

Celebrate The Holidays At The Rhinecliff
Celebrate the Holidays at The Rhinecliff, it’s not too late to book your holiday party and enjoy The Rhinecliff’s famous holiday ambience. Gift Certificates make wonderful gifts, a dinner for two, a Romantic overnite in a riverview room, a holiday party, tickets and dinner to the Rhinecliff’s presentation of the Christmas Carol on Dec 19th,…
“Learning to be Human” Book Launch
Jason Stern, Publisher of Chronogram, will sign copies of his new book “Learning to Be Human” this weekend on Saturday, November 13 at 6:13pm at Chronogram/BEAHIVE.
IgniVox Presents: Provincetown meets Woodstock! Zoë Lewis with Sara Lee & Friends
On Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 pm, the Colony Cafe in Woodstock, come experience the dynamic Zoë Lewis, a mega talent from the beaches of Provincetown, backed by local bass playing Goddess, Sara Lee who worked with The Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, The B-52’s, Fiona Apple and others. Zoë is a world class vaudeville extravaganza…
Get Out of the House, Get into the Party by the River. Experience the Rhinecliff!
Enjoy Bonfire Night, A Medieval Feast TONITE! Thurs Nov 4th-6pm
Bonfire Night, a Medieval Feast- tells the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. Along with the Grand Burning of “the guy,” enjoy special Guest Chef Brigitte Flamin’s hearty medieval feast, flagons of ale and strolling minstrels. Admission 35 pounds+ plague tax +kings gratuity,…
Northern Westchester: Slideshow
Northern Westchester has a deep sense of history, significant landmarks, and several progressive restaurants.
The Rondout Valley: Slideshow
“The Last Best-Kept Secret,” a profile of The Rondout Valley, can be read in the November issue of Chronogram. The valley’s old-fashioned and country-spirited communities have much to offer.
Going for the Win-Win
Lorrie Klosterman discusses the Dispute Resolution Center and the benefits of mediation.
Horoscopes for November 2010
Eric Francis Coppolino’s horoscope predictions for November.
Parting Shot
Photographs by Dave Anderson from the book “One Block: A New Orleans Neighborhood Rebuilds.” Anderson will be showing at Fovea Exhibitions in Beacon through January 8.
Graves Goods
“Nancy Graves Encaustics” will be on view at R&F Handmade Paints in Kingston through November 20.
Mr. Downtown
Bard College presents “An Evening with John Zorn” at the Richard B. Fisher Center’s Sosnoff Theater in Annandale-on-Hudson on November 12.
Rub Belly Frequently
Steven Kotler will read from and sign copies of “A Small Furry Prayer” at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck on November 11.
Heartbeat of the People
The Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre will perform “Cokata Upo!” at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on Friday, November 12.
Chronicle of a Death Retold
Mohonk Mountain Stage Readers’ Theater Company presents “The Laramie Project: An Epilogue (Ten Years Later),” on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 at Unison Arts & Learning Center.
Flowers Fall, November 2010
Bethany Saltman engages in a three-month-long training position at the monastery.
Food & Drink Events, November 2010
The W. Rogowski Field to Fork Supper Club, Ommegang Beer Dinner, Wreath Fineries at the Wineries, and more.
Haute Home Cooking
Peter Barrett reports on Culinary Institute of America alumni who are forging a regional identity for Hudson Valley food.
Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
A Frosty Fest in Ulster Park, Catskill Mountain Winter Holiday Train, Winter Walk in Hudson, and more holiday events.
Mountains of Fun
Highlights of the best slopes in Hudson Valley for the upcoming ski season.
Urban Proximity, Rural Escape
Kelley Granger profiles the communities of Northern Westchester.
Short Takes
Celebrate local writing! Meet the Hudson Valley authors of six brand-new books at their November launch parties and bookstore events.
Book Review: To the Manor Dead
Anne Pyburn Craig reviews “The Manor Dead” by Sebastian Stuart .
Book Review: The Education of a British-Protected Child
Marx Dorrity reviews “The Education of a British-Protected Child” by Chinua Achebe.
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Nina Shengold talks to author David Means about his book “The Spot.”
CD Review: Shane Murphy
Robert Burke Warren reviews Shane Murphy’s album “Loose Strife / Tight Grief.”
CD Review: Joe Beck and Betty MacDonald
Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews the album “And Here’s to You” by Joe Beck and Betty MacDonald.
CD Review: By Land or Sea
Jason Broome reviews By Land or Sea’s new album “Hell Broke Loose.”
Nightlife Highlights, November 2010
Handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.
Making History
Peter Aaron talks to Rasputina’s Melora Creager about the influence of her Columbia County home on the band’s latest release, “Sister Kinderhook.”
The Weird Turn Pro
Larry Beinhart thinks only activating people’s rage can save the Democrats.
Requiem for a Humanitarian
Dr. Tom Little was one of 10 medical team members killed in August in Afghanistan. Connie Frisbee Houde discusses his work bringing eye care to rural areas of that country.
While You Were Sleeping
Military pushes for renewable energy, Treasury Department estimates $29 billion loss from financial crisis, some of the nations largest lenders conceded that their foreclosure procedures were improperly handled, and much more.
Editor’s Note
Brian K. Mahoney offers some snapshots of articles of the November 2010 issue of Chronogram.
Esteemed Reader: November 2010
Our guest columnist is John Godolphin Bennett, from a talk he gave in 1972.
On the Cover: Jazz-minh Moore
Artist Jazz-minh Moore’s painting “My Little Heile Welt” appears on the November 2010 cover of Chronogram.















