COCOON THEATRE presents teen workshop MOVIE FAVS

Staged performances of favorite scenes from movies! MARCH 15-MAY 21 TWO WORKSHOPS – TWO LOCATIONS – 8 WEEKS Poughkeepsie: 12 Vassar St. AGES 10-16 : MEETS: Wed. 4-6 pm; TUITION: $200; PERFORMS: Sat, May 21 at 5 PM; TKTS: Donation Click here for information about the Barrytown location Call: 845-452-7870

Vivace and Chaconne orchestras

Free & Open To The Public at the Cunneen-Hackett Theater, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 59 students and 10 adults will board a plane for Tampa, Florida.  There the Vivace and Chaconne orchestras will compete in the American Strings Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival, along with 19 other orchestras from across the United States. But You … Read More

VALENTINE’S WINE & CHEESE TASTING

“Love is in the air, you never know who you might meet” A fun-filled afternoon of delicious food and drink with love songs in an intimate Victorian setting.  The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center hosts local wine and cheese vendors along with chocolate pastries and sweets supplied by area merchants.  A great way to celebrate love with someone special. $15 pp or … Read More

Cocoon Theatre Parlor Soiree series “The Mare”

Readings by Mary Gaitskill. Original Music by Peg Simone. Fine Art Equine Photography by Juliet Harrison. $10 Suggested Donation. Books, CDs & Art for Sale. Place: CHAC, 9 Vassar St.,Poughkeepsie, NY For more information, click on the link or call 845 452-7870. Link: http://www.cocoontheatre.org/new-events/      

Hudson Valley Saxophone Orchestra

The Hudson Valley Saxophone Orchestra performs their 4th annual Christmas Concert at the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center theater building. There will be two performances, one at 1 pm and a second at 3 pm. A $5 donation to Student Music Scholarships  is suggested. Place: CHAC, 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY  

ROCK OF AGES

Standing Room Only Theater Company presents the teen production of Rock of Ages. Place: CHAC, 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY Tickets: $20 for adults; $15 for children 12 & under        

CATS

Standing Room Only Theater Company presents the youth production of Cats. Place: CHAC, 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY      

An intimate fund raiser

Admission by donation, proceeds go to the Cunneen Hackett Arts Center. Presenter: Laura Cheney, Environmental Scientist Laura lived for 6 weeks in Barreiro, a village in the Cape Verde Islands off the western coast of Africa. She studied the Loggerhead turtles and learned about the local community. She will be doing a presentation of her work and a discussion of … 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