In the hamlet of Big Indian in Shandaken, the former Rudrananda ashram, a gathering place for idealistic young hippies in the late 1960s, has been coming back to life as a spiritual center since half the property was donated to the Bodhivastu Foundation for Enlightened Activity in 2014.
For 40 years, Gottlieb has served as the conduit for all of the electricity that has kept Rock and Snow flourishing in a climate where independent businesses struggle. It is the second-oldest climbing store in the country and one of the few remaining independent climbing stores — and one that is thriving, at that.
This Sunday, the Broadway Voices on the Hudson musical revue will return to Congregation Emanuel in Kingston for a fourth consecutive year, with four singers and musical director Rob Preuss performing a selection of songs from the past and present along the Great White Way.
The Saugerties Farmers’ Market opened its season on a nearly perfect day, sunny and warm but not hot. The opening day drew a large crowd, and several new vendors provided a mixture of meats, vegetables and many non-food items. The market this year has a new manager, Beth Troxell.
Built on the rich history of a farmer’s market which was located on Main Street until construction left that site unavailable, this will be the third year that a market is held weekly on Church Street.
The Craft Market Walk is a mile-long stretch of curated vendors, live entertainment and activities. It will have its third annual outing Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nearly 40 years after its ovens cooled down and 15 years after it was willed to the Ulster County Jewish Federation, the former Reher Bakery is back in business — this time to collect and tell the stories of Kingston’s immigrant past and present.
Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2: The Country Living Fair brings the magazine’s content to life in three outdoor settings across the country. Each Fair features 200+ vendors from more than 30 states and is expected to draw more than 20,000 visitors.
What they don’t tell you about a collection of 2,000 dolls: the 4,000 peering glass eyes, all looking at you at once.
With this year marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City, Pride Month will be an especially big deal. Hudson Valley Pride March in New Paltz on Sunday will be followed by Pride celebrations in Poughkeepsie and Hudson.