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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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“Richard II” May Sound Familiar

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

Shakespeare Fest opens 32nd season under the tent

Posted inAround Town

Final Touches at Dolly’s

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

Ten years later, new cafe in Guinan’s building

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Sew Cool

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 6, 2018June 4, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Artist updates the classic stitch

Posted inAround Town

Julia Sniffen: 20 Years at Haldane

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 6, 2018June 1, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

High school principal, formerly a teacher, recounts changes

Posted inArts & Leisure

Back to Basics

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 4, 2018June 1, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Couple plans bookstore in Cold Spring

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Artists Tackle Climate Change

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 18, 2018May 24, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Storm King: ‘Glad to be part of conversation’

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The Colors of Manitoga

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 15, 2018August 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Painter uses inks made from plants

Posted inArts & Leisure

River City Con

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 14, 2018May 11, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

The Music Man comes to town

Posted inArts & Leisure

Starting at the Top

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 13, 2018May 20, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Hat-making workshop begins May 19

Posted inArts & Leisure

Hello Again, Dolly!

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 9, 2018May 5, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Festival to celebrate 50th anniversary of filming

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Gallery and a Boutique

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 8, 2018May 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Jewelry designers and artist set up shop in Beacon

Posted inArts & Leisure

Magic of the Music

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 2, 2018April 27, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Tito Puente Jr. brings the beat

Posted inArts & Leisure

Writers in the City

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 24, 2018April 20, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

First literary night for Open Studios

Posted inArts & Leisure

Creative Space

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 24, 2018April 20, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon artists to open studios this weekend

Posted inAround Town

Bargains Galore Help Kids Explore

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 23, 2018April 20, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon playmakers to hold annual sale

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Decent Find

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 18, 2018April 15, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon artist turns scrap into special

Posted inArts & Leisure

A First for Depot Docs

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 16, 2018April 14, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Film will be screened with live music

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Stephanie Dignan

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 16, 2018December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Creator of FrankenStuffs

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Change in Routine in Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 10, 2018April 6, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

New studio has punch — and smoothies

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Change in Routine in Philipstown

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 10, 2018April 6, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring studio goes beyond bikes

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Tap Great Shuffles into Beacon

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

Brenda Bufalino, 80, is known for her improvisation

Posted inArts & Leisure

Found in Translation

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

Beacon resident moves language past barriers

Posted inArts & Leisure

What’s the Buzz?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 1, 2018March 30, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Players to present Jesus Christ Superstar

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Jim Birmingham

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 31, 2018December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Sloop Club sailing instructor

Posted inArts & Leisure

Instant Success for Beacon Camp

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 30, 2018March 29, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

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