Attendees of the hisotrical event. ( Photo provided) Sharing the region’s rich history in historical objects attracts large crowds All we have to say is, wow! The first showing of “Fifty Items that Tell the Story of Southeastern Orange County” was wildly... Letters to the Editor 15 May 2024 | 11:26
A 2023 Thank You I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday season as we enter the new year. With the final hours of 2023 at hand, I... Letters to the Editor 01 Jan 2024 | 01:26
Holiday concert with a touch of history coming soon Alex Prizgintas will be presenting two holiday concerts in the region featuring selections for Christmas, Hanukkah, and those... Entertainment 24 Nov 2023 | 12:09
Cellist Alex Prizgintas is one of nine grant recipients. File photo. Orange County Arts Council announces Community Arts Grants recipients The Orange County NY Arts Council (OCAC) announced the 2023 Community Arts Grants recipients. The OCAC Community Arts Grants... Local News 28 Jul 2023 | 03:18
Alex Prizgintas Central Valley. Cellist with eclectic repertoire awarded grant from Orange County Arts Council Some may best know Alex Prizgintas as an academic author and lecturer on topics of regional Hudson River Valley history,... Entertainment 14 Jul 2023 | 02:48
Alex Prizgintas stands next to one of the Orange County Milk Bottle Museum’s prized artifacts. This sign, painstakingly recreated from an original in private hands, once graced the milk bar of the Arden Farms Dairy Company located on Route 17 south of the village of Harriman. ( Photos provided.) Preserving Orange County’s dairy farming history A local historian, musician and author, Alex Prizgintas knows a thing or two about collections. A Marist College graduate... Local News 04 Jul 2023 | 11:58
Alex Prizgintas Pandemic ways to engage Happy New Year! This is my answer to Jessica Cohen’s question last week about local “modes of community engagement.” I just... Home 12 Jan 2022 | 01:35
Alex Prizgintas performed at the Earl Reservoir (the “Rez”) in Highland Mills this past Sunday. Provided photo. Highland Mills. Celebrating community Continuing his “Celebration” series from this past summer, Alex Prizgintas performed at the Earl Reservoir (the “Rez”) in... Local News 28 Sep 2020 | 11:52
Hudson Valley Bottle Club president Alex Prizgintas (left) stands with historian and author Chester Faber (right). Faber has been collecting pottery made in Cornwall for the past 50 years and will share his research at the bottle club’s monthly meeting on Nov. 15. ( Provided photos) Uncovering the History of Cornwall potters In a town known for its picturesque scenery, river views and delicious restaurants, it is hard to imagine Cornwall as a place... Home 03 Nov 2019 | 07:34
Members of the Hudson Valley Bottle Club with various styles of glassware, some of which is local to the region. Do you have bottles at home? Come to the club's fall open house on Friday, October 18th to learn more about their history! ( Provided photo) Learn more about your old glass bottles Are you a bottle collector, local history fan or just have that odd bottle on your shelf? Consider attending the Hudson Valley... Home 16 Oct 2019 | 04:59
The Hudson Valley Bottle Club’s 32nd annual show this past Sunday at the Elks Lodge 275 in Poughkeepsie exceeded previous record attendance of both vendors and public attendees. ( Provided photos) The message is in these bottles These can be, and certainly are, difficult times for bottle clubs hosting regional shows. No doubt that eBay, Craigslist,... Entertainment 19 Aug 2019 | 08:07
