New Paltz and Gardiner
Skydiving, sweets, sunflowers, and the Shawangunk Ridge—all found in these communities.
Chely Wright: Wright Out Front
“Chely Wright: Wish Me Away” follows the gay country star’s coming out journey.
Chronogram Seen: July 2012
Clearwater, Mountain Jam, Doomsday filming—the arts are well-represented this month.
Local Notable: Christine DeBoer
Christine DeBoer, executive director of the Wallkill Valley Land Trust, is a local notable for July.
Billy Martin/Wil Blades Duo
Billy Martin/Wil Blades Duo to play at Colony Cafe July 7.
Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice
The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice begins August 2.
Local Notable: Peter Nathan
Peter Nathan of Gunx CrossFit in Gardiner is a local notable for July.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Boscobel’s Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival presents “Love’s Labor’s Lost,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “The 39 Steps” this summer.
Byrdcliffe Festival of the Arts
Stop by the Byrdcliffe Festival of the Arts, July 13 through 15.
Showboat on Bannerman Island
The abandoned castle will offer a majestic backdrop when Bannerman Island hosts “Showboat” this July.
Local Notable: Kevin O’Connor
Kevin O’Connor is the chief executive officer of the Rural Ulster Preservation Company.
Sharon van Etten
The talented Sharon van Etten comes to Hudson to perform at Club Helsinki on July 29.
Rosendale Street Festival 2012
The Rosendale Street Festival captures the spirit of summertime in the Hudson Valley.
Alice Aycock’s “A Simple Network of Underground Wells and Tunnels.”
Alice Aycock probes the depths of the subconscious in “A Simple Network of Underground Wells and Tunnels.”
CD Review: Michael Bernier
Saugerties-based Bernier releases his first official solo album.
SummerScape 2012 at Bard College
The hot months promise to stimulate and surprise at this year’s SummerScape.
CD Review: Sarah Fimm
Sarah Fimm of Woodstock presents her seventh album, Near Infinite Possibility.
Polly Law’s “What the Tide Brings”
Polly Law’s art uses nature’s overlooked treasures in unexpected ways.
Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby
Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby come to BSP Lounge on July 21.
CD Review: The Greyhounds
The Greyhounds release Wurlitzer Seeburg Rock-Ola and have an upcoming performance at Mohonk Mountain House.
July Jamboree at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary will host a July Jamboree this Saturday, July 7, from 11am-5pm.
Editor’s Note: The Interesting Bits
Editor Brian Mahoney explores the sound of the Hudson Valley.
Living in the Light of Divine Sanity: A Retreat for People of Color
All people who self-identify as people of color are invited into this unique opportunity to experience spiritual community. With a space of ease and support to meditate together and deepen inner freedom, we will explore cultivating wisdom, compassion, a clear mind, an open heart, and the possibility of experiencing greater happiness and less suffering in…
Feasts of the Field
The picnic gets an upgrade when local farms host benefit banquets in their fields this summer.
Book Review: Where the Heart Beats
Kay Larson explores the minds and spirits of artists in Where the Heart Beats.
Parting Shot: Will Johnson’s “Alva Jo”
Will Johnson’s “Alva Jo” is this month’s parting shot.
While You Were Sleeping: July 2012
The gist of what you may have missed: Global miliary spending increases only 0.3 percent, PCBs outside current Hudson dredging, and the CDC says no to zombies.
Hudson Valley Winery Events
A listing of events hosted at Hudson Valley wineries this summer.
Stating the Ominous
Eric Francis Coppolino discusses ecosystems, pesticides, and why Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” still matters.
On the Cover: Charles Geiger’s “Mutual Assurance”
July’s cover art is Charles Geiger’s piece, “Mutual Assurance.”
Chartered Territory
Larry Beinhart examines what privatization means for your education.
Head of the Glass
Biodiversity and small-scale production are putting Hudson Valley wineries on the map.
The Question: Is There Money Growing in Your Yard’s Trees?
Find out the worth of your greens.
Frack Watch: Coming Soon: Drilling in Towns That Want It
If your neighboring town supports hydro-fracking, where does that leave you? Lynn Woods reports.
Waiting for Bordeaux
In a fast-paced world, an all-natural winery in the Catskills slows things down.
Do-It-Yourself Topiary
Keith Buesing is a horticulturist, nurseryman, and topiary-art extraordinaire.
ArtFull Living Designer Show House
Dream designs realized in the ArtFull Living designer show house.
Flowers Fall
Bethany Saltman endures separation from her daughter during the school day by “orienting toward pleasure.”
A Chic Cabin Amid the Conifers
North River Architecture embraces a challenging, artistic, and environmental vision.
Philip Glass: Minimal Minimalism
Taxi driver, plumber, professional mover, composer: Peter Aaron discusses career moves with Philip Glass.
