Edited by Pamela Doan ([emailprotected])
For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
SAT 18
Sister City Bike Ride
BEACON
9:15 a.m. – Noon. Polhill Park
The Beacon Bicycle Coalition invites everyone to bike from Beacon to Newburgh as part of Let’s Bike Hudson Valley. The caravan will stop at Velocipede (the bicycle museum) and Safe Harbors Green in Newburgh, followed by a group ride to Long Dock Park in Beacon.
SUN 19
ARF 5K Run/Walk
BEACON
9 a.m. Memorial Park
Robert Cahill Drive
runsignup.com/Race/NY/Beacon/ARF5K
The Animal Rescue Foundation’s annual fundraiser will include a 5K run or walk, a 1K run or walk for kids and a virtual option to do a 5K with your dog. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the races start at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Cost: $20 or $35
SUN 19
Spring Benefit
GARRISON
4 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
Everyone Wants to Be Seen is the theme as the Depot raises money for its programs with a party on the patio. Cost: $75+
SUN 19
Meet the Artists
GARRISON
6 p.m. Valley Restaurant
2015 Route 9 | hvshakespeare.org
This Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival benefit will include music, conversation and a reading by actors involved in the upcoming productions. Cost: $150
PLANT SALES
SAT 18
Houseplant Swap
GARRISON
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Trade cuttings and plants with your neighbors.
SUN 19
Philipstown Garden Club
GARRISON
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center
107 Glenclyffe Drive
philipstowngardenclubny.org
The annual sale will include pollinator-attracting plants, annuals, perennials, native species, herbs, vegetables and hanging baskets, some grown by members.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
SAT 18
Garden Clean-Up and Planting
COLD SPRING
10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Drop in during the morning and afternoon to help weed and plant. Registration encouraged.
SAT 18
History Hike: Denny Mine
PHILIPSTOWN
10 a.m. Fahnestock State Park
398 Dennytown Road
putnamhistorymuseum.org
Learn about our area’s mining history and geology on a guided hike with the Putnam History Museum. Cost: $15 ($12 members)
SAT 18
Ecology Presentation
COLD SPRING
1 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Haldane student Sophia Kelly will share her presentation from the Youth Climate Summit.
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 18
Sightings
GARRISON
7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
The original play by Mona Z. Smith follows three teenagers in the 1980s who get caught up in the UFO craze. The cast includes Karen Kapoor, Bobby Convertino and Jordan Kaplan. Also SUN 19. Cost: $29
SAT 18
Ragtime
WAPPINGERS FALLS
8 p.m. County Players Theater
2681 W. Main St. | 845-298-1491
countyplayers.org
Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, the musical portrays the collision of three families in their pursuit of the American dream. Also SUN 19. Cost: $26 ($23 seniors, military, students)
SAT 18
The Artichoke
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
artichokeshow.com
Sandi Marx, Bridget O’Neill, Erin Barker, Kevin Allison, Jeff Simmermon and Richard Cardillo will be the featured storytellers. Cost: $20
THURS 23
The Peekskill Riots: Episode One
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Watch the documentary series about racist violence that broke out in Peekskill in response to a 1949 concert by Black activist and singer Paul Robeson. Filmmaker Jon Bennett will answer questions following the screening.
THURS 23
Hip Hop Theater
POUGHKEEPSIE
7 p.m. Bardavon
35 Market St. | 845-473-2072
bardavon.org
Teaching artists Baba Israel, Ken Fury, Drew Drake and Sean Nowell will showcase the work of Poughkeepsie sixth graders attending their intensive workshops. Cost: $5
THURS 23
Stand-up Beacon
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Beacon Theater
445 Main St.
Caitlin Reese will headline the show, which also features Michael Agunbiade, Angela Sharp and Jamie Mulligan. Cost: $20
VISUAL ARTS
SAT 18
Prom
BEACON
2 p.m. KuBe Art Center
211 Fishkill Ave. | ecfa.com/kube
Dress in formal wear for the finale of the Back to School show with DJs, performances and dancing. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SAT 18
Cheap Art Show
COLD SPRING
5 – 7 p.m. Create Community
11 Peekskill Road
Find work in all mediums created by kids and adults in the community and priced from 25 cents to $20.
SAT 25
Werner Sun | Margaret Lanzetta, Niki Lederer & David Packer
GARRISON
5 – 7 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3960
garrisonartcenter.org
Sun’s digital images will be on view in Rose Window. In Travelers, Liars, Thieves, Lanzetta, Packer and Lederer explore the theme in paintings, sculpture and textiles. Through June 23.
KIDS & FAMILY
SAT 18
Studio on the Farm
WAPPINGERS FALLS
10:30 a.m. Common Ground
79 Farmstead Lane | diaart.org
Children ages 5 and older can make art on the farm with a working artist.
SAT 18
Car Seat Check
GARRISON
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Certified technicians will assess your child’s car seat, its installation and overall safety.
SUN 19
Laurie Berkner
PEEKSKILL
3 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The “queen of kindie rock” will play a solo set for families. Cost: $29 to $101
MON 20
College Essay Workshop
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Eric Tipler will talk with high school juniors about what admissions departments look for before students outline and draft essays.
TUES 21
Flight
GARRISON
6 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
At Family Science Night, create things that soar while learning about why they do.
WED 22
Mini Folding Fans
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Make and decorate a fan to keep you cool on hot days.
WED 22
Lego Challenge
BEACON
4 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Elementary students can test their building skills.
FRI 24
After Hours Art Journaling
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Bring your journal or fill one supplied by the library with words and pictures in your own style. For students in grades 5 to 12.
MUSIC
SAT 18
New Muse 4tet
COLD SPRING
3 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | stmaryscoldspring.com
Gwen Laster (violin), Melanie Dyer (viola), George Crotty (cello) and Andrew Drury (drums) will play new songs and music from their recording, Blue Lotus. Donations welcome. Free
SAT 18
The Sixties Show
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
Enjoy an immersive experience in music from the 1960s. Cost: $37 to $53
SAT 18
Shemekia Copeland
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The blues, soul and Americana singer will play music from her latest release, Done Come Too Far. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
SUN 19
Rolf Schulte and James Winn
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
Schulte (violin) and Winn (piano) will play works by Stravinsky, Ravel and Debussy. Donations welcome. Free
FRI 24
Jonah Smith Band
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
Smith (keys, guitar, vocals) will perform with band members Andy Stack (guitars, vocals), Manuel Quintana (drums) and Brandon Morrison (bass). Cost: $25 ($30 door)
SAT 25
Faded Rose
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The alternative band with a ’90s flair will play with Roots Reverie. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SUN 26
The Bob Cats
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Catskills band will play the music of Bob Dylan. Free ($20 minimum for food and drinks)
TALKS & TOURS
SUN 19
Linda McCauley Freeman
PUTNAM VALLEY
3 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
The poet will read from her collections, The Marriage Manual and The Family Plot. An open mic will follow. Cost: $10
CIVIC
MON 20
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
MON 20
Village Board
NELSONVILLE
7 p.m. Village Hall | 258 Main St.
845-265-2500 | nelsonvilleny.gov
TUES 21
Budget Vote and Board Election
BEACON
6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road | 845-838-6900
beaconk12.org
City of Beacon residents vote at the high school and Wappinger and Fishkill town residents vote at Glenham Elementary.
TUES 21
Budget Vote and Board Election
COLD SPRING
7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Haldane Elementary Library
15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254
haldaneschool.org
TUES 21
Budget Vote and Board Election
GARRISON
7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Garrison School Gym
1100 Route 9D | 845-424-3689
gufs.org
WED 22
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
THURS 23
Office Hours: Kevin Byrne
COLD SPRING
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Pier/Bandstand
Intersection of Main and West streets
The Putnam County executive will answer questions until 9:30 a.m. and then participants are invited to walk with him until 10:30 a.m.
Type: News
News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
