Events

“Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless” Booksigning with author Maria Pinto

November 6th, 6 pm – 7 pm
Oblong Books

Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment, Poison, Ecology, Hidden Histories, Zombies, and Black Survival Booksigning with author Maria Pinto in conversation with Patricia Kaishian.

Naturalist, forager, and educator Maria Pinto offers a stunning debut book that uncovers strange and beautiful fungal connections between the natural and human worlds. She mingles reportage, research, memoir, and nature writing, touching on topics that range from Black farmers’ domestication of the unforgettable aroma of truffles to the possibility that enslaved people wielded mycological poisons against their enslavers. More Info

Art Reception for “Visual Perspectives” by Rhinebeck Fine Art

November 8th, 5 pm – 7 pm
Montgomery Row Art Exhibition Space

Please Join Us for Opening Reception to celebrate the Opening of Rhinebeck Fine Art‘s “Visual Perspectives” Art Exhibit. Enjoy nibbles and refreshments and meet the artists.

6423 Montgomery Street, Located on the 2nd Floor, stairs or elevator available.

 

“The Innocents of Florence” Booksigning with author Joseph Luzzi

November 8th, 6 pm – 7 pm
Oblong Books

Booksigning event with author Joseph Luzzi, THE INNOCENTS OF FLORENCE: The Renaissance Discovery of Childhood in conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Joseph Luzzi will talk with Ruth Ben Ghiat about his latest book that uncovers the compelling story of how a Florentine orphanage rescued thousands of children and revolutionized childhood education amid the splendor of Renaissance art. More Info

Fall Educator Appreciation Night

November 13th, 5 pm – 7 pm
Oblong Books

Fall Educator Appreciation Night – RHINEBECK

Calling all Educators! Join us for an evening of wine, snacks and books.

Our Educational Partnerships Coordinator Ian Taras and our kids’ book experts will be on hand to chat with you, answer questions, and make recommendations.

Enjoy 20% OFF your entire purchase as our way of saying Thank You!

RSVP to let us know you’re coming so we know how many corks to pop!

“The White Hot” Booksigning with author Quiara Alegria Hudes

November 15th, 6 pm – 7 pm
Oblong Books

Join Us for Booksigning with author Quiara Alegría Hudes, THE WHITE HOT: A Novel, In conversation with Amy Herzog.

Free. Registration Requested.

Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes presents her new novel – the story of a runaway mother’s ten days of freedom—and the pain, desire, longing, and wonder we find on the messy road to enlightenment. More Info

“Reaping What She Sows” Booksigning with author Nancy Matsumoto

November 21st, 6 pm – 7 pm
Oblong Books

Booksigning with author Nancy Matsumoto, REAPING WHAT SHE SOWS: How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System In conversation with George Weld.

James Beard Award winner, Nancy Matsumoto, celebrates the women heroes who are fighting Big Food to create a healthier, more just system—and answering the question: How should we eat? Read More

Battenfeld’s Christmas Tree Farm

November 24th – 11/30, 8 am – 4 pm
Battenfeld's Tree Farm

Battenfeld’s Christmas Tree Farm opens Nov 24th for trees. Family Events Nov 28, 29, 30. Wreath and holiday decor. Santa, Wagon Rides (weather permitting), and more. A holiday tradition.  Closed Thanksgiving. More Info

Wonderland of Lights

November 28th – December 28th, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck

Celebrate the Holidays at Rhinebeck’s The Wonderland of Lights located at The Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY just north of Montgomery Row. Enjoy the festive pageantry as you journey via car through more than a mile of spectacular lights and holiday wonder. From tunnel displays to towering structures and whimsical designs, this is a memorable experience for the entire family. This drive-through mile-long path of dazzling, festive lights and holiday displays. Tickets are per car/vehicle.  More Info & Get Tickets 

Open: NOV28 – 30, DEC 4-7, DEC 11-14, DEC 18-28
OPEN 5PM TO 9PM; and *5PM to 9:30PM | FRIDAY & SATURDAY

“Feast on Your Life” Booksigning with James Beard award-winning author Tamar Adler

December 5th, 6 pm – 7 pm
Oblong Books

Tamar Adler, FEAST ON YOUR LIFE: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day in conversation with Lacey Schwartz Delgado.

Tamar Adler, award-winning author of An Everlasting Meal, will talk about her new book – a record of daily delights from inside the kitchen and just outside it; designed to help you find joy every day – with Lacey Schwartz Delgado.

Feast on Your Life is the perfect holiday gift or addition to your own library. Adler’s reflections help you see the magic in everyday meals and embrace the art of cooking with a renewed sense of peace, helping you find greater happiness and mindfulness the kitchen. More Info.

 

Holiday Shop Crawl

December 13th, 3 pm – 6 pm
Village of Rhinebeck

Presented by the Rhinebeck Chamber of Commerce. Store(s) Window Display competition, enjoy shopping, carolers, and more.

“The Problem with Plastic” Booksigning with Judith Enck

January 22nd, 6 pm – 7 pm
Oblong Books

Booksigning with author Judith Enck, THE PROBLEM WITH PLASTIC: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late. Judith Enck will share her powerful investigation into plastic’s impact on human health and the environment, and how we can fight back.

More than a critique, The Problem with Plastic emphasizes the urgent need for action against plastic’s toxic legacy. It higlights powerful stories of frontline resistance in places like Louisiana, Texas, and Appalachia, and equips readers with practical tools—including a “Household Waste Audit” to track and reduce plastic consumption, as well as model policy guides for driving legislative change.

Urgent, eye-opening, and ultimately empowering, The Problem with Plastic reminds us: plastic is a problem—but together, we can be the solution. Read More about Event