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Arts & Leisure

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Telling A Family Story With Photographs

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 29, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Lori Adams teaches how to construct a “story in images” at the Desmond-Fish Library.

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Works by Richard Merkin on Display at Garrison Art Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 27, 2010July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Works by Richard Merkin on display at Garrison Art Center.

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St. Mary’s Church Provides Haunted Church on Halloween Weekend

by Staff October 27, 2010October 31, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

Beyond St. Mary’s venerable wooden doors lurks a realm of spooks and specters, mayhem and mystery, scares and screeches — the Haunted Church.

Lenora Dushin
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The Stories of Our Community Elders — Leona Dushin

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 26, 2010May 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

I knew my interview with Leona Dushin would be interesting. How could it be otherwise?

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Halloween Roundup

by Staff October 23, 2010July 8, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

The end of October brings what may be kids second favorite holliday: Halloween.

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Understanding Ourselves Through Cultural Landscapes

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 22, 2010March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Landscape architect Charles Birnbaum presents talk on “Cultural Landscapes” Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Desmond-Fish Library.

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Boscobel Apple Shindig Honors Trees and Apple-Inspired Recipes

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 21, 2010August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

About 50 people trooped into the apple orchard at Boscobel on Saturday night (Oct. 16) to seek blessings for the trees.

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Garrison’s Monica Mahoney opens Cold Spring’s first ‘Pop-Up’ store

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 20, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

This week, Cold Spring’s Main Street will see the opening of Monica Mahoney’s new clothing and accessories boutique.

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The Sounds of Silents at Butterfield

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 14, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

This Saturday’s (Oct. 16) screening of “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari ” takes place at 7 p.m. at Butterfield Library.

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School of Jellyfish: The Whole is Not Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 14, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Lily Zand, founder of the Beacon store/architectural practice/performance space/chocolatier School of Jellyfish encourages unlikely combinations

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Filling in the Generation Gap as Haldane Musicians Entertain Seniors at Cedar Street Center

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 13, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring Senior Center hosts Haldane musicians for a lunch-time concert.

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Help a Senior Get to the Doctor Through Friends in Service Driving (F.I.S.H.)

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 12, 2010September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

F.I.S.H. stands for “Friends in Service Driving”

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Sold, to the Lucky Bidder on the Left

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 6, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

One Hudson Highlands Vista, Paint Still Drying

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Artists On Location Auction

by Staff October 6, 2010October 25, 2012 Why you can trust The Current
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Community Discussion Groups Examine Values and Habits with the Goal of Creating a Sustainable Future

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 4, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Many people have a desire to do what they can to perpetuate the environmental riches of this planet of ours.

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Eclectic Musical Styles Mingle in Triple Bill Benefit Concert

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 1, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Triple Bill Benefit Concert Sunday (Oct. 3) to raise funds for Chapel Restoration’s Music Series

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2010 Harvest Festival

by Staff October 1, 2010July 8, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

Sept. 25. Cold Spring Harvest Festival.

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Iconic Landmark Undergoing Repairs

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 30, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Osborn Castle, one of the most eye-catching landmarks in the entire Hudson Valley, is receiving some extra attention these days.

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Three World War II Veterans Receive French Medal and Gratitude at Waterfront Ceremony

by Staff September 29, 2010July 8, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

Three World War II veterans received gratitude and commemorative medals from the nation of France on Saturday (Sept. 25).

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PCHS Gala Celebrates Hudson River Artistry and Family Heritage

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 28, 2010August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam Trail Blazer and Historic Families of Putnam awards

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Remembering Bud Powell: Jazz Nobility in Homage to Celebrated BeBop Pianist

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 28, 2010September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Bud Powell, often dubbed “the father of bebop piano,” will be saluted

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Transformation Time: First “Read Through” of Depot Theatre’s Threepenny Opera

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 26, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Depot Theatre’s fall production of the Three Penny Opera will premier on Oct. 22.

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St. Philip’s Nursery School Celebrates 50th Anniversary

by Staff September 25, 2010July 11, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

This fall the St. Philips Nursery School will welcome new pre-schoolers as it observes its 50th birthday.

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HHLT TOEC Outdoor Family Adventure Challenge

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 24, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The Hudson Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) and the Taconic Outdoor Education Center (TOEC) joined forces last Sunday (Sept. 19.)to offer local families a fun way to work together.

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Lights, Camera, Documentaries!

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 21, 2010December 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Seasons of Crowd-Pleasing Depot Docs

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