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Alison Rooney

Alison RooneyArts Editor

Rooney was the arts editor for The Current since its founding in 2010 through April 2024. A playwright, she has lived in Cold Spring since 1999. She is a graduate of Binghamton University, where she majored in history.

This Too Shall Pass
Posted inArts & Leisure

Trained in the Comics

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 20, 2021December 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Retired printer inspired by childhood reading

BHS-Lapis
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon History Makes Move

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 17, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Society relocates from one former rectory to another

Philipstown Elders
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Elders of Philipstown

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 11, 2021December 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Portraits and wisdom from community builders

Nelly Llano and Francisco Mena
Posted inArts & Leisure

Dance Dance Dance

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Nellybombs to perform benefit for A-Y company

Harry Bolick
Posted inArts & Leisure

Put on Your Dancin’ Shoes

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 6, 2021December 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

It’s time for some Old-Time fiddle

Playwrights Mona Smith and Traci Mariano
Posted inArts & Leisure

A Modern Fairy Tale

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 6, 2021December 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New play updates classic stories

Wolves
Posted inArts & Leisure

Wild Things

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 4, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon photographer’s work on display at Current starting Dec. 10

Phil Geoffrey Bond
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Phil Geoffrey Bond

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 4, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident is host of “Sondheim Unplugged”

Audrey Lewis and Jonah Mensch
Posted inArts & Leisure

It’s Showtime at Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 29, 2021December 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Holiday Inn opens Dec. 3

Maya Gelber and Jaclyn Landolfi
Posted inArts & Leisure

It’s Showtime at Haldane

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Sense and Sensibility opens Dec. 3

Russell Ger
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5 Questions: Russell Ger

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 27, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Newly appointed music director for Orchestra 914

Cold Spring Aglow in 2019
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Coming Attractions

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 22, 2021November 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Shopping local for the holidays

Dancers from the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy
Posted inArts & Leisure

Dancing in the Deep End

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Newburgh performance addresses the politics of the pool

The Cro' Nest
Posted inPhilipstown News

Wine Bar Opens on Lower Main

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Owner and Cold Spring work out ramp access

Shina Ann Morris
Posted inArts & Leisure

Back to Work

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 15, 2021November 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The pandemic has been especially tough on performers. A Broadway singer and dancer shares her journey.

Dennis Church
Posted inArts & Leisure

Bringing Chaos to Order

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 15, 2021November 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Dennis Church

Monster of black creek
Posted inArts & Leisure

Judge This Book By Its Cover

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Artist Union mounts 200th show

"Gray Oyster"
Posted inArts & Leisure

Listening to Shells

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Artist finds inspiration in surfaces, patterns, shapes

Marlene Wiedenbaum, “Gum Shopping Mall, Moscow”
Posted inArts & Leisure

Time to See the World!

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 1, 2021October 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Howland exhibit reflects pent-up desire to travel

handmade drums
Posted inArts & Leisure

A Little Bit of Jazz

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 10, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Margaret McDuffie releases third album

Erin Murphy owns Reservoir
Posted inArts & Leisure

Reservoir Moves to Cold Spring

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 10, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Owner of Beacon store needed a ‘refresh’ after shutdown

The Visitor Center is located at 233 Liberty St. in Newburgh.
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Visitor Center is Open

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 8, 2021October 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Curator opens new gallery in Newburgh

Dindga McCannon’s mural
Posted inArts & Leisure

A Muralist Discovers Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 4, 2021October 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime artist transforms wall near Fridman

The Dark House
Posted inArts & Leisure

Prepare for a Scare

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 4, 2021October 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown director creates horror-filled space at Depot Theatre

The Understory Market
Posted inArts & Leisure

Pantry with a Purpose

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 4, 2021October 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring residents open dry goods shop

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