Whats Happening in Ulster County in december 2014

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NOW TRENDING TOP 10 EVENTS FOR December 2014

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Dec. 5:

The Snowflake Festival & Parade, Kingston

Dec. 5:

33rd Annual Woodstock Holiday Open House, Woodstock

Dec. 5:

Downtown New Paltz Unwrapped, New Paltz

Dec. 5-28:

A Frosty Fest, Ulster Park (Weekends)

Dec. 7:

Saugerties Holiday in the Village, Saugerties

Dec. 13:

Frozendale Daze, Rosendale

Dec. 13:

A Winterland Parade, Port Ewen

Dec. 31:

Saugerties New Years Eve, Saugerties

Dec. 31:

Uptown Kingstons New Years Eve Celebration, Kingston

Dec. 31:

New Years Eve Celebration in Marlboro, Marlboro

December 2014 Calendar of Events

Please
Note

Calendar listings are based on information received prior to publication. Changes sometimes occur after printing and distribution.
You may want to contact the Event Sponsors in advance.

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The Mitten Tree Project: Annual drive for mittens, gloves, winter scarves & hats. Distributed to local schools & domestic violence
shelters for area children. Please bring donated items Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm, to Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing,
Kingston. If front door is locked, ring bell for help. Lana, 338-0071, ext. 15; hrmm.org

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The Honored Animal: The Hummingbird: Group show. Gallery Hours: Sat, 16pm, 24/7 thru storefront windows or by appointment.
The Storefront Gallery, 93 Broadway, Kingston. 338-8473; thestorefrontgallery.com

The Snowflake Festival & Parade: Kingston Uptown Business Association (KUBA) is hosting a Season Celebrating Community Giving.
Parade begins 5pm with Santa Claus, musical acts, surprises - from Dietz Stadium to N. Front, Fair & Main Streets to Wall & N. Front
Streets for Holiday Tree Lighting led by Mayor Shayne Gallo. Charity donations along route for New Coats for Kids, Peoples Place &
Snowbound Meals for Kids. 5-8pm. kingstonuptown.org; Facebook

Festival of Lights: Impressive nightly light display, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Christmas music. Santa at the Museum. Horse &
carriage rides through Uptown Kingston sponsored by Friends of Senate House. The Loughran House is elegantly decorated for viewing.
5-8pm. Free event. Loughran House is also open for tours on Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 & 20, 11am-3pm. Senate House State Historic Site,
296 Fair St., Kingston. 338-2786; nysparks.com

33rd Annual Woodstock Holiday Open House: Fabulous window displays, caroling, refreshments & unique holiday shopping
throughout Woodstock; performances at Woodstock Reformed Church. 59pm. woodstockchamber.com

Downtown New Paltz Unwrapped: Holiday windows will be Unwrapped. Holiday treats, self-guided tours, special discounts &
giveaways at participating businesses. (Pick up information in stores.) Stroll with Santa & Mrs. Claus starting at Water Street Market,
10 Main St. 6-9pm. Village of New Paltz. Facebook; 802-1197

Saugerties First Friday: Haute Couture holiday windows, live music, shopping, food & beverage specials, more. 69pm. Partition &
Main Streets, Saugerties. Facebook.com/SaugertiesFirstFriday

Ralphie May: Voted one of Varietys 10 Comics to Watch. Doors 8pm; Show 9pm. $29/GA; $39 & $49/Reserved; $99/Front Row
with Meet & Greet. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St., Woodstock. 679-4406; bearsvilletheater.com

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4th Annual Holiday Craft Fair of Vintage & Handmade: Beautiful vintage, handmade & one-of-a-kind gifts. Hot cocoa, live music,
vintage couture modeled. Kids fun 5:30-7pm. Holiday display window reveal. Fri, 5-10pm. Shopping on Sat. 11am-2pm. Free admission.
Cornell St. Studios, 168 Cornell St., Kingston. 331-0191; cornellstreetstudios.com; Facebook

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Festival of the Holidays Weekend: Celebrate with family, stress-free. Free lodging, Christmas tree, holiday-centered crafts, musical
performances. Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost Valley Rd., Claryville. Reserve: 985-2291; frostvalley.org

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The Wawarsing Wassail: 3 days of holiday family fun. Events held by businesses & organizations in Ellenville, Napanoch & Wawarsing.
Make cookies, cards & crafts. Kids party, live music, tree lighting, caroling. Local Toys for Kids & hat, scarf & glove drives. (Sat. events
8am-7pm) Info: Ellenville/Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce. 647-4620; ewcoc.com

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15th Annual Catskill Fiber Celebration: Juried sale of fiber art by local artisans. Various fiber technique demos. Fri, 3-7pm; Sat,
10am6pm; Sun, 10am5pm. Free admission. Woodstock Firehouse, 443 Zena Rd., Woodstock. 246-2203

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Babes in Toyland: Holiday musical. Meet Santa in Toyland after show. Free refreshments. Fri-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2pm. $32, $36, $42.
Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock. 679-6900; woodstockplayhouse.org; Facebook

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A Christmas Carol: Ulster Ballet Companys 20th annual production of a holiday treasure, with dance, theater & breathtaking special
effects. Fri-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2pm. $22, $18, $15. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 339-6088; upac.org; Ticketmaster 1-800-743-6088
or ticketmaster.com; Facebook

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BFA/MFA I & II: Bachelor of Arts & Master of Fine Arts student thesis exhibitions on display Fridays-Tuesdays, 11am-5pm. Dorsky
Museum of Art, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz. 257-3844; newpaltz.edu/museum

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The Santaland Diaries & Seasons Greetings to our Friends & Family: The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris is about an out of work
actor who is hired at Macys as a disgruntled Christmas elf. Seasons Greetings is full of surprises. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. STS Playhouse,
10 Church St., Phoenicia. 688-2279; stsplayhouse.com; Facebook

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A Frosty Fest: Fun weekends for all ages. Spectacular holiday lights, Frostys Enchanted Forest (drive thru or hayride), Candy Cane Lane,
Magical Mansion & Santas North Pole. Stage show, food, cafes, gift shops & more. $12/Adults, $8/under age 12. Fri, 6-8pm; Sat,
4:30-8pm; Sun, 4:30-7pm. Headless Horseman Hayride, 778 Broadway (Rt. 9W), Ulster Park. 339-2666; afrostyfest.com; Facebook

Kingston Walks: Community Heart Health Coalition of UC & HealthAlliance Foundation calls attention to nearby walking opportunities.
9am. Dietz Stadium track entrance, 170 N. Front St., Kingston. 334-2760; FoundationUpdate.org

Museum Shop Holiday Sale: Snow date Dec. 7. Unique items for holiday gift-giving. Refreshments served. Museum & Shop open
10am-3pm. Hurley Heritage Society, 52 Main St., Hurley. 338-1661; hurleyheritagesociety.org; Facebook

Tonner/Wilde Doll Factory Sale: If you love collecting dolls, dont miss this incredible sale! 10am1pm. Held at Garden Plaza Hotel
(formerly the Holiday Inn), 503 Washington Ave., Kingston. 339-9537; tonnerdoll.com

14th Annual Holly Berry Trail: Tour private Ulster County homes decorated in holiday splendor inside & out. Refresh-ments provided by
local restaurants. Tours 10am-1pm or Noon-3pm. $30/pp. Junior League of Kingston, sponsor. Map pick-up at Kingston Visitors Center,
20 Broadway, Kingston. Facebook. Tickets: hollyberrytrail.brownpapertickets.com

Annual Chili Festival & Crafts Fair: Great chilies, baked goods, beverages, vendors, regional crafts, music & mingling. 10am4pm.
Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill. 254-5469; pinehillcommunitycenter.org

8th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair: Craft vendors, refreshments. 10am4pm. $1 admission. Marbletown Elementary School, 12 Pine Bush Rd.,
Stone Ridge. Marbletown Elementary PTA, sponsor. 687-0284; rondout.k12.ny.us

Olive Free Library Holiday Craft Fair & Museum Exhibit Opening: Handmade local crafts, hot lunch, ukulele sing-along, childrens book
author reading & new local history museum exhibit opening at 11am. Event is 10am-4pm. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A,
West Shokan. 657-2482; helpdesk@olivefreelibrary.org ; olivefreelibrary.org

Holiday Sale: Annual FUNdraiser. Noon4pm. Woodstock School of Art, 2470 Rt. 212, Woodstock. 679-2388;
woodstockschoolofart.org; Facebook

Tuba Christmas: Traditional Christmas music from around the world with tuba & euphonium players of all ages. Participants
register noon; rehearse 1pm. Free concert at 3pm. Ulster Savings Bank Community Conference Center, Clinton Hall, SUNY Ulster,
491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge. 800-724-0833; sunyulster.edu

Small Works: Selected works created by Hudson Valley artists. 5-8pm. ARTBAR Gallery, 674 Broadway, Kingston. 338-2789;
artbargallery.com; info@artbargallery.com

Group Show #9: Galaxy of Color: Curator Meredith Rosier. 35 artists works embrace the eccentricities of color. Reception 5-7pm.
Thru 2/22/15. Wired Gallery, 11 Mohonk Rd., High Falls. 682-564-5613; thewiredgallery.com

High Falls Holiday Tree Lighting: Caroling, hot soup & visit from Santa. Annual Fire Departments Toy Drive. Refreshments after event
at Community Church of High Falls. 5:30pm. The Green, Rt. 213, High Falls. highfallscivic.org

Holiday Swing Dance: No partner or experience necessary. 7:30pm 10:30pm. $10 admission includes basic lesson at 7:30pm &
performance at 9pm. MAC Fitness, 743 East Chester St. (Rt. 9W), Kingston. 236-3939; got2lindy.com

#WinterChronoLand Dance Party: Winter wonderland theme, with music by The Gold Hope Duo starting 8:30pm; DJ Truckpile 10pm.
Special appearances from Naughty Santa & the Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby! $10/ advance; $13/ door. Donate a childs toy &
get admission discount. 50 Abeel St., Kingston (near Wurts St. bridge). Facebook

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Wreath Fineries at the Wineries: Special holiday food & wine tastings, souvenir wine glass, handmade grapevine wreath & ornaments.
Tickets for 1 or 2 days & designated drivers. 10am-6pm. A Shawangunk Wine Trail event. Reservations recommended. Details & tickets:
256-8456; gunkswine.com

Winter Fair & Outdoor Marketplace: Rain or shine. Crafts, food, song, dance, artisan wares, Waldorf Gift Shop, indoor & outdoor
activities. Hot apple cider, outdoor barbecue, live music, puppetry, childrens games, more. Free admission. 11am4pm. Mountain Laurel
Waldorf School, 16 South Chestnut St., New Paltz. 255-0033; mountainlaurel.org

Celebrate St. Nicholas: Storytelling, refreshments & crafts. For children ages 3-11. 2pm. Space limited; reservations required:
call 331-4852. Hurley Heritage Society, 52 Main St., Hurley. hurleyheritagesociety.org; Facebook

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December 2014 Calendar of Events

First Sunday Free Gallery Tour: Tour the exhibition Dick Polich: Transforming Metal into Art with Guest Educator Kevin Cook. 2pm.
Dorsky Museum, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. 257-3844; newpaltz.edu/museum

Into the Light!: Colorful pageantry featuring The Vanaver Caravan & Arm-of-the-Sea Theater. 2-3pm & 5-6pm. $8/Adults, $5/children
under 12. Shadowland Theatre, 157 Canal St., Ellenville. 647-5511; eplm.org

Saugerties Holiday in the Village: Holiday market, music, toy giveaways, live mannequins, free horse & carriage rides, kids crafts,
entertainment & surprises! Visit Santa noon5pm & enjoy the petting zoo in front yard at Kiersted House, 119 Main St. Firemens Parade
of Lights & Village Tree lighting 5-5:30pm, Seamon Park Tree Lighting 6-6:30pm. Firemens Parade Prizes awarded 6:30pm at Seamon
Park. village.saugerties.ny.us

Christmas in the Hamlet of Milton: Memorial Christmas Tree lighting, live nativity, crafts, storytelling, refreshments, visit with Santa. Main
St., Milton. meetmeinmarlborough.com; 616-7824

Warm Winter Wishes: (Snow date Dec. 8, 7:30pm) Mid-Hudson Womens Chorus Winter Concert with special guests Hudson Valley Youth
Chorale. 3pm. $10/Adults; $8/Students & Seniors. St. James United Methodist Church, corner of Fair & Pearl Streets, Kingston. 382-2499;
midhudsonwomenschorus.org

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2nd Annual Made in Kingston: Eclectic mix of art & artisanal goods made in Kingston, including finely crafted wooden furniture, leather
accessories, theater & film industry props, artisanal foods & beverages, jewelry, handcrafted clothing, painting, photography & more.
4:30-7:30pm. Seven 21 Media Center, 721 Broadway, Kingston. 331-0551; Facebook

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Kingstons Buried Treasures: Educating Kingston-The Spark that Ignited a Future by Kingston educator & SUNY Trustee Anna Brett.
5:30pm. Free admission. Vanderlyn Gallery, Senate House Museum, 296 Fair St, Kingston. 340-3055

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Light up the Hamlet of Highland: Santas Workshop will be open for a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Special performances, hot chocolate,
candy, toasted marshmallows, games, giveaways, caroling with tree lighting at 6:20pm. Toy Drive for Lloyd PBA Toys for Tots. 68pm.
Vineyard Ave. & Main Street, Highland. 691-2144 x100

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Swing Salon: Dance lesson 8-8:30pm with Linda & Chester Freeman. Dancing to classic & contemporary swing music to follow. $12.
2nd Friday every month. Uptown Gallery, 296 Wall St., Kingston. 236-3939; got2lindy.com; Facebook

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Mendelssohn Club Christmas Concerts: Guest artists Kingston High School Choir & KHS Brass Ensemble. 8pm. $10/Adults,
$8/Seniors & Students. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston. 338-6759 (Church); mckny.org

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The Nutcracker: Catskill Ballet performs this beloved story in its entirety. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $30/Adults, $25/ Seniors & Students,
$20/groups of 10 or more. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 339-6088; upac.org; catskillballet.org

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Frozendale Daze: A holiday festival with many participating business & organizations throughout Main Street. Free film Oliver &
sing-along at Rosendale Theatre 2pm. Special gifts, wares & foods, music, storytelling, Santa & his Elves, & much more. Mac & Cheese
Contest judging 6pm. 11am 6pm. Main Street, Rosendale. 658-3131; Facebook

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Annual UCSPCA Holiday Party: Pet photos with Santa, pet items for sale, prizes, refreshments, raffle. Add a light to our Christmas Tree
by Lights of Love in memory of a person, pet, or other loved one. Noon3pm. Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Rd. (off Sawkill Rd.),
Kingston. 331-5377; ucspca.org; Facebook

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Cleos Boutique-Chic & Unique Holiday Trunk Show: This popular annual event features fashions, accessories, jewelry & gifts from local
business owners. Informal modeling presentation, complimentary appetizers, desserts & refreshments. 5-9pm. Arts Society of Kingston,
97 Broadway, Kingston. 338-0331; askforarts.org; Facebook

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A Winter Wonderland Parade: Old Rt. 9W, West Stout Street & along Broadway. Festivities, singing, refreshments & tree lighting at
the Gazebo & MHVF Credit Union. Visit with Santa at the Gazebo after the parade. Starts 5:30 pm. Advance donations of hats/mittens
for local schools accepted at local businesses - call Katherine for locations. Town of Esopus Rec. Commission, sponsor. To ride a float,
register BY Dec. 9: Katherine Robinson, 331-3549; esopus.com

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Catskill Cabaradio, Holiday Edition: Potluck Community Dinner 6pm. Live radio broadcast begins 7pm with music, talk, trivia games,
more. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill. 254-5469; pinehillcommunitycenter.org; FB

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Annual Winter Solstice with Happy Traum & Friends: Benefit For Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild. Doors open 7pm; Show 8pm.
$65/ $45/$25. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St., Woodstock. Advance Tickets: 679-2079; woodstockguild.org

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John Street Jam: 8 great musicians in the round in an intimate setting. Refreshments available. Doors 6:45pm, music 7:30pm. $5.
Dutch Arms Chapel, 16 John St. (near Main St. Stewarts), Saugerties. 943-6720; johnstreetjam.net

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Gingerbread House Bake-Off: Ulster County Historical Society will hold a bake-off of gingerbread creations representing Ulster
County historic sites. Contributed by county-wide businesses & organizations. Some of the houses will be available for Silent Auction.
$10/PP; $8/UCHS members; $5/ Students & Seniors. Noon-4pm. Bevier House Museum, 2682 Route 209, Marbletown. 338-5614;
ulstercountyhs.org

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Welcome Winter, Welcome Yule: Ars Choralis 19th annual musical celebration of the season with Artistic Director Barbara Pickhardt. $15/
Advance; $20/Door; children & students 18 & under half price. Tickets: arschoralis.org or area merchants: Mother Earths Storehouse &
Barcones Music, Kingston; DIG, Saugerties; Golden Notebook & Catskill Art & Office Supply, Woodstock. Sat., 7pm, Redeemer Lutheran
Church, 104 Wurts St., Kingston; Sun, 4pm, Woodstock Overlook United Methodist Church, 233 Tinker St., Woodstock. arschoralis.org;
679-8172

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Dzieci Theatre Troup: The troupe will perform Fools Mass. 12:30pm. Old Dutch Church, corner of Wall & Main St., Kingston.
338-6759; www.olddutchchurch.org

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Annual Holiday Food & Toy Drive: Picture with Santa; hot cocoa, coffee & fresh baked cookies. New, unwrapped toys, food items,
personal health & beauty items, or monetary donations accepted. Benefit of The Rondout Food Pantry. Sponsored by High Falls
Fire Company. 1-4pm. High Falls Fire House, 1 Firehouse Rd, High Falls. 687-8712

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Holiday Concert: Shelia Hamilton & Liam Wood on flute & classical guitar. 2pm. Tickets in advance or at door. $15 to $25; Student &
member discounts. Unison Theatre, 68 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz. 255-1559; unisonarts.org

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Kairos Consorts Annual Lessons & Carols Service: Includes seasonal hymns, with holiday reception to follow services. 3pm. Please arrive
at least 20 minutes before performance. Goodwill donations accepted for local charitable organization. Holy Cross Monastery,
1615 Rt. 9W, West Park. 256-9114; kairosconsort.org

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College-Youth Symphony: Dr. Carole Cowan conducting a special selection of orchestral works. 7pm. $8/$6/$3. Julien J. Studley Theatre,
SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz. 257-2700; newpaltz.edu/music

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Handels Messiah: Full orchestra featuring over 150 musicians & singers. Guests are invited to sing along with Capella Festiva Christine Howlett, Choral Director/ Guest Conductor. 2pm. Pre-concert talk at 1pm with Maestro Fleischer & members of the orchestra.
$25/$35/$50. UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 339-6088;upac.org; Ticketmaster 800-745-3000; ticketmaster.com

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The Boys of Baraka (2005): Award-winning documentary about 20 boys, age 12, from Baltimores most violent ghettos taken to an
experimental boarding school in Kenyas outback. R-Rated. Refreshments & guided discussion after film. Monthly Movies With Spirit
film screenings are held at different venues. 7pm. $5 suggested donation. New Progressive Baptist Church, 8 Hone St., Kingston.
389-9201; movieswithspirit.com

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Handy Dandy: A Theatersounds reading of an ultimately funny and touching masterful play by William Gibson. Free admission.
7:30pm. UUC of the Catskills, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston. 657-6303; nicolasheara@theatersounds.com

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65th Annual Living Nativity: A wonderful holiday tradition with the re-enactment of the Christmas story with animals & local
parishioners outside at the Old Dutchs churchyard. Performances are 6:30pm, 7pm & 7:30pm each night. Old Dutch Church,
272 Wall St., Kingston. 338-6759; olddutchchurch.org

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Chirstmas Day Special at Belleayre Mountain: $30 lift tickets. Holiday rates in effect 12/25/2014 thru 1/1/2015. From beginner
to expert at Belleayre Mountain, 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount. 800-942-6904; belleayre.com

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NRBQ Holiday Show: Hear NRBQ live! Rock, pop-rock, jazz & blues. Doors open 7pm; Show 8pm. $20/Advance; $25/ at door.
Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St., Woodstock. 679-4406; bearsvilletheater.com

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New Years Eve Dance Party at Ashokan: Live music & lots of dancing. No alcohol, smoke free. Jay Ungar & Molly Mason with
Swingology & others. Dance, 8pm3am, or Dinner (advance reservations & payment needed), 6pm8pm, & dance. Ashokan Center,
477 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge. Information & Reservations: 246-2121; ashokan.org.

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Saugerties New Years Eve: Stay local, stay safe. Stage on Main St. with performances 10:30pm-12:30am. Refreshments, noisemakers
for sale. Specials at many restaurants & bars. Midnight countdown & ball drop with Mayor & Police Chief. Some streets will be closed
10pm-1am. Village of Saugerties. Village.saugerties.ny.us; 246-2321

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Uptown Kingstons New Years Eve Celebration: A neighborhood-wide celebration complete with an old fashioned ball-drop
at midnight at Wall & N. Front Streets. Drinks, food, music, entertainment, swing bands, burlesque & circus performers. Special
menus at many Uptown dining establishments. 9pm. Free admission. BSP, 323 Wall St., offers entertainment with admission.
mike@outputagency.com; Updates on bspkingston.com

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New Years Eve Celebration in Marlboro: Celebrate Hudson Valley Style. Special Apple Artwork Structure for official countdown to
2015, Marlboro style. Live music, dancing, MC/DJ, noisemakers. 10pm. Food & beverage at local eateries. Western Ave., Marlboro.
meetmeinmarlborough.com; 616-7824

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Jan. 3

New Years Winter Camp at Ashokan: 3 nights of dancing & singing. Includes in- & outdoor activities, meals & New Years Eve
Celebration. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge. Reservations: 246-2121; ashokan.org

Visit Belleayre Mountain: New Yorks Winter Snow Park

www.belleayre.com

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