Saturday, September 19, 6-8PM : Jazz Night with Rafael Castillo-Halvorssen & Benjamin Appel
Join Us for a Night of Live Music!
Rafael Castillo-Halvorssen is a trumpeter, vocalist, composer, and bandleader based in New York City. A versatile musician, Rafael specializes in early jazz and ragtime. His band, the Rhythm Ruckus, plays for swing dances all over the city. He performs every Sunday evening at Caledonia Bar on the Upper West Side.
Joining forces with him for Golden Hour Jazz is pianist and composer Benjamin Appel. He performs and composes for various large ensembles in the area, such as the Meeting House Jazz Orchestra and The New Rivertown Sound. Rafael and Benjamin have been collaborators for a decade and enjoy connecting with audiences through song and story.
Monday, September 21, 6:00PM : Backlist Book Club at Golden Hour (#4/FINAL MEET UP)
Join Us for a meeting of Golden Hour's Backlist Book Club
Join us in reading from the Backlist—old favorites to be revisited, classics that have always been on the TBR, and forgotten titles newly resurrected. All selections will be available in paperback.
This book club will meet mid-month at Golden Hour Books (109 S. William) in Newburgh.
Our Summer Read is LONESOME DOVE by Larry McMurtry. Join us Monday, September 21, 6pm for our fourth and final meet up to discuss this novel. And save the date for Thursday, Oct 1 for a viewing party of Part 1 of the miniseries adaptation starring Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, and Diane Lane.
Sign up for a monthly Backlist Book Club subscription, or purchase on a monthly basis. A Golden Hour Books purchase is required to join our book clubs.
We encourage you to follow us on Instagram, and/or sign up for our Newsletter, to stay up to date on book club selections and events.
Saturday, September 26, 10:30AM: Little Friends Story Time
Join Us for a special Little friends learning loft story time
Join Golden Hour and Little Friends Learning Loft for a monthly Story Time for children. Readings and activities are curated/lead by Ms. Rebecca Raisley.
This month we're welcoming local Newburgh-based Children's book author Sandy Bastien, author of IS IT SATURDAY YET? and I AM MAD. IS THAT BAD? Both titles will be available for purchase, and Sandy will be happy to sign!
Sunday, September 27, 3PM: Hudson Valley Queer Book Club - WOODWORKING
the Hv queer book club is back at last! join in for the august selection
We're elated to be the bookstore partner of Hudson Valley Queer Book Club. Join for a discussion of their September Selection: WOODWORKING by Emily St. James. Beer, wine, and NA beverages are available for purchase. All Queers and Allies are welcome!
Monday, September 28, 6PM : Golden Hour Book Club (in the GH Courtyard)
Join Us for a meeting of Golden Hour Book Club (at the shop, 109 S. William St)
Welcome to our monthly Book Club. We'll be reading one work of contemporary literature per month. Our September selection is Rachel Cusk's LIFE OF M.
We're meeting on Monday, September 28, 6PM in our Courtyard at Golden Hour Books (109 S. William St). Beer, wine, and NA beverages will be available for purchase.
This won't be a formal discussion of the book, but a casual opportunity to gather and chat. No pressure to finish reading by the date of our meeting, or share your thoughts if you don't feel like it.
For 20% off each month's selection, sign up for a Golden Hour Book Club Subscription (automatically applied). A Golden Hour Books purchase is strongly encouraged to join.
We encourage you to follow us on Instagram, and/or sign up for our Newsletter, to stay up to date on book club selections and events.
Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-7PM : Brews & Bequests with DuBois Law Group
Join Austin F. Dubois of Dubois law for wine, conversation, & peace of mind
A Laid-Back Chat on Trusts, Estates & Long-Term Care
Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation, legal insight, and great wine at @golden_hour_newburgh in Newburgh, NY. Enjoy a complimentary beverage and appetizers as we discuss how to protect what you’ve worked so hard to build — your property, your assets, your legacy.
Hosted by estate planning attorney Austin F. DuBois, this event will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and maybe even a little more aged to perfection yourself. This event is free, but space is limited!
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Golden Hour Bookstore | 109 South William Street, Newburgh, NY
Free to attend – RSVP today to save your spot!
RSVP is required! One free beverage and appetizers included.
Little Friends Learning Loft Story Time
Children's Storytime - Monthly
FALL '26 SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 26, 10:30AM - Local Author Sandy Bastien, along with Ms. Rebecca
Saturday, October 31, 10:30AM - Iggy Peck Architect, read by Ms. Rebecca, for ARCHTOBER month (plus a Make Your Own Blueprints! activity lead by local architects Beth & Anoushae)
Saturday, November 28, 10:30am - PROGRAM TBD
Saturday, December 26, 10:30 - PROGRAM TBD
About Story Time at Golden Hour
Little Friends Learning Loft is a Full Day, Montessori-inspired Preschool at the Newburgh JCC serving children ages 2.5 - 6. Their intentional and nurturing environment is founded on the Montessori principles of hands-on learning, self-discovery, cooperation and enriched with Jewish culture and many other universal traditions.
Many thanks to Awesome Newburgh for granting us the funds to build our Children's area. We couldn't have done it without your support!