Posts Tagged ‘poughkeepsie’
La Guelaguetza Festival in Poughkeepsie
The annual La Guelaguetza festival brings everyone together at Waryas Park for a day-long celebration showcasing Oaxacan culture and traditions, including traditional Oaxacan dances and costumes, artwork, crafts, live music,…
Read MoreFrederick Douglass Day at College Hill Park
On Aug. 2, 1858, celebrated abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass delivered an inspirational speech to a crowd of 4,000 people at the Collegiate School in Poughkeepsie (now College Hill Park).…
Read MoreJuneteenth Planetarium Show at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum: “Navigating Freedom”
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion with a fantastic show in the new portable planetarium! Discover how Harriet Tubman and other underground railroad conductors used the stars to…
Read MoreFireworks Spectacular at the Walkway Over the Hudson
Combine all the beauty and excitement of a fireworks display with the splendor and majesty of the Hudson River at night, and you have one unforgettable Independence Day celebration! Watch…
Read More38th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar
Vassar College presents its 38th Powerhouse Theater season, featuring six weeks of new musical and play workshops, free readings and training programs. This season’s highlights include the biting new comedy…
Read MoreMid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society Annual Show and Sale
Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society hosts its annual gem, fossil, mineral and jewelry show and sale for two days at Gold’s Gym. The theme of this year’s show is…
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