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The Nighttimes Album Release Show in Beacon
The local psychedelic punk band will perform with Barnaby! at the Auditorium.
DeForrest Brown Jr. Premieres New Work in Troy
The techno musician and scholar’s Speakers That Speak to You will go live on April 28 at EMPAC.
Suzanne Vega Performs in Sugar Loaf
The “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” hitmaker will appear in concert on April 22.
Tiny’s Sándwich: Antonio Mora’s Bodega Fare Transforms Catskills General Stores
Chef Antonio Mora brings bodega classics from breakfast sandwiches to chopped cheese to Catskills general stores with Tiny’s Sandwich.
Karl Berger (1935-2023)
The influential musician and cofounder of the Creative Music Studio died on April 9.
Exhibition Review: “Freaky Flowers” at September Gallery in Kinderhook
The “Freaky Flowers” exhibition at September Gallery showcases over 80 floral-themed artworks in various mediums, celebrating the beauty and brevity of flowers. The artists included offer their distinct perspectives on the subject, with some works incorporating a “freaky” or macabre element, while others embrace the whimsical and mystical qualities of flowers.
Neil Gaiman Lecture Series at Bard College
The award-winning author will discuss the art of writing and share his insights and experiences.
Hochul Math: The governor’s power grab to rewrite climate law
It’s been a hell of a week in Albany. The state budget is late, and the fights are ferocious. Even if you were paying attention, you might have missed this one: While the bail reform battle was occupying the spotlight, and with the budget fight playing out mostly behind closed doors, Gov. Kathy Hochul tried…
Tom Pacheco Benefit in Woodstock
“A Concert for Tom Pacheco” will take place at Colony in Woodstock on April 7.
Aries Horoscope | April 2023
ARIES (March 20–April 19) You’re usually so focused on chasing the object of your desire that you forget to consider what you’d do with it if you caught it. Maybe your true desire is the chase. This month you have an excellent opportunity to parse out what you’re attracted to because it’s useful and meaningful…
6 Local Books to Read in April
Susan Yung reviews The Curator, the latest novel by Owen King that dips its toe in the supernatural but resists strict genre definition. Plus short reviews of The First Two: Real Life Writing by Marta Szabo; Jamie MacGillivray: The Renegade’s Journey by John Sayles; The Story of the Saxophone by Lesa Cline-Ransom and James Ransome;…
April 2023 Astrology
At the start of April, winter’s bottled up energy is ready to explode, catalyzing new undertakings, while toward the end of the month, Taurus asks us to slow down.
The Sullivan Catskills Way of Life
Explore the natural beauty and quaint towns of the Sullivan County Catskills.
A Murmuration of Starlings
Mary Woodburn pens an homage to the strange and beautiful movements of a murmuration of starlings.
Scaling New Heights: Hudson Valley Rock Climbing 101
We talk to the experts to get the low-down on how to start rock climbing in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills.
Greg Hawkes & Eddie Japan Play Cars Classics at Daryl’s House April 29
Cars keyboardist Greg Hawkes will play the band’s classics with Eddie Japan at Daryl’s House in Pawling on April 29.
Adventure Awaits in Putnam County
From the famous Breakneck Ridge to Hawk’s Rock and the Great Swamp, Putnam County has tons of opportunities for outdoor adventures.
The Last Video Utopian: “Douglas Davis: Inter-Actions (Selected Works 1970-1980)”
A rediscovery of Fluxus pioneer Douglas Davis in tandem exhibitions at Hudson Hall and CREATE Gallery in Catskill.
Wild Harvest The Pleasures & Politics of Foraging
Laura Chavez Silverman of the Outside Institute offers insight on the pleasure and politics of foraging.
Pisces Horoscope | April 2023
PISCES (February 20–March 19) As your life begins to take a new shape, don’t forget to put some extra effort toward the things that will sustain this new shape. It’s time to be a little selfish, especially with your money, material assets, or anything else that’s of high value to you. This is usually a…
Amanda Palmer: Cult Heroine
Amanda Palmer talks with Peter Aaron about music in the run up to her April 28 concert at the Bardavon.
Water Wonderland: NeJame Pool Specialists Create Backyard Getaways
Verbank-based NeJame Pool Specialists can take you through the whole process of installing your Hudson Valley inground pool from planning through permitting and install.
Aquarius Horoscope | April 2023
AQUARIUS (January 20–February 19) Looks like you’re itching for a change of scene. The ironic thing is, the “new” experience you’re craving might be satisfied by revisiting the past. You left something behind a couple of years ago. Whether it was a place, person, job, or ideology, there’s something in your past that needs to…
Poetry | April 2023
08_Music-Books-Poetry they say you learn something new every day but i’m also forgetting old things every day i think i’m falling behind ��”pFresh Socks The socks that mother bought me didn’t fit, I had to walk to school in ice cold snow. Both the sun and snow were whispering to me… “I feel bad for…
Two Teachers Reimagine a Mobile Home in Shandaken
Two teachers reimagined a rotting trailer as a modernist mobile home on Broadstreet Hollow Creek in Shandaken.
Capricorn Horoscope | April 2023
CAPRICORN (December 22–January 20) I recommend that you take a look at The Garden of Earthly Delights, the famous painting by Hieronymus Bosch. What do you see? Do you see a punishment for the indulgence of the flesh or a warning about the temptations of pleasure? Or, do you see a celebration of the body…
Album Review: Laura Sumner | Red Clay Blue Sky
Seth Rogovoy reviews Laura Sumner’s latest album, Red Clay Blue Sky.
5 New Places to Eat & Drink in the Hudson Valley This April
Recent Hudson Valley restaurant openings include Cafe Espresso, Blackbarn Hudson Valley, El Gran Toro, and Salt Box.
Sagittarius Horoscope | April 2023
SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 22) Your horoscope ruler, Jupiter, is having a meeting with the Sun in bombastic Aries. This is like pouring gasoline on the sparks of your imagination. You’re in the midst of a visionary wildfire. Passions (artistic, romantic, and recreational) could consume you. Enjoying this ferociously good time could just be a great…
Album Review: Slink Moss Explosion | Floating Ghost Hotel
Dan Epstein reviews Slink Moss Explosion’s latest album, Floating Ghost Hotel.
Editor’s Note: Welcome Robot Overlords | April 2023
In which Brian K. Mahoney fails to harness ChatGPT.
Scorpio Horoscope | April 2023
SCORPIO (October 23–November 22) You finally have the energy and inspiration to make big, sweeping changes in your everyday life. You’re ready to tackle projects you’ve been dreaming about by implementing schedules and sharpening the tools needed to get the work done. How dare these other people slow you down! The people in your life…
Album Review: Eric Person | Blue Vision
Michael Eck reviews Eric Person’s latest album, Blue Vision.
Esteemed Reader: The Feather-Light Heart | April 2023
Jason Stern on the 42 questions of inner inquiry.
Libra Horoscope | April 2023
LIBRA (September 23–October 23) Around the full moon in your sign on the 6th, differences between yourself and others may be exaggerated. Instead of being instantly turned off, and deeming this “other” an enemy, take a closer look. You’ll be rewarded with an expanded and more inclusive view of yourself. Usually, our outsized, knee-jerk repulsions…
Sound Check: John Lefsky’s Listening Picks | April 2023
John Lefsky, manager of Rhino Records in New Paltz, shares his latest music recommendations.
Virgo Horoscope | April 2023
VIRGO (August 23–September 23) Any gaps in your education or skill set might show themselves now. No need for embarrassment or shame, just think of it as a friendly cosmic reminder to revisit some old lessons, research, or studies. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is turning retrograde on the 21st. It’s quite possible that your thoughts…
Businesses Surrounding Newburgh
Headed to Newburgh? Check out these businesses in the surrounding area.
Leo Horoscope | April 2023
LEO (July 22–August 23) After last month’s big shake-ups in your sign, you might be looking forward to things slowing down. This month’s Mercury retrograde offers you the chance to slowly comb through any agreements or decisions that were made in haste at the beginning of the year. The crisis is over, and now it’s…
Into the Light: Newburgh
The riverfront city of Newburgh in Orange County is populated by folks fiercely devoted to its ongoing revival.
Cancer Horoscope | April 2023
CANCER (June 21–July 22) With a Sun-Jupiter conjunction and solar eclipse lighting up the sector of your chart that governs visibility and reputation, get ready to be seen! Typically, you tend to be quite private, so this may feel uncomfortable. Take some precautions to avoid over-exposure. For those of you who’ve been toiling away in…
The Future of Community-Focused Healthcare
Columbia Memorial Health’s (CMH) new CEO, Dorothy M. Urschel, speaks about the importance of community-focused healthcare—especially in rural areas.
Gemini Horoscope | April 2023
GEMINI (May 20–June 21) Imagine you at a loss for words! Even with Venus gracing your sign for two more weeks, it can’t quite keep you from feeling a certain blockage between mind and mouth. Only, it’s not your conscious mind that has your tongue all tied up, it’s the thoughts and feelings that are…
Long COVID is Real
March 2023 marked the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s not a welcome anniversary, with over one million lives reported lost in the US alone and an estimated 16 million Americans currently struggling with long Covid. Despite scientific advances which swiftly brought us vaccines and boosters, there is still no clear understanding of what…
Taurus Horoscope | April 2023
TAURUS (April 19–May 20) Even you, slow, steady Taurus, can have a few tricks up your sleeve, and the fact that no one suspects any surprise moves from you, makes you trickier. How could you use this to your advantage? Especially when it comes to communications, could a back-track, U-turn, or some other reversal make…
Connecting with the Wild Earth
Wild Earth celebrates in with its 20th anniversary with its first-ever gala Bow Drills & Bow Ties on April 29.
