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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

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Arrives at Depot Theatre

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 6, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Youth Players present Barbara Robinson’s Christmas classic

Posted inAround Town

Pre-school Profile: The Wondrous Years

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 4, 2012September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Preparing children for school in a social way

Posted inArts & Leisure

From 10516 With Love: Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 1, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane show is “not just a concert — it’s a concert for a reason”

Posted inAround Town

World’s End Theatre Serves Up David Sedaris’ Holidays on Ice on Dec. 8

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 30, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Collection of Christmas essays by “one of America’s most prickly and most delicious young comic talents”

Posted inArts & Leisure

Butterfield Library Focus Group’s Goal to Better Serve Community

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 30, 2012March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Small groups meet to back-and-forth ideas; next session is Dec. 1

Posted inAround Town

Pre-school Profile: Stacy’s House

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 25, 2012September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Stacy Labriola’s home-based care center brings the indoors out

Posted inAround Town

Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s A Christmas Carol Returns to Boscobel

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 24, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

“Funny, frightening, sad and inspiring, but always rich and full”

Posted inArts & Leisure

This Mouse Has Moxie: A Little Country That Could

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 23, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane Drama presents The Mouse That Roared

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Sunken Mine Road Hike: A Morning Exploration

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 18, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Walk includes birds, wildlife, plants, mushrooms and a beaver pond

Posted inArts & Leisure

A Swan Song for the Art Garden

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 17, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The 52nd and final edition of the performing literary magazine considers ‘Harvest’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Arts Awards Touch Upon Art, Music, Nature

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 10, 2012March 16, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Large crowd attends 10th anniversary celebration

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown and Its Neighbors Help a City in Need

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 6, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘These are not rich people — they’ve lost everything’

Posted inArts & Leisure

New to Lower Main St.: Gallery 66 New York

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney November 3, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring Arts’ Barbara Galazzo takes next step

Posted inAround Town

Pre-school Profile: Manitou Learning Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 29, 2012September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

With early learning, children can easily become not just bilingual but biliterate

Posted inArts & Leisure

You Decide What’s in the Box: the Art of Barbara Perkins

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 26, 2012March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring artist’s exhibit opens Sunday at Butterfield Library

Posted inAround Town

Pre-school Profile: The Learning Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 21, 2012September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The Learning Center at Philipstown Recreation Disguises Learning in Fun

Posted inAround Town

A Sparkling Autumn Opening for Winter Hill

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 20, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New home for three nonprofits is an example of adaptive reuse

Posted inArts & Leisure

Heckert and McKee Return in Song to the Chapel Restoration

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 19, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Soprano and Baritone Will Perform Range of Music

Posted inPhilipstown News

Weekend Round-up: October 15, 2012

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 16, 2012December 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Winter Hill celebration

Posted inAround Town

Pre-School Profile: The Nest

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 7, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring day care provider started small and grew

Posted inAround Town

Pre-School Profile: Serendipity Child Care

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 30, 2012September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

‘They need to feel safe, loved and special’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Full Complement of Classical Players to Perform The Beggar’s Opera

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 29, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A first for the Depot Theatre

Posted inArts & Leisure

Contemporary Art ‘Takes Over a City’ at Peekskill Project V

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 27, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

This weekend’s festival ignites months-long artistic encampment

Posted inAround Town

Pre-School Profile: Community Nursery School

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 24, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘I’d call us warm, friendly and welcoming; the tone is happy’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Jo Pitkin Uncovers Somers History as Menagerie Central

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 21, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Author to read from new book at Butterfield Sept. 23

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