This week, Simone sits down with Michele Steinwald, returning guest curator for the 2026 Annual Festival at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, NY. It kicks off August 29th and runs for three weeks, closing on Saturday, September 12th. This fantastic festival includes visual art, dance, theater, interactive elements, and more. You can see the stunning lineup and information at kaatsbaan.org.

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park

120 Broadway

Tivoli, NY 12583

(845) 757-5106

info@kaatsbaan.org

Open to the Public

Monday-Friday

Simone sits down with local artists, community members, and the occasional "far off folks" who have a connection to the Hudson Valley area. Together, Simone and her guests ponder how life paths veer from the traditional or stick to it, or the dance between both. What is a traditional life path anyway, and does it even exist the way it once did? Each guest's own ride will also inspire a new topic every show. Settle in with a cup of coffee, tea, or bourbon and join us in the conversation.

Simone Stevens is a Hudson Valley-based voice actor and musician who, at times, plays in the visual arts realm as well (she can be found at the farmers market some days happily selling her and her mom's ceramic art tiles). She is also an educator, working as a teaching artist with the Ancram Theatre and coaching voice-over and storytelling. She can be seen around the Hudson valley enjoying all the nature and the creative community that thrives here.