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Upstate Art Weekend at the Wassaic Project
WASSAIC — On Saturday, July 20, the Wassaic Project will participate in the Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW). UPAW takes place in ten different counties in the Catskills and Hudson Valley from Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 21. This year the event has expanded to over 145 participants, including local art organizations, galleries, museums, temporary exhibits and other creative projects.
Amenia welcomes Way Behind the Sun for Monday Summer Concert Series opener
AMENIA — On Monday, July 8, the Town of Amenia opened its 2024 Summer Concert Series with a performance from Hudson Valley-based country band Way Behind the Sun. The concert took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on the basketball court at the Amenia Town Hall. Way Behind the...
Nicole Atkins Announces East Coast Tour, Three Shows in New York
Rock singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins announced an East Coast Tour starting in September with a show at Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY. Justin & the Cosmics will serve as support for the entire run. A prominent figure in rock music for over two decades, Nicole Atkins has been actively touring...
Debunking a Horrific Misconception About Poughkeepsie, New York
My girlfriend almost watched The Poughkeepsie Tapes the other night. Almost. For those who are unfamiliar, The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a movie that came out in 2007 that follows the crimes of Poughkeepsie serial killer Edward Carver. The documentary follows investigators after New York murder investigators uncover hundreds of tapes showing decades of the serial killer's work. The movie shows interviews with investigators, residents, family members, surviving and victims, along with showing clips from the infamous tapes themselves.
Chef Hiroki Odo and Dassai Brewery Announce Sake Tasting
The award-winning Dassai Brewery will be collaborating with chef Hiroki Odo of the two-Michelin-starred odo restaurant on a special immersive sake tasting experience on July 29, which will begin at The Gallery, and then pass-through HALL, odo restaurant and odo lounge (17 West 20th Street). Open to the public, the...
Putnam’s Ice Pond Preserve Gets its First Bouldering Book
Gary Goldfinger has met a number of characters with names that sound like they’re part of a comic book gang – The Claw, Dabzilla and the Cyborg Cockroach. Disappointingly, they’re not. They’re the names of climbing routes showing how to ascend each of the vast collection of rocks at the Putnam Land Trust’s Ice Pond property in Patterson.
Graham exhibit opens at NorthEast-Millerton Library
MILLERTON — Barbara Graham’s art will grace the walls of the NorthEast-Millerton Library through the end of July. Her exhibit, “Nature’s Mysteries,” which took about a year to complete, features what she labels as “Totems” inspired by objects she has found walking through nature and the town. Using everything from tree bark to twigs to fungi and more, Graham says the resulting art aids in thought clarification, similar to Shamanism which began in Tibet and India centuries ago.
Sharon Playhouse Presents “The Prom”
The Sharon Playhouse, the historic arts and entertainment venue in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut, continuing its tradition of pairing extraordinary talent from Broadway, television, and film with talented local theater artists from the region and beyond, proudly announces casting for The Prom. Tickets are now on sale (https://www.sharonplayhouse.org/theprom). “We’re...
45 On Main turns one
KENT — On a sunny Saturday, July 13, 45 On Main - Coffee Chocolate & Creamery in Kent celebrated its first birthday. Music, Games, and entertainment brought in friends and customers of all ages. By far, the main attraction was the dunk tank with the opportunity to dunk a...
Alex’s Restaurant – Over 100 Years In Downtown Poughkeepsie
Alex’s Restaurant, nestled in downtown Poughkeepsie, NY, is a culinary delight. The menu boasts a diverse range of American dishes, tantalizing appetizers, and a special kids’ menu. For those with a sweet tooth, their selection of smoothies and ice cream is sure to please. Come and savor the flavors at Alex’s Restaurant.
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