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…
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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….
Maker Flea Market – A Tale from “Antique Gay City”
You can always tell who’s new to Hudson, because they like to go shopping for stuff. After you’ve lived in Hudson for a while, or your whole life, there’s a tendency to want to get rid of things. That’s my current status. I wanted pancakes last weekend, so I invited a Hudson “newbie” to Bob’s….
Antique Gay City
This past week, a friend sent me a couple of screenshots saved by @pepperives. There was a facebook post in one of the community boards about someone who didn’t want vinegar on their avocado sandwich and the server refused to change the sandwich. The post on the community board quickly devolved into complaints about customer…
Gallery Exhibit at 704 Columbia Street
Steven Stollman at 704 Columbia Street Who remembers the bicycle shop around Houston and Mulberry Streets in downtown New York? Steven Stollman, pictured above, used to own and run the bicycle shop by the Puck Building from 1974-2010. He has owned 704 Columbia Street (former home of WGXC radio) on 7th Street Park for the…
Is Hillsdale, NY the Gayest Town in the Hudson Valley?
Event Organizer Joanna Virello and DJ Tedd Patterson Hillsdale, NY Move over, Kerhonkson. What else do you got, Hudson? Watch out, here comes Hillsdale! Barn 54 at Taconic Ridge Farm, organized by the fabulous Joanna Virello, (@grillsdaleny) pushed Hillsdale’s ‘gays-per-capita’ through the roof making it the queerest space in the Hudson Valley. DJ Mike D…
Adulterers Beware! Bash Bish Falls in MA
Bash Bish Falls, MA One time, someone said BISH Bash to me, and for years, I said Bish Bash. But, that’s wrong. It’s BASH Bish. Maybe it’s the expression, mish mash, that’s throwing me off…I don’t know. Anyway… “Bash Bish” is not only the name of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area,…
Shakespeare’s Fulcrum Benefit – Venus Statue and the New Divine Feminine Exhibition
Hudson, NY Shakespeare’s Fulcrum, a new art gallery in Hudson, NY, hosted a benefit this past Tuesday night, June 22, to raise funds and awareness for a new Venus statue in 7th Street Park. Model of the potential new Venus statue for 7th Street Park The evening’s guests ate a delightful dinner prepared by Sonder…
Miz Cracker – Everything’s Fine!
New Hudson residents, Justin and Craig, with Miz Cracker – in an apple orchard. WILKLOW ORCHARDS – HIGHLAND, NY I got a text. “Um, Trixie, we read your blog every week and there was a drag show in 7th Street Park. Thanks for letting us know!” It was sarcasm. Oh gee, gay men being sarcastic….that…
Events are (slowly) Coming Back!
The Mad Hatters’ Parade Returns Learn more about the Mad Hatters’ Parade hereSaturday, May 8th at 2pmClick here.See the map, too! Park Theater (re)Opens with Live Music and Food The Park Theater (re)opens and Trixie’s List writer, Hudsonia, connects with owner Shanan MageeCome to the live show on Saturday, May 8th at 7pm. Click here…