Historic Hudson River Towns

NRBQ at the Paramount
2022-06-03 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
Phone: (914) 739-0039
E-Mail: boxoffice@paramounthudsonvalley.com
Website: https://paramounthudsonvalley.com/events/nrbq/
Tickets/Registration: https://paramounthudsonvalley.showare.com/ordertickets.asp
Admission Fee: $30, $37.50, $45
“For more than 50 years, they have conjured a slippery blend of early R&B, hardcore country, novelty songs and rockabilly by seizing the improvisational energy of jazz.” – Washington Post
“For half a century, this consummate cult act has served as a bulwark against the stiffness and pomposity that so often infiltrate rock and roll … ‘Let Me Tell You ‘Bout My Girl’ is one highlight; another is the band’s recent take on the Al Jolson standard ‘April Showers.’ The recording exquisitely confronts the current dark era with swooning dreams borrowed from an earlier one.” —The New Yorker
NRBQ is Terry Adams, Scott Ligon, Casey McDonough, and John Perrin. “NRBQ” stands for New Rhythm and Blues Quartet. NRBQ have attracted accolades and respect from talent as diverse as Jimi Hendrix, Doc Pomus, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Keith Richards, The Replacements, John Sebastian, Dave Edmunds, Yo La Tengo and Penn & Teller.
NRBQ songs have been performed by Bonnie Raitt, She & Him, Dan Baird, the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Widespread Panic, Los Lobos, and Dave Edmunds among many others. The group served as the unofficial “house band” for The Simpsons for Seasons 10-12. They appeared as zombies in George Romero’s movie Day of the Dead. They have appeared at the Berlin Jazz Festival, the Grand Ole Opry, and Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival. NRBQ has released a series of critically acclaimed albums in the past decade, among them Keep This Love Goin’ (2011), Brass Tacks (2014), the 5-disc, 50-year retrospective, High Noon (2016), and Turn On, Tune In (2019). Their latest – a first-ever NRBQ rarities collection, “In*Frequencies” released by Omnivore Recordings on October 2, 2020. The career-spanning sixteen tracks, twelve never-before released, include live and radio performances, soundchecks, and rare singles.
NRBQ are that rare group that’s eclectic, stylistically innovative, and creatively ambitious while also sounding thoroughly unpretentious and accessible. At its best, NRBQ‘s music casually mixes up barrelhouse R&B, British Invasion pop, fourth-gear rockabilly, exploratory free jazz, and dozens of other flavors while giving it all a stomp-down rhythm that makes fans want to dance and expressing a sense of joy and easy good humor that comes straight from the heart.

PHM History Hikes: Garrison's Landing and Arden Point
2022-06-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Garrison’s Landing Gazebo, 11 Garrison Lodge, Philipstown, 10524, United States
Phone: (845) 265-4010
E-Mail: education@putnamhistorymuseum.org
Website: http://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org
Tickets/Registration: https://tinyurl.com/4uybmvr5
Admission Fee: 10.00
Looking for an exciting way to explore the local history and the natural beauty of Putnam County at the same time? Then join us for our history hike of Garrison’s Landing and Arden Point!
PHM staff will lead a tour through Garrisons Landing and then hike to Arden Point. Along the way we’ll discuss the area’s historic architecture and preservation, Hudson River steamboats, the Hudson River Railroad, how Arden Point got its name, and much more. This history hike includes unique scenic views of the Hudson River and West Point.
The tour will last approximately one hour and thirty minutes. Active/outdoor attire strongly suggested. Participants will be required to sign a release before the event.
Starting Location: Garrison Gazebo, 10 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, NY 10524. Free visitor street parking is available, additional parking in Metro North station parking lot.
Topic: History of Garrisons Landing and Arden Point
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: PHM Members, $8 | Non-Members, $10

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – Original Knickerbocker Tour
2022-06-04 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-06-05 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-06-11 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-06-12 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-06-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-06-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-06-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – South Gate, 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, 10591
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”.
Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, you’ll find out why Irving is called the Original Knickerbocker!
It’s a fun way to spend an hour exploring the south end of the cemetery!
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. through August. Fall dates will be posted later in the summer.

2022 Hudson Valley New Voices Festival Returns To Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT), June 4-5
2022-06-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Westchester Collaborative Theater, 23 Water St., Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
A festival of one-act plays written by underserved constituencies in our community, the performance will feature works created by young people, members of the BIPOC community and seniors. Internationally renowned guitarist/vocalist KJ Denhert will provide musical accompaniment throughout the performance.

2022 Hudson Valley New Voices Festival Returns To Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT), June 4-5
2022-06-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-05 15:00 - 2022-06-06 17:00 | Westchester Collaborative Theater, 23 Water St., Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
The 2022 Hudson Valley New Voices, a festival of one-act plays written by underserved constituencies in our community, will feature works created by young people, members of the BIPOC community and seniors. Internationally renowned guitarist/vocalist KJ Denhert will provide musical accompaniment throughout the performance.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Lantern Tour
2022-06-04 21:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-11 21:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-18 21:00 - 22:00 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – North Gate, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, 10591
Soak up the history of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery by the light of kerosene lanterns! It’s like stepping back in time as you visit some of the most impressive residents, including William Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, John Dustin Archbold and others resting in peace in the cemetery’s north end. As this is only a one-hour tour, you’ll need to visit during the day to see Washington Irving’s grave.

Blood Drive
2022-06-08 11:30 - 16:30 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Pint for a Pint! Get free ice cream when you come to give blood!

To Schedule an appointment please visit RedCrossBlood.org or click the button below! Use Code: Paramount

Theater Class at Westchester Collaborative Theater in Ossining
2022-06-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Westchester Collaborative Theater, 23 Water St., Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Evelyn Mertensl Alan Lutwin
E-Mail: info@wctheater.net
Website: http://www.wctheater.org
Tickets/Registration: http://www.wctheater.org
Admission Fee: see info on pricing
Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) Launches Full Program of Spring/Summer Theater Classes in Scene Study, Improv and Playwriting Ossining, NY –Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) is launching a full program of theater classes in Scene Study, Improv and Playwriting for the spring and summer.
Says WCT Executive Director Alan Lutwin, “We are delighted to be able to resume in-person classes featuring a trio of highly talented veteran actors and writers who are planning truly
innovative methods of instruction sure to spark students’ creative impulses.” Each of the classes will culminate in a performance or staged reading open to the public.
For more information go to the WCT website: www.wctheater.org

Studio Theater in Exile presents The Rebirth Project
2022-06-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Hudson Valley MoCA, 1701 Main Street, Peekskill, 10566
What happens when you being together visual artists, composers, and a dancer? Answer: The Rebirth Project
Bibianna Matheis, photographer, Barbara Korman, sculptor, Poet Gold, poet and performer, Mara Mills, director, Jeremy Gratt, composer, and Miranda Runyon, dancer, and choreographer, came together to as Barbara Korman put it – because “Down deep, at the molecular heart of life we’re essentially identical to trees.” (Carl Sandberg). That relationship between human and tree was the seed that brought The Rebirth Project to life. Add Susan Obrant’s costuming and the work is complete.
Humans and trees have an intimate connection. We climb their branches when we are young and sit in their shade when we are old. We make love underneath them and hide behind their trunks when we are sad. We fall asleep to the lullaby of their leaves.
All art genres have been inspired by nature and, especially trees. At our best we recognize the kinship. If we listen, we’ll understand the language of trees as we did as children climbing into the boughs. The Rebirth Project brings that intimacy back.
Come celebrate the season and the tress at STUDIO THEATER IN EXILE is now housed at Hudson Valley MOCA.
DATES: June 10, 11, 25, 7:00PM and June 16, 2:00PM
PLACE: Studio Theater in Exile @ Hudson Valley MOCA, 1701 Main Street, Peekskill NY 10566
TICKETS: $ 20 available May 15th
on www.studiotheaterinexile.com and www.HVMOCA.org

The Rebirth Project:
Maddie Runyon (NYC)
Poet Gold (Poughkeepsie)
Bibbiana Matheis (Pawling)
Barbara Korman (Bronx)
Jeremy Gratt (Thornwood)
Mara Mills (Thornwood)
Susan Obrant (Peekskill)

Friday Night Jokers ft. Mark Viera the Latin Prince of Comedy
2022-06-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
Phone: (914) 739-0039
E-Mail: boxoffice@paramounthudsonvalley.com
Website: https://paramounthudsonvalley.com/events/friday-night-jokers-ft-mark-viera/
Tickets/Registration: https://paramounthudsonvalley.showare.com/ordertickets.asp
Admission Fee: $22.50, $27.50, $32.50
Three Great Comedians, One Great Night!
Catch a Great Night of Comedy LIVE at The Paramount!
Featuring Mark Viera, Leighann Lord and John Iavarone
Mark Viera: Mark made his network television debut on NBC’s Emmy award winning show “30 Rock” an opportunity that piqued the interest of the industry’s most prominent executives. Mark is regularly featured as a part of The New York Kings of Comedy Tour. The comic and businessman recently sold a sitcom based on his compelling life to Warner Bros. and FOX. The much-anticipated project which is produced by comedy legend George Lopez is currently in development. Viera is unfazed by his growing popularity and remains loyal to his New York roots. Known to his fans as the Latin Prince he performs regularly at top comedy clubs including Caroline’s on Broadway and Gotham Comedy Club. He is also a regular at Improv’s and FunnyBone Comedy Clubs nationwide. Mark was hand picked to perform on the “Leatherneck” tour for the U.S. Marine Corps which is now in its second year. His numerous television credits include performances on the critically acclaimed “Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up” and Comedy Central’s “Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at the El Rey.” Mark’s most recent television appearance was on AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live”. A completely live stand up performance.Whether he’s talking about crazy marriage his growing kids his beloved grandparents doing one of his dead-on impressions or joking about his life growing up in the Bronx Mark Viera takes his audience on a hilarious heartfelt journey finding enjoyment in the absurdities of life.
Leighann Lord: Smart, sexy, savvy, and funny, Leighann Lord’s “heads up humor” is stand-up comedy at its finest. Inspired by the brilliance of George Carlin, the smooth jazz style of Franklyn Ajaye, and the elegance of Rita Rudner, Leighann has crafted her own unique brand of Thinking Cap Comedy. It’s no wonder she received the NYC Black Comedy Award for “The Most Thought Provoking Black Female Comic.” And for two consecutive years, Leighann was Harlem Week’s official comedian.Leighann’s stand-up is frequently heard on XM-Sirius Satellite Radio and appeared on many stand-up comedy shows including Girls Night Out (Lifetime), The Original Def Comedy All Star Jam (HBO), Premium Blend (Comedy Central), The World Stands Up (Comedy Central), Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, VH1’s 40 Most Shocking Celebrity Hair Moments, The View (ABC), Comic Quickies (SiTV), HA! Comedy (Gospel Music Channel) and We Got Next! (ASPIRE TV). Named one of New York’s 10 Hot Comics by Improper Magazine her web site, VeryFunnyLady.com, says it all!
John Iavarone: John was born in the Bronx and lived there until his mom decided to migrate miles away (2 to be exact) on to the mean streets of…….. Westchester County. Now, John has his headquarters in “The Heights.” John has been doing stand-up comedy for 2,920 days (not in a row). Whether it’s an 8 minute or 38 minute set at a Club, Corporate Function, Private Party or Fundraiser John’s audience describes his hysterically funny set in one word, Honest, Original, Animated! OK, that was 1 word, but from 3 different audiences.So if you want to hear his take on Current Events, Marriage, or Children. Ask his wife, or even better, come see him live!

Delaware Avenue - A Path Through History
2022-06-11 | Van Schaick Mansion, 1 Van Schaick Avenue, Cohoes, 12047
On June 11, 2022, between 11 am & 4 pm, journey with reenactors to the American Revolution, from the Van Schaick Mansion to the Breastworks of Peebles Island and learn about the role that they played in the planning of the Battle of Saratoga. Hear from Native American storytellers about the earliest inhabitants of the area. Step through time to visit Matton Shipyard and learn about the history of Delaware Avenue, Cohoes, NY and the busy business corridor it once was. All events are free. Self-guided brochures and a trolley will be available. Full schedule on Facebook under Delaware Avenue – A Path Through History.

Forever Ray- A Tribute to Ray Charles
2022-06-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
Phone: (914) 739-0039
E-Mail: boxoffice@paramounthudsonvalley.com
Website: https://paramounthudsonvalley.com/events/forever-ray/
Tickets/Registration: https://paramounthudsonvalley.showare.com/ordertickets.asp
Admission Fee: $37.50, $42.50, $49.50
Forever Ray – pays perfect tribute to the pianist, singer, composer, bandleader, and ground-breaking entertainer endowed with the moniker “the Genius” – Ray Charles. Credited with the early development of soul music, a style based on a melding of gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz music, Ray Charles’ influence echoes through generations of rock and soul singers. Forever Ray features Shulton Whitley as the voice of Ray Charles, along with former Raylette, Angela Workman, vocalist Chyna Grant from the Harlem Gospel Choir, and Samantha Joy, who comes by her talent naturally thanks to her father, lead singer Shulton Whitley!
They are backed by a multi-talented, musically exacting band which embodies the music of Ray Charles like none other. Forever Ray brings Ray Charles’ timeless hits to life including: “I Got A Woman”, “Hallelujah I Love Her So”, “I Can’t Stop Loving You”, “Georgia on My Mind”, “What I Say”, and “Unchain My Heart”. Forever Ray consistently performs to sell-out audiences bringing the exciting and uplifting music of Ray Charles, which blends the musical styles of Jazz, Blues, Country and R&B. To see a Forever Ray show is to truly experience the brilliance of Ray Charles.
An inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to Covid-19. All adult guests must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours, to enter the theatre and must present digital or physical proof at the door. At home Rapid Tests are acceptable (please bring in a picture of the negative test with your name and date of test clearly written in the picture). Children under 12 will be able to be admitted with a vaccinated guardian. (Our policy will remain fluid, so please check back or call or email the box office with any questions)

Peekskill Film Festival
2022-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Welcome to the Annual Peekskill Film Festival which will be on Friday, June 24th at 7PM and Saturday, June 25th at 11AM. Supported by The Field Library and the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater.
The Peekskill Film Festival was founded in 2015 to promote film literacy in the vibrant and historic Hudson River city of Peekskill, NY, and is an important opportunity to view new works by emerging filmmakers, including features, shorts, documentaries, animation, and student work. Through informative workshops, and networking opportunities, The Peekskill Film Festival will also facilitate educational and career-oriented programming for students of film and filmmakers. The festival hopes to introduce, involve and immerse youth from underserved communities of color to a world where they, too, can contribute and create. We invite everyone to come out and support our homegrown talent and, especially, our youth in learning valuable tools in the art of filmmaking. We also want people to take in our beautiful city with its vibrant community–including a thriving art, food and nightlife scene. Peekskill also boasts top-notch cultural institutions such as the landmark Paramount Theater,The Field Library, Peekskill Museum and the Lincoln Depot. Our city is bordered by the tranquil Hudson River on the west and surrounded by miles of parks and lakes. We welcome the world to come to Peekskill to see all that we have going on!

PHM History Hike: West Point Foundry in Cold Spring
2022-06-25 11:00 - 12:30 | West Point Foundry Preserve, 80 Kemble Avenue, Cold Spring, NY, 10516, United States
Phone: (845) 265-4010
E-Mail: education@putnamhistorymuseum.org
Website: http://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org
Tickets/Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2p8p39u8
Admission Fee: 10.00
Looking for an exciting way to explore local history and the natural beauty of Cold Spring at the same time? Then join us for a history hike of the West Point Foundry Preserve!
Mark Forlow, chair of the Putnam History Museum and the author of West Point Foundry, will lead participants through the Preserve and discuss the history of the WPF. Sites include the 1865 Administrative Building and Foundry Cove.
The hike and tour will last approximately 90 minutes. Active/outdoor attire strongly suggested. Participants will be required to sign a release before the event.
Starting Location: West Point Foundry Preserve, 80 Kemble Ave, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Tour Led By: Mark Forlow
Topic: The history of the West Point Foundry
Difficulty: Moderate (some hills and dirt/gravel paths)
