Kevin Hart brings “Irresponsible” tour to Hudson Valley
Comedian Kevin Hart announced 100 new dates for ‘The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour,’ including a July 15 show at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Sullivan County.
Entertainment
Inquiring Minds launches local author Jennifer Castle’s “Together at Midnight” on Jan. 26
According to Castle, the germ of the idea for the story came from Rabbi Jonathan Kligler’s moving eulogy for New Paltz High School student Maya Gold, in which he urged local teens, “Look out for each other. Be brave. Risk losing a friend in order to help them.”
BSP in Kingston hosts Tiger Piss reunion concert
Friday, Jan. 26: Tiger Piss is the hardworking trio featuring players who are all quite taken with their other projects now: Lara Hope of Ark-Tones fame; Reverend Kev from the heavy-metal-themed bluegrass band Red Nekromancer; and the guitarist and experimental composer Danny Asis. Back in the day, these three blew out windows locally and in frequent do-it-yourself tours around the contiguous 48 with a risqué brand of punk and post-hardcore rock for the people. Someone tried to get the piss out of their name, but it wasn’t long before the rechristened Tigeriss changed it back. They are Tiger Piss, for better or for worse.
Eddie Izzard coming to UPAC in Kingston
Friday, Feb. 16: Stage and screen actor, comedian and now author Eddie Izzard has emerged as one of the most transcendent and unclassifiable comedic talents of his generation.
Daniel Day-Lewis risks being spectacularly unlikable in Phantom Thread
He’s mesmerizing, certainly; but that has mostly to do with the fact that he’s being portrayed by the great Daniel Day-Lewis, who, in his typically compulsive, hands-on approach to tackling a character, actually learned to sew evening gowns in order to portray an elite 1950s English fashion designer.
Kids’ Almanac (1/25-31)
Oasis for ceramics in Highland; veternarian program for teens at SUNY-Ulster; Matilda on screen in Rhinebeck, Underground Railroad talk in Kingston; Neil Gaiman to converse on stage with Lemony Snicket at Bard
Erica’s Cancer Journey: No strings attached
As I navigate innumerable decisions along this terminal cancer journey, having the strength and desire to return to beloved interests like viola feels like a precious gift.
Mixology class in Uptown Kingston
Thursday, Jan. 25: Learn how to make drinks with master mixologist Paul Maloney of the Stockade Tavern.
Old World foodways at the revived Downtown Café in Kingston
Chef Graziano Tecchio hails from the Old World — Venice, Italy, to be precise — where he grew up learning how to fish, slaughter, butcher, garden, cook and prepare all foods from scratch from his father and other family elders.
Film production dollars spent in Hudson Valley up 300%
An increased number of big-budget film productions in the mid-Hudson region in 2017 have resulted in a 300 percent increase in direct spending, according to the Hudson Valley Film Commission.