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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

Fall Lecture Series Just Part of Boscobel’s New Focus

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 30, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘Boscobel Style’ flavors programming, exhibitions; enhanced Woodland Trail to be unveiled in November

Posted inArts & Leisure

Each Object Has Its Own Landscape

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 29, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cali Gorevic’s photographs form half of joint exhibit, A-Line-Ment, opening First Friday at Gallery 66 NY

Posted inArts & Leisure

Five Students Spend Summer Outdoors as Philipstown Garden Club Interns

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 28, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Longstanding program is also supported by Putnam Highland Audubon Society and Masonic Lodge #236

Posted inArts & Leisure

‘So Much Consideration Goes Into Every Film Choice’

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 22, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Seven local film professionals choose each Depot Docs’ season

Posted inAround Town

Giant Tag Sale This Saturday To Raise Funds for Class of 2014 Service-Learning Trip to New Orleans

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 20, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Event takes place next to Drug World from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Posted inAround Town

Zane Del Pozo is a Triathlon Champion, and He’s Not Yet Six Years Old

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 16, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Kindergartener can probably outrun you

Posted inArts & Leisure

Cooking and Remembering Workshop

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 2, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Incorporating loss into life

Posted inAround Town

Support Connection

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 28, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cancer survivors maintain circle of sustenance

Posted inArts & Leisure

Eco-friendly and Unplugged

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 26, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Tapping into creativity at The Gift Hut

Posted inArts & Leisure

United Way Plans 5th Putnam Best Chefs and Fine Wines

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 19, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Proceeds from Sept. 18 fundraiser benefit Putnam County initiatives

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Highland Studio: Digital Printmaking with Fine Arts Roots

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 18, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Joe and Lisa Diebboll capturing every detail

Posted inAround Town

Steppin’ Out With Almost Too Much To Do

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 16, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A busy hive of activities in Philipstown, Beacon and nearby this weekend

Posted inAround Town

St. Philip’s Life Support

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 12, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Sharing, talking and listening with compassion

Posted inAround Town

A Year in Transition for Common Ground Farm

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 9, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

100 Years of Spring Concert at Howland Center benefits the nonprofit this Saturday

Posted inAround Town

Scenic Hudson Instructs Kids on How to Fish at Long Dock Park

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 4, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Next Learn-to-Fish Day set for Aug. 14

Posted inArts & Leisure

My Point of View Hits the Road

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 3, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Brian Nice, whose photography reflects his brain injury, plans a cross-country photographic journey

Posted inArts & Leisure

Snakeskins Alive: Paintings by Kevin Klein at Garrison Art Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 2, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘The skin is a ghostly partial history of a particular body’

Posted inAround Town

Llamas Pay Visit to Desmond-Fish Library

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 1, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Kids get up close and personal with South American mammals

Posted inArts & Leisure

Gallery 66 NY Exhibits Leonard Freed’s Man and Beast Photographs

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 28, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Renowned photographer’s animal-related collection makes debut

Posted inAround Town

Beverly Barker Gives Final American Girl History Workshops at Butterfield

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 26, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

9-year-long library series ranks near top in popularity

Posted inAround Town

Drowsy Chaperone Draws Upon Talents of Young but Seasoned Cast

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 22, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Depot Youth Theatre’s summer show features many returning veterans

Posted inArts & Leisure

‘Chef Stef’ Conducts ‘Cooking With the CIA’ Classes at St. Mary’s

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 21, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Culinary Institute grad chooses easy-to-make recipes for home cooks

Posted inAround Town

Cold Spring’s River Architects Awarded Contract to Design $6 Million Ice Rink/Park Facility

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 16, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Small firm beats the odds, emerging from a field of 14

Posted inArts & Leisure

Nourishing Play for Children at Nelsonville’s New ABC Soup

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 15, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Center also offers Spanish classes for adults and children

Posted inArts & Leisure

Catalyst Gallery Operates a Little Differently

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 14, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Short-term rental gallery designed as alternative business model to serve and sustain artists

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