| Dec 20-Jan 31 Mon-Fri | EXECUTIVE SUITE GALLERY. Nature’s Elements, featuring mixed media collage, by Rachel Bertoni. Exhibit hours 9AM-5PM. Orange County Government Center, Goshen. 845-291-2136. |
| Call for conditions. Every Fri-Sun | SNOW TUBING AND WINTER FUN. 6 lanes. Weather permitting the hours of operation for snow tubing are: Fri 4:30-9:30PM, Sat 9AM-9PM, Sun and school holidays 10AM-4:45PM. Also, cross-country skiing, sleigh riding, and ice skating. Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery. (845) 457-4949. |
| Call for conditions. Open Daily | CROSS COUNTRY SKIING. No rentals. 9AM-4PM. Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery. (845) 457-4949. |
| Call for conditions | DOWNHILL SKIING. Mount Peter, Warwick. (845) 986-4940. www.mtpeter.com |
| Call for conditions | DOWN HILL SKIING. Tuxedo Ridge, Tuxedo. (845) 351-1122. www.tuxedoridge.com |
| Call for conditions | HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES. By appointment. Denman Farm, Pine Bush. (845) 744-7791. |
| Call for conditions | ICE SKATING. Chadwick Lake, Newburgh (845-564-7815); Delano Hitch Recreation Park, Newburgh (845-565-3230); Downing Park, Newburgh (845-565-5559); Fancher-Davidge Park, Middletown (845-346-4180); Orange County Park, Montgomery (845-457-4949); Winding Hills Park, Montgomery (845-457-4918); Ice Time Sports Complex, Newburgh (845-567-0005). |
| Call for conditions | SNOWMOBILING. Registration required. No rentals. Winding Hills Park, Montgomery. (845) 457-4918. |
| Call for conditions | SNOWMOBILING. No rentals. Stewart State Forest, New Windsor. (845) 256-3082. |
| 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 Thurs | 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 |
| Every Sat-Sun thru March | BEAR MOUNTAIN PUBLIC ICE SKATING. 10-11:30AM, 12Noon-1:30PM, 2-3:30PM, 4-5:30PM, 6-7:30PM, 8-9:30PM. (No 8PM on Sundays). Bear Mountain Ice Rink, Bear Mountain State Park. 845-786-2701. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Every Sat-Sun | MEET THE ANIMALS. 2:30PM. Wildlife Education Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.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. |
| Jan 1-30 Tues-Sun | REPRESENTED ARTISTS EXHIBIT. Preview the artists’ work you will see at the Wallkill River Gallery in 2008. Reception on Saturday Jan. 12 from 5-8PM. Regular gallery hours 9AM-6PM. Wallkill River Gallery, Montgomery. 845-457-2787. |
| Jan 2-Mar 30 | CELEBRATIONS IN 2008. Historical turning points featured in a special exhibition of rare original letters and documents. Included are the 350th anniversary of the modern watch, and 500th anniversary of the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceilings. Tues-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun 12-4PM. 845-569-4997. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Newburgh. www.karpeles.com |
| Jan 2-Feb 29 | JOHN FLEMING GOULD: THE LEGACY OF AN ILLUSTRATOR AND FAMILY. Nationally known for his advertising art, poster art and illustrations. Sons Paul and William have carried on his tradition in the arts. Opening reception Feb 6 from 6:30-8:30PM. Museum hours Tues-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun 12-4PM. 845-569-4997. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Newburgh. www.karpeles.com |
| Jan 5 Sat | POETRY ON THE LOOSE OPENS FIFTEENTH YEAR. Open reading with the best in new literary work. Anyone may read original compositions with a limit of eight minutes apiece, to allow all voices to be heard. 8PM. Unitarian Universalist Church, Middletown. 845-294-8085. seaton@frontiernet.net |
| Jan 6 Sun | LET’S MAKE FABRIC BASKETS. Discover how to create your own basket made from scraps of fabric and yarn. You will be amazed how easy this project is to make. Fun for the entire family. 2-4PM. The Interactive Museum, Middletown. 845-344-3131. E-mail interactivemuseum@frontiernet.net |
| Jan 11 Fri | THREE GUYS FROM GOTHAM. Comedic act featuring Richie Mazzaferro, Lance Rizzo and Michael Molnar. 9PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Jan 12 Sat | REPRESENTED ARTISTS EXHIBIT AND PARTY. Preview the artists’ work you will see at the Wallkill River Gallery in 2008. Meet the artists and watch them create a painting live! Lot's of delicious refreshments. 5-8PM. Regular gallery hours 9AM-6PM. Wallkill River Gallery, Montgomery. 845-457-2787. |
| Jan 12 Sat | FAMILY FUN HIKE: IRON MINING HISTORY. Take a step back in time and explore the park’s iron mining history. 1PM. Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Jan 12 Sat | THE VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA AT EISENHOWER HALL. The oldest, most successful big band of jazz’s postmodern era. 8PM. Eisenhower Hall, West Point. (845) 938-4159. (800) 233-3123. www.ikehall.com |
| Jan 12 Sat | DEATH BY DISCO. Find out whose platform shoes were left behind in this polyester puzzler that really heats up the disco inferno! 7PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731, 800-247-5047. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| Jan 12 Sat | TRIBUTE TO HANK WILLIAMS SR WITH STEVE LANE. 8:30PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Jan 13 Sun | WINTER MOBILES. Add some winter sparkle to your life. We have lots of glitter, glue and materials to create a mobile that brings the outdoors inside. A great activity for all ages. 2-4PM. The Interactive Museum, Middletown. 845-344-3131. interactivemuseum@frontiernet.net |
| Jan 13 Sun | GREATER NEWBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Rossini, Chabrier, Griffes and more. 3PM. (snow date Jan 20). Newburgh Free Academy Auditorium, Newburgh. (845) 913-7157. www.newburghsymphony.org |
| Jan 13 Sun | ALLEGRO ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE. Guest soloist, cellist Avrom Coleman will perform with the orchestra. 3PM. Monroe-Woodbury High School, Central Valley. (845) 827-6498. |
| Jan 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 |
| Jan 17 Thur | LECTURE SERIES: PHOTOGRAPHY. See things in a new light. Join Doc Bayne and learn how easy taking good pictures is, once you know how your camera operates. 7PM. Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Jan 17 Thur | WINTER EVENING SPEAKER SERIES: REPTILE CONSERVATION IN NEW YORK. Peter Warny, reptile expert and Assocociate Researcher for the NYS Museum, will talk about the current state of reptile and amphibian populations in New York. 7:30PM. Painter’s Tavern, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-534-5506, 534-2109. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |
| Jan 18 Fri | MURDER MYSTERY DINNER PERFORMANCE. Performance by renowned theater group, Just Add Murder. (Snow date Jan 19) 6:30PM. Catlin Gardens, Slate Hill. (845) 355-3555, ext. 2 for reservations. www.catlingardens.com |
| Jan 18 Fri | UNCOMMON GROUND. Hot alternative Bluegrass group with a mission to flex the boundaries of traditional music. 8:30PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Jan 19 Sat | SATURDAY PROGRAM: IMPRESSIVE FOSSILS. Explore ancient history through the fossil record. Learn how to find and identify fossils. View specimens and make your own bit history to take home. 10AM. Outdoor Discovery Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| Jan 19 Sat | FAMILY NATURE SERIES: ANIMAL TRACKS. We will be identifying some of the animals in the park by finding their tracks during this easy hike. Program to last approximately three hours. 11AM. Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Jan 19 Sat | HOTFLASH AND THE HORMONES. Like no other show on earth, exclusively at Bodles! 8:30PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Jan 20 Sun | LOCAL AUTHOR, MATTHEW S. FIELD, WILL READ HIS NEWEST BOOK. Be present when “The Three Little Pigs, Business School, and Hash Stew”, a book with modern day lessons and laughter is read. All ages are invited to attend this event. Book available for purchase. 2-4PM. The Interactive Museum, Middletown. 845-344-3131. interactivemuseum@frontiernet.net |
| Jan 20 Sun | “STERLING FOREST” BY RANGER DOC BAYNE. Following the Chester Historical Society’s Annual meeting, Park Ranger Doc Bayne will speak about Sterling Forest. 2:30PM. 1915 Erie Station, Chester. 845-469-2591. www.chesterhistoricalsociety.com |
| Jan 20 Sun | OBOE RECITAL AT WEST POINT. Featuring Staff Sgt. Carey Winans. This concert will consist of the music of French composers. 3PM. West Point Jewish Chapel, West Point. (845) 938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| Jan 20 Sun | AMBER RUBARTH AND ADAM LEVY. 7PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Jan 22 Tues | HUDSON VALLEY SCIENCE CAFÉ.: GENETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TO BREAST, OVARIAN, PROSTATE CANCER. Presentation by Elizabeth Poynor, MD, PhD. 7PM. It’s All Good Restaurant’s new location at 394 Washington Street, Newburgh. 845-731-3616. www.cafescientifique.org |
| Jan 24 Thur | HIKE FOR DISCOVERY. Training for beginners to seasoned hikers to experience a natural wonder in a special way. 6:30PM. Gander Mountain, Middletown. 914-949-0084. www.hikefordiscovery.org |
| Jan 24 Thurs | EVENING SPEAKER SERIES: HOW TO CURB CLIMATE CHANGE BY EATING LOCAL. Nationally syndicated columnist, Shawn Dell Joyce, will explain the importance of supporting sustainable agriculture and small scale farms, as well as how to source our food closer to home. 7:30PM. Painter’s Tavern, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-534-5506, 534-2109. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |
| Jan 25 Fri | A NIGHT OF GERSHWIN, CONCERT BAND WITH SGT. 1ST CLASS ALVY POWELL AND GINA WATSON POWELL. Guest artist series. 7:30PM. Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point. (845) 938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| Jan 25-27, Feb 1-3 Fri-Sun | “HARVEY” THE WHITE RABBIT. This Pulitzer Prize Comedy is directed by Samuel E.Wright. Fri 7:30PM, Sat/Sun 3PM, 7:30PM. New Rose Theatre, Walden. 845-778-2478. |
| Jan 25 Fri | 1964…THE TRIBUTE - #1 BEATLES SHOW IN THE WORLD! 8PM. Paramount Theatre, Middletown. 845-346-4195 or 888-437-4133. www.jambasetickets.com |
| Jan 26 Sat | SATURDAY PROGRAM: DISCOVER SNOW SHOEING. Let’s go in the snow and hike our trails, wearing snow shoes provided by the D.E.C. Pre-registration required by Jan. 23. 10AM. Outdoor Discovery Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| Jan 26 Sat | HAN HO MARTIAL ARTS OPEN HOUSE: Attend a family Tae Kwon Do Class followed by healthy refreshments. Meet and speak to instructors. 11AM. Han Ho Martial Arts School, Slate Hill. 845-355-4462. www.hanhomartialarts.com |
| Jan 26 Sat | TOURIST SNAPSHOTS. William Seaton, poet, scholar, critic and translator, will read from his poetry chapbook entitled, Tourist Snapshots. 4PM. Baby Grand Books, Warwick. 845-294-8085. seaton@frontiernet.net |
| Jan 26-27 Sat-Sun | THE DUPREES – DOO WOP. The exciting Duprees perform all your favorite hits from yesteryear. Sat 8PM, Sun 2PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731, 800-247-5047. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| Jan 27 Sun | LECTURE SERIES: LIFE AT LAKEVILLE. Doc Bayne will do a PowerPoint presentation on the town of Lakeville, and the attempt of the Ramapo Ore Company to build a viable mining industry at Sterling Forest. 1PM. Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Jan 27 Sun | OPENING RECEPTION OF “EARLY TO RISE: WORKING FARMS IN ORANGE COUNTY”. 1-4PM. Exhibit on display through Feb 14. Gallery hours Mon-Thurs 9AM-8PM, Fri 9AM-6PM. SUNY Orange, Orange Hall Galleries, Middletown. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu/lyceum |
| Jan 27 Sun | THE ARABESQUE TRIO. A cozy winter concert with this unique Chamber Music group, who will play music from Bach to the Beatles. 3PM. (snow date Feb 3). Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 845-563-3600. www.newburghlibrary.org |
| Jan 27 Sun | EUPHONIUM RECITAL AT WEST POINT. Staff Sgt. Jason Ham. 3PM. West Point Jewish Chapel, West Point. (845) 938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| Jan 27 Sun | IN SEARCH OF THE LENAPE: THE DELAWARE INDIANS PAST AND PRESENT. Dr David Oestreicher will speak about the prehistory of the Mid-Atlantic region and describe the life of the Lenape along with a slide program. 4-6PM. Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick. 845-986-1047 x3. www.albertwisnerlibrary.org |
| Jan 31 Thur | INCOGNITO. A one-man biographical show starring Chicago actor and playwright, Michael Fosberg, in which Michael undergoes a life-changing self discovery of family and race. 7PM. SUNY Orange County Community College Extension Center, Newburgh. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Jan 31 Thur | EVENING SPEAKER SERIES: THE HISTORY OF BORDEN HOME FARM. The history and stories of Borden Home Farm in Wallkill, will be told by Rodney Stuart Thompson, caretaker for the past 17 years. 7:30PM. Painter’s Tavern, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-534-5506, 534-2109. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |