Short Takes: January 2012
End of the Mayan Ba’ak’tun? Dawn of a New Consciousness? Roland Emmerich flick? Fill your 2012 calendar with these New Year’s reading resolutions for mind, body, and spirit.
Book Review: Survival of the Beautiful: Art, Science, and Evolution
Marx Dorrity reviews David Rothenberg’s Survival of the Beautiful: Art, Science, and Evolution
Book Review: Miss Timmins’ School For Girls
Anne Pyburn reviews Nayana Currimbhoy’s book “Miss Timmins’ School for Girls.”
Speak, Imagination
Nina Shengold discusses Paul Russell’s just-released novel “The Unreal Life of Sergey Nabokov.”
CD Review: Venture Lift
Mike Wolf reviews Venture Lift’s album “Tower of Spacious Karma.”
CD Review: Susan SurfTone Shore
A review of Susan SurfTone Shore’s self-titled album.
CD Review: Honey Ear Trio
Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews Honey Ear Trio’s album “Steampunk Serenade.”
Nightlife Highlights: January 2012
Handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.
Off to See the Wizard
Peter Aaaron talks with The Wiyos about the release of their new album “Twist” inspired by the film “The Wizard of Oz.”
Flowers Fall: January 2012
A Descent into the Dream World: Andre Dubus III on Fatherhood, Karma, and Creativity
The Most Important Year of Your Life
Eric Francis Coppolino explains the top five elements that illustrate the changes expected in the next few years.
Food & Drink Events for January 2012
Listings of recently opened restaurants such as Moxie Cupcake, B3 Burger Bar and more.
Out of the Blue and Into the Black
“Out Of the Blue,” an art show by Anne Surprenant, will be exhibited at the gallery at R&F Handmade Paints in Kingston through January 21.
New York Groove
Will Hermes will read from his new book “Love Goes to Buildings on Fire” at the Golden Notebook in Woodstock on January 14.
Modern Reliquaries
A discussion of “Pilgrimage” by Annie Leibovitz will be held at Oblong Books & Music in Rhinebeck on January 7.
Art —> to Empty Buildings
The second annual Catskill Film and Video Festival will be held at the Community Theater in Catskill on January 29.
Audrey Rapoport’s “Funny Stories”
“Funny Stories,” a series of humorous vignettes, at Kleinert/James Arts Center in Woodstock from January 27-29.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret at Helsinki Hudson on January 13.
Halcott Mountain Wild Forest Hike
The Mid-Hudson Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club hike leader David Koehler will guide a hike up Halcott Mountain on January 7.
The Craft: Kitchen Cabinets
Erik Ofgang talks to the owner of Cabinet Designers in Kingston.
The Item: January 2012
Melissa Esposito on a modern firewood box, portable chicken coop, and oil for wooden cutting boards.
Occupy a Co-op
A look inside collective habitats, Friendly Acres Homeowners Association in Kerhonkson and Common Fire Housing Co-op in Tivoli.
Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic: Janaury 2012
Larry Benhart discusses the bailout of Morgan Stanley.
Vaclav Vytlacil Summer of ’63, Work from Martha’s Vineyard
Abstract painter and League instructor Vaclav Vytlacil summered and painted on Martha’s Vineyards for over 40 years. This exhibition represents a moment in 1963 where Vytlacil made clear distinctions both for academic study and progressive notions about observational abstraction.
While You Were Sleeping: January 2012
The EPA has connected contamination in drinking water to hydraulic fracturing, global emissions of carbon dioxide rose 5.9 percent from last year, and more.
Editor’s Note: January 2012
Brian K. Mahoney highlights some of the revelations in this month’s issue.
Chronogram Seen: January 2012
The events we sponsor, the people who make a difference, the Chronogram community.
Local Luminaries: Lissa Harris and Julia Reischel
Karin Ursula Edmondson talks with the creators of the Watershed Post.
Letters to the Editor: January 2012
Letters to the Editor from the concerned or the thankful.
On the Cover: Norman Rockwell
Jane Allen Petrick discusses Norman Rockwell’s “Golden Rule.”
Parting Shot: January 2012
An exhibit of Henry Klimowicz’s recent work in corrugated cardboard will be shown at the Tremaine Gallery at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut.
30 Days of Unlimited Yoga Classes for Only $30!
A great way to either learn the mental and physical benefits of Hatha Yoga for the very first time or to jump start your practice if you already have some experience.
Carbon Farming: Workshops in Regenerative Agriculture
Join us! Carbon Farming Courses: Workshops in Regenerative Agriculture 1/17/11 – 2/5/11. Trainers: Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm; Wes Jackson, The Land Institute; Elaine Ingham, Soil Food Web; Ann Adams, Holistic Management International; Darren Doherty, Dave Jacke and Eric Toensmeier.
Annual New Year’s Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Start your year off right in the heart of the snowy Catskills for a quiet, inspiring, and reinvigorating New Year’s retreat. The weekend’s programs will include Iyengar yoga, pranayama, meditation, and Buddhist teachings by Robert Thurman.
Deepen into the Divine! With Australian Power House Spiritual Teacher, Suzy Meszoly
Be In Your Divine Heart through the Teachings & Energetic Activations of the Ascended Masters-NYC events Dec 13, 16, & Jan 6.
Enjoy the Rhinecliff Hotel this Winter! Join us for our line-up of very special events!
Dine late into the night with our new winter menu. Experience The Rhinecliff’s Christmas Cheer on the Hudson with a performance of A Christmas Carol, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner and The Grand New Years Eve Party.
Chronogram Covers Show at Hudson Coffee Traders
Our traveling exhibit of Chronogram covers lands at Hudson Coffee Traders, 288 Wall Street, in Kingston, January 6 through February 29.
Parting Shot: December 2011
A calendar for 2012 featuring 12 newborn models recruited from throughout the Hudson Valley
Who Will Tell Students About The Dioxin Dorms?
Eric Francis Coppolino provides information on contaminated dorms at SUNY New Paltz from explosions of PCB transformers two decades ago.
Been Caught Freewheelin’
“The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,” photographs by Don Huntstein of Dylan’s early years at Columbia Records, at the Moviehouse in Millerton.
The Art of the Forgotten
“Shades of New York: An Exhibition of The Hart Island Project” will be exhibited December 6 through January 14 at the Westchester Community College’s Center for Digital Arts in Peekskill.
Moulène Rouge
“Opus + One” by Jean-Luc Moulène will be exhibited at Dia:Beacon until December 31, 2012
Catskill Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”
Catskill Ballet Theatre will perform “The Nutcracker” in it’s entirety at UPAC in Kingston
With Graceful Voice
Judy Collins talks with Peter Aaron prior to her performance at the Egg in Albany on Friday, December 9.
“Jewmongous”
“Jewmongous,” a comedy song concert, takes place at Towne Crier Cafe in Pawling on Saturday, December 17.
Flowers Fall: December 2011
Bethany Saltman reflects on a moment she had with her daughter.
Who Is The True You?
To free yourself, you must understand yourself. The Enneagram can chow you how.
Town of Newburgh: Crossroads of the Northeast
The Town of Newburgh, where the New York Thruway and Interstate 84 meet, is a crossroads on a grand scale.
2011 Holiday Roundup
Sick of watching the Yule Log on YouTube? Read! The Chronogram staff wraps up a dozen great gifts by Hudson Valley writers, artists, cooks, and photographers.
Book Review: The Uninnocent
Marx Dorrity reviews Bradford Morrow’s first collection of short fiction, “The Uninnocent.”
Flights of Fancy
Acclaimed novelist and Bard professor Paul La Farge’s new novel “Luminous Airplanes” debuted in October, but he is still adding content to the online format of the text.
CD Review: Michelle LeBlanc
Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews Michelle LeBlanc’s album “I Remember You”
CD Review: Chris Bergson Band
Jeremy Schwartz reviews the Chris Bergson Band’s album “Imitate the Sun”
Nightlife Highlights: December 2011
Handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.
The Gospel Truth
Peter Aaron discusses gospel music and The Shiloh Baptist Choir in Hudson.
Portfolio: Peter Woytuk
“Peter Woytuk on Broadway” opened in late October and will be on display through the end of March in Manhattan.
Video: Norm Magnusson on the December 2011 Cover
A discussion with artist Norm Magnusson about the cover of the December 2011 issue of Chronogram.
Litchfield County: Past in Present
Litchfield County, ranked one of the world’s top 50 scenic places by National Geographic Traveler, is nestled in Connecticut’s northwest corner about 40 minutes east of Poughkeepsie.
The Question: How best to “winterize” your home?
Gregory Schoenfeld on effective ways to keep your home warm.
The Item: December 2011
Lindsay Pietroluongo on eco-friendly bedding, an antler chandelier, and a sunset sushi tray from Hudson Beach Glass.
Kingston Restoration
In 1977, Taylor and Elizabeth Thompson embarked on a renovation journey that took two decades and continues to this day.
Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic: December 2011
Larry Beinhart discusses the benefits of taxes on the rich.
Ulster Ballet Company’s “A Christmas Carol”
Dicken’s heartwarming tale of redemption, choreographed and directed by former New York City Ballet dancer Sara Miot.
While You Were Sleeping: December 2011
Germs on gas pumps are associated with a high risk of illness, John Lennon’s molars sold at auction, and more.
Kairos: A Consort of Singers
Two performances this December by the ensemble dedicated to choral literature.
Editor’s Note: December 2011
Brian K. Mahoney highlights and reflects on Chronogram’s coverage in 2011.
Chronogram Seen: December 2011
The events we sponsor, the people who make a difference, the Chronogram community.
Local Luminary: Tom Struzzieri
Tom Struzzieri, president and CEO of Horse Shows in the Sun Inc., discusses the opening of the Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern with Jennifer Farley.
Letters to the Editor: December 2011
Letters to the Editor from the concerned or the thankful.
On the Cover: Norm Magnusson
A photograph of a leaf painted with watercolors by Norm Magnusson
Live your dream-space this December with Architectural Stylist!
Architectural Stylist is celebrating its Grand Opening this December in the Hudson Valley! The Architectural Stylist understands your needs, transforms your space and improves your life. A new wave of design has begun- beautifully, functionally and sustainably. Live your dream-space!
Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company at Kaatsbaan on December 3
The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company will perform on Saturday, December 3 at Kaatsbaan in Tivoli.
‘Tis the Season
Classical Italian carols. Afternoon tea with the Claus family. Shimmering, lush mansions with ornate Christmas trees. Puppet shows of your treasured childhood stories.
Planning a Festive Fete
Lindsay Pietroluongo talks to the experts about how to throw effortless holiday parties.
