| Mon-Fri | EXECUTIVE SUITE GALLERY: INSPIRATION IN IMAGERY. Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop. 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 | DOWNHILL SKIING. Mount Peter, Warwick. (845) 986-4940. www.mtpeter.com |
| Call for conditions. Open daily | CROSS COUNTRY SKIING. No rentals. 9AM-4PM. Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery. (845) 457-4949. |
| 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 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 |
| Jan 2-Feb 29 Tues-Sun | 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 |
| Feb 2 Sat | IT’S GROUNDHOG DAY! Let’s celebrate! Meet a groundhog cousin, create a groundhog craft, sing a groundhog song and try a shadow dance. 10AM. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| Feb 2 Sat | JEFF MONTANYE’S “A MAZE ZING” BOOK SIGNING. Come meet local author and photographer Jeff Montanye and have him sign a copy of his first book of photographic mazes. 12Noon-4PM. Handmade Gallery, Montgomery. 845-820-2595. |
| Feb 2 Sat | MCMULE, THE NORTH COUNTRY BOYS. This evening of music features McMule, a roots music band for modern times and The North Country Boys, players of soulful songs that move your mind, heart and body. 8:30PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Feb 2 Sat | POETRY ON THE LOOSE. Micah Towery, editor of The Cartographer Electric, 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 |
| Feb 3 Sun | HIKE OF THE MONTH: STERLING FOREST FIRE TOWER. Moderate to strenuous hike to Sterling Fire Tower. Weather permitting, participants will have the opportunity to climb the tower and be rewarded with views of Sterling Lake, Cedar Pond, and the surrounding hills. 12Noon. Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Feb 3 Sun | SOFIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA WITH TERRANCE WILSON, PIANO. Experience the sophisticated sounds of Bulgaria’s Sofia Festival Orchestra. 2PM. Eisenhower Hall, West Point. 845-938-4159. www.ikehall.com |
| Feb 3 Sun | TROMBONE RECITAL AT WEST POINT. Sgt. 1st class Teddy Arnold. 3PM. West Point Jewish Chapel, West Point. (845) 938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| Feb 3 Sun | BRIANNE CHASANOFF, AMY LABER. This evening features Briannes angelic voice with its soothing, natural clarity, and Amy’s with its daring, contemplative, and yearning style. 7PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Feb 6 Wedn | “VICTORIAN VALENTINE” WITH SANDY SCARANO. Join Sandy as she introduces you into the lost art of making your own Victorian style valentine. 6-8PM. Handmade Gallery, Montgomery. 845-820-2595. |
| Feb 6 Wedn | MEET THE ARTISTS OPENING RECEPTION. Meet sons, Robert and Paul, of illustrator, John Fleming Gould. John Fleming Gould’s works are on display through Feb 29. Reception 6:30-8:30PM. Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 845-563-3619, 563-3600. www.newburghlibrary.org |
| Feb 7 Thur | POETRY NIGHT. Held the first Thursday of each month. Read your work or that of a favorite poet. 7PM. Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 845-563-3614. www.newburghlibrary.org |
| Feb 8 Fri | STORY NECKLACE: JEWELRY-MAKING WITH LINDA MENSCH. Mothers and daughters make a necklace that represents a story that they create together. Beads and charms represent chapters in the story and become a memento to last a lifetime. 6-8PM. Art House Gallery, Sugar Loaf. 845-610-3930. email art.house@live.com |
| Feb 8 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 |
| Feb 9 Sat | EXQUISITE ORCHIDS-AFTERNOON TEA. Join us for tea and scones while learning about orchids. Isabel Lopatin will present “Orchids: Native and Exotic.” Potted orchids on display and for purchase. For adults and children over 12. 2-4PM. Outdoor Discovery Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| Feb 9 Sat | JOHNNY MAESTRO – DOO WOP. Take a trip back in time when Johnny Maestro, of the Brooklyn Bridge, Del-Satins and the Crests, performs his dulcet doo-wop tones. 8PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731, 800-247-5047. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| Feb 9 Sat | LARRY CHANCE AND THE EARLS. Beautiful and flawless harmonies, audience participation, and comedy! 8:30PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Feb 10 Sun | ON TOP OF SPAGHETTI. The paper bag players perform an original children/family performance of songs and skits with bright costumes meant to entertain as well as educate. 2PM. SUNY Orange County Community College, Middletown. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu/lyceum |
| Feb 10 Sun | FAMILY NATURE SERIES: ICE WALK. Find out what the beavers do in the winter and explore their pond by walking on water (only if there’s safe ice). Easy hike. 1PM. Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Feb 10 Sun | CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: TUBA RECITAL. Staff Sgt. Nathan Turner. 3PM. West Point Jewish Chapel, West Point. (845) 938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| Feb 10 Sun | JONATHAN BYRD, KAREN MAL. Jonathan’s style is singing truth, and Karen is one of the most sought after performers around, both as a solo artist and sideman on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals. 7PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Feb 10 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 |
| Feb 12 Tues | FINANCIAL WORKSHOP: ESTATE AND RETIREMENT PLANNING. Advice on creating a financial investment, tax and estate game plan. Free admission. 7PM. Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 845-563-3600, 563-3619. www.newburghlibrary.org |
| Feb 14, 16 Thur, Sat | VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER. Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner complete with champagne and chocolates. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731, 800-247-5047. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| Feb 15-18 Fri-Mon | PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALE. Shop 220 designer brand names with additional savings. 9AM-9PM. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com |
| Feb 15 Fri | VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER DANCE WITH MUSIC BY BLAZIN’ BEATZ. 6:30PM. Catlin Gardens, Slate Hill. (snowdate Feb 16). 845-355-3555 ext. 2 for reservations. www.catlingardens.com |
| Feb 15 Fri | JAZZ KNIGHTS WITH SPECIAL GUEST BENNY GOLSON, SAXOPHONIST. 7:30PM. Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point. (845) 938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| Feb 16 Sat | OWL PROWL-SPECIAL EVENING PROGRAM. Learn about local owls and meet one in person. Then bundle up for a short hike to try and call in these hunters of the night. Camp chairs and cocoa recommended. Pre-registration required. 7-9PM. Wildlife Education Center, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506 x204. www.hhnaturemuseum.org |
| Feb 16 Sat | “TILL DEATH DO THEM PART” MYSTERY DINNER. Lend your sleuthing skills to this exciting murder mystery for lovers. You solve the mystery! 7PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731, 800-247-5047. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| Feb 16, 17, 18 Sat, Sun, Mon | GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Celebrate the General’s 276th with crafts, music, family programs, military demonstrations and more. 1PM-4:30PM. Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh. 845-562-1195. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Feb 17 Sun | TRUMPET RECITAL. Staff Sgt. Derek Lance. 3PM. West Point Jewish Chapel, West Point. (845) 938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| Feb 17 Sun | GUEST LECTURE SERIES: STERLING MOUNTAIN RAILWAY SUNDAY. Geoff Welsh will present a PowerPoint and lecture on the Sterling Mountain Railway that ran from Sterlington to NYC. 1PM. Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Feb 18-22 Mon-Fri | ICE SKATING AT BEAR MOUNTAIN. The Ice Rink will hold additional skating hours. Feb 18 10-11:30AM, 12-1:30PM, 2-3:30PM, 4-5:30PM. Feb 19-21 10-11:30AM, 12-1:30PM, 2-3:30PM. Feb 22 10-11:30AM, 12-1:30PM, 2-3:30PM, 8-9:30PM. Bear Mountain Ice Rink, Bear Mountain State Park. 845-786-2701. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Feb 21 Thur | LECTURE SERIES: BEAR TALK. How do we co-exist with the Black Bears who live here? Join us for an evening of bear talk at the visitor center. 7PM. Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Feb 22 Fri | REAL NEW YORK STYLE LATIN JAZZ. With La Familia Sextet and Willie Martinez. 8PM. SUNY Orange County Community College, Middletown. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Feb 23 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 |
| Feb 23-24 Sat-Sun | ICE FESTIVAL. It’s a winter wonderland of incredible ice sculptures, as well as a unique shopping spree at the Hudson Valley Wine Tasting and Craft Show, featuring the work of many local artisans. 10AM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731, 800-247-5047. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| Feb 23-24 Sat-Sun | 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 |
| Feb 24 Sun | FAMILY FUN WALK: HISTORY BEFORE LAKEVILLE. Join the park staff on this easy two mile hike to explore archeological evidence of the long gone life of the people who worked and lived here. 1PM. Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Feb 24 Sun | ONE-WOMAN PLAY: PRETTY FIRE. Starring DeLois “Cookie” House, this play looks at the early events that set in motion the career of Charlayne Woodward, who went on to appear in the original cast of Ain’t Misbehavin’.3PM, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 845-563-3619, 563-3600. www.newburghlibrary.org |
| Feb 24 Sun | SAXOPHONE RECITAL. Staff Sgt. David Loy Song. 3PM. West Point Jewish Chapel, West Point. (845) 938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| Feb 25 Mon | MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT. Two escaped convicts chained together, white and black, must learn to get along in order to elude capture. With Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier. Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 845-563-3619, 563-3600. www.newburghlibrary.org |
| Feb 26 Tues | AN ASTRONOMER’S VIEW OF THE NIGHT SKY. What to look for in the sky, including stars and constellations, presented by Alexis Passas, Director of the NFA planetarium. 7PM. Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. Register by calling 845-563-3619, 563-3600 or www.newburghlibrary.org |
| Feb 26 Tues | HUDSON VALLEY SCIENCE CAFÉ: WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT NANO? An introduction to nanoscience by Janet M. Petroski, PhD. 7PM. It’s All Good Restaurant’s new location at 394 Washington Street, Newburgh. 845-731-3616. www.cafescientifique.org |