| 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 | TWINOAKS FAMILY AAA. Home Of The 7 Day Flea Market. Specialty auctions, over 55,000 square feet of great vendors. Daily 8AM-8PM. Middletown. 845-355-1780. |
| Every Sat-Sun | ANTIQUE FAIR & FLEA MARKET. Rain or shine. No pets. 8AM-3PM. Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown. 845-227-1154. |
| Every Sat-Sun | MEET THE ANIMALS. Join the staff for feeding time at the indoor pond and then meet the animal of the week! 2:30PM. The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 845-534-5506. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |
| Every Sat-Sun | COOKING WITH WINE. Joint Chef Shawn Hubble as he cooks new recipes with wine every weekend! 12-4PM. Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville. 845-496-9101. www.brotherhoodwinery.net |
| Nov 1-Jan 6 Thurs-Sun | 7TH ANNUAL JURIED SMALL WORKS EXHIBITION. 11AM-6PM. Bertoni Gallery, Sugar Loaf. 845-469-0993. www.bertonigallery.com |
| Nov 3, 4 Sat, Sun | LET’S TALK TURKEY. Chef Jody will be on hand with tips and recipes on what to serve for Thanksgiving dinner. Food tasting and holiday wine previews. 12-5PM. Applewood Winery, Warwick. 845-988-9292. www.applewoodorchardsandwinery.com |
| Nov 3-4 Sat-Sun |
GILLINDER GLASS FACTORY TOURS. Gillinder Glass 845 856 5375. www.gillinderglass
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| Nov 3, 10, 17 Sat | THE SKY’S THE LIMIT. Nature program with Amateur Astronomers Club. Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Harriman. Weather permitting, 7PM-Midnight. 845-786-2701. www.friendsofpalisades.org or www.aaa.org |
| Nov 3 Sat | POETRY ON THE LOOSE. Featuring Bayani Mendoza de Leon. Bayani’s presentation will be followed by an open reading, during which anyone may participate. 8PM. Unitarian Universalist Church, Middletown. 845-294-8085. seaton@frontiernet.net |
| Nov 4-Dec 13 Mon-Fri | THE EMOTIONALISTS. An exhibition of fifteen artists from six countries – paintings, sculpture, graphics, photography. Hours M-Th 9AM-8PM, Fri 9AM-5PM. Reception on Sun Nov 4, 1-4PM with music by the Komeda Jazz Group. Orange Hall Gallery. SUNY Orange, Middletown. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Nov 3 Sat | 2007 CONCERT SERIES: AN EVENING OF CABARET. A very special event including both dinner and show in an intimate cabaret atmosphere. 8PM. The Tuxedo Club, Tuxedo Park. 845-351-3473. www.tuxedoperformingarts.org |
| Nov 4 Sun | SIGNS OF WINTER STORAGE. SUNY Orange Biology Professor Dr. Jennifer Merriam will lead you through the preserve to find what animals are storing for winter. Families welcome. Moonbeams Preserve, Town of Wallkill. 845-343-0840. www.oclt.org |
| Nov 7 Wednes | SCIENCE-FICTION SERIES: THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. Introduced by Steve Harpst. 7:15PM. Harriman Hall 111 Film Theatre, Middletown. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Nov 9 Fri | WEST POINT ARMY FOOTBALL GAME TAILGATE PARTY ABOARD THE RIVER ROSE. Includes round trip cruise to and from game, buffet brunch and ticket to game. Schedule times to be announced prior to game date. Reservations required. Departs Newburgh Landing. 887-849-2769, 845-562-1067. www.goarmysports.com. |
| Nov 9 Fri | ARMY FOOTBALL. West Point vs. Rutgers. 8PM. USMA, West Point. 877-TIX-ARMY. www.usma.edu |
| Nov 11 Sun | VETERANS DAY TRIBUTES TO AMERICA’S COMBAT-WOUNDED VETERANS. 1-4PM. National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Vails Gate. 877-284-6667. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Nov 11 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 |
| Nov 13 Tues | THE MEDIA AND THE MARKETPLACE. Presentation by Trudy Lieberman, veteran journalist for more than 35 years, contributing editor to the Columbia Journalist Review, contributor to The Nation, columnist for the Los Angeles Times, recipient of Fulbright Fellowship. 7:15PM, Harriman Hall 111 Film Theatre. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Nov 14 Wednes | SCIENCE-FICTION SERIES: METROPOLIS. Introduced by Steve Harpst. 7:15PM. Harriman Hall 111 Film Theatre, Middletown. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Nov 15 Thurs | A FALL EVENING OF POETRY. Poetry in several languages by area poets. 7PM. Morrison Hall Mansion Music Room & Salon. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Nov 17 Sat | WEST POINT ARMY FOOTBALL GAME TAILGATE PARTY ABOARD THE RIVER ROSE. Includes round trip cruise to and from game, buffet brunch and ticket to game. Schedule times to be announced prior to game date. Reservations required. Departs Newburgh Landing. 887-849-2769, 845-562-1067. www.goarmysports.com. |
| Nov 17 Sat | ARMY FOOTBALL. West Point vs. Tulsa. Time: TBA. USMA, West Point. 877-TIX-ARMY. www.usma.edu |
| Nov 17-18 Sat-Sun | 19TH CENTURY THANKSGIVING. See a traditional dinner prepared over an open hearth. Crafts and activities for children. 11AM-4PM. Museum Village, Monroe. 845-782-8247. www.museumvillage.org |
| Nov 18 Sat | THANKSGIVING AT BRICK HOUSE. The house will be decorated with seasonal displays that celebrate the harvest and the dining room will be set up for a formal Thanksgiving meal. Guided tours, refreshments. 10AM-4PM. Brick House Museum, Montgomery. 845-457-4905. |
| Nov 18 Sun | GRAND MONTGOMERY CHAMBER SERIES. Marigene Kettler, soprano accompanied by Melissa Alexander will present an afternoon of songs that will move and delight you. 3PM. New Senior Center, Montgomery. 845-457-9867. |
| Nov 18 Sun | A NIGHT AT THE HEADQUARTERS. See what awaits you as you follow the night watchman on his rounds in the old museum and headquarters. 6-8PM. Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh. 845-562-1195. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Nov 23 Fri | GILLINDER GLASS FACTORY TOUR. Watch hand-blown glass demonstrations, tour the factory and visit the store. 10AM–3PM. Gillinder Glass, Port Jervis. 845-856-5375. www.gillinderglassstore.com |
| Nov 23-25 Fri-Sun | AFTER THANKSGIVING SALE-MIDNIGHT MADNESS EVENT. Select stores will be open at midnight (Thanksgiving night). Special store promotions during this weekend long event. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com/woodburycommon |
| Nov 24 Sat | COLONIAL THANKSGIVING DINNER DEMONSTRATION HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. 11AM-4PM. Fort Decker Museum, Port Jervis. 845-856-2375. www.minisink.org |
| Nov 27 | HUDSON VALLEY SCIENCE CAFÉ. 7PM. It’s all Good Restaurant, Newburgh. 845-731-3616. www.cafescientifique.org |
| Nov 29 Thurs | SCIENCE-FICTION SERIES: GATTACA. Introduced by Stone Lamb. 7PM. Newburgh Extension Campus, Newburgh. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Nov 30 – Dec 2 Fri-Sun | CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE. Santa arrives at the Village! The museum is lit in a warm winter glow. Come capture the holiday spirit. Fri 6-9PM. Sat 4-8PM. Sun 2-5PM. Museum Village, Monroe. 845-782-8247. www.museumvillage.org |
| Nov 30 Fri | GINGERBREAD CONTEST. Judging will be done by local chefs. W. Rogowski Farm, Pine Island. 845-258-4574. www.rogwskifarm.com |