A public meeting of the Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board, will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Members of the community can access the Town Board meeting through Zoom information below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89902992301 View the agenda here

In March 2020, WomensWork.Art put on a group exhibition called 'Mother/Father', which explored the works of Artists navigating Parenthood and how it affected their overall bodies of work. The show only stayed open for two weeks before the COVID-19 Pandemic shut down the gallery and the show altogether. Shutting down this show was a huge …

The Dorsky Museum and Performing Art invite artists ages 18 and up to join us in a two-day devised theater workshop that culminates in a short presentation that is open to the public. This workshop-performance will be developed under the direction of Liz Dahmen with production design by Dan Daly. The Dorsky is committed to …

Join guest curator ransome for an insightful discussion about Hudson Valley Artists: Movement, an exhibition that explores movement in all its forms – whether physical, social, political, or emotional. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the curator about his vision for the show, the diverse group of artists featured, and the ways in …

The Dorsky Museum and Performing Art invite artists ages 18 and up to join us in a two-day devised theater workshop that culminates in a short presentation that is open to the public. This workshop-performance will be developed under the direction of Liz Dahmen with production design by Dan Daly. The Dorsky is committed to …

Please join us Tuesday, March 11th as Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino presents the 2025 State of the County Address at 5:30pm at John Jay High School in Hopewell. RSVP online at www.dutchessny.gov/RSVP

ATTENTION, "Hudson Valley" COVID-informed creatives! Join Celebrate845 on Tuesday, March 11 at 6PM EST on Zoom for a community meeting. No artistic experience required. Read on for intentions & access info! Intention (by facilitator Amanda W): What would you like people to know about covid? And how could we use more creative mediums to deliver that information …

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Know Your Rights: Immigration Workshop Join us for a Know Your Rights meeting focused on immigration, where we’ll provide important information on how to protect yourself and your loved ones. This is a safe and welcoming space for all, regardless of immigration status. Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 …

The Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project is hosting a quilt exhibition to memorialize the history of enslavement and abolition in the Hudson Valley. Exhibition dates range from 3/13 - 3/21. Enjoy the art, meet the artists, learn local history, and find out how you and your organization can get involved. For more information, contact the Mid-Hudson …

Just Transition Primer Friday, March 14, 2025 12:00-2:00pm Online Let’s come together online to align understanding and action in support of effective, collective responses to the moment we are living in. Soaring prices for housing and food make it increasingly difficult to secure our basic needs. Wildfire smoke and damaging storms are commonplace. Our entrenched …

Oh, Freedom! Quilting Exhibition Lobby, Family Partnership Center, 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. On Saturday, March 15, the Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project will host a program of music and talks by artists and collaborating organizations. Come join us! Enjoy the art, meet the artists, learn local history, and find out how you and your …

The Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project is hosting a quilt exhibition to memorialize the history of enslavement and abolition in the Hudson Valley. Exhibition dates range from 3/13 – 3/21. Enjoy the art, meet the artists, learn local history, and find out how you and your organization can get involved. For more information, contact the Mid-Hudson …

  Join us for a transformative morning of inspiration, celebration, and personal growth at Anthony’s Catering. This special gathering marks the official launch of Pen Your Journey: A Guide to Build Resilience, a guided journal by Heather Ann Pitcher, founder of The Brain and Body Coalition. In this empowering day, you'll: Explore Your Inner …

Visiting Artist Series SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025. 10:30am - 11:30am - Lecture and Q + A 12pm - 2:00pm - Demonstration   ABOUT THE ARTIST Sarah Hussaini is a former architect with a master’s degree from Columbia University; she spent five years working as an architect before returning to ceramics. In 2017, she embarked on …

Join For the Many for one of our biggest lobby days of 2025! We'll be heading to Albany alongside other upstate tenants to call on our legislators to make more units upstate eligible for rent stabilization. For the Many will provide buses to/from the Hudson Valley, breakfast, and lunch. This is a full day trip, …

For the Many is joining a rally and lobby visits for the NY HEAT Act, a critical climate bill that will end ratepayer subsidies to gas companies and make utility bills cheaper for low income New Yorkers! For the Many will provide buses to/from the Hudson Valley, breakfast, and lunch. This is a full day …

The Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project is hosting a quilt exhibition to memorialize the history of enslavement and abolition in the Hudson Valley. Exhibition dates range from 3/13 – 3/21. Enjoy the art, meet the artists, learn local history, and find out how you and your organization can get involved. For more information, contact the Mid-Hudson …

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Solidarity Civics: Balancing Resistance & Resilience March 20, 6:00-7:30pm Location: The GWI Greenhouse: 65 St James Street, Kingston, NY 12401 How can we build grassroots power and community-led mutual support to ensure we stand in resistance and in solidarity? In response to the avalanche of executive orders, a raft of lawsuits has emerged as part of the …

The Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project is hosting a quilt exhibition to memorialize the history of enslavement and abolition in the Hudson Valley. Exhibition dates range from 3/13 – 3/21. Enjoy the art, meet the artists, learn local history, and find out how you and your organization can get involved. For more information, contact the Mid-Hudson …

Mayor Yvonne Flowers will deliver the State of the City address on next Friday night, March 21, at The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. The mayor will be highlighting the city’s accomplishments, key priorities, and vision for the future. Mayor Flowers began her term in January 2024, becoming the first African American …

A Story That Saved Lives. A One-night Only Affair You Won’t Want to Miss. The Trevor Project—the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQIA+ youth—has saved countless lives. Since its founding in 1998, The Trevor Project has answered millions of calls, texts, and chats from LGBTQIA+ youth in crisis. But did you …

Sharing Power  Community of Practice March 24, 12:30 - 2:00pm, online Good Work Institute shares and celebrates your commitment to a democratic workplace! (And we know it's not easy.) Is your business, org, or working group facing a challenge on your journey toward sharing power, leadership and decision-making? Sign up today to connect with GWI and …

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Join Arts Mid Hudson (in-person or virtually) as Poet Gold talks with Marielena Ferrer, the Executive Director of Unison Arts & Learning Center in New Paltz and the leader of Humanamente, a diversity and inclusion consulting organization. Interview and Q&A Session by Poet Gold will lead the evening's conversation. RSVP here and ask a question …

Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie Campus, Hudson 406, 53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 In her talk, “Africana Religious Literacies: Honoring Ancestry and the Divine Feminine in Language Learning,” Dr. Martin offers insights on the intersections of race, religion and language in education. Through analyzing both personal …

Community Meeting: Know Your Local Government & Take Action Date: Thursday, March 27 Time: 6:00 PM Location: 302A Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Food & Drinks Provided Join us for a community meeting where we’ll break down who our local government officials are, what decisions they make, and how we can …

Come and celebrate with the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory and enjoy some local food and art!

Vets 4 The Arts Inc. is hosting a captivating arts exhibition and showcase at the Family Partnership Center on March 28, when the creative contributions of military musicians and local artists will be honored. This event, which runs from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 28, at the Family Partnership Center at 29 N. Hamilton St., …

Dutchess County Parks will host its annual Community Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 29th starting at 9:30am in the Bowdoin Park auditorium, featuring Dutchess County Parks Pure Maple Syrup.

In this workshop we will explore creativity from the perspective of using paper and glue. Students will be guided, encouraged and challenged to rely less on materials and tools, and more on their own creativity. Students will understand abstract concepts and will be able to apply them creatively to their work. In this workshop they …

Poughkeepsie Children’s Book Festival Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10 am – 3 pm Dutchess Community College, Falcon Hall Free to attend. No registration required. Meet and greet authors and illustrators (covering reading ages from preschool to Young Adult), take your picture with your favorite costumed book characters, and have fun with hands-on activities. Books will …