Calendar

will run thru the Spring and most of the summer during regular store hours. All are invited and the exhibit is free to the public.

Artist Talk: 4 to 5:30 p.m. March 3. Conversation in Color: An Artist Talk with Ginnie Gardiner and Martin Katzoff. GCCA, 398 Main St., Catskill. (518) 9433400. Greenarts.org. #INTOYellow Art Exhibit: March 3. 5 to 7 p.m. (Storefront Gallery), 5 to 9 p.m. (ArtBar Gallery). We are #INTOYellow. Will run through March 31st. 93 Broadway, Kingston Lace Mill Art exhibit: 5 to 8 p.m. March 3. Part of Kingston’s first Saturday gallery openings. Emily Vail

and Jiamin Chen will show “Fragmented & Forgotten: Tracing the Tannery Brook’s Usage and Quality at the Lace Mill, East Gallery, 165 Cornell St.,Kingston. Exhibit will be on display through March 25th. Emerge Gallery Art Exhibit: 5 to 8 p.m. March 3. Opening Reception. Emerge Gallery is pleased to present “Exit 20: A Group Exhibition of Saugerties Artists” from March 3 – April 2. All are welcome. 228 Main St., Saugerties. (845) 2477515.

Art Exhibit: 2 to 4 p.m. March 4. Opening Reception. Janet Howard-Fatta creates a variety of works from landscapes in oil depicting place and time, to figurative works in wet and dry media. Light, color and a love of nature are the driving forces behind her work. The Rosendale Café, 434 Main St., Rosendale.(845) 6589048 rosendalecafe.com

Books, readings and signings

Classics in Religion: 10:30 p.m. March 7. “On The Nature of Things” Lucretius was a poet and philosopher of the late Roman Republic living from about 96 to 55 BCE. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston. Series held on the following dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28.

Book Club: 3 to 4 p.m. March 7. The March book club title is Being Fishkill by Ruth Lehrer. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. (845) 255-1255 or visit www.gardinerlibrary. org

Children

Kids Club Spring Flowers:

10 a.m. March 3. Create your own spring bouquet. $2, ages 3-8. Michael’s, Ulster Ave., Kingston Brian Robinson’s Wildlife

show: 11 a.m. March 3. . Bring the whole family to see animals up close. Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck. (845) 8764030 starrlibrary.org/

All Abilities Kids: 10:30 a.m. March 6. Science returns at the community room of the Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook. (845) 758-3241

Legos with Mazie: 4 p.m. March 7. Create and build with Legos and Duplos. Special guest Maizie, our sweet therapy dog, will be on hand for you to share your favorite book or creation. Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck. (845) 876-4030 starrlibrary.org/

Concerts and music New York Festival of

Song.: 7 p.m. March 3. “Protest” is a good as anything Steve Blier and NYFOS have ever done, and that’s a crazily high bar to reach. Tickets: $25. Hudson Hall, at the Historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. (518) 822-1438.

Open Mic Format: 7:30 p.m. March 3. Featuring Glen Roethel with Us. Judy Kass and Amy Soucy. The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild continues its coffeehouse series Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston. (845) 336-7797 Woodstock Chamber Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. March 3. The Woodstock Chamber Orchestra presents “Breaking Barriers:” A Tribute of Betty Jean Hagen. Olin Hall, Bard College, Campus Road, Annandale-on-Hudson. Tickets available at the door, adults $25, seniors $20, students $5. For info, www. wco-online.com oir (845) 266-3517.

Open Mic: 8 p.m. March 3. Byrdcliffe’s Fourth Annual Open Mic Night. 34 Tinker St., Woodstock Admission is free and open to the public.

Concert: 3 p.m. March 4. The West Point continues its 2018 Winter Concert series in Albany at the Egg, in the Empire State Plaza’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 Empire State Palza, S Mall Arterial. This concert is free. (845) 938-2617 www.westpointband.com Rhinebeck Chamber Music

Society: 8 p.m. March 4. Schubert “Death and the Maidern” Duo Lontano, Babette Hierholzer & Jurgen Appell, piano 4 hands. Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society, 60 E. Market St., Rhinebeck. (845) 876-2870.

Open Mic: 7 to 9:30 p.m. March 6. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. Musician, performer, poet, etc. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Escape, 232 Main St., Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz.

Andrew Bird: 7:30 p.m. March 7. Andrew Bird is an internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalists, vocalist, whistler and songwriter who picked up his first violin at the age of four and spent his formative years soaking up classical repertoire completely by ear. Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. (845) 4732072. Tickets: $50/$40 members get $5 off.

Live Music: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays, Station Bar & Curio, Veronica Nunn w/ Peter Einhorn Trio. in the heated pavilion. 101 Tinker St., Woodstock. Bridge Music radio broadcasts: Public sound-art installation featuring the music of Joseph Bertolozzi using sounds from the Mid Hudson Bridge. Site-specific radio broadcasts at 95.3FM from Johnson-Iorio Park, Ransom Road, Highland. Year round. Free. http:// www.josephbertolozzi.com/ bridge-music/

Dance

English Country Dance: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Workshop at 7 p.m. Hudson Valley English Country Dance, Reformed Church of Port Ewen, Salem Rd., off Rt. 9W, Port Ewen. Cost: $10, full time students $5. Dance Theatre: 8 p.m. March 3. Vassar Repertory dance theatre to perform at the Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. (845) 473-2072. General admission $11/$9 students and seniors; March 4 the performance will be at 3 p.m.

Dance: March 3. 8 to 11 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. beginner’s lesson with be provided. Contra Dancing with Caller Will Mentor: Live music Rip, Snort and Stomp. Bring a snack to share. Admission: $10 ($5 with valid student ID). Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd., Rhinebeck. (845) 266-5530

Lectures and workshops

Family Art Night: 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 2. Family Art night. Family members of all ages and abilities are encouraged to engage in creative expression. Projects from preschool to adulthood. Red Hook Public Library, 744 S. Broadway, Red Hook. (845) 758-3241. Astronomy Talk: 7 p.m. March 2. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Describes the technique for studying plant formation processes in action. The speaker is Colette Salyk is an Assistant Professor of Astronomy at Vassar College, and an expert in

observational studies of the planet formation. Vassar College, Sanders Physics, Room 206, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. (845) 221-3256

Volunteer Workshop: 10 to 11 a.m. March 3. We will be holding informational meetings for individuals interested in volunteering. Come learn about the history for the garden, plans for the upcoming season, long term restoration goals, and roles for volunteering. Wallace Visitor & Educational Center a the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt national historic Site, Route 9, Hyde Park. Call Susan MacAvery, PPS Horticulturist, (845) 229-4218 or email susan-macavery@ nps.gov. Workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 3. Cake Decorating. Try different styles of icing and learn some tricks from an experienced baker. This program is free and open to all adults with registration required. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 Broadway, Red Hook. (845) 758-3241. Clay pots workshop: 1to 3 p.m. March 3. Make clay pots. Design a clay pot to SUNY ULSTER SPECIAL EVENT display spring blooms. By the clay pot and the rest of the supplies are provided. Michael’s, Ulster Ave., Kingston

Return of the Eagle: 2 p.m. March 4. A Power Point presentation by local historian Tom Riley which traces the history of the American Eagle and other raptors from their near extinction in the 1960’s as a result of the effects of DDT and other chemical, to today, when eagles can be found in almost every state. Light refreshments included. Time and the Valleys Museum, 332 Main St., Grahamsville. (845) 985-7700. Members free. Non-members $3.

Chair Yoga: 11 a.m. March 5. Chair yoga is a helpful way for those who need extra support to enjoy the benefits of yoga. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St., Port Ewen. Free.

Workshop: 7 p.m. March 6. Pastel 101. This series of classes is for the absolute beginner. We will be learning and experimenting with the qualities of pastel, color and basic drawing. You must register for this series. March 6, 13, 20, 27th. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St., Port Ewen. (845) 338-5580. Workshop: 11 a.m. March 7. Light and easy minimal line drawing classes at Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck. Bring the following supplies 9X12 multimedia sketchbook, drawing pencils, eraser, and #2 micro pen. Registration is limited. Please register on the calendar at starrlibrary.org or call (845) 876-4030.

Screenings

Film: 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 6. The Tivoli Free Library, Mid-Hudson Citizens’ Climate Lobby, and the Tivoli Green Committee will be presenting, Saving Snow. Third Floor at the Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Free. (845) 757-3771

Special events

Winter Soup and Salad Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30

p.m. March 2. Corn Chowder, Chili w/beef. Come join us for a delicious lunch of homemade soups and salad every Friday through March. Served Community Style and is open to everyone at no cost. Quarts of soup will be available for $4. United Methodist Church of New Paltz, 1 Grove St., New Paltz. (845) 255-5210.

Dinner: 4 to 6:30 p.m. March 2. Lenten special at the Glasco Firehouse. Fried haddock dinner or fried Shrimp dinner. Incl. French fries, coleslaw, dinner roll. $11.95 Take out only. New England Clam Chowder Pint $4.95, quart $8.95. Glasco Firehouse, 138 Liberty St., Glasco. (845) 246-9600

Dinner: 5 to 7 p.m. March 2. every Friday Night Fish Fry through Lent. Fish on a roll, or clam roll, incl. coleslaw, handmade fries, tarter or cocktail sauce. Chowder every fryday as well. $10. Eat-in/take-out/delivery in the fire district. (845) 678-9986. Kiskatom Fire Department, Rotue 32, Catskill. Spring Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 3. Coxsackie United Methodist Church, 103 Mansion St., Coxsackie. Crafts, Longaberger, Tastefully Simple, food sale, more.

Repair Café: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 3. We fix clothes and jewelry as well. Bring your broken items and we will repair them together. Reformed Church of Port Ewen, Community Room, 160 Salem St., Port Ewen.

Event: 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 3. A variety of homemade soups, rolls and cookies

available for take-out at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1348 Route 9G, Hyde Park. Suggested donation. (845) 229-2758

Vendor Blender: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 3. Many vendors, door prizes, bake sale, and raffles! Food will be available for purchase. Plattekill Firehouse, 50 Firehouse Road, Wallkill. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser: 4 to 7 p.m. March 3. 5th Annual gourmet spaghetti dinner at Hoffman Masonic Lodge #412, corner of North and Cortland Streets, Middletown. Donations are $12 adults, $6 children 11 and under. For more info. call Brother john Stoltz, (845) 343-1089. Benefit Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties as well as the Middletown Lions charity projects.

Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m. March 3. Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner at the United Reformed Church in Bloomington. Complete meals include beverage and dessert. Adults 413, children under 10 $5. Take-outs available at (845) 331-7099. Handicapped accessible. Pot luck dinner and auction: 6:30 p.m. March 3. Pot luck dinner with live and silent auction. St. John the Evangelist Church, 915 Route 212, Saugerties. Share your favorite dish. For more information call (845) 2463424. Chili Night: 6 to 8 p.m. March 3. Chili Night at the Elmendorph. Enjoy an evening with tasty homemade chili and great bluegrass music. Tickets at the door $10/person, $6 children 10 and under. The Historic Elmendorph Inn, 7562 North

Broadway (Rte.9) Red Hook. (845) 758-1920 info@historicredhook.org All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast: 8:30 to 11 a.m. March 4. Eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, French toast, pancakes, Danish, coffee, tea, juice. St. Mary’s Hall, 188 North St., Kingston.

Breakfast: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 4. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, coffee, OJ, tea. The Esopus Firehouse, 1142 Broadway/Route 9W, Esopus. (845) 384-6575.

LGBTQ Center Event: 3 p.m. March 7. Teens are welcome for snacks and conversation with Farrell Brenner from the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Center. Learn about the Center, its programs, and its services. Build community and talk with fellow teens about gender & sexual identity on the third floor Community Room at the Red Hook Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook. (845) 758-3241 Soup, Study & Worship: 6 p.m. March 7. The Tri-Lutheran Community Partnership of Kingston will host this event through Lent. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 104 Wurts St. Kingston Helping Communities by Helping local businesses.: 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 7. County Executive Mike Hein and the Ulster County Office of Economic Development invite residents of the New Paltz area to earn more about the services we offer to support local businesses, nonprofits and communities. Hampton Inn, New Paltz, 4 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz. For more information and online registration go to newpaltzchamber.org or call (845) 255-0243.

Sip and Paint: 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 7. Benefit Ulster County SPCA. Tickets available online at www.ucspca. org/events. Will be held at Keegan Ale’s, 20 St. James St., Kingston. (845) 3315377.

Theater and performance

Talent Show: 6 p.m. March 2. doors open, performance at 7 p.m. Morton Memorial library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff. (845) 876-2903. Suggested donation $5.

“Ragtime”: 8 p.m. March 2. Winner of 9 Tony Awards, this sweeping musical portrait of early-twentieth century America. Appropriate for all audiences. March 2-18; Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets $27/$25. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. (845) 8763080. “Our Heroes, Ourselves”: 8 p.m. March 3. Our Heroes, Ourselves. Tales of Resilience. Help us weave a tapestry of stories about acts of creative courage and courageous creativity – your own or those of others, seen or unseen, recent or long ago. All are welcome. Admission by donation. Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, Community Room, 16 S. Chestnut St., New Paltz with Hudson River Playback Theatre. “Across a Barrier of Fear”: 3 to 5 p.m. March 4. Jam Van Boskirk brings Eleanor Roosevelt’s story to life in the one women play … Across a Barrier of Fear. There will be an audience discussion with the actress at the end of the play. Henry A. Wallace Center of FDR Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park. Tickets $15. (845) 229-9115.