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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

November 25, 2020

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Alison Rooney

Alison Rooney

Arts Editor

Rooney has been writing for The Current since its founding in 2010. An accomplished playwright, she has lived in Cold Spring since 1999. She is a graduate of Binghamton University, where she majored in history. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of Expertise: Arts

Arts & Leisure
“Meditation on the Theorum of Pythagoras,” by Mel Bochner

Three-Way Mirror

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 23, 2020

Magazzino’s new exhibit joins three influential artists

Arts & Leisure
Courtney Giardina

A Cold Spring Romance

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 23, 2020

Writer sets latest novel in the village

Arts & Leisure
Jim and Mary Mechalako

Classic Covers

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 20, 2020

Father and daughter build following with tribute rock

Artist Next Door
Eliza Fichter in "The Crucible"

The Artist Next Door: Eliza Fichter

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 16, 2020

Exploring mortality on stage and in the studio

Arts & Leisure
Zip Uno cover

Zip Ono, Buddhist Detective

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 16, 2020

TV writer introduces sleuth with audiobook

Arts & Leisure
Maeve Gilchrist

The Harp Finds Its Space

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 16, 2020

Cold Spring musician stands up for instrument

Beacon News
The centerpiece table at Berte

Betting on Beacon

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 9, 2020

Amid shutdown, three retailers open in city

Beacon News
Echo Storefront

Echo Closes

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 9, 2020

Beacon toy store/clothing shop shutters

Arts & Leisure
John Blesso

Filmed Before a Live Audience

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 9, 2020

The Artichoke returns to the Howland

Arts & Leisure
craig wolf

Moving Ahead at HCC

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 2, 2020

Howland Cultural Center turns to virtual programs

Arts & Leisure
Annalyse & Ryan

Live From the Howland

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 2, 2020

Beacon duo organizes online concerts

Arts & Leisure

Take a Seat

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 30, 2020

Art Center presents exhibit of chairs

Arts & Leisure
“Ladies and Gentlemen,” by Andy Warhol

Making Connections

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 26, 2020

Beacon artist ‘pulls threads’ to pair works

Arts & Leisure
Greenhouse interior

Saffron Station

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 26, 2020

Philipstown doctor joins experiment to grow spice

Arts & Leisure

The Most Dangerous Amusement Park in the World

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 26, 2020

Beacon filmmaker explores legacy of Jersey deathtrap

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