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View From the Top

Esteemed Reader

Are we willing to really listen and make a change?

Editor's Note

Editor Brian Mahoney sums it all up.

Arts & Culture

Out on a Limb

The ceramic sculptures Kathy Ruttenberg at the Kleinert/James in Woodstock.

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Don't Stand So Close to Me

Half Moon Theater’s Emerson High examines a teacher-student affair.

When Revolutions Fail, There’s Always Prison

Freeing Silvia Baraldini screens at the Community Theater in Catskill.

The Paramount: Performances for the Holidays

The Paramount Center for the Arts in Peekskill offers something for everyone, young and old, for the holidays.

News & Politics

While You Were Sleeping

Housefraus have more sex, kids are living on the streets, and music can be torture. Plus so much more.

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One World Under Allah

Lorna Tychostup interviews Jarret Barchman, author of Global Jihadism: Theory and Practice, about the current state of militant Islam and the complex relationships between global jihadist factions.

Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic

Larry Beinhart questions the whether it’s good for America that the top one percent of households in the US account for more of the country’s financial net worth than the bottom 95 percent combined.

Community Notebook

Local Luminary: Clark Strand

Marx Dorrity talks spirituality with the lapsed Buddhist and author of How to Believe in God: Whether You Believe in Religion or Not.

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Chronogram Seen

The events we sponsor, the people who make a difference, the Chronogram community.

Man With a Mission

Jay Blotcher talks with Carleton Mabee about his biography of Father Divine, Promised Land, in which the Pulitzer-prize winning historian chronicles the life of the messianic black preacher who established a number of religious communities in Ulster County in the first part of the 20th century.

Whole Living

What the F?

Hesitation about lining up for flu shots mounts as doctors like Joseph Mercola build the case for just saying no to vaccination.

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Flowers Fall

Bethany Saltman relfects on the life of her teacher, John Daido Loori.

Music

Freeze Frame

A selection of photographs from Gail Buckland’s Who Shot Rock & Roll.

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Nightlife Highlights

Cool shows to attend in the Hudson Valley handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.

CD Review: Levon Helm

Levon Helm’s Electric Dirt reviewed by Michael Eck.

CD Review: The Erin Hobson Compact

Sharon Nichols reviews The Erin Hobson Compact’s CD “Talk Radio.”

CD Review: Sonic Garden

Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews the self titled Sonic Garden release.

Books

Poison and Polka Dots

Nina Shengold profiles young adult authors Nova Ren Suma (Dani Noir) and Susannah Apppelbaum (Poisons of Caux: The Hollow Bettle).

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Book Review: All Fall Down

Marx Dorrity reviews All Fall Down by Mary Caponegro.

Book Review: Night Navigation

Kim Wozencraft reviews Night Navigation by Ginnah Howard.

Short Takes: November 2009

A Thanksgiving feast of eclectic offerings from Hudson Valley authors.

Beaches Are Optional

Eric Weiner talks about his book The Geography of Bliss at SUNY New Paltz.

Looking Down on Climate Change

Aerial photographer Alex MacLean shows slides at the Cary Institute in Millbrook.

Horoscopes

In the Shadow of Saturn

A new astrological understanding of Saturn defines it as being about one’s relationship to authority.

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November 2009 Horoscopes

Eric Francis Coppolino tells us what the stars have in store for us this month.

On the Cover

On the Cover: "Inspired Bicycles, Danny MacAskill"

“Bike Rides: The Exhibition” is on display until January 3 at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

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Community Pages

A Winning Pair

Atticus Lanigan travels off the beaten path in southern Dutchess County.

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A Precious Stone

Anne Pyburn prowls the Ulster County villages of High Falls and Stone Ridge.

Holiday Events

Savoring the Season

Erica Scrodin previews holiday events around the region.

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Parting Shot

Parting Shot: John Foxx

On Saturday, November 7, John Foxx will visit BCB Gallery in Hudson to read from “The Quiet Man” at 3pm, with a reception to follow from 6 to 8pm.

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Poetry

Poem: Cherry Blossoms

A reader-submitted poem, selected by poetry editor Phillip Levine.

Poem: Le Petit Mort

Reader submitted poetry, selected by poetry editor Phillip Levine.

Song: She Built a Wall

Reader-submitted poetry, selected by poetry editor Phillip Levine.

Poem: "What's It Like on the Reservation?"

Reader-submitted poetry, curated by poetry editor Phillip Levine.

Poem: The Vulgar Way

Reader-submitted poetry, curated by poetry editor Phillip Levine.

Poem: The Simple Pleasures of Howling

Reader-submitted poetry, curated by poetry editor Phillip Levine.

Poem: I Am

Reader-submitted poetry, curated by poetry editor Phillip Levine.

Poem: Vietnam Revisited

Reader-submitted poetry, curated by Phillip Levine.

Poem: Dry Rain

Reader-submitted poetry, curated by Phillip Levine.

Poem: Meaningless Tripe

Reader-submitted poetry, curated by Phillip Levine.

Untitled Poem by Jacob Internicola

Reader-submitted poetry, curated by poetry editor Phillip Levine.

Weekly Horoscope

Planet Waves Weekly, November 5 Edition

A wave of energy through Scorpio is likely to bring secrets to light.

Food & Drink

Bird of a Different Feather

Peter Barrett has some suggestions for a tastier Thanksgiving dinner.

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Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide: 2009

This holiday, let “Chronogram” introduce you to some great solutions for everyone on your list.

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Oblong Books and Music

Books = gifts.

McMahon's Home Improvement

One of the Hudson Valley’s most respected green home remodeling companies.

Williams Lumber and Home Center

Come celebrate the 20th year of the Williams Lumber and Home Center famous Christmas Holiday display

Atelier Renee Fine Framing

Mirrors–a variety of vintage to new, simple to ornate, rustic to modern, large to small–are ready to go as unique gifts!

Dr. Tom's Tonics

Help your loved one achieve natural wellness.

Whitworth Jewelers Ltd

Let us help you hide something special under your holiday tree!

Loominus Woodstock

Loominus Woodstock creates the finest hand woven chenille, cashmere, alpaca, & fur scarves & jackets for men, women, & children, and throws for your home!

Nectar

A rare blend of home furnishings, jewelry, art, and tea salon, Nectar celebrates our World Community every day with unusual items from around the world.

Vision of Tibet

After 21 years in NYC, Vision of Tibet is now open in the Hudson Valley!

Concept Portrait Paintings By Nadine

A timeless and contemporary work of art and a treasured heirloom. For your husband, your wife, your partner, your kids, and their kids. For you. Forever.

Kringle's Christmas House

Welcome to Kringle’s Christmas House, the oldest Christmas Store in the Hudson Valley.

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary

Rescued animal sponsorships

Aspects Gallery Inn and Spa

Nestled in the gentle streams and valleys of the ancient Catskill Mountains, the new Aspects Gallery Inn & Spa invites you to experience a private sensual retreat in the heart of the village of Woodstock, NY.

Spring's Spree Custom Collectibles

Springs Spree couture collection of handcrafted custom collectible scarves and shawls are as unique as the person who wears them.

Utility Canvas

Supplying the urban country lifestyle since 1990. Come shop our complete selection of Utility Canvas products for him, for her, and for your home.

Water Street Market

Twenty shops and over forty antique dealers, food, coffee, art & oh… that view!

Marigold Home Interiors

A New York State Certified Interior Designer, Maria R Mendoza, IIDA, owner of Marigold Home Interiors, has over 25 years of interior design experience in New York City.