Putnam Summer Events - Eventful Magazine

Putnam County 

2013 

Summer Family 

Fun Guide 

Putnam County Tourism 

www.PutnamTourism.org

Cold Spring Water Front 

Welcome to Putnam County 

Come and see us, get to know us! Putnam County, from its 

eastern borders teeming with lakes and farmland, charming 

villages and protected heritage sites, to its western shoreline 

on the Hudson River, is a jewel among the Empire State’s 

counties. 

Putnam County…A Great Place to Go, 

A Great Place to Know! 

Visit us at www.PutnamTourism.org 

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Trivia Nights 

Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. 

Test your trivia skills at Healy’s Corner Restaurant every week at 474 Route 52, 

Carmel, NY. Visit www.healyscorner.com or call 845-306-7087 for more info and 

upcoming events. 

Sutta (Buddha’s Teaching) 

Every Saturday 9 a.m. 

Every Saturday Morning Sutta Study Class study group is held on Saturday morning 

in Meditation Hall (Kuan – Yin Hall), led by the renowned Buddhist monk and 

scholar, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi. The class starts with an hour silent meditation, and 

followed at 10 am by a talk on a sutta, with time for questions. 

Meditation Class 

Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

Located in Meditation Hall (Kuan – Yin Hall), No registration needed, walk ins 

welcome. Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY Visit www.baus.org 

or call (845) 225 – 1819, email cym@baus.org for more information 

Call for Entries: PHOTOcentric 2013 

A juried international photography exhibition at Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison’s 

Landing, Garrison, NY 10524. Deadline to enter June 14. Visit www.garrisonartcenter.org/cubiq/photo.html 

for prospectus and to enter. 

Open Mic at Healy’s 

Every Thursday at 8 p.m. 

Stop by to play and see local talent at Healy’s Corner Restaurant at 474 Route 52, 

Carmel, NY. Bring your own instument and plug into our sound system. Hosted by 

Kevin Toye. Visit www.healyscorner.com or call 845-306-7087 for more info and 

upcoming events. 

Russel Wright Center: House, Studio & Landscape Tours 

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 

Tour includes Home, Studio and Woodland Garden of modernist industrial designer 

Russel Wright. $15 per person; $13 seniors; $5 children under 12. Reservations 

required. Register online at Brown Paper Tickets. For info, visit www.russelwrightcenter.org. 


Photography, Sculpture and Paper Exhibit 

Tuesday through Sunday Until June 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Exhibition of photographs by Cali Gorevic and sculpture and paper by Nancy 

Cohen—exhibition ongoing through June 22 in the Riverside Galleries at Garrison 

Art Center, 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY 10524. Galleries at Garrison Art 

Center, For more info, visit www.garrisonartcenter.org or call 845-424-3960. 

Jean DeMotses, Paintings 

Fridays: May 31 and June 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. 

Saturdays: June 1 and 8, Noon to 2 p.m. 

Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition presents paintings by Jean DeMotses 

at The Studio Around the Corner at 67 Main Street, Suite 101 in Brewster, NY 

10509. For more info, visit www.oththeater.org, or find us on Facebook: Search Old 

Town Hall, Brewster. 

Ask the Master Gardeners 

June 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

After a long cold winter the Master Gardeners and Horticulture Educators of 

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) return to the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 

on Saturday June 1. While there on the grounds of the Boscobel House and 

Gardens at 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524. Visitors can ask gardening and 

landscaping questions from CCE Educators and Master Gardeners, get answers 

about garden pests and plant problems, animal pests and more. Soil tests $5.00 

www.csfarmmarket.org 

‘Plumfield, Iraq’ 

June 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9 

The Brewster Theater Company presents “Plumfield, Iraq,” written by Barbara 

Lebow, is a powerful, mulit-media play which focuses on the effects of PTSD on a 

young soldier and everyone in his life. It will be performed at the Melrose School 

on Federal Hill Rd in Brewster on May 31, June 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9. Friday and Saturday 

performances are at 7:30, and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are 

$15/$18 (service and credit card fees applicable) and are online at brewstertheater. 

org. Directed by Stacy Dumont and produced by Joe Beahm. 

Recycled Materials Art Children’s Workshop 

Saturday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Help keep our town of Southeast NY beautiful. One way to protect our environment 

is to recycling. When we recycle and reuse we will also save the earth’s natural 

resources. Join us and help to beatify Southeast one craft at a time. Using a range of 

materials from colored paper to leather scraps, ribbon and fabric, participants will 

create a unique piece of art. All material is donated by local businesses who would 


Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival 

otherwise throw away all their redundant stock. $7 class fee. Held at the Southeast 

Museum at 67 Main St., Brewster, NY 10509. Visit www.southeastmuseum.org for 

more info and workshops. 

Field Sketching — Frogs 

Saturday, June 1 

An on-site workshop with artist/naturalist Beth Herr. Location to be announced. 

A $5 materials fee; limited to 12 participants. Call Beth to register at 845-228-5635. 

VOB ArtBeat 

Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

ArtBeat, the Village of Brewster’s sidewalk art show, returns for its third season 

and organizers are planning to make this a community-centered event. ArtBeat 

will be held on June 1st, July 6th and August 3rd. The June and July events will be 

an ‘ArtBeat and a Picnic’ at the Walter Brewster House in the center of downtown 

Brewster. The public is invited to bring their blankets and lunches and relax on the 

great lawn of the Walter Brewster House amidst art, history, and music. For more 

info go to: www.facebook.com/ArtBeatVOB Walter Brewster House 43 Oak Street 

Brewster New York 10509 United States 


Yoga with a View at Boscobel 

Arts on the Lake: Trio Intarsio 

Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m. 

Friends of Classical Music present Trio Intarsio (Nina Stern, Glen Velez and 

Loire (Lori Cutler) in a program spanning five centuries of world music at the 

Sedgewood Boathouse, 1026 Barrett Circle West, Kent, NY. $45 Concert and Dessert 

Reception. $15 Students. Tickets and info at www.artsonthelake.org. 

Clay and Sculpture Workshop 

Saturday, June 1 from 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

After visiting the new exhibit “Lincoln: The Emancipation Proclamation, featuring 

a maquette by sculptor Charles Keck, join us to create sculptural works using 

clay that is left to dry naturally in the air. Fees: $7. Held at the Southeast Museum 

at 67 Main St., Brewster, NY 10509. Visit www.southeastmuseum.org for more info 

and workshops. Reservation call 279-279-7500 

A Lifelong Journey: Showcasing the Creative 

Expressions of Working Artists 75 and Over. 

Opening reception: Saturday, June 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.; On display thru June 21 

Held at Arts on the Lake at 640 Rt. 52 in Kent. Tickets and info at www.artsonthelake.org 

or by calling 845-228-2685. 


YOGA with a View 

Mondays from June 3 to September 9 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. 

This program provides the perfect opportunity to connect with the outdoors 

while, at the same time, gaining a sense of good health and wellbeing. Spectacular 

views entice the senses as you stretch and pose overlooking the Hudson River from 

the lawns at Boscobel, one of the most picturesque settings in the Hudson Valley. 

Taught by local instructor, Ellen Forman, this class fits the needs of all levels. Ellen 

emphasizes the inward journey and the profound healing effects of yoga on the 

mind, body and spirit; yoga’s numerous benefits include improved flexibility, endurance 

and strength. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own mats and water. $17 

Walk-in. Program runs through September 9. 

The Monday Evening Book Group 

Monday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. 

The Monday Evening Book Group meets on the first Monday of each month at 

7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. On June 3rd the group will discuss 

“The White Queen” by Philippa Gregory. Drop in group, no registration needed. 

Held at the Mahopac Public Library, 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac, NY. Visit www.mahopaclibrarysite.org 

or call 845-628-2009 for more info and programs. 

Generations at Work: 

Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce 

Wednesday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

The Putnam Community Service Network (PCSN), an educational outreach program 

of Cornell Cooperative Extension, will sponsor a workshop that will focus on 

understanding the four generations in the workforce: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, 

Gen X, and Gen Y: who they are, what they want and how to leverage their 

diverse talents. The program will be held at Mahopac Library, 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac, 

NY with a $30 registration fee. It is designed for Executive Directors, Human Resource 

officers, Program Managers, and Supervisors. Online registration at www. 

uwwp.org/management-center or for more information 914-997-6700 ext. 740. 

Six-hour Defensive Driving Class 

Thursday, June 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Presented by Jack Coxen; approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. $45/ 

person, $35/seniors 65+. Register with class fee at the Information Desk at Mahopac 

Public Library. 


COFFEE HOUSE 

Friday, June 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. 

Recreated from its origins at Carmel House School by graduating senior Gavin 

Mackie, Coffee House is a place to read poems, sing songs and tell stories in a 60’s 

spirit of creative activity. $5 Admission. Lake Carmel Arts Center, 640 Route 52, 

Kent Lakes, NY unless specified otherwise. Latest information is always at: www. 

artsonthelake.org. 

ART ON THE GREENS 

Friday, June 7 at 9 a.m. 

Arts on the Lake’s Annual Golf Outing at the Sedgewood Club in Western Kent - 

18 holes of golf with cart, continental breakfast and luncheon. Raffles and contests. 

$125 per player. More info at: www.artsonthelake.org 

The Flo Brandon Book Review Group 

Friday, June 7 at 11 a.m. 

This group meets on the first Friday of each month; new members are always 

welcome. On June 7 the group will discuss “Einstein’s Universe” by Nigel Calder. 

Join us for this lively talk at the Mahopac Public Library, 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac, NY. 

Visit www.mahopaclibrarysite.org or call 845-628-2009 for info. 

“Beneath the Surface: Birthing Beauty” 

Opening Reception: Friday, June 7, 6 to 9 p.m.; On display thru June 30 

“Beneath the Surface” is a unique exhibition featuring Rebecca Darlington. Darlington 

takes a peek through women to reveal the ideal representation of their lives 

that they silently carry with them and hope to obtain. Her “Birthing Beauty” series 

of clear cast resin bodices illustrates the theme of seeing beneath the surface of a 

working woman to reveal the hidden wars of nurturing versus female sexuality 

versus professional choices. She examines the long term impact the little choices in 

this act of balancing make on our families and culture. Wardy presents his colorful 

abstract works in gouache on paper and paintings in acrylic. His pieces create art 

out of pure color, line, gesture, material and surface. Depth is created by the layers 

upon layers of surfaces, texture and sheer brillance of color. The exhibition is on 

view from June 7th through June 30th, with an artists reception on Friday, June 

7th, from 6 to 9 PM. Gallery 66 NY is located at 66 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY. 

For more information, call 845-809-5838 or go to www.gallery66ny.com. 

“Fashion as Art: A Matter of Taste” 

Opening Reception: Friday, June 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. On display thru June 30 

For those who see art as belonging solely in galleries, clothes only as something 

to wear, and good restaurants simply as bastions of fine food, June in Cold Spring 

will be a revelation – and a special treat! Gallery 66 NY, in cooperation with fash- 


ion boutiques Art to Wear Too, is sponsoring a town-wide event that will focus on 

“Fashion as Art.” Several fashion shows will take place. An exhibition of artworks 

by Roger Derrick, Mitsu Miyawaki, Donna Blais, Ronnee Peters, and the late Robert 

Herrmann will be on view from June 7th through June 30th, with an opening 

reception on Friday, June 7th, from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery 66 NY is located at 66 Main 

Street, Cold Spring, NY. For more information, call 845-809-5838 or go to www. 

gallery66ny.com or visit our Facebook page. 

“Symmetry and Beauty” 

Friday, June 7, 6 to 9 p.m. 

“Symmetry and Beauty” by Edward Yashin, an artist that is also an architect and 

that profession informs his work. A master of technique when representing buildings, 

he also takes liberties to enhance their lines with the illusion of scaffolding 

surrounding their perimeters, punctuating their symmetry and beauty. Light and 

shade create dramatic effects and communicate the feel and sense of the city the 

building is placed within. Mysterious figures appear in windows and doorways, 

dressed for a night of intrigue or whatever meaning the viewer transfers onto their 

personage. A very rare opportunity to see the work of an artist who lives and works 

in the Ukraine. The exhibition is on view from June 7th through June 30th, with 

an artists reception on Friday, June 7th, from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery 66 NY is located 

at 66 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY. For more information, call 845-809-5838 or go 

to www.gallery66ny.com. 

Color and Line in Motion: Paintings and Sculpture 

Opening Reception Friday, June 7th, 6 to 9 p.m. On display thru June 30 

On exhibition are Frederick Wardy’s abstract expressionist gouache on paper 

and acrylic on canvas works. These consist of gestural and painterly strokes and 

thinner gestural lines. The works radiate strong color, often with the substantial use 

of primaries. Sometimes the colors interact harmoniously; sometimes there is disharmony. 

The exhibition is on view from June 7th through June 30th, with an artists 

reception on Friday, June 7th. Gallery 66 NY is located at 66 Main Street, Cold 

Spring, NY. For information, call 845-809-5838 or go to www.gallery66ny.com. 

The Spirit of Color 

On display from June 7 thru June 30 

The Marina Gallery is pleased to announce “The Spirit of Color” an exhibition 

of exciting new works by Martee Levi. In her work, Martee explores the infinite 

variety of form and color in surprising and exuberant combinations. Her works 

have been exhibited in galleries, museums, and universities, both in the United 

Sates and in Europe. “The Spirit of Color” opens with a reception with the artist on 

Friday, June 7th, from 6 to 8 pm. The exhibition is on view from June 7th through 

June 30th at the Marina Gallery located at 153 Main St. in Cold Spring, NY. For 

information call 845-265-2204. Gallery hours are Thursday — Sunday from 12-6, 

but appointments to view the work can be arranged at other times. 


Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s 

Swing Into Summer Gala Celebration 


The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s Swing Into Summer Gala will celebrate 

the most critically acclaimed professional theater company in the region. The 

evening will begin with cocktails on the Great Lawn at Boscobel followed by a live 

auction, dinner, and dancing under the stars to the music of the Alex Donner Orchestra. 

Boscobel is located at 1601 Rt. 9D, Garrison, NY 10524. Price: $250 per 

ticket. Call 845-809-5750 for tickets and information or visit www.hvshakespeare. 

org/content/2013-gala-celebration. 

Mind Over Movie: “The Drummer” 


Woo Ju Memorial Library of the Buddhist Association of the United States in 

Chuang Yen Monastery hold monthly movie discussion event. Watch the film and 

join a group of people to discuss spiritual search at 2020 Rt. 301, Carmel, NY. Instructor: 

UCLA Professor Russell Leong, featured with 50 U.S. poets on PBS. Free 

Admission, register at 845-225–1819, ext 103, library@baus.org, or www.baus.org. 

Wooden Toy Train Workshop 

Saturday, June 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

In honor of Grand Central Terminal’s 100th Anniversary, and Brewster’s role in 

the transformation of transportation, join us and have fun making old-fashioned 

toys trains. Working with wood glue and paint, learn to make simple toys that 

children played with long ago. Come and play with museum’s replicas of antique 

wooden toys was well as seeing the museum’s collection of toys. Fees: $7 Held at 

the Southeast Museum, 67 Main St, Brewster, NY. Reservation call 845-279-7500. 

Naturalist-led Canoe Trip from Green Chimneys 

June 8 at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. 

Members: $27 for adults and $14 for children. Non-members: $32 for adults and 

$16 for children. Call Rick (845) 878-6486, John (860) 355-205 or Liz (845) 878- 

6104 to register. 

Putnam County Secret Garden Tour 

Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

A tour of the best and most beautiful private gardens in Putnam County, NY. This 

award-winning, country driving tour will bring you to private homes and sites with 

formal gardens, perennial flowering landscapes, pastoral fields and water gardens 

throughout Putnam County. Tickets are $30 advance, $40 on the day of. A benefit 

for children and adults with developmental disabilities. For info and reservations, 

call 845-278-7272, ext. 2287 or log onto www.PartnerswithPARC.org. 


Stonecrop Gardens 

19th Annual Snapping Turtle Walk 

Saturday, June 8 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. 

Join us at Boscobel’s Belvedere overlooking the Hudson River bright and early 

where members of the Constitution Marsh staff will give a dramatic presentation 

about the habits and history of snapping turtles and to introduce live specimens 

to the audience. After, guests may walk Boscobel’s grounds in search of nesting 

females. Rain or shine. Complimentary coffee, juice and donuts. Don’t forget your 

camera! $12 adults, $8 child age 6-14, 6 and under FREE. Boscobel is located at 

1601 Rt. 9D, Garrison, NY 10524. Call 845-265-3638 or visit www.boscobel.org. 

Annual Russel Wright Award Brunch & Auction 

Sunday, June 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. 

Russel Wright Center, Mary’s Meadow at Manitoga. This year’s honorees are 

David Rockwell, President and CEO, Rockwell Group and Verlyn Klinkenborg, 

Author and New York Times Columnist. For more information visit our Russel 

Wright Award Page. For info, visit www.russelwrightcenter.org. 

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival 

June 11 thru September 1 

The plays are performed on a rotation schedule on various dates and at various 

times throughout the season. This year’s line up includes King Lear by William 

Shakespeare, The Three Musketeers by Ken Ludwig, adapted from the novel by Alexandre 

Dumas and All’s Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare. Tickets are 

$27 - $75. Subscriptions and family discounts available. For info, call 845-265-9575 

or visit www.hvshakespeare.org. 


Reiki, EFT, Healing, and Dramatic Acting Techniques 

Wednesday, June 12 from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Whether in health or illness, your body is communicating with you. Create a 

dialogue for optimal health with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) – a touch 

therapy combining Eastern medicine’s acupressure with guided self-talk for wellness. 

Presented by Mag Treanor, RN – EFT and Reiki Practitioner, and Michelle 

McAuliffe, LPN – Reiki Practitioner.This workshop will conclude with a Dramatic 

Acting exercise led by Jim McGuire, M.A., Storyteller. Learn how dramatic acting 

exercises can reduce stress by improving communication skills with self and 

others. If the body is relaxed the mind will follow. Registration for this program 

is required. Register online @ www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 

100. Held at Mahopac Public Library 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac. 

Guided Garden Tour - Shrubs & Vines 

Wednesday, June 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Staff horticulturist Michael Hagen will take you on a one-hour guided tour 

showcasing shrubs and vines throughout the garden. $10/members - no charge. 

Held at Stonecrop Gardens at 81 Stonecrop Ln., Cold Spring, NY. For info, call 845- 

265-2000 or visit www.stonecrop.org. 

Monoprint Workshop 

Wednesday, June 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Putnam Arts Council, Mahopac presents a Monoprint Workshop with Jeanne 

Demotses, instructor at Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY. If you’ve 

always wanted to learn about monoprints and how to make them on a press as well 

as by using every day tools, this workshop is for you. Each monoprint offers effects 

which are unique and are not produced by direct painting. Cost: $60; Registration 

forms available at www.putnamartscouncil.com or by calling PAC at 845-803-8622. 

Six-hour Defensive Driving Class 

Thursday, June 13, 5:30-8:30 pm 

Presented by Jack Coxen; approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. 

$45/person, $35/seniors 65+ Register with class fee at the Information Desk at 

Mahopac Public Library, 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac. Call 845-628-2009, ext. 100. 

Free Summer Concert 

Saturday, June 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Featuring the “Almost Famous” Classic Rock Band. Putnam Valley Town Park 156 

Oscawana Lake Rd. & Town Park La. For more info, visit www.pvpr.com or call 

845-526-3292. 


Container Gardening from the Smallest Patio 

to the Tiniest Deck 


Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulture Educators will demonstrate how to 

grow plants in the trickiest of places. This free program will be held at the Reed 

Library, corner of Route 52 and Route 6, Carmel. For more information, visit www. 

carmellibrary.org/calendar or call 845-225-2439. 

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck 

Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. 

Patterson Library presents Beatrix Potter’s classic “The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck,” 

at 1167 Rt. 311 in Patterson, NY. Performed by Marian Grudko and accompanied 

by Marian’s original musical score, Potter’s tale is presented word for word, 

with the addition of songs with original music and lyrics. You will be captivated by 

the bewitching “Waltz of Jemima and the Fox!” Please register all members of your 

party. Visit www.pattersonlibrary.org or call 845-878-6121x10 to register. 

Rockland County Day at Russel Wright Center 

Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 

Join us for tours at a special discounted rate of $8 for Rockland county residents. 

Reservations required. Register online at Brown Paper Tickets. For info, visit www. 

russelwrightcenter.org. 

Fishing Day at Clearpool 


Fishing poles can be rented for $5 but we have a limited supply. Pre-registration 

is required. Held at 33 Clearpool Road Carmel, NY 10512. Call 845-225-8226 ext 

601 to register or e-mail chendershot@greenchimneys.org. 

Naturalist-led Canoe Trip from Green Chimneys 

Saturday, June 15 at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m. 

Members: $27 for adults and $14 for children. Non-members: $32 for adults and 

$16 for children. Call Rick (845) 878-6486, John (860) 355-205 or Liz (845) 878- 

6104 to register. 

Build Your Own Rain Barrel 


Summer droughts are a fact of life here in the Hudson Valley. Keep your lawns 

and landscape watered with a handy backyard rain barrel. Participants will build 

their own 55-gallon Rain Barrel, complete with spigot, mosquito screen and overflow. 

Materials and fee $45. Held at 1 Geneva Road, Brewster. For registration 

forms and information, visit www.cce.cornell.edu/putnam or call 845-278-6738. 


Leather Workshop 

Saturday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Leather hides and skins of animals were widely used by the colonist for clothing, 

bags and other necessities. Discover the fun of leather crafting and learn to carve, 

punch and finish a leather bracelet. Learn the story of the “Leatherman” who in the 

1800s, walked between Connecticut and Hudson rivers and slept in cave shelters a 

head-to-toe leather suit. Fees: $7 Held at the Southeast Museum, 67 Main St, Brewster, 

NY. For reservations call 845-279-7500 or visit www.southeastmuseum.org. 

Father’s Day 

Saturday, June 15 

Archery demonstrations and lessons, Home Depot wood workshop, old fashion 

games and fishing & lure designing. Plus hay rides and pony rides. For further 

information, contact Meredith Ann Whipple at maw@tillyfosterfarm.org or 845- 

306-7798, www.tillyfosterfarm.org. Tilly Foster Farm Museum is located at 100 Rt. 

312, between Route 6 and exit 19 off of Interstate 84, in Brewster, NY. 

Back to the Sixties Benefit Performance of Music & Song 

Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. 

A Benefit Concert for PAC featuring an Evening of LIVE Music & Song. Join us 

in the gallery at the Belle Levine Art Center as we celebrate our 50th anniversary 

with a 60’s revue, featuring music and songs from the decade PAC began, presented 

with style and pizazz by The Voices of Hope, a talented group of area actors and 

singers who use their talents to help raise funds for valuable community non-profit 

organizations. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Putnam Arts Council. $20 

general/$15 members, includes a dessert. Reservations advised. www.putnamartscouncil.com 

or call 845-803-8622. 

Originals and Interpretations of Selections 

from Standard Jazz Repertoire 

Sunday, June 16 at 4 p.m. 

Held at the Chapel Restoration, 45 Market Street, Cold Spring, NY. Admission is 

free, contributions are welcome. For information, call 845-265-5537, or visit www. 

chapelrestoration.org. 

Fathers Day Champagne Brunch 

Sunday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The Landmarks Preservation Society of Southeast is holding a Fathers Day 

Brunch at the Walter Brewster House. $25 Per Person; Reservations Suggested. For 

more information go to: www.landmarksse.org or call 845-278-0018 


Jazz Concert 

Sunday, June 16, 4 p.m. 

Lisa Sokolov, vocals and piano; Jake Sokolov-Gonzalez, cello. Originals and interpretations 

of selections from standard jazz repertoire. Admission is free. Donations 

are welcome. Held at the Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Market Street, 

Cold Spring, NY. For info, call 845-265-5537 or visit www.chapelrestoration.org. 

Clandestine Childhood 

Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. 

Film Movement at Mahopac Public Library presents: Clandestine Childhood, 

directed by Benjamin Avila. A film from Argentina, screened in Spanish with English 

subtitles. After years of exile, Juan (12) and his family return to Argentina using 

fake identities. Because of their political activities they are being tracked down relentlessly, 

and the threat of capture is constant. This film tells the story of militancy, 

undercover life, and love; 110 minutes. Free program, free popcorn. Registration 

required; register at www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

The Summer Reading Club and Teen Reading Challenge 

Friday, June 21 at 2 p.m. 

Join us for this quick-moving, fun-filled program that unearths the joys of reading 

and summertime. Audiences of all ages “dig” how Robert brings his favorite “underground” 

stories to life before their eyes: from a pirate digging for gold, to a paleontologist 

excavating fossils (that just might tell dinosaur tales), to a child building an 

elaborate sand castle at the beach! Robert celebrates what he loves about mime and 

reading while encouraging audience members to become “deeper” readers. This fun, 

interactive program allows everyone to learn mime, play, and have fun. For info or to 

register, visit www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

Build your Own Rain Barrel 


Summer droughts are a fact of life here in the Hudson Valley. Keep your lawns 

and landscape watered with a handy backyard rain barrel. Participants will build 

their own 55-gallon Rain Barrel, complete with spigot, mosquito screen and overflow. 

Materials and fee $45. Held at 1 Geneva Road, Brewster. For registration 

forms and information, visit www.cce.cornell.edu/putnam or call 845-278-6738. 

Looking Out and Looking In, a HHLT Take-A-Hike 

Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m. 

A trek for adults and teens who want to experience a new appreciation of the 

land, learn how to cultivate inner wisdom, and be mindful and present while hiking. 

Yoga instructor and HHLT River of Words Eductor Lisa Mechaley will guide 

this reflective hike that focuses on contemplation and nature-awareness. Meet at 

Winter Hill, Garrison. Free hike, space is limited; registration required. To register, 

call at 845-424-3358x4 or info@hhlt.org. 


Master Gardeners 

Garden Conservancy Open Day 


As a part of the Garden Conservancy Open Days Program, Stonecrop is open for 

visitation from 10am - 5pm. Join us for Tea in the Garden (noon - 4pm) - tea and 

cake are available for purchase. Admission $5/no charge to Stonecrop members or 

visitors with a Garden Conservancy Open Days pass. Located at 81 Stonecrop Lane 

Cold Spring, NY. For info, call 845-265-2000 or visit www.stonecrop.org. 

Pet Adoption Event 


Join us for a pet adoption event at Putnam Humane Society, 68 Old Rt. 6 Carmel, 

New York (behind Putnam Plaza). Call 845-225-7777 or visit www.puthumane.org. 

PAC: SUMMER KIDS ART ACADEMY 

Monday, June 24 thru Thursday, August 1 

Our summer arts program designed to explore, excite and encourage creative 

expression. Participants will work with skilled artists and educators learning about 

art, creating art and enjoying art. 

Visual Arts Program: Draw, Paint, Print, Collage & Sculpt! Offered in one-week 

sessions meeting Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Creative Clay Program: Pound it, shape it, roll it, and sculpt it! Each session meets 

twice a week for three weeks on Mondays & Thursdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Start 

with clay and end up with something wonderful. 

Combine both Visual Arts & Creative Clay programs and enjoy the full experience. 

Classes held at Putnam Arts Council’s Belle Levine Art Center at 521 Kennicut 

Hill Road, Mahopac, NY. To sign up or get more info, call 845-803-8594 or 

visit www.putnamartscouncil.com. 


Summer Arts on the Hudson 

Monday, June 24 thru Friday, July 12 

A unique summer experience for students entering K through 8th grade. Monday 

through Friday, 9:30 to 3:00pm. Shapescapes: Kids’ art class & exhibition for 

kids entering grades K-8. Held at Garrison Art Center, 23 Depot Square on Garrison’s 

Landing, Garrison, NY 10524. Fees and details are online at www.garrisonartcenter.org 

or call 845-424-3960. 

Kick Off The Weekend: Adult Trivia Night 

Friday, June 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. 

Join us for a great night of Trivia. Come solo or bring a group of friends and 

play to win great prizes. Ages 18 and over only. Kids ages 3+ can stay for Fun 

Friday with Miss Jenn while their parents play. Kids must be registered, space is 

limited. Registration preferred for adults, walk-ins welcome if space allows. Held 

at Patterson Library, 1167 Rt. 311, Patterson NY. To register or for info, visit www. 

pattersonlibrary.org and click on calendar or call 845-878-6121 x10. Free program. 


Saturday, June 29 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Featuring “Sundown Band” Southern Rock. Putnam Valley Town Park 156 Oscawana 

Lake Road & Town Park Lane. For more info please go to www.thesundownband.net 

or call 845-526-3292. 

How To Get Tipsy In The 1800s 

Saturday, June 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. 

Presentation on Historic Cocktails by Jason Grizzanti of the Warwick Valley 

Winery & Distillery. How did our early 19th-century ancestors “belly up to 

the bar?” Join us under the Pavilion in Boscobel’s picturesque West Meadow for 

a presentation by Master Distiller, Jason Grizzanti. Jason, Co-owner of the Warwick 

Valley Winery and Distillery, will demonstrate various liquors and brandies 

and how to mix popular 1800s libations with them all. Jason is one of the most 

experienced artisan distillers in the New York region. Having trained at Cornell 

University, the Seibel Institute in Chicago and Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, 

Jason has unique expertise in grain and fruit fermentation, practical distillation, as 

well as distillery-design. Advance ticket purchase required. $35/person (21+) Includes 

presentation, cocktail samples, cheese & crackers. Please drink responsibly. 

For info, visit www.boscobel.org. 


The Monday Evening Book Group 

Monday, July 1, 7:30 pm 

The Monday Evening Book Group meets on the first Monday of each month; 

new members are always welcome. On July 1st this group will discuss “These 

Things Hidden” by Heather Gudenkauf. Drop-in group; no registration needed. 

Held at the Mahopac Public Library, 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac. For information, visit 

www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

Outdoor Concerts 

Friday, July 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. 

Festival opens with a Hudson Valley Blue Grass Group to be announced soon. 

Held on the shore of Lake Carmel at Arts on the Lake at 640 Rt. 52 in Kent (indoors, 

if rain). Visit www.artsonthelake.org for schedule. 

“Structural Views” 

Opening Reception: Friday, July 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.; On display thru July 28 

“Structural Views” is a unique exhibition featuring works by Clare Lewis, Paul 

Bonner and Richard Fuentes, very different artists examining the structural relations 

to landscapes. Lewis examines structures through a scapel and clay. How 

does the structure affect the ability to see in and around the landscape. Bonner uses 

the lens of the camera to show the unusual patterns in the structure of the lands of 

China. Fuentes uses the unlikely material of cardboard to construct movable and 

flowing vistas. The exhibition is on view from July 5th thru July 28th, with an artists 

reception on Friday, July 5th, from 6 to 9 PM. Gallery 66 NY, 66 Main St., Cold 

Spring, NY. For information, call 845-809-5838 or visit www.gallery66ny.com. 

Russel Wright Center: Ulster County Day 

Saturday, July 6 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 

Join us for tours at a special discounted rate of $8 for Ulster county residents. 

Reservations required. Register online at Brown Paper Tickets. For info, visit www. 

russelwrightcenter.org. 


Saturday, July 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

While there on the grounds of the Boscobel House and Gardens at 1601 Route 

9D, Garrison, NY 10524, Visitors can ask gardening and landscaping questions 

from CCE Educators and Master Gardeners, get answers about garden pests and 

plant problems, animal pests and more. Soil tests $5.00 www.csfarmmarket.org 

ArtBeat - Village of Brewster 

Saturday, July 6 from from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 





an ‘ArtBeat and a Picnic’ at the Walter Brewster House in the center of downtown 

Brewster. The public is invited to bring their blankets and lunches and relax on the 

great lawn of the Walter Brewster House (43 Oak St., Brewster) amidst art, history, 

and music. For more info go to: www.facebook.com/ArtBeatVOB. 

Manitoga Summer Nature & Design Camp 

July 8 thru August 9; Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Day camp program focusing on nature and the arts for children ages 5-12. Five 

separate weekly sessions held in Mary’s Meadow and 75-acre Woodland Garden. 

Held at 584 Route 9D, Garrison, NY, 10524. For information about our Summer 

Nature & Design Camp, visit www.russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812. 

Dirt…Might Not Be So Dirty! 

Monday, July 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 

It is time to get down and dirty at the library! Cornell Cooperative Extension 

Educators will show how the earth cleans our water with sand, silt, clay and gravel. 

Learn how to build your our own natural water filter. Let’s see who can make the 

cleanest water! Free program, held at the Mahopac Public Library, 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac. 

For info, visit www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

Partners with PARC’s 16th Annual Golf Outing 

Monday, July 8 

Full day of golf including 18 holes, cart, lunch, on-course beverage service, open 

bar cocktail party, dinner, awards celebration, silent auction, raffles, and much 

more. Held at Centennial Golf Club, Carmel, NY. $225 pp or $850 per foursome. 11 

a.m.-12:45 p.m. registration, lunch, practice driving range and putting green open. 

1 p.m. shotgun start (scramble format). Don’t play golf? Join Partners with PARC 

for the post-golf cocktail party, dinner and silent auction at 6 p.m. ($75 pp) for 

post-golf cocktail party. Sponsorship opportunities available. For information and 

reservations, call 845-278-7272, ext. 2287 or log onto www.PartnerswithPARC.org. 

Introduction to Babysitting for Kids 

Wednesday, July 10 at 10 am 

Kids in grades 6 through 12 learn the basics of childcare, and what to do in an 

emergency. Learn to identify your responsibilities and the responsibilities of the 

parents. Take a short, simple test and receive a certificate of completion. Bring a 

snack, beverages, notebook and pencil. Library card required to register. Register 

with $5 material fee at the Information Desk. Held at the Mahopac Public Library, 

668 Rt. 6, Mahopac. For information, visit www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845- 

628-2009, ext 100. 


Putnam County 4H Fair 

BAMM Concert Series Presents The YaYas 

Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. 

Two-time Kerrville New Folk Finalists and 2012 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists, 

The YaYas are an engaging and uplifting trio hailing from New York’s Hudson 

Valley region. Free admission; in lieu of admission attendees are invited to bring 

one non-perishable food item which is donated to a local food pantry to help our 

community members in need. Registration is requested. Register @ www.mahopaclibrary.org, 

or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

Guided Garden Tour - Systematic Order Beds 

Wednesday, July 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Staff horticulturist Michael Hagen will lead a tour of Stonecrop’s Systematic Order 

Beds revised to follow the Phylogenetic tree tracing the history of plant evolution. 

$10/members are free. Held at Stonecrop Gardens, 81 Stonecrop La, Cold 

Spring, NY. For info, call 845-265-2000 or visit www.stonecrop.org. 

Family-friendly Concert 


Grammy award-winning American singer/songwriter TOM CHAPIN brings a 

family-friendly concert to Arts on the Lake. Held at Arts on the Lake at 640 Rt. 

52 in Kent (indoors, if rain). Visit www.artsonthelake.org for schedule and tickets. 

Southeast Quilters, Joan Crawford and Friends, Quilts 

Fridays: July 12 and 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. 

Saturdays: July 13 and 20 from 12 to 2 p.m. 

Southeast Quilters, Joan Crawford and Friends, Quilts: will be held at The Studio 

Around the Corner, 67 Main Street, Suite 101, Brewster, NY 10509 For more info 

please go to: www.oththeater.org and Facebook: Old Town Hall, Brewster, NY 


Mind Over Movie: “My Reincarnation” 

Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. 

Watch the film and join a group of people to discover life choices. 2pm. Woo Ju 

Memorial Library of the Buddhist Association of the United States in Chuang Yen 

Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512. Instructor: UCLA Professor Russell 

Leong, featured with 50 U.S. poets on the PBS. Free Admission, register (845) 

225 – 1819, ext 103, library@baus.org, or www.baus.org. 


Saturday, July 13 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Featuring “U2 Nation” Putnam Valley Town Park 156 Oscawana Lake Road & 

Town Park Lane. For more info visit www.pvpr.com or call 845-526-3292. 

Tie Dying Workshop 

July 13 from 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

In the colonial days in Southeast much of the clothing were made at home. The 

colonist of this area made their own dyes for the fabric. In Southeast blueberries 

were readily available and made a wonderful blue dye. Bring your own t-shirt, 

socks, or other white item to dye and explore the traditional methods of dying wool 

and cloth used in days gone by. We’ll use turmeric, onion skins, grape juice and 

beet juice to produce a wide variety of natural colors. Fees: $7. Held at the Southeast 

Museum, 67 Main St, Brewster, NY 10509. For info, call 845-279-7500 or visit 

www.southeastmuseum.org. 

Saturday Scribes 

Saturday, July 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 10 at 7p.m. 

Open mic for music, poetry and literature with a featured guest author. Town of 

Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition. Held at The Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main 

Street, Suite 101, Brewster, NY. For info, visit www.oththeater.org or on Facebook: 

Old Town Hall, Brewster, NY. 

A Dramatic Reading of Sybil Ludington Ogden 

Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. 

The Southeast Museum is proud to present a dramatic reading of V.T. Dacquino’s 

Sybil Ludington. Mr. Dacquino will have copies of his book for sale and to sign. 

This event is free and open to the public. Mr. Dacquino is a well-known local author 

of young adult books, a lecturer and host of a television show “Let’s Talk Writing” 

on Comcast Channel 8. For more information on Mr. Dacquino please visit 

his website at www.vtdacquino.com. For info email info@southeastmuseum.org or 

call 845-279-7500. The Museum is located at 67 Main Street in Brewster, NY. 


Construct a Jungle in a Jar 

Monday, July 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 

Plants, insects, and animals all have basic life essentials. Cornell Cooperative Extension 

Educators will talk about plants and how they can be given what they need 

in the smallest of places. At this lesson, you will build and take home your own ecosystem 

that will practically take care of itself! Free program, held at the Mahopac 

Public Library, 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac. For information, visit www.mahopaclibrary. 

org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

Garrison Art Institute: Summer Art Institute 

An arts immersion program for high school students. July 15 through August 2, 

10:15 to 4:45 pm. Exhibition of student work August 3 & 4, 10am to 5pm. Garrison 

Art Center, 23 Garrison Lodge, Garrison, NY 10524. For info, call 845-424-3960 or 

visit www.garrisonartcenter.org. 

St. James the Apostle Feast 

Wednesday, July 17 thru Saturday, July 20; 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

Enjoy four days of food, fun and fellowship at the annual Feast at St. James, 14 

Gleneida Ave., Carmel. There will be great food, rides and activities for the whole 

family. For more info, visit www.stjamesapostle.org. 

Animal Embassy - Digging into Nature 

Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. 

Animals dig into the surface of the Earth for many reasons. In nature, many 

of these creatures are contributing to the success of others by creating homes for 

them, tilling the soil, and in some cases even planting the seeds of important plants 

and trees. Some dig to lay their eggs, others to find or hide food, many to escape the 

extremes of heat and cold, while some are permanent underground residents. Dig 

in with Animal Embassy and uncover some of nature’s most amazing creatures! 

Registration is required. Held at the Mahopac Public Library, 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac. 

For information, visit www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

Back to the Garden 


1969 recreates the great music of the legendary Woodstock Festival. Being held 

at the Lake Carmel Arts Center, 640 Route 52, Kent, NY unless specified otherwise. 

For information visit www.artsonthelake.org or call 845 228-AOTL (2685). 

Concerts Around the Corner 

Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. 

Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition presents Schumann’s Piano Quintet 

and more. Performers include violinists, Robert Zubrycki, Lori Miller and Pianist 

Elizabeth DeFelice. Held at The Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main Street, Suite 


101, Brewster, NY 10509. For more info, visit www.oththeater.org or on Facebook: 

Old Town Hall, Brewster, NY. 

Russel Wright Center: Cocktail Walk 

Saturday, July 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. 

Members invited to Wright’s home, Dragon Rock, for cocktails and light fare. 

Park at the main lot at 584 Route 9D and walk the Quarry Pond path up to the 

house and studio. Rain or shine. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Watch for news of 

Cocktail Walks on our website, russelwrightcenter.org and in future e-news. $20 

for non-Manitoga members; free for Manitoga members. For more information or 

to become a member, visit www.russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812. 

Composting 

Saturday, July 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Tired of putting all of your left over food scraps in the garbage? Cornell Cooperative 

Extension Educators will show you how to turn your waste into rich compost 

for your garden! Free program held at Reed Memorial Library, 1733 Route 6, Carmel, 

NY 10512. Call 845-225-2439 or visit www.carmellibrary.org for information. 

Paper Beads Jewelry Workshop 

Saturday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

In Victorian times, women gathered in dining rooms to make beads by rolling 

scraps of wallpaper on knitting needles. They would then string the beads on long 

pieces of yarn to create curtains that separated rooms. We will make these beads 

from recycled scrap paper, and string them together to make jewelry! Make your 

own jewelry and other great stuff with these shiny paper beads. Kids will have fun 

cutting out colorful pictures from old magazines to create beads that can be used 

in almost any craft. Fees: $7. Held at Southeast Museum, 67 Main St, Brewster, NY. 

Call to reserve your spot at call 845-279-7500 or visit www.southeastmuseum.org. 

Independence Day 

Saturday, July 20 

History of Putnam plus hay rides and pony rides at Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Rt. 

312, Brewster. $5 parking donation requested. For more info, visit www.tillyfosterfarm.org 

or call 845-363-6623. 

PHS: Kitten Adoption Event at the Shelter 

July 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Held at Putnam Humane Society, 68 Old Rt. 6 Carmel, NY. For more info, call 

845-225-7777, email shelter@puthumane.org or visit www.putnamhumane.org. 


St. James the Apostle Feast 


Sunday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

As a part of the Garden Conservancy Open Days Program, Stonecrop is open for 

visitation from 10am - 5pm. Join us for Tea in the Garden (noon - 4pm) - tea and 

cake are available for purchase. Admission $5/no charge to Stonecrop members 

or visitors with a Garden Conservancy Open Days pass. $10/members-no charge. 

Held at Stonecrop Gardens, 81 Stonecrop Lane Cold Spring, NY. Call 845-265- 

2000 or visit www.stonecrop.org for more info. 

Chapel Restoration presents Music Series 2013 

Sunday, July 21 at 4 p.m. 

A selection of classical music from Akiko Kobayashi, violin and Eric Siepkes, 

piano at the Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Market Street, Cold Spring, NY. 

Admission is free, contributions are welcome. For more info call 845-265-5537 or 

visit www.chapelrestoration.org. 

Compassionate Activism 

Sunday, July 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. 

Meditations adapted from Tibet to empower service and action. Discover ways 

of cultivations of loving compassion and wisdom to empower individual and social 

healing, social service and action. Woo Ju Memorial Library of the Buddhist 

Association of the United States in Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, 

NY. Speaker: John Makransky, Professor from Boston College. Free admission, 

register at 845-225–1819, ext 103, library@baus.org, or www.baus.org. 

Film Movement Film Screening 

Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. 

Watch an award winning independent or foreign film on the large screen at the 

Mahopac Public Library. This month’s title to be announced in June. Free program; 

free popcorn. Registration is required. Held at 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac. For information, 

visit www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 


The Light Bite Book Group 

Wednesday, July 24 at 1 p.m. 

The Light Bite Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month; new 

members are always welcome. On July 17th this group will discuss “Caleb’s Crossing” 

by Geraldine Brooks. Drop-in group, no registration needed. Held at 668 Rt. 

6, Mahopac. For info, visit www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

American Girl Program 

Thursday, July 25 at 4 p.m. 

For kids entering grade 1-5 @ Mahopac Public Library: 668 Rt. 6 Mahopac, NY 

10541 For more information visit www.mahopaclibrary.org or call 845-628-2009. 

Mad Science - Magic of Science 

Thursday, July 25, 7:00 pm 

For ages 4+ @ Mahopac Public Library: 668 Route 6 Mahopac, NY 10541. For 

further information visit www.mahopaclibrary.org or call 845-628-2009 

Spiritual Life Retreat 

Friday, July 26 – Sunday, July 28 

Spend a Summer weekend to rejuvenate your spirit, body and mind, and to learn 

the Buddhist lifestyle. Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY. Program 

include morning and evening chanting, mediation, Buddhist etiquette, talk 

and lecture, etc. Registration required. Visit www.baus.org or call (845) 225–1819, 

email cym@baus.org for more information. 

Swamp Gumbo 

Fri, July 26, 7-9 pm 

New Orleans funk, Cajun fun and spicy music in a band led by Tim Ouimette 

and Kati Mac. Lake Carmel Arts Center, 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes, NY unless specified 

otherwise. For the latest information got to www.artsonthelake.org or call 845 

228-AOTL (2685) 

42nd Annual Putnam County 4-H Fair 

July 26 – 28 

3 fun-filled days of exhibits, animals, food, entertainment, magic shows, plant 

sale, demonstrations, a Saturday BBQ dinner, and an auction featuring a professional 

‘caller’ at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, Carmel (Friday 12 Noon 

– 6 pm, Saturday 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 10 am – 5 pm.) Free admission and parking. 

The Fair is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Become part of the 

Fair this year: Volunteer - we can accommodate your schedule; Exhibit – enter 

your crafts, hobbies, etc. for judging and display; Donate – support a tent, animal 

pen, trophy, or new or nearly new items for the ‘Country Living Auction’. Visit our 

website for more information www.cce.cornell.edu/putnam or call 845-278-6738. 


ROCK ON THE LAKE 


Rock Concert of local bands organized by Cory Brent of Reckless Serenade. $9 

at Arts on the Lake at 640 Rt. 52 in Kent. Visit www.artsonthelake.org for schedule. 

Free Summer Concert & Car Show 


Featuring “Silver Creek Band” & “The Suburban Brothers” at Putnam Valley 

Town Park 156 Oscawana Lake Road & Town Park Lane. For more info call 845- 

526-3292 or visit www.pvpr.com. 

Paper Making Workshop 

Saturday, July 27 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Because of the abundance of trees in the Hudson Valley, The Hudson Valley Paper 

Company started processing ground wood into newsprint in 1869. In 1898 it 

became the International Paper Co. Discover the art and craft of papermaking. We 

will use natural fibers and recycled goods to produce beautiful handmade paper. 

Fees: $7.00 Held at Southeast Museum, 67 Main St, Brewster, NY 10509. Call to 

reserve your spot at call 845-279-7500 or visit www.southeastmuseum.org. 

Admissions and Financial Aid: 

What it Takes to Get Into College 

Monday, July 29 at 6 p.m. 

This is a FREE seminar for families of high school students presented by College 

Planning 101: learn what it takes to get in to college today including the financial 

aid system and how it works; how to maximize your student’s potential to receive 

scholarships, grants and merit-aid; the importance of SAT & ACT tests, and what 

the more selective colleges really want to see on your student’s application. Registration 

is required. Held at 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac. For information or to register, visit 

www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

Java John and the Incredible Talking Tiki 

Thursday, August 1 at 7 p.m. 

Music, magic and inventive storytelling for the entire family. The audience will 

join Java John (Fogarty) as “island castaways” on a mission to try and outsmart 

Tonga for his hidden treasure. Tonga, the mystical tiki ruler of Bonga-Bonga, is set 

on keeping the treasure all to himself. Games, challenges and some rockin’ singalongs 

are all part of the summer fun. Kids are encouraged to come dressed as 

pirates, princesses, sailors, surfin’ dudes and dudettes, beach bums, castaways...etc. 

Will Java John and the crew find a way to take the treasure away from the towering 

talking tiki? Find out at the Library! Registration is required. For information or to 

register, visit www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 


City of Angels 

August 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10 

Brewster Theater Company will present City of Angels, a six-time Tony Award 

winner including Best Musical. City of Angels interweaves two plots: the “real” world 

of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay and the “reel” world of the fiction 

film. This musical is a homage to the film noir genre of motion pictures that rose to 

prominence in the 1940’s. Filled with clever lyrics and dynamic characters, it is sure 

to be a crowd pleaser. City of Angels will be performed at the Performing Arts Center 

in Brewster High School. Visit www.brewstertheatercompany.org for information. 

Directed by Christopher Gladysz and produced by Melinda Montanaro. 

‘Fantastical Beasts’ 

Opening Reception: Friday, August 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. 

“Fantastical Beasts” is a unique exhibition of plaster sculpted bas relief imaginary 

beasts by Suzanne Langle. Her work involves seeing and remembering the movements, 

gestures and objects that intrigue her, translating them into drawing, sculpture 

and painting. When Langle starts a piece she really don’t know where it’s going 

to take her, but as it continues it becomes a conversation. The particular way in 

which this process takes over remains a mystery. Inspiration comes from many diverse 

sources: the curve of a dog’s ear, the microscopic made visible, sharp abstract 

shapes and winged beasts; manifesting into a vision with her work. The exhibition is 

on view from August 2nd through September 2nd. Gallery 66 NY, 66 Main St., Cold 

Spring, NY. For information, call 845-809-5838 or go to www.gallery66ny.com. 

‘Man and Beast’ 

Opening Reception: Friday, August 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. 

An exhibition of never before seen photos by the late Magnum Photographer 

Leonard Freed. Freed had always wanted an exhibition and book on man and their 

animal friends. This exhibition is a collection of those photographs and the release 

of his new book. The exhibition is on view from August 2nd through September 

2nd with an artists reception on Friday, August 2nd, from 6 to 9 PM. Gallery 66 NY 

is located at 66 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY. For more information, call 845-809- 

5838 or go to www.gallery66ny.com. 

ArtBeat 

Saturday, August 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 




an ‘ArtBeat and a Picnic’ at the Walter Brewster House (43 Oak St., Brewster NY) 

in the center of downtown Brewster. The public is invited to bring their blankets 

and lunches and relax on the great lawn of the Walter Brewster House amidst art, 

history, and music. For more info go to: www.facebook.com/ArtBeatVOB. 


Russel Wright Center: Westchester County Day 

Saturday, August 3 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 

Apecial discounted rate of $8 for Westchester county residents. Tours at 11am 

and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at Brown Paper 

Tickets. For information visit www.russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812. 


Saturday, August 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Cold Spring Farmers’ Market - Boscobel House and Gardens, Cold Spring. 8:30 

am-1:30 pm. Ask gardening and landscaping questions from Cornell Cooperative 

Extension Educators and master Gardeners, get answers about garden pests and 

plant problems, animal pests and more. Soil tests $5.00 www.csfarmmarket.org. 

Putnam Humane Society Dog Wash 

Saturday, August 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Held at Putnam Humane Society, 68 Old Route 6 Carmel, New York (Behind the 

Putnam Plaza Shopping Center - Hannaford’s) Rain date is August 4. For info, call 

845-225-7777 or email shelter@puthumane.org or visit www.putnamhumane.org. 

Doll Making Workshop 

Saturday, August 3 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Cloth dolls have forever held a strong affection in our hearts and minds of children. 

They having been created & recreated using scraps of material many times 

over the centuries. Children will enjoy working with needle and thread to sew a 

cloth doll. Learn to design, cut and sew an old fashion doll and finish it with yarn 

hair and button eyes. Fees: $7; held at Southeast Museum, 67 Main St, Brewster, NY 

10509. For info, call 845-279-7500. 

The Mysteries of Underground Insects 

Monday, August 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. 

Underneath your feet, there are crawling insects and spiders that have tricky 

ways to trap their prey. Come to this lesson by Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators 

and maybe you can gain some spider senses at Mahopac Public Library, 

668 Rt. 6, Mahopac, NY. Free program. For information or to register, visit www. 

mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

The Hudson Valley Llamas visit Mahopac Public Library 

Tuesday, August 6 at 7 p.m. 

Meet the Famous Hudson Valley Llamas and learn all sorts of interesting facts 

about them. Everyone will have a chance to ask questions plus pet them, groom 

them, feed them and take photographs with them. Registration required. Register 

@ www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 


Summer Sunset Cruise on the Hudson 

Friday, August 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. 

Cold Spring Boat Club, Cold Spring, NY. Take a one-night vacation on the Hudson 

River during the Summer Sunset Cruise. We’ll cruise on the River Rose, a 

150-passenger replica of a Mississippi River Boat, which is renowned on the river 

and will provide a wonderful position to view the beautiful Hudson Highlands. 

This wonderful evening includes gourmet dinner buffet, three hour open bar, music 

and dancing, silent and live auctions, Cruise from 7-10 p.m. and let the water 

take you on a one-night vacation on the majestic Hudson River. $125 per person. 

A benefit for children and adults with developmental disabilities. For info and reservations, 

call 845-278-PARC, ext. 2287 or log onto www.PartnerswithPARC.org. 

Mindfulness of Breaths 

Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11 

Three-day meditation retreat in the tranquil environment of Chuang Yen Monastery, 

2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY. Meditation on breath is the most popular meditation 

method. It purify one’s mind and stay in a mental state with joy. As a result, 

it can remove unwholesome thoughts and calms down the mind. This technique 

of meditation can be applied to concentration meditation or Insight meditation. It 

verily is also a method which can be easily acquired. Registration required. Visit 

www.baus.org or call 845-225–1819, email cym@baus.org for more information. 

Flower Pounding Workshop 

August 10 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Locally grown beautiful flowers from Southeast’s Ryder Farm will be used in this 

flower pounding workshop. See what colors emerge as you hammer flowers into 

fabric! Learn to make a work of art using fresh flowers and a clever fabric technique 

and also learn about the Ryder Farm. The farm has been in the Ryder family since 

1795 and spans 126 acres of lush landscape, ponds numerous historical structures. 

Fees: $7; held at Southeast Museum, 67 Main St, Brewster, NY 10509. Reservation 

at 845-279-7500 or visit www.southeastmuseum.org. 


Saturday, August 10 starting 6 p.m. 

Featuring Country Artist, “Tracey DeLucia” 6 p.m. and Honky Tonk Band, 

“Wastin’ Bullets” 7:30 p.m. www.tracydelucia.com & “Nite Shade” 9 p.m. Putnam 

Valley Town Park, 156 Oscawana Lake Road & Town Park Lane. For more info call 

845-526-3292 or visit www.pvpr.com. 


Exhibition of Paintings 

August 10 to September 1 

Garrison Art Institute: by Kevin Klein and an installation by Lorrie Fredette. 

Opening reception for the artists August 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. 

Boscobel gallery 

August 11 - November 30 

Robert W. Weir: Purposes and Pursuits in the Exhibition Gallery at Boscobel: 1601 

Route 9D, Garrison, NY. For info, call 845-265-3638 or visit www.boscobel.org. 

Guided Garden Tour - Native Plants 

Wednesday, August 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. 

Take a one-hour guided tour with 2nd year intern Nathan Lamb and explore 

native plants and shrubs thoughout the garden. $10/members - no charge. Held at 

Stonecrop Gardens at 81 Stonecrop Lane Cold Spring, NY. For info, call 845-265 - 

2000 or visit www.stonecrop.org. 

Rock and Roll Art Exhibit 

Friday: August 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. 

Saturdays: August 17 and 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. 

Sunday, August 25 from 12 to 2 p.m. 

Presented by the Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition, held at The Studio 

Around the Corner, 67 Main Street, Suite 101, Brewster, NY 10509. For info, visit 

www.oththeater.org or on Facebook: Old Town Hall, Brewster, NY. 

Watercolor Painting Workshop 

Saturday, August 17 from 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. 

Watercolors are kids’ favorite paints! Join us as we pull out a box of paints, grab 

a paintbrush and pour a jar of water...then let the fun begin. You will learn some 

tips and tricks to make a works of art. Fees: $7; held at Southeast Museum, 67 Main 

St, Brewster, NY. Reservation at 845-279-7500 or visit www.southeastmuseum.org. 

“Meet the Animals” Tour 

Saturday, August 17 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. 

Head to Tilly Foster Farm at 100 Route 312, Brewster for an educational tour and 

talk with handouts of the different rare and endangered animals at the Farm. For 

info visit www.tillyfosterfarm.org. 

Healthy Gardening 

Saturday, August 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Are you hungry for a garden? Learn the basics from Cornell Cooperative Exten- 


sion Educators on how to start your vegetable garden and the many health benefits 

that come along with it. http://carmellibrary.org/calendar Free program. 

Garrison Art Institute 

Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Fine Crafts Fair down by the Riverside on Garrison’s Landing, , rain or shine. 

Free river sails on the Woody Guthrie, Food Court, Live Music. Over 85 juried 

artists participate with furniture, wooden kayaks, photography, jewelry, gourmet 

food, glass items, fashionable clothing, fine art, ceramics, wooden utensils, tableware, 

and more. Its convenient location to the MTA Metro North Hudson Line 

with free parking. Call 845-424-3960, write info@garrisonartcenter.org or visit garrisonartcenter.org 

for more information. 


Sunday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

As a part of the Garden Conservancy Open Days Program, Stonecrop is open 

for visitation. Join us for Tea in the Garden (noon - 4pm) - tea and cake are available 

for purchase. Admission $5/no charge to Stonecrop members or visitors with 

a Garden Conservancy Open Days pass. Held at Stonecrop Garden, 81 Stonecrop 

Lane Cold Spring, NY. For info call 845-265-2000 or visit www.stonecrop.org. 

The Light Bite Book Group 

Wednesday, August 21 at 1 p.m. 

The Light Bite Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month; new 

members are always welcome. On August 21 this group will discuss “Case Histories” 

by Kate Atkinson. Drop-in group; no registration needed. Register @ www. 

mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. 

Corn Husk Doll and Warrior Workshop 

Saturday, August 24 from 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Since milk production was an important industry in Southeast in 18th and 19th 

centuries, the production of corn to feed the livestock was a large industry as well. 

Therefore, where ever corn was grown as crop, children used husk to fashion dolls. 

Join us and make your very own corn doll or warrior. Fees: $7; held at Southeast 

Museum, 67 Main St, Brewster, NY. Reservation at 845-279-7500 or visit www. 

southeastmuseum.org. 

Dialogue A-Monk Monism 

Sunday, August 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. 

Share interfaith dialog in Monism. Woo Ju Memorial Library of the Buddhist Association 

of the United States in Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, 

NY. Speaker: Abbot of Chuang Yen Monastery Dr. Sak Dhammadipa, Free Admission, 

register 845-225–1819, ext 103, library@baus.org, or www.baus.org. 


Putnam County 

Hidden 

Treasures 

The Great Swamp 

Putnam’s Only National Wildlife Refuge 

Southeast • Patterson • www.frogs-ny.org 

www.PutnamTourism.org 

For info, call 845-808-1000 x49342 or Find us on Facebook and Twitter 

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