CHRONOGRAM OPEN WORD (COW)
Chronogram’s poetry editor Phillip Levine hosts this poetry/prose/performance event every First Saturday at BEAHIVE in Kingston. The series, produced by Chronogram and BEAHIVE, continues Sept. 3 with featured artists Donald Lev and Guy Reed.
AUDIO: Cleansing Meditation
A 12-minute cleansing meditation created exclusively for Chronogram by Lisa Matkin.
Peter Brandt Discusses the 8/11 Cover Photograph
Photographer Peter Brandt discusses his work and his photo “Valentine,” which appears on the 8/11 cover of Chronogram.
“Hair” at the Woodstock Playhouse
The Woodstock Playhouse finishes their summer stock season with “Hair,” August 4 through 13.
“Hay Fever” in Woodstock
Noel Coward’s “Hay Fever” is performed in a Bearsville home August 19 through September 4.
Bon-Odori Music & Dance Festival
The first-ever Bon-Odori Music & Dance Festival in New Paltz on August 7.
“Vanishing Art: An Intimate Festival of What May Be”
“Vanishing Art: An Intimate Festival of What May Be” exhibit opens, August 24-28.
“Strange, Kozmic Experience” at Bethel Woods Museum
“Strange, Kozmic Experience” exhibit of Woodstock at Bethel Woods Museum through October 30.
Woodstock Fringe Festival of Theater & Song
Woodstock Fringe Festival of Theater & Song’s ninth season through August 21.
Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice
The second annual Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice from August 4 through 7.
Spiegeltent
Bard College’s Spiegeltent wraps up this month with cabaret, circus, and Klezmer through August 21.
2011 Summer BRAWL
BRAWL arm wrestling ladies kick ass at Bridgewater Grill in Kingston on August 5.
Black Cloud, Black Keys, Blue Skies
Folk rock singer/songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield will play at Belleayre Music Festival on August 27.
Esteemed Reader: August 2011
Publisher Jason Stern reflects on his idea of local economy.
While You Were Sleeping: August 2011
Kansas abortion clinics close, adoptions by gay couples increase, and more.
Beinhart’s Body Politic: August 2011
Larry Beinhart is baffled by current economics.
Editor’s Note: August 2011
What August events editor Brian K. Mahoney is most excited about.
Local Luminary: Bob Berman
Sharon Nichols talks with one of the most well-known and widely read astronomers in the world.
On the Cover: Peter Brandt
Photographer Peter Brandt pursues his idea of abstract art through architectural photography.
Space Shuttle Lands on Another World
Eric Francis Coppolino reflects on the media, global crisis, and our interests.
Flowers Fall: August 2011
Bethany Saltman returns from her 10th wedding anniversary trip to Italy—Azalea’s response to the separation surprises her mother.
Sit and Be Happy
Wendy Kagan shares healthy ways to calm you down from relaxation enthusiasts Corinne Mol, Clark Strand, and Lisa Matkin.
Mass Exodus
Peter Aaron’s rundown of hiking on the Ashuwillticook Rail, resting at the historic Morgan House Inn, and visiting Herman Melville’s home in the mountains.
Rhinebeck: Mighty All Righty
Sustainability and sassiness in the Northeast corner of Dutchess County.
Culinary Book Report
Peter Barrett on books by Joshua and Jessica Applestone, and more.
Food & Drink Events for August 2011
Hudson Valley RibFest, Wild Blueberry & Huckleberry Festival, and more.
Short Takes, August 2011
The tide is high, the horses are running, and your shrink’s on vacation. Savor these summer pleasures by local authors.
Book Reviews: Baseball in the Garden of Eden and Bullpen Diaries
Gregory Schoenfeld reviews two books by John Thorn and Charley Rosen.
Book Reviews: Sand Queen and An African Affair
Anne Pyburn reviews two books by Helen Benedict and Nina Darnton.
CD Review: Sarah Underhill
Sharon Nichols reviews Sarah Underhill’s newly release 18-track album.
CD Review: Bob Gluck
Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews Bob Gluck’s latest release.
CD Review: Phineas and the Lonely Leaves
Jason Broome reviews Phineas and the Lonely Leave’s newest release.
Nightlife Highlights: High Peaks Music Festival
The Catskill Mountain Foundation presents the High Peaks Music Festival, August 27 to September 4.
Nightlife Highlights: The Left Banke
The Left Banke will play at Bearsville Theater on August 20.
Nightlife Highlights: Jake Holmes at the John Street Jam
Jake Holmes will play at John Street Jam in Saugerties on August 13.
Nightlife Highlights: Nioka Workman/Hui Cox Project
Nioka Workman/Hui Cox Project plays at the 1833-built Chapel of Our Lady Restoration in Coldspring on August 6.
Nightlife Highlights: Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne plays at Bull and Buddha in Poughkeepsie on August 6.
The Literary Palette of Djelloul Marbrook
Nina Shengold reveals Djelloul Marbrook and his art-infused poetry collection.
Twelve Strings Transcendent
Peter Aaron shows the twelve strings of guitarist Alexander Turnquist.
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Zan Strumfeld explores interest-based adventures for adults including Flying Trapeze Club, Fleisher’s Butchery Classes, and HoneyBee Lives Beekeeping.
The Question: Is geothermal the new HVAC solution?
Gregory Schoenfeld on Don Lloyd’s geothermal options.
The Phantom Gardener at Home…and at the Crossroads
Michelle Sutton sits down with The Phantom Gardener founder.
Poem: Word Halter .035 (The quarreling stones became an avalanche.)
A poem by Guy R. Beining.
A poem by Rubin Cash Kirschner
A poem by Rubin Cash Kirschner (6 and a half years old).
