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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

Jazz Vespers Settles in for The Season

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 15, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Non-denominational musical service is in its 16th year at First Presbyterian

Posted inArts & Leisure

Myths & Legends Gathers Together Interpretations of the Hudson Valley

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 13, 2015December 16, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Six-artist exhibit settles in for a stay at Matteawan Gallery

Posted inArts & Leisure

Garrison’s Ironbound Releases New Documentary

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 8, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The Anthropologist premieres Nov. 13 in New York

Posted inAround Town

Yoga Helping Veterans Cope

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 8, 2015September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Special classes for those in pain from war

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Handmade Store, With Yarn

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 7, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon shop grew out of desire for slower pace

Posted inArts & Leisure

Julie Anne Mann: The Materials Inform the Narrative

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 31, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Joint show with Cali Gorevic opens Nov. 5

Posted inArts & Leisure

Paul Robeson Returns to Peekskill, on Stage

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 31, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Solo show channels famed singer and activist

Posted inArts & Leisure

Dogs and Humans Working Together

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 24, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

GETFB now also offers autism assistance

Posted inArts & Leisure

Jesus Christ Superstar Opens Four-Week Run at Depot

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 18, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Making it be from the soul rather than just singing

Posted inSports

Tennis, Everyone?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 17, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Community Day spotlights courts and Haldane team

Posted inPhilipstown News

Santos Family Ready to Rebuild

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 17, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Parrott Street fire has taken emotional toll

Posted inArts & Leisure

A World of Art

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 16, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon event has artists from around the globe

Posted inAround Town

Students Suggest Cures to ‘I’m Bored’ Syndrome

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 11, 2015September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

PTA workshops offered for first time at Haldane High

Posted inArts & Leisure

Beyond Greens and Granola

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 10, 2015July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Market expands definition of healthy fare

Posted inArts & Leisure

Shall We Dance? The Answer is ‘Yes’ at New Fred Astaire Studio

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 9, 2015March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Foxtrot to salsa, novices to experts: multiple styles offered to all levels

Posted inArts & Leisure

Her Goose Is Still Cooking

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 5, 2015January 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Leonora Burton celebrates 30 years on Main Street

Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Incline Railway Exhibit

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 3, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Book launch party on Oct. 9 is start of a 5-month look at proposed restoration

Posted inPhilipstown News

Two Haldane Teachers Shift Into Different Gears

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 26, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Simon Dudar and Leah Horn move into new positions

Posted inArts & Leisure

Novelist Susan Choi Appears at Reading Series on Oct. 4

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 26, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Sunset Readings also partners with Constellation

Posted inAround Town

Fighting Cancer With Their Feet

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 26, 2015May 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Two Cold Spring residents are among many touched by the disease

Posted inArts & Leisure

Early Work of Mary and Russel Wright at Garrison Art Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 19, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Focus on aesthetic kinship of complementary, innovative couple

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Garden Conservancy Calls Garrison Home

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 18, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

National in scope

Posted inArts & Leisure

Pidala Family Honored by Putnam History Museum

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 13, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Family to receive ‘Historic Family of Philipstown’ award

Posted inArts & Leisure

Beatrice Copeland Shoots Second Short Film

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 12, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Olivia Blaney and Hudson Lovell lead an ensemble of local kid actors

Posted inArts & Leisure

Lucille Tortora Reconstructs Her Photographs, Architecturally

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 12, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘Words have always been difficult; seeing has always been easy.’

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