Date

May 2008

1

Valentina Shatalova and Carol Losee, duo pianists; Old Dutch Church; Kingston; 12:15 PM; 338-6759; www.olddutchchurch.org

1

Open for the season: Guided Tours of stone houses on Huguenot Street; New Paltz; every day except Wednesday through October 31; 10:00-4:00 PM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

1

Student Voice Recital II; Shepard Recital Hall, SUNY New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 257-3872; www.newpaltz.edu/artsnews

1-4

“Our Town”; Pulitzer Prize winning play; McKenna Theatre, SUNY New Paltz; Thursday-Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 2:00 PM; 257-3880; www.newpaltz.edu/theatre

2

Spring Choral Concert; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; 7:30 PM; 587-5262; www.sunyulster.edu

2

Lecture: “Huguenot Women at Sarah Pearce’s Litchfield Female Academy”; in conjunction with exhibit “A Notion to Sew: The 19th Century Needlework of Hylah Hasbrouck and Her Daughters”; Grimm Gallery at Locust Lawn; Route 32, Gardiner; 7:00 PM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

2

Opening Receptions: photographer John Ferro at Unison Arts & Learning Center; painter Jerry Teters at Water Street Market; New Paltz; 5:00 PM; 255-1559; on exhibit through May 18; www.unisonarts.org

2 – 4

A Spring Quilting Weekend; Frost Valley YMCA; Claryville; 985-2254; www.frostvalley.org

3

Rosendale Earthfest and Energy Expo; performances by Arm-of-the-Sea Theater and Big Sky Ensemble, food, entertainment, speakers, vendors on “Shrink Your Carbon Footprint” and more; Rosendale Community Center; Route 32; 9:00-5:00 PM;

339-3062

3

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

3

1658 Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour; begins at Friends of Historic Kingston Museum; 2:00 PM; 339-0720; www.fohk.org

3

Roast Beef Supper; Milton School; servings at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM; 795-5991

3

Opening Day at Hudson River Cruises; Rondout Landing, Kingston; departure at 2:30 PM; 800-843-7472 or 340-4700; www.hudsonrivercruises.com

3

Guided Tours of Huguenot Street houses and church; New Paltz; 10:00-5:00 PM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

3

Cinco de Mayo Festival; dancing, bands, authentic food and more; Casa Villa Restaurant; Albany Avenue, Kingston;

12:00-9:00 PM; 331-7646

3

Opening Day: Hudson River Maritime Museum; exhibit: Hudson’s Journey & Small Steamboats of the Hudson; Rondout Landing, Kingston; 11:00-5:00 PM; 338-0071; www.hrmm.org

3

Opening Day of “Joseph Tubby, Artist, Kingston, New York” exhibit; Friends of Historic Kingston Museum; corner of Wall and Main Streets; 1:00-4:00 PM; 339-0720; on exhibit through 10/25; www.fohk.org

3

8th Annual Women’s Health and Fitness Expo; over 150 exhibits, 20+ free health screenings, seminars, workshops and demos; private mini-consultations with specialists; exercise workshops spa area and more; Tech City, Kingston; 8:00-4:00 PM; 802-7025; www.womenshealthexpo.com

3

Birding in the Harcourt Sanctuary; Historic Huguenot Street; New Paltz; 8:00 AM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

3

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

3

“Making Sense of Geology” with Vince Clephas; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 4:00-5:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

3

Opening Day on Historic Huguenot Street; open house of all house museums; New Paltz; 10:00-4:00 PM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

3

First Saturday Art Receptions; held throughout Kingston in various galleries; 5:00-8:00 PM; 338-0331; see www.askforarts.org for schedule

3

Opening of Hurley Heritage Society Museum; on exhibit: “Bluestone-A Quarryman’s Tale” and “Hurley in the Revolution”; Main Street, Hurley; 10:00-4:00 PM; 338-1661; www.hurleyheritagesociety.org

3, 4

3rd Annual Hudson Valley Mayfaire; come join the revelry; King Henry VIII’s England is this year’s setting; armored joust on horseback, food and drink, comedy and drama, Shakespeare, song and dance and more; Ulster County Fairgounds, New Paltz; 10:00-7:00 PM; 338-3468; www.hvmayfaire.com

3, 4

Opening of “Joseph Tubby, Artist, Kingston” exhibit; Friends of Historic Kingston Museum; Kingston; 1:00-4:00 PM; 339-0720; www.fohk.org

3, 4

14th Annual 2-Day Striped Bass Tournament and Barbecue; cash awards; Certified Marine Service, Connelly; 339-3060; www.certfiedmarineservice.inc

3, 4;

10,11;

17,18;

24,25; 31,6/1

History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing; interpretive programs; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM;

255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

3 – 31

Cruises on the Hudson River Saturdays and Sundays; Hudson River Cruises; Kingston; 2:30-4:30 PM; 340-4700 or

800-843-7472; www.hudsonrivercruises.com

4

Celebration of Israel’s 60th Anniversary; exhibits, activities, Israeli music, performance and demonstration of Israeli folk dances and more; T.R. Gallo Waterfront Park; Kingston; 1:00-5:30 PM; 338-8131; www.ucjf.org

4

Opening Day of D & H Canal Museum; Mohonk Road, High Falls; 11:00-5:00 PM; 687-9311; www.canalmuseum.org

4

Singles and Sociables Hike to Duck Pond; moderate to strenuous, 8 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-3:00 PM;

255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

4

Concert by Kairos, a Consort of Singers; early English chorale music; French Church, Huguenot Street, New Paltz; 3:00-5:00 PM;

255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

4

Collegium Musicum; program of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music; Shepard Recital Hall, SUNY New Paltz; 3:00 PM;

257-3872; www.newpaltz.edu/artsnews

4

Mid-Hudson Women’s Chorus Spring Concert “Country Rhythm and Blues”; St. James Methodist Church; corner of Fair and Pearl Streets, Kingston; 3:00 PM; 679-8530

4

5th Annual Trooper Biathlon; run 2 mi; bike 14 mi; run 2 mi; 247-0489; www.nytri.org

4 – 9

Elderhostel Program – Birding and Wildflowers in the Catskills; Frost Valley YMCA; Claryville; 800-454-5768; www.frostvalley.org

6

Our Fabulous Chef’s Dinner; featuring 7 local chefs from 7 Woodstock area restaurants; live musical entertainment, complimentary wine; New World Home Cooking Company; Route 212, Saugerties; 6:00-10:00 PM; 679-2764; www.woodstockplayhouse.org

6

Carmina Burana; Carl Orff’s dramatic cantata performed by the College-Community Chorale; Julien J. Studley  Theatre, SUNY New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 257-3872; www.newpaltz.edu/artsnews

6

Slide Lecture by artists Mariella Bisson and Wei Jane Chir; No Space Gallery; Rosendale; 7:30 PM; 658-9133; www.wsworkshop.org

6, 13,

20, 27

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

7

Spring Band Concert; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; 7:30 PM; 687-5262; www.sunyulster.edu

7

Wendy’s Wine Workshop-Austria and Germany; learn to pronounce German words; Benmarl Winery; Marlboro; 236-4265; www.benmarl.com

7

Turtle Talk; observe their behavior while learning about their lifecycles and habitats; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 3:30 PM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

8

Ron White performance; Ulster Performing Arts Center; 601 Broadway, Kingston; 7:30 PM; 339-6088; www.upac.org

8

James Bacon, classical guitarist; Old Dutch Church; Kingston 12:15 PM; 338-6759; www.olddutchchurch.org

8

Spring Jazz Ensemble; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; 7:30 PM; 687-5262; www.sunyulster.edu

8

Israel’s Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut); reading and performance of  “Golda’s Balcony” written by William Gibson; Kingston City Hall Chambers; 420 Broadway; 7:00 PM; 338-8131; www.ucjf.org

9

Performance by Rick Udler, Brazilian guitarist; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

9

College/Youth Symphony – The Natural, Unnatural and Supernatural; Julien J. Studley Theatre, SUNY New Paltz; 3:00 PM;

257-3872; www.newpaltz.edu/artsnews

9

Byrdcliff Community Children’s Chorus and Adult Choir; Kleinert/James Arts Center; 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock; 7:00 PM; 679-2079; www.woodstockguild.org

9

Performance by Wood Brothers; Bearsville Theater; Route 212, Woodstock; 679-4406; www.bearsvilletheater.com

9, 10

Earthquake Research at Mohonk Preserve; with Leonardo Seeber of Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; Saturday 8:00-9:00 PM; Sunday 9:00-11:30 AM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

9 – 11

Mother-Daughter Horse Weekend; enjoy horseback riding and other activities; Frost Valley YMCA; Claryville; 985-2291; www.frostvalley.org

10

Shad and Folk Festival; trolley 5K run, Arm of the Sea puppet theatre, Native American storytelling and food ways workshops, local Hudson Valley musicians, boat building challenge; schooner Mystic Whaler tours, artists, craftspeople and much more; Kingston; 339-6925 or 338-0071; www.ci.kingston.ny.us

10

International Migratory Bird Day; come celebrate and support migratory bird conservation and count birds; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 7:00 AM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

10

A Walk through the Old Huguenot Burying Grounds; hear stories of people buried there and learn about unique funerary rites common in the early years of New Paltz; 11:00 AM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

10

The Music and Art of Joni Bishop with Saints of Swing Band; A.I.R. Studio; 71 O’Neil Street, Kingston; 8:00-11:00 PM; 331-2662

10

Contradance with music by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason; Woodstock Community Center; Rock City Road, Woodstock; 8:00 PM; 246-2121

10

Brushes With Nature; auction and performance by 6 Cragsmoor mountaintop artists; Sam’s Point Conservation Center, Cragsmoor;

4:00-8:00 PM; 647-7989; www.nature.org

10

Performance by the Dust Poets; five-piece Canadian acoustic folk-pop group; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz;

8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

10

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

10

Cheese Fest; Benmarl Winery; Marlboro; 236-4265; www.benmarl.com

10

Opening Reception: “Blue”; Kleinert/James Arts Center; 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock; 6:00-8:00 PM; 679-2079; www.woodstockguild.org

11

Performance by cellist Abby Newton; traditional Scottish music; Kleinert/James Arts Center; 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock;

4:30 PM; 679-2079; www.woodstockguild.org

11

Opening Exhibit: “Rosendale Souvenirs”; Century House Historical Society Museum; Route 213, Rosendale; 1:00-3:00 PM;

658-9900; www.centuryhouse.org

11

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

11

Mother-Daughter String Band of Abby Newton, Lyn Hardy, Ruth Ungar Merenda and Rosie Newton; Kleinert/James Arts Center; Woodstock; 4:30 PM; 679-2079; www.woodstockguild.org

11

Singles and Sociables Meditation Hike to Peters Kill; moderate to strenuous, 7 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30-3:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

11

Mother’s Day Cruise with live music on Hudson Cruises; 6:00 PM; Highland; 518-822-1014; www.hudsoncruises.com

11

Sacred Chanting with Amy McTear and Arundhati; audience participation; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz;

10:00-11:30 AM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

11 – 16

Elderhostel Program – Five Mountains in Five Days: Hiking the Catskill High Peaks; Frost Valley YMCA; 800-454-5768; www.frostvalley.org

11, 18, 25

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

15

Jolie Dunham, vocalist; Old Dutch Church; Kingston; 12:15 PM; 338-6759; www.olddutchchurch.org

15

Performance by The Red Stick Ramblers; Cajun and early Swing music; Rosendale Theatre; Main Street, Rosendale; 7:30 PM;

658-3023

15

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

16

Performance by Globetrotting, a world-jazz trio; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

16

Clog Dancing 101; Historic Huguenot Street; New Paltz; 7:00 PM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

16-18

“Wonder of the World”; comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire; Woodstock Town Hall; Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 7:00 PM; 679-7900; www.performingartsofwoodstock.com

17

Marc Black and Band; acoustic song cycle featuring songs and improvisations on guitar, balafon, bass, bicycle wheel, violin, piano and found objects; Kleinert/James Arts Center; 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock; 8:00 PM; 679-2079; www.woodstockguild.org

17

Library Boogie; with Tom Knight Puppets; children’s program; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz;

11:00 AM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

17

9th Annual Sponsor-a-Kid Striper Tournament and Barbecue; Certified Marine Service, Connelly; 339-3060; www.certifiedmarineservice.inc

17

Spring History Day; appraisals of antiques; demonstrations of heritage crafts, local authors, children activities, historic displays;

Friends of Historic Rochester Museum; Accord; 10:00-4:00 PM; 626-7104 or 687-9998

17

Fresh Fish in the Vineyard: Finger Lakes Trout with Whitecliff’s Hudson Valley White Wines; Whitecliff Vineyard; Gardiner;

11:30-6:00 PM; 255-4613; rain date: May 18; www.whitecliffwine.com

17

Revolutionary War Encampment; military re-enactor units, colonial tradesmen and merchants, artillery demonstrations, children’s storytelling and activities, Hickory BBQ and more; Bevier House Museum; Route 209, Kingston; 10:00-5:00 PM; 338-5614; www.bevierhousemuseum.org

17

5th Annual Art Auction; silent and live auctions; Performing Arts Center, High Meadow School; Lucas Avenue, Cottekill; 7:00 PM preview; 8:00 PM auction; 687-4855

17

Old Fashioned Block Party; live music with dancing in the street, food and more; Vineyard Avenue, Highland; 7:00-10:00 PM;

235-4771; www.townoflloyd.com

17

Open House; Town of Shandaken Historical Museum; historical exhibits, book signing, refreshments and more; 26 Academy Street, Pine Hill; 2:00-4:00 PM; 254-4460

17

Pianist Mark Copland; Adam’space; 3091 Route 28, Shokan; 7:00 PM; 331-1300; www.adamspiano.com

17

Fiddlers Dream III; swing, Cajun and bluegrass music; Studley Theater, SUNY New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

17

Café Chronogram’s Three Artists: music by Uncle Moon, the spoken word by Bruce Weber, visual art by Diana Bryan; Muddy Cup Coffeehouse; 516 Broadway, Kingston; 8:00 PM; 334-8600; www.chronogram.com

17

Singles and Sociables Hike to Stissing Mountain; moderate to strenuous, 8 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30-3:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

17, 18

Relay for Life; Cantine Field, Saugerties; 11:00 AM-1:00 AM; 331-8308; www.events.cancer.org

18

Car Show; Rosendale Recreation Center; Route 32, Rosendale; 8:00-4:00 PM; 658-8982; www.townofrosendale.com

18

Spring Wildflower Walk; moderate 4 mile hike; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 2:00-5:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

18

An Evening of Classical and Contemporary Dance; variety show of dancers; Ulster Performing Arts Center; 601 Broadway, Kingston; 3:00 PM; 339-6088; www.rhinebeckdance.com

18

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

18

42nd Annual Ulster County Open Horse Show and Equifest Trade Show; over 40 vendors, barrel racing, gifts and more; Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz; 8:30 AM; 247-0546 or 255-3220; www.uchc-ny.org

18

Performance by Rich Bala; heritage music; Dutch Arms Chapel; 16 John Street, Saugerties; 3:00-5:00 PM; 338-8587; www.heritageconcerts.com

18

High Falls’ Annual Pet Show; approximately 100 pets and rescue groups; fun; Second Street, High Falls; 10:00 AM; 687-4834

18

25th Annual Run Like The Wind; 5K and 10K races; also kids’ race; Ellenville; 9:00 AM; 647-2119

18

Ulster County Wing Fling 2008; peoples’ choice competition to find the best chicken wings in Ulster County; tastings, live music, children’s activities and more; HITS Show Grounds, Saugerties; 11:30-5:00 PM; 338-5100; www.ulsterchamber.org

18

Classical guitarist David Temple; Brazilian, Renaissance and Baroque music; Holy Cross Church; 30 Pine Grove Avenue,  Kingston; 3:00 PM; 331-6796

18

Mitzvah Day; a day of doing good deeds at the Gomez Mill House Museum; Marlboro; 1:00 PM; 236-3126; www.gomez.org

18

Performance by David Temple, solo classical guitarist; Holy Cross Church; 30 Pinegrove Avenue, Kingston; 3:00 PM; 340-9434; www.ulsterchambermusicseries.org

18

2nd Annual Tour de Family; bicycle recreational rides, races, children’s activities; Saugerties; 331-7080; www.familyofwoodstockinc.org

18

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

18

Singles and Sociables Hike to Rhododendron Bridge and Beyond; moderate, 7 miles with scrambling; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-3:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

19

Toddlers on the Trail – Wildflowers and Critter Walk; with a naturalist; ages 2-6 welcome; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz;

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

20

Full Moon Hike; hike through Kingston Point Park for nocturnal animals; refreshments; Forsyth Nature Center; 7:00 PM;

331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

22

Sylvia Furash, pianist with Rudolph Efram, violinst; Old Dutch Church; Kingston; 12:15 PM; 338-6759; www.olddutchchurch.org

22

Discussion: “Republican Motherhood” in the early 1800’s; Historic Huguenot Street; New Paltz; 7:00 PM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

22-25

“Wonder of the World”; comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire; Woodstock Town Hall; Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 7:00 PM; 679-7900; www.performingartsofwoodstock.com

23

The Peabody Trio; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; 8:00 PM; 687-2687; www.chamberartsfestival.org

23

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

23, 30

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

23 – 25

“Bye, Bye Birdie”; performed by 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

23-25

“Bye, Bye Birdie”, the musical; BSP; 323 Wall Street, Kingston; Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM; Sunday at 2:30 PM; 338-8700; www.bspinfo.net

23 – 25

A Kids’ Camp Trailblazer Weekend; kids learn outdoor skills; Frost Valley YMCA; Claryville; 985-2291; www.frostvalley.org

24

Laurel Masse, jazz vocalist; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; 8:00 PM; 687-2687; www.chamberartsfestival.org

24

Wildflower Festival; on-going talks and demonstrations; plants, pottery and garden art for sale; Catskill Native Nursery; Samsonville Road, Kerhonkson; 10:00-3:30 PM; 626-2758; www.catskillnativenursery.com

24

Opening Reception and Demonstration: ceramic sculpture by Michael Terra; Galerie BMG; Woodstock; 3:00-7:00 PM; 679-0027; www.galeriebmg.com

24

Singles and Sociables Hike to Rainbow Falls and Beyond; strenuous, 12 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30-4:30 PM;

255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

24 & 31

Good Morning Paddle; paddle the Hudson River observing eagles, osprey, turtles and more; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; meet at Kingston Point Beach; 9:00 AM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

24 & 31

Kingston Farmers Market Opening Day Gala!; free potted herbs to 1st 200 shoppers, strolling magician and face painting; vegetables, fruits, cheese, honey, flowers and much more; Wall Street, Kingston; 9:00-2:00 PM; 532-6044

24 &31

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

24-26

Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair; over 300 juried artists and craftspeople; exhibitions, demonstrations, children’s center, craft supplies, entertainment, specialty foods and more; Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz; Saturday and Sunday

10:00-6:00 PM; Monday 10:00-4:00 PM; 679-8087 or 246-3414; www.quailhollow.com

24-26

Stone Workshop with Dan Snow; learn the art and utility of building with dry stone with a Master Stone Mason; workshop focuses on basics of building dry stone structures; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:00-4:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

25

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

25

Memorial Day Parade; Village of Marlborough; www.meetmeinmarlborough.com

25

Memorial Day Celebration; enjoy live music, food; Benmarl Winery; Marlboro; 236-4265; www.benmarl.com

25

Drew Minter and Friends; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; 4:00 PM; 687-2687; www.chamberartsfestival.org

25

Opening Receptions: Kingston Trolleys, 1893-1930 and Kingston Point Park, 1897-1930; barbecue and trolley rides; 1:00 PM; Trolley Musuem; 89 East Strand, Kingston; 331-3399; www.tmny.org

25

Performance by Anima Baroque; featuring period instruments; refreshments; Historic Huguenot Street; New Paltz; 4:00 PM;

255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

25

Singles and Sociables Hike to Northeast Trail; easy, 5 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-2:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

26

Kingston’s Memorial Day Parade; starts at Kingston High School on Broadway; proceeds uptown to Dietz Stadium; step off at  2:00 PM; services held on City Hall lawn at 1:00 PM; 336-2633 or 331-7517; www.ci.kingston.ny.us

26

Stone Ridge Memorial Day Parade; starts at Marbletown Elementary School on Route 213 and proceeds to Route 209; step off at 10:00 AM; 687-7601

26

Cruise on the Hudson River; Hudson River Cruises; Kingston; 2:30 PM; 800-843-7472 or 340-4700; www.hudsonrivercruises.com

27

Artist Slide Lecture; no_space gallery, Rosendale; 7:30 PM; 658-9133; www.wsworkshop.org

28

Croquet on the Lawn; novice players encouraged; lemonade and refreshments; Deyo House; Historic Huguenot Street; New Paltz; 5:30-7:30 PM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

28-6/1

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

29

Christopher and Brittany Sokolowski, vocalists; Old Dutch Church; Kingston; 12:15 PM; 338-6759; www.olddutchchurch.org

29

Movie: “A Touch of Evil”  (1958) with Orson Wells, Janet Leigh; Shandaken Theatrical Society; 10 Church Street, Phoenicia; 7:00 PM; 688-2279

29

Opening Reception: “Future Voices 3”; art created by Ulster County high school students; Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery; SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; 5:00 PM; 687-5262; www.sunyulster.edu

30

“Nothing Means Nothing”; by Larry Winters; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

30

Disney’s “High School Musical”; performed by NYCA Theatre Company; Ulster Performing Arts Center; 601 Broadway, Kingston; 7:30 PM; 339-6088; www.NYCA.org

30

So Percussion; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; 8:00 PM; 687-2687; www.chamberartsfestival.org

30

Colonial Overnight; spend the night in a 300 year old house; prepare and cook a meal over an open fire; make crafts and play colonial games and more; for children 8-14; Historic Huguenot Street; New Paltz; 5:30 PM; 255-1660; www.huguenotstreet.org

30, 31

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

30-6/1

“Wonder of the World”; comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire; Woodstock Town Hall; Friday and Saturday performances at

8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 7:00 PM; 679-7900; www.performingartsofwoodsock.com

30-6/1

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

30-6/1

“Bye, Bye Birdie”; performed by 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

31

Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour; begins at Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center; sponsored by Friends of Historic Kingston Museum; 11:00 AM; 339-0720; www.fohk.org

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An Evening of Multimedia Chamber Music; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; 8:00 PM; 687-2687; www.chamberartsfestival.org

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Governor Clinton Commemoration Celebration;  press conference and free public reception by ‘President James Madison’ at Senate House State Historic Site; Kingston; 331-7517 or 800-331-1518

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Buzz on Bees; program introducing you to the 20,000 bees in its apiary by an organic beekeeper; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 10:00 AM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org

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Singles and Sociables Hike to Sky Top; strenuous, 8 miles with scrambling; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-4:00 PM;

255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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“All 4 One”; the Three Musketeers/Man in the Iron Mask musical; performed by NYCA Theatre Company; Ulster Performing Arts Center; 601 Broadway, Kingston; Saturday performance at 7:30 PM; Sunday performance at 2:00 PM; 339-6088; www.upac.org

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Relay for Life of Kingston; Dietz Memorial Stadium, Kingston; 11:00 AM-1:00 AM; 331-8308; www.events.cancer.org

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Digital Photography Workshop with G. Steve Jordan; includes 3-mile hike field trip; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30-4:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org