July 2018
Kingston’s latest restaurant, Wilde Beest, a night at the Accord Speedway, spotlights on Poughkeepsie and Warwick Valley, and more.
New Writers’ Residency Opens in Roxbury
Founded by writer and editor Annie DeWitt, the inaugural Roxbury Writers Residency will take place October 12-15. The retreat will offer creatives the opportunity to indulge in three days of writing and workshops on a 27-acre property in the Catskill Mountains that is part farm, part literary salon.
Hudson Valley Jazz Festival Returns This Month
The musical celebration will take place August 9-12.
Make an Outdoor Paradise with Pavers
Boasting durability and uniformity, pavers offer a reliable solution for all your “hardscaping” needs, from patio to poolside, driveway to firepit. Andy Jozefowicz of Williams Lumber offers some ideas for incorporating them into your outdoor living area.
Center for Digital Studies, Peekskill, Now Offering Arts, Tech, and Hospitality Training
Art and technology combine at Westchester Community College’s Center for Digital Studies in Peekskill, preparing the next workforce wave.
Hutton Fare: One and Done
Hutton Fare, a food and craft festival that debuted this past weekend at Hutton Brickyards, has been cancelled and deemed unprofitable.
Why You Should Go to Westwind Orchard Now
Oysters, Italian tapas, cider debuts, and raspberry picking—there are SO MANY reasons to visit the organic certified Westwind Orchard in Accord right now.
Big Blood Brings Psychedelic Sounds to Beacon
The Maine-based duo will perform at Quinn’s on August 18.
Don Thy Bibs, Lobster Fest Returns to Old Klaverack Brewery 8/11
Head up to Hudson, NY on Saturday, August 11 for the second ever Lobster Fest at Old Klaverack Brewery. For $30 chow down on lobster, local corn, and beer made onsite.
Vintage Clothing Stores in the Hudson Valley
Vintage and second-hand clothing is a great way to rock a far-out, super individual style without breaking the bank. In addition to the classics (ahem Goodwill and Salvation Army) here are some top-notch vintage shops in the Hudson Valley so you can get yourself some thrifty new threads.
Keelan Donovan and Sam Moss Top Music Festival in Windham
The singer-songwriters share the bill at the Blackdome Music Festival this weekend.
Summer Sundays at Tanglewood
Tanglewood offers refreshing summer fun before their Sunday afternoon shows.
NY19 Rap Narratives Painfully Free of Substance
Taking a look at four issues more important to Hudson Valley voters than Antonio Delgado’s hip hop lyrics.
Hudson Valley Wineries Are Tapping into the Potential of the Cabernet Franc
With its earthy and approachable flavor, the Cabernet Franc is poised to become the calling card of the Hudson Valley. Just in the past three years, the Valley has witnessed a shift from an unorganized appreciation to a passionate focus on the Cabernet Franc, and a new coalition is championing it as the wine of…
Hutton Fare Launches this Weekend | 7/21-7/22
Smorgasburg may be no more, but the Hutton Brickyards is putting on its own foodie fest, which launches this weekend, July 21 and 22. Aside from dozens of food and drink purveyors, the waterfront weekend will feature live music from Simi Stone, and old-world arcade games from Upstate Jamboree.
Rock Out at Empire State Record Fair This Saturday 7/21
Record junkies, drop everything and head to BSP in Uptown Kingston this Saturday 7/21 for an 8-hour record fair, featuring all the local vinyl peddlers, plus food and drink.
Music Film Screens in Kingston to Benefit Puerto Rico
The August 4 fundraising event will also indlude a DJ set featuring traditional music as well as Latin jazz and hip-hop.
Hike & Swim in the Hudson Valley
When the weather is nice the Hudson Valley is a great place to be—with endless natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Get out there and hike one of these trails ending is a deliciously refreshing swimming spot. Some end in pools, some rivers, and others in lakes—either way they are sure to cool you off.
Malian Musical Greats Perform in Hudson
Mamadou Kelly and Sidi Toure will appear at the Half Moon.
Catskills Cuisine Gets Creative at Woodnotes Grille
The natural influences of the Catskill Mountains are captured in the cooking and hospitality at Woodnotes Grille, the restaurant of the Emerson Resort and Spa in Mount Tremper. The lodge-like feel of the dining area and expansive windows draw in the natural splendor of the magical surroundings.
9 of the Coolest Restaurant Settings in the Hudson Valley
Dining out offers an opportunity to experience not just new food, but different architecture and ambiances. Here is a roundup of 9 of the coolest-looking Hudson Valley restaurants.
UPAC Brings Classic Rock Back to Kingston This August
Joan Jett, Air Supply, and Kansas are set to visit the venue next month.
Head to Magazzino for Cinema in Piazza
From July 13 through 28, Magazzino will screen 12 films about post-war and contemporary Italian artists, over six nights in the open-air courtyard at the center of the 20,000 square-foot art warehouse.
Toast: Raise A Glass to Ending Food Waste
Brewed with surplus fresh bread, the cleverly named British company Toast Ale brews award winning beer, while helping to reduce global food waste. The brainchild of social entrepreneur Tristram Stuart, this company has expanded to the US where they are brewing beer with Bread Alone leftovers.
Recipe: Sesame Soba Salad with Avocado
With a rich earthy dressing, seasonal fresh vegetables, and verdant cilantro, this soba noodle salad recipe is a well-rounded in the flavor department and requires very little cooking—perfect for those hot summer days when you don’t want to stay long in the kitchen.
10 Lovely Outdoor Dining Spots in the Hudson Valley
When the sun is shining, it’s hard to stay caged up inside. While this argument doesn’t really work with bosses, you can seek out restaurants that let you dine in the plein air. Here is a roundup of 10 of our favorite places to eat outside in the Hudson Valley.
Open Art Studio Tours This Summer in the Hudson Valley
Open art studio tours have become more and more common all over the country as studio visits trigger questions that aren’t often asked in formal settings such as galleries and museums, and allow for a more intimate interaction with the artwork. Here is a look at some upcoming artists’ open studios in the Hudson Valley.
Jazz at Atlas Series Welcomes Ted Daniel to Newburgh
The cornetist and his band will perform on July 21.
Five Takeaways from the NY19 Democratic Primary
Analyzing the results of last Tuesday’s primary and what they mean for national political trends.
23Arts Music Festival Returns to Tannersville This Month
Brooklyn indie great Shilpa Ray is among the acts booked for the event’s fifth season.
The Security Project — Contact | Album Review
Chronogram staffer Sharon Nichols reviews Security Project’s latest album.
Kayak Down the Hudson River This Summer
Hudson River Paddle and Hudson River Valley Greenway are hosting the Great Hudson River paddle this August, a guided excursion along the Hudson from Albany to Poughkeepsie.
The State of the Hudson Valley Real Estate Market
Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty discusses the real estate market in the Hudson Valley.
The Secrets of Spontaneous Cancer Remission
Wendy Kagan uncovers the secrets of spontaneous remission with cancer researcher Kelly Turner, PhD prior to her upcoming workshop at the Omega Institute.
A Guide to Towns: Poughkeepsie and Central Dutchess County
Poughkeepsie has changed over the years. Here’s the story of the “queen city” of the Hudson and surrounding Dutchess County towns.
Wassaic Project Summer Festival on August 4
Discover music, art, dance, and film at the Wassaic Project summer festival.
Opus 40 Productions in July
The experimental theater group returns to Opus 40 with their take on “Macbeth.”
A Guide to Orange County Towns: Warwick and Sugar Loaf
During summer, the creativity and rich black dirt of the Warwick Valley are in high gear; fresh food’s sizzling on the grill, libations are flowing, and the music’s throbbing.
Top 10 Things to Do at Rosendale Street Fest
The 2018 Rosendale Street Festival hits Main Street on July 21 and 22.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Performs “The Heart of Robin Hood”
The 2018 Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival presents “The Heart of Robinhood” and other classics.
“The Badila Family” at Hudson Hall July 20-22
The weekend includes performances from Diata Diata Folkloric Theater, Young Paris, and Lady Moon and the Eclipse.
Hudson River School Art Trail Hikes 2018
The next Hudson River School Art Trail Hike is on July 27.
9 Strange News Headlines from June 2018
Here’s some weird news stories you may have missed last month.
Lady Rizo at Ancram Opera House July 7
Singer, comedienne, and actress Lady Rizo performs “Red, White, and Indigo: My Love-Hate Relationship with America” in the Hudson Valley on July 7.
Life in a Blender — Happy Enough | Album Review
Chronogram staffer Mike Campbell reviews Life in a Blender’s latest album.
Otto Adolf Eichmann and the US
Larry Beinhart employs Adolf Eichmann as a lens for understanding the banality of evil.
You All Grow Up and Leave Me by Piper Weiss | Book Review
James Conrad reviews You All Grow Up and Leave Me, Piper Wiess’s memoir of teenage obsession.
Chita Rivera at Bard SummerScape’s Spiegeltent July 28
Catch renowned actress, dancer, and singer Chita Rivera at Bard SummerScape Spiegeltent on July 28.
On the Cover: Paolo Arao’s Mister Sister
On the cover of the July 2018 issue of Chronogram: Paolo Arao’s Mister Sister
An Afternoon of Poetry with Ed Sanders July 1
Poet Ed Sanders will read from his latest book and take questions at Kingston Artists Collective.
Live Music in the Hudson Valley | July 2018
This summer’s music show lineup in the Hudson Valley.
A Passive Solar Home in Stone Ridge
North River Architecture’s senior designer Peter Reynolds decided to challenge by designing himself a passive solar home in Stone Ridge, a model for future energy-efficient projects.
Horticulturists Offer Pro-Tips for Mail Ordering Plants
Horticulturists dish on the pros and cons of mail-ordering plants with Michelle Sutton.
Sharon Gannon Discusses New Book at Mirabai on July 21
Head to Mirabai of Woodstock to hear about Sharon Gannon’s new book, The Magic Ten and Beyond.
The Future of Brick and Mortar Retail
The Hudson Valley’s authentic marketplaces are the future of shopping on foot, as opposed to online.
Esteemed Reader | July 2018
Things develop, consolidate in a given direction, grow rigid, then decline; a change sets in, coherence is established once more, and the world is one again. The secret of Tao in this world of the mutable, the world of light—the realm of yang—is to keep the changes in motion in such a manner that no stasis…
Magazzino’s Summer Film Series Begins July 13
Magazzino’s Summer Film Series Brings 12 Films About Italian Post-War Artists.
Woodstock Byrdcliffe House Tour 2018
Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild hosts a self-guided tour of beautiful Woodstock homes on July 14.
Roswell Rudd/Fay Victor/Lafayette Harris/Ken Filiano — Embrace | Album Review
Chronogram staffer Michael Eck reviews recent collaboration album Embrace.
Letters to the Editor | July 2018
Accusations (Not Convictions) To the Editor: Yesterday I picked up a copy of Chronogram and found Eric Francis’ Planet Waves article and horoscope missing from your monthly magazine. I understand he will no longer be contributing in the future due to accusations (not convictions) brought against him. One more male, a public figure brought low…
Poetry | July 2018
Poems from the July 2018 issue of Chronogram by Roger Aplon, Sarah Blake, John Blandly, Angela Braselmann, Megan Coder, Richard Donnelly, Mike Jurkovic, John Kojak, Anne Mikusinski, George Cassidy Payne, Roger Phelps, Kyle Pritz, Izaak Savett, Margarita Serafimova, JR Solonche, Emily Vanston, and John Wisniewski. Edited by Phillip X. Levine.
