January 2019
The January edition of Chronogram is the third re-designed issue featuring, wedding venues and services, Hudson Valley happenings, exhibits, etc.
Game of Thrones & Sex Education Actors Co-Star in New Movie Filmed in Kingston
Hudson Valley director Peter Hutchings dishes on the new film Then Came You, which was shot almost entirely in Kingston and features actors Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), Asa Butterfield (Sex Education), and Nina Dobrev (Degrassi).
Stephen Clair and Band Play Kingston Next Week
The singer-songwriter will headline at BSP on February 8.
Cleaning Up The Hudson
The nation’s largest Superfund site runs right down the middle of the Hudson Valley: 200 miles of poisoned riverbed at the bottom of the Hudson River, laden with decades’ worth of PCB-contaminated muck. Since 2009, General Electric, the company that dumped the toxic PCBs into the river back in the 1930s, has been running one of…
Newburgh’s Decora Set to Drop an Album a Month in 2019
The rapper unveiled Better in January.
The Kartrite: New York State’s Largest Indoor Water Park
In March 2019, The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Water Park opened its doors. The Sullivan County attraction is the largest indoor water park in New York State, offering a two-acre, four-season experience with an impressive array of slides and rides.
Basilica Hudson Presents Imbolc Riverfire Next Month
The epic, mythology-themed multidisciplinary festival will be staged live on February 2.
New Legislature, New New York
It’s a new year in Albany, and change is afoot. Democrats and Republicans in the New York State legislature have long shared an uneasy balance of power. The Assembly is dominated by Democrats; the state Senate, in which power is skewed toward rural areas, has been under Republican control for most of the past half-century.…
DC Punk Veteran Anna Connolly Visits Kingston on Friday
The singer-songwriter will appear at records store Rocket Number Nine.
Santana to Play Woodstock Festival Anniversary Bethel Woods
Two competing festivals are planned for the 50th anniversary of the historic 1969 music event.
Legalized Marijuana in New York State: The Green Gold Rush
It’s a moment cannabis advocates have been waiting for. On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially unveiled a plan for legalizing recreational marijuana in New York State, in his State of the State budget address in Albany. The plan includes the creation of a new Office of Cannabis Management, taxes on cultivation and wholesale, a ban…
Nirvana Shirts Benefit Women’s Advocacy Group
Funds from the sale of apparel featuring a 1989 concert flier designed by Chronogram arts editor Peter Aaron will go to Women Helping Women, which assists victims of domestic violence.
Lincoln Mayorga to Perform in Spencertown
The legendary pianist and arranger will appear in program of jazz classics.
Police Use of Force in the Hudson Valley
Police use of force against citizens is not new in America. But in the past few years, mostly thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement, more media attention has been focused on police killing. In cities and neighborhoods, communities are grappling with the hardest questions surrounding the lethal use of force by police: how to…
Winter Concert Series Kicks Off in Tannersville
23Arts in the Snow begins on Friday with a performance of the music of Richard Strauss.
Lee Shaw Documentary Screens in Spencertown Next Week
The late pianist will be celebrated with an evening of film and music.
NY’s REDC: Can Money Fix a Broken Economy?
Call it an early Christmas present. Since 2011, New York State has made an annual late-December tradition of announcing millions in grants to businesses, nonprofits, and local governments. The funds are awarded through Regional Economic Development Councils that carve the state into 10 regions, each advised by a board of local civic and business leaders.…
Robert Burke Warren and Friends Celebrate David Bowie in Woodstock
“Acoustic Stardust” will honor the rock legend at Colony this month.
From the Archive: The Money-Making Ethic
Chronogram originally published “The Money-Making Ethic” in January 1999. Since then, Karl Widerquist has become one of the leading voices of the worldwide basic income movement.
2019 Hudson Valley Wedding Vendor Picks + Tips
We’ve rounded up our top Hudson Valley wedding vendor picks for 2019, plus asked industry insiders for some pro tips on choosing the right vendor for your big day.
10 Simple & Sustainable Tips for a Healthier You in 2019
Several tips on how to kickstart the new you in the New Year!
Linda Montano “Dying to Perform”
Artist Linda Montano discusses her upcoming show at the Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz.
Hudson Valley Cheap Eats 2019
Chronogram staff and reader’s pick their favorite places to grab a delicious bite for under $10 in the Hudson Valley.
Designer Francis Rick Gillette’s Ever-Evolving Hudson Loft
Gallerist, interior designer, and all-around aesthete Francis Rick Gilllette is a devotee of lasting beauty and constant reinvention. That dynamic tension is on display at his ever-changing live/work loft in Hudson.
Album Review: Ryan Martin | Gimme Some Light
Michael Eck reviews Ryan Martin’s album, Gimme Some Light.
On the Cover: The Early Photography of Stanley Kubrick
“Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs” is on view at the Museum of the City of New York through January 6.
Album Review: The Whispering Tree | Invisible Forces
Haviland S. Nichols reviews the Whispering Tree’s album, Invisible Forces.
Connecticut’s Prison Arts Program
Jeffrey Greene is the organizer for Connecticut’s Prison Arts Program, which is part of Community Partners in Action (CPA). This non-profit organization focuses on behavioral change of both current and past prison inmates.
5 Strange News Headlines You Might Have Missed in December
From self-imposed jail time to the Fortnite baby-naming trend, here are 5 headlines you might’ve missed in the busy month of December.
Chronogram Conversations Recap: Making it in The Mountains
On December 5, the final Chronogram Conversations of 2018 was held at Scribner’s Catskill Lodge. Business owners, artists, bankers, students, other inn proprietors, and those with a keen ear to the groundswell of growth across Greene County arrived eager to listen and share their thoughts.
Framed by Time: Luc Sante on Stanley Kubrick’s Early Photos
Luc Sante examines the early work of Stanley Kubrick’s photography work.
Scorpio Horoscope: January 2019
This is the month in which you finally discover your self-awareness.
Aquarius Horoscope: January 2019
Reconfirm your core commitments to your personal values and ideological priorities.
Album Review: Blood & Stomach Pills | What Rough Beast
Jeremy Schwartz reviews Blood & Stomach Pills’ album, What Rough Beast.
Cross-Country Skiing for the Novice
This January, Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club will launch a series of introductory cross-country skiing workshops.
Pisces Horoscope: January 2019
You will finally see your hard work pay off in the form of respect from others.
January 2019 Astrology Forecast
January 2019 begins a new energy cycle, and after the latter half of 2018’s many retrogrades and re-adjustments, comes not a moment too soon.
Nick Zungoli’s Bear Mountain & Harriman Parks
Photographer and National Geographic contributor Nick Zungoli’s new book Bear Mountain and Harriman Parks is not just a photographic flight of fancy, it’s also a guide to exploring the region’s parks and preserves.
Marist Health Quest School of Medicine
To address the growing shortage of doctors, Marist College and Health Quest are partnering to build a new medical school for the Hudson Valley by 2022.
8 Art Shows to See in the Hudson Valley in January 2019
Our pick of galleries around the Hudson Valley to visit this January for a dose of art and culture.
Body Politic: All in the Family
Columnist Larry Beinhart lays out President Trump’s legacy of criminal behavior.
Met Live “A Day at the Opera”
A brief history and upcoming events at the New York Metropolitan Opera.
Taurus Horoscope: January 2019
You are finally going to gain back your form and balance this month.
Hudson Valley Brewery High-Design Cans
Beacon-based outfit Hudson Valley Brewery is leading the local charge with their high-design cans.
Sagittarius Horoscope: January 2019
Keep calm and pace yourself. Good things will come your way.
A Conversation with Antonio Delgado
NY19’s Congressman-elect Antonio Delgado discusses his campaign, the state of politics, and his priorities for Washington.
Q&A: Talking with Ruth-Ellen Blodgett of Planned Parenthood
Ruth-Ellen Blodgett, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley, discusses the organization’s services in an ever-changing political climate.
Album Review: Jamie Saft Quartet | Blue Dream
Peter Aaron reviews Jamie Saft Quartet’s album, Blue Dream.
Capricorn Horoscope: January 2019
The doors are finally open… new beginnings are only a step away.
Chronogram Poetry | January 2019
A selection of poems submitted by readers and edited by Phillip X. Levine.
Unshattered: Stitching Lives Back Together
Unshattered is a nonprofit located in Hopewell Junction that teaches women recovering from addiction how to sew and employs them making upcycled handbags, totes, and makeup kits.
Editor’s Note: Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Editor Brian Mahoney recalls a memorable bicycle trip from Amsterdam to Copenhagen with his friend Karl.
An Insider’s Guide to Great Barrington
Some things you might not have known about Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Cancer Horoscope: January 2019
You will finally address last month’s issues and learn to be an observer.
Old Barn, New Tricks: A Converted Barn Home for Sale in Woodstock
Halter Associates Realty Invites You Home to this Converted Barn in Woodstock
