Ulster County calendar of events for 12/4-10

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Thu. 12/4

Regional Food Bank Farm to Fork Gala at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland, 5pm.

A Day of Play & Wellness at St. James Church in Kingston, 5pm.

Trivia w/ DJ Maxwell at Rough Draft in Kingston, 6pm.

Myles Mancuso at Keegan Ales in Kingston, 6pm.

Open Bluegrass Jam at West Kill Supply in Kingston, 6pm.

Michael Ansara’s The Hard Work of Hope w/ Will Nixon at Inquiring Minds in Saugerties, 6pm.

Trivia Night at Gunks Gaming Guild in New Paltz, 6:30pm.

Open Mic Night on the Salon Stage at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 6:30pm.

On the Fly Story Slam: Grand Slam at Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 7pm.

Sonny Rock’s Pro Jam at The Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Trivia Night at The Dutch in Saugerties, 7pm.

Pedro Luis Ferrer & Lena Ferrer at The Local in Saugerties, 7pm.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band: A Creole Christmas at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, 7pm.

Literary Night: A Galère of Poetic Autopsies at Park Theater in Hudson, 7pm.

Steve Martin & Martin Short w/ Jeff Babko & The Steep Canyon Rangers at Palace Theater in Albany, 7:30pm.

The Machine Performs Pink Floyd: Unplugged at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 8pm.

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Fri. 12/5

Holiday Market Fair at the Historical Society of Woodstock in Woodstock, 12pm.

★ Annual Friends & Family Day. Visit for some holiday fun and savings with 20% storewide, live music 5-8, self service gift wrap station, holiday cocktails & sweets, and gingerbread house building. Pop by for some holiday fun at Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery in Gardiner, 12pm.

Anarchism-Informed Parent-Child Group at Blackbird Infoshop in Kingston, 4:30pm.

Hands-On Printmaking Activity & Live Jazz w/ Steve Raleigh at Woodstock Artists Association & Museum in Woodstock, 5pm.

Opening Reception: 26th Annual 5 by 7 Show at Kleinert-James Center for the Arts in Woodstock, 5pm.

Trivia Night at Angry Orchard in Walden, 6pm.

A Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Jason Crosby at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 6pm.

Tamar Adler’s Feast on Your Life: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck, 6pm.

Holiday Extravaganza at Studio 89 in Highland, 6:30pm.

Jordan Stoner at Hudson House in West Park, 6:30pm.

Lauren Magarelli & Jonno Hull on the Salon Stage at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 6:30pm.

Hudson Valley Improv Holiday Mash-Up Performance at Arts Society of Kingston in Kingston, 7pm.

Bruce Katz Band at The Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Fully Committed at Phoenicia Playhouse in Phoenicia, 7pm.

Gem Sings Joni at Tilda’s Kitchen in Kingston, 7pm.

James Patrick at Di’Vine Wine Bar in Wappingers, 7pm.

Christmas with the Cadets at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, 7pm.

Good Trouble Coffeehouse Open Mic at Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Paltz, 7pm.

Mozart’s Requiem at Studley Theater at SUNY New Paltz in New Paltz, 7:30pm.

Julia Kent / Sontag Shogun / Alexander Turnquist at Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 8pm.

A Christmas Story at the Center for the Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 8pm.

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley at Falls Theater in Wappingers Falls, 8pm.

Christmas w/ The Weeklings at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 8pm.

Neighbor at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, 8pm.

The Nature of Nature: Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley Documentary Screening at Rosendale Theater in Rosendale, 8pm.

Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England at Parker Theater at SUNY New Paltz in New Paltz, 8pm.

King in Yellow w/ $500 & Spain at Park Theater in Hudson, 8pm.

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band at Silk Factory in Newburgh, 8pm.

Pedro Luis Ferrer at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 8pm.

Friday Night Fever w/ DJ MK Ultramatic at The Colony in Woodstock, 10pm.

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Sat. 12/6

Jingle Bell Dash at Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center in Kingston, 8:30am.

Christmas Fair at Reformed Church of Saugerties in Saugerties, 9am.

Holiday Market Fair & Lunch to Go at the Historical Society of Woodstock in Woodstock, 10am.

Contemporary Dance Class at WildHeart Center for Performance in Wallkill, 10am.

Christmas Wonderland Fair at Wallkill Reformed Church in Wallkill, 10am.

A Native Plant Seed Swap & Celebration at The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns in Poughkeepsie, 10am.

Artists & Makers Holiday Market at ArtPort in Kingston, 11am.

Workshop on Forms in Space w/ Lydia Rubio at Lightforms Art Center in Hudson, 11am.

Holiday Market at Twin Star Orchards in New Paltz, 11am.

Type a Duo at Angry Orchard in Walden, 12pm.

Raquel & The Wildflowers at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 12pm.

3 Year Anniversary Party at West Kill Supply in Kingston, 12pm.

Holiday Market Pop-Up at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, 12pm.

Handmade for the Holidays at Wallkill River Center for the Arts in Montgomery, 12pm.

St. Nicholas Day Celebration at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers, 12pm.

Holigays Cookie Decorating & Crafts at Dorsky Museum of Art in New Paltz, 1pm.

Met Opera Live in HD: Mozart’s The Magic Flute at Time and Space Limited in Hudson, 1pm.

Joseph Palumbo on The Mining of the Shawangunk Valley at Century House in Rosendale, 1pm.

★ The Nutcracker. Join Clara & the Nutcracker as they defeat the Rat Queen and journey to the Land of the Sweets at Marriott Pavilion at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, 1pm.

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley at Falls Theater in Wappingers Falls, 2pm.

Fool’s Mass at Old Dutch Church in Kingston, 2pm, 7pm.

Fully Committed at Phoenicia Playhouse in Phoenicia, 2pm, 7pm.

The Nutcracker at Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, 2pm, 7pm.

New Exhibitions Opening at Arts Society of Kingston in Kingston, 3pm.

Artist Talk w/ Karen Whitman & Opening Reception for New Exhibitions at Woodstock Artists Association & Museum in Woodstock, 3pm.

Opening Reception: Exhibitors Salon at Limner Gallery in Hudson, 3pm.

A Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at Bardavon Theater in Poughkeepsie, 3pm.

A Christmas Story at the Center for the Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 3pm, 8pm.

Master Storyteller: Jonathan Kruk at West Kill Brewing in West Kill, 4pm.

Cirque du Creep Night Market at The Yard in Beacon, 4pm.

Opening Reception for New Exhibitions at Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, 5pm.

Hudson Winter Walk at Hudson Hall in Hudson, 5pm.

Holiday Art Market at Creative Legion in Hudson, 5pm.

Music for Furniture Concert During Hudson Winter Walk at Lightforms Art Center in Hudson, 6pm.

7th Annual Holiday Art Gala & Art Scholarship Fundraiser at Roost Arts in New Paltz, 6pm.

Dave Way’s Annual Island of Misfits Pre-Holiday Get Together w/ The Last Minute Soulmates on the Salon Stage at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 6pm.

Christkindlmarkt at Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor in Kingston, 6pm.

Dan & Claudia Zanes at Chromatic Studios in Kingston, 7pm.

Ulster Dance Company presents A Christmas Carol at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, 7pm.

Lez Zeppelin: Earl’s Court ‘75 at The Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Aimée Allen Jazz Quartet at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, 7pm.

Franko/Shah/Madison at Lydia’s Cafe in Stone Ridge, 7pm.

Lil’ Bones at Di’Vine Wine Bar in Wappingers, 7pm.

★ Ars Choralis Presents: Welcome Yule Holiday Sampler at Holy Cross / Santa Cruz Episcopal Church in Kingston, 7pm.

Michael Vietch & Friends at Christian Science Church in Woodstock, 7pm.

Morgan Jay at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, 7pm, 9:30pm.

A Christmas Carol: Live Radio Play at Rosendale Theater, 7:30pm.

Christmas by Candlelight w/ Natalie Forteza at Chapel Restoration in Cold Spring, 7:30pm.

Jules Shear at Byrdcliffe Theater in Woodstock, 8pm.

The Ladybug Transistor / Giant Day / Great Lakes at Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 8pm.

Marky Ramone’s Holiday Blitzkrieg: Playing the Ramones Classics w/ Brad Marino Band at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 8pm.

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley at Falls Theater in Wappingers Falls, 8pm.

Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 8pm.

Murali Coryell Band Record Release Party at Keegan Ales in Kingston, 8pm.

Midnight Ramble w/ The Sirens of Brooklyn at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, 8pm.

Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England at Parker Theater at SUNY New Paltz in New Paltz, 8pm.

Hilary Gardner & The Lonesome Pines at The Local in Saugerties, 8pm.

Spain / Belted Sweater / Ultra Deluxe / Backflips at Tubby’s in Kingston, 8pm.

Winterpills w/ S. G. Carlson at Park Theater in Hudson, 8pm.

Bostyx: The Ultimate Tribute to Boston & Styx at Silk Factory in Newburgh, 8pm.

Sloan Wainwright & Friends’ 27th Annual Holiday Whiz-Bang at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 8pm.

Luminate: Ignite & Celebrate w/ an Immersive Evening of Dance at Nyack Center in Nyack, 8pm.

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Sun. 12/7

Holiday Market Fair at the Historical Society of Woodstock in Woodstock, 10am.

Ecstatic Dance w/ Vortextual at Assembly in Kingston, 10am.

Artists & Makers Holiday Market at ArtPort in Kingston, 11am.

Holiday Market at Hudson House in West Park, 11am.

Victorian Stroll Concerts at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, 11am.

Winter Makers Market at Del’s Roadside in Kinderhook, 11am.

Santa Paws Photos at Ulster County SPCA in Kingston, 11am.

East Coast Jazz on the Salon Stage at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 11:30am

★ Winter Gift Making Fair. A family-friendly holiday fair where visitors can craft natural handmade gifts, shop one-of-a-kind items from local artisans, enjoy live performances, and warm up with seasonal food and drinks. At Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, 16 South Chestnut St. in New Paltz, 12pm.

Holiday Market & Fundraiser Supporting Afghan Refugee Families at Full Circle in Gardiner, 12pm.

Michael Leary at Angry Orchard in Walden, 12pm.

Isabelle Rose & Phil Forbes at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 12pm.

Toy Train Legacy at Town of Woodbury Senior Center in Highland, 12pm.

NT Live: The Fifth Step (Encore) at Time and Space Limited in Hudson, 1pm.

20th Anniversary Party at Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center in Kingston, 1pm.

Penny Social at White Eagle Hall in Kingston, 1pm.

Ulster Dance Company presents A Christmas Carol at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, 2pm.

I’ll Paint Rainbows All Over Your Blues Screening & Q&A w/ Dirs. Chris Andersen & Todd Kwait & Subject John Sebastian at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 2pm.

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley at Falls Theater in Wappingers Falls, 2pm.

Fully Committed at Phoenicia Playhouse in Phoenicia, 2pm.

Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England at Parker Theater at SUNY New Paltz in New Paltz, 2pm.

Fool’s Mass at Old Dutch Church in Kingston, 2pm.

The Nutcracker at Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, 2pm.

Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) at FDR Presidential Library & Museum in Hyde Park, 2pm.

Tani Tabbal Quartet at The Lace Mill in Kingston, 3pm.

A Christmas Story at the Center for the Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 3pm.

A Christmas Carol: Live Radio Play at Rosendale Theater, 3pm.

Albany Symphony: Magic of the Season at Palace Theater in Albany, 3pm.

Dan & Claudia Zanes w/ Elena Moon Park at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, 4pm.

★ Ars Choralis Presents: Welcome Yule Holiday Sampler at Overlook United Methodist Church in Woodstock, 4pm.

Eve Fox’s The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It is Too Late at Queen of Rogues in Woodstock, 5pm.

Adam Rudolph’s Hu Vibrational Vibe Ride at The Local in Saugerties, 5pm.

Music Cottage Holiday Showcase at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 5:30pm.

Storytelling Open Mic at Full Circle in Gardiner, 6pm.

Camp Saint Helene / Scout Pare-Phillips w/ Brower at The Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 7pm.

Feast of Friends: Doors Tribute Fundraiser at Orpheum Theater in Saugerties, 7pm.

★ Whose Story? Your Story!: Hudson River Playback Theatre’s 35th Birthday Show. For 35 years HRPT has carried out hundreds of shows for local and overseas audiences, for schoolchildren, for immigrants, for teachers, for activists, to build community conversation and connection. Join us for theatre on the spot from audience members’ personal stories at The Muse in Rosendale, 7pm.

Upstate Composers Orchestra at Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 7:30pm.

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