The Diversity Collective (virtual)
The Diversity Collective is a space for adult LGBTQ+ people of color to discuss the intersection of their identities. Group members will have the opportunity to freely discuss the challenges that come with being queer people of color, among other identities. Discussions can range from the roles of identity, gender, and sexual orientation, and how …
Fredrick Douglass Day (in person)
College Hill Park 149 North Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYHelp us celebrate, honor, and revitalize the words of Frederick Douglass at College Hill Park. Frederick Douglass spoke in Poughkeepsie in 1858, and together we celebrate his life with drumming, singing, dancing, and readings of his words. Featuring readings from the 1858 College hill words of Frederick Douglass, Melody Africa Drum & Dance Group, the …
Philharmonic Chamber Series Concert II (in person)
Christ Episcopal Church 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie, New YorkSummer 2022 Political Education Series: Winning Concrete Change! ☀️ (virutal)
For the Many's summer political education series will help equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to begin to create a world that works for all of us. We'll cover topics ranging from movement building and strategy to practical organizing trainings. There will be plenty of chances for deeper learning and discussion about …
Music in the Parks (in person)
Vanderbilt Mansion 119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde ParkHowland Cultural Center Celebration (in person)
Howland Cultural Center 477 Main Street, Beacon, NYThis exhibition has been over a year in the making. In collaboration with the Howland Public Library and the Beacon Historical Society. Artist and curator Donna Mikkelsen has put together a series of historical pictographs to tell the incredible story of what is now our free Public Library - it wasn’t always that way! Joined …
Bollywood Dancing Workshop with Arobi Hanif (in person)
Beatrix Farrand Garden 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NYJoin The Beatrix Farrand Garden Association in the garden for energetic and entertaining dancing celebrating the music of popular Indian movie soundtracks. Arobi Hanif is a dancer and Bard graduate who has taught to students of all ages. No experience necessary and all ages welcome!
“Spontaneous Gesture” Exhibition Opening (in person)
Womenswork.Art 4 South Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYMeet the Authors with Rhinebeck Writer’s Retreat (in person)
Rhinebeck Writer's Retreat 7 Hummingbird Way, Staatsburgh, New YorkRhinebeck Writers Retreat serves a crucial role for writers, in the long developmental process for their musicals. We give a writing team a weeklong residency in a private home just outside of Rhinebeck, where they live together for one week and do nothing but write their new musical. We ask for no money from Rhinebeck …