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Upstate Art Weekend
UPSTATE ART WEEKEND is about community, collaboration, art and the outdoors, which are essential to our well-being. This summer there are 61 Hudson Valley artists. This three-day self-directed, accessible event connects tourists and locals alike, with art and the outdoors, celebrating the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York. Find the map of participating locations here.
Rescheduled – Poughkeepsie PorchFest! (in-person)
Rescheduled – Poughkeepsie PorchFest! (in-person)
20 plus musician's and bands food trucks and a whole lot of fun in the Southside of Poughkeepsie!
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Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market is a vibrant, international award-winning seasonal summer Market that operates from May through the end of October on Monday afternoons on the shore of the beautiful Hudson River. We invite you to discover this seasonal Market and celebrate the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley! Free parking SNAP / EBT accepted …
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Fall 2021 Community Engaged Learning Fair
Fall 2021 Community Engaged Learning Fair
Save the date! The CEL fair will be hosted on Wednesday, September 1 from 11:45-2pm on the Library Lawn. Learn from 15+ local organizations. More details coming soon.
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting
A public meeting of the Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board, will be held on September 1, 2021 at 7pm EST. Given the global COVID-19 pandemic, Town Hall is now open to the public, but with limited seating and with special requirements (masks if not vaccinated, social distancing, and sign-in). The Town Board meetings, inclusive of …
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Calling All Poets Series (hybrid)
Calling All Poets Series (hybrid)
Calling All Poets Series (CAPS) Live and In Person at the beautiful Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory. Reading from new and selected works, Roger Aplon, Ronald P. Bremner, & Greg Correll are our features. The open mic will be a hybrid zoom and in person. $3.00 donation.
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Opening of Dutchess County Democratic HQ (in person)
Opening of Dutchess County Democratic HQ (in person)
Join the Dutchess County Democrats as they open their new Headquarters. There will be bagels and coffee (outside) and bring a mask for indoor conversation and an info session. Activities include a button maker and people can make their own buttons, including some that say "Proudly Vaccinated."
Art Studio Views (in person)
Art Studio Views (in person)
Art Studio Views is a Free, Self-Guided Studio Tour in Germantown, Tivoli, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, & Hyde Park. View the map of locations here!
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Art Studio Views (in person)
Art Studio Views (in person)
Art Studio Views is a Free, Self-Guided Studio Tour in Germantown, Tivoli, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, & Hyde Park. View the map of locations here!
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Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market is a vibrant, international award-winning seasonal summer Market that operates from May through the end of October on Monday afternoons on the shore of the beautiful Hudson River. We invite you to discover this seasonal Market and celebrate the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley! Free parking SNAP / EBT accepted …
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ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) Meeting
ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) Meeting
Every second and fourth Wed. of the month, from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. MEETING OF ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) in Poughkeepsie. ENJAN is a Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “New Jim Crow”). Contact ENJANHV@gmail.com for the Zoom link or join in …
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50th Anniversary of Attica Popular Education and Voices from the Inside Teach In (remote)
50th Anniversary of Attica Popular Education and Voices from the Inside Teach In (remote)
Join The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center to start the week of Attica Remembrance with an introduction to the history and legacy of the Attica Uprising. Featuring Brian Boles from beyond the wall. Hosted in collaboration with The Newburgh Free Library and Vassar Wealth Redistribution Project. Register here.
Everything Under the Sun arts meeting (in person)
Everything Under the Sun arts meeting (in person)
Join The Art League for "Everything Under the Sun"- an informal art salon geared towards networking and meeting with other local artists and art supporters in a friendly atmosphere at different locations around the City of Poughkeepsie. This event will meet every Second Thursday at 7:30pm at the following locations: September 9th- Queen City 15 …
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Teen Visions Exhibition (in-person)
Teen Visions Exhibition (in-person)
The Art Effect hosts Teen Visions 2021, which celebrates the incredible work of selected young artists from The Art Effect’s 2021 summer programs. Experience art through the eyes of talented teens who created an impressive collection of more than 70 works of art, including drawings, painting, photography, digital animation, and mixed media, and more. It …
50th Anniversary Attica Uprising Abolitionist Roundtable (remote)
50th Anniversary Attica Uprising Abolitionist Roundtable (remote)
Join The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center for a roundtable discussion. This event will bring together different perspectives to discuss the continuing importance of the Attica Uprising. We will focus on how we can take the lessons from the Attica Uprising and apply them to our own processes for creating abolitionist futures today. PANELISTS: Dr. Joy James, …
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Testimonial Art Show (in-person)
Testimonial Art Show (in-person)
Join The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center for a Testimonial Art Show. This event will highlight the artwork and voices of currently and formerly incarcerated artists. Additionally, it will provide the community with the opportunity to support the artists. Either through an auction, or drop boxes, all the funds raised through this event will go directly back …
Kaal Rock Park Concert Series
Kaal Rock Park Concert Series
Come to the Poughkeepsie's southern waterfront for a series of free sunset concerts with some great regional bands. Saturday, Sept. 11, 25 and Oct 9, 4:30 - 6:30. Bring a chair or blanket.
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Community Cookout
Community Cookout
We invite you all to attend the Community Cookout scheduled for Sunday, September 12th from noon to 3:00 pm at Victor C. Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie. The event is sponsored by Decarcerate the Hudson Valley (see flyer below). ENJAN will have a table there to pass out information and talk with people about our organization. …
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Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market is a vibrant, international award-winning seasonal summer Market that operates from May through the end of October on Monday afternoons on the shore of the beautiful Hudson River. We invite you to discover this seasonal Market and celebrate the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley! Free parking SNAP / EBT accepted …
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Arlington Farmer’s Market
Arlington Farmer’s Market
The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.
City of Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission Meeting (virtual)
City of Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission Meeting (virtual)
The City of Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission’s duty is to expand community awareness and advocate for the role and value of arts and culture in civic life. Taking into account the unique assets of the City of Poughkeepsie along with the successes and achievements of related revitalization efforts in other cities around the country; the …
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Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Conflict Resolution Workshops (in person)
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Conflict Resolution Workshops (in person)
Join Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) for a two-day workshop to learn from system impacted facilitators and each other to share and practice how we can resolve conflicts, improve communication, transform our power, make new connections while strengthening ourselves and our community. On Saturday and Sunday Sept 18-19, 2021 from 9:00 – 4:30. or Saturday and …
Art Walk Kingston (in-person)
Art Walk Kingston (in-person)
Art Walk Kingston is a celebration of the arts and the local community. Over the course of two days, visitors and local residents are invited to explore three distinct areas of the city of Kingston and immerse themselves in a range of art and events. Paintings, photographs, drawings and sculptures are just some of the …
9th Annual Accessibility Awareness Day (in person)
9th Annual Accessibility Awareness Day (in person)
Spend the day with Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County at the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park - Highland side - for a fundraiser to help raise awareness of the need for recreational spaces for individuals with disabilities. Entrance is free! There will be music, a bake sale, event t-shirts for sale, and an …
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Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Conflict Resolution Workshops (in person)
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Conflict Resolution Workshops (in person)
Join Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) for a two-day workshop to learn from system impacted facilitators and each other to share and practice how we can resolve conflicts, improve communication, transform our power, make new connections while strengthening ourselves and our community. On Saturday and Sunday Sept 18-19, 2021 from 9:00 – 4:30. or Saturday and …
Art Walk Kingston (in-person)
Art Walk Kingston (in-person)
Art Walk Kingston is a celebration of the arts and the local community. Over the course of two days, visitors and local residents are invited to explore three distinct areas of the city of Kingston and immerse themselves in a range of art and events. Paintings, photographs, drawings and sculptures are just some of the …
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Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market is a vibrant, international award-winning seasonal summer Market that operates from May through the end of October on Monday afternoons on the shore of the beautiful Hudson River. We invite you to discover this seasonal Market and celebrate the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley! Free parking SNAP / EBT accepted …
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Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Meeting (remote)
Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Meeting (remote)
The Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank (DCPLB) was approved by New York State in August 2020, pursuant to New York State’s Land Bank Program. By inter-municipal agreement, Dutchess County and the City of Poughkeepsie jointly formed the DCPLB with a mission to promote equitable and sustainable development through the rehabilitation of vacant, abandoned and underutilized properties …
ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) Meeting
ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) Meeting
Every second and fourth Wed. of the month, from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. MEETING OF ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) in Poughkeepsie. ENJAN is a Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “New Jim Crow”). Contact ENJANHV@gmail.com for the Zoom link or join in …
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Arlington Farmer’s Market
Arlington Farmer’s Market
The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.
Redistricting and Its Impact on Election Outcomes (virtual)
Redistricting and Its Impact on Election Outcomes (virtual)
Join the Dutchess County Progressive Action Alliance for a presentation on redistricting and how the way it is done can impact the outcome of elections for years to come. Karen Holloway, a member of the League of Women Voters, will be the speaker. To sign up either mark going on this Facebook event or email MYDCPAA@gmail.com indicating …
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Future-Proof Your Business: Sustainable Business Practices (virtual)
Future-Proof Your Business: Sustainable Business Practices (virtual)
Join Sustainable Hudson Valley for a sustainable business practice forum. As businesses of all sizes make commitments to carbon neutrality, biodiversity, and science based targets, what compels them and how can other businesses learn what works from the leaders? How can small to medium companies be a part of this movement in ways that help …
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Kaal Rock Park Concert Series
Kaal Rock Park Concert Series
Come to the Poughkeepsie's southern waterfront for a series of free sunset concerts with some great regional bands. Saturday, Sept. 11, 25 and Oct 9, 4:30 - 6:30. Bring a chair or blanket.
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1 event,
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market is a vibrant, international award-winning seasonal summer Market that operates from May through the end of October on Monday afternoons on the shore of the beautiful Hudson River. We invite you to discover this seasonal Market and celebrate the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley! Free parking SNAP / EBT accepted …
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Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab Open House (remote)
Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab Open House (remote)
The fall season Virtual Open House is a great way to meet the Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab community! Learn about the classes, events, and performances that we have coming up, as well as what's going on in the greater Hudson Valley performing arts community. Register here!
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Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting (in person and remote)
Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting (in person and remote)
Given the global COVID-19 pandemic, Town Hall is now open to the public, but with limited seating and with special requirements (masks if not vaccinated, social distancing, and sign-in). Join on Zoom here. Items on the agenda include: Comprehensive Plan update, Arthur May School Redevelopment Documents, and a presentation by the Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights. …
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Arlington Farmer’s Market
Arlington Farmer’s Market
The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.