This Week in Kingston
March 7 - March 14, 2010
| Dec 19 -- Mar 20 |
| Senate House - Winter Tours The Senate House State Historic Site, located in uptown Kingston, is staying open for tours this winter, weather permitting. Touring the Senate House gives the whole family a chance to relive the cultural and working lives of our area's earliest European settlers, the Dutch colonials of the 1700s, and to learn the exciting story of the house's role during the Revolutionary War. Senate House will be closed on Christmas and New Years days but is generally open for tours from Wednesday to Saturday from 10 am to 4:30 pm and on Sundays from 1 to 4:30 pm. 296 Fair Street 845-338-2786 - www.nysparks.com |
| Feb 6 -- Mar 20 |
| Barbara Ellman at R & F Gallery Ecaustic works by Barbara Ellman in a show titled, "Foreign Affairs" at R & F Gallery, 84 Ten Broech Ave., Kingston. Call for gallery hours. (845) 331-3112 ~ rfpaints.com |
| Mar 10 | 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Winter Farmer’s Market Kingston Natural Foods Buying Club at 33 Broadway is hosting a Winter Farmer's Market. The local farm vendors present will include: Fitzgerald Farms, Four Winds Farm, Gardiner Eucalyptus, Liberty View Farms, Oliverea Schoolhouse Maple, Wild Hive Bakery, Winter Sun Farms – and more…For more info call-(914) 474-2676 |
| Mar 11 -- Mar 14 |
| Nunsense : The Mega Musical KHS Musical Theatrics will be presenting the musical comedy "Ninsense" March 11-14th in a dinner theatre setting. Show times are 3/11-3/13, dinner at 6, Sunday 3/14, dinner at 4. Saturday 3/13 - an added NON-Dinner show at 3pm. All performances will be taking place in the Ballroom at the Kingston Holiday Inn. Tickets are $29.95 for dinner and show, $32.95 for limited premier seating. Call 845-943-3TIX to reserve your tickets. |
| Mar 11 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Scrabble Tournament Come play scrabble to support the Ulster Literacy Association's mission to teach adults to read. All levels. Win prizes, and have fun! register online at www.ulsterliteracy.org. United Health Cafeteria, 505 Boices Lane, Kingston |
| Mar 11 | 9:00 PM |
| Country Night at the Steel House Restaurant Free Lessons - Frank and the Double Dee Dancers. $3 cover after 10pm Great Drink Specials. 88 East Strand, on the Rondout Creek, (845) 338-7847. www.steelhouse.us |
| Mar 12 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Irish Whiskey Tasting at Madden's Fine Wines & Spirits Irish Whiskey tasting with Scott McNalley. Please stop down for some great Irish Whiskey, great food and of course great people!!!! Madden's Fine Wines and Spirits, 65 Broadway Kingston. ~ (845) 340-WINE (9463) |
| Mar 12 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| OPEN HIVE / music - Noah Hoffeld Cellist/guitarist/vocalist and writer/performer, with guest musicians. Suggested donation: $10 / BEAHIVE members: $5 BEAHIVE @Chronogram 314 Wall St, Uptown Kingston - beahivekingston.com - 845-418-3731 |
| Mar 12 | 7:30 PM |
| CASABLANCA at UPAC Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, an American expatriate/nightclub owner’s (Humphrey Bogart) former lover (Ingrid Bergman) walks into his. Unforeseen complications ensu UPAC • 601 Broadway • Kingston. BOX: 845.339.6088 - www.upac.org |
| Mar 12 | 9:00 PM |
| Music at the Basement The Basement and the Ulster County Musicians Network present their first ever Musicians Networking Party! Come meet and network with those who work within the music industry! Live Performances by: 4 Gun Ridge & Eddie Fingerhut (Ages 21+, $4) (Ages 18-20, $6 The Basement, 744 Broadway, Kingston ~ www.myspace.com |
| Mar 13 |
| Music at the Basement - St. Patrick's Day Blowout Band Line Up(last to first): ~ The Arkhams (www.myspace.com) - Garage, Psychobilly, Rockabilly ~ Soul Reaping 3 (www.myspace.com) - Psychobilly, Punk ~ American Barfight (www.myspace.com) - Psychobilly, Punk, Rock (Ages 21+, $5) (Ages 18-20, $7) The Basement, 744 Broadway, Kingston ~ www.myspace.com |
| Mar 14 | 12:50 PM |
| Shamrock Run 22nd Annual Shamrock Run to Benefit the Caring Hands Soup Kitchen. Please bring a can of food for the Kitchen. Starts at Academy Green Uptown and ends downtown in the Rondout section of Kingston. 845-340-0001 ~ www.shamrockrunners.org |
| Mar 14 | 1:00 PM |
| The Kingston St. Patrick's Parade The biggest and best parade in the valley. The Kingston St. Patrick's Parade is co-sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Fr. Con Colbert Woulfe Division 1 and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 5 of Ulster County in cooperation with the City of Kingston, NY. The parade steps off from the Kingston Plaza in the historic stockade area of uptown Kingston and continues through the City of Kingston to the Rondout section where the Rondout Creek flows to the beautiful Hudson River. |
| Mar 16 | 10:00 AM |
| THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVORITES at UPAC Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Canada Grades: Pre-K - 3 Running time 45 minutes followed by 15 minute Q & A After much demand, that little caterpillar is returning, along with an assortment of favorite puppet characters. The triplebill includes the wonderful story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly; the fanciful account of Little Cloud's travels through the sky, and the Mixed-up Chameleon's discovery of his own unique nature. The whimsical tales have enchanted several generations, and Mermaid's acclaimed stage adaptation teaches as well as entertains. Come celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 40th anniversary! Another show at 12:30pm. This event is sponsored by Rhinebeck Savings Bank. UPAC • 601 Broadway • Kingston. BOX: 845.339.6088 - www.upac.org |
| Mar 16 | 1:00 PM |
| Forsyth Nature Center Mammal Mania at the Midtown Neighborhood Center. Hair, fur, milk and more...it must be mammal mania for sure! This program will discuss unique mammal traits which include insulation, hibernation and more! Free and open to all. To register call 845-331-1682, ext 132. www.forsythnaturecenter.org |
| Mar 16 | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| World Vegetarian Cooking with Chef Matt Gaines Learn to cook a delicious vegetarian meal inspired by cuisines from all over the world. During this engaging & entertaining class, you will receive countless informative tips on ingredients, prep and cooking technique while watching animated demonstration. Leave with a full belly and detailed recipe instructions. Call to reserve your spot by monday evening. $20. Mudita Yoga Center, 4 West Union St., Kingston ~ 845-750-6605 ~ www.muditayogacenter.com |
