Carnivale

Come one come all, young and old, to a fantastical spectacle of community, celebrating nothing in particular. This is Carnivale: inefficient, non-urgent, unplanned, upside down play,in the spirit of something ancient and forgotten. A chance to improvise joy and show gratitude. Because the best resource we have is loving each other. 

Bring your own costumes, masks and instruments! Open mic for music, poetry, theater, dance, spontaneous inspiration. Let the sparks fly! Theater of The Oppressed; Bonfire; Family fun; Planting seeds, and Performances.

Free food by Tilda’s Kitchen and Beverages available by Seed Song Farm.

Carnivale was inspired by the Kingston NY Transition Group and their desire to change an uncertain future by celebrating it. An un-event of the un-expected. Hats off to the jesters!.

Join Engather’s Gift Economy

Engather is a locally-based gift economy platform that reweaves the social fabric of our communities through supportive, joyful human connections. Join to pursue common interests, share skills & resources, and give or get a helping hand. Engather is hosting several events in September for folks to join the platform. We welcome you to attend, learn more about Engather and the gift economy, and connect with fellow community members. Learn more about Engather at https://engather.co/.

Join Engather’s Gift Economy

Engather is a locally-based gift economy platform that reweaves the social fabric of our communities through supportive, joyful human connections. Join to pursue common interests, share skills & resources, and give or get a helping hand. Engather is hosting several events in September for folks to join the platform. We welcome you to attend, learn more about Engather and the gift economy, and connect with fellow community members. Learn more about Engather at https://engather.co/.

Join Engather’s Gift Economy

Engather is a locally-based gift economy platform that reweaves the social fabric of our communities through supportive, joyful human connections. Join to pursue common interests, share skills & resources, and give or get a helping hand. Engather is hosting several events in September for folks to join the platform. We welcome you to attend, learn more about Engather and the gift economy, and connect with fellow community members. Learn more about Engather at https://engather.co/.

Join Engather’s Gift Economy

Engather is a locally-based gift economy platform that reweaves the social fabric of our communities through supportive, joyful human connections. Join to pursue common interests, share skills & resources, and give or get a helping hand. Engather is hosting several events in September for folks to join the platform. We welcome you to attend, learn more about Engather and the gift economy, and connect with fellow community members. Learn more about Engather at https://engather.co/.

Maverick Concerts presents the Dali Quartet

In this free community engagement program presented by Maverick Concerts, the Dali Quartet will explore dance and popular musical influences from Brazil (Villa-Lobos), Venezuela (Angelica), Europe (Arriaga), and the cultural influences from the gauchos, Argentina’s “cowboys” (Ginastera). Through various activities, audiences will learn various rhythmic patterns, dance steps, and the origin of many of these genres and how they relate to and influence Western classical music.

Climate Grief Conversations

GWI and Jenny Bates are holding ongoing climate grief conversations. This group will meet on the first Thursdays of the month at The Greenhouse 65 St. James St. on the corner of Clinton street and St. James Street in Uptown Kingston. This group is free and open to anyone who has concerns about the climate, about our City of Kingston, and who are stressed about an uncertain future.


“We are picking up distress signals, as living beings on this planet” – Jenny Bates.


Grief is not easily processed alone. The grief felt, consciously or unconsciously regarding the planet is on a scale previously unknown to our species. This series of conversations is an opportunity to share and verbalize what is felt in the context of group that will be facilitated with care, support and a sense of belonging in a confidential and fully respectful manner.


You can listen to Micah and Jenny speak on The Good Work Hour about this topic.


If you have any question email [email protected] or [email protected]

Climate Grief Conversations

GWI and Jenny Bates are holding ongoing climate grief conversations. This group will meet on the first Thursdays of the month at The Greenhouse 65 St. James St. on the corner of Clinton street and St. James Street in Uptown Kingston. This group is free and open to anyone who has concerns about the climate, about our City of Kingston, and who are stressed about an uncertain future.


“We are picking up distress signals, as living beings on this planet” – Jenny Bates.


Grief is not easily processed alone. The grief felt, consciously or unconsciously regarding the planet is on a scale previously unknown to our species. This series of conversations is an opportunity to share and verbalize what is felt in the context of group that will be facilitated with care, support and a sense of belonging in a confidential and fully respectful manner.


You can listen to Micah and Jenny speak on The Good Work Hour about this topic.


If you have any question email [email protected] or [email protected]

Kingston Community Conflict Resilience

 “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it”– Mahatma Gandhi

What would be possible for Kingston if conflict wasn’t getting in the way of your/your organization’s important work with other organizations?  And when conflict does happen, what if it could actually lead to growth? What if more connection and collaboration was actually possible on the other side? 
In collaboration with Nicole Bauman, we’ll spend time learning new language and tools, through practice, connection and conversation so that we may become more resilient during times of adversity to strengthen the fabric of our beloved community.

This immersive day will not be focused on tending to current conflicts, but instead, an opportunity to engage with these questions in community and start to build some tools and skills for conflict resilience. We’ll be sure to keep your taste buds happy by providing a light breakfast and a satisfying lunch. 

If you would like more information on this event, please reach out to Micah at [email protected]

Hudson Valley Prosperity Network Meeting

Come and learn about the history of our network, where we are going, and how you can plug in. Plus, we will have a special showcase of bioregional businesses to contribute to the conversation about building a regenerative local economy. This will be the first in a 4-part series aiming to mobilize a valley-wide shift towards bioregional economics.

The Hudson Valley Prosperity Network (HVPN) is focused on developing a shared understanding of what a resilient economy looks like, and how to build it with our local communities. We believe that the current economic system is in need of a radical re-imagining and restructuring as we look to leverage the tools of community finance to create a more just local economy.

No RSVP necessary, free and open to all.

Authentic Movement

Using simple templates that create connection with all participants and a safe circle, we will practice deep listening to ourselves and each other. The structure of Authentic Movement invites us to move (eyes closed) from inner motivation, and also witness our experience of observing human expression.  Everyone will have time to be in both roles – witness and mover. Collectively there is time for writing/drawing and verbal sharing of our experiences.  
Participants are asked to arrive promptly and stay until the closing circle. Bring your own writing and drawing supplies.Please refrain from wearing scents/perfumes.

Authentic Movement

Using simple templates that create connection with all participants and a safe circle, we will practice deep listening to ourselves and each other. The structure of Authentic Movement invites us to move (eyes closed) from inner motivation, and also witness our experience of observing human expression.  Everyone will have time to be in both roles – witness and mover. Collectively there is time for writing/drawing and verbal sharing of our experiences.  
Participants are asked to arrive promptly and stay until the closing circle. Bring your own writing and drawing supplies.Please refrain from wearing scents/perfumes.