 Saturday
3:00 pm
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4:00 pm | Nutcracker, Short and Sweet
with The Hudson Valley Dance Theatre, Box Office
Classical/Opera | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
Don’t miss this local, family-oriented rendition of a classic holiday favorite ballet.
The Nutcracker, Short and Sweet offers the timeless music of Tchaikovsky, favorite dances performed by a company of committed ballet students, engaging narration written by Anastasia Edson and spoken by Beth Maurer, and costumes that will delight every guest—in a setting and at a price that is perfect for audiences ages 3 and older. Only one hour long and fully narrated from the point of view of Clara , this show is sure to hold the attention of even the youngest ballet fan.
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Saturday
7:00 pm
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10:00 pm | Marc Black Band Christmas Party
Pop/Soft Rock, Blues | Lydia's Cafe & Bar
7 Old US Highway 209
Stone Ridge, NY See Map |
 Dancing, good food and general merriment
Dinner reservations recommended
Marc has performed and recorded with Art Garfunkel, Taj Mahal, Richie Havens, Rick Danko and Pete Seeger to name a few
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Saturday
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Ritz Bitz
Children's, Dance | Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz
107 Broadway
Newburgh, NY See Map |
 Prepare to be amazed and amused with our latest performance art compilation ... Ritz Bitz!
A Fantastical Spectacle presented by RitzKidz
from “The Art of Balance” and “Art of Comedy” classes, under the direction of Karen Gersch.
One weekend, two performances! Don’t miss your chance to see this variety show with acrobatics, balancing, juggling, comedy, dance and more!
Tickets are $5 at the door.
For more information, visit our website www.safe-harbors.org
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Saturday
7:00 pm
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10:00 pm | Pizza and Acoustic Pop/Soul Favorites
with Chloe Bee
Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, and Pop/Soft Rock | Pizza E Birra
287 NY-211
Middletown, NY See Map |
 Chloe is an award-winning singer- songwriter from the Hudson Valley,effortlessly blending pop, jazz and R&B. Drawing inspiration from Tori Kelly, Emily King, Ariana Grande, Allen Stone, H.E.R., Amy Winehouse, Sara Bareilles, and Fiona Apple, she possesses an authenticity in her music that is both haunting and powerful.
In addition to solo work, Chloe is a member of The Chloe Bee Band and John The Martyr. |
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Saturday
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Live at the Library
with Peter Einhorn and Friends, Barry Miller
Jazz | Woodstock Library
5 Library Lane
Woodstock, NY See Map |
 An evening of jazz Christmas standards. |
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Saturday
7:00 pm
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8:30 pm | Key of Q Presents: OUT in the Snow!
Covers, Musical Theater, and Singer-Songwriter. A Cappella Chorus Performance | ASK: The Arts Society of Kingston
97 Broadway
Kingston, NY See Map |
 Join Key of Q: The LGBTQ+ Allied A Cappella Chorus of the Hudson Valley at the Arts Society of Kingston for a night of songs, snacks, and other wintery fun!
2020 is a big year for us as we will be representing the Hudson Valley at the international GALA Choruses Festival in Minneapolis in July. This season's fundraising will help ensure that all of our singers can go to the festival so that we can share our music, attend workshops to improve our skills, and connect with other choruses. This has been one of our major goals since we formed in 2016 - Donations are appreciated! Thank you for your support!
www.keyofq.org
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 Saturday
7:30 pm
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9:30 am | Music for Humanity
with DOG KNOWS! Unplugged, with Larry Packer, Joshua Tree, Dead End Beverly
Singer-Songwriter, Multi-genre original. kurtstuff | Noble Coffee Roasters
3020 NY-207
Campbell Hall , NY See Map |
What's a MFH Free Performance Night?
We bring together exceptionally talented musicians for an evening of amazing music offered to music lovers like you, For FREE! You have a really great time, the performers have a great time and perhaps you will be inspired to donate some money for Humanity, ahem MusicForHumanity.org. It's like enjoying your music twice, once when you hear it and again when your donation does some good in the world!
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Saturday
8:00 pm
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10:00 pm | Saturday night music in the Catskills
with Gray Matter
Acoustic | The Windham Local Public House
5410 NY 23
Windham, NY See Map |
 Larry Federman and Chris Walsh are two musicians who have been gigging around the Hudson Valley and beyond for over 40 years. Since 1973, Larry has played guitar with numerous bands from Nashville to New York, and has recorded with, and/or shared the stage with many country artists. His music has taken him across the US and across the pond. Chris has been doing solo gigs since the 1980s, and is a founding member of the Hudson Valley band, “Thunder Ridge”, which began playing gigs in 1993. Larry joined the band in 2001, and the two have been lighting up the stage together with TR ever since. Recently, they decided to see what they could do as a duo. So in addition to working with “Thunder Ridge”, they are now also playing under the name, “Gray Matter”. Playing originals and covers – from country to rock and roll - these guys will get your gray matter pumping!
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 Saturday
8:00 pm
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11:00 pm | Acoustic Originals and Classic Covers
with Eric Erickson
Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, and Pop/Soft Rock | Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal Street
Ellenville, NY See Map |
 Superb beer and wine lists complement a sensational menu full of healthful dishes. AAAAND.....you can ask Eric to play any song he knows! Call 845-647-3000 or
click here for more information. |
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 Saturday
8:00 pm
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10:30 pm | It's a Ray Blue Christmas
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division St
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 "Ray Blue has a majestic presence...when playing, his sense of purpose is obvious. It's one thing to be a good composer it's another to be a great performer. Ray Blue's got the whole package." -Jean Szlamowicz, Jazz Hot, Down Beat.
Award winning, New York bred saxophonist, Ray Blue, brings his quartet to stage to create a deep, rich fusion of straight ahead jazz and African groove.
Ray has performed and recorded with Bernard Purdie, Patience Higgins, Steve Turre, The Sun Ra Arkestra, Cotton Club All Stars, Harlem Blues and Jazz Band and many others. He has toured as a cast member of the "Ray Charles Show"; performed at international jazz festivals including the Zanzibar International Film Festival; North Sea Jazz Festival-Cape Town, South Africa; Audi Jazz Festival-Brussels, Belgium; and the Foix Jazz Festival, France among others; and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, 2013.
Admission: $15
For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
8:00 pm
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11:00 pm | The 2019 Ugly Sweater Party
with A Dance Band Called Fishbowl
Dance | High Falls Cafe at the Stone Dock Golf Course
12 Stone Dock Road
High Falls, NY See Map |
 The 2019 Ugly Sweater Party at the High Falls Cafe hosted by Fishbowl! Come out and dance your @$$ off to classic dance tunes and all your holiday favorites as performed by Fishbowl the Band! Be sure to wear your ugliest sweater!
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Saturday
8:30 pm
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11:00 pm | Ugly Sweater Party with Fishbowl
Dance, Pop/Soft Rock, and Rock (classic) | The High Falls Cafe
12 Stone Dock Road
High Falls, NY See Map |
 Fishbowl members include Yameil on vocals (former backup singer for Gloria Gaynor), Greg Dinger on guitar, Elliot Steele on keys, Jim Wegrzyn on bass, and Sevan Melikyan on drums. Bring your 70's vibe and dancing shoes.
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Sunday
3:00 pm
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6:00 pm | BBQ & Blues A Christmas show!
with Slam Allen Live at Elsie's
Blues, Acoustic | Elsie's Place
1475 Route 208
Wallkill, NY See Map |
 Slam Allen is the former lead singer and guitarist for the legendary "Mr. Super Harp," James Cotton.
Playing Blues and Soul all around the world, Slam Allen is a total entertainer. Voted in as a "Master Musician" by The New York State Blues Hall of Fame
and nominated for a Blues Music Award in 2016, Slam's mission is to keep Blues and Soul music alive and make people happy at the same time,
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Sunday
3:00 pm
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5:00 pm | Ritz Bitz
Children's, Dance | Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz
107 Broadway
Newburgh, NY See Map |
 Prepare to be amazed and amused with our latest performance art compilation ... Ritz Bitz!
A Fantastical Spectacle presented by RitzKidz
from “The Art of Balance” and “Art of Comedy” classes, under the direction of Karen Gersch.
One weekend, two performances! Don’t miss your chance to see this variety show with acrobatics, balancing, juggling, comedy, dance and more!
Tickets are $5 at the door.
For more information, visit our website www.safe-harbors.org
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Sunday
4:00 pm
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6:00 pm | Concerts at Christmastime
with Classic Choral Society, United Church of Christ
Classical/Opera. Holiday Concert Christmas | Blooming Grove United Church of Christ
2 Old Dominion Road
Blooming Grove, NY See Map |
 Classic Choral Singers & Artists
Janiece J. Kohler, Conductor
Bring the entire family to Classic Choral Society's annual holiday concerts. This year's program is a joyous and inspiring collection of Christmas music. As always, no tickets are required (we do greatly appreciate your donations)
Please check our website for additional details. www.classicchoralsociety.org Call us 845-713-4543 Find us on FB and Youtube. Email: classicchoral@hvc.rr.com
Free/goodwill donation
http://www.classicchoralsociety.org/ |
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Sunday
4:00 pm
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6:00 pm | The Sunday Jazz Collective
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 The "Jazz Sunday Collective” started out many years ago as a group of Jazz musicians who played regular church services together. All highly accomplished musicians, this core trio of piano/vocal, bass, and drums presents it’s audiences with fresh arrangements and original compositions by Jazz Sunday’s pianist, David August. The Collective’s broad repertoire is guaranteed to surprise and inspire any listener.
$10 admission |
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 Sunday
8:00 pm
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12:00 am | A Charlie "Baum" Christmas
with Jeremy Baum
Jazz, Instrumental, and Acoustic | The Falcon
1348 Rt 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 Jeremy Baum has created this annual tribute to Vince Guaraldi's 1965 studio album, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" - considered one of the most beloved holiday albums recorded. The soundtrack introduced jazz with grace, charm, and creativity, to an entirely new generation, having been heard by more individuals than the work of the genre's most influential players, and influenced dozens of young aspiring musicians.
Guaraldi showed how a piano, bass and drums capture a feeling and character in living color, particularly if those feelings are complex, conflicted or even simply too beautiful for words .....opening doors for later discoveries in Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Robert Glasper....to say nothing of all the other sounds and ensembles waiting to be heard with jazz at its pulse. - LA Times
Featuring:
Jeremy Baum / Piano,
Sue Williams / Acoustic Bass
Peter O'Brien / Drums |
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Sunday
9:00 pm
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10:30 pm | Shelley Posen, Twin Kennedy
Singer-Songwriter, Folk/Traditional. Chanukah and Christmas Music | Hootenanny Cafe Mini Concerts
Online: www.wtbq.com or 93.5FM, NY See Map |
| The Hootenanny Cafe presents a very special Chanukah / Christmas show featuring two outstanding mini concert featured artists-Shelley Posen presenting a set of Chanukah songs and The Twin Kennedy with a magical set of Christmas songs. And the Singer Songwriter Showcase features amazing songs for the holiday by artists throughout the country. Don't miss this unique and awesome Christmas / Chanukah special! |
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 Friday
7:00 pm
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10:00 pm | North Jersey tonight!
with T.J. Santiago W/Kyle Carmean
Acoustic, Blues, and Rock (classic) | Skyland Craft Beer & Wine
447 State Route 284
Wantage, NJ See Map |
 T.J. Santiago plays a mix of blues, rock, jamband, alternative, folk & whatever else comes up! T.J. Is joined by Kyle Carmean, a No. Jersey artist who is extremely talented. Always a good time when they get together. Come join us at Skyland which has great food, staff, wine & BEER! See ya then! |
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Friday
7:00 pm
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10:00 pm | Post Holiday Dinner Jam
with Chloe Bee & Co.
Covers, Soul, and Pop/Soft Rock | Rustic Wheelhouse
39 Main Street
Chester, NY See Map |
 Unwind after the holiday with Chloe Bee & Co.
7-10
Chloe Bee and Co. is a NYC-based pop/soul band, inspired by the sounds of Stevie Wonder, H.E.R., Allen Stone, Emily King, Ariana Grande and Amy Winehouse. They are comprised of nationally-recognized, jazz musicians playing venues ranging from Barclays Center, GRAMMY award events and music halls throughout the tri-state area. |
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Friday
7:30 pm
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11:00 pm | Hudson Valley Community Dance Swing Dance Party
with Soul Purpose
Swing/Jump, Big Band | Poughkeepsie Tennis Club
135 South Hamilton St.
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
 Hudson Valley Community Dances
Swing dance featuring the music of Soul Purpose
Fri, December 27, 7:30pm – 11:00pm
Beginners' Lesson: 7:30-8:00 Dance to Soul Purpose 8:00-11:00
Dance Admission: $15/$10 full time students with ID
Friendly & fun community dance in an intimate & elegant setting; temperature controlled hall with excellent wood dance floor.
Beginners welcome! No Experience Necessary! No Partner Needed!
Hudson Valley Community Dances |
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Friday
8:00 pm
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10:30 pm | Slide Attack, Alan Goidel and Howard Levy (trombone), Hiroshi Yamazaki (piano), Michael Goetz (bass), and Chuck Zeuren (drums)
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Slide Attack is a modern incarnation of the group led by the great J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding, co-led by two NY veteran trombonists, Alan Goidel and Howard Levy. Slide Attack plays fresh arrangements of jazz standards from the swing era to hard bop and beyond, by composers Kenny Dorham, J.J. Johnson, George Gershwin, Hank Mobley and others, along with original material.
"In so many ways, this music is so refreshing; excellent arrangements, interesting repertoire, all put together with the care and love that can only come from true dedication and appreciation for the kind of swinging jazz that one doesn't hear nearly enough nowadays. In the great tradition of the two-trombone groups of yesteryear, Mr. Levy and Mr. Goidel deserve our gratitude for keeping the tradition not only alive, but swinging!" - Loren Schoenberg, Artistic Director, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
Admission $15
For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Friday
8:30 pm
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11:30 pm | Craft beer and Funky Soul!
with The Drizzle
Covers, Dance, and Funk | Mill House Brewing Company
289 Mill St
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
 Your favorite providers of funky dance music, The Drizzle, will be demonstrating the science for the great folks at Mill House Brewing Company. Come hang!! |
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I am excited to be playing at the CopperBarn Cofferebar & Eatery in Middletown which is the site of the former Corner Stage! Totally renovated since it was a burger spot. A nice bar, really good food and the room looks great! Stop in and enjoy some music by me while there!