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Frederick Douglass Speech Commemoration (in person)
Frederick Douglass Speech Commemoration (in person)
Join Celebrating the African Spirit to commemorate Frederick Douglass's 1858 speech in College Hill Park. This was a major historical event in Poughkeepsie that contributed to the fight for the abolition of slavery!
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History: The Seneca Prophet Who Saved a Nation (virtual)
History: The Seneca Prophet Who Saved a Nation (virtual)
The Poughkeepsie Public Library presents a program by Michael T. Keene is the startling true story of Handsome Lake, who claimed to have been visited by three spirit messengers that changed not only his life, but also the lives of his people. Register here!
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Exhibition Opening – Gathered, Absorbes, Carried: Gabriella Kirby
Exhibition Opening – Gathered, Absorbes, Carried: Gabriella Kirby
Womenswork.Art Gallery is delighted to announce the solo exhibition “Gathered, Absorbed, Carried” by Gabriella Kirby, featuring a collection of mixed media paintings on plaster, canvas and paper that reflect on the emotional landscape of vulnerability we traverse in order to connect with the world around us. The show will run from August 6 - August …
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Summer Fun Saturdays
Summer Fun Saturdays
Summer Fun Saturday's are a great way for youth of all ages to remain physically active over the summer while having fun and socializing. Each Saturday offers a new activity that youth can opt into such as the YMCA Basketball Clinic with former D1 Basketball player Shad Gipson, Running Clinic with Steve Ackerman, Skateboarding with …
Exhibition Opening – Riverwinds Gallery Pop Up Show
Exhibition Opening – Riverwinds Gallery Pop Up Show
Womenswork.Art features Riverwinds Gallery for the month of August! Consisting of over 40 artists, Riverwinds Gallery was originally located in the heart of Beacon, NY. In the summer of 2020, they closed their doors for good after 17 years of business, moving their entire operations online to become a virtual gallery. Exhibition Dates: August 6-29th, …
Exhibition Opening – There are No Rules
Exhibition Opening – There are No Rules
“There Are No Rules”, an exhibition by Queen City 15 Gallery member artists to show what happens when artists defy their own conventions and norms as well as those of society. The work on display captures the creativity and surprises that often result when the artist takes a leap of faith, steps away from the …
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Artist Talk – Gathered, Absorbes, Carried: Gabriella Kirby
Artist Talk – Gathered, Absorbes, Carried: Gabriella Kirby
Womenswork.Art Gallery is delighted to announce the solo exhibition “Gathered, Absorbed, Carried” by Gabriella Kirby, featuring a collection of mixed media paintings on plaster, canvas and paper that reflect on the emotional landscape of vulnerability we traverse in order to connect with the world around us. Learn from Gabriella Kirby in the artist talk on …
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Trail Insider Webinar: Managing High-Use Trails (virtual)
Trail Insider Webinar: Managing High-Use Trails (virtual)
Overuse and misuse of the most popular outdoor destinations are threatening the ecological integrity of these special places. In the greater New York metropolitan region, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is taking a leadership role in coordinating stewardship efforts to keep up with growing threats. There is no one answer to solving this issue; …
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 Wednesday at 7:30pm at the following locations: July 14th- Queen City 15 …
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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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City of Poughkeepsie Planning Board Meeting (in person and virtual)
City of Poughkeepsie Planning Board Meeting (in person and virtual)
The City of Poughkeepsie Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 7:00pm at Changepoint Church, 260 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. Please see the city’s press release for more information on why the meeting will not be held in Council Chambers. Read the agenda here! Following guidelines issued by the CDC and State & Federal Governments, any individuals who …
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Dutchess County Urban Trail Open House (in person)
Dutchess County Urban Trail Open House (in person)
The vision for the Urban Trail is maximizing connections and access for those who walk, run, or bicycle, whether for transportation, recreation, or other purposes. This expansion of the region's trail system will link Poughkeepsie’s northern neighborhoods with key destinations, such as Marist College, Hudson Heritage, the Hudson River waterfront, the Walkway Over the Hudson, …
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Leading with Artivism – Written & Spoken Word (virtual)
Leading with Artivism – Written & Spoken Word (virtual)
“Leading with Artivism” is a live monthly interview series, created and curated by Poet Gold in collaboration with Arts Mid-Hudson, featuring a diverse mix of Artivists (Artist Activists) who have taken up the charge through their art to highlight social issues. Participants are invited to ask questions and get an inside look at the hearts …
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Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market (cancelled)
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market (cancelled)
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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PK4Keeps Open House
PK4Keeps Open House
Attend the first open house for PK4Keeps on August 24th and be part of the effort to create Poughkeepsie's new comprehensive plan. Read about the Comprehensive Plan here.
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Common Council Special Meeting: Gun Violence/Homelessness (in person)
Common Council Special Meeting: Gun Violence/Homelessness (in person)
Common Council Chairperson Sarah Salem is calling a special meeting of the Common Council to convene community members, local officials, and subject matter experts to seek solutions to the growing issues of gun violence, homelessness, and crime in the City of Poughkeepsie. These issues have been on the rise over the past year, with three …
Honey I Shrunk the Lawn: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint (virtual)
Honey I Shrunk the Lawn: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint (virtual)
Learn why shrinking your lawn is climate smart, and promotes bird and other pollinator populations! Share your ideas about growing native plants, shrubs, trees, and more! This virtual event features Laura Wyeth: horticulturist and biology instructor at SUNY New Paltz . Hosted by Sustainable Hudson Valley and in conjunction with the Marbletown Environmental Conservation Commission, …
Art, Industry, and Scientific Innovation in 19th Century Peekskill (virtual)
Art, Industry, and Scientific Innovation in 19th Century Peekskill (virtual)
Peekskill in the 1800’s was a nexus for artistry, innovation, and invention in the fields of communication and manufacturing. Its scenic location at the entrance to the Hudson Highlands made it a favorite for painters of the Hudson River School, the best-known local artist being Frank Anderson. In his virtual lecture, presented by the Putnam …
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On the Right Track: Safely Connecting Communities to the Hudson River (virtual)
On the Right Track: Safely Connecting Communities to the Hudson River (virtual)
Scenic Hudson presents a conversation on Amtrak's proposal to build fences by the waterfronts along the Hudson. Recreation, inspiration, food… Places to gather and celebrate… Thriving local economies… All are benefits of connecting with the Hudson River — and all are threatened by Amtrak’s current proposal to erect gates and fences blocking access to riverfront …
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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.
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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.
Artists’ Talk – Riverwinds Gallery Pop Up Show
Artists’ Talk – Riverwinds Gallery Pop Up Show
Hear from the artists in the Riverwinds Gallery Pop Up Show at Womenswork.Art! Consisting of over 40 artists, Riverwinds Gallery was originally located in the heart of Beacon, NY. In the summer of 2020, they closed their doors for good after 17 years of business, moving their entire operations online to become a virtual gallery.
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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 …