Pizza and Drone in Poughkeepsie
My Place Pizza doubles as an alternative music venue in Poughkeepsie.
The Daily Dose: New Directions
Even though the 8-Day Week Podcast just started, it’s already evolving.
Top Five on Friday: A Walk in the Park
Our top five picks for enjoying the parks of the Hudson Valley.
Ode to a Highland Hair Salon
A review of my haircut at Allure Hair Salon in the historic hamlet of Highland.
Podcast Episode 4: The Perfect Storm King
The latest installation of our 8-Day Week podcast.
Seven Local Restaurants Serving Brunch on Easter Sunday
A round-up of local restaurants that will be serving brunch on Easter Sunday.
From Poughkeepsie to Paris: Percussionist Seeks Funding for Project
Composer Joseph Bertolozzi is running a Kickstarter campaign to help pay for the recording of an original work to be played on the Eiffel Tower.
Detour: Weekend Getaway in Lake Placid
A recap of a weekend getaway at the Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid.
Garrison Songstress Brings Harmony to the United Nations
If you want more harmony in your life, start singing. So says Garrison-based singer, actress, and yoga teacher Cat Guthrie. But don’t just sing in the shower: Join your voice with others for true connection and healing. Guthrie, who leads two Hudson Valley choirs, now brings her harmony expertise to an international stage: the United…
Crimson Sparrow Still Flying High in Hudson
Roy Gumpel The front bar area of Crimson Sparrow Our food maven, Peter Barrett, wrote a glowing profile of Crimson Sparrow last summer, just after the unclassifiable restaurant opened on the 700-block on Warren Street in a former antiques store. Crimson Sparrow is the project of two acolytes of molecular gastronomy guru Wylie Dufresne, John…
Grand Opening of Hudson Chocolates
Renowned pastry chef and chocolatier Francisco Migoya opens Hudson Chocolates in Poughkeepsie.
Clyde Forth Dance & Pilates Studio in Mt. Tremper
A review of a Pilates class at Clyde Forth Pilates and Dance in Mt. Tremper, NY
Jazz Series Kicks Off with Ralph Lalama This Saturday
The Planet Arts organization’s One2One jazz series returns to the Athens Cultural Center once again with a concert by Ralph Lalama and Bop Juice.
Podcast Episode 3: Tempest in a Brass Teapot
The latest installation of our 8-Day Week Podcast.
Tibetan Center Thrift Store: Bargains Galore
Hudson Valley Good Stuff’s shopping experience at the Aid Tibet Thrift Store.
Phoenicia Photographer Gets Smithsonian Nod
Laura Levine’s 1980s image of Talking Heads’ Tina Weymouth and Furious Five DJ Grandmaster Flash has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery.
Scenic Hudson Seeks Volunteers
Celebrating 50 years, Scenic Hudson seeks volunteers for 2013 season.
8-Day Week Podcast: Canine Carnies
Tune in to the latest installation of the 8-Day Week Podcast.
Top Five on Friday: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Chronogram’s top five picks for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year.
5th Annual Gardiner Cupcake Festival
A description of the upcoming 5th Annual Gardiner Cupcake Festival.
Auction of Garth Hudson Items Halted
The sale of articles belonging to the ex-Band member by a Kingston landlord has been blocked as his case goes to court.
Podcast Episode 2: Canine Carnies
Our latest installation of the 8-Day Week Podcast.
Kingston Film Festival Seeks Submissions
An article about the upcoming Kingston Film Festival.
Anarchy in Albany!
A rare acoustic performance at the Linda this Saturday stars Sex Pistol Glenn Matlock and features New York Doll Sylvain Sylvain stepping in for the hospitalized Tommy Ramone.
Gluten-Free Pasta & Decadent Desserts at Fred’s Place
A restaurant review of Fred’s Place in Lake Katrine.
Norm Magnusson’s NY State Thruway Project
Norm Magnusson has created a Kickstarter for his project to display contemporary issue-focused historical markers along the New York State Thruway.
Brainstorm Computers & Technology: Local Computer Doctor
Brainstorm Computers & Technology is a computer repair shop in Uptown Kingston.
4 Retreats to Nourish Your Soul
Menla Mountain Retreat The Hudson Valley is retreat central: We’re where city and suburb folk go to slough off the debris of everyday life and reconnect with something bigger. Yet so many of us who live here don’t take full advantage of the wealth of retreat centers in our midst. The following is a sampling…
Chronogram Launches 8-Day Week Podcast
Listen to Chronogram’s initial episode of the 8-Day Week podcast.
Berkshire Festival of Women Writers
The Berkshire Festival of Women Writer’s hosts workshops, lectures, and readings throughout March.
Top Five on Friday: Maple Season
It’s maple syrup season, and there’s loads to do to experience the region’s bounty.
Jorelle Pomé Debuts “Survival, It’s a Dance”
Choreographer Jorelle Pomé’s new dance debuts at Stone Ridge’s High Meadow School.
Folk-Punker Jeffrey Lewis Visits BSP Lounge
The critically acclaimed New York singer-songwriter and comic book artist headlines in Kingston on March 15.
Podcast Episode 1: Music to Cuomo’s Ears
Chronogram editors Brian K. Mahoney and Jennifer Gutman preview the week’s upcoming events.
A Private Tasting at Oliver Kita Chocolates
A recap of a private chocolate tasting at Oliver Kita Chocolates in Rhinebeck.
Ecofeminist Dr. Vandana Shiva Visits Vassar
Respected food activist, environmentalist, and feminist speaks at Vassar College.
Creative Trio Plays Woodstock’s Photosensualis Gallery
The Lotte Anker/Marilyn Crispell/Harvey Sorgen Trio will perform Saturday, March 9.
Cassie’s Cafe: Grilled Cheese & Teddy Bear Pancakes
A review of Cassie’s Cafe in Roxbury.
Fall for Art 2013 Call for Submissions
Fall for Art seeks submissions for annual benefit.
First Hudson Valley Food Swap
The first Hudson Valley Food Swap takes place Sunday, March 3.
The First Ever Hudson Valley Pizza Fest
Information about the upcoming first Hudson Valley Pizza Fest on April 28, 2013.
Let Children from Africa Steal Your Heart This Saturday
Street Journey’s screens at Upstate Films in Woodstock this Saturday.
Editor’s Note: Marching Season
Brian K. Mahoney on transitioning out of winter and walking the dog.
American Meat Screening
Can organic, local food feed us all? Food Truth, an online group dedicated to the real food movement, and Karl Family Farms present Grahamn Merwither’s pro-farmer documentary American Meat at the Rosendale Theatre on March 5 at 7pm. Exploring the history of the current industrial production system, the film reveals the feedlots and confinement operations…
While You Were Sleeping: March 2013
Heart attacks at Heart Attack Grill, wind farms in Spain, and a widening income gap—catch up on what you may have missed.
Central Dutchess Update: Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Pleasant Valley
From major facelifts to subtle changes, see how these towns are being renovated.
A Fire in Aries; Be Cool, Don’t Just Act Cool
Eric Francis Coppolino’s weekly Planet Waves column.
Fisher Center’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Begins in April
2013 marks the beginning of the Fisher Center’s second decade, and the festivities begin in April with a monthlong celebration of the performing arts. Join us often to see and hear new, rediscovered, and reimagined works from special guest artists and Bard students and faculty.
Beinhart’s Body Politic: The Whereasses Among Us
Larry Beinhart discusses the New York SAFE Act of 2013.
Maple Fest at the Randolph School
The Randolph School in Wappingers Falls hosts Maple Fest on March 9.
Past in Present: Middletown, Goshen, Montgomery
Orange County’s vital communities have deep roots.
First Impressions: In the Swing
Linda Freeman lost her six-figure job and discovered a career in swing dance.
Going Gaga for Gaudí in Highland
A folk art dream house that recalls the architecture of Argentina’s seaside homes.
Owen King Unreels Family Ties in Double Feature
Owen King, of the King literary dynasty explores family ties in his latest book.
Carmen Lynch
Carmen Lynch brings her self-analytic comedy to Market Market on March 9.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
From March 11 to 24, enjoy three-course prixe-fix meals from one of the nation’s premier culinary destinations.
Short Takes: March 2013
In the Night Sky: Hudson Valley UFO Sightings from the 1930s to the Present Linda Zimmermann Eagle Press, 2013, $20 Pine Bush may claim the title “UFO Capital of the East,” but it’s not alone. Intrepid Ghost Investigator Zimmermann interviewed more than 100 Hudson Valley residents about sightings and close encounters with flying discs, triangles,…
Good People at Half Moon Theatre
Half Moon Theatre performs “Good People” in Poughkeepsie from March 15-24.
Beyond Iconic: Photographer Dennis Stock
Beyond Iconic screens at Upstate Films in Woodstock on March 23.
Heart Under Attack
No two heart attacks are alike—what can you do to avoid the enigmatic disease?
The Bocuse Restaurant at CIA
A look into the CIA’s new ultra-modern student-staffed French restaurant.
Essential Horticulture: Pithy Advice for Busy People
Michelle Sutton offers pithy advice for busy people to herald the gardening season.
New York’s Small-Batch Distillery Boom
The Hudson Valley microdistillery industry has entered its high renaissance.
Psychic Chip Coffey Holds Gallery Reading in Woodstock April 6th
Meet Psychic/Medium Chip Coffey (Star of A&E’s Psychic Kids & Paranormal State) at his first Gallery Reading in the Hudson Valley on Saturday April 6th at Mountainview Studio in Woodstock, NY!
Book Reviews: Into the Dark and Don’t Tell Anyone
Anne Pyburn Craig reviews Into the Dark by Alison Gaylin and Don’t Tell Anyone by Laurie Boris.
An Ocean of Pisces and a Focused Moon
The weekly Planet Waves column by Eric Francis Coppolino.
Book Review: In a Queer Voice
Jay Blotcher reviews In a Queer Voice: Journeys of Resilience from Adolescence to Adulthood by Michael Sadowski.
CD Review: Pet the Lights
John Burdick reviews Pet the Lights by indie-hip hop outfit BlackNGold.
Timeless Winter 2013 at J.Damiani Gallery
Timeless Winter 2013 will be on view through March 17 at J.Damiani Gallery.
Local Notable: Joyce Garrity
Joyce Garrity, the executive director of the Dutchess County SPCA, is this month’s Local Notable.
CD Review: Lifetimes
Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews Lifetimes by the Brubeck Brothers Quartet.
Transport of Joy: On the Bus in the Hudson Valley
Sparrow, who doesn’t drive, discusses his experiences on public transportation.
Blurring the Lines: Marco Benevento
Experimental-keyboardist Marco Benevento bleeds across multiple genres for an original, unpredictable sound.
CD Review: Western & Atlantic EP
Robert Burke Warren reviews the Western & Atlantic EP by Don Dilego.
Elegy at Theo Ganz Studio
Elegy, a group exhibition, is on view from March 9 to April 7 at Theo Ganz Studio.
John Simon and the Greater Ellenville Jazz Trio
John Simon and the Greater Ellenville Jazz Trio play the Aroma Thyme Bistro Thursdays through March.
We Shall Not Be Moved: An Evening of Spirituals to Benefit Frack Action
An all-star Frack Action concert held at Bearsville Theater on March 10.
Mercury Stations Direct; Vernal Equinox
The latest installation of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves weekly column.
On the Cover: Victoria Manning
Victoria Manning’s Teeth Boxes consist of wooden boxes filled with hand-sculpted porcelain clayteeth.
Parting Shot: Cynthia Harris-Pagano
Cynthia Harris-Pagano’s series of abstract oil paintings, which she completed in 1971, were inspired by the biblical creation story.
The Queer Frontier
Eric Francis Coppolino discusses the astonishing astrology surrounding the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
Esteemed Reader: March 2013
Jason Stern reflects on Egyptian temples and the human race’s symbolic journey.
Robin Dana
Robin Dana’s photography is at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries Gallery.
The Electric Sun
The latest installation of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves column.
