What To Do This February 2017

Grace Episcopal Church, 12 Depot St. Middletown will host this festive event, Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 9am to 3pm. This is more than just another craft fair! Fabulous gift baskets for every age and interest! Local vendors with jewelry, handmade treasures, soaps, candles, and kitchen items! Delicious baked goods! Raffle tickets for unique and exciting prizes! Fish & Chips Luncheon 11am to 1pm, $15. If you love holiday fairs, please also visit on November 19 St. James Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church in Goshen. Pick up a passport at any of these three churches, get it stamped at all three fairs, and you could win prizes valued at $75!

Paper Trail, the style setting emporium for fine paper and gifts in the village of Rhinebeck,
will host a book signing with Maira Kalman for her new book, Women Holding Things. The event is
scheduled for Saturday, December 17, from 3 to 5pm.
Maira Kalman, is the critically acclaimed artist, designer, and author of over 30 books for adults
and children. Each of her books explores the human condition with humor, insight and pathos, including
bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and My Favorite Things. Her work is exhibited in museums
around the world.
Her newest book, Women Holding Things is a wondrous collection of paintings and text.
As explained in her own words, Maira asks: “What do women hold? The home and the family. And the
children and the food. The friendships. The work. The work of the world. And the work of being human.
The memories. And the troubles. And the sorrows and the triumphs. And the love.”
Maureen Missner, Paper Trail’s co-owner, said, “We are beyond thrilled to host Maira Kalman in
our store. We have consistently offered a range of her titles over the past 10 years and see Paper Trail
as Headquarters of the Maira Kalman Fan Club. We expect a large audience for her appearance, giving
our customers the opportunity to meet Maira and purchase a signed copy of Women Holding Things. It
will be a coveted gift for the holidays.” Signed copies of Women Holding Things will also be available to
order from our website, papertrailrhinebeck.com
Paper Trail is located in the village of Rhinebeck, at 6423 Montgomery Street. We are open
Monday-Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 11-5. Telephone 845 876 8050. Email info@papertrailrhinebeck.com

Across the watershed, communities are experiencing climate hazards including localized flooding, intense drought, Harmful Algal Blooms, beach closures, wildfires, and other impacts on water resources. To further community understanding of climate change, its impacts, and how we can prepare for it, our Annual Watershed Conference theme is Climate Change Impacts on Water in the Hudson Valley.

This year, Hudson River Watershed Alliance is using a hybrid model for the conference, taking advantage of the respective strengths of both virtual and in-person programs. The first day’s webinar will share key context on climate projections and risks, providing a foundation for the conversations on adaptation strategies at the in-person sessions. The virtual session brings together scientists and experts that otherwise would have had to travel, using a format that is easy to record and reference in the future. Both in-person sessions feature local case studies and strategies from the Hudson River watershed, and will prioritize networking and conversation.

The Annual Watershed Conference schedule includes:

– Monday, October 24 from 1-3:30 PM: a virtual session to share climate change projections and other context-setting information.

– Tuesday, October 25 from 9 AM – 12:30 PM: an in-person session at the Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Presidential Library & Museum in Hyde Park, NY to discuss climate change adaptation strategies and share case studies.

– Wednesday, October 26 from 1-4 PM: an in-person session at the Hudson River Maritime Museum Barn in Kingston, NY focused on flooding issues faced by municipalities along the Hudson River. This session will be facilitated by River Network, and will inform the Hudson River Flood Resilience Network’s strategic roadmap.

Across the watershed, communities are experiencing climate hazards including localized flooding, intense drought, Harmful Algal Blooms, beach closures, wildfires, and other impacts on water resources. To further community understanding of climate change, its impacts, and how we can prepare for it, our Annual Watershed Conference theme is Climate Change Impacts on Water in the Hudson Valley.

This year, Hudson River Watershed Alliance is using a hybrid model for the conference, taking advantage of the respective strengths of both virtual and in-person programs. The first day’s webinar will share key context on climate projections and risks, providing a foundation for the conversations on adaptation strategies at the in-person sessions. The virtual session brings together scientists and experts that otherwise would have had to travel, using a format that is easy to record and reference in the future. Both in-person sessions feature local case studies and strategies from the Hudson River watershed, and will prioritize networking and conversation.

The Annual Watershed Conference schedule includes:

– Monday, October 24 from 1-3:30 PM: a virtual session to share climate change projections and other context-setting information.

– Tuesday, October 25 from 9 AM – 12:30 PM: an in-person session at the Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Presidential Library & Museum in Hyde Park, NY to discuss climate change adaptation strategies and share case studies.

– Wednesday, October 26 from 1-4 PM: an in-person session at the Hudson River Maritime Museum Barn in Kingston, NY focused on flooding issues faced by municipalities along the Hudson River. This session will be facilitated by River Network, and will inform the Hudson River Flood Resilience Network’s strategic roadmap.

Across the watershed, communities are experiencing climate hazards including localized flooding, intense drought, Harmful Algal Blooms, beach closures, wildfires, and other impacts on water resources. To further community understanding of climate change, its impacts, and how we can prepare for it, our Annual Watershed Conference theme is Climate Change Impacts on Water in the Hudson Valley.

This year, Hudson River Watershed Alliance is using a hybrid model for the conference, taking advantage of the respective strengths of both virtual and in-person programs. The first day’s webinar will share key context on climate projections and risks, providing a foundation for the conversations on adaptation strategies at the in-person sessions. The virtual session brings together scientists and experts that otherwise would have had to travel, using a format that is easy to record and reference in the future. Both in-person sessions feature local case studies and strategies from the Hudson River watershed, and will prioritize networking and conversation.

The Annual Watershed Conference schedule includes:

– Monday, October 24 from 1-3:30 PM: a virtual session to share climate change projections and other context-setting information.

– Tuesday, October 25 from 9 AM – 12:30 PM: an in-person session at the Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Presidential Library & Museum in Hyde Park, NY to discuss climate change adaptation strategies and share case studies.

– Wednesday, October 26 from 1-4 PM: an in-person session at the Hudson River Maritime Museum Barn in Kingston, NY focused on flooding issues faced by municipalities along the Hudson River. This session will be facilitated by River Network, and will inform the Hudson River Flood Resilience Network’s strategic roadmap.

WeFreeStrings are violinists Charles Burnham and Gwen Laster, violist Melanie Dyer, cellist Alexander Waterman, bassist Ken Filiano and percussionist Michael Wimberly. The sextet primarily performs original, improvised music.

This concert is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated.

“…the idea of jazz strings takes on a new identity.” Mike Shanley, Jazz Times
“This is prayer-like spiritual jazz ..an outstanding effort…” Bruce Lee Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery
“This music has an undeniable beauty.” Mike Corroto, AllAboutJazz
“…free in spirit? Hell, yes! …the compositions evince a refusal to be boxed in.” Joseph Jeff, Graded on a Curve
“WeFreeStrings combine free jazz the music of African American string bands and classical avant garde;it picks up where the likes ofThe Revolutionary Ensemble and James ‘Blood’ Ulmer’s Odyssey left off, adding sounds previously heard in Ornette Coleman’s writing for strings….This is surging, stabbing,thumping music.”
– Phil Freeman, The Wire
WeFreeStrings primarily performs original, improvised music. WeFreeStrings has performed at Lincoln Center’s Hearst Plaza, Harlem Jazz Boxx, Andrew Drury’s Soup & Sound, Arts for Arts series (NYC), Jazz@ Atlas, Chicago Jazz String Summit,The Jazz Gallery, Bennington College, the Museum of Art & Origins, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nublu151 and other venues. The ensemble released two recordings — Love in The Form Of Sacred Outrage (ESP-disk, 2022) and Fulfillment (independently released in 2018). They are the recipients of major support from Jazz Road/South Arts, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Chamber Music America, New Music USA, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and Colorado Black Arts Movement.

Join us on OCT 2 for a reading with Julia Phillips, author of the novel “Disappearing Earth”!
Her debut novel was one of the NYTimes 10 Best Books of the Year.
“​A superb debut…A nearly flawless novel.” ​— The New York Times
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST
“Thrilling…Rumors and rivalries, secrets and lies, all add up to a compelling portrayal of a community under siege.”— People
Free, donations appreciated. Reception to folllow on the portico.

Join Critical Mass on a bike ride through the streets of Newburgh to visit and evaluate potential sites for the upcoming Newburgh Arts & Cultural Commission’s BE-SPOKE Artist Designed Bike Rack Project.

Saturday, October 1, 2022
10:00am Pre-Ride meetup
12:00pm Post-Ride Discussion
Meet at Rise & Ride (ADS Warehouse, 105 Ann Street) at 10:00.

Critical Mass is a movement of cyclists helping to make the street safer for all modes of transportation: pedestrians, strollers, skaters, bicyclists and motorists. Bring your bike. Bring your helmet. Bring your family. Bicycle together. Spread the word.

Visit newburghart.org/bikeracks for more info on the project and ride.

“OPTICS//MOTION An invitation to slow down” – Audiovisual artist Nathan McLaughlin presents an immersive 45 minute video experience at CREATE Gallery. Live performances on opening night (Oct. 22) and closing (Nov. 12). Hours are Friday, 4-7pm, and Saturdays/Sundays from 11am-6pm with the show looped across four screens for a new experience upon each visit.