Past Calendar of Events 2011
(look for 2012 update in November!)

FESTIVAL DAY

Saturday, December 3, Rhinebeck, New York

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES starting at:

The Beekman Arms

Visit the ILLUMINATED BOOK.Created by Nadine Robbins, Grace Gunning, and Molly Ahearn with help from James Gurney, Richard Prouse and Andy Neal.

ALL AROUND TOWN

Fire Jugglers
• Pokingbrook Morris Dancers
• The Pocket Lady
• Bond Street Stilt Band
• Raya Brass Band
• Carl Welden Reciting the Night Before Christmas
• The Wheel of Fortune
• The Chinelos
• Caroling
• Our Town Crier
• Our own Grumpuses!
• Tree Trail

HOT MEALS!

Fun food all over town. Our local restaurateurs have gone out their way to provide warm and tasty snacks, drinks and meals for everyone for Sinterklaas Day­. You are sure to find something just right for you.

Lunch is served at the at the Third Lutheran Church on Livingston Street

PLUS: important FUNDRAISER: 5:00 pm–8:00 pm: Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Whale Watch at the Church of the Messiah
Great place for families!

10:30am BEAR BEAUTY CONTEST at Samuel’s

Dress your favorite bear up in anything you wish and bring it to SAMUEL'S to meet other bears and maybe win a prize. All children and adults are invited to submit entries! Many categories! $25 Grand Prize.

 

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At The Beekman Arms. . .

you will find jesters, puppets & stories all day long— all fit for Our Kings and Queens!

11:30am
OPENING: WORDS BEFORE ALL ELSE by Roland Mousa

Native American Blessing, Drumming and Song. Hear the Iroquois Story of the Crow.
—followed immediately by—

STORYTELLING by famed storyteller Jonathan Kruk.

Hear the legend of St. Nicholas and Dutch New York, Hanukkah Stories and the Stealing of the Sun.
—followed immediately by—

A special performance of ST. GEORGE and the DRAGON

—followed by an afternoon of more entertainment—
1:00pm: Tom Hanford Puppets: Wassail, Wassail! Songs and Stories
2:00pm: Ivy Vine Players, Grian MacGregor
2:30pm: Roger the Jester
3:00pm: Arm of the Sea: The Panama Suitcase. Show Jaguars prowl, monkeys howl, and a sea turtle saves a fisherman in this delightful series of tale.
3:30pm: Ukranian Spider Spiridon Marionette Show with Music by 5th Generation Korinya Folk Ensemble: a family of 5 children aged 6 to 16. For all ages!

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The Chinelos at the Montgomery Row Walkway and Gaby’s Cafe

Traditional dancers in spectacular costumes from the state of Morelos, Mexico.

 

11:00am - 4:00pm
CROWNS AND BRANCHES WORKSHOP at the Fire House

NOTE: NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!
• All Children are encouraged to make a Crown to wear and decorate a Branch carry in the Parade.
• Be SURE to visit the Wish Lady before you leave!
• Parents: purchase your STARS to participate in the Children’s Star Celebration following the Parade.
• Be sure to grab a flag for the Parade
• ADULTS be sure to place a promise in the Peace Dove!

 

1:00 and 3:00pm
PAPER BIRD ORNAMENT MAKING Workshop at Wing & Clover

 

1:00 - 4:00pm
Happenings in the The Courtyard

Honey Tastings, Traditional Tree, Carolers, Chestnut Roasting and Sinterklaas surprises!!!

 

1:00 - 4:00pm
BUTTON DOWN BALLOONS at Iconic Hair (next to Foster’s Lot)

 

1:00 - 4:30pm
MUSICALE! (for adults!) at The Third Lutheran Church

on Livingston Street: Walk North on Center St. from the Town Hall or East on Livingston from Gigi Trattoria.
1:00pm: Camerata Chorale
1:30pm: Pamelech Klezmer Orkester
2:30pm: Mamalama with their overflowing magic chest of exotic instruments
3:30pm: Kartuli Ensemble: Georgian, A capella

 

1:00 - 3:00pm
READINGS with the GENERAL

at the DAR HOUSE, 77 Livingston St. Readings at 1:30 and at 2:30 with Revolutionary War re-enactor Gary Petagine. Refreshments served.

 

12:30pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm
INTO THE LIGHT: A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
at Church of the Messiah

Three 1/2-hour long Shows presented by The Vanaver Caravan & The Arm of the Sea Theater. A Holiday story of a Young Girl’s Journey throughout the World searching for the Light. Features Giant Puppets and music and dances from Holland, Sweden, Israel, Mexico, Ireland and more!

 

All Afternoon: Michael Rosman, TIGHTROPE WALKER EXTRAORDINAIRE! in Foster’s Parking Lot

Check location for posting of times.

 

1:00 - 4:30pm
MAGIC, MUSIC and DANCE in Town Hall

for Adults & Children
12:30pm: Grumpus MAGIC by Andy Weintraub
1:00pm: Dog On Fleas: intelligent, gutsy music for kids and adults
1:30pm: Rhinebeck School of Dance, Sugar Plums and Nutcrackers
1:45pm: Carl Welden Recites the Night Before Christmas
2:00pm: URU (Underage Rockers Unite)
2:30pm: St. George & Dragon
3:00pm: Mid-Hudson Mexican Folkloric Group
3:30pm: Solas An Lae: An Irish Sugar Plum and More!

 

1:00 - 3:30pm
STORIES AND SONGS at Dutch Reform Church Sanctuary

(across from The Beekman Arms) 1:00pm: Jonathan Kruk, Storyteller
1:30pm: Strawberry Hill Strings
2:00pm: Kimberly Kahn and Friends sing Christmas Carols
2:30pm: Woodstock Renaissance Musicale
3:00pm: Astra Alert and Byrdsong from Woodstock
3:30pm: Szelroza: Gypsy & Street Music from Old Europe

 

***Two SINTER CIRKUS Events in One Location at UPSTATE FILMS***
perfect for ages 3 and up

Shows at 12:00pm, 1:15, 2:15, 3:45
ONE WOMAN CIRCUS with Jen Slaw

Combining grace, humor, skill and beauty with a captivating style which delights and inspires audiences.

Shows at 12:15, 1:30, 2:30, 4:00
BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS

Slapstick, classic comedy, variety show. Live music by David Arner.

 

…and into the night

Children’s STARLIGHT PARADE & COMMUNITY CIRCLE

Bring your Crowns & Branches, STARS & Flags!

5:30pm
HAVDALAH Candle Lighting

• In the Dapson/Chestney Funeral Home Parking Lot Walk two blocks west from the main intersection.
• Led by the Northern Dutchess Hebrew School, J.A.N.D and Temple Emanuel.

 

6:00pm
CHILDREN’S STARLIGHT PARADE

• Parade begins on West Market St. and proceeds through the Village & continues to the Municipal Lot for the Community Circle.
• An Historic Recreation of an Old Dutch Parade with Sinterklaas on His Horse, the CROWS, The Turtle, The Snow Geese, The Seven Sisters, Giant Figures, Music, Stilt Walkers, The Wild Women, the Grumpus, Creatures of the Woods, Rip Van Winkle, Stilting Doves, the Dancing Bears, Fire Jugglers and All the Children and Townsfolk.

 

6:30pm
GRAND FINALE CIRCLE and CHILDREN'S STAR CEREMONY

in the Municipal Parking Lot immediately following the Parade. ALL are requested to walk along at the end of the Parade to be a part of the Children’s Star Celebration featuring • Fire Juggling • The Blessing of the Crow • On the Lam Band • The Peace Dove.

 

7:30pm
ANDY BOROWITZ

Free performance and booksigning for "The 50 Funniest American Writers." Presented by Oblong Books at the Rhinebeck High School. RSVP to rsvp@oblongbooks.com

 

8:00pm
SUGAR PLUMS & NUTCRAKERS

by the Rhinebeck Dance Center at the Center for Performing Arts
(performances Dec. 5 & Dec. 17, 18 & 19).

 

8:00 - 11:00pm
SINTERKLAAS DANCE at Liberty in the Starr Building

Complete the celebration at Rhinebeck’s newest and hippest venue: featuring the fabulous Dixieland sound of the On The Lam Band from NYC. For Adults.

 

An amazing line-up. A spectacular schedule. All for you. Please consider making a donation.We need your support! Thank you.