Arts & Culture

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Portfolio: Ion Zupcu

By Beth E. Wilson

Ion Zupcu discusses his unique style of photography.

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The Wooly Emancipator

By Sparrow

Four portraits of Abraham Lincoln by Oscar Strodl will be shown at Incident Report in honor of Lincoln’s birthday.

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Still Life With Torture

By Brian K. Mahoney

Daniel Heyman interviewed 25 detainees in Istanbul making transcript/portraits of them which will be at the Samuel Dorsky Museum this month.

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Making Babies

By Teal Hutton

Filmmaker Abby Epstein’s most recent documentary, The Business of Being Born, takes a look at women giving birth outside of hospitals.

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The Power of Seeger

By Jay Blotcher

Musician-activist Pete Seeger is honored in the movie Pete Seeger: The Power of Song, playing at Upstate Films in Rhinebeck the second week of this month.

Food & Drink

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Italy (via Brooklyn) in Newburgh Caffè Macchiato

By Brian K. Mahoney

With its outstanding menu and friendly atmosphere Caffè Macchiato in Newburgh is a hit.

Books

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Origins

By Tobias Seamon

Poet Barbara Louise Ungar discusses her latest book, winning the Gival Press Poetry Award and being a mother.

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Book Review: Hats and Eyeglasses: A Family Love Affair With Gambling

By Susan Krawitz

Martha Frankel tells of her battle with a gambling addiction and her family’s help.

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Book Review: Like You'd Understand, Anyway

By Hollis Seamon

A collection of 11 captivating short stories focusing on disaster and triumph.

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Book Review: Shooting for the Moon: The Strange History of Human Spaceflight

By Paul Grondahl

Bob Berman highlights a century of space exploration.

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Short Takes

By Nina Shengold

Six more books worth reading this month.