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Monthly Archives: January 2014

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Around Town

Pete Seeger with Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan at a Scenic Hudson community event.

City of Beacon Mourns Loss of Seeger

By Sommer Hixson, Contributor | January 31, 2014

Environmentalists recall his leadership

Around Town

Prognosticating at the 2013 Groundhog Day Celebration at the Wildlife Education Center. (Photo by Maureen Moore)

Burrowing In: The World of Groundhogs

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | January 31, 2014

‘Big day’ on the horizon for Marmota monax

Around Town

Canstruction Event at Galleria Benefits the Hungry

By Staff | January 31, 2014

Four school teams will showcase canned food sculptures

Arts & Leisure

Pete Seeger’s Musical Legacy

By Staff | January 31, 2014

Local musicians play in tribute and reflect on lasting inspiration

Opinion: Remembering Pete

By Contributor | January 31, 2014

Seeger graced our stage many times, always in the name of music and its power

Around Town

Constitution Marsh Offers After-School Birding Program

By Staff | January 31, 2014

Classes begin Feb. 4

Videos

Remembering Pete in Song (Video)

By Gregory Gunder, Contributor | January 30, 2014

Local musicians gather to honor Seeger

Gardening

Roots and Shoots: Approaching Food As Our Connection to Nature

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | January 30, 2014

Sustainable food improves health of our bodies and our land

Around Town

Registration Open for Seed Sowing Workshop

By Staff | January 30, 2014

Events to be held Feb. 22 and Mar. 29

Around Town

Jonathan Leitner Joins HHLT Staff

By Staff | January 29, 2014

New hire will support outreach and development efforts

Around Town

Philippe Vergne Steps Down as Dia Art Foundation Director

By Staff | January 29, 2014

To become director of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

Food

Mouths to Feed: Winter Whites

By Celia Barbour, Food Columnist | January 29, 2014

Cauliflower is a great winter staple — filling, comforting, and naturally creamy

Video: Pete Seeger in Concert

By Staff | January 28, 2014

Remembering Pete’s talents and sense of humor

Videos

Video: In Honor of Pete Seeger

By Staff | January 28, 2014

“He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd”

Arts & Leisure

Turning Back Pages in Time

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | January 28, 2014

Putnam History Museum debuts West Point Foundry photo book

Around Town

Elemental Opens at Matteawan Gallery on Feb. 8

By Staff | January 28, 2014

Exhibit runs through March 1

Letters to Editor

Letter: Enhanced Tax Incentives Will Keep Hudson Valley Beautiful

By Contributor | January 28, 2014

Donation of conservation easements on private land has been efficient way to protect open space

Letters to Editor

Letter: Friends of McConville Park Thanks Community

By Contributor | January 28, 2014

Appreciates support for maintaining and preserving park

Philipstown News

Philipstown Comprehensive Plan Review Begins

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | January 27, 2014

Determining what still needs to be done after eight years

Around Town

Registration Open for Writing and Bookbinding Workshop for Seniors

By Staff | January 27, 2014

Will meet for six Wednesdays starting Feb. 5

Arts & Leisure

World’s End Theater Lightens Up with Intellectual Slapstick on Feb. 7

By Staff | January 27, 2014

All in the Timing coming to 69 Main Feb. 7

Letters to Editor

Letter: So Much for “View-Shed” Issue Being Moot Point

By Contributor | January 27, 2014

New structure “blight upon the Hudson Highlands”

Around Town

Science Goes MAD

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | January 27, 2014

Garrison School’s science week event turns three

Philipstown News

Hudson Highlands Hero Dies at 94

By Kevin E. Foley, Contributor | January 27, 2014

Enduring influence on music and river

Philipstown News

Garrison School

Garrison School to Hold Kindergarten Registration on Feb. 4 and 5

By Staff | January 26, 2014

Students must turn age 5 by Dec. 31