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the ARTS
Paramount Hudson Valley
Restored palace of the 1930s offers arts, entertainment, film and more. Theater facade features original 2,000-bulb marquee.
1008 Brown Street, Peekskill 914-739-0039
Paramount Theatre
Beautiful 1,100-seat
theater built in 1929. Offers exceptional series of all types of performing arts.
17 South Street, Middletown 845-346-4195; middletownparamount.com
Park Playhouse
Free musicals and plays at the Washington Park Lakehouse every Tuesday-Saturday from June to August. Find the best of Broadway in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Intersection of New Scotland Avenue and Madison Avenue, Albany 518-434-0776; parkplayhouse.com
PS21 Chatham
A new state-of-the-art theater presenting dance, theater, music and film for children and adults.
2980 Route 66, Chatham 518-392-6121; ps21chatham.org
Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Designed by Frank Gehry; a dynamic environment for innovative performing arts. Programs in music, opera, theater and dance.
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson 845-758-7900; fishercenter.bard.edu
Rockland Center for the Arts
Concerts, exhibitions, children’s activities and arts-in-education programs open the world of art to people of all ages and backgrounds.
27 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack 845-358-0877; rocklandartcenter.org
Sand Lake Center for the Arts
The Center is a renovated, historically significant 1835 church with a fully equipped open performing space for theatrical productions, community meetings, concerts, gallery exhibits and more.
2880 Route 43, Averill Park 518-674-2007; slca-ctp.org
Shadowland Stages
Newly renovated 1920s Art Deco building with state-of-the-art technical elements. Also showing films at the Matinee at the Shadowland film series. 157 Canal Street, Ellenville 845-647-5511; shadowlandstages.org
The Capitol Theatre
Built for Vaudeville, it is now the premier rock palace
brought back to life. Visit Garcia’s, the lobby bar
that honors late Grateful Dead Guitarist Jerry Garcia.
149 Westchester
Avenue, Port Chester 914-937-4126;
thecapitoltheatre.com
The Egg
Located at the Empire State Plaza, Albany’s elliptical theater hosts music, dance and theatrical performances throughout the year.
Empire State Plaza, Albany 518-473-1061; theegg.org
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
An 1875 National Historic Landmark known world-wide for its exceptional acoustics. Hosting legendary musical and performance artists from
jazz and country to comedy, gospel, classical and more. 32 2nd Street, Troy 518-273-0038; troymusichall.org
Ulster Performing
Arts Center
Newly renovated
historic theater, listed
on the National Register
of Historic Places. Seating capacity of 1,510. Year-round entertainment including theater, dance, music and more. 601 Broadway, Kingston 845-339-6088; upac.org
CRAFTS
Crafts People
A craft gallery representing over 500 contemporary craftspeople. Four buildings displaying pottery, blown glass, jewelry, wood, toys and fiber. 262 Spillway Road, West Hurley 845-331-3859; craftspeople.us
Foundry 42
Unique, upcycled furniture created
by the owners with artisan-created household items in a loft-style space with a coffee bar and fresh baked treats. 42 Front Street, Port Jervis 845-858-4942; f42home.com
Hudson Beach Glass
Restored firehouse with gift shop and galleries featuring handmade art glass, glass jewelry and fine art. Glass blowing workshops and classes.
162 Main Street, Beacon 845-440-0068; hudsonbeachglass.com
Hudson Valley Pottery Trail
Six nationally recognized potteries in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley. Close to many fine inns, restaurants, hiking and biking trails, and golf courses.
1415 Route 213, High Falls 845-687-7828/626-4932; potterytrail.com
Putnam Arts Council
Located at the Belle Levine Art Center, the PAC is a not-for-profit arts group that supports the arts countywide while also offering class instruction.
521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac 845-803-8622; putnamartscouncil.com
Studio Around the Corner
Home of the Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition, the Studio Around the Corner hosts galleries, performances, classes and more.
67 Main Street, Brewster 914-755-2525; oththeater.org
Sugar Loaf Art & Craft Village
A 250-year old community of creative crafts people and
artists. Artists, shops, galleries and restaurants
located in buildings dating back to the 1700s and
1800s.
Kings Highway, Chester 848-467-8427;
sugarloaf newyork.com
Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts
Offering arts and crafts in ceramics, sculpture, and a youth arts summer enhancement program to students of all levels and ages. Open June-August.
35 Route 56, Maplecrest 518-263-2001; catskillmtn.org
PLACES OF PEACE
Ananda Ashram
Non-sectarian country retreat and teaching center for the Yoga Society of NY. Daily meditation programs, workshops and activities focused on East-West cultural exchange.
13 Sapphire Road, Monroe 845-782-5575; anandaashram.org
Chuang Yen Buddhist Monastery
Home to the largest Buddha statue in the Western Hemisphere. The grounds are home to trails, spiritual studies and other spiritual events.
2020 Route 301, Carmel baus.org/en
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