| Daily Aug 30-Oct 10 | INSPIRATION IN IMAGERY. An exhibition of juried photographs will be on display in the Fieldstone Gallery. 11AM-5PM. Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville. 845-496-3661, 845-783-8520. www.hudsonhighlandsphotoworkshop.org |
| Aug 31-Sept 3 Fri-Mon | 19TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WATERFRONT FESTIVAL. Music, performers including Shirley Alston Reeves, Blue Oyster Cult and Karibe Manbo. Vendors, food and lots more. 12PM-11:30PM on Sept 1-2. 12PM-9:30PM on Sept 3. Fireworks over the Hudson beginning at dusk on Sept 3rd. Newburgh Waterfront. 845-569-7354. www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov |
| Daily in Sept | 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. |
| Aug 21-Sept 23 Mon-Fri | NORTH EAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MEMBERS’ 2007 SHOW. Reception on Sept 9 from 1-4PM with music provided by pianist Beverly Poyerd 1-2:30PM. Demonstration by Elise Morenon 2:30-3:30PM. End-of-exhibit reception on Sept 20 from 7-8:30PM. Gallery hours M-Th 9AM-8PM, Fri 9AM-5PM. Orange Hall Galleries, SUNY Orange, Middletown. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Every Wed May 2-Sept 26 | WEDNESDAY NIGHT ANTIQUE & CUSTOM CAR CRUISE. Weather permitting. 6-9PM. Free admission! Bear Mountain State Park. 845-786-2701. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| 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. 12-4. The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’ Ogden Gallery, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-534-5506. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |
| Every Sat-Sun in Sept | GRAPE STOMPING CONTEST. Fun for the whole family! Live entertainment for your enjoyment. 1-4PM. Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville. 845-496-9101. www.brotherhoodwinery.net |
| Every Sat-Sun | ANTIQUE FAIR & FLEA MARKET. Rain or shine. No pets. 8AM-3PM. Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown. 845-227-1154. |
| Every Sat May-Oct | 2007 EXHIBIT: SUMMER FUN IN CHESTER. 9-1. Chester Historical Society. 845-469-2591. www.chesterhistoricalsociety.com |
| Every Sat-Sun Jun 10- Oct 31 | DISCOVERY QUESTS. Observe a variety of wildlife from lichens to birds! Guidebooks with puzzles, clues, and fun facts. Pond, Field, Woodland, and Hiking Quests for age 6-adult on trails ranging from casual to challenging 10AM-4PM. Quest Visitors Center, Kenridge Farmhouse, Cornwall. Reservations recommended. 845-534-5506 ext. 204. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |
| Every Sat-Sun Aug 4 thru Sept 23 | NEW YORK RENAISSANCE FAIRE. 16th century England brought to life. 300 costumed characters, dancers, strolling minstrels and storytellers in a Tudor style marketplace of period crafts and games. Food and drink, horseback joust, living chessboard, mud show, and much more. 10AM-7PM. Sat, Sun and Labor Day, Mon. Sterling Forest, Tuxedo. 845-351-5174. www.renfair.com |
| Every Sat-Sun Sept 15-Oct 28th | OCTOBERFEST. Music, dancing, German food, vendors and more! 12-5PM. Sat, Sun and Columbus Day. Bear Mountain State Park. 845-786-2731. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| 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 Sun April 22-Oct 28 | BOAT RIDES ON THE D&H CANAL. Narrated 30-minute boat rides on this historic waterway. 12-3:30PM. Neversink Valley Area Museum, Cuddebackville. 845-754-8870. www.neversinkmuseum.org |
| Every Sun June 3-Oct 28 | OPEN HOUSE ON THE FARM. 200-year old family farm. Baby calves are fed at 12:30PM. Bellvale Farms Creamery, Warwick. 845-988-5414. www.bellvalefarms.com |
| Aug 31-Sept 5 Fri-Wed | LABOR DAY SIDEWALK SALE. Visit for this holiday sidewalk sale and receive additional savings at participating stores. Sidewalk sale event from Fri-Mon. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com/woodburycommon |
| Sept 1-Oct 28 Fri-Sun and Special Days | CORN MAZE. Corn maze, farm animals, corn box, country store. Fri 4PM-Dusk, Sat-Sun 10AM-Dusk. On Fri Sept 28 and Fri Oct 26 (full moon) tour the maze by moonlight 4PM-9PM. Thurs Sept 13 10AM-Dusk. Fri Sept 14 10AM-Dusk. Hay rides and pumpkin picking special events starting on Sept 22 at 10AM. Mon Oct. 8 10AM-Dusk. Wright Family Farm, Warwick. 845-986-1345. www.wrightfamilyfarm.com |
| Sep 1-3 Sat-Mon | LABOR DAY WEEKEND OPEN HOUSE: FOOD AND WINE WORKSHOP. Free tours and live music in the courtyard. 11AM-5PM. Applewood Winery, Warwick. 845-988-9292. www.applewoodorchardsandwinery.com |
| Sept 1 Sat | BOB BARLOW. SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND. 2-5PM. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 1 Sat | MOUNTAINVILLE STRING QUARTET. Enjoy masterful renditions of classical selections by this group of seasoned musicians. 3-5PM, grounds open until 8PM. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 845-534-3115. www.stormking.org |
| Sept 1 Sat | MUSIC UNDER THE STARS SERIES. “1812 Overture Concert” featuring the United States Military Academy Hellcats, and Concert Band. (Rain date on Sept. 2) 7:30PM. Trophy Point Amphitheater, West Point. 845-938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| Sept 1 Sat | SUMMER SERIES: BIG MOUTH BRASS. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the music against the backdrop of Greenwood Lake. 7:30PM. Thomas P Morahan Waterfront Park, Village of Greenwood. 845-477-9215. www.villageofgreenwoodlake.org |
| Sept 1 Sat | POETRY ON THE LOOSE. Rhodora Penaranda will read her original work, followed by an open reading during which anyone may participate. 8PM. Unitarian Universalist Church, Middletown. 845-294-8085. seaton@frontiernet.net |
| Sept 1-2 Sat-Sun | CIVIL WAR WEEKEND. Explore the encampments of the Union and Confederate soldiers. Sutler tents, battle re-enactment and much more. Sat 10-5. Sun 10-4. Museum Village, Monroe. 845-782-8247. www.museumvillage.org |
| Sept 1 Sat |
HOT FLASH AND THE HORMONES. A sassy, new, funny, irreverent musical production featuring the dazzling trio: HOTFLASH with the hormones, Bodles Opera House All Star Orchestra. 8:30PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 2, 9 Sun | WALLKILL RIVER SCHOOL ARTISTS PAINTING ON SITE. The public is welcome to observe. Times TBA. Hill Hold, Campbell Hall. 845-291-2404. |
| Sept 2 Sun |
AL WESTPHAL. Guitar and vocals on the deck with Al. 2-5PM. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 2 Sun | MUSIC ‘TILL MOONLIGHT: RUSS ST. GEORGE AND FRIENDS. Rock, Country, Pop and everything in between. 6:30PM. Rings Pond, Cornwall. 845-534-3760. |
| Sept 2 Sun | GUITAR REVIEW: QUICK, BENDY, REDDAN, AND BROTHER. 8PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 3 Mon | NARRATED SIGHTSEEING CRUISE. Cruise through history and the majestic beauty of the Hudson River aboard the Pride of the Hudson. 1PM and 5PM cruises. Departs Torches Landing, Newburgh. 845-220-2120. www.prideofthehudson.com |
| Sept 3 Mon | HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY. 1-5pm. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 3 Mon | LABOR DAY FIREWORKS CRUISE. With DJ Anthony aboard the River Rose, New Orleans paddle wheeler. Reservations. 8-10:30PM. Departs Newburgh Landing. 845-562-1067. www.riverrosecruises.com |
| Sept 6 Thur | A TASTE OF GREENWOOD LAKE. Enjoy food from local restaurants in a beautiful outdoor setting. 6:30-9:30PM. Village of Greenwood Lake. 845-477-2943 or 845-477-0400. info@warwickcc.org |
| Sept 7 Fri | 2007 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. THE JUDITH TULLOCH BAND. Jazzy Acoustic, Rock, Adult Contemporary. 7-9PM. Festival Square, Middletown. 845-346-4195. |
| Sept 7, 8 Fri, Sa | THE LIFE AND LOVES OF PATSY CLINE WITH PATRICIA MAZO. A moving, musical biography. 8:30PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 7 Fri | HUDSON VALLEY BACHFEST. Young performers’ Concert 6PM. Keyboard Marathon “Anything Goes” 7:30PM. Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-534-2166. www.hudsonvalleysocietyformusic.org |
| Sept 8 Sat | STEPHEN STORMS. Acoustic rock. Stephen is the lead singer to Whiskey 13. 2-5PM. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 8 Sat | ART ABOUT WATER 2007 SERIES. First in a four-week Saturday series to inform, celebrate and educate the public on WATER. Guided tours and talks about wildlife and drinking water sources, kayaking to the bog and art activities from nature. 10AM-12PM. Glenmere Lake, Florida. 845-534-5284. www.theartsalliance.net |
| Sept 8 Sat | GENERAL MONTGOMERY DAY. 8K run/walk road race 8AM-9:30AM. Breakfast at St. Mary’s 8AM-10AM. Parade 10:30AM. Soap box derby 1PM. Crafts, antiques, food, vendors, children’s activities and rides all day long, entertainment, music and more. Fireworks at 8:30PM. Village of Montgomery. 845-457-9662. www.montgomeryday.com |
| Sept 8 Sat | MONROE CHEESE FESTIVAL. Monroe celebrates it history of cheese-making with food, crafts, live music, exhibits and more. 10AM-6PM. Stage Road Square, Monroe. 845-774-1727. www.monroecheesefestival.com |
| Sept 8 Sat | “USING LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH.” Presentation by Linda Bull, CRM, NYS Archives, Region 9. Learn about local government records that can be helpful in developing a family’s story. 10:30AM. 1841 Historic Courthouse, Goshen. 845-291-2388. www.ocgsny.org |
| Sept 8 Sat | REMEMBERING THE PORT JERVIS, MONTICELLO AND SUMMITVILLE RAILROAD, A PERSONAL STORY. History Lecture Series continues with Author, John Tabi, taking a look back at the life of the railroad. 4:30PM. Neversink Valley Area Museum, Cuddebackville. 845-754-8870. www.neversinkmuseum.org |
| Sept 8 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 |
| Sept 8 Sat | ARMY FOOTBALL. West Point vs. Rhode Island. 1PM. USMA, West Point. 877-TIX-ARMY. www.usma.edu |
| Sept 8, 15 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 |
| Sept 8 Sat | BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ART. Special program for all ages by art educator, Wally McGuire. Explore how scale, texture, color, form, movement and materials help a viewer to connect with sculpture. 3-4:30PM. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 845-534-3115. www.stormking.org |
| Sept 8 Sat | SPACE CADET: REVENGE OF THE SPACE QUEENS. Air Pirates Radio Theatre performs a unique mix of live interactive theater and old time radio drama. 8PM. The Pavilion at Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf. 845-469-7563. |
| Sept 8 Sat | LECTURE: THE PORT JERVIS, MONTICELLO AND SUMMITVILLE RAILROAD. Presented by John Taibi. 4:30PM. Neversink Valley Area Museum, Cuddebackville. 845-754-8870. www.neversinkmuseum.org |
| Sept 8 Sat | MUSIC IN THE GROVE WITH OFF HOUR ROCKERS. Classic Rock Covers Band. 6:30-8:30PM. Wooster’s Memorial Grove, Walden. 845-778-7594. |
| Sept 8-9 Sat-Sun | HARVEST MOON FOLK FESTIVAL. Live music and wine tasting. Apple and pear picking. 1-5. Warwick Valley Winery & Orchard, Warwick. 845-258-4858. www.wvwinery.com |
| Sept 9 Sun |
COUNTRY ROADS TOUR. The 2007 Orange County Bicycle Club featuring the quiet roads and contemplative landscape of Orange County, NY. Kids Division, great rides, great food and a great time. 8AM. Warwick Valley High School, Warwick. 845-351-2510. omoo@optonline.net |
| Sept 9 Sun | GRANDPARENTS’ DAY. Featuring intergenerational activities for families. 1-4:30PM. National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Vails Gate. 845-561-1765. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Sept 9 Sun | AAA MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY. AAA members receive a special one-day sales flyer as part of the “show your card and save” program. Enter to win prizes from 10-5. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com/woodburycommon |
| Sept 9 Sun | STERLING FOREST ECO-EXPLORERS. Explore the sights and sounds of the forest during this walk. Recommended for families with children ages 6-10. 11AM. Sterling Forest State Park. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Sept 9 Sun | DENISE JORDAN FINLEY AND DAN PAGDON. Music on the deck. 2-5PM. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 9 Sun | A CENTENNIAL REDEDICATION BY THE ORANGE BLOSSOMS. A splendid memorial presented by Colonel Thomas W. Bradley to comrades in arms as a lasting tribute to the memory of the War Dead of the 124th Regiment New York Volunteers. 1:30PM. 1841 Courthouse, Goshen. 845-291-2388. |
| Sept 9 Sun | TREE ID WALK. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on a 1.8 mile Tree Tour on the Community Campus in Middletown. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. 2PM. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Middletown. 845-344-1234. www.cce.cornell.edu/orange |
| Sept 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 |
| Sept 9 Sun | JAZZ DU JOUR. Barry Bryson and the Jazz Du Jour Quintet perform sophisticated jazz classics. 3-3:45PM. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 845-534-3115. www.stormking.org |
| Sept 11 Tues | SEPTEMBER 11 PATRIOT DAY. Remembrance service and military tribute. Guest speaker: Brigadier General Verle L. Johnston, Jr. Peace through music concert will follow featuring Song of the Valley Chorus, Fathers and Daughters, Murali Coryell & Band and MacTalla Mor. 5PM. Orange County Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery. 845-457-4902. |
| Sept 11 Tues | A TASTE OF WARWICK. Seasonal dishes from local restaurants along with local and regional wines. Reservations required. 6-9PM. Warwick Valley Winery, Warwick. 845-986-2720. www.wvwinery.com |
| Sept 12 Wed | 3 GUYS FROM GOTHAM: RICHIE MAZZAFERRO, MICHAEL MOLNAR, LANCE RIZZO. 9PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 13 Thurs | RATTLESNAKES OF THE PARK. Find out more about the mysterious slithering hunters of the park. 7PM. Sterling Forest State Park. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Sept 14 Fri | OPERA GOES TO BROADWAY. Carmen to Carmen Jones, Romeo & Juliet to West Side Story, La Boheme to RENT. Presented by the Opera Company of the Highlands. 8PM. Desmond Estate, Newburgh. 845-913-7994. www.operacompanyofthehighlands.org |
| Sept 14 Fri | DINNER CRUISE ABOARD THE RIVER ROSE. Dine aboard a New Orleans paddle wheeler. Reservations required. 7-9PM. Departs Newburgh Landing. 845-562-1067. www.riverrosecruises.com |
| Sept 14 Fri | SLAID CLEAVES, SINGER SONGWRITER. 8:30PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 15 Sat | ART ABOUT WATER 2007 SERIES. Second in a four-week Saturday series to inform, celebrate and educate the public on WATER. Plein air painting class, fossil imprints, and a guided stream ecology tour along the Wallkill River. 10AM-12PM. Benedict Farm Park, Montgomery. 845-534-5284. www.theartsalliance.net |
| Sept 15 Sat | CANOE THE WALLKILL. Part of Hudson River Ramble. 10AM. Meet at the Wallkill River at Stony Ford Road, Goshen. 845-343-0840. www.oclt.org |
| Sept 15 Sat | HIKE SNAKE HILL. Part of Hudson River Ramble. 10AM. Meet in the parking lot off San Giacomo Drive off Union Avenue, New Windsor. 845-343-0840. www.oclt.org |
| Sept 15 Sat | OPEN HOUSE ON THE FARM. Tour a working dairy farm at Baxter Dairy Farm in New Windsor, and receive a refreshing drink of milk. Visit a real Christmas Tree farm at Pine View Christmas Tree farm, where the first 500 children receive a free evergreen seedling! A wonderful treat for the whole family. 10AM-3PM. 845-344-1234. www.cce.cornell.edu/orange. |
| Sept 15 Sat | WALDEN HARVEST FEST 2007. Annual harvest festival featuring a parade, entertainment, food and special events concluding with a Battle of the Bands and Family Dance. 9AM-9PM. Municipal Square, Walden. 845-778-3950. www.villageofwalden.org |
| Sept 15 Sat | CORNWALL 34TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL. Arts and crafts, rides, live music & DJ, kids activities, great food. 10AM-6PM. Raindate Sept 22. Main St, Cornwall. 845-534-8970. www.cornwallchamber.org |
| Sept 15 Sat | ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES. This year the games celebrate their 24th year providing wellness activities to Orange County Adults 55+! Program includes workshops, competitive events, health information, awards and a picnic lunch! 11AM-2PM. Thomas Bull Memorial Park at Boat House area, Hamptonburgh. 845-457-4910. www.orangecountygov.com |
| Sept 15 Sat | LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY WALKING TOUR. Peter Osborne, executive director of the Minisink Valley Historical Society, will lead this two-hour leisurely walk. Refreshments will be served and a commemorative history will be given out. Paved roadway. Meet at the cemetery’s front gate. 845-856-5454. www.minisink.org |
| Sept 15 Sat | DOUBLE HEADER AT PALAIA. Al Westphal, guitar and vocals 2-5PM. Whiskey 13 from 6:30PM-10PM. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 15 Sat | OPERA GOES TO BROADWAY. Carmen to Carmen Jones, Romeo & Juliet to West Side Story, La Boheme to RENT. Presented by the Opera Company of the Highlands. 8PM. SUNY Orange Theatre, Middletown. 845-913-7994. www.operacompanyofthehighlands.org |
| Sept 15 Sat | SILHOUETTES. Browning Kay will lead participants of all ages to observe sculptures and silhouettes and then assist children to transform their own silhouetted images into temporary sculptures from cut cardboard. 2-4PM. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 845-534-3115. www.stormking.org |
| Sept 15 Sat | HOT FLASH AND THE HORMONES. A sassy, new, funny, irreverent musical production featuring the dazzling trio: HOTFLASH with the hormones, Bodles Opera House All Star Orchestra. 8:30PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 15 Sat | FOURTH ANNUAL GOSHEN JAZZ FESTIVAL. Celebrating Willie “the Lion” Smith. More info to follow. 845-805-9392. www.goshenjazzcom |
| Sept 15-16 Sat-Sun | 14th ANNUAL IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL. Showcase of continuous music, dancing, Irish crafts, Irish and American food, bagpipes and children's activities. The festival opens at 11:30AM on Saturday. Celebration of the Eucharist on Sunday at 10:30AM with the festival program beginning at 12:00PM. Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery. 845-343-5736. www.irishheritagefestival.org |
| Sept 15–16 Sat-Sun | HUDSON VALLEY RAMBLE. More than 100 guided nature and history walks, hikes, biking and kayaking events and explorations throughout the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. 800-453-6665. www.hudsonvalleyramble.com |
| Sept 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 Sat-Sun | OKTOBERFEST 2007. Music, dancing, German food, vendors, and more. 12PM-5PM. Bear Mountain State Park. 845-786-2731. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Sept 15-16 Sat-Sun | THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. This happy-go-lucky view of small-town vice recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch. Sat 8PM. Sun 7PM. The Playhouse at Museum Village, Monroe. 845-294-9465. www.ctmwp.org |
| Sept 16 Sun | HISTORY SUNDAYS. Programs and activities for all ages. 11AM-3PM. Trailside Museums at Bear Mountain State Park. 845-786-2701 x265. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| AMERICAN MEMORIAL TRIATHLON. ½ mile swim, 16-mile bicycle course, and a 4-mile run. 8:30AM. Greenwood Lake Public Beach. 845-477-9215. www.americanmemorialtriathlon.com | |
| SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISE. Aboard the River Rose, a New Orleans paddle wheeler. Reservations required. 11AM-1:30PM. Departs Newburgh Landing. 845-562-1067. www.riverrosecruises.com | |
| HIKE OF THE MONTH: IRON MINING FROM 1736 TO 1923. Step back in time and see the remains of a town that started in 1736. This three to four mile easy to moderate hike will show you things long forgotten in the iron mining industry. Reservations required.12Noon. Sterling Forest State Park. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org | |
| ANTIQUE POST CARD SHOW. Are you a deltiologist at heart? Would you like to be? History lessons can be learned from old post cards. Several local dealers and collectors of antique post cards will explain the pleasures of their hobby to the audience and display examples of unusual local cards. 3PM. Heritage Center, Newburgh. 845-561-2585. www.newburghhistoricalsociety.com | |
| BRAHMS IN THE AFTERNOON. Unwind listening to the soothing sounds of Brahms performed by a group of musical friends. 3-4PM. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 845-534-3115. www.stormking.org | |
| AL WESTPHAL. Guitar and vocals. 2-5PM. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com | |
| 20TH SEASON OF THE GRAND MONTGOMERY CHAMBER SERIES. An afternoon of lieder by Schubert performed by Elizabeth Bell, soprano and Sara Henry, mezzo-soprano, Steven Ebel, tenor, and Blake Howe, bass. Jan-Piet Knijff will accompany. 3PM. New Senior Center, Montgomery. 845-457-9867. | |
| JAY HOLT AND THE WHISKEY 13 BAND. Acoustic rock. 6:30-9:30PM. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com | |
| M. SHANGHAI STRING BAND. Timeless, original music played with a sense of abandon. 7PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com | |
| Sept 20 Thurs | SOUL CUSTODY BAND. Enjoy the taste of wine and the sound of music 6:30-9:30PM at Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 20-21 Thur-Fri | DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. One glamorous resort, tons of fabulous women, two competing con artists, one hilarious bet. 8PM. Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf. 845-469-2287. www.LycianCentre.com |
| Sept 21 Fri | “DRAWING ON THE PAST.” Kevin Storms will discuss the workings of an Historical Artist and the creation of “A Regiment of Hero’s,” a series of paintings, commissioned for the occasion of the re-dedication of the restored Civil War Orange Blossom monument. 8:30PM. 1841 Court House, Goshen. 845-291-2388. |
| Sept 21-23 Fri-Sun | THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. This happy-go-lucky view of small-town vice recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch. Fri & Sat 8PM. Sun 7PM. The Playhouse at Museum Village, Monroe. 845-294-9465. www.ctmwp.org |
| Sept 21 Fri | THE ROOST. Heart and soul Rock and Roll band. 9PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 22 Sat | ART ABOUT WATER 2007 SERIES. Third in a four week Saturday series to inform, celebrate and educate the public on WATER. Talks about stream monitoring, local history and art activities including weaving and music. 10AM-12PM. Moodna Creek Viaduct, Salisbury Mills. 845-534-5284. www.theartsalliance.net |
| Sept 22 Sat | TEXTILE AND QUILT SHOW. Postponed until May, 2008. Hill Hold, Campbell Hall. 845-291-2404. |
| Sept 22 Sat | HIKING STORM KING. Docent Ron Romary will lead a leisurely hike through the beautiful landscape of Storm King Art Center with views of sculptures, mountains, creeks and ponds. Wear comfortable shoes, hats and insect spray. 2-3:30PM. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 845-534-3115. www.stormking.org |
| Sept 22 Sat | THE WOODEN HOBO BAND. In concert in the vineyard. Time TBA. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 22 Sat | MUSIC IN THE GROVE WITH IM. A Classic and Originals Rock Band. 6:30-8:30PM. Wooster’s Memorial Grove, Walden. 845-778-7594. |
| Sept 22-23 Sat-Sun | 12th ANNUAL CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT & LIVING HISTORY. Experience the life of a Civil War soldier through the encampment and battle re-enactments. 10AM-4PM. Orange County Farmers Museum, Montgomery. 845-928-2452 |
| Sept 22 Sat | GANDALF MURPHY AND THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS. Whimsical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly and pop. 9PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 23 Sun | ANNUAL FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL. Live entertainment, foods, craft and antique vendors, and a car show. Rain or shine. 10AM-5PM. Front Street, Port Jervis. 845-856-2727 or 845-856-2492. |
| Sept 23 Sun | FAMILY FUN HIKE: TOWNSEND TRAIL. On this four mile moderate hike with beautiful views you will get a peek back into the history of the Townsend estate. 12Noon. Sterling Forest State Park. 845-351-5907. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Sept 23 Sun | HUDSON VALLEY RAMBLE. More than 100 guided nature and history walks, hikes, biking and kayaking events and explorations throughout the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. 800-453-6665. www.hudsonvalleyramble.com |
| Sept 23 Sun | AL WESTPHAL. Guitar and vocals. Singing on the deck with Al. 2-5PM. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 23 Sun | IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK. Homecoming for former schoolhouse students. Visit with old friends, bring old pictures. Share memories and refreshments. 3-5PM. Town of Deerpark Museum, Huguenot. 845-856-2702. |
| Sept 23 Sun | FRIENDS OF MUSIC – THE MANSION SERIES. Richard Shindell is a meticulous craftsman of song revered by critics and fans alike. Innovative, original and occasionally spiritual, Shindell’s songs weave tales that interchangeably champion the downtrodden and exalt the disaffected. Performances at 3PM and 6:30PM. Morrison Hall, SUNY Orange, Middletown. 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net |
| Sept 23 Sun | OPERA GOES TO BROADWAY-A GOURMET PUCCINI AND PASTA DINNER. Carmen to Carmen Jones, Romeo & Juliet to West Side Story, La Boheme to RENT. Presented by the Opera Company of the Highlands. 5PM. Pamela’s Restaurant, Newburgh. 845-913-7994. www.operacompanyofthehighlands.org |
| Sept 23 Sun | GAELIC STORM. Appearing in the blockbuster film Titanic, Gaelic Storm was cast as the "party band". 7PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 23 Sun | BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ART. Special program for all ages by art educator, Wally McGuire. Explore how scale, texture, color, form, movement and materials help a viewer to connect with sculpture. 3-4:30PM. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 845-534-3115. www.stormking.org |
| Sept 25 Tues | HOW OUR DIET PREVENTS MUTATIONS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL AGENTS. Hudson Valley Science Café. Presention by David DeMarini, Ph.D., Genetic Toxicology Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 7PM. It’s all Good Restaurant, Newburgh. 845-731-3616. www.cafescientifique.org |
| Sept 26 Wed | SCIENCE-FICTION SERIES: FORBIDDEN PLANET. Introduced by Paul Basinski. 7:15PM. Harriman Hall 111 Film Theatre, Middletown. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Sept 26 Wed | EVENING BOAT RIDE ON THE D&H CANAL. Reservations required. 7:30PM & 8:15PM. Neversink Valley Area Museum. 845-754-8870. www.neversinkmuseum.org |
| Sept 27-30 Thur-Sun | THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. This happy-go-lucky view of small-town vice recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch. Thur, Fri & Sat. 8PM. Sun 3PM. The Playhouse at Museum Village, Monroe. 845-294-9465. www.ctmwp.org |
| Sept 28 Fri | SWAN SONG: BAD COMPANY AND LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE. Opening the show will be Belly dancing by Sarah and the Kashmir Dancers. 8:30PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 28 – Oct 29 Mon-Fri | LATIN AMERICAN SCENES AND SUBJECTS. A photographic exhibit by Barry Kass, anthropologist, in the loft. LATIN AMERICAN VISUALS. Works by Elisa Pritzker, Jose Acosta and Ana Laura Gonzalez, and others in the Gallery. Hours M-Th 9AM-8PM, Fri 9AM-5PM. Orange Hall Gallery and Loft. SUNY Orange, Middletown. 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu |
| Sept 28-29 Fri-Sat | TERRORDOME. Five haunted attractions are designed to terrorize the bravest souls. Three festive shops, two spooky snack stands, zombie paintball. Festive town dedicated to Halloween will soothe the faint at heart. 7-10PM. Newburgh. 845-926-3443. www.terrordome.com |
| Sept 28-29 Fri-Sat | WEEKEND OF SILENT FILM SCREENINGS AND TALKS. Symposium focusing on the silent films made in this region and the legacy they have left us. Fri 8PM. Sat 4:00PM. Bring a low chair or blanket. Neversink Valley Area Museum, Cuddebackville. 845-754-8870. www.neversinkmuseum.org |
| Sept 29 Sat | FARMERS OUTING. A celebration of local products, including produce and baked goods, homemade crafts, local entertainment and dancing, farming knowledge shared by local farmers. 10AM-7PM. Benedict Farm Park, Town of Montgomery. 845-778-0259. www.townofmontgomery.com |
| Sept 29 Sat | NEWBURGH WATER FESTIVAL-ART ABOUT WATER 2007 SERIES. The series culminates with a Water festival on the Newburgh Waterfront. The Sloop Woody Guthrie will be on hand to help educate children on the Hudson River. Hands-on science and art booths, rowing and kayaking demos, contests for children creating The Great Water Mural, art exhibits, live music, film program about global water issues. 12Noon-9:30PM. Newburgh Waterfront. 845-534-5284. www.theartsalliance.net |
| Sept 29 Sat | FOLEY ROAD. Smooth sounds on the deck. 2-5PM. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 29 Sat | 18TH CENTURY COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS. In period reproduction clothing watch volunteers make journey bread, hasty pudding, and roast duck, weather permitting. Recipes available. Art of quilt making demonstrations, heirloom gardens. 1-4PM. Fort Decker Museum, Port Jervis. 845-856-2375. www.minisink.org |
| Sept 29 Sat | OPEN HOUSE. The former Dutch Reformed Church, a National Historic Landmark, opens its doors for tours of this unique building, now being restored. 1-4. Newburgh. (845) 562-8076. www.newburghdrc.org |
| Sept 29 Sat | DISCOVER NATURE IN AUTUMN COLORS. SUNY Orange Professor Tom Alford will lead you and your kids in finding natural treasures through interactive games and a treasure hunt. 1PM. Moonbeams Preserve on Prosperous Valley Road, Town of Wallkill. 845-343-0840. www.oclt.org |
| Sept 29 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 |
| Sept 29 Sat | ARMY FOOTBALL. West Point vs. Temple. Time:TBA. USMA, West Point. 877-TIX-ARMY. www.usma.edu |
| Sept 29 Sat | THE HUMAN FORM TRANSFORMED. Join Barbara Smith Gioia for a walking tour and workshop based on the dynamics of human form. Learn modeling techniques with air-drying clay at the sculpture table. 2-4PM. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 845-534-3115. www.stormking.org |
| Sept 29 Sat | GREATER NEWBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA-NEWBURGH SYMPHONIC CHORALE. Works by Berlioz, Margoshes, Mahler. 8PM. Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh. 845-913-7157. www.newburghsymphony.org |
| Sept 29 Sat | MUSEUM DAY - FREE ADMISSION. Special exhibit featuring the life and works of bridge builder, J.A. Roebling. Also on display will be exhibits on early film making of the area. Museum hours 12Noon-4PM. Special lecture presented by Edwin Thanhouser on the History of the Thanhouer Film Company 4PM. Neversink Valley Area Museum, Cuddebackville. 845-754-8870. www.neversinkmuseum.org |
| Sat-Sun Sept 29-30 | HUDSON VALLEY RAMBLE. More than 100 guided nature and history walks, hikes, biking and kayaking events and explorations throughout the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. 800-453-6665. www.hudsonvalleyramble.com |
| Sat-Sun Sept 29-Oct 28 | BREEZY POINT INN ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST. German style buffet, pig roast and live German entertainment. Breezy Point Inn, Greenwood Lake. 845-477-8100. www.breezypointinn.com |
| Sept 29 Sat | COMMANDER CODY, PROFESSOR LOUIS AND THE CROWMATIX. Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen are best known for the Rock and Roll classic "Hot Rod Lincoln". From Woodstock, Professor Louie and the Crowmatix have been performing for nine years in the largest Jam Band Festivals in the country. 9PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Sept 30 Sun | STERLING FOREST CONSERVATION DAY. Many events including two fifteen-mile bike tours starting at 9AM and 1PM, a six to seven mile, moderately strenuous hike on Sterling Ridge Trail, a special children’s hike, various nature walks and hikes led by naturalists including a history hike with Doc Bayne, naturalist. Rain or shine. 9AM. 845-351-2510. www.friendsofpalisades.org |
| Sept 30 Sun | PAMPERED WOMEN’S GETAWAY-AUTUMN EXTRAVAGANZA. Board the River Rose Charter Boat for a three-hour cruise on the Hudson. Open bar, finger foods, delicious desserts, DJ, neck & shoulder massage, hand spa treatment, make up consult, gifts, giveaways and more. 1-4PM. Newburgh Landing. Reservations.845-562-3606. events@excitingread.com |
| Sept 30 Sun | BROWNS BLUES. 2-7PM. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 845-928-5384. www.palaiavineyards.com |
| Sept 30 Sun | “THE RIGHT HANDS” – WORLD CLASS MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD. A melodious journey that captures Brazilian, Celtic and Bluegrass traditions. 3-3:45PM. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 845-534-3115. www.stormking.org |
| Sept 30 Sun | LUNASA. Irish folk music 21st Century style! Lunasa combines jazz-rock bass lines with an expanded harmonic sensibility. 7PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |