Night Market in Kingston
A review of Night Market in Kingston, which happens the 3rd Friday of every month
Chronogram Kids & Family Fun Day in Rosendale
Chronogram Kids & Family Fun Day is at the Rosendale Recreation Center on June 2.
Chronogram Kids & Family Fun Day, June 2
Chronogram Kids & Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 2 from noon-5pm at the Rosendale Recreation Center, in partnership with the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County, and sponsored by Pegasus Kids Shoes. Outdoor activities provided by the YMCA of Kingston, food for sales from Yum Yum on Wheels and Block Factory Tamales, performances by…
Top Five on Friday: Ice Cream, Gelato, and Popsicles
Our top five picks for places to get ice cream, popsicles, and gelato in the Hudson Valley.
CPR and First Aid Certification at the Red Cross
My experience taking the CPR/First Aid certification class.
Rosendale’s Dean Jones Releases New Record
When the World is New is the producer and musician’s third album of children’s music.
Podcast Episode 13: Nate Krenkel and Peter Aaron
New Paltz’s Team Love label head and Chronogram‘s music editor discuss indie record labels and the changing world of music.
Bread and Bottle in Red Hook: Light Gourmet Lunch and Wine
A review of Bread and Bottle, a wine bar/restaurant in Red Hook.
Hudson-via-Boston Band Releases Live DVD
Vintage footage of Human Sexual Response is “Unba! Unba! Unba-leeevable!”
Local UFO Documentary Featured at Hoboken International Film Festival
A local documentary on UFO sightings in the Hudson Valley is an official selection of the Hoboken International Film Festival from May 31 to June 6.
Hudson Valley Farmers’ Markets: Opening Weekend
Local farmers’ markets host opening days over Memorial Day weekend.
Top Five on Friday: Flea Markets
Our top five picks for flea markets in the Hudson Valley.
Living Eden in Red Hook: Boutique and Gluten-Free Market
A review of Living Eden, a new boutique in Red Hook, NY
Summer Cello Retreats in Shokan
Revered cellist Abby Newton is holding immersive classes for aspiring and experienced players.
Podcast Episode 12: Natalie Merchant, Kathy Welby-Moretti, and Renee Fillette
Natalie Merchant, Kathy Welby-Moretti, and Renee Fillette join the show to discuss domestic violence, and the upcoming benefit concert, Shelter.
What Do You Believe In? Or Do You?
The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Gardiner Cupcake Festival: A Food Blogger’s Dream
Diary of a Cupcake Judge at the Gardiner Cupcake Festival.
John Abercrombie Jams in Rosendale
The influential jazz guitarist’s trio plays the Rosendale Cafe on Saturday.
Kingston Event to Raise Money for Children with Autism
It’s a fact: According to the National Institutes of Health, autism is now the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. It affects 1 in 88 children (and 1 in 54 boys) – a staggering number that has been on the rise over the past few decades. Yet the amount of state aid to support…
The Garden Conservancy Releases 2013 Open Days Directory
The Garden Conservancy releases their 2013 Open Days Directory.
Top Five on Friday: Free Fun in the Hudson Valley
Our top five picks for free things to do in the Hudson Valley.
Recap of Robbie Dupree Concert at Woodstock’s Bearsville Theater
Review of Robbie Dupree’s recent concert at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock
Kingston Rock ‘n’ Roll Flea Market Kicks Off Saturday
The giant sale will feature over 75 local vendors and benefit the Kingston PAL boxing program.
Truth or Dare in the Manifestation Zone
The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Podcast Episode 11: Who Let the Cave Dogs Out?
Jim Fossett and Maria Jansdotter Farr of Cave Dogs, a collaborative experimental performance troupe, discuss their upcoming performance at BSP Lounge.
Reginato Ristorante in Lake Katrine: Old-School Italian in the Hudson Valley
A review of Reginato Ristorante in Lake Katrine.
Babe the Blue Ox Headlines Music Festival in Beacon
The Brooklyn rockers top a five-band lineup at this month’s In the Pines event.
Young Professionals of Ulster County Mix and Mingle
A recap of the 1st networking mixer for Young Professionals in Ulster County.
Dia:Beacon Kicks Off Yearlong 10th Anniversary Celebration on May 18
Dia:Beacon kicks off its yearlong 10th anniversary celebration.
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck Receives Anonymous Endowment
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck receives an anonymous $1 million grant.
Top Five on Friday: Things to Do with Mom
Our top five picks for what to do with mom this Mother’s Day.
Woodstock Concert Helps School, Celebrates Dylan
The 2013 Woodstock Soundout concert builds on the legacy of the original 1960s Soundouts while helping the Woodstock Day School.
Bursting Free: Solar Eclipse in Taurus
The latest installation of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Podcast Episode 10: Circle of Compassion
Gretchen Primack joins the podcast to discuss her new book of poetry, Kind.
Woodstock Gets Its Fix: Todd Rundgren Concert Recap
A concert review of Todd Rundgren’s “Official State Visit” opening night in Woodstock, NY.
Amy Helm Download Benefits Causes Levon Loved
Proceeds raised by an exclusive download-only track will help maintain Levon Helm Studios and support music-in-schools programs.
Brasserie 292 in Poughkeepsie: Classic French Cuisine
A review of Brasserie 292 in Poughkeepsie.
“The Last Word”: Philmont Man Completes Hand-Copied Bible Project
A man from Philmont publicly completes his hand-copied Bible project on May 11.
Top Five on Friday: Al Fresco Dining in the Hudson Valley
Our top five picks for al fresco dining in the Hudson Valley.
New York Philharmonic Considering Hudson Valley for Summer Home
The nation’s oldest symphonic orchestra is mulling three different sites as possible seasonal residences.
Podcast Episode 9: Let’s Talk Food Politics
Chronogram Food & Drink Editor Peter Barrett joins the podcast to discuss major issues surrounding the modern food industry.
The Matchbox Cafe in Rhinebeck: Burgers & Brownies
Review of the Matchbox Cafe in Rhinebeck.
On the Cover: Kevin Frank
Kevin Frank’s encaustic painting Museum Café is on the cover this month.
Editor’s Note: In My Tribe
Brian Mahoney reflects on the death of a local icon and the Boston Marathon bombings.
Brownbird Rudy Relic
Brownbird Rudy Relic plays Rondout Music Lounge in Kingston on May 17.
Hungry for Music Benefit
Opus 40 hosts a Hungry For Music benefit show and silent auction on May 4.
The Trip to Beautiful: Northern Westchester
Towns and hamlets north of Route 287 are havens for community and creativity.
Chrono Seen: May 2013
The Woodstock Writers Festival, Chef X, Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman at Bard, Owen King’s book launch for Double Feature, and more.
Man Man at BSP Lounge
Eclectic indie group Man Man performs at BSP Lounge in Kingston on May 24.
Richard Barone
May 18. The leader of 1980s Hoboken, New Jersey, indie stalwarts the Bongos, Richard Barone is truly a jack-of-all-trades. The singer, guitarist, and songwriter, who here visits Valentine’s, is also the author of the 2007 memoir Frontman: Surviving the Rock Star Myth, as well as a professor at New York University’s Clive Davis School of Recorded…
The Power of Place
HVCCA exhibits “The Power of Place” group show through May 5 in Peekskill.
Hudson Valley Summer Camps
Gather around the campfire—the perfect summer camp is closer than you think.
Parting Shot: Suzanne Bennett
Jeannie Laughing, a painting from Suzanne Bennett’s 1970s sitcom series of work, feels both unsettling and familiar.
CD Review: Country Dreamer
Robert Burke Warren reviews Country Dreamer by David Kraai.
Hudson Valley Hot Wax
Indie record labels Team Love and Fat Cat Records house local talent.
Wildflower Festival and Heirloom Seedling Sale
On May 18 and 19 Catskill Native Nursery and The Hudson Valley Seed Library invite you to celebrate our native wildflowers, herbs, fruits, heirloom vegetables and local biodiversity. Gardening experts will be available to answer your questions.
New Films About Food Make For Passionate Viewing
Peter Barrett discusses three new independent films that stimulate the mind as well as the palate.
Cave Dogs at BSP Lounge
Cave Dogs brings “Sure-Minded Uncertainty” to BSP Lounge on May 17 and 18.
Gretchen Primack’s Poems Honor the Voiceless
Gretchen Primack’s new book of poems, Kind, gives voices to the silent.
The Clearwater Festival June 15 & 16
The Clearwater Festival’s global line-up features Pete Seeger, Hot Tuna & Steve Kimock, Mavis Staples, Kris Kristofferson, Son Volt, Judy Collins, The Lone Bellow, David Bromberg Quintet and many more.
Garden Events for May
There are a variety of events for gardening enthusiasts this month.
An Architect-Designed Lindal Kit Home
New York City transplants build the Lindal home of their dreams.
In with the Old, In with the New
Revivals in Dutchess County communities make them meccas of art, culture, and quaint, small-town charm.
A Glimpse of the Past
our Path Through History begins at 10:00 AM at the Peekskill, NY train station where you’ll hop aboard Stella the trolley and take a step back in time. The ride will be filled with spectacular views of the Hudson River and tidbits of local history as you travel this historic Route.
Once Upon a Time in Boston
Eric Francis Coppolino discusses astrology’s role in understanding the Boston Marathon bombings.
Hudson Valley Summer Camp Guide
A complete guide the Hudson Valley’s variety of summer camp offerings.
Poughkeepsie: The 18th Most Miserable City for Raising a Happy Family
Antonia Massa reveals the hypocrisy of Poughkeepsie’s inclusion in Forbes‘s Most Miserable City list.
A Community’s Character
In memoriam: Ludwig Montesa, one of New Paltz’s most beloved citizens.
Sil and Eliza Reynolds on the Best-Kept Countercultural Secret of Mothering and Daughtering
Sil and Eliza Reynolds talk about forging strong mother-daughter relationships.
Columbia Land Conservancy’s 2013 Country Barbecue
Attend the Columbia Land Conservancy’s 2013 Country Barbecue and celebrate the rural beauty of Columbia County. Enjoy local food, beautiful views, live music, circus performers, demonstrations on rural traditions, and kids’ activities. Sunday, May 26th in Livingston, NY. clctrust.org/barbecue.
Planets Diving into the Water
The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Spring Cleanse
In a messy, toxin-ridden world, detoxes leave you lighter, brighter, and healthier.
They Liked Their Lindal So Much, They Bought the Dealership!
Greg and Jan Buhler bought Atlantic Custom Homes in 2006.
CD Review: Dear Abbey
Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews Dear Abbey: The Music of Abbey Lincoln by Teri Roiger.
Book Review: The Astor Orphan and Women Of Privilege
Susan Krawitz reviews The Astor Orphan by Alexandra Aldrich and Women of Privilege: 100 Years of Love and Loss in a Family of the Hudson River Valley by Susan Gilloti.
Kingston’s Rock n’ Roll Flea Market
Kingston holds its first Rock ‘n’ Roll Flea Market on May 18.
Local Notables: George Mansfield and Tom Schmitz
George Mansfield and Tom Schmitz created Dogwood, the new Beacon east-end pub and music venue.
How to Succeed as a Musician
Justin Rice leads a step-by-step investigation into how to make it as a musician in the age of free, downloadable music.
While You Were Sleeping: May 2013
The morning-after pill goes OTC—and more of what you may have missed.
Agritourism Helps Sustain Hudson Valley Farms
Agritourism is helping sustain Hudson Valley Farms in innovative ways.
Short Takes: May 2013
Nonfiction gets up close and personal in six new books by Hudson Valley writers.
Beinhart’s Body Politic: Trillion-Dollar Love
Larry Beinhart discusses income inequality and US economic policy.
Chronogram Cover Contest
Vote for your favorite cover in honor of Chronogram’s 20th anniversary year.
Chelsea Light Moving
Chelsea Light Moving makes its area debut at Club Helsinki on May 15.
Beltane: All Wealth Comes from the Earth
The latest installation of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Creating Refuge from Domestic Violence
Jon Bowermaster writes about two local agencies that help victims and survivors.
Monday Night Groaning Table Feast at Duo Bistro
A review of a new Monday Night Groaning Table at Duo Bistro & Bar in Kingston.
