PHE: Do you have a favorite memory of the Smashing Pumpkins? Melissa Auf der Maur: My favorite story is the origin story of my connection with them. July 1991. I am a teenager. I go to a show of an unknown band from Chicago. The ticket price is one dollar. I’m one of 20 people…
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City of Hudson Finance Committee Announces Availability of 2025 Events Funding
APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 – 5pm HUDSON, NY – The City of Hudson Common Council Finance Committee has announced the availability of $30,000 of total funding to support events and projects in the City of Hudson for 2025 that encourage the promotion of Hudson as a destination for overnight and day-trip visitors. Applications…
Artist Talk: Susan Eley Fine Art Exhibit, ‘dismantle’ and Paddy Cohn “Clouds, From All Sides Now”
There were two gallery exhibit openings in Hudson recently, Paddy Cohn’s Clouds, From All Sides Now at the Robin Rice Gallery at 234 Warren Street, and dismantle, at Susan Eley Fine Art, 433 Warren Street, curated by Liz Lorenz and featuring artists Ana Maria Farina, Susan Lisbin, Maria Manhattan, Marianne van Lent. Trixie’s List asked…
Shenanigan Mint Dairy Shake and Crumb Cake at Stewart’s
When I saw the Shenanigan’s Mint Dairy Shake – Limited Edition – in the refrigerator case at Stewart’s, a few thoughts ran through my head: How does this taste? Could I write off the $2.19 as ‘research’ work? If I write this up and post it by Friday afternoon, can I (Stewart ice cream) scoop…
Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend in Hudson
Presented by Four Walls Irish American Whiskey Hudson might not host a parade, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create your own shenanigans this Irish American holiday. With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Monday this year, and since very few businesses are open on Mondays in Hudson, this weekend is the time to celebrate….
Interview with R.B. Schlather, Stage Director of “Giulio Cesare” at Hudson Hall
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,…
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…
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…
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…