Event Listing

Stroll down memory lane and get reacquainted with the early days of TV. People like Milton Berle, Ed Sullivan, and Jackie Gleason could now come right into your living room. TV also reflected society at the time.

Join speaker and author, Evan Weiner, for this enlightening hour-long presentation.
Mr. Weiner has a vast radio and TV background. In 2007, the Department of State sent him to talk to foreign nationals at the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas to speak about the politics of sports business in America.

Every Wednesday Evening, Come out and play! Our Open Mic Night was voted Best of Hudson Valley® 2016 Editors Pick by Hudson Valley Magazine®!

For over 25 years the Towne Crier’s legendary Open Mic Nights have drawn top talent from throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, including Sloan Wainwright, the Slambovian Circus Of Dreams and Red Molly. Known as a true “listening room,” it provides artists with a respectful performance space, and live music fans with the best entertainment value around. Don Lowe hosts. For a variety of reasons, after trial and error, email signups have not worked out, so we are discontinuing it. The former email address will NOT be monitored. Signups are exclusively in person (no phone signups either) between 5 and 7pm day of the open mic. Show up early in order to pick a slot (with the host’s consent and at his/her sole discretion!) (more info)

A place for elementary school-age children to work collaboratively or independently to build fantastic Lego creations and tinker with our STEM materials (littleBits, robots, etc.). You can even combine them!

We are pleased to announce a new series of drawing sessions at Catalyst, starting next week.

Figure Drawing with Movement
$10 (includes a drink)

Bring materials. We have chairs and small tables, no easels. We will have some 11×14″ drawing pads and pencils on hand. There will be some dance and inspired movement by the model as well as several short and longer poses to work from. Please invite anyone you think may be interested, and email us with any questions. Hope to see you!

Friday 7pm: THIS IS HOME

This Is Home tells the story of four Syrian refugee families arriving in America and beginning to rebuild their lives.

Saturday at 1pm: HUDSON RIVER STORIES

An afternoon of short films by filmmaker and environmentalist Jon Bowermaster, part of his ongoing Hudson River Stories project.

Saturday at 4pm: THE YUGE NASTY, JANUARY ’17

“The Yuge Nasty, January ’17” is a sixty two minute documentary of two historic days in Washington. It bears witness to the inauguration of Donald Trump and the Women’s March, the following day.

(more info at Facebook)

Sign up 7:30pm | Mic Opens at 8pm

Friday and Saturday Nights

Max’s Facebook for more info and their site

Beacon Fairy Walk is a walking theatre production incorporating Beacon’s beautiful landscape. Local artists and community members create a magical path that follows a story set in a hidden Fairy grove within Beacon’s University Settlement Camp.

Eight actors play characters representing different parts of the forest. For example, Spruce is the Fairy of the Trees and keeps watch over the forest while helping the other Fairies stay grounded. The show explores the themes of conflict resolution, finding one’s voice, friendship, and doing what’s right in the face of fear. When the Worry Witches start to steal the fairy dust from the trees, will the Fairies come together to restore the color and magic to Beacon? Come see the show to find out!

Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10am & 11:30am
Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10am & 11:30am
(Rain dates: Sept. 22 & 29)
If sold out, email BeaconFairyWalk@gmail.com to be added to the wait list.

Beacon Fairy Walk is directed by Erin Buckley with music by Todd Hulet. The goal of the project is to bring visual and performing artists together with the community to create an experience that highlights the talent and natural beauty of the Hudson Valley. FairyWalk.com |  Tickets are available here

Call for Artists for the Beacon Fairy Walk!
Art is due by Friday, September 13
Email beaconfairywalk@gmail.com or call Erin 347-564-7456

Make a Fairy House for Beacon Fairy Walk
Saturday, September 14, 11 – 3pm
The Crafty Hammer
4 South Chestnut Street, Beacon

diaart.org/diabeacon Gallery Hours 11 – 6

Free admission on Saturdays and Sundays for City of Beacon residents (including the adjacent Hudson Valley communities of Chelsea, Fishkill, and Glenham). (Photo: Bill Jacobson)

Saturday, September 21, 3pm

Howland Cultural Center
477 Main Street – Beacon

Classics for Kids presents area musicians in concert followed by an Instrument Petting Zoo. Saturday September 21, 2019 @ 3:00PM, at the Howland Cultural Center. Students have an opportunity to handle and play various instruments, including winds, strings, brass, piano and guitar. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and speak with local music instructors and instrument shops. Instruments are provided by Stamell Stringed Instruments and MeKeel’s Music Shop.

This is a FREE event, however we do ask that you reserve tickets in advance as space is limited.

More information at HowlandMusic.org/ClassicsForKids

Garrison Art Center is delighted to announce, Method for Proceeding, a solo sculpture installation by Henry Klimowicz. This will be Klimowicz’s first time showing in the Riverside Galleries of Garrison Art Center, and as our 2019 Visiting Artist, he will be filling both galleries with work, as well as conducting a hands-on workshop for children and adults on November 2. The exhibition will be on view from September 21 through November 10 with an opening reception on Saturday, September 21, from 5-7pm.

diaart.org/diabeacon Gallery Hours 11 – 6

Free admission on Saturdays and Sundays for City of Beacon residents (including the adjacent Hudson Valley communities of Chelsea, Fishkill, and Glenham). (Photo: Bill Jacobson)

Sunday, September 22
1pm

Bergen Street Fest
1799 Teaneck RD
Teaneck, New York 07666

9/21/19 and 9/22/19 Bergen Street Fest: http://www.bergenstreetfest.com/

(more info)

7:15 start time

(more info on their Facebook page)

Wednesday, September 25
Doors open 6:30, Meeting 7pm

Location TBD

Join us for our monthly meet-up! Connect with your neighbors and hear about all the exciting summer events happening in town. After the meeting, 12 lucky attendees will get a chance to ride the Woody Guthrie (weather permitting). Hope to see you there.

Don’t forget that you can renew your membership, pick up a new membership card if you renewed recently or join BeaconArts at the meetings.

Every Wednesday Evening, Come out and play! Our Open Mic Night was voted Best of Hudson Valley® 2016 Editors Pick by Hudson Valley Magazine®!

For over 25 years the Towne Crier’s legendary Open Mic Nights have drawn top talent from throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, including Sloan Wainwright, the Slambovian Circus Of Dreams and Red Molly. Known as a true “listening room,” it provides artists with a respectful performance space, and live music fans with the best entertainment value around. Don Lowe hosts. For a variety of reasons, after trial and error, email signups have not worked out, so we are discontinuing it. The former email address will NOT be monitored. Signups are exclusively in person (no phone signups either) between 5 and 7pm day of the open mic. Show up early in order to pick a slot (with the host’s consent and at his/her sole discretion!) (more info)

Thursday, September 26, 5 – 7pm

Wilensky Gallery
173 10th Avenue
New York, New York 10011

If art is an expression of beauty, then the exquisite minerals at the Wilensky gallery are the highest form of aesthetic that nature has to offer. This fall, set in their Chelsea gallery, Wilensky will exhibit the greatest collection of emerald mineral specimens ever assembled. This breathtaking exhibition will embrace the undeniable transformative power that emeralds hold on the human imagination.

This exhibition is focused on natural emeralds, as found and preserved in specimen and crystal form. By bringing together many of the world’s finest known examples of natural emerald specimens, we can better understand all emerald specimens. Important emerald stones and jewelry can be found in every gem collection around the world.

The significance of having half of the world’s finest known emerald specimens all in one place cannot be overstated. This has never happened in the history of mineral collecting. Wilensky invites the viewer to experience wonder. (more info)

A place for elementary school-age children to work collaboratively or independently to build fantastic Lego creations and tinker with our STEM materials (littleBits, robots, etc.). You can even combine them!

Friday and Saturday Nights

Max’s Facebook for more info and their site

diaart.org/diabeacon Gallery Hours 11 – 6

Free admission on Saturdays and Sundays for City of Beacon residents (including the adjacent Hudson Valley communities of Chelsea, Fishkill, and Glenham). (Photo: Bill Jacobson)

3 Beekman Street, Beacon, New York

Dia:Beacon offers complimentary admission with identification to Hudson Valley residents the last Sunday of every month. (Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington and Westchester). Please present identification and proof of residence at the admissions desk. Gallery displays rotate regularly. For more information, visit www.diaart.org.

Last Sundays at Dia:Beacon are made possible by Kiki McMillan, Charlie Pohlad, and the Pohlad family

January–March: Friday–Monday 11 am–4 pm
April–October: Thursday–Monday 11 am–6 pm
November–December: Thursday–Monday 11 am–4 pm

diaart.org/diabeacon Gallery Hours 11 – 6

Free admission on Saturdays and Sundays for City of Beacon residents (including the adjacent Hudson Valley communities of Chelsea, Fishkill, and Glenham). (Photo: Bill Jacobson)

7:15 start time

(more info on their Facebook page)

Every Wednesday Evening, Come out and play! Our Open Mic Night was voted Best of Hudson Valley® 2016 Editors Pick by Hudson Valley Magazine®!

For over 25 years the Towne Crier’s legendary Open Mic Nights have drawn top talent from throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, including Sloan Wainwright, the Slambovian Circus Of Dreams and Red Molly. Known as a true “listening room,” it provides artists with a respectful performance space, and live music fans with the best entertainment value around. Don Lowe hosts. For a variety of reasons, after trial and error, email signups have not worked out, so we are discontinuing it. The former email address will NOT be monitored. Signups are exclusively in person (no phone signups either) between 5 and 7pm day of the open mic. Show up early in order to pick a slot (with the host’s consent and at his/her sole discretion!) (more info)

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

Re-Imagining Identity, Otherness and the Possible. For information, registration and submissions please click here

We now have a range of speakers and keynotes already confirmed which we will be revealing as time goes on… Professor Michael Franklin, Naropa University and Dr Nisha Sanjani, NYU Drama Therapy Department will be joining us to offer illuminating keynotes. Lastly, on Friday we will be holding a special event – the ‘Carnival of Otherness’ – more details to follow.