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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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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.

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The Harp Finds Its Space

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring musician stands up for instrument

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Betting on Beacon

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Amid shutdown, three retailers open in city

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Echo Closes

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 9, 2020November 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon toy store/clothing shop shutters

John Blesso
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Filmed Before a Live Audience

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 9, 2020November 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The Artichoke returns to the Howland

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Moving Ahead at HCC

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Howland Cultural Center turns to virtual programs

Annalyse & Ryan
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Live From the Howland

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 2, 2020October 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon duo organizes online concerts

Posted inArts & Leisure

Take a Seat

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Art Center presents exhibit of chairs

“Ladies and Gentlemen,” by Andy Warhol
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Making Connections

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 26, 2020October 25, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon artist ‘pulls threads’ to pair works

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Saffron Station

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 26, 2020October 25, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown doctor joins experiment to grow spice

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The Most Dangerous Amusement Park in the World

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 26, 2020October 25, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon filmmaker explores legacy of Jersey deathtrap

The people behind Cold Spring Fish
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Fresh Fish at the Door

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 19, 2020October 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown wholesaler launches delivery service

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Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Liz Keifer

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 17, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison actor looks back on “Guiding Light,” George Clooney, and really big hair

"High on My Dark Horse"
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World on Fire

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

During pandemic, artist’s fantasies don’t seem as distant

Morning Woods
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Meeting Outdoors

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Gallery pairs two distinct landscape artists

Sam Gold
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Something You Don’t Know About Me: Sam Gold

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A Cold Spring store owner’s globetrotting past

war of the worlds cast photo
Posted inArts & Leisure

Audio Shift

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 12, 2020October 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

With lack of bookings, theater company turns to radio

Lisa Caccamise, holding her shepherd's salad
Posted inArts & Leisure

Personal Chef Finds a New Home

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 5, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Forced out of client kitchens, firm sets up shop

Posted inArts & Leisure

Storyteller in the Woods

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 5, 2020October 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Stuck in an ‘absurd time,’ puppeteer gets back to basics

Andrea Moreau
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Artist Next Door: Andrea Moreau

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon artist puts her own stamp on postage

Jebah Baum
Posted inArts & Leisure

Familiar, Yet Different

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 28, 2020September 27, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Printmaker’s process leaves much to chance

Leonora Burton
Posted inArts & Leisure

Something You Don’t Know About Me: Leonora Burton

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The proprietor of The Country Goose reveals some colorful family history

The Ember Ensemble
Posted inArts & Leisure

Boscobel Returns to Live Performance

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Choral group scheduled for Saturday

Mark Darnobid
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Artist Next Door: Mark Darnobid

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Tattoos for seashells, and other maritime adventures

Depot Theatre outdoor stage
Posted inArts & Leisure

Depot Theatre Gets Back on Track

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Plans performances on newly renovated plaza

Katie Bissinger
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5 Questions: Katie Bissinger

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 5, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New owner of Ballet Arts Studio

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