Alexis deBoschnek champions everyday cooking in Nights & Weekends

Above photo by Christian Harder

“Cooking is my love language,” said Catskills-based chef and food influencer Alexis deBoschnek. “Whether that’s making a meal for my family or hosting a dinner party for friends, I relish in bringing joy to people through food. On the flip side, I also love teaching people how to cook and how […]

The Roar of the Crowd: Renee Taylor contends that “Dying is No Excuse”

Above photo courtesy of Renee Taylor/Berkshire Theatre Group

There is what some might call “conventional wisdom” that suggests a certain age for retirement and, with grace, a gentle fade into quiet oblivion. People of that certain age have had their moments in the sun, their 15 minutes of fame and, mercifully, it’s time to recede into […]

By |2025-06-27T14:00:29-04:00June 27th, 2025|Backstage, The Arts|

Miley Cyrus is her most authentic self on Something Beautiful

Above photo from Miley Cyrus’ website 

Miley Cyrus is an anomaly in the industry. She’s a former Disney kid who managed to successfully hold onto her fame following her time as Hannah Montana, reinvented herself with every album that she’s released since, and maintained her spot as a household name all before she […]

By |2025-06-04T13:39:07-04:00June 4th, 2025|Main Street News, Main Street Recommends, Music|

Celebrating love and commemorating the historic Supreme Court decision that recognized same-sex marriage with LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality

Timed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s historic Obergefell v. Hodges decision (a case in which the Supreme Court held that the Fourteenth Amendment requires states to license and recognize same-sex marriage), authors Frankie Frankeny and John Casey released LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality on April 15, 2025. The […]

Sticks & Stones: Tattoo artist Nalla Smith shares all about his compelling creative journey and new Hillsdale, NY, shop with wife Christine Cherbonnier

“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 […]

By |2025-05-31T20:15:42-04:00June 2nd, 2025|Business, Featured Article, The Arts|

Another opening, another show

Above: Tony-nominated Kate Baldwin and John Scherer in The Prom (2024, Sharon Playhouse), Directed by Carl Andress. Photo by Aly Morrissey.

“Give my regards to Broadway” … and a pile of money, too. It’s been quite a year for shows playing on the Great White Way. With the arrival of Othello starring Denzel Washington and Jake […]

By |2025-05-31T19:13:17-04:00June 2nd, 2025|Backstage, Featured Article, The Arts|

Stories close to home: An interview with local author Jorge Sanchez on the insightful, uplifting impact of writing life experiences

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 […]

By |2025-05-27T12:39:11-04:00May 28th, 2025|Author Profiles & Bookish Things, Main Street News|
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