March 2011

Sale of the Week: Mar. 31-Apr. 6

This week’s big deal: Up to 70% off on spring collections at DIG Boutique in Saugerties

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Mar. 24-30

This week’s big deal: 50% off at Simplicity in Poughkeepsie

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Mar. 17-23

This week’s big deal: St. Patty’s Day buys at Back in Ireland in Cold Spring

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Mar. 10-16

This week’s big deal: $1 days at Bargain Box in Poughkeepsie

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Mar. 3-9

This week’s big deal: Spring arrival sales at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

By: Jessica Friedlander

Best of Hudson Valley Online Ballot 2011

Where to Eat in the Hudson Valley

Foodies of all types have discovered the Valley and its wide variety of top-flight restaurants. One chef even predicts we’ll soon be vying with California’s Napa Valley as a dining destination....

By Lynn Hazlewood

Hudson Valley Coffeehouses

More than just a place to get your jolt of java, local coffeehouses offer live music, original artwork — and the chance to meet and mingle with your neighbors

By Melissa Esposito

Rogowski Farm Supper Club

Diners at the monthly Rogowski Farm suppers have no problem staying “down on the farm”

By Wyatt Olson

Mardi Gras Meals

Celebrate Mardi Gras New Orleans style — without leaving your kitchen

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2011

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week returns, serving up unbeatable dining deals

By Jennifer Leba

Back On the Farm

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

By Olivia J. Abel

Mailbox

See what’s in our mailbox for March 2011

Chatter

Coach Brian Giorgis talks March Madness, a community replaces dollars with deeds, and local celebs show a little leg for charity PLUS: Where in the Hudson Valley and On the Town

Bard College: A 150 Year History

From ministers and poets to musicians and politicos, Bard College has been fostering “liberal education in action” for 150 years

By David Levine

Stellar Sunshine Hoops and Beyond Barre

You don’t need to jump through hoops to get a good workout — but maybe you should. Two local ladies put the fun in fitness with a pair of unusual — but intense — exercise routines

By Wyatt Olson

Out & About in March 2011

The coal miner’s girl visits Kingston, Foxworthy yuks it up in Poughkeepsie, and the Seegers have a Woodstock reunion

By Polly Sparling

Polly’s Picks

Senior Editor Polly Sparling lists her top event picks for March 2011

By Polly Sparling

Kid's Korner

Spring is almost here! Celebrate with onstage adventures, a fun program about the lives of animals, and a festival that’s sure to please your sweet tooth

By Melissa Esposito

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve compiled two tasty recipes courtesy of the CIA that are sure to raise your spirits. So grab your lucky shamrock, put on some Irish tunes, and get cookin’

By Jennifer Leba

Eating Out at Wasabi

Eat out at Wasabi in Nyack this month

I Love New York (I Think)

Living near the Big Apple can be sweet — and sometimes rotten

By Greg Ryan