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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.
If you’ve ever wondered what Albany, NY, might look like if it were a city in Texas, wonder no more. On the evening of Friday, June 20, thanks to Grammy award-winner Chris Stapleton coming to town to perform to a sold-out crowd, downtown Albany felt like you had somehow been transported to Texas with all of the cowboy boots, cut-off jean shorts, and cowboy hats on every pedestrian walking the streets surrounding the MVP arena. I had no idea we New Yorkers were so country!
“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.
“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 to cook in a way that’s smarter and more accessible to them.”
The story of Little Apple Cidery in Hillsdale, NY, begins more than 40 years ago in an old orchard overgrown with little apples off of Route 22. Founders Ron Bixby and Alanne Baerson purchased the farm in 1980 and started the long process of restoring the abandoned orchard. Early on, Ron and Alanne made the decision to become organic, and following years of clearing, pruning, and replanting, the fruit grew back bigger and more bountiful.
If you stand in the center of Red Hook, NY, and look in any direction, you’ll see an abundance of dining options just a stone’s throw away. Fascinated by the different cuisines available in this bustling, little town, we decided to do a round-up of just some of the fantastic restaurants in Red Hook.
“Sherri and I love all of the pretty things that make a house a home – a great scented candle, a gorgeous coffee table book, a charming tablecloth – and we found that there wasn’t anything like that in Chatham,” Melissa Davis said of the inspiration to open her new shop with Sherri Marton in Chatham, NY. The shop, Marton & Davis, officially opened its doors on June 26.
Empty Space, a new studio in Old Chatham, offers yoga, sound meditation, and breathwork classes.
On June 23, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research will be hosting their Young Professionals Committee’s Young Angels Gala at 7pm.
Located at Autumn Acres, a horse boarding facility in Warwick, NY, Francesca Mollica operates Beautifully Abled, an equine-assisted learning program designed to support a wide range of students by providing hands-on sessions in a farm setting.
