

Angel Olsen Graces Basilica Hudson
The rising indie folk goddess plays the Columbia County arts venue this month.
Four Nations Ensemble Performs in Kinderhook
The noted chamber group will play an intimate house concert with special guest accompanists.
Mass MoCA FreshGrass Festival Lineup Announced
The North Adams, Massachusetts, event features Dr. Ralph Stanley and others.
The Jay Vons Headline at Hudson’s Half Moon
The New York rock ‘n’ soul quartet and local trio Lovesick will play the third SmashCrashBash!! party.
Hudson Event Blends Sound, Text, Visual Art
“Framing the Viewshed: Groundswell” will be held at the Olana State Historic Site.
Hudson Valley Bassist Releases New Albums
The legendary jazz man performs on two stunning recordings on the ECM label.
Hudson’s Fish & Game Serves Up a New Weekend Breakfast Menu
Hudson’s Fish & Game Brings New Breakfast Salon to its Menu.
Woodstock’s New Shop Is Sew Fabulous
Photosensualis The new SEW Woodstock in Bearsville This Labor Day Weekend, come sew your wild oats. Sew yourself a little black dress, or some beaded fingerless gloves. All weekend long, today through Monday, you can come and stitch for free at SEW Woodstock, the new shop on Route 212 in Bearsville, a quarter-mile down from…
Top Five on Friday: What I’ve Learned
Jennifer Gutman discusses the top five things she learned while working at Chronogram.
Peace, Love & Cupcakes in Woodstock
A review of Peace, Love & Cupcakes bakery in Woodstock.
EMEFE Brings the Funky Grooves to Kingston
The Brooklyn avant-Afrobeat collective plays BSP Lounge on September 1.
Recap of the Chef Challenge at the Woodstock Farm Festival
Recap of the Chef Challenge at the Woodstock Farm Festival
Of Earth and Fire
The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Podcast Episode 26: The Felice Brothers
James Felice and Greg Farley of The Felice Brothers join the show.
Hudson DJ Rich Conaty Unveils New Archival CD
The host of radio’s long-running “The Big Broadcast” recently assembled his eighth compilation of 1920s and ’30s music.
Ice Cream Station in Phoenicia: Ice Cream & Homemade Fudge
A review of the Ice Cream Station in Phoenicia
Hudson Valley Monasteries Open Kids’ Hearts (and Quiet Their Minds)
My 4-year-old daughter came home from Family Day last weekend at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra monastery proudly holding a picture she had colored of the famous Tibetan Buddhist yogi and poet Milarepa. Her 8-year-old sister told me the story of Milarepa, who was so peaceful from meditation that everyone who met him instantly turned peaceful too.…
Anonymous Made This: Contemporary Tibetan Art at the Dorsky Museum
Anonymous: Contemporary Tibetan Art at the Dorsky Museum offers an opportunity to see some of the best work being made in the Himalayan regions.
Top Five on Friday: Favorite Block Party Moments
Our top five favorite moments from last week’s 20th-anniversary block party.
Surf’s Up in Bearsville with the Purple K’nif
The instrumental quartet plays the Woodstock Guitar Festival on Saturday.
Sun in Virgo: Harness Your Creativity in Service
The latest installment of Planet Waves Weekly.
Podcast Episode 25: Kerry Henderson
A talk with the founder and executive director of the Kingston Festival of the Arts.
Banana Moon Baking Company Cookies in Catskill
A review of Banana Moon Baking Company cookies
Summer Hoot Set to Raise a Ruckus
Mike and Ruthy will host the festivities at the revamped Olivebridge culture and nature site.
Mi Lupita Mexican Cafe in Fleischmanns
A review of Mi Lupita Mexican Cafe in Fleischmanns
A Women’s Health Retreat in Milton
Ladies: Here’s a chance to sneak away for four days to recharge body, mind, and spirit. Wellness and nutrition expert Nicole Glassman, founder of Mindful Health in New York City, is leading a “Mindful Mosaic Women’s Retreat,” September 27-30, at the gorgeous Buttermilk Falls Inn + Spa in Milton. The getaway includes a morning yoga…
Gigi Market Presents Agriturismo Dinners
Gigi’s Market hosts three-course agriturismo dinners every Saturday evening until October.
Chronogram Block Party Instagram
Check out photos taken during our 20th Anniversary Block Party on our Instagram page.
Top Five on Friday: Block Party Food and Drink Specials
Our top five food and drink specials available in Uptown Kingston during our Block Party this Saturday.
Detour: Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park
A review of The Great Escape Lodge near Lake George
Felice Brothers Headline Saugerties Festival
The Felice County Fair also features Amy Helm, Marco Benevento, and more.
Venus in Libra: Where I Belong I’m Right
The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Podcast Episode 24: Patrick Wadden
The co-director and co-founder of Arm-of-the-Sea Theater joins the podcast.
Birthday Party Venue: Indoor Pool at the Kingston YMCA
Kingston YMCA as Birthday Party Venue
Get Your Stumpf On: Musical Workshop Happens in Fleischmanns
Artist Ed Potokar will lead a stumpf fiddle instrument-making workshop and concert this month.
Davy Crockett Day in Phoenicia
Phoenicia celebrates Davy Crockett’s birthday on August 17 by re-erecting a 10-foot statue of him in front of Mystery Spot Antiques.
Brian K. Mahoney on Kingston Now
Brian K. Mahoney joins Kingston Now host Jimmy Buff to discuss Chronogram’s 20th Anniversary Block Party.
Illuminated: Light as Medium at Ann Street Gallery
A preview of “Light as Medium” at Ann Street Gallery through August 17.
How to Get a Hug from Marina Ambromovic
Marina Ambromovic is giving free hugs to all founding donors of her institute set to open in Hudson
Hickory BBQ Smokehouse: Sunday Specials on Route 28
A review of Hickory BBQ Smokehouse on Route 28 in Kingston
Top Five on Friday: Reasons to Attend Our 20th-Anniversary Block Party
Chronogram celebrates its 20th anniversary on August 17 with a block party on Wall Street.
The Hudson Music Festival Kicks Off This Friday
The third annual Hudson Music Festival gears up for a weekend of music, dancing, and memories.
MASS MoCA Presents Mucca Pazza
Chicago’s rowdy marching band collective heats up North Adams August 16-18.
Podcast Episode 23: Stephanie Monseu
A talk with Stephanie Monseu, cofounder of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus.
Gabriel’s Café: Hearty South American Cuisine in Uptown Kingston
A review of Gabriel’s Cafe in uptown Kingston.
Roswell Rudd Blows into Woodstock
The legendary trombonist brings his quartet to town on Saturday.
Tannersville General Store: Retro Counter & Catskill Souvenirs
A review of the Tannersville General Store.
Hudson Valley Jazz Festival
The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival takes place from August 8 through 11, featuring musicians Dave Liebman and John Abercrombie. A jazz workshop will take place from August 5 through 11, which gives students the chance to learn from and jam with the professionals.
Sagittarius
Speaking at the recent Queer Astrology Conference, I started my talk by reminding everyone that sex leads to existence, and that people who don’t like or don’t approve of sex are likely to have some deep misgivings about being on the planet. Your charts are reminding you of this connection. Because religion has gone so…
Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie
Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie screens at Upstate Films on August 4.
Capricorn
As you make your way through life, pay attention to who notices you, who makes eye contact, who returns your smile, who offers you emotional resonance. Notice who laughs at your jokes and who cares when you talk about a topic or issue that’s important to you. You may have become so accustomed to the…
Portfolio: Marcellus Shale Documentary Project
Photographers document the effect of natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania.
Aquarius
Your charts suggest that this is an interesting, even cosmic, moment in your relationships. Yet the same astrology is also cautioning that you may feel like everyone but you is getting what they need. There’s an illustration of you in the role of healer, facilitator, or the one who holds space for others. You may…
Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Tivoli
Good eats and community camaraderie define these Dutchess County Towns.
Virgo
Note the presence of a different kind of intelligence—the kind that does not run in circles or work against itself. It’s off the plane of mental cognition and accesses the level of direct knowledge. This kind of intelligence knows something is true and then figures out how it works in practical terms. As you get…
Pisces
Your charts say you have everything going for you, all at the same time. These are rare moments and thanks to astrology you can have some confirmation that this particular one is real. The highlight of your astrology is not just equal emphasis on both creativity and work, but the removal of the dividing wall…
CD Review: Shear Shazar
Robert Burke Warren reviews Shear Shazar’s newest album of the same name.
Getting Serious: Mercury Square Saturn
The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
23rd Annual Taste of New Paltz
Area restaurants prepare their specialties and sell taste-size portions of their best dishes. Local farm markets will entice your tastebuds with delicious fresh-picked produce, while our area wineries will introduce you to tastes of our rich Hudson Valley grapes.
While You Were Sleeping: August 2013
Urinal-sink units, out-of-control Phish concerts, and why buying a house might not be the right path to the American Dream—find out what you may have missed.
Esteemed Reader: August 2013
Jason Stern reflects on the hierarchy of power and whether or not it breeds trust.
Wassaic Project Summer Festival
The Wassaic Project Summer Festival runs from August 2 to 4.
Protesting with Mom & Pop
Robert Burke Warren explores an alternative way of bonding with your kids that puts a spin on the idea of staying active.
A Poem: The Sow Under The Oak Tree
A poem by Ivan Andreyevich Krylov, translated by Yana Kane.
Stars for August: Fire and Water
The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Parting Shot: Leonard Freed
Leonard Freed’s photograph of a python wrapped around a baby stroller.
Summer DIY Craft Fair
Cornell Street Studios and the Art Riot host a DIY craft fair on August 10.
Arm-of-the-Sea Theater
Arm-of-the-Sea Theater hosts its annual spectacle from August 23 to 25.
An Interview with Lawrence Carroll
The long-time educator discusses incorporating meditation in the classroom.
Last Chance to See: A “Lush and Monumental” Revival of Oresteia
Bard SummerScape’s production of Sergey Taneyev’s Oresteia opened to sold-out houses and rave reviews. The revival of Oresteia featured an “exceptional” chorus prepared by James Bagwell and a “handsome performance” (New York Times) from the American Symphony Orchestra.
Beinhart’s Body Politic: The Lure of Brutality
Larry Beinhart discusses Al Jazeera, an international network broadcasting in Arabic since 1996, which is now available in English.
Trickles Are Better Than Sprinkles
Michelle Sutton gives some advice on watering your plants.
Podcast Episode 22: Hallie Scott
Education director of the Wassaic Project Hallie Scott discusses the upcoming summer festival.
The Philadelphia Orchestra – Rite of Spring
Join SPAC and the world-class Philadelphia Orchestra for Rite of Spring
Moving Mountains
Eric Francis Coppolino reports on a lawsuit that involved Mohonk Preserve claiming title to 75 acres of land that the court held belonged to its neighbors.
Editor’s Note: On the Block
Brian K. Mahoney recalls the blissful memories of childhood block parties.
“The Gun Show” Exhibit
“The Gun Show” exhibit is on view at Fovea in Beacon through October 6.
John Milward’s Crossroads Rocks the Blues
Nina Shengold profiles John Milward, whose new book rocks the blues.
Bard Music Festival, “Stravinsky and His World,” Continues This Weekend
The 24th annual Bard Music Festival continues this weekend after a successful, sold-out opening. The second weekend, Stravinsky Reinvented: From Paris to Los Angeles, will explore Stravinsky’s creative output during the interwar years and the music he composed in the United States
Aries
If you understood how much of your insecurity was about trying to please others, you might find yourself getting angry. And if you do find yourself getting angry, consider that it’s about trying to make sure that everyone approves of everything—from your plans to your state of mind—before you allow yourself to make a move.…
Felice County Fair
The Felice Brothers host a music festival at Opus 40 on August 31.
Different Strokes
Not just for the elderly, strokes these days are getting younger, demanding more vigilance than ever—Wendy Kagan reports.
Book Review: Elect H. Mouse State Judge
Jana Martin reviews Elect H. Mouse State Judge by Nelly Reifler.
Opening this Weekend: Bard Music Festival “Stravinsky and His World”
The 2013 Bard Music Festival will explore the full range of Igor Stravinsky’s elusive and enigmatic personality and career. Through panels, lectures, and concerts, audiences will encounter works by Stravinksy, along with music by his Russian and French contemporaries, his fellow émigrés, and by Americans he influenced.
Taurus
You’ll have more fun when you can take a risk without obsessing over everything from trivial concerns to your worst fears. This may come in the form of thinking through every single possible contingency, which is good for some things in life and not so helpful for others. It’s good for things like marketing campaigns…
Chronogram Seen: August 2013
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary’s July Jamboree, Camp Bisco, and much more.
Mead The New Boss: Honey in the Glass
Mead—the oldest alcoholic drink in human history—is making a comeback.
Settling Down in Shokan
A profile of craft-furniture maker Michael Puryear’s self-renovated home.
Cirque Éloize
Cirque Éloize stages “Cirkopolis” at Proctor’s in Schenectady through August.
Johanna Warren and Sasha Pearl
Peter Aaron profiles singer-songwriters Johanna Warren and Sasha Pearl.
Short Takes: August 2013
Literary locavores will savor this summer picnic of tasty paperback fiction.
Gemini
You’re about to begin a new chapter of the season, based on a recent discovery that has helped you get your priorities in order. Said another way, you seem to have figured out what you want and don’t want. This has come at a cost, such as being dragged through a bath of uncertainty and…
Home & Garden Events
A listing of fairs, classes, and tours for green thumbs and homebodies.
Driving on the Oblong: Route 22
A closer look at the 60-mile long stretch along the New York/Connecticut border.
Up Close and The World’s Smallest Museum of Controversial Art at BAU
Beacon Artist Union Galley hosts two exhibitions with a collective group of local artists from August 10 to September 8.
Cancer
If you’re finally tired of not really living the life you want, now is your chance to step out. To some degree we are all pushed into a state of compromise between our potential and actually expressing it. Some of that is about circumstances. Some is about how difficult it is to connect with the…
Why Investing Local is Invaluable
Jennifer Gutman reports on the benefits of investing in your local economy.
Q&A with Christopher Sarmiento
Christopher Sarmiento’s film A Son Down, After Sun Down, documents gun violence in Poughkeepsie and Newburgh.
Leo
There is astonishing strength that comes from devoting your life to service. I don’t mean servitude, codependency, or subjugation. I mean devotion to something in yourself that connects to the world around you in a profound way. It’s helpful to get the order of things correct: Devotion is an inner phenomenon, not a commitment to…
School’s Out, Learning’s In
A roundup of adult learning opportunities in the Hudson Valley—from pottery and gardening to music and martial arts.
Larry Moses & The Latin Jazz Explosion
Larry Moses and the Latin Jazz Explosion play August 1 and 17.
“Leaf in a Landscape” and “Wood” at Imogen Holloway Gallery
Imogen Holloway Gallery in Saugerties hosts two exciting exhibits in August.
Libra
If you recognized that you don’t have to go it alone, you would feel a lot better and your life would be easier. This transformation would happen without much fuss, and the results would be easy to see. It’s true that you are subject to forces outside your ability to control them, and lately you’ve…
Catskill Mountain Foundation Music Festivals
The Catskill Mountain Foundation hosts music festivals throughout August.
Hudson Jazz Workshop Concert
The Hudson Opera House’s seventh annual Hudson Jazz Workshop Concert is August 11.
Scorpio
You are being handed an opportunity to think of your career in a whole new way, to redefine your idea of achievement and to embrace a notion of success that has the power to change your life. There is something in the chart—something strong and beautiful—about doing what you do for its own sake, rather…
“Bon Appetit”: The Julia Child Opera
Kingston’s San Severia hosts “Bon Appetit,” a Julia Child opera, on August 24.
Pete Pidgeon and Arcoda
Pete Pidgeon and Arcoda play Liberty Public House in Rhinebeck on August 24.
On the Cover: Margie Greve
Margie Greve’s illustration of Robert Johnson is featured on this month’s cover.
Chronogram’s 20th Anniversary Block Party
Join us as we celebrate our 20th anniversary with a block party on Wall Street.
Another Reason for Meatless Mondays?
Last month, scientists at the Cleveland Clinic gave us another reason to avoid red meat. In a small study, the researchers suggested a link between increased heart disease risk and a red meat substance called carnitine. Once free from suspicion, carnitine – a word that takes its root from the Latin word carnis (eg., carnivore)…
Your Best Cold/Flu Ally? Mushrooms!
The mighty mushroom is raising its rounded head as a powerful health defender against the viral blues.















