Calendar of SHOWS, EXHIBITS, EVENTS
“WHAT’S HAPPENING”
"WORK IN DECAY"
The Renaissance of Beacon - Then and Now
April 19 - July 21 - open most Sat + Sun 1 - 5 PM or by appointment and by chance!
The Patrick Prosser 1982 Collection
Experience the gritty city through Prosser's lens and uncover the significant transformations captured by today’s contemporaries: Michael S. Goldfarb | William A. Loeb | Pierce Johnston | Tony Cenicola
A Beacon Historical Society and Howland Cultural Center collaboration
The Renaissance of Beacon - Then and Now
April 19 - July 21 - open most Sat + Sun 1 - 5 PM or by appointment and by chance!
The Patrick Prosser 1982 Collection
Experience the gritty city through Prosser's lens and uncover the significant transformations captured by today’s contemporaries: Michael S. Goldfarb | William A. Loeb | Pierce Johnston | Tony Cenicola
A Beacon Historical Society and Howland Cultural Center collaboration
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The Howland Cultural Center’s 46th Anniversary
GALA CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 15 - 5:30 PM
Join us for our premier event of the year, the "Jewel of Beacon" fundraiser!
Food, drink, and live music and entertainment! We will honor Neil Caplan of the Bannerman Castle Trust & Phil Ciganer of the Towne Crier Café. Featuring the legendary Tom Chapin & Friends, Zohar and Adam Cabo, and Jessica Welch. Emceed by Eli Walker.
Act quickly! Limited seats available!
Gala Tickets | Sponsorships | Donations | Program Ads
GALA CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 15 - 5:30 PM
Join us for our premier event of the year, the "Jewel of Beacon" fundraiser!
Food, drink, and live music and entertainment! We will honor Neil Caplan of the Bannerman Castle Trust & Phil Ciganer of the Towne Crier Café. Featuring the legendary Tom Chapin & Friends, Zohar and Adam Cabo, and Jessica Welch. Emceed by Eli Walker.
Act quickly! Limited seats available!
Gala Tickets | Sponsorships | Donations | Program Ads
We are proud to acknowledge the invaluable support from our Gala sponsors and contributors. Their unwavering commitment is fundamental to our success and progress. Gold Partnership: Karen and Denny Meyer Silver Sponsors: Howland Chamber Music Circle | JWRA - Jeff Wilkinson, R.A. | Mirbeau Inn & Spa | The Beacon Creamery Bronze Sponsors: ‘Based on a True Story’ Jay Strauss | Philip Berg | Foundry Montessori | Hudson Valley Auctioneers | Mountain Laurel Florist | Ted Swindley Contributors: Artisan Wine Shop | Brothers Trattoria | No.3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works | The Chocolate Studio.
NERD NITE HUDSON VALLEY
Friday, May 16 - 7:30 PM
Three informative-yet-entertaining visual presentations on Aliens, Activism and Agriculture!
With fun music, a special surprise guest, libations and guaranteed good company!
"Be There and Be Square" for more Nerd Night Hudson Valley stuff!
"Saucer on a String: The UFO Hoaxes of Gray Barker" by Gabriel Mckee The founder of one of the earliest flying saucer fanzines, Gray Barker (1925-1984) played a major role in shaping the cultural narrative of unidentified flying objects. Drawing on his recent biography of Barker, THE SAUCERIAN, Gabriel Mckee will dig into some of Barker's wildest hoaxes. We want to believe, we want to believe!
"Weird Wins: Unusual Activist Victories" by Steve Lambert Steve has worked alongside over 1400 artists and activists, in 16 countries, on 4 continents helping them use creative means to effect power. He has built a robotic chimp named “James Chimpton” that interviews artists, a browser plugin that replaces ads on the internet with art, a video game that measures your stress level and much much more. Ho Ho, Hey Hey, these Nerd Nite Talks are Here to Stay!
"Magriculture: The Everyday Magic of Agriculture. Episode 1: Plants" by Rebecca Cossa School's almost out for summer and Rebecca Cossa is going to give us a lesson on Plants! She has been involved in agriculture for over 25 years and has worked on farms, CSAs, with non profits, in urban and sustainable agriculture and in various educational contexts. Good things come in trees.
Friday, May 16 - 7:30 PM
Three informative-yet-entertaining visual presentations on Aliens, Activism and Agriculture!
With fun music, a special surprise guest, libations and guaranteed good company!
"Be There and Be Square" for more Nerd Night Hudson Valley stuff!
"Saucer on a String: The UFO Hoaxes of Gray Barker" by Gabriel Mckee The founder of one of the earliest flying saucer fanzines, Gray Barker (1925-1984) played a major role in shaping the cultural narrative of unidentified flying objects. Drawing on his recent biography of Barker, THE SAUCERIAN, Gabriel Mckee will dig into some of Barker's wildest hoaxes. We want to believe, we want to believe!
"Weird Wins: Unusual Activist Victories" by Steve Lambert Steve has worked alongside over 1400 artists and activists, in 16 countries, on 4 continents helping them use creative means to effect power. He has built a robotic chimp named “James Chimpton” that interviews artists, a browser plugin that replaces ads on the internet with art, a video game that measures your stress level and much much more. Ho Ho, Hey Hey, these Nerd Nite Talks are Here to Stay!
"Magriculture: The Everyday Magic of Agriculture. Episode 1: Plants" by Rebecca Cossa School's almost out for summer and Rebecca Cossa is going to give us a lesson on Plants! She has been involved in agriculture for over 25 years and has worked on farms, CSAs, with non profits, in urban and sustainable agriculture and in various educational contexts. Good things come in trees.
HCMC presents IMANI WINDS
Sunday, May 18 - 4 PM
Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, the three time GRAMMY® nominated group has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Each HCMC concert is followed immediately
afterwards by a reception and
an opportunity to meet the artists.
All are encouraged to attend!
Sunday, May 18 - 4 PM
Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, the three time GRAMMY® nominated group has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Each HCMC concert is followed immediately
afterwards by a reception and
an opportunity to meet the artists.
All are encouraged to attend!
Hit House Performed Reading Series Presents:
GOD'S PUPPETS by GWYNNE WATKINS
Wednesday, May 21 - 7 PM
Hit House Creative
"November, 1994" Pauline, a young Presbyterian pastor revives the church’s long-dead puppet ministry as a means to address her being treated differently than her pastor husband. Using puppets like the creepy singing child "Little Ruthie" to tell stories about women in the Bible, Pauline doesn’t realize the chaos her feminist puppet ministry will create in both the church and her marriage. Launching her into an unanticipated crisis of faith, Pauline has to confront the question: Is God pulling the string or someone else?
GOD'S PUPPETS by GWYNNE WATKINS
Wednesday, May 21 - 7 PM
Hit House Creative
"November, 1994" Pauline, a young Presbyterian pastor revives the church’s long-dead puppet ministry as a means to address her being treated differently than her pastor husband. Using puppets like the creepy singing child "Little Ruthie" to tell stories about women in the Bible, Pauline doesn’t realize the chaos her feminist puppet ministry will create in both the church and her marriage. Launching her into an unanticipated crisis of faith, Pauline has to confront the question: Is God pulling the string or someone else?
FEEDBACK
AN IMPROV & VIDEO ART PERFORMANCE
Saturday, May 24 - 8 PM
VIDEO ART BY ROOSTER, IMPROV BY DON ROMANIELLO
AN IMPROV & VIDEO ART PERFORMANCE
Saturday, May 24 - 8 PM
VIDEO ART BY ROOSTER, IMPROV BY DON ROMANIELLO
STANZA CAMPERS
STANZA CAMPERS at the Howland! And it is FREE to all!!!
May 28, 4:30 PM - 5-7yr old
May 28, 5:30 PM - 8-12yr old
Camp will be the fourth Wednesday of each month, same times, at the Howland Cultural Center. All year long! Drop in, drop out! Come and go as you like! RSVP TO Stanza Books SO THEY GET A HEAD COUNT
This program is produced in part with the support of the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services upon the legislative initiative of Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson.
STANZA CAMPERS at the Howland! And it is FREE to all!!!
May 28, 4:30 PM - 5-7yr old
May 28, 5:30 PM - 8-12yr old
Camp will be the fourth Wednesday of each month, same times, at the Howland Cultural Center. All year long! Drop in, drop out! Come and go as you like! RSVP TO Stanza Books SO THEY GET A HEAD COUNT
This program is produced in part with the support of the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services upon the legislative initiative of Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson.
COMPOSERS CONCORDANCE
B3+ & COMPCORD ENSEMBLE
Sunday, June 8 - 5 PM
COMPOSERS CONCORDANCE
An eclectic concert series, ensemble, record label, and presenting organization for music with a 39-year history of premiering good music that is pushing the boundaries of sound and composition.
B3+ & COMPCORD ENSEMBLE
Sunday, June 8 - 5 PM
COMPOSERS CONCORDANCE
An eclectic concert series, ensemble, record label, and presenting organization for music with a 39-year history of premiering good music that is pushing the boundaries of sound and composition.
Beacon Litfest Presents: WOMEN IN NOIR
Friday, June 13 - 8 PM
Beacon Litfest
Signature event, WOMEN in NOIR. Enjoy an immersive multimedia experience with readings by acclaimed best selling crime and thriller fiction writers MargotDouaihy, Jode Millman, and Julia Dahl in conversation with author Cynthia Weiner of NYC Writers Studio and Town Square Media's Jackie Corley. Winner of our BLF Crime Writing Workshop opens the event!
Friday, June 13 - 8 PM
Beacon Litfest
Signature event, WOMEN in NOIR. Enjoy an immersive multimedia experience with readings by acclaimed best selling crime and thriller fiction writers MargotDouaihy, Jode Millman, and Julia Dahl in conversation with author Cynthia Weiner of NYC Writers Studio and Town Square Media's Jackie Corley. Winner of our BLF Crime Writing Workshop opens the event!
Beacon Litfest & HIT HOUSE CREATIVE welcomes:
TEA Transcending Bias Through Insight Artistry
Saturday, June 14 - 1:30 PM
Beacon Litfest and Hit House Creative
Spiritually grounded theatre to cultivate communities of self-aware and socially conscious artist.
TEA Transcending Bias Through Insight Artistry
Saturday, June 14 - 1:30 PM
Beacon Litfest and Hit House Creative
Spiritually grounded theatre to cultivate communities of self-aware and socially conscious artist.
RHYTHM RISING a Latin Jazz BandGuest: Connie Grossman on Flute
Saturday, June 28 - 8 PM
The Rhythm Rising Quartet is a talented group of Hudson Valley musicians led by Grammy-nominated percussionist Tomas Martin Lopez. They blend Afro-Caribbean rhythms with Latin jazz, Bossa Nova, and Samba, featuring Victor Catanzaro on vibraphone, Doug Correllus on piano, Ron Figueroa on bass, and Tomas Martin Lopez on percussion. Honoring traditional Latin jazz legends such as Cal Tjader and Tito Puente and Mongo Santamaria, showcasing original compositions and popular standards.
Saturday, June 28 - 8 PM
The Rhythm Rising Quartet is a talented group of Hudson Valley musicians led by Grammy-nominated percussionist Tomas Martin Lopez. They blend Afro-Caribbean rhythms with Latin jazz, Bossa Nova, and Samba, featuring Victor Catanzaro on vibraphone, Doug Correllus on piano, Ron Figueroa on bass, and Tomas Martin Lopez on percussion. Honoring traditional Latin jazz legends such as Cal Tjader and Tito Puente and Mongo Santamaria, showcasing original compositions and popular standards.
MID HUDSON MUSIC TOGETHER
Sign Up for Summer Classes
Sign Up for Summer classes in Beacon at Howland Cultural Center and Passion Dance Studio! Music Together is offering 6 weeks of musical summer fun for kids ages 0- 5 and their caregivers. Sing, dance, play instruments, and learn basic rhythm and tonal patterns. Play musical games and make friends while enjoying music from around the world. Visit www.mhmusictogether.com for details
Sign Up for Summer Classes
Sign Up for Summer classes in Beacon at Howland Cultural Center and Passion Dance Studio! Music Together is offering 6 weeks of musical summer fun for kids ages 0- 5 and their caregivers. Sing, dance, play instruments, and learn basic rhythm and tonal patterns. Play musical games and make friends while enjoying music from around the world. Visit www.mhmusictogether.com for details
Beacon Art Adventures - Kids' Summer Art
July 22 - 25 (ages 6 & up)
July 29 - Aug 1 (ages 9 - 13)
10am-12:30 T-F
Sliding scale tuition available. Contact BAA for more info: (845) 218-1593 - [email protected]
This program is produced in part with the support of the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services upon the legislative initiative of Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson.
July 22 - 25 (ages 6 & up)
July 29 - Aug 1 (ages 9 - 13)
10am-12:30 T-F
Sliding scale tuition available. Contact BAA for more info: (845) 218-1593 - [email protected]
This program is produced in part with the support of the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services upon the legislative initiative of Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson.
SUMMER SNAPS! Photo Camp 2025
August 4 - 8 (ages 9 - 12)
August 11 - 15 (ages 12 - 16)
9:00-12:00 M-F
Led by Flynn Larsen, this camp is for kids who are curious about photography and want to learn more about how to make great pictures. Students will explore tools of photography such as composition, exposure, lighting, and visual storytelling.
$250 (sliding scale tuition available. Email for more info [email protected])
This program is produced in part with the support of the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services upon the legislative initiative of Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson.
August 4 - 8 (ages 9 - 12)
August 11 - 15 (ages 12 - 16)
9:00-12:00 M-F
Led by Flynn Larsen, this camp is for kids who are curious about photography and want to learn more about how to make great pictures. Students will explore tools of photography such as composition, exposure, lighting, and visual storytelling.
$250 (sliding scale tuition available. Email for more info [email protected])
This program is produced in part with the support of the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services upon the legislative initiative of Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson.
DRACULA
Friday, October 10 - 8 PM
Saturday, October 11 - 2 PM - Matinee
Saturday, October 11 - 8 PM
From the iconic Bram Stoker novel, this script, written for the original Broadway production (1927), and revised in 1979 starring Frank Langella, has become our flagship production, with sold-out performances and extended runs each year since 2022 at both Bannerman Island & The Widow Jane Mine (Rosendale).
Lucy, the beautiful young daughter of Doctor Seward, the head physician at an English sanatorium, has been attacked by a mysterious illness. Professor Van Helsing believes Lucy is the victim of a vampire — a certain Count Dracula. Renfield, an inmate, suffers from manic delusions and is under the spell of the Count. Will Dracula be found, Lucy healed and this demon finally laid to rest?
Friday, October 10 - 8 PM
Saturday, October 11 - 2 PM - Matinee
Saturday, October 11 - 8 PM
From the iconic Bram Stoker novel, this script, written for the original Broadway production (1927), and revised in 1979 starring Frank Langella, has become our flagship production, with sold-out performances and extended runs each year since 2022 at both Bannerman Island & The Widow Jane Mine (Rosendale).
Lucy, the beautiful young daughter of Doctor Seward, the head physician at an English sanatorium, has been attacked by a mysterious illness. Professor Van Helsing believes Lucy is the victim of a vampire — a certain Count Dracula. Renfield, an inmate, suffers from manic delusions and is under the spell of the Count. Will Dracula be found, Lucy healed and this demon finally laid to rest?
PHONE ORDERS: To order tickets by phone, call the Howland Chamber Music Circle at 845-765-3012
MAIL ORDERS: To order tickets by mail, click here to download a mail-in order form.
PRICES: Tickets are generally $35 per person and $10 for students, unless otherwise noted. Discounts are available for subscription purchases and our pay-what-you-wish program. See below for details.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-WISH: A limited number of tickets will be available on a pay-what-you-wish basis. These tickets will be released one week prior to each concert. We are making tickets available in this way to welcome a broader audience.
Each concert is followed immediately afterwards by a reception and an opportunity to meet the artists. All are encourage to attend!
MAIL ORDERS: To order tickets by mail, click here to download a mail-in order form.
PRICES: Tickets are generally $35 per person and $10 for students, unless otherwise noted. Discounts are available for subscription purchases and our pay-what-you-wish program. See below for details.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-WISH: A limited number of tickets will be available on a pay-what-you-wish basis. These tickets will be released one week prior to each concert. We are making tickets available in this way to welcome a broader audience.
Each concert is followed immediately afterwards by a reception and an opportunity to meet the artists. All are encourage to attend!
NERD NITE HUDSON VALLEY
SAVE THE DATES & WATCH FOR TICKETS
Be There and Be Square - Friday July 18th - Friday Sept 19th - Friday Nov 21st
Welcome to Nerd Nite Hudson Valley! We’re New Yorkers who appreciate the outdoors, a good local brew and learning a thing or two. We are Nerd Nite (like TED Talks but better). It’s casual, wacky, entertaining and educational. Grab a libation, listen to some good tunes, sit back and chat with fellow nerds as we talk tech, space, science, weird history, film and more.
Click Here for more information - Door opens at 7:00 PM - Starts at 7:30
SAVE THE DATES & WATCH FOR TICKETS
Be There and Be Square - Friday July 18th - Friday Sept 19th - Friday Nov 21st
Welcome to Nerd Nite Hudson Valley! We’re New Yorkers who appreciate the outdoors, a good local brew and learning a thing or two. We are Nerd Nite (like TED Talks but better). It’s casual, wacky, entertaining and educational. Grab a libation, listen to some good tunes, sit back and chat with fellow nerds as we talk tech, space, science, weird history, film and more.
Click Here for more information - Door opens at 7:00 PM - Starts at 7:30
1st Fridays - LIT LIT
Friday, June 6 - 7 PM
Click Here for more information - Door opens at 6:30 PM
$5 Cover at Door - Help the Center keep the lights on!
(All are welcome- no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
Friday, June 6 - 7 PM
Click Here for more information - Door opens at 6:30 PM
$5 Cover at Door - Help the Center keep the lights on!
(All are welcome- no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
2nd Tuesdays - SOUTHERN FIDDLE TUNE JAM
Tuesday, May 13 - 7 PM
Click Here for information Harry Bolick and Fiddle Tune Jam
Tuesday, May 13 - 7 PM
Click Here for information Harry Bolick and Fiddle Tune Jam
The HOWLAND'S - OPEN MIC NIGHT
Friday, May 23 - 7 PM
Lottery Sign-Up at 6:15 - 6:45 PM
$5 Cover at Door - Help the Center keep the lights on!
Friday, May 23 - 7 PM
Lottery Sign-Up at 6:15 - 6:45 PM
$5 Cover at Door - Help the Center keep the lights on!
KADAMPA - MEDITATION CLASSES
Thursdays - 7 - 8:30 PM
Drop in to any class $10/class - Everyone's Welcome - kadampanewyork.org
Thursdays - 7 - 8:30 PM
Drop in to any class $10/class - Everyone's Welcome - kadampanewyork.org
THE BRIDGE CLUB
Mondays - 10 AM - 1 PM
Drop in any Monday $5 - Everyone's Welcome - The Highlands Current article
Mondays - 10 AM - 1 PM
Drop in any Monday $5 - Everyone's Welcome - The Highlands Current article
Kid’s After School Art
Mid-Hudson Music Together
SUMMER SNAPS! Photo Camp 2025
Click program name for info
Mid-Hudson Music Together
SUMMER SNAPS! Photo Camp 2025
Click program name for info
"A memorable event from 2022 that still shines bright in our history!"
AIAWHV Presents: Howland Cultural Center: Celebrating 150 Years
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AIAWHV Presents: Howland Cultural Center: Celebrating 150 Years
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