A Burgundian Afternoon in Millbrook

The best of the Burgundy lifestyle (pinot noir, aged cheese, and fresh hearty bread) is now available at Oak Summit Vineyard. Sit and savor some Hudson River region, estate bottled, pinot noir. This multi-award winning wine has consistently been chosen best pinot noir in the Hudson valley.  It is refined, with an elegant finesse, and has delightful flavors of cherry, raspberry and cassis. Full story...

Tivoli Artists Co-op Fourth Annual Landscape Show

Tivoli Artists Co-op announces the Fourth Annual Landscape Show, from June 20 to July 13, 2008. You're invited to meet many of the artists at the opening reception on Saturday, June 21 from 6:30-8pm, with a demonstration of "en Plein Air" painting by artist Richard Lisle from 5-6:30pm. The show features landscapes in all mediums by Tivoli Artist Co-op members. It's a terrific chance to see work inspired by nature from around the region. Full story...

Omega Institute Reopens for Season

New York State's magnificent Hudson River Valley is widely recognized for its scenic landscapes, arts and culture, and historical significance, making it one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the country. Each year, more than 16,000 people visit Omega Institute’s 195-acre Rhinebeck campus for restoration, inspiration, and fun. Omega’s campus reopens this week, with more than 325 educational programs planned from April through October. Full story...

RARE BIRDS EMERGE AT OLD RHINEBECK AERODROME

Rhinebeck, NY, April 29, 2008: Drivers on Stone Church Road in Rhinebeck last Saturday were treated to sightings of some extremely rare birds. Volunteers and staff have begun the annual migration of antique and reproduction airplanes from their winter resting places to the flight line of  Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.  “This rite of spring occurs each year as the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum prepares to open on May 12,” said Jim Record, President of the Old Rhinebeck Museum. Full story...

Hyde Park Heritage Greenway Trail Expands

Hike the new, recently added path, of the Hyde Park Heritage Greenway Trail. The new trail easement was donated by The Anderson Center for Autism and opened in early November. This new walkway establishes a trail for public use along the Hudson River, linking the Vanderbilt National Historic Site to Norrie Point State Park. On top of this, the pathway grants 2,400 feet of new trail access through school property. Full story...

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Memorial Day Weekend at FDR Sites

Here’s some unforgettable ways to observe Memorial Day weekend as the FDR Home, Presidential Library& Museum in Hyde Park hosts three very different events from Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26. Full story...

Roosevelt Ride: Free Shuttle in Service

Don’t let your lack of transportation stop you from visiting some of Dutchess County’s premier historical sites. The National Park Service (NPS) is once again running a shuttle from Poughkeepsie’s Metro-North train station to Hyde Park. Visit the FD Roosevelt  Home, Presidential Library & Museum; Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill; and FDR's retreat Top Cottage. Full story...

Spring into Books! Millbrook's Book Festival.

The Village of Millbrook hosts its first book festival, "Spring into Books," Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17. This village-wide event promises a fun, free, and family-oriented day of lively panel discussions with award-winning authors, book signings, and events for children. Full story...

The Historic Horton House Opens to the Public

A "new" historic site is now open to the public - and that is a rare happening! The Joseph Horton House, (c.1752) in Wappingers Falls, offers Colonial tours of the pre-Revolutionary war homestead of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horton. Full story...

Powerhouse Theatre Unveils New Pieces This Summer

The Powerhouse Theatre opens its doors for their 24th season, with many new and exciting shows debuting. This 2008 season includes new musicals, plays, and comedy acts by some of America’s most well renowned artists and actors. The Powerhouse Theatre season, at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, runs from June 27 through August 3. Full story...

Dutchess County Happenings Calendar

The new 2008 Spring Happenings calendar of events, March 1 - May 31, 2008, is now available in print and as a pdf.