Peekskill, New York is an art lovers’ dream with museums, galleries, and outdoor installations. and one of the best places to experience it is at the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art (Hudson Valley MOCA). We visited the Museum and took an interesting tour with Jo-Ann Brody and were very impressed with its art collection.
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Peekskill, New York, named for Dutch businessman Jan Peeck, has a very interesting history, and to learn more about the area, we visited The Peekskill Museum and took a tour with Author and Historian John J. Curran, Museum Vice President, and learned about the history of Peekskill and its historical prominence in the Revolutionary War. The Museum is a treasure trove of information and objects that will inspire historians as well as pique the interest of visitors of all ages.
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If you love to celebrate Halloween, The Great Jack-O-Lantern BLAZE – Hudson Valley at Van Cortland Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, USA should be on your radarscope. We went to see BLAZE on Friday, September 22, 2023, and could not believe our eyes with the impressive displays of thousands of expertly carved pumpkins that went well beyond our expectations. The show runs until November 19, 2023, and is a "must see" Halloween experience. Fun for all ages! Happy Halloween!
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Looking for a romantic and glamorous getaway? Look no further than The Abbey Inn & Spa in Peekskill, New York. This charming luxury hotel opened in March 2020, has 42 opulently furnished rooms and suites, a well-appointed Spa, an acclaimed fine dining farm-to-table restaurant, aptly named, Apropos Restaurant & Bar, hiking trails, complimentary bicycles, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Situated on 65 acres on the top of historic Fort Hill in the heart of Peekskill with panoramic views of the …
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Apples, apple cider, and cider donuts are the essence of Autumn in Hudson Valley, New York. We visited Thompson’s Cider Mill located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York and met with owner Geoff Thompson to learn more about his passion and dedication to makingapple cider. After visiting Thompson’s Cider Mill, we have a new appreciation of the work that goes into the art of making high-quality cider, which was much different than how we had imagined it to be.
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When it comes to romance, Apropos Restaurant & Bar located at The Abbey Inn & Spa in Peekskill, New York, knows its way to enchant your heart. Chef Danielle L. Ceruzzi, Sous Chef Luis Hernandez, and Sous Chef Adrian Glaza are the talents in the kitchen where the restaurant’s beautiful ambience and its farm to table focus is evident in the locally sourced ingredients used to create their spectacular dishes. We had dinner at the restaurant on Friday, September 22, …
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For those who like to jam and enjoy listening to "Road Trip" jamming music, the Popa Chubby and the Beast Band – Live at G. Bluey’s Juke Joint NYC double-CD set has to be added to the music collection. The double-CD set contains 19-tracks with 11 original tracks performed by Popa’s all-star "Beast Band," consisting of Popa Chubby on guitar, Mike Merrit on bass, Mike Dimeo on keyboards, and Stefano Giudici on drums. With 12 tracks running 6:30+ minutes or …
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Jersey Boys at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut captivated us with not only the music of the legendary Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons but also with its true backstory. Jersey Boys tells the compelling story of Frankie Valli and his 40 years of friendship with his band as they rose to the top of the charts and includes selections of their most famous music including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, My Eyes Adored You and …
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Followers of the highly creative Chef Dan Latham, formerly of the Latham House, will definitely want to dine at his new restaurant The Table at 3 Acres in Jersey City, New Jersey, which opened the first week in July 2023. We had dinner at The Table at 3 Acres in late August, and it was well worth the drive from Connecticut. The ambience is hip and contemporary with its industrial chic ambience of exposed pipes, tile and exposed brick wall, …
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The Table at 3 Acres in Jersey City, New Jersey has an impressive and very talented trio at the helm of this gorgeous new restaurant that opened the first week in July 2023 with restaurant veterans Chef Dan Latham as the talent in the kitchen, General Manager Jefferson Barragan, and Beverage Manager Paul Lemonier. Located on the street level of the luxury apartment building 3 Acres, there is ample and convenient parking in the lot opposite the restaurant making parking …