Saugerties expands Pre-K program
Wednesday, January 23 marked the first day of school for 26 students in the newly expanded Saugerties Central School District Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program.
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UPAC to host two shows with comics John Mulaney and Pete Davidson in Kingston
The Bardavon presents a night of big-time comedy with John Mulaney and Pete Davidson on Sunday, February 10 at 7 p.m. and then again at 10 p.m. at the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston.
Poll: Should the canopies in Uptown Kingston be torn down?
Eight years after a problem-plagued refurbishment project, city officials are giving serious consideration to tearing down the system of porticos covering sidewalks in the Uptown business district.
Help for the furloughed
As the partial shutdown of the federal government continues, Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster wants to remind those impacted by the furlough that help is available through the non-profit agency’s Case Management program.
Mohonk volunteer photographers do their part for preservation
Currently numbering some 40 members, the Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographers provide the organization with a steady supply of new images capturing the many facets of the mountains. The images they record are used to build awareness about the Preserve.
NASA’s chief scientist to talk about the Moon in Poughkeepsie
Wednesday, January 30: Vassar Brothers science lecture series to examine the Moon, Lyme disease & penguins.
Kat Wright plays Colony
Retro soul and rhythm-and-blues come naturally to Kat Wright. The uptown vocal stylist has been described as a cross between Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse. Wright tends to tour with a buttoned-down eight-piece band of slick players that is often reason enough to catch her shows. She performs on Friday, January 25 at Colony in Woodstock. Tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the show.
Wingfest at Civic Center
Saturday, January 26: Guests will judge chicken wings prepared by more than 30 area makers. Wings classic and radical in flavor will compete for the prestigious top honor.
Sweet Clementines play Unison in New Paltz
Friday, Jan. 25: Fronted by guitarist/songwriter and Almanac Weekly music critic John Burdick, the Sweet Clementines blend nervy, angular guitar rock and an understated dumpster-cabaret vibe with a huge catalogue of sweet, weird and sad electric pop songs, swarming with harmonies and odd word choices. Music journalist Ron Hart wrote, “That the Sweet Clementines are still not signed to a national record label is just criminal.”
Bardavon screens La Traviata from the Met
Saturday, Jan. 26: Directed by Michael Mayer, this new production of Verdi’s beloved tragedy features a dazzling 18th-century setting that changes with the seasons.