“Like any kid who drew, I was lucky enough to have friends that were better than me at it,” quips tattoo artist Nalla Smith, owner of Sticks & Stones Tattoo in Hillsdale, NY. “So, that kind of showed me some tricks, but also gave me goals to get better at it.”
With Nalla having […]
Above photo courtesy of Locust Hill Barn.
The Hudson Valley is home to a lovely selection of venues that are perfect for any event, from your next party to your special day. Indeed, many of these venues are right in the nearby area in Dutchess and Columbia Counties, making for a gorgeous selection of scenic […]
Amenia, NY-based author Jorge Sanchez shares the thought process behind writing stories from his past. Not only does he highlight what initially inspired him to publish these works and how he approaches his writing, but he unpacks the importance of exploring one’s own life through written themes!
What is your background in writing? Has […]
When I caught wind of the news that Fontaines D.C. was coming to Albany, NY, as a part of their US tour, I could not have been more ecstatic. It’s a truly rare occasion that a band I really love makes their way up to the Capital Region, and I’ve spent many a […]
When Magdalena Bay initially released Imaginal Disk, their latest project, on August 23, 2024, something drew me in and compelled me to listen to the full album. Was it the chatter about the record that I had seen circulating social media, amidst the hysteric flurry that was “ […]
Above photo courtesy of the Salisbury Forum and Casper ter Kuile.
On May 9 at 7:30pm, The Power of the Ritual author Casper ter Kuile will be speaking at the Salisbury School in Salisbury, CT, “for an evening to understand the root causes of our loneliness crisis, why so many […]
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Whenever I order a coffee, I like to watch intently as the barista works their magic. It’s always amazed me how my iced vanilla lattes come together with such ease and effortlessness, typically as the barista juggles a number of other orders as […]
Above photo by iStock user kasto80.
With the region in full vernal bloom, it couldn’t be a more perfect time to start exploring the area’s abundant and dynamic farms and farmers markets!
Indeed, we’re fortunate to live in a place enriched by so many agricultural hotspots and their unique products and services. Some of […]
Makenna Held cooking in the kitchen at La Peetch. Photo by Leslie Choucard.
“I was always told not to go into the food world,” says RecipeKick CEO, Courageous Cooking® Method visionary, and Mostly French: Recipes from a Kitchen in Provence author Makenna Held.
Growing up in a family that was deeply connected to the corporate […]
Above photo: Housatonic Valley Regional High School from the 1969 White Oak yearbook. Photo courtesy of the HVRHS Alumni Association.
If you’re familiar with the local tri-state area, chances are you’ve driven past at least one of the region’s many historic schools and schoolhouses. As long-standing landmarks of the area’s educational past, these […]