There’s a subculture of people who take burning candles very seriously. Well, let me rephrase that. There are people who know a lot about candles, and don’t take themselves too seriously. Selena Coppock hosts a podcast, “Two Wick Minimum” and interviews guests about candles. Last month, she had a podcast recording session at Poured Candle…
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Passing the Rolling Pin at Verdigris in Hudson, NY
There are a few changes at Hudson’s beloved bakery and café, Verdigris, located at 135 Warren Street, at the corner of Warren and Second Streets. Kim Bach is still the owner, however, the storefront has a new manager, Yvette Pfilippe, who “thanks Kim for trusting me with the legacy, and hopes to make her proud.”…
Hudson Literacy Fund’s Tenth Year Anniversary
On Saturday, April 1st, The Hudson Literacy Fund celebrated its tenth year with an event at Hudson Hall honoring Lisa Dolan and Maria Suttmeier, two of their tireless founders. Every year, The Hudson Literacy Fund raises money for book “good-for coupons”, enabling local students to purchase books signed by their favorite author at the Hudson…
April Spring Break Weekend in Hudson, NY
Hi Hudson, There are events that are happening right around the corner, with your friends and neighbors, that sometimes are amazing and remarkable. Christine Jones, a good friend, who used to sell quiches across from my cookies at the Hudson Farmers’ Market, asked me to attend The Hudson Literacy Fund’s cocktail party last week. I…
Summer Play Lab at the Ancram Opera House Seeks Proposals from Local Theatre Artists
Summer Play Lab at the Ancram Opera House Seeks Proposals from Local Theatre Artists
Hudson Area Library: Local Hudson Maps and Atlases Exhibition Opening
On Thursday, March 2nd, the Hudson Area Library showcased its historical Hudson maps and atlases. The exhibition was a culmination of months and years of work by local volunteers of the library’s History Room. Their worked helped preserve and make these maps accessible to the public. The maps have been used to teach local teens…
Amy Krane: Architectural Color Consultant
Amy Krane is an Architectural Color Consultant, here in the Hudson Valley.Following is Part Two of an interview with Trixie’s List.For more information about Amy Krane Color, please visit AmyKraneColor.comIf you would like to read Part One, please click here. Q: Are there colors that are “in” for the season/year? What is the avocado green or…
Planned Parenthood Benefit at The Maker
On Wednesday, February 1st, the The Maker was packed with people at an event benefiting Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood. Through ticket sales and a silent auction, The Maker helped raise thousands of dollars for the local Hudson chapter of Planned Parenthood, located on Green Street. Funding from this event will give Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood…
Invitation to a March – Ghent Playhouse Production
Invitation to a March was first performed on Broadway in 1960, with cast members Jane Fonda and Celeste Holm. The play later became a TV movie in 1972 with Blythe Danner and Danny Bonaduce. In 1960, Howard Taubman of the New York Times wrote: Under a mantle of fantasy Arthur Laurents has fashioned Invitation to…
Wild and Fun ‘No Ring Circus’ Performs at Hudson Brewing Company
Last weekend, Hudson’s own No Ring Circus performed at Hudson Brewing Company. It was a wild show of stunts, burlesque, and fun! The show, Firewater, featured the following performers: New Orleans Queen of Burlesque, Elle DoradoWorld-traveling Physical Comedian, Tyler WestThe Pain-Proof Clown, Anna MonoxideFounding Member of The Squidling Brothers Circus Sideshow, Mackenzie MolotovPerformance artist, drag…