

Orange County Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” a Hudson Valley family tradition of 44 years
Each December Children gasp when snow falls upon the stage, the magical Christmas tree grows to enormous heights and the sugarplum fairy floats across the stage.
Woodstock Arts Fair: Perfect for Holiday Gift Shopping
More than forty artists and craftspeople working in a wide variety of genres and media, including painting, printmaking, woodworking, fiber art, jewelry, pottery and ceramics, chocolate and photography will participate in the 4th Annual Woodstock Arts Fair at the Woodstock Jewish Congregation on Sunday, November 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once again, the…
Philipstown.info presents Karen Savoca in concert
Philipstown.info is pleased to present Karen Savoca in concert on Sunday, November 20th. This event is the second in our series of concerts bringing nationally touring musicians to Main Street in Cold Spring. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the amazing duo of Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman in this beautiful, intimate space.
The How of Sustainable Health & Happiness–November 11-13
If Happiness were easy, we would experience it 24/7. Today, most practitioners are treating symptoms rather than looking at true causes and what we can do to change our lives for the happier and establish sustainable health for a lifetime.
Endless Connection
Beacon-based poet, editor, and translator Jeffrey Yang has worked to bring the work of Nobel Peace Prize-winning poet Liu Xiaobo into English.
Rondout Valley: A Brilliant Patchwork
The majestic Roundout Valley is home to fertile farmlands, mountain backdrops, and historical wealth.
CD Review: David Rothenberg and Lewis Porter
Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews David Rothenberg and Lewis Porter’s new album “Expulsion of the Triumphant Beast.”
Nightlife Highights
Handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.
Force of Nature
Peter Aaron interviews Sean Rowe who opens for the Swell Season’s Marketa Irglova at the Bowery Ballroom in New York on November 30.
Book Review: The Beginners
Pauline Uchmanowicz reviews Rebecca Wolff’s The Beginners.
2011 Poetry Roundup
Recently released books by Hudson Valley poets, reviewed by Lee Gould, Djelloul Marbrook, and Nina Shengold.
Hoboken Hits the Housatonic
The Feelies perform at MassMOCA’s Hunter Center in North Adams, Massachusetts, on November 11.
Ten Yards of Belgian Lace Never Hurt a Man
“Is He dead?” at Half Moon Theatre November 10 through November 26.
Group Gape
“Linking Collections, Building Connections: Works from the Hudson Valley Visual Art Consortium Collections” will appear at the Samuel Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz.
The Sound of Rusty Farm Implements
Howard Fishman performs at The Falcon in Marlboro on November 10.
Warwick: Warmhearted & Pretty Wonderful
Warwick, one of the “World’s Prettiest Small Villages,” is nestled just 55 miles from Manhattan, but sheltered by mountains and blue highways.
Yoga Teacher Training Program in New Paltz, NY
Nationally recognized Yoga Teacher Training program, registered with the Yoga Alliance. This course is for anyone with a sincere desire to learn more about all aspects of yoga, from the Asanas to Philosophy to Communicating a class to all levels.
Notes from #Occupy: Looking for Common Ground
Eric Francis Coppolino comments on the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Flowers Fall: November 2011
Bethany Saltman explains how Buhddism teachings can be used for better parenting.
Food & Drink Events for November 2011
“Iron Grad 3” cooking competition at The Rhinecliff, Fleisher’s Pig-to-Pork butchery class, Italian meal wine pairing at Terrapin, and more.
Home Shanti
Peter Barrett talks with Madhur Jaffrey, world renown Indian actress and cook book author.
Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic: November 2011
Larry Beinhart discusses the significance of living in a state with unions.
While You Were Sleeping: November 2011
Prisoner abuse within the Afghan detention system, disposable diapers converted into plastic products,and more.
Editor’s Note: November 2011
Editor Brian K. Mahoney addresses the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Letters to the Editor: November 2011
Letters to the Editor from the concerned or the thankful.
Esteemed Reader: November 2011
Publisher Jason Stern reflects on the Occupy Wall Street protests.
The Question: What to do about basement flooding?
Greg Schoenfeld provides solutions for water in the basement.
Stretching the Greens
Michelle Sutton explains how to extend the window of greens growing.
Grimm’s Fairy Tale
In 1969, after receiving a $2,000 inheritance following the death of his father, Calvin Grimm bought two pitched and scenic acres in Shady, a rural hamlet just west of Woodstock.














