May 2010

Sale of the Week: May 27-June 2

This week’s big sale: Get 20% off these styles at Next Boutique’s Memorial Day sale

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: May 20-26

This week’s big sale: Cyclists get 10% off their meals at participating New Paltz eateries

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: May 13-19

This week’s big sale: $2 off for Marist students at Anthony’s Bike Rentals in Poughkeepsie

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: May 6-12

This week’s big sale: 15% off accessory sale at Elizabeth Boutique in Poughkeepsie

By: Jessica Friedlander

Summer Fun!

There are so many ways to enjoy the pleasures of summer in the Valley — the choices are endless. So check out our list, then gas up the car and get going!

They Came From Pine Bush

For close to 90 years, observers in this Orange County town have been spotting objects in the night sky that defy explanation

By: Greg Olear

Barefoot Blues

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

By: Olivia J. Abel

Mailbox

See what’s in our mailbox for May 2010

Chatter

A traveling salon for stogie smokers, crime scenes get a clean sweep, and the Renaissance returns at Kingston’s Mayfaire PLUS: On the Town

Down the Rabbit Hole

When it comes to spring fashion, make like the white rabbit and get hoppin’ with Wonderland-inspired fashions and “mad” accessories

By: Melissa Esposito

Cabin Fever

Just twice a year, visitors can look into the studio of one of America’s most important, but least-known, nature writers

By: David Levine

Thinking About Food

By practicing mindful eating, you can learn to enjoy food with all your senses — and consume less of it

By: Melissa Esposito

Polly's Picks

Senior Editor Polly Sparling lists her top events picks for May 2010

By: Polly Sparling

Kid's Korner

This May, soak up the sun with fun outdoor activities; make some cool puppets; and the circus comes to town!

By: Melissa Esposito

View Finder

A superb waterfront setting is equally matched by the hearty, eclectic menu at Newburgh’s Lakeview House

By: Lynn Hazlewood

Raising the Bar

The new Elephant Bar at Schlesinger’s Steak House gears up for summer fun

Asian Inspiration

A popular Ulster County sushi chef opens a second restaurant in Rhinebeck

The Mother of All Meals

What mothers really want on their big day is... brunch

Of Mothers and Daughters

An old photograph inspires an honest — and heartfelt — Mother’s Day tribute

By: Martha Frankel