BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.woodstockguild.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260918T183218Z
CREATED:20260826T173332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T183218Z
UID:17577-1791057600-1791064800@www.woodstockguild.org
SUMMARY:Jules Shear performs "The Surreal Housewives of Woodstock"
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS \nThe Surreal Housewives of Woodstock is a unique\, poetic 15-song production that simultaneously celebrates and satirizes the legendary bohemian culture of Woodstock\, New York. The performance represents a rare artistic collaboration between Shear\, who composed the music\, and the legendary activist and poet Ed Sanders of The Fugs\, who penned the lyrics. \nMoving seamlessly between lighthearted\, witty snapshots and portraits of deeper social commentary\, the production introduces audiences to a series of catchy songs based on the town’s vibrant archetypes. Featured songs in the lineup include “Anger Management Annie\,” “Too Many Causes Tara\,” “Pot Farm Pam\,” and the satirical centerpiece\, “The Great Dust-Up at the Vegancue (The Vegan Barbecue).” Through this playful musical journey\, attendees will get up close and personal with the quirky\, unforgettable personalities that reside in America’s most famous arts community. \nSongs: \nMoon-Tone Moyna\nToo Many Causes Tara\nPatti Pill Head\nThe Mothers of Moonhaw Draw\nAudrey Who Makes It With Her Friends’ Boyfriends\nPot Farm Pam\nWho Has the Craziest Husband?\nShy Genius Sheila\nVery Religious Vera\nFatally Attracted Frieda\nAnger Management Angie\nFaeries on the Lawn\nSex Gossip Sue\nWord-Salad Wendy\nThe Great Dust-Up at the Vegancue (The Vegan Barbecue) \nJULES SHEAR \nFrom iconic hits such as Cyndi Lauper’s “All Through the Night\,” The Bangles’ “If She Knew What She Wants\,” to Jules’ own pop hit\, “Steady\,” Jules Shear’s songwriting has left an indelible mark on the world of music. In addition to his songwriting and performing\, Jules Shear holds a special place in music history as the original host of the groundbreaking series\, MTV Unplugged. For the first 13 episodes\, Jules set the stage for intimate and raw performances that became a cultural phenomenon. \nED SANDERS \nEd Sanders is an American poet\, singer\, activist\, and countercultural icon best known as the co-founder of the 1960s underground folk-rock band The Fugs who blended folk\, rock\, and political satire\, pioneering cheeky\, provocative songs that challenged 1960s social norms. He operated the Peace Eye Bookstore in New York City’s East Village hub\, which served as a gathering place for Beat poets and radicals. Ed Sanders in Woodstock\, New York\, where he has spent decades publishing the local Woodstock Journal newspaper alongside his wife\, Miriam. He continues to publish his own work and perform with The Fugs. \n$30 Byrdcliffe members / $35 Not-yet-Members\nPURCHASE TICKETS \nposter image by Pal Shazer
URL:https://www.woodstockguild.org/event/jules-shear-performs-the-surreal-housewives-of-woodstock/
LOCATION:Byrdcliffe Theatre\, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Rd\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.woodstockguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_6177-copy-2-1-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T182809Z
CREATED:20260918T182458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T182809Z
UID:17692-1792249200-1792256400@www.woodstockguild.org
SUMMARY:Closing Reception for "Going Upstate: The Avery Family in Woodstock"
DESCRIPTION:Sean Cavanaugh\, Water\, Mist and Mountain\, 2018\, watercolor on paper \n  \ncurated by Bruce Weber\nExhibition on view July 11 – October 25\, 2026\nClosing reception\nSaturday October 17\, 2026\, 3-5 PM \nFor 125 years\, Byrdcliffe has cultivated a community of artists at the base of Mount Guardian in the hamlet of Woodstock\, NY.  Founded on principles of camaraderie\, fidelity to quality\, a reverence for nature and deep respect for fellow creators\, Byrdcliffe has welcomed an impressive roster of artists and thinkers to this important art colony. \nWhile many of these creative denizens went on to reknown — Laszlo Moholy-Nagy\, Bob Dylan\, Eva Hesse\, Philip Guston\, Thorstein Veblen and many more — few so embodied the spirit of Byrdcliffe than the Avery Family. \nSpanning four generations\, the exhibition brings together works by Milton Avery and Sally Michel Avery\, their daughter March Avery\, her husband Philip G. Cavanaugh\, their son Sean Cavanaugh\, and his child Delilah Cavanaugh. For the first time\, the public will have the opportunity to experience an intimate look at the art created in Woodstock by the Avery family — a body of work deeply rooted in American modernism.
URL:https://www.woodstockguild.org/event/closing-reception-for-going-upstate-the-avery-family-in-woodstock/
LOCATION:Kleinert James Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Historic,Special events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.woodstockguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Water-Mist-and-Mountain-1-scaled-e1781795844602.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T144732Z
CREATED:20260908T170809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T144732Z
UID:17664-1792267200-1792274400@www.woodstockguild.org
SUMMARY:Robin Hammer and Friends
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a date in Spring 2027 TBD. If you purchased tickets\, they will be honored on this new date. If you would prefer a refund\, please contact us at info@woodstockguild.org \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nThe highly anticipated performance promises a deeply original evening of music\, spanning intimate\, soulful solo country blues to an electrifying full-band extravaganza. For this special hometown showcase\, Hammer will be joined on stage by a stellar roster of special guests\, including Chuck Cornelis\, Carl Mateo\, Simi Stone\, Wendigo Wendigo\, Anna Womack\, and more. \nRobin “The Hammer” is a legendary multi-medium artist who has been an essential fixture in the New York music community for decades. His storied career began in the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk and blues scene. Over the years\, he has anchored notable projects such as The Shivers\, The Five Points Band\, and the Bosco Blues Band — the latter famously holding down a weekly residency every Tuesday night at the iconic CBGB Gallery. A true chameleon of the New York underground\, Hammer was heavily involved in both the 1970s punk explosion and the classic rock scene. Today\, he remains an active touring force\, bringing authentic blues to audiences of all ages across the country. In addition to his live performances\, Hammer continues to write and record\, recently releasing acclaimed solo and collaborative albums including The Robin and The Sparrow and New Loaves. He lives in Woodstock\, NY. \nBeyond his musical virtuosity\, Hammer is recognized globally as a master craftsman and world-renowned goldsmith. He is the creative force behind rock legend Billy Idol’s most iconic\, signature custom jewelry. Furthermore\, it was Hammer who expertly forged the infamous Cannabis Cup trophy for the global competition\, a role he maintained for over 20 years. When he isn’t touring or in his studio\, Hammer shares his extensive expertise with the community\, teaching jewelry and metalworking classes at the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://www.woodstockguild.org/event/robin-hammer-and-friends/
LOCATION:Byrdcliffe Theatre\, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Rd\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.woodstockguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Robin.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T180000
DTSTAMP:20261007T192712Z
CREATED:20260901T173601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T192712Z
UID:17627-1792857600-1792864800@www.woodstockguild.org
SUMMARY:The Last Supper: A Grand Guignol Love Story
DESCRIPTION:A death dinner. A zombie apocalypse. Love\, democracy\, and everyone fighting for a seat at the last supper. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nTHE LAST SUPPER\nA Grand Guignol Love Story by David Simpatico \nWhat if your last supper really were your last supper?\nAs civilization collapses around them\, seven wildly different survivors gather under one roof for an impossible dinner. At the center of the evening is Edgar\, an elderly man who has decided to die on his own terms. A death doula has been brought in to help him make that final passage. But Edgar’s carefully planned death dinner is interrupted by a rather larger problem: the dead are rising. \nPolitical zealots\, believers\, skeptics\, lovers\, old gods\, new machines and zombies all demand a place at the table. Some want to eat. Some want to preach. Some want to decide who has the right to live—or die. And some just want to survive until morning. The Last Supper is a darkly comic Grand Guignol love story about the collision between individual choice and collective survival. Beneath the blood\, absurdity and zombie mayhem is a surprisingly intimate question: When everything falls apart\, what do we owe one another? \nRound The Bend Theater presents this special staged reading at Byrdcliffe Theater as part of its larger commitment to developing and co-producing bold new plays and supporting playwrights. And because the apocalypse has impeccable timing\, we’re making a Halloween party of it. Come dressed as a zombie and join the parade and contest! \n  \n$25 tickets\nPURCHASE TICKETS \n  \nABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT \nDavid Simpatico’s career highlights include: the book/stage adaptation of Disney’s High School\nMusical; The Screams of Kitty Genovese (Jonathan Larson Award; music by Will\nTodd); Garden of Light\, libretto for choral symphony\, withcomposer Aaron Jay Kernis. His\nmusical adaptation of Twelve Angry Men\, music and lyrics by Michael Holland\, received its\nworld premiere production in June\, 2022 at Theater Latte Da in Minneapolis\, directed by Peter\nRothstein\, and a subsequent production at Asolo Rep in Sarasota\, Florida. His grand opera\, The\nLife and Death(s) of Alan Turing\, with music by Justine F. Chen\, received its world premiere at\nChicago Opera Theater in March\, 2023\, also directed by Peter Rothstein. He is currently\nadapting Wally Lamb’s She’s Come Undone\, with co-bookwriter Darrah Cloud\, and\ncomposer/lyricist\, Michael Holland. He is also working on That Hellbound Train\, a new jazz\nopera with composer Lisa DeSpain\, based on the short story by Robert Bloch. His play\, Ex-Gay\nBar\, was named Honorable Mention in the Carlo Annoni International Playwriting Award\, as\nwell as receiving the inaugural Voices For Change Action Grant by ArtsWestchester. Most\nrecently\, his oratorio adaptation of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol\, with score by Will Todd\,\nreceived its first production with Opera Holland Park at Sinfonia Smith Square in London\, Dec\,\n2024\, 2025 and 2026. \nDavid is an alumnus of the Composer Librettist Development Program at American Lyric\nTheater. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University\, and an\nundergraduate from Northwestern University\, where he studied playwriting under Linda\nJenkins.  He has received support from Edward Albee Foundation\, Millay Colony\, NY Theatre\nWorkshop\, Eugene O’Neill Foundation and Rhinebeck Writer’s Retreat.  David is a proud\nmember of the Dramatists Guild\, and with playwright Darrah Cloud\, is co-founder of Howl\nPlaywrights in Rhinebeck\, NY\, where he lives with his husband and muse\, Robert C. Strickstein.
URL:https://www.woodstockguild.org/event/the-last-supper-round-the-bend-theater-co/
LOCATION:Byrdcliffe Theatre\, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Rd\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special events,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.woodstockguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Last-Supper_Flier_V2.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T230000
DTSTAMP:20261028T151049Z
CREATED:20261014T193856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T151049Z
UID:17835-1793390400-1793401200@www.woodstockguild.org
SUMMARY:Connan Mockasin
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\nThere will not be a waitlist for this performance \nByrdcliffe and Sister Midnight are thrilled to welcome Connan Mockasin to the historic Byrdcliffe Theater for one performance only. This is the first time Connan has played in the US since 2019. \nConnan Mockasin is a New Zealand singer-songwriter\, composer and record producer. Described as “a psych-funk oddball…a contrarian”\, Mockasin played a role in the contemporary crossover of psychedelia with indie music\, and has been praised for his unique approach to songwriting. \nConnan’s third album\, Jassbusters\, is his first in five years. An unclassifiable\, unconventional album that neither picks up from nor abandons the modes of 2013’s widely-embraced Caramel or its 2010 predecessor Forever Dolphin Love\, Jassbusters foreshadows a five-part melodrama film titled Bostyn ‘n Dobsyn\, created by Mockasin. Jassbusterssoundtracks the unpredictable narrative of the film in eclectic\, electric ways. \nWhether bending genres or collaborating with artists like James Blake\, MGMT\, and Charlotte Gainsbourg\, Connan Mockasin has always maneuvered in mysterious ways. After touring with the likes of Radiohead and Neil & Liam Finn (Crowded House)\, the R&B surrealist continued assembling a cult around his theater\, nay spectacle of life with Bostyn ‘n Dobsyn screenings and Jassbusters performances throughout October and November 2018. \n$35 general admission
URL:https://www.woodstockguild.org/event/connan-mockasin/
LOCATION:Byrdcliffe Theatre\, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Rd\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.woodstockguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PHOTO-2025-09-01-21-25-44.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR