Self/Contained Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center 12 Vassar Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 486-4571 Opening reception Sunday, October 4, 2015 1 to 3pm Riva Weinstein explores culture and self in this solo exhibition at Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center. Using consumer packaging from food products she and her husband frequently eat, the artist created playful balls she photographed in locations ranging from every day … Read More
Zack Federbush & Kiaam James
A reception will be held on Friday, 8/21 from 5:30-7:30pm Zachary (Zach) Eric Federbush and Kiaam Kalief (Kiza Wiza) are showing their unique artwork at the Cunneen-Hackett Art Center, 12 Vassar Street in Poughkeepsie now through September.Zack was born in Manhattan and grew up in Greenwich, CT, but went to high school in Poughkeepsie. Wild and creative, Zack has been … Read More
Ken Dreyfack “Faces of Myanmar”
Saugerties photographer, Ken Dreyfack has been living in the Hudson Valley since 2008, after 30 years in France. Born in New York, he is bilingual and holds dual nationalities. A long-time adept of film photography, he switched to digital in 2010. Ken Travels often for business and pleasure. Mostly self taught, Ken has received formal training in the art and … Read More
Vassar Street Brew Fest
The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center Presents The 2nd Annual Vassar Street Brew Fest… Celebrating the heritage of Matthew Vassar, His brewery and our historic venue. Saturday, September 19, 2015 – 1pm to 5 pm Rain or Shine under the big tent at 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie Admission: $35 in advance, $40 at the door Includes commemorative pilsner glass and local artisan … Read More
Hudson Valley Folk Guild presents “Beyond a Simple Folk Song”
The HVFG is a member-run, not-for-profit organization dedicated to generating and maintaining interest in FolkMusic. For information about this show, please click on the flier, call 845-229-0170 or Send an e-mail Place: CHAC, 12 Vassar St.,Poughkeepsie, NY Tickets: In advance $8; at the door $10 Link: http://www.hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/ Flier
Lettuce Rejoice
Big Gay Hudson Valley and Superior Sounds are making your holiday merry and bright as we bring Hedda Lettuce back to Poughkeepsie for a one-night-only performance on Friday, December 18th. Ms. Lettuce’s crisp comedy and witty song parodies have made Lettuce Rejoice into a festive traveling celebration that has been a hit for over a decade. Tickling the ivories during Lettuce Rejoice will be the very talented Rachel … Read More
HUNG with Care: A Holiday Burlesque Cabaret
Including favorites Chris Harder and Broadway Brassy along with new fresh faces like Calamity Chang and Broody Valentino, HUNG With Care adds an entirely new meaning to ‘gay holiday greetings’. Big Gay Hudson Valley is showcasing eight of New York City’s hottest burlesque performers for a one-night-only cabaret in the historic Victorian theater at the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center. Show goers will … Read More
Bye Bye Birdie
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Cocoon Theatre Parlor Soiree series “Masquerade Ball”
Curated by Marguerite San Millan. Arrive dressed, masked, with a poem, song, or short reading to share and reveal your creative identity.Tickets are $10 and you are invited to bring a post-performance potluck dish. For more information, click on the link. Place: CHAC, 12 Vassar St.,Poughkeepsie, NY Link: http://www.cocoontheatre.org/new-events/ Flier
Naturalization Ceremony
The Naturalization Ceremony is an annual event that the Dutchess County Clerk’s office holds at the VBI theater building for the swearing in of new US citizens by the Honorable Joan S. Posner, Dutchess County Family Court Justice and Acting Dutchess County Supreme Court Justice. The oath of Allegiance is administered by Bradford H. Kendall, Dutchess County Clerk and the Guest … Read More