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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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Manitou School Opens in Cold Spring

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 13, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New bilingual private campus welcomes 48 students

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Trilogy of Trains

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

John Fasulo’s photographs exhibited in posthumous tribute

Posted inArts & Leisure

Gwenno James Creates Conversation With Fashion and Fabric

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 9, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Textile designs celebrate sentiments of special occasions

Posted inArts & Leisure

Building From Scratch at Silent Film Studio

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 7, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Teens, adults to write, act, film and score their own silent movie

Posted inArts & Leisure

Peter Sanders’ Documentary Altina Opens in Manhattan Run

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 6, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring filmmaker’s homage to his grandmother screens at IFC Center

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Painted Betty Rocks Harder These Days

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 1, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Reconfigured Hudson Valley band blends genres at four upcoming gigs

Posted inArts & Leisure

Saunders Farm Again Site of Art and Performance Project

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

Aug. 30 reception opens Collaborative Concepts exhibit

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Look at Cottontail Rabbits

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 26, 2014July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Resist temptation to disturb natural habitat

Posted inArts & Leisure

Yankee Clipper Diner: Serving It Up in Beacon Since 1946

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 25, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

‘We’re homey; we want people to feel like they aren’t just a customer’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Garrison Foundry Architecture Work Encompasses Local and Regional Projects

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

Firm’s co-owner Annie Mennes designs interior of The Hudson Room

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Hudson Room Hopes to Start Peekskill Renaissance

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 19, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

New ‘globally-inspired, locally-sourced’ restaurant opens

Posted inArts & Leisure

Summer Pierre’s Writing and Drawing for Comics Brings New Option to Garrison Art Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 18, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fall slate of classes mixes favorites with first-timers

Posted inArts & Leisure

Love of Natural World Inspires Open Concept Gallery

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 12, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

New Main St. gallery features works of accessories

Posted inArts & Leisure

For Colleen and Lowell Kavana, Their Zen Is Achieved Together

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 9, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring couple opens homewares and tea store

Posted inAround Town

Former Peace Corps Volunteers Discuss Service

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 4, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Recruiter speaks at Desmond-Fish Library

Posted inArts & Leisure

Davis McCallum Brings New Sensibility to HVSF

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 2, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Festival’s artistic director makes initial imprint with HVSF2 play reading series

Posted inArts & Leisure

Canoe Tours, Wildlife Workshops Launched as Fahnestock Initiatives

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 1, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Programs aim to provide summer park use for nearest neighbors

Posted inArts & Leisure

And … Action: Beatrice Copeland Directs Short Film

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

Erstwhile, though fictional, offers a glimpse of four girls growing up in Garrison, as the director and her three sisters did

Posted inSports

Steven Casement Scouts for Sporting Goods

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 26, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Establishes Athletic Swap Room at Rec for Eagle Scout Project

Posted inArts & Leisure

Second Founding Member Group Shows Collective Work at Buster Levi Gallery

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 25, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Seven artists on view in Part Two of the series opening Aug. 1

Posted inAround Town

Glynwood Farm Store Widens Horizons

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 22, 2014March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘The idea is to connect the dots between what is grown and raised to what’s on the plate’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Trumpeters Emerge From the Woods in Ben Neill’s New Composition, Manitoga

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 19, 2014March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident’s music blends acoustic and electronic influences

Posted inArts & Leisure

Fiddlers (That’s Right — Two of Them) on the Roof

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 18, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Two versions to be performed by Depot Theatre summer youth campers

Posted inArts & Leisure

Guided Painting and Conviviality at eat-Paint-love

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 14, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

No experience needed — pick up a brush and follow

Posted inArts & Leisure

Ballet Arts Studio … Still Strong and Stylish After 50 Years

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 13, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

BAS introduces pre-professional program in Beacon and welcomes two new teachers

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