Never at a lack for manifold entertainment, the Hudson Valley has been quietly serving up some of the best early…
Planet Word: Washington’s New Language Museum
Standing under the artificial willow tree in the entrance courtyard of the new Planet Word Museum, a visitor hears voices…
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden: A Legacy that Keeps on Giving to the Public and its Community
One of the great American garden gems is the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden in Seal Harbor, Maine. Surrounded by Acadia…
Historic House and Cultural Center: Edith Wharton’s The Mount
Nestled in gardens in the Berkshires town of Lenox, writer Edith Wharton’s country home, The Mount, serves as both a…
A Choreographer Emerges, Weaving a Unique Fabric of Collaboration
BalletCollective, a small but mighty company, is becoming a unique influence in the ballet world. Founded in 2010 by the…
Discussion with Choreographer, Dancer and Artist, Troy Schumacher
In this insightful discussion with dance curator and teacher Catherine Tharin, Troy Schumacher, the founder and director of Ballet Collective…
Dance Emerges in the Hudson Valley….Brilliant and Mindful of Community
Dance in the Hudson Valley, on both sides of the river, has gained traction and experienced a recent upsurge with…
New York State Country Town Delivers World Class Chamber Music Series
Two hours north of New York City and three hours south of Boston, there is a small country town by…
Olana: Frederic Church’s Masterpiece on the Hudson
The home, studio, and 250-acre estate designed by 19th-century landscape painter Frederic Church, Olana is one of the treasures of…
Painting America: The Thomas Cole National Historic Site
The young United States faced many challenges and opportunities in the 1820s, and one was the creation of a distinct…
