I go to events. Sometimes, I don’t always know what they’re about, or I forget, or I don’t read the description thoroughly.

Last month, I found myself at two events – Friday and Saturday nights, back-to-back – both were about suicide. I had a suicide-themed weekend. It was unplanned. Because who would plan a weekend of two suicide-related events? Wednesday Addams?

The two events were totally different. Heathers is an 80s dark comedy about teen suicide, and Every Brilliant Thing is a one-man show performed at the Park Theater. Every Brilliant Thing tells the story of how a man deals with mental illness in his family, having a mother with suicidal tendencies.

Every Brilliant Thing is an emotional rollercoaster of a show that breaks the ‘fourth wall’ and includes the audience in the performance. The show’s subject matters of suicide and depression brought out raw emotions. One audience member interrupted the show and started talking about their own experiences with family. The performer, Scott Barrow, stepped off the stage and gave the audience member a hug before continuing.

In Every Brilliant Thing, a seven-year old boy during his mother’s first suicide attempt, started a list of brilliant things in his life. The first item on the list was ‘ice cream’. Other brilliant things included riding a bicycle downhill, the smell of freshly-cut grass and the first time opening a new book. Throughout his life, the character went back to his list and added to it. He asked others to contribute. Ultimately, there were a million brilliant things on the list.

Inspired by this show, I decided to start keeping a list of Wonderful Things About Hudson. It will be a page on the main menu, under Trixie Tips, and you can refer to it whenever. Please feel free to add to the list in the comments. I’ll keep it updated, and moderated. (I’m trying to keep it pleasant, and not snarky.)

Welcome New Trixie’s List Advertiser Robin Rice Gallery

Local Gallery Openings!

Deadline – Friday, April 12th

Jill Dearman’s Meta-Astrology will return in a new format in April.

Events listed in Chronological Order (ish)

April 4th – April 13thThurs, Fri & Sat @ 7:30, Sun @ 2:00, Sat April 13 @ 2:00pmNOTE: Two Performances on Sat, April 13 – 2pm and 730pm No Performance Sun, April 14

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th – 4-6pmSusan Eley Fine Art GalleryOn View until May 12th

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th – 6pm-8pm46 Green StreetOn View until May 18th

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13th – 2-4pm510 Warren StreetOn View until April 28th

Saturdays starting April 20th – 11:30am-1pmThrough November 23rdFig and Bella

Pride 2024

June 21 – 23Hudson, NY

Exhibitions – ON VIEW

On View: February 17th-April 7thFri-Sun 12-5 & by apptFront Room Gallery – 205 Warren Street

Kinderhook Knitting MillOn View until Sunday, April 29th – Open Friday-Sunday

Events for 27th July

Welcome New Trixie’s List Advertiser
Robin Rice Gallery

April 4th – April 13th
Thurs, Fri & Sat @ 7:30, Sun @ 2:00, Sat April 13 @ 2:00pm
NOTE: Two Performances on Sat, April 13 – 2pm and 730pm
No Performance Sun, April 14

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th – 4-6pm
Susan Eley Fine Art Gallery
On View until May 12th

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th – 6pm-8pm
46 Green Street
On View until May 18th

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13th – 2-4pm
510 Warren Street
On View until April 28th

Saturdays starting April 20th – 11:30am-1pm
Through November 23rd
Fig and Bella

June 21 – 23
Hudson, NY

On View: February 17th-April 7th
Fri-Sun 12-5 & by appt
Front Room Gallery – 205 Warren Street

Kinderhook Knitting Mill
On View until Sunday, April 29th – Open Friday-Sunday