, Israeli
music, performance and demonstration of Israeli
folk dances and more. T. R. Gallo Waterfront Park,
Kingston; 1pm-5:30pm; 331-8131.
4 Marlboro Hose Company #1 Annual
Pancake Breakfast. Marlboro Fire House,
14 Grand Street, Marlboro; 8am-12noon; 236-7753.
4 5th Annual
Trooper Biathalon. Run-2 mile, bike-14
mile, run-2 mile. Race proceeds benefit the Kelly
Children's Education Fund, the Ken Poormon Memorial
Fund and the John J. McKenna fund. West Hurley
Park, Dug Hill Road, Hurley; pre-race check-in
begins at 7am, race begins at 9am; 247-0271; www.nytri.org
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8 Annual Huguenot Community Run.
5k race on Huguenot St. to benefit the
Huguenot Street Cooperative Nursery School. Race
held rain or shine. Race application available
online. $12 pre-registration, $15 day of race.
Huguenot Street Nursery School, 92 Huguenot St.,
New Paltz; 6pm; 255-7966; www.huguenotcoop.org
10 Rondout Music & Art Festival and Trolley
5K Run. 5K run, music, boat building,
storytelling, Mystic Whaler tours, art and craft
show, local food. 5K begins at the Trolley Museum
of Kingston, Music & Art Festival takes place
in and around the Rondout Landing; 5K begins at
9am, Festival begins at 12noon; Contact B. C.
Gee 339-6925, Betty Osterhoudt 338-0071, or Steve
Ladin
331-3399.
10 Hudson Maritime Museum Shad
Festival. "Arm of the Sea Theater," Native
American Demonstrations & Storytelling, Boat Building,
Music, Exhibits, Food & Fun for All. 50 Rondout
Landing, Kingston; 11am-6pm; 338-0071; www.hrmm.org
10 2nd Saturdays @ AIR:
Acoustic Artists Coalition: Live
Music. 71 O'Neil St. , Kingston; 8pm-11pm; Contact
Jim Marzano; 331-2662; AirStudio@aol.com
www.airstudiogallery.com
15 Locust Grove Spring Trail
Race. 5K race to benefit Locust Grove,
the Samuel Morse Historic Site. The scenic, all-trail
course winds along carriage roads overlooking
the Hudson. Pre-registration fee: $15 non-refundable
(due by May 7), day of race fee: $18. Locust Grove,
Route 9, Poughkeepsie; registration begins at
4pm, race begins at 6pm; contact Ursula Morgan
454-4500 ex. 17; u.morgan@lgny.org
www.lgny.org
16 Penny Social. Refreshments
for sale, prizes for children and adults, gift
certificates and door prizes. Accord Firehouse,
Main Street, Accord; doors open 6pm, calling starts
7:30pm; 626-5329.
16 15th Annual Card and Game
Party. Refreshments, buffet and door
prizes. Call for a reservation. Northern Dutchess
Hospital, Cafeteria Conference Room, Rhinebeck;
7pm; 876-3516; www.northerndutchesshospital.org
17 Go Green Energy
Fair. Exchibitors of Sustainable
Energy Sources, Food, Bluegrass Music, Presenters.
Mountain View Studio, Woodstock (Rock City Rd,
then first left onto MountainView Ave., adjacent
to "Artists Cemetery"); Admission $7, or $5
with a copy of this listing or
if you ride in on a bicycle. 10am-6pm; Interested
Exhibitors call 679-0901 or email kngfu2003@yahoo.com.
For schedule, visit www.mtnviewstudio.com
17 2nd Annual Hudson Valley
Youth Festival. Youth contestants compete
for $5,000 in prize money and ribbons in the areas
of cultural arts, science and technology, sports
and agriculture. Also, booths, interactive exhibitions,
5k run and more. Dutchess County Fairgrounds,
Rhinebeck; 9am-6pm; 750-3466; www.dutchessfair.com
17 5th Annual Art Auction. Original
works ranging from collectables, paintings, sculpture,
jewelry and more. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, fine
wine and live music. High Meadow School, Performing
Arts Center, Stone Ridge; 7pm; artauction@highmeadowsschool.org
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17 First Annual Silent Auction.
This is the Art Lab's first grown-ups only event.
Artwork available by many prominent artists, plus
bid on other items such as massage, an airplane
ride, and much more. Wine, cheese and chocolate
available throughout the auction. VFW Hall, 28
Livingston Street, Saugerties; 5:30pm-8:30pm;
246-9252; www.saugertiesartlab.com
17 Annual Roast Beef Dinner. $12/adults,
$6/children 5-12 years, no charge/5 and under.
First United Methodist Church, 57 Vineyard Avenue,
Highland; 4:30pm-7:30pm; contact Crawford Countryman
691-7307 or Franklin Brooks 691-8733.
17 Highland Block Party. Food,
music and fun for the whole family. Downtown Highland;
7pm-10pm; contact Carole at 235-4771.
17 (Rain Date May 18) Kingston Karnival
(6th Annual Multicultural Event). Get
ready for a day of Dancing, Games, Food, Music
Performances by Kingston's own Energy Dance Teams,
POOK and many other local talents. Hosted by The
Center for Creative Education; Event at the Municipal
Parking Lot on Cornell Street, Midtown Kingston
(across the street from CCE and Frank Guido's
Little Italy); 12noon-6pm.
17,18 Relay for Life. Cantine
Field, Saugerties; 11am-1am; 331-8308; www.events.cancer.org
18 High Falls' Annual Pet Show.
Featuring approximately 100 pets and rescue groups.
Second Street, High Falls; 10am; 687-4834.
18 25th Annual Run Like the Wind.
5k and 10k races, also kids' race. Downtown Ellenville;
race begins 9am; 647-2119.
18 42nd Annual Open Horse Show.
All proceeds will benefit the Ulster County
4-H
Horse Program. Admission is free to the public.
Food will be available. Ulster County Fairgrounds,
New Paltz; 8:30am-5pm; Contact Carla Picayo, 255-3220.
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18 2nd Annual Tour de Family.
Bicycle recreational rides, races, children's
activities. All proceeds benefit Family of Woodstock.
Call or view website for additional information.
Saugerties; 331-7080; www.familyofwoodstockinc.org
18 2nd Annual Ulster County
Wing Fling. A people's choice competition
to find the best chicken wings in Ulster County.
Featuring more than a dozen restaurants in Ulster
County as well as delicious micro brew beer from
Keegan Ales Brewery. Enjoy music with the band
Hot Rod. Activities for children and the whole
family.
As a part of the Wing Fling the Chamber
of Commerce of Ulster County is
raffling off a 2008 Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
Tickets are just $50.00 each. A maximum of 750
tickets will be sold. For a chance to win call
the Chamber office at 338-5100. Sponsored by the
Ulster Federal Credit Union; Cantine Field, Washington
Ave., Saugerties; Admission is $5.00 per person;
11:30am-5pm; Rain or Shine! 338-5100; |
