Five Sexy Dinner Menus for Hudson Valley Valentines
A round-up of sexy Valentine’s Day dinner menus in the Hudson Valley.
Paul Green Resurrects “Jesus Christ Superstar”
The WDST radio host and School of Rock founder has assembled an all-star cast for local concerts next week.
Math is Fun at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum this Weekend
An exhibit that explores the fun side of math opens at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum this weekend.
Buster Keaton Films Shown in Hudson & Rosendale
Buster Keaton films are shown at Time and Space Limited in Hudson and at the Rosendale Theater this week.
Black Francis to Play Hudson Next Week
The Pixies front man will rock Club Helsinki on February 8.
Swim the Winter Blahs Away: Huge Indoor Pool at Bard College
Fight off the winter blues with an indoor swim at Bard College.
21st Annual DanceFest! 2013
The Vanaver Caravan Dance Institute holds 21st annual DanceFest!
Neti Pot: Torture Device or Nasal Savior?
I’ll let you in on a secret: I keep a neti pot in my medicine cabinet because I think it’s kinda pretty. Ivory and elegant, it looks like a cross between Aladdin’s magic lamp and a gravy boat. But the idea of actually using it is about as attractive as having all of my nostril…
Towne Crier Café Moves to Beacon
The Towne Crier Café will move from its Pawling location to a renovated industrial building in Beacon’s historic district.
Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra with Francesco Attesti
The Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra performs with internationally renowned pianist Francesco Attesti tonight at the Rhinebeck High School.
January Ulster County Chamber Mixer at MAC Fitness
A recap of the popular Ulster County Chamber of Commerce mixer at MAC Fitness in Kingston.
Ambrosia Parsley Releases New EP Ahead of New York Concert
The ex-Shivaree singer also has a new album due out in 2013.
Mother Earth’s Wellness Event
Information on Mother Earth’s Wellness Wednesday Kick-off Event at their Kingston location on January 23rd.
Mountain Jam Announces This Year’s Lineup
The four-day music festival’s 2013 roster includes Phil Lesh, Widespread Panic, Gov’t Mule, Primus, and more.
Hudson Valley Products Featured at Presidential Inauguration Luncheon
Hudson Valley food items will be featured at today’s Presidential Inauguration luncheon.
Meatless Mondays Prix Fixe at New World Home Cooking
Review of New World Home Cooking in Saugerties, NY.
Bloodlust of the Druid Overlords
Michael X. Rose, master painter of creature fights and Nazi zombies, screens his debut feature, “Bloodlust of the Druid Overlords” in a KMOCA-sponsored screening on Saturday, January 19.
I Brake for Croque Monsieurs on Route 28: Bistro-to-Go
Review of Bistro-to-Go, a gourmet take-out cafe on Route 28 in Kingston.
Blues-Punk Duo the Jam Messengers Rock BSP
Wild blues punk duo the Jam Messengers rock Kingston tonight.
Air Pirates Radio Looking for New Home
Air Pirates Radio, a local theater company run by Paul Ellis, leaves the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center after six years and is looking for a new home.
Birch Body Care in Kingston: Massage & Power Naps
A review of Birch Body Care, a new day spa in Kingston.
Make Mine Mod
Vassar College’s Modfest celebrates 11 years with some intriguing upcoming concerts.
The Hot Spot Yoga in Kingston: Feel the Heat
A review of the Hot Spot Yoga studio at Signature Fitness in uptown Kingston.
Natalie Merchant and Yo-Yo Ma Concert Tickets On Sale Today
Natalie Merchant and Yo-Yo Ma concert tickets go on sale today.
Roller Derby Tryouts
A local roller derby league will hold try-outs on January 21 and 24.
HVCCA Hosts Special Events Throughout January
The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Arts hosts special art events throughout January.
I Am (Richard Nixon): Video by Adie Russell at CPW
Adie Russell’s site-specific installation, “I Am (Richard Nixon),” opens on Saturday, January 12 at the Center for Photography at Woodstock.
Ten Places to Get Your Soup Fix
Ten restaurants that serve delicious soups in the Hudson Valley.
Fly the Friendly Skies with Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby
The acclaimed pop rock duo holds an intimate house concert this month.
Hit Me with Your Best Shot
Photos by rock photographer Peter Stupar are now on view at Phoenicia’s the Arts Upstairs Gallery through February 10, 2013.
Must-Sees at Dia:Beacon
Dia:Beacon hosts a Community Free day on January 12—a great opportunity to explore must-see pieces in their permanent collection.
Secret Wellness Weapon: Restorative Yoga
Our culture doesn’t reward us for being still. Blame it on our Puritan roots: Idleness was the devil’s playground, and a deep suspicion of downtime prevails to this day. Yet our modern go-go lifestyle takes its toll with stress, a known killer and accomplice to countless ailments, from heart disease to the common cold. For…
Feel the Love…or Hate
A Beacon consignment shop is accepting submissions for their Valentine’s Day letter and art exhibit.
GE PCB Cleanup Forum
Local environmental groups host a forum on the GE Hudson River cleanup efforts with presentations by state health and environment officials.
Mt. Tremper Monastery: My Wednesday Night Evening Meditation Trial
Experience at the Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper.
Support the Swan
Tivoli pub and music venue the Black Swan has launched an online campaign to offset legal fees and remain open.
Woodstock and Saugerties
Enjoy the natural beauty and casual camaraderie of these Catskill communities.
“Home Bass” Housing Benefit Concert in Hudson
“Home Bass” at Club Helsinki on January 27 features four local music icons.
Editor’s Note: The New Face of Zero and One
Brian K. Mahoney introduces the new Chronogram.com.
Esteemed Reader: January 2013
Jason Stern considers what the end of the world might look like.
Photoencaustics at Galerie BMG
“Photoencaustics” will appear at Galerie BMG in Woodstock until February 11.
Buying Stock in Newburgh
Buying a Newburgh mansion in the city’s partially boarded-up historic district reignited Yale Law School graduate Michael Green’s social-justice spark.
Book Review: Unexpected Return
Jana Martin reviews Unexpected Return: 28 Stories by Ina Claire Gabler.
Kathleen Madigan at Eisenhower Hall
Comedian Kathleen Madigan stands up at West Point on January 12.
Brave New Books
More than two dozen self-published Hudson Valley authors reflect on the process.
The Workshop: Deep Energy Retrofit
A seminar on January 12 introduces the Deep Energy Retrofit project.
The Craft: Home Inspection
Hank Pauli is founder and president of Apple Valley, one of the Hudson Valley’s most respected inspection outfits.
Local Notables: Lucinda and Helen Wells
Lucinda and Helen Wells own Jolly’s Good Grub, a deli and gourmet shop offering British goods.
Venues for Your Vows
A guide to finding the perfect regional venue for the ultimate party on your big day.
Pete Seeger Concert
Pete Seeger performs at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern.
Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower
Robert Burke Warren reviews Blue Clouds by Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower.
Rail Jam X Games Qualifier
Hunter Mountain hosts the Rail Jam X Games Qualifier on January 12.
We Are Now Off The Map
Eric Francis Coppolino reflects on the final week of the Mayan calendar.
21st-Century Technology in the Classroom
Does the choice to use iPads instead of textbooks impact education?
Poetry Brothel of Kingston
The poetry brothel is a live poetry performance event. First, Manhattan, then spreading thru Europe and the US, now in Kingston. Good poetry, live music, belly dancing too. Our Brothel features $3. private readings. What more could you ask for?
Parting Shot: Richard Barnes
Richard Barnes’s Murmur #23 is this month’s parting shot.
New Paltz, Highland, Milton, Marlboro
Discovering Ulster County’s gems often requires a trip off the beaten path.
Duke Robillard Jazz Trio
The Duke Robillard Jazz Trio play the Rosendale Café on January 5.
Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Italian Pianist Francesco Attesti
The Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra will feature Italian pianist Francesco Attesti on January 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rhinebeck High School Auditorium in Rhinebeck NY. Attesti will perform Edvard Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16.
Hudson Valley Seed Library
Accord is home to one of the leading seed banks in the country—a humble compound on the front lines of the battle against agribusiness giants.
On the Cover: Ernest C. Withers
A photograph from the “I Am” exhibition at the Hotchkiss School.
Lake Street Dive at Club Helsinki
Lake Street Dive plays Club Helsinki on January 18th.
The Gibson Brothers
The Gibson Brothers bring their brand of bluegrass to the Egg in Albany on January 11.
Mindfulness: Rooted in Buddhist Practice this Tool is a Powerful Ally Against Stress
Mindfulness can be your best ally on the journey of life.
New Paltz, Highland, Milton, Marlboro
Discovering Ulster County’s gems often requires a trip off the beaten path.
Flowers Fall: A Big Change
Bethany Saltman says goodbye to Flowers Fall and hello to a new project.
Dutchess Ulster American Heart Association Go Red For Women Luncheon
The American Heart Association Go Red For Women Luncheon is set for February 8, 2013. Food Network Celebrity Chef Ellie Krieger will keynote this half-day wellness event to fight heart disease in women. Join the 10th Anniversary of Go Red!
Yung Wu/East of Venus/Wild Carnation
This triple-header at BSP Lounge on January 19 presents three groups that feature members of the Feelies.
“Heroes and Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross”
“Heroes and Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross” is at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts through February 24.
Local Notable: Billiam van Roestenberg
Billiam van Roestenberg is a community farm activist, maintaining one of the few organic apple orchards in New York State, which was nominated for the “Top Ten Apple Picking Farms in America” in Travel + Leisure magazine.
Paco Pena Flamenco Music & Dance
Spain’s Paco Pena brings his full company of musicians and dancers to the Bardavon on January 20.
Descendants and Believers #1 by Sarah Peters
“Utopians,” an exhibit of sculpture and drawings by Peters, will be on display at John Davis Gallery in Hudson this month.
Short Takes: January 2013
From Pleistocene glaciers to the zen of your own backyard, Hudson Valley writers find new ways to celebrate local color.
While You Were Sleeping: January 2013
Flights to the moon, greenhouse gas emissions, women in combat, and cheap alcohol in the UK—find out what you may have missed this month.
“Skyline Adrift: Cuban Art and Architecture”
“Skyline Adrift: Cuban Art and Architecture” will be exhibited through May 1 at Omi International Arts Center in Ghent.
It’s Not Night: It’s Space
It’s Not Night: It’s Space offers loud, out-there psychedelic hard rock that’s entirely instrumental and often accompanied by trippy visual projections.
Nat Geo Names Hudson Valley in Top 20 Trips
National Geographic named the Hudson Valley one of the top 20 trips of 2013.
