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11:56 AMNew York Times Arts
Under a Turtle Shell, a Stunning New Home for Shakespeare
Summary
Hudson Valley Shakespeare just traded its longtime tent setup for a jaw dropping new outdoor theater in the Hudson Valley. After 38 years under canvas, the company is stepping into a purpose built space that is designed to feel close to nature while still looking and sounding like a serious stage.
Why it matters
A major new performance space can turn a beloved local tradition into a national destination.
Henry, Artist Nancy Shaver’s Collectibles Shop in Hudson, New York, Is Closing After 30 Years
Summary
Henry, the beloved Hudson shop run by artist Nancy Shaver, is shutting its doors after three decades, with a final closing date of July 15. The place has always been more than a store, selling everyday collectibles in a way that doubled as an ongoing artwork and a hangout for people who care about objects and taste.
Why it matters
The closing marks the end of a rare, art-adjacent space where buying stuff and seeing differently were basically the same activity.
Frank Bowling: ‘Guiltiest pleasure? Sixteen-year-old whisky. My doctor says I shouldn’t’
Summary
Frank Bowling, now 92, looks back on a life that took him from British Guiana to the UK and then New York, where his career really caught fire. He talks about the habits and quirks that keep him going, plus the big milestones that made him a fixture in modern painting, from the early “map paintings” to major institutional recognition. His current show, “Seeking the Sublime,” is running at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge through January 2027.
Why it matters
You’re seeing what it looks like when a living legend reflects on the life behind the paintings while his work is still getting major wall space.