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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.

Posted inArts & Leisure

So, You Want to Be a Zookeeper?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident curates ‘living collection’ in Queens

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The ’90s Are Back

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 4, 2018August 3, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

New Cold Spring shop stocks ‘modern vintage’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Painting the Town

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring artist captures moments of her own making

Posted inArts & Leisure

Songs to Fill the Space

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Enamored of Howland, Beacon newcomer creates musical troupe

Posted inArts & Leisure

You Want Cheese? He Has Cheese

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Specialty shop opens on Main Street in Cold Spring

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The Cherry on Top

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

She wanted a barn. She got a theater.

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Keeping It Real

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon artist toys with authenticity

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Roving Gallery

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 23, 2018July 23, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Indoors and out, collective promotes local artists

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A Broadway Debut – at 46

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 20, 2018April 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison actor plays the heavy in new rock musical comedy

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5 Questions: Wesley Mann

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 20, 2018December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Goofily wily actor has spent 13 seasons with HVSF

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Blessed in America

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 18, 2018July 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Chaplain writes musical to honor friar

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Best-Looking Wall in Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 13, 2018July 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Artists add some funk to the functional

Posted inArts & Leisure

When Helen Met Harry

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 13, 2018July 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Pianist changed course after jazz encounter

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Raising a Glass to Tony Burton

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 7, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

July 14 gathering at Split Rock Books for tale-teller

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Art to Connect Different Worlds

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 7, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Expressive Outcomes returns to Howland Library

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Gun Violence: A Discussion and Reading

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 7, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Author Juska and Beacon community organizer Shiroishi lead Binnacle Books event

Posted inArts & Leisure

Books as Art

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 29, 2018June 29, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

A new chapter for two Beacon residents

Posted inArts & Leisure

Boscobel Makes Things Homey

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 29, 2018June 29, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Organizes ice cream social, invites the neighbors

Posted inArts & Leisure

Mother Gallery, Open to All

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 29, 2018June 29, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Painters — and moms — join forces to create space

Posted inArts & Leisure

Piano Confessional

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 25, 2018June 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon teacher has learned to read her music students

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Patricia Ward Kelly

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 24, 2018December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Widow of Gene Kelly, director of Hello, Dolly!

Posted inArts & Leisure

Woodblock Wonders

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 23, 2018June 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Gallery hosts show of Japanese-style prints

Posted inArts & Leisure

Walking into the Past

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 18, 2018July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Library director will lead Cold Spring history tour

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5 Questions: Tommy Tune

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 11, 2018December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will lead Hello, Dolly! parade in Garrison

Posted inArts & Leisure

Starting a Business That Makes a Difference

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 10, 2018June 8, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Entrepreneur will discuss how to ‘go tiny’

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