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Lucky Chocolates Adds Lunch and Extra Space

Hudson Valley Good Stuff — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Rae Stang, the owner and chocolatier of Lucky Chocolates, invited me over to check out their new expanded cafe, and sample a delicious Hudson Valley salad. Last month Lucky Chocolates added soups, paninis, and fresh salads to their menu so now you can stop in for lunch, not just exquisite organic locally made chocolate.…

Kingston Event to Raise Money for Children with Autism

Wendy Kagan — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

It's a fact: According to the National Institutes of Health, autism is now the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. It affects 1 in 88 children (and 1 in 54 boys) - a staggering number that has been on the rise over the past few decades. Yet the amount of state aid to support children with autism is not rising as quickly.…

The Garden Conservancy Releases 2013 Open Days Directory

Carolyn Quimby — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Do you want to spend the rest of the year exploring lush gardens across the United States? The Garden Conservancy's new guide makes that easier than ever.…

Top Five on Friday: Free Fun in the Hudson Valley

Jennifer Gutman — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:09:56 -0400

You don't have to spend an arm and a leg to have fun in the Hudson Valley. In fact, there are a ton of ways to experience the area without even having to crack your wallet.…

Recap of Robbie Dupree Concert at Woodstock's Bearsville Theater

Hudson Valley Good Stuff — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:09:00 -0400

I really enjoyed seeing Robbie Dupree perform live at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock last Saturday night, May 11. After seeing Todd Rundgren perform the previous week with a day glow laser light show and iPads, I can say that it was a totally different musical experience.…

Kingston Rock 'n' Roll Flea Market Kicks Off Saturday

Peter Aaron — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

To this music head/crap collector, few daytime events are more rock ’n’ roll than a flea market. What, an opportunity to poke through dusty tables and moldy boxes for more scratchy, old records and weird junk to bring back to the cave?…

Truth or Dare in the Manifestation Zone

Eric Francis Coppolino — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino's Planet Waves Weekly. by Eric Francis Coppolino We're about a week out from the last of three eclipses—a lunar eclipse in Sagittarius. We're all feeling it; eclipse phases have a kind of relentless quality to them, even a tad more than the usual 21st-century sensation of existence.…

Episode Eleven: Who Let the Cave Dogs Out?

Chronogram Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Jim Fossett and Maria Jansdotter Farr of Cave Dogs, a collaborative experimental performance troupe, discuss their upcoming performance at BSP Lounge. by Chronogram Staff Cave Dogs, a Hudson Valley based multimedia performance troupe, explores the power of storytelling through shadows. Their most recent stage work “Sure-minded Uncertainty” juxtaposes high and low technology, including multilayered front and rear video projection, computer-generated images, audio montages, cardboard, and flashlights.…

Reginato Ristorante in Lake Katrine: Old-School Italian in the Hudson Valley

Hudson Valley Good Stuff — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Reginato Ristorante is an Italian restaurant in Lake Katrine that is off the beaten path. I've never had any reason to go down Leggs Mill Road off of Route 9W in Lake Katrine before.…

Babe the Blue Ox Headlines Music Festival in Beacon

Peter Aaron — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

As a teaser for my annual music festival round-up in the June issue of Chronogram—and as an excuse to let you know about a fine multi-act event coming up before that edition hits the stands—I wanted to let you know here about Beacon's In the Pines festival, which happens on May 25 at the town's wooded University Settlement Camp (USC).

Presented by tireless area promoter and musician Stephen Clair’s Local 845 organization, In the Pines has been occurring a couple of times per year since its 2010 launch.…

Young Professionals of Ulster County Mix and Mingle

Hudson Valley Good Stuff — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:30:00 -0400

The Young Professionals Network of Ulster County had a great turnout for their first mixer last Thursday at the Skytop Steakhouse in Kingston. The event was sponsored by FALA Technologies in Kingston, and organized by the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce.…

Dia:Beacon Kicks Off Yearlong 10th Anniversary Celebration on May 18

Carolyn Quimby — Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Ten years ago, Dia:Beacon settled into a former Nabisco box printing facility and opened its doors as a contemporary art museum. Now the Dia Art Foundation is commemorating the anniversary with a yearlong celebration featuring special exhibitions, programs, and events.…

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck Receives Anonymous Endowment

Carolyn Quimby — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

After suffering hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage during Hurrican Irene, the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck has been working tirelessly to rebuild.

On April 29, the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley—which helps donors reach their philanthropic goals—announced that an anonymous donor made a grant to the Center for $1 million.…

Top Five on Friday: Things to Do with Mom

Jennifer Gutman — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Are you still trying to figure out what to do with mom for Mother's Day? Want to do something that shows how much you care about her passions and general well-being?…

Woodstock Concert Helps School, Celebrates Dylan

Peter Aaron — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

On Tuesday of this week I posted about the exclusive download Amy Helm is offering through her website to support causes her father, Levon Helm, actively supported. Well, right here I’d like to make you aware of another effort Levon would’ve surely endorsed, one that helps a worthy endeavor, also features Amy and other leading local musical names, and honors the late Band drummer’s best-known friend and collaborator.…

Bursting Free: Solar Eclipse in Taurus

Eric Francis Coppolino — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

The latest installation of Eric Francis Coppolino's Planet Waves Weekly. by Eric Francis Coppolino There's a solar eclipse tonight in the sign Taurus. I was doing my Planet Waves FM webcast about the eclipse last night (which also includes a reading about the young women who escaped captivity in Cleveland Monday) and I started to wonder when was the last solar eclipse in Taurus.…

Episode Ten: Circle of Compassion

Chronogram Staff — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Gretchen Primack joins the podcast to discuss her new book of poetry, Kind. by Chronogram Staff On this week's episode, Gretchen Primack and Chronogram Books Editor Nina Shengold join the podcast to discuss Primack's new book of poetry, Kind. Exploring animal rights, Primack's verse passionately gives a voice to the voiceless.…

Woodstock Gets Its Fix: Todd Rundgren Concert Recap

Hudson Valley Good Stuff — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:47:00 -0400

Todd Rundgren kicked off his new "Official State Visit" tour in the Hudson Valley at Bearsville Theater on Sunday, May 5, to a sold-out revved up crowd. I have to confess, my husband Tom is a fan of his, but I'm not that familiar with his music.…

Amy Helm Download Benefits Causes Levon Loved

Peter Aaron — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

It’s hard to believe it was over a year ago that the great Levon Helm left us: April 19, 2012. It seems like it was only last week I was once again looking forward to seeing the iconic Band man and his amazing group hold court at yet another installment of the renowned Midnight Ramble sessions in Woodstock.…

Brasserie 292 in Poughkeepsie: Classic French Cuisine

Hudson Valley Good Stuff — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

If you are looking for classic French cuisine in the Hudson Valley, you should check out Brasserie 292. Confession: I only went there once, but it was really good!…

Another Reason for Meatless Mondays?

Wendy Kagan — Sun, 05 May 2013 09:13:00 -0400

Last month, scientists at the Cleveland Clinic gave us another reason to avoid red meat. In a small study, the researchers suggested a link between increased heart disease risk and a red meat substance called carnitine.…

"The Last Word": Philmont Man Completes Hand-Copied Bible Project

Carolyn Quimby — Sat, 04 May 2013 09:53:00 -0400

Nearly six years ago, Phillip Patterson sat down and began copying the 1611 edition of the King James Bible in his clean, loopy script. Sometimes spending up to 14 hours curled up with his work—totaling thousands of pages—the Philmont man will soon trace the final words of Revelations.…

Pizza Lovers Devour HV Pizza Fest

Hudson Valley Good Stuff — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:39:00 -0400

I was very excited when I heard that Angelo Notaro was organizing the first HV Pizza Fest at Arbor Ridge Catering in Hopewell Junction. I was downright breathless when Angelo invited me to be one of the pizza judges!

"Come hungry!" he warned me. After tasting all the pizza I could taste, I would fill out a ballot for best cheese, best specialty, and best Sicilian (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize), and best decorated booth.…

Top Five on Friday: Al Fresco Dining in the Hudson Valley

Jennifer Gutman — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:30:00 -0400

The only thing that's better than a good dining-out experience—with all of its comforting pomp and circumstance—is a good dining experience outside in the first blush of spring. There are a variety of restaurants in the Hudson Valley that offer al fresco dining, from chic waterfront patios to street-side tables that are great for people watching.…

New York Philharmonic Considering Hudson Valley for Summer Home

Peter Aaron — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Hey, if it was good enough for Franklin Delano Roosevelt it must be good enough for the New York Philharmonic. Then again, the estate of Hudson River school painter Frederic Church looks pretty good, too.…