Creek Week Opening
Friday 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Creek Week Kick-off and Remarks.  Liquid Assets: Exploring the Diversity and Values of Wetlands in Ulster County.   Presentation, Wetland Conservation: What do we have to Lose?, by Laura Heady, Hudson River Estuary Program; and documentary film: Liquidity: the Value of Wetlands by Jeanne Vitale.  Sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Saturday, September 17

Pilot Club Gala Cocktail Party
4:00pm to 8:00pm
Hudson River Maritime Museum’s annual fundraiser will be held in the Museum’s courtyard at 50 Rondout Landing.  This year’s special features are the exhibit, The Face of Work in the Hudson Valley, and tours of historic covered barge, “Pennsylvania Railroad No. 399″ and screenings of the film, Hudson Rising.  Purchase tickets at www.hrmm.org.

Sunday, September 18

Hudson Valley Cider Route and Tasting
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Glynwood presents the history of apple growing in the Hudson Valley and introduc-tion the Hudson Valley Cider Route.  Come have a tasting of sweet and hard local cid-ers.

Film: Hudson Rising
3:00pm to 4:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT presents Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

Clam n’ Jam    On the Rondout
5:00pm to 8:00pm
A community party with live band aboard the historic covered barge “Pennsylvania Railroad No. 399″ featuring Long Island Sound clams and local corn, potatoes, beer and hard cider.

 

 

Friday, September 23

Film: Hudson Rising
Friday 6:00pm to 8:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT present Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The sneak preview of this film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

Saturday, September 24

Think Globally, Act Locally to Protect our Watersheds:  How can a tree or a rain garden in your backyard help the mighty Hudson River? 
Saturday 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Join the Hudson River Watershed Alliance, the Hudson Valley Regional Council, and the Quassaick Creek Watershed Alliance  to learn about the tools that you can use in your own back yard to protect our Hudson River and its watershed.  Presented will be information regarding citizen science monitoring programs, and case studies in green infrastructure planning and local watershed planning for the Quassaick Creek in Newburgh.

Film: Hudson Rising
Saturday 6:00pm to 8:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT present Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The sneak preview of this film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

Sunday, September 25

Washington’s Headquarters
Sunday 11:00am – 12:00noon
An Historic Interpreter with a trunk of replica remedies introduces the audience to the medical theories popular during the Revolutionary War.  George Washington’s illness is given as an example of the range of treatments practiced, emphasizing  the ongoing pursuit of medical knowledge.

The Future of the Newburgh Waterfront
Sunday 1:00pm to 3:00pm
What kind of waterfront do you want for Newburgh?  This roundtable discussion is open to all, city officials, waterfront supporters, and local groups who care about water access, recreation and education opportunities, and special attractions on Newburgh’s waterfront.  Come share your ideas.  Help make Newburgh become the waterfront destination it once was.

Friday, September 30

Film: Hudson Rising
6:00pm to 8:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT present Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The sneak preview of this film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

Saturday, October 1

Poughkeepsie Soap Box
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Poughkeepsie Soap Box Project is an opportunity for residents to express their ideas for improving the City.  Get up on a soapbox and speak your mind and define a new vision for the City.  Responses will be documented by video and sent to local officials to inform them of your concerns. Sponsored by PAUSE a nonprofit focused on improving depressed neighborhoods through creative community-driven projects.

Poughkeepsie GUIDE
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Artist Collaborative Next Question will work with the community to create a local guide of the unique places and people of Poughkeepsie.  Participants will draw pictures, define maps, and write text about what they think is important about the City and what makes it special.  The outcome will be a book distributed to local residents.  The project is by artist group Next Question sponsored by PAUSE.

Film:  A History of Rowing on the Hudson
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Presented by the Mid-Hudson Rowing Association, this 120-minute documentary explores the history of the sport of crew in the Hudson Valley

Introduction to the Fallkill Master Plan
4:00pm to 5:45pm
The Fall Kill Plan is a set of community guidelines for reviving the Fall Kill Creek in the City of Poughkeepsie. The Plan consists of a master plan and a design handbook for city officials, organizations, businesses and homeowners to transform the creek into a vibrant community resource. Design recommendations aim to create a network of public spaces, improved waterways, and animal habitat through a series of chain reactions.

Film: Hudson Rising
6:00pm to 8:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT present Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The sneak preview of this film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

Sunday, October 2

Live Folk Music by Clearwater
12:00noon to 2:30pm
Relax, enjoy, and sing-along to the folk harmonies of Clearwater.  Clearwater musicians will play three half-hour sets, beginning at 12:00 on the hour.

Poughkeepsie Soap Box
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Poughkeepsie Soap Box Project is an opportunity for residents to express their ideas for improving the City.  Get up on a soapbox and speak your mind and define a new vision for the City.  Responses will be documented by video and sent to local officials to inform them of your concerns. Sponsored by PAUSE a nonprofit focused on improving depressed neighborhoods through creative community-driven projects.

Poughkeepsie GUIDE
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Artist Collaborative Next Question will work with the community to create a local guide of the unique places and people of Poughkeepsie.  Participants will draw pictures, define maps, and write text about what they think is important about the City and what makes it special.  The outcome will be a book distributed to local residents.  The project is by artist group Next Question sponsored by PAUSE.

Film: Hudson Rising
4:00pm to 5:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT present Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The sneak preview of this film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

Friday October 7

Film: Hudson Rising
6:00pm to 8:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT present Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The sneak preview of this film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

Saturday, October 8

Hudson River Mural Workshop
2:00pm to 3:45pm
Young artists, ages 7 & up, will explore the Hudson River — its history, geography, biology and the many environmental issues facing the river today.  Using a variety of media including watercolor, crayon and collage, participants will create a mural of the Hudson River from its source at Lake Tear of the Clouds down to the Atlantic Ocean.  Taught by artists Cara Turett and Christina Malisoff.  All materials will be provided by the Hudson Opera House.

Abby Lappen Family Concert
5:00pm to 5:45pm
Discover new songs and sing along with some of your children’s favorites with singer/songwriter Abby Lappen.  Abby uses music as a means of bringing folks, young and old, together.  For children of all ages.  Sponsored by the Hudson Opera House.

Film: Hudson Rising
6:00pm to 8:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT present Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The sneak preview of this film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

Sunday, October 9

Harambee African Drum Workshop
12:30pm to 1:15pm
Bring your drums to take part in an African drum workshop led by Frank Malloy.  Open to all ages, presented in collaboration with Operation Unite and Kuumba Dance & Drum as part of the African Masters Series and sponsored by the Hudson Opera House.  Free of charge. 

Harambee African Dance Workshop
1:15pm – 2:00pm
Known for their use of traditional West African dance colored by contemporary dance forms in a high energy, combustible experience, you will most certainly deepen you love for African dance after experiencing Harambee’s classes.  Open to all, just bring your love of movement.  Led by Sandella Malloy. Sponsored by the Hudson Opera House.

Arm-of-the-Sea Theatre
2:00pm to 3:45pm
Arm-of-the-Sea theatre will present, Criss-Crossing Borders, a puppet performance inspired by travels in Latin America.  Presented in Spanish and English, the show incorporates a handmade style of visual theatre to portray kinship ties between animals and humans, and between people living on opposites of a border.  For more about the show and the company see www.ArmoftheSea.org.

Harambee Dance Performance
4:00pm to 5:00pm
The Harambee Dance Company was founded by Sandella and Frank Malloy in 1992.  The 25 member company, comprised of exceptionally skilled dancers and musicians, have ignited audiences around the world.  Artistic Director, Sandella Malloy, shares her transformative message and vision with audiences through masterful and high energy choreography that weaves African-based movement, modern dance forms, live percussion, and vibrant costumes, into captivating performances.

Monday, October 10

Live Folk Music by Clearwater
11:00am to 1:00pm
Relax, enjoy, and sing-along to the folk harmonies of Clearwater.

Film: Hudson Rising
1:00pm to 2:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT present Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The sneak preview of this film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

In the Open Air Artmaking Workshop
2:00pm to 3:45pm
Attend a free art making workshop where beautiful vistas and details seen from the barge will be the subject.  Artists of all media are invited to participate, including drawing, painting in oil, acrylic, watercolor or pastel or crayon.  Yura Adams will lead the workshop and will be on board to guide, encourage, and float with you.  Please bring your own supplies, including an easel or support to make art upon.

Views from Olana: Frederic Church’s Olana Landscape
5:00pm to 6:00pm
At Olana, famed Hudson River School painter, Frederic Church, created a naturalistic landscape of unparalleled beauty.  Sarah Price, Landscape Curator of the Olana Historic Site, will share where to go for the best views.  Join Sarah to learn more about this National Historic Landmark and State Historic Site in our backyard.