"Art after 75" Exhibit, May/June
Putnam Arts Council, Tilly Foster Farm,
100 Route 312, Brewster.
845-278-0230

May 3 Eastern European Short Films Festival,
Lake Carmel Cultural Center,
640 Route 52, Kent Lakes.
8pm. Admission $6.
845-225-AOTL or www.artsonthelake.org.

May 3 & 4 Make Mom a Gift to Remember,
Burchetta Glass Blowing Studio & Gallery,
1544 Route 6, Carmel. 10am - 2pm.
$75 per person. 845-225-1430 or www.burchetta.com.

May 7 Shop Putnam Business and Home Expo, Villa Barone Hilltop Manor,
466 Route 6, Mahopac. Admission free.
845-628-5553 or www.mahopaccarmelchamber.com.

May 10 Mothers Day Tea,
Boscobel Restoration, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison. 1pm. Admission charged. Reservations required. 845.265.3638 or

www.boscobel.org                                  

  May 10   Hudson River Astronomy: Understanding the Night Skies 8-11:30 p.m.
Come be inspired and awed by the night skies. Astronomy Delight! and Boscobel are pleased to invite you to listen to an informative and entertaining lecture on everything from the seasonal night skies to how to select and get the most from your telescope. Then join us on the front lawn overlooking the majestic Hudson to observe the moon and planets (Saturn is particularly bright this time of year) through large telescopes. You are invited to bring a blanket and star gaze while you enjoy hot cocoa for an educational and inspiring evening under the stars. Please dress for the weather. Adults: $15 Family (2 adults, 2 children): $45 Children (12 and under): $8

www.boscobel.org 

May 10 & 11 Emerging Artists Exhibit,
Lake Carmel Cultural Center, 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes. 1-5pm. Admision free. 845-225-AOTL or  www.artsonthelake.org.

May 13 - 15 Spring Little Folk Farm Days,
Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Center,
400 Doansburg Rd, Brewster.
11am-2pm. Admission charged.
845-279-2995 or www.greenchimneys.org.

May 17th Annual Spring Artists on Location Auction,
Garrison’s Landing Riverfront Park,
23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison
Live Auction starts 5:00pm
845-424-3960
www.garrisonartcenter.org

May 17th Hudson River Full Moon Paddles

Time: 6:00 Location: Cold Spring, NY 

Leaving from Foundry Dock Park next to the Metro North parking lot (free parking on weekends).   Destination: North

Each kayak must be equipped with a 360 degree white light on its stern.

NOTE: These are NOT organized events. There is no leader or organizer. Paddlers accept sole responsibility for themselves. These outings are not for kayakers who have not paddled several times on the Hudson River. Rain and/or high winds cancel.

May 17 Spring Treasures Hunt,
Village of Cold Spring. 8am-4pm.
Treasure hunt for items old & new in the village homes and stores. Maps for sale at the Cold Spring Visitors Center and Butterfield Library.www.coldspringchamber.com.

  May 18 Riverkeeper’s Annual Shad Festival & Hudson River Celebration,

Boscobel Restoration
1601 Route 9D, Garrison
Noon-5pm
914-478-4501
www.riverkeeper.org

May 18 Sayegh Law Putnam County                Walk for MS
Carmel Firehouse, Carmel.
9am. Registration fee $25.
914-694-1655 or www.WeWalk4MS.org.

May 18 Chapel Music Series
Chapel of Our Lady Restoration,
45 Market St, Cold Spring.
4pm. Admission free.
845-265-5537 or www.chapelofourlady.com.

May 18, 24, 25, 26, & 31
Arts on the Lake Visual Artists Exhibit
Lake Carmel Cultural Center,
640 Route 52, Kent Lakes.
1-5pm. Admission free, donations welcome.
845-225-AOTL or www.artsonthelake.org

. May 23 Sunset Soiree Jazz Night
Boscobel Restoration
1601 Route 9D, Garrison.
7-9pm. Admission charged.
845-265-3638 or www.boscobel.org.

Jun 1" Current:2008 A Sculpture Tour"

Five Landmark Sites within the Rivertowns of Cold Spring and Garrison. More Info click here

Presented by Garrison Art Center

Jun 7 Annual Snapping Turtle Walk
Staff members of National Audubon Society’s Constitution Marsh Sanctuary will provide an educational program on one of Boscobel’s most fascinating natural events. In early-to-mid June, female snapping turtles crawl up the steep bank from their habitat in Constitution Marsh to lay their eggs. The program will feature live turtles from the marsh, after which staff members will lead a walk around the grounds in search of female turtles. This program is held rain or shine. Coffee, juice and doughnuts will be served beginning at 7:00 a.m. The program will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. Adults: $12 Children (12 and under): $8 www.boscobel.org

June 8, Cold Spring Antiques Show     Mayors Park, Cold Spring
60 vendors on the banks of the Hudson River 9am – 5pm Rain or shine
Admission $6 845-265-4414 or www.coldspringantiqueshow.com

Concert at the Bandstand Sundays

Cold Spring Main St on the Hudson Sundays at 5:30pm Admission is free www.coldspringchamber.com

July 3 to July 13th

Great Hudson River Paddle Festival
details to follow when this can be viewed from the Riverfront, Main St Cold Spring
click here for more info.

Jul 5 West Point, NY Free Concert

Us Military Academy Concert Band- Music Under the Starts- Happy Birthday America;

Saturday, July 5th, 8:00 p.m. at the Trophy Point Amphitheater – Rain date: July 6th; for more information call 845.938.2617 or visit www.usma.edu/band

Jul 13 West Point, NY Free Concert

U.S. Military Academy Band – Jazz Knights – Music Under the Stars – Comissions and Originals; Sunday, July 13th, 7:30 p.m. at Trophy Point Amphitheater; for more information call 845.938.2617 or visit www.usma.edu/band

July 20, 2008:  The first annual Putnam Triathlon. Tri n Du Triathalon Register Online early as space is limited. The triathlon is a sprint distance of 1/3 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run or if you prefer to skip the swim and run, then sign up for the duathlon (1 mile run, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run). Information or to enter : Phone 845-247-0271http://www.visitputnam.org/

July 26 Anna Warner Garden Day, Constitution Island, enter from Metro-North station, Cold Spring 10am-3pm Admission charged, group rates available
845-446-8676 or www.constitutionisland.org

Concert Series, Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Market St, Cold Spring
4pm Admission free
845-265-5537

Aug 7-16 Annual Putnam County 4-H Fair, Veterans Memorial Park, Gipsy Trail Rd, Carmel Fri, 12-6, Sat, 10-7, Sun, 10-6 Admission free A true country fair featuring animals, exhibits, entertainment, food 845-278-6738 or

http://www.putnamcountyfair.org/

August 10 Corn Festival - noon to 5:00pm at the Beacon Waterfront, A Beacon Sloop Cl August 16-17 Garrison Art Center 39th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Fair - Garrison Landing Riverfront Park  10am - 5pm

Aug 23-24 Constitution Is Summer Reenactment, Constitution Island,
Cold Spring 10am-3pm Admission charged,
group rates available Featuring Civil War reenactors and encampment, demonstrations, guided tours, West Point Army mules, etc
For information phone, 845-446-8676
www.constitution.island.org

  Aug 24 West Point, NY

The Jazz Knights Perform a Tribute to
Buddy Rich and The Maynard Ferguson Legacy The West Point Band’s Music Under the Stars Series will continue on Sunday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. at West Point’s Trophy Point Amphitheatre.  The Jazz Knights will pay tribute to two legends: Drummer Buddy Rich and trumpeter Maynard Ferguson.  This performance will feature compositions and arrangements written for and performed by The Buddy Rich Band such as Love for Sale, Groovin Hard, and Big Swing Face.  Also being peformed are several arrangements written for Maynard over the course of his illustrious career by such rrangers/composers as Michael Abene, Bill Holman, and Don Sebesky to include Green Dolphin Street, Country Boy, and Danny Boy.  As always, this performance is free and open to the public.

www.westpoint.edu/special before leaving for the concert.

Aug 24, The Annual Tour de Putnam Each year crowds show up for the annual bike ride through Putnam. Distances for all levels, from 15 miles to 100 miles, with full SAG support. Register and pay online to reserve your spot for this popular event.

http://www.visitputnam.org/

Garrison Art Center’s Annual
Fine Arts & Crafts Fair,
23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison
10:00-5:00 Donation of $5 for adults Children under 12 free 845-424-3960 or www.garrisonartcenter.org

The Saunders Farm Project,
A site specific sculpture installation with over 30 artists located on ah historic 140 acre farm, 853 Old Albany Post Rd, Garrison Open daily from 10am-Dusk For more info 845-528-1797 http://CollaborativeConceptsblogpot.com

Sep 6 Big Band Evening and Sunset Picnic, Boscobel Restoration,
1601 Route 9D, Garrison
6-8pm Admission charged
For more information,
845-265-3638 or
www.boscobel.org

Sep 7 The Hudson RiverSwim for Life

The Hudson River Swim For Life® is a 3-mile swim from Nyack to Sleepy Hollow in the Hudson River. Swimmers will conquer the river as kayakers and boaters assist them for safety. The Hudson River Swim For Life® has been created to raise awareness of the Hudson River, promote swimming as a life long form of fitness, and to raise funds for the ongoing work of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. To register or more information call
Diandra Kodl at (914) 949-0084, x8993.

Concert Series, Chapel of Our Lady Restoration,
45 Market St, Cold Spring
4p Admission free
845-265-5537

Sep 13-14, 20-21, 27, 28

   Hudson Valley Ramble Hike,
  www.hudsonrivervalley.com/ramble/ 

Sept 21 Go Zero Kayak Race/ Hudson River Ramble - noon to 5:00pm at the Beacon Waterfront

Sep 28 Arts for the Park{Chamber Music Concert and Art Auction

3 pm , First Presbyterian Church Academy St. Cold Spring Admission:$10, Childcare provided A perfect way to en joy some classical music and art to support a favorite local park. Wonderful chamber music concert featuring the musical talents of several local performers: Tom McCoy:Piano Rachel Evans, Pam Read and Linda Kleinhenz: violin
Cynthia Ligenza: violin and viola
Abby Luby and Carolyn Llewellyn: cello
Lynn Brown: fluteThe concert features an array of ensembles that include movements of Piano Trios by Clara Schumann and Brahms, a String Trio by Beethoven, a movement of Schubert's cello quintet, a Biber violin sonata, a Mozart Flute Quartet and a String Quartet by Haydn. During the intermission browse the artwork up for auction and bid for your favorites. All proceeds benefit the park. Featured artists: Melissa McGill, Roman Danilov, Lisa Light, Nancy Bauch, Joan Gillman Smith, Adam Smith, Margaret Benmour, Eugenie Milroy Stop by the Butterfield Library to check out the artwork up for auction. Artwork will be on display until Saturday,September 27th. You can start bidding for your favorites now. Email:totspark@yahoo.com with any questions.

HUDSON HIGHLANDS
GREENWAY TRIATHLON

September 28, 2008

6 mile KAYAK, 24 mile road BIKE,
8 mile trail RUN

The Phillipstown Greenway Committee and Scenic Hudson present the Third Annual Hudson Highlands Greenway Triathalon.  A kayaking, biking, trail running triathalon. For more information visit their website.

www.HudsonHighlandsTriathlon.org

Sep 27th Constitution Island Family Day, Constitution Island, enter from Metro-North station, Cold Spring 10am-3pm Admission 845-446-8676 or
www.constitutionisland.org

Cold Spring Harvest Festival, usually held in September
Main St Cold Spring
A street festival featuring
arts & crafts, music, food
For information 845-265-3200
email: info@coldspringchamber.com

Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, as viewed from the Hudson River.

  Nov 9 Concert Series, Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Market St, Cold Spring
4pm. 8 Admission free
845-265-5537. www.chapelofourlady.com

Nov 29 Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting, Route 6N, Mahopac Chamber Park, Route 6N, Mahopac 4:30pm.
www.mahopacchamber.com

Dec 6 Cold Spring by Candlelight,
Holiday House Tours and Shopping
on Main St., Cold Spring. Features homes and sites listed on the National Historic Register. For Ticket Info: 845-278-PARC ext 287 or www.PutnamARC.org

  Dec 12, 13, 14 Traditional Candlelight Tours, Boscobel Restoration,
1601 Route 9D, Garrison. 5-8pm.
For more information 845-265-3638 Ext. 115 or www.boscobel.org

Putnam Chorale Community Messiah Sing, United Methodist Church,
81 Main Street, Brewster. 8:00pm. $10.
845-279-7265 or www.putnamchorale.org

Holiday Boutique,
Putnam Valley Historical Society,
301 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley.
10am-4pm. 845-528-1024

Putnam Chorale Holiday Concert,
Gilead Presbyterian Church, Church St, Carmel.
3:00pm. Admission charged.
845-279-7265
www.putnamchorale.org

Daytime Holiday Tours,
Boscobel Restoration,
1601 Route 9D, Garrison.
10am-3:15pm. (Except Tuesdays and Christmas Day).
For information, 845-265-3638 Ext 115 www.boscobel.org

MotherLode Trio Concert
Friday evening, December 28th at 7:30 pm
Rivers & Estuaries at 199 Main Street in Beacon, NY
$10 at the door
wine and cheese will be available
www.motherlodetrio.com

Pre-New Years Party for Families,
Southeast Museum,
67 Main St, Brewster.
1:30pm. Admission free.
845-279-7500
www.southeastmuseum.org