Above photo from Summerfest 2023. Photo by Mendy Waits.
On Saturday, July 12, the Chatham Area Business + Arts Alliance welcomes back the annual and beloved Chatham Summerfest, beginning one hour earlier to jam-pack even more fun into the day! The fun summer festival centered on and around Chatham’s charming Main Street begins at […]
All photos by Olivia Nadel.
Founded by Erica Price in 2012, SPAF is a family-owned venue space in Saugerties, NY, operated by the dynamic partnership of Erica and her son, Joshua Price. “Together, we bring two perspectives and a shared passion to every event we host,” reflects Joshua gratefully.
The venue is housed […]
Above photo by Kenzie Fields
“I wanted to create a space where people could learn new skills, find community, and explore their creativity in a positive environment surrounded by other creative people,” says Jamie Goldenberg, owner of Hart, a textile shop in Great Barrington, MA.
Jamie’s background is in weaving, and she even […]
Above: Deli counter worker Elizabeth serves up a slice of blueberry pastry that was hard to resist. The blackboard lists daily specials and where to find them.
In days (all right, decades or even centuries) past, the general store was the heart of a community, a place to meet and make friends, get your supplies and […]
Above: Modeled after the counter and stools in the former F2 Ice Cream Bar, the home of the Modern Milk Bar was designed and built by Lee Krueger. Photo courtesy of the Kruegers.
How did a couple from eastern Long Island seeking a place to retire create an ice cream shop in Sheffield?
Raven: We were contemplating […]
Above photo by Mendy Waits
“Sherri and I love all of the pretty things that make a house a home – a great scented candle, a gorgeous coffee table book, a charming tablecloth – and we found that there wasn’t anything like that in Chatham,” Melissa Davis said of the inspiration to open her […]
“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 […]
Planning an event is no easy feat. From the location to the food and the guestlist, there is so much to get done. But what about locking down a unique vendor for your big celebration? From mobile bar carts and trailers, to live painting artists and even acrobats – we’ve got you covered. Next […]
A few months ago, there was a bit of buzz about shopping small. Back in late February, the media blasted a message encouraging shoppers to participate in an “economic blackout.” Consumers would refrain from spending at major retailers such as Target, HomeGoods, and Lowe’s and would opt to spend at local businesses instead.
On that […]