Arts Author Talk: Brian Schaefer "Town & Country" The Roe Jan Library welcomes local author Brian Schaefer for an afternoon conversation about his debut novel. By Jamie Larson •
A debut novel set in a Hudson Valley town caught between nostalgia and reinvention, "Town & Country" traces the emotional lives of locals and newcomers learning to live side by side. Arts Town & Country: Brian Schaefer’s Hudson Valley Novel A reading and signing will be held at Spark of Hudson on November 8 at 6pm. By Jamie Larson
Photo credit: Charnelle Pinkney Barlow Arts Children’s Author Natasha Tarpley on Black Joy, Imagination, and Everyday Stories Author of the seminal "I Love My Hair!" Tarpley brings her new book to her new hometown of Hillsdale. By Jamie Larson
Thomas Weber and his new book, Cloud Warriors. Arts Cloud Warriors: Veteran Journalist Thomas Weber Uncovers How We Control the Weather Weber will discuss his new book at the Roeliff Jansen Community Library in Hillsdale October 8. By Jamie Larson
Kevin West at his home in the southern Berkshires. Arts Berkshire Author Kevin West's New Book Digs Into Vegetable Variety berkshire-author-kevin-wests-new-book-digs-into-the-flavor-and-story-of-vegetable-veriety By Alexandra Marvar
Cashew, a 2-year-old Pomsky, poses with its owner. Arts The Dogist Comes to Amenia to Talk About the Life-Changing Power of Dogs Best selling author Elias Weiss Friedman aka the Dogist, has written three New York Times best sellers. By Katie Ondris
Arts Lili Taylor Reveals Role as NY Governor In Marvel’s “Daredevil” While Discussing New Book on Birdwatching Taylor says watching the behavior of birds has made her a better listener and actor. By Jamie Larson
Arts Out of the Breadbox: Melville’s “Billy Budd” Centennial, A Cultural Collaboration Three Berkshire County cultural organizations are bringing Melville's work to life to celebrate its publishing centennial. By Editor
Elena Mosley, executive director, Operation Unite New York. All photos: Chad Weckler Arts In “Creative Exposure” Chad Weckler Captures Hudson’s Artistic Soul Photographer Chad Weckler has captured an evocative and powerful expression of Hudson's current creative moment. By Anne Pyburn Craig
Arts “I Make Envy on Your Disco” — A Q&A With Author Eric Schnall The Tony Award-winning theatrical producer and marketing director (and Salisbury homeowner) talks about his first novel. By Albert Stern
Arts Step Inside Art, Antiques And Grandeur In "The Spirited Homes Of Hunt Slonem" The newly published, lavish volume features six of Hunt's mansions and captures the artist's maximalist interiors. By Editor
Wendell and Florence Minor at the 2019 book signing. Photo by Gretchen Hachmeister Arts Chapter 25 Of The Annual Sharon Summer Book Signing (And Why The Authors Keep Coming Back) Meet your favorite authors and discover new ones at this literary celebration, a fundraiser for Hotchkiss Library of Sharon. By Editor