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

Kids Summer Arts on the Hill Camp
Multi-Arts & Clay Arts Programs for kids 6-13.
3 & 4 day options beginning 7/16
and continuing through 8/22.
Adult Art Classes and Special Weekend workshops July and August.
Register on our website now!

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

Frozen Jr.: A story of true love and acceptance between sisters. A play based on the Disney movie, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Performed by kids ages 8 – 18. Tickets: $15.
Saturday, July 27, 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm.
Sunday, July 28, 1:00 pm.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
845-265-9575
143 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
www.hvshakespeare.org

• Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
• Cymbeline by William Shakespeare
• Cyrano by Jason O’Connell and Brenda Withers, Adapted from the play by Edmond Rostand
• Into the Woods, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine
• Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

Five plays are currently performed on a rotation schedule on various dates throughout the season June 1 – September 8. Performances take place under an open-air theater tent at Boscobel, 1601 NY-9D, Garrison, NY, on the banks of the Hudson River. Grounds are open for picnicking at 5:30 pm. All performances start at 7:30 pm. Please visit the website or call for detailed information. Free parking.

Family Nights & Free Family Matinees: On select dates, Children and Students receive $10 tickets and interactive pre-show enhancements to make their earliest theater experiences unforgettable!
Tickets: $10 – $100 with discounts most days for children, students, seniors, veterans, and active duty military.

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

Young Frankenstein: A musical extravaganza! Based on the Mel Brooks’ classic movie, Young Frankenstein, this zany, absurd, hilarious musical is sure to tickle your funny bone. Recommended ages 13+ for adult humor. Directed by Judy Brewster, Musical Direction by Melissa Jones, & Choreography by Brandy Mae Hughes. Presented at The Theater at Drew Methodist Church, 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY. Doors open 30 minutes before the show.
Tickets: $25, $23 seniors and students.
Thursday, August 1, 8, 7:30 pm.
Friday, August 2, 9, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, August 3, 10, 7:30 pm.
Sunday, August 4, 2:00 pm.

The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble
845-228-4167
35 Upper Lake Road, Mahopac, NY 10541
http://doansburg.org/

String Trio and Flute: Chamber music concert ideal for an audience of all ages. The Ensemble’s String Trio and Flute will perform music by Campagnoli, Paisiello, Krommer and Mozart. Featured artists include Christine Smith, flute; Kate Dillingham, cello; Ina Litera, viola; and David Steinberg, violin.
Tickets: $10, $9 seniors and students.
Performed at St. Mary in the Highlands Church, 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY on
Saturday, July 13, 7:00 pm.
Performed at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2103 Route 6, Brewster, NY on
Sunday, July 14, 4:00 pm.

Woodwind Quintet: Chamber music concert ideal for an audience of all ages. The Ensemble’s Woodwind Quintet will present music by Danzi, Gould, Ibert, Ewazen, Joplin and Sousa. Artists include Christine Smith, flute; John Frisch, oboe; Susan LaFever, French horn; David Miller, bassoon; and Alexander Negruta, clarinet.
Tickets: $10, $9 seniors and students.
Performed at St. Mary in the Highlands Church, 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY on
Saturday, August 3, 7:00 pm.
Performed at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2103 Route 6, Brewster, NY on
Sunday, August 4, 4:00 pm.

Chamber Orchestra: The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble will present their Chamber Orchestra with Christine Smith, flutist as the featured soloist. The Orchestra will perform Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Symphony in C Major Z21 by V. Pichi, Arriaga’s Symphony in D Major, and Symphony 74 in E flat Major by Haydn.
Tickets: $10, $9 seniors and students.
Performed at St. Mary in the Highlands Church, 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY on
Saturday, August 31, 7:00 pm.
Performed at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2103 Route 6, Brewster, NY on
Sunday, September 1, 4:00 pm.

The Chapel Restoration
845-265-5537
45 Market Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
www.chapelrestoration.org
Sunday Music Series
Free admission. Donations are welcome.

Jazz Standards and Original Compositions: DeWitt Fleming Jr., tap dancer and Erica von Kleist, saxophone.
Sunday, July 21, 4:00 pm.

A Selection of Classical Music: Akiko Kobayashi, violin.
Sunday, August 18, 4:00 pm.

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

David Amram Quintet in Concert: David Amram and his Quintet will return to Tompkins Corners Cultural Center for the Annual David Amram Concert. Kevin Twigg (drums), Rene Hart (bass), Adam Amram and Elliot Peper (percussionists) will join David for an evening of jazz, classical, folk and world music favorites.
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students and seniors.
Saturday, July 27, 7:30 pm.

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

50th Anniversary of the Original Woodstock – A Concert featuring Back to the Garden 1969: Fifty years ago, the world watched as thousands of people celebrated three nights of peace, love, and music. Join us as we return to 1969 and revel in the music that influenced a generation.
Registration for this event is required.
Free admission. Free parking.
Thursday, August 1, 7:00 pm.

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

Blinky and Me: film with Special Guest, director Tomasz Magierski. The untold life-story of Australia’s national treasure, the legendary animator, Yoram Gross, who has delighted generations of children world-wide with his books, films, and beloved animated characters, Blinky Bill, Dot and Kangaroo and Skippy. The film won an Audience Award and Bronze Phoenix at International Film Festival, Warszawa 2012 and Best Film Audience Award at Art Film Festival Provincjonalia in Wrzesnia, Poland 2012.
Tickets: $10 suggested donation.
Friday, August 2, 7:30 pm.

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

Poets’ Corner Open Mic: Our featured poet, Jake Holmes, has had an amazing career as a singer-songwriter and jingle writer who began a recording career in the 1960’s. Holmes is the original author of the song “Dazed and Confused”, later reworked by Led Zeppelin, and has composed popular jingles. Now, he writes prose and poetry as well. His last appearance at TCCC’s Poets’ Corner had the audience roaring with excitement! After our feature, the mic opens to all who wish to read.
Tickets: $5 suggested donation.
Sunday, July 14, 3:00 – 5:00 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.
CONNECT meetings will not be held during July or August. The meetings will resume on Thursday, September 12 at 7pm. The topic will be announced on this website.

Nimham Mountain Singerse
845-225-8154
115 Chief Nimham Circle, Knt Lakes, NY 10512
www.nimham.com

19th Annual Daniel Nimham Intertribal Pow Wow: Native American festival including drumming, singing, dancing, arts & crafts, food, storytelling for children, teepee, Birds of Prey, folk artist Donna Gentile. Saturday night at 7pm we host a Movie Night, where we play movies with a Native American theme, written, acted and directed by Native American artists. The Pow Wow is being held at Putnam County Veteran’s Memorial Park, Upper Nimham Fields, 201 Gipsy Trail Rd, Carmel, NY.
Tickets: $1 donation asked for admission to Movie Night; otherwise, the Pow Wow is free admission and parking.
Saturday, August 17, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Movie Night at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, August 18, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Garrison Art Center
845-424-3960
23 Depot Square on Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY 10524
www.garrisonartcenter.org

Riverside Crafts Fair: The Fair is a premier event in the Hudson Valley for collectors of hand-made traditional and alternative craft. An intimate Fair featuring 60+ juried artists who participate with furniture, photography, jewelry, gourmet food, glass items, textiles, fine art, ceramics, wooden utensils, tableware, and more.
Admission fee: $10 adults, free admission for children.
Saturday, August 17, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Sunday, August 18, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

ERIC ARCTANDER SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2019
Visual Artist Scholarship stipend of $1000.00 to be announced on August 15, 2019.
For more information and the grant application visit: www.collaborativeconcepts.org  or visit www.putnamartscouncil.com/regional-opportunities-listing
Application Deadline July 15, 2019

Putnam Arts Council’s Arts Link Community Grant Program
Call to Cultural Organizations and Community Non-Profits: 2019 Funding Opportunity for Art Projects in Putnam County, NY. 
Guidelines and Application posted on the top menu of this web page under the “Grants” link.
Contact our Grants Coordinator: grants@putnamartscouncil.com or contact PAC at 845-803-8622.