| Mon-Fri | EXECUTIVE SUITE GALLERY. Exhibit hours 9AM-5PM. Orange County Government Center, Goshen. 845-291-2136. |
| Every Thur | OPEN MIKE HOSTED BY MIKE BAGLIONE AND TERRY MICHIE. Every Thursday night, mostly unplugged. Signup starts at 6:30PM. Music at 8PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Every Fri | SEAFOOD AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL. Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| Every Fri-Sun | SYMBOLS OF NEW YORK. Learn interesting facts about our state symbols. Come for an interactive exhibit featuring the state bird, mammal, flower and more. 12PM-4PM. The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’ Ogden Gallery, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-534-5506. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |
| Daily year round | TWIN OAKS AAA FLEA MARKET. Home Of The 7 Day Flea Market. Specialty auctions, over 55,000 square feet of great vendors. Daily 9AM-8PM. Middletown. 845-344-1780. |
| Every first Thurs | REEL ECLECTIC ART AND FOREIGN FILM SERIES. Every first Thursday of the month at 7:00PM. Thrall Library, Middletown. 845-341-5479. www.thrall.org |
| Every Sat-Sun | MEET THE ANIMALS. 2:30PM. Wildlife Education Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| April 5 Sat | THE PRODUCERS. The funniest, most fearlessly irreverent production ever seen on stage, and biggest Tony winner in Broadway history. 8PM. Eisenhower Hall, West Point. (845) 938-4159, (800) 233-3123. www.ikehall.com |
| April 5 Sat | BEATLEMANIA. Beatlemania takes you on a “Magical Mystery Tour” from the early 60’s to the late 70’s, as this tribute band salutes the “Fab Four.” 8PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| April 6 Sun | CIRQUE LE MASQUE. Experience this truly fantastic, avant-garde circus theatre! Drenched in colorful light and oblivious to the forces of gravity, these artists perform magical, mid-air feats and incredible acts of strength and beauty. 3PM. Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf. 845-469-2287. www.LycianCentre.com |
| April 10 Thur | ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MIRACLE: A YEAR OF FOOD LIFE. Acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver’s fascinating, frequently funny, nonfiction story detailing her family’s year-long quest to eat only locally produced food. Pre-registration requested. Read chapters 15-20. 7PM. Farmhouse at the Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |
| April 12 Sat | FROG WATCH. Frog populations are declining around the world. Become a “citizen scientist” for FROGWATCH USA and help biologists by monitoring frogs in your own neighborhood. Visit our wetlands area and practice your new monitoring skills.10AM. Outdoor Discovery Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| April 12 Sat | USMA CONCERT BAND WITH YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WINNERS. 7:30PM, Lycian Center, Sugar Loaf. 845-938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| April 12 Sat | BALLET HISPANICO. Recognized around the world as America’s foremost dance interpreter of Hispanic culture, the New York Times calls Ballet Hispanico “vibrant and virtuosic.” 8PM. Eisenhower Hall, West Point. (845) 938-4159. (800) 233-3123. www.ikehall.com |
| April 12 Sat | LATIN LEGENDS BAND. Enjoy the exciting sounds of the Latin Legends Band, a twelve-piece salsa band, as you dance the night away. 9PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| April 13 Sun | FAMILY HIKING CLUB. Experience the sense of wonder with your kids as we investigate the plants and animals making their Springtime appearances. Backpacks recommended for non-walkers. Dress for the weather. 1-3PM. Outdoor Discovery Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| April 13 Sun | LITTLE WOMEN. The musical based on the classic by Louisa May Alcott. This story is brought to life as an exhilarating new musical. 3PM. Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf. 845-469-2287. www.LycianCentre.com |
| Apr 13 Sun | HARMONIC HEALING CONCERT WITH TIBETAN SINGING BOWLS. An opportunity for meditation and relaxation as you absorb the healing sounds of Tibetan singing bowls. 8PM. Blooming Grove United Church Christ. 845-496-9311. www.bgucc.com |
| April 19-20 Sat-Sun | EARTH DAY. Learn more about Green Living and what you can do at home and in your own backyard to reduce carbon emissions, conserve resources and protect habitats and wildlife. 11AM-3PM. Wildlife Education Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| April 19-20 Sat-Sun | PASTA PRIMO VINO. Celebrate Spring with a tour of the Shawangunk Wine Trail wineries, as they pair their magnificent wines with delicious pasta recipes. New wines will be featured. 10AM-6PM. 845-255-2494. www.shawangunkwinetrail.com |
| April 19 Sat | “TAXED FOR MURDER” MYSTERY DINNER. You play the sleuth and find out who filed a Schedule M for murder to get their taxes done on time! 7PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| April 20 Sun | RING OF FIRE. Featuring thirty-eight songs from the legendary Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire embodies the passion, redemption, humor, and salvation of the world’s most famous rebel. 2PM. Eisenhower Hall, West Point. (845) 938-4159. (800) 233-3123. www.ikehall.com |
| April 20 Sun | MANSION SERIES: VANCE GILBERT. 3PM. OCCC Morrison Mansion, Middletown. Reservations 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net |
| April 22 Tues | HUDSON VALLEY SCIENCE CAFÉ: A GLANCE AT THE FUTURE WITHOUT ANTHROPOGENIC GLOBAL WARMING. Presented by Juerg Michael Matter, Ph.D. 7PM. It’s All Good Restaurant, Newburgh. 845-731-3616. www.cafescientifique.org |
| April 26 Sat | GREAT HUDSON RIVER SWEEP. Join the staff of Hudson Highlands Nature Museum to help keep the Hudson River clean. Bring work gloves and sturdy shoes. Please RSVP to 845-534-5506 x204. 9AM-12PM. Meet at Cornwall Landing, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| April 27 Sun | MARCH OF DIMES WALK AMERICA. Come and support this charitable event. Special Store offers for walk participants. Registration begins at 8AM. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com |
| April 27 Sun | CREATING A FIELD JOURNAL. Observe the natural world as we ramble through woodlands and fields. Create a beautiful record of your observations. Bring your sketchbook, pens or pencils and a sitting pad. Recommended for ages 14 and up. 1-3PM. Meet at Outdoor Discovery Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| April 27 Ongoing | JURIED EXHIBIT OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY THE HUDSON HIGHLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP. Visitors are welcome to view the group’s work 9AM-4PM Mon-Fri, and before or after any Eisenhower Hall show. Opening reception Sunday, April 27 from 2-4PM. “Class of 1929 Gallery” in Eisenhower Hall, USMA West Point. 845-938-2782. www.ikehall.com |
| April 27 Sun | MANSION SERIES: RED MOLLY. 3PM. OCCC Morrison Mansion, Middletown. Reservations 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net |