On Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hudson, NY, author Sarah Schulman talked about, and answered questions, from her book, Let The Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP, New York 1987-1993. Jay Blotcher, former ACT UP New York Media Committee Chair, moderated the question and answer period. The event…
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Hudson Halloween 2021
Halloween Weekend in Hudson!
I not only post about events in this little City of Hudson, but I try to go to them – and then post some pictures/text about them. I’m a little behind this month, but I’m sure you’ll like the Open Studio, 2econd Saturday, and Cemetery pieces – as well as a great interview with the…
City of Hudson Cemetery Tour
One of the BEST tours in Hudson, is the annual Cemetery Tour given by Spotty Dog’s Kelley Drahushuk and sponsored by the Hudson Area Library’s History Room. The tour is filled with historical facts, descriptions, and you learn, literally, where the bodies are buried! The tour was last Saturday, Oct 23rd. The City’s cemetery, born…
A Tool Shed, a Time Capsule, a Zombie Apocalypse Haven
In that green little shed down by the railroad tracks, by the Basilica, you’ll find a wonderful, reusable community space. The Tool Shed is a lending library of tools! Membership is sliding scale and open to all income levels. You can borrow the tools they have available. If you’re like me, you may have bought…
Meme me up, Scotty!
TheKinderhooker’s amazingly funny, yet truthful, meme regarding this website. There are people who will piously state, “I’m not on social media.” Well, that’s nice for you. Usually these same people are incredibly boring…and I would never invite them to a party. They will stand over your onion dip and ask every person who passes, “Is…
Columbia County Fair Opens 2021 Season
Chatham, NY The Columbia County Fair returns in 2021! Thursday night was the return of the Demolition Derby! Get your funnel cake and get a seat. Poop car from Hudson The pepperoni sandwiches, like this one from Pierro’s (right next to the bleachers) are AMAZING! Camel at the petting zoo
Hudson Dog Park Wins $5,000 Grant!
Joey, Carole Osterink (grant organizer), Christine and Mike Orlando from the Cool Dogg Creamery The Hudson Dog Park is the proud recipient of a $5,000 grant from the PetSafe – “Bark for your Park”. The funds will be used to update the dog park and install a shade structure to help dogs and humans stay…
Hudson Hall Grants Available for Winter Walk 2021
Hudson Hall is busy planning this year’s Winter Walk – set for Saturday, December 4, 2021. Hudson Hall also launches a new grant opportunity for local artists. Aimed at making the 25th Anniversary the biggest and brightest Winter Walk yet, individuals or teams are invited to apply for $150-$500 of project funding to create bold and bright original…
Farnsworth Dispensary Launches New Body Oil – donates proceeds to Trevor Project
Recently named ‘one of the most stylish dispensaries in the country’ by Architectural Digest, Farnsworth Fine Cannabis Company is a must visit in the Berkshires! Aesthetically pleasing, their museum-quality showroom is like stepping into a wondrous world of weed: sparkling THC seltzers, gummies galore, fine cannabis cigarettes, Valrhona chocolate bars, lotions, potions, and now…their lavender…