Summer is in full swing, and the event calendar for the Hudson Valley creative scene is looking wonderfully full.
Here are three Hudson Valley Talentbase-approved events that you’ll want to check out:
Pop-Up at One Epic Place in New Paltz
New Paltz has long needed a solid coworking space for creative workers, and One Epic Place has answered the call in spades. From a single location just a few years ago, One Epic Place has expanded into four buildings throughout New Paltz, and caters to all kinds of work, both digital and physical.
From 11am to 4pm today (Sunday the 8th), they’re hosting their EPIC Pop-Up! Market, providing a venue for local vendors to share their wares in downtown New Paltz. Stop by to see what they’ve got!
| Where: |
One EPIC Place 122 Main Street New Paltz, NY 12561 |
| When: |
Sunday, July 8 11am — 4pm |
| Why: |
Local businesses and artists will be selling their wares in downtown New Paltz. |
Vinyl, Wine, and Pizza Party at Rough Draft in Kingston
Has a place ever become an institution as fast as Rough Draft in Kingston? The café/bar/bookstore draws a crowd, has events almost every night, and has been open less than a year.
This Friday at 6pm, Friend-of-Talentbase Aaron Quint and his Kingston Bread Lab are teaming up with Wild Arc Farm of Pine Bush and Home Rule Records to host a party featuring pizza, wine, and music. It’s sure to be a great time.
(If you’ve never had pizza from Kingston Bread Lab, you owe it to yourself to try some. Aaron is also the author of The Pizza Book, which is… well, exactly what it sounds like. A pizza cookbook.)
| Where: |
Rough Draft 82 John St. Kingston, NY 12401 |
| When: |
Friday, July 13 6pm |
| Why: |
Local pizza and wine, plus music spun on vinyl, at one of the coolest venues in the Hudson Valley. |
Starwalk on the Walkway Over the Hudson
Next Sunday at 8:30pm is the latest installment of the Walkway Over the Hudson’s Starwalk series — a series of astronomy events held on the Walkway, 212 feet above the Hudson River. Each event is coordinated with a particular astronomical phenomena, and this one is entitled “When the Moon Meets Venus.”
As a longtime space buff, this is right up my alley. Plus, it’s a rare opportunity to be on the Walkway after nightfall. They’re going to be turning off the lights, so flashlights are recommended, but I can’t imagine how gorgeous the view of the night sky will be from high above the river.
Each event is hosted by local astronomy experts who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise. The event is free, but they request that attendees register so they can get an accurate headcount.
| Where: |
Walkway Over the Hudson Over the river between Highland and Poughkeepsie |
| When: |
Sunday, July 15 8:30pm |
| Why: |
Local astronomy experts will give a guided tour of the night sky from 212 feet above the mighty Hudson. |
I’ve known plenty of people who say “there’s nothing to do in the Hudson Valley,” and I’m always shocked — there is so much to do here that it’s impossible to do everything.
Especially for those of us with a creative bent, the Hudson Valley is an embarrassment of riches. These are just three of the events happening this week; there are lots more!
Stay tuned — we’re going to be publishing a selection of great events for creative-minded Hudson Valley residents every Sunday from here on out.
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