Barnwood Site in Ulster Park
After some wildly unseasonable weather last week (snowflakes?! Seriously?), it looks like we’re finally into some real spring stuff this last week of April. Here are some artistic events to enjoy.
Gay Erotic Art Show in Ulster Park | April 30 - May 2
Hosted by Pink Stallion Events, Barnwood is a pop-up show of gay erotic art that will be on view in a historic barn in Ulster Park from April 30 through May 2. The show, which features images of “men from nude to lewd,” includes works for sale by over 30 artists; funds raised by the admission to the exhibition will assist in restoring the 1850s barn for continued use as an art space. Tickets are $20-$25 (credited toward the purchase of any artworks) and must be purchased in advance. Due to the erotic nature of this show, attendance is limited to adults only over the age of 21. To maintain social distancing, a limited number of tickets for each time slot wil
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This month’s combination of cold weather and COVID awareness continues to be conducive to keeping inside. But to keep you company, here’s this week’s online-oriented litany of Hudson Valley events.
Multimedia Event Honors Area Black Cultural History | February 16
On February 16 at 6pm, local filmmaker Stephen Blauweiss will host the Zoom presentation “Black Cultural History of Ulster County” in celebration of Black History Month Kingston. The free event runs one and a half hours and utilizes rarely seen photos and video clips to highlight how the county’s Black arts, sports, industrial, and activist communities have shaped the greater Hudson Valley community. The program features Father Divine, Augusta Savage, Robert Blackburn, Ben Wigfall, Peg Leg Bates, Mickey Mathis, Billy Costello, Odetta, Jimi Hendrix, Jack DeJohnette, Richie Havens, Sonny Rollins, Juma Sultan, Simi Stone, and more.