Malang Jobarteh is a Kora player from Gambia, Africa, now residing in New York, where he is a popular performer and instructor and has played with numerous musicians such as Boubacar Diebate, Bela Fleck, and Dialy Kounda. A Kora is a 21-string harp-like instrument traditionally made from a large gourd and wooden neck, and has historically been used in storytelling. Malang will sing, play, and share stories about his heritage, bringing a celebration of his homeland’s music to the library.

You're invited to join Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm every Thursday to help tackle the invasive species that threaten the health of the Preserve. Volunteers will learn how to identify and manage a different invasive species every week.
Taking place at the Lake Myosotis Boat Launch.

Curious magazine & gift shop in Midtown Kingston hosts a happy hour with Lee Clay Johnson, who will read from his new novel, Bloodline. Johnson was born and raised around Nashville, Tennessee, in a family of bluegrass musicians. His novel Nitro Mountain won the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction from the American Academy of Arts & Letters. Bloodline was published this summer as the inaugural release of the new Panamerica Books imprint, edited by Gary Fisketjon of Knopf, Random House and most recently the literary broadsheet County Highway. Light refreshments starting at 6:30pm, reading and book signing at 7.

North Chatham United Methodist Church:
Clothing barn, “sweet treats” sale, silent auction, quilt show, “tailgate sale,” donated items for sale, fire truck, pumpkins for sale, and lunch.

The North Chatham Free Library:
Books, chili, and a quilt raffle!

North Chatham Historical Society:
The Trolley Station will be open from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., with local photos and artifacts on display.

This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, make some new friends, and see why North Chatham is a great little community!

ArtEast Open Studios October Tour 2025

Tour Dates: October 18-19, 2025 11:00am – 5:00pm, October 25-26, 2025 11:00am – 5:00pm

Instagram: @arteastopenstudio
Email: info@arteastdutchess.com

Greetings, art lovers! This year ArtEast is celebrating its 20th year of presenting the ArtEast Open Studio Tour (that’s a lot of art!). This annual art event happens over two weekends: October 18-19 and October 25-26, 11:00am – 5:00pm each day during the most beautiful time of the year in the Hudson Valley. This year's participating artists include artists working across a diverse range of media and styles, with something to impress every visitor. You can see painters, sculptors, photographers, mixed-media, assemblage, woodworking, fiber, pottery – WHEW! That is a lot to see. Luckily studios are open for two weekends so if you run out of time the first weekend you’ve got the following weekend to see the ones you missed.

Another fun aspect to visiting the artists in their studios is you may come across the special treat of viewing live demonstrations by the artists of the techniques they use and apply to their works of art. What a great opportunity to really learn about the rich artistic environment of this area. Within each of these disciplines there is a depth of styles and expressions that each talented artist integrates into their artwork. In addition to being available to share their creative vision with art lovers, all of the artists will have original works of art on view.

This is a family-friendly, self-guided tour that takes you through the country roads of the Hudson Valley. Need a map and addresses of the artists? You can pick up a printed brochure around many local merchants or if you prefer, checkout the website for participating artists’ addresses and a map of their locations. You can also request a brochure be sent to you from the website. You can pick up a tour brochure at many local establishments – The AMH office is the perfect place to find a brochure. OR to have a brochure delivered directly to your home, you can send a request to: info@arteastdutchess.com

Location:
Western Ave from Fuller Rd to Manning Blvd
Albany, NY 12203

On October 18, communities across the country will mobilize for our next priority national day of action – also called “No Kings” – to respond to the Trump administration’s escalating abuse of power, from military troops deployed in our communities, to fast-tracked deportations of immigrant families without due process, students and faculty detained for their speech, and threats to free and fair elections. Join the NYCLU as we march with thousands for a powerful demonstration of collective resistance. Anyone can use the RSVP link to sign up and join the NYCLU marching contingent in Albany.

Our annual tour of Cedar Park Cemetery, led by Kelley Drahushuk of Spotty Dog Books & Ale, is in its eighth year. Kelley's talk at the library, Raising the Dead: Tales from Hudson's Crypts, was so popular we began this tour and it has become a much-loved yearly event. This year, in conjunction with our Hudson: A History of Whaling & Maritime Commerce exhibit, Kelley has added new graves of whaling captains, their wives and others.

Registration is required and is on a first come first serve basis. Participation is limited to 45 participants. You may register by emailing brenda.shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org

"Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death" by Susana Monso

All are invited to come and discuss themes of ecology and humanity’s relationship with nature with other book and nature lovers in our reading and hiking club! Each month we will go on a leisurely hike with stopping points for book discussion. Some months will have guest lecturers.

Registration is encouraged.

Ancram Center presents its 6th edition of Play Lab which provides theatre artists of all practices with time, space and resources to develop a new, innovative theater project to be presented in the future at the Ancram Center!

Based upon true events, Framed uncovers a love triangle that ends with a murder and a questionable trial that leads to a young farmhand being convicted for committing the crime. Outer Critics and Drama Desk Award-winner—and Ancram resident— Mary Murfitt presents scenes and songs from her latest musical.

Book & lyrics by Mary Murfitt
Music by Mary Murfitt & Pam Drews Phillips

Bobby Previte leads a quartet exploring free improvisation.

Keith Pray - Saxophones
John Esposito - Piano
Otto Gardner - Acoustic Bass
Boby Previte - Drums

Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday at 6 p.m. upstair at the Avalon Lounge!

Resident crafty expert, Becca Van K, will teach tweens and teens (ages 9-18) two simple crochet stitches to make a little ghoul to take home! Supplies included, no experience necessary.

This month, we’ll read and discuss "North River" by Pete Hamill.

CLC hosts the fourth and final Town Hall related to the Countywide Conservation Plan!

This virtual program will include a presentation of results pulled from the hundreds of voices who weighed in on their priorities for conservation in Columbia County. Participants will learn about the results of the planning process, key priorities, and strategies and actions to accomplish the goals of the Plan.

You're invited to join Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm every Thursday to help tackle the invasive species that threaten the health of the Preserve. Volunteers will learn how to identify and manage a different invasive species every week.
Taking place at the Lake Myosotis Boat Launch.

Turn out on Thursday, October 23rd at 7pm Upstairs at the Avalon Lounge for the next edition of “Breaking the Algorithm IRL,” a new monthly series presented by Wave Farm’s WGXC 90.7-FM as part of our Local Waves initiative and the show "Local Waves in Conversation." Part conversation led by Mike Amari of Chosen Family and part DJ set by a WGXC volunteer, the series highlights local artists, musicians, venue owners and bookers, and record label owners. This month’s event features a discussion with Matthew O'Neill of non-profit and label Panther Mountain Sound as well as WGXC show "Panther Mountain Sound." DJ set by Yeshi of "NORMLRadio."

In our homeschool program, we lead children on a hands-on exploration of the Huyck Preserve's forests, streams, and ponds. This program focuses on building ecological understanding through observation, investigation, and documentation of our discoveries, while encouraging creativity through nature art and play.

Designed for homeschool families, children ages 5-12.

Caregivers may stay with the class but are not required to stay. Please indicate your plans on the registration form. Preschool siblings are also welcome if caregivers attend but must also be registered.

"We Will Not Be Composed" is a multimedia performance created in collaboration with saxophonist and composer Stevie Manning, author and activist Soraya Chemaly, and projection artist Xuan to challenge gendered perceptions of anger in America. Audience members simultaneously experience a live performance of a musical score by Manning featuring ondes Martenot, projections of light and texture from Xuan, and recorded voices of women and non-binary people expressing their experiences with and ideas about anger in immersive spatial audio. Whether these expressions of anger are startling, familiar, or provoking, audience members discover how collective recognition and expression of anger in the face of abusive power and domination can become a catalyst for justice and change.

Drawing from jazz, experimental improvised music, and chamber music, the instrumentation of We Will Not Be Composed features the recorded voices and a six-piece ensemble with Manning on alto saxophone, Jessica Ackerley on electric guitar, two cellists, double bass, and Suzanne Farrin on the ondes Martenot, which can sound like a surrealistic portrayal of a human voice.

From October 24–26, Bridge Street Theatre hosts the return of master magician Peter Samelson with his brand-new show Devils ’N Details. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Hailed by the New York Times as “the soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery,” Samelson combines laughter, wonder, and a little October eeriness in a performance that reveals the hidden devils lurking in everyday details.

Recently featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Samelson has performed worldwide, co-founded NYC’s Monday Night Magic, and received the Merlin Award for Lifetime Achievement. In Devils ’N Details, he blends magic, theatre, and philosophy to reveal truth through illusion. Don’t miss this one-weekend-only chance to experience world-class magic in Catskill.

October 25th, 2025, the FASNY Museum of Firefighting in Hudson, NY, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm hosts the event: Trunk or Treat: Firefighter Edition! Attendees can collect treats, play fire safety Halloween-themed games, and vote for your favorite firetruck and trunk, as we celebrate another super spooky season at the Museum. Rain or shine!

ArtEast Open Studios October Tour 2025

Tour Dates: October 18-19, 2025 11:00am – 5:00pm, October 25-26, 2025 11:00am – 5:00pm

Instagram: @arteastopenstudio
Email: info@arteastdutchess.com

Greetings, art lovers! This year ArtEast is celebrating its 20th year of presenting the ArtEast Open Studio Tour (that’s a lot of art!). This annual art event happens over two weekends: October 18-19 and October 25-26, 11:00am – 5:00pm each day during the most beautiful time of the year in the Hudson Valley. This year's participating artists include artists working across a diverse range of media and styles, with something to impress every visitor. You can see painters, sculptors, photographers, mixed-media, assemblage, woodworking, fiber, pottery – WHEW! That is a lot to see. Luckily studios are open for two weekends so if you run out of time the first weekend you’ve got the following weekend to see the ones you missed.

Another fun aspect to visiting the artists in their studios is you may come across the special treat of viewing live demonstrations by the artists of the techniques they use and apply to their works of art. What a great opportunity to really learn about the rich artistic environment of this area. Within each of these disciplines there is a depth of styles and expressions that each talented artist integrates into their artwork. In addition to being available to share their creative vision with art lovers, all of the artists will have original works of art on view.

This is a family-friendly, self-guided tour that takes you through the country roads of the Hudson Valley. Need a map and addresses of the artists? You can pick up a printed brochure around many local merchants or if you prefer, checkout the website for participating artists’ addresses and a map of their locations. You can also request a brochure be sent to you from the website. You can pick up a tour brochure at many local establishments – The AMH office is the perfect place to find a brochure. OR to have a brochure delivered directly to your home, you can send a request to: info@arteastdutchess.com

Ranger Rachel hosts a fun family event dedicated to some of our spookiest wildlife! Learn how critters viewed as "creepy" by some (spiders, bats, snakes, crows, vultures, and more) play an important role in our ecosystem. The event will include stories, crafts, treats, and even a chance to meet a couple of misunderstood critters yourself!

Registration required; event capped at 20.

From October 24–26, Bridge Street Theatre hosts the return of master magician Peter Samelson with his brand-new show Devils ’N Details. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Hailed by the New York Times as “the soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery,” Samelson combines laughter, wonder, and a little October eeriness in a performance that reveals the hidden devils lurking in everyday details.

Recently featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Samelson has performed worldwide, co-founded NYC’s Monday Night Magic, and received the Merlin Award for Lifetime Achievement. In Devils ’N Details, he blends magic, theatre, and philosophy to reveal truth through illusion. Don’t miss this one-weekend-only chance to experience world-class magic in Catskill.

The 25th Annual Ghostly Gallop! The 5K course is certified and takes runners and walkers of all ages through Hudson, past the Hudson Area Library, and back to the Jr./Sr. High School. The Kids Fun Run is open to all little ones, ages 12 and under. This year’s Ghostly Gallop will also include a costume contest for kids, plus prizes for top finishers. For more information, you can visit the Ghostly Gallop web page.

Date/Time: Sunday, October 26 (costume contest at 9:30am; Fun Run at 10am; 5K at 10:30am)

Location: In person, Hudson Jr./Sr. High School, Harry Howard Ave, Hudson

Registration: Online at the Ghostly Gallop website or in person on race day. Race-day registration opens at 9am at the High School.

To help support the library, registrants can raise funds on their own by requesting donations from friends and family through the registration website. Prizes will be awarded to the individual and team who raise the most money. To support a team or individual racer, visit the Ghostly Gallop fundraising page.

Bobby Previte leads a quartet exploring free improvisation.

Keith Pray - Saxophones
John Esposito - Piano
Otto Gardner - Acoustic Bass
Boby Previte - Drums

Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday at 6 p.m. upstair at the Avalon Lounge!

This month, we’ll read and discuss Liliana’s Invincible Summer: A Sister’s Search for Justice by Cristina Rivera Garza.

Virtual via Zoom. To sign up and receive the Zoom link, you can email info@hudsonarealibrary.org.

Let’s come together and care for the land! This month’s Working Wednesday will take place at Hand Hollow.

Together, we’ll tackle some tough trail maintenance projects – repairing and replacing trail turnpiking and burying exposed culvert pipes.

All are welcome to lend a hand!

Teens and tweens (ages 9-18)! Love anime? Obsessed with manga? Got a favorite character you’d cosplay in a heartbeat? You can join resident anime expert Jasmin Harris for a night of trivia, games, and all-out fandom fun!

- Costumes encouraged (special prize if you dress up!)
- Free snacks, giveaways & prizes for all
- It is recommended to bring a cell phone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If not, we can help!

You're invited to join Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm every Thursday to help tackle the invasive species that threaten the health of the Preserve. Volunteers will learn how to identify and manage a different invasive species every week.
Taking place at the Lake Myosotis Boat Launch.

Attention Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Western Mass Musicians and Sound Artists! Send in your tracks for WGXC airplay!

We are pleased to announce our second Local Waves call for local music and sounds to air on WGXC 90.7-FM. Wave Farm is working with Chosen Family to deepen our local music library for on-air use. Tracks air during the weekly "Local Waves" show on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Friday nights from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., as well as many other times throughout the WGXC program schedule.

Send your files for airplay on WGXC 90.7-FM: Radio for Open Ears! Put "LOCAL WAVES" in the subject line of the email to music@wgxc.org and include a Bandcamp link with download code or mp3s (320 kbps).

THE TRUE ESSENCE OF HALLOWEEN

All are invited to celebrate the lives of those that have passed on with:
• Candle Lighting
• Ancestral Community Altar
• Spirit Masquerade

Join us in honoring our departed ancestors and friends as the veil between worlds is thought to be thinnest at this time of year.

Many cultures honor the departed on this day with observances like Día de Muertos, Samhain, Giorno dei Morti, and All Souls’ Day. This is our community's co-creation.

You are invited to join impassioned tea advocate Bryan Zimmerman for his second workshop at Curious magazine and gift shop at 352 Broadway in Midtown Kingston this Sunday, November 2nd at 2pm. An antidote to the seasonal blues, we'll gather to taste and learn about "true teas" from China, Taiwan and Vietnam brewed properly and informally in the gongfu style. All teas are ethically sourced and sustainably grown or wild harvested. Bryan Zimmerman is a Columbia-County-based artist and educator who takes an ecumenical approach to materials and processes. He has made tea a daily part of his life for 30 years.

**Space is very limited. Advance reservations required.**

For tickets and information, you can visit @curiouskingston on Instagram or the website below.

Bobby Previte and Michael Kammers lead a new and exciting big band. From Strauss to Ellington to Johnny Winter via John Barry. Expect everything. First Sunday of every month, downstairs at the Avalon Lounge.

All are welcome to join and learn various Qigong sets and then work on a traditional Tai Chi Form – a set series of movements and postures – with instructor Curt Anthon, a member of the Yang Family Tai Chi Association. In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room and virtual via Zoom!

Date/Time: Tuesdays, through December 30, 10 – 11am (except for November 11, due to Veteran’s Day)

To access the Zoom stream, you can email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org

All are invited to bring the youngest children in your life and enjoy a walk in the woods with Membership and Outreach Coordinator Kate Martin. Children, up to age 3, and caretakers will enjoy a relaxing walk while learning about nature and the Preserve. Meet other caregivers and children while seeing the beauty of the woods as the seasons change. Infants are welcome, but please note that our trails are not suitable for strollers.​This event may be canceled due to weather; please dress appropriately for outdoor walking.

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) will learn how to make a myriad of bead creations: melty bead mosaics, necklaces, bracelets, and more! Supplies included, no experience necessary. Hudson Area Library Teen Room.

Registration appreciated. You can email youth@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792.

This program is supported by the Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation.

You're invited to join Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm every Thursday to help tackle the invasive species that threaten the health of the Preserve. Volunteers will learn how to identify and manage a different invasive species every week.
Taking place at the Lake Myosotis Boat Launch.

Please Note: Registration is now full. If you'd like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact info@wavefarm.org

Develop sound skills to share your story through best practices for recording, editing, and live radio.

• First Thursdays of the month, 6 - 8 p.m. February - November 2025
• WGXC Catskill Studio 393 Main Street Catskill, NY 12414
• Registration limited to 15 participants per session. No experience required.
• Instructor: Jen Kutler, Wave Farm Technical Director
• Questions: Email Meredith Kooi, meredith@wavefarm.org

February 6, 2025: Basic Audio Concepts 

Session objectives include an overview of common and useful terms related to acoustic, electronic, and digital ecologies, with a technical focus on audio transduction and microphone varieties. Additional topics for discussion include psychoacoustics—the branch of science studying the psychological responses associated with sound—with a focus on physical spatial considerations and panning/width in recording.

March 6, 2025: Filters

Session objectives include an introduction to common concepts related to filters in audio production, including frequency response, polar pattern, and equalization. Participants will also learn about The Fletcher Munson Curve, frequency masking, and infrasound, and how to apply these concepts to your work. We will also consider recording height and how to address unwanted plosives and sibilance.

April 3, 2025: Considering Loudness when Recording

Session objectives include strategies for achieving desired “depth” in your recordings. Topics include gain staging, dynamic range, compression, and the concept of distance in recording, including reverb and distortion.

May 1, 2025: Editing Bootcamp

Editing bootcamp! We will cover hotkeys, fades, matching takes, punching in/out, layering tracks, and bus processing. Participants will learn shortcuts for quicker and better edits, as well as bulk import/export strategies.

June 5, 2025: Creative processing

Session objectives include strategies for creating your own audio effects (FX). Topics include delays, filters, autopan, and time stretching. Participants will learn about sequences FX and FX automation in order to achieve the sounds you are imagining.

July 3, 2025: Multitrack Mixing

Session objectives include strategies for mixing multitrack sessions for full height, width, and depth without murkiness. The goal of this session is to understand how to make multiple tracks fit together in a mix. Attendees will participate in critical listening for frequency range, dynamics, and headroom.

August 7, 2025: The Physical Components of Recording Audio

Session objectives include an overview of crucial care and maintenance of recording equipment to ensure longevity of your tools, including a hands-on introduction to soldering and light electronic repairs.

September 4, 2025: The Intangible Components of Recording Audio

Session objectives include discussions about analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion and digital audio processing. Specific topics will include block size, sample rate, bit depth, compression, streaming, and physical media. Additional topics include how best to manage computer resources in large sessions, latency for high track count, and CPU intensive processing.

October 2, 2025: Understanding Monitoring Sources and Taking it to the Stage

Session objectives include a conceptual overview of possible monitoring sources: speakers, headphones, and subwoofers, as well as the impacts of the space or room on your recording quality. Additional topics will include techniques for recording live performance, including ringing out microphones, PA system safety, microphone techniques, and streaming.

November 6, 2025: Taking It to the Field

Session objectives include field recording tools, principles, refinement, and processing.

Jen Kutler is a multidisciplinary artist and Technical Director of Wave Farm. Kutler modifies found objects that are cultural signifiers of power, gender, queerness, and intimacy to create atypical instruments and sculptures. Her performances feature many of her instruments incorporated with immersive field recordings to explore common and discrepant experiences of familiar social tones in immersive sound and media environments. You can learn more about her at jenkutler.com.

Wave Farm programs are made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; the National Endowment for the Arts; the Greene County Legislature through the Greene County Cultural Fund; the Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation; and hundreds of other generous individual donors, including WGXC Monthly Supporters, who provide critical monthly support to Wave Farm's radio station WGXC 90.7-FM. A special acknowledgment to the Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation for their support of the the All Things Audio workshop series.

In our homeschool program, we lead children on a hands-on exploration of the Huyck Preserve's forests, streams, and ponds. This program focuses on building ecological understanding through observation, investigation, and documentation of our discoveries, while encouraging creativity through nature art and play.

Designed for homeschool families, children ages 5-12.
Caregivers may stay with the class but are not required to stay. Please indicate your plans on the registration form.
Preschool siblings are also welcome if caregivers attend but must also be registered.

Ranger Rachel hosts a family-friendly walk along Lake Trail East. During the walk, Rachel will discuss the importance of woodpeckers, the different woodpeckers that live at the Preserve and how to identify them. We will look for signs of woodpecker activity along the trail.

Registration required; event capped at 15.

Hudson Area Library Community Room

Killing the Messengers: Israel’s Attacks on Palestinian Journalists, and U.S. Complicity

Screening of the Al Jazeera documentary film The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh (2022), which tells the story and unravels the mystery of the shooting death of Palestine’s most beloved journalist. Following that and two additional short films focusing on the situation of journalists in Gaza, there will be a discussion with independent journalists Kavitha Chekuru, the director of The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, and Shahd Safi, a free-lance journalist who grew up in Gaza. Chekuru has received the Peabody award, the George Polk award, and seven News and Documentary Emmy nominations, producing, directing, and reporting for 30 documentaries focusing on human rights and justice across the globe. Safi has contributed to various media outlets, focusing on human rights and the impact of the Gaza genocide on the Palestinian people.

Bobby Previte leads a quartet exploring free improvisation.

Keith Pray - Saxophones
John Esposito - Piano
Otto Gardner - Acoustic Bass
Boby Previte - Drums

Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday at 6 p.m. upstair at the Avalon Lounge!

Jonathan Osofsky, owner and creative director of Kasuri, will share his passion for the artist’s approach to fashion, with a focus on DIY and upcycled garment production during this presentation. As usual, there will also be plenty of time to work on the sewing, t-shirt weaving, mending, or crafting projects of your choice. The LikeMindedObjects team will be on hand with supplies and tools to help develop your skills. Open to all ages and skill levels!

Location: Hudson Area Library Community Room

This program is presented in partnership with Shaker Museum, and it is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

You're invited to join Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm every Thursday to help tackle the invasive species that threaten the health of the Preserve. Volunteers will learn how to identify and manage a different invasive species every week.
Taking place at the Lake Myosotis Boat Launch.

Bridge Street Theatre presents Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond, Nov 13–23 on its “Priscilla” Mainstage in Catskill. Directed by BST Co-Founder John Sowle, this contemporary American classic offers a heartfelt, humorous portrait of Norman and Ethel Thayer, long-married partners spending one last summer at their Maine cabin. When their estranged daughter arrives, old wounds resurface—and second chances emerge. A tender meditation on family, aging, and love.

Time and Space Limited will be hosting the 2nd Hudson Community Square Dance. Live fiddle music by Hudson Valley musicians, The River City Ramblers, and long time favorite caller, Paul Rosenberg. An opportunity to experience this traditional dance that is joyous, good exercise and a space for human connection! Doors will open at 6:30. All experience levels are welcome! No partner necessary.

Bridge Street Theatre presents Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond, Nov 13–23 on its “Priscilla” Mainstage in Catskill. Directed by BST Co-Founder John Sowle, this contemporary American classic offers a heartfelt, humorous portrait of Norman and Ethel Thayer, long-married partners spending one last summer at their Maine cabin. When their estranged daughter arrives, old wounds resurface—and second chances emerge. A tender meditation on family, aging, and love.

Bridge Street Theatre presents Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond, Nov 13–23 on its “Priscilla” Mainstage in Catskill. Directed by BST Co-Founder John Sowle, this contemporary American classic offers a heartfelt, humorous portrait of Norman and Ethel Thayer, long-married partners spending one last summer at their Maine cabin. When their estranged daughter arrives, old wounds resurface—and second chances emerge. A tender meditation on family, aging, and love.

Bridge Street Theatre presents Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond, Nov 13–23 on its “Priscilla” Mainstage in Catskill. Directed by BST Co-Founder John Sowle, this contemporary American classic offers a heartfelt, humorous portrait of Norman and Ethel Thayer, long-married partners spending one last summer at their Maine cabin. When their estranged daughter arrives, old wounds resurface—and second chances emerge. A tender meditation on family, aging, and love.

Did you know that there are more apple varieties in New York than any other state? Rebecca Echevarria, Hudson Valley food preserver and artist, hosts a workshop at Wayside Cider on Sunday, November 16th at 3-4pm about preserving apples by fermenting, drying and freezing. Particular recipes using each method will also be highlighted. A tasting of a small selection of custom apple preserves and an apple preservation handout are included. Participants will make an apple cheong, or a Korean fermented fruit syrup, from a diverse selection of apple varieties and receive a fermentation weight to care for their cheong at home. A minimum of 10 participants is required for this workshop. For information on how to RSVP, you can visit this link below!

Bobby Previte leads a quartet exploring free improvisation.

Keith Pray - Saxophones
John Esposito - Piano
Otto Gardner - Acoustic Bass
Boby Previte - Drums

Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday at 6 p.m. upstair at the Avalon Lounge!

Curious magazine & gift shop at 352 Broadway in Midtown Kingston will host a local history event on Sunday, November 16th at 7pm. Kingston-based writer and filmmaker Lynn Woods will screen her documentary "Lost Rondout: A Story of Urban Renewal" followed by an informal Q&A and discussion.

In the late 1960s, more than half of the waterfront commercial district of Kingston, NY, was demolished in an ill-conceived urban renewal project: a tragedy repeated in countless working-class neighborhoods across the country. A film by Stephen Blauweiss & Lynn Woods, "Lost Roundout" tells that story through more than 40 interviews and hundreds of photographs.

The screening is open to all. Light refreshments will be served. As space is limited, reservations are recommended by emailing hello@curiouskingston.com. For more information, you can visit curiouskingston on Instagram or the website below.

Cultural food demonstrations led by locals sharing recipes brought to Hudson from around the world, and you can enjoy a taste! This month, Chef G. Idrissa Diarra and Zuhirah Khaldun-Diarra will show us how to cook delicious Burkinabé Na Gur Zindo (lamb peanut stew).

Location: Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: Registration appreciated. Email: programs@hudsonarealibrary.org or phone: 518-828-1792 x 101

This program is presented in partnership with NY Folklore, and it is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Participants can learn various Qigong sets and then work on a traditional Tai Chi Form – a set series of movements and postures – with instructor Curt Anthon, a member of the Yang Family Tai Chi Association. All are welcome! In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room and virtual via Zoom!

Date/Time: Tuesdays, through December 30, 10 – 11am (except for November 11, due to Veteran’s Day)

To access the Zoom stream, you may email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org

You're invited to join Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm every Thursday to help tackle the invasive species that threaten the health of the Preserve. Volunteers will learn how to identify and manage a different invasive species every week.
Taking place at the Lake Myosotis Boat Launch.

Turn out on Thursday, November 20th at 7pm Upstairs at the Avalon Lounge for the next edition of “Breaking the Algorithm IRL,” a monthly series presented by Wave Farm’s WGXC 90.7-FM as part of our Local Waves initiative and the show "Local Waves in Conversation." Part conversation led by Mike Amari of Chosen Family and part DJ set by a WGXC volunteer, the series highlights local artists, musicians, venue owners and bookers, and record label owners. This month’s event features a discussion with poet, writer, and vocalist Karen Schoemer (Day for Nights, Sky Furrows).

Bridge Street Theatre presents Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond, Nov 13–23 on its “Priscilla” Mainstage in Catskill. Directed by BST Co-Founder John Sowle, this contemporary American classic offers a heartfelt, humorous portrait of Norman and Ethel Thayer, long-married partners spending one last summer at their Maine cabin. When their estranged daughter arrives, old wounds resurface—and second chances emerge. A tender meditation on family, aging, and love.

Bridge Street Theatre presents Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond, Nov 13–23 on its “Priscilla” Mainstage in Catskill. Directed by BST Co-Founder John Sowle, this contemporary American classic offers a heartfelt, humorous portrait of Norman and Ethel Thayer, long-married partners spending one last summer at their Maine cabin. When their estranged daughter arrives, old wounds resurface—and second chances emerge. A tender meditation on family, aging, and love.

Tom O’Dowd will teach participants to identify trees during winter by their twigs, buds, bark, and even smell.

What to expect: We will walk up to two miles along Hickory Lane, the Dogwood Trail, and the Meadow Connector. These trails are forested, packed earth with some exposed roots. We will be stopping often to discuss the trees we see. Bench seating is available along the trail. Learn more about the trail here.What to bring: Water and wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Bringing a way to take notes (e.g., a smartphone, camera, or notebook) is recommended for this program! Social, leashed dogs are welcome, but please bring a bag for waste.

Over 40 Vendors!

FASNY Museum of Firefighting hosts: Mr. Twisty’s Super Silly Magic Show! A morning of giggles, tricks, and magical mayhem, including plenty of audience participation and laughs for all ages. Visit our website for more information.

On Saturday November 22nd from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., authors, broadcasters, poets, and community members will come together live on-air on Wave Farm's WGXC 90.7-FM: Radio for Open Ears to celebrate freedom of speech and freedom to create. Stop by the WGXC studio to witness the broadcasts and head over to Left Bank Ciders to gather with others to listen to the broadcast and converse. Or, tune your radio dial to 90.7-FM or hop online at wavefarm.org/listen.

Organized by the Northern Spy Reading Series and WGXC, Celebrating Freedom of Expression On Air is taking place in conjunction with Fall of Freedom, a nationwide call for creative resistance initiated by artist Dread Scott, playwright Lynn Nottage, and many other artists, writers, filmmakers, and cultural producers.

Bridge Street Theatre presents Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond, Nov 13–23 on its “Priscilla” Mainstage in Catskill. Directed by BST Co-Founder John Sowle, this contemporary American classic offers a heartfelt, humorous portrait of Norman and Ethel Thayer, long-married partners spending one last summer at their Maine cabin. When their estranged daughter arrives, old wounds resurface—and second chances emerge. A tender meditation on family, aging, and love.

THAT TIME OF YEAR, a quarterly-ish reading series at Spotty Dog Books, 440 Warren St, in Hudson, NY.

Featuring writers Ariana Reines, Christine Shan Shan Hou, & Kimberly Alidio.

THAT TIME OF YEAR is a quarterly-ish reading series featuring writers sharing work around a theme. November’s theme is “Guts.”

ARIANA REINES is an award-winning poet, Obie-winning playwright, performing artist, and translator. Her recent books include A Sand Book (Tin House, 2020) winner of the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, Wave of Blood (Divided Publishing, 2025), and The Rose (Graywolf, 2025).

CHRISTINE SHAN SHAN HOU is a poet and collage artist whose publications include A Promise (b l u s h, 2025), Playdate (White Columns, 2022), The Joy and Terror are Both in the Swallowing (After Hours Editions, 2021), and Community Garden for Lonely Girls (Gramma Poetry, 2017).

KIMBERLY ALIDIO has published five books of poetry and poetic prose; the most recent is Traceable Relation (Fonograf Editions), and Teeter (Nightboat Books, winner of the 2022 Nightboat Poetry Prize and the 2024 Lambda Literary Award).

Hosted by Andrea Kleine.

More information: on Instagram @thattimeofyearseries and on the web at thespottydog.com

This event is funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

In celebration of the 300th anniversary of the publication of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Hudson Baroque will be presenting an energetic program featuring this iconic baroque work alongside other contemporary Venetian treats.

Bobby Previte leads a quartet exploring free improvisation.

Keith Pray - Saxophones
John Esposito - Piano
Otto Gardner - Acoustic Bass
Boby Previte - Drums

Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday at 6 p.m. upstair at the Avalon Lounge!

A season finale of the monthly ambient music series known as "Sunday Night Swim" at The Avalon Lounge in Catskill, NY.

This show will close out the year for the series, with a trio of musicians, Matthew O'Neill, Rebecca Borrer, and Sam Calder, all playing a round-robin collaborative set. They will be playing alone and together in an immersive, slowly morphing sound bed. A chill night for those who need some space or some exploration. Chairs and floor blankets will be available.

All are invited to learn various Qigong sets and then work on a traditional Tai Chi Form – a set series of movements and postures – with instructor Curt Anthon, a member of the Yang Family Tai Chi Association. All are welcome! Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room and virtual via Zoom.

Date/Time: Tuesdays, through December 30, 10 – 11am

To access the Zoom stream, you can email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org

This year’s 6th ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET will be at The Old Dutch Church in Kingston the day after Black Friday. What a way to kick off the season and re-imagine holiday gift giving!

These markets are not just about shopping; they are an incredible opportunity to connect with the artists and makers themselves. By listening to their personal stories and understanding their creative processes, we gain a deeper appreciation for their work. Their passion and dedication to their craft shine through as they express themselves through their skilled hands.

WHEN: Saturday, November 29 from 11AM - 4PM

WHERE: Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston, NY 12401

Bridge Street Theatre presents Electric Parlor Music, a one-night performance by Catskill-based multimedia artist Brian Dewan. The evening features original songs that function as poetic stories, accompanied by electric zither, autoharp, and accordion, blending humor, curiosity, and heartfelt storytelling. Subjects range from outsiders and UFOs to records, longing, and the odd corners of everyday life. The program also includes a screening of Dewan’s handcrafted filmstrip The Tide Waits For No Man. Dewan has presented his work at major institutions including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the New Museum, and the Museum of Jurassic Technology. No strobe lights will be used during the performance.

Bobby Previte leads a quartet exploring free improvisation.

Keith Pray - Saxophones
John Esposito - Piano
Otto Gardner - Acoustic Bass
Boby Previte - Drums

Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday at 6 p.m. upstair at the Avalon Lounge!

Back by popular demand! Local artist Becca Van K will show tweens and teens (ages 9-18) will learn how to make a myriad of bead creations: melty bead mosaics, necklaces, bracelets, and more! Supplies included, no experience necessary.

Becca Van K is a mixed-media fiber artist based in Greene County. She has exhibited widely in the Hudson Valley and Capital Regions, and firmly believes in art as a conduit for community support/engagement.

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 3, 4 – 6pm

Location: Hudson Area Library Teen Room

Registration: Registration appreciated. Email youth@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792.

For our next meeting, we’ll read and discuss Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr.

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 3, 5pm

Location: In person, 2nd Floor of the Armory in the Senior Center, upstairs from library (elevator available)

Registration: No registration required.

The Community Theater in Catskill hosts a screening of the film "Half-Cocked" by Suki Hawley and Michael Galinsky.

About the film: Tara (Tara Jane O’Neil) is growing weary of her slacker life. When her brother Otis (Ian Svenonius), an arrogant rocker lead vocalist, abuses Tara after a show, she and her pals hijack his van full of band equipment, hit the road and form their own band. The film features members of Rodan and The Grifters, playing versions of themselves, plus Unwound, Slant 6, Freakwater, Versus, Polvo, Helium and others.

Learn to play Karike – a dice game that rewards the best liars...at Left Bank Ciders this Saturday!

Bobby Previte and Michael Kammers lead a new and exciting big band. From Strauss to Ellington to Johnny Winter via John Barry. Expect everything. First Sunday of every month, downstairs at the Avalon Lounge.

Interfaith Winter Blessings: One Habitat, Many Traditions — a community celebration hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh at The Newburgh Brewing Company!

Together with local faith communities, we’ll honor the beautiful holidays celebrated in December — from Hanukkah and Christmas to Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and more.

In the spirit of giving, we will also be providing over 100 fully packed bags of food for local families, along with a wide selection of winter coats for women, men, and children, toys for kids of all ages, and additional essential items. Everything will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

This evening will highlight the richness of each tradition while fostering unity, compassion, and shared joy. This event serves as a bridge between traditions and a space for connection, storytelling, and service. It also reflects our Team Up! model, bringing people from different backgrounds together to strengthen our neighborhoods through shared experiences and collective action.

A clothing swap with guest artists, Ariele Max and Sarah LaPeter! Guests are invited to bring clean clothing you don’t want. Take clothing you do want. Everything that is left behind will be distributed to local donation centers, thrift stores and free stores (check Cherry’s World Instagram stories to see where everything ends up).

As usual, there will also be plenty of time to work on the sewing, t-shirt weaving, mending, or crafting projects of your choice. The LikeMindedObjects team will be on hand with supplies and tools to help develop your skills. Open to all ages and skill levels!