| Mon-Fri | EXECUTIVE SUITE GALLERY. 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 | 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 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 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 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 | 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 2-Mar 30 Tues-Sun | CELEBRATIONS IN 2008. Historical turning points will be featured in a special exhibition of rare original letters and documents. Included are the 250th anniversary of the birth of Noah Webster, 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. www.karpeles.com |
| Mar 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22 Sat-Sun, 21 Fri | OL’ FASHIONED MAPLE SUGARING. Get a taste of maple sugaring. Tours are a forty five minute walk through the forest, stopping at various spots to learn aspects of making maple syrup. 11:30AM-3PM. Outdoor Discovery Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| Mar 1 Sat | POETRY ON THE LOOSE. Vassar professor Paul Kane will present his original work. An open reading will follow, during which anyone may read their compositions. 8PM. Unitarian Universalist Church, Middletown. 845-294-8085. seaton@frontiernet.net |
| Mar 1 Sat | MY SINATRA. THE SONGS AND THE STORIES STARRING CARY HOFFMAN. Artistic interpretation of Frank Sinatra’s brilliant songs by Cary Hoffman, accompanied by a full orchestra. 8PM. Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point. 845-938-2617. 800-233-3123. www.IkeHall.com |
| Mar 2 Sun | ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee and real maple syrup. 9AM-1PM. Farmhouse at the Outdoor Discovery Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| Mar 2 Sun | ANNUAL IRISH DAY. 12 Noon-6PM. Burke High School, Goshen. 845-928-4030. |
| Mar 2 Sun | GRAND MONTGOMERY CHAMBER AND THEATRE SERIES. Elex Lee Vann, bass-baritone, accompanied by Ada Margoshes. 3PM. New Senior Center, Montgomery. 845-457-9867. |
| Mar 7 Fri | THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK. Direct from Off-Broadway comes the first national tour of this side-splitting new musical. 8PM. Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf. 845-469-2287. www.LycianCentre.com |
| Mar 8 Sat | TRISHA YEARWOOD. 8PM. Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point. 845-938-2617. www.IkeHall.com |
| Mar 9-21 Mon-Fri | HUDSON VALLEY RESTAURANT WEEK. 12 Orange County restaurants participate in this spectacular Hudson Valley culinary event. Specially priced 3-course lunches and dinners. Reservations may be required. 845-463-4000. www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com. |
| Mar 9 Sun | THE MANSION SERIES: JESSE WINCHESTER. 3PM. OCCC Morrison Mansion, Middletown. Reservations 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net |
| Mar 9 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 |
| Mar 13 Thur | ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MIRACLE: A YEAR OF FOOD LIFE. Author Barbara Kingsolver’s fascinating nonfiction story of her family’s yearlong quest to eat only locally produced food. Pre-registration requested, read chapters 1-7. 7PM. Farmhouse at Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |
| Mar 14 Fri | ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. Sign Stage Theatre performs this classic children’s story in both spoken English and American Sign Language. 9:45AM, 11:45AM, 7:00PM. Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf. 845-469-2287. www.LycianCentre.com |
| Mar 15 Sat | GREATER NEWBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Enjoy the music of Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff and Dvorak. Soloist Vladimir Pleshakov will perform on the piano. 8PM. Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh. 845-913-7157. www.newburghsymphony.org |
| Mar 15-16, 22-23 Sat-Sun | THE EASTER BUNNY. The Easter Bunny will “hopping” throughout the courtyards offering goodies to all children from 12Noon-3PM. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com |
| Mar 15 Sat | MURDER AT THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE. Leprechauns are supposed to bring good luck, but try to steal their pot of gold and things could turn deadly in this Irish murder mystery. 7PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| Mar 16 Sun | ANNUAL MID-HUDSON ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE. Step-off is at 2PM. Village of Goshen. 845-928-4030. |
| Mar 16 Sun | USMA CONCERT BAND GUEST ARTIST SERIES: The Fairfield County Children’s Choir will be performing with the concert band. 3PM. Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point. 845-938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| Mar 16 Sun | THE MANSION SERIES: ELLIS PAUL. 3PM. OCCC Morrison Mansion, Middletown. Reservations 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net |
| Mar 20 Thur | LEAHY. Continue your St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with this awe inspiring eight member Irish family act. Fiddle music, dance and song. 8PM. Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf. 845-469-2287. www.LycianCentre.com |
| MAR 23 Sun | EASTER CELEBRATION. Holiday celebrations are always better at The Thayer Hotel. 10:30AM-2:30PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| Mar 25 Tues | HUDSON VALLEY SCIENCE CAFÉ: HUMAN EVOLUTION. Presented by Ximena Valderrama, Ph.D. 7PM. It’s All Good Restaurant’s new location at 394 Washington Street, Newburgh. 845-731-3616. www.cafescientifique.org |
| Mar 25 Tues | ST. PETERSBURG BALLET THEATRE’S ROMEO AND JULIET. Set to Prokofiev’s emotional musical score, Shakespeare’s enduring tale is brought to life as a full-length ballet with lavish costumes, breathtaking sets and thrilling fight scenes. 8PM. Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf. 845-469-2287. www.LycianCentre.com |
| Mar 27 Thur |
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MIRACLE: A YEAR OF FOOD LIFE. Author Barbara Kingsolver’s fascinating nonfiction story detailing her family’s year-long quest to eat only locally produced food. Pre-registration requested, read chapters 8-14. 7PM. Farmhouse at the Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |
| Mar 29 Sat |
HOMEGROWN HARVEST. Learn the basics of growing your own healthful vegetables from Master Gardeners of the Cornell Cooperative Extension. For adults and families with children aged 7 and up. 10AM. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| Mar 29-30 Sat-Sun |
CFA ALLBREED CAT SHOW. Over 300 cats, fabulous vendors, breed displays, cat agility. Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-3PM. Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown. (845) 343-4826. www.breedlist.com
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| Mar 29 Sat | GILLINDER GLASS SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS. Watch with amazement as talented glass blowers make beautiful and decorative glass objects right before your eyes. Vases, bowls, hanging vases and more, each one a work of art. 10AM-3PM. Last tour at 2:30PM. Gillinder Glass Factory, Port Jervis. 845-856-5375. www.gillinderglassstore.com |