Community Calendar

Come listen as Cynthia McVay recounts stories of intimate, two decade relationship with a flagging orchard in the Hudson Valley. This is an ode to the Hudson Valley and a coming-of-middle-age story. The Follow the River lecture series is sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank.

Kenny Mock keeps it real—and really funny.. With charm, quick wit, and a knack for storytelling, he transforms everyday chaos into comedy gold. Whether he’s navigating small-town life, wrangling a big family, or reflecting on romantic “opportunities” with healthcare perks, Kenny delivers a performance that feels more like swapping stories with a hilarious friend than watching a stand-up set.

Lace up your sneakers and join us for the 4th Annual "Honor Our Veterans" 5K this Veterans
Day—Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the beautiful Sherwood Island State Park in
Westport, conveniently located just off I-95. This scenic course is perfect for runners and
walkers of all ages and abilities!
All proceeds will support Homes for the Brave, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Veterans
experiencing homelessness, hunger, and mental health challenges. Whether running, walking, or
simply enjoying the day, this is your chance to pay tribute to those who have courageously
served our country.
Registration is $35 ($40 after 11/8/25), and includes a fantastic race day t-shirt! Secure your spot
now at https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Westport/HonorOurVeterans5k

GivingTuesday was created as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. It is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need.
In that spirit of generosity, Lenox Library will collect donations of non-perishable food items, paper products, and personal health care items between November 1 and December 2. All donations will benefit the Lenox Food Pantry.
Plus, your donation will go even further! For every item donated, our friends at BIRCH Properties will contribute $1 to the Lenox Library Association, supporting library programs and collections.
That’s right — your donation can do double the good this GivingTuesday, December 2!
We hope you’ll join us in nourishing our community’s bellies and brains. Every act of generosity, no matter how small, makes a difference.

Skidmore Encore announces registration for its Fall 2025 lecture series delivered by the remarkable Skidmore College faculty for adult learners age 55+ from around the local region. Encore attracts intellectually curious people who are eager to learn. Join us! The 2025 program runs for seven weeks on Tuesdays from September 30 through November 11 in the gorgeous Arthur Zankel Music Center Skidmore College campus. Online registration opens Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

For more information: www.skidmore.edu/encore

Our traditional Holiday Fair promotes the holiday spirit with regional artisans featuring handmade pottery, jewelry, fiber, artisan foods and much more!

All inside our historic 1848 Meeting House.

Choose unique gifts for your loved ones while helping support local businesses this holiday season.

October 8th through December 14th

Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm
Closed Mondays

Admission is free, donations welcome!

The Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present a rare series of early twentieth century lighting advertisements by Norman Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers created for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of the General Electric Company. These luminous, richly painted works were widely circulated in published advertisements through the 1920s and are on loan to the Museum for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace.

“Once a Tree: Continuity, Creativity, and Connection” explores the deep-rooted significance of trees in Haudenosaunee culture, tradition, and creative expression. Featuring the work of 42 artists and more than 100 objects—including decorative and utilitarian baskets, cradleboards, snowshoes, ladles, lacrosse sticks, toys, instruments, carvings, and sleds—this exhibition highlights the important relationship between nature and artistry. Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition was created with guidance from curatorial consultants Terry Chrisjohn III (Oneida), Preston Jacobs (Mohawk), and Sheila Ransom (Mohawk).

"Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience" explores the lasting impact of the Thomas Indian School, once located on the Cattaraugus Reservation south of Buffalo, NY, and The Mohawk Institute near Branford, Ontario. These institutions, which enrolled a significant number of Haudenosaunee students, were part of a larger system that sought to erase Indigenous identities while deeply shaping the lives of those who endured them. Co-curated by Erin Keaton (Mohawk), the exhibition sheds light on Haudenosaunee resilience.

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.

WATERCOLOR, A Regional Exhibition Juried by Betsy Jacaruso

This regional exhibition, juried by Betsy Jacaruso, medium of watercolor the only constraint, artwork on view ranges from realism to pure abstraction. Jacaruso has selected 15 watercolors from over 100 works submitted, subject matter ranging from botanical details and wildlife studies to landscapes that walk us in and out of Hudson Valley vistas.

Exhibiting artists: Elizabeth Foster, Jennifer Gibson, Margaret Grasso, Janet Gunderson, Keith Gunderson, Ju Kang, Serene Lincoln, Ping Moroney, Roberta Rosenthal, Richard Taddei, Marilyn Whitely, and Susan Wilson.

About the Juror: Betsy Jacaruso is an award-winning watercolorist and a long-standing member of the Hudson Valley’s art community. Widely exhibited throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, she also curates’ exhibitions and teaches watercolor at her Rhinebeck gallery and studio.

On view October 31 – December 21, 2025

Gallery hours: Friday – Sunday, 12 – 5 pm