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Zimmer Brothers Jewelers

BGHV2016-01-27T09:46:54-05:00January 27th, 2016|

For more than 120 years, Zimmer Brothers has been bringing beautiful jewelry and impeccable service to the Hudson Valley. We know we have to earn and live up to our reputation every single day and we do so with excitement.

Shana Lee Jewelry

BGHV2016-02-21T22:04:18-05:00January 27th, 2016|

At Shana Lee jewelry, every item is handmade by us in our Hudson Valley studio using ancient forging techniques and pure precious metals.

RECAP: Check Out Photos from The Meet Market JAN 2016

BGHV2018-03-02T15:44:21-05:00January 26th, 2016|

While areas south of us definitely got some snow, the sky was clear and the house was packed in Downtown Poughkeepsie on Saturday Jan 23rd for the first Meet Market: Pop-Up Night Out of the year.

The Meet Market Pop-Up Night Out Returns for 2016

BGHV2016-12-21T21:45:29-05:00January 6th, 2016|

BGHV's pop-up night out series is back with all new monthly dates - and an all new lineup of live entertainment - starting in January 2016.

Recap: HUNG With Care is a Hit with Boys & Girls Both Naughty & Nice

BGHV2018-03-02T15:44:32-05:00January 6th, 2016|

Some of NYC’s hottest burlesque and boylesque performers took the stage at Downtown Poughkeepsie’s Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center for the third annual installment of Big Gay Hudson Valley and Superior Sounds’ holiday burlesque cabaret, HUNG With Care.

Recap: Hedda Lettuce Makes the Yuletide Gay with Hit Holiday Show in Poughkeepsie

BGHV2018-03-02T15:44:45-05:00January 6th, 2016|

Crisp comedic wit, twisted holiday tunes and an outfit constructed from the hides of slain muppets were just a few highlights from this year’s production of Lettuce Rejoice! on Fri Dec 17th.

Two Big Gay Shows Coming This Weekend!

BGHV2015-12-16T09:55:37-05:00December 13th, 2015|

Lettuce Rejoice and HUNG With Care are coming to the Hudson Valley this weekend! Join us on Dec. 18th and 19th as Big Gay Hudson Valley hosts two nights of holiday entertainment for boys & girls both naughty and nice.

WATCH: Get a Sneak Peek at Lettuce Rejoice!

BGHV2015-12-06T09:45:47-05:00December 6th, 2015|

The Queen of Green will once again grace Downtown Poughkeepsie on Friday Dec 18th, this time bringing her book of parodied holiday classics along for the ride. Check out the sneak peeks of Lettuce Rejoice! below and then be sure to pick up your tickets to this one-night-only performance.

Make the Yuletide Gay: Book Your Seats Now for Two Fab Holiday Shows in Poughkeepsie

BGHV2015-12-05T11:19:35-05:00December 4th, 2015|

The holidays are an absolute hurricane of craziness. You know it. We know it. Treat you and yours to a night out at one (or both!) of Big Gay Hudson Valley's fabulous yuletide spectaculars.

In The House Consignments Home Store

BGHV2015-11-18T12:53:22-05:00November 11th, 2015|

In The House Consignment Home Store is a blend of Modern, Vintage and Retro Home Decor Furnishings. Consignment is a great way to sell many items of your home that you no longer need or have a use for. Additionally it’s a way to earn some extra cash, as well [...]