“Spaces” , outdoor or indoor, are an essential concept when thinking about communities because they are where people get to know each other, exchange ideas, and hopefully break down barriers which can separate neighbors that have the potential for improving that community. Most of the time parks, pubs and restaurants, schools, and other places where […]
We are all able to bear witness to what is part of an emerging trend in the U.S. economy. Products that were once sold in suburban malls are now returning to Main Street U.S.A. and here in Kingston we continue to see additions to the inventory of retail stores throughout the Uptown, Midtown and Downtown […]
Halloween is ON! Plenty of spooky and fun events are being held for revelers young and old- daytime or nighttime! Many events are taking place outdoors where safe-distancing is easy and your favorite businesses and organizations have adapted to come up with new ways to get in the spirit(s) of Halloween and ensure everyone’s safety. […]
The allure of becoming engaged in any community is getting to know all the facets and stories of people living within a community and developing a deep appreciation for the talent and energy that is available within it. This week’s Doer and Dreamer has accomplished a lot at a very young age and has her […]
Kingstonians Tamara Ehlin of The Forsyth B&B and Christina Pickard of Wine with Christina have joined forces to offer grape lovers a weekend of wine immersion. From September 29 through October 1, Christina Pickard, a professional wine writer, educator, and presenter, will host this delicious and educational weekend based at The Forsyth B&B. No wine […]
Retail is tough and unforgiving. Stocking merchandise that moves, setting the right ambiance that appeals to your market, and pandering to your clientele are all essential elements of a successful retail operation and missing a beat on any one of them can sink a business in a heartbeat. Uptown Kingston is very fortunate to have […]
Art Walk Kingston is a celebration of the arts and the local community now in its second year. This is an opportunity for the public to explore three distinct areas of the city of Kingston and immerse themselves in a range of art and events presented by over 100 artists. Paintings, photographs, drawings, ceramics, jewelry, […]
Last Saturday night the City of Kingston was the benefactor of a benefit of a bit of serendipity when the West Point Glee Club was able to give an impromptu performance at the Kingston Rondout Waterfront’s T.R. Gallo Park. Even though the event was publicized on very short notice, there was a crowd of 200-300 […]
Kingston’s Rondout Waterfront has a number of well known attractions that draw people to that district and recently another establishment has opened that provides an attraction of a different flavor. The bright, cheery atmosphere of this coffee shop matches the personality of the owner and together they make a great place to hang out for […]
Each Labor Day weekend for the past fifteen years Kingston’s Rondout Waterfront has been transformed into what has become the Hudson Valley’s largest Irish festival and this year will be a continuation of that tradition. Every year more performers and vendors participate and the crowds seem to get bigger. The festival is focused on being an […]
Live music all night along with food trucks, beer garden, activities for kids, a beach ball drop, and a whole lot more make the Chronogram Block Party the party of the summer. Each year Wall St. turns into a festival from 3:00 in the afternoon to whenever to make it great place for family entertainment […]
Cycling has become increasingly more popular, especially in areas like the Hudson Valley where the terrain is generally easy on the legs and the diversity of scenery always keeps things interesting. However, not everyone is opting for the super lightweight touring bikes or rugged mountain bikes with heavy duty suspensions. This week’s Doer and Dreamer […]
Besides just attracting $$$$$ to the area, Kingston’s resurgence is drawing individuals with talent, energy, and ‘fresh eyes’ to the community which can translate to a more effective utilization of the assets that have always been here. The historic aspects of any locale can be leveraged to establish an identity, attract visitors, and ultimately investors […]
They say “nature abhors a vacuum”. Evidently, so does the pizza market because this week’s Doers and Dreamers resurrected a former pizzeria that was a victim of the infamous sinkhole of Washington Ave. which served a large, mostly residential area of Kingston for years. There is an abundance of pizzerias in Kingston but these guys […]
The Beach Boys have often been called America’s first rock band with over eighty songs charting worldwide, thirty-six of them US Top 40 hits (the most by any American rock band). Timeless classics like Surfin USA, I Get Around, Help Me Rhonda, California Girls, and Good Vibrations secured the band their place in Rock and Roll history. The Beach Boys […]