8 p.m. Friday, February 5

Tenor George Conrad and pianist Joel Flowers will present "Still To Us At Twilight; Songs of Days Gone By," a recital of 19th and early 20th century songs. You'll thrill to the nostalgia of "After the Ball is Over," "Wait 'till the Sun Shines," "Nellie," "The Last Rose of Summer," and many, many more.

Conrad has been involved in local theater for more than 20 years, both with County Players of Wappingers Falls and at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.

Joel Flowers, the brilliant accompanist for this recital, worked for many years as an entertainment director for the U.S. Army in Germany, where he also accompanied vocalists at the Theater des westerns and the Deutsche Opera in Berlin. Residing in the Hudson Valley since 1994, Joel has served as Musical Director for many local community theater productions. He is the Community Recreation Coordinator at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Tickets: $16 for adults; $14 seniors & children.

LITTLE LEONARDO & THE FANTASTIC FLYING MACHINE

by the Robert Rogers Puppet Company

11 a.m. Saturday, February 6

A brand new puppet show! Take a trip back in time to 15th Century Italy and meet a remarkable boy named Leonardo. He works as an apprentice in the studio of Master Verocchio and, surrounded by books, charts, tools, statues, paintings and maps, discovers the wonders of art and science. Leonardo dreams especially of building a flying machine and, one day, to the amazement of family and friends, actually does! This is an imaginary story inspired by the drawings, paintings and writing of the world's greatest artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci.

Tickets: $8 for adults and $6 for children in advance or at the door.

FAMILY MAGIC & COMEDY SHOW

with  Frank Monaco

11 a.m. Saturday, February 13

Frank combines magic and comedy in this fast paced and very entertaining show. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this unique event, with live animals and lots of audience participation!

Tickets: $8 for adults and $6 for children in advance or at the door.

FALSETTOS

February 12-28, 2010

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 3 p.m.

With music and lyrics by William Finn and book by William Finn and James Lapine, this Tony Award-winning musical is the tale of a confused man, Marvin, who seems blessed with the perfect family, a caring wife and young son. Nevertheless, the family is broken apart when Marvin leaves his family to live with another man, just as AIDS is beginning its insidious spread. A CENTERstage Production directed by Kevin Archambault with musical direction by James Fitzwilliam.

Tickets: $22 for adults; $20 seniors and children.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. February 17

A fresh, imaginative take on this perennial audience favorite. When starry-eyed lovers and zany would-be actors cross parths with mischief-making fairies in a magical forest, the result is an uproarious comedy. The ideal "first Shakespeare" for elementary grades and a riotous roller-coaster ride for teens (and teachers).

Tickets: $8.

FOUR SCORE & SEVEN YEARS AGO

by ArtsPower

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - Check back for new date

Young Lemuel, who has escaped slavery in Georgia, unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier. The two men may be of different races and on different sides of the Civil War, but they have much to teach each other about bravery and loyalty in this exciting and suspenseful musical. Grades 3-8.

Tickets: $8.

The Lewis & Clark Expedition by Patrick Garner

10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. February 18 - NEW DATE!

Acclaimed actor Patrick Garner casts the audience as Lewis & Clark's "Corps of Discovery," exploring the Louisiana Purchase. Learn of history's unsung hero, Clark's slave, York, and discover how Sacagawea became a role model for every generation. Best for kindergarten through eighth grade.

Tickets: $6. Reservations required.

PREDATORS of the WILD

with Bill Robinson

11 a.m. Saturday, February 20

An exciting, interactive show that explains how birds of prey and reptiles have their own unique adaptations for survival. Learn the importance of birds and reptiles in the balance of nature, and how man has helped to restore endangered species such as the peregrine falcon. Live animals include birds of prey such as hawls, owls, vultures and falcons as well as reptiles such as snakes and lizards.

Tickets: $8 for adults and $6 for children in advance or at the door.

FALSETTOS

7 p.m. Saturday, February 20

Join us for a special performance of Falsettos to benefit the Hudson Valley Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Community Center in Kingston and The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. Tickets are $35 and include a post-show reception with the cast and crew and a cash bar.

With music and lyrics by William Finn and book by William Finn and James Lapine, this Tony Award-winning musical is the tale of a confused man, Marvin, who seems blessed with the perfect family, a caring wife and young son. Nevertheless, the family is broken apart when Marvin leaves his family to live with another man, just as AIDS is beginning its insidious spread. A CENTERstage Production directed by Kevin Archambault with musical direction by James Fitzwilliam.

For tickets and information, call (845) 876-3080 or visit www.centerforperformingarts.org

FALSETTOS

February 12-28, 2010

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 3 p.m.

With music and lyrics by William Finn and book by William Finn and James Lapine, this Tony Award-winning musical is the tale of a confused man, Marvin, who seems blessed with the perfect family, a caring wife and young son. Nevertheless, the family is broken apart when Marvin leaves his family to live with another man, just as AIDS is beginning its insidious spread. A CENTERstage Production directed by Kevin Archambault with musical direction by James Fitzwilliam.

Tickets: $22 for adults; $20 seniors and children.

With music and lyrics by William Finn and book by William Finn and James Lapine, this Tony Award-winning musical is the tale of a confused man, Marvin, who seems blessed with the perfect family, a caring wife and young son. Nevertheless, the family is broken apart when Marvin leaves his family to live with another man, just as AIDS is beginning its insidious spread. A CENTERstage Production directed by Kevin Archambault with musical direction by James Fitzwilliam.

Tickets: $22 for adults; $20 seniors and children.

* POSTPONED to a future date, due to inclement weather *

THREE WISHES & WOLF in SHEEP'S CLOTHING

by Spring Valley Puppet Theater

Enjoy two puppet shows in one morning! What would you do if a magic elf gave you three wishes? That's just what happens to Henry and Gretchen in this puppet production of "Three Wishes." In "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing,"  a hungry wolf tries to outwit the savvy sheperd and make a meal of the helpless little lamb. Helpless? Maybe not!

Tickets: $8 for adults and $6 for children in advance or at the door.

FALSETTOS

February 12-28, 2010

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 3 p.m.

With music and lyrics by William Finn and book by William Finn and James Lapine, this Tony Award-winning musical is the tale of a confused man, Marvin, who seems blessed with the perfect family, a caring wife and young son. Nevertheless, the family is broken apart when Marvin leaves his family to live with another man, just as AIDS is beginning its insidious spread. A CENTERstage Production directed by Kevin Archambault with musical direction by James Fitzwilliam.

Tickets: $22 for adults; $20 seniors and children.

FALSETTOS

February 12-28, 2010

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 3 p.m.

With music and lyrics by William Finn and book by William Finn and James Lapine, this Tony Award-winning musical is the tale of a confused man, Marvin, who seems blessed with the perfect family, a caring wife and young son. Nevertheless, the family is broken apart when Marvin leaves his family to live with another man, just as AIDS is beginning its insidious spread. A CENTERstage Production directed by Kevin Archambault with musical direction by James Fitzwilliam.

Tickets: $22 for adults; $20 seniors and children.