The Firefly Environmental Arts Project brings together professional and student artists and environmentalists at their launch exhibit at the Millbrook School

The Firefly Environmental Arts Project launch will take place on Friday, February 21 at 7pm at the Millbrook School in Millbrook, NY. 

The Firefly Environmental Arts Project, developed by Carl Raab and Deb Schlee, is a collaborative arts and sustainability initiative engaging students and professionals within the CT/NY/MA tri-state corner to build […]

By |2025-02-07T14:20:09-05:00February 13th, 2025|Main Street News, Our Environment, The Arts|

“Visions” by Ani Jenkins Opens at the Kearcher-Monsell Gallery at Housatonic Valley Regional High School

“Visions,” a solo exhibit featuring whimsical wood carvings by local artist Ani Jenkins, will open in The Kearcher-Monsell Gallery at Housatonic Valley Regional High School on Friday, December 13. 

This is the gallery’s first show that will feature exclusively three-dimensional pieces. 

About the artist 

Intrigued by the patterns, colors, and inclusion found […]

By |2024-12-30T10:39:47-05:00December 13th, 2024|Featured Artist, Main Street News, The Arts|

The Colonial Theatre promotes vibrant small businesses, creative collaboration, and a sense of togetherness in the Northwest Corner

When Lenore Mallett and her husband bought The Colonial Theatre in North Canaan, CT, with the Fiorillo family, they all saw it as an incredible business opportunity. Not only this, but both Salisbury, CT, families were eager to discover what was happening in this town and how The […]

By |2024-12-09T13:55:42-05:00December 12th, 2024|Business, Main Street News, Out and About, The Arts|

Author Interview: Nadia Han

Contemporary romance author and artist Nadia Han discusses the importance of curating a creative approach and following both your heart and your mind when building a fictional world.

How would you define your specific writing genre and niche? What first got you interested in this writing style and how did you decide to pursue this niche […]

By |2024-12-09T11:56:20-05:00December 11th, 2024|Author Profiles & Bookish Things|

Frank Marquette of Murder Cafe pulls back the curtain on life behind production in new autobiography

A murder mystery dinner theater production doesn’t seem like something you’d just fall into, but that’s exactly what happened to Frank Marquette. 

Raised in Kingston, NY, Frank previously worked as a graphic designer, as an advertising executive, and in print newspaper publishing. He started performing on stage in high school and has […]

By |2024-12-04T15:07:30-05:00November 19th, 2024|Author Profiles & Bookish Things, Backstage, Main Street News|

The Ancram Center presents Real People Real Stories, an audience favorite featuring local storytellers

On Sunday, November 17th at 3pm, the Ancram Center for the Arts will put on another installment of Real People Real Stories (RPRS), a long-time audience favorite that showcases the true stories of local residents. 

Having “been a signature part of every Ancram Center season since […]

By |2024-12-04T15:07:10-05:00November 15th, 2024|Backstage, Main Street News, Out and About|
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