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Frank Spinelli’s Fungi Portraits in Mushrooms Exposed
A photograph from Frank Spinelli’s new book, Mushrooms Exposed.
2023 Food Winners
Al Fresco Dining Winner: Huckleberry Second Place: Ole Savannah Southern Table and Bar Third Place: Mariner’s Harbor Bagel Winner: Sunrise Bagel & Deli Second Place: Moonrise Bagels Third Place: Lox of Bagels Bakery – Savory Winner: Deising’s Bakery & Restaurant Second Place: Bread Alone Bakery Third Place: Kingston Bread + Bar Bakery – Sweet Winner:…
2023 Health & Wellness Winners
Acupuncturist Winner: AiAiA x Alexis Arvidson Acupuncture Second Place: Andrea Barouch-Hebb Acupuncture Third Place: Solarena Acupuncture Audiologist Winner: Kingston Audiology Center Second Place: Audiologic Solutions Third Place: HearingLife Barber Shop Winner: Pugsly’s Barbershop Second Place: Lewis and Scott Third Place: Union Shave Cannabis Dispensary (MA only) Winner: Canna Provisions Second Place: The Pass Third Place:…
2023 Nature and the Outdoors Winners
Bike Shop Winner: Overlook Bicycles Second Place: Bicycle Rack Third Place: Utility Bicycle Works Bike Trail Winner: Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead Second Place: Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park Third Place: Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Campground Winner: North/South Lake Campground Second Place: Whip-O-Will Campground Third Place: Kenneth L. Wilson Campground Dog Park…
2023 Family Fun Winners
Bowling Alley Winner: Patel’s Kingston Lanes Second Place: Hoebowl Bowling Center Third Place: Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie Drive-In Movie Theater Winner: Hyde Park Drive In Theatre Second Place: Greenville Drive-In Third Place: Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre Kids Attraction Winner: Catskill Animal Sanctuary Second Place: Play Haven 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY (845) 302-0011 www.playhavenny.com Facebook Instagram Play…
2023 Arts and Entertainment Winners
Annual Event Winner: Woodstock Film Festival Second Place: O+ Positive Third Place: Dutchess County Fair Art Classes Winner: Woodstock School of Art2470 NY-212 Woodstock, NY 12498 (845) 679-2388 https://woodstockschoolofart.org Facebook Instagram The Woodstock School of Art offers studio and online classes in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Classes are open to all with no experience…
2023 Drink Winners
Bartender (person) Winner: Randy Benson, Old Drovers Inn Second Place: Louie, Catskill Mountain Moonshine Third Place: Katie, Snugs Harbor Beer List (Bar/Restaurant) Winner: West Kill Supply Second Place: Rough Draft Bar & Books Third Place: Bacchus Restaurant, Brewery & Billiards Bloody Mary Winner: Ship to Shore Second Place: PAKT / Lekker 209 / Glory Whole…
2023 Advocacy Organization Winners
Affordable Housing Organization Winner: Gateway Hudson Valley 1 Amy Kay Pkwy, Kingston, NY (845) 331-1261 https://ghv.org/ Facebook Instagram Gateway Hudson Valley is a nonprofit social service agency that has been providing essential services to people with disabilities, behavioral health needs, and the aging population for over 65 years in the Hudson Valley. We offer vocational,…
2023 Finance & Services Winners
Bank Winner: Ulster Savings Bank 180 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, NY 12401 845-338-6322 https://Ulstersavings.com Facebook A local community bank with zero stockholders, Ulster Savings has a long and proven history of investing in the communities it serves. True one stop convenience, Ulster Savings offers so much more than banking. Ulster Savings provides personal, friendly, responsive service…
2023 Education and Learning Winners
Classes/Workshops Winner: ClubASL® Second Place: YWCA Ulster County Third Place: Center For Creative Education College Winner: Bard College at Simon’s Rock Second Place: SUNY New Paltz Third Place: SUNY Ulster Elementary School Winner: Phoenicia Elementary School Second Place: Woodstock Elementary School Third Place: Cahill School High School Winner: Kingston High School Second Place: Onteora High…
2023 Individual People Winners
Affordable Housing Advocate/Activist Winner: Melissa Harshburger- Christmas Wishes Ulster county Second Place: Rashida Tyler- Real Kingston Tenants Union and Ulster County Coalition for Housing Justice Third Place: Alexandria Wojcik – Deputy Mayor, Village of New Paltz Animal Welfare Advocate/Activist Winner: Valerie Ellsworth, Nothing But Love Canine Foundation Second Place: Gina Carbonari, Ulster County SPCA Third…
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2023 Wedding Winners
Bridal Boutique Winner: Blush Bridal Boutique Second Place: Adriana’s Bridal Third Place: Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique Bridal Seamstress/Designer Winner: Oh Sew Perfect Second Place: Maria Cabrera Bridal Third Place: Sarah Betty Designs Caterer Winner: Harvest Real Food Catering & Events Second Place: Grounded Third Place: Arrow Park Divorce Lawyer Winner: Rebecca Millouras-Lettre Second Place: Jonna…
2023 Shelter Winners
Appliance Store Winner: Earl B. Feiden Appliance Second Place: H.L. Snyder & Sons Inc. Third Place: Herzog’s Home Center of Kingston Architect Winner: Loj Architecture and Building Science Second Place: Studio MM Architect; 5 Trout Creek Rd. Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Third Place: S3 Architecture LLC Bed & Breakfast Winner: ElmRock Inn Second Place: The Homestead…
2023 Retail Winners
Antique Shop Winner: Kingston Consignments Second Place: Rewind Kingston Third Place: Newburgh Vintage Emporium Ware-House Art Supply Store Winner: Catskill Art Supply Second Place: Manny’s Art Supplies Third Place: Bailey Pottery Equipment Auto Dealership Winner: Sawyer Motors Second Place: Prestige Toyota-NY Third Place: Ruge’s Subaru Bookstore Winner: Rough Draft Bar & Books Second Place: Oblong…
“The Art of Killin’ It” at the Park Theater in Hudson
The restored Park Theater will present the immersive murder mystery July 14-15.
Music Series Kicks Off in Wallkill
The Orange County concert roster features a diverse array of local musicians.
Tanners Boathouse: The Mountainside Seafood Shack
After moving to Tannersville, serial hospitality industry entrepreneur Ryan Chadwick set his sights on reinventing the empty municipal building sitting at the edge of Lake Rip Van Winkle. Now, Tanners Boathouse serves up seafood, cocktails, boat rentals, and live music.
Follow the Arrow Festival in Accord
Presented by musician Marco Benevento, the outdoor event will return on June 17.
Chronogram June Issue Launch Party at The Amsterdam in Rhinebeck
To celebrate the launch of our June issue—featuring Rhinebeck—we gathered with over a hundred members of the Chronogram community at The Amsterdam.
LGBTQ+ Play Festival at the Rosendale Theatre
Rosendale Theatre’s Short Play Festival returns this year with a focus on LGBTQ+ works.
Hudson Valley Food Pop-Ups to Try this Summer
With the region’s farms bursting with fresh, in-season produce, outdoor seating options, and scenic views that tempt tourists from near and far, it’s no wonder that the Hudson Valley’s tasty pop-ups draw big crowds. Here are some of the best local food pop-ups to check out this summer.
Art Review: “Stuart Bigley: Turning 80”
Unison cofounder Stuart Bigley gets the retrospective treatment with a show encompassing decades of paintings, drawings, and multimedia work.
Colden Street Fest & Other Community-Wide Events Replace Newburgh Illuminated
Newburgh Illuminated is cancelled, but on 6/3, Newburgh Brewing will host its first-ever Colden Street Fest, featuring live music, a beer truck, multiple food trucks, Newburgh-themed screenprinting, a fitness tent, live painting, and more.
Album Review: David Amram | Live in Germany 1954-2013
Peter Aaron reviews David Amram’s latest album Live in Germany.
Summer 2023 Dance Performances
A round-up of the top dance performances to catch this summer in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and the Berkshires.
Cancer Horoscope | June 2023
Flexibility within constancy—this month you are being asked to allow your relationships to evolve as necessary.
The Puzzle Master & 5 Other Books to Read this June
Betsy Maury reviews The Puzzle Master, Danielle Trussoni’s thriller about a centuries-old riddle. Plus short reviews of The Work: A Jigsaw Memoir by Zachary Sklar; The Empty Kayak by Jode Millman; Death, Resurrection, and the Spirit of New Orleans by Ken McCarthy; Hyman by Lawrence Bush; and We Beat Back the Fascists by Spencer Kroll.
New York Stage and Film’s Summer 2023 Season
New York Stage and Film kicks off its summer season at Marist College in Poughkeepsue on July 14.
Aquarius Horoscope | June 2023
Feeling annoyed at other people’s seeming frivolousness? It’s time to take a cue from those people and cut yourself some slack. Find your personal joy.
Rhinebeck: In It Together
Rhinebeck’s growing popularity as a destination is not due to some monolithic design—rather, it thrives because of the individual achievements of a network of stakeholders, working in concert.
Summer 2023 Theater Productions
“Penelope” at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival September 3-17 Despite its moniker, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival doesn’t only feature Shakespeare. This world premiere of “Penelope,” composer and lyricist Alex Bechtel’s reimagined telling of Homer’s “Odyssey.” Bechtel began working on the play as a writing project at the start of the pandemic, when he was forced…
Aries Horoscope | June 2023
Get ready to shine. The creative juices are flowing, your emotional energy is up, it’s the time to show off boldly.
Businesses Surrounding Rhinebeck
A guide to the Dutchess County businesses in the area surrounding Rhinebeck.
Summer 2023 Classical & Jazz Performances
The Hudson Valley and Berkshires’ primo classical and jazz music festivals are back from the 100+ year old Maverick Concerts to Aston Magna.
Sound Check: Bby Waxt’a’s Listening Picks | June 2023
Visual artist, poet, and radio host Bby Waxt’a (AKA Aru Apaza) shares their music recommendations.
The Healing Power of Stories
Storytelling is booming in the region, with events taking place from Beacon to Tivoli to Rosendale and beyond. But sharing stories is not just about tales well told—it’s a way for people to connect, empathize, and heal.
2023 Cave Mountain Catskills Music Festival
One of the new music festivals to the region, Cave Mountain Catskills Music Festival will have its inaugural run at Windham Mountain the weekend of September 15-16 with headliners including Weezer and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD).
A-Frame Alchemy
The child of two psychistriasts, designer Olga Naiman brings a distinctive cross-take on psychology into her Garrison home.
Summer 2023 Pop & Folks Music Shows & Festivals
From a season of song at the epic Opus 40 in Saugerties to Bethel Woods’ summer programming and the Meadowlark festival, here are the pop and folk music shows and festivals to pencil in this summer in the Hudson Valley.
5 New Places to Eat and Drink in the Hudson Valley
Recent openings include Pretty to Think So, Shadow 66, Butterhead Salad Company, and Pillow and Oats Brewing.
Virgo Horoscope | June 2023
You start the month creating clarity around changes needed in the home. You’ll find the right words to express yourself.
Taurus Horoscope | June 2023
Leave everyone to their own drama this month, you’re getting a well-earned break. Indulge in some comforts and sweet treats, including lovemaking.
Esteemed Reader: The Inner Portal | June 2023
Jason Stern seeks to open new portals to harmony within.
Scorpio Horoscope | June 2023
You’re bouncing back after a dip from the lunar eclipse in May. Look out for chances to build your financial stability.
Editor’s Note: Canon Fodder | June 2023
Brian K. Mahoney is listening to Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums of all time.
Sagittarius Horoscope | June 2023
The call for adventure is strong this month—work can wait. Go follow the spark that is drawing you in.
“Michael Snow: A Life Survey (1955-2020)”
Jack Shainman’s 30,000-square-foot gallery, The School in Kinderhook, mounts a retrospective-cum-memorial of artist Michael Snow’s career.
Pisces Horoscope | June 2023
Digging around in your past, you might find a creative link to the legacy you want to leave in the future.
Libra Horoscope | June 2023
This is a very social month for you. You’re in high demand, but you’ll have to learn how to turn some offers down to avoid burnout.
Summer 2023 Season at the KuBe Art Center in Beacon
Three exhibitions will be on view this month at KuBe in Beacon, which hosts contains Ethan Cohen Gallery and hosts a range of other community artists and activities.
Leo Horoscope | June 2023
The heat of last month has cooled into a vibrant and irresistable glow with Venus in your sign for four months.
Poetry | June 2023
A selection of poems by Chronogram readers, published in the June 2023 issue of the magazine.
ChangoLife Arts Provides a Platform for Cuban Artists
ChangLife Arts is a new Cuban art gallery located within Ethan Cohen’s KuBe art center in Beacon.
Astrology Forecast | June 2023
Entering June with a bang, we are mid-Gemini season and the world—and communications—are moving exceptionally quickly. Get ready for play, and stay attuned to themes that arise this month.
The Inaugural Beacon LitFest
The inaugural Beacon LitFest, taking place June 17-18, is a celebration of literature and its writers and readers, hosted by the Howland Cultural Center.
Gemini Horoscope | June 2023
Lean into your curiosity this month and try all the things tugging at your shirtsleeves.
Album Review: Eric Starr | Between the Sandhills and the Sea
Jason Broome reviews Eric Starr’s latest album, Between the Sandhills and the Sea.
Summer Arts Preview 2023
A round-up of the banner cultural events and arts happenings taking place this summer in the Hudson Valley and beyond.
Capricorn Horoscope | June 2023
You may be a big sap this month—it’s a good thing! Lean into your own nostalgia and vulnerability.
