Def Leppard rocks the house at Saratoga Performing Arts Center with special guest Bret Michaels 

Above photo from Def Leppard’s website 

For those of you who are familiar with my music reviews, you know that I am a music lover who tries to attend as many concerts as my wallet can handle during the summer months. Also, as previously proclaimed in a variety of show reviews, Saratoga Performing Arts […]

By |2025-07-25T13:36:27-04:00July 29th, 2025|Main Street News, Main Street Recommends, Music|

Wet Leg’s Moisturizer reinvents their sound and makes them stand out against the noise: Album Review

Above photo courtesy of Wet Leg’s Instagram 

Wet Leg’s rise to fame was a bit unexpected. The UK duo is made up of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, who met while studying music as teenagers on the Isle of Wight, an island off the southern coast of England. After the breakthrough of their 2022 […]

By |2025-07-16T12:05:19-04:00July 16th, 2025|Main Street News, Main Street Recommends, Music|

10th Annual Play for P.I.N.K. Millbrook Luncheon raises nearly $500k for Breast Cancer Research

Guests gathered on the afternoon of Friday, July 11, at Mashomack Preserve Club in Pine Plains, NY, to celebrate a milestone in grassroots philanthropy – the 10th annual Play for P.I.N.K. Millbrook Luncheon for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

This year’s luncheon raised nearly $500,000 and was co-chaired by Julia Descoteaux, Beth Ledy, Alison […]

By |2025-07-14T13:23:36-04:00July 14th, 2025|Health Issues, Main Street News, Wellness|

Moving Honors national tour honors Copake EMT, Claverack firefighter

Above: Community Rescue Squad’s ambulance, followed by New York State EMS personnel, the Red Knights riders, Moving Honors ambulance, and fly car led the procession down the Taconic Parkway near Chatham. Photo by Richard E. Lindmark. 

National events do not happen often in quiet, rural Columbia County. But on June 28 and 29, the […]

By |2025-07-08T13:37:11-04:00July 8th, 2025|Main Street News, People Profiles|

Camphill Village Coffee Shop serves up tasty treats & offers a welcoming, lively gathering space for the entire community to enjoy

All photos courtesy of Camphill Village Coffee Shop. Above: Ryan Huntington, Elijah Kent, and Laura Meza Assia at the shop.

From the moment you step into the Coffee Shop at Camphill Village, you’re sure to be greeted with the ambience of friendly chatter and a vibrant, inviting setting. I visited Camphill Village Copake in […]

By |2025-07-02T13:55:40-04:00July 7th, 2025|Business, Food, Main Street News|

The White Hart Provisions is all about delicious culinary offerings, dynamic aesthetics, and cozy community connection

All photos courtesy of The White Hart Provisions.

The go-to destination for my book club’s monthly meetings, The White Hart Provisions in Salisbury, CT, is a comfortable third space for truly any casual occasion, from more focused and work-oriented activities to casual chats with friends and time to unwind. 

The people & purpose behind Provisions 

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By |2025-07-02T09:32:59-04:00July 7th, 2025|Business, Food, Main Street News|

Chatham Summerfest brings music, food, and fun to Main Street

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 […]

By |2025-07-03T09:00:06-04:00July 7th, 2025|Business, Main Street News, Out and About|

SPAF: A distinct, versatile venue space in the heart of the Hudson Valley

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 […]

By |2025-07-03T09:59:02-04:00July 3rd, 2025|Business, Main Street News, Out and About|
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