This Week in Kingston
May 13 - May 20, 2012
| Apr 16 -- May 30 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Summer Program Registration Registration for Summer Programs - Summer Parks; Jr. Naturalist; Tennis and Youth Swim Lessons; Basketball Camp. Register now until May 30th at Parks and Recreation Dept. Office in the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center - 467 Broadway in Kingston. (845)481-7333 www.kingston-ny.gov |
| May 19 -- May 20 | 2:30 PM |
| Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise Hudson River Cruises offers a scenic and breathtaking view of the New York Hudson River waterfront on a two hour cruise aboard the Rip Van Winkle. Departures from 1 East Strand St. Kingston, NY (The Rondout Landing, or "foot of Broadway". Boarding begins one half hour prior to departure. For information, call 800-843-7472 - www.hudsonrivercruises.com |
| May 20 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Fair Street Reformed Church Open House rch Open House New York Landmarks Conservancy is celebrating its Sacred Sites 25th anniversary.A great opportunity to share our churches historical heritage spanning over 160 years. Fair Street Reformed Church, 209 Fair Street Kingston, New York 12401 845-338-7722 |
| May 20 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Unlock the Mind and Body Using yoga and writing together as tools to liberate ourselves from the expected in our lives. Through moving our bodies in gentle yoga postures, we create an environment to unlock the body and mind and encourage a more authentic way of being in our writing and in our lives. $20. Please pre-register. 750-6605 Event Location Mudita Yoga 243 Fair Street Kingston NY. muditayogacenter.com |
| May 20 | 6:00 PM |
| THE BIG BANG JAZZ GANG at Keegan Ales Don’t miss these local musicians dedicated to bringing big band jazz to the Hudson Valley the way the Masters intended! Keegan Ales, 20 St. James Street, Kingston, NY www.keeganales.com (845) 331-BREW |
| May 21 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Hula Hoop 5 week session with Elizabeth! This class is fun! Learn how to hula hoop at your own pace! and learn some neat tricks while doing so! 5 Week session for $60, or bring a friend special for $50 per person when bringing a friend. Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Dates Include: May 21st, No class on Memorial Day, June 4th, June 11th, June 18th, June 25thhe bring a friend special, $60 per person when bringing a friend to class. Cornell Street Studios 168 Cornell Street Kingston, NY 845-331-0191 - www.facebook.com |
| May 21 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| 6 Week Session West Coast Swing BEYOND THE BASICS With Instructor: Mark Bolter If you have been taking west coast swing lessons and want to bring it to the next level. This 6 week session will encourage you to bring your steps to a whole new swing. 6 Mondays starting May 21st 6-7pm 6 week session for $72, or $60 per person when signing up as a leader/follower pair. Please sign up in advance. Cornell Street Studios 168 Cornell Street Kingston, NY 845-331-0191 - www.facebook.com |
| May 21 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| BASICS 6 Week Session West Coast Swing with Mark Come learn the basics of West Coast Swing with Mark this May and June. 6 Mondays 7-8pm Starting May 21st (no class on memorial day) 6 classes for $72 or bring a friend special $60 per person when signing up as a leader/follower pair. Cornell Street Studios 168 Cornell Street Kingston, NY 845-331-0191 - www.facebook.com |
| May 22 | 2:30 PM |
| Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise Hudson River Cruises offers a scenic and breathtaking view of the New York Hudson River waterfront on a two hour cruise aboard the Rip Van Winkle. Departures from 1 East Strand St. Kingston, NY (The Rondout Landing, or "foot of Broadway". Boarding begins one half hour prior to departure. For information, call 800-843-7472 - www.hudsonrivercruises.com |
| May 22 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| TRIVIA TUESDAYS Every Tuesday at Keegan Ales is Trivia Night! 1st Place team wins a $25 gift certificate for the brewery! Bring your team of up to 6 players or Build a team from knowledgeable smarties at the bar! Keegan Ales, 20 St. James Street, Kingston, NY www.keeganales.com |
| May 23 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Zumba Toning ZUMBA TONING: EVERY WEDNESDAY: When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba Toning raises the bar (or rather, the toning stick). It combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party. Students learn how to use lightweight, maraca-like Toning Sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs, glutes and thighs. $10 per visit: can use entire facility for one day. YMCA 507 Broadway Kingston NY 12401 845-338-3810 |
| May 23 | 7:00 PM |
| HRMM's "Follow the River" Lecture Series Presenter, Russell Lange, Exhibition Co-curator of "The Face of Work TODAY in the Hudson Valley" takes a thought-provoking look at different segments of the economy (manufacturing, natural resources, agriculture, energy, healthcare, tourism, transportation & shipping) and reviews how our economy in the Hudson Valley has evolved from the 19th century into the 21st century. Hudson River Maritime Museum - "Green Room" 50 Rondout Landing Kingston, NY. 845.338.0071 www.hrmm.org |
| May 23 | 9:00 PM |
| Rondout Music Lounge presents Open Mic Night hosted by Lara Hope of The Champtones and Tigeriss every Wednesday night! We want to know if YOU got talent! Signup at 8:30. All types of acts are encouraged to come: acoustic, electric, singer songwriter, full band, comedy, dance, etc!! Rondout Music Lounge, 21 Broadway, Kingston, NY www.rondoutmusiclounge.com |
| May 24 | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Kids yoga: ages 5-10 An opportunity for your children to stretch and strengthen their bodies, relax their minds and have fun… while enjoying the art and exercise of Yoga! Through yoga postures and breathing children gain flexibility, balance, increased coordination, concentration and inner calm. $80 for 8 week session or $12 drop-in. Please pre-register. Event Location Mudita Yoga 243 Fair Street Kingston NY 750-6605 muditayogacenter.com |
| May 24 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Yo-Pi-Tai at the YMCA THURSDAYS - $10 DAY PASS - you can use entire facility for only $10! LET GO OF STRUGGLE & EXPECTATION …… a wonderful evening of blending balance, strength, flexibility, and power Feel the fusion of Yoga, Pilates & Tai Chi all in one workout. No experience necessary – all fitness levels welcome If you have a Yoga Mat – please bring ! Event Location YMCA 507 Broadway Kingston NY 12401 845-338-3810 |
| May 24 | 7:00 PM |
| Two Hour Photoshop Seminar Topics will include: retouching, masking, color correction, tools,and layers. Bring your own laptop, but required. (computers not supplied). Pay at the door. (Cash or check) The Shirt Factory 77 Cornell Street, Kingston. For more info: Stephen Blauweiss, Hudson Valley Photoshop Training info@HudsonValleyPhotoshop.com 845-339-7834 www.hudsonvalleyphotoshop.com |
| May 25 -- May 26 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Historic 1812 House Tour – View the private collection of 18th and early 19th century furnishings and decorative arts of noted antiquarian Fred J. Johnston in eight elegant room settings he designed in his former home and showroom. Tours 11-4. Fee: $5 adult; $2 child under 16. Friends of Historic Kingston, corner Wall-Main Sts., Stockade District of Kingston, (845) 339-0720; www.fohk.org. |
| May 25 -- May 26 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| “Save the Best to Last: The Fred J. Johnston Story” New exhibit celebrates the 200th birthday of the c. 1812 historic house and the life of Mr. Johnston who rescued it from demolition and preserved it. Photo display features preservation “success stories” throughout Kingston. Free. Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery, corner Wall-Main St., Stockade Historic District. (845) 339-0720; www.fohk.org. |
| May 25 | 8:00 PM |
| UPAC presents LEVON HELM BIRTHDAY BASH RAMBLE-now featuring G. Love, The Wood Brothers & more special guests TBA. Every Levon Helm Ramble session stands out as an amazing performance and this “Birthday Bash Ramble” is sure to be no exception. As always Levon will be joined onstage by surprise musical guests. Opening the show at this year’s festive concert is the totally unique laid back bluesy sounds of G. Love-solo acoustic and the roots based high lonesome harmonies of The Wood Brothers. A portion of the proceeds from this concert will benefit the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) Capital Campaign and the Rhinebeck Science Foundation. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway Kingston, 845.339.6088 upac.org#UPAC_Events |
| May 25 | 9:00 PM |
| Music at the Skytop Steakhouse Fri 5/25 – THE DIFFERENTS, NO cover Skytop Steakhouse 237 Forest Hill Drive, Kingston, NY 845-340-4277, www.skytopsteakhouse.com |
| May 26 | 11:00 AM |
| Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour – Guided tour of Kingston’s historic waterfront area that mushroomed as a prosperous maritime village in the 19th century. Some uphill walking involved. Adult $5; child under 16, $2. Departs 11 a.m. from outside the Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center, 20 Broadway. Offered by Friends of Historic Kingston. (845) 339-0720; www.fohk.org. |
| May 26 -- May 27 | 2:30 PM |
| Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise Hudson River Cruises offers a scenic and breathtaking view of the New York Hudson River waterfront on a two hour cruise aboard the Rip Van Winkle. Departures from 1 East Strand St. Kingston, NY (The Rondout Landing, or "foot of Broadway". Boarding begins one half hour prior to departure. For information, call 800-843-7472 - www.hudsonrivercruises.com |
