Beyond a Simple Folk Song was conceived in 2009 to be an annual concert of music that challenges acoustic singer/songwriters and musicians to venture out of their comfort zones and stretch their craft beyond the constructs and scope of a song. So join the annual concert this year and enjoy hearing songs from The Piedmont Bluz, Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert, and Kevin Becker. Tickets are $22. 2 pm - 4 pm.

Mark your calendars for the Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival, a three day event starting on August 1st and ending August 3rd with great flamenco performances, workshops, documentaries, and more. Be transported with the Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival! All shows will be free but donations are appreciated.

Presented by Oblong Books, the book launch at the Morton Memorial Library will feature Carol Goodman and her new book “Return to Wyldcliffe Heights.” This novel is about a reclusive writer who is desperate to require the past. "Jane Eyre" meets "The Thirteenth Tale" in this new modern gothic mystery from two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award winner Carol Goodman. Free admission! Registration required. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Celebrate the start of the weekend at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery for Friday Night Food Trucks and Live Music! Take advantage of summer sunsets from the Taproom Terrace with a la carte, family-friendly menus from local food trucks. Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy the lawn or find a picnic table for the whole family. Tap wine will be available, as well as beer, popcorn and local goodies. Each Date will also feature music from local performers. No reservations needed. 5 pm - 8 pm

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery is proud to announce it will host its annual jazz concert featuring a live performance by former New York Yankees centerfielder and jazz music icon, Bernie Williams and his Band of Friends. This event will also feature wine, including "Bernie's Blend" and food trucks.

Head to Fishkill Farms on August 3rd for another round of the weekly Saturday morning Yoga sessions with RedTail Power Yoga! Class will take place on the covered, wraparound porch overlooking the flower garden, orchards, mountains and beyond. Tickets are $20. 9 am - 10 am.

Join the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome as they celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of first responders on August 3rd and 4th! The Saturday "History of Flight" program highlights the Pioneer Era before World War I and the Golden Age of Aviation in the 1920s and 30s. The Sunday airshow is the World War I dog-fight spectacular, with a hero or heroine, the villainous Black Baron of Rhinebeck, scenery, pyrotechnics and a World War I tank, along with many antique automobiles. Gates open at 10 am and the air shows start at 2:30 for both days. Admission is free for all first responders and law enforcement members (and their dogs) with ID!

Mark your calendars for the next event in the Luminaries Series as Troutbeck hosts Ian Tattersall, Curator Emeritus with the American Museum of Hisotry, for a talk on The Origins of Modern Human Cognition + Q&A with Scott A. Small, Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Columbia Univeristy. 5 - 6 pm.

Do you love car shows? If so, mark your calendar for the Pleasant Valley Lions Club Car Show! Enjoy amazing cars of all kinds and styles, food and refreshments, plus a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Awards given to the top 35. Free for spectators! Entry fee $20 per vehicle. 9 am - 3 pm

Join Nature's Impact at Lasting Joy Brewery for a beginner pottery workshop to learn how to handbuild a ceramic mug! Nature's Impact will guide you through the fundamentals of handbuilding and different techniques as you create your very own ceramic piece that reflects your personal style. All necessary materials, including clay, tools, glaze, and firing service, will be provided. Tickets are $75. 6 pm - 8 pm.

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Bard Music Festival, a celebration culminating in two weekends which will explore the many strands of Berlioz’s contributions and his crucial role in the musical life of nineteenth-century Europe and of today. A singular composer, writer, and conductor, Hector Berlioz (1803–1869) is the definitive Romantic composer. Drawing music and sound into dialogue with a wide range of cultural, political, scientific, and literary currents, the impact of his musical thinking and innovations is felt to this day. Ticket prices and showtimes vary.

Mark your calendars for Geology Walk with Geo Beck organized by the Dutchess Land Conservancy, a walk that will absolutely rock! Join Geo Beck, a local geologist and science communicator, as he leads a group along the trails of the Roger Perry Memorial Preserve in the Town of Dover to explore geology. Learn about the unique white sand dunes of the area and much more! Event is free and registration is open. 10 am - 12 pm

You don’t want to miss this fun Trapper's Choice Shoot with a variety of different targets at Orvis Sandanona! There will be 100 targets, a shared cart rental for each squad of four shooters, beverages, food from The Cue, cigars, and a variety of vendors present for the after-shoot activities. Must be 21 years of age to fully participate. Prices vary depending on membership status. Registration begins at 8:30 am.

Join us from August 16th to 18th for the Rhinebeck Summer Sidewalk Sale, featuring amazing deals from our local shops and special treats from our eateries.

Mark your calendars for the Rhinebeck Summer Sidewalk Sale from August 16th to 18th, featuring amazing deals from our local shops and special treats from our eateries. Discover hidden treasures, enjoy live music, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of our charming village. Don't miss out on this special shopping experience while enjoying local food and music!

The Wildwoods are an enchanting Folk/Americana trio based in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose flowing songwriting tandem has been praised by Paste Magazine as "focused and charmingly human".

If you’re looking for some relaxation, make sure to mark your calendar for Gardens for Peace Sound Bath at the Innisfree Garden! Join sound practitioner Ben Brown as he leads participants through the ancient therapeutic practice using sound and deep listening to foster connection and healing. Participants lie down or sit and simply focus on listening to reach a relaxed state, heighten awareness, and elevate the consciousness. No prior experience with meditation or yoga is required. Participants should bring a yoga mat, blanket, or folding chair and water. This gathering is held in honor of the United Nations International Day of Peace as part of the continent-wide Gardens for Peace (G4P) program launched by the North American Japanese Garden Association. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non members. 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Join Cottage Courses for a casual afternoon of embroidery. We will be learning selected stitches to embellish denim, bandanas, sweatshirts, hats, etc. BYO items and fabrics to play with. Some fabric will be provided as well as all necessary tools to complete your project. Beginners welcome! Tickets are $75 payable directly to Cottage Courses. 2 pm - 4 pm

Calling all members of Troutbeck in this off-site visit to Maitri Farm in Amenia for a lovely afternoon with farm manager Jenn and head flower farmer Alisa. You'll tour the farm, seeing what they are growing in their fields and high tunnels, and visit the main house to see the owner's contemporary art collection. Members only. Ticket prices vary. 11 am - 2 pm

Join Debuts at Troutbeck as they welcome Damali Peterman, author of “Negotiating While Black” for a book reading and audience Q+A. Damali Peterman is a highly regarded and sought-after lawyer, mediator, negotiator, educator, speaker, and member of the Troutbeck community who adds "author" to her list of accolades in June 2024. Her book "Negotiating While Black: Be Who You Are to Get What You Want" is a real-world, one-of-a-kind resource for anyone who has ever been underestimated, overlooked, or misunderstood at the negotiating table—whether you’re haggling for a car, asking for a promotion, or advocating for your kids—to help you leverage your unique strengths and walk away with the best deal possible. Event is free but please RSVP. 4 pm

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join Branchwater Farms on select Fridays this summer, including September 6th, for cocktails featuring Branchwater spirits. Each event will highlight one of the spirits they produce, with several cocktail variations. Other standard cocktails, as well as wine, cider, beer and non-alcoholic options will also be offered. Cocktails, other beverages, specialty food boards and snacks are available for purchase. No entrance fee. 4pm -7 pm. Other dates for Fridays at the Farm are July 12th, July 26th, August 9th, and August 23rd.

Watch the one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto perform at Stissinger Center for Arts & Culture. Hiroya has been leading concerts internationally after releasing three solo albums. Experience music at its finest! Tickets are $25 to $35. Concert at 7 pm

You won’t want to miss distinguished author and Vassar College assistant professor Tracy O’Neill as she makes her way to the Hudson Valley! Oblong Books will be hosting the renowned author as she presents her latest and heavily acclaimed memoir titled Woman of Interest. Oprah Daily has called Woman of Interest an “…urgent, atmospheric memoir meets noir about family shadows, writing, and the pursuit of searching for answers we know we might never find.” At Oblong, O’Neill will discuss her experience trailing her birth mother across the globe, the challenges she faced amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic, and the profound revelations she encountered in the process.