Community Calendar

This March, every purchase of a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Big Y in Torrington, CT, supports the Housatonic Valley Association!

For every bag purchased, $1 will go toward HVA’s work to protect the natural resources and environmental health of the entire region, from the Berkshires, through western CT and eastern NY, to Long Island Sound. This supports river restoration projects that protect towns from extensive flooding, habitat protection for wildlife, and paid internship opportunities for the next generation of environmentalists.

Thank you for your support! Learn more at hvatoday.org.

THURS March 19 Stage and Stanza 6:30-7:30 hosted by poet Carol Durant & David Baecker, director of the RSC Theatre Institute. Free and open to the public.

On Thursday March 19th, join Canadian musician Melissa Auf der Maur, former bassist for Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins for the Hudson launch of her new memoir Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A ‘90s Rock Memoir (Da Capo Press). Auf der Maur will be joined in conversation by a special guest followed by a book signing and xMAdMx Darkwave DJ set.

A remarkably open-hearted, clear-eyed memoir of the '90s Alternative era by the bassist of Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins.

Let’s take a timberdoodle trek! “Timberdoodle” is a common nickname the American Woodcock! During this guided walk, led by experienced birder Spencer Crawford, we will enjoy the sunset and hope to see the Timberdoodle’s unique mating ritual and its distinct sky dance.

This March, every purchase of a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Big Y in Torrington, CT, supports the Housatonic Valley Association!

For every bag purchased, $1 will go toward HVA’s work to protect the natural resources and environmental health of the entire region, from the Berkshires, through western CT and eastern NY, to Long Island Sound. This supports river restoration projects that protect towns from extensive flooding, habitat protection for wildlife, and paid internship opportunities for the next generation of environmentalists.

Thank you for your support! Learn more at hvatoday.org.

We're collecting personal care items through April 9th to support families in need served by The Institute for Family Health. If you're able to contribute, we'd be so grateful for your help!

We’re accepting new, unopened items, including:
*Menstrual products
*Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss
*Diapers and baby wipes
*Deodorant
*Soap and body wash
*Shampoo and conditioner
*Hand and body lotion
*Hair brushes
*Shaving cream and razors
*Socks (all sizes)
*Shower shoes

Make drop-offs at our Kingston office!
721 Broadway, Suite 150
Kingston, NY 12401
Open: Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 5 PM

Material Shift showcases work by 13 Haudenosaunee artists who employ found objects and other unconventional materials to create or illustrate traditional cultural objects or concepts and those who, conversely, explore traditional materials in unexpected ways. Works range from playful to provocative. These events are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum & Library Services, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information contact: info@iroquoismuseum.org

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

March 17 - April 18 Plastique
An exhibition of artists from Project Vortex, an international collective of artists, designers, and architects actively focusing on the global problem of plastic pollution, curated by Aurora Robson. Free and open to the public.

Join us for an exclusive members-only look at the collections of Shaker Museum.

Available only to members, these behind-the-scenes tours offer a close-up look at the museum’s comprehensive collection of Shaker furniture, tools, costumes, and more. This tour is free for members but limited to 10 participants, so be sure to reserve your place early.

Not a current member, but would like to join the tour? Add membership when you register.