Calendar

Art exhibit and openings

Art Exhibit: 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 6. Bygone Bridges, a series of painting by Fran Sutherland reflecting on regional bridges. Opening Reception. The Esopus Library, Duck Pond Gallery, 128 Canal St., Port Ewen. (845) 338-5580. Art Exhibit: 6 to 8 p.m. July 6. Marcia Slatkin “Bi-Polar Art” Opening Reception. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff. (845) 876-2903. Reading, Signing, Wine Reception: 6 p.m. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main Street, Phoenicia. Artist Lecture & Studio Visit: 6:30 p.m. July 6. 50 Days at Byrdcliffe: Celebrated ceramic sculptors Misty Gamble and Kevin Kao. Visitors should come at 5:30 p.m. to see their work. Byrdcliffe, 34 Tinker St., Woodstock. “She Shed with Anna Kell”: 12 to 5 p.m. July 7 and 8. Explore this site-specific installation of re-framing domestic cast-offs, transforming the space with an upholstered treatment that will remind viewers of their own domestic memories. Admission free. All ages. Woodstock Artists Association and Museum, 28 Tinker St., Woodstock. (845) 6792940 woodstockart.org/ Art Exhibit: 5 to 9 p.m. July 7. Opening Reception. A Mid-Summer Night’s Art Show curated by James Martin. Lace Mill West, East and Main galleries, Kingston. Art Exhibit: 5 to 8 p.m. July 7. Opening Reception. “Near & Far”, the work of Wilmer Miller. The Storefront Gallery, 93 Broadway, Kingston. Gallery: 5 to 8 p.m. July 7. The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture is pleased to announce the opening of its new gallery space with exhibition entitled, “The Story Continues: Portraits of Today’s Immigrant Businessess.” 99-101 Broadway, Kingston Public Hours: July 7, 14, 21, 28 2 to 6 p.m. Gallery: 5 to 8 p.m. July 7. Opening Reception. Millicent Young, Installation. Windows at Newberry, 236 Main St., Saugerties on view through July. Art Exhibit: 5 to 8 p.m. July 7. Opening Reception. Brenda Goodman, Christina Tenaglia & Maria Veckerilla. Cross Contemporary Art, 99 Partition St., Saugerties. On View through July 29. “Abstrakt”:: 5 to 8 p.m. July 7. A Group Exhibition of Abstract Art includes work of 40 artists that create a wide range of abstract work using various mediums. Emerge Gallery, 228 Main St., Saugerties. (845) 2477515. Art Exhibit: 7 p.m. July 10. Opening Reception. The Narcissist’s Library – an exhibit of artworks by Nava Atlas at Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main St., New Paltz. Woodstock School of Art Instructor Exhibition: Special Guests the Olive Quintet. The Robert H. Angeloch Gallery, 2470 Rt. 212, Woodstock. Exhibition runs through Aug. 25, will feature artwork by faculty. “The Art of War - American Poster Art 1941-1945”: Through Dec. 31. FDR Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, Hyde Park. https:// fdrlibrary.org/

Books, readings and signings

Book Signing and Talk: 6 p.m. July 12. Elizabeth Primamore “Shday Women: Three Plays” The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St.,Woodstock. (845) 6798000 goldennotebook.com.

Children

Teen Night: 4 to 5 p.m. July 6. What’s your favorite song? Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. (845) 757-3771 www.tivolifreelibrary.org.

Storytelling: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 9. “Red Hook Grows Up” kicks off with Storytelling studio from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children grades 3-5, and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for youth grades 6 & up, Monday –Friday, July 9 through July 13. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 Broadway, Red Hook. (845) 758-3241. Chess for Kids: 4 to 6 p.m. July 10, 11, 12. Ages 7-14. Space limited registration recommended. Hudson Hall at the Historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St. Hudson. Hudsonhall.org (518) 822-1438.

Concerts and music

Stephen Petronio Company: 7 p.m. July 6. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. (518) 8221438. On Sat., July 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 8 at 5 p.m. Jake Sorgen: 8 p.m. The Woodstock prodigy makes his Maverick debut presenting his original compositions with dad Harvey Sorgen (Santana), drums; Joe Fonda (Kenny Barron) bass and actor Matt Bowdren, text and movement. Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Rd., Woodstock. (845) 679-8217 www.maverickconcerts.org/

Concert: 1 p.m. July 7. Plattekill Public Library, Community Room, 2047 Rt. 32, Modena. Free. (845) 883-7286.

Concert: 1 p.m. July 7. Speak Easy Jazz. Music of the 1920s. Plattekill Public Library, 2047 State Rt. 32, Modena. (845) 883-7286.

Sunset Symphony: 7 p.m. July 7. Woodstock Land Conservancy’s “Fist Saturdays on the Trail” program. Zena Cornfield, across the West-Hurley Zena Rd. from the Little Deep parking lot. www.woodstocklandconservancy.org. This event is free and open to the public.

Live Music: 7 to 10 p.m. July 7. “Becoming Human” (Marji Zintz, vocals, Jim Kunkel, guitars, Mickey Kopchak, bass, Larry Balestra, percussion. Lydia’s Café, 7 Old US 209,Stone Ridge. (845) 687-6373. www.lydia-cafe. com/ Concert: 7:30 p.m. July 7. The West Point Band will present its annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks at the Trophy Point Amphitheater,685 Hardee Place, West Point. (845) 938-5202. This annual favorite is free and open to all, and will feature performances by the West Point Concert Band.

Live Music: 7:30 p.m. July 7. End of the High Falls Fair Day Celebration with Fishbowl Dance party. High Falls Cafe, High Falls. (845) 687-2699.

Concert: 8 p.m. July 7. Bill Charlap Tiro. Celebrating the centenary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein. Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Rd., Woodtsock. (845) 6798217 www.maverickconcerts.org/

Concert: 4 p.m. July 8. Escher String Quartet, Americans in Paris I. Program: Schumann: String Quartet No. 1; Ned Rorem: String Quartet No. 4 (1995), Ravel: Quartet in F Major. Maverick Concerts 120 Maverick Rd., Woodstock. (845) 679-8217. 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

Dance: 8 p.m. July 6. opening night reception for members. Bard SummerScape presents world premiere of four quartets- New Interdisciplinary Dance Commission from Pam Tanowityz, Kaija Saariaho, and Brice Marden – on 75th Anniversary of R.S. Eliot’s Poems. (July 7 at 8 p.m. with post-performance conversation and July 8 at 3 p.m with pre-performance conversation at 2 p.m. Sosnoff Theater in the Frank Gehry-designed Fisher Center , Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. (845) 758-7900 tickets to all main stage events start at $25.

Dance: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 7. Workshop at 7 p.m. Enjoy dancing in an air conditioned room to traditional tunes played by local musicians. Reformed Church of Port Ewen, Salem Road, off 9W, Port Ewen. www.hudsonvalleydances.org (845) 679-8587.

Lectures and workshops

Screening and Discussion: 6 p.m. July 6. “Woodstock Revisited” with filmmaker David McDonald. The Golden Note Book, 29 Tinker St., Woodstock. (845) 6798000 goldennotebook.com/ Fairy Garden Tiny Book Making Workshop.: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 7. Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Rd., Tannersville. Admission $10. www.mtarboretum.org/ New Paltz in the War for Independence: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 7. A Revolutionary War encampment with the Fifth New York Regiment. DuBois Fort Visitor Center, Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot St., New Paltz. (845) 255-1889. “Principles in Traditional Nutrition” Workshop: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 7. . Seed Song Farm and Center, 160 Esopus Ave., Kingston. www. seedsongfarm.org (845) 902-8154. Conversation: 12 to 1 p.m. July 7. Good Trouble/In Conversation with Joseph O’Neill. Merrit Bookstore, 57 Front St., Millbrook. Free to all. Talk: 5 to 6 p.m. July 7. Anne Richey will give an informal talk with slides on John Burroughs ‘gospel of nature’ at the Woodstock Library Forum, 5 Library Lane, Woodstock. (845) 679-2213 www.woodstock.org. Admission is free. Lecture: 3 to 5 p.m. July 8. What was life like back I 1664? Lecture by Ken Krabbenhoft. Sponsored by the Ulster County Historical Society at the Bevier House Museum, 2682 Rt. 209, Marbletown. (845) 377-1040. Art Lab: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 9. Local Lens, this programs begins with 3 weekly art labs, each focusing on a different artistic medium to those between the ages of 13 and 18. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston. Auditions: 7 to 9 p.m. July 9. Variety show auditions will take place at the Coach House Theatre, 12 Augusta St., Kingston. The show will be presented on August 24 and 25th at 7:30 p.m. and August 26 at 2 p.m. www. coachhouseplayers.org/ Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m. July 10. Intro to Computers Class. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan. (845) 657-2482. Discussion: 3 p.m. July 10. Round Table Disussion with the Piano Summer Faculty. All events $10 suggested donation at door. www.newpaltz.edu/piano. SUNY New Paltz, Fine and Performing Arts, College Theatre 118, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. Conversation: 2 to 4 p.m. July 10. Collector’s Circle, a conversation with Eric Lindbloom. Barret Art Center, 55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie. (845) 471-2550. Workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 11. Whether interested in non-fiction, short stories, plays, memoir, or poetry, writers age 55 and above may join this group. Writers Workshop of the Woodstock Senior Recreation Program, Woodstock Town Hall, Tinker St., Woodstock. Wednesdays, July 11, and 25, August 8 and 22. http://woodstockny.org/ content/Parks/View/3 Presentation and Talk: 6 p.m. July 12. Join Stephen Blauweiss in his photo presentation and talk about the intriguing story that starts in 1907 and has a tragic end in 1970. Old Kingston post office and surrounding neighborhood in Midtown with a sneak peek at the upcoming book. Free admission to all. Saugerties Library, 91 Washington Ave., Saugerties. Workshop: 6 to 8 p.m. July 12. Making paper from Invasive Plants, Cornell cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) Community Horticulture Program, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston. (845) 340-3990, ext. 311. Seminar: 7 p.m. July 12. College Planning and Research Siminar in the Steinberg Reading Room, Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main St., New Paltz. (845) 255-5030.

Outings

Hike: 10:05 a.m. July 6. Meet at the Adirondack Trailways terminal in New Paltz. Rainbow Falls and Lichfield Ledge, 9 mil experienced hike at al moving pace, New Paltz area. Confirm with leader by e-mail Marty Carp martymcarp@gmail.com or (845) 303-3764. 50th Annual Children’s Day Parade: July 6. Line up begins at 4:30 p.m. at Pine Grove Ave., Kingston and will end up at the Kingston Plaza, where we will celebrate the parade’s 50th birthday with hot dogs and cupcakes for all participants. Walking Tour: 1 p.m. July 7. The walking tour of the Rondout National Historic District, departing from the Friends of Historic Kingston, 20 Broadway, Kingston. $10 for adults and $5 for children under 16. For info. (845) 339-0720. Rock Climbing: 2to 4 p.m. July 7. Come climb the climbing wall brought in by ClimbTime Inc. Free and open to all ages and abilities. First come, first served Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck. (845) 876-4030 starrlibrary.org/

Cemetery Tour: 4 to 6 p.m. July 7. The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown will present its 6th Living History Cemetery Tour. The event at Holcottsville Cemetery will feature 10 area people portraying former residents who have risen from their resting places to talk about their lives. Guided tours every 20 minutes. Fundraiser for HSM; $20, children 12 and under get in free. In case of steady rain, the event will be held in case of steady rain, the event will be held the following day, Sun., July 8. Summer Party: 5 to 8 p.m. July 7. Cocktails & carnival fare. Carnival games and entertainment. House tours, huge silent auction & fun. Tickets $125 per person.

Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. (845) 876-4818 www. wilderstein.org/ “Twilight on the Rails”:

6:30 p.m. July 7. The Delaware & Ulster Railroad on Rt. 28,Arkville hosts Twilight on the Rails. Live music. Bring a picnic and beverages. The Delaware and Ulster Railroad tourist train ride is located at 43510 State Highway 28, Arkville. 800-225-4123 or (845) 586-DURR. Events subject to change. durr.org/ Firemen’s Museum:

Through Oct., Fridays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Open also in the summer, through August, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 265 Fair St., Kingston. A “little gem of a museum” housed in the 1857 Wiltwyck Fire House, display of fire engines and firemanic artifacts. (845) 331-0866; kingstonvolunteerfiremensmuseum.weebly.com.

Screenings

Film: 2 p.m. July 8. Dance film. The Bolshoi Ballet’s Coppelia. $12/$10 members/$6 children 12 and under. Rosendale Theatre,408 Main St., Rosendale. (845) 658-8989.

Movie: 7:15 p.m. July 10. The Rondout Valley Holistic Health Community and the Rosendale Theatre presents “Strangers On The Earth.” Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. (845) 658-8989.

Special events

Bazaar: Friday, July 6, 5 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, July 7, 4 to 11 p.m. Food, games, prizes. Immaculate Conception, 467 Delaware Ave., Kingston.

Flea Market: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 7. Mowers Flea Market, Maple Lane, Woodstock.

Ice Cream Social: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 7. Hot dogs, salads, vegan choices. Cafeteria style, for $10 or less depending on choice. Claryville Reformed Church Picnic/Ice Cream Social. 946 Claryville Rd., Claryville. (845) 985-2041.

A Fair Day In High Falls: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 7. The annual local town-wide street festival, turns 80 this year! Hamlet of High Falls. Watch for signs. Repair Café: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 7. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St., Port Ewen. Japanese Tanabata

Festival: 12 to 2 p.m. July 7. Tanabata is a special day to share the myth of Orhihime, the sky king’s daughter, and the cowherd Hikoboshi, her husband. The Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. (845) 255-1255.

Local-Fest:: 12 to 4 p.m. July 7. Local easts-blue smoke BBQ & Vegan treats. Live music, farmers market, petting zoo, face painting, crafts, games and more. Open to all ages. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28 A, West Shokan. (845) 6572482 olivefreelibrary.org/

Library kick-off party: 3to 5 p.m. July 7. Kick-off party and program registration. Town of Ulster Library, 860 Ulster Ave., Kingston.

Benefit Gala: 6 p.m. July 7. Catskill Mountain Foundation, Orpheum Film and Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main St., Tannersville. Silent auction & cocktail supper. Tickets on sale at www. catskillmtn.org/ 15th Annual Car Show: 1 to 6 p.m. July 8. 15th Annual Sawyer Motors Car Show.” The best Little Car Show in the Northeast” Over 500 cars including hot rods, classics, antiques and muscle cars. Non-stop entertainment, music and kids activities. 50 Trophies to car show participants. Seven live bands. Main and Partition Streets, Saugerties, which will be closed off before and during the show. (845) 246-3412; sawyermotorscarshow.com/

Dutchess County Interfaith Council gathering:

5 p.m. July 8. Dutchess County Interfaith Council announces plans to sponsor a gathering and rally to take a moral stand against the lack of dignity with which many people are currently being treated in our country. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 269 Mill St., Poughkeepsie. Everyone is welcome to join in the rally. We will march in song and solidarity to the steps of the US Post Office, 55 Mansion St., Poughkeepsie.

Food Truck: 4:30 to 9 p.m. July 10. The Saugerties Food Truck Festival at Cantine Veterans Field at 6 Small World Avenue, Pavilion Street, Saugerties. (845) 246-0783.

Theater and performance

“Barnum”: July 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and July 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. There is a sucker born every minute, so sings Phineas Taylor Barnum in Coach House Players’ presentation of the musical “Barnum.” Ticket prices are $20, with $18 for seniors 62 and over and $10 for children 18 and under. Ticket reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (845) 331-2476 or on line at www.coachhouseplayers.org. Coach House Players is located at 12 Augusta St., Kingston, is air conditioned and handicapped accessible with assistance. “The Music Man”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 6; Saturday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock. (845) 679-6900. (845) 679-6900. Tickets $40/$36/$32.

“Makbet”: 6 p.m. July 7. Opus 40 presents the Dzieci Theater Company’s production of “Makbet,” 50 Fite Rd., Saugerties. $20 at the gate. (845) 246-3400. “The Revenge of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two-Speed Clock”: 7:30 p.m. July 12. . A comedy by David Mamet. Thursdays-Sundays, July 1222, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s 2 p.m. Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street, Catskill. (518) 943-3818 or (800) 838-3006.