Turn out on Thursday, April 30 at 7pm Upstairs at the Avalon Lounge for the next edition of “Breaking the Algorithm IRL"! This month’s event features a discussion with Jeff Economy, filmmaker, promoter, and host of WGXC's Snackpoint Charlie. And, a DJ set by Alanna Medlock of "There There." Entry by donation. See you there!

"Breaking the Algorithm IRL" is 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.

Last year, nearly 100 volunteers gathered to plant hundreds of native trees and shrubs at the Taghkanic Community Forest. This year, we’ll get the site ready for its big day – opening to the public June 6 as part of National Trails Day!

Lunch will be provided at noon, along with an overview of the property, plans for opening, and opportunities to support the long-term care of the public site. Volunteers are welcome to stay as long as they can, but registration is required to plan accordingly for lunch!

Opening Reception: Shaker Outpost
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Shaker Museum Pop-Up, 4 Depot Square, Chatham, NY
Registration required

Shaker Museum celebrates the opening of Shaker Outpost: Design, Commerce, and Culture, featuring new work by renowned artist Maira Kalman in conversation with a selection of her favorite items from the Shaker Museum collection.

A springtime guided amateur birding walk led by John Loz. This introductory birding event will cover birding essentials, binocular usage, and tips and tricks for spotting and identifying our area's birds. We will practice our skills during a walk along Lincoln Pond Trail.

Our popular crafting night is back for a fifth installment, once again led by Becca Van K! Youth ages 9 – 18 are invited to create melty bead mosaics, bracelets, bedazzle their own clothing, and more! Supplies included (byo clothes), no experience necessary.

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 6, 4-6pm

Location: Hudson Area Library Teen Room

Registration: Registration appreciated. Email youth@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792.This program is supported by the Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation.

Moderator Katy Sparks will lead a panel of diverse non-profit experts in the fields of farming and food production, food access, housing, local business support, and environmental advocacy in a discussion about how to make life in the Berkshires sustainable for everyone. What are we doing now? What can we do better? What do we need more of? What do we need less of?

Speakers Brittany Ebeling (Berkshire Environmental Action Team), Jim Harwood (Community Development Corporation of the Southern Berkshires), Dennis Iodice (BerkShares), and Margaret Moulton (Berkshire Grown) will share their work and thoughts.

Titled Useful Contaminants, this show features two newly commissioned works by Erik DeLuca and Robbie Wing. Developed through ongoing dialogue between the artists, the work explores expanded forms of listening. Wing’s Dirt Speaker Box is a living system that amplifies vibrational frequencies in dirt collected from the Mahicannituck River Valley. In response, DeLuca composed For Robbie Wing (וארנה הנאו בת אדולף), a text and series of object-based scores that engage questions of land, law, and memory. Together, the works examine how power shapes how we listen, interpret, and respond to sound. A collaborative performance with both artists will take place on May 9th at 1pm.

Local Waves at The Local is a new free series at The Local curated by Mike Amari/Chosen Family in partnership with Wave Farm's WGXC featuring Hudson Valley artists performing original music.

Pocket Merchant is a Hudson Valley-based jazz and improvisation group.

"We need to think small. We need to think local. When all the music ever created is a swipe away on your phone, it's easy to miss the incredible original artists who are making and releasing music right here in the Hudson Valley. This series will serve as an expansion of the Local Waves radio show I co-created with WGXC (which plays all new, local music every Friday 8pm) to further highlight these acts with a free, monthly concert in a fantastic venue at The Local. I hope that folks will use this series as a way of discovering new artists, and getting to know their neighbors in the process." - Mike Amari

More about Local Waves here.

RSVP for the May 13th show here.

Wildflower expert Chris Schiralli returns to celebrate the peak of spring at the Huyck Preserve with a gentle walk in search of some of our favorite flowers.

The Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene joins WGXC at the Catskill Studio for an open house for the community. Local mental health organizations will be present with information throughout the day, which will feature live broadcasts from Yeshi of "NORMLRadio" and Neva Wartell of "Music for the Masses".

A members-only look at the library of Shaker Museum. Available only to members, these behind-the-scenes tours offer a close-up look at the museum’s comprehensive collection of archival documents, rare books, and more. This tour is free for members but limited to eight participants, so be sure to reserve your place early.

Not a current member, but would like to join the tour? You can add membership when you register.

Turn out on Thursday, March 26 at 7pm Upstairs at the Avalon Lounge for the next edition of “Breaking the Algorithm IRL"! This month’s event features a discussion with musician Kendra McKinley. And, a DJ set by Jared Widjeskog of "The Sugar Shack Jukebox." Entry by donation. See you there!

"Breaking the Algorithm IRL" is 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.

Guided birding with Nancy Allen on the MTHS campus, a DEC designated birding site, Sunday, April 26th 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. This group will meet again Sunday, May 31st, 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. To register, email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657. 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, NY.

Guided birding with Nancy Allen on the MTHS campus, a DEC designated birding site, Sunday, April 26th 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. This group will meet again Sunday, May 31st, 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. To register, email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657. 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, NY.