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The Hudson Valley community directory.
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Evens Angulo-Duvil on The Aura of Upstate, teaching himself animation, and building a studio outside California
The upstate New York animator behind The Aura of Upstate on turning a podcast into an animated show — and making great films with no studio behind him...
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Recap of the ConnectHV Meetup in Poughkeepsie
Hundreds of Hudson Valley creatives and small business owners gathered at Scenic Hudson's Northside Hub for a magical evening.
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Past Event / Aug 18
ConnectHV in Poughkeepsie
Meet fellow Hudson Valley creatives, professionals, and enthusiasts for a fun evening at Water Street Market in New Paltz.
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Recap of the ConnectHV Meetup in New Paltz
Nearly 300 people joined ConnectHV's first outdoor meetup at Water Street Market in New Paltz for food, drinks, and Hudson Valley community connection...
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Moth Snow on Sustainable Fashion, Kingston, and Creative Community in the Hudson Valley
Textile artist and sustainable fashion maker Moth Snow talks about moving from Philadelphia to Kingston, building a creative practice in the Hudson Va...
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Past Event / Jul 22
ConnectHV July Meetup in New Paltz
Meet fellow Hudson Valley creatives, professionals, and enthusiasts for a fun evening at Water Street Market in New Paltz.
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Past Event / Jun 23
June Meetup in Beacon
We're back in Beacon for the ConnectHV June meetup. Come hang with Hudson Valley creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners!
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Waterfall Sessions III
See Ginger Winn and Lost Leaders perform in Woodstock at the Waterfall Sessions III on June 13, 2026.
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Bianca Kuttickattu of Namai Studio on running her fashion brand from the Hudson Valley
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Past Event / May 12
May Meetup in Hudson
Meet fellow Hudson Valley creatives, professionals, and enthusiasts for a fun evening at Union Street Brewing in Hudson.
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Introducing posts!
Anyone with a ConnectHV profile can now write a post, which will be published directly to the homepage — perfect for things like announcements, job po...
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Rachel Handler on her latest short film, the Hudson Valley film scene, and why disability representation matters
Hudson Valley filmmaker Rachel Handler breaks down how she made her latest film as a single continuous take — and what a more disability-inclusive fil...
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Past Event / Mar 16
March Meetup at Newburgh Brewing
Meet fellow Hudson Valley creatives, professionals, and enthusiasts for a fun evening at Newburgh Brewing.
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Past Event / Feb 24
CraftHV Collage Night
Create your own collage with magazines, newspapers, and fun finds we've collected for you.
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Alexis Krauss on her band Sleigh Bells, climbing in the Gunks, and giving back in the Hudson Valley
The lead singer of the noise-pop duo Sleigh Bells talks about climbing the Gunks, music in the Hudson Valley, and how lifelong locals and recent trans...
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Built from the Ground Up: The New ConnectHV Website
The new ConnectHV website is the online directory for Hudson Valley creators and businesses, along with a repository of free drone footage and much mo...
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Past Event / Dec 16
A Very ConnectHV Holiday Party (in Kingston!)
Enjoy free food & libations, locally-themed door prizes, and a glowy evening at the Senate Garage with the Hudson Valley creative community.
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Ways to fight food insecurity in the Hudson Valley in November 2025
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An interview with Hudson Valley filmmaker Frank Theodore
Hudson Valley filmmaker Frank Theodore shares his vision for a thriving local film scene, discusses his upcoming short I Must, and explains why true i...
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Past Event / Oct 15
CraftHV Collage Night
Create your own collage with vintage maps, pressed local flowers from Adelaar Farms, and HV1 newspapers!
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