Special Events
Oct 6
Wine Fest This 21+ event focuses on the region’s many top-flight wineries, with tastings and drink-and-draw sessions, as well as plenty of live music and local food. VIP passes include early access and an exclusive pairing course.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, 866.781.2922, www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events
Oct 11
Best of Hudson Valley At our annual celebration of the best of everything in the Hudson Valley, you’ll get a chance to sample the goods from hundreds of winning restaurants, stores, and venues — plus meet our staff!
The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie, www.bestofhudsonvalley.com
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Oct 12
3rd Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air This juried outdoor painting event tasks artists with painting one canvas from Olana’s historic sculpted landscape. Artists compete for awards and are all featured in a post-event exhibition, with the option of selling their work.
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson, 518.828.0135, www.olana.org
Oct 13
Marbletown Multi-Arts 20th Anniversary Celebration This free, outdoor festival celebrating the venerable arts institution will take place on Stone Ridge’s historic main street from 7–10 p.m. Live music and more are in the works.
MaMA, Stone Ridge, 845.687.609, www.cometomama.org
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Oct 25
Hudson Valley House of Hope Gala Join guest speaker George D. Martin, former defensive end for the NY Giants, as the Wappingers Falls-based domestic violence shelter celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Tickets include: event entry, event anniversary journal, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Mill Creek Caterers, Hopewell Junction, www.hudsonvalleyhouseofhope.org
Oct 27
Halloween Ball Between the feast, open wine and beer tastings, and underground dance club, this annual Halloween get-together remains the party to beat. P.S. Don’t forget the costume contest.
Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville, www.brotherhood-winery.com
Music
Oct 4
Alice Cooper Shock rocker, metalhead, goth icon: Cooper’s done it all. His highly theatrical stage show, full of props, costumes, and dramatic lighting, is not to be missed.
Palace Theatre, Albany, 518.465.4663, www.palacealbany.org
Oct 7
Aletheia Piano Trio These Juilliard-trained musicians have dedicated themselves to chamber music, bringing their outstanding skill to the traditional configuration of piano, violin, and cello. Part of the PLAY: The Classics series at Bethel Woods.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, 866.781.2922, www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events
Oct 7
Dwight Yoakam This country legend brings his many hits, deep cuts, and stories to Albany. From his early days in LA’s country-punk scene to indelible duets like “Streets of Bakersfield,” Yoakam has taken the traditional to new and raucous places.
Palace Theatre, Albany, 518.465.4663, www.palacealbany.org
Oct 9
The Machine This all-star Pink Floyd cover band performs the group’s classic run: Dark Side of the Moon, Animals, and Wish You Were Here. Accompanied by laser lights designed for none other than Roger Waters.
Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, 845.454.5800, www.midhudsonciviccenter.org
Oct 14
Jonathan Richman Richman was the founder and frontman of classic protopunks The Modern Lovers, influencing several generations of musicians from Joan Jett to Weezer to the Violent Femmes. This solo show will feature former MLs member Tommy Larkins on drums.
The Beverly Lounge, Kingston, 845.514.2570, www.thebeverlylounge.com
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Oct 18
Kathy Mattea Mattea’s hits range from country and bluegrass to Celtic folk music, and have brought her plenty of acclaim. She is touring behind Calling Me Home, a lyrical and sonic tribute to her West Virginia roots.
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 518.273.0038, www.troymusichall.org
Oct 21
Arlo Guthrie Sure, you know “Alice’s Restaurant,” but this folk legend’s catalog takes in many decades and styles.
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill, 914.739.0039, www.paramounthudsonvalley.com
Oct 25
Vusi Mahlasela This South African singer-songwriter and guitarist is known as “the Voice” back home. He and his band will perform “Township,” a piece channeling a generation of South African musicians in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth.
The Egg Center for the Performing Arts, Albany, 518.473.1845, www.theegg.org
Oct 28
Ethan Bortnick This prodigy has been fluent in the piano since he was a pint-sized 3-year-old, and his concerts of standards, pop hits, and original compositions have aired in constant rotation on public television and raised tens of millions for charities.
Troy Music Hall, Troy, 518.273.0038, www.troymusichall.org
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Oct 28
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas This fiddle-and-cello duo turn traditional Scottish music inside-out, focusing on rhythm and interplay between the Juilliard-trained Haas and Fraser, who was recently inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame.
Towne Crier Café, Beacon, 845.855.1300, www.townecrier.com
Theater and Dance
Oct 12-28
Ghost the Musical Sure, you’ve seen the original, and you’ll never look at a pottery wheel the same way again. But this musical, featuring songs from the classic soundtrack as well as an original score, might convince you to take out the clay once again.
Center for the Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 845.876.3080, www.centerforperformingarts.org
Oct 13
Project 44 Gierre Godley’s all-male group takes on assumptions about male dancers by stressing their athleticism through flexible and visceral performances.
Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Tivoli, 845.757.5106 ext 112, www.kaatsbaan.org
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Oct 5-21
Papermaker Set in a company town in rural Maine, this play examines the stresses and struggles revealed when workers at the local paper mill go on strike. Monica Wood’s play takes on the perspectives of both loyal union men and higher management.
Shadowland Stages, Ellenville, 845.647.5511, www.shadowlandstages.org
Oct 27
10 Hairy Legs This repertory company performs existing as well as commissioned pieces with an all-male troupe. Their repertoire includes works from founder Randy James, Doug Elkins, and Julie Bour.
Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Tivoli, 845.757.5106 ext 112, www.kaatsbaan.org
Art
Oct 6
Opening, Jennifer Wen Ma Throughout the month of September, Ma has worked on two paintings for Omi: one for the grounds, the other to be housed in the Benenson Visitors Center. From 1–2 p.m., view both works in their final forms, along with the artist herself.
OMI International Art Center, Ghent, 518.392.4747, www.artomi.org
Through Oct 27
Project Space – Margot Glass Glass’s botanical drawings turn common forms into linework reminiscent of subway maps and bacterial clusters. This exhibition will feature high-contrast work in graphite and 14k gold on black paper.
Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchmont, 914.834.8077, www.kbfa.com
Oct 27
Artists on Art at Olana These special tours allow artists and experts to provide a unique perspective on Frederic Church’s historic home. October’s tours will be led by artists associated with the Institute of Arab and Islamic Art to tease out themes from Olana’s history and Church’s work in the Middle East and North Africa.
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson, 518.828.0135, www.olana.org
Through Nov 4
Milton Glaser Though most famous for his graphic design work on “I Love New York” and the Brooklyn Brewery logo, Glaser has made many landscape prints, reminiscent of Degas and Hopper. On Oct 13, Glaser will be interviewed by designer Ken Carbone.
Edward Hopper House, Nyack, 845.358.0774, www.edwardhopperhouse.org
Film
Oct 6, 20, 27
The Met HD Live broadcast in HD, these screenings bring the best of the Metropolitan Opera House to Poughkeepsie. This season’s slate includes Verde’s Aida, as well as famous works by Puccini and Saint-Saëns.
Bardavon, Poughkeepsie, 845.473.2072, www.bardavon.org
Oct 10-14
Woodstock Film Festival This venerable festival returns for its 19th year. Expect celebrities, premieres, and a slate of independent film comparable to an international competition like Venice or TIFF.
Various Theaters, Woodstock, 845.679.4265, www.woodstockfilmfestival.org
Oct 20-21
The Book of Life This kid-friendly animated film follows two friends who must rescue their love interest from the Mexican underworld. As part of the JBFC’s Kids Film programming, it includes a short Q&A after the screening.
Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville, 914.773.7663, www.burnsfilmcenter.org
Oct 26
Halloween Movie Marathon The cinephile’s frightfest, this annual scary movie marathon touches on genre staples and international classics, as well as the newest and best to get your heart racing.
Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville, 914.773.7663, www.burnsfilmcenter.org
Oct 28
Falsettos w/Q&A Filmed during its Lincoln Center run, this story of family, closeted love, and New York Jewish life includes a Q&A with director James Lapine and star Christian Borle.
Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville, 914.773.7663, www.burnsfilmcenter.org
Family
Weekends
Grape Stomping Brotherhood is America’s oldest operating winery, and, in addition to their typical tours and tastings, October will include live music and outdoor grape stomping. Encouraged for all ages.
Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville, www.brotherhood-winery.com
Oct 17
Gray Matters: Connecting Dementia & Alzheimer’s to Olana This bi-monthly program, for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s-related illnesses and their families and caretakers, includes a tour of Frederic Church’s landscape, a carriage ride, and tea and cake in the site’s visitor’s center.
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson, 518.828.0135, www.olana.org
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Oct 17
The Price is Right Live All the patented excitement of guessing prices and spinning giant wheels, but with all of your friends and family watching. The classic daytime game show turns into a nighttime live event, with audience members chosen to partake in the fun, all hosted by Antiques Roadshow’s Mark L. Walberg. Registration begins 4 p.m.
Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston, 845.339.6088, www.upac.org
Oct 18, 24, 26
Field Trip Season A special series of shows for children and families, October’s offerings include the Class Repertory Company doing Animal Farm and Frankenstem, a comedic intro to topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Center for the Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 845.876.3080, www.centerforperformingarts.org
Oct 27
Museum Storytelling: Family Tours These deeply-researched tours from storyteller Tom Lee use objects, paintings, and history to tell the unique, kid-friendly story of Frederic Church’s Olana. The 10 a.m. tour is recommended for children 5-plus years of age.
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson, 518.828.0135, www.olana.org
Comedy
Oct 5
Paul Reiser and Vance Gilbert One of the all-time great comedians, Reiser has starred in plenty of classic TV and film, notably Beverly Hills Cop and the lucrative Mad About You. He will be joined by musical stand-up Vance Gilbert.
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 914.739.0039, www.paramounthudsonvalley.com
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Oct 11
Kathleen Madigan This tireless pavement-pounder has been throwing audiences into fits for decades. Her work in late night, on the stage, and on USO tours has made her one of the most brutally insightful comedians of her generation.
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill, 914.739.0039, www.paramounthudsonvalley.com
Oct 20
Brian Regan A true comedian’s comedian, Regan is beloved by his peers, performing regularly on the Tonight Show and drawing raves from Jerry Seinfeld and Patton Oswalt. His observational style takes on everyday life through Regan’s particularly caustic lens.
Palace Theatre, Albany, 518.465.4663, www.palacealbany.org
Workshops/Classes
Oct 21
WoodsTalk:Live – Thoreau and Living Deliberately Seeking to connect ecological, historical and political themes through the life of Henry David Thoreau, this installment in Bethel Woods’s WoodsTalk:Live series includes a talk from the Thoreau Society’s Michael Schleifer, followed by a walk and foraging with naturalist Laura Silverman from the Outside Institute.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, 866.781.2922, www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events
