Event Type : Arts and Culture

Zain Darwish will teach students a general idea of Arabic and Arab culture, its beauty and history, as well as study the writing and pronunciation of the Arabic alphabet, with the goal of having a simple conversation in Arabic.  Classes are two days a week, for four weeks from 4:30 to 5:30pm.  Contact Miles at the Wayne County Public Library for more information and registration.

Catskill Art Space is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work from Vera Iliatova, Jude Tallichet and Charles Wilkin. The exhibition will be on view in the ground floor galleries of Catskill Art Space in Livingston Manor, NY from September 2 through October 14, 2023. Exhibition hours are Friday and Saturday, 11am – 5pm, and Sunday 11am – 3pm.

More at catskillartspace.org.

Cornerstone Arts in Goshen NY hosts “Freud’s Last Session” on  Sept. 9, 15, 16*, 22, & 23 at 7pm and  Sept. 10, 16*, & 24 at 2pm/

Please note that there is no matinee on Sept. 17th. There are two shows on Saturday, Sept. 16th, at 2pm and 7pm.

Freud’s Last Session by Mark St. Germain tells of a meeting between C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud. The two scholars debate love, God, and the meaning of life, merely weeks before the end of Freud’s life. This is a play about the exploration of the mind, heart, and soul.

For more information visit – cornerstonetheatrearts.org/

Bardavond presents Estelle Parsons, David Strathairn & Jack DeJohnette in Sam Shepard & Joseph Chaikin’s TONGUES & SAVAGE/LOVE at Woodstock Playhouse Friday/Saturday Sept 22/23 at 8pm and Sunday September 24 at 3pm.

Tongues and Savage/Love was developed and first performed at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco in 1978 with Chaikin as the actor and Shepard on percussion. It premiered at New York’s Public Theatre in 1979.

For more information go to Bardavon.org

Grey Towers National Historic Site hosts the 17th Annual Festival of Wood on Saturday and Sunday, September 23-24 from 10am to 4pm (rain or shine).  The annual festival is a celebration of our natural and cultural heritage of wood.   The family-friendly event includes a juried craft show, children’s activities, educational exhibitions, demonstrations, live entertainment, and mansion tours.

More information at greytowers.org

Two Hudson Valley community print-making studios are showcased at Unison Arts on Mountain Rest Road in New Paltz, NY from September 2nd to October 7th. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 4 pm, or by appointment.

In conjunction with the exhibit, the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory Studio hosts a free public screenprinting workshop on Sunday, September 24th, from 2-4 pm.

For more information and registration go to unisonarts.org/imprint

The Weekend of Chamber Music returns to the Cooperage in Honesdale on September 24 at 4pm.  For tickets and more information, go to thecooperageproject.org

LIBERAL ARTS ROXBURY presents a solo exhibition of paintings by Andes, NY, artist Tim Rosman. Hollow, featuring an installation of oils in various sizes, opens Saturday September 23, 2023, with a reception in the Speakeasy gallery (accessed via the deck) from 4-6pm.

For more information visit – http://liberalartsroxbury.com

The Ellenville Library & Museum hosts a Teen Movie Night for ages 11-18 on Monday, Sept. 25 from 6-8 p.m.

This new Dreamworks film features a feline hero who must find a way to make a wish, or be forced to retire.

For information, and to register, visit eplm.org

The Callicoon Book Club meets Tuesday, September 26th at 6pm at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon to discuss You Are Here by Karin Lin-Greenberg.

For more information, wsplonline.org

The Narrowsburg Book Club meets Wednesday, September 27th at 11am at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch in Narrowsburg to discuss The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes.

For more information, wsplonline.org

A Book Folding Workshop takes place  on Thursday, September 28th at 4:00pm at the Western Sullivan Public Library Jeffersonville Branch. Patterns will be pre-chosen and books and materials will be provided. This hands-on workshop will focus on the basic measure, mark, and fold method.

For more information and more information, wsplonline.org

The Catskills Rainbow Readers Book Club will meet Thursday, September 28th at 5pm at the Delaware Free Branch to discuss The Humble Lover by Edmund White. “As ever, White is a master of social comedy and wry observations

For more information, wsplonline.org

Theatre on the Road, a traveling company based in Rosendale, New York, will produce and stage Dracula at the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale on Thursday, September 28th and Friday, September 29th at 7:00 pm and on Saturday, September 30th at 3 pm.

For more information visit – http://www.theatreontheroad.com/

Kingston’s Stockade District will be once again transformed into the Hudson Valley’s premier Autumnal block party taking place on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11 AM until 11 PM. Rain or shine.

StockadeFaire is an annual fall event. Businesses in Uptown come together to showcase their thriving creative business community. Visitors and locals alike can shop, dine, dance, drink, and see the sights at North Front and Wall Street in the Stockade District.

For more information visit – https://www.stockadefaire.com/

The HOLOCENTER has moved TO KINGSTON, NY from Governors Island in New York City and will hold its official opening reception on September 30 from 5 – 9 pm.

The HoloCenter is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization committed to the preservation, creation and exhibition of holographic art and the art of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

For more information visit http://www.holocenter.org

Summer Saturdays Concert Series at the Stone Church in Cragsmoor, NY concludes with renowned clarinetist Stuart Bogie on Sep. 30 at 7PM
More information at experiencethehilltop.com/

On Saturday, September 30 at 8 pm, the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon presents Steve Katz in a solo acoustic show that is a recap of work with the Blues Project and Blood, Sweat & Tears. His music spans the 1960s and 1970s in folk, jazz, blues, R&B and hard rock .

Information and tickets at howlandculturalcenter.com.

Catskill Art Space is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work from Vera Iliatova, Jude Tallichet and Charles Wilkin. The exhibition will be on view in the ground floor galleries of Catskill Art Space in Livingston Manor, NY from September 2 through October 14, 2023. Exhibition hours are Friday and Saturday, 11am – 5pm, and Sunday 11am – 3pm.

More at catskillartspace.org.

The Western Sullivan Public Library is hosting First Friday Contemporary Author Series!  Friday, August 4th from 6:15pm to 8:30pm and continuing every month from April-December 2023 at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon, NY.

The evening starts at 6:15 pm with an open mic sign-up and continues with poet Lynne Procope, Cave Canem fellow and a 1998 National Poetry Slam champion. She is co-author of the collection, Burning Down the House. She was a curator at the louderARTS Project and co-founding editor of Union Station Magazine. She is an NS artist in residence and editor of its Ideas Zone platform. Local feature this month: Dorothy Hartz.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange and Sullivan Counties are offering a variety of parenting workshops this Fall. Beginning on Thursday October 5 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM they offer an interactive six session series filled with resources about child development, parental coaching, and powerful parenting tools that support caregivers on their parenting journey. There will be ample time for questions and group discussions that support parental confidence and wellbeing.

Topics include: What is discipline? Why do kids misbehave?, understanding your parenting style, ways to co-regulate with your child, parental self-care, child and brain development 101, understanding the value of empathy and self-esteem, temperament, Protective Factors framework, communication strategies, how to build connection with your children, and 5 important techniques for your parenting tool box.

For more information visit http://www.cceorange.org

Bethel Woods hosts an Adult Fine Arts Studio beginning Oct 5 and running for 6 weeks. Designed for beginner artists, participants will explore the basics of drawing, watercolor painting, and mixed media while obtaining an understanding of artistic traditions, approaches, vocabulary, and themes.

More information at bethelwoodscenter.org

Kindred Spirits Arts Programs in Milford, PA hosts OPERATIC EXTRAVAGANZA,  Soloists of Academy of Vocal Arts,  on Friday, October 6, 7 pm at The Church of St. Patrick.

Soprano Emily Margevich, tenor Angel Gomez and pianist José Melendez offer highlights from operas by Mozart, Verdi,  Dvorak and others.

More information at kindredspiritsarts.org/

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is presented as a live immersive experience every Friday and Saturday in October at the Forestburgh Tavern in the Forestburgh Playhouse.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner and drinks, and the show starts at 8 p.m.

For information: fbplayhouse.org

Callicoon ArtWalk 2023 will be held from Friday, October 6th – Sunday, October 8th. Callicoon ArtWalk is an annual platform for showcasing visual and performing arts created in the region.

Starting on Friday, October 6th, storefronts and public spaces throughout the hamlet will be displaying paintings, drawings, photographs, ceramics, sculptures and video installations. There will be public performances and workshops throughout the weekend. A map will be available at all participating retailers and galleries highlighting the locations of exhibiting artists, performances, and workshops.

For more information, visitcallicoon.com/

HONESDALE – On Saturday, October 7th at 6:30, The Cooperage Project hosts “Baby’s First Rodeo”, a mini-music festival with local musicians, line dance lessons, and a variety of country western-infused vendors. Performers are Karen Jonas and The Dishonest Fiddlers.

For information and tickets, go to thecooperageproject.org.

Writers in the Mountains (WIM) presents Mini-Essays and Short Stories, a six-week long workshop with Jane Seitel, October 10 – November 14, 2023. The class will be held online on Tuesdays, from 12 to 2 pm.

More information at writersinthemountains.org.

John Conway, the Sullivan County historian presents a new lecture on local Famous Murder Trials. This program is on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our Jeffersonville Branch.

Two of these trials took place in Jeffersonville, and the others in different places throughout the county.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

The Hurleyville Performing Arts Center hosts Indigenous Women’s Voices Series: Teaching Freedom on October 14 from 12 PM – 6 PM.

October 14th Event Highlights

12:00pm

Workshop: Eco Acres Fiber Arts

Learn cordage-making techniques using natural materials in a hands-on workshop led by survivalist and educator Stephen Kraska.

3:00pm

Film: Dawnland (2018, dir. Adam Mazo, Ben Pender-Cudlip)

Experience the critically acclaimed, Emmy® winning documentary film on stolen children and cultural survival.

4:30pm

Lecture: Akwesasne Freedom School

Mother, visionary, land protector, master seamstress, artist and activist Kaweniiosta Jock reflects on the legacy and vision of the Akwesasne Freedom School, an institution that has been fostering full Mohawk immersion education since its inception in 1985.

For more information visit – http://hacny.org

Sullivan County Council on the Arts hosts a Juried Art Exhibit on October 14-25, 2023 at the Sullivan County Fall Festival, Blue Building, Sullivan County Fairgrounds in Forksville, New York.

For more information visit http://www.sullivanpaarts.org

Writers in the Mountains presents Travel Writing 101, a six-week long workshop with Rachel Dickinson, October 25 – November 29, 2023. The class will be held online on Wednesdays, from 6 to 8 pm

To register online, visit writersinthemountains.org. Class is limited to ten students and the registration deadline is October 18.

On Thursday, October 19, 7-8 pm, the Historic Society of Newburgh Bay hosts “Collections and Cocktails at Crawford House” with Diane Lapis and Erika Gallagher.  Diane Lapis, former Beacon Historical Society President and co-author of Cocktails Across America: A Postcard View of Cocktail Culture in the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s together with Volunteer Erika Gallagher give a talk on the Crawford House collection of postcards maintained in our archive.

More information at https://www.newburghhistoricalsociety.com/

CCE Orange County Master Gardeners hosts Fall Creative Workshops with an Autumn Wreath program at its Middletown NY office.  On October 28 from 10 – 11:30AM. Participants will create a beautiful autumn wreath from natural dried flowers, leaves, and other fall themed items. T
while connecting with the nature.

Space is limited and preregistration is required by October 20 at.cceorangecounty.org

The Writers in the Mountains nonprofit group will hold its 2023 Literary Retreat in the Catskills from Friday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.

The event includes a variety of workshops in Andes, NY.

For information:  writersinthemountains.org

Kindred Spirits Arts Programs hosts AMERICANA MEETS OLD MASTERS on Friday, November 3 at 7 pm  at the Presbyterian Church in Milford, PA

Greg Giannascoli, marimba and percussion artist will be accompanied by pianist Ron Stabinsky in music by George Gerschwin and others

More information at kindredspiritsarts.org/

The Western Sullivan Public Library is hosting First Friday Contemporary Author Series!  Friday, August 4th from 6:15pm to 8:30pm and continuing every month from April-December 2023 at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon, NY.

The evening starts at 6:15 pm with an open mic sign-up and continues with poet Lynne Procope, Cave Canem fellow and a 1998 National Poetry Slam champion. She is co-author of the collection, Burning Down the House. She was a curator at the louderARTS Project and co-founding editor of Union Station Magazine. She is an NS artist in residence and editor of its Ideas Zone platform. Local feature this month: Dorothy Hartz.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

CCE Orange County Master Gardeners hosts Fall Creative Workshops with a Fall Pumpkin Centerpiece program on November 18 from 10 – 11:00AM. Attendees will make a beautiful fall flower arrangement in a ceramic pumpkin, just in time for Thanksgiving. Participants will learn different types of flowers one can use to create arrangements and how to properly condition flowers before using them in an arrangement. T

Space is limited and preregistration is required by November 10 at.cceorangecounty.org

John Conway, the Sullivan County historian presents a new lecture on local Famous Murder Trials. This program is on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our Jeffersonville Branch.

Two of these trials took place in Jeffersonville, and the others in different places throughout the county.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange and Sullivan Counties are offering a variety of parenting workshops this Fall.  On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 7-8:30pm they offer “Building Your Community Connection”.

Topics covered include:

• What is social connection?
• How does it benefit us?
• What are factors that impact our connections?
• Why is belonging so important to adults, youth, and teens?
• How can we build a community to help our families?

For more information visit http://www.cceorange.org

Kindred Spirits Arts Programs hosts Highline Vocal Jazz on Sunday, December 3, 3 pm at the Milford Theater, Milford, PAin Milford, PA.  The group is An award-winning a capella quintet in the tradition of The Manhattan Transfer.

More information at kindredspiritsarts.org/

The Western Sullivan Public Library is hosting First Friday Contemporary Author Series!  Friday, August 4th from 6:15pm to 8:30pm and continuing every month from April-December 2023 at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon, NY.

The evening starts at 6:15 pm with an open mic sign-up and continues with poet Lynne Procope, Cave Canem fellow and a 1998 National Poetry Slam champion. She is co-author of the collection, Burning Down the House. She was a curator at the louderARTS Project and co-founding editor of Union Station Magazine. She is an NS artist in residence and editor of its Ideas Zone platform. Local feature this month: Dorothy Hartz.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

John Conway, the Sullivan County historian presents a new lecture on local Famous Murder Trials. This program is on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our Jeffersonville Branch.

Two of these trials took place in Jeffersonville, and the others in different places throughout the county.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

The Western Sullivan Public Library is hosting First Friday Contemporary Author Series!  Friday, August 4th from 6:15pm to 8:30pm and continuing every month from April-December 2023 at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon, NY.

The evening starts at 6:15 pm with an open mic sign-up and continues with poet Lynne Procope, Cave Canem fellow and a 1998 National Poetry Slam champion. She is co-author of the collection, Burning Down the House. She was a curator at the louderARTS Project and co-founding editor of Union Station Magazine. She is an NS artist in residence and editor of its Ideas Zone platform. Local feature this month: Dorothy Hartz.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/

John Conway, the Sullivan County historian presents a new lecture on local Famous Murder Trials. This program is on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our Jeffersonville Branch.

Two of these trials took place in Jeffersonville, and the others in different places throughout the county.

For information go to https://www.wsplonline.org/