Been Caught Freewheelin'
“The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,” photographs by Don Huntstein of Dylan’s early years at Columbia Records, at the Moviehouse in Millerton.
Arts & Culture
Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company at Kaatsbaan on December 3The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company will perform on Saturday, December 3 at Kaatsbaan in Tivoli. |
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Live your dream-space this December with Architectural Stylist!Architectural Stylist is celebrating its Grand Opening this December in the Hudson Valley! The Architectural Stylist understands your needs, transforms your space and improves your life. A new wave of design has begun- beautifully, functionally and sustainably. Live your dream-space! |
Ulster Ballet Company's "A Christmas Carol"Dicken’s heartwarming tale of redemption, choreographed and directed by former New York City Ballet dancer Sara Miot. |
Catskill Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”Catskill Ballet Theatre will perform “The Nutcracker” in it’s entirety at UPAC in Kingston |
Moulène Rouge“Opus + One” by Jean-Luc Moulène will be exhibited at Dia:Beacon until December 31, 2012 |
The Art of the Forgotten“Shades of New York: An Exhibition of The Hart Island Project” will be exhibited December 6 through January 14 at the Westchester Community College’s Center for Digital Arts in Peekskill. |
Been Caught Freewheelin'“The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,” photographs by Don Huntstein of Dylan’s early years at Columbia Records, at the Moviehouse in Millerton. |
Chronogram Covers Show at Hudson Coffee TradersOur traveling exhibit of Chronogram covers lands at Hudson Coffee Traders, 288 Wall Street, in Kingston, January 6 through February 29. |
Enjoy the Rhinecliff Hotel this Winter! Join us for our line-up of very special events!Dine late into the night with our new winter menu. Experience The Rhinecliff’s Christmas Cheer on the Hudson with a performance of A Christmas Carol, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner and The Grand New Years Eve Party. |
Deepen into the Divine! With Australian Power House Spiritual Teacher, Suzy MeszolyBe In Your Divine Heart through the Teachings & Energetic Activations of the Ascended Masters-NYC events Dec 13, 16, & Jan 6. |
Carbon Farming: Workshops in Regenerative AgricultureJoin us! Carbon Farming Courses: Workshops in Regenerative Agriculture 1/17/11 – 2/5/11. Trainers: Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm; Wes Jackson, The Land Institute; Elaine Ingham, Soil Food Web; Ann Adams, Holistic Management International; Darren Doherty, Dave Jacke and Eric Toensmeier. |
Vaclav Vytlacil Summer of ’63, Work from Martha’s VineyardAbstract painter and League instructor Vaclav Vytlacil summered and painted on Martha’s Vineyards for over 40 years. This exhibition represents a moment in 1963 where Vytlacil made clear distinctions both for academic study and progressive notions about observational abstraction. |
View From the Top
Letters to the Editor: December 2011Letters to the Editor from the concerned or the thankful. |
Chronogram Seen: December 2011The events we sponsor, the people who make |
Esteemed Reader: December 2011Jason Stern shares a poem by Jellaludin Rumi. |
Editor's Note: December 2011Brian K. Mahoney highlights and reflects on Chronogram’s coverage in 2011. |
Music
Kairos: A Consort of SingersTwo performances this December by the ensemble dedicated to choral literature. |
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The Gospel TruthPeter Aaron discusses gospel music and The Shiloh Baptist Choir in Hudson. |
Nightlife Highlights: December 2011Handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure. |
CD Review: Chris Bergson BandJeremy Schwartz reviews the Chris Bergson Band’s album “Imitate the Sun” |
CD Review: Michelle LeBlancCheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews Michelle LeBlanc’s album “I Remember You” |
CD Review: SuddenlandJason Broome reviews Suddenland’s self titled album. |
"Jewmongous"“Jewmongous,” a comedy song concert, takes place at Towne Crier Cafe in Pawling on Saturday, December 17. |
With Graceful VoiceJudy Collins talks with Peter Aaron prior to her performance at the Egg in Albany on Friday, December 9. |
News & Politics
While You Were Sleeping: December 2011Germs on gas pumps are associated with a high risk of illness, John Lennon’s molars sold at auction, and more. |
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Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic: December 2011Larry Beinhart discusses the benefits of taxes on the rich. |
Holiday Events
Planning a Festive FeteLindsay Pietroluongo talks to the experts about how to throw effortless holiday parties. |
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'Tis the SeasonClassical Italian carols. Afternoon tea with the Claus family. Shimmering, lush mansions with ornate Christmas trees. Puppet shows of your treasured childhood stories. |
Home & Garden
Kingston RestorationIn 1977, Taylor and Elizabeth Thompson embarked on a renovation journey that took two decades and continues to this day. |
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The Item: December 2011Lindsay Pietroluongo on eco-friendly bedding, an antler chandelier, and a sunset sushi tray from Hudson Beach Glass. |
The Question: How best to “winterize” your home?Gregory Schoenfeld on effective ways to keep your home warm. |
Video
Video: Norm Magnusson on the December 2011 CoverA discussion with artist Norm Magnusson about the cover of the December 2011 issue of Chronogram. |
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On the Cover
On the Cover: Norm MagnussonA photograph of a leaf painted with watercolors by Norm Magnusson |
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Books
Flights of FancyAcclaimed novelist and Bard professor Paul La Farge’s new novel “Luminous Airplanes” debuted in October, but he is still adding content to the online format of the text. |
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Book Review: The UninnocentMarx Dorrity reviews Bradford Morrow’s first collection of short fiction, “The Uninnocent.” |
2011 Holiday RoundupSick of watching the Yule Log on YouTube? Read! The Chronogram staff wraps up a dozen great gifts by Hudson Valley writers, artists, cooks, and photographers. |
Community Notebook
Local Luminary: Tom StruzzieriTom Struzzieri, president and CEO of Horse Shows in the Sun Inc., discusses the opening of the Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern with Jennifer Farley. |
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Portfolio: Peter Woytuk“Peter Woytuk on Broadway” opened in late October and will be on display through the end of March in Manhattan. |
Community Pages
Litchfield County: Past in PresentLitchfield County, ranked one of the world’s top 50 scenic places by National Geographic Traveler, is nestled in Connecticut’s northwest corner about 40 minutes east of Poughkeepsie. |
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Town of Newburgh: Crossroads of the NortheastThe Town of Newburgh, where the New York Thruway and Interstate 84 meet, is a crossroads on a grand scale. |
Food & Drink
Diner 2.0Grazin’ offers comforting farm-to-table fare in a diner setting. |
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Whole Living
Who Is The True You?To free yourself, you must understand yourself. The Enneagram can chow you how. |
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Laughter YogaLaughing Yoga is an easy and natural way to enhance well-being. |
Flowers Fall: December 2011Bethany Saltman reflects on a moment she had with her daughter. |
Annual New Year’s Yoga & Meditation RetreatStart your year off right in the heart of the snowy Catskills for a quiet, inspiring, and reinvigorating New Year’s retreat. The weekend’s programs will include Iyengar yoga, pranayama, meditation, and Buddhist teachings by Robert Thurman. |
30 Days of Unlimited Yoga Classes for Only $30!A great way to either learn the mental and physical benefits of Hatha Yoga for the very first time or to jump start your practice if you already have some experience. |
Horoscopes
Horoscopes for December 2011What the universe has in store for you this month. |
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Who Will Tell Students About The Dioxin Dorms?Eric Francis Coppolino provides information on contaminated dorms at SUNY New Paltz from explosions of PCB transformers two decades ago. |
Parting Shot
Parting Shot: December 2011A calendar for 2012 featuring 12 newborn models recruited from throughout the Hudson Valley |
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Poetry
Poem: Against ClosureA poem by Catherine Wald |
Poem: August, 1977A poem by Tricia Mazzocca |
Poem: LitterbugA poem by Mitchell Flanagan |
Poem: UntitledA poem by Brian Loatman |
Poem: Dream Log #17.8:A poem by Joanna Vogel |
Poem: And Along Came InundationA poem by Marilyn Lazarus |
Poem: Potty TrainingA poem by Rosalind Spar |
Poem: Blank SpacesA poem by John Hopper |
Gods GaloreA poem by M. Hotvedt |
Poem: Head HomeA poem by Andy Fogle |
Poem: Idle WitnessA poem by Erin Davis |
Poem: Passing OccasionsA poem by Cliff Henderson |
Poem: Two Years After My Father’s Death:A poem by Barbara Threecrow Purcell |
Poem: Le Decembre en GrisA poem by Steve Clark |
Poem: Supermarket DutchmanA poem by J. A. Lindholm |
Poem: A Strategy For Peace In The Holy LandA poem by Richard Donnelly |





