Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About The Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance To Save Humanity
On Friday, February 5th at 7:00 p.m. renowned climatologist Dr. James Hansen will be presenting his new book, Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth about the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York.
Enjoy the Rhinecliff Hotel this Winter!
Get Out of the House, Get Out of the Cold Experience the Rhinecliff! ………….
The $14.95 prix fixe dinner, The $20.10 dinner for 2, The $150.00 Overnite Special, this Friday Nite w/The BackBurners, The Italian Wine Dinner, The Robbie Burns Supper, the Jazz Sunday Brunch……..
Combine a unique, intimate Hudson River location, great food and…
Integrative Medicine for Everyday Wellness
Please join The Graduate Institute on Thursday, February 4th for a free workshop on “Supporting Your Immune System with Osteopathy” at the Ridgefield Community Center in Ridgefield, CT. The workshop will be led by faculty member Dr. David Johnston. The event will take place at 6 pm, and will be followed by a brief Information…
Environmental Impacts on the Antarctic Ecosystem
On Friday, January 8th at 7:00 p.m. the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies will be hosting a special lecture on the environmental pressures facing Antarctica, the coldest continent on the planet.
Chronogram Seen: January 2010
The events we sponsor, the people who make a difference, the Chronogram community.
A Warm Reception
Ten suggestions on regional venues offering top-notch party spaces for your wedding or celebration.
An Untitled Photo by Camille Hebert
An untitled photo taken at the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge, outside the village of Wallkill.
If It’s Tuesday, I Must Be Modern
Modfest 2010 will take place on the Vassar College campus in Poughkeepsie from January 21 to February 7.
Cool Fusion
Larry Coryell will perform at the Rosendale Café on January 29 at 8pm and the Ritz Theater in Newburgh, as part of the Tom Humphrey Guitar Series, on January 30 at 8pm.
Dying A Day at a Time
Renee C. Byer’s “A Mother’s Journey” at the Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz.
Woodstock Writers Festival Line-Up
Shalom Auslander is among dozens of nationally known authors slated to appear at the new-minted Woodstock Writers Festival from February 12 to 15.
Shalom, Stranger
Nina Shengold profiles Shalom Auslander, author of “Foreskin’s Lament.”
Book Review: Poetry Round-Up
Chronogram’s annual roundup of outstanding publications by Hudson Valley poets, reviewed by Marx Dorrity, Lee Gould, and William Seaton.
Book Review: Unfinished Desires
Pauline Uchmanowicz reviews the latest novel from Gail Godwin.
A New Year’s Miscellany
We check in on some of the local producers we profiled in 2009 to learn about new developments.
Nightlife Highlights for January 2010
Gigs handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.
CD Review: Mitch Kessler
Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews “Erratica” by Mitch Kessler.
CD Review: Duke & the King
Mike Wolf reviews Duke and the King’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay.”
CD Review: Sara Milonovich
Robert Burke Warren reviews “Dasiycutter” by Sara Milonovich
The December Dilemma
Even though my mother converted to Judaism, I don’t believe in God, I am not particularly drawn to the spiritual practice of Judaism, and I am a Buddhist—will my daughter still be Jewish?
Little Sammmy Davis
A profile of Little Sammy Davis, one of the few remaining authentic Mississippi bluesmen.
Capitalism Hits the Fan
Lorna Tychostup talks with economist Rick Wolff, author of “Capitalism Hits the Fan,” about the decline of real wages for the working class, tax injustice, and an alternative to the way America does business.
Esteemed Reader for January 2010
The winter wind shoots tiny stinging snowflakes into my face as I stand at the top of a hill waiting for my children to drag their toboggans back. They work hard, and suffer extreme conditions, for the chance to fly down the hill again.
Editor’s Note: So What?
Maybe 2009 was your year. The year everything came together for you.
Local Luminary: Mary Riley
All across the Hudson Valley, swollen-bellied women are treading the ancient path from labor to birth—some with animal intensity, others with focused calm, and many with Mary Riley at their side.
On the Cover: A Formal Display of the Obvious
Jason Cring’s infographic for the January 2010 cover
