A Season of Song & Celebration Commemorating the Golden Anniversary where it happened, and where it’s happening still.
VISITOR’S GUIDE
Same Place. Different Time.
As stewards of the National Register Historic site where three days of peace and music defined a generation half a century ago, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is commemorating the Golden Anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair with A Season of Song and Celebration. As a nonprofit cultural center and stewards of this hallowed ground, we carry on the legacy of half-a-million young people who gathered on Max Yasgur’s farm and left as a community determined to change the world for the better. The 1960s brought about a whirlwind of change, culminating with one of the most significant cultural events in American history. This legacy inspires the work and mission of Bethel Woods today. Experiences at Bethel Woods are designed to promote thoughtful reflection, fuel creativity, and inspire passion in all who visit. You can learn something new at a lecture or workshop, or feed your child’s imagination with our creative programs.
Visit The Museum and immerse yourself in the decade of the 1960s and how the social, cultural and political evolution of the era led to the Woodstock festival. Visit the historic site and listen for the echo of Jimi Hendrix’s guitar in the wind or walk the newly restored Bindy Bazaar trails. A visit will transport you to another time. Rock the night away singing along to your favorite band, enjoy a food and beverage festival with friends, or spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon at an autumn Harvest Festival. You’re right where you should be, in the Catskills, in the moment…at Bethel Woods. Read on to learn more about A Season of Song & Celebration, and plan your next visit. It’s all right here. Where it happened and where it’s happening still.
Visit our website to learn more and explore our full calendar of programs and events at BethelWoodsCenter.org
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The Museum at Bethel Woods is an integral part of the campus and the inspiration for our programming. Inside you’ll find a permanent Main Exhibit Gallery, rotating Special Exhibits, the Event Gallery, Classrooms, Bindy Bazaar Museum Shop, and Yasgur’s Farm Cafe. The Museum tells the story of the ‘60s and the making of the festival. It embodies the movements and ideals of a generation, that remain relevant today...peace, connection to the environment, civility and kindness. This immersive, multi media experience will take you on the journey through time with artifacts, films, music and more. We also offer regularly scheduled tours with trained volunteers and docents, and this fall we will launch a multimedia tour of the historic site thanks to funding provided by American Express.
MUSEUM HOURS: Spring: Thurs-Sun, 10am-5pm Summer: Daily 10am-7pm Early Fall: Daily 10am-5pm Fall/Winter: Thursday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Please visit BethelWoodsCenter.org for more details including extended December holiday hours. Closed January thru March, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Enjoy freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, and refreshments. Check at the café for hours.
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2019 SPECIAL EXHIBITS:
We Are Golden: Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Festival and Aspirations for a Peaceful Future PRESENTED BY This very special exhibition examines Woodstock and what the youth of 1969 wanted for the world. It places the festival in the context of the positive societal changes it has spawned, and asks today’s youth what THEY are asking the world to do now. It positions Woodstock as a metaphor for the tumult and human response of the 1960s and to inspire young people to articulate what they want from the world today. The exhibit features a large collection of Woodstock artifacts including instruments, clothing, equipment, art, and photography. Highlights include Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane’s bass guitar and tunic, handwritten lyrics for “Goin’ Up the Country,” a festival-used speaker cabinet and mixing equipment, and photography from Woodstock’s best photographers.
Support for We Are Golden was made possible by the generous support of our presenting sponsor Orange Bank & Trust, with additional support from The Andrew Jacobson Charitable Trust, Shure Incorporated, and Humanities New York. General support for The Museum at Bethel Woods is provided by Rolling V Bus Corporation, Lazy Pond Bed & Breakfast, and Johnstons Subaru.
The National Register Historic Site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival Festival Field—Walk Max Yasgur’s field where half-a-million young people gathered 50 years ago for three days of peace, love & music. The field is open during regular museum hours except for Pavilion concert and special event days. The Woodstock Monument - Take in the tranquility of the ‘hallowed ground’ or take the perfect photo of your visit and tag us at #BethelWoods. The monument is open year round. The Bindy Bazaar Trails - The site of the marketplace at Woodstock, the Bindy Bazaar consisted of a series of trails connecting vendor booths, the art fair and playgrounds in the central wooded area. New for 2019, the first of those restored trails are open to the public for exploration.
We Are Stardust An interpretation of the July 1969 Apollo 11 Lunar Landing, exploring its history and objects through the lens of American culture. This exhibition in the Crossroads Gallery examines the effect of the Cold War, Space Race, “moon mania,” and the resulting success of the first man on the moon, on the daily lives of Americans.
THE BINDY BAZAAR MUSEUM SHOP Find the perfect gift or memento in our unique selection of gift items, apparel, jewelry and more. Open during regular Museum hours or shop online at ShopBethelWoods.com
MAP OF 1969 WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL FOOTPRINT 1969 AND TODAY
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Life is for
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VIBRATIONS is a series of eight unforgettable events exploring the legacy of The Sixties and the movements of today, bringing together change-makers, artists, and influencers to open conversations, inspire thinking and awaken purpose. Emphasizing the value of the arts and civic engagement, Vibrations brings the legacy of the past into conversation today. Supported by the TD Charitable Foundation.
May 18 Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of our Universe Fifty years after the moon landing, renowned speaker and Grammy-winning composer Eric Whitacre presents Deep Field. Featuring a powerful new piece of music inspired by the Hubble Space Telescope and its greatest discovery, the iconic Deep Field image. This film combines the score with Hubble’s stunning imagery and animations to create an immersive journey to the farthest edges of our universe. Whitacre is joined by NASA astronomers, scientists and astrophysicists to delve into space exploration as a scientific, artistic and cultural venture. Following the film screening and discussion, Whitacre and panelists will host a meet and greet and CD signing. VIP attendees are then welcome to a cocktail hour. June 5 Power of the Poster 1969 Woodstock poster designer David Edward Byrd and renowned Broadway poster designer Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo take attendees on a kaleidoscopic journey through the power of posters over the last 50 years including an exhibit and talk with the winner of the “Peace, Love & Posters” competition, Bethel Woods’ national poster design contest commemorating the iconic Woodstock poster and visually expressing values of kindness, community and our aspirations for the next 50 years. Winning poster designs will be on display and available for purchase at the event. Plus, as part of the P.L.A.Y. After Dark series, learn from the masters as Fraver and Byrd lead a hands-on workshop. July 25 (Free) Woodstock: Three Days That Defined A Generation A public premier of a new documentary presented by PBS & American Experience with commentary by filmmaker Barak Goodman. This film turns the lens back at the audience, at the swarming, impromptu city that grew up overnight on a few acres of farm land. What took place in that teaming mass of humanity — the rain-soaked, starving, tripping, half-a-million strong throng of young people — was nothing less than a miracle of teamwork, a manifestation of the “peace and love” the festival had touted and a validation of the counterculture’s promise to the world. Who were these kids? What experiences and stories did they carry with them to Bethel, New York that weekend, and how were they changed by three days in the muck and mire of Yasgur’s farm?
August 31-September 1 Mind: Body: Earth A two-day festival Labor Day weekend kicks off with a massive yoga class in the same location as one held at the Woodstock festival, and features innovators and vendors in health, sustainability, mindfulness. Guests may also opt for a VIP experience which includes intimate wellness and yoga sessions, cooking demonstrations, and the opportunity to stay at YO1’s world-class wellness center. Sponsored by Ready Computing. September 21 An Evening with Chris Thile Grammy Award-winner and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile, a member of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, and now the host of the radio program, Live from Here, is a mandolin virtuoso, composer and vocalist. With his broad outlook, Thile transcends the borders of conventionally circumscribed genres, creating a distinctly American canon and a new musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike. September 28 Framing History Woodstock Photographers Elliot Landy, Lisa Law and Baron Wolman discuss how photography helped shape the narrative and impact of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, moderated by New York Times Photojournalist Ruth Fremson. October 2 (Free) Youth Leadership Day Find passion and purpose at this day-long summit for high school and college students which includes an inspiring keynote presentation and interactive sessions. Attendees work on opening themselves and others up to kindness and civility, leaving with tools to steward their influence wisely and lead the next generation. Participating students will leave with actionable insights into how they can implement positive change in their local communities. October 19 Sixties @ 50: “A Retrospective” The Woodstock festival was “3 days of Peace & Music” in 1969, but its impact has been felt by generations. Former editor-inchief of Out Magazine and founder of One Grand Books, Aaron Hicklin curates a panel of authors, historians, changemakers and attendees share Woodstock memories and trace contemporary movements from their origins in the 1960s. Followed by a “People’s Supper” - a dinner with tables of facilitated conversation on intergenerational storytelling that aim to instill ideals of kindness and civility.
Registration required for all events, please visit BethelWoodsCenter.org/Vibrations
Celebrate anniversary weekend where it happened and where it’s ll.
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From August 15-17 of 1969 hundreds of thousands of young people from across the country gathered on Max Yasgur’s farm and left as a community inspired to change the world through peace and love. Fifty years later, Bethel Woods stands on that very spot, inspiring, educating and empowering a new generation through the transformative power of the arts. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary on the hallowed ground where it happened Bethel Woods will offer a variety of special programming for those attending Anniversary Weekend events. • Thursday, August 15: A FREE screening of the Academy Award-winning Warner Bros. film, Woodstock: The Director’s Cut on the historic festival field with a special performance by Arlo Guthrie will mark 50 years to the day that the Woodstock festival began. An experience unlike any other to watch the documentary that chronicles the emergence of the Counterculture movement on the very field where it was filmed. (SOLD OUT) • Friday, August 16: Ringo Starr and his All Star Band will take the Pavilion Stage, along with the Edgar Winter Band and Blood, Sweat & Tears who both played at the 1969 festival.
• Saturday, August 17: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Woodstock legend, Santana returns to Bethel Woods Pavilion Stage, exactly 50 years after his groundbreaking Saturday afternoon festival performance. Santana will be joined by special guests The Doobie Brothers. • Sunday, August 18: Woodstock alumni John Fogerty will be joined by special guests to close out Anniversary Weekend, with show mirrored on his historic Woodstock set with Creedence Clearwater Revival. Concert attendees are invited to come early to celebrate the anniversary, with festivities included with their ticket purchase. Beginning at 3:00pm on the Upper Campus prior to each concert, ticket holders will enjoy live music, food trucks, craft vendors, art making, games, a variety of food and beverage options, nonprofit community booths, and artists and filmmakers on-site to discuss and highlight their work. On Saturday, August 17 Museum ticket-holders can enjoy a fun-filled day of family activities including art-making and familyfriendly musical performances. Additionally, The Museum will offer extended hours all week from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, with regularly scheduled docent tours of The Museum, Bindy Bazaar trails and festival field. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged and can be purchased at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org for a discounted rate.
Also join us for the 50th Anniversary Brunch Sunday, July 21 An annual gathering of Bethel Woods supporters, Woodstock alumni and those who wish they’d attended the legendary Woodstock festival will celebrate the Golden Anniversary with special museum and site tours, and a delicious themed brunch in the Market Shed overlooking the historic festival field.
For more information on the full schedule of Anniversary programming and events or to secure your tickets, please visit the Box Office or BethelWoodsCenter.org
Your music. Your moments.
Your place.
May 24 The Family Stone Event Gallery
July 20 Elvis Costello & The Imposters and Blondie
June 1 Sha Na Na Event Gallery
July 26 (SOLD OUT) Chris Stapleton Margo Price & The Marcus King Band
June 8 KFEST Ciara, Shaggy, Bazzi, Fletcher, Bryce Vine, Jeremy Zucker, & Jake Miller
July 27 Train & The Goo Goo Dolls Allen Stone
June 13-16 Mountain Jam
July 29 Heart Sheryl Crow & Elle King
June 19 Dave Mathews Band
July 30 Joe Bonamassa
June 21 Zac Brown Band Caroline Jones
August 1 & 2 Gordon Lightfoot Event Gallery
June 23 Adam Sandler plus surprise guests
August 8 Alice Cooper & Halestorm Motionless in White
June 27 A Royal Affair: Yes, Asia, John Lodge (of The Moody Blues), and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy June 30 Peter Frampton Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening July 5 Shinedown Badflower, Dinosaur Pile-up, & Broken Hands July 6 Jackson Browne Lucius July 11 The Klezmatics Event Gallery
August 9 Nelly, TLC, & Flo Rida August 15 (SOLD OUT) Film on the Field with Arlo Guthrie August 16 Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band Edgar Winter Band & Blood, Sweat & Tears August 17 Santana The Doobie Brothers August 18 John Fogerty with special guests
August 25 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo + Melissa Etheridge
September 21 Chris Thile Event Gallery September 29 Jimmie Vaughan Event Gallery
August 30 Bush & Live Our Lady Peace
October 5 Wine Festival
August 31 Pentatonix Rachel Platten
October 12 CRAFT: Beer, Spirits & Food Festival
Sundays Sept. 1-29 (Free) Harvest Festival
October 19 John Sebastian Event Gallery
September 12 Luke Bryan Cole Swindell & Jon Langston
November 7 David Sanborn Jazz Quintet Event Gallery
September 13 Canned Heat Event Gallery
December 7&8 (Free) Holiday Market
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Set your
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Fuel your creativity, grow your passions and find your purpose in Bethel Woods Museum Education and Creative programs.
Public Programs Lunar Weekend May 17-19 Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lunar Landing with a weekend of out of this world fun for the whole family at the nexus of art, science& technological curiosities. Friday: Stargazing Museum Sleepover Saturday: Special screening of Deep Field with composer Eric Whitacre Saturday & Sunday: Lunar Festival with an inflatable planetarium, cosmic performances by Alan Wolf and Ann Teed, lunar talks with a NASA Solar System Ambassador, and hands-on activities for all. Museum Drop-In Art Making Inspired by The Museum collection, Special Exhibits, and the spirit of the 60s, introductory art making experiences rotate weekly in The Museum Classroom. Saturdays Mar 30-June 1/Sept 21-Nov 23 | 1:30-3:00pm P.L.A.Y. After Dark First Wednesdays June - Aug | 6:00-9:00pm Enjoy late night access to The Museum, food and drink, live entertainment, pop-up talks and art-making experiences with a different theme each month. (21+ please). 21st Annual Harvest Festival Sundays in September (Free) Enjoy the bounty and talent of the region at our popular familyfriendly festivals featuring 100+ farmer, craft, specialty food, and artisan vendors, live music, a creative learning tent, corn and hay mazes, and horse and buggy rides. Carnival – Taste of Brazil Friday, September 6 A night of culture, food and dance, featuring local Brazilian chef Jaime Stankevicius, and dance performances with Samba New York. Halloween at the Woods Sunday, October 27 (Free) Spooky fun including artmaking, a scavenger hunt and of course candy! A Night at the Museum Sleepover Friday, November 1 Families will explore The Museum, hear the sounds of the infamous Woodstock festival, enjoy adventures with the Story Pirates, and then sleepover in The Museum exhibit. (Ages 6-13 accompanied by an adult).
10th Annual Holiday Market December 7-8 (Free) Shop local handmade and unique items from regional artisans, crafters, and specialty food vendors. Kids enjoy a visit with Santa, and then stay for a holiday film (ticket required).
Multi-Week Programs Studio at the Woods Jump stART your creativity from 10am-Noon on Saturday mornings with a workshop for the whole family, or Thursday evenings from 6-8pm for adults only! Inspired by themes of the ‘60s, Teaching Artists share their talents to develop artistic skills and liberate individual expression through many art forms. (5-week sessions, registration required). Art, Music & Woodstock For Kids Mar 9 - May 11 Sep 21 - Nov 23 Open Studio for Family Art-making June 22 - July 20 Adult Artmaking Apr 4 - May 2 – Pop Art & Printmaking Sept 26 - Oct 24 – Digital Photography Outdoor Film Series Mondays, July 1 - 22 Enjoy iconic films of the 1960s accompanied by talks, tastes and cocktails. P.L.A.Y: Peace. Love. Arts. You Inspired by our historic site and Museum collections. Students dip into themes of history, legacy, creativity, community and caring through imaginative, arts-based learning with talented Teaching Artists who impart foundational skills in music, theater, dance, and fine art. (Registration required). 5-Day Arts Program for Kids (Ages 4-8) June 24 - 28 / Aug 19 - 23 P.L.A.Y: Music (Ages 9 - 15) July 22 – Aug 10 P.L.A.Y: Theater (Ages 9 - 15) July 1 - 20
Additional programs to be announced, visit BethelWoodsCenter.org for registration, tickets, and more information. Funding for education and creative programming at Bethel Woods is provided by members, donors, sponsors and grantmakers. Visit bethelwoodscenter.org to find out more.
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New membership opportunities Help preserve the legacy of the 1960s and the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival for visitors of all ages by becoming a Preservation Member for only $69. Or, support The Museum at Bethel Woods while enjoying discounted pricing on our broad range of museum, education and creative programs offered throughout the year by joining us as a $99 Family Member, today! Visit BethelWoodsCenter.org to donate or learn more.
Limited edition anniversary paver To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair a limited-edition Anniversary Paver is available through December 31, 2019 ONLY. Make YOUR mark on history and support our efforts to preserve and interpret this National Register Historic Site as part of our Season of Song & Celebration. A perfect way to memorialize a loved one, or commemorate a special event; each commemorative paver will be incorporated into the pathway at the venue entrance and remain as a lasting symbol of your support. For more information or to purchase your paver please visit BethelWoodsCenter.org/50thlegacy
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Special 50th anniversary events and activities are supported in part by donors to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and by a grant awarded to Bethel Woods by Empire State Development and New York State’s Division of Tourism/I LOVE NY under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative.