“Of An Era” Exhibition Opening Reception (in-person)

Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Trolley Barn Gallery is celebrating their upcoming show, Of An Era, with an opening reception November 5, from 5-7pm. This show is an international juried exhibition with special guest Curator, Jova Lynne, Senior Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. Please attend this free event for a night in celebration of the artists

“Once Upon a Time” Exhibition Opening Reception (in-person)

Queen City 15 Gallery 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

“Once Upon a Time” - Evocations of Childhood Childhood is a sensitive and powerful time in our lives. Queen City 15 Gallery juried show exhibition incorporates artwork that addresses this phase of human experience in many different ways: literal, narrative, expressive, iconographic. Juror of Selection: Ursula Morgan Show Dates: November 5 through December 19 Opening

Cooking Workshop: Vietnamese Flavors in Season (in person)

Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory 8 N. Cherry Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Join Poughkeepsie Farm Project for a hands-on cooking class featuring Fresh Spring Rolls with Thai Basil, and Lemongrass Curry with Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Fall Greens. Chef SonyaJoy Key shares tips and techniques to make the preparation easy, fun, and inclusive of cooks of all ages. Class includes a tasting of each dish and a

Climate Justice Working Group (remote)

The Climate Justice Working Group is tasked with establishing criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities for the purposes of co-pollutant reductions, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, regulatory impact statements, and the allocation of investments pursuant to the CLCPA. This informational meeting will not take any official action but include presentations on mapping analysis and will be conducted

More Than a Land Acknowledgement with Heather Bruegl (remote)

Learn how to create a land acknowledgement that is living and full of action. Join WMA JDEI and Scenic Hudson on Zoom as Heather Bruegl, M.A. (Oneida/Stockbridge-Munsee) Director of Education for the Forge Project Fellowship Program presents, “More Than a Land Acknowledgement.” Have you ever wondered about the history of the land that you are

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Conflict Resolution Workshops (in person)

Family Partnership Center 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

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

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Conflict Resolution Workshops (in person)

Family Partnership Center 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

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

Rhinebeck Arts Walk (in-person)

Rhinebeck Rhinebeck, NY

Rhinebeck Arts Walk invites the community to celebrate local galleries and artists Thanksgiving Weekend. Albert Shahinian Fine Art, Art Gallery 71, and Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery exhibit a range of styles and mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. Be sure to visit all three galleries on November 27th, from 12-7 pm for a

Dutchess Handmade Pop Up Shop – in person

Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Arts Mid-Hudson's Dutchess Handmade Pop-Up Shop “pops up” twice a year with incredible items created in the Hudson Valley. Locally made glass, jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, ceramics, wood, products, prints, paintings, home, decorating items and more! Find the perfect item for gift giving and collecting from local artists and artisans. List of participating artists coming soon.

Free

7th Annual Arlington Holiday Festival Parade (in-person)

Vassar College - South Parking Lot

Line up begins at 4:00pm at the Vassar College south parking lot corner of Hooker and Raymond Avenue with kick-off at 5:00pm Parade proceeds north on Raymond Avenue ending at Davies Hardware on Main Street. Pet walking is allowed but we ask that you please leash your pet and have them dressed in the holiday