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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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Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 21, 2019May 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A guide to local podcasts, from cooking to movies to travel and careers

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A Holiday Tradition Comes to Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 14, 2019January 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New resident to read ‘A Christmas Memory’

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Memorable Holiday Sweaters

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Although you may well want to forget

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Endangered Species, Close to Home

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 13, 2019December 14, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Artist incorporates animals into sculpture

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Life Lessons from Local ‘Celebs’

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 7, 2019December 21, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

St. Basil’s program guides kids past trauma

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5 Questions: Choi Fairbanks

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 7, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident created cello choir

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Ruff Shots

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 6, 2019April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Photographer specializes in capturing pets

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Finding the Right Moment for Painting Hudson River Landscapes

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Gedney’s works to be featured in exhibit at The Current

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What Has Changed?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 30, 2019December 10, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane Drama tackles a tough subject: the brutal death, 20 years ago, of a gay student in Wyoming

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Analecta: From Bark to Photos and Sculptures

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Gorevic collection debuts in Garrison

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The Hub of Newburgh

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 27, 2019November 22, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Artisan winter market returns for second year

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A Rider’s Guide to Beacon’s Bus-Shelter Art

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 22, 2019January 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Six refuges become respites

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Movie Masters

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 17, 2019November 15, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Test your screen savvy at Beacon trivia nights

Posted inArts & Leisure

Get Moving

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 16, 2019November 15, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Couple opens studio for ‘not-so-urgent’ care

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Branching Out

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 10, 2019November 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Jewelry designer mounts first show of paintings

Posted inArts & Leisure

Music from Ancient Times: The ’80s

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 9, 2019November 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Players to present ‘Rock of Ages’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Day of the Dead

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Manitou students celebrate traditional Mexican holiday

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A Center to Find Your Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 5, 2019November 1, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Couple opens space for consciousness, community

Books bestsellers
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Books for Prisoners

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 5, 2019November 1, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Writer’s talk will raise funds for new service

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Let There Be Light

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 3, 2019November 1, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane Drama’s tech whiz happy behind the scenes

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He’s Back … and Bigger Than Ever

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 26, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Depot Theatre to present bawdy, musical Frankenstein

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Spinning a Few Yarns

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A visit to the Sheep and Wool festival

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Her Words, His Pictures

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 25, 2019July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess couple to receive children’s literature award

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Restarting the Fire

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 20, 2019October 18, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A playwright returns to her first work

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The Brazilian Beat

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 19, 2019October 18, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Judith Tulloch Band will again host masquerade

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