If you find yourself in need of an hour’s meditation – and a friendly space in which to do it – head on over to the Catskill Zen Circle, located on Main just past the intersection with Bridge Street. Operated by Rodney Greenblat, the Zen Circle is a low-maintenance, hour-long meditation that’s held three times…
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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…
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…
Hudson America, award-winning documentary filmed in Hudson Valley, premieres on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy
Hudson, America, a coming-of-age documentary from filmmakers Zuzka Kurtz and Geoffrey Hug (Blade #1, HREAM) is now available through Amazon Prime Video in America, the UK and Australia. The film follows six Gen-Z Bangladeshi immigrant students from 2016 – 2022 as they graduate high school and leave the safety of their conservative, Muslim community in…
Claverack Free Library Announces Young Children’s Programming for 2024 Winter Season
The Claverack Free Library will host Preschool Story Hour on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM led by Deb Wiede. Join us for an exciting hour of stories, songs, crafts and activities all based on a weekly theme that focuses on the use of fine motor skills and socialization. Suggested for ages 2-5 years. On Thursdays at…
Interview with Lynn Brandt on Hudson’s Santa Village
If you’ve passed by 7th Street Park in Hudson lately, you’ve seen “Santa’s Village”. The little houses are a festive way to celebrate the holiday season. This year, many of the houses have been refurbished. Trixie’s List did a quick Q/A with Lynn Brandt, one of the main organizers behind the renovations. If you would…
Q&A with Dylan from Matter Storm Design
Trixie’s List had a little Q&A with Dylan James Goodman of Matter Storm Design – a local, Columbia County-based graphic and web design company. TrixiesList.com: Tell us a little about your background and experience. On paper, I’m a self-employed graphic and web designer. My interest in design and art started when I was young. I…
And-Hof Animals Sanctuary Benefit at Hudson Milliner Art Salon – Saturday, Dec. 16th – 5pm with Tommy Stinson
Kurt Andernach, Founder: It all started in 2010, when I was making small talk with a coffee shop owner telling him that I always wanted to wake up to the crow of a rooster. A friend of his had a rooster that was in danger of finding an untimely end by the hands of disgruntled…
Winter Walk Window Winners 2023
Ancram Opera House Becomes Ancram Center for the Arts
Reflecting its growth as a regional creative hub serving the Hudson Valley, Berkshires and Litchfield County, Ancram Opera House is taking on the new name of Ancram Center for the Arts. The announcement was made November 25 by Ancram Opera House Co-Directors Paul Ricciardi and Jeffrey Mousseau and Board President Cathy Redlich at a Community…