Power couple Bill and Hillary Clinton enjoyed a performance of King Lear at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival at Boscobel on July 20. After leading a standing ovation at the end of the show, the former president and secretary of state, respectively, met with the company’s actors and staff to pose for pictures
Barnfest, a celebration of Catskills art, food, and culture, took place in June in Woodstock. Hosted by Catskill Mountainkeeper and Stone Ridge actress Melissa Leo the event honored several individuals and organizations involved with environmental advocacy. In attendence were (from left) actor — and Ulster County resident — Aidan Quinn, honoree Sean Eldridge, and Mountainkeeper Executive Director Ramsay Adams
Participants in the annual Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation’s Golf Tournament in August had the chance to win a 2013 Toyota Camry — if they could card a hole-in-one on the 17th hole at the Columbia Golf & Country Club course. From left: Tournament cochairs Mary and Bill Gerlach express their thanks to Kinderhook Toyota’s Al Seebode
More than guests 360 guests attended the 10th annual Summer Party, a benefit for the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill, on June 29. Enjoying the festivities are (from left) Ken Dow; Ellie Dow; the historic site’s executive director, Betsy Jacks; and Clara Dow
Rhinebeck’s Wilderstein Historic Site hosted its annual Summer Celebration on July 20. The outdoor event — which featured cocktails, live music, and a silent auction — raised funds for the continued restoration of the Victorian mansion. Revelers included (from left) Christopher Lipscomb, Monique Segarra, and Steven Connell
Ramiro’s 954 in Mahopac welcomed the Professional Women of Putnam for the organization’s July 30 Summer Soiree. Close to 30 women attended the party, bringing donations of school supplies to benefit the Putnam Community Action Program. Pictured from left: PWP President Jamie Imperati, Putnam CAP Director Judy Callahan, and Jan Jimenez of Ramiro’s 954
Hudson Valley’s inaugural Beer and Burger Bash rocked the waterfront at the Shadows on the Hudson marina on August 1. More than 700 attendees taste-tested sliders created by 14 Valley eateries, washing them down with beer provided by Manhattan Distributors. After noshing, and comparing, and noshing some more, our party-goers voted for the burger they liked the best. (Keep clicking through the gallery to learn which restaurant ran away with the coveted “Best of the Bash” title.) Proceeds from this late-summer event will help our charity beneficiary, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, provide close to 6,000 meals to local residents in need.
These mini-burgers from Red Hook’s J&J Gourmet Cafe & Catering snagged third place in the voting
Hudson Valley’s inaugural Beer and Burger Bash rocked the waterfront at the Shadows on the Hudson marina on August 1. More than 700 attendees taste-tested sliders created by 14 Valley eateries, washing them down with beer provided by Manhattan Distributors. After noshing, and comparing, and noshing some more, our party-goers voted for the burger they liked the best. (Keep clicking through the gallery to learn which restaurant ran away with the coveted “Best of the Bash” title.) Proceeds from this late-summer event will help our charity beneficiary, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, provide close to 6,000 meals to local residents in need. Edward Kowalski of Lola’s Cafe & Catering in Poughkeepsie mans the grill
Hudson Valley’s inaugural Beer and Burger Bash rocked the waterfront at the Shadows on the Hudson marina on August 1. More than 700 attendees taste-tested sliders created by 14 Valley eateries, washing them down with beer provided by Manhattan Distributors. After noshing, and comparing, and noshing some more, our party-goers voted for the burger they liked the best. (Keep clicking through the gallery to learn which restaurant ran away with the coveted “Best of the Bash” title.) Proceeds from this late-summer event will help our charity beneficiary, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, provide close to 6,000 meals to local residents in need.
A smiling Moe Mayer, from Yesterday’s Restaurant and Pub in Warwick
Hudson Valley’s inaugural Beer and Burger Bash rocked the waterfront at the Shadows on the Hudson marina on August 1. More than 700 attendees taste-tested sliders created by 14 Valley eateries, washing them down with beer provided by Manhattan Distributors. After noshing, and comparing, and noshing some more, our party-goers voted for the burger they liked the best. (Keep clicking through the gallery to learn which restaurant ran away with the coveted “Best of the Bash” title.) Proceeds from this late-summer event will help our charity beneficiary, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, provide close to 6,000 meals to local residents in need.
From left: VOSS’s Daniel Laufer, Shadows’ General Manager Miltiadis Kastanis, and hair and makeup stylist Alexandria Gilleo
Hudson Valley’s inaugural Beer and Burger Bash rocked the waterfront at the Shadows on the Hudson marina on August 1. More than 700 attendees taste-tested sliders created by 14 Valley eateries, washing them down with beer provided by Manhattan Distributors. After noshing, and comparing, and noshing some more, our party-goers voted for the burger they liked the best. (Keep clicking through the gallery to learn which restaurant ran away with the coveted “Best of the Bash” title.) Proceeds from this late-summer event will help our charity beneficiary, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, provide close to 6,000 meals to local residents in need.
Singer Bama, of the band Royal Khaoz, entertains the crowd
Hudson Valley’s inaugural Beer and Burger Bash rocked the waterfront at the Shadows on the Hudson marina on August 1. More than 700 attendees taste-tested sliders created by 14 Valley eateries, washing them down with beer provided by Manhattan Distributors. After noshing, and comparing, and noshing some more, our party-goers voted for the burger they liked the best. (Keep clicking through the gallery to learn which restaurant ran away with the coveted “Best of the Bash” title.) Proceeds from this late-summer event will help our charity beneficiary, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, provide close to 6,000 meals to local residents in need.
Tempting treats from Eat This! Bakery in Montgomery
Hudson Valley’s inaugural Beer and Burger Bash rocked the waterfront at the Shadows on the Hudson marina on August 1. More than 700 attendees taste-tested sliders created by 14 Valley eateries, washing them down with beer provided by Manhattan Distributors. After noshing, and comparing, and noshing some more, our party-goers voted for the burger they liked the best. (Keep clicking through the gallery to learn which restaurant ran away with the coveted “Best of the Bash” title.) Proceeds from this late-summer event will help our charity beneficiary, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, provide close to 6,000 meals to local residents in need.
Graceland Tattoo owner Adam Lauricella announces the winners
Hudson Valley’s inaugural Beer and Burger Bash rocked the waterfront at the Shadows on the Hudson marina on August 1. More than 700 attendees taste-tested sliders created by 14 Valley eateries, washing them down with beer provided by Manhattan Distributors. After noshing, and comparing, and noshing some more, our party-goers voted for the burger they liked the best. (Keep reading to learn which restaurant ran away with the coveted “Best of the Bash” title.) Proceeds from this late-summer event will help our charity beneficiary, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, provide close to 6,000 meals to local residents in need.
Taking home the gold: Cosimo’s Brick Oven in Poughkeepsie. Clockwise from upper left: Caitlyn Cassidy, Cosimo’s owner Carlo Citera, Jay Kooperman, Chrissy Bellino, and Kostas Poutouris