June’s largest-ever edition includes creative writing, fine art and photography
Alison Rooney
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
Mill Street Loft Arts Camp Extends to Beacon’s Long Dock Park
Kids encouraged to integrate ideas
Posted inArts & Leisure
Collective Exhibits Feature Buster Levi Gallery Founding Members
July opening includes seven founding artists, remaining seven on view in August
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Pop Art Finds a Roost Along Route 9
Artist and sculptor Daniel Dens happens upon Cold Spring
Posted inPhilipstown News
Seniors Urged to Advocate ‘Aging In Place’ Changes
AARP speaker discusses infrastructure towns need
Posted inArts & Leisure
The Fantasticks Takes the Stage at The Beacon Theatre
Performed weekends through June 29
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Philipstown Garden Club Flower Show
As Time Goes By theme draws distinctive entries
Posted inAround Town
Two Haldane Seniors Go Behind the Scenes of Local Journalism
Interns hold posts at Philipstown.info
Posted inArts & Leisure
Always Fresh: Shelley Boris Authors Cookbook
Garrison Institute chef shares recipe collection
Posted inAround Town
Garrison Yacht Club Commissioned for 2014 Season
Members gather for ceremonial opening, replete with cannon blasts
Posted inAround Town
Cheese and Charcuterie: A Taste at Beacon Pantry
Purveyor promotes try-before-you-buy samples
Posted inArts & Leisure
Palette of Professionals Shares Expertise at Haldane Fifth-Grade Arts Day
Students sample workshops conducted by local artists of all stripes
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Garrison Art Center Turns The Big 5-0
OFF the WALL gala highlights festive year
Posted inAround Town
Cole Brothers Circus Performs Under the Tent at Dutchess Stadium
Throwback to an era of traveling circuses, some animal rights activists protest conditions
Posted inAround Town
Sixth Graders and Senior Citizens Make It a Date at Garrison School
Third annual seniors’ breakfast connects generations
Posted inArts & Leisure
Costume Drama: Art of Period Detail
Charlotte Palmer-Lane dresses Hudson Valley Shakespeare players
Posted inArts & Leisure
Kinetic Cinema Explores Movement in Media with Dance and Film
Workshop participants learn hands-on filming techniques
Posted inAround Town
Holocaust Survivor Invited to Germany to Share Experiences
Philipstown’s Henry Stern: “This gave me hope because they are … not hiding from the story …”
Posted inArts & Leisure
Manitoga’s Creative Experimentation Legacy Inspires Artist Residencies
Melissa McGill’s surround sound installation ‘grown’ out of landscape
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Gasping Aims To Induce Breath-Taking Laughter
Ben Elton comedy opens May 9 with four-week run at Depot Theatre
Posted inArts & Leisure
Totally Toads Dispels Myths
Nature program highlights physical and behavioral characteristics
Posted inArts & Leisure
Putnam History Museum Exhibits Modern Residential Architecture
‘People who live in these homes love these homes and understand the intellectual drive behind them.’
Posted inArts & Leisure
Bassist Damon Banks Releases First Solo CD, ‘Travelguides’
Project reflects world touring sights and sounds
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New Woodland Trail of Discovery Inspires Learning
Boscobel backdrop infuses education on self-guided hike
