A local bakery has made a deal with comedian and late night talk show host John Oliver after the bakery sought items auctioned off from the recently-shuttered Red Lobster in the Town of Ulster. Eric Diesing of Diesing’s Bakery in Kingston was hoping to acquire a 36-inch flat top grill from the Red Lobster restaurant that recently closed, but the show had already bought all the items from the restaurant (and there was no 36-inch grill anyway.) On Sunday night’s show, the host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver offered to purchase the desired grill for the bakery on one condition: “All I want in return is a baked good with my face on it on sale in your bakery, specifically a cake bear with my face on it. I wanna be a cake bear.” Eric Deising responded on Monday morning: “Challenge accepted … your special cake bear is in the oven and will be made today!” Mini-John Oliver cake bears will also be for sale through the weekend with all proceeds going to the People’s Place, a local food pantry in Kingston. (Diesings is located at 111 North Front Street in the City of Kingston.)
Kingston Point Beach will officially open on Saturday, June 15, 2024, and the city’s Andretta Pool will open Saturday, June 29, 2024. For the first two weeks, Kingston Point Beach will only be open on the weekends (June 15-16 and June 22-23, 2024), and after that, the beach will be open with lifeguards on duty five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, from 10am to 4:45pm. “We are excited to open the beach and pool for our residents this summer, and once again we are able to open both free of charge,” said Mayor Noble. The pool schedule can be found at: kingston-ny.gov/swimming.
Early voting takes place June 15-23, 2024 for the Primary Election for federal, state and local offices. Primary Day is June 25, 2024. Check your voting location and times: elections.ny.gov
Open harvest season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins June 15 and runs through November 30. For most of the state, a catch-and-release season exists from Dec. 1 through June 14. Special fishing regulations exist for some waters, so anglers should check the current fishing regulations before heading out to fish.
Story Screen Cinema, a new 3-screen movie theater, will open n the City of Hudson on June 14, 2024. In addition to movie concessions, hot food, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, there will be an arcade, complete with retro arcade cabinets and 10 pinball machines.
The Village of Tivoli Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on legislation regarding Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on Wednesday, June 12 at 6pm on the third floor of Village Hall at 86 Broadway. “The STRs and ADUs are both complex issues and the legislation is detailed and comprehensive.” Click to read the legislation. If you cannot attend and would like to submit written comments please email them to mayor@tivoliny.org and write "STR/ADU" in the subject line.
This week’s New York Blooms Report: iloveny.com/things-to-do/nature/blooms/
Take a shot at Spring!: Send your best photos of Spring around the Hudson Valley to photos@hvny.info. Best photo wins HVNY goodies + brief internet fame!
Acrylic on canvas, 14 x 11 in. Original painting. Only one available.
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Acrylic on canvas, 4 x 4 in. Original painting. Only one available.
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A 5”x 8”, Handmade, copper ginkgo leaf mounted over top of a piece of burnt, shou sugi ban cedar. The copper is untreated. It will arrive with a high shine and patina with time.
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Wooden clock with laser-etched fish design and iridescent painted finish that shimmers from blue to indigo when viewed from different angles. The small wooden fish in Wanda's belly is a lively swinging pendulum. Laser-etched painted wooden clock dial. Quartz clock movement requires one AA battery, included. (16"l x 6½"w x 2"d)
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Hand-painted wooden background with a black-to-blue fade reminiscent of the sky at dusk. Face and swinging pendulum are textured stainless steel painted with subtle crescent moons. Celestial hands are textured navy blue. Quartz clock movement requires one AA battery, included. 20"l x 6"w x 2"d
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Square background of hand-painted wood with a textured stainless steel face painted with a subtle crescent moon. Raised silver dots at the quarter hours. Textured black celestial hands. Quartz clock movement requires one AA battery, included. 12"l x 12"w x 2"d
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Artist’s note: The art of botanical dyeing is so unique because each piece is different from one another. The magic of nature is that there's no way to replicate it.
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Hand dyed silk bandanas. Artist’s note: The art of botanical dyeing is so unique because each piece is different from one another. The magic of nature is that there's no way to replicate it.
21”x 21”
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Hand dyed silk bandanas. 21”x 21” Artist’s note: The art of botanical dyeing is so unique because each piece is different from one another. The magic of nature is that there's no way to replicate it.
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1:1 DTG printed garment
1 available, Size: Large
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Reproducible DTG garment
1 available, Size: Small
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Screen printed, one available. Size L/XL
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Naturally hued by wood ash and airflow, this tiny bowl measures 4.5×4.5× 1.5” and would serve perfectly as a salt bowl or trinket dish. One of a kind.
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A tall woodfired mug with warm, natural color variation and a smooth, comfortable handle. Subtle ash patterns and a small slippy drip make this piece completely one of a kind. Functional, sturdy, and made for everyday use.
16 oz capacity
One of a kind
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This one-of-a-kind handmade mug showcases delicate crystal formations and soft, natural hues developed over four days in a wood kiln. Shades of cream, pink, and warm ash settle across the surface, creating a quiet, layered palette. Subtle drips and crackle textures add depth, making this piece a one-of-a-kind example of what fire and time can create.
4 × 5.5 × 3.5”
12 oz capacity
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Custom hand-drawn graphite portraits in a variety of sizes: 5×7, 8×10, and 11×14; multiple pets per portrait available!
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Fine art print, 8.5×11
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Fine art print, 13x19
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Fine art print, 13x19
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A spooky holographic sticker for those who know how haunted the Hudson Valley is. Show off your spooky NY state pride with these weatherproof vinyl stickers that look good on anything you can stick them to. Size: 3"
Designed by: © Bee Reckless, @RecklessReads.
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Magick is within all of us! In this book, Bee Reckless focuses on ways to tap into your inner magick. Along with the magick within you, she brings spells, rituals, and more that any level of witch can benefit from by incorporating into their craft.
Featuring:
✦ Guides to tapping into your own magick
✦ Spells & Rituals
✦ Kitchen Witch Recipes
✦ Reference Information & Cheat Sheets
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If witchcraft seems overwhelming, you’ve come to the right place. In her debut witchcraft book, Bee Reckless shares spells and tips from five-plus years of dedication to the craft that any level of witch can benefit from. So, fire up that cauldron and charge those crystals… It’s witchcraft time, baby!
Featuring:
• Witchy life-hacks
• Rituals & Spells
• Kitchen Witch Recipes
• Reference Information & Cheat Sheets
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Acrylic on canvas panel. 4×6”.
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Acrylic on canvas panel. 6×8”.
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A creative book on how to use flowers and natural elements to dye fabric and paper through a process called Tataki Zome, or leaf hammering. Local author Michelle Moore discusses all of the elements of working natural dyes from pre-treatment through mordants to the process of hammering flowers. Ships directly from the author + price includes the cost of shipping
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2025. Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 10 in. Original painting. Only one available.
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