The Columbia County Fair starts Wednesday, August 27th until Monday, September 1st at the Fair Grounds in Chatham Any former New York City dweller who wants to make country upstate living their new life, must attend a county fair. County Fairs will push you outside of your bubble and comfort zone. The County Fair forces…
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Last Chance! Jesus Christ, Just Go!
If you – like me – skim articles in the spirit of getting the gist while conserving your time, then let me just jump to the lead: GO SEE THIS SHOW. I’m a Mac-Hayden super fan which is how I got this gig blurbing for Trixie’s List, and I’m just gonna say that Jesus Christ…
Chatham Summerfest Brings Music, Contests, and Loads of Fun
Flower truck at 2023 SummerfestPhoto Credit: Mendy Waits On Saturday, July 12th, Chatham welcomes back CABA’s Summerfest, a fun summer festival for all ages centered on and around the village’s charming Main Street. This year’s festival begins at 10am, one hour earlier than in years past, and runs until 4pm. This year’s line-up boasts live…
Clearing Space, Gaining Life: Katherine Moore of Unburdened Spaces Helps People Let Go
Katherine Moore, Unburdened Spaces Life throws a lot at us—sometimes literally. Over the years, homes fill with things: memories, obligations, maybes, and what-ifs. That clutter doesn’t just live on shelves and in closets. It often takes up space in our minds and in our ability to feel at ease in our own homes. Hudson-based coach…
A Staycation….in Kinderhook??
A friend mentioned I should go on a staycation in Kinderhook. I immediately scoffed at the idea! I don’t need a staycation; I have too many things to do. I need a work-cation! I need a week to focus on my secondary list of To Do items – the home projects that never get done….
THE WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE WEEKEND
May 10 – 11 Ready to learn something new—or take your skills to the next level? Now in its fifth year, our beloved Workshop Experience Weekend is back! With more than 19 hands-on workshops, classes, and open gardens, this two-day festival is your chance to explore, create, and connect. The workshops held during the Workshop…
What a Wonderful World
“What a Wonderful World”One Day Choir with Kenter Davies Join friends and neighbors in this one-of-a-kind collective choral event! Led and arranged by beloved NYC music leader Kenter Davies, we’ll explore harmony, free our voices, and build community through the song “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. No experience necessary and no seeking of…
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….
BANQUE – 544 Warren Street, Hudson, NY
The Space: When you walk into the restaurant Banque at 544 Warren Street, you are inspired. The high ceilings and windows lift your gaze and soul upwards, like a cathedral, while the hanging light fixtures, murals, and terrazzo floor help ground you. Although still in Hudson, the restaurant’s design evokes elegant midtown Manhattan from the…
Small Jobs, Big Care: Merchant Electric Delivers – Quality Electrician in The City of Hudson, Columbia County, NY and Beyond
Meet Ryan Merchant, a Columbia County native, Chatham High School graduate, and proud father to a spirited 9-year-old daughter. Ryan’s journey into the electrical trade was inspired by his family—his dad and uncle, both electricians and small business owners, showed him the ropes right out of high school. Today, Ryan channels that legacy into his own…