August 2010

Guitar Hero: Earl Slick

A famed rocker produces a new line of custom-made guitar accessories

By: Melissa Esposito

Sale of the Week: Aug. 26-Sept. 1

This week’s big deal: 75% off summer leftovers sale at Next Boutique in Kingston

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Aug. 19-25

This week’s big deal: Back-to-school sales at Uptown Attic in Gardiner

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Aug. 12-18

This week’s big deal: Festival of Voice package at Emerson Resort & Spa in Mt. Tremper

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Aug. 5-11

This week’s big deal: Men’s Night Out at ’76 House in Tappan

By: Jessica Friedlander

25 More Things Every Hudson Valleyite Must Do!

Back in 2007, we told you about 20 local activities — from dining at the CIA to taking a swim in the Hudson — that help separate true Valleyites from the out-of-town tourists and weekend...

By: Polly Sparling

Hudson Valley Musicians

From classic rockers to child prodigies, the Valley is home to a seemingly end­less number of gifted musicians representing every genre and age group. This all-access pass introduces some of the...

By: Melissa Esposito

Your New To-Do List

A word from Hudson Valley Editor in Chief, Olivia J. Abel

By: Olivia J. Abel

Mailbox

See what’s in our mailbox for August 2010

Chatter

Hollywood visits Peekskill, kudos for a local winery and a Red Hook journalist PLUS: Where in the Valley and On the Town

How the Delaware & Hudson Canal Fueled the Valley

In the 1800s, the D&H Canal was the engine of growth for the mid-Hudson Valley

By: David Levine

Union Restaurant & Bar Latino Grows Green

A Rockland County restaurant’s fresh idea enhances its menu — and the community

By: Greg Olear

A Chiropractic Primer

What to expect from this holistic, hands-on form of health care

By: Dale McKnight

Out & About in August 2010

Music — and a circus — come to SPAC, Bieber makes the girls swoon, SummerScape goes to Vienna

Polly's Picks

Senior Editor Polly Sparling lists her top picks for August 2010

By: Polly Sparling

Kid's Korner

It’s almost time to go back to school, so be sure to fill the last few weeks of summer with some super fun activities, such as do-it-yourself fashion, a pirate adventure on stage, and an all-day...

By: Melissa Esposito

Small Bites

Roadside barbecue stands, a hot new java joint, and cooking with goat cheese

Restaurant Review: Le Chambord

With a recently revamped menu, the 25-year-old Le Chambord offers stand-up American Continental fare

By: Greg Olear

Eating Out at the Bar at the Rhinecliff

Eat out at the Bar at the Rhinecliff in Rhinecliff this month

Eating Out at Nina Restaurant

Eat out at Nina Restaurant in Middletown this month

A Load of Bull

Valleyites share their back roads and country lanes with all sorts of critters — although most of them don’t weigh 1,000 pounds and have horns

By: Kathleen Norton