NEWS: MAKING HEADLINES
Cherri was concerned that Jache would have no place to go where he would be able to socialize with others, so she began checking resources in the area in an attempt to find Jache an inclusive environment. She came up short, so she decided to take matters into her own hands and began to conceptualize the idea for Extra Special Teas, a nonprofit teahouse.
Did you know that July is National Picnic Month in the United States? We at Main Street love a good picnic and put together some of our recommendations for creating the perfect picnic below.
Last Wednesday, we once again ventured to Saratoga Performing Arts Center for what was one of my most highly anticipated concerts of the summer: Tyler Childers.
Deep Roots Farm is a family run farm in Copake, NY. Run by farmers Scott and Stormie O’Rourke and their two daughters, Scarlet and Fiona, they grow organic food with regenerative and sustainable practices at the forefront.
Sharon Butler’s solo show, Buildingdrawing, at Furnace - Art on Paper Archive, located at 106 Main Street in Falls Village, CT, is a unique experience.
This past Saturday, my boyfriend and I were contemplating breakfast spots, and decided upon Hangars Cafe, which overlooks Sky Acres Airport in Lagrangeville, NY.
JULY – CURRENT PRINT ISSUE
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURES
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Tyler Childers Performs a Dynamic Show at SPAC
Last Wednesday, we once again ventured to Saratoga Performing Arts Center for what was one of my most highly anticipated concerts of the summer: [...]
Lagrangeville’s Hangars Cafe offers a unique, delicious brunch experience
This past Saturday, my boyfriend and I were contemplating breakfast spots, and decided upon Hangars Cafe, which overlooks Sky Acres Airport in Lagrangeville, NY. [...]
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon is Hosting its 26th Annual Sharon Book Signing
With this year’s highly anticipated summer book signing event in Sharon, CT, on the horizon, I spoke with Hotchkiss Library of Sharon executive [...]
Chappell Roan is My Favorite Midwest Princess
When my friend first came to me with the plan, it genuinely felt too good to be true. We’d fly into South Carolina the [...]
In this episode of Main Street Moxie, Keith Moon shares stories about his longstanding involvement with Special Olympics, an organization with moxie built into its DNA. Keith’s secret moxie sauce is recognizing a need and then finding a way to use his talents and skills to make a difference. He enjoys bringing people and organizations together to accomplish a larger goal.
People Profiles
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Sharon Butler’s solo show, Buildingdrawing, at Furnace - Art on Paper Archive, located at 106 Main Street in Falls Village, CT, is a unique experience.
Linda Stillman grew up in the Hudson Valley in Orange County, NY. She and her husband discovered their home in Hillsdale in 1980.
Health & Wellness
For readers who may remember my article from last July’s issue that like this one centered around food and drink, this is a follow-up to the challenges I face as a foodie trying to buy fresh, local, and primarily organic ingredients I can whip into Michelin-star-worthy meals that miraculously remain healthy
My journey with disc golf began last month, but the sport has been on my mind for years. I have the UDisc course locator app on my phone and a starter set of discs, but they were just collecting dust – until a chance encounter at the Salisbury-Sharon Transfer Station.
This brings us to the age old question: are naps actually good for you? We did some research to find out.
Sparrow’s Nest is a 501(c)3 charity that was founded by Krista Jones in 2012 with the simple idea of cooking for the families of local moms diagnosed with cancer.
FARMS AND OUR ENVIRONMENT
Deep Roots Farm is a family run farm in Copake, NY. Run by farmers Scott and Stormie O’Rourke and their two daughters, Scarlet and Fiona, they grow organic food with regenerative and sustainable practices at the forefront.
High Spirit Community Farm is a therapeutic residential and farm-based work program for adults with intellectual disabilities in Great Barrington, MA.
With so many local suppliers, restaurants and the chefs who head them have plenty of options for sourcing delicious seasonal food, and Migliorelli Farm is proud to be one of them.
For readers who may remember my article from last July’s issue that like this one centered around food and drink, this is a follow-up to the challenges I face as a foodie trying to buy fresh, local, and primarily organic ingredients I can whip into Michelin-star-worthy meals that miraculously remain healthy
The Hudson Valley is a great place to be if you’re a beer lover. The region is brimming with breweries, and in Tivoli, Lasting Joy Brewery just celebrated its second anniversary in June.
But it wouldn’t be just a farm. No, Jamie and Madison wanted to create an agriturismo, which is an Italian concept that involves any agriculturally-based operation or activity that brings visitors to a farm or ranch.
Since childhood, Kate Farrar has been surrounded by flowers. “I grew up growing flowers with my family and working in the gardens, and now I’ve returned to growing flowers again,” she said.
World Bee Day takes place on May 20 and celebrates the importance of bees and other pollinators in our environment and ecosystems.
With the climate crisis in full swing, our individual actions can often seem inconsequential on the larger picture, but the truth is that a lot of little actions do add up and make a positive difference for the environment.
Since opening the Rural Center Refillery in Pine Plains, NY, in early 2023, owners Nicole and Corey Clanahan have focused on having conversations with community members and refining their products to match what people want to see on the shelves.
There is a lot of buzz surrounding the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. This is particularly exciting because the last time we had a total solar eclipse was in August of 2017, whereas the one before that occurred in 1979. The next total solar eclipse won’t occur until August of 2044.
Paley’s Farm Market in Sharon, CT is going into their 42nd year in business this season. Offering a variety of fresh produce in the market, hundreds of hanging baskets, planters, window boxes, and more in the greenhouse, and a vast selection of perennials, shrubs, and trees in the nursery, Paley’s has everything you need for your garden.
Main Street is Out and About
Did you know that July is National Picnic Month in the United States? We at Main Street love a good picnic and put together some of our recommendations for creating the perfect picnic below.
Last Wednesday, we once again ventured to Saratoga Performing Arts Center for what was one of my most highly anticipated concerts of the summer: Tyler Childers.
This past Saturday, my boyfriend and I were contemplating breakfast spots, and decided upon Hangars Cafe, which overlooks Sky Acres Airport in Lagrangeville, NY.
Among many exciting summer events, the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon is hosting its 26th annual book signing on Friday, August 2nd.
