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DUTCHESS COUNTY

The Chance — 6 Crannell St., Poughkeepsie. The Devil Wears Prada, Sleepwave, Secrets, Norastone, Field Gray, 7 p.m. May 1; Limelight (Rush Tribute), Mindcrime (Queensryche Tribute), Blind Spectrum, 7:30 p.m. May 2. 845-471-1966.

Daryl's House — 130 Route 22, Pawling. Hollywood Nights, Bob Seger Tribute, 9 p.m. May 1; Popa Chubby, 9 p.m. May 2; Sean Rowe plus Matthew Fowler, 8 p.m. May 3; Logan Brill plus Nick Bukuvalas, 8 p.m. May 6; The Alternate Routes, 8 p.m. May 7. 845-289-0185.

Eleven 11 Grille & Spirits — 1111 Main Street, Fishkill. Dan Flynn, 9 p.m. May 1. 845-896-0011.

Hyde Park Brewing Company — 4076 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park. 8 p.m. Wednesdays, open mic blues jam hosted by Petey Hop. 845-229-8277.

La Puerta Azul — 2510 Route 44, Salt Point. Heated Exchange, May 1; Orca Blues Band, May 2; Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Lick The Toad, 7:30 p.m. May 5. 845-677-2985.

Max's on Main — 246 Main Street, Beacon. T. Jay, 9:30 p.m., May 1; Max's 9th Anniversary Party with The Klubnik Band, 9:30 p.m. May 2; Tuesday Night Trivia, 7 p.m. May 5; Karaoke with Cowboy Dan, 9:30 p.m. May 7. 845-838-6297.

Piano Piano Wine Bar — 1064 Main St., Fishkill. Midnight Slim and Laurie Anne, 8:30 p.m. May 2. 845-896-8466.

Quiet Man Pub — 2652 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls. Bucket of Mud, 9:30 p.m. May 1. 845-298-1724.

Southern Dutchess Bowl — The Rock Lounge, 629 Route 52, Beacon. Fundraiser for Beacon Riverfest, May 1; Talking Machine, May 2. Call for times. 845-831-3220.

Toma's Tapas Bar & Restaurant — Route 376, Wappingers Falls. The Michael Dell Band, 8-11 p.m. May 1. 845-447-1776

Towne Crier Cafe — 379 Main St., Beacon. Marshall Crenshaw, 8:30 p.m. May 1; Roomful of Blues, 8:30 p.m. May 2; Celebrating Pete Seeger, 7:30 p.m. May 3; Songwriters Showcase, 7:30 p.m. May 7. 845-855-1300.

Hyde Park Brewing — 4076 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park. Risingsons, 8:30 p.m. May 2. 845-229-8277.

ULSTER COUNTY

Bearsville Theater — 291 Tinker St., Woodstock. Simi Stone Band with Twin Danger opening, 8 p.m. May 1; Cinco De Mayo Dance Party With Mambo KiKongo, 8 p.m. May 2; Ewan Dobson, 8 p.m. May 7. 845-679-4406.

The Falcon — 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Jenny Scheinman & Toff Sickafoose's Tiny Resistors, 7 p.m. May 1; Rana Santacruz, 7 p.m. May 2, Saints of Swing, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 3; The John Raymond Quartet, 7 p.m. May 3; Sam and Margot/Griffin House, 7 p.m. May 4; John Abercrombie/Rob Scheps Quartet 7 p.m. May 6; Heather Robb, of The Spring Standards/Jean Rohe & the End of the World Show, 7 p.m. May 7. 845-236-7824.

Fred's Place — 11 Lohmaier Lane, Lake Katrine. 6 p.m. Saturdays, Nick From Nowhere. 845-383-3883.

High Falls Cafe — The Stone Dock Golf Club, 12 Stone Dock Road, High Falls. The Kurt Henry Band, 8:30 p.m. May 2; Big Joe Fitz and the Lo-Fi's, 7 p.m. May 5; Cafe Singer Showcase hosted by Barbara Dempsey and Dewitt Nelson and featuring Phil Rose, Gille Malkine, and The Virginia Wolves, May 7. 845-687-2699.

Keegan Ales — 20 Saint James St., Kingston. Two Dollar Goat, 5 p.m. May 1; Joey Eppard & Friends, 9 p.m. May 1; The Dan Brother Band, 9 p.m. May 2; In the Kitchen, 7 p.m. May 7. 845-331-2739.

BEYOND CLUBS

Club Helsinki — 405 Columbia St., Hudson. Sean Rowe, 9 p.m. May 1; Green Goats Jam, 8 p.m. May 2; Great Lake Swimmers with Winterpills, 8 p.m. May 3. 518-828-4800.

VENUES

Bardavon 1869 Opera House — 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. Hudson Valley Philharmonic, May 2; "Lifeboat" presented by Catherine Wheels Theatre Company, May 13; Gala featuring Bernadette Peters, May 17. 845-473-2072. www.bardavon.org.

Mid-Hudson Civic Center — 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. Marist College Silver Needle Fashion Show, May 8. 845-454-5800. www.midhudsonciviccenter.org.

Ulster Performing Arts Center — 601 Broadway, Kingston. Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, May 3; Bill Maher, June 6. 845-339-6088. www.upac.org.

CALENDAR

Calendar Listings are for events scheduled May 1-8.

CLASSICAL

Vassar College Concerts — Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. Vassar College Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m. May 1. Senior recital by Sam Plotkin, composition, original works performed by Noah Boden and Jake Sheehy, violins, Joanna Plotkin, viola, Zachary Lucero, cello, and others, 1:30 p.m. May 2. Senior recital by Regina Krawiec, soprano, with David Alpher on piano, featuring works by Britten, Purcell, Tosti, Rossini, Schumann, Berlioz and others, 4 p.m. May 2. Vassar College and Community Wind Ensemble concert 3 p.m. May 3. Free. 845-437-7294.

Collegium Musicum and Choral Ensembles — SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. Collegium Musicum, Nadia and Max Shepard Recital Hall, Music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras, 3 p.m. May 3. $8 general public, $6 seniors, faculty, staff, $3 students. The Choral Ensembles, Julien J Studley Theatre, Baroque masterworks including Bach and Handel, 8 p.m. May 5, www.newpaltz.edu/music or 845-257-2700.

MUSIC MIX

House Concert — 70 Rock City Road, Woodstock. Grey Larsen & Cindy Kallet, folk, world, Irish and original works. 7 p.m. May 3. photosensualis@mac.com

Family Music Festival — Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 90 Route 32 south, New Paltz. Dog on Fleas, Fuzzy Lollipop and Bright the Day, storytelling by puppeteer Grian McGregor. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2. 845-255-0051

Music Festival — Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, 400 Granite Rd, Kerhonkson. Three day festival through May 3. www.rocknrollresort.com. 845-626-8888.

Student Jazz Festival — Arlington High School, 1157 Route 55, Lagrangeville. 6 p.m. May 1,The Dutchess County Music Educators Association will be hosting the annual Jazz Festival May 1 and 2. Rehearsals will take place 6-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Performances by various Dutchess County high school jazz ensembles (grades 10-12) will take place noon-5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.dcmea.org

Music Mix Concert — Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon. 8 p.m. May 2, The center's coffee house series presents an evening of Brazilian/jazz/world music by the Judith Tulloch Band. $10 donation. Refreshments are available. 831-4988. howlandculturalcenter.org

Benefit Concert — Changepoint Church, 260 Mill St., Poughkeepsie. 4 p.m. May 3, Benefit for Mid-Hudson Love INC (Love In the Name of Christ). Featuring the Changepoint Church Worship Band, female a cappella quartet, After Hours, Faith Assembly of God's urban hip hop troupe, and others. Mid-Hudson Love INC serves a large portion of Dutchess County, providing mentoring, personal care products, linens, furniture, beds, and other resources. $10. www.mid-hudsonloveinc.org or 845-471-0102.

Fiddle & Cello Concert — The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. 3 p.m. May 3, Performance by Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and cellist Natalie Haas. Program of Scottish and global music. Adults: $23 advance; $25, door. Senior citizens: $20 advance; $25, door. Youth ages 13-25: $18 advance; $20, door. 12 years and younger $10 advance; $15 door. 845-246-2121. www.ashokan.org.

Lunch 'N Listen Concert — First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 325 Mill St, Poughkeepsie. Noon-12:45 p.m. May 6, String Students of Charlotte Dinwiddie, Francia Mann and Nanette Koch. Lunch Fellowship Hall at First Lutheran will be open at 11:30 a.m. for "brown-baggers," with coffee and tea provided. Light refreshments provided at 12:45 p.m. following the concert. 845-452-6050.

Bard College Concert — Bard College, 30 Campus Road, Annandale-on-Hudson. 8 p.m. May 8, The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and the Catskill Jazz Factory present the Aaron Diehl Trio featuring Grammy-nominated vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant in a centenary tribute to jazz legend Billie Holiday. Tickets are $25-$45 and can be purchased online at fishercenter.bard.edu or at 845-758-7900.

Folk Guild Concert — Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Route 9 and Church Street, Hyde Park. The Hudson Valley Folk Guild's Friends of Fiddler's Green Chapter will be presenting Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen in concert, 8 p.m. May 8. Admission is $12; Seniors $10; HVFG members $8. 845-452-4013 or www.hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

THEATER

Improvisational Theater — Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Road, Highland. 8 p.m. May 1, Improvisations of audience stories presented by Community Playback Theatre. $10. 845-691-4118.

"Jesus Christ Superstar" — County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W Main St, Wappingers Falls. County Players closes out its 57th season with this musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Performances May 1-2, 8-10, 15-17. Curtain times: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. For tickets, visit www.countyplayers.org or call 845-298-1491.

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" — New Paltz High School, 130 S. Putt Corners Road, New Paltz. Musical presented by 90 Miles Off Broadway. Performances through May 3. Curtain times: Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, general admission; $12, students and senior citizens. Tickets will be available in advance at Bright Beginnings, 845-256-9657 and online at the www.90milesoffbroadway.com

"The Fantasticks" — Culinary Institute of America, Route 9, Hyde Park. Musical presented by Half Moon Theatre. Performances through May 10. Curtain times: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. For dinner reservations, call 845-905-4533. For show tickets, call 800-838-3006 or visit halfmoontheatre.org

"Lobby Hero" — Tangent Theatre Company, The Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli. Play by Kenneth Lonergan presented May 1-3. Curtain times: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. $25. www.tangent-arts.org

"The Crucible" — The Playhouse at Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe. 8 p.m.-10 p.m. May 1. Sunday performances at 3 pm on May 3 & 17. Tickets are $22 and include dessert at intermission of apple pie, ice cream, iced tea, coffee and cheese. Harsh accusations in Salem of 1692 swell to massive proportions until no one is safe from suspicion in this Arthur Miller tale about the nature of humanity and the terrifying ends to which a society, blended by suspicion and mass hysteria, will go. For tickets, www.ctmwp.org or 845-294-9465.

DANCE

First Sunday Swing Brunch — Eagle's Nest 2 at Dinsmore, 5371 Route 9 , Staatsburg. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3, Crazy Feet Quartet plays at the first Sunday Swing Brunch. Held first Sundays through December. Performers include Abby Saxon, Susie Deane, and the Raw Flame Singers. 845-475-4689.

English Country Dance — Reformed Church Of Port Ewen, 160 Salem St., Port Ewen. 7 p.m. May 2, Presented by Hudson Valley Community Dance. Workshop at 7 p.m. with dance at 7:30 p.m. Patricia Evans, caller. Music by the band, Tiddley Pom. $10; $5, students. www.hudsonvalleydance.org

Pride Tea Dance — Union Tavern, 51 Market St, Poughkeepsie. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. May 3, Fundraising dance sponsored by Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Kingston. Music by DJ PrePhab. $10. Open to ages 21 and older. www.lgbtqcenter.org

HAPPENINGS

Beltane Festival/Renaissance & Craft Faire — Center for Symbolic Studies at Stone Mountain Farm, Springtown and River Roads, Rosendale. Gates open at noon, music at 1 p.m., procession and pageant at 4 p.m. May 2. $15 adults, $5 seniors and children under 10. $15 parking charge. Non-alcoholic event. Gates close at 7 p.m. www.symbolicstudies.org or 845-658-8540.

Panel Discussion — Mill Street Loft, 45 Pershing Ave., Poughkeepsie. 5 p.m. May 2. Discussion with the artists of "Senior Project: Unsurpassed," local high school students who participate in the Loft's Art Institute. Moderated by Beacon artist Rick Price, who teaches at the Harvey School in Katonah and at Mill Street Loft. 845-471-7477.

College Walking Tour — Vassar College, Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. 1 p.m. May 2. Free tour of campus. 845-437-5370.

Las Vegas Night — Wappinger Elks Lodge No. 2609, 1195 Route 376, Wappingers Falls. 7 p.m. May 1, Admission is $10 and includes food and beverages. 845-462-5571.

American Sewing Guild - Hudson Valley Chapter of Sew, Lunch & Learn meets at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1200 Main St., Fishkill. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. May 2, Come and join a group that likes to sew and share and inspire others to also sew. Bring your own projects and equipment (ie. sewing machine, etc) needed to work on those projects. There will also be four mini workshops available to learn new techniques. Lunch and coffee and tea are provided. See the attached flyer for all the information that you need or contact hudsonvalleyasg@gmail.com for any questions you may have. Members and non-members are invited. Come check it out!

Concert Fundraiser — Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, 2699 Route 22, Dover Plains. Noon-8 p.m. May 2, Local Hudson Valley bands and Jay Taylor, a country artist from Nashville. Food provided by Chik-Fil-A, When Pigs Fly Barbeque, Monte's Local Kitchen and Tap Room, and SoCo Creamery Ice Cream. There will be children's activities, pony rides and arts and crafts. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Adults $35; children 6-12 $10; children under 5 free. www.luckyorphanshorserescue.org.

Rummage Sale — First Reformed Church of Fishkill, 1153 Main St., Fishkill. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2, Large variety of items for sale. Breakfast and lunch available. 845-896-9836.

Volunteer Fair — Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, Liberty and Washington streets, Newburgh. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2, fifth annual Newburgh Volunteer Fair. Learn about the work of non-profit organizations in the Newburgh community. Tours of Hasbrouck House, used by General and Mrs. Washington during the Revolutionary War. Admission to House and Museum free. 845-562-1195.

Ziti Supper — St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 163 Main St., New Paltz. May 2, Seatings at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Menu includes ziti, salad, beverages, bread and dessert. $12, adults; $5, under age 12; children under 4 free. For tickets call Bill and Barbara Terpening at 845-255-8626.

Charity Car Meet — James Baird State Park, 14 Maintenance Road, Pleasant Valley. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 3, All cars, trucks and bikes are welcome at the second annual Lake Effect Car Meet. Proceeds benefit the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. Recommended donation of $10 per car. AFlynncarshow@yahoo.com or visit facebook.com/groups/LakeEffectCarMeet.

Community Breakfast — Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 S. Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie. 9 a.m. May 3, Mitzvah Day Kickoff sponsored by Jewish Family Services of Dutchess County. Those attending breakfast requested to bring new children's socks to benefit Grace Smith House domestic violence shelter; pet food and supplies for ASPCA; used cell phones, iPods, iPads for troops and returning veterans; boxed cereal. www.jewishdutchess.org.

Retired Men of New Paltz Meeting — Plaza Diner, 27 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz. 8 a.m. May 4, Group will have its monthly breakfast meeting. Mark Masseo will talk about landscaping and the green industry in general. Contact Phil Kissinger at 845-256-5472 or WKISSINGER@HVC.RR.COM.

Grant Writing Workshop — Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St., Poughkeepsie. 1-4 p.m. May 5, Learn the basics of crafting a proposal to a foundation. Topics include what your narrative and budget should include and tips on the kind of program effectiveness evaluation that foundations are seeking. www.poklib.org or call 845-485-3445 x3702.

Lecture — Amy Little discusses Activism and Social Change, Oakwood Friends School, 22 Spackenkill Road, Poughkeepsie. 10:55 - 11:25 a.m. May 1. Free. 845-462-4200 ext. 230.

Jobs Assistance Seminar — LaGrange Library, 488 Freedom Plains Rd. (Rt.55) Suite #109. LaGrange. 1 p.m. May 6, Job Search Assistance Seminar for Seniors presented by Marlene Fredericks from PathStone Corporation. Register at www.laglib.org or call 845-452-3141.

Tax-free Retirement Income & Estate Planning Seminar — LaGrange Library, 488 Freedom Plains Rd. (Rt.55) Suite #109. LaGrange. 6:30 p.m. May 6. Donna Yoanidis from Bankers Life Insurance Co. Register at www.laglib.org or call 845-452-3141.

Hudson Valley Fair — Dutchess Stadium, 1500 New York 9D, Wappingers Falls. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. May 1, Held Fri.-Sun., May 1-17. The Hudson Valley Fair has once again searched the country for the best in family entertainment. It is bringing the Fearless Flores Thrill Show from 'America's Got Talent,' award-winning illusionist Lance Gifford, a Las Vegas hypnotist show, the very popular Banana Derby, a huge carnival midway and more. It's the perfect spring event. $3.50 per person with two-for-one online discount. www.hudsonvalleyfair.com

Las Vegas Night — Wappinger Elks Lodge No. 2609, 1195 Route 376, Wappingers Falls. 7 p.m. May 1, Admission is $10 and includes food and beverages. 845-462-5571.

Children's Tag Sale — University Settlement Camp Theater, Route 9D, Beacon. Huge children's tag sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 1-3. Re-play sale; great deals on baby and kids clothing, toys, furniture, and more. All proceeds go towards parks and children's programming in Beacon. www.weeplayproject.org.

Rummage Sale — Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1872 Salt Point Turnpike, Salt Point. May 1-3. Fri., 7-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Gently used clothing, kitchen and electrical items, books, videos, CD's, linens, handbags and backpacks, toys and puzzles, grandma's attic items, plants and more. Baked goods and lunch available Saturday. 845-635-3635.

Women's Health & Fitness Expo — Miller Middle School, 65 Fording Place Rd., Lake Katrine. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2. Learn to live a healthier lifestyle with exhibits, demos, cooking, health screenings and more. $7 online; $8 at the door. www.womenshealthexpo.com or call 845-802-7025.

Health and Wellness Fair — Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall, 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2, presented by Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Showcase for products and services that support health and well-being. Free. 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.

Open House at the Hopewell Depot Railroad Museum — At the southern end of the Dutchess County Rail Trail, 36 Railroad Ave., Hopewell Junction. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. May 2, Learn the history of Hopewell Junction and the New England and Dutchess County railroads at our restored 1873 railroad station. Open Saturdays and Sundays, May through October from 9am-4pm. 845-226-7003.

Pancake Breakfast — Saint James Church, 10 E. Market St., Hyde Park. 8 - 11 a.m. May 2, hearty fresh cooked pancake breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage or bacon, hashbrowns, orange juice, coffee or tea. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 80. Support our scouts that are working their way to Philmont Scout Ranch. $8 for adults; $6 for children 12 and under. 845-773-9022.

Rabies Clinic — Memorial Park, Route 52, Beacon. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 3, Animal Rescue Foundation will be hosting a rabies and distemper clinic. The cost for each vaccine is $10. For the safety of all in attendance, dogs must be leashed and cats must be in carriers. If applicable, bring proof of prior vaccinations. Questions, call Animal Rescue Foundation at 845-831-5161.

Author Discussion and Signing — Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Route 9, Hyde Park. 7 p.m. May 5, Kenneth T. Walsh, author of "Celebrity in Chief: A History of the Presidents and the Culture of Stardom." Walsh is chief White House correspondent for U.S. News & World Report. Following the presentation, Walsh will be available to sign copies of his book. Free. 845-486-7745.

Author Reading: Jerrice J. Baptiste — Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. 3:30-4 p.m. May 6, Join us as children's author, Jerrice J. Baptise, reads from her new book, "Look What the Mouse Dragged In," an adventure story about two young boys and a mouse with a taste for tropical fruit. 845-757-3771.

Author Talk: Karen Skogen Haslem — Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. May 7, Join us for a lecture by Karen Skogen Haslem, author of "Life Amplified: Our Family Touched by Autism." She will talk about her book and what it's like living with a child with autism. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. 845-757-3771.

Film Screening, Author Talk and Luncheon: Geoffrey C. Ward — "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History" co-writer and historian will discuss highlights featuring Wilderstein and Margaret (Daisy) Suckley from the Ken Burns PBS documentary series. Followed by luncheon at the Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 11 a.m. May 2. $75 per person. All proceeds to benefit Wilderstein. 845-876-4818.

Beacon Elks Car Cruise Nights — Beacon Elks Club, 900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon. 6-9 p.m. May 8; event held on second and fourth Fridays until Oct. 9. No event July 10. Music by Ron The Doo-Wop Man. $1 admission for vehicles to enter. Open to all types of cars, bikes and trucks. Door prices, bake sales, food. Prizes for various categories. 845-282-0999.

"Transforming Sorrow": Centennial Commemoration Of the Armenian Genocide (1915-2015) — Kardash Onnig Studio, 76 Halas Lane, Stanfordville. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2, Multimedia installation by artist Kardash Onnig will pay tribute to the decimation of the Armenian population in Anatolian Turkey in 1915. Continues May 9 and 16. 917-225-4933.

Chess Club — Cross Room, East Fishkill Community Library, 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction. 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays. This is a group for adults interested in learning, improving and playing the game of chess. Game boards and pieces will be supplied. Open to all levels. Meets weekly. 845-221-9943.

Community Stitchers — Alley room, East Fishkill Community Library, 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction. 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays. The Community Stitchers meet weekly to sew for others, working on a variety of projects including bedrolls for the homeless in our area and quilts for the babies and children at the Poughkeepsie Children's Home. Additionally the group has been making cozies for local Meals on Wheels groups to keep the delivered meals hot. Participants may bring equipment such as sewing machine, rotary cutter and board or iron. 845-221-9943.

GALLERY OPENINGS

DUTCHESS COUNTY

Artists Collective of Hyde Park — 4338 Albany Post Road (Route 9), Hyde Park. "Everywhere We Look." Group show. Opens May 2, 4-7 p.m. Through June 7. www.artistscollectiveofhydepark.com/blog

Barrett Art Center — 55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie. T.H.I.S. (Thank Heaven It's Spring) member show and sale. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 2. 845-471-2550.

ULSTER COUNTY

Gallery at R&F — R&F Handmade paints, 84 Ten Broeck Ave. Kingston. Susan Spencer Crowe's solo exhibition of sculptures, "Encaustic/Form II." 5-7 p.m. May 2. 845-331-3112.

Town of Esopus Library — 128 Canal St., Port Ewen. "Reflections." Watercolors by Krista Morris. Opens May 2, 5-8 p.m. Through May 30. 845-338-5580.

The Friends of Historic Kingston — Gallery at corner of Wall and Main St., Kingston. Long-awaited exhibition of Hudson River School artist Jervis McEntee (1828-1891). "Jervis McEntee: Kingston's Artist of the Hudson River School." Starting May 1. Gallery open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 845-339-0720.

GALLERIES

DUTCHESS COUNTY

Albert Shahinian Fine Art — 22 E. Market St. (Suite 301), Rhinebeck. Works by David Eddy and Polly M. Law. Through May 31. Artist talk 2-4 p.m. May 3. 845-876-7578.

Dutchess Community College — Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery in the Allyn J. Washington Center for Science and Art, "Crafting Community" featuring the work of SUNY ceramics instructors, through May 8. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 845-431-8617.

Howland Public Library — 313 Main St, Beacon. "CoMFY 15." A group exhibition from the women's collective CoMFY. Through April 25. "Meredith Heuer: The Beacon Portrait Project." Through June 14. 845-831-1134.

Locust Grove — Route 9, Poughkeepsie. Paintings by E.E. Cummings. Through June 21. www.lgny.org

Mill Street Loft — 45 Pershing Ave., Poughkeepsie. "Senior Project: Unsurpassed." Works by five high school students from the Art Institute of Mill Street Loft. Megan DeMarco, Carly Forestieri, Thomas Gould, Suzanne Knop and Isabella Starvaggi. Through May 9. Panel discussion with artists 5 p.m. May 2. 845-471-7477.

The Moviehouse Studio Gallery — 48 Main St., Millerton. "Speaking to Nature." Sculptures by Henry Klimowicz. Through July 9. 518-789-0022.

Red Hook Community Arts Network Gallery — 7516 N. Broadway, Red Hook. "In A Word." Group show will focus on artists books, art using book materials or artistic use of the printed word and text. Through May 31. 845-758-6575.

River Winds Gallery — 172 Main St., Beacon. "Birds in Flight." Photographs by David Wong. Through May 3. 845-838-2880.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum — Route 9, Hyde Park. "The Spirit of the Gift: Gifts of State and Affection." FDR and the First Lady received thousands of gifts during Roosevelt's twelve years as America's Chief Executive. A number of these items are showcased, including items from Joseph Stalin, Madame Chiang Kai-shek, Walt Disney, Roy Rogers, Shirley Temple, the Dalai Lama of Tibet and other notables. Through December 31. Free. 845-486-7745.

Theo Ganz Studio — 149 Main St., Beacon. "Dispatches From Eternity." Group show. Artists include Josh Brooks, Erica Hauser, Beth Haber, Gerda van Leeuwen, Christopher E. Manning and others. Through May 2. 917-318-2239.

Vassar College — 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. College Archives and Special Collections Library: "The Age of Alice: Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Nonsense in Victorian England." Through mid-June. Exhibit celebrates the 150th anniversary of the book, "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Features an early printing of Alice as well as an exploration of other works of fantasy from the same period. All of the pieces on display are from Vassar's extensive children's book collection. 845-437-5370. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center: "Through the Looking Glass: Daguerreotype Masterworks from the Dawn of Photography." Through June 14. "Embodying Compassion in Buddhist Art: Image, Pilgrimage, Practice." Through June 28. 845-437-5237; 845-437-5632.

ULSTER COUNTY

Center for Photography at Woodstock — 59 Tinker Street, Woodstock, Photography Now 2015, Juried by David Bram, featuring Sue Abramson, Liz Arenberg, Morgan Ashcom, Joy Christiansen Erb, Molly Lamb, Ash Larose, Tobia Makeover, Zoe Perry-Wood, Jeff Phillips, Nick Shepard, Wed.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. through June 14. 845-679-9957

Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center — 300 Wall St., Kingston. Still life works by Cathie King. Through June. 845-331-5300.

Mark Gruber Gallery — 17 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz. "Birds and Art." Group show. Through May 23. 845-255-1241.

SUNY New Paltz — 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art: "Videofreex: The Art of Guerrilla Television." Through July 12. Curated by Andrew Ingall, exhibit features videotapes, photographs, drawings, prints and historic audiovisual equipment of Videofreex, a group of artists, activists and storytellers who produced alternative media in New York City and other U.S. communities from 1969 to 1978. "Grace Hartigan: Myths and Malls." Abstract expressionist works curated by Daniel Belasco. Through July 12. "The Maverick Festival at 100." Photographs and documents celebrating the outdoor music festival. Through July 12. 845-257-3844.

Stone Ridge Library — 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge. Pastel landscapes of the Hudson Valley by Judy Stanger. Through May. 845-687-7023.

Unison Arts Center — 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. "A World of Color." Works by Maxine Davidowitz and Deirdre Leber. Through May 24. 845-255-1559.