As seen on the streets of Kinderhook and Greenport How is everyone is doing? While driving around this week, I found this snow figure by Herminio Ramirez in Kinderhook and the Yeti in Greenport as a Buffalo Bills fan. Yes, it’s gray and overcast. But if someone can build a snow figure next to the…
Author: Rich Volo
Auditions: The Bridges of Madison County at the Ghent Playhouse
Book by Marsha Norman; Music and lyrics by Jason Robert BrownDirected by Michael C. Mensching and Michael McDermottMusical Direction by Ellen Rizzo Thursday, February 15 at 7pm andSaturday, February 17 at 10amAt The Ghent Playhouse6 Town Hall RoadGhent, New York SYNOPSIS:Based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, “The Bridges of Madison County” recalls…
Ruth Piwonka Scholarship for 2024
The annual scholarship, established by The Jacob Leisler Institute to honor Ruth Piwonka, noted Columbia County historian and beloved Trustee Emeritus of the Board, is awarded to a graduating high school senior in Columbia County who has been accepted at an accredited college or university, and has declared, or has an intention to declare, a major in history. Since…
Late January 2024 in Hudson, New York
Welcome three new Trixie’s List OnLine Advertisers! Meet Mel’s Bakery in Hudson New Bakery Opens in Hudson Take a Tour of the Union Street Brewing Company716 Union Street Photo Credit: Karen Pearson Photography all my sons: written by Arthur MillerPerformances February 9-11 and 16-18Friday and Saturday at 7:30pmSundays at 2pmThe Ghent Playhouse Jill Dearman’s Meta-Astrology…
Please Help Kolija
On New Year’s Day, Kurt Andernach’s dog, Kolija, walked to the front door with a large open wound in his back leg. “There was such a look of sadness on his face. The vet said that he must have been in excruciating pain.” Kurt picked up Kolija and brought him to the vet. The dog’s…
Scatological Japanese Performance Art Deconstructs Shakespeare’s Hamlet in Chatham, New York
I saw a show called “Hamlet | Toilet” and said to myself, ‘I have to go!’ Prior to Columbia County, I lived in the East Village of NYC from 1987 until 2009. With multiple NYU Drama School friends and roommates, I’ve sat through more than my fair share of black box avant garde theater performances….
Wintering In Hudson, New York
Hello Hudson, Throughout the years of planning events in Hudson, I’ve learned to appreciate winter. I used to take it as a challenge to get folks out of their homes. I organized Red Parties and Love Balls on Valentine’s Day, bar night Match Games, movie nights, you name it. If a snowstorm blew in, it…
Merry Christmas, Hudson! Want a Sandwich?
Hello Hudson! I was scooped, scooped by the Register-Star this morning! They did their cover story on the new sandwich place at 430 Prison Alley, Hudson Sandwich Shop. I ate lunch from there yesterday, and had a post waiting. I was scooped like tuna salad on rye. I have informants – people who give me…
The Holiday Season in Hudson, New York
Hello Hudson! If you’re looking for a nativity set, you can find one like this: If you are REALLY looking nativity sets, then go on a pilgrimage to Via San Gregorio Armeno in Naples, Italy. Otherwise known as “Christmas Alley”, this one street in Naples sells nativity sets and Christmas decorations year round. Here are…
December in Hudson, NY
Hello Hudson! It’s the most wonderful time of year! If you would like to view all of the Winter Walk Window Winners, then there’s a page with a picture of each. However, my photos do not do each window justice, and I highly recommend walking around the city and looking at each window yourself. While…