‘What is a painting? I try to push at that all the time.’
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.
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Library Turns a Page with New Director Jen McCreery
Librarian shares plans for Desmond-Fish future
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Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art Series Acts Out
Art and theater intersect to create pivotal interaction
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Occupation: Luthier
Stringed instrument repair and woodworking cooperative share premises
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Theo Ganz Studio Exhibits Emotionally Startling Art
Joseph Ayers, Lost and Found, opens Second Saturday
Posted inAround Town
Order Up: New Owners, New Ideas at Garrison Café
Garrison residents Lydia and Matt McMahon keep hospitality pledge
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Water Way: The Paintings of Fredericka Foster
Artist talk, accompanied by music, anchors exhibit at Beacon Institute
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Max Watman Releases New Book
Cold Spring author to read from his work April 6 at Sunset Series
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Buster Levi Gallery: Cold Spring’s Latest Space for Art
It’s not just about selling, but interacting with the community
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Hudson Valley Seed Takes Root in Regional Schools
Educational nonprofit values outdoor classroom
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Memories Tapped, Talents Revealed in Writing, Bookbinding Workshop for Seniors
Creative group meets weekly at the Friendship Center
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Cold Spring General Store Prepares to Open
‘Every great town needs a little general store’
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Rob Bissinger: Art Director for the Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony
‘When you know the story you’re telling is the right story, you figure out how to tell it’
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Pinoy Outlet Stocks Food and Goods From Across Asia
Filipino-run store in Beacon commands large online presence
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Those Tap-Dancing Teens Return: Anything Goes
Haldane Drama presents delightful, delicious, de-lovely Cole Porter musical March 14-16
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Beacon Arts Awards Honor Linda Hubbard
Party at Dia:Beacon draws record crowd
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Swing Sneaks in Before Spring
New lifestyle boutique filled with ‘things we love and hope you’ll like’
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Five Artists Exhibit at Gallery 66 NY in March
Fujinami, Madden x 2, Rothholz and Winzig’s works on display
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1776 Brings Independence Back to Depot Theatre
Popular musical concert version highlights Founding Fathers
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Free Teen Employment Workshop Series Begins March 4
Go-Go Pops offers job coaching
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Beacon’s Howland Public Library
Building community and lifelong learning foundations
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Garrison Art Center Keeps Winter’s Creative Energy Flowing
Cabin Fever workshops held amid preparations for new exhibit
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Scones and Champagne: Cup and Saucer Sets the Table for Downton Abbey Tea
Guests requested to come in costume to Feb. 23 TV-inspired celebration
Posted inAround Town
Learning and Leading: Garrison Eighth-Grade Class Officers
Having a say in student government
