Any plans for Valentine’s? Here are a few ideas. On Warren Street, between 7th and 8th, you’ll find Nine Cakes Bakery, now in its fifth year in Hudson. The bakery is open Tuesday – Sunday 9am – 8pm and offers cakes, macrons, cookies, and a delectable array of sweets. Indoor and outdoor seating in their…
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Verdigris Tea Moves Back to the Future
HUDSON – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Verdigris Tea & Chocolate is staging a ‘grand re-opening’ on Friday, February 9th. After a year under a temporary management team, owner Kim Bach has stepped back into a more active role. And she’s reached out to several members of her former team as well. “I’m thrilled…
The Lover Cafe at The Maker
I’ve noticed that spending time at The Maker Cafe – whether for a quick latte or a leisurely lunch – always leaves me feeling a touch more elevated, elegant, and aesthetically nourished. I find myself stepping back out onto Warren Street with a graceful stride. The Maker is expert at serving fantasy (along with a…
A Matter of Practice: Catskill Zen Circle is a Place to Hear Your Own Thoughts
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…
Lunchtime at Olde Hudson
Are you visiting Hudson mid-week and looking for a place for lunch? Try Olde Hudson Cafe. Olde Hudson Café is open every day of the year (with a few exceptions for major holidays). What can you expect at Olde Hudson for lunch? Expect the unexpected! Yes, there are sandwiches, soups, and salads for lunch, and…
Union Street Brewing Company – Hudson, New York
“Trixie, where in Hudson can I get a drink and a bite to eat with a friend, but also have a space to sit and talk and maybe play a game of cards?” I get questions on recommendations all the time. Sometimes, it’s not easy, but this one was. I told them, “Union Street Brewing…
Mel the Bakery in Hudson, New York
Mel the Bakery can be a dangerous place. It is a dangerous place for anyone who has recently said, “I’m trying to cut down on carbs.” I have said that line myself, but it rings hollow now that Mel the Bakery opened a storefront just a stone’s throw from my backyard, in the small city…
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….
MAC-HAYDN THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2024 SEASON OF MUSICALS
The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced the first 5 musicals of its 2024 Mainstage season schedule, composing the theatre’s 55th summer season. The lineup of hit musicals includes “West Side Story,” “Sister Act,” “RENT,” “All Shook Up,” and “Something Rotten.” Tickets are now on sale at www.machaydntheatre.org. Consisting of both classics and contemporary pieces, Producing Artistic…
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…