NEWS: MAKING HEADLINES
English artist TB Ward’s fourth solo show, Professional Human, opens at Upstream Gallery at Hastings-on-Hudson on October 3.
The Lowdown Drifters, a Texas-based band blending country, rock, and Americana, are releasing their second album, In Time, on October 25.
For many years, I have slipped out of town for the occasional weekend of backpacking, sometimes staying out for several nights to extend the adventure, however limited that time was. With a span of eight or nine days at my disposal this year, I began to think more grandly about a backpacking epic: not enough time to complete any long trail, but enough time to attempt a pretty good chunk of The Long Trail, Vermont’s 273-mile route that runs from Williamstown, MA, to the Canadian border.
Blackcurrants might not be on the list of fruits you consume regularly, but did you know that they’re the most nutritious berry? Did you also know that blackcurrants were outlawed in the United States until 2003? They were deemed to be a potential threat to white pine, and as such, any kind of production with blackcurrants halted immediately.
In 1925, the world was all shiny and new again. The “War to End All Wars” had receded from the forefront of minds, and life could hardly be better for many, as the Roaring Twenties were in full swing.
Tyte Medispa founder, Lily Al-Nemri, is considered one of the pioneers of aesthetic medicine in the Hudson Valley.
SEPTEMBER – CURRENT PRINT ISSUE
One early evening this summer, as I was picking up a pulled pork sandwich and burger to-go from Roe Jan Brewing Company in Hillsdale, [...]
I had the pleasure of meeting John Frishkopf and Brett Mattingly, partners in life and business, in 2016 in their early days of exploring the [...]
As we transition into autumn, most of us return to some type of routine. For many, the fall season marks an official slowdown. The [...]
If you find yourself traveling on Bulls Head Road in Stanfordville, NY, you’ll likely find pass a sign for Taconic Distillery. A bit off [...]
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Album Review: The Lowdown Drifters blend old and new country on In Time
The Lowdown Drifters, a Texas-based band blending country, rock, and Americana, are releasing their third album, In Time, on October 25. “The epitome of [...]
Album Review: Post Malone makes his country debut with F-1 Trillion
Post Malone’s country debut encapsulates the sound of Nashville and mainstream country, with a little honky tonk flair and a healthy dose of help [...]
Creed Brings the Summer of ’99 to Saratoga
It’s concert time again. Can you guess where I went? Saratoga Performing Arts Center, of course. Can you guess who I saw? Creed! My [...]
Trotwood Restaurant at the Glen Falls House
Last week, Lindsey and I decided to travel across the river to visit the Glen Falls House in Round Top, NY. It had been [...]
Traveling both takes moxie and builds moxie. Just ask the Housatonic Valley Regional High School International Travel Club. Reinvigorated by Club faculty advisor Social Studies teacher John Lizzi, the club has taken students, faculty, staff, and parents to destinations such as the Galapagos, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, and the Mediterranean coast.
In this Moxie episode, John and students Ellie Wolgemuth and Madison Melino describe their adventures, growth and moxie that have resulted from their journeys. In fact, Madison joined the podcast from the Rekyvik Airport after a glacier flood impacted her travels.
People Profiles
English artist TB Ward’s fourth solo show, Professional Human, opens at Upstream Gallery at Hastings-on-Hudson on October 3.
Through her multidisciplinary practice, Sara Nesbitt investigates historical places and narratives, touching on the current and the past.
Health & Wellness
Tyte Medispa founder, Lily Al-Nemri, is considered one of the pioneers of aesthetic medicine in the Hudson Valley.
Hannah Schiller is a clinical, community herbalist and ecologist and owner of Foliage Botanics in Pine Plains, NY. Hannah believes that herbal knowledge and land connection is a birthright and that everyone deserves access to affordable, empowering, and supportive healthcare.
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.
AUTHOR PROFILES & BOOKISH THINGS
Woman of Interest: About Tracy O’Neill’s latest memoir release and her experiences as an author and academic
On Thursday, September 12 at 6pm, author Tracy O’Neill will be in conversation with Jonathan Lee at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck, NY, to discuss [...]
Romance Community Interviews: Author Alexandra Hale
In honor of Read-A-Romance Month and Romance Awareness Month, this August we’ll be sharing the insights of romance authors who have been navigating the [...]
Romance Community Interviews: Bookfluencers Lisa Gray & Merrit Townsend
In honor of Read-A-Romance Month and Romance Awareness Month, this August we’ll be sharing insights from members of the romance bookish community! For this [...]
Romance Community Interviews: Reader Lakshmi Praveen
In honor of Read-A-Romance Month and Romance Awareness Month, this August we’ll be sharing insights from members of the romance bookish community! For this [...]
Romance Community Interviews: Author Nicole Abrams
In honor of Read-A-Romance Month and Romance Awareness Month, this August we’ll be sharing the insights of romance authors who have been navigating the [...]
Romance Community Interviews: Reader Cait
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Romance Community Interviews: Photographer Michelle Lancaster
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Romance Community Interviews: Reader Evelyn
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Romance Community Interviews: Bookfluencer Mindy Menotti
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Romance Community Interviews: Author Lyra Parish
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Romance Community Interviews: Reader Sherrece Tanner
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Romance Community Interviews: Photographer Wander Aguiar
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Romance Community Interviews: Bookfluencer Brittany McKeel
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Romance Community Interviews: Autumn Sexton & Wordsmith Publicity
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Romance Community Interviews: Author Carolina Jax
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Internationally Best-Selling Romance Novelist TL Swan’s Career is a Lesson in Perseverance and Authenticity
TL Swan’s career as an independently published romance author began when she found a diary, sitting at the bottom of a moving box that [...]
Main Street is Out and About
My parents and I headed towards SPAC on Saturday afternoon for the Summer of ‘99 tour, featuring Creed as the headliner and 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven as the supporting acts.
Panacea (pronounced pan-uh-see-uh) is the newest restaurant in Amenia, NY. The name has Greek roots and means “the cure all” or the “remedy.” Panacea owners Jake Somers and Khendum Namgyal (who are also engaged!) purchased the building, which previously served as Serevan, a Mediterranean restaurant, from chef Serge Madikians.
Overall, we left very happy with our meal and with the dish options. The atmosphere was very cozy, the ambiance warm, the staff friendly, and the food absolutely delicious. If you find yourself in the Catskills, we recommend you make a stop at Trotwood Restaurant in the Glen Falls House!
With a collective 20 years in the fashion and bridal industries, Shveta had acute awareness of the bridal shopping experience...