Although Ben Shute didn’t grow up on a farm, he’s been immersed in the profession for his entire career. He first began working for other farmers while he was in college, and many of the farms that he apprenticed at were farms that functioned via community supported agriculture (CSA), which is a direct marketing […]
“Dugazon was born from our shared deep appreciation for heritage, discovery, and experiences that have shaped a life well-lived,” says Bobby Graham and Matt Marden, owners of the newly opened home goods store Dugazon, located in Sharon, CT.
The concept behind Dugazon has been in the making since Graham and Marden’s first date 21 […]
Verse Work/Shop is a brick-and-mortar art gallery and retail space run by sisters Vanessa Shafer and Cassandra Ruff and located in Red Hook, NY. After growing up in Red Hook, the sisters went their own separate ways for nearly two decades before finding their way back to the Hudson Valley. With the launch of […]
“In 2020, my friend and I were working on a plan to close down the street for a big hospitality event. We would have one giant table that would showcase chefs, sommeliers, and wine and hospitality professionals. Thus, the Ten Mile Table,” says Erika DaSilva of the name of her new wine shop […]
Charlene Chai knew next to nothing about mushrooms when she joined Tivoli Mushrooms, based in Hillsdale, NY. She didn’t let that stop her, though, and soon thereafter, Charlene agreed to build out the medicinal brand of Tivoli Mushrooms, GO Mushrooms.
Charlene first met Devon Gilroy, former chef and founder of Tivoli Mushrooms, […]
Sean Griffin has been steeped in traditional Irish music since he was a child. However, Griffin wasn’t motivated to make music himself until he discovered punk and alternative rock as a teenager. After moving to New York City in 1998, Griffin formed Celtic rock band the Ruffians, with which he would go on […]
Above: The critically acclaimed “A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation,” features a cast of world champion Irish dancers. Seen here is “Fincencore” featuring Cian Walsh and the ensemble. Photo by Chris Hardy.
A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation will be returning to Massachusetts this September. Hailed […]
Although UK-based band Wolf Alice has been making pop rock for over a decade, they find themselves right at home in a bout of nostalgic eighties rock with the release of their fourth album, The Clearing.
Wolf Alice formed in 2010 as an acoustic duo made up of singer Ellie […]
“Writing personal essays is a way of finding out what I really believe about my life and relationships and of coming to terms with that discovery,” shares Hudson Valley-based author Roselee Blooston of her upcoming book, Including the Periphery.
Roselee has a storied history as a professional actress and playwright. She holds an MFA in […]
If you’re an apple lover like me, then you know that there are few things better in this world than a nice, fresh hard cider. Autumn has always been my favorite season for many reasons – and apple picking is certainly one of them! We are lucky to live in a region that […]