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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

November 14, 2019

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Alison Rooney

Alison Rooney

Rooney has been the arts editor at The Current since its founding in 2010 and has lived in Cold Spring since 1999.

Arts & Leisure

Looking for Work? Heed This Advice

By Alison Rooney | July 30, 2019

A guide to creating a winning resume

Arts & Leisure

Creative Expansion

By Alison Rooney | July 28, 2019

Group meets weekly to explore, refine acting and writing

Arts & Leisure

Sea-Level Rise: The Comedy

By Alison Rooney | July 20, 2019

Cold Spring playwright takes madcap approach

Arts & Leisure

The Crafty Hammer Opens in Beacon 

By Alison Rooney | July 12, 2019

Turning wood into ‘something beautiful’

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Social Activist Reflects on Decades of Advocacy

By Alison Rooney | July 12, 2019

From anti-apartheid to inspiring Generation Z

Arts & Leisure

5 Questions: Benjamin Dreyer

By Alison Rooney | July 7, 2019

Wordsmith will speak on Shakespeare on July 12

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Leading With His Nose

By Alison Rooney | July 5, 2019

HVSF favorite adapts and performs in classic tale of Cyrano

Arts & Leisure

Where’s Waldo?

By Alison Rooney | July 5, 2019

Cold Spring retailers hide elusive character

Arts & Leisure

The Best of Beacon

By Alison Rooney | July 5, 2019

Photographers’ group mounts annual show

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Playing with Silly Putti

By Alison Rooney | June 30, 2019

Painter finds whimsy in the cherub form

Around Town

Cold Spring’s Latest Coffee Stop

By Alison Rooney | June 28, 2019

Cafe opens in former Cupoccino spot

Arts & Leisure

5 Questions: Jennifer Zwarich

By Alison Rooney | June 25, 2019

Co-founder of Cold Spring Film Society

Arts & Leisure

Festival Taps into Growth of Craft Beer

By Alison Rooney | June 23, 2019

Cold Spring event will feature 45 breweries

Arts & Leisure

A Series Pairs Writers for Readings

By Alison Rooney | June 23, 2019

Newburgh studio hosts monthly discussions

Arts & Leisure

Four Corners to Tail Winds

By Alison Rooney | June 22, 2019

Name and venue changes as festival grows

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