Date

JUNE 2008

1

Bach Cantatas; performed by Kairos; Holy Cross Monastery; Route 9W, West Park; 4:00 PM; 257-2715 or 256-9114; www.kairosconsort.org

1

“All 4 One”; The Three Musketeers/Man in the Iron Mask musical; performed by NYCA Theatre; Ulster Performing Arts Center; 601 Broadway, Kingston; 2:00 PM; 339-6088; www.upac.org

1

The Parker String Quartet; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; 4:00 PM; 687-2687; www.chamberartsfestival.org

1

Opening Reception: 10th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 4:00-6:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

1

Old Fashioned Day; exhibits, flower displays, crafts, entertainment and more; Walker Valley Fire House, Route 52;

11:00-5:00 PM; 895-2611

1

“Bye, Bye Birdie”; the musical; performed by Shandaken Theatrical Society; 10 Church Street, Phoenicia; 4:00 PM;

688-2279; www.stsplayhouse.com

1

Warbler Walks; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 6:00 AM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

1

Opening Day at Locust Lawn; Josiah Hasbrouck House and Dutch-style Evert Terwilliger House; Route 32 South, Gardiner; 11:00-4:00 PM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

1

“Art”; featuring Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Judd Hirsch; Shadowland Theatre; Ellenville; 2:00 PM; 647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org

1

2008 Pride March and Festival; New Paltz; 2:00 PM; www.lgbtqcenter.org

1

HITS-on-the-Hudson I; world-class equestrian show jumping; Saugerties; 246-8833; www.hitsshows.com

1

Decks and Docks on the Esopus Creek; come by water, car, bike or hike and relax on the decks, beaches and patios of 5 homes on the Esopus Creek and visit Esopus Bend Nature Preserve; light lunch fare; 11:30-4:30 PM; 247-0664; Saugerties; www.esopuscreekconservancy.org; rain date: June 8

1

Singles and Sociables Hike to Lost City; moderate to strenuous, 6 miles with scrambling; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-2:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

1

“Only Breath” Poetry Concert; with Kim Rosen and electric cellist Jami Sieber and bamboo flute master Steve Gorn; Stone Ridge Healing Arts; Route 209; 7:00 PM; 687-0617; www.stoneridgehealingarts.com

1

Echo Rock Family Outing; 3.4 moderate hike with a naturalist; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 9:30-12:30 PM;

255-0752

1

Opening Day of Klyne Esopus Museum; exhibit: “We Gather Together: Sacred Houses of Esopus”; 1:00 PM;

764 Route 9W, Ulster Park; 338-8109; www.klyneesopusmuseum.org

1

Opening Receptions: painter Stuart Bigley; Unison Arts & Learning Center; sculptor Hester Keith at Water Street Market; New Paltz; 4:00-6:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

1

Native American Themed Dinner; Twin Lakes Resort, Hurley; 338-1661; www.hurleyheritagesociety.org

1

Interpretive Program: History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

3

Turtle Talk; observe their behavior and learn their lifecycles and habitats; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 3:30 PM;

331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

3, 10,

17, 24

Adult Nature Walks; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 8:30 AM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

4

Wendy’s Wine Workshop-Italy Part 1; learn about the wines and cuisine of the area; Benmarl Winery; Marlboro; 236-4265; www.benmarl.com

4 – 8

HITS-on-the-Hudson II; world-class equestrian show jumping; Saugerties; 246-8833; www.hitsshows.com

5

Beacon Hill Loop; 2 mile stroll; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 7:30 PM; 255-0752

5 – 8

“Art”; featuring Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Judd Hirsch; Shadowland Theatre; Ellenville; Thursday-Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 2:00 PM; 647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org

6

Singer/Songwriter John Gorka; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

6

Opening Reception: Hudson Valley Artists 2008 – “The Medium is the Message”; Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art; SUNY New Paltz; 5:00-8:00 PM; 257-3844; www.newpaltz.edu/museum

6

Ulster-Greene ARC Annual Team Trivia Championship; Hillside Manor Restaurant, Kingston; 5:30 PM; 331-4300, ext. 267; www.ulster-greenearc.org

6 – 8

“Bye, Bye Birdie”; musical; Shandaken Theatrical Society; 10 Church Street, Phoenicia; Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 4:00 PM; 688-2279; www.stsplayhouse.com

6, 20, 27

Up the Creek; sunset paddle on the Rondout Creek; explore its history and wildlife; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; meet at Hudson River Maritime Museum; 6:00 PM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

7

Singles and Sociables Hike to Millbrook Mountain; strenuous, 7 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30-3:30 PM;

255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

7

Historic Napanoch Day; historic tours, music, crafts, historic exhibits, food; Main Street, Napanoch; 10:00-4:00 PM;

647-5973; www.ewcoc.com

7

1658 Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour; old stone houses and historic sites; begins at Friends of Historic Kingston Museum; corner of Wall and Main Streets; 2:00 PM; 339-0720; www.fohk.org

7

Tribute to saxophonist Dewey Redman; with Joe Lovano, Frank Kimbrough and others; Kleinert/James Arts Center;

34 Tinker Street, Woodstock; 8:00  PM; 679-2079; www.woodstockguild.org

7

“Bye, Bye Birdie”; the musical; BSP; 323 Wall Street, Kingston; 7:30 PM; 338-8700; www.bspinfo.net

7

Boat trip and tour of Rondout Lighthouse; Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston; 2:00 PM; 338-0071; www.hrmm.org

7

The Dewey Redman Tribute Project; jazz  music; Kleinert/James Arts Center; 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock; 8:00 PM;

679-2079; www.woodstockguild.org

7

English Country Dance; Parish Hall, Hurley Reformed Church; 8:00 PM; 679-8587; www.hudsonvalleydance.org

7

Phoenicia Library Fair; face painting, bake & plant sales and much more; Main Street; 10:00-2:00 PM; 688-7811

7

Dog on Fleas; children’s musical performance; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 11:00 AM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

7

National Trails Day; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 1:00-4:00 PM; 255-0752

7

Performance by Hudson Valley Jazz Greats; with Betty MacDonald, Joe Beck, Jay Anderson and more; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

7

Book Fair; children’s activities, raffles, book sale, food, music, folk art treasures and more; Kiwanis Ice Arena; Washington Avenue, Saugerties; 246-2334

7, 8

42nd Annual Esopus Whitewater Slalom; Esopus Creek, Phoenicia; www.kccny.com/0/racing/esopus2008waivers.pdf

7, 8;

14,15;

21,22;

28,29

Interpretive Program: History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

7, 14,

21, 28

18th Century cooking, crafts and games demonstrated by interpreters in period clothing; ; interactive fun and learning for the whole family; Senate House State Historic Site; Kingston; 338-2786

7, 21, 28

Hudson River Sunset Paddle; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; meet at Kingston Point Beach; 6:00 PM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

8

Geothermal Energy: A Solution to Rising Heating/Cooling Costs; with Charles Lazin, BS EE, Renewable Energies Consultant; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 3:30-5:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

8

Bach Cantata sung by Kairos: A Consort of Singers; Holy Cross Monastery; Route 9W, West Park; 4:00 PM; 256-9114; www.kairosconsort.org

8

Archaeology for Kids; participate in a field dig; for children 12 years and under; Gomez Mill House Museum; Marlboro; 1:00 PM; 236-3126; www.gomez.org

8

Hard Core Hike; 8 miles along the Mossy Glen trail and Upper Awosting Carriageway; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 10:00-3:00 PM; 255-0752

8

Opening Reception: “Sacred Ground: Held in Trust - Preserved Lands of the Hudson Valley” by artist Marlene Wiedenbaum; Pritzker Studio; Highland; 3:00-6:00 PM; 691-5506; www.pritzkerstudio.com

8

Singles and Sociables Hike to Two Falls; moderate to strenuous, 7 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-4:00 PM;

255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

8, 15, 25

Free Docent Tours of current exhibitions at Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art; SUNY New Paltz; 2:00 PM; 257-3844; www.newpaltz.edu/museum

10

Performance by Blondie, New Wave and Punk icon; Ulster Performing Arts Center; 601 Broadway, Kingston; 7:30 PM;

339-6088; www.upac.org

10

Artist Slide Lecture; no space Gallery; Main Street, Rosendale; 7:30 PM; 658-9133; www.wsworkshop.org

10

Lecture: “John Burroughs and the Hudson River” by Dr. Stephen Mercier; Hudson River Maritime Museum; Kingston;

7:00 PM; 338-0071; www.hrmm.org

11

Mammal Mania discussion of unique mammal traits; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 3:30 PM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

11-15

HITS-on-the-Hudson III; world-class equestrian show jumping; Saugerties; 246-8833; www.hitsshows.com

12

Performance by pop icon Blondie; Ulster Performing Arts Center; 601 Broadway, Kingston; 7:30 PM; 339-6088; www.upac.org

12

Wellness Walk – Mountain Laurel Tour; 4 miles along the Peter’s Kill stream; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz

10:00-1:00 PM; 255-0752

12 - 15

16th Annual Famous 50’s Northeast Nationals; 1980 street rods, classics, muscle cars, trucks and more; parade, Saturday night concert, contests and much more; Hudson Valley Resort; Kerhonkson; 518-588-0814; www.famous50s.com

12-15

“Art”; featuring Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Judd Hirsch; Shadowland Theatre; Ellenville; Thursday-Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 2:00 PM; 647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org

13

Avakian/Champlin Duo, classical guitarists; with special guest violinist Sabina Torosjan; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 2551559; www.unisonarts.org

13 - 15

Father’s Day Family Camp Weekend; enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, biking; Frost Valley YMCA; Claryville; 985-2291; www.frostvalley.org

14

Acoustic Artists Coalition & Art Party; music, food and art; A.I.R. Studio Gallery; 71 O’Neil Street, Kingston;

8:00-11:00 PM; 331-2662; www.airstudiogallery.com

14

Stories Everywhere! with storyteller Jill Olesker; a story stroll among the sculpture garden; children’s program; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 1:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

14

Lauren Silver and Rick Altman; original folk music; Rondout Waterfront, Kingston; 4:00-6:00 PM; 331-7517

14

Kingston Kayak Festival; lessons, tours,  demonstrations and more; Kingston Point Beach; 10:00 AM; 331-7517; www.kingstonkayakfestival.info

14

Opening Reception: “This is Your Town”; retrospective of photographer Dick Smith, Saugerties native; Kiersted House and Museum;119 Main Street, Saugerties; 6:00 PM; 246-9529; exhibit runs through September

14

62nd Annual Stone Ridge Library Fair; giant book sale, plants, book signings by local authors, crafts, children’s activities, entertainment, homemade food and much more; Route 209, Stone Ridge; 10:00-3:00 PM; 687-8726 or 687-0094; www.stoneridgelibrary.org

14

John Street Jam; local musicians; Dutch Arms Chapel, Saugerties; 7:00 PM; www.johnstjam.com

14

Opening Reception and Garden Party for Dick Smith Retrospective Photo Exhibit; featuring images of Saugerties from

1935-1986; Kiersted House; 119 Main Street, Saugerties; 6:00 PM; 246-9529

14

Urantugs & Luther; the music of Mongolia meets Bach, Bartok, Berlin, Bird, Monk, Mulligan, Miles and Mingus; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

14

HITS Block Party; live music, family activities, live music, food and more; Main and Partitions Streets in Saugerties;

6:00-10:00 PM; 246-8833; www.hitsshows.com

14

“Historic High Falls” slide presentation; Bevier House Museum; Route 209, Kingston; 10:00 AM; 338-5614; www.bevierhousemuseum.org

14

No Brakes with Rusty Boris; music; A.I.R. Studio; Kingston; 8:00 PM; 331-2662

14

Walking Tour of Byrdcliffe Arts Colony; Woodstock; 1:00 PM; 679-2079; www.woodstockguild.org

14

2nd Annual June Jamboree; visit over 100 friendly critters; live music, vegetarian fare, farm tours and more; Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary; 35 Van Wagner Road, Willow; 11:00-4:00 PM; 679-5955; www.woodstocksanctuary.org

14

Catskill Cabaradio; poets, local personalities, live music, local history and good old fashioned family fun; Pine Hill Community Center; Main Street, Pine Hill; 6:00-9:00 PM; 254-5469; www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org

14

Lecture: “Woodstock in Summer: The Art Student’s Life at Byrdcliffe”; White Pines, Byrdcliffe; Woodstock; 2:00 PM;

679-2079; www.woodstockguild.org

14

Emmons Pond Bog Trip; visit a glacial pond and floating bog and see a large number of birds; sponsored by Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 5:00 AM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

14

Lecture: “A History of Dutch Houses” by Robert Sweeney; Klyne Esopus Museum; 764 Route 9W, Ulster Park; 4:00 PM; 338-8109; www.klyneesopusmuseum.org

14

Contradance with live music; Woodstock Community Center; Rock City Road; 8:00 PM; 246-2121

14

Fathers Day Weekend BBQ; food, children activities; Berme Road Park, Ellenville; 12:00-4:00 PM; 210-1088; www.ellenvilleplayground.com

14

Flower Power Hike; easy, see flowering Mountain Laurel shrubs on a naturalist-led hike; Minnewaska State Park Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-12:00 Noon; 255-0752

14

Artist’s Reception: photographer Josephine Sacabo; Galerie BMG; Woodstock; 679-0027; www.galeriebmg.com

14

Singles and Sociables Hike to Bottom of the Gunks; moderate to strenuous, 7 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz;

9:30-3:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

14, 15

18th Annual “Around the World in 80 Miles”; travel the wine world to 10 wineries and discover the best of each country’s food paired with regional wines; passport and visas to all countries good for weekend; Riverdell Winery, New Paltz;

255-2494; www.rivendellwine.com

14, 15

Relay for Life of Southern Ulster; Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz; 10:00 AM-6:00 AM; 331-8308; www.events.cancer.org

14, 15

Grand Re-Opening of Minnewaska State Park Preserve Nature Center; new displays, fun-filled family activities with live animal presentations, nature crafts and more; New Paltz; 10:00-4:00 PM; 255-0752

15

Father’s Day Hike; easy, 1.5 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-11:00 AM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

15

Singles and Sociables Hike to Mine Hole; strenuous, 8 miles with scrambling; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:00-3:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

15

Fathers’ Day Special; free admission to Gomez Mill House Museum; Marlboro; 1:00 PM; 236-3126; www.gomez.org

15

Flower Power Hike; tour Mountain Laurel blossoms along the Upper Awosting Carriageway; Minnewaska State Park Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30-11:30 AM; 255-0752

15

Swing Dance James; White Eagle Hall; 487 Delaware Avenue, Kingston; 6:30-9:00 PM; 339-3032

15

Unplugged acoustic Open Mic; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 4:00-6:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

15

Old Fashioned Hymn Sing and Song Circle; Namaste Yoga Studio; 2568 Route 212, Woodstock; 338-8587

15

Father’s Day Hike; 4 mile hike to Millbrook Mountain; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 12:30-4:30 PM;

255-0752

17

In the Garden; program showcasing the gardens of Forsyth Nature Center; Kingston; 5:00 PM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

17

Toddlers on the Trail Walk – What’s Blooming?; 1.5 miles at a toddler’s pace; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz;

10:00-12:00 Noon; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

18

Full Moon Hike; celebrate the full moon and look for nocturnal animals at Kingston Point Park; refreshments; Forsyth Nature Center; 7:00 PM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

18

Simple Summer Salads; with Holly Ann Shelowitz; Ellenville Public Library & Museum; 40 Center Street, Ellenville;

6:00 PM; 647-5530

18

Pre-school Nature Explorers; a fun scavenger hunt and a session of storytelling; children 3-5 years old; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 10:30-11:30 AM; 255-0752

19

Pond Life; investigate the living community in the pond at Forsyth Nature Center; Kingston; 3:30 PM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

19

Organ recital by Justan Faster; Old Dutch Church, Kingston; 12:15 PM; 338-6759; www.olddutchchurch.org

19

Sunset Strollers – Waterfall Tour; 1.5 mile hike to Awosting Falls; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz;

5:30-7:00 PM; 255-0752

19

Carolina Pig Roast; including hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixin’s; Catamount at Emerson Resort; Route 28, Mt. Tremper; 6:00-9:00 PM; 688-2828

20

Anita Davis concert; Rondout Waterfront, Kingston; 6:00-8:00 PM; 331-7517

20, 21

Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters”; Readers’ Theater; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

20-22

“Sedition”; Shadowland Theatre; Ellenville; Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at

2:00 PM; 647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org

21

Summer Solstice Revelry; games, music and fun; Benmarl Winery; Marlboro; 236-4265; www.benmarl.com

21

Mohonk Preserve Annual Benefit Auction; Slingerlands Pavillion; New Paltz; 5:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

21

3rd Annual Shawangunk Garden Tour; self-guided driving tour of 6 local gardens; tickets available at Andries DuBois House in Wallkill or Hi-Ho Home Market in Gardiner; 9:00-4:00 PM; 895-3986 or 895-1410

21

Café Chronogram’s Three Artists: Rick Altman & David Oliver, musicians; David Temple, musician; Robin Dana, photographer; Muddy Cup Coffeehouse; 516 Broadway, Kingston; 8:00 PM; 334-8600; www.chronogram.com

21

17th Century Dutch Encampment and activities; living history interpreters, music, food and more; free; Senate House State Historic Site; Kingston; 10:00-5:00 PM; 338-2786

21

Buzz on Bees; program introducing the center’s 20,000 bees and its apiary; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 10:00 AM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

21

Taste of the Catskills; local food and drink tastings from Blue Mountain Bistro, Bread Alone, Catskill Rose, La Duchesse Anne and more; Mount Tremper Arts; 647 South Plank Road, Mt. Tremper; 6:00-8:00 PM; 688-9893; www.mttremperarts.com

21

36th Annual Strawberry Festival; hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, fresh strawberry desserts; white elephant sale, raffle, live music; Klyne Esopus Museum; 764 Route 9W, Ulster Park; 12:00-3:00 PM; 338-8109; www.klyneesopusmuseum.org

21

Big Blue band; musical standards; Rondout Waterfront, Kingston; 7:00-9:00 PM; 331-7517

21

Hike to Millbrook Mountain while learning about the fact and fiction behind the Summer Solstice; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz 1:00-5:00 PM; 255-0752

21

Rock Rift Scramble; moderate, 6 miles with some rock scrambling; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30-2:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

21

Chef Demo at Kingston Farmer’s Market; Wall Street, Kingston; 9:00-2:00 PM; 853-8512; www.kingstonnyfarmersmarket.com

21

Singles and Sociables Hike to Palmaghatt Ravine; strenuous, 10 miles with scrambling; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz;

9:30-4:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

22

Tour de Kingston; 5 mile ride; stops at City Hall, Senate House, Firemen’s Museum; Forsyth Nature Center; refreshments, raffles and more; 12:00 Noon; earlier in day 50, 30, 25 and 12 mile rides; 943-6022

22

Hike to Echo Rock; 3.5 mile hike on the Hamilton Point Carriageway; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz;

1:00-3:30 PM; 255-0752

22

Songwriters Circle with Jeff Entin and Sharon Klein; Woodstock Jewish Congregation sanctuary; 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock; 5:00 PM; 679-2218

22

Singles and Sociables Hike to Undivided Lot Trail; strenuous, 10 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:00-4:00 PM;

255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

22

Learn Your Ferns; leisurely stroll with a naturalist and learn the basics of ferns; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz;

10:00-2:00 PM; 255-0752

25

Ten Broeck Commons Choir; Academy Green, Kingston; 6:00 PM; 331-7517

26

Organ recital by Marilyn Haare; Old Dutch Church, Kingston; 12:15 PM; 338-6759; www.olddutchchurch.org

26

Full Moon Kayaking; explore Kingston Point Park in a kayak; all equipment provided, just bring a flashlight; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 8:00 PM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

26

Lecture: “Yama Farms: A Most Unusual Catskill Resort”; Hurley Reformed Church; Main Street; 7:30 PM; 338-1661; www.hurleyheritagesociety.org

26

Wellness Walk: Learn Your Ferns; leisurely stroll with a naturalist and learn the basics of ferns; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 10:00-2:00 PM; 255-0752

26-29

“Sedition”; Shadowland Theatre; Ellenville; Thursday-Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 2:00 PM; 647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org

27

Tyke Hike; stroll/hike to explore nature through a child’s eye with a naturalist; up to age 5; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 11:00 AM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

27

Opening Reception: “All Hot and Bothered: Photographs from The Center for Photography at Woodstock”; Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art; SUNY New Paltz; 5:00-8:00 PM; 257-3844; www.newpaltz.edu/museum

27, 28

Chekhov’s “On The Harmful Effects of Tobacco”and “A Reluctant Tragic Hero”; Reader’s Theater; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

27-29

“My Fair Lady”; award-winning musical; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 3:00 PM; 688-1959; www.sunyulster.edu

27-29

Kingston International Jazz Festival Weekend; music, dancing, food, fun, fireworks on Sunday; venues throughout Kingston; 331-7517 or 800-331-1518; www.kingston-ny.gov

28

Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour; Kingston’s waterfront area; begins at Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center, 20 Broadway; 11:00 AM; 339-0720; www.fohk.org

28

Library Day; book sale, bake sale, historic displays and more; Cragsmoor Free Library; 9:00-4:00 PM; 647-4611

28

Great American Backyard Camp Out; roast marshmallows and listen to great stories; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston;

6:00 PM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

28

5th Annual Orchard Dinner and Wine Tasting; menu created by local chefs using locally grown farm products; Stone Ridge Orchards; Route 213, Stone Ridge; 6:00-9:00 PM; www.rondoutvalleygrowers.org

28

The Legacy of the American Chestnut; interpretive walk with a naturalist to see the remaining American Chestnut trees at Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 9:30-11:00 PM; 255-0752

28

7th Annual Sanctuary Shindig; hay rides, farm tours, veggie food, kids tent, vegan cooking demo, live music and upscale tent sale; Catskill Animal Sanctuary; 316 Old Stage Road, Saugerties; 12:00-6:00 PM; 336-8447; rain date: June 29

28

Western and Swing Dance Party; live music; Ashokan Field Campus, Olivebridge; 8:00 PM; 246-2121; www.ashokan.org

28

Singles and Sociables Hike to Mud Pond; strenuous, 10 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-4:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

29

Shanghai Quartet; Schubert and Friends; Maverick Concerts; Woodstock; 4:00 PM; 679-8217; www.maverickconcerts.org

29

23rd Annual Big Indian Car Show; Big Indian Valley Park; Route 28, Big Indian; 8:00-3:30 PM

29

Forest and Stream Discovery for Kids; discover what’s hiding in the woods and have a hands-on search in a cool stream; easy, ½ mile hike; ages 6 and up with an adults; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30-12:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

29

Saugerties Community Band; on lawn of Kiersted House; Main Street, Saugerties; 6:00 PM; 246-9529

29

Guided Walking Tour of Old Hurley; starts at Museum on Main Street; 2:00 PM; 338-1661; www.hurleyheritagesociety.org

29

The Playful River Otter; family presentation on these mammals; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 255-0752

29

Classical guitarist and composer David Temple in concert; champagne reception; Great Room, Emerson Resort and Spa;

Route 28, Mt. Pleasant; 5:00-7:00 PM; 688-2828; www.emersonresort.com

29

Singles and Sociables Hike to Shaupeneak Ridge; moderate to strenuous, 7 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz;

10:00-3:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org