People who make Kingston special

Sal Guido & Mark Guido

Business: Mariner's Harbor-Frank Guido's Little Italy

Occupation: Partners/owners Mariner's Harbor, Frank Guido's Little Italy.

Age:

Sal - 37

Mark - 37

Where are you originally from?

Sal: Born and raised in Kingston

Mark: Originally from Saugerties NY

Why are you here?

Sal: I always loved Kingston growing up and never wanted to leave the area.

Mark: I'm here for my family and continuing my family business that they devoted their lives to building to what it is today.

What is your favorite hangout?

Sal: Mariner's Harbor.

Mark: Mariner's Harbor! Of course.

Tell us something we never would have guessed about you.

Sal: I took boxing classes for a few years and loved it.

Mark: I study Buddhism

What keeps you here?

Sal: Most of my family resides in the area and the restaurants of course, but I do really love Kingston and think that the Hudson Valley is a great place to live.

Mark: Same as the reason I'm here. Family, and my connection to the area.

What would you change?

Sal: I think we need to figure out better ways to let people outside of Kingston and the immediate area know what a wonderful place Kingston is to visit and/or live. Kingston gets divided a lot between uptown, midtown and downtown, but it is one city that has a lot to offer and I think we as a community and as business people should figure out a way to work together and show outsiders what we have to offer.

Mark: I feel that there is a divide in the business communities. I would to see all of us work together to promote Kingston as a whole.

Where would we find you on Sunday mornings?

Sal: Spending time with my fianc� Megan and her son Johnnie.

Mark: At work.

When you are not in Kingston, what's your idea of a wonderful city to visit, and why?

Sal: Chicago, I have been there a few times, most recently when I got engaged and it is a big city with a small city feel. The people are extremely friendly.

Mark: Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand, why? The Thai people are the as gracious and generous as anyone in the world I've ever encountered. As for the city of Patong, it is a perfect mix of city and tropical living at the same time. I know that sounds contradictory, but it's something you have to see to describe.

Thou Art Pop-Up Gallery 12-10pm 
Pop-up gallery show. Four artists opening a new gallery. All welcome! Local artists helping local businesses. St James Street, Kingston. (next to Keegan Ales)  More info 

Agustsson Gallery  3-8pm

Original Fine Art. Magnus Agustsson, Sculptor Anagama, stone & ceramic sculptures. Paintings by Diane Agustsson, Robert O'Neill, Julie Urtz, Jim Zatlukal, Agusta Agustsson & George Peterson. Photography & Antiques. Agustsson Gallery, 176 Broadway.Kingston, NY at the top of Rondout beside St. Mary's Church. 845.331.1388

Karmabee  5-8pm

Join Karmabee Studio & Store in the Kingston Rondout for refreshments and an eclectic selection of handcrafted items by Hudson Valley artists & designers during Kingston's First Saturday gallery walk. Buy or wear something GREEN and get 10% off any item! 73A Broadway Kingston, NY 845-443-3358

Kingston Museum of Contemporay Art     5-7pm

Views From The Edge- New edgy works by Kenny Cole, Ryan Cronin, David Gordon & Nathan Meltz. Opening on Mar 3, runs thru Mar 31, open Saturdays 12-4 or by appt. Kingston Museum of Contemporary Arts (KMOCA), 103 Abeel Street.

Arts Society of Kingston     5-8pm

The Arts Society of Kingston (ASK) welcomes a solo show by Nathan Milgrim to The Members' Lounge and introduces the ASK Premiere Regional Juried Exhibition, displayed in the Main Gallery. The shared opening reception will take place during First Saturday. Both exhibitions will run until March 31st. ASK, 97 Broadway, Kingston, NY. 

The Storefront Gallery   5-8pm

The Storefront Gallery at 93 Broadway, Kingston NY is pleased to feature the paintings of Mary Katz for the month of March in a show titled, Lineage. Gallery hours are Saturday 1-6pm and 24/7 through the storefront windows. 845-338-8473.

 February 29- March 6

Thursday March 1   3pm

Thursday March 1  6:30-8:30

Jazz Thursdays at Savona's 
Matt Finley & Rio JAZZ
- Contemporary jazz with a Brazilian flair. Matt Finley on trumpet/flugel/sax/flute - Peter Tomlinson on keyboards - and Don Miller on bass. Savona's Trattoria, 11 Broadway, Kingston, NY. 845.339.6800 

Friday March 2   9:30pm

Rondout Music Lounge presents 
Dylan Emmet Band - Dylan Emmet Band (A mosaic of Pop, Jam, Soul, and Hip-Hop) Known for their deep lyrical themes, rich harmony, and clever melodic concepts, formed by singer/songwriter Dylan Emmet in 2009, the band has since been pushing forward and making a name for themselves within the New York tri-state area. $5 cover Rondout Music Lounge, 21 Broadway, Kingston, NY. 845.481.8250

Saturday March 3   10am-2pm

 Kingston Winter Farmer's Market
The Kingston Farmers' Winter Market will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's 108th birthday with a reading of the Lorax at 11:30 a.m. and a book give-away. The Winter Market is filled to capacity with over 20 vendors selling: fresh meats and vegetables, breads, baked goods, pastries, jam and jelly, fresh milk and ice cream, honey, wine, infused olive oil, hand-made crafts, heirloom seeds and so much more! Support local farmers and artisans while supporting the local economy. The Market is held in Bethany Hall at the Old Dutch Church located on the corners of Wall and Main Streets in the heart of the historic Stockade District in Uptown Kingston. Admission is free as is parking.

 Saturday March 3    9pm

 The Lounge at BSP presents 
Mister Kick w/ guests Blue Mountain Bustdown and Zilch. Mister Kick perform a great mix of Rock & Roll / R&B favorites from the past four decades - it's good time music you can dance and sing along to! Don't forget your dancing shoes! Mister Kick is: Mark Marshall: Guitar, Vocals Frank Casciaro Jr: Bass, Vocals James Prosser: Piano, Hammond Organ, Vocals Jude DeFalco: Drums, Vocals. 9pm- Blue Mountain Bustdown 11pm- Mister Kick. The Lounge at BSP, 323 Wall Street, Kingston, NY

Sunday March 4  8-11:30pm

 Rondout Music Lounge presents 
Singer/Songwriter Showcase - a night of local acts doing their own thing. Chriss Wood, Zach Campone, Angeline j, Dark Moses , and more to be announced. No cover. Rondout Music Lounge, 21 Broadway, Kingston, NY. 

Monday March 5   4pm

 Kingston Library Presents
BOOKMARK CLUB - A book reading journey for elementary age students with Sasha Finlay. Short stories and chapter books by various authors, drawing, bookmaking, films, printmaking, comics, cartooning, bookmark making! Kingston Library ~ 55 Franklin St. ~ Kingston, NY 12401 ~ (845) 331-0507

Tuesday March 6   8pm

 The Lounge at BSP presents 

The Revue curated by local artist/musician SARAH FIMM - IJM-International Justice Mission (www.ijm.org) Human rights agency that brings rescue to victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. Featured Musicians: -Sarah Fimm with Sara Lee, Manuel Quintana -You Won't [Cambridge, MA -Year On A Mountain - The Lounge at BSP, 323 Wall Street, Kingston, NY

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