This Week in Kingston
August 29 - September 5, 2010
| May 29 -- Sep 4 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Matthewis Persen House Tours The Persen House,named after its longest resident Matthewis Persen (1739-1819) is located at the corner of Crown and John Streets in uptown Kingston’s historic stockade district will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend (May 29) 2010 to Labor Day weekend (September 4) 2010. Saturday tours are planned to be provided by historical society and museum volunteers from throughout the county. For further information call County Clerk Nina Postupack at 340-3040 or visit the Ulster County Alive website at www.ulstercountyalive.com. |
| Jul 14 -- Oct 20 |
| Exhibition of Currier & Ives at the Senate House Exhibition: Currier & Ives: “Cheap and Popular Pictures” , on view at Senate House State Historic Site, free and open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5pm; Sunday 1-5 pm. A selection of 40 prints reflecting the 19th-century ideal of home, the city, and the cutting-edge technology of steamboat transportation. Senate House State Historic Site, 296 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401, (845) 338-2786. |
| Aug 28 -- Sep 30 |
| Art Show at Ulster Savings Bank Ulster Savings Bank invites the public to a reception at their 280 Wall Street, Kingston branch to celebrate their latest art exhibit, a collection of paintings by local artist Nathan Milgrim. The exhibit will be available for viewing through Thursday, September 30th. For more information concerning the reception or art exhibit, please contact Kingston Branch Manager B.A. Feeney, III at 338-6060, ext. 4101. |
| Sep 4 |
| Opening reception at Art on Wall Debra Susan Gross & Laura Loving: New work. Sept 4-30. Reception: Sept 4, 1-3pm & 6-8pm. Two-part reception bridges 2 uptown events on Sept 4: Farmer’s Market ending 2pm, Wall Street Jazz Festival 5-10pm. Art on Wall, 288 Wall St, 2nd Floor (over Hudson Coffee). 750-6332. |
| Sep 4 | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Agustsson Gallery Magnus Agustsson: “Emotions of Life.” Annagama, stone & ceramic sculpture. Diane Agustsson: Paintings. Beautiful distinctive offerings from 11 artists: Painting, photography, jewelry, woodcuts. Offering sculpture classes. Sculpture Garden open. Agustsson Gallery, 176 Broadway. 331-1388. E-mail: dianeagustsson@hvc.rr.com. |
| Sep 4 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Catskill Mountain Railroad Labor Day Train’s – These Catskill Mountain Railroad Trains are a special salute to all American’s for all the hard work they do to make our country great. Wear a Hardhat and get $1.00 off your Train Fare ~ www.catskillmtrailroad.com |
| Sep 4 | 2:00 PM |
| 1658 Stockade National Historic District Walking TouR Narrated walk through New York’s largest intact early Dutch settlement and neighborhood where the state was born in 1777. Includes tour of c.1812 Johnston House interior featuring 18th and early 19th century furnishings and decorative arts. Adult $10; child under 16, $5. Departs Saturday, 2 p.m. from the Friends of Historic Kingston Museum, corner Wall-Main Sts., uptown Kingston. (845) 339-0720; www.fohk.org. |
| Sep 4 | 2:00 PM |
| Tours to the Lighthouse Hudson River Maritime Museum docent-led tours to the Rondout Lighthouse on the M/V "Lark" - docked behind the Maritime Museum $10 per person regardless of age Not handicapped accessible. For more information: 845.340.4700, 800.843.7472 or HRMM at 845.338.0071 hudsonrivercruises@hvc.rr.com - www.hrmm.org |
| Sep 4 | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| STUDIO 91 Presents: Judith Boggess: Paintings. Deborah Joyce & Donna Coane: Native creations. STUDIO 91, 91 Spring St (corner of Russell St). 339-0438. Hours: Saturdays 12-5pm or by appointment. |
| Sep 4 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Opening reception-Surprenant Art & Design Presenting recent works by Jim Granger and Scott Ackerman. 324 Wall Street in Uptown Kingston. www.gallerysurprenant.com - 845-383-1279 |
| Sep 4 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Opening reception at KMOCA Jacinta Bunnell: "Shy as a Shrimp: A Year Spent Studying the Art of Children" Inspired by the artwork of the children in her life, Hudson Valley artist Jacinta Bunnell presents a collection of mixed media paintings created over the course of one year. This show features all new work by Jacinta, shown alongside the drawings of young artists that have influenced her art. "Shy as a Shrimp" continues at KMOCA through September 25. Kingston Museum of Contemporary Arts, 103 Abeel Street, Kingston - www.kmoca.org |
| Sep 4 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| One Mile Gallery Presents: Tillamook Cheddar, canine artist.* “People Magazine.” Oilstick on paper. www.tillie.org. Sept 4 - Oct 23. Reception: Sept 4, 5-8pm. Includes live demonstration of artist’s technique. * Tillie is a Jack Russell terrier who creates art. ONE MILE GALLERY, 475 Abeel St. 338-2035. E-mail: onemilegallery@gmail.com. www.onemilegallery.com. Hours: Sat 12-5, Sun 12-4pm. Additional parking at New Ulster Marina |
| Sep 4 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Exhibition at Half Moon Books Art by John Van Ness. Anita Wages hosting readings from Transformation House at 6:30pm. Half Moon Books, 35 N. Front St. 331-5439. Hours: 7 days 10-6; later 1st Saturdays. |
| Sep 4 | 5:00 PM - 10:25 PM |
| The Wall Street Jazz Festival 7th Annual Festival, in Uptown Kingston-featuring guitarist Sheryl Bailey Duo, with Vic Juris on the other guitar, followed by Claire Daly Quartet, with Maryann Mcsweeney, bass, Steve Hudson, piano, and Jacob Melchior on drums. They will be followed by The Dena Derose Trio, with Dena on piano and vocals and her trio TBA. The Festival will close as always with Estrella Samba y Salsa - featuring Sue Terry, Claire Daly, Fred Jacobs, Peggy Stern, Lew Scott, Pete O'Brien, and dancers in the street! Free and Open to the Public. www.wallstreetjazzfestival.com |
| Sep 4 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| SEVEN 21 GALLERY on BROADWAY Featured Artist: Ray Curran: “An Odyssey in Watercolor.” Sept 4-29. Ongoing Artists: Sean Bowen, Philip Lekki, Susan Godwin, Barry DeBaun, John Lundquist, Barbara DeBaun, Dennis Sheehan, Chris Gonyea, Paul Abrams, Tibor Spitz, Emily Thing, Moya, Jeffrey Schiller, Howard Finkelson, Franz Heigemer, Marianne R. Heigemeir, Dina Alcalay Pearlman, Mary Ann Glass. 721 Broadway, Kingston, NY. 331-7956, 331-1435. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 12-5. |
| Sep 4 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Arts Society of Kingston Main Gallery - K.L. McKenna: “New West Expressions,” Paintings of Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Arizona. www.klmckenna.com. Members’ Lounge - “The Volunteers Exhibit,” a Members’ Exhibition. Both shows Sept 4-25. ASK, 97 Broadway. 338-0331. E-mail: ask@askforarts.org. www.askforarts.org. |
| Sep 4 | 6:00 PM |
| Art show at Keegan Ales Randal Roberts: Paintings. www.allofthisisforyou.com. Through Sept. |
| Sep 4 | 10:00 PM |
| Jam Session Jazz@WallSpace Presents JAM SESSION following the 7th Annual WALL STREET JAZZ FESTIVAL (5:00-10:00 pm). FREE. All Ages. 323 Wall Street - 845.338.8700 - www.323wallstreet.com |
| Sep 5 | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Hooley on the Hudson Food, music, step dancing,craft demonstrations, storytelling, authentic Celtic products, entertainment and much more. TR Gallo Park, Kingston's waterfront. For the full schedule of events: www.ulsteraoh.com |
| Sep 5 | 1:00 PM |
| Book Signing at Visitor's Center Breda Mannix McMahon, will be signing copies of her first book at the Heritage Area Visitor Center from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and from 4:00pm to 5:00pm during the annual Hooley on the Hudson Celebration. The book, "I Remember It Well" is a moving account of the author’s childhood in rural Ireland, her journey to America, and her return to her homeland ten years later. For more information call, (845) 331-5728 or (845) 331-7517. |
| Sep 5 | 2:00 PM |
| Tours to the Lighthouse Hudson River Maritime Museum docent-led tours to the Rondout Lighthouse on the M/V "Lark" - docked behind the Maritime Museum $10 per person regardless of age Not handicapped accessible. For more information: 845.340.4700, 800.843.7472 or HRMM at 845.338.0071 hudsonrivercruises@hvc.rr.com - www.hrmm.org |
| Sep 5 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Madden's Tastings It is Hooley time again Folks! The "Hooley on the Hudson" festival - Please join us for an Irish Whiskey and Bailey's Irish Cream tasting. Bob Lusk and Jim Donnelly will be keeping us entertained with some Irish folk tunes! Madden's Fine Wines and Spirits, 65 Broadway, Kingston, NY. (845) 340-WINE (9463) |
| Sep 6 | 2:00 PM |
| Tours to the Lighthouse Hudson River Maritime Museum docent-led tours to the Rondout Lighthouse on the M/V "Lark" - docked behind the Maritime Museum $10 per person regardless of age Not handicapped accessible. For more information: 845.340.4700, 800.843.7472 or HRMM at 845.338.0071 hudsonrivercruises@hvc.rr.com - www.hrmm.org |
| Sep 8 | 12:00 PM |
| Senate House Jam Informal music jam every Wed at Noon all year long. Players welcome, all skill levels. Audience wanted too! Weather permitting, on the lawn at the Senate House Uptown Kingston between Fair St. and Clinton Ave. Rain location inside the museum during the summer, and during the cold months at the visitor center across Clinton Ave. |
| Sep 8 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Yoga at the Cornell Street Studio Certified Yoga instructor Mia Tomic. $10 to take the class, show up 10 mins prior to class to sign in. 168 Cornell Street. 845-331-0191 |
| Sep 10 | 7:00 PM |
| Y845 Presents Back to School Throwdown: THOUGHTS IN REVERSE, The Last Of Our Kind, Taxi To Alaska, Torrance, As Tides Turn. $12 advance, $15 door. 16+. 323 Wall Street - 845.338.8700 - www.323wallstreet.com |
| Sep 10 | 8:00 PM |
| Sonando The live music of the Hudson Valley's premiere Latin Band, Sonando. Frank Guido's Little Italy, 14 Thomas St. Kingston, NY Across the street and just around the corner from UPAC. 845-340-1682 - frankguidoslittleital.com |
| Sep 10 | 8:00 PM |
| Dutch Artist - Pé Okx at HRMM Pé Okx's United States premiere of "Westrisian Ringdike Walk: Fast Forward on an Ancient Dutch Dike" Viewing and Discussion. This visually stunning film was created from 48,000 images and has an original soundtrack by Okx, who challenges the viewer's awareness and perspective on time, the seasons and the land. East Gallery-Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY. 845.338.0071, ext. 15 - www.hrmm.org |
