Art Exhibition Opening Reception : Permanent Rescue & Figure it Out (in person)

Womenswork.Art 4 South Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

WomensWork.Art is pleased to present two shows: Permanent Rescue, a two-person exhibition of work by Jean Foos and Ann Romero De Córdoba, and Figure it Out, artwork of Patrice Lorenz. Opening Reception: Saturday, October 2 from 2-6pm at 4 South Clinton St. Poughkeepsie, NY. Exhibition On View: October 1–30. Gallery hours: Friday-Saturday 2:00–6:00 p.m (by appointment Monday–Thursday)

Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting – Good Cause Eviction (virtual)

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The Common Council is the law-making body of the City of Poughkeepsie and is comprised of 9 members. 8 ward representatives and 1 member At-Large. Similar to Congress at the federal level, we are the City of Poughkeepsie’s legislative body. The Council is separate from the Mayor’s administration but an equal partner in how our

The Poet is In (in person)

Queen City 15 Gallery 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Cathy Schmitz is a writer, poet and photographer living in Poughkeepsie, NY. Her essays and poems have been published in several regional and national magazines. She is active in the revitalization efforts in the City of Poughkeepsie. Come to Queen City 15 Gallery on Main Street to have a poem written for you by Cathy!

Walkway at Night – Halloween Edition (in-person)

Walkway Over the Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization is pleased to once again offer the opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like

$5

Family Friendly Halloween Party (in-person)

Eastman Park 4 Lincoln Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

If you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering, please either email Julie Riess at jriess@doelc.org or Estefany Umbach at eumbach@doelc.org. There are 90 minute slots for volunteering (starting with 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm and on the half hour. You can also work 1:00 to 4:00 pm)

“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

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.

Holiday Craft Fair (in person)

Mid-Hudson Civic Center 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Mid-Hudson Civic Center hosts a Holiday Craft Fair 2021. Handmade fleece blankets, crocheted scarves, handmade jewelry & clutches, hair accessories, homemade limited ingredient dog treats, handcrafted rope dog toys; shirts, fabric items from repurposed clothing & scraps, hippie type jewelry and things made with locally grown flowers, baby gifts, button art, handmade tags, handbuilt

Free