Music & Concerts
Concerts/Music Events
Performing at The Chance - The Chance, 6 Crannell St., Poughkeepsie. 8:30 p.m. June 29. Music by The Red Chord, Through the Eyes of the Dead, Despised Icon, All Shall Perish, C U Next Thursday; 8:30 p.m. June 30. Music by Deep Chemistry, Soundquake, Melodelia, Will Nova. 845-471-1966. Performing at Ciboney Cafe - Ciboney Cafe, 189 Church St., Poughkeepsie. 6:30 p.m. June 30. Matt Jordan All-Star Jazz Band. 845-486-4690. Performing at Club Crannell - Club Crannel Street, 367 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 8:30 p.m. June 29. Music by E.D.B., Caution Pineapple, And So She Said, 22 Inches of Sea Biscuit, For Every Judeas; 8:30 p.m. June 30. Music by the Latest Attraction, M-City BeatDown, Ramblin Rose, Stratton Williams, Nyderia; 6:30 p.m. July 1. Music by Abacabb, D.R. Acula, Stained Glass Romance, Copernicus, The Imagine, F.J., Your Flesh Means More Than You; 6:30 p.m. July 2. Music by One Dead Three Wounded, At All Costs, DeadHearts, Barbeque Bash, The Enigma Spiral, Evisceration. 845-473-5213. Performing at The Coast - The Coast Restaurant, 69 Broadway, Tivoli. 8 p.m. June 29. Music by Lisa Dudley and her band, Prairie Dogs." Performing at Copperfield's - Copperfield's Restaurant, Route 44, Washington Hollow. 9:30 p.m. June 30. Music by Stuck in the Mud. 845-677-8188. Performing at Dirty Bassdardos - Dirty Bassdardos Grub & Pub, 2776 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls. 8 p.m. June 29. Music by Long Neck Band. 845-298-2191. Performing at Firebird - Firebird Grill & Lounge the, 6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 10 p.m. June 30. Music by Sonando. 845-876-8686. Performing at Junior's - Junior's Lounge, Salt Point Turnpike, Hyde Park. 8 p.m. July 3. Open mike with a featured artist every week. 845-452-6963. Performing at The Loft - The Loft @The Chance, 367 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 8:30 p.m. June 29. Music by Coriolis Effect, Ruin, Sembelence of a Soul, Chiba-Ken, Precious in Clarity, The Trickle Down Affect; 8 p.m. June 30. East Coast Centerfolds presents an all-male revue; 6:30 p.m. July 1. Music by Across Five Aprils, The Banner, Belikus, Phantom Communique, Before the Massacre, Souls Revenge; 8:30 p.m. July 5. Music by The Rivalry. 845-473-5213. Performing at Mahoney's - Mahoney's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 35 Main St, Poughkeepsie. 5 p.m. June 29. Music by TC & Accoustics; 10 p.m. June 29. Music by The HitMen; 5-8 p.m. June 30. Music by Jeny & Judy; 10 p.m. June 30. Music by Dell La Luci. 845-471-3027. Performing at Max's on Main - Max's On Main, 246 Main St., Beacon. 9:30 p.m. June 30. Music by John Cubito Band featuring Heather Vacarr; 9 p.m. July 5. Karaoke with DJ Noops and Marcus. 845-838-6297. Performing at Seany B's - Seany B's 101, 3264 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 10 p.m. June 30. Music by Creation; 9:30 p.m. July 5. Acoustic open mike hosted by Fred Sire. 845-677-2282. Performing at Taste Budd's - Taste Budd's Cafe, 40 W. Market St., Red Hook. 7:30 p.m. June 29. Music by Strange Brew; 2 p.m. June 30. Music by Gaia Wolf. 845-758-6500. Performing at Towne Crier - Towne Crier Cafe, 130 Route 22, Pawling. 9 p.m. June 29. Music by Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams; 9 p.m. June 30. Music by Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen. Also, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix; 7:30 p.m. July 1. Music by Susan Kane, Kevin Briody and Jean Bratman. 845-855-1300. The Chance - 6 Crannell St., Poughkeepsie. July 6 - Gravity Krush, Human X, Pillowface, Cast Your Stones, Stolen Crown; July 7 - SATO, Judas Rising, C U Next Thursday; in Question; July 11 - Hawthorne heights, Secondhand Serenade, Brighten, Powerspace, Kill Hannah; July 13 - Testament, Everythins Ruined, Ruin, Merauder; July 14 - Symphony X, Sanctity, Echoes of Eternity, Shadow Image; July 15 - Michael Schenker Group, Kristen Capolino Group, ZO2. 845-471-1966. Mid-Hudson Civic Center - Poughkeepsie. Aug. 16 - Taylor Hicks. 845-454-5800. Aston Magna Festival - Olin Hall, Bard College, Annandale Road, Annandale On Hudson. 8 p.m. July 6. 18th-Century Italian Virtuoso Music for Violin and Guitar will be performed. A pre-concert lecture will be presented at 7 p.m. $30 adults; $25 senior citizens; $5 students. 845-758-7425. East Fishkill concerts - East Fishkill Recreation Park, Route 376 and Route 82, Hopewell Junction. 7 p.m. June 29. The Hot Rod Band will perform oldies classics. Free. 845-226-8395. Big band music - Millbrook Community Bandshell, Franklin Avenue, Millbrook. 7 p.m. June 30. The Big Band Sound, a 20-piece orchestra will perform. Free. www.thebigbandsound.com. Brazilian guitarist - Library Annex, Hyde Park Free Library, 2 Main St, Hyde Park. 8 p.m. June 30. Rick Udler will perform. $10; $6 students/seniors. Reservations recommended. 845-229-7791. www.rickudler.com. Music Benefit - 1865 Masonic Hall, Centre Road (County Route 18), Schultzille. 7:30 p.m. June 30. Rusty Boris is the featured performer. Open Mic sign-ups are at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Clinton Historical Society to benefit its landmark building preservation programs. Donation is $6 at the door, $5 for performers. 845-266-8261. Freedom Park Bandshell concerts - Freedom Park Bandshell, Skidmore Road, LaGrange. 7 p.m. July 1. The Saints perform classic rhythm and blues music. Free. Spectators should bring lawn chairs. Series sponsored by LaGrange Parks & Recreation Department. 845-452-1972. Summer Lawn Concert Series - Locust Grove Samuel Morse Historic Site, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. July 1. The Saints of Swing will perform as part of the Summer Lawn Concert Series. Visitors may bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Free. 845-454-4500. www.morsehistoricsite.org. Music on the River - Bandshell, Bowdoin Park, 85 Sheafe Road, Poughkeepsie. 7 p.m. July 3. The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast will perform music from the 1940s and patriotic works as part of the free concert series sponsored by the Town of Poughkeepsie Recreation Department. 845-485-3628. East Fishkill concerts - East Fishkill Recreation Park, Route 376 and Route 82, Hopewell Junction. 7 p.m. July 6. Adam & the Newhearts will perform for their 20th year. There will be fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free. Rain date July 8. 845-226-8395.
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Hudson Valley Community Dances.
Dance
Held in various locations throughout the Hudson Valley. All levels, no partner necessary. Beginner lessons provided. Times vary. $5-$15.
vary,

Hudsonvalleydance.org

Grand Walkabout.
Outdoor Recreation
Hike or ski the foot trails in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, and Putnam Counties. Track your miles and earn awards. Trails list and tally forms available on-line. Wheelchair participants welcome. Free.
All foot trails in Dutchess,

GrandWalkabout.com

Prints and mixed-media by Jenny Fragosa.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Exhibition of prints and mixed-media by Jenny Fragosa. Her work is deeply personal incorporating marks and symbols evoking memories of her childhood. Latent and mysterious, her images range from whimsical to dark but all connect on a gut level. 5/23: opening reception 5-7 pm. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon-5pm and by appt. at 855-5642.
Gallery on the Green, 7 Arch St.
Pawling
gotgpawling.com

Hudson-Fulton 1909.
Historical Events
Special display for the Quadricentennial features photos and artifacts from the 1909 Hudson-Fulton celebration. Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm. Free.
Van Wyck Homestead Museum, Rt. 9, off I-84
Fishkill

Bird Club Field trip.
Outdoor Recreation
Field trip to Nellie Hill with Waterman Bird Club. Meet at the trailhead. 8am. Free.
Nellie Hill trailhead, 2992 Rt 22
Dover Plains
WatermanBirdClub.org

Bird Club Field trip.
Outdoor Recreation
Field trip to Pawling Nature Preserve with the Waterman Bird Club Meet at Reserve. 8am. Free.
Pawling Nature Preserve, 126 Quaker Lake Rd,
Pawling
WatermanBirdClub.org

Transformations: Photos by Anton Kuskin.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Anton Kuskin presents more than 20 large scale Giclee photographs. They combine conventional nature photographs with digital experimentation. Kuskin says this series of photos took shape in Connecticut and Nova Scotia in 2007 & '08. An overriding sense of form rules the show. Opening reception Sun. 5/17, 11am-1pm. Transformations can be viewed during regular theater hours. Free.
Moviehouse Studio Gallery, 48 Main St.
Millerton,
TheMoviehouse.net

Gunnison Museum of Natural History.
Environmental/Gardens
Comprehensive collection represents all phases of natural history. The birds, eggs and rock-mineral sections are outstanding with complete information. New collection; African instruments and trophies. Groups welcome. Suggested donation: $2, $1 child/sr. Fri-Sun.
Akin Free Library, 378 Old Quaker Hill Rd.
Pawling

Music Under The Stars.
Food/Drink
Santo Stefano Winemaking Club presents an outdoor concert with a live band, house-made hors'oeuvres and specialty pizzas. 6pm. $35/person includes tax.
Santo Stefano Winemaking Club, 44 St. Nicholas Rd.
Wappingers Falls
SantoStefanoWinemaking.com

Stony Kill Outdoor Fun.
Family Fun
Family-friendly nature programs. Sat. 2pm unless noted. Free.
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center, Rt. 9D, 79 Farmstead Ln.
Wappingers Falls
dec.ny.gov/education/74.html

Grand Wine Luncheons.
Food/Drink
Unique gourmet experience is a masterful pairing of the best Hudson Valley wines and foods, served at a candlelit oak table, hand-carved in the 19th century in Beacon, NY. The location is a multi-award winning winery, noted for spectacular views in a picturesque setting. The 5 "Best of" Category winners from Hudson Valley Wine competition held at The Culinary Institute are featured. All wines are HRR, Hudson River Region Appelation. The deluxe 5-course luncheon is centered on fresh, seasonal foods grown or raised in the Hudson Valley. Menu prepared on site by John C D Bruno, CFMP, owner of Oak Summit Vineyard; wines served by Nancy Lynn Nestor,SSA, the vineyard's director of marketing, and cellarmaster. Third Sun. monthly, noon. All inclusive price, $150/pp; seating by reservation only. Minimum of 10 attendees. Call for availability. See website for photos and information.
Oak Summit Vineyard, 372 Oak Summit Road
Millbrook
OakSummitVineyard.com

Aston Magna at Bard Summer 2009 Series.
Concerts/Music Events
Under the direction of Daniel Stepner, Aston Magna interprets the music of the past as each composer envisioned it. Aston Magna is internationally recognized for its contributions to the popularization of early music, using historically accurate instruments and techniques for 30 years. Fri. 8pm performance preceded by a talk, 7pm. Sponsored by The Bard Center. $30, $25/sr. 4-concert subscription $90; 2 or 3 different concerts in a mini-series $24/each.
Bard College, Olin Hall, River Rd.
Annandale-on-Hudson
bard.edu

Exploring Pollinators at Poets' Walk.
Outdoor Recreation
Celebrate Pollinators Week, the annual tribute to bees, during this 1.5 mile stroll with stunning Hudson River and Catskills views. Explore who pollinators are, what they do and what flowers make the tastiest honey. Bring clothing appropriate for weather, sturdy, closed toed shoes and water. No pets. Meet at parking lot. Scenic Hudson Quadricentennial Event Series. 10am-noon. Free.
Poets' Walk Park, River Rd.
Red Hook
ScenicHudson.org

2009 Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle (HVCMC) series at Bard College
Concerts/Music Events
Concert by world-renowned musicians. Emerson String Quartet—violinists Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, violist Lawrence Dutton, and cellist David Finckel. The Emerson String Quartet performs Ives’s String Quartet 1, Ravel’s String Quartet, and Dvořák’s “American” Quartet. Presented by The Bard Center. 8pm. $28; $20/sr; $5/st.
Bard College, Olin Hall, 30 Campus Rd.
Annandale-on-Hudson.
Bard.edu

NY Free Fishing Days.
Outdoor Recreation
New York state annual free fishing days this year are June 27-28. Fishing licenses are not required on that Saturday and Sunday.
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Red Hook
dec.ny.gov

Millbrook Arts Group 21st Summer Sunset Series.
Concerts/Music Events
Don't forget the lawn chairs and blankets. Bring a picnic and enjoy music under the stars. 6/27 Don Egry Trio with Rosemary Sepe Neilson; 7/3 Shorty King’s Clubhouse; 7/18 Thunder Ridge; 8/1 Boreal Tordu; Dr. Peter Muir and Steve Fabrizio 8/15 Vickie Russell; 8/29 Shadow Creek, 9/12: Stolen Heart at 5pm. 7pm except 9/12. Free.
Millbrook Band Shell, Franklin Ave.
Millbrook
millbrookartsgroup.org

Exhibit: Rachel Harrison.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Twofold project by New York-based artist Rachel Harrison. In the CCS Bard Galleries: "Consider the Lobster". First major Rachel Harrison survey exhibition features her large-scale installations, all of which have been reconfigured and transformed for the CCS Bard galleries, including an architectural intervention that takes and breaks the walls of the gallery and utilizes their fragments for the structure of a new exhibition. In "And Other Essays", Harrison collaborates with six invited artists—including Nayland Blake, Tom Burr, Harry Dodge, Alix Lambert, Allen Ruppersberg, and Andrea Zittel—to reinstall works from the Marieluise Hessel Collection in the Hessel Museum of Art. The exhibition presents over 160 works by more than 88 artists. Opening reception Sat. 6/27, 1-5pm. Free. Museum hours Wed.-Sun. 1–5pm.
Bard College, CCS Hessel Museum, River Rd.
Annandale-on-Hudson
Bard.edu

High Tempo Tea Party.
Benefits
Celebrate the area’s rich historical heritage and benefit the North East Historical Society. Live music, tea, tour, wine, food and silent auction. Musical performances by keyboardist/vocalist and songwriter Michael Brown, classical guitarist Jonathan Fritz and “The HousaTonics” Barber Shop Singers. Tour 19th century Victorian manse, once the home of statesman, educator and lawyer E. W. Simmons. Tea tasting compliments of Harney Fine Teas; gourmet finger foods and sweets from Martha’s “A Passion for Food” Restaurant. DVD presentation features historical overview of Simmons’ Way from 1854 until present. Silent Auction with valuable objects and services, from vacation packages to home décor, spa packages to art, jewelry, sporting gear, books and restaurant gift certificates. 2pm-5pm. $25.
Simmons' Way Victorian Inn, 53 Main St.
Millerton
SimmonsWay.com

Dance History Lecture Series.
Dance
Summer lecture series. Mon. 6/29: Dance is a Weapon; The Depression Era and Time is Money by Victoria Phillips Geduld, Martin Løfsnes, and Yuko Giannakis; Tues. 6/30: The Modern: Ballet and Contemporary Dance by Oliver Tobin and Victoria Phillips Geduld; Tues. 7/7: Overview of the Minuet through Romantics by Oliver Tobin; Wed. 7/8: George Washington and the Minuet by Ms. Geduld, Oliver Tobin, Thomas Baird, & David Zurak; Wed. 7/15 – Romantics through the Present by Oliver Tobin; Mon. 7/20: David Vaughan, Cunningham Dance Foundation archivist, on Merce Cunningham Dance Company; Tues 7/28: Drama and Show Biz: Louis XIV-2000 by Oliver Tobin; Wed. 7/29: The Baroque Period by Thomas Baird; Tues. 8/4: Reconstructing the Romantics by Robert Atwood; Thurs. 8/6: Elizabeth Aldrich on "Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and the Birth of a Ballet Classic: Apollon Musagète". All are 6:15-7:45pm. Free; donations accepted.
Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway
Tivoli
Kaatsbaan.org

Kayaking Skills TuneUp.
Boating/Boat Shows
Bring your kayak, brush up on your paddling skills, or pick-up some new ones with American Canoe Association certified Instructors from the River Connection. Kayaking skills continuing education - bring your gear and develop your skills with critical eye evaluations. A BYOBoat, paddle and personal floatation device event. Call for instructions and clothing requirements. Tuesday Night TuneUps now-September. 6pm-8pm. $10.
The Boathouse, 9 West Market St.
Hyde Park
The-River-Connection.com

Music in the Parks.
Concerts/Music Events
Town of Hyde Park summer concert series alternates between Staatsburgh State Historic State (SH) at Mills-Norrie Park State Park and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (VM), Hyde Park. Wed. 7/1 Jim Osborne Orchestra (formerly Heart & Soul), SH; 7/8 Bearcats Jazz Band, VM; 7/15 Four Guys in Disguise, SH; 7/22 Big Band Sound, VM; 7/29 Night Train, SH; 8/5 Bill’s Toupee, VM; 8/12 Hot Rod, SH. 7pm; 8/5 & 12, 6:30pm. Free.
Staatsburgh State Historic State (SH), Mills-Norrie Park State Park , Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (VM), Hyde Park
Hyde Park
HydeParkNY.us

The Best of Barrett.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Annual summer members exhibition. Thurs, Fri 11-5, Sat. 11-3 and by appt.
Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon St.
Poughkeepsie
BarretArtCenter.org

Summer Members Exhibition.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Gallery hours: Fri.-Sat. 11am-5pm, Sat. 11am-3pm, Tues.-Wed. by appt. Free; donations requested.
Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon St.
Poughkeepsie
barrettartcenter.org

The Loft club dates.
Concerts/Music Events
7/1, Kill Whitney Dead with the Demonstration, Wretched, Armadian, From the Ashes of Tragedy, I Became the Hero, others, 6pm, $12. Fri. 7/3, Enter Shikari with Through the Facade. 7pm. $12.
The Loft, 6 Crannell St.
Poughkeepsie
thechancetheater.com

83rd Amenia Fireman’s Parade and Carnival.
Holiday Festivities & Tree Lightings
Opens Wed. night with Shamrock Shows and a dozen Midway rides. Food served by fire department members, including pizza, sausage and peppers and ice cream. Bingo, money wheel and raffles with five cash prizes from $1,500-$100. Tickets/$1 or 6/$5. Wed. and Thurs.: Bracelet nights, $16/unlimited rides for the night. 6:30pm-10:30pm. Fri. Parade 7pm. 16 fire departments participate plus floats, bands and Little League teams. Parade judged by Westchester County Judges Assn. Parade lines up on Broadway and goes south on Rt. 22 to red light then back to firehouse on Mechanic St. Country band Shadow Creek follows parade. Sat.: Karaoke 8 pm, followed by fireworks at 10pm. Benefits the firefighters.
Amenia Fire House & village, 36 Mechanic St. off Rt. 343.
Amenia
ameniafire.com

Collage.
Art Exhibits/Sales
"Collage" features the art of, Patrick Winfield, Mr Kiji, John Cason & Rick Price. Hours: Thurs.-Sat. noon-6pm, Sun. noon-4pm, Second Saturday noon-9pm or by appt. Free.
Open Space, 510 Main St.
Beacon
openspacebeacon.com

Traces of a Sweet Connect.
Art Exhibits/Sales
"Traces of a Sweet Connect," recent work by Jaanika Peerna. This first solo exhibition with the gallery is the latest installment of Go North’s special program focusing on Estonian artists. It includes large- and small-scale drawings, installation, and video work. Gallery hours: noon-6pm Sat. and Sun., and by appt. Free.
Go North Gallery, 469 Main St.
Beacon
gonorthgallery.com

Salute to the Hudson River Exhibit.
Art Exhibits/Sales
"A Salute to the Hudson River - Through a Painter's Eye" Paintings celebrate the rich tradition of Hudson River painters with a contemporary twist, by Connie Fiedler and Judy Reynolds. Hours: Mon.-Sat. noon-6pm and Second Sat. noon-9pm. Free.
RiverWinds Gallery , 172 Main St.
Beacon
RiverWindsGallery.com

Tour, Tasting & Summer Savings for July 4th Celebrations.
Food/Drink
The holiday weekend is right around the corner, so stock up now on your favorites summer wines. But like sparklers on a summer night, these prices won't be around long. Save 10% on 6 bottles; Save 15% on 12 bottles with FREE SHIPPING; Save 20% on 24+ bottles with FREE SHIPPING. Orders of assorted wines are encouraged! 11am-6pm for guided tours and wine tastings, $7. Reserve wine tastings resume, $16/person.
Millbrook Vineyards and Winery, 26 Wing Road
Millbrook
MillbrookWine.com

Ninety.
Theater
Play by Joanna Murray-Smith. Isabel, an art conservator, has only 90 minutes to convince her ex-husband, now a famous actor, that their love and marriage are worth saving. They have only 90 minutes to remember the beginnings of their love affair and marriage and perhaps regain what was lost. The two-character play features actress Sarita Choudhury, star of "Mississippi Masala", and Kevin Kilner from original cast of Pulitzer Prize-winning "Dinner with Friends". Noted playwright Murray-Smith is the author of such powerful and intimate explorations of human relationships as "Honour" and "Nightfall". Directed by Maria Mileaf. Performed without intermission. 6/30, 7/1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8pm; 7/5, 11, 12 at 2pm; 7/5 at 7pm. No performance Sat. 7/4. Post-show discussion on Tues. 7/7. $35.
Vassar College, Powerhouse Theater, 124 Raymond Ave.
Poughkeepsie
powerhouse.Vassar.edu

Revolution: Linda Richichi.
Art Exhibits/Sales
"Revolution," mixed media by Linda Richichi. Opening reception 6-9pm. 6/13. Hours : Sat.-Sun. noon-6pm. and by appointment.
Beacon Artist Union, 161 Main St.
Beacon
beaconartistunion.com

Joanne Klein and Detritus/Imprint.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Two exhibitions, abstract paintings by Joanne Klein and Detritus/Imprint, paintings and sculpture by E. Elizabeth Peters in the Project Room. A third exhibition is on view in honor of the Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial. Group show: ‘BOUNTY’ features 7 Hudson Valley artists working in various media—painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, quilting and installation. Klein explores the symbiosis of form and color in her paintings. Simplicity of form establishes the meditative qualities articulated by coloration. Peters is a multi-disciplinary Rhinebeck artist. Her recent work explores the history of 17th Century Dutch still life painting and the continuing impact of global trade and post-colonialism on contemporary art and culture. Hours: Fri.-Sun. 12-6 and by appt. Free.
G.A.S. Gallery and Performance Space, 196 Main St.
Poughkeepsie
GalleryandStudio.org

Sculptures and Three-dimensional Works.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Member artists present their sculptures and various three-dimensional works. Gallery hours: Fri. 5-9pm, Sat. 1-9pm & Sun. 1-5pm. Free.
Tivoli Artist's Co-op, 60 Broadway
Tivoli
TivoliArtistsCo-op.com

Catching Light: European and American Watercolors from the Permanent Collection.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Exhibition celebrates the medium and history of watercolor with 47 works from the 18th to 20th centuries by talented painters and topographical artists. All the works are drawn from the permanent collection of the Loeb Art Center. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm except Thurs. til 9pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Free.
Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, 124 Raymond Ave.
Poughkeepsie.
http://fllac.vassar.edu

On the Horizon Exhibit.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Solo exhibition by Kari Feuer of oil paintings and pastels, inspired by the countryside in northern Dutchess where the painter lives, is on view. Often, the first mark a landscape painter makes is the horizon line, working out where to divide the sky from the land, the ether from the solid. The horizon, or lack of one, becomes a paramount artistic decision in the composition of the painting. Reception Sun. 6/28 4-6pm. Free. 10am-5pm daily.
Locust Grove, Morse Historic Site,, 2683 Rt. 9
Poughkeepsie
LGNY.org

Quad 2 Exhibit.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Group art exhibition. Thurs.-Mon. 11am-6pm. Free.
Van Brunt Gallery, 137 Main St.
Beacon
Vanbruntgallery.com

Hudson Valley Farmland Exhibit.
Art Exhibits/Sales
RiverWinds Gallery @ Wells Fargo Advisors. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, 10am-2pm Sat. or by appointment. Free.
Montgomery Row Second Level , 6423 Montgomery St./Rt. 9, Ste. 10, 2nd Flr.
Rhinebeck
MontgomeryRow.com

Wine Tastings.
Food/Drink
Get Ready For The Weekend! Fri. 4-7pm. Sat. no wine tasting 3-6pm. No admission charge. Closed on the 4th.
Artisan Wine Shop, 180 Main Street
Beacon
artisanwineshop.com

Voyages: The Art of Evelyn Metzger.
Art Exhibits/Sales
The paintings of Evelyn Metzger, Vassar class of 1932, span most of the twentieth century. From the thousands of paintings Evelyn has created, forty-two have been assembled that represent the range of her temporal, stylistic, and physical journeys as an artist. Gallery hours: Mon–Fri, 11am–6pm, Sun. noon–6pm. Free.
James W. Palmer Gallery at Vassar College, 35 Market St.
Poughkeepsie
palmergallery.vassar.edu

Exhibit: The Last Gorillas of the Congo.
Art Exhibits/Sales
Celebrate their 2nd anniversary with photojournalist Brent Stirton, artist reception Sat. 5/9 4-8pm. Mr. Stirton presents an informal talk in for the opening of his photo exhibition. Visit virtual exhibition online. Fri.-Sun. noon-6pm. Free.
Fovea Exhibitions, 143 Main St.
Beacon
FoveaExhibitions.org

Powerhouse Theater/New York Stage and Film.
Theater
Three staged works including two plays: "Ninety", Joanna Murray Smith’s provocative reflection on marriage (Powerhouse, 'til 7/12) and "Vera Laughed", Keith Bunin’s romantic, Checkhovian take on relationship triangles (Powerhouse, 7/22-8/2), as well as the new musical "The Burnt Part Boys", with book by Mariana Elder, lyrics by Nathan Tysen, and music by Chris Miller, directed by Erica Schmidt (7/17-26). Two “Martel Musicals” are offered this season as concert readings: Tina Girlstar, a biting black comedic look at the contemporary music industry (Martel, 7/1-2) and Whisper House, a musical ghost story (Martel, 7/10-11). The Inside Look, workshop presentations of plays with partial production values, features NY Times-best selling author Lewis Black’s "One Slight Hitch" (Susan Stein Shiva Theatre, 7/17-19). The Readings Festival is both popular and free! The first Readings Fest (Susan Stein Shiva Theatre, 6/26-28) includes works by Brian Delaney, Theresa Rebeck, and Julian Sheppard, while the second (Susan Stein Shiva Theatre, 7/31-8/2) includes works by Andrew Dolan, Beth Hanley, Dan Moran, and Regina Taylor. Fri.-Mon. 7/10-7/27: The Apprentice Company presents free performances of Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night" and "Taming of the Shrew", plus W.S. Gilbert’s "Pygmalion & Galatea". All performances at Outdoor Amphitheater. Prices vary.
Vassar College, Powerhouse Theatre , 124 Raymond Ave.
Poughkeepsie
powerhouse.vassar.edu

Town of Fishkill Summer Concert Series
Concerts/Music Events
Great music and a community feeling awaits your arrival in our towns and villages. Don't forget the lawn chairs and blankets. Bring a picnic and enjoy music under the stars. And they are all free! 7/1: Johnny Dell & Nite Life. 7/8 Jim Osborne Orchestra. 7/15 The Greyhounds. 7/22 Vinnie Gasbarra & the Bear Cats. 7/29 Hot Rod. 8/5 Johnny Dell & Nite Life. Wed. 7pm. Free.
Maurer Geering Park,, 793 Rt. 52
Fishkill
FishkillRecreation.com