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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

Salem Comes to Cold Spring: The Crucible

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 30, 2014March 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Arthur Miller classic performed by Haldane Drama on Dec. 5 and 6

Posted inArts & Leisure

HVSF’s All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at St. Mary’s

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 27, 2014March 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘It was a … moment outside of whatever the conflicts are in life — a magical moment.’

Posted inBeacon News

Barb’s Butchery Opens in Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 23, 2014May 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Personal service, carefully chosen meat hearken back to old traditions

Posted inArts & Leisure

Soothing Words

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 22, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Raven Howell’s new book features ‘poems to calm the active child’

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cape Cod Leather Is Cold Spring’s Latest Retailer

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 17, 2014January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Wholesaler of leather goods opens their first retail

Posted inArts & Leisure

Places of the Hudson Highlands Celebrated in New Book

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 12, 2014March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Goal is to reflect Hudson Highlands Land Trust mission

Posted inArts & Leisure

‘The Camera Provides a License to Continue Exploring’

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 12, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Photographer Christine Ashburn discusses project to capture essence of the Hudson Highlands

Posted inArts & Leisure

Converted Mill, Lofts at Beacon Is Home to Artists and a Gallery

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 7, 2014March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Showcase by Hudson Valley Artisans Guild opens on Second Saturday

Posted inArts & Leisure

Focáil: A Literary Gathering, This Sunday at Chapel Restoration

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 31, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring’s Kevin Fortuna joins Irish author Kate Kerrigan in a reading celebrating Irish writing

Posted inArts & Leisure

New Workshops Help Artists Describe Their Work

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 29, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison Arts Center class looks at ‘Art Blogging’ and ‘Artist Statement’

Posted inAround Town

Haldane’s Makerspace Is More Than Just a Classroom

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 29, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New lab for K-8 students becomes a model of 21st-century learning

Posted inArts & Leisure

Galaxie 13: The More Macabre the Merrier

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 29, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Unusual, overlooked items provokes wonder

Posted inArts & Leisure

First Comes Film, Then Comes Food

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 22, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Ai-Ping Ma coordinates Howland Library’s foreign film nights, desserts included

Posted inArts & Leisure

“Dinner Theatre” A Cut Above at Culinary Institute

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 19, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Half Moon Theatre embellishes dining out at new 800-seat venue

Posted inArts & Leisure

My So-Called Enemy

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 12, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Synagogues present documentary and discussion

Posted inArts & Leisure

Snow Falling On Red Leaves at Depot Theatre

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 11, 2014May 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Evening of music, comedy, dance inspired by Phoebe Snow

Posted inArts & Leisure

Poet Jeff McDaniel Returns to Sunset Series

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 10, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Chapel of Inadvertent Joy author to read at Chapel Restoration

Posted inArts & Leisure

Joseph’s Fine Jewelry: Full Service Store, Small-Town Feeling

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 6, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Buying, selling and building trust

Posted inArts & Leisure

Scary Dolls on the Loose

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 5, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Lisa Scheffer paintings at Galaxie 13 intend to creep out

Posted inArts & Leisure

Carla Goldberg: Seeing Structure But Seeing Through It

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 27, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘Perennial experimenter’ shows work at Gallery 66 NY

Posted inArts & Leisure

Playwright Peter Ullian Presents Big Bossman in Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 23, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Scribe & Script Series features staged readings from local authors

Posted inAround Town

Teacher Dunking and Pony Riding All Part of the Fun

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 20, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane PTA Back-to-School Potluck and Picnic laid out welcome mat

Posted inArts & Leisure

What Makes Putin Tick?

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 19, 2014February 16, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Author Jennifer Ciotta discusses Russian leader in fictional light

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Philipstown Messiah Digital Download Now Available

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 14, 2014December 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Recording of last December’s concerts popular online seller

Posted inAround Town

High Octane Math Appeals to Wide Range of Kids

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 13, 2014March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Crazy 8s math program begins at Butterfield Library

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