Past Calendar Events

Sunday, December 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm / VBI Theater – 12 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: $15 per person – To purchase tickets, email nyaballet@gmail.com / Cash (exact change), Check (checks made payable to New York Academy of Ballet) or zelle  (nyaballet@gmail.com) will be accepted / Phone: 845-802-3703

Saturday, December 13, 2025 @ 8:00 pm / VBI Theater – 12 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: Elysium Furnace Works

Elysium Furnace Works (EFW) closes out its 2025 season with this explosive project featuring two legendary DJs, Rob Swift and Mista Sinista, renowned turntablists and founding members of the celebrated X-Ecutioners crew, who have worked with everyone from Kool G Rap and Cypress Hill to Mike Patton and Mike Shinoda. They have even made a famous (“some say infamous”) appearance at NYC’s Vision Festival many years back. EFW is honored and thrilled to present these artists’ incomparable skills across four turntables.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 and Sunday, December 7, 2025 / VBI Theater – 12 Vassar Street / Performance Times and Ticket Information: From Stage To Screen Acting Studio

Friday, November 7, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm / Free Admission / Refreshments will be served

• Victorian Gallery @ 9 Vassar Street – Arianne Wack, Acrylic Paintings
• Reception Gallery @ 12 Vassar Street – Alfons Rodriguez, Photographer and Maria Krasnopolsky, Plein Air Paintings 
• Hancock Gallery @ 12 Vassar Street – Elise Pittelman, Painter 

Monday, November 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: Milo Rossi Northeast Tour Tickets

The internet’s favorite archaeology educator Milo Rossi brings his viral debunking expertise to the stage in his Northeast Tour! With more than 950 million views, the self-proclaimed “Googledebunker” has become one of the most trusted voices in debunking archaeological misinformation and making science accessible to everyone. In this engaging talk, he’ll dive into the real dangers of pseudoscience and pseudo-archaeology and discuss why science communication matters now more than ever. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Milo’s work, expect his signature blend of humor, insight, and passion for truth as he tackles some of today’s biggest challenges in scientific literacy. Ages 13+ recommended 

Saturday, October 18, 2025 @ 8:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: Elysium Furnace Works

Bobby Previte, the illustrious drummer, percussionist, composer, bandleader and Downtown NYC luminary, presents an ensemble performance with musicians yet to be announced.

Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 4:00 pm Reception and 5:00 Film followed by Performance and Book Signing / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: Free Will Donation 

“Be the Poem stakes out the ground where art and urgency meet. Part memoir and part poetry collection, this book explores how a poet’s work extends far beyond the page. Poet Gold’s poems rise within her story, reminding us that poetry is no mere ornament, but rather a tool for survival, solidarity, and change. With honesty and beauty, Poet Gold explores the role of the poet as both witness and guide, encouraging us to develop our own poetic voices—even in today’s decidedly unpoetic world.”

—Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, editor of Bellevue Literary Review, author of What Doctors Feel

This project is made possible with funds from the New York
State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.

Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm / Grand Parlor – 9 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: HVSU Fall Fête

Spend a fall evening with the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra! Mingle with fellow music enthusiasts and enjoy a special performance by the extraordinary musicians of the HVSO.

Saturday, September 20, 2025 @ 8:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: Elysium Furnace Works

Darius Jones, one of the most acclaimed alto saxophonists of his generation, performs his remarkable compositions accompanied by one of the world’s most talented, commanding rhythm sections that include bassist Chris Lightcap and drummer Gerald Cleaver.

Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 1200 pm to 5:00 pm/ Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center at 9 & 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY / Free Admission /Rain or Shine

Artist Booths – Participating Visual Artists, Artisans, Craftspeople and Companies

Aria’s Essential Collection, Phyllis Busel Pottery, Crafted by Madeline, Crafts by Kari, Donna Lynn Creations, Emalia Mae Makes Art, Enchanted Crafts, Garland Grace Studios, Handmade by Barbara, Hearth & Twine, Hometown Apparel & Embroidery LLC, Huff N’ Puff Insulators, Inc./Renewal by Andersen, It Must Have Been In The Bake, LLC, Jeneric Bags, JZB Woodworking, League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region, Local D, Terri Ogwulumba, Purple Tail Rooster Leathers, Carolyn Schlam, Sudzy Susie’s Soaps, Unique Jewelry Design and Valley View Properties/Resin by Allison, With Love Jessi’s Sweet Treats.

 Outdoor Music Performances – Musicians and Performance Schedule

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Hudson Valley Symphony Cello and Violin Duo

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

Members of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild featuring Rich Newman (singer & guitarist) and

Mary Pazienza and Greg Simon (singer, guitarist and songwriting duo)

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Ray Watkins (gospel blues pianist and vocalist)

3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Dave Henningson playing the blues and “jazzin’ it up” with his Dave & Friends showcase

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Food Vendor: Fanelli’s Deli Dogs

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Sunflower Level Sponsors

Huff ‘N Puff Insulators Inc. / Renewal By Andersen

Acorn Level Sponsors:

Renaissance Kids

The Bar on West & Main

Adams Fairacre Farms

Friday, August 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm and Saturday, August 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am

 VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street 

To Purchase Tickets Click HERE

Saturday, August 16, 2025: Two Performance Times – 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm

 VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street 

To Purchase Tickets Click HERE

Saturday, August 9, 2025 and Sunday, August 10, 2025 / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Showtimes and Ticket Information: Standing Room Only Theater Company

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: $20 Available Online or At The Door / To purchase tickets online visit:  Eventbrite/FAME West Side Theatrix

Sunday, July 20, 20245@ 2:00 pm (Doors Open at 1:30 pm) / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Free Admission / Reservations Required – Click the link: Reserve Your Seat    

Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 8:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: Elysium Furnace Works

This “glowingly new—2024 vintage” trio, Squanderers, features guitarists Wendy Eisenberg (Allison Miller, John Zorn) and David Grubbs (Gastr del Sol, Bastro, Squirrel Bait) alongside multi-instrumentalist and legendary producer Kramer (Shimmy-Disc, Shockabilly, Bongwater, New York Gong) promises to be “divining urges not dirges.”

Sunday, July 20, 2025 / Dance Studio at the VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / See Poster for Class Times and Bios / Free Admittance / Pre-Registration Required: Call 845-831-2420 or Email director@willowdancecenter.com or Online balletcollective.com/2025willow / Willow Dance Center

Friday, July 11, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm / Free Admission / Refreshments will be served

• Victorian Gallery @ 9 Vassar Street – Jenny Sweeney, Painter
• Reception Gallery & Hancock Gallery @ 12 Vassar Street – Group Exhibition featuring Fatma Kadir, Ilhan Sayin and Semine Hazar  

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm & Sunday, June 29 at 1:oo pm and 6:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: SRO Theater Company – “Oliver, Jr!” Tickets

Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 8:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Ticket Information: Elysium Furnace Works

A supercharged trio of innovators! Bassist Brandon Lopez (William Parker, Tyshawn Sorey) joins longtime collaborators and multi-instrumentalists Ikue Mori (DNA, John Zorn) and Zeena Parkins (Björk, Yoko Ono, Zorn) for unparalleled electro-acoustic sonic adventures.

Saturday, June 14, 2025 and Sunday, June 15, 2025 / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street / Performance Times and Ticket Information: From Stage To Screen Acting Studio

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James’ quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building.