North of Eden
The Many Worlds of Helen Benedict and Stephen O’Connor
Nina Shengold visits literary couple Helen Benedict and Stephen O’Connor.
Whole Living
Riding the Brain’s WavesFrom scientific purposes to spiritual ones, brainwave therapy could hold the key to healing and self-actualization. |
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Flowers FallField notes from a Buddhist Mom’s experimental life. |
Music
Staff ManagersPeter Aaron profiles the Chapman Stick trio Stick Men. |
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Nightlife HighlightsA handpicked what’s happening by music editor Peter Aaron. |
CD Review: Hope MachineHope Machine, Big Free. Reviewed by Michael Ruby. |
CD Review: Marshall CrenshawMarshall Crenshaw, Jaggedland. Reviewed by Robert Burke Warren. |
CD Review: Nina SheldonNina Sheldon, Harvest. Reviewed by Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson. |
Chaucer’s RoosterChamber vocal ensemble Chanticleer performs at Vassar College. |
GuitarTownThe Woodstock Luthiers Showcase plugs in at locations around Woodstock. |
Poetry
PenguinReader submitted poetry |
TattoosReader submitted poetry. |
For YouReader submitted poetry. |
Wild BlackberriesReader submitted poetry |
Steep CliffsReader submitted poetry. |
HeReader submitted poetry. |
Diorama After CreeleyReader submitted poetry. |
ArrhythmiaReader submitted poetry. |
PaleontologyReader submitted poetry. |
Gossamer 25Reader submitted poetry. |
Summer’s EndReader submitted poetry. |
To Ann Mikolowski Without PrepositionReader submitted poetry. |
Arts & Culture
Dutch TreatSixteen young Dutch artists exhibit in HVCCA’s Double Dutch in Peekskill. |
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News from NowhereWallaceana is part of the “Great Pretenders” exhibit at Carrie Haddad in Hudson. |
You Down with ABT?American Ballet Theatre premieres three new works at Bard’s Fisher Center. |
Book of Blue Photography ExhibitionEric Francis will have his first photo exhibit on October 3 in Uptown Kingston. |
Westchester Craft ShowThe Westchester Craft Show, a gathering of more than 100 top craft artists, will be showing and selling their work October 16-18 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. |
The "Haunted Rhinecliff Shines!"Celebrate Halloween at the Rhinecliff Hotel in Rhinebeck, from 8pm till late. |
News & Politics
While You Were SleepingThe lesser known dangers of huffing, the spills we don’t know about, and corruption in the former Bush administration? Oh my! |
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Seven Myths About Alternative EnergyAward-winning environmental journalist Michael Grunwald debunks some longstanding misinformation. |
Larry Beinhart’s Body PoliticLarry Beinhart suggests that perhaps we’re not ready for change. |
Community Notebook
Local LuminaryJan Cox chats with the executive director of the Hudson River Quadricentennial. |
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Time SpanLawrence C. Swayne explains the incredible accomplishment spanning the river. |
Chronogram SeenThe events we sponsor, the people who make a difference, the Chronogram community. |
Community Pages
Urban AnomalyLynn Woods examines the clash of old and new in New York’s first capital. |
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Rhinebeck: Mayberry 2.0John Rodat finds unpretentious elegance in northern Dutchess County. |
Books
North of EdenNina Shengold visits literary couple Helen Benedict and Stephen O’Connor. |
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Short Takes: October 2009A round-up of this months books, some sure to give you goosebumps. |
Book Review: All Hopped Up and Ready to Go: Music from the Streets of New York 1927-1977Jay Blotcher reviews All Hopped Up and Ready to Go by Tony Fletcher. |
Book Reviews: Totally Killer and The Principle of Ultimate IndivisibilityAnne Pyburn reviews Totally Killer by Greg Olear and The Principle of Ultimate Indivisibility by Brent Robison. |
Money & Investing
Shelter from the StormCrispin Kott talks to the experts about where to invest in turbulent times. |
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Parting Shot
Parting ShotA photograph by Yasuhiko Ishikawa from an upcoming show at Unison. |
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Horoscopes
The Man: Humanity in TransformationEric Francis Coppolino reports from Burning Man. |
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Horoscopes: October 2009Eric Francis gives us the astrological skinny for October. |
View From the Top
Esteemed ReaderChronogram publisher does some reflecting. |
Editor's NoteBrian Mahoney, fearless editor, considers global warming and asks us the ultimate question. |
Food & Drink
The Fungus Among UsPeter Barrett goes mushroom hunting with the local mycologists. |
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On the Cover
On The Cover: "Nancy" by John WaldieJohn Waldie’s photographic portraits were part of a group show in Beacon. |
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Education Supplement
What Would Holden Do?Anne Roderique-Jones tells the truth about boarding schools. |
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