JANUARY
Thru January 8: Chilling Winter Warm-Up Art Show
Gazen Gallery
Featuring works celebrating the beautiful Hudson Valley winters
January xyz: Janniversary Sale
Rhinebeck Department Store
Join us in celebrating our anniversary!
FEBRUARY
February 8-21: 7th Annual Love Our Locals Event
Montgomery Row
Customer Appreciation, with postcard, Save 10% off purchases
MARCH
Saturdays/Sundays: Garden Workshops
Phantom Gardener
Check back for 2010 workshops
March 21-22: NYS Maple Festival
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
March 28-29: NYS Maple Festival
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
APRIL
Saturdays/Sundays: Garden Workshops
Phantom Gardener
Check back for 2010 workshops
April 25-26: HV Green Fair
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
April 26: Autism Walk & Expo
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
MAY
Saturdays/Sundays: Garden Workshops
Phantom Gardener
Check back for 2010 workshops
May 1-3: Hudson River Valley Antique Auto Show
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
May 1-31: 3rd Annual May Days Shopping Discount
Montgomery Row
With Postcard, Save $5 off a $25 purchase.
www.montgomeryrow.com
May 1-31: 21st Birthday Celebration
Winter Sun & Summer Moon
Come celebrate 21 years in business! $100 weekly raffles! Fortune Cookie sale! Loyalty Discount Cards!
www.wintersunsummermoon.com
May 10, 10am-2pm: Mother’s Day Events
Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
Free Seedlings for Mom
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
May 15-17: Rhinebeck Sidewalk Sale Days
Village Business District
Super Bargains at over 30 Rhinebeck merchants in beautiful historic Rhinebeck.
www.rhinebeckchamber.com
May 16-17: Flea Market at Rhinebeck
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
May 23-24: Rhinebeck Antiques Fair
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
May 25: Memorial Day Parade
Village of Rhinebeck
May 30-31: Cancer Relay for Life
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
May 31, 10am-2pm: Spring’s Harvest
Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
JUNE
Saturdays/Sundays: Garden Workshops
Phantom Gardener
Check back for 2010 workshops
June 12: Antique Motorcycle Meet & Antique Machinery Show
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
June 20-21: Crafts at Rhinebeck
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
June 21, 10am-2pm: Father’s Day Events
Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
Strawberry Shortcake for Dad
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
June 26-28: Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
www.good-guys.com
June 29-September 7: Summer Spree
Montgomery Row
Spend $35+ at 3 different shops and get a $10 Montgomery Row gift card
www.montgomeryrow.com
JULY
June 29-September 7: Summer Spree
Montgomery Row
Spend $35+ at 3 different shops and get a $10 Montgomery Row gift card
www.montgomeryrow.com
July 3: Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
July 4: Hudson Valley Philharmonic & Fireworks Show
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
July 10: Artist’s Reception for Sizzling Hot Summer Show
Gazen Gallery
Meet the Artists. Enjoy wine and refreshments
July 11, 7:30pm: Seymour Obsessive Images of Seymour Chwast
Oblong Books & Music
Seymour Chwast is one of the most influential illustrators
July 12, 10am-2pm: Kids Day
Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
6 week kids cooking series begins with Queen’s Galley. Register at
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
July 11, 7:30pm: The Guru Looked Good by Marta Szabo
Oblong Books & Music
Local writer, Marta Szabo reads from her personal memoir of over 10 years spent in a Siddha Yoga ashram, a yogic monastery
July 18, 6-8pm: Buck Lewis Photography Exhibit
Hammertown
Opening Reception for talented photographer Buck Lewis in our gallery space
July 18, 6-8pm: Yappy Hour
Pause Dog Boutique
Come wine & dine in good two-legged & four-legged company – people and their pooches, its free
July 25: Rhinebeck Antiques Fair
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
July 25, 6-8pm: Yappy Hour
Pause Dog Boutique
Come wine & dine in good two-legged & four-legged company – people and their pooches, its free
July 25, 7:30pm: Dreaming in Hindi: Coming Awake in Another Language by Katherine Russell Rich
Oblong Books & Music
Book reading & book signing.
www.oblongbooks.com
July 31, 5:30-7:30pm: Scenes Near Home by Robert Lipgar
Montgomery Row
Impressive photography exhibit on second floor
July 31, 7:30pm: Night Navigation by Ginnah Howard
Oblong Books & Music
Please join us for a reading with the author
www.oblongbooks.com
AUGUST
June 29-September 7: Summer Spree
Montgomery Row
Spend $35+ at 3 different shops and get a $10 Montgomery Row gift card
www.montgomeryrow.com
August 1, 6-8pm: Yappy Hour
Pause Dog Boutique
Come wine & dine in good two-legged & four-legged company – people and their pooches, its free
August 2, 10am-2pm: Tomato Day
Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
August 7-9: Discovering Happiness with Shambhala Sun
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/a0f624eda3e864e1d53454cd3042c272/
August 7-9: Illuminate Your Life with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa and Gurushabd Singh Khalsa
Omega Institute
All levels of yoga experience are welcome
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/8994badcf6d73af33f4ec921d1c409b2/
August 8, 6-8pm: Yappy Hour
Pause Dog Boutique
Come wine & dine in good two-legged & four-legged company – people and their pooches, its free
August 9-14: Illuminate Your Life with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa and Gurushabd Singh Khalsa
Omega Institute
All levels of yoga experience are welcome
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/8994badcf6d73af33f4ec921d1c409b2/
August 9-14: Ann K. Lindsay presents: Landscape in Watercolor
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/5830dcf09aafce59727b54dc70f58533/
August 9-14: Anatomy of Yoga with Glenn Black
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/7020b702d79a607b53ffa9dcbab20729/
August 9-14: Working Rustic with Daniel Mack
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/14a9c38ad3a799165f1d5a97d17f99cf/
August 14-16: Rhinebeck Sidewalk Sale Days & Art in Rhinebeck
Village Business District
Local artists display their art & musicians entertain together w/a Super Sale!
www.rhinebeckchamber.com
August 14-16: Way of Sushi with Bizen owner Michael Marcus
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/8a30853c4445db32153eaebed231280f/
August 15, 6-8pm: Yappy Hour
Pause Dog Boutique
Come wine & dine in good two-legged & four-legged company – people and their pooches, its free
August 15, 2-4pm: Uncle Andy’s Cats by James Warhola
Oblong Books & Music
Author reading of this children’s book
www.oblongbooks.com
August 16-21: Zindel Segal & Susan Woods: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/319d777f003cfd99742a8016e2292d75/
August 21-23: Being Yoga Conference
Omega Institute
Immerse yourself in yoga; our campus is transformed into a yoga community, sample different styles and meet new friends
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/3441a18569a6a414cb881322971d5704/
August 22, 6-8pm: Yappy Hour
Pause Dog Boutique
Come wine & dine in good two-legged & four-legged company – people and their pooches, its free
August 23, 10am-2pm: 15 Year Anniversary Party
Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
Join us to Celebrate!
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
August 25-30: Dutchess County Fair
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
August 27-30: Empowerment Workshop with David Gershon & Gail Straub
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/20842f721d99c6e04b2eba0cd3aa827a/
August 29, 6-8pm: Yappy Hour
Pause Dog Boutique
Come wine & dine in good two-legged & four-legged company – people and their pooches, its free
www.pausedogboutique.com
SEPTEMBER
June 29-September 7: Summer Spree
Montgomery Row
Spend $35+ at 3 different shops and get a $10 Montgomery Row gift card
www.montgomeryrow.com
September 11-13: Women & Power: Connecting Across Generations
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/ceadbe5f41aa478824b3a2d5aa59beb1/
September 11-November 12: Dazzling Fall Colors Show
Gazen Gallery
Over 30 different artists inspired by the autumn’s rich colors in the Hudson Valley
www.gazengallery.com
September 12-13: Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
September 13,4pm: Jeremy Draws a Monster by Peter McCarty
Oblong Books & Music
Author-illustrator wrote such classics as Hondo and Fabian and the Moon Plane.
www.oblongbooks.com
September 18-20: Caroline Myss: Beyond Reason
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/1136b8d1ac4118c6e4c7359bc3f8a3f5/
September 18-20: Penelope Smith: Communicating with Animals
Omega Institute
Founding pioneer in the field of interspecies communication http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/2719f8a0c51ee6c5013a6ee657ee2657/
September 19-20: Gem & Mineral Show
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
September 20, 10am-2pm: Harvest Day
Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
September 24-27: Kinross Cashmere Trunk Show
Haldora
September 25,7:30pm: Reiki for Spiritual Healing by Brett Bevell
Oblong Books & Music
Author discussion and book signing
www.oblongbooks.com
September 25-27: A Weekend to Change Your Life with Joan Anderson
Omega Institute
A Weekend to Change Your Life is the ultimate experience to help you grow and change
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/d2892c9df2bd91063af5eab922cdcc1f/
September 26,7:30pm: My River Chronicles by Jessica Dulong
Oblong Books & Music
A beautifully written memoir about her life as the only female fireboat engineer in the world.
www.oblongbooks.com
OCTOBER
October 2-4: Meditation for Beginners: Bhante Wimala
Omega Institute
Meditation techniques to start the beginner and refresh the experienced meditator http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/5e73fbf877f7745d2944393457168890/
October 3-4: Crafts at Rhinebeck
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
October 4-11: Stanislav Grof & Jack Kornfield: Insight & Opening
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/08a4ca6be199cb72d4cf50ad73592c20/
October 9-10: Healing with Intention: Lynne McTaggart
Omega Institute
McTaggart shows us how to use her Powering Up program for healing in a group setting http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/f37fb29667e497fa295558c71399fbe2/
October 10-11: Rhinebeck Antiques Fair
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
October 10-11: Beauty. Mystery. Nature Transformed Art Exhibit
Hammertown
Featuring Hudson Valley artists: Jon DePreter, Amy Cheng, Rosalind Schneider, Elaine Galen, and Sharon Gordon
October 11, 10am-2pm: Apple Day
Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
October 11-16: Harville Hendrix & Gene Shelly: IMAGO Relationship Therapy
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/9da8a2eab5b4ce00f26a34105d77bf7d/
October 16-18: Contacting the Spirit World with James VanPraagh
Omega Institute
Renowned medium, Van Praagh teaches us how to become instruments to the heavenly worlds
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/9c3399cc42676bc7f2bf39320dbd7ac7/
October 17-18: Sheep & Wool Festival
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
October 22 – November 16: Himalayan Blues
Gallery Lodoe
Experience the Himalaya through the extraordinary images of photographer, Jamyang Lodoe
www.gallerylodoe.com
October 23, 5-9pm: Chocolate Lovers Art Night
Gazen Gallery
Enjoy a decadent chocolate treat while viewing our Dazzling Fall Colors Art show.
www.gazengallery.com
October 23-25: Soul Survival with Brain Weiss
Omega Institute
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/3b9364b57c4c7a7e4d6cae718d6ee714/
October 25, 10am-2pm: Pumpkin Day
Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
October 25, 2pm: Children’s Halloween Parade
Rhinebeck Firehouse
Annually on Sunday prior to Halloween. Costume parade open to all children. Sponsored by American Legion.
October 25, 2-6pm: Opening Reception for Himalayan Blues
Gallery Lodoe
Experience the Himalaya through the extraordinary images of photographer, Jamyang Lodoe
www.gallerylodoe.com
October 30, 7:30pm: Mary Caponegro Reading
Oblong Books and Music
The author of the short story collection "All Fall Down" reads from her new work.
http://www.oblongbooks.com/event/mary-caponegro-all-fall-down
October 31, 12:30pm: Howl’oween Dog Costume Parade
Pause Dog Boutique
Dogs strut their stuff during this parade for pooches – Prizes awarded and treats for all!
October 31, 9pm: Annual Halloween Bash
Starr Place
Live Music, Best & Worst Costume, Door Prizes, Special Drinks, Tricks & treats
www.starrplace.com
October 31-November 7: Pet Portraits by Diana Marye Huff
Pause Dog Boutique
Meet artist on Oct 31. View portraits through the 7th
www.pausedogboutique.com/events.htm
NOVEMBER
October 31-November 7: Pet Portraits by Diana Marye Huff
Pause Dog Boutique
Meet artist on Oct 31. View portraits through the 7th
www.pausedogboutique.com/events.htm
November 1- December 16: 8th Annual Book Angel Project
Oblong Books & Music
Purchase a book for an area child in need during this holiday season
November 1- 30: Sinterklaas Puppet Workshop
Celebration Space (former Bing’s restaurant)
www.SinterklaasRhinebeck.com
November 6, 7:30pm: Tony Fletcher Reading
Oblong Books and Music
The author of "All Hopped Up and Ready to Go: Music from the Streets of New York 1927-1977" reads from his new book.
http://www.oblongbooks.com/event/tony-fletcher-all-hopped-and-ready-go
November 7-December 30: Capturing the Love. Dance Partners: Animals & Their People
Montgomery Row
Dancer and photographer, Alice Spears, features color photographs showcasing the movement and actions of animals and their people.
www.montgomeryrow.com
November 13, 5-9pm: Erotica Show
Gazen Gallery
View “erotic” art paintings, sculptures, and more. Limited to guests 18 yrs & older.
www.gazengallery.com
November 14-15: Symmetry
Hummingbird Jewelers
www.hummingbirdjewelers.com
November 15, 10am-2pm: Winter Squash Day
Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
Squash Soup to warm you while you shop for Thanksgiving
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
November 15, 1-5pm: Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Class
Pause Dog Boutique
CPR & Heimlich for pets, common emergencies, safety tips, lessons, includes 3-yr certification & pet first aid book. $50/class
November 17, 7:30pm: Wine Tasting Dinner
Starr Place
David Hautzig will discuss the art of pairing wine with food – perfect for your upcoming Thanksgiving meal.
www.starrplace.com
November 20, 4-9pm: Opening Reception for Chilling Winter Warm-Up Show
Gazen Gallery
Meet the artists. Featuring works celebrating the beautiful Hudson Valley winters
November 20-January 8: Chilling Winter Warm-Up Art Show
Gazen Gallery
Featuring works celebrating the beautiful Hudson Valley winters
November 23- December 24: 7th Annual Shop, Dine, & Indulge
Montgomery Row
Spend $75 at Montgomery Row (15+ stores) & Get $5 Montgomery Row gift card. Spend More! Get More!
www.montgomeryrow.com
November 27, 10am-4pm: Holiday Shopping: Sleep in with the Dogs
Pause Dog Boutique
Receive 20% off entire purchase. Free donuts & coffee, a relaxed atmosphere & personal attention as you shop for your favorite two & four legged friends this holiday season.
November 27-28: Pamela Froman
Hummingbird Jewelers
www.hummingbirdjewelers.com
November 28, 4:30pm: Sinterklaas Arrives
Rhinecliff Dock
Sinterklaas arrives by boat. Procession in Rhinecliff.
www.SinterklaasRhinebeck.com
DECEMBER
December 5, 12noon-12am: All Day Sinterklaas Celebration
Village of Rhinebeck
December 5, 5:30pm: Children’s Starlight Parade & Pageant
Village of Rhinebeck
Line up begins at 5:30pm and Parade starts at 6pm.
www.SinterklaasRhinebeck.com
December 11-12: Bikakis and Johns
Hummingbird Jewelers
www.hummingbirdjewelers.com
Thru December 16: 8th Annual Book Angel Project
Oblong Books & Music
Purchase a book for an area child in need during this holiday season
Thru December 24: 7th Annual Shop, Dine, & Indulge
Montgomery Row Shopping Center
Spend $75 at Montgomery Row (15+ stores) & get $5 Montgomery Row gift card. Spend More! Get More!
www.montgomeryrow.com
Thru December 30: Capturing the Love. Dance Partners: Animals & Their People
Montgomery Row
Dancer and photographer, Alice Spears, features color photographs showcasing the movement and actions of animals and their people.
www.montgomeryrow.com
Thru January 8: Chilling Winter Warm-Up Art Show
Gazen Gallery
Featuring works celebrating the beautiful Hudson Valley winters
All events are located in Rhinebeck unless otherwise noted.
Festivals & Fairs
Art at Grasmere
Dutchess County Fair
Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show
Hudson Valley Food & Wine Festival
Hudson Valley Philharmonic & Fireworks Show
Hudson Valley Ramble
Pet Palooza Rhinebeck Antiques Fair
Rhinebeck Crafts Show
Sheep & Wool Festival
Sinterklaas
Taste of Rhinebeck
Hiking & Walking Trails
Burger Hill Park
500 foot climb with panoramic View of Catskill Mountains, Hudson River
Ferncliff Forest Preserve & Fire Tower
Walking trails and Fire Tower with Hudson Valley views, camp sites
Historic Sites & Museums
Rhinebeck Aerodrome & Museum
Historic Bi-plane air shows and museum
Museum of Rhinebeck History
Staatsburgh Mansion & Historic Site
Historic mansion, extensive walking trails, concert in the parks
Wilderstein Historic Site
Historic mansion, walking trails, Victorian Christmas
Library & Storytime
Starr Library
Weekly Storytime, book sales, and other activities
Oblong Books & Music
Monthly Storytime, 1st & 3rd Fridays at 10:30am
Pick your Own Fruits/Vegetables & Cut your own Christmas Trees
Cedar Heights Orchard
September & October – Apples & Pumpkins - Open Daily
F.W. Battenfeld & Son
November & December – Christmas Trees
Wonderland Farm
Mid-September – Pumpkins – Open Sat & Sun
November & December – Christmas Trees
Swimming & Playgrounds
American Legion Park
Picnic area near Lake
Rhinebeck Town Pool & Recreation Area
Outdoor Swimming Pool with 2 diving boards, Kiddie Pool, Playground, Picnic Tables/Pavillon, Tennis and Basketball Courts
Theatre, Music, & Dance
Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Cocoon Theatre
Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society