Charmed by Clairo: Understanding her evolution as an artist and the essence of her live performance at NYC’s Webster Hall

Clairo has well and truly enchanted audiences since she fully broke onto the bedroom pop scene in 2017. In early tracks, like “Pretty Girl,” her light, clear voice shines over the synth-y, low quality-sounding instrumentals characteristic of the genre. 

As Ruby Crowhurst explains in an article on music and pop culture blog […]

By |2024-09-24T14:07:12-04:00September 24th, 2024|Main Street News, Main Street Recommends, Music, Out and About|

Panacea builds a menu around seasonality in Amenia

Panacea (pronounced pan-uh-see-uh) is the newest restaurant in Amenia, NY. The name has Greek roots and means “the cure all” or the “remedy.” Panacea owners Jake Somers and Khendum Namgyal (who are also engaged!) purchased the building, which previously served as Serevan, a Mediterranean restaurant, from chef Serge Madikians. 

They were operating […]

By |2024-08-14T11:27:03-04:00August 14th, 2024|Food, Main Street News, Out and About, Restaurant Review|

Marigold Bridal reimagines the wedding gown search in the Hudson Valley

In August 2023, Shveta Boisson launched Marigold Bridal, located in Stanfordville, NY. With a collective 20 years in the fashion and bridal industries, Shveta had acute awareness of the bridal shopping experience, as well as the wedding gown’s typically short life cycle. While there is a vast market for second-hand wedding gowns online, […]

By |2024-08-08T11:07:51-04:00August 8th, 2024|Main Street News, Main Street Recommends, Out and About|

Cooper’s Daughter Crafts Smooth Spirits in Claverack

Take a drive down the single-lane gravel path off of State Route 23 in Claverack, NY, and you’ll find yourself greeted with warm restored barns, a cocktail garden with an abundance of seating, and – of course – spirits aplenty. 

Cooper’s Daughter Spirits, located at Olde York Farm, is a woman-owned and family-operated distillery, […]

By |2024-08-01T11:30:05-04:00August 1st, 2024|Farm Feature, Food, Main Street News, Out and About|

Shaker Mill Books: Unique literary finds and book art displays in West Stockbridge, MA

Eric Wilska, owner of Shaker Mill Books, has been in the book business since he was 24 years old. Previously founding and owning the Bookloft in Great Barrington, MA, for 42 years, and launching a mostly internet-driven offshoot called Found at the Bookloft in West Stockbridge, MA—in addition to a used bookstore called […]

Inaugural Scenic Sips Fest showcases the significance of Columbia County & its many offerings

Columbia County is home to a truly thriving variety of businesses, including a notable array of artisanal beverage producers. In an effort to spotlight the area’s breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries, this year’s first Scenic Sips Fest will be held on August 3rd from 4-8pm. Organized at Roeliff Jansen Park’s Hilltop Barn in […]

By |2024-07-26T14:28:25-04:00July 26th, 2024|Food, Main Street News, Out and About|
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