Trivia night, w. Quizmaster With Andre Nacmanie
Trivia returns to The Common Good, led by Andre Nachmanie of Trivia Break. Come by for thoughtfully curated thematic question, brain busters, mystery photos, music rounds, and more!
Play for prizes, or for pride — just make sure to bring you best!
Mend & Stitch Circle
Share and learn mending techniques, like patching and sewing, to give your clothes a longer life with simple, creative repairs.
Bring your craft projects—knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or anything else—and enjoy creating with others.
Open to everyone, no matter your experience or skill level.
Open Mic Poetry: Sing in me, O Muse!
Come celebrate National Poetry Month with @ The Common Good with featured poets and an open mic open to all ages.
Headlining poets include:
Mike Jurkovic, Poet Laureate, Ulster Co. ‘25
Lisa Titus, Poet Laureate, Sullivan Co. ‘20-’21
Jason McMahan
Robyn Hager
Want to read your work? Sign up the night of, or get on the list ahead of time by emailing jason.hvnv@gmail.com
Children's Music Workshop
“If you can walk, you can dance. If you can talk, you can sing.” — Zimbabwean Proverb
Join us for a fun and inspiring interactive workshop. Adrian DiMatteo, founder of the Sonic Institute brings instruments and songs for kids of all ages to connect with music as a universal human activity. Adrian is a guitarist, singer and multi-instrumentalist.
$8-15 suggested donation
“Music has been shown to activate some of the broadest and most diverse networks of the brain.” — Harvard Health
Music-making develops creativity, imagination, focus and coordination. Learning an instrument and practicing music enhances these capacities. Music provides a means of nonverbal communication, providing an outlet for connecting with and expressing emotion. As a safe and healthy activity, it helps deemphasize obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. Shared music-making and dance can promote meaningful relationships and connections within and across social groups, leading to an improved quality of life, shared values and sense of belonging.
Live Music: Marianne Osiel
We are delighted to welcome singer/songwriter Marianne Osiel back to the TCG stage. Osiel crafts melodic, roots-inspired songs, and her energetic and emotive performances are not to be missed.
"Marianne has a gift for very original songwriting combined with a beautiful voice - Dave Sancious, Keyboardist (Eric Clapton)
Good Work: A Series, with Nikki Volpicelli
Join writers in all genres as they read from works in progress. Signs up are first come first serve, with 7-10 minutes per reader. Guests and readers are encouraged to stick around after the event to shop, have a drink, and discuss work.
Sign up in person or online
*If signups fill up, we’ll add you to the top of the list next month
Book Talk and Live Music: Adrian DiMatteo
“Adrian DiMatteo is a gifted musician, theoretician, and dedicated spiritual practitioner. Elements of Sound is where these three aspects of his being come together in an exploration of sound and consciousness.” — Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez
Join Adrian DiMatteo, author and founder of the Sonic Institute, for an evening of words and music that delve into the heart of sound at the intersections of science and spirituality. He will be sharing readings from his book, “Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness,” as well as original music with instruments from around the world.
Adrian has traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. “By vibration you are created, and by vibration you create.” – Elements of Sound
Independent Bookstore Day Party
We’re going big for our first Independent Bookstore Day…
Stay tuned for updates on the all day party (and plan to get there early to snag exclusive books and literary items!)
Workshop: Your Next Chapter, w. Jonathan Drapkin
Part I of a 4-Part Discovery Series:
In a time where we search for a life worth living, learn how to balance meaningful work, time with your family, volunteer activities and personal growth. Together we can plan for a happier life.
$20 per session or $50 for series
Space is limited - RSVP by emailing matthew@thecommongoodny.com & jddrapkin@gmail.com
(Payment accepted at the door)
Jonathan Drapkin, Founder and President of Drapkin Strategies and a 2023 Harvard University ALI Fellow. He is an
experienced leader, professional speaker, and accomplished strategic planner, who is thoroughly enjoying
his "Next Chapter"
Trivia night, w. Quizmaster With Andre Nacmanie
Trivia returns to The Common Good, led by Andre Nachmanie of Trivia Break. Come by for thoughtfully curated thematic question, brain busters, mystery photos, music rounds, and more!
Play for prizes, or for pride — just make sure to bring you best!
Conversations with Your Countywide Officials Sponsored by NAACP-Ellenville
NAACP-Ellenville invites you to an evening of conversation with your countywide elected officials--County Executive Jen Metzger, County Comptroller March Gallagher, Sheriff Juan Figueroa, District Attorney Manny Nneji and County Clerk Taylor Bruck.
This is a chance to learn about your county government and ask the tough questions. Find out what these elected officials do and how they affect your everyday lives. Come with your questions and ideas and hang out with the people you put into office. Free to the public. Drinks and light fare for purchase.
Book Release & Author Visit: Andrea Bartz
Join us as we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Andrea Bartz, to The Common Good to celebrate the release of her new thriller, The Last Ferry Out. Bartz is journalist and author of Reese’s Book Club pick We Were Never Here, The Spare Room, The Lost Night, and The Herd.
Come out for an unforgettable evening as Bartz and special guests share hair-raising vacation tales. TCG will be offering Last Ferry Out-specific cocktails, as well as book/drink deals!
The Last Ferry will be available for purchase, and Bartz will be available to sign copies.
Author Event: Aatish Taseer
Join us for a special book release event: A Return to Self: Excursions in Exile, by Aatish Taseer
AATISH TASEER is the author of the memoir Stranger to History: A Son’s Journey Through Islamic Lands and the acclaimed novels The Way Things Were, a finalist for the 2016 Jan Michalski Prize, The Temple-Goers, short-listed for the Costa First Novel Award, and Noon; and the memoir and travelog The Twice-Born. He is also the translator of a volume of Saadat Hasan Manto’s short stories from Urdu, Manto: Selected Stories. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He is a Writer at Large for T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Born in England and raised in New Delhi, educated in the US and previously a journalist in the UK, he now lives in New York.
Live Music: The Embellishments
Come hang out, browse the shop, grab a bite, while enjoying The Embelishments, playing an afternoon set!
Donations encouraged
Movie Screening: Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective
Join us for an exclusive screening of the 2015 documentary, Inhabit.
Inhabit explores the many environmental issues facing us today and examines solutions that are being applied using the ecological design process called 'Permaculture'. Permaculture is a design lens that uses the principles found in ecosystems to help shift our impact from destructive to regenerative. Focused mostly on the Northeastern and Midwestern regions of the United States, Inhabit provides an intimate look at permaculture peoples and practices ranging from rural, suburban, and urban landscapes.
Q&A to follow with Andrew Faust, participant in the film, and one of the premier Permaculture teachers and designers in North America with over two decades of experience in the field. Andrew will also have signed copies of his book, The Earth is our Home available for purchase.
Board Game Night
Join us again for a fun-filled board game night at The Common Good, where gamers of all ages are welcome to play, connect, and enjoy great company. Bring your favorite game, or discover new ones while indulging in drinks and bites from our bar!
Card Making Workshop
Ever want to design and craft your own professional greeting cards?! This is the workshop for you!
Join Kathryn Grodin, who has been teaching the craft for over 20 years.
Email katgstamps@gmail.com to reserve a space.
Cost is $12, to be paid day of.
DJ: Shane Houghtaling
Shane Houghtaling brings his lo-fi, atmospheric soundscapes to The Common Good, Saturday, April 5th. Come check out his set, and hear cuts from his new record, “From The Horizon.”
Author Visit: Terri Thal
Terri Thal, author of My Greenwich Village, has two passions: folk music and social justice.
In a wry, often funny voice, she shares stories in her new book of growing up in Brooklyn and as a spokesperson and storyteller for the folk music scene of the 1960s. She became very much part of the 1960s folk music world in Greenwich Village and New York, managing Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk―once her husband ―the Roche sisters, and others. She tells us what it was like to hang out in the Village coffee houses, to host folk singers like Tom Paxton and Phil Ochs who hung out at her apartment, and to be a manager. We hear her view of the 1960s socialist organizations, and how she later merged her professional work in not-for-profit agencies.
Come out for a not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear Terri share her stories about Bob, about Dave, and about the early folk scene that left an indelible mark on American society and culture.
Public News Forum with the Shawangunk Journal
The Shawangunk Journal wants to meet with you!
So come by, bring a neighbor and a friend or two along, and meet editor, John D’Amico. “Come tell us what you think. Talk to us about stories we’ve done, and stories we haven’t done.”
Live Music: Soul Deep
Live music with Roxy and Tbons, playing blues, soul, R&B and more! No cover, donations encouraged.
Live Music: Steve Roe, Errant Space, Spreaders, Melting Regular
Come out for a very special evening of experimental music.
$8 suggested donation
Good Work: A Series, with Nikki Volpicelli
Join writers in all genres as they read from works in progress. Signs up are first come first serve, with 7-10 minutes per reader. Guests and readers are encouraged to stick around after the event to shop, have a drink, and discuss work.
Sign up in person or online
*If signups fill up, we’ll add you to the top of the list next month
Analog Night: Unplug, unwind, and READ!
Why An Analog Night??
Stress Reduction:
Reading can be a relaxing activity that helps lower stress levels and heart rate.
Improved Sleep:
Reading before bed can help you relax and fall asleep more easily.
Lower Blood Pressure and Heart Rate:
A study from the University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress markers, including lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
Fights Depression Symptoms:
Reading can be a helpful tool for managing depression symptoms and improving overall mental well-being
How’s it Work??
7:00 - 7:30…settle in, grab a drink, find a seat, send those last texts…
8:00 - 9:00…Analog Hour: phone is placed in storage behind the bar, one hour of silent reading. De-stress and get lost in a good story.
9:00 - 9:30…Get Social: Come back to the world feeling refreshed. You’re around like-minded bookish folks, have fun!
Kids Craft-A-Character
Come bring your favorite stories to life! Kids will use a variety of provided materials to craft and create their own versions of beloved book characters. Ideal for children between 3 and 8 years old.
Live Music: Amanda Jerry
We are delighted to welcome singer/songwriter Amanda Jerry to The Common Good.
“As a composer, [she’s] written scores and songs for short films, dance films, and theatrical productions. As a performer, [she] plays intimate singer/songwriter sets stacked with inventive covers and heartfelt originals.”
TCG Non-Fiction Book Club Meetup
Come one, come all to the TCG Non-Fiction Book club meet up where we will be discussing Isabel Wilkerson’s seminal work, “The Warmth of Other Suns.” The only requirement to join is that you’ve read the book! Stay tuned for an RSVP. See you there!
A reminder, all book club picks are 10% off at the bookstore.
Board Game Night
Join us again for a fun-filled board game night at The Common Good, where gamers of all ages are welcome to play, connect, and enjoy great company. Bring your favorite game, or discover new ones while indulging in drinks and bites from our bar!
Tales for Tots
Join us for story time with Helen Tennenbaum!
Ideal for bookworms between 3 and 7. Grown-ups monitoring of their little ones is highly encouraged :)
Live Music: Crash Taylor
Join Crash for a night of originals and book signing for Crash’s new novel, “Pot.Dot.Com"
Mend & Stitch Circle
Share and learn mending techniques, like patching and sewing, to give your clothes a longer life with simple, creative repairs.
Bring your craft projects—knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or anything else—and enjoy creating with others.
Open to everyone, no matter your experience or skill level.
Trivia Night
Bring your friends and colleagues or fly solo for a night of prizes and plot twists with the fine folks at Best Trivia Ever.
Southbound Writer's Round Tour ft. ft. Ian Flanigan, Jim Ranger, Randall Fowler
Get ready for an unforgettable night as three powerhouse country music artists hit the stage for an intimate, up close and personal evening.
Jim Ranger and Ian Flanigan, finalists on “The Voice,” these dynamic performers have captivated millions with their soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Adding to the excitement, Randall Fowler was crowned Charleston City Paper’s Best Male Vocalist of the Year.
They come together to share their music and personal stories, the brotherhood between these big-hearted guys shines through, creating an electric atmosphere that will have fans singing along and feeling every moment. Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of their voices and the camaraderie that makes their performances truly special
All tickets include a pre-show meet and greet opportunity. meet and greet takes place inside The Common Good from 6:45-7:15.
"General Admission" Tickets = standing room only
"Seated" Tickets = guaranteed seat, not assigned.
"VIP" Ticket = guaranteed seat, + signed limited edition 11x17 tour poster.
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE
TCG Fiction Bookclub Meetup
The Ministry of Time, by Kaliane Bradley.
A much anticipated 2024 release and NYT bestseller, this “clever debut features time travel, romance, cloak-and-dagger plotting, and a critique of the British Empire.” (Publishers Weekly). TCG bookseller, Beatrice, will coordinate discussion for the inaugural club pick.
Book Club Meetup: March 6th, 6:00pm
Trivia Night
Bring your friends and colleagues or fly solo for a night of prizes and plot twists with the fine folks at Best Trivia Ever.
Open Mic Poetry Night
Untamed.
Join us for an evening of poetry from local high school students. Create with us a supportive space for teens to share, connect, and gain confidence in their craft.
Interested in reading your own work? Contact jason.hvnv@gmail.com
Good Work: A Series, with Nikki Volpicelli
Join writers in all genres as they read from works in progress. Signs up are first come first serve, with 10-15 minutes per reader. Guests and readers are encouraged to stick around after the event to discuss work, literature, and offer feedback. (Literary drink specials will be offered, of course)
Sign up in person or online (stay tuned!)
Mend & Stitch Circle
Share and learn mending techniques, like patching and sewing, to give your clothes a longer life with simple, creative repairs.
Bring your craft projects—knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or anything else—and enjoy creating with others.
Open to everyone, no matter your experience or skill level.
Trivia Night
Bring your friends and colleagues or fly solo for a night of prizes and plot twists with the fine folks at Best Trivia Ever.
Habaneros on the Hudson
An evening of food and drink, to celebrate publication of the new cookbook, Habaneros on the Hudson, by Hudson Valley author, Gigi Fava.
Live Music: The Bard, Rich Northrup
Join The Bard at THE COMMON GOOD for an Evening of LIVE music.
Come out for some Americana..Celtic Folk, John Prine, Jimmy Buffet, Van Morrison, and more!
TCG Non-Fiction Book Club Meetup
Come one, come all to the inaugural TCG Non-Fiction Book club meet up where we will be discussing Isabel Wilkerson’s seminal work, “The Warmth of Other Suns.” The only requirement to join is that you’ve read the book! Stay tuned for an RSVP. See you there!
A reminder, all book club picks are 10% off at the bookstore.