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Parting Shot

Parting Shot: January 2012

An exhibit of Henry Klimowicz’s recent work in corrugated cardboard will be shown at the Tremaine Gallery at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut.

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View From the Top

Letters to the Editor: January 2012

Letters to the Editor from the concerned or the thankful.

Local Luminaries: Lissa Harris and Julia Reischel

Karin Ursula Edmondson talks with the creators of the Watershed Post.

Esteemed Reader: January 2012

Jason Stern describes the benefits of relaxation.

Chronogram Seen: January 2012

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

Editor's Note: January 2012

Brian K. Mahoney highlights some of the revelations in this month’s issue.

News & Politics

While You Were Sleeping: January 2012

The EPA has connected contamination in drinking water to hydraulic fracturing, global emissions of carbon dioxide rose 5.9 percent from last year, and more.

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Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic: Janaury 2012

Larry Benhart discusses the bailout of Morgan Stanley.

Home & Garden

Occupy a Co-op

A look inside collective habitats, Friendly Acres Homeowners Association in Kerhonkson and Common Fire Housing Co-op in Tivoli.

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The Item: January 2012

Melissa Esposito on a modern firewood box, portable chicken coop, and oil for wooden cutting boards.

The Craft: Kitchen Cabinets

Erik Ofgang talks to the owner of Cabinet Designers in Kingston.

Arts & Culture

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret at Helsinki Hudson on January 13.

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Audrey Rapoport’s “Funny Stories”

“Funny Stories,” a series of humorous vignettes, at Kleinert/James Arts Center in Woodstock from January 27-29.

Bronze

Bronze will be shown at the Downing Film Center in Newburgh on January 30.

Art —> to Empty Buildings

The second annual Catskill Film and Video Festival will be held at the Community Theater in Catskill on January 29.

Modern Reliquaries

A discussion of “Pilgrimage” by Annie Leibovitz will be held at Oblong Books & Music in Rhinebeck on January 7.

New York Groove

Will Hermes will read from his new book “Love Goes to Buildings on Fire” at the Golden Notebook in Woodstock on January 14.

Out of the Blue and Into the Black

“Out Of the Blue,” an art show by Anne Surprenant, will be exhibited at the gallery at R&F Handmade Paints in Kingston through January 21.

OPEN HIVE / BEAHIVE Kingston Orientation + Gathering

BEAHIVE is soon opening its 3rd hive in Albany. To celebrate they’re having a little soirée in the Kingston hive to introduce their new way to work and all things BEAHIVE — and bring together folks in the community. At BEAHIVE Kingston, Jan 18.

Food & Drink

Heart-Shaped Box

Jonathan Dixon explores the effects of chocolate.

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Food & Drink Events for January 2012

Listings of recently opened restaurants such as Moxie Cupcake, B3 Burger Bar and more.

Education Supplement

The Whole Child

Michelle Sutton describes education options for elementary-age children.

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Weddings & Celebrations

Dressing the Bride and Groom

New Looks and Classic Styles

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Horoscopes

The Most Important Year of Your Life

Eric Francis Coppolino explains the top five elements that illustrate the changes expected in the next few years.

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Horoscopes for January 2012

What the universe has in store for you this month.

Whole Living

The Vitamin Debate

Wendy Kagan discusses the vitamin supplements our bodies really need.

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Flowers Fall: January 2012

A Descent into the Dream World: Andre Dubus III on Fatherhood, Karma, and Creativity

Catskills Ski & Spa Retreat with Robert Thurman

In addition to trips to nearby Belleayre and Windham Mountains for snowbound fun, we will also do yoga, meditate, take time for spa treatments, and benefit from enlightening Buddhist teachings by Robert Thurman on the Jewel Tree of Tibet.

Music

Off to See the Wizard

Peter Aaaron talks with The Wiyos about the release of their new album “Twist” inspired by the film “The Wizard of Oz.”

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Nightlife Highlights: January 2012

Handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.

CD Review: Honey Ear Trio

Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews Honey Ear Trio’s album “Steampunk Serenade.”

CD Review: Susan SurfTone Shore

A review of Susan SurfTone Shore’s self-titled album.

CD Review: Venture Lift

Mike Wolf reviews Venture Lift’s album “Tower of Spacious Karma.”

Books

Speak, Imagination

Nina Shengold discusses Paul Russell’s just-released novel “The Unreal Life of Sergey Nabokov.”

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Book Review: Miss Timmins’ School For Girls 


Anne Pyburn reviews Nayana Currimbhoy’s book “Miss Timmins’ School for Girls.”

Book Review: Survival of the Beautiful: Art, Science, and Evolution

Marx Dorrity reviews David Rothenberg’s Survival of the Beautiful: Art, Science, and Evolution

Short Takes: January 2012

End of the Mayan Ba’ak’tun? Dawn of a New Consciousness? Roland Emmerich flick? Fill your 2012 calendar with these New Year’s reading resolutions for mind, body, and spirit.

Community Pages

Gaining Momentum: Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie, and Pleasant Valley

Anne Pyurn explores the eclectic display of architecture and culture in Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, and Pleasant Valley.

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New Paltz: Berkeley of the East

New Paltz has been transforming—revitalizing, devitalizing, shape-shifting and growing—since the 17th century.

Poetry

Poem: When 99% + 1% does not = 100%

A poem by Ed Morris

Poem: Inspection

A poem by William L. Alton

Poem: Fireflies

A poem by Geordie Edel.

Poem: Mr. Moon

A poem by Rachel Sanborn

Poem: Solid As A

A poem by Rosalinda McGovern

Poem: The Fear of the Lemon

A poem by Max Rivinus

Poem: The Orchard

A poem by Kaili Taka

Poem: It’s Funny

A poem by Dana Carrico

Poem: The Catskills in Winter

A poem by Anne Richey

Poem: How I’ll Know That I’m Really Gone

A poem by Amanda Nicole Gulla

Poem: Tribute 1: for Janine Pommy Vega

A poem by Nancy Ebel

Community Notebook

Halcott Mountain Wild Forest Hike

The Mid-Hudson Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club hike leader David Koehler will guide a hike up Halcott Mountain on January 7.

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Winter Farmers' Markets

It doesn’t have to be summer to be summer in order to find fresh produce and other delicious farm-fresh products in the Hudson Valley.

On the Cover

On the Cover: Norman Rockwell

Jane Allen Petrick discusses Norman Rockwell’s “Golden Rule.”

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Video

Brian K. Mahoney on "Kingston Now" with Jimmy Buff

Chronogram editor Brian K. Mahoney talks with Jimmy Buff, host of “Kingston Now,” about the state of the media and all manner of things Chronogram-ish.