Hudson Valley Magazine December 2009
Hudson Valley Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide Issue People to Watch Issue
Whether you’re a Black Friday-buyer or a last-minute shopper, we’ve got great gifts for everyone on your list
Throughout the Valley, people are following their passions and pursuing their dreams, in fields as diverse as medicine and media, politics and public schools, food and film. They’re not famous, but they are making their ...
A photo-essay by Peekskill photographer, Joseph Squillante
Eat out at The Villa in LaGrangeville this month
From artisanal truffles to mouthwatering caramels, Valley shops offer deliciously decadent cocoa confections
Casual dining in friendly surroundings means more than pub grub at this cheerful Rosendale spot
The holidays prove to be the perfect time to present-hunt, take in a play, or rock out
Senior Editor Polly Sparling lists her top picks in December 2009
A naughty girl, a smokin’ guitarist, and photos from the wild side
See who’s been out on the town this month
Valley locales may be hipper — and richer — than you realize
The story of a legendary Valleyite is set in stone — bluestone, to be exact
The Village of Rhinebeck celebrates the season with its own take on a popular — and colorful — Dutch tradition
And why is the Hudson Valley suddenly home to this burgeoning eco-movement?
From a stress-filled college reunion and couples dance lessons to a (messy) introduction to grandparenthood, 2009 brought many middle-aged milestones to this baby boomer
See what’s in our mailbox for December 2009