La Guelaguetza Festival in Poughkeepsie

Dancers in colorful costumes perform on stage at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie during La Guelaguetza.

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,…

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Frederick Douglass Day at College Hill Park

College Hill Park, Poughkeepsie

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).…

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38th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar

Six performers from recent Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie.

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…

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