Occupy a Co-op
A look inside collective habitats, Friendly Acres Homeowners Association in Kerhonkson and Common Fire Housing Co-op in Tivoli.
The Item: January 2012
Melissa Esposito on a modern firewood box, portable chicken coop, and oil for wooden cutting boards.
Stefan Grossman and Steve Katz
Handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.
The Craft: Kitchen Cabinets
Erik Ofgang talks to the owner of Cabinet Designers in Kingston.
New Paltz: Berkeley of the East
New Paltz has been transforming—revitalizing, devitalizing, shape-shifting and growing—since the 17th century.
CD Review: Honey Ear Trio
Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews Honey Ear Trio’s album “Steampunk Serenade.”
Gaining Momentum: Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie, and Pleasant Valley
Anne Pyurn explores the eclectic display of architecture and culture in Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, and Pleasant Valley.
Art —> to Empty Buildings
The second annual Catskill Film and Video Festival will be held at the Community Theater in Catskill on January 29.
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.
CD Review: Susan SurfTone Shore
A review of Susan SurfTone Shore’s self-titled album.
Brian K. Mahoney on “Kingston Now” with Jimmy Buff
Chronogram editor Brian K. Mahoney talks with Jimmy Buff, host of “Kingston Now,” about the state of the media and all manner of things Chronogram-ish.
Modern Reliquaries
A discussion of “Pilgrimage” by Annie Leibovitz will be held at Oblong Books & Music in Rhinebeck on January 7.
CD Review: Venture Lift
Mike Wolf reviews Venture Lift’s album “Tower of Spacious Karma.”
Food & Drink Events: January 2012
Listings of recently opened restaurants such as Moxie Cupcake, B3 Burger Bar, and more.
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.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret at Helsinki Hudson on January 13.
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.
Paul Russell Conjures Nabokov’s Gay Brother
Nina Shengold discusses Paul Russell’s just-released novel “The Unreal Life of Sergey Nabokov.”
Chronogram Seen: January 2012
The events we sponsor, the people who make a difference, the Chronogram community.
Winter Farmers’ Markets
It doesn’t have to be summer to be summer in order to find fresh produce and other delicious farm-fresh products in the Hudson Valley.
Book Review: Miss Timmins’ School For Girls
Anne Pyburn reviews Nayana Currimbhoy’s book Miss Timmins’ School for Girls.
Editor’s Note: January 2012
Brian K. Mahoney highlights some of the revelations in this month’s issue.
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.
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.
Book Review: Survival of the Beautiful: Art, Science, and Evolution
Marx Dorrity reviews David Rothenberg’s Survival of the Beautiful: Art, Science, and Evolution.
Local Luminaries: Lissa Harris and Julia Reischel
Karin Ursula Edmondson talks with the creators of the Watershed Post.
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.
Parting Shot: Henry Klimowicz
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.
Flowers Fall: January 2012
A Descent into the Dream World: Andre Dubus III on Fatherhood, Karma, and Creativity
Audrey Rapoport’s “Funny Stories”
“Funny Stories,” a series of humorous vignettes, at Kleinert/James Arts Center in Woodstock from January 27-29.
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.”
On the Cover: Norman Rockwell
Jane Allen Petrick discusses Norman Rockwell’s “Golden Rule.”
