The summer is here and New Paltz is the perfect place to spend it. A natural hub for athletes and center for the arts, here are some things to check out:
On-Campus
Empire State Games, 7/27-7/31
Boxing, synchronized swimming, archery and tennis.
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
"The Material Image: Surface and Substance In Photography," 6/8 - 8/7
"The Maverick Festival 1915-1931: An Exhibition on the Centennial of the Maverick Art Colony," 6/8 - 8/7
Summer Repertory Theatre
"Art," 7/1-10
Parker Theatre
"Marry Me a Little," 7/14-24
Parker Theatre
Recreation & Wellness
Yoga classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday 5 - 6 p.m. in Elting Gym 101.
The Swimming pool is also open 7/5 - 8/8 (excluding 7/23-31). Hours: Monday to Thursday 2:30-4:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 p.m.
Off-Campus
Hear live music with free HCC-Arts Concerts, Hasbrouck Park, New Paltz
7/16 - Tangoman
7/23 - The Sugarbees
7/30 - Kurt Henry
8/6 - Vickie Russell
For more info, contact HCC-Arts at (845) 691-6008 or e-mail hccenter@aol.com
Trapeze!
Trapeze classes are offered weekly at the Stone Mountain Farm in New Paltz for $40. For more info, visit www.trapezeclub.org or call (845) 658-8450.
Swim
The Ulster County Pool is a great place to spend a warm afternoon. Located on Libertyville Road in New Paltz, the fee is $3.50 for residents and $7 for visitors. For more info, call (845) 255-7027
Located in Minnewaska State Park, Minnewaska Lake is another great place to swim. Located on route 44/55 in New Paltz, swimming is free but there is a parking and entrance fee of $7.
Climb, Bike & Hike
The Mohonk Preserve is a great place to hike and rock climb. If you don't know how to rock climb, there are a number of schools in the area that teach all levels. For more info, visit www.gunks.com.
In addition, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is a great place to hike or walk.
Celebrate
The Ulster County Fair is located at the Ulster County Fairgrounds from 8/2-8/7 and costs $12 per person.