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View From the Top

Editor's Note: Gradually, then Suddenly

Brian Mahoney expresses his views on the current state of print media.

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Esteemed Reader: March

Jason Stern discusses life’s mission.

On the Cover: Ice #20

Carolyn Marks Blackwood’s “Ice #20,” appeared on the cover of the March issue of Chronogram.

Letters

Letters to Editor

Chronogram Seen

Chronogram Scene: March Issue

Arts & Culture

Whatever Floats Your Art

“Maggie Sherwood and the Floating Foundation of Photography” will appear at the Samuel Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz until April 8. A Tribute to one of the first photo galleries in Manhattan, a bright purple, two-story houseboat.

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Portfolio: Nervous System

Non-traditional jewelry designers Nervous System combine science and architecture to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Vulvapalooza

“The Vagina Monologues” are staged at the Rosendale Theater on March 20 and 21 in benefit performances for HOPE’s Fund.

What's South Africa?

Comedian Paula Poundstone brings her signature deadpan routine to the Bearsville Theater on March 7.

Water Water Everywhere

Blue Gold will be screened as part of this year’s Kent Film Festival, March 26 to 28.

News & Politics

Such Stimulation

Larry Beinhart expresses his misgivings about the economic stimulus package.

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While You Were Sleeping

The rise of cleanvertising, increase in US Army suicide rate, Sweden deemed most democratic nation and more in While You Were Sleeping: March Issue

The Next Warrior

Lorna Tychostup talks with P.W. Singer about the use of robots in war and his new book Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21th Century.

Community Notebook

Local Luminary

Michael Chen discusses breaking into the acting business with Brian Mahoney.

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Bang, Bang, Baby

Sharon Nichols talks with the pin-up Bonnie and Clyde duo about their film Revolver

The Lure of Local: Q&A with Michael Shuman

Why is buying locally is so important? Michael Shuman gives us the answers in his interview with Carl Frankel.

Leaders of Localism

Chronogram profiles six business leaders who define what it means to be a “localist”

Music

In the Footsteps of Woody and Pete

Jeff Tweedy is performing at Clearwater’s Spring Splash at Beacon High School on March 28. Performing in Beacon, Pete Seegers’ town, Tweedy is continuing his legacy of walking in the shoes of previous rockers.

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Take it to the Bridge

Joseph Bertolozzi has transformed the Mid-Hudson Bridge into the most unlikely, and possibly the world’s largest, percussion instrument

Nightlife Highlights

Handpicked happenings for your listening pleasure

CD Review: Rebecca Martin

Review of Rebecca Martin’s fourth CD release “The Growing Season”

CD Review: Susan Kane

Review of Hudson Valley singer-songwriter Susan Kane’s second release

CD Review: The Westport Sunrise Sessions

A review of the second Westport Sunrise Sessions

Poetry

After II

Reader submitted poetry

Your Bright Wounds

Reader submitted poetry

Effective

Reader submitted poetry

Cabin Fever

Reader submitted poetry

In Spite of Entropy

Reader submitted poetry

Autistic Child on Floor in Den

Reader submitted poetry

Water Rules

Reader submitted poetry

White Nights

Reader submitted poetry

These Things You Did Not Ask of Me

Reader submitted poetry

Poetry: Sunday Morning Lie-In

Reader submitted poetry

Interrupted Haiku

Reader submitted poetry

Untitled poem by Elan Kwiecinski

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Untitled poem by J.R.

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Greene County

Blowing In the Wind

How residents are reaping the rewards of of wind power in their own backyards.

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Whole Living

Revving Up Your Love Life

You don’t need to resort to pharmaceuticals to
improve sexual well-being and enjoyment.

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Flowers Fall

Bethany Saltman ponders a deeper meaning behind why children want mom.

Horoscopes

Kaleo: Venus Unbound

Love, desire and arousal in modern terms and their association with identity and astrology.

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Horoscopes for March

Your horoscopes for March.

Food & Drink

From the Bowery to Bordeaux

Peter Barrett uncorks the wines of Paula Cereghino and Fred Smith—local vintners with a sterling punk pedigree.

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Books

Born in the USA

Nina Shengold talks with John Sayles about his novels, films and the future of independent filmmaking.

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Book Reviews: Don't Cry

Jay Blotcher speaks with Mary Gaitskill about her new collection of short stories, Don’t Cry.

Book Reviews: Falling Forward and Body of Water

Pauline Uchmanowicz reviews two books of poetry: Body of Water by Janet Hamill and Falling Forward by Rebecca Schumejda.

Short Takes: March Issue

Oh, baby, it’s a wild world. Explore its outer dimensions with adventurers, visionaries, teachers, and artists of every stripe.

Parting Shot

Erik Schoonebeek: Parting Shot

Gouache on paper work by artist Erik Schoonebeek.

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