Rhinebeck: Violet Capital of the World
Few people know that a violet-growing industry once bloomed and boomed in Rhinebeck, bringing the region international renown and a sturdy economy for a generation. By the early 20th century, Rhinebeck produced five million purple buds, purchased as corsages for the fairer sex. Read More...
Clearwater Announces 2012 Spring Sail Schedule
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, America’s flagship environmental organization, announces the sloop Clearwater’s spring 2012 sailing schedule. Check it out as an interactive calendar on their website at www.clearwater.org/come-sailing/public-sail-schedule. Clearwater is currently accepting applications to sail onboard the sloop during the spring and summer season, with Clearwater’s summer 2012 sail schedule to be posted on February 15. Read More...
County Players presents "All My Sons"
County Players continues opens its 54th season with All My Sons on Friday, February 3 at 8pm. All My Sons, Arthur Miller’s first commercial success, tells the story of an American family caught up in the struggle between personal responsibility and duty to their country. Joe Keller, a successful and self- made man, has done a terrible thing; during World War II, hurriedly trying to meet an order from the Army, he knowingly sold them defective airplane parts, which later caused the planes to crash and killed 21 men. Read More...
Culinary Tourism Conference
Join Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley tourism community on Tuesday, February 28th for "Creating Culinary Adventures", a day-long program highlighting 2012 trends in agritourism and culinary tourism, and presenting ideas on new ways your business can attract visitors. Don't miss dynamic keynote speaker, author Betty Fussell! See the complete schedule of the expert-led seminars and panel sessions... Read More...
Top 10 Dutchess County & Hudson Valley Reads!
Curl up and settle in for a good read with a book by a local author! Get some inspiration from our Top Ten list, compiled just for us by Suzanna Hermans of Oblong Books & Music! Housed in pretty Montgomery Row in the Village of Rhinebeck, the building was built in 1911, while Oblong opened there in 2001. Oblong just expanded its Rhinebeck store, with more room for books and toys for children and teens. Oblong’s original store is in Millerton and dates to 1975. For information, visit www.OblongBooks.com or call the Rhinebeck store at 845-876-0500. This list is alphabetical by author!... Read More...
New Exhibit from Artist Marco Maggi: Lentissimo
Lentissimo is the Italian word for very slow but is also the name of a new art exhibit created by artist Marco Maggi. Lentissimo, an exhibition of fourteen new works by Marco Maggi, is on display at The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie from January 20 through April 1, 2012. Read More...
Meet Annie, & Sandy, too!
Ready to go on an uplifting journey with the entire family? Join a young orphan girl's adventures as she searches for a family that will adopt her and her faithful dog Sandy, and care for them forever. Read More...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, Happy 130th Birthday! By Nguyen Pham, Marist College
For the residents of Hyde Park and the Hudson Valley, Franklin D. Roosevelt is an integral part of them. Communities have their local celebrities, but how many can say that the second or third most-liked president was from their town? Only about 22,000 people can - if they live in Hyde Park. The FDR Home, Presidential Library and Museum is open year-round to visitors. Read More...
Millbrook Winery’s Winegrowing Boot Camp
Millbrook Winery’s Winegrowing Boot Camp is an insider’s experience for the adventurous wine lover. The new six-part experiential series focuses on hands-on viticultural and winemaking subjects linked with the growing/making of Millbrook’s exciting Northern Italian white grape variety, Tocai Friulano. Each seminar challenges participants to roll up their sleeves and plunge into winegrowing/ making during regular visits to Millbrook Winery all season. Read More...
Empire Cruise Lines Has Sustainable Agriculture Commitment
Empire Cruise Lines announced that Café Bocca will be the latest culinary addition to their sightseeing cruise lines. Read More...
2012 Dutchess County Tourism Promotional Tours Video
Come explore Dutchess County through this promotional tours video, which highlights the area's historic landmarks, artistic culture, the culinary arts, agriculture, fresh local markets, and the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley. Read More...
Back by Popular Demand: World-Class Cuisine at Great Prices
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is now offering you Winter's Hottest Deal at the CIA. The annual fixed-price lunches and dinners at the college's award-winning, student-staffed restaurants offer three-course lunches for $21.95 and three-course dinners for $29.95. This special promotion is an extraordinary value for Hudson Valley residents and visitors alike. Read More...
Vassar's 10th Annual Modfest
Need a cure for the post holiday slump? Suffering from the mid-winter blues? Celebrate the arts of the 20th and 21st centuries at the 10th annual Modfest! You'll take in performances of a chamber opera, hear new compositions, ponder dramatic works, view exhibitions, attend lectures, hear readings, all at Poughkeepsie's Vassar College, from Wednesday, January 18 - Saturday, February 4! If that doesn't bust your blahs, nothing will! Read More...
Bridge Music & the Area Cuisine it Inspired!
Have you noticed the cuisine sprouting up inspired by Joseph Bertolozzi's public music installation on the Mid Hudson Bridge, Bridge Music? Join the composer on tour of Little Italy & other Poughkeepsie eateries and examine their menus. Find out about his really tuneful music composed using only the actual sounds of the bridge itself! Joe says, "The (dishes are) probably the best thing to come out of the whole enterprise...certainly the tastiest" And where Joe's headed next... Read More...
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