Foreigner at Civic Center in Poughkeepsie
Saturday, April 29: Foreigner has long been an arena-rock staple. Foreigner may also be the band most often cited when people try to explain what punk rock was a reaction to.
Entertainment
Martha Frankel wants Woodstock Bookfest to bring different points of view together
The Woodstock Bookfest is in its eighth year of entertaining and inspiring writers and book-lovers alike. Since its conception, the festival has drawn speakers, panelists, and literarians from across the country as well as locally.
Diner of your dreams
Breakfast is a peak experience at the Phoenicia Diner.
Comedian Steven Wright to perform at UPAC
Saturday, April 22: “I have a large seashell collection that I keep along all the major coasts.”
Today is the Day at Darkside Records
Saturday, April 22: Celebrate Record Store Day with the legendary progressive metal band in Poughkeepsie.
Monty Python & the Holy Grail at UPAC
Friday, April 21: To celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the comedy classic, a brand-new sing-along version of the film will be shown.
The Red Turtle is masterful animation that simply needs to be seen
In Northern Europe, its analogue would be a selkie legend, but in this case the shapeshifting woman (or perhaps goddess) is a sea turtle, rather than a seal.
Kingston After Dark: Ultraviolet dreams
When asked to examine weed’s impact on the nightlife of the Kingston area these days, what struck me was how many people had only positive things to say, some even arguing that it’s become a reverse gateway drug.
Some weedy recipes to bring your edibles game to a higher level
The term “edibles” encompasses far far more than Alice B. Toklas’ famous hash brownies. These days, weed can be made into any number of candies, cakes, cookies, breads, drinks, dishes — the only limit is imagination and skill.
Jazz prodigy Joey Alexander comes to Woodstock
Friday, April 21: Hear the 13-year-old pianist who has already turned the jazz world on its ear.