July 2010

Fourth of July Guide 2010

Your guide to celebrating July 4th in the Valley

By: Hilary Sparling

Sale of the Week: July 29-Aug. 4

This week’s big sale: Clinton Wedding sale at Pique Boutique in Rhinebeck

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: July 22-28

This week’s big sale: Vogue vs. vintage at Surviving Sisters Boutique in Hyde Park

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: July 15-21

This week’s big sale: 50-80% off summer clearance sale at Pegasus Footwear in Woodstock

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: July 8-14

This week’s big sale: Break from the Valley at Seaview Resort in Galloway, New Jersey

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: July 1-7

This week’s big sale: Fourth of July Summer Sale at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley

By: Jessica Friedlander

The Clintons are Coming!

Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton is rumored to tie the knot in Rhinebeck this weekend — and we’ve got the scoop

By: Jessica Friedlander

Outdoor Adventures!

The dog days of summer may be upon us, but don’t let the heat and humidity stop you from enjoying the great outdoors here in the Valley. Looking for a low-key outing? Take a hike or a bike ride,...

Nightlife

Attention night owls: If you prefer to live it up when the sun goes down, check out the party scene at these hip Valley hot spots.

By: Shannon Gallagher

Hudson Valley Home

A Dutchess County man builds his dream house from the ground up; sculptural elements infuse the work of six local furniture makers; and backyard sports get a home of their own

Al Fresco Adventures

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

By: Olivia J. Abel

Mailbox

See what’s in our mailbox for July 2010

Chatter

The “greenest” Valley destinations, an evening ride through Ulster County, and a kid’s camp that encourages kindness PLUS: Where in the Valley and On the Town

Summer Shades

From ’80s-inspired Wayfarers to oversized Jackie Os, it seems you can’t go wrong with a pair of sunglasses this season. Here, we reveal our favorite fashionable frames — in all sorts of...

By: Jessica Friedlander

Out & About in July 2010

A classical Sting, Powerhouse packs them in, and experimental works (and barbecue) in the Catskills

By: Polly Sparling

Polly's Picks

Senior Editor Polly Sparling lists her top picks for July 2010

By: Polly Sparling

Kid's Korner

As the temperature increases, so does the fun. This month, watch Peter Pan take flight, try to catch butterflies, and see what it’s like from the inside of a bubble

By: Melissa Esposito

Small Bites

Feasting in black dirt country, a meat-free fad, and a cooking competition heats up

Multicultural Magic

At Serevan, Serge Madikians uses Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors as the jumping-off point for his popular eclectic cuisine

By: Jan Greenberg

Empire State Plaza — of Future’s Past

A local architect offers an appreciation of Albany’s oft-derided modern buildings

By: Michael Molinelli, AIA