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; reception: 4:00-6:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

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

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

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

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

6

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

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

7

Dog on Fleas; children’s musical performance; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 11:00 AM;

255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

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;

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, 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

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

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

10

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

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

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

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

“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

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

Opening Reception: photographer Josephine Sacabo; Galerie BMG; Woodstock; 5:00 PM; 678-0027; www.galeriebmg.com

14

Lecture: “Hudson Vernacular Architecture” by Jim Decker; Klyne Esopus Museum; 764 Route 9W, Ulster Park;

338-8109; www.klyneesopusmuseum.org

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

17th 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

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

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

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

19

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

20, 21

Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters”; Readers’ Theater; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz; 8:00 PM;

255-1559; www.unisonarts.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

Strawberry Social; Klyne Esopus Museum; 764 Route 9W, Ulster Park; 338-8109; www.klyneesopusmuseum.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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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, food, fun; 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

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

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

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

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

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