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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.

Julia Caldwell at Studio Tashtego with sculptures by William Coggin Photo by Jeff Mikkelson
Posted inArts & Leisure

Function & Beauty

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring gallery focuses on tactile

The stock at Witch Hazel focuses on botanicals.
Posted inArts & Leisure

A Modern-Day Apothecary

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New Beacon shop big on botanicals

Leslie Horan Simon
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The Artist Next Door: Leslie Horan Simon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 29, 2022August 7, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident creates with wool from rare breeds

Joan Cornett
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A Librarian Never Forgets

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Memories of the original Howland

Eliza Howland
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Beacon History, Up Close and Personal

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 22, 2022December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Historian will portray library founder Eliza Howland

ALETHEA HOHENBERGER
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5 Questions: Alethea Hohenberger

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 22, 2022December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Owner of new lingerie shop in Cold Spring

Beacon artists
Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Open Studios Returns

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

After hiatus in 2021, art event set for July 23-24

The Barn
Posted inArts & Leisure

Up and Away for Art Weekend

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Valley tour’s popularity soars

Diners enjoyed breakfast at The Foundry Rose at 8 a.m. on a recent Saturday. Photo by A. Rooney
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Foundry Reopens with a Rose

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New owners for longtime Cold Spring cafe

Untold Stories, a new exhbit at the Garage Gallery in Beacon, combines the work of Susan Keiser (left) and Judy Riola (right). Photos Courtesy of Garage Gallery.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Untold Stories

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 8, 2022April 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New exhibit invites viewers to respond

Hudson Highlands Home opened on June 24 on Chestnut Street in Cold Spring.
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High-End on a Budget

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New interior design shop opens in Cold Spring

“The Farrier,” photo by Jorge Santos
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Reflections of a Local Life

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Howland artists mine memories in new exhibit

Navigators experience performing arts by creating and performing their own play.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon’s Navigators

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Scouting alternative emphasizes inclusion, diversity

Alyssa Follansbee with her son, Jude, and an art baby
Posted inArts & Leisure

Caught Sleeping

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon show will focus on napping children

Two student cellists play with a resident counselor (center).
Posted inArts & Leisure

Classical Camp Comes to Beacon

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Summer program relocates from Massachusetts

“Fish on a Plate” Grace Kennedy
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Art of Conversation

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Show includes paintings created among friends

Studio manager Rachel Miller and owner Dani Rzepnicki
Posted inArts & Leisure

Public Pottery

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 17, 2022December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon studio offers intro to ceramics

Blonde Redhead
Posted inArts & Leisure

Big Fish, Little Pond

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Blonde Redhead to perform at Depot Theatre

Fruma Shrensel Photo provided
Posted inArts & Leisure

Back to Basics

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon newcomer opens show at BAU

A view of the view at Boscobel
Posted inArts & Leisure

Step Into History

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Boscobel to host strolls with stops

Nance Williamson
Posted inArts & Leisure

Shakespeare Fest Prepares for New Season, and Home

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Romeo and Juliet returns, starring Kurt and Nance

angie and ken
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Joy of Baking

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Couple opens cafe in Cold Spring

Nyoka
Posted inArts & Leisure

Storm King Adds New Sculptures

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 27, 2022May 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Works by two artists, plus a screening of films

Stephen Clair
Posted inArts & Leisure

Paring Down Through a Pandemic

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

In new album, Stephen Clair reflects on change

An exhibit of nature carpets in Paris, 1967
Posted inArts & Leisure

Carving Out an Ideal World

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 20, 2022May 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Magazzino opens exhibit of ‘nature carpets’

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