This summer, do not miss the exhibition, Terraforming: Olana’s Historic Photography Collection Unearthed at Olana State Historic Site The Olana State Historic Site’s collection houses over 5,000 photographs from approximately 1850 to 1900. Most of these photos have not been exhibited before. It is a rare glimpse into the life of Frederic Church. The concept of “Terraforming”,…
Hudson Son and Mother Open Shop Online
Written by Jack Dylan Stella House Co. is a mother and son collaboration between Hudson designer Jack Dylan and his mother Mary Ellen. Their first collection is a line of throw pillows, illustrated by Dylan, and produced by his mother, who resides near their hometown of Stratford Ontario Canada. Feeling inspired after a holiday visit…
Cider and Cheese Pairing hosted by Talbott & Arding
I’ve lived in the Hudson Valley for years and have heard about a food “pairing”, but had no idea what it meant. I have friends who went to the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park – one of them could have said something, but no. No one ever explained it to me, until…. A couple of…
Memorial Day Weekend in Hudson, NY – 2023
Hi Hudson, Here’s the problem. As a local events blogger, I must do research, on a wide variety of topics, such as ice cream! I mean, I need to keep my page, I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream, “Where can I get some ice cream?” up-to-date. Look under Trixie Tips for the latest on…
SPOUTy at the Hudson Area Library
You’ve seen the whale symbol on Hudson’s street signs, parking signs, maybe you’ve noticed the whale float that appears in Hudson’s parades. But, where did it all come from? And why? In the mid-1970s, the City of Hudson was a different place than it is today. Big box stores were opening in nearby Greenport and…
Stranger in the Attic
“Well, I did not see that coming!” That was my reaction to the Two of Us Production of “Stranger in the Attic”, a locally-written (Long Island) play by John Kaasik now at the Claverack Library. It was a beautiful, warm and sunny afternoon, and I sat in a dark room with the audience, some of…
Mad Hatters’ Parade in Hudson, NY
It’s that time of year to VOTE for your FAVORITE FARMERS’ MARKET!Click here to VOTE! Hi Hudson, The Hudson Farmers’ Market ribbon-cutting ceremony is the official start of the Hudson Farmers’ Market season, but also the unofficial start of “the season” for the City of Hudson. See you outside, Hudson!Trix Flawless, Fabulous, and Totally Fetch!…
Columbia County Recovery Kitchen (CCRK) Announces Gleaning Program
Columbia County Recovery Kitchen (CCRK) is pioneering a “gleaning program” in cooperation with Common Hands Farm, one of the farms that donates regularly to CCRK. According to Nancy Kuster, CCRK farm liaison: “When it is time for farms to harvest, many times there is not enough staff to harvest the entire crop and good produce…
KAATSBAAN CULTURAL PARK ANNOUNCES SPRING FESTIVAL – JUNE 2-19, 2023
Tivoli, NY – Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present a Spring Festival over three consecutive weekends, beginning June 2 and running through June 19, 2023 taking place both outdoors across its 153-acres in the Hudson Valley as well as in its indoor Theater. The multi-disciplinary festival will feature dance, live music, film screenings, nature walks, culinary…
Flawless, Fabulous, and Totally Fetch!
Last weekend’s Hudson High School production of “Mean Girls” was flawless, fabulous, and of course, FETCH! (Yes, I’m trying to make FETCH happen!) On a cold and dreary day, it was a ray of sunshine to see Hudson’s high school teens perform! The play, Mean Girls, is the High School version based on the movie,…