THRU AUGUST 14: “DEFINE THE DECADE” Multi-media group show featuring provocative works that present controversial issues, frame recent history and use traditional and new media to convey the sense and texture of the decade. GCCA CATSKILL GALLERY, 398 Main St., Catskill, NY. Gallery hours Monday thru Saturday 10AM-5PM; 2nd and 3rd Saturdays, Noon-8PM. 518-943-3400 gcca@greenearts.org.

THRU OCTOBER 2: RIP LIVES FESTIVAL. Over 50 statues throughout Tannersville, Windham, Hunter, Haines Falls, Jewett and Ashland located ALONG ROUTES 23 AND 23A, as interpreted by the over 50 fine artists/craftspeople inspired by Washington Irving’s imaginative story that captivated people worldwide. On October 2 there will be a gala auction/dinner following a day of crafts, food and events. Please call 518-589-5050 for more information. http://www.riplivesinfo.com

THRU OCTOBER 31: REMEMBER THE LADIES:WOMEN OF THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL. Susie (Sarah) Barstow, Woodland Interior, 1865. Private collection. 2010 exhibition will be first to focus on women landscape artists of the Hudson River School. Approximately 25 works of art (paintings, photography, drawing manuals) as well as paintings by Thomas Cole’s own sister Sarah Cole and daughter Emily Cole. THE THOMAS COLE HISTORIC SITE. www.thomascole.org.

AUGUST 14: SUNSET ROCK AND CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSE. View from Catskill Mountain House site. Fee charged, includes a copy of the Hudson River School Art Trail Guidebook, 48- page book with full-color illustrations, guided tour of the Thomas Cole Historic Site at the end of your hike and guided hike/walk along the Hudson River School Art Trail. THE THOMAS COLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY. 518-943-7465 www.thomascole.org.

AUGUST 14-15: GERMAN ALPS FESTIVAL @ HUNTER MOUNTAIN. The Hunter Mountain German Alps Festival brings smiles to faces of German-Americans and everyone else. Good-time music is sure to get you on your feet... or at least tapping your feet. With bands like Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra, a great time guaranteed. Traditional German-American foods, Schuhplattler Dancers, plenty of vendors, plus activities for kids. Please note pets are not permitted on the festival grounds. HUNTER MOUNTAIN, Rt. 23A, Hunter, NY. www.huntermtn.com

AUGUST 14-15: GERMAN ALPS FESTIVAL. Festival has been entertaining Germans and non-Germans with plenty of food, drink, German music, activities and entertainment for all. HUNTER MOUNTAIN, Rt. 23A, Hunter, NY. www.huntermtn.com

AUGUST 21-22: THE INTERNATIONAL CELTIC FESTIVAL. Sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles. World-class musicians from Ireland and North America perform on three stages, with plenty of variety to suit any taste. HUNTER MOUNTAIN, Rt. 23A, Hunter, NY. www.huntermtn.com

October 21: 2010 Buy Local Business Expo.  CGCC, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

November 11: Annual Meeting of members. 10:00 a.m. Place TBD

December 2: Holiday Happy Hour. 5:00pm -7:00pm, Rip Van Winkle Country Club, Palenville

Art Awareness, Lexington. 518-989-6433.

ART GALLERY AT THE ATHENS CULTURAL CENTER.

Main Street, Athens. www.athensculturalcenter.org

Bear Creek Landing Family Sport Complex, Hunter.

518-263-3839.

Bronck house Museum, Coxsackie 518-731-6490.

Catskill Mountain Foundation, Hunter.

518-263-4908

Coxsackie Council on the Arts, 518-731-2908

Durham Center Museum, Route 145, East Durham.

518-239-8461

Greene Council on the Arts, P.O.B. 463, 398 Main St.,Catskill.

518-943-3400 www.greenearts.org.

Haines falls historical society and Railroad museum Rt. 23A Haines Falls

Horton By the Stream, Elka Park. 518-589-5383.

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society, Athens 518- 828-5294.

Irish American Heritage Museum, East Durham.

518-634-7497.

Irish Cultural Center, East Durham. 518-634-2286.

little ole museum, Greenville 518-966-8313

Mahayana Buddhist Temple, South Cairo. 518-622-3619

Mountain Top Gallery, Windham. 518-734-3104

RIVERSIDE FARMER’S & ARTISAN’S MARKET At historic Catskill Point. Every Sunday thru October 29. 9:30 - 1:30 PM. 518-943-3400

The Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville.

518-589-3093

Thomas Cole House, Catskill, NY 518-943-7465

Ukrainian Church, Rte. 23A, Hunter. 518-734-5330

Vedder Memorial Research Library, at the Bronck House, Coxsackie, NY. 518-731-1033

Zadock Pratt Museum/Pratt Rock, Prattsville.

518-299-3395.

ZOOM FLUME Shady Glen Rd., Durham

518-234-4559 www.zoomflume.com