Shotgun Scramble Golf Tournament
October 2nd A day of golf at historic Dinsmore, Staatsburg. Registration fee includes greens fee, electric cart, continental breakfast, lunch, & prizes. 8:30am–2:30pm. 845-889-8851 x346
American Ballet Theatre
October 2nd – 4th . 3 world premieres. Mixed-repertory programs from five ballets choreographed by Aszure Barton, Benjamin Millepied, Alexei Ratmansky. Also Jerome Robbin’s Other Dance (1976), & Clark Tippett’s Some Assembly Required (1989). Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm. $55/$40/$25. Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 845-758-7900
Side by Side by Sondheim
October 2nd – 4th Tribute to composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. $20/$18. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080
Walkway Over the Hudson October 3rd 2009
Grand opening of a unique pedestrian park, 212 feet above the river and 6,000 feet long. Part of Hudson River Quadricentennial. Visit dutchess400.com
The Magic Trunk Show With Sylvia Fletcher
October 3rd
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
World renowned professional ventriloquist, comedian and singer Sylvia Fletcher dazzles audiences with her amazing talent, charismatic singing, lively illusions. Sylvia and her unique characters will lure audiences into their magical and intriguing world of comedy in this unique variety show. 11 a.m. Saturday, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. Part of The CENTER’s Saturday Morning Family Series. Tickets: $9/$7 in advance; $8/$6 at the door. 845-876-3080 or www.centerforperformingarts.org
October 3rd
31 Livingston Street, Rhinebeck
Third Lutheran Church is hosting its Annual Fall Festival and Flea Market on October 3 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event features a unique “junque boutique”, multiple vendors, homemade baked goods, other refreshments, children’s activities, entertainment, and more.
For more information: Carole Hack, 876-8180
Crafts at Rhinebeck
October 3rh – 4th Over 200 juried craftspeople, wine tasting, specialty foods, organic & farm produce for sale, children’s hayrides and more. Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 10am–5pm. $7/free. Dutchess Cty Fairgrounds. Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4001
“What’s Dutch” Benefit Dinner
October 3rd Part of “What’s Dutch” Country Seats Tour. Organized by Hudson River Heritage. Dinner at & catered by The Rhinecliff, Rhinecliff. Tickets: 845-876-2474
“Robert Fulton”
October 7th Talk by Cynthia Owen Philip. 5:30pm. Morton Mem. Library, Rhinecliff. 845-876-2903
New Albion Weekend
October 9th -10th Minimalist pioneer Terry Riley & a stellar roster of instrumentalists to perform composed & improvised works. $35/$30/$20. 8pm. Fisher Ctr., Bard College. 845-758-7900
Black Bear’s Hudson Valley Tale
October 10th
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
BLACK BEAR’S HUDSON VALLEY TALE with Madera Vox. Premiere Performance! 11 a.m. Saturday, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. Classical crossover chamber ensemble Madera Vox and award-winning Hudson Valley children’s author Iza Trapani collaborate in a multi-media presentation that weaves a timeless story, creative movement, charming visuals and original music into a performance that will engage the hearts and minds of children and their families. Presented in celebration of New York’s Quadricentennial. Tickets: $9/$7 in advance; $8/$6 at the door. (845) 876-3080. www.centerforperformingarts.org 845-876-3080
Side by Side by Sondheim
October 9th – 11th Tribute to composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. $20/$18. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080
“Clermont to Clermont…”
October 10th “….Carriageway to the River.” Unveiling of restored riverfront trail. Special presentations, book-signing, food, more. Noon–4pm. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240
Pete Seeger Concert
October 10th Legendary folk-singer & Hudson River champion. 2–3pm. Chapel Lawn, between Art Ctr. & Main Bldg, Vassar, Poughkeepsie. 845-437-5632
October 17th
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
DOG ON FLEAS. 11 a.m. Saturday. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. The CENTER’s favorite kid-friendly band returns! Bring the kids and get ready to sing along and dance on stage to familiar favorites and new tunes! Tickets: $9/$7 in advance; $8/$6 at the door. (845) 876-3080. www.centerforperformingarts.org
Pigeon Show
October 19th Hudson Valley Pigeon Assn. at Dutchess Cty. Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4001
Plein Air Paint-Out
October 10th Artists paint from 9am–3pm; Public vieweing & reception 4–5:15pm; auction 5:30pm. Organized by Barrett Art Ctr. At Church of the Messiah, Rhinebeck. 845-471-2550
Rhinebeck Antiques Fair
October 10th -11th More than 200 exhibitors display furniture, folk art, decorative objects & more. Food court, free parking. Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm. $9. Food court, free parking & delivery service. Dutchess Cty. Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 845-876-1989
“From Deborah Dows’ Attic”
October 11th First showing of family papers, photographs, art work by Olin Dows. Special equestrian events. Complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres. $25/kids under 10 free. Organized by Quitman Resource Ctr. Event at Southlands, Rt. 9, south of light, Rhinebeck. 845-876-2426
American Symphony Orchestra
October 16th & 17th Program to include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1; Shulamit Ran’s The Show Goes On; & Harold Farberman’s Concerto for Timpani & Orchestra. $35/$320/$20. Preconcert talk 6:45pm; concert 8pm. Fisher Ctr., Bard. 845-758-7900
Hamlet
Pctpber 16th – 18th Perf. by Up in One Productions. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $18/$16. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080
NYS Sheep & Wool Festival
October 17th -18th Sheep dog trials, llama & alpaca displays, angora rabbit shearing, kids’ activities, cheese tasting, petting zoo, wool fashion show, spinning & rug hooking demos, fleece sale, ventriloquist Steve Charney & Harry performances, canine frisbee demos, chopstick knitting contest, lots more! Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 10am–5pm. Dutchess Cty Fairgrounds. Rt 9, Rhinebeck. www.sheepandwool.com or 876-4001
Old Car Gathering at Mills Mansion
October 18th 23rd Annual event. Antique automobiles, car capers & a costume show. 11am–4pm. Free. Co-sponsored by Red Hook Car Club. Staatsburg. 845-889-8851
Starr Library Book Sale
October 23rd-25th During Library hrs. W. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4030Cocktails at Sunset
Celebrating the Hudson Valley’s Fall Festival
October 23rd 6–9pm. At The Rhinecliff. 845-876-5904
October 24th
Rhinebeck, Clinton, Staatsburg
Winnakee Land Trust invites you to join them for its 4th Annual Tour of Historic Barns. Eight historic, privately owned barns will be open for our guests. Tour includes Dutch barns, equestrian farm and other rural attractions. Docents will guide visitors at each barn site. Tickets are $35 per person, children under 10 are free. Wine and cheese reception at final barn site.
For more information: Sarah Wechsler Fajardo, 876-4213 www.winnakeeland.org
Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra
October 24th
Rhinebeck Auditorium
Saturday 10/24/2009 ORCHESTRA CONCERT The Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra presents our fall concert featuring Babette Hierholzer, piano, performing Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23 K. 488, in A Major. Rhinebeck Auditorium, 45 N. Park Rd. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Adults $15, Seniors $10, Students $5. Season tickets are available. For more information, call 845-635-0877 or see our web site www.ndsorchestra.org
“A Conversation With Barney Rosset”
October 26th Founder of Grove Press & champion of 1st Amendment rights to make a rare public appearance. Rosset published D.H. Lawrence, Henry Miller, Samuel Beckett, Allen Ginsberg, Jean Genet, William Burroughs, Jack Kerouac, & more. 6pm showing of a film written by Samuel Beckett; talk starts 6:30pm. Part of Innovative Contemporary Fiction series. Weis Cinema, Bertelsmann Campus Ctr, Bard College. 845-758-1539
Halloween Bake Sale
October 30th 9am–1pm in main lobby, Northern Dutchess Hosp., Rhinebeck. 845-871-3500
Mary Caponegro Reading
October 30th Author of The Star Cafe, Five Doubts, The Complexities of Intimacy, will read from new short story collection, All Fall Down. 7:30pm. Oblong Books, Rhinebeck. Call for details: 845-876-0500
John Cage Symposium
October 30th -31st Fri perf by Bard Conservatory faculty & students, 7:30pm in Fisher Ctr. Sat performances include Dance Music for Elfrid Ide; Amores; Credo in Us; Chess Pieces. Legendary Toronto-based percussion quintet Nexus will perform. Free. 8pm, Fisher Ctr., Bard. 845-758-7900
Pippin
October 31st – November 1st Golden Stone Productions. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $18/$16. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080
October 31st
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by The Puppet People, 11 a.m. Saturday. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. A thrilling, comic rendition of Washington Irving’s haunting tale. This show focuses on themes of bullies, jealousy and superstition. Featured are marionettes, two life-sized puppets, special effects, and classical and traditional folk music. Recommended for children ages 5 & up. Presented in celebration of New York’s Quadricentennial. Tickets: $9/$7 in advance; $8/$6 at the door. (845) 876-3080. www.centerforperformingarts.org
Dog costume parade in Rhinebeck
WHAT: Howla-ween Dog Costume Parade
WHEN: Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Boo-tique, 6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
DETAILS: Pause Dog Boutique will host the annual Montgomery Row Plaza Howla-ween Dog Costume Parade offering several categories for the dog costume parade followed by trick or treating and photo ops.
CALL: (845) 876-4330
ONLINE: Send an e-mail to pauseshop@yahoo.com.
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September 24, 2009 at 11:47p09
Nancy Lutz
Please add me to your regular email list so I can check to make sure all of these events are on the Dutchess Tourism website’s online calender!
Thanks,
Nancy