TONIGHT (Wed)… sorry for the late notice!
The Noble Crossroads: Buddhist Teachings & Modern Psychotherapy Wed, Dec 4 @ 6:30 PM Beahive Beacon
An exploration of where the Buddhist Dhamma and Internal Family Systems merge, led by IFS practitioner Dan Doniger. Will include meditation, direct experience with IFS, and space for conversation.
Free but please RSVP: <https://bit.ly/dhamma-IFS>.
Presented by Beahive and The Highlands Current as part of our BeaCurious series highlighting local experts with engaging topics. Come with curiosity, leave with fresh perspectives.
Have a story to tell? Curious about sharing it on stage? Join Eli Walker for an evening of true, first-person tales at our storytelling open mic series at Full Circle. Whether you want to share a story or just come to listen, watch and enjoy, all are welcome.
Sign-up begins at 6:00 PM for a six-minute spot, and the show starts at 7 PM, ending at 9 PM. Arrive early to secure your place on the list!
Guidelines for Participants:
Your Story: Share something from your own, first-person experience.
True: Real-life/non-fiction tales only.
Memorized: No notes or cue cards allowed. (Practice beforehand is required!)
Six Minutes or Less: Keep it tight and leave us wanting more;)
WHEN: Friday, December 6th, 7-9pm
WHERE: Trailside Lounge at Full Circle, 297 Bruynswick Rd. Gardiner, NY 12525
Cool concept! 😎
Hey ya'll! We have a workshop coming up THIS Saturday, Dec 7th, for filmmakers looking to find out more about how to fundraise for their film.
HUDSY WORKSHOPS: How Will You Pay For Your Film? A Workshop on Fundraising from Producers Who Know Featuring: Joey Carey & Cynthia Kane
🗓️ Saturday, December 7th 2024 🕑 1-4pm 📍721 Broadway, Studio B, Kingston, New York 12401 🎟️ Tickets at: hudsy.org/events
✨ You have a brilliant idea for a film, but you can’t make it without crew, actors, gear…and paying your own rent. All those things cost money, but where do you find it? ✨
Join us for an afternoon learning strategies and tips for effectively financing a film from two producers with decades of experience in the industry, particularly making and distributing documentaries. We’ll screen scenes from their work and discuss the ins and outs of raising money to achieve a director's vision. There will also be ample time for the audience to ask questions.
📢 What you will learn in the workshop 📢 Using examples from their decades of experience, Joey Carey and Cynthia Kane will dig into key strategies and resources that could help you raise money for your film, including: • Understanding film financing structures: loans, equity, grants, crowdfunding, in-kind services • Navigating territorial rights and distribution channels (theatrical, broadcast, digital, streaming) • Creating effective distribution and recoupment plans to attract investors • Developing winning pitch materials (trailers, samples, pitch decks) • Building documentary grant applications using the Documentary Core Application • Crafting distribution strategies across festivals, sales agents, and distributors • Assembling the right team for your project • Inside tips on timing, persistence, and relationship-building in the industry At the workshop, you will learn from seasoned professionals who've successfully: • Secured film distribution deals • Navigated multiple funding sources • Been on both the pitching, and catching, side of major platforms like Sundance Channel & ITVS Details and tickets at hudsy.org/events
Joey Carey (he/him) Joey is a founding partner of Sundial Pictures. He’s worked on films across a variety of genres, both scripted and documentary, and filled a range of roles from Director, Producer, Cinematographer, and Editor. Titles include This Much We Know, Amazing Grace, Los Ultimos Frikis, This Organic Life, Cuban Food Stories, Emmy nominated Welcome to Leith, Havana Skate Days, The Seventh Fire, Obvious Child, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Pariah, Jack of the Red Hearts, and Youth In Oregon. Sundial Pictures has premiered films at Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, Tribeca, and Toronto, and partnered with distribution companies such as A24, Magnolia Pictures, Focus Features, Samuel Goldwyn, and Oscilloscope. Joey has produced content with clients such as Univision, Conde Nast, Fusion, Repetto, JD Sports, and DoorDash.
Cynthia Kane (she/her) In addition to decades of experience producing award-winning feature documentaries, Cynthia has also worked on the distribution and funding side of documentary film making for such outlets as the Sundance Channel (co-created DOCday), ITVS (shepherded both international and U.S. co-productions for public media) & Al Jazeera America ( commissioned documentaries and series including Albert Maysles’ final work, IN TRANSIT and duPont Award-winning series, Kartemquin Films’ HARD EARNED). Cynthia's recent films include: Death by Numbers, Call Me Dancer, Obsessed with Light, and many more.
Can't wait!
Hey folks, the HV Post-Production group is having our last meetup of the year… this coming Thursday, Dec 12 at Camp Kingston.
This is a local collective of professionals specializing in film and video post. (video editors, colorists, vfx artists, motion graphics artists, animators, audio designers, music composers, etc). If this is you, feel free to attend! We’ll gather for tech demos and networking.
HV Post Meetup - December 12
Date: Thurs, December 12 Time: 6:30pm to 9pm Location: Camp Kingston, 36 St James St, Kingston, NY 12401 (next to Keegan Ales)
Presentations: • Andy Milkis - Flame Artist & VFX Supervisor • Bradley Greer - Colorist & Founder, Kyoto Color • Edgeworx Studios - Cassandra Del Viscio & Edmund Earle Notes: Food & Drinks will be available to purchase from Camp Kingston. Networking at 6:30pm, Presentations start at 7pm.
👉 Please RSVP if you plan on attending: https://forms.gle/ds9HVBXC65p2wVEa8
Goood morning! Fall Kill Creative Works is hosting their annual open house in Poughkeepsie this Saturday. Come out and support local makers, get a tour of the ceramic studio, maybe even sign up for a class or workshop!
Fall Kill Creative Works' Winter Open House Saturday, December 14th, 10AM-4PM • Shop at Hudson Valley Maker's Market • Free Community Craft / Activity • Ceramic Studio Tours + Demonstrations • Donate-What-You-Will Ceramic Sale
User great event last night. Thanks for all your do! I met at least 5 new connections and re-connected with several folks I have not seen in more than a year.
I look forward to following up with everyone and hope you all have a wonderful holiday and new year.
I'm so glad you could make it, Johnny, it was great to see you! I hope you have a great holiday, and definitely mark your calendar for February 12 at the Senate Garage
OGs in the house!
Did you just call me old :-)
Not as old as when I accidentally referred to you as "an early AOL employee" last night 😂
Yeah, no one knows it really started in '85 though.
<mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]> says it all
Pop into the New Year A Celebration Dance Class
Join Jessica Abejar and Anna Mayta for a virtual class and dance into the new year!
In this one hour class, Jessica Abejar will debut line dancing to the music of Kpop group BTS, and Anna Mayta will share her signature fusion dance education program. This class is for everyone. You don't need dance experience.
Saturday, January 4 at 11:30AM ET Class is pay what you can in our virtual tip jar
To sign up, please reach out to me via email at <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]> I'll send you details on how to join the class plus links to each instructor’s virtual tip jar.
Hey folks, sorry for the last minute add, but I have a show tonight - Ears With Eyes presents: A Mandatory Meeting at Happy Valley on Main St in Beacon, NY. Our last show for a few months. Here are the deets.
<https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDxwHNDiWkd/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==>
Our friend Mimi Sun Longo will be performing an electronic set before we go on. Doors at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm.
If anyone is looking for plans for NYE, come on out to Lone Wolf in Kingston!
So I've been working on this for a while and it came down to the wire, but:
The Rosendale Theatre and World's End Comics are thrilled to present Adventures In Animation: Studio Ghibli Selects, a screening series celebrating the career of legendary animator, filmmaker and artist, Hayao Miyazaki!
Join us for three incredible movies, presented in both English, and Japanese with English subtitles!
English Screenings start Saturday 1/4 at 11am with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind! Don't miss Spirited Away on Saturday 1/11 and Princess Mononoke on Saturday 1/18!
Want to watch them all? Join us for a TRIPLE FEATURE on Sunday January 19th, with all three movies presented in the original Japanese with English subtitles. The World's End Comics crew will be on-site with Studio Ghibli merch! Individual screening tickets will be available.
English screening tickets are on sale here.
Japanese screening tickets will be on sale tomorrow (hopefully).
Thanks to any of you who participated in voting back in November!
Hey folks - for those who work in live events - I’m wondering what are your favorite ticket platforms to use these days to host your tickets?
I feel like Eventbrite is not king anymore. Lots of small gatherings are using Partiful but I’m not sure that’s appropriate for venues that need event calendars with multiple ticket sites. I’m curious if there’s a favorite platform being used in the hudson valley these days
I like Splash a lot, but I deeply miss the search function on Eventbrite. https://splashthat.com/platform/ticketing
Yea the Eventbrite discovery marketplace & SEO is pretty unmatched
looks like Unicorn bar in Kingston uses Viewcy
Checkout luma! Seeing most tech companies using this now https://lu.ma/
Love Luma! And I used it for a kids birthday party. Every tired parent brain lit up with how clean it was.
my wife is an event technology planner email her if you like <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>
This usage is for public events for a live entertainment venue. So it’s important to us to look at platforms that are used by other live events venues in the hudson valley
Discoverability of events (like what Eventbrite excels at) is more important for this use case than features & tech
Hey everyone, if you’re looking for speed dating and other social events, check out my IG page: @letsmeetny
Alright y'all, the tickets for the Japanese Studio Ghibli screenings on the 19th are up for sale! Our system isn't set up to offer both triple feature and individual tickets for the same screenings, so you'll have to buy them all individually.
Anyone who buys tickets to all three screenings on the 19th will get a free popcorn ($5 off).
Start the year off calm and more grounded with an ANCHOR IN PEACE reiki energy healing session 😌✨ My reiki sessions are a space to exhale and melt into deep rest, or as one client recently shared “the most relaxed I’ve felt in a very long time”, so after you can come back to reality feeling renewed and more present in the small beautiful moments of your life My sessions also focus on supporting your mental health, taking you from scattered to more centered so you can move forward with focused intention and feel more joy in the day to day 🖤 New clients receive 10% off with the code NEW10 🖤 Send me a DM with any questions or book your session here: <http://bit.ly/AnchorInPeace> All sessions are at this beautiful space at the Ascend Center in Cold Spring… I look forward to seeing you there!
Want to meet other remote workers in HV? Come to the Howland Library on Friday Jan 10 for a remote working day! We’ll have a 9:30-5:30 day, with a break for lunch. Come and go as you please! No need to stay for the whole day.
RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Y2rbKZSMx/?mibextid=wwXIfr
I'm hosting another Storytelling Open Mic in Gardiner this Friday evening (Jan 10th) at Full Circle!
<https://www.fcgardiner.com/happenings/what-is-your-story>
Also, if you're interested in learning HOW to craft a great 6-ish minute personal story to share (Moth-style), I'm leading a "how-to" storytelling workshop at 5pm this Friday evening...just before open mic begins! 🙂
More info:
<https://www.fcgardiner.com/happenings/gxs1pj2e80cp4iyezyleau0mnhpawn>
The AI in Practice group is screening The Thinking Game, a follow-up documentary to AlphaGo (2017).
Thursday, January 23rd, 6pm-9pm at Barnfox Kingston
The Thinking Game had its premier at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024, but hasn’t been widely released. You can see a trailer for it here: <https://rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/> . The film follows Google DeepMind and Demis Hassabis, especially focusing on AlphaFold and their quest to develop AGI. AlphaGo is the film that got me excited about the current generation of AI and I’m super pumped that we’re able to screen this.
There will be time for discussion and socializing after the film.
You can register for the event here: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-game-screening-and-discussion-tickets-1135486232889?aff=oddtdtcreator> . Tickets are free, but we need to know how many people to expect, so please sign up!
Hey y'all, tomorrow's my birthday and Elvis' birthday and to celebrate I'm screening one of my favorite Bruce Campbell movies, Bubba Ho-Tep.
I'm going to be raffling off an autographed copy of Bruce Campbell's second autobiography and a few other goodies. All monies will be going to Out Youth, a non-profit organization that supports LGBTQIA youth in the Austin, TX area.
Preshow starts at 7 Screening starts at 7:30
hoping to make this, as this is a movie I loved, and I haven’t seen it in ages. Also, having just moved here from Austin and knowing Out Youth from there makes me even more motivated. 🙂
The first HUDSY Workshop of 2025 is just around the corner THIS SATURDAY, and we’re thrilled to share all the details! Join us for Part 1 of a two-part series.
🗓️ Saturday, January 11th 🕑 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST 📍 721 Broadway, Studio B, Kingston, NY 12401 🎟️General Admission Ticket: $25.00
Led by experienced film score composers Clare & Olivier Manchon, this workshop will dive into best practices for building a successful collaboration between filmmakers and musicians.
Using real-world examples, they’ll guide you step-by-step on: • When and how to bring composers into the creative process • Key documentation to ensure a seamless workflow • Common pitfalls to avoid for a smooth and effective partnership You’ll also learn simple, budget-friendly strategies for finding musicians to score your film—even if resources are tight.
<https://givebutter.com/hudsyworkshop2>
Looks like there's only a few spots left but if you need a professional photo of yourself and want to get in the chronogram, here's a good way to do it tomorrow https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/en78WO4a/vote?utm_source=Sales+and+Marketing+Newsletter+Master&utm_campaign=5436b6a833-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_01_08_25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3b1a692f4e-2382bb098f-150038816&goal=0_3b1a692f4e-5436b6a833-150038816&mc_cid=5436b6a833&mc_eid=40fb6d8e19
ooo I wonder if they’ll do Newburgh again. A lot has changed in our community since the last one!
They do every community every year, generally the same month.
Hi folks, I wanted to share the upcoming January meetup for tech professionals and startup founders <https://www.meetup.com/web-development-coding-computing/events/304922871/> • Jan 16th is dedicated to DevOps in Action + Startup pitch + Networking @ new co-working space Newburgh Creates • Feb 5th is for Gamers and Game developers @ Contender, Wappinger Falls
Hosting a free event for singles this Friday! You must RSVP to get the location sent to you.
Let's Meet Singles (ages 25-39) Westchester, NY https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-meet-singles-ages-25-39-westchester-ny-tickets-1149558944749
💕 Hey everyone, the next ConnectHV meetup will be Wednesday, February 12 at the Senate Garage in Kingston, with a very Valentine's Week theme of "Love Your Community"
Make sure you RSVP!
<https://connecthv.com/events>
Join me for a special event next month to honor yourself during the month of Love and receive the loving, healing universal life force energy of reiki 🥰 This 30-minute energy healing session was designed to: ♥️ Turn down the volume on your mental chatter so you can drop into deep rest and release the tension in your mind and body ♥️ Focus on the heart chakra to welcome in soothing feelings of self love, compassion, and acceptance ♥️ Support you in feeling more connected to yourself and those you care about, and more open to the beauty and joy in your everyday life Come to this experience for self love or share in it together with a loved one Spots are limited so reserve yours here: bit.ly/OpenYourHeartReiki
Co-working Winter Open House
Barnfox Kingston | Poughkeepsie | Livingston Manor
We are thrilled to welcome guests and non-members for a complimentary day at Barnfox on Monday, January 27th at Barnfox Kingston, Poughkeepsie, and Livingston Manor. Work from one of our beautiful locations, sip on brews ☕️ and make new community connections. If you have been curious to check out Barnfox or need a break from working at home or the coffee shop, here’s your chance!
DETAILS + REGISTRATION LINK ON WEBITE. SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER NOW! <https://barnfox.com/barnfox-open-house-registration/>
Calling all my Spicy Singles for Valentine's Day! Hope to see you there! 🌶️
<https://SpicySingles.eventbrite.com>
Hiya! Friendly reminder that early bird sales end at midnight tonight! Use promo code "VIPSPICYPALS" for $5 off. All the love! 💕
I've been programming WTF Wednesday at the Rosendale Theatre for five months now, and was literally in the middle of announcing Wild At Heart as my next screening when I found out David Lynch died.
I'm frequently asked if there's anything I miss about Austin, and the list is honestly pretty small, but just under HEB is Weird Wednesday at the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz (may she rest in peace).
One of my all time favorite theatrical experiences was a sold out Weird Wednesday screening of Eraserhead on 35mm with the sound cranked up to the level David Lynch demanded, just below causing permanent damage.
There was something really special about being in a packed theater with 150 other weirdos at 10pm on a Wednesday night watching a particularly antagonistic movie that I think nearly everyone there had some sort of intense personal connection to.
Last month there was a write-up of my Big Trouble In Little China screening that ended with "And what a treat that it’s freed from home movie hell for once."
That pretty much sums up my whole programming ethos. Sure you could watch any of these movies on Tubi, or in a bunch of eight minute chunks on YouTube, but movies were meant to be watched in a theater, on a big screen, with intelligible sound, and an audience of people capable of turning off their phones and shutting the fuck up for a couple of hours.
It's been a privilege getting to put on these screenings and provide people with an opportunity to experience them as intended.
I hope you'll come out on Feb 5 for Wild At Heart. I can't think of a better way to honor David Lynch's memory than to go see one of his movies at an arthouse cinema with a bunch of other weirdos on a weekday night.
WTF Wednesday Presents: Wild At Heart Wednesday, Feb 5 Doors & Preshow: 7pm Screening: 7:30pm $10 Members/$6 General Tickets: tix.rosendaletheatre.org/wildatheart
Rob- love your WTF Wednesdays!!!!!
Perfect post, perfect movie. I used to run around my HS saying “This here’s my snakeskin jacket…” And my dad was fond of saying “One day maybe I will, but baby I gotta go!”
OMG HEB and the Alamo Ritz (and weird wednesday!) mentioned in a paragraph about David Lynch’s passing. You know how to market to a recent Austin transplant. I will be there (and it’s on my birthday). Finally made it down the theater (we are up in Woodstock) to see Flow this last weekend.
Greetings fellow Texpat! The Austin to HV pipeline is real and it is bustling.
I'm glad you were able to come out for Flow. I also do most of the animation programming for the theater and have some very fun repertory screenings planned for the coming months.
Agreed! I was remarking to Jordan at one of the meetups that the HV reminds me a bit of Austin back in the day (was there for 25 years).
Hey folks!! I hope you all can come dance/skate/vibe into this Aquarian season with us at Skate Time in Accord NY 🥳 🛼 Next Saturday 1/25 from 5pm-10pm
Hi Folks! We're starting a Book Club out of Made X Hudson in Catskill, NY. Themes will mostly be around literary fiction, women and queer authors, and international bestsellers. Here is our whatsapp group if anyone wants to join 🙂 We're just starting to gather folks today and we'll set on a date soon: <https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJUX6dW3rPF417GkGFDhr6>
I love this!
yay! hope you can join one 🙂
Come see The Thinking Game (2024) this Thursday, January 23rd, 6pm-9pm at Barnfox Kingston!
The Thinking Game had its premier at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024, but hasn’t been widely released. You can see a trailer for it here: <https://rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/> . The film follows Google DeepMind and Demis Hassabis, especially focusing on AlphaFold and their quest to develop AGI. AlphaGo is the film that got me excited about the current generation of AI and I’m super pumped that we’re able to screen this.
There will be time for discussion and socializing after the film.
You can register for the event here: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-game-screening-and-discussion-tickets-1135486232889?aff=oddtdtcreator> . Tickets are free, but we need to know how many people to expect, so please sign up!
Mara from NP Rock Yoga is teaching a donation-based yoga classes every Sunday from 4-5pm during the month of February in Gardiner, NY at Groundworks (302 McKinstry Road). Mara is of my favorite instructors that i've ever taken from. She got my husband to like and consistently attend class when she had her studio in New Paltz.
• February 2 from 4pm-5pm • February 9 from 4pm-5pm • February 16 from 4pm-5pm • February 23 from 4pm-5pm • Bring Your Own Mat • Yoga Style: Rock yoga, which is a blend of stretching, strengthening, restoring, meditating, and moving freely. A non-judgmental yoga class where anything goes.
Hello all! We are hosting a free networking event for holistic & wellness practitioners tomorrow 1/23 6pm at Valley Spirit Wellness Center in Beacon. All modalities are welcome, please register here https://www.heallist.com/events/healers-circle-hudson-valley
Exciting update for the WTF Wednesday screening of Wild At Heart!
Hole In The Wall Donuts is going to be there, serving up David Lynch themed donuts (including Cherry Pie and Blue Velvet), and some damn fine cups of coffee!
Save the date for this free community Game Development, game design, gaming and networking meetup: <https://www.meetup.com/web-development-coding-computing/events/305673879>
Elon Musk created and sold his first video game Blazar at the age of 12 <https://youtu.be/COKB82iRX8g?si=63RX29q2F-C4FoFz>. Would you be interested in learning about it as well?
Woodstock Film Festival is hosting a Filmmaker MeetUp on Feb 8 at 3pm at Cobalt Stages, RSVP if interested: https://woodstockfilmfestival.org/events/2025/filmmaker-meetup
just throwing this out there. We love the meetups, obviously; but, would anyone be keen to have some sort of a semi-regularly scheduled Zoom-based hangout? Just to get together online and talk about things we’re working on? This Monday, 1/27th at 6 PM: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 834 7231 0420 PW 123 or RSVP here: <https://www.meetup.com/web-development-coding-computing/events/305835301/>
I like the idea of a virtual hangout!
Hi all! The Artichoke's next Story Slam is this Thursday at Norma's Cafe in Wappingers Falls. Free and open to all:) 7pm start time. Come tell a story or simply grab some food and enjoy the entertainment!
Details here: <https://www.artichokeshow.com/storyslam>
For anyone curious but not too sure, you get to brainstorm with other passionate and caring people in your field about real challenges and issues. Join us at 6 pm on Zoom to hangout to get together online and talk about things we’re working on? This Monday (TODAY), 1/27th at 6 PM: Join Zoom Meeting using Meeting ID: 834 7231 0420 PW 123 or RSVP here to get the link: <https://www.meetup.com/web-development-coding-computing/events/305835301/>
Hi all! I've had a lot of conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners over the past few months who could use some marketing help, education, etc. I'm excited to share that I've rolled out a series of classes over the next eight weeks.
First up is, Marketing Plan Essentials if you don't have a marketing plan or are overwhelmed with putting one together this class is for you! It will get you started with an easy-to-complete marketing plan. Not only am I offering classes, but I’m also offering intensives (the week after the class) to workshop your marketing plan for your business.
All classes are online (it's cold out there!) and are held Thursdays, 6pm -8pm
Current Class Offerings: *Marketing Plan Essentials, 2/6 *Branding Basics, 2/20 *Stress-Less Social Media, 3/6 *Marketing Beyond Social Media, 2/20
Best part- they’re only $34 each!
Head over to [[email protected]](https://mapsolutionsgroup.com/classes> to learn more and to register. Questions: <mailto:[email protected])
Tonight in Brewster! Uncle Cheef is owned and operated by one of the members of the Roots. Come hang out at this hidden gem of a music venue: https://www.unclecheef.com/calendar/kristina-koller
Tonight (Thursday) in Beacon!
Immersive Sound Salon with Invisible Collage Thu, Jan 30 7:30 PM (doors: 7 PM) Beahive Beacon <https://bit.ly/soundsalon1-25>
Join us for a sonic ritual of restoration and resilience to nurture yourself.
Invisible Collage (Tamalyn Miller and Craig Chin) uses an expanded palette of electronic, acoustic and hand-crafted instruments to create a unique deep listening experience.
Bring a pillow and mat for a horizontal listening journey.
Space is limited, so please RSVP. Pay by donation at the door.
Hi! Come celebrate local artists and listen to selections from my musical The Last Ibex next Saturday, February 8 from 1:00 - 3:00 at Arts Westchester in White Plains. It’s an art opening reception, so I bet there will be food! More info here: <https://artswestchester.org/events/the-arts-exchange-open-call-2025-an-exhibition-2025-02-08/>
Looking for insights and inspiration? More meaning and purpose? Clarity about your future?
How about an intimate full-day retreat in an inspiring setting to open your mind, body, and heart to fresh possibilities.
Join Amy Soucy and me for a unique, profound way to map your future by combining embodied awareness practices with strategic visioning exercises and community connection.
Visioning for Change: Map Your Purpose Sat, Feb 15 10:30 AM – 6 PM Beahive Beacon Space is limited. Paid registration required: <https://bit.ly/visioning2-25>
We’ll move, we’ll play, we’ll envision and connect through a transformative day of: • movement and meditation • visioning exercises and mapping • mindful walk • supportive group discussions We’ve been leading these workshops/retreats in various forms for more than 10 years, and we’re excited to bring this one back after a hiatus. We’d love to have some ConnectHV folks join us!
Hi friends! I'm hosting a Speed Dating event at Beahive Beacon next Thursday, Feb. 13th at 7pm. Women's tickets are sold out, but there's still a few spots left for men. 👀
...So, if you know any single, straight men between the ages of 35-ish to 45-ish, please forward along the info in the link below! 🫶
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beamine-singles-mixer-tickets-1053788191849>
This Thursday in Kingston at Lone Wolf!
3 men spots left 7 women spots left
Your ticket includes $15 off your food/drink bill as well!
Hey Folks! We're hosting our first supper club of the year for small biz owners and friends on Feb 26th in Catskill 🙂 Limited seats. You can RSVP here: <https://partiful.com/e/C8DmxlqNo0JzsPNQTqkE>
Join me this Sunday 2/9 at Kelta Wellness Center in Beacon ♥️
Receive 30 minutes of the loving, grounding energy of reiki… settle your mind, release the tension in your body, and reconnect with yourself and your life from a calmer baseline and an open heart
4 spot left... reserve yours now: <http://bit.ly/OpenYourHeartReiki>
Hello there!
My coworking space in Nyack has started offering some regular events for creatives, freelancers and business owners:
FREELANCE FRIDAYS 1X month 10 am to 1 pm (+ option to stay longer, space permitting)
Work independently, in community.
Format: First 10-15 min: Each person introduces themselves and what they will be working on that day. (Accountability! Community!) Work for a few hours. (Includes fast wifi, a beautiful spot to work and coffee, tea, water and snacks.) Quick check in @ closing.
WRITERS' ROOM Every Tuesday 10 am to 1 pm
Dedicated time to write independently, alongside other writers.
Format: 5-minute intention setting to start. A few hours of independent writing time. 10-minute check-in to close.
DROP-IN BUSINESS CONSULTING
1X month (varies, see schedule) 10 am to noon
Need to bounce something off another business owner?
Want help with pricing?
Or your website?
Or getting a podcast or newsletter off the ground?
Get from an experienced entrepreneur — in person or via Zoom — at our once monthly drop-in business consulting.
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All of our these events are pay what you can, (generally $10-40).
Hope to see you!
Message me directly here on Slack or visit <https://mainstreetcoworking.co/events> to RSVP or get more info.
Small businesses with a marketing plan are 6.7 times (that's 570%!!) more likely to report successful marketing outcomes compared to those without a plan. Implementing a structured marketing plan significantly enhances a small business's likelihood of success.
Join me this Thursday, 2/6, for "Marketing Plan Essentials," an online class that will simplify the marketing plan process and set your business up for success! It's designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Register today at [[email protected]](https://mapsolutionsgroup.com/classes> Questions: <mailto:[email protected])
Current Class Offerings: *Marketing Plan Essentials, 2/6 - Registration Closes 2/5 *Branding Basics, 2/20 *Stress-Less Social Media, 3/6 *Marketing Beyond Social Media, 2/20
Game Development Meetup - this Wednesday, Feb 5th, 6-8 pm at Contender eSports Gaming Center Hudson Valley, 1557 U.S. 9, Wappingers Falls, 12590 RSVP using GDG Hudson or Meetup platform. Join us for a night of relevant talks, gaming and networking. You can expect to see ~50 PCs set up for open gaming, and everyone can choose to play games available through Contender eSports library. You will hear two talks: • Lightning tutorial How to stream - by Andrew from Contender eSports Hudson Valley. • Video Game Design Methodology: Crafting Immersive Experiences - by Connor McCornmack. In his talk we explore the art and science of creating immersive gaming experiences that captivate players and stand the test of time. We'll delve into the core pillars of game design—mechanics, narrative, and player engagement. Learn how to weave the story into the gameplay seamlessly, create systems that keep the player playing, and general do's and don'ts of design methodology. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a seasoned designer, this talk will inspire you to push the boundaries of what's possible in interactive storytelling. Contender eSports Hudson Valley is a top-level educational and esports facility with high-end PCs and gaming consoles. They offer drop-in play for casual gamers and host everything from tournaments, leagues, coding camps, field trips, birthday parties, and more! Venue rentals and customized packages are also available! OpenHub is the technology Think-tank and tech community builder for the Hudson Valley, NY
If anyone is thinking about coming out to WTF Wednesday tonight for donuts and Wild At Heart, I highly recommend buying a ticket in advance, and getting there early. There's a real possibility that both the screening and the donut popup sell out.
Doors and donuts at 6:45 Preshow at 7 Screening at 7:30
Wanted to invite you to my Valentines fusion dance workshop virtual via zoom. February 15th 10:30 am EST. See this link for more information
<https://artseewellness.com/event/healing-fusion-dance-class-a-valentines-dance-celebration-by-anna-mayta/>
I am also performing live at West Nyack for the Rockland Arts Festival come check it out. I'll be performing a few pieces between the hrs of 1-4 February 9th. <https://www.facebook.com/events/3664767413743976/>
we are about to get together online and talk about things we’re working on - tech related. 6-7 pm today. <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83472310420?pwd=DaDgmrRzLc8G4Ef1c0B4zKaHv3saZw.1>
Excited about the ConnectHV & CoWork Kingston event tonight at the Senate Garage. Who else will be there? <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-your-community-connecthv-cowork-kingston-tickets-1188728431739>
hi User, you wrote 5pm, but I think it starts at 6pm today. The graphic you posted also shows 6pm. Thanks to correct or confirm!
Thanks for calling that our User. Yes, I believe it does start at 6pm.
I didn't write 5pm so I suspect that Slack is pulling the data from the Eventbrite page directly which does list 5pm. User, that might be something to be aware of. 😉
it got shifted from 6pm to 5pm because of snow forecasted a little later. 🙂
OK, cool. I'll be there for 5pm!! User and User
Hey, thanks for catching this, User! I shifted the time forward to 5pm so anyone who’s wary of the snow can still come and leave early, but you’re welcome to show up any time.
We’ve got 240 RSVPs, which is almost our record… it should be an awesome crowd!
Sounds amazing User - bummed I’m missing this one!
Hey <#C07DN1V5NS0|> folks, here is the info for the next HV Post meetup (2 weeks from today). Please rsvp if you plan on attending.
HVPost.Org Feb 26 Meetup: HV Post is a collective of film & video post-production professionals who live and work in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley.
Date: February 26th Time: 6:30-9:30pm Location: Camp Kingston, 36 St James St, Kingston, NY 12401
RSVP: [NBTV](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hv-post-february-26th-meetup-in-kingston-tickets-1233902699189?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Special Guests:
• Nick Buzzell: Founder & CEO of <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hv-post-february-26th-meetup-in-kingston-tickets-1233902699189?aff=oddtdtcreator) (Spirits Network + Golf Nation). Nick will talk about his career journey from producer to network exec and also share some new perspectives on the "state of industry". • Chad Smith: Colorist and Owner of Massive Clouds. Chad will show some of his work and talk about "best practices" for prepping your edit for color & finishing sessions. 📽️ Screenings of recent works: if you want to show a trailer or short examples of your work (under 10mins) please let me know.
Come early for networking at 6:30pm. Presentations start at 7pm.
yes - anyone can go! I'm a producer and have been several times.
Hey User sure, really anyone who is interested can attend. We cover film & video topics but lean into post topics.
You can learn more about the group here: <https://www.hvpost.org/>
Last call for the Spicy Soirée, Singles Valentine's Party tonight! Hope to see you there! <https://spicysingles.eventbrite.com/>
Singles mixer and game night coming up this Friday at Round Table Brewery in Garnerville. We have a limited amount of two for one tickets available too!
Let's Meet Singles (Game Night) ages 25-37-Garnerville, NY
Hi HV community! If you’re around this Thursday, I’d love for you to swing by Beahive Beacon for my (free) ‘Art of Getting Over Yourself: How to Build Belonging Through Play’ workshop.
Key Takeaways:
• Understand the key components of belonging and how to weave them into every interaction, meeting, or event. • Overcome ego barriers, engage authentically, and foster collective joy. • Walk away with a practical template to apply my signature P.L.A.Y. Method to your next live experiences, helping you cultivate belonging and lasting engagement both personally and professionally. My approach to social wellness facilitation has been featured in WomensHealth, GLAMOUR, PeopleTV, Forbes, ELLE, LATimes, New York Post and more, with past clients including Barclays, Porsche, EBay, Google, Spotify and Intel (to name a few).
More details about this workshop below! ✌️
Hey everyone, if you’re looking to grow your network and make solid business connections throughout the Hudson Valley (without leaving your desk), I’d love to invite you to check out my BNI group.
We’ve all been to networking events that felt more like a hostage situation but I promise you - this BNI group is different.
We meet virtually every Tuesday (via zoom)—so no travel time, no scrambling to find parking, and no disruption to your workday. It’s early (7AM), but we’re always done by 8:30AM, so you can start your day on time with a few new connections in your corner.
It’s a great way to build relationships, share referrals, and actually help each other grow. And, visiting is totally free.
If you’re curious, let me know—I’d love to introduce you to the group! Worst case? You meet some great people and still have time for another coffee before your first meeting.
All I need is your email and the date you’d like to visit to get you all set up.
Hope to see some of you there soon!
Hey y'all, tomorrow night is the special Oscars Edition WTF Wednesday screening of THE SUBSTANCE at the Rosendale Theatre.
While, sure, you could watch it at home on Mubi, this is a movie that deserves to be seen with an audience, loud as hell, on a big screen.
As Golden Globe-winner and Academy Award Best Actress-nominee Demi Moore said in her appearance on Hot Ones:
> When asked what the greatest shift in entertainment she’s witnessed in her career has been, Moore said, “I think it would be the loss of the cinema experience." > > “we’re moving towards too much isolation” and we need spaces that allow us to come together. > > “I think it’s our communal experience that allows us to connect with one another, when we have those shared experiences,” said Moore. “And while I truly love streaming and appreciate it and think that there is an aspect that’s quite additive for all of us, I hope that we can find a middle ground with bringing us all back to the theater, to really not lose that.” > Don't make Demi Moore cry a single tear, and don't miss out on your chance to see some Oscar-caliber body horror on the big screen!
Entrepreneurs, if your brand feels a little all over the place (or you’re not sure where to start), join me for the online class Branding Basics this Thursday, February 20th!
We’ll break down how to: *Define your brand identity & voice *Attract your ideal customers *Create consistency -from your website to your social media & beyond-
Registration closes Wednesday, February 19th, so don’t wait! Register at <https://mapsolutionsgroup.com/classes>.
Hey all---We’re running our fourth iteration of the AI in Practice discussion group at Barnfox Kingston on Thursday, March 13, 6pm-9pm. The focus this time will be “Looking forward in 2025”. It’s already been a crazy year for AI and we’ll try to figure out what to expect next. As always, there will also be space for individual presentations and discussions about what people are working on, struggling with, or thinking about.
If you are planning to attend, please “buy” a free ticket, so we know about how many people to expect.
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-in-practice-looking-forward-in-2025-tickets-1255728380389?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Hi everyone! The Hudson Valley Venture Hub's biannual event is March 20th showcasing the most promising companies in the Hudson Valley. Our panel of judges (that are actual investors) will award $20,000 in non dilutive capital. I'm super excited about these companies and I hope to see others in the regional innovation/entrepreneurship space there.
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hudson-valleys-most-promising-companies-spring-2025-tickets-1101180844549>
Sadly I'll be out of town because these events have such great, content, energy and people. It's a great showcase of the incredible community we live in here in the HV.
Sounds wonderful User FYI, the link is broken on my end:
Thanks for flagging User I updated the link and here it is for reference: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hudson-valleys-most-promising-companies-spring-2025-tickets-1101180844549>
Sorry to miss you there, User previous pitch winner 🙂
If social media has you stressed out- this is the class for you! Join me, Thursday, March 6th, 6pm - 8pm for the online Stress-Less Social Media class.
We’ll break down social media marketing in a way that feels doable—platforms, content, schedules, and hashtags and keywords without the overwhelm.
Because let’s be real- You don’t have time to be stuck in the social media spiral. 😳
In addition to the class on Thursday, 3/6 an intensive is offered the week after Thursday, 3/13 to review how you applied what you learned to your unique social media needs (think group coaching).
For more info and to register visit: [[email protected]](https://mapsolutionsgroup.com/classes/>
Advance registration is required. I hope to see you there! Questions? <mailto:[email protected])
Hey there! I'll be holding a portfolio review for emerging designers at the Good Work Institute one month from today on the evening of Wednesday March 26! Register here to be a reviewer:https://npz-web.github.io/portfolio-review-2025/
Anyone working professionally in the design and/or creative industries for at least one year are welcome to come and give feedback on portfolios to help more junior folks prepare to apply to jobs, internships, etc are welcome!
If you are a student or career switcher looking to BE reviewed, stay tuned for that sign up to go live in the next few days 🙂
If anyone has other questions feel free to shoot me a message!
User hope we can have you back this year!! 😄
Hosting this free workshop tonight, Wed @ 6pm at Beahive in Beacon!
Digital Marketing for Holistic Businesses https://beahivebeacon.spaces.nexudus.com/events/1415463315/digital-marketing-for-holistic-businesses?&v=latest
Only a few spots left, please RSVP 👆
✨I have 2 openings for Reiki energy healing sessions this Saturday at the Ascend Center in Cold Spring...✨ Let’s create space :mostly_sunny: Space to zoom out a little from your life From what feels right in front of your face So that you can see it more clearly And choose if you want to continue this way Or choose a new way Space to breathe a little bit more deeply To relax into the space of this moment To allow your nervous system to be at ease To not need to be anywhere else but here, just for now Space to see the mental merry-go-round for what it is To take a step back and allow it to quieten and settle To shift the pace of your inner world and see it mirrored in what’s “out there” Book your session here: <http://bit.ly/AnchorInPeace> 🖤 Use code CONNECTHV to receive 10% off your first session
It was so fun!! :star-struck:
We love the meetups, obviously; but, would anyone be keen to have some sort of a semi-regularly scheduled Zoom-based hangout? Just to get together online and talk about things we’re working on - mostly in tech / using tech. This is just a quick reminder we are meeting om Zoom at 6 pm tonight! <https://www.meetup.com/web-development-coding-computing/events/306164769/> Looking forward to See you on Zoom in a few hours!
Bank Art Gallery in Newburgh Call for Artists! The deadline for submissions to Who Am I? at Bank Art Gallery is fast approaching! If you haven’t sent in your work yet, now’s the time! Final Submission Deadline: March 7th Exhibition Dates: April 11 – June 1, 2025 Who Am I? explores identity, self-perception, and the many layers that define us. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thought-provoking exhibition! Submit your work ASAP to <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>.
Thanks User and User - so great you came out!
Thank you to those who came out to our first supper club 🥘- I just scheduled our next one for April 23rd! RSVP here: <https://partiful.com/e/pqpTLDZULZEugsT5UzwY>
February was a big month for WTF Wednesday, with a sold out screening of David Lynch's Wild at Heart, and a special Oscars edition screening of The Substance.
This month we're celebrating Bruce Willis' 70th birthday with a screening of one of my all time favorites, THE FIFTH ELEMENT!
In the 23rd century, a New York City cabbie, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), finds the fate of the world in his hands when Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) falls into his cab. As the embodiment of the fifth element, Leeloo needs to combine with the other four to keep the approaching Great Evil from destroying the world. Together with Father Vito Cornelius (Ian Holm) and zany broadcaster Ruby Rhod (Chris Tucker), Dallas must race against time and the wicked industrialist Zorg (Gary Oldman) to save humanity.
Come watch this cult classic, space opera (featuring literal space opera!) on the big screen!
Come early for the preshow, starting at 7pm!
WTF Wednesday Presents: THE FIFTH ELEMENT Wednesday, March 19 Doors & Preshow: 7pm Screening: 7:30 $10 General/$6 Members Tickets: https://tix.rosendaletheatre.org/fifthelement
Hello HV, I'd like to invite the ladies in the group to a special event:
She Connects: A Community for Women in Business & Creatives Presents The Path to More Ease, Joy & Alignment
Sat, May 3rd | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | In-person event At The Spark of Hudson, 502 Union Street, Hudson, NY Limited to 40 spots—Reserve yours today! Come for the insights, stay for the community.
Sounds super interesting!
Thanks User I'm looking forward to it!!
1 reiki energy healing session opening this Saturday at 11:30am at the Ascend Center in Cold Spring 😌✨ 🤍 Calm your nervous system to a more relaxed baseline so you naturally start to release tension and stress 🤍 Slow down the pace of your thoughts and create space within your mind, so you can approach life with more clarity and possibility Book your session here: http://bit.ly/AnchorInPeace Use code CONNECTHV to receive 10% off!
Tonight March 7
Hey all---A reminder that we’re running our fourth iteration of the AI in Practice discussion group at Barnfox Kingston on Thursday, March 13, 6pm-9pm. The focus this time will be “Looking forward in 2025”. It’s already been a crazy year for AI and we’ll try to figure out what to expect next. As always, there will also be space for individual presentations and discussions about what people are working on, struggling with, or thinking about.
If you are planning to attend, please “buy” a free ticket, so we know about how many people to expect.
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-in-practice-looking-forward-in-2025-tickets-1255728380389?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Hi y’all - was hoping to get 3 tickets to this show but they’re sold out: <https://dice.fm/event/bbpbek-tuvan-throat-songs-alash-ensemble-workshop-15th-mar-the-local-saugerties-tickets> - would appreciate knowing of any available tickets. Thx!
we will celebrate local women in tech April 5th at one of the hidden Newburgh jams in Newburgh- join us to network and hear from some of us! <https://www.meetup.com/web-development-coding-computing/events/306603658/> User User, User
Love is Blindfolded Dating- Westchester, NY (ages 27-40)
Folks, this month completely got away from me (between getting laid off + getting a new job + getting ready to start the new job + general life stuff), so there's no ConnectHV meetup on the books. But... we have three exciting meetups coming up in the next few months, with more being planned!
Our provisional schedule for the next few months: • April in Poughkeepsie • May in Kingston, featuring our first-ever musical guest (!) • June in Beacon
What’s the new job? Congrats!
Congrats on the new job Jordan! Excited for the upcoming meetups 🤗
I have one opening for a reiki energy healing session tomorrow at 1:30pm at the Ascend Center in Cold Spring ☀️
Book here: http://bit.ly/AnchorInPeace
Use code CONNECTHV for 10% off and feel free to DM me with any questions!
Folks, we have some cool and free community meetups coming up if you'd like to join: • Get Together online and talk about things we’re working on - March 17th at 6 pm • HVTechFest Hackathon - Open Data & AI Hackathon for students - March 26th at 11 AM in Troy - looking for volunteers, lots of networking opportunities, skills level not so critical while AI experts welcome [Women in Tech](https://hvtechfest.com/2025/03/hackathon> • <https://openhubproject.com/meet-ups/women-tech-leading-and-nurturing) - April 5th at 4 PM, at the Velocipede Museum, Newburgh - all are welcome to network and get some insights and guidance
