Magic on the River: A Circus-Themed Fundraiser for the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

WHO: The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society (HALPS), in partnership with the Stewart House WHAT: Magic on the River: A Circus-Themed Fundraiser for the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse WHEN: Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (doors at 11:30 AM) WHERE: River Garden at the Stewart House, 1 North Water Street, Athens, NY 12015 WHY: All proceeds support the daily operations, educational programming, and ongoing structural restoration of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse — one of only two remaining mid-river lighthouses on the Hudson River, over 152 years old TICKETS: HALPS.org The afternoon includes: • Live music — the Dust Bowl Faeries • Magic — master magician Jim Snack • Performance — mime and character work by actor and comedian Peter Daniel Straus • Tarot readings —by Intuitive Kya Lo • Food & drink — hors d'oeuvres and summer cocktails by Stewart House chefs Rachel and Audrey Lent, with wine from Hudson-Chatham Winery