On Our Radar
Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention.
Makers Make their Mark at Field & Supply
The markets have become a mecca for those in search of everything from salts and soaps, to tender leather goods, to high-touch/low-tech household decor.
In the Lyme Light
Lying in the fetal position on a bed, sitting shirtless facing away from the camera, propped up nude atop a stool—photographer Jiatong Lu captures the subjects of her series Nowhere
Wild Autumn Eats with Chef James O’Neill
While O’Neill holds certification for identifying mushrooms in New York State, he’s gained his particular knowledge of foraging through a career that’s taken him from the forest to the kitchen
Baker Island Foods – Sweets Without Wheats
“Can a Cookie Change the World?” That’s the tagline for Baker Island Foods, Anna Hall’s specialty food company.
Foxtrot Farm & Flowers
It’s not easy to reach Kate Farrar during the growing season. Most days she’s out of the house by 6 am, tending to the numerous beds at Foxtrot Farm &
Thistle Pass Farm
Now in its second year, Thistle Pass is flourishing; a successful plant sale in the spring, and local venues now offering its produce on their menus have left Brown “ecstatic
Hillrock Estate Distillery
From their home on a bucolic piece of land high above the village of Ancram, Jeff Baker and Cathy Franklin helm one of the country’s foremost craft distilleries.
In The Grove
Normally I don’t get too excited about eating at golf clubs. Country club food, as a general rule, tends to be reminiscent of the nursery, with a bland emphasis on
Monica Gerard-Sharp
Gerard-Sharp is best described as a force of nature, with a storybook life complete with adversity, determination, creativity, and a bona fide Persian prince, her husband Ali Wambold.
A Complicated Elegance – Andrew Moore
Situated in an early 20th-century former shirt factory in Kingston, photographer Andrew Moore’s studio offers a glimpse into his process, his creative spirit, and his perspective on how he sees
Eileen Naughton’s Garden
Tall and willowy with hair the color of autumn leaves, Eileen Naughton looks like she belongs in a garden, which is fitting because it’s where she spends much of her
Things to Do
Events, gatherings, and outings: What to see and do in Dutchess County, NY.
September 8, 2024
a Farewell to Summer Cocktail Party Fundraiser to benefit the Stissing Center of the Arts.
September 11, 2024
Downtown Upstate will offer a free two-part Solo Performance Workshop at The Stissing Center for local residents, led by renown performance artist Lenora Champagne! In this free workshop entitled Performing the Real: Solo and Alternative Performance, Participants will create a short solo performance and learn strategies for structuring larger pieces with exercises that engage the body, imagination and memory. Contemporary experiences, classic characters, and social concerns are integrated in a way that foregrounds each actor’s individual voice, rhythm, and dynamics. The process involves improvisation (movement and text) and re-working material. This event is free and open to the local community. Participants must register for both sessions on September 11th and September 18th, 4 - 6 pm.
September 12, 2024
You won’t want to miss distinguished author and Vassar College assistant professor Tracy O’Neill as she makes her way to the Hudson Valley! Oblong Books will be hosting the renowned author as she presents her latest and heavily acclaimed memoir titled Woman of Interest. Oprah Daily has called Woman of Interest an “…urgent, atmospheric memoir meets noir about family shadows, writing, and the pursuit of searching for answers we know we might never find.” At Oblong, O’Neill will discuss her experience trailing her birth mother across the globe, the challenges she faced amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic, and the profound revelations she encountered in the process.
September 14, 2024
You won’t want to miss Puzzling Evidence at the Ancram Center for the Arts during the first annual Downtown Upstate Festival! Written and directed by Robert Lyons, Puzzling Evidence tells the story of two left-wing activists as they tour their “Post-Capitalist Realism” concert - singing, reciting beat poetry, and free associating an anti-capitalist manifesto. But mostly they struggle to work through their complicated relationship - on stage during the show! A quirky, funny, mini-musical with live music. Director Robert Lyons is Artistic Director of Soho Think Tank and a NYC playwright who writes dark, satirical comedies, literary adaptations, and experimental performance texts. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. Showings at 7 pm on September 14th and 3 pm on September 15th.
September 14, 2024
Innisfree's day-to-night festivities include artist-led paper lantern-making, storytelling of traditional Chinese tales, mooncake samples, moon-inspired Chinese Qigong, moon and stars viewing, a lantern display, and our first-ever golden hour picnic.
September 21, 2024
Get ready for Plays at the Stissing Center for Arts & Culture during the Downtown Upstate Festival! Written by Gertrude Stein and performed by David Greenspan, this hidden gem of theatricality and wit is mesmerizing. The show will star six-time OBIE Award winner David Greenspan, a legendary downtown theater performer and writer. Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students. Showings at 7 pm on September 21st and 3 pm on September 22nd.
September 21, 2024
Celebrating a 20+ year artistic collaboration, Grammy-nominated Metropolis Ensemble and composer/pianist Timo Andres present an intimate evening of solo piano works.
September 21, 2024
Since 1995, this revered event has welcomed over 1.4 million visitors into the heart of inspired private landscapes.
September 28, 2024
Join Kemmerer Farm for their Autumn Harvest Fundraising Brunch! Enjoy a beautiful autumn-themed brunch filled with delicious food, great company, and a chance to support the Kemmerer Farm rebuild. Enjoy a family style brunch w/ open bar, music, and a silent auction! Raised funds will support the purchase of a used John Deere tractor for the farm. Ticket prices start at $50. 12:30 pm - 3 pm
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