Putnam Arts Council
845-803-8622
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541
LOCATION: Belle Levine Art Center
521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, NY

General Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 11:30am-3:30pm & by appointment

www.putnamartscouncil.com

There is still time to enroll in several fall art classes and our winter session is scheduled to begin the middle of January 2020. We have options for all levels of ability and for all ages – children, pre-school, teens and adults.
Visit our website for fees, info and to register.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival in partnership with six Hudson Valley libraries and the Putnam County Historian
845-265-9575
143 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
www.hvshakespeare.org

BAKE-OFF Community Playwrighting Series: The BAKE OFF will begin with a series of playwriting workshops after being given a series of prompts and “ingredients” surrounding a unifying theme to create a ten-minute play for consideration to be chosen for development and performance in the fall. A total of 5 to 7 plays will be selected to be included in the final presentation of two staged reading style performances (matinee and evening), which will take place at the Philipstown Depot Theatre, 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY on Sunday, November 24, 2:00 and 7:30 pm.
Free Admission to workshops and final performance.
Workshops: (Call 845-265-9575 for workshop locations, times and wheelchair access.)
BAKEOFF Kickoff Event, Community Playwriting Session 1, Sunday, September 22.
Community Playwriting Sessions 2-4, Saturday, September 28, Sunday, September 29.
Community Playwriting Sessions 5-6, Saturday, October 5, Sunday, October 6.

Brewster Theater Company
845-206-9013
PO Box 918, Brewster, NY 10509
www.brewstertheatercompany.org

Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor: Based on Neil Simon’s experiences as a junior writer for “Your Show of Shows,” and set in 1953, the play follows the star/ host of a weekly comedy variety show and his hilarious staff of writers. Directed by Stacy Dumont. Presented at The Theater at Drew Methodist Church, 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY.
Tickets: $18-$20.
Friday, October 25, November 1, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, October 26, November 2, 7:30 pm.
Sunday, October 27, 2:00 pm.

Philipstown Depot Theatre
845-424-3900
10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY 10524
www.philipstowndepottheatre.org

Young Frankenstein: Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity abounds.
Parents: Remember, this is a Mel Brooks piece. Colorful language and anatomical references abound. The MPAA gave the film, on which this production is based, a PG rating.
Tickets: $21.99 – $27.24. Discounts for students and seniors on Friday through Sunday.
Thursday, October 31, November 7, 14, 7:30 pm.
Friday, November 1, 8, 15, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, November 2, 9, 16, 7:30 pm.
Sunday, November 3, 10, 17, 3:00 pm.

Yorktown Stage
914-962-0606
1974 Commerce Street, P.O. Box 877, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
www.yorktownstage.org

Disney’s Little Mermaid: In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, this is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” A Professionally Produced Broadway Musical performed by a professional cast.
Tickets: $21 – $29.
Saturday, November 23, 30, 7:30 pm.
Sunday, November 24, December 1, 2:00 pm.
Friday, November 29, 2:00 pm.

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
845-528-7280
729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
www.tompkinscorners.org

Jonathan Kruk’s – “A Christmas Carol”: Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, selected “Best in the Hudson Valley,” returns to Tompkins Corners Cultural Center to perform his solo rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol”. Jonathan Kruk transports audiences from Humbug to Hope with his lively retelling of this classic tale. Using a treasure trove of voices to create over thirty characters, Jonathan’s performance of Dickens’ classic is immediate, intimate, and imaginative.
Suggested donation: $20 adults, $15 students and seniors.
Friday, December 6, 7:30 pm.

Mahopac Public Library
845-628-2009
668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541
www.mahopaclibrary.org

BAMM presents Marc Berger – Americana Folk/Rock Concert: Marc Berger’s music reflects his romantic connection to the American West. His music captures the vastness and romance of the West while exploring its deep roots in the American psyche.
Free admission. Free parking.
Saturday, November 2, 7:00 pm.

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
845-528-7280
729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
www.tompkinscorners.org

Cedric Watson Concert: TCCC presents one of the brightest young talents to emerge in Cajun, Creole and Zydeco (Louisiana French) music over the last decade. Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist and songwriter with seemingly unlimited potential.
Suggested donation: $20 adults, $15 students and seniors.
Saturday, November 2, 7:30 pm.

The Chapel Restoration
845-265-5537
45 Market Street, PO Box 43, Cold Spring, NY 10516
www.chapelrestoration.org
Sunday Music Series

Rebel Ensemble for Baroque Music: Special guest Arnie Tanimoto, viola da gamba; Jorg-Michael Schwarz and Karen Marie Marmer, baroque violin; Donsok Shin, harpsichord. Rare Treasures of the High Baroque: Reincken, Couperin Buxtehude, Forqueray and Rebel.
Free admission. Donations welcome.
Sunday, November 17, 4:00 pm.

Putnam Symphony Orchestra
914-924-8925
P.O. Box 534, Carmel, NY 10512
http://putnamsymphonyorchestra.org

Fall Concert Performance: a Holiday Concert including music from around the world. Performed at Brewster High School Performing Arts Center, 50 Foggintown Road, Brewster, NY.
Tickets: $12 adults, $8 children, $30 family.
Sunday, November 24, 3:00 pm.

Putnam Chorale
845-520-7574
P.O. Box 982, Carmel, NY 10512
www.putnamchorale.org

Let the Psalms Resound: This will be a Choral Concert of Psalms Settings by Handel, Bach and Mozart.
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors and students, under 12 free.
Performed at St. Joachim – St. John the Evangelist, 51 Leonard St, Beacon, NY on
Friday, December 6, 7:30 pm.
Performed at First United Methodist Church, 83 Main St, Brewster, NY on
Sunday, December 8, 3:00 pm.

Boscobel Restoration, Inc.
845-265-3638
1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524
www.boscobel.org

Holiday Music: Putnam Chorale Music Director Douglas Anderson selects and directs holiday music that would have been heard in American churches and homes in the early 19th century, reflecting life as it would have been lived at Boscobel. Performances will take place in the magnificent Entrance Hall of the Historic House Museum, followed by a reception in the Gallery. Guests are welcome to arrive fifteen minutes early to enjoy a look at the first-floor rooms of the mansion, beautifully decorated for the holidays.
Tickets: $26 adults, $16 children, under age 5 free.
Saturday, December 14, 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm, and 6:30 pm.

Desmond-Fish Library
845-424-3020
472 Route 403, Garrison, NY 10524
www.desmondfishlibrary.org

Hudson Highlands Poetry Series reading: Three poets read from their work:
Ruth Danon of Beacon, the author most recently of Word Has It, is the founder of Live Writing, a project devoted to teaching, performance, and curating of poetry.
Heller Levinson of Garrison is the originator of Hinge Theory. His most recent book is Un–.
Edwin Torres of Beacon is the author of ten books of poetry including, Xoeteox: the infinite word object and is editor of The Body in Language: An Anthology.
Free admission.
Saturday, October 26, 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

Southeast Museum
845-279-7500
67 Main Street, Brewster, NY  10509
www.southeastmuseum.org

Open Mic – Writers and Poets: Calling all writers! Join the Southeast Museum and Brewster Library for a new program series for writers. Come read and listen to your fellow writers. This program is open to all adult writers. Meeting dates are the 4th Friday of the month at the Southeast Museum. For more information please call 845-279-7500 or email director@southeastmuseum.org.
Free admission.
Friday, November 22, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm.

Putnam Arts Council
845-803-8622
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541
LOCATION: A. Eric Arctander Gallery
@ the Belle Levine Art Center
521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, NY
www.putnamartscouncil.com
Free admission. Free parking.

Connect Forum: a free monthly visual arts forum created by artists for artists – intended to provide visual artists an opportunity to interact, exchange ideas and share information. Each meeting features one participating artist along with a topic for group discussion. The topics will be announced on our website. Open to artists throughout the region. Meetings are held in the A. Eric Arctander Gallery at the Putnam Arts Council.
Thursday, November 14, 7:00 pm. Topic to be announced.
There will be no CONNECT forum during the winter months, December through March.

Brewster Public Library
845-279-6421
79 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509
www.brewsterlibrary.org

Adults & Crafts: Adults come and get your craft on! In this monthly craft class, make a different themed craft every month. All supplies will be provided; registration is required.
Free admission.
Saturday, November 9, noon – 1:00 pm.
Saturday, December 7, noon – 1:00 pm.

Putnam Arts Council’s

Arts Link Community Grant Program for 2020

Call to artists and arts organizations

Funding available to arts organizations and to individual artists partnering with arts organizations, for projects in the arts which will happen in Putnam County in 2020.

To be eligible, applicants must be based in Putnam County and hold a current non-profit status.

In order to be eligible to apply, applicants are required to meet and/or discuss their projects with the Grants Coordinator, Joanna Ross, prior to submission.
Application deadline is November 20, 2019.

Guidelines and online application are available at www.putnamartscouncil.com or call PAC at 845.803.8622.