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Friday, August 2, 2024 @ 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm and Sunday, August 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Tickets: $25 General Admission / Ticket Purchase Information: West Side Theatrix

Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 8:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Purchase Advance Online Tickets at Peter Evans

Peter Evans — the fearsomely gifted trumpeter Evans astonishes with the sheer multiplicity of sounds and textures he is able to coax from his horn and the staggering inspiration that shapes his fathomless exploration in this rare Hudson Valley solo appearance.

Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm & Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm / 9 and 12 Vassar Street / Visit Poughkeepsie Open Studios for more information

Join us for “Weird & Wonderful” with motivational guru Irene Amato, as she transforms weird into wonderful! Get ready to discover the extraordinary power of motivation and inspiration, and celebrate your uniqueness, overcome doubts, and embrace your authenticity. This 90-minute show will help you unlock your unique powers, conquer doubts, and stand confidently as you embrace your weirdness and shine brightly as your wonderful, authentic self. Irene Amato will guide you through her inspiring journey, sharing personal stories and practical tips on how to turn your perceived weaknesses into strengths. You’ll learn how to harness your unique qualities to create a life that is true to who you are. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate your uniqueness and discover your authentic self. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and let’s identify and celebrate your superpower with Irene Amato.

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Get ready to relive the sensational ’60’s at the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center.  Presented by Gene DiNapoli, this event features The Mello-Kings, Randy & the Rainbows, and The Demensions performing their beloved hits. The Mello-Kings will charm you with classics like “Tonite, Tonite.” Randy & The Rainbows will bring their signature song “Denise” and other hits. The Demensions will captivate with “Over the Rainbow” and more. Don’t miss this nostalgic trip back to the days of “American Bandstand.” It’s going to be a magical evening!

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Gene Dinapoli Presents – Danny Aiello’s “The Italian Chicks”

Saturday, October 5, 2024 @ 7:30 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Tickets: Click on the Eventbrite link The Italian Chicks or call Gene Dinapoli Presents at 917-567-5842

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud experience with The Italian Chicks.  This casino-style extravaganza is like a comedy buffet with a side of nostalgia, blending music, comedy, storytelling, and dance into one hilarious show. Featuring the dynamic trio of Maryann “Boom Boom” Maisano, Michele Traina, and Candi Feola, this show is packed with sharp wit, playful song parodies, and moving ballads. Maryann Maisano, a Grammy-nominated artist, and seasoned comedian, has shared the stage with Joy Behar and Ray Romano, earning accolades for her solo act, “The Agita Monologues.” Michele Traina brings her Jersey charm and comedic genius to the mix, celebrated for her “Divorce Diaries” comedy special. Her humor lovingly teases her Italian roots, single motherhood, and her past as a theater teacher. Candi Feola’s extensive background in musical theatre highlights her versatility as both a lead and background vocalist across numerous tribute bands. Her innate comedic flair enhances her musical performances, engaging audiences with her remarkable stage presence and impeccable comedic timing. Don’t miss this chance to laugh until your sides hurt and reminisce about the good old days. Grab your tickets now and join the fun – it’s going to be a blast!

Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 8:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Purchase Advance Online Tickets at Yuko Otomo

In her first solo Hudson Valley appearance, the exceptional poet and writer Yuko Otomo brings her revelatory work steeped in humane soul and omniversal epiphany, accompanied by musicians TBA.

Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 8:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Purchase Advance Online Tickets at AM/FM

This power duo of guitarist Ava Mendoza and violinist Gabby Fluke-Mogul synthesize a heady brew of avant jazz, blues and noise, radically upending experimental music(s) past, present, and future.

Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 8:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Purchase Advance Online Tickets at Harriet Tubman: the band

Elysium Furnace Works out their monumental 2024 season with the fiery intensity of this long-running eclectic, electric collective comprised of the insanely talented, accomplished trio of guitarist Brandon Ross, bassist Melvin Gibbs and drummer JT Lewis.