Lockwood Gallery exhibits art by Woodstock School of Art instructors
Since the founding of the Byrdcliffe Colony in 1902, Woodstock has been synonymous with the arts, and for many years...
Fixing Kingston’s zoning code woes focus of $500,000 project
A major barrier to quality of life in Kingston is its antiquated zoning code, which dates from 1961. The code...
A regional roundup of October art shows
As galleries and museums reopen even as mask-wearing mandates remain in effect and some venues require proof of vaccination, the...
An interview with Kingston historian Taylor Bruck
Taylor Bruck, who age-wise is the polar opposite of his predecessor— at age 31, he is one of the youngest...
For local creators, the pandemic has required flexibility, inspired soul-searching
It’s been called “artist’s time”—the enforced periods of pandemic-induced solitude that have allowed artists the opportunity to create without outside...
Remembering Ed Ford, long-time city of Kingston historian
Ed Ford, who was city historian for 35 years and died at age 103 on April 29, leaves a legacy...
Isabel Alvarez and Julio Nazario open West Strand Gallery in Kingston
On May 1, Isabel Alvarez and Julio Nazario are opening a storefront gallery at 29 West Strand dedicated to the...
“Julio Nazario: Vietnam Medals” on view at the Arts Society of Kingston
Julio Nazario, a Vietnam War veteran who had worked, taught, and exhibited his work as a photographer, made large black...
Remembering Leonard Van Dyke, Kingston’s first black alderman
Back in the 1960s, Kingston residents Leonard Van Dyke and his wife, Vera, were instrumental in breaking down barriers to...
New project aims to make Kingston’s Henry Street more walkable
Henry Street, which extends from Broadway to Wall Street, is slated to get a facelift. The existing sidewalks, a patchwork...
Saugerties artists and merchants collaborate for social justice
Take a close look at store windows in the Village of Saugerties. You will see signs and banners with social...
Kingston Land Trust protects Wilbur uplands
Kingston Land Trust acquires six acres of abandoned quarry and forgotten wilderness improbably inserted within the Kingston city limits.
Ulster expands Mobile Mental Health Team
While two teams have been on call from noon to 10 p.m. and only one team on call from 10...
Local mental-health professionals talk about the impacts of the pandemic
Many are experiencing symptoms similar to solitary confinement and experiencing extreme bouts of depression and an increase in suicidal thoughts.”
New exhibits to see in-person this month
Not to be missed is the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art’s New Folk exhibition, Jim Holl’s solo show of paintings...
Kingston Common Council votes against rezoning Montrepose parcel, site of proposed apartments
On September 2, Kingston’s Common Council voted 6-2 not to rezone a portion of Montrepose Avenue to allow for high-density...
Art finds a way: Kingston galleries and workshops adapt to changing times
Kingston’s art scene has been hit hard by the pandemic. But now a few galleries are once again welcoming visitors...
Cavernous former steamboat building in Kingston transformed into gallery space
In this summer of shutdowns, there’s been a flicker of life on the Kingston waterfront. ArtPort, an exhibition and cultural...
Ward Mintz, community arts professional
Eighteen years ago, Ward Mintz and his partner, Floyd Lattin, bought an 1850s house in Kingston overlooking the Hudson River....
Frank Waters builds communication around Kingston Midtown Rising Connect
Ever since Frank Waters arrived in Kingston from New York City eight years ago with his wife and two children,...
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