“Rondout Revisited” exhibit & slideshows at Kingston’s Persen House this Saturday
The Matthewis Persen House, one of four Colonial stone buildings occupying the crossroads of John and Crown Streets in Uptown Kingston, is one of Uptown’s most-visited historic sites. Owned and partially restored by…
Open House at John Burroughs’ Slabsides in West Park this Saturday
Last month would have been John Burroughs’ 175th birthday. Local admirers of the great 19th-century naturalist got a very nice present when the network of trails crisscrossing the John Burroughs Sanctuary was extended…
Opus 40 celebrates monolith’s 50th anniversary this Saturday
The nine-ton monolith at the heart of Opus 40 is more than the centerpiece of Harvey Fite’s massive work in stone, according to Tad Richards, Fite’s stepson and current artistic director of the…
Delve into our communal past during New York Heritage Weekend
Special events & deals throughout the region to unlock the mysteries of history Along with “staycations,” “heritage tourism” is a marketing concept that has gotten amplified buzz in these past few years, ever…
Kids Almanac: Get a job, fly a kite & make way for Pet Palooza, Cupcake Festival & Phools
When I saw Fa-Mulan, the title of Cocoon Theatre’s latest production, the first thing I thought of was Mulan of Disney fame. I wasn’t alone; Ada Graham-Lowengard, 12-year-old homeschooler and local actor playing…
Skip the annular eclipse & get eye protection for transit of Venus
Much media hoopla will be made of next weekend’s “Annular Solar Eclipse” on May 20. Should you travel to California or Texas to see it? Don’t bother. An annular eclipse is when the…
Spear of destiny: High season for freshly picked asparagus
With fresh asparagus, the higher your income, the higher up the stalk you cut the tip. – Bill Rathje It may be the ultimate vegetable. It is probably the most elegant: fancy…
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s museum opens for 50th anniversary season
Now that our long dry spell finally seems to have ended, you may be remembering the record-breaking wet summer of 2011 and thinking ahead to fun activities for rainy days. The Old Rhinebeck…
Apple Blossom Festival marks kickoff of Red Hook’s bicentennial
This year is Red Hook’s bicentennial. When local officials conduct a commemorative opening ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, rather than the usual conventional notion of progress, many residents will cherish…
Flatbush hamlet is focus of Saugerties Historic House Tour this Saturday
Ever wonder how your own history is intertwined with the places around you? One way to find out is to go on the fourth annual Saugerties Historic House Tour this Saturday, May 12…
