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66 HOOK RoCA RO CK LA N D C EN TER F O R T HE A RT S arCHtober neWburGH is an annual, month long, all-free celebra- 3on of one of the Hudson Valley's most remarkable built environments, and the people keeping it alive. As the second-largest historic district in New York State, the birthplace of the historic preserva3on movement. Newburgh is the ideal place to cele- brate architectural heritage, connect people to resources, champion local ini3a3ves, and imagine what's next for the city. Each October, archtober newburgh does exactly that with 50+ free events, including walks, talks, tours, workshops, and gatherings for both locals and visitors. archtobernewburgh.org EVENTS roCkeFeller state Park PreserVe thankful twilight stroll — November 13 (Fri) and 14 (Sat) 4:30 pm. Take an enchan3ng walk around Swan Lake as you've never seen it before illuminated by lantern light. This Thanksgiving season, a rare oppor- tunity to experience Swan Lake a$er dark and beau3- fully lit. Bring your loved one (family, friend, or pup!) for a magical walk where refreshments will be pro- vided. This event coincides with volunteer Hailey's 5th Annual Art Auc3on with proceeds benefi5ng the Pre- serve. Tkts: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events a Christmas Carol — Dec. date TBD. Ring in the holi- day season with this classic tale as told by profes- sional storyteller David Neilsen (pictured) inside the idyllic Union Church of Pocan3co Hills. This special family-friendly event will take place off-site. The Union Church of Pocan3co Hills is located at 555 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events. Just in 3me for the holidays, visit RoCA's popular affordable art & Po+ery bazaar, a showcase of unique, handmade objects and artworks that will bring a life3me of memories. The Bazaar runs December 5th–19th and is open Mon– Sat, 11 am–4 pm, (closed Sundays). RoCA kicks off its winter term of studio art classes for all ages and skill levels on Monday, January 11. Materializing: Contemporary Ceramic sculpture, on view October 17 – No- vember 20. This exhibi3on of New York ar3sts delves into how physical clay transforms from a raw substance into an expressive, malleable medium. Mov- ing far beyond func3onal po4ery, the ceramic sculptors on view u3lize the in- herent quali3es of earth, the formal el- ements of sculpture, alterna3ve methods of glazing, and chemical reac- 3ons occurring in kilns to explore indi- vidualized processes and contemporary themes. Also on view through Novem- ber 20, Peter ar*n: sculptures in Gallery One. The recep3ons for both exhibits on Saturday, October 17, 1-4 pm. A free Fall Family Fes*val in The Catherine Konner Sculpture Park on Saturday, October 24 (rain date Sun. 10/25), 12-3 pm. Ac3vi3es include art workshops (first come – first served) and live music. Children must be ac- companied by a parent or guardian. 845.358.0877 or rocklandartcenter.org. echoes of abstrac*on is a group ex- hibi3on that celebrates the bound- less ways ar3sts transform emo3on, imagina3on, and percep- 3on into a visual language all their own. With luminous color, rhythmic forms, and dynamic composi3ons, each work invites viewers to dis- cover the personal echoes that emerge within the world of abstrac- 3on. Dec. 14 to Jan. 26. the art Gallery at rockefeller state Park Preserve. rockefellergallery.com. 914.631.1470 ext. 0. Above: Tension by Rene Fressola Live music weekends 2-5 pm Sats. & Suns. dead to the Core — Nov. 13, 8 pm. Dec. 18, 8 pm. dave kopec electric band — Dec. 12, 8 pm. The above is a sampling of music, for full lis3ng and daily events: fenceroad.com. The Oasis Disc Golf Course is open 365 days/yr and offers free weekend instruc- 3onal clinics. Fence road Farm brewery in Warwick, NY. 845.324.7070. info@fenceroad.com. 2026 Holiday ConCerts by WarWiCk Valley CHorale — This historic Chorale will be performing four concerts this upcoming 86th holiday season. Concerts will feature J.S. Bach's Magnificat and a selec3on of tradi3onal Christmas and Hanukkah songs. Performances on: December 6, Blooming Grove United Church of Christ, 2 pm; December 11, Grace Episco- pal Church, Middletown, 7 pm; December 13, St. Stephens RC Church, Warwick, 2 pm; Decem- ber 19, St. Peter Lutheran Church, Warwick, 2 pm . warwickvalleychorale.org. Photo by Van Pisarri.

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