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June 24, 2021


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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
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Locals Abound in Freedom Project

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | June 21, 2021

Third edition has mostly homegrown actors

Arts & Leisure
North by Northwest poster

Film Society Returns

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | June 21, 2021

Announces summer season

5 Questions
Karen Virgadamo

5 Questions: Karen Virgadamo

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | June 19, 2021

Retires after 29 years with Philipstown Rec

Arts & Leisure
“Faceted Panel,” by Derek Porter,

Manitoga, Remade

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | June 14, 2021

With grant and vision, site brings art out of storage

Artist Next Door
Chris Redmond Ford

Artist Next Door: Chris Redmond Ford

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | June 14, 2021

Painter, psychotherapist, philosopher

Arts & Leisure
(hor)Rorshak

Strings Attached

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | June 13, 2021

Artist uses tapestry to pursue abstract

Arts & Leisure
"Strange Invention"

Never to Be Repeated

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | June 7, 2021

Photographer chases fleeting moments

Arts & Leisure
Rice Bowl

Latin American Food, on the Healthy Side

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | June 7, 2021

Restaurant survives tough start during pandemic

Arts & Leisure
Thomas de Villiers

Something You Don’t Know About Me: Thomas de Villiers

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | June 7, 2021

Vice President of the board of the Howland Cultural Center

Artist Next Door
Mark Luedeman

Artist Next Door: Mark Luedeman

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | May 31, 2021

Beacon furniture designer embraces obstacles

Arts & Leisure
Inside Steinson's studio

Sculpture with a Human Touch

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | May 31, 2021

Beacon artist to open show in Cold Spring

5 Questions
Amy Kubik

5 Questions: Amy Kubik

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | May 29, 2021

Nelsonville photographer will exhibit work at The Current’s office

Artist Next Door
The shape

The Artist Next Door: Pamela Cook

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | May 24, 2021

Slowing down the art of photography

Arts & Leisure
Full Gallery

Putnam at Play

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | May 24, 2021

History museum looks back at leisure

Arts & Leisure
Boscobel Tent

Back Under the Tent

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | May 17, 2021

HVSF prepares for final season at Boscobel

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