'Fireball Run' TV Series Stops In Dutchess 'Fireball Run' TV Series Stops In Dutchess
'Fireball Run' TV Series Stops In Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- A live-action, adventure-travel television competition consisting of 40 rally teams barnstormed through Beacon and Poughkeepsie on Wednesday and Thursday, amid a gathering of onlookers and elected officials. “The Fireball Run” tracks 40 rally teams competing in an eight-day, 2,000 mile trivial pursuit game in which contestants visit selected destinations to solve riddles and perform missions. Some experiences, including the group’s visit to the FDR Library in Hyde Park, focus on history, while others require the participants to perform physical challenges. Film…
Believe The Impossible At 'Masters Of Illusion' In Poughkeepsie Believe The Impossible At 'Masters Of Illusion' In Poughkeepsie
Believe The Impossible At 'Masters Of Illusion' In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The CW’s hit TV series, "Masters of Illusion" comes to life in Poughkeepsie at the Bardavon Theater on Sunday. "Believe the Impossible -- Masters of Illusions Live" will show audience members grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and more. The show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $39-$69. All seats are reserved. Click here for tickets. The magicians will meet with audience members after the performance. The event is comprised of magicians Michael Turco, Jonathan Pendragon, Greg Gleaso…
Rhinebeck Half-Marathon Offers Runners A Chance At 'The Sicko' Rhinebeck Half-Marathon Offers Runners A Chance At 'The Sicko'
Rhinebeck Half-Marathon Offers Runners A Chance At 'The Sicko' RHINEBECK, N. Y. -- Area runners can enjoy some fall colors along the Hudson Valley in the 6th annual Fall Foliage Half-Marathon and 5K race event Saturday, Oct. 1,  that includes a 3-mile challenge course called The Sicko.The half-marathon starts at 10 a.m. at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, followed by the 5K at 10:20 a.m. The Sicko event starts at 12:30 p.m. so participants can do it alone or combine it with another race, organizers said. For more details and to register, visit the event website.  Packet pickup will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, and a late …
Divorce Options Laid Out At White Plains Workshop Divorce Options Laid Out At White Plains Workshop
Divorce Options Laid Out At White Plains Workshop About half of all marriages end in divorce nowadays, but the process doesn’t have to be as acrimonious or painful as some folks fear, say legal, mental health and financial experts. “Divorce Options” is a series of workshops set for Fishkill, Poughkeepsie and White Plains this fall. They are being conducted by members of the nonprofit community organization, Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce and Dispute Resolution Association. Participants can use the basic knowledge and unbiased information they gain there to understand and navigate the often-overwhelming process of divorce. Topics incl…
Cardinal Dolan Helps Yorktown Celebrate Feast Of San Gennaro Cardinal Dolan Helps Yorktown Celebrate Feast Of San Gennaro
Cardinal Dolan Helps Yorktown Celebrate Feast Of San Gennaro YORKTOWN, N.Y. – Yorktown’s annual block party, the Feast of San Gennaro, was blessed with a visit from Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York. Dolan strolled among the crowds and posed for photos Saturday with Msgr. Joseph Giandurco, who he had just installed as pastor of Saint Patrick’s Church. Other highlights of the four-day event included: traditional Italian foods such as zeppoles and sausage and pepper, a ferris wheel, red, green and white light arches, a procession with a statue of the saint, and performances from live bands. Tony Grasso, 88, was the fest’s grand marsha…
Concert Across America To End Gun Violence Coming To New Rochelle Concert Across America To End Gun Violence Coming To New Rochelle
Concert Across America To End Gun Violence Coming To New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - This weekend New Rochelle will be one of hundreds of cities across the country to participate in the Concert Across America to End Gun Violence. For weeks, Scarsdale Assemblywoman Amy Paulin has been busy organizing local musical talent to participate in the nationwide event that will link more than 350 music concerts together through social media as the country finds itself at a crossroads following recent gun violence incidents involving law enforcement officials. According to Paulin, “the national effort is aimed at drawing attention to the epidemic of gun violence t…
Russian Grand Ballet Performs 'Swan Lake' In Poughkeepsie Russian Grand Ballet Performs 'Swan Lake' In Poughkeepsie
Russian Grand Ballet Performs 'Swan Lake' In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Russian Grand Ballet will be delivering only one opportunity for Poughkeepsie residents to see the full-length classic production of the world's most famous ballet, Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake," at Bardavon on Saturday, Sept. 24. "There's a good reason why 'Swan Lake' is so often called the 'ballet of all ballets,' the ballet company notes. "The combination of pure romanticism, the story about love and deception and Tchaikovsky's famous ballet music all continue to reach new generations of audiences." Russian Grand Ballet was begun by graduate…
Grace Smith House Calling All Champions For Annual Fundraiser Grace Smith House Calling All Champions For Annual Fundraiser
Grace Smith House Calling All Champions For Annual Fundraiser POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Are you in need of a challenge? Ready to break a sweat for a good cause? The Grace Smith House Afternoon of Champions fundraiser -- a day of games and fun physical challenges -- is coming soon, on Friday, Sept. 23. Fifty-two person teams of two will compete for a variety of prizes and help Grace Smith House "achieve the ultimate triumph -- helping survivors of domestic violence begin new lives." Individuals, local businesses and other organizations are invited to register for this annual fundraiser, which will be held at the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum Pavil…
Snowden To Skype Live From Moscow After Screening Of 'Snowden' In Millerton Snowden To Skype Live From Moscow After Screening Of 'Snowden' In Millerton
Snowden To Skype Live From Moscow After Screening Of 'Snowden' In Millerton MILLERTON, N.Y. -- The Moviehouse, in Millerton, is bringing an unprecedented film event, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, when both the protagonist and the director of "Snowden" will Skype with audiences from Moscow, following an advance screening of the film.Fathom Events and Open Road Films are bringing this one-night event -- "Snowden Live" - to a handful of theaters nationwide, including The Moviehouse. Following the film, Edward Snowden and Oliver Stone will Skype from Russia, which has granted Snowden asylum. "In this politically-charged, pulse-pounding thriller, Acade…
Howland Music Hosting Pop Up Children's Concert Howland Music Hosting Pop Up Children's Concert
Howland Music Hosting Pop Up Children's Concert BEACON, N.Y. -- Kids will get a chance to find an instrument that best suits them on Saturday.The Howland Chamber Music Circle is hosting a day of "instrument discovery" at St. Andrews Church at 17 South Avenue in Beacon. The event is part of Beacon's Second Saturday celebration of the art. The program will begin with a "petting zoo" where students can handle the various instruments. This will be followed by performances on several of the instruments.  Kids are encouraged to touch and explore the various instruments and ask questions. String, wind, brass instruments as w…
United Way Honoring Poughkeepsie Resident At Kickoff Breakfast United Way Honoring Poughkeepsie Resident At Kickoff Breakfast
United Way Honoring Poughkeepsie Resident At Kickoff Breakfast POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Campaign For Common Good is getting a big kickoff in Poughkeepsie.The United Way is kicking off its 2016 campaign by honoring Poughkeepsie resident Sheila Appel on Sept. 15 at 7:30 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Appel is IBM's US Regional Director for Corporate Citizenship Initiatives. Appel was appointed by the New York State Commissioner of Education to serve on the state Standards and Practices Board for Teaching, and appointed by SUNY Chancellor to serve on the Strategic Planning Committee for Higher Education in New York State. She was recently recognize…
'Hoptember' Celebration in Lagrangeville Will Feature Range Of Breweries 'Hoptember' Celebration in Lagrangeville Will Feature Range Of Breweries
'Hoptember' Celebration in Lagrangeville Will Feature Range Of Breweries LAGRANGE, N.Y. -- Dutchess Hops, in Lagrangeville, will host "Hoptember" on Saturday, Sept. 10, showcasing a variety of local brews and eats. The 21-and-over event will feature over 20 breweries, distilleries and cideries, local food, products from local farms, and local music. A sampling of the companies that will be on hand include the Bull and Barrel Brew Pub, of Brewster; the Ugly Mug, of Poughkeepsie; Angry Orchard, of Walden; North River Hops and Brewing, of Wappingers Falls; Tomáś Tapas Bar & Restaurant, of Wappingers Falls; Cardoso Cookies, of Hopewell Junction;…