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HOT SPOTS
Daryl’s House (Pawling)
Owned by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates fame, this restaurant and live music club hosts regular events. Recent acts include John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, Ambrosia and a variety of tribute bands.
Towne Crier Cafe (Beacon)
From blues, folk and jazz to rock and bluegrass musicians, there’s no telling who’ll take the stage at the legendary Towne Crier, which has been around for more than 50 years and has hosted the likes of John Sebastian, David Byrne and Rick Derringer.
Quinn’s (Beacon)
Housed in a former luncheonette in Beacon, Quinn’s gives you the full indie experience, hosting world- renowned avant-garde jazz musicians and regional rock acts — complete with a bowl of ramen on the side.
MJN Convention Center
(Poughkeepsie)
This venue has welcomed some of
the biggest names in entertainment
to the Hudson Valley for more than
40 years — from legendary rockers Bruce Springsteen, Dropkick Murphys and Kiss to A-list comedians, including Nate Bargatze, John Mulaney, Kevin Hart and Jo Koy.
Happy Valley Arcade Bar (Beacon) This cheery arcade bar features modern and retro machines (including Dance Dance Revolution) and regularly hosts drag shows and other engaging performances.
Stissing Center for Arts & Culture, Pine Plains
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PERFORMANCE VENUES
Fisher Center at Bard (Annandale-on-Hudson)
Designed by Frank Gehry and located on the campus of Bard College, this magnificent venue hosts orchestral and jazz concerts, dance productions and other events.
Bardavon 1869 Opera House (Poughkeepsie)
Set in the heart of Poughkeepsie, this historic theater has hosted legendary performers from Weird Al Yankovic to Norah Jones. Accessibility features include seating, portable audio-loop receivers and sensory-sensitive performances.
CENTER for Performing Arts (Rhinebeck)
See a variety of productions at this community theater — recent shows include Hamlet, Cabaret and Peter and the Starcatcher — as well as popular family programming featuring child performers.
Stissing Center for Arts & Culture (Pine Plains)
This oasis offers world-class, affordable and diverse performances from the finest international, national, rural and local talent.
Howland Cultural Center (Beacon)
This architecturally gorgeous building has stood at the heart of Beacon’s walkable downtown for more than 150 years and continues to be a community arts and performance space, hosting concerts by the Howland Chamber Music Circle, Beacon Litfest and a variety of workshops and art exhibits.
Discover more:
Catch the roaming Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra at many venues.
La Guelaguetza Festival, Poughkeepsie
Get discounts to arts and culture destinations with the Inspiration Finder on pg. 5.
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Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie