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On the Cover: The Art of Painter Amy Hill
Painter Amy Hill is inspired by the Renaissance masters, but applies their techniques and framing to modern scenarios.
“Bootstraps” Pilot Screens in New Paltz
The series examines the impact of the practice of universal basic income in the US.
Reservoir of Words: The Poetry Barn in West Hurley
In West Hurley, writer Lissa Kiernan has crafted a home and refuge for other creatives at the Poetry Barn.
Mariachi Meets Broadway at Mass MoCA
The show fuses Mexican folk music with contemporary styles.
Tickets on Sale for Big Thief at UPAC
The acclaimed indie folk rock band will come to Kingston on July 19.
The Moms Fighting Against Moms for Liberty
A wave of anti-LGBTQ hate exploded throughout the country last year as educators, parents, and students were attacked by parents seeking to ban books, prevent expressions of gender identity and sexuality, and otherwise pressure schools to conform to a set of rigid, right-wing beliefs. The Hudson Valley was not immune: Far-right school board candidates ran…
Jon Spencer and the HITmakers in Albany
The king of garage-punk trash and his wild band will rock Lark Hall on January 31.
TSL Hudson Celebrates 50th Anniversary
To mark its fifth decade, the arts center will feature an exhibit of photos by cofounder Linda Mussman.
Book Event Honors Chinese Culture
Authors Maggie Zhu and Grace Lin will discuss their new books.
“Imploding Meaning” Exhibit at Vassar
The display will be on view at the Palmer Gallery from January 19 through March 1.
Mikaela Davis Residency in Kingston
The indie roots singer-songwriter and her band will play three dates at Tubby’s.
Piaule: Catskill Prix Fixe with an Urban Price Tag
Chef Ryan Tate brings subtle sophistication and high-wattage flavors to the restaurant at Piaule in Catskill.
2023 Good Food Award Finalists from the Hudson Valley & Catskills
In recent years, Hudson Valley food businesses have repped the region well in the nationwide Good Food Awards, with some half a dozen finalists and usually at least a winner or two. Last year, 2022, was an outlier with only one business—Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils—making it to the finalist round and no winners. This…
Esthesis Quartet Plays Live in Kingston
The all-female jazz band will perform at the Senate Garage.
The Winter Hoot Returns for its 10th Year February 3-5
Family-friendly, music-centric festival The Winter Hoot returns to the Ashokan Center for its 10th year February 3-5.
Editor’s Note: Life of the Party | January 2023
Brian K. Mahoney is an anxious party host.
Photographer David Ricci’s First Book Edge
In his first book, Edge, photographer David Ricci brings together a collection of 30 images of abandoned spaces taken over the past 3 decades.
Esteemed Reader: The Body & The Infinite Presence of Being | January 2023
Jason Stern talks with his son about the separation of consciousness from physical form.
5 New Places to Eat & Drink in the Hudson Valley This January
From the onsite restaurant at landscape hotel Piaule to West Kill Brewing’s new Kingston outpost, five places to dine and drink in the Hudson Valley region this January.
Aquarius Horoscope | January 2023
A new cycle begins for you. Take time to think about any changes you want to make and how you want to present yourself.
The Museum of Crypto Art: A Live/Work/Exhibit Space in a Kingston Church
NFT curator and cryptocurrency financier Colborn Bell brings the Museum of Crypto Art to his Kingston home.
Aries Horoscope | January 2023
It’s time to tend your emotional foundations. Find support and you’ll be able to take on more responsibility and autonomy.
A Queen-Themed Hudson Valley Wedding
A couple honors their parents and the dynamic spirit of Freddie Mercury with their Queen-themed wedding.
Dog Days of Winter: Seasonal Pet Health Tips From Local Veterinarians
Local veterinarians offer tips for helping your pets survive and enjoy the coldest months of the year in the Hudson Valley.
Cancer Horoscope | January 2023
A big revelation is coming for you this month from someone close to you.
High Risk: Litigation Threatens Hudson Valley Dispensaries
Litigation threatens to derail the opening of Hudson Valley marijuana dispensaries in the near future.
Great Barrington: Mind(ing) the Gap
This Berkshires town is committed to its traditions of direct democracy and looking out for its neighbors.
Capricorn Horoscope | January 2023
This month try softening or redrawing some boundaries to let others in.
A Guide to Berkshires Businesses & Destinations
From wedding cakes to outdoor adventure destinations and spa days, here is a guide to Berkshire businesses for getting the most out of your time there.
Gemini Horoscope | January 2023
This month try leaving aside the cleverness and finding your sense of self in stillness and bodily sensations.
Album Review: The Acoustic Medicine Show | Back to Easy Street
Michael Eck reviews the Acoustic Medicine Show’s new album Back to Easy.
Leo Horoscope | January 2023
You’re about to get some unexpected information about yourself. Be open to various mediums of communication for this message.
6 Books to Read in January 2023
Susan Yung reviews Still Life at Eighty by Abigail Thomas. Plus short reviews of Good Dream Dragon by Jacky Davis and Courtney Dawson; The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine by Sophie Strand; Hopewell Junction, A Railroader’s Town by Bernard L. Rudberg and John M. Desmond; Eden Revisited by Laszlo Bito; and For Lamb by…
Libra Horoscope | January 2023
This month you’re looking into the past—your heritage—to understand more about yourself.
Album Review: Marco Benevento | Benevento
Seth Rogovoy reviews Marco Benevento’s new album Benevento.
Pisces Horoscope | January 2023
All the gifts and inspiration you’ve received is now ready to be used in your next heartfelt self-expression.
Album Review: Pelican Movement | Fistful of Ivy
Jason Broom reviews Pelican Movement’s new album Fistful of Ivy.
Sagittarius Horoscope | January 2023
There is some emotional/material accounting on the horizon. Who is in debt to whom?
Poetry | January 2023
Poems by Deirdre Alpert, Nikki Barnhart, Robert Charles Basner, Sue Books, Robert Harlow, William Keller, Vyacheslav Konoval, David Lukas, Ze’ev Willy Neumann, Viola Norlander, Wendy Stewart, Mike Vashen, Jay Marshall Weiss, Danielle Woerner. Edited by Phillip X Levine.
Scorpio Horoscope | January 2023
It’s time for a rerouting. Align your daily life with the overarching narrative you want for yourself.
Sound Check: Alex Peh’s Listening Picks | January 2023
Listening recommendations from pianist and SUNY New Paltz professor Alex Peh.
Taurus Horoscope | January 2023
Try to suspend your resistance to change and surprises. This month you are being forced to crack open so that new this can enter.
“Chasing Icebergs: Art and a Disappearing Landscape” at Olana
Olana kicks off winter with the exhibition “Chasing Icebergs: Art and a Disappearing Landscape.”
Virgo Horoscope | January 2023
This month the women in your life have valuable insight to help aid and transform your passion into enduring forms.
6 Live Shows in the Hudson Valley to Catch in January
Music editor Peter Aaron’s picks for top live music shows to see in the Hudson Valley to kick off 2023.
