Entries by Kingston Happenings

Lucky Louie Blues Co.

A fine blend of Rock and Roll, Indie, Jazz and Soul. It’s theatrical, its magical, its got razzle and its got dazzle. Performing the music written by Ross Mandel, Lucky Louie Blues Company is a group of rotating musicians and sound engineers. We are not shy to improvise, and have played sets as a full […]

Jules Taylor

“His vocals are as weathered as an old highway sign and as inviting as your favorite mom and pop diner… Overall, the collection is the musical equivalent of the Great American Novel: a work that captures what it means to be human – the shortcomings and the triumphs, the heartaches and the joys.” – Paula […]

Eight Belle

Eighth Belle makes bags by hand from recycled sails, canvas and natural leather. The maker, Korina Brewer, is a sailor and derives inspiration from sailing on the Hudson River, living in the Catskills and maritime tradition. Sailcloth bags are lightweight, durable and most important of all, friendly to our environment. -Currently, the Eighth Belle studio […]

Kelly and Jones

Kelly + Jones is a small-batch fragrance company that creates essences inspired by the vineyard and beyond. The Notes of Wine Collection is an array of perfumes specifically designed to pair with the wine in your glass and enhance all the nuances of the bouquet. K+J has been featured in Food & Wine Magazine, the […]

Mark Marshall

It’s not always easy being a chameleon. But it certainly makes for an interesting life. And, in the case of Mark Marshall, interesting music as well. “I’ve worked in warehouses, pumped gas, been a census taker, a taxi dispatcher, a CD-ROM producer, a radio host – I’ve even designed components for robots,” says Mark, who […]

Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones

Winner of the 2017 Ameripolitan Music Award for Best Female Rockabilly Artist, and named the “Best Up-And-Coming Band” by New York’s Hudson Valley Magazine, Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones are the Northeast’s premier Roots Rock n’ Roll & Rockabilly Twang outfit! The Ark-Tones released their 2nd full length album, Love You to Life in 2017, […]

Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy, Governor Lamont and Governor Wolf Direct Temporary Closure of Barber Shops, Nail and Hair Salons and Related Personal Care Services Effective by 8pm Saturday

Follows Directive Monday Limiting Crowd Capacity for Recreational & Social Gatherings to 50 People – Temporary Closure of Movie Theaters, Gyms and Casinos as well as On Premise Service at Restaurants & Bars Follows Temporary Closure of All Indoor Portions of Retail Shopping Malls, Amusement Parks & Bowling Alleys – Effective by 8 PM Thursday Part […]

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passed to Benefit the Vulnerable

Introduced in House (03/11/2020) by Rep. Nita M. Lowey [D-NY-17] Families First Coronavirus Response Act This bill responds to the coronavirus outbreak by providing paid sick leave and free coronavirus testing, expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits, and requiring employers to provide additional protections for health care workers. Specifically, the bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations […]

New York State Announces Restrictions to Restaurants and Bars Among Other Restrictions

Amid Lack of Federal Direction, Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont Announce Regional Approach to Combatting COVID-19 The three States will limit crowd capacity for recreational and social gatherings to 50 people – effective by 8 PM tonight Restaurants and bars will close for on premise service and move to take-out and delivery only effective 8 PM tonight Movie theaters, […]

City of Kingston, NY State of Emergency

City of Kingston Declares a State of Emergency, For other up to date information, please refer to the Ulster County executive’s web page: https://ulstercountyny.gov/news/executive Mayor Noble Limits Access to Public Buildings KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steve Noble has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Kingston. Noble also announces that the City of […]

2020 St. Patrick’s Day Events in Kingston

St Patrick’s Day in the Kingston area is the signal that the dreary, dank, winter has lasted long enough and it’s time to get into a green frame of mind and there are plenty of celebrations spawned by this Irish-inspired holiday.

Doers and Dreamers – Jessica Meyer, Matt Taylor, and Maggie

There are some spaces in our community that have long languished because they were never seen as suitable for traditional use and worthy of prudent investment. However, some of those properties have caught the eye of individuals blessed with creative imaginations and adventurous spirits, who have transformed them into multi-purpose, adaptable venues that serve needs […]