PS21 Chatham Season Closing Celebration
The Labor Day blowout has an international flavor and a theme of sustainability.
Dresden Dolls to Play Woodstock
The dark cabaret duo will do three nights at Colony in November.
EMPAC Reopens with 2022 Fall Season
The cutting-edge arts center has announced an ambitious schedule of events.
The Jet Set: A Tiki Takeover of the Newburgh Waterfront
The team behind Liberty Street Bistro unveils a tropical haven on the Newburgh waterfront: The Jet Set tiki bar will combine Asian-inspired, elevated bar fare with tropical craft cocktails in a Midcentury space.
Unfiltered: Woodstock Gets a Natural Wine Shop
Certified Sommelier Maureen Sciutto, who oversees the wine programs at Silvia and Good Night, has opened a natural wine-focused wine shop in the heart of Woodstock, with an ample selection plus tastings and educational classes.
Hudson Eye Festival Returns
The 10-day multiarts event Hudson Eye will kick off on August 26.
Fire of Love Screens in Rosendale
The documentary centers on the lives of two French volcano experts.
Jazz by Stephane Wrembl at the Clark
The French guitarist and his band will perform a free outdoor concert on August 24.
Higher Ed: New York Formulates a Cannabis Curriculum
In July, Governor Hochul announced $5 million in funding for community colleges across the state to establish curricula to train New York’s cannabis workforce.
Embers: This Uruguayan-Style Asado at Bartlett House is Fire
Like their Argentine cousins across La Plata river, Uruguayans are master grillers. In Las Pampas, where red wine practically flows like water and beef is king, the asado is a long, slow, sacred affair and a regular part of social life. “The whole concept is more about being together with family and friends around the…
Jazz in the Valley Festival in Poughkeepsie
Now in its 22nd year, the event will celebrate the Charles Mingus centennial.
Provisions & Coffee at Mansion + Reed in Coxsackie
At Mansion + Reed in Coxsackie, twin sisters Justine and Lia Post take a gourmet approach to the general store concept, offering specialty and locally sourced produce and provisions, fresh baked goods, craft beer and cider, and a full espresso bar.
Metropolis with Live Score in Woodstock
The silent sci-fi classic will be screened at the Tinker Street Cinema.
Morgan Taylor (1969-2022)
The creator of the beloved children’s music cartoon character Gustafer Yellowgold died on August 11
“A Memorial To Ice At The Dead Deer Disco” at Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Marc Swanson’s “A Memorial To Ice At The Dead Deer Disco” is a daring and timely installation series currently on view in tandem exhibits at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site and MASS MoCA in North Adams. At the famous painter’s home in Catskill, Swanson’s exhibition is in dialogue with Cole’s landscapes and fondness for…
11 Places to Get an Outdoor Cocktail in The Hudson Valley
As the summer is winding down, what better way to spend the remaining warm nights than on the outdoor patios of one of these local restaurants featuring innovative cocktails, local tap beers, and expertly crafted wine lists.
Seven Delicious Places to Find Fried Chicken
At these seven Hudson Valley restaurants enjoy fried chicken on top of waffles or next to flavorful Southern-style sides including macaroni and cheese, wedge potatoes, collard greens, or coleslaw.
Tomorrow is Up for Grabs, Again: “Cabaret” at the Woodstock Playhouse
As if we were all stuck in an eerie time loop, the 2022 company at the Woodstock Playhouse has staged an exuberant, nuanced and even defiant new production of Kander and Ebb’s classic 1960’s musical, set in a Weimar-era Germany that feels suddenly contemporary. Directed and choreographed by Chaz Walcott, the show rises to the…
Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby Rolls Back
After two years off, the beloved local event will return on August 14.
Caribbean Carnival in Saugerties
The celebration of culture will feature music, food, and other family fun.
Wine by the Wallkill: City Winery Hudson Valley at Montgomery Mills
In the two years since it opened amid the century-old buildings of a former cotton mill and knitting factory, City Winery Hudson Valley has become a welcome destination for intimate dinners, vibrant happy hours, weekend shows, elegant weddings, and great wines. The City Winery’s Michael Dorf already had several successful locations under his belt when…
New Film Fall Stars Hudson Valley Actor
Jeffrey Dean Morgan of “The Walking Dead” appears in the high-suspense thrilller about two stranded daredevil climbers.
Holy Smokes! Hudson Valley Barbecue Spots
Whether you’re looking for a dine-in experience, takeout, or event catering, these Hudson Valley barbecue restaurants are sure to leave you impressed. Enjoy pork, chicken, beef, ribs, and wings slow smoked to perfection and served next to proven classics like macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and coleslaw. Make sure to check out this list of BBQ…
PAKT to End Onsite Dining with Last Brunch Service August 8
To live—and dine—in Kingston over the past two years has been a dizzying experience, as businesses have opened and shut in the revolving door of the pandemic. It’s not just newer establishments, like Lunch Nightly, that have struggled with the economic landscape—staffing shortages, burnout, and skyrocketing food costs have affected even longtime institutions like the…
Take 2: The Revived Tinker Street Cinema
Under new, longtime-local owners, the revived Tinker Street Cinema screens everything from indie blockbusters to psychotronic ’70s sci-fi flicks to local, no-budget documentaries in a retro auditorium. Their inaugural guerrilla film competition launches this fall.f
All One One All: Utilizing Regenerative Agriculture
Named after the well-known Three Musketeers motto and set on a little less than 15 acres in Goshen, All One One All (AOOA) is a nonprofit regenerative farm aiming to build a more sustainable and conscious community. “We’re obsessed with good food, and it just so happens that we also strongly believe that good food…
The Mae House: Offering Residency for BIPOC Community Members
Since purchasing the property a little more than a year ago, LaTonya Yvette has thoughtfully redesigned the farmhouse to be a vacation rental and a calm place of rest for her own family and the broader BIPOC community.
5 New Bars and Restaurants in the Hudson Valley | August 2022
New bars and restaurants open in the Hudson Valley this August include an Asian noodle shop in Warwick, hyperlocal farm-to-table eats in Millbrook, tasty lunch sandwiches in Kingston, and more. The Vintage at the Millbrook Inn 3 Gifford Road, Millbrook | Themillbrookinn.com After an ownership change and a nearly two-year-long renovation, the Millbrook Inn is…
Vegan Empire: Lagusta’s Luscious Regroups & Reopens with A Streamlined Concept
Earlier this summer, New Paltz’s well-known vegan cafe and ethical chocolatier, Lagusta’s Luscious, went on hiatus as the brand took time to morph into its next iteration. To the average passerby, the shuttering of vegan cafe the Commissary on Church Street in June, followed by the closure of Lagusta’s Chocolate Shop on North Front Street…
Taurus Horoscope | August 2022
Don’t let scarcity mentality be a motivator. Seismic changes are afoot—it’s not the time to take things personally.
Angelique Kidjo Performs at Caramoor on August 6
We catch up with Grammy-winning Beninese diva Angelique Kidjo ahead of her August 6 show at Caramoor in Katonah.
Virgo Horoscope | August 2022
Mercury is in Virgo this month, so you feel right at home in your abilities. Balance analysis with wisdom.
“Stressed World” at Jack Shainman Gallery
The current “Stressed World” exhibition at Jack Shainman Gallery’s the School in Kinderhook is a graceful dreamscape grounded by moments of sheer existential gravity. The impressive transnational and multigenerational roster of 30 participating artists—including Carrie Mae Weems, Radcliffe Bailey, Carlos Vega, Hank Willis Thomas, Gordon Parks, Odili Donald Odita, Nick Cave, Paul Anthony Smith, Tyler…
Editor’s Note: Ballad of a Homesick Sailor | August 2022
Brian K. Mahoney sings the ballad of a homesick sailor, his late brother Paddy Mahoney.
Jeffrey Gibson: Art in the Intersection
Through his work, Hudson-based visual artist Jeffrey Gibson explores issues at the the intersection of Native American indigenous craft traditions, cultural narratives, symbols of power, history, personal identity, and contemporary social issues relevant to BIPOC and queer communities.
Esteemed Reader: August 2022
On a perfect summer day in July I climbed on the Millbrook crag, at the southern end of the Shawangunk Ridge. Sometimes called “The White Cliff,” Millbrook shines bright white in the sun and is the tallest cliff in the chain. Few climbers undertake the 90-minute hike to its top, thus preserving some of its…
13 Hudson Valley Events to Pencil in This August
From massive papier mache puppets to the epic return of the Summer Hoot, here are a bakers dozen of fun cultural events in the Hudson Valley to light up your August.
Flora as Fauna: New Paintings by Emily Ritz
A self-portrait by painter and musician Emily Ritz.
Toothy Tale: Thomas Edison’s Steinway
Thomas Edison’s toothmarked piano, thought lost, has arrived in Woodstock.
Upstate Learning Curve
Bobby Bui and Gary Hemphill embrace a Mid-Century Modern in Woodstock.
Astrological Forecast | August 2022
The rare triple conjunction on August 1 offers us an opportunity to determine how our future story unfolds.
Kids’ Mental Health Matters
Local clubs are empowering youth to break through isolation and build empathy, one kid or teen at a time.
Aries Horoscope | August 2022
09_Horoscopes_Aries ARIES (March 2022 April 19) Planetary ruler Mars is in a 3-way mashup with Uranus and the North Lunar Node August 1, a configuration not seen since 324 BCE, during Alexander the Great’s reign. Everything you call “mine” is viewed through a new lens, born of the disruption of the status quo. Mars square…
Woodstock: Balancing Act
The most famous small town in America is addressing its housing crisis with innovative and creative solutions.
Aquarius Horoscope | August 2022
Leave behind detached neutrality and stick to your principles whatever the cost.
Silver Hollow Sanctuary for Sale
Over 20 years ago, John Ebeling and his wife Judith fell in love with restoring and updating historic homes in the Hudson Valley. From fixer-uppers in the western Catskills to stately Stone Ridge properties, the couple have renovated a diverse array of homes along their journey. But none of them have compared to the property…
Cancer Horoscope | August 2022
This month you’ll find yourself leaning into oneness with your loved one and extended community.
Capricorn Horoscope | August 2022
This month you’re dealing with the issues arising from others’ miscommunication. Stand up for yourself as you create clarity.
Larry Beinhart’s The Deal Goes Down and 5 Other Books for August Reading
Anne Pyburn Craig reviews Larry Beinhart’s latest book, The Deal Goes Down, and five other recommendations for your August reading list.
Gemini Horoscope | August 2022
Finally some clarity and order comes your way—time for some internal and external housekeeping in all aspects of your life.
Album Review: John McGrath | Kicktrial
John McGrath | Kicktrial (Get Out of Town Production) After a click of sticks, this five-song EP rips open with John McGrath’s roots-rock voice, straight out of Central Casting—and it works. “Inertia” is a song meant to explode onstage and it certainly does on disc, especially when spiked with utility infielder and recording engineer Andy…
Leo Horoscope | August 2022
LEO (July 22��”August 23) Sun in Leo through August 21 demonstrates true leadership by uplifting the potentiality of others. Sun trines Chiron August 8, opening the doors of compassion. Full Moon in Aquarius August 11 with Sun square Uranus and Venus entering Leo turns on your love light in a big, dramatic way, and shines…
Album Review: Richard Carr | Over the Ridge
Richard Carr | Over the Ridge (Neuma Records) During the downtime of 2020, Rosendale composer Richard Carr went old school. Pen to paper, he overruled decades of digitizing by constructing a dozen melodic pieces for string quartet, a third of them improvised. Hitting the violin himself on half the tracks, he recruited a smart, young string…
Libra Horoscope | August 2022
For someone famously obsessed with fairness, you somehow find yourself evoking passionate power plays this month as you seek admiration.
Album Review: Yungchen Lhamo | Awakening
Yungchen Lhamo | Awakening (Six Degrees Records) Tibetan vocalist Yungchen Lhamo often refers to music’s healing power, and indeed, at a very basic level, her music—soft, sensuous, flowing like a clear river—does offer a tonic for our times. Lhamo’s rich soprano boasts a natural vibrato that powers her hypnotic melismas, and on Awakenings, her sixth album,…
Pisces Horoscope | August 2022
Love and passion are on the horizon, Pisces, but just be careful not to get scalded by all that heat.
Poetry | August 2022
Singer, singer, right now, in my tummy, there’s a movie theater. Even on my neck are chairs ��”Berry Gocker (5 years) Gmail “Once you grab your stuff We are going to become strangers, You will never see or talk to me again.” The algorithm suggests my responses��” “Okay, I will” “What are you talking about?”…
Scorpio Horoscope | August 2022
Get ready for a flashback to 2004, but this time things will be upgraded.
Sound Check: Scott Helland & Samantha Stephenson’s Listening Picks | August 2022
Scott Helland and Samantha Stephen of post-punk cabaret duo Frenchy and the Punk offer their latest listening recommendations.
Sagittarius Horoscope | August 2022
Get inspired this month as you move through chaos and into clarity.
“Invasion!” at Ancram Opera House
The play “Invasion!,” written by Swedish-Tunisian playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri, centers around the collective fear of malevolent foreigners. The play opens at Ancram Opera House on August 5.
