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May 2012

Ulster County Calendar of Events

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Historic Flatbush House Tour -Advance Tickets: for May 12 Tour (see below). $15 at Smith Hardware or Hudson Valley Dessert Company, Saugerties, until May 9 OR until May 4 by mail: Historic House Tour, Saugerties Town Hall, 4 High St., Saugerties, NY 12477. Checks payable to Town of Saugerties HPC.

Student Works 2012: Opening reception 1-2 pm. Exhibit thru May 16. Mon-Fri, 11am – 3pm. Closed College Holidays. Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge. 687-5113

College Wind Ensemble: Director Victor Izzo, Jr. 7:30 pm. Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge. 687-5000; www.sunyulster.edu

Gallery @ Unison: Featuring abstract painting by David Skillicorn & Jerry Teters. Unison Arts, 68 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz. 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

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Fred J. Johnston Museum Opening Weekend: Tour circa 1812 Federal style house. Tour fee. Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery’s 2012 exhibition celebrates the 200th Birthday of the Johnston House & Mr. Johnston’s life. No admission fee for Gallery. New hours for both: Fri- Sat, 11am-4pm, Sun, by appt. Friends of Historic Kingston, 63 Main St. (Main & wall Streets), Kingston. 339-0720; www.fohk.org

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Asbury Shorts: Award winning short films selected from the world’s top film festivals. “Our Time is Up”, “Autobank!” & “La Linea”. Fri, 7:30pm, Sun, 2pm. $10. Reservations: 718-510-6929, or e-mail dougleclaire54@yahoo.com. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale.

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Volunteer Firemen’s Hall & Museum Weekend Tours: A “Little Gem of a Museum” historic Stockade District. Artifacts, equipment, memorabilia housed in 1857 fire station. Open thru October. May Hours: Fri - Sat, 11am-3pm. (June, Wed-Fri, 11am-3pm, Sat, 10am-4pm). 265 Fair St., Kingston. 331-0866; 338-1247

I Love My Park Day: Part of statewide beautification events. Trail work lead by experienced volunteers. 10am-2pm. Appropriate for adults & children age 13 & older w/ parent or guardian age 18+. Register at 255-0752 or visit www.ptny.org/ilovemypark. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Rt. 44/55, New Paltz.

Founders Day “Look Back in Time”: Tour Main Street; lecture by Marc Fried; 17th Century re-enactors. Starts 9 am. $15 admission includes reserved box lunch. Reserve lunch, info: 331-8852; 331-7228. Hosted by Hurley Heritage Society. Held at Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main St., Hurley

Hudson River Maritime Museum Opening: Exhibits: “the Face of Work TODAY in the Hudson Valley”, “TUGS”, & “Fishing the Hudson”. Open daily 11am-5pm. Admission $7/Adult, $5/Senior, & ages 5-18, Members & children 4 & under free, Family, group & school rates. 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 338-0071; www.hrmm.org

12th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival: Live Mexican and Mariachi Bands, Folklorico Dancers. Crafts; novelties; Mexican food. Noon-9pm. CasaVilla Restaurant, 395 Albany Ave., Kingston.331-7646; casavilla845@yahoo.com

Ulster County in the American Revolution: Former UCHS President Phil Ryan will use old maps in his talk. 3pm. $6. Bevier House Museum, 2682 Rt. 209, Marbletown. 338-5614; www.ulstercountyhs.org

“Our Idiot Brother”: Woodstock Film Festival hit comedy screening, Q&A with special guests Paul Rudd, Peter Saraf, Jesse Peretz. 3pm. $25/film & Q&A; $50 includes reception after. Upstate Films Woodstock, 132 Tinker St., Woodstock. 679-4265; info@woodstockfilmfestival.com; tinyurl.com/wffouridiotbrother

Opening Micromorphic: An all female artist show. Reception 4pm-6pm. Exhibit showing May 4 – June 17.

Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker St., Woodstock. 679-2079; www.byrdcliffe.org

“Surface Tension”: Reception 5-7pm. Exhibit thru June 24. Photo-based works by 10 artists. Free. CPW Gallery, 59 Tinker St., Woodstock. 679-9957; info@cpw.org; www.cpw.org

2nd Annual Charlie Chaplin Tribute: Photos, articles, music, books, films, memorabilia. Reception 5pm-7pm. Exhibit thru May 26. Little Shop of Horses, 37 N. Front St., 2nd Floor, Kingston. 340-0501.

First Saturday: Members’ Exhibition “The Melting Pot”; Solo show by Jose Acosta. Reception 5pm-8pm. Exhibit thru May 29. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. 338-0331; www.askforarts.org

An Evening of Comedy: SNL alumna Denny Dillon & Improv Nation’s totally unscripted performance. 8 pm. $12. Shadowland Theatre, 157 Canal St., Ellenville. 647-5511; www.shadowland.org

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Hurley Heritage Society Museum Opening Weekend: Exhibition: “Dutch Culture in the Hudson Valley”. Sat, 10am-4pm, Sun, 1pm-4pm. Free. 52 Main St., Hurley. 338-1661; www.hurleyheritagesociety.org

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D&H Canal Museum Opening Day: Museum tours, plus Five Locks Walk tour on Second St. Museum hours Sat-Sun, 11am-5pm. Admission fee. 23 Mohonk Rd., High Falls. 687-8981; www.canalmuseum.org

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The Snow Queen: Presented by Catskill Ballet Theatre Company. Sat, 8pm, Sun; 2pm. $27/Adults, $20/Seniors, Students; $15/Groups 10 or more. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 339-6088; www.ticketmaster.com

Sunday Flea Market Opening Day: Bring your antiques for appraisals by local antique experts. Noon – 2pm. $5/item, $3 additional (No jewelry or coins; inclement weather, appraisal at D&H Canal Museum) Sundays thru Oct. 9am-4pm. Grady Park, Rt. 213, High Falls. 687-8981; www.canalmuseum.org

Rosendale Winter Farmers Market: 10am-2pm. Community Center, 1055 Rt. 32, Rosendale. 339-0819

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Sunday Brunch at the Falcon: 10am-2pm. Farm-to-Table dining with view of waterfalls, plus live world-class music at Sunday Brunch & most Thursdays thru Sundays. Evenings, dinners 5:30pm. Music: Doors open 6pm, music 7pm. Admission by donation for performing artists. Dining reservations 236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Rt. 9W, Marlboro. www.LiveAttheFalcon.com

Combined Choirs: Mozart’s Grand Mass: Two choirs, soloists & orchestra, with Edward Lundergan, Director, perform one of Mozart’s most splendid creations. Julien J. Studley Theatre, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz. 8pm. $8, $6, $3. 257-2700; www.sunynewpaltz.edu/music

Gordon Lightfoot, Folk Legend: 8 pm. $44/$49/$65. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 339-6088; www.upac.org

Garden Party: Plants, baked goods, specialty vendors.10am-3pm. UCSPCA, 20 Wiedy Rd., Kingston. 331-5377

Historic Flatbush House Tour: 11 am – 5 pm. Self-guided tours of houses, barns, stone church, Hudson River views. Tickets on May 12 $25, 11 am – 2 pm at QuickChek, 3048 Rt. 9W, Saugerties (near Rt. 32) Torrential rain date May 13. 246-2800 ext 470; historichousetour@gmail.com; www.historichousetour.com

Passion for Fashion: Spring Art Show 2012. Opening reception with fashion show, music, food. 6-10pm. $10. Over 40 regional artists & designers featured. Cornell St. Studios, 168 Cornell St., Kingston. Visit us on our Facebook page or e-mail Rdarmstadt514@gmail.com; 331-0191.

Fight Night: Presented by and benefit for Kingston Police Athletic League ((P.A.L.). Doors 6pm, fight 7pm. Special Guests; over 12 young NYS & local fighters. Billy Costello Gym, Mid-town Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. Contacts: 594-3231; allen.nace@yahoo.com; 546-3811; pwilt@yahoo.com; 901-8080; cristiom69@hotmail.com; 473-5288 #101; csilva@bardavon.org

The Little Foxes: Professional & local actors in fully staged & costumed reading of Lillian Hellman classic. Benefit - Woodstock Playhouse. 7:30 pm. $20. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock. 679-6900

Friends of Fiddle & Dance Contradance: Peter Blue calling, live music by Tunescape. 8pm. $10/$9/ kids under 12, 1/2 price. Woodstock Community Center, Rock City Rd., Woodstock. 246-2121; office@ashokan.org

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Hudson River Cruises: Season opening for scenic river cruises on the Rip Van Winkle. Sat-Sun, departs 2:30 pm. Dock at 1 East Strand, Kingston. 800-843-7472; www.hudsonrivercruises.com

2nd Annual Tulip Festival & Mother’s Day Celebration: Over 1000 tulips adorn our grounds! Special Mother’s Day buffet lunch. Handcrafted items, keepsakes, gourmet items for sale 11am-4pm. Music by 4 Reasons Unknown. Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa, 1195 Arrowhead Rd., Ellenville. Reservations: 210-1600

Trolley Rides: A Mother’s Day treat – Mom’s ride free. Noon – 5pm, last ride 4:15pm. Admission covers rides, gallery. Trolley Museum of New York, 89 E. Strand, Kingston. 331-3399; www.tmny.org

Mother’s Day Cruise & Lunch: On “The Teal”. From 1pm-3pm. $20/pp. Reservations recommended. Kingston City Marina (behind Mariner’s Harbor), Kingston. 750-6025; info@theteal.com; www.theteal.com

Willie Nelson & Family: Rare chance to see this music giant at UPAC. 7pm. $55-$90. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 339-6088; www.upac.org or Ticketmaster 800-745-3000

“The Face of Work TODAY in the Hudson Valley”: Lecture by Russell Lane, co-curator. 7 pm. $5 suggested donation. Green Room, Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. www.hrmm.org

ASK for Music: 8pm. $6. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. 338-0331; www.askforarts.org

13th Annual Sponsor a Kid Fishing Tournament & BBQ: Rain date May 20. Register online. Certified Marine Service, 166 First St., Connelly. 339-3060; southrondout@aol.com; www.hudsonriverstripedbass.com

12th Annual Women’s Health & Fitness Expo: 150+ booths, exhibits; health screenings; seminars; cooking & fitness demos; workshops; “The Dr. is in” booth, more. 8:30 am. $8/Adults; $7/online, Seniors, Students; under 12 free. Miller Middle School, 65 Fording Place Rd., Lake Katrine. 802-7025; www.womenshealthexpo.com

2nd Annual Trail Fest: Seminars, demonstrations about the latest & greatest in camping & hiking gear. 9am-6pm. Kenco, 1000 Hurley Mountain Rd., Kingston. 340-0552; www.trailfest.info

St. Peter’s Indoor Flea Market, Plant & Bake Sale: Many vendors. Free admission. 9am-4pm. Mulry Hall, St. Peter’s Church, Keator Ave. (off Rt. 32), Rosendale. 687-7735.

Yard & Plant Sale: 9am-2pm. Women’s Guild of the Community Church, held at the Community Church, corner Mohonk & Firehouse Roads, High Falls. 687-7091; quarry213@hvc.rr.com

Pet Fair: Parking lot of the Community Church, High Falls. Goodies & beverages for sale. 10am-1pm. Sponsored by High Falls Civic Association. info@highfallscivic.org; www.highfallscivic.org

Wildflower Festival: Native wildflowers, herbalism, gardening & land preservation. Talks, workshops. Garden art, plants, pottery for sale. Free admission. Catskill Native Nursery, 607 Samsonville Rd., Kerhonkson. 626-2758; www.catskillnativenursery.com

Spring at the Senate House: Celebrate Spring with activities at the Senate House Historic Site, 11am – 3pm. 312 Fair St., Kingston. 338-2768; www.nysparks.com

Slabsides Days Open House: Visit the rustic cabin retreat of famed naturalist John Burroughs; learn about his role in conservation in America. Speaker at noon; self-guided trail walks. Noon – 4:30 pm. John Burroughs Sanctuary (Slabsides), 261 Floyd Ackert Rd., West Park. 384-6320; www.research.amnh.org/burroughs

Gardiner Cupcake Festival: Live music, fresh local cuisine, and everything cupcake - bake off, decorating, demos by local bakers, professional cupcake vendors, and goodies for purchase. 11am-5pm. Free admission. Wright’s Farm, 699 Rt. 208, Gardiner. 255-5300; Gardiner Cupcake Festival on Facebook

3rd Annual Phools Parade: Artsy, creative parade with costumed folks, floats. Gather 1pm, march 2pm. Parade route: New Paltz Middle School, 196 Main St. – Main to Plattekill – Hasbrouck Park for awards ceremony & music. 255-6724; ebhedley@gmail.com; www.phoolsparade.com

Third Saturday Openings: Art openings 6pm-9pm. The Arts Upstairs Gallery, 60 Main St., 2nd floor, Phoenicia. 688-2142; dave@esopuscreek.com; www.artsupstairs.com

Drum Circle with Nate Brenowitz: A 3rd Saturday event. 8pm-11pm. A.I.R. Studio Gallery, 71 O’Neil St., Kingston. 331-2662; www.AirStudioGallery.com

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Opening Weekend: 2 for the price of 1 deluxe guided tour, first come, first served basis. 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Mention NY Heritage Weekend for this offer. Historic Huguenot Street, 18 Brodhead Ave., New Paltz. 255-1660

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NYS Heritage Weekend at Hudson River Maritime Museum: Free admission on Sunday. Open daily 11am-5pm. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 338-0071; www.hrmm.org

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Raising of the Monolith – 50th Anniversary: Celebration activities for Opus 40 & The Quarryman’s Museum & the late Harvey Fite include a play by Tad Richards, photo exhibit, music, talks, square dancing. Free to the public. 11am-6pm. Opus 40, 50 Fite Rd., Saugerties. 246-3400; 246-3400; www.opus40.org

6th Annual Wing Fling: Best wings, free children’s entertainment, live music, vendors, fun! Hosted by Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce.11:30am – 5pm. $6/pp, $5/Advance; Under 12 free. Kiwanis Ice Arena, Cantine Field Complex, Washington Ave., Saugerties. 338-5100 x 106; patty@ulsterchamber.org

8TH Annual Rosendale Youth Program Car Show: Hosted by Rosendale Street Rods Car Club. Hot rods, classics, trucks, motorcycles – all pre 1986! 10am-4pm. Trophies 3pm. Food, vendors, door prizes, raffles. Vehicle pre-registration 8am-1pm. $8/Advance, $10/day of show. Register on www.rosrods.com. Free parking & admission for spectators. Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Rt. 32, Rosendale. 658-8982

Guided Walking Tour: 17th-19th century homes on Main Street in Olde Hurley. 2pm rain or shine. $3/Adults, children under 12 free. Meet at Hurley Heritage Museum, 52 Main St., Hurley. 331-8852; 338-1661 (museum)

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HITS-on-the-Hudson I & II: The season begins for this premier Olympic-style equestrian show jumping. 454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties. 246-5515; 246-8833; www.hitsshows.com

Ellsworth’s Avengers: Lecture by Dr. Bruce Eelman about the 44th New York Regiment & the American Civil War. 7pm. Donations welcomed. Historic Huguenot Street, 18 Broadhead Ave., New Paltz. 255-1660

Levon Helm Birthday Bash Ramble: Ulster County’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend & very special guests. 8pm. $65/$100. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 339-6088; www.upac.org;Ticketmaster 800-745-3000

Artifacts from Ulster County’s Pre-Revolutionary Period: Hosted by Ulster County Historical Society. 10am-2pm. Free. Matthewis Persen House, 74 John St., Kingston. Contact: Nina Postupack, UC Clerk, 340-3040

Instructors’ Exhibition: Work by School faculty. Reception 3-5 pm. Show thru June 30. Woodstock School of Art, 2470 Rt. 212, Woodstock. 679-2388; www.woodstockschoolofart.org

In a Big World Wandering: David Bryan Griffith, artist. Reception 5-7pm. Thru July 9. Galerie BMG/ Contemporary Photography, 12 Tannery Brook Rd., Woodstock. 679-0027; www.galeriebmg.com

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Kiersted House Opening Weekend: Lovely example of 18th century home. Saturdays, 11am-2pm, Sundays & Holiday Mondays, 1pm-4pm. 119 Main St., Saugerties. 246-9529; 246-0784; harry39a@aol.com

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Empire State Railway Museum Opening Day: Restored 1899 Phoenicia Junction railroad station with exhibits & gift shop. Sat-Mon, 11am-4pm. 70 Lower High St., Phoenicia. 688-7501; www.esrm.com

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Woodstock/New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair - 31st Anniversary Year: Juried crafts fair, with over 300 artists & craftspeople. Exhibitions, demonstrations, children’s center, furniture, supplies, entertainment, food, more. Rain or shine. Free parking. Buses welcome. No dogs please. Sat – Sun, 10am-6pm, Mon, 10am-4pm. $8/Adults, $7/Seniors, children 12 & under free. Ulster County Fair Grounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz.. 679-8087; 246-3414; www.quailhollow.com

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Trolley Museum of New York: Season opening. Sat, Sun, Holidays, Noon-5pm. Admission valid all day for trolley ride, visitor’s center, gift shop, restoration shop tour. 89 East Strand, Kingston. 331-3399; www.tmny.org

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