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The Magic of Motown at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesMagic of Motown is a group of 15 power vocalists backed by a six-piece band delivering all the hits from: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and more. With the costuming and choreography, you are transported straight to Motown! Click here to purchase tickets.
Wild-Game Dinner at Mill House Brewing in Poughkeepsie
Mill House Brewing 289 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesMill House Brewing Company presents its fifth-annual Wild-Game Dinner featuring a multi-course, family-style, wild-game meal, along with beer and cocktail specials, raffles and games. Table tickets are available for personal tables of 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12, as well as individual tickets. Tickets are selling quickly, so don't wait to snag yours! This…
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Birthday Celebration
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY, United StatesEvery year on Jan. 30, the National Park Service hosts a Rose Garden Ceremony to honor Franklin D. Roosevelt on his birthday. All are invited to this free, public event. Following the ceremony, cake and refreshments will be served in the Wallace Center.
Hudson Valley WingFest 17 at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie
Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New YorkThe original WingFest is back for the 17th year at the very spacious Majed Nesheiwat Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center), and it promises to be the biggest and most delicious wing event ever! You can expect more wing restaurants, food trucks and caterers at this year's event and more amazing and unique flavors to…
The Eleanor Roosevelt Bravery in Literature Awards Ceremony at the Fisher Center at Bard College
The Fisher Center at Bard Bard College, Annandale on Hudson, NY, United StatesIn response to the alarming increase in book-banning in the United States, the inaugural Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Bravery in Literature will celebrate intellectual freedom and will be an extension of the prestigious Eleanor Roosevelt Medals, which have honored leaders who have embraced Eleanor’s values and the call to build a better world. At this…
Hudson Valley Free Day at Dia Beacon
Dia:Beacon 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY, United StatesHudson Valley residents receive free admission to Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. And there is much to see at this extraordinary collection of contemporary art. Among the many long-term exhibitions on display at Dia Beacon is the recently opened “Shadows” by Andy Warhol. “Shadows,” is a single painting in multiple parts…
Bianca Del Rio’s “Dead Inside” Comedy Tour at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesEveryone’s favorite “clown in a gown,” Bianca Del Rio, is returning to the stage with a new comedy show aptly titled "Dead Inside." This will be the seasoned comic’s sixth worldwide stand-up comedy tour. Bianca will be entertaining the masses with her iconic lightning-fast wit and razor-sharp tongue. Her new show will cover politics, pop…
The Moody Blues’ John Lodge at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesRock & Roll Hall of Famer John Lodge is the legendary bass player, songwriter, and vocalist of The Moody Blues. Following the critically acclaimed and sold-out shows this year, John is continuing in his celebration of The Moody Blues' music and their iconic album "Days of Future Passed." "Days of Future Passed" encompasses a first…
Dropkick Murphys at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie
Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New YorkDropkick Murphys bring their fist-pumping Celtic punk sounds to Poughkeepsie for a night of high-energy music and fun at the MJN Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center). This stop on the Murphys' St. Patrick's Day Tour includes special guests Pennywise, along with The Scratch. Click here to purchase tickets. If time allows, spend the night at…
International Women’s Day Speaker Brunch Hosted by Women Who Brunch at The Amsterdam in Rhinebeck
The Amsterdam 6380 Mill Street, Rhinebeck, NY, United StatesWomen Who Brunch is a Hudson Valley-based community of women who love connecting, networking, and learning from each other over the most important meal of the week — brunch! In honor of International Women's Day, Women Who Brunch will be hosting a Speaker Brunch at The Amsterdam featuring Kaela Serino, the owner of Boards by Kae, which serves up…
Screening of the Film “Eleanor, First Lady of the World” at the FDR Library and Museum in Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY, United StatesJean Stapleton was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Eleanor Roosevelt in this made-for-TV biography in 1982. Enjoy a free screening of the film at the Wallace Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Click here to complete the required registration.
Sunrise Stroll on the Walkway Over the Hudson
Walkway Over The Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesStroll into spring as you walk across the Hudson River on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge at sunrise. On the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, the sun rises in perfect alignment with the Walkway deck, creating spectacular photo opportunities. Gates will open early so you can witness this magnificent event first-hand and free of charge.
Four-Day Italian Cuisine Boot Camp at the Culinary Institute of America
The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NYOn each of the four days in this boot camp, you will explore the different regions of Italy and the flavor profiles unique to each one. You'll cook with indigenous ingredients and create specialties from areas like Emilia-Romagna, Toscana and Umbria in central Italy; Piemonte, Lombardia, and Veneto in the north; and Apulia, Calabria and…
Maple Weekends at Soukup Farms in Dover Plains
Soukup Farms 271 Halls Corners Road, Dover Plains, NY, United StatesMaple Weekends are back for 2024, and the folks at Soukup Farms look forward to seeing everyone on the farm for another great maple season. Highlights will include: • Self-guided maple tour • Product samples • Limited breakfast takeout menu • Sugar on snow • Fresh maple popcorn • Maple and apple cider donuts •…
Sugar Maple Celebration at Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill
Sharpe Reservation 436 Van Wyck Lake Road, Fishkill, NY, United StatesDiscover the wonders of the 2,000-acre Sharpe Reservation and celebrate the annual Sugar Maple Celebration! The special free event will include: Maple Sugaring Demonstration Historical Characters of Sharpe Nature Discovery Center Planetarium Show Live Animal Show Local Crafts and Food Market Annual Maple Syrup Judging Contest Lunch is available for purchase.
Princess Brunch at the Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck
Beekman Arms Delamater Inn 6387 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NYMeet Ariel and Cinderella for a story and brunch! Bring the little ones to the Beekman Arms for a delicious brunch with special guests Ariel and Cinderella. They'll lead their young guests in story time and a special dance. Guests will have the opportunity for a photo with their favorite princesses. Young guests will be…
Sap Happy Maple Weekend at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls
Bowdoin Park 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, United StatesDutchess County Parks’ popular Sap Happy Maple Weekend will be held March 21 – 24 at Bowdoin Park and will feature a lineup of fun and educational events for all ages. Bowdoin and Wilcox Park Maple Syrup will also be available for cash purchase throughout the weekend while supplies last. Bowdoin Park Sap Happy Maple…
Grand Spring Wine Tasting at Boutique Wines, Spirits and Ciders in Fishkill
Boutique Wines, Spirits & Ciders 18 Westage Drive, Fishkill, NY, United StatesLooking for new spring flavors? Come to the annual spring wine tasting at Boutique Wines, Spirits and Ciders. This fun, free event will feature more than a dozen vendors sharing more than 50 interesting wines including bubbly, rose, white and red. Taste products from the Hudson Valley and the U.S., as well as France, Italy,…
Tasting Event at Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park
Dassai Blue Sake Brewery 5 Saint Andrews Road, Hyde Park, NY, United StatesDassai Blue Sake Brewery will be debuting the dry version of its Dassai Blue Type 50 in the Tasting Room, and you can enjoy a free tasting of this special offering between 2 and 4 p.m. Oyster Party will also be on hand selling oysters and lobster rolls, which will pair perfectly with the dry Type…
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck Presents “Hamlet”
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY, United StatesAs part of the 17th annual Sam Scripps Shakespeare Festival, CENTERstage Productions presents William Shakespeare’s iconic "Hamlet" in a new adaptation by director Lou Trapani. The show will run from March 8 – 24 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Neither your Elizabethan revenge tragedy, nor any…