Monroe’s Got Talent will showcase 25 regional acts The Village of Monroe will kick off this year’s Summer Concert Series on June 11 with “Monroe’s Got Talent,” a first-time... Entertainment 01 Jun 2022 | 02:56
Alex Prizgintas holds the Spring 2022 edition of the Hudson River Valley Review, a peer-reviewed journal published by the Hudson River Valley Institute of Marist College, where his work has been published. Making waves with amplified cello and a history of glass-making Alex Prizgintas, who will soon play several dates locally on amplified cello, said he was recently gratified to have his... Entertainment 30 May 2022 | 04:07
Alex Prizgintas Pandemic ways to engage Happy New Year! This is my answer to Jessica Cohen’s question last week about local “modes of community engagement.” I just... Letters to the Editor 12 Jan 2022 | 01:35
Alex Prizgintas performed at the Earl Reservoir (the “Rez”) in Highland Mills this past Sunday. Provided photo. Highland Mills. Celebrating community Continuing his “Celebration” series from this past summer, Alex Prizgintas performed at the Earl Reservoir (the “Rez”) in... Local News 28 Sep 2020 | 11:52
“The Bandstand” in highland Mills, a pen and ink drawing by Pat Mohr. Celebrating Pat Mohr Pat Mohr is best known for her pen and ink drawings that capture scenes of the Town of Woodbury. Perhaps you've seen her sketches... Local News 25 May 2020 | 09:07
Alex Prizgintas performing a special “Thank You Concert” for Bob Curtis (safely from a distance) at his home in Highland Mills. ( Provided photo) Highland Mills. Welcome back You’ve seen his impact through the many students who received scholarships and you’ve seen his impact on the many students... Local News 05 May 2020 | 02:09
At the Woodbury Historical Society's meeting last Saturday, featured speaker Kevin Woyce discussed the “landmark” accomplishment of Henry B. Hyde, who, as president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U.S., led his company to construct its headquarters Equitable Life Assurance Building. ( Photo by Bob Curtis) Woodbury Historical Society’s annual meeting: Reaching for the sky This past Saturday at the Woodbury Senior Center in Highland Mills, the Woodbury Historical Society held its annual meeting... Local News 05 Nov 2019 | 10:32
Hudson Valley Bottle Club president Alex Prizgintas (left) stands with historian and author Chester Faber (right). Faber has been collecting pottery made in Cornwall for the past 50 years and will share his research at the bottle club’s monthly meeting on Nov. 15. ( Provided photos) Uncovering the History of Cornwall potters In a town known for its picturesque scenery, river views and delicious restaurants, it is hard to imagine Cornwall as a place... Entertainment 03 Nov 2019 | 07:34
Members of the Hudson Valley Bottle Club with various styles of glassware, some of which is local to the region. Do you have bottles at home? Come to the club's fall open house on Friday, October 18th to learn more about their history! ( Provided photo) Learn more about your old glass bottles Are you a bottle collector, local history fan or just have that odd bottle on your shelf? Consider attending the Hudson Valley... Entertainment 16 Oct 2019 | 04:59
The Hudson Valley Bottle Club’s 32nd annual show this past Sunday at the Elks Lodge 275 in Poughkeepsie exceeded previous record attendance of both vendors and public attendees. ( Provided photos) The message is in these bottles These can be, and certainly are, difficult times for bottle clubs hosting regional shows. No doubt that eBay, Craigslist,... Entertainment 19 Aug 2019 | 08:07
Alex Prizgintas (with cello) stands with members of the Monroe-Woodbury Rotary. ( Provided photo) Alex Prizquintas' Farewell Thank You Tour' I was fortunate to have received 12 local scholarships when I graduated from Monroe-Woodbury and I’ve carefully taken the... Letters to the Editor 08 Aug 2019 | 02:37
