From Mozart to Lennon

Experience Beatle-mania all over again: Composer, musician, and Beatles expert Scott Freiman looks at “Sgt. Pepper” from multiple angles, exploring the history behind the music at Upstate Films (6415 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck) on Friday, June 29 at 6pm. Using rare and unreleased recordings, Freiman breaks down the construction of the work from take one to the final version. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $8 for members. Call 845-876-2515 for more information.

Get your hands dirty: Barrett Clay Works (485 Main St., Poughkeepsie) hosts “Family Clay Day, Family Play Day,” a hands-on opportunity to play with clay, for all ages and levels, on Saturday, June 30 from 10am to 1 pm. Come alone or bring a group – this program, held on the last Saturday of every month through November, is drop-in with no registration required. Admission is $5. Call 845-471-0407 for more information.

Bring young ones to meet illustrator Elwood Smith at Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market on Sunday, June 24, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Smith’s newest book is “Zoo Ah-Choooo,” a picture book for ages 3 to 6 years. The book signing is free; call Oblong Books and Music at 845-876-0500 for more information.

Celebrate Earth with the whole family: The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum (75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie) hosts the Sacred Earth Festival on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, from 11am to 7pm. This year’s theme is water, and the festival features songs, dances, storytelling, music, drumming, folk arts and crafts, demonstrations and food. For more information, call 845-471-0589.

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