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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 July 10, 2017July 7, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

First retail outpost opens in Beacon’s One East Main complex

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Kurt and Nance

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 9, 2017July 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

After 63 shows and 33 years together, the grand couple of HVSF is back for another season

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Telling Hook’s Tale

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 8, 2017July 14, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

First novel for Garrison writer, author of Agnes of God

Posted inAround Town

Kristen Spooner: End-of-Year Report

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 2, 2017June 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

A final check-in with new Haldane fifth-grade teacher

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Italian Art Space Opens in Philipstown

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 1, 2017June 30, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Grand party marks arrival of Olnick Spanu collection

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Students Design Manitoga Sculpture

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 25, 2017June 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Aspiring architects compete with Wright-inspired designs

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Finding Your Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 25, 2017June 23, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane students shape essays on a core belief

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Fresh Air Films

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 19, 2017June 15, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring series draws visitors

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Performing Arts Center Opens in Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 18, 2017June 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Geared to children and teens with Broadway dreams

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Movies on Main

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 18, 2017June 19, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Story Screen eager for premiere at new home

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Drawn from Stone

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 11, 2017June 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison native creates art to remember

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Shears and Cheers

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 11, 2017June 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

New Cold Spring shop offers cuts, shaves, beers and bites

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Chasing Lumberjacks and their Songs

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 8, 2017June 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Deep in the woods, they sang nearly forgotten ballads

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Betting on the Classics

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Prompted by a wager, playwright wins big with Jane Austen

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Moving Pictures

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 5, 2017June 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon gallery creates eclectic connections

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Change of Course

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 1, 2017May 26, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Coulter Young wanted to manage a gym. But an aptitude test said “art.”

Posted inArts & Leisure

Hudson Valley Heroines

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 28, 2017May 26, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

The lesser-known women of local history

Posted inArts & Leisure

Made You Look

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 28, 2017May 26, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison producer behind awards for movie trailers

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‘Things Are Not What They Seem’

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 21, 2017May 19, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Abstract artist goes full circle at Garrison Art Center

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A Seat at Every Table

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Depot Theatre honors consummate volunteer

Posted inArts & Leisure

Like Oil and Vinegar?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 14, 2017May 12, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

New Cold Spring shop hopes to convert “butter nation”

Posted inArts & Leisure

The House with No Walls

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 13, 2017May 12, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison family lives together in one room

Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Photographer Wins Guggenheim

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 13, 2017May 12, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Amanda Means’ work fuses art and science

Posted inBeacon News

Leaving Zendik Farm

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 9, 2017October 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Helen Zuman spent five years in a commune. Was it a cult?

Posted inAround Town

Friends for Life

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 8, 2017May 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

New Putnam County facility trains service dogs

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