What’s open

• Thomas Cole National Historic Site’s exhibition “Thomas Cole’s Studio: Memory and Inspiration” is set to run through Oct.

20, 2022, at the site, 218 Spring St., Catskill. The exhibition examines the famed Hudson River School artist’s final years before his death in February 1848. For more information and exhibit hours, visit www. thomascole.org/visit.

• The Rosendale Theatre at 408 Main St., Rosendale hosts its first annual Mushroom Festival on Saturday, May 14, from 2 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy films, food, mushroom ID sessions, expert panel discussions, and meeting with filmmakers. Visit rosendaletheatre.org.

• Stone Ridge Orchard, 3012state Route 213,

Stone Ridge, will host Findings, a 40-vendor strong, curated market of specialized growers, boutique nurseries, antique dealers from around the globe and local makers from the Catskills, Hudson Valley and beyond. The market will showcase a plethora of plants, garden antiquities and handcrafted and farm-fresh goods. Tickets are $15 and are available at Eventbrite by visiting https://bit.ly/3kdNPPG

• Bard College Senior Francis Karagodins directs an outdoor production of Sophocles’ “Antigone” at Opus 40 at 365 George Sickle Road, Saugerties,

May 14 and 15, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15; $5 for Opus 40 members; free for Bard students. Visit https:// opus40.org/events/specialperformance/

• The Hudson Wednesday Market returns to the 7th Street Park on Warren Street, Hudson, each Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. from May 25 to Oct. 26. The grassroots farmers market features a diverse group of vendors. Local artisans interested in selling and showcasing their crafts, can email upstreetmarket@ gmail.com. Visit upstreetmarket.wixsite.com/hudsonwedmarket/

• The New York City Opera and Teatro Grattacielo headline the Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice in Phoenicia Aug. 5-7. Featured performances include Teatro Grattacielo’s production of Mozart’s “Don Giovani ” Aug. 5, at 8:30 p.m., New York City Opera’s Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata” Aug. 6, at 8:30 p.m. and “Opera in the Movies” in partnership with the Woodstock Film Festival on Aug. 7 at 8:30 p.m. Visit https:// www.phoeniciavoicefest. org/.

• Mohonk Mountain House’s Tulip Festival runs through May 8 with sculptures created by SUNY Ulster’s sculpture program scattered throughout the beds of 20,000 tulips. The wire sculptures of insects, created by 14 different students, blend seamlessly into the gardens, creating a whimsical space for guests and visitors. Other activities include hikes with Mohonk’s onsite naturalist, a croquet garden party, food demonstrations, a beeswax candle-making workshop, live music and more. Mohonk Mountain House is located at 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. For more information visit https://www.mohonk.com/ events/nature-outdoors/ tulip-festival/.

• The Rhinebeck Farmers Market opens for the season Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the municipal parking lot at 61 E. Market St., Rhinebeck. The market will take place every Sunday, with the exception of Dec. 4, through Dec. 18. Visit rhinebeckfarmersmarket. com for more information.

• The Catskill Glee Club will

present its annual spring concert, “A Night on Broadway!” on Saturday, May 7, at 7:30p.m. at the First Reformed Church, 310 Main St., Catskill. The 25-voice all-male chorus will be directed by Michael Wright and accompanied by Lisa D’Arcangelis. The guest artist will be Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes. An offering of $10at the door is suggested. Visit catskillgleeclub.org for more information.

• The Claryville Fire Department, 1500 Denning Road, Claryville, will have an allyou-can-eat pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 8, from 8a.m. to noon. Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 11. Children ages 4 and under are admitted free. The menu will feature three types of eggs any style, pancakes, French toast, hash browns, sausage, specialties, orange juice, coffee and tea. Take-out orders are available by calling (845) 985-7270.

• The Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Catskill Flyer scenic train rides have returned to the rails of the old Ulster and Delaware Railroad. The rides take place Saturdays through Sept. 17. Trains depart from the railroad’s Westbrook Lane station near the Hannaford Supermarket at Kingston Plaza in Kingston at 11a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. for an approximately one-hour ride. Tickets are $16, adults; $10 children (ages 2-12); $15, senior, military and veterans: and free for toddlers 2 and under on lap. Visit catskillmountainrailroad. com/

• The Senate House State Historic Site in Uptown Kingston is open. Hours are Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m through Halloween. Tours leave on the hour, with the last tour leaving at 4p.m. Admission is $7for adults and $5 for seniors. Children 12 years of age and younger are free. For more information call (845) 3382786, or visit https://parks. ny.gov.

• Shadowland Stages, 14 Market St., Ellenville, will screen classic films as part of its 2022 Shadowland Studio Cinema series. The

lineup concludes with “Salt of the Earth” (1954), May

1. Each Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m.Tickets are $15 for adults and seniors; and $10 for kids under 18, and can be purchased at https:// shadowlandstages.org/ cinema or at the door. (845) 647-5511.

• The Kingston Farmers Market has returned to its outdoor location in the Ulster County Courthouse parking lot, 285 Wall St. The market will be every Saturday starting May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Nov. 19.

• Bike Friendly Kingston will host monthly evening “Slow Rides” on the first Thursday of each month

May through October. The guided rides, ranging from five to 20miles, depart from the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster’s parking lot at 507 Broadway at 6 p.m. Dates are May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 8, Sept. 9 and Oct. 6. Email eflynn@kingston-ny. gov. for more information.

• “Forged in Ink: A Community of Printmakers” will showcase the works of eight Hudson Valley artists at the Olive Free Library at 4033 state Route 28A in West Shokan. The show, curated by Maxine Davidowitz and Susanna Ronner runs through May 7.

• The Fats in the Cats Bicycle Club will hold its annual Bike Swap and Sell May 7 at the New Paltz Community Center, 3Veterans Drive New Paltz. The event is free. Fats in the Cats retains 20% of all sales, vendors keep 80%. New and used merchandise will be available. Clean out your garage, barn, closets and make a bit of cash off your bike stuff! More details for buyers and sellers at www. newpaltzbikeswap.com

• The Ulster County Jewish Federation’s “Fall For Art” juried art show is accepting artist applications through May 15. Fall for Art will be held virtually at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5 through 5 p.m., Friday, Nov.

11. A $40 exhibition fee applies. Online applications are now available at: www. fallforart.org/call-for-entry/. For additional information and submission guidelines visit: www.fallforart.org or the program’s social media

profiles on facebook.com/ Fall.for.Art or instagram/ fallforarthudsonvalley or via e-mail at info@fallforart. org.

• The Period Power! Club at Kingston High School is hosting an open mic night May 21, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. at Good Work Institute, 65 St James St., Kingston as a fundraiser to help end period poverty. Suggested donation at the door is $20. To register for this event visit https:// forms.gle/B5cYRxbZpkMU2KZS9Those interested in performing should visit https://forms.gle/rMih1PgBPKhvtrKs6.

• Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Ice Cream Sundays train rides take place Sundays from May 29-Sept.

18. Trains depart from the railroad’s Westbrook Lane Station in Kingston near the Hannaford Supermarket in Kingston Plaza at 11a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. for an approximately one-hour ride. Tickets are $20 adults; $14 children (ages 2-12); $19 senior, military, veterans; and free for toddlers 2 and under on lap. Visit catskillmountainrailroad.com.

• Maverick Concerts’ first full season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic runs from July 2 to Sept. 11 and will feature a mixture of chamber music, contemporary performers, world music and jazz. Maverick Concerts is located at 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock. For more information and advance tickets visit https://maverickconcerts. org/ or call (800) 5954849. COVID-19 related safety protocols will be announced closer to the season.

• Bard SummerScape Festival features Richard Strauss’ comedic opera The Silent Woman (“Die Schweigsame Frau”), for five performances July 22, 24, 27, 29 and 31 at Bard’s Fisher Center at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson as part of “Rachmaninov and His World.” Tickets start at $25. Visit fishercenter.bard. edu or call (845) 758-7900.

• Olana Partnership’s 13th annual Panorama Summer Program targeted at children ages 7-11 returns to Olana State Historic Site in

July and runs the weeks of July 11-15, 18-22, July 2529 and Aug. 1-5. Each week runs Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Families should register for a maximum of two weeks. Registration closes on or before June 15. Fees are $350 per week for Olana Partnership members and $400 per week for non-members. Full scholarships and financial support for transportation are available for students who attend Title 1schools and/ or receive SNAP and EBT benefits. Visit olana.org for additional information and to register.

• The Fairly New Thrift

Shop, 58 Pearl St., Kingston, is open for shopping from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, and to accept donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. Call (845) 481-4171 for more information.

• Happy to Help Food Pantry is located at St. James United Methodist Church, 35Pearl St., Kingston. The food pantry is only open on Sundays, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants are asked to follow COVID procedures by wearing masks, bringing in their own bags, entering through the Fair Street entrance, and observing social distancing. The food pantry does not deliver food. (845) 331-3030.

• The People’s Place Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at 17 St. James St., Kingston. Donations of fresh and shelf-stable foods are being accepted. Call (845) 3384030.

• The People’s Place Community Café is open and free to all Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., serving continental breakfast and lunch. Visit peoplesplace.org to view the daily lunch menu and for more information. Call (845) 338-4030 for more information.

• The People’s Place Bounty Table, located just outside the doors, offers free produce, breads, baked goods, dairy items and proteins.

The items change daily and are first-come, first-serve during business hours, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• The People’s Place Thrift Store and Boutique is open. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and Wednesdays from 5to 7 p.m. Visit peoplesplace.org for more information.

• The People’s Place Wellness Empowerment Center offers free weekly workshops and all are welcome. The center strives to enhance the quality of an individual’s life and help them build a stronger, healthier future through wellness classes, health screenings, nutritional guidance, alternative health modalities, and financial education. For more information and to register for workshops, visit www. peoplesplace.org/wellnessempowerment-center/ or call (845) 338-4030. Recurring weekly workshops include Yoga from The Yoga House on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., “Mindfulness for Every Day Life” on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. and “Fitness Fun for Everyone” on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. All workshops take place at 775Broadway in Kingston. Parking is located in the rear at 17 Saint James St. Facial masks must be worn inside People’s Place.

• The Kingston Library and People’s Place are presenting a month-long discussion series in honor of Black History month at the Wellness and Empowerment Center, 775Broadway, Kingston. Each week, participants will talk about a short story by an African American author while sharing a meal provided by People’s Place Café, 777 Broadway. Participants can pick up the stories ahead of time at either location or read it while getting lunch. Note that the center is accessible by stairs only. Dropins are welcome, although registration is appreciated. Registration can be done at peoplesplace.org/wellnessempowerment-center/.

• The Food Pantry at Trinity Lutheran Church, 72 Spring St., Kingston, is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Wear a mask when picking up a bag of groceries at the door.