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|

Hart Textiles brings the power of fiber arts to Great Barrington

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 […]

By |2025-07-01T09:05:53-04:00June 30th, 2025|Business, Main Street News, Out and About|

Shop small. Shop local.

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 […]

By |2025-06-06T14:25:06-04:00June 2nd, 2025|Business, Featured Article, Out and About|

Hudson Valley Jane brings cannabis education and community to Beacon

Hudson Valley Jane, a cannabis farm and micro-dispensary, is dedicated to bringing farm-to-main street cannabis to Hudson Valley communities. The farm itself is located off of Route 82 in Ancram, NY, and the Hudson Valley Jane dispensary will open its doors on Main Street in Beacon, NY, on June 7. 

Co-founders Stacey […]

London from a newbie’s perspective: Hitting all of the famous hotspots and finding some hidden gems

As you may already know, Lindsey is incredibly familiar with London. She had been there for a two-week class trip and studied abroad through Marist there for an entire semester! I, however, had never been to the city. Personally, I was thrilled to have a personal tour guide. I loved that I didn’t […]

By |2025-05-15T13:36:05-04:00May 16th, 2025|Main Street News, Out and About, Travel|

Sailing the seas in Norway: Witness spectacular vistas while sailing Norway’s coastline aboard Havila Voyages

Beyond what one typically associates with a “cruise” is the magnificent journey and exotic experience one gets aboard Havila Voyages. We sailed the contemporary ship, Havila Castor, built only four years ago, from the northern port in Kirkenes to Bergen in the south. It even travels […]

By |2025-05-08T13:46:30-04:00May 15th, 2025|Main Street News, Out and About, Travel|
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