Led by The Orchestra Now’s associate conductor and Hudson resident James Bagwell, TON returns to Hudson Hall with an invigorating evening of classical greats with a dash of festive reverie for this special pre-Christmas musical treat. The program includes Corelli’s Christmas Concerto followed by Mozart’s Sinfonia concertante and Beethoven’s colossal Symphony No. 2.

Writers from "The Daily Show" perform.

Join us for this Saturday morning holiday story time and songs with Mrs. Claus. Local artist and mother of eight, Alison Wedd will delight you with holiday stories by: Ruthild Busch-Schumann, Charles Tazewell, Dylan Thomas, Jan Brett, and more. There may be a surprise visit from a locally, rescued bunny. We will have some holiday snacks on hand. Suited for younger children, but perfect for all ages.

Environmental documentaries are shown twice a month at the Village of Coxsackie Office Complex at 119 Mansion Steet. Contact Jeffrey at 518-478-5414 or jhaasrph@aol.com

In partnership with Wave Farm, Phil Kline's Unsilent Night returns to Hudson for a third year. Led by Phil Kline himself and broadcast live on Wave Farm's WGXC 90.7-FM: Radio For Open Ears. Participants gather at WGXC's Hudson Studio (369 Warren Street) inside the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson at Warren and 4th Streets (entrance on 4th). Participants can expect a route that engages Hudson's lesser traveled alleys and enclaves, and to come away with a new experience of the city's historic streetscape.

All are invited to participate. To do so:

Unsilent Night is an original composition by Phil Kline, written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December, always as a free event. It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer. Each participant gets one of four tracks of music. Originally the music was played using only cassette tapes in boomboxes, but as vintage boomboxes have become harder to find, more people use smartphones with portable speakers to blast the music. Together all four tracks comprise Unsilent Night. Visit unsilentnight.com for more information.

Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to explore Mud Creek under the glow of the full moon. A full moon in December is called the Cold Moon or Long Nights Moon. Learn about the moon and the creatures that come out at night as we walk along the ½ mile trail. All are welcome to enjoy this fun and reflective opportunity! Please dress for the weather. Registration required: please contact Pamela Price at 518-267-3313 by Friday, December 21 at 4 p.m.

Lou Barlow, who performs with Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr., and other groups, performs solo.

Charlie Brown Christmas video with live piano soundtrack by Wesley Harper. There should be a live webcast at wgxc.org. Click on "Listen Now" on any wgxc.org webpage, and scroll down to find the webstream.

This story hour, with Pamela Badila, provides families with the opportunity to explore stories that formed the traditions and ethics of specific cultures. Sundays through June 28, 2019.

ocal Charles Dickens enthusiast Stewart Sommerville will present a discussion of the Christmas writings of Charles Dickens. Although known primarily for the iconic A Christmas Carol, Dickens’ association with the holiday remains a powerful influence on Anglo-American holiday celebrations to this day. Mr. Sommerville will discuss how this relationship changed traditional Victorian celebrations of the holiday through the entire cannon of Dickens’ Christmas writings prior to and including A Christmas Carol and beyond. Light refreshments will be served.

Christmas dance party from Eric Redd, who has a new rock/house/electronica fusion single called “Breathe.” Donations at the door taken for new/gently-used warm socks/hats/gloves/coats.

Directly following Santa’s arrival on the Village Green, the Hudson Valley’s own Robert Burke Warren – aka Uncle Rock – returns to the Colony to play another rollicking set of rocking holiday tunes! Expect to hear faves like Chuck Berry’s “Run, Run Rudolph,” the Springsteen arrangement of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and Brenda Lee’s “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree,” as well as traditional classic singalongs. “It’s a community event, for families, singletons, youngsters, elders, everyone,” Robert says. “The kitchen and the bar will be open, and they’ll be serving hot chocolate, mulled cider, and hot toddies. Folks can drop in and get warm in front of the fireplace, and connect with friends and fellow community members before heading home from Santa’s arrival.”