Safe Harbors of the Hudson Unveils 25th Anniversary summer lineup
Season to feature art, pride celebration, outdoor movies, and more
Safe Harbors of the Hudson, a Newburgh-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives and building community through housing and the arts, has announced its summer season of programming. The calendar of events features a robust range of art, music, dance, film, and community events, including the second annual Pride on the Green; Ritz Kidz Circus, a free two-week program where local youth work with professional circus coaches to learn new skills and create their own original show; and the season finale of StoryCON, Safe Harbors’ new monthly storytelling series.
Lisa Silverstone, Executive Director of Safe Harbors, shared “As we celebrate 25 years of Safe Harbors’ impact in Newburgh, we are proud to present this thrilling slate of events and programs that showcase the rich talent of our city and the Hudson Valley. We look forward to welcoming neighbors and visitors from near and far to join us this summer!”
Located at the heart of downtown Newburgh, Safe Harbors’ summer programming will take place across its campus: many events will take place on Safe Harbors Green, a half-acre urban park at the corner of Broadway and Liberty Street; around the corner, Safe Harbors’ Ann Street Gallery (104 Ann Street), will present its annual summer exhibition featuring work by regional and nationally-renowned artists; and Safe Harbors’ Lobby at the Ritz (107 Broadway) will host the June editions of its In Frame Film Series and StoryCON, before both events move to the Green in July.
Schedule of events
All events are free unless otherwise noted. More details can be found at www.safe-harbors.org.
etheReality: from breath to air, and back
Ann Street Gallery Summer Exhibition
Saturdays & Sundays, June 21 – August 31 from 1-5pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 28 from 5-7pm
Ann Street Gallery
etheReality is a group exhibition of works across various media that consider the cyclical, interconnected and often intangible relationship between individuals and the collective. The show attempts to locate our contemporary human reality in the murky, haunted spaces between our cumulative acts of destruction and the shared sense of grief that follows, while offering glimpses of inspiration in shared connection to each other and the natural world. How is breath tied to time and place? How do our small, everyday actions shape a vast cosmic phenomenon that echoes through the ether and implicates us in its return?
Safe Harbors’ Ann Street Gallery programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and with funding from the Cowles Charitable Trust, Dominican Sisters of Hope, M&T Charitable Foundation, and TD Charitable Foundation.
Pride on the Green
Saturday, June 21 from 12pm – 5pm
Safe Harbors Green
Inviting all friends, family and neighbors to celebrate in solidarity with Newburgh’s LGBTQ+ community in Safe Harbors’ second annual Pride on the Green. From 12-5pm, Safe Harbors Green will host family-friendly live performances and music, DJs, dancing, a family tent with kids activities, and more. Hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies, Andramada, the mainstage will feature performances by Lisa Pellegrino, Ona Louise, Riley Maida, Francesca Hoffman, Sabrina Kee, Ivan Gorden-Romeo Lips, Kayden Campana, Ame, as well as a reading from the acclaimed Drag Story Hour.
Pride on the Green is a proud partner in Newburgh Pride, a community-led series of Pride events taking place throughout the month of June. For more information, visit: https://linktr.ee/newburghprideny
2025 Pride on the Green sponsors and event partners: City of Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey, Councilwoman Ramona Monteverde, David Burke Architects, Key Bank, Bronx Pro Group, Heights Lumber, Hendley & Co, Little Friends Learning Loft, Newburgh Illuminated, Newburgh Vintage Emporium, SUNY Orange, UAP, Wireworks, The Betty, Cornerstone Family Healthcare, Downstate Kitchen & Coffee, DuBois Law Group, Fidelis Care, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, The Spirits Lab, The Wherehouse, and Chronogram.
In Frame Film Series: The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love
Sunday, June 22 at 7pm
Lobby at the Ritz
Admission: $15
As part of Newburgh Pride, Safe Harbors’ monthly In Frame Film Series will present Maria Maggenti’s groundbreaking 1995 film The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love. Hosted by Shane Killoran, Founder and Director of Hit House Creative, In Frame move nights aim to foster community through the experience of film, including pre-show food and drinks from local chefs and eateries. This special Pride screening will include a panel discussion and Q&A with the filmmaker and special guests.
StoryCON: Out and Proud
Saturday, June 28 at 7pm
Lobby at the Ritz
Admission: $10
In celebration of Pride month, the June edition of StoryCON, Safe Harbors’ monthly storytelling series, will be themed “Out and Proud,” and hosted by storyteller, poet, and musician Daniel Villegas. Each StoryCON features true tales from six community members from Newburgh and nearby, hosted by professional storytellers.
The winning storyteller, chosen by the audience at the end of each event, will take home a $100 cash prize, will be featured in July’s StoryCON All-Stars Season Finale, and will be invited to join a private workshop with renowned storytelling organization The Moth at Safe Harbors in August.
The City of Newburgh Summer Movie Night Film Festival
Thursdays, June 26 – July 31 at 8:30pm
Safe Harbors Green
Presented in partnership with the City of Newburgh, the Summer Movie Night Film Festival returns to Safe Harbors Green with six weekly family-friendly screenings under the stars. Come early for pre-movie events and activities, and screenings begin at dusk. Don’t forget to bring your blanket and your favorite candy!
Voting on the lineup of films is open until May 30. Cast your vote for summer film fun:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P9M6KFD
The City of Newburgh Summer Movie Night Film Festival is funded through the City of Newburgh Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Dance Under the Stars
Soul Under the Stars: Friday, July 11 at 7pm
Salsa Under the Stars: Saturday, July 12 at 7pm
Safe Harbors Green
Get on your feet for a weekend of music and dancing on Safe Harbors Green! The dance party begins on Friday, July 11 with Soul Under the Stars, with DJs spinning hits from classic soul to hip-hop for a multigenerational musical experience.
The party continues on Saturday, July 12 with community favorite Salsa Under the Stars. Featuring live Latin music from Tiempo Allegre, hosts Maritza Calderon-Caballero and Daniel Villegas will lead dance lessons for both beginners and seasoned dancers on the Green’s patio dance floor.
Both nights will have food trucks, contests and giveaways throughout the event. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to salsa, shimmy, and shake the night away!
Safe Harbors’ Under the Stars series is sponsored, in part, by Affinity by Molina Healthcare.
In Frame Film Series: Dirty Dancing
Saturday, July 19 at 7pm
Safe Harbors Green
Admission: $15
In Frame moves onto Safe Harbors Green in July for a special outdoor screening of Dirty Dancing, the beloved 1987 classic that has inspired decades of dance lifts. Bring a blanket and come early for beverages, food offerings, movie snacks, and time to mingle with fellow cinephiles and Patrick Swayze fans. Screening begins at dusk.
StoryCON All-Stars: Tales of the City of Newburgh
Saturday, July 26 at 7pm
Safe Harbors Green
Safe Harbors’ inaugural season of StoryCON concludes with a very special finale event on Safe Harbors Green. Hosted by Safe Harbors’ own Ken Martinez, this free outdoor event will feature the past six months of StoryCON winners in an ultimate storytelling showdown. The crowd-selected winner will receive $500 and will be invited to join a private workshop with renowned storytelling organization The Moth at Safe Harbors in August.
Ritz Kidz Circus
Ritz Kidz Performance: Friday, August 15 at 6pm
Circus Professional Show: Saturday, August 16
Public Trapeze Workshops: August 16-17
Safe Harbors Green
Safe Harbors’ Ritz Kidz Circus is a free, two-week summer youth program that brings together Newburgh-area youth and professional circus coaches to make new friends, to learn amazing new skills including acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, clowning, music and dance, and to create and perform their own spectacular show.
Presented as part of Orange County Arts Month, the 2025 Ritz Kidz Circus will be better than ever with an expanded weekend of circus fun for the whole family. The Ritz Kidz youth performance will take place on Friday, August 15, followed by a high-flying performance featuring visiting circus professionals on Saturday, August 16. You can also get into the swing of things by signing up for a public trapeze workshop, which will be offered multiple times on Saturday and Sunday (schedule and workshop admission to be announced).
Safe Harbors’ Ritz Kidz Circus is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and with program funding from the NYS Office of Children & Family Services through the Orange County Youth Bureau, Wesley-Krueger Family Foundation, Stewart’s Shops, and Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation.
Safe Harbors’ 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Gala
Saturday, September 20
Safe Harbors Green
Founded in 2000 with the mission of transforming lives and building community through housing and the arts, Safe Harbors of the Hudson has made an undeniable impact on the fabric of Downtown Newburgh over the past 25 years. Celebrate this milestone anniversary and help sustain the next quarter-century at an unmissable Silver Jubilee Gala. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and tickets will go on sale after Memorial Day.
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