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The Last Sisters of Linwood to Sell Rhinebeck Riverfront Spiritual Center
Community

The Last Sisters of Linwood to Sell Rhinebeck Riverfront Spiritual Center

Town of Rhinebeck aiding in search for buyer that suits the town’s comprehensive plan, looking to put multimillion-dollar estate back on tax roll.
By Jamie Larson •
Rhinebeck’s Modern Irish Bistro Bia to Close in February
Chef Rich Reeve and owner Kyle Kelley at Bia in Rhinebeck in 2019. Credit: John Garay
Food

Rhinebeck’s Modern Irish Bistro Bia to Close in February

The Rhinebeck restaurant announced it will permanently close in early February, marking the end of a short but influential chapter in the Hudson Valley dining scene.
By Brian K. Mahoney •
"Mary Poppins" in Rhinebeck
Arts

"Mary Poppins" in Rhinebeck

With a large local cast, lush choreography, and a double-cast title role, the production leans into spectacle and nostalgia.
By Jamie Larson •
Artist Diego De Leon-Michel at the Rhinecellar
Arts

Artist Diego De Leon-Michel at the Rhinecellar

De Leon-Michel fills the lounge with his chaotic and arresting art. The solo exhibition opening Friday January 9 with an artist reception and runs through the end of the month.
By Jamie Larson •
A Rhinebeck House Built for Entertaining—and a Life Together
Style

A Rhinebeck House Built for Entertaining—and a Life Together

Tom Polucci and Jamie Mattingly shape a shingle-style Rhinebeck house around music, entertaining, and the life they’ve built together.
By Mary Angeles Armstrong •
Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Community

Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds

Featuring hundreds of illuminated displays and glowing tableaus spread across the fairgrounds.
By Francesca Olsen •
Mei’s Dumplings: Handmade Chinese Feeling, Local Farm Filling
Mei George at the Rhinebeck Farmer's Market. 
Food

Mei’s Dumplings: Handmade Chinese Feeling, Local Farm Filling

Only available at the Rhinebeck and Hudson Farmer's Markets and select pop-ups, the dumplings are now a line-worthy commodity.
By Jamie Larson •
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