Giulio Cesare, or Julius Caesar, is the second in a series of Baroque Handel operas, directed by R.B. Schlather, to be performed six times this spring, April-May at Hudson Hall. Trixie’s List sat down with R.B. Schlather and asked a few questions: Why Opera? In 2017, R.B. Schlather produced his first opera at Hudson Hall,…
Author: Trixie Starr
Brake Pads, Drag Queens, Yams, and Two Hours in a Semi-Abandoned Upstate Strip Mall
Car Maintenance Advice from a Drag Queen The following is a true story. Mavis offers a lifetime warranty on its brake pads. That’s what the guy told me. I visited the warranty page of their website and could not find any information on brake pad warranties. However, the guy told me that if I come…
The Honorable Judge Emory Chase Victorian Mansion
Sited on the most prestigious block in the charming Hudson River town of Catskill, in what is The East Side Historic District, perched on a hill with panoramic views of the Hudson River, Rip Van Winkle Bridge and Frederick Church’s Olana, you will find Judge Emory Chase’s stately Victorian home that has proudly stood with…
Artist Talk: Mark Allen
It’s local election season and the races are on! Mark Allen’s recent Instagram post offered a commentary on a current Common Council race. Trixie’s List had a few questions. Trixie’s List: Why the President of the Common Council race? What prompted you? Mark Allen: I have no official connection to Margaret Morris’ run for Common Council president and…
Oakdale Plunge 2025
Lance Wheeler’s video of the 2025 Oakdale Plunge The Oakdale Plunge raised over $35,000 this year!
Hudson: A History of Whaling & Maritime Commerce
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 6th at 6pmHudson Area Library The exhibit is on view through June 30, 2025. The short film, Whaling in Hudson? What!?, was produced by local filmmaker Karl Frederick Mattson of 542films. The film will be shown at the opening reception, March 6th Many may wonder about Hudson’s great whaling past. This…
Wm. Farmer and Sons & The Gem – Wednesday and Thursday Nights BBQ Pop-up
I fell off the wagon on Wednesday night at Wm. Farmer and Sons. A friend/temptress wanted to go to the BBQ Pop-up at Wm. Farmer & Sons (in partnership with their sister restaurant, The Gem), and I reluctantly agreed to a night of meat-eating even though I’m vegetarian. I’m 95% vegetarian (a 95 is still…
Shawn Stewart Ruff Speaks at Spotty Dog
Author of Jazzed and astrology columnist Jill Dearman hosts an evening at Spotty Dog with author Shawn Stewart Ruff on Saturday, March 8th at 7pm. SHAWN STEWART RUFF(born July 19, 1959) is an American novelist and editor who won the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Debut Fiction at the 21st Lambda Literary Awards in 2008…
MAC-HAYDN THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2025 SEASON OF MUSICALS
CHATHAM, NY (February 11, 2025)—The Mac-Haydn Theatre is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2025 lineup. The 56th summer season will include six main stage musicals as well as two limited performance shows. This season promises to deliver unforgettable theatrical experiences, from Broadway classics to bold new works, ensuring that the Mac-Haydn remains a beloved…
The Ghent Playhouse presents Ken Ludwig’s award-winning comedy-farce “Lend Me a Tenor”
POSTPONED UNTIL 2/21 – 2/23 The Ghent Playhouse continues its 50th Anniversary season with Ken Ludwig’s 1989 Tony Award-winning comedy-farce“ Lend Me A Tenor.” Directed by Ed Dignum, this hilarious salute to 1930’s comedies will run for two consecutive weekends, February 7-9 and 14-16, 21-23, 2025. The Ghent Playhouse is located at 6 Town Hall…