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…
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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…
Bimi’s Canteen Fondue is the Perfect Date Night
If you invite me to an event and there’s cheese involved, I’m there. You do not have to ask me twice. Bimi’s Canteen in Chatham held a press event about their latest menu offering – warm pots of mixed and melted cheese fondue for $25 to $60 (see end of post for details). They use…
Bimi’s Canteen Fondue
I sometimes imagine myself schussing down an Alp in a snazzy Moncler fit. Then I snap out of it and satisfy my romantic visions of physical speed and icy snow tickling my face by streaming, for the umpteenth time, “Downhill Racer” (1969), starring a young Robert Redford at his most delicious best slaloming through the…
Public Access, Alternative Media, and “The Brenda and Glennda Show”
Kasuri and Dream Brother sponsored an evening of “The Brenda and Glennda Show” and “Glennda and Friends”, starring Glenn Belverio and Hudson resident Mark Allen. The show aired on Manhattan Cable’s public access channel in the early to mid-90s. I decided to ask the duo a few more questions about their experiences and alternative media….
Give the Gift of Hudson’s History for the Holidays
Looking for that special gift for that special someone? Look no further. The Hudson Area Library has a Shop with items based on images in its archival collection. Each sale benefits the library History Room, which acquires, preserves, and makes accessible the history of Hudson, Greenport, and Stockport. Framed and unframed copies of maps and…
The Lowe’s Pickup Lockers are Life-Changing
True story. I needed carpet tape. Well, need is strong. Who really needs carpet tape? The carpet in my living room was curling up, and I was tired of tripping on it every day. It finally dawned on me to buy carpet tape to hold it down. (The realization that I needed carpet tape happened…
Dog Costume Contest 2023 – AnimalKind Benefit
On Sunday, October 22nd, AnimalKind hosted Hudson’s First Annual Halloween Dog Costume Contest at Henry Hudson Riverfront Park. Eileen Bertin, AnimalKind Board Member and event organizer was pleased with the turnout, “I’m so impressed how the community came together to help make this event happen to support AnimalKind. We were so lucky to have Michael…
City of Hudson’s Conservation Advisory Council’s Street Tree Planting Proves Very Pop(u)lar!
In 2023, the City of Hudson’s Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) planted approximately three dozen street trees and under-plantings throughout the five wards of Hudson. Due to the efforts of former CAC member Britt Zuckerman, and through the support and efforts of the Hudson Development Corporation, Hudson’s CAC obtained a grant from the non-profit organization, Partners…