Remember the “old swimmin’ hole”? Well, many are still there and they are still lots more fun and naturally beautiful than a chlorinated swimming pool! SwimmingHoles.info focuses on moving, fresh water spots – like creeks, rivers, springs and waterfalls. Also listed are some selected hot springs (in the west) and other swimming places [...]
Archive for the ‘Museums/Attractions’ Category
25 May
At the Center
The Wedding Singer May 25- June 3 8pm Fridays & Saturdays 3pm Sundays http://www.centerforperformingarts.org/
24 May
Grand opening for our olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting emporium.
Please come and have a great experience ! Try some new and exciting products. We have over 30 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you can taste everything for free. Right in the heart of Rhinebeck – 23 East Market St. Hope to see everyone there! http://www.puremountainoliveoil.com/ Come learn, taste and enjoy yourself! Thanks, Charlie
24 May
Rhinecliff Waterfront Day
Rhinecliff Waterfront Day Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 11am-5pm Join Us at the Rhinecliff Dock for a Day of Family Fun!(Rain or Shine) ~ All Day Kid’s Stuff ~Duck Pond & Bean Bag Toss with Prizes! Fish Art with Marie Dynes Bounce House Face Painting & Magic with Bee Bee the Clown (11am-1pm) [...]
24 May
Rhinebeck Bike Safety Rodeo Skateboards & Scooters too
The Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board, Rhinebeck Police Department & Rhinebeck Recreation are proud to sponsor Rhinebeck Bike Safety Rodeo Skateboards & Scooters too Saturday, June 16 10:00 – 12:00 Thompson Mazzarella Recreation Park (behind Starr Library) Your child has the opportunity to participate in an event that will give him or her a chance [...]
23 May
Have a drink at George Washington’s local
Yahoo Total Travel: I’m sitting at the bar where George Washington and his fellow American revolutionaries doubtless plotted military strategy over an ale or two. Read On: http://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/news-opinions/news/a/-/13752452/have-a-drink-at-george-washingtons-local/
23 May
Gene Stone, The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick
Appearing at the Rhinebeck Chamber of Commerce’s Health & Wellness for Life Expo RHINEBECK, NY – On Saturday, June 2nd at 3:00pm, Oblong Books & Music, will present a discussion with #1 New York Times bestselling author Gene Stone. His new book is The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick. This event is part [...]
23 May
Children’s Book Signing: Iza Trapani at the Rhinebeck Farmers Market
RHINEBECK, NY – On Sunday, June 3rd from 11am-1pm, Oblong Books & Music will host a book signing with local children’s author/illustrator Iza Trapani at the Rhinebeck Farmers Market. Iza’s newest book is The Bear Went Over the Mountain, a picture book for ages 2-5. A portion of the proceeds from books sold at this [...]
23 May
Poetry Reading: Marcia Slatkin
Not Yet: A Care-Giving Collage RHINEBECK, NY – On Friday, June 1st, at 7:30pm, Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St. (Rt.9), Rhinebeck, will host a reading and signing with local poet Marcia Slatkin, author of Not Yet: A Care-Giving Collage For more information please call Oblong Books and Music in Rhinebeck, (845) 876-0500, events@oblongbooks.com, [...]
23 May
Correction – Relay For Life at the Fairgrounds, June 2 & 3, 2012
Rhinebeck Relay For Life June 2 & 3, 2012 Dutchess County Fairgrounds Route 9 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take [...]
23 May
Rhinebeck Antiques Fair ~ 2012 Spring Show: May 26th & 27th, 2012
Memorial Day Weekend Saturday 10-5 Sunday 11-4 Held Entirely Indoors, Rain or Shine Dutchess County Fairgrounds Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY Admission: $10 for adults & children under 12 are free! The Rhinebeck Antiques Fair celebrates its 36th year in 2012 and will continue to impress and excite its customers, keeping them coming back show after [...]
23 May
get FIT & have FUN
New this summer – Get Fit and Have Fun this summer with IXL Health and Fitness and Rhinebeck Recreation We are teaming up to offer you a fabulous summer of fitness and fun! Classes will begin week of July 9 and end week of August 20. Taking place once a week for 6 weeks. Find [...]
23 May
2012 Town of Rhinebeck Special Event Calendar
Rhinebeck Recreation: The pool opens this Weekend! Monday is a “FREE” day!!!!!! 2012 Town of Rhinebeck Special Event Calendar For details on events click here: http://www.rhinebeck-ny.gov/og_calendar/299
23 May
Bard SummerScape Spiegeltent Returns in July with Fun for Everyone
July 6 – August 19 Back by popular demand, the glittering “Mirror Tent” is the stage for a variety of performers, from daring acrobats to saucy cabaret acts to internationally known musicians. Before and after performances, enjoy light fare, meals, and drinks selected from the Hudson Valley’s farms, dairies, wineries, and breweries. Meet a [...]
23 May
Starr Library Community Day
Saturday, June 9th, 11am – 3pm Come celebrate Starr Library’s 150 years as the heart of the Rhinebeck community with a day of music and fun for the whole family. Local performers include: Priscilla Herdman, folk singer; Dan Gurney on Irish Button Accordion; Bee Bee the Clown; and Andy Weintraub, magician extraordinaire. Light refreshments will [...]
23 May
Come Join the HOBBY HORSE BRIGADE
Come Join the HOBBY HORSE BRIGADE with Sinterklaas & Friends in the Rhinebeck Memorial Day Parade! Go to this DOODLE Link and let us know you will be there: http://www.doodle.com/fiqyhqdgyug48eye Fill in your name, check off how many you will be and save! Easy to do, takes just a moment to let us know [...]
22 May
Memorial Day Parade May 28th, 2012
The Village of Rhinebeck will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 28, 2012. Ceremonies will begin at 9:15 A.M. in the hamlet of Rhinecliff. The American Legion Firing Squad commanded by Dennis McGuire will salute the honored dead followed by a brief lag raising ceremony. Line up for the parade through the [...]
18 May
Upstate Films launches UpDocs:
This Friday, May 18th, Upstate Films launches UpDocs: a week-long celebration of documentary film. At 4:30, the series opens with THE ISLAND PRESIDENT. “The Maldives’ charismatic president Mohamed Nasheed came to power in 2008 during the country’s first democratic election in 30 years. Risen from the street, the former social activist gives a large voice [...]
17 May
Mid-Hudson Classical Guitar Society Presents:
Terry Champlin and Friends Sunday, May 27 @ 3:00 Composer and guitarist Terry Champlin will be performing works by Chopin, Schumann, and himself from 3 new albums (Eventual Spring, My Mind was a Mirror, and The Earth Below) along with Helen Avakian (voice and guitar), Sabina Torosjan (violin), Vilian Ivantchev (guitar) and Chris Connors (percussion). [...]
17 May
Google Maps Street View Car in Rhinebeck
Louis snapped this photo of Google Maps Street View Car in Rhinebeck yesterday. Did you see them?
16 May
Peter Beinart Speaker at Temple Emanuel
T E M P L E E M A N U E L 243 ALBANY AVENUE, KINGSTON, NY 12401 June 10th, 2012 7pm Peter Beinart is senior political writer for The Daily Beast and Professor of Journalism at City University. His new blog, Zion Square, brings together Israeli and Palestinian voices from the left and [...]
16 May
Modern Sculpture & the Romantic Landscape at Wilderstein
EXHIBITION OPENS Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 Wilderstein Historic Site is pleased to announce the second annual exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculptures by emerging Hudson Valley artists. Participating artists include: Jan Abt, Benjamin Ayers, John Belardo, Andy Fennell, Sarah Haviland, Richard Heinrich, Jeremy Holmes, Steve Keltner, Malcolm MacDougall, J. Pindyck Miller and Craig Usher. The exhibition will be open daily between 9 [...]
16 May
NY Heritage Weekend May 19th-20th, 2012
There’s something for everyone during the 2012 NY Heritage Weekend. We invite everyone from New York City, north to the Canadian Border. Read On:http://www.heritageweekend.org/home.aspx Heritage Weekend events can include special programs, discounted or free admission, or any event that celebrates national, state or local heritage. Historic sites, museums, architecturally significant buildings, local historians and historical [...]
16 May
Local Hike : Ferncliff Forest Game Refuge
Come Climb The Tower Located on Mount Rutsen Road in northern Rhinebeck, Ferncliff Forest Game Refuge and Forest Preserve is a 200 acre forest known as the second-best old growth forest in the Hudson Valley. The forest is available for hiking, camping, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, and picnics at no charge. Along the 4 miles [...]
15 May
“PAINT WHAT YOU FEEL” Astor Kids Abstract Art Show
“PAINT WHAT YOU FEEL” Astor Kids Abstract Art Show Date: May 20th, 2012 Time: 1pm – 3pm Place: Astor’s Residential Programs Student Art Galley, 6339 Mill Street, Rhinebeck On Sunday, May 20, 2012, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, a one-of-a kind Art Show will open at Astor’s Residential Programs Student Art Galley, at 6339 [...]
14 May
Caring for your trees at the Starr
Caring for your trees Tues. May 15, 6:30pm Free This class is a short course in tree health: we will discuss basic tree care including watering, mulching, fertilizing and the when and how of pruning. We will also cover major tree diseases and pests and what to do when they occur, including 2 & [...]
14 May
Starr Library Community Day
What: Starr Library Community Day When: Saturday, June 9, 11am – 3pm Where: Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Website: www.starrlibrary.org Contact: 845-876-4030 We’re throwing a party as a small way to say thank you to the amazing community in Rhinebeck that has supported Starr Library for 150 years! Join us on [...]
14 May
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s museum opens for 50th anniversary season
The Almanac Reports: Now that our long dry spell finally seems to have ended, you may be remembering the record-breaking wet summer of 2011 and thinking ahead to fun activities for rainy days. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome doesn’t kick off its famous weekend air shows until June 9, but its intriguing Museum opens for the [...]
14 May
Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce, News
The Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce held their May Business After-Hours Event on Thursday evening, which featured a very special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated lower level of the CENTER for Performing Arts (event host). The renovation to the CENTER was necessary due to the extensive water damage they suffered last fall as a [...]
