MAIN STREET NEWS
National events do not happen often in quiet, rural Columbia County. But on June 28 and 29, the National EMS Memorial Foundation Moving Honors tour was there for a procession and service honoring Stephen Jerome Walsh.
From the moment you step into the Coffee Shop at Camphill Village, you’re sure to be greeted with the ambience of friendly chatter and a vibrant, inviting setting.
The go-to destination for my book club’s monthly meetings, The White Hart Provisions in Salisbury, CT, is a comfortable third space for truly any casual occasion, from more focused and work-oriented activities to casual chats with friends and time to unwind.
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 10am and runs until 4pm this year. This year’s event line-up boasts live music, an incredible list of vendors, and lots of fun activities.
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.
