• Kwanzaa Celebration

    A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Community Center 43 Gill Street, Kingston

    “Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that originated from “first fruits,” or harvest, celebrations across Africa. The name “Kwanzaa” comes from the Kiswahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” meaning “first fruit.” - CSUN “Concept and Significance Definition: Ujima focuses on the collective responsibility to uplift and support one another within the community. It’s about working together to

  • Open Mic @ Adriance Library

    Adriance Memorial Library 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

    Come out and share your talent: spoken word, singing, playing an instrument, comedy with the community or just come and watch the impromptu show! Your hosts this evening are Tina Jaafar and Debora Shon. No registration required.  

  • Brain Body Art Initiative

    The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

    Program Dates: 3:30 - 5:30 pm January 10th January 24th Register here.

  • The Artichoke Storytelling Series

    Howland Cultural Center 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY, United States

    Now in its sixth year, the Artichoke features awardwinning storytellers from such well-known series and podcasts as “The Moth,” “Story Collider,” and “Risk,” as well as the occasional Beaconite thrown in to round out the lineup. Artichoke stories tend be funny or uplifting— they can get dark, but they usually end on a high note—and

  • State of the State Address by NY Governor Kathy Hochul

    On January 14, 2025, Governor Hochul is delivering her 2025 State of the State Address! Tune in at governor.ny.gov to hear the governor's plans to put money in New Yorkers' pockets and make our state safer.

  • Artist Talk with Jenny C Sweeney at Boardman Road Branch Library

    Boardman Road Library Branch 141 Boadman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

    Artist Talk with Jenny C Sweeney Join artist Jenny Sweeney for a talk about her current exhibit, Through the Eyes of a Child, her artistic process, and inspirations. Jenny's exhibit is on view until April 29 at Boardman Road Branch Library. Register here