Claflin Lecture Series: Artist Talk by Paul Pfeiffer at The Loeb
The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NYNew York City-based artist Paul Pfeiffer has been working in video, photography, installation, and sculpture since the late 1990s. Known for his innovative and sculptural manipulation of digital media, Pfeiffer recasts the visual language of mass media spectacle to examine how images shape our awareness of ourselves and the world. This is an Agnes Rindge …
Hudson Valley Co-op Mixer
Found and Fixed HV 10 Commercial Ave, Highland, NYOctober is Co-op Month! The Good Work Institute is amplifying and celebrating the work of local co-op businesses and inspiring co-ops all over the world. Join the monthly Hudson Valley Co-op Mixer, which is a regional gathering of people who are passionate about local, self-determined, and community-led economic development. This month, the mixer will be hosted …
Walkway Talks: 15 Years of the Walkway
Walkway Over the Hudson Ulster Welcome Center 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NYPresented by Fred Schaeffer and special guests at Walkway’s Ulster Welcome Center in Highland (87 Haviland Road) from 2:30-3:30 p.m. This event is free to attend and open to all. This is a celebration of stories of the journey that was taken to have the abandoned Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge become a pedestrian walkway. These stories …
Race Unity Circle: In The Know (on Zoom)
Join the Race Unity Circle, and other local community groups for an informative gathering via Zoom, to learn what different groups are doing to make our community better. We have an impressive line-up, and we are looking forward to having a proactive view of our community. Elections matter - and we encourage all to 1. …
Let’s Get Personal: Stories from Black Leaders in our Community
Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Library 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYRegister here.
THRIVE: Making a Career in the Arts
Dutchess BOCES 5 Boces Road, Poughkeepsie, NYCalling all aspiring young artists—join us for THRIVE: Making a Career in the Arts! Dive into an inspiring panel featuring talented creatives from a range of artistic backgrounds who will share their journeys and tips for success. Plus, connect with local organizations to discover exciting opportunities that can help you take your passion to the …
Digital Pathways to Reproductive Justice at The Loeb
The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NYLearn more about the vital intersection of technology and reproductive rights. We will explore the power of digital platforms, from storytelling to the groundbreaking abortion chatbot “Chat with Charley,” which helps people in restrictive states find access to care. Kiana Tipton, Charley’s Digital Director, and Aisha Becker-Burrowes, Co-Founder and Co-Director of FEMINIST, will inspire us …
Fall Foliage Walk at The Preserve
Vassar Farm and Ecological PreserveHave you ever wondered why certain leaves change certain colors in the Fall? Why do some leaves change earlier and some later? How does the weather and climate impact this? Learn all of this and more by joining us on Friday, October 25th, from 4:30pm-6:00pm for a guided Fall Foliage Walk led by Preserve Staff! …
Polar Plunge
New this fall, Special Olympics New York – Hudson Valley Region will host a Polar Plunge on Saturday, October 26, 10am – 2pm at Wilcox Memorial Park in Milan. Come jump in the lake and freeze for a reason! Register as a team or jump in solo. Visit http://events.nyso.org/2024WilcoxPark to register.
Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market
Walkway Over the Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NYThe Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers – farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and more – to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 12-5 p.m. Vendors will …