In what promises to be their best season yet, the Mac-Haydn Theatre has pulled off a classic with pizzazz, heart, and a ton of loving energy. Guys and Dolls—running through July 6th—was first brought to the stage 75 years ago, and it remains a cornerstone of American musical theater for good reason. With unforgettable characters, witty…
Author: Lodro Rinzler
Staycation at Wm. Farmer and Sons in Hudson, NY
Since our daughter was born, my wife and I don’t get out as much as we used to. This is both an understatement and the most universal truth about parenting I could possibly write. That’s why, the moment my mother-in-law came to town, I seized the opportunity to hatch a plan: our very own staycation….
Isola Wine and Tapas in Kinderhook, New York
I’ll start with an admission: I loved Dyad. After nine years, including the heavy ones of the pandemic, Dyad Wine Bar closed its doors in February of this year. Alex and his team will forever have my gratitude for creating a space we in Kinderhook could feel at home in. Where once was Dyad now…
A Timeless Classic in a Perfect Setting: The Fantasticks at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
In a season filled with fantastic shows (forgive the pun), the Mac-Haydn Theatre closes out with an enchanting and heartwarming production of “The Fantasticks.” Originally penned by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, “The Fantasticks” holds the distinction of being the world’s longest-running musical, and it’s easy to see why. In fact, when the MacHaydn was…
Review of “RENT” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
In a Mac-Haydn season filled with great shows, Rent is the best one yet. In fact, it’s the best show I’ve seen in years. So much so that I recommend seeing it twice. Partly, because every song is a banger and partly, because the cast and crew have created an expansive, rollicking good time that simultaneously inspires…
Never Empty: Hudson’s New Tasting Room
neverstill wines Opens Tasting Roomat 739 Warren Street in Hudson, New York The Mohican people, also known as the People of the Waters That Are Never Still, referred to the Hudson River as “Mahicanituck” or “Mahicanuck,” which translates to “the river that flows two ways” or “waters that are never still,” reflecting the tidal nature…