Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604

Sep. 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m.Location: Main Library, Class of 1951 Reading Room
Those of us who associate ancient Greece and Rome with sophisticated philosophy, high-minded political ideals, beautiful art and architecture, and profound literature, may feel outrage, dismay or contempt for the white supremacist activists who take inspiration from Classical Antiquity. But as <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/faculty/cudozier" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Curtis Dozier</a>, Associate Professor and Chair of <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/greek-and-roman-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Greek and Roman Studies</a>, shows in The White Pedestal: How White Nationalists Use Ancient Greece and Rome to Justify Hate (Yale, 2026), it would be a mistake to dismiss or ignore the vision of history propagated by the world of “highbrow white nationalism.” Critical engagement with this movement’s thought leaders reveals the surprising and disturbing degree to which their vision of history has legitimized violent and oppressive politics not only among “extremists” but throughout American culture.
Sponsored by:
<ul><li><a href="https://library.vassar.edu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Vassar College Libraries</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vassar.edu/greek-and-roman-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Department of Greek and Roman Studies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vassar.edu/medieval-and-renaissance-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Medieval and Renaissance Studies program</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>
Please join us for refreshments before and after the talk.
This event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: “The Product of Twisted Minds?” Ancient Greece and Rome in Contemporary White Nationalist Thought

Dutchess County

Mid Hudson Valley

New York

“The Product of Twisted Minds?” Ancient Greece...

Sep. 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m.Location: Main Library, Class of 1951 Reading Room
Those of us who associate ancient Greece and Rome...

“The Product of Twisted Minds?” Ancient Greece and Rome in Contemporary White Nationalist Thought

Sep. 30, 2026, 4:00 p.m.Location: The Rosenwald Film Theater, Room 109, Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film
Please join us for a screening of the 2026 Oscar-nominated film The Secret Agent, followed by a discussion with director Kleber Mendonça Filho, producer Emilie Lesclaux, and <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/faculty/fabioandrade" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fabio Andrade</a>, Assistant Professor of Film.
The Secret Agent synopsis: Amid the political turmoil of 1977 Brazil, a technology expert is forced into hiding and seeks help from the underground resistance as he tries to flee the country with his young son.
Sponsored by the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/film" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Film Department</a>, this event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Screening and Discussion of The Secret Agent

Screening and Discussion of The Secret Agent

Sep. 30, 2026, 4:00 p.m.Location: The Rosenwald Film Theater, Room 109, Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film
Please join us for...

Taylor Hall at Vassar College

Oct. 1, 2026, 5:30 p.m.Location: Taylor Hall 203
This lecture explores the dramatic and human factors that transformed the Chinese landscape from wooden buildings supported by ceramic-tile roofs to twisted metal and megatall. The political and emotional story begins around 1840.
It involves teachers, students, architects, patrons, and governments from Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, China, Japan, and the United States, all against the backdrop of six wars and revolution, and it involves some of the most influential architects of the twenty-first century.
An Agnes Rindge Claflin Lecture.
This event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: “How Chinese Architecture Became Modern” by Nancy Steinhardt

“How Chinese Architecture Became Modern” by...

Oct. 1, 2026, 5:30 p.m.Location: Taylor Hall 203
This lecture explores the dramatic and human factors that transformed the...

“How Chinese Architecture Became Modern” by Nancy Steinhardt

Skinner Hall

Oct. 4, 2026, 3:00 p.m.Location: Skinner Hall of Music
The <a href="https://www.jupiterquartet.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jupiter String Quartet</a>: Music of Clarice Assad, Alban Berg, Juri Seo, and Franz Schubert. One of America’s foremost chamber ensembles, this award-winning quartet is firmly established as an important voice in the world of chamber music, and exudes an energy that is at once friendly, knowledgeable, and adventurous.&nbsp;
Sponsored by the Vassar&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vassar.edu/music" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Music Department</a>.
This event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Jupiter String Quartet

Jupiter String Quartet

Oct. 4, 2026, 3:00 p.m.Location: Skinner Hall of Music
The Jupiter String Quartet: Music of Clarice Assad, Alban Berg, Juri...

Vassar College

Oct. 8, 2026, 7:00–8:30 p.m.Location: Rockefeller Hall 200
Professor and Chair of Sociology at Boston University, Japonica Brown-Saracino, will present from her new book, The Death and Life of Gentrification: A New Map of a Persistent Idea. Sociologist Ruth Glass coined the term gentrification in the 1960s to mark the displacement of working-class residents in London neighborhoods by the professional classes. Brown-Saracino will trace how the word has far outgrown Glass’s meaning, becoming a socially charged metaphor for cultural appropriation, upscaling, and the loss of authenticity.
Sponsored by the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/urban-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Urban Studies Program</a>. Co-sponsored by the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/sociology" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sociology Department</a>, <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/earth-science-and-geography" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Earth Science &amp; Geography Department</a>, <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/american-and-native-american-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">American and Native American Studies Program</a>, <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/internationalstudies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">International Studies Program</a>, and <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/women-feminist-and-queer-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Women, Feminist, and Queer Studies Program</a>. With support from the <a href="https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Vassar College Dean of the Faculty Office</a>.
This event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: “The Death and Life of Gentrification: How We Use an Urban Term to Talk About Almost Everything”

“The Death and Life of Gentrification: How We...

Oct. 8, 2026, 7:00–8:30 p.m.Location: Rockefeller Hall 200
Professor and Chair of Sociology at Boston University, Japonica...

“The Death and Life of Gentrification: How We Use an Urban Term to Talk About Almost Everything”

Oct. 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Location: Skinner Hall of Music
Eduardo Navega, conductor
Sponsored by the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/music" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Music Department</a>.
This event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Vassar College Orchestra

Vassar College Orchestra

Oct. 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Location: Skinner Hall of Music
Eduardo Navega, conductor
Sponsored by the Music Department.
This event...

Alumnae House

Oct. 15, 2026, 5:00–7:00 p.m.Location: Alumnae House Lawn
Join us on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn on October 15 for the Vassar Vintage Bicycle Show! Hosted in conjunction with the Arlington Farmers Market, this free, interactive community event brings together students, faculty, staff, and Hudson Valley residents to celebrate sustainability, functional reuse, and local cycling history.
Whether you are a lifelong collector or ride a trusty retro commuter, bring your pre-2001 bicycle to display and share with fellow cycling enthusiasts.
Event Highlights
<ul><li>Vintage Bike Exhibition and Contests: Show off your active classic rides! Browse community displays and vote for your favorites. Awards will be handed out across several categories.</li><li>Interactive Services: Stop by to get a portrait taken with your bicycle. Need a quick fix? Visit our hands-on repair and tune-up station, co-hosted by regional cycling partners, where experienced mechanics will help you keep your bike running smoothly.</li><li>Community and Advocacy Tabling: Connect with local organizations dedicated to growing bicycle infrastructure and culture across the Hudson Valley. Speak with representatives from BikePoughkeepsie/SPOKE, Mid Hudson Bicycle Club, Destination Dutchess, and Dutchess County Planning, as well as area bike shops, to discover local routes, safety resources, and regional transportation initiatives.</li></ul>
Whether you’re showing off a vintage road bike, hunting for maintenance tips, or looking to connect with local cycling groups, there is something for everyone. Come for the bikes, stay for the market, and help us celebrate sustainable transportation in Poughkeepsie!
Sponsored by the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/sustainability/bicycling" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Vassar Bicycle Advocacy Group</a> and the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/sustainability" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Office of Sustainability</a>.
This event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Vassar Vintage Bike Night

Vassar Vintage Bike Night

Oct. 15, 2026, 5:00–7:00 p.m.Location: Alumnae House Lawn
Join us on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn on October 15 for the Vassar...

Taylor Hall 203, Vassar College

A talk by Anita Varma ’08 (Media Studies), Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media, University of Texas, Austin based on her 2026 Columbia University Press book Solidarity in Journalism, about journalism and social justice. The talk will explore how conventional journalistic norms discourage reporters from taking sides; journalists are supposed to remain neutral, impartial, and objective. Yet there is also a long tradition in journalism, dating back to the 1800s, that pursues truth by practicing solidarity for social justice. Solidarity in Journalism offers a bold defense of reporting for social justice, showing what journalistic solidarity looks like in principle and in practice.
This event is sponsored by the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/mediastudies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Media Studies Program</a> and the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/sociology" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sociology Department</a> and is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Talk by Anita Varma ’08

Talk by Anita Varma ’08

A talk by Anita Varma ’08 (Media Studies), Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media, University of Texas, Austin based on...

Oct. 28, 2026, 5:30–6:45 p.m.Location: Taylor Hall 203
Nicola Yoon is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Instructions for Dancing; Everything, Everything; The Sun Is Also a Star; and co-author of Blackout. She is a National Book Award finalist, Michael L. Printz Award recipient, and Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe New Talent Award winner, and the first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult best-seller list. Two of her novels have been made into major motion pictures, and she’s the co-publisher of Joy Revolution, a Random House young adult imprint dedicated to love stories starring people of color. She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn, NY, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, novelist David Yoon, and their daughter.
Sponsored by the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/education" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Education Department</a>, the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/africana-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Africana Studies Program</a>, the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/american-and-native-american-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">American and Native American Studies Program</a>, the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/english" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">English Department</a>, the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/internationalstudies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">International Studies Program</a>, the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/asian-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Asian Studies Program</a>, the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/film" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Film Department</a>, and the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/engaged-pluralism" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Engaged Pluralism Program</a>.
A Louise Seaman Bechtel (1915) Lecture.
This event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: An Engaging Conversation with New York Times best-selling author Nicola Yoon.

An Engaging Conversation with New York Times...

Oct. 28, 2026, 5:30–6:45 p.m.Location: Taylor Hall 203
Nicola Yoon is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Instructions...

An Engaging Conversation with New York Times best-selling author Nicola Yoon.

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Bethel

THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH GIANT RECORD AND CD SALE!!! LOADS OF GREAT TITLES TOO .
AT THE VINYL SALVAGE CO'S ROCK N' ROLL FALL GARAGE SALE!!!
WE'LL SEE YOU THERE, DON'T MISS OUT!

Local Event: VINYL SALVAGE CO.'s FALL ROCK N' ROLL GARAGE SALE

VINYL SALVAGE CO.'s FALL ROCK N' ROLL GARAGE SALE

THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH GIANT RECORD AND CD SALE!!! LOADS OF GREAT TITLES TOO .
AT THE VINYL SALVAGE CO'S  ROCK N' ROLL...

Kaal Rock Park

Free waterfront concert on the Hudson River at Kaal Rock Park.&nbsp; For our final concert of the season at Kaal Rock Park, we will present NY State of Ska! Four NY ska bands have teamed up this summer to tour the state.&nbsp; The Abruptors from Buffalo, Girth Control from Albany, The Doomstompers from Queens and Poughkeepsie's own Ben Basile have been making the rounds with their distinct takes on ska, rocksteady, ska-punk and reggae.&nbsp; Poughkeepsie will be their final stop - don't miss it!&nbsp; &nbsp;The 1915 Wine Cellar and Hudson Valley Falafel will be on hand so you can make it an afternoon picnic.&nbsp; Bring a chair or blanket.Kaal Rock Park Conserts are presented with the support of The City of Poughkeepsie and Central Hudson.&nbsp; The rain location is the 2nd floor theater at Darkside Records, 32 Cannon St.&nbsp; Follow Kaal Rock Park Concerts on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Local Event: Kaal Rock Park Concerts

Poughkeepsie

Kaal Rock Park Concerts

Free waterfront concert on the Hudson River at Kaal Rock Park.  For our final concert of the season at Kaal Rock Park, we will...

Dutchess County Agricultural Society Inc. | Dutchess County Fairgrounds

Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4.&nbsp;10AM-5PM Friday and Saturday. 10AM-4PM Sunday.
The Country Living Fair is back with a three-day shopping event featuring 275+ vendors including antiques dealers, artisans and small boutique brands, along with hands-on workshops, high-profile guest speakers, kid-friendly fun and a new music collaboration with The Bluegrass Situation. The event will also feature local Upstate vendors, including food trucks serving vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free fare, apple cider donuts, beer and wine, as well as Samuel’s Sweet Shop (co-owned by actors Paul Rudd and Jeffrey Dean Morgan), Cooper’s Daughter Spirits and more.
<a href="https://countrylivingfairs.com/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TICKET PRICING</a>: 
Single-day general admission: $28
Single-day early bird: $40
Single-day VIP: $60
3-day general admission: $60
2-day early bird: $80 Full-weekend VIP: $150
Gates open for Early Bird ticket holders at 8:30 a.m. Friday &amp; Saturday. Parking is included and plentiful. (VIP ticket holders get premium parking.)&nbsp;For event updates and more, join the conversation on social media by following: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/countrylivingfair/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@countrylivingfair</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/countrylivingmag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> @countrylivingmag</a>.
The Country Living Fair Vendors &amp; Schedule
Vendor Assortment: Vetted by Country Living editors, the 275+ vendors will be traveling from as far as Texas, California, and Mississippi to sell a range of thoughtfully crafted and curated goods. Here’s just a sampling of the vendors you’ll find across different categories: Antique &amp; Vintage Dealers: Bluegrass Market, Hudson Quality Goods Co., Foundry Interiors, The Parson’s Nose Antiques, South Porch Antiques, and The Stylish Sloane. Artisans &amp; Makers: Hibiscus Linens, Woolgrass Farm, Denyse Schmidt Quilts, Shapeau, and Caroline Gray Art. Boutique Brands: The Six Bells, Trudie, and Immodest Cotton.
Full Vendor List: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ustDT3gSwASA4_t9CWAFGZ0ctiJ22kR/view" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ustDT3gSwASA4_t9CWAFGZ0ctiJ22kR/view</a>
Music Programming: We've teamed up with our friends at The Bluegrass Situation to program three days of folk, bluegrass and Americana on the new Americana Music Stage. The Bluegrass Situation (or BGS, as it’s come to be known) is the world’s largest community for American roots music, culture, and lifestyle. Co-founded by lifelong music fan Ed Helms (The Office; The Hangover) and Executive Director Amy Reitnouer Jacobs in 2012, BGS proudly represents a unique gathering place: Supporting and uplifting the rich, diverse, and varied history of the music (as well as the artists and fans who keep them alive), while looking ahead with a progressive vision to transform these folkways and traditions into a carefully curated, 21st century lifestyle open to all.
Friday, October 2
12:30PM: Taylor Ashton
1:45PM: Jordan Tice Trio
Headliner 3PM: The Secret Sisters
Saturday, October 3
12:30PM: Jordan Tice Trio Bluegrass Set
1:45PM: Mikaela Davis
Headliner 3PM: The Gibson Brothers
Sunday, October 4
12:30PM: Olivia Ellen Lloyd
1:45PM: Jefferson Hamer &amp; Liz Hanley
Headliner 3PM: Kaia Kater
Guest Speakers: Mosey on over to The Country Living Fair Main Stage to bask in the brilliance of some of the brightest stars in country design and entertaining, including Amy and Sarah Blessing, Mike Wolfe, Marian Parsons, Annie Sloan, Alfredo Paredes, Paula Sutton, Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, Stephen and David St. Russell, Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge, and more. Book signings and meet-and-greets will follow main stage panels.
View Full Speaker List:&nbsp;<a href="https://countrylivingfairs.com/the-fair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">countrylivingfairs.com/the-fair</a>
Workshops: Analog hobbies are having a serious moment, and now’s your chance to try your hand at everything from needlepoint to botanical art in hands-on workshops hosted by some of the most in-demand instructors from around the country.
View Full Workshop List:&nbsp;<a href="https://countrylivingfairs.com/the-fair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">countrylivingfairs.com/the-fair</a>

Local Event: The Country Living Fair

Rhinebeck

The Country Living Fair

Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4. 10AM-5PM Friday and Saturday. 10AM-4PM Sunday.
The Country Living Fair is back...

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“The Product of Twisted Minds?” Ancient Greece and Rome in Contemporary White Nationalist Thought

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Mid Hudson Valley, NY

Screening and Discussion of The Secret Agent

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“How Chinese Architecture Became Modern” by Nancy Steinhardt

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Mid Hudson Valley, NY

Jupiter String Quartet

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Skinner Hall, 106-110 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

“The Death and Life of Gentrification: How We Use an Urban Term to Talk About Almost Everything”

OCT

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7:00 PM

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College Orchestra

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7:30 PM

Skinner Hall, 106-110 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar Vintage Bike Night

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Talk by Anita Varma ’08

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Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

VINYL SALVAGE CO.'s FALL ROCK N' ROLL GARAGE SALE

Kaal Rock Park Concerts

The Country Living Fair