July 2019
Some stories covered in the July issue are food and drink, home and garden, health and wellness, outdoors, community pages, and horoscopes. This month’s issue features are ‘The Green Gold Rush’, ‘Judy Sigunick’, and ‘Staging Area’.
Cover Story
Illustrator and Digital Artist Evan M. Cohen Wants to Share Some Feelings
Graphic designer and comic illustrator Evan M. Cohen talk about his art and the emotions he is hoping to evoke through it.
Feeding the Community: The Work of Hudson Valley Food Pantries
For some Hudson Valley residents, eating is all about choice. Unfortunately the choice is whether or not to pay their rent or buy food to feed their families. Thankfully, there are many food pantries in the Hudson Valley that can make the choice a little easier for these hungry residents.
How to Eat like a Hudson Valley Foodstagrammer
To find out what it was like “foodstagramming” right here in the Hudson Valley, we’ve talked to some of the most prolific local food bloggers about their accounts to see what it’s like to wine, dine, and filter up and down the Hudson River. They had some insight on what they look for, where to…
Coming Soon to the DENIZEN: “A Picture Paints a Thousand Words” and “Meek”
As the Denizen theatre celebrates closing night of their run of “White Rabbit Red Rabbit”— a show that celebrates the connections between actor, audience, and (absent) writer— they’re showcasing local visual artists and local non-profit Wild Earth Sunday in exhibition inspired by the show.
Chronogram Conversations: Getting In the Weeds About Legal Marijuana
On Tuesday, July 23 our 50 of our Woodstck and Hudson Valley buds joined us to chat about the impact of weed legalization on the Hudson Valley, a hot topic since the legalization of weed in our neighbor state of Massachusetts.
The State of Sex Ed
If you’re like most people who attended public school in the United States, sex education evokes memories of being separated into boys and girls, giggling as instructors slipped condoms over bananas and flipped through highly detailed anatomical diagrams. Thankfully, you may have thought, it was over after one or two days. Or maybe you didn’t…
The Gardens at Rhinebeck’s Development Readies for Its Grand Finale
For years, Rhinebeck has been an alluring community for residents and tourists alike. It’s home to such attractions as the Poets Walk, Burger Hill Park, Ferncliff Forest, the Wilderstein Historic Site, the historic Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn, antique marketplaces, art galleries, an independent theater and bookstore, incredible eateries and many mom-and-pop shops. Because of…
In Good Hands
Master jeweler Geoffrey Good has had a hand in pieces for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, pieces worn by Beyoncé, and bespoke pieces with stories all their own. As his operation and atelier out of Hudson grows, he talks about his career, his craft, and everything coming next.
So Duckin’ Good—Rushing Duck Brewery’s Owners On Family, Their Craft & Everything On Tap
Rushing Duck Brewery, which offers 20 taps and two tasting rooms, brings a family-run mentality and small staff to the Hudson Valley brewery scene, hoping to draw the locals and lower-Hudson Valley travelers to taste their craft brews.
Five Cool Hudson Valley Summer Activities
Opera, theater, music festivals, and…quilts! Here’s this week’s upstate lowdown of fun doings.
The Latest on the Wallkill River Cleanup
The roots of the modern environmental movement in the United States are far-reaching, and one of them starts in the Hudson Valley. Fifty years ago, the federal government passed the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), part of a raft of legislation signed throughout the 1960s and 1970s after Rachel Carson’s paradigm-shifting book, Silent…
Five Fun Events in and Around the Hudson Valley This Month
Summer’s in full swing around here with art, food, music, and more. Dig in!
Five Exceptional Events in the Hudson Valley This Month
Film, cabaret, art, and music—all alive and well in the Hudson Valley. Check out this week’s list of recommended area arts events.
The End of Fossil Fuels in New York?
The omnibus package of rent reforms wasn’t the only sweeping policy plan New York State lawmakers passed last month—they also agreed on an even bolder, more progressive law: the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Dubbed by The New York Times as “one of the world’s most ambitious climate plans,” the CLCPA calls on…
6 Sensational Hudson Valley July Events
Bands, balloons, ballet, and more. Here’s July’s first parcel of hip Hudson Valley happenings.
July Astrological Forecast: Eclipse Season Builds Trust Muscles
Lorelai Kude scans the skies and plots our horoscopes for July.
Aquarius Horoscope | July 2019
If you can handle the relatively light stuff, you can be trusted with the inevitable heaviness as well.
Staging Area: Hudson Valley Theater Residencies Pave the Path to Broadway
Peek behind the curtain of the region’s theater residency programs, which have birthed such Broadway hits as “Hamilton.”
Cancer Horoscope | July 2019
Your empathy is in full swing this month. Be sure to measure the cost/result of all you give for what you get back.
Pisces Horoscope | July 2019
You may want to swim with the current, but this month you will continue to swim against the tide in an effort to know yourself better.
Meet The Man Who Used Llama Selfies and Antiques to Fund A Library in his Homeland
From his home in the Catskills, Argentine artist Martin Muñoz has collected over 20,000 books to build an English-language library in Mendoza.
Aries Horoscope | July 2019
That change you’ve been waiting for will come to fruition this month, just hang tight and don’t despair.
Leo Horoscope | July 2019
In your heart, you know the truth, which is that you can’t control a chaotic universe with an infinite number of moving parts.
Chronogram Conversations: Talking New York’s Cider Culture at Glynwood
The latest Chronogram Conversation focused on the culture and cultivation of cider and was hosted by the Glynwood Center.
Earmark These 7 Books for July Reading
From a scintillating debut poetry book to a Capote-like dissection the 1997 “Schoolgirl Murder,” here are seven short book reviews for July reading.
Taurus Horoscope | July 2019
This month is all about family. Don’t feel cornered, as help will pull you out.
9 Strange Headlines You Might Have Missed in June
News stories you might have missed last month.
The Origin Story Behind ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ at Bard
John Cameron Mitchell dives into the origin story of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at Bard.
Virgo Horoscope | July 2019
It’s time for you to soak up the good karma you’ve accumulated this month!
Fork-Tender: A Round-Up of New Restaurants in the Hudson Valley
A roundup of the tastiest new players to join the Hudson Valley restaurant scene.
Album Review: David Amram | So in America
Album reviews of So in America by David Amram
Gemini Horoscope | July 2019
No one can read your mind. You must as for what you want, and you are sure to receive.
The Drink: Summer Fruit Cup from Kingston’s Hetta Glogg
Mulled wine producer Hetta Glogg offers a rich, spice-forward twist on the Pimm’s Cup.
Spacetime Continuum: Heavy Mental Health Conversations at the Powerhouse
“The Elementary Spacetime Show” uses the light-hearted format of a musical comedy to tackle tough issues like teen suicide, César Alvarez, Emily Orling
Libra Horoscope | July 2019
This month you will finally reexamine the definition of safety and what that means to you.
These Hudson Valley Businesses Are Dreaming Green
Whether you’re building a home from the ground up or just redecorating, go green with these sustainable makers and builders.
Esteemed Reader | July 2019
Our publisher Jason Stern makes the case that science is not clearly defined or something to be believed in, in response to a reader’s letter.
Community Gardens Help Neighbors Grow Together
A look at the various community gardening initiatives in the Hudson Valley.
The Secret City’s Art Revival in Woodstock
Secret City Art Revival sneaks back into town.
Scorpio Horoscope | July 2019
Keep going and developing your innermost desires. Slow and steady wins the race.
Farmhouse In Shades of Blue
Though he’s made a career behind the scenes, Barrie Blue reveals himself at home in his historic converted barn in High Falls.
Album Review: John Medeski | John Medeski’s Mad Skillet
Album reviews of John Medeski’s Mad Skillet by John Medeski.
Editor’s Note: Millennializing Chronogram?
Our acting editor Marie Doyon shares a few facts about millennials.
Tapping into a Lighter Spirit—Understanding the Emotional Freedom Technique
Using a tapping technique on energy meridians, the alternative modality EFT helps people overcome fear, anxiety, and stress.
Celebrating African Music and Artists with the Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice
Phoenicia Festival of the Voice celebrates 10 years with African-themed programming.
Sagittarius Horoscope | July 2019
This month’s gift of energy will be useful for the months ahead… Use it wisely.
The Perfect Hudson Valley Campsites for All Kinds of Campers
From waterfront camping to hike-in sites, choose your own adventure with our categorical tour of area campgrounds.
Album Review: Dean Wareham vs. Cheval Sombre
Album reviews of Dean Wareham vs. Cheval Sombre by Dean Wareham vs. Cheval Sombre.
Letter to the Editor | July 2019
Readers share their views/opinion on articles from previous issues.
Conscious, Creative Curation in Warwick
The towns and hamlets of Warwick Valley are fertile ground for enterprise and recreation.
8 Cool Hudson Valley Events to Check Out this July
A list of things to do/see this July around the Hudson Valley.
Urban Archive App Expands Service to Newburgh—Including Phone-Guided Tours
The nonprofit Urban Archive launches an interactive app which shows Newburgh through the years—allowing the city itself to become a museum and your phone, a reliable local tour guide.
Add Culture to Your Summer with These 10 Exhibits to Check Out This July
A Hudson Valley gallery guide for July.
Capricorn Horoscope | July 2019
This month you might fail, but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
New York State Sizes Up The Green Gold Rush
As legislators once again failed to pass the Marihuana Regulation and Taxaction Act in the last session, we look at the crowded field of competing camps and the roadblocks to legalizing cannabis.
Chronogram Poetry | July 2019
Poems submitted by Chronogram readers and edited by Phillip X Levine.
6 Live Music Shows You Won’t Want to Miss in July
Six live music shows to pencil in, from Lord Huron to Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival.
Lauree Ostrofsky on Entrepreneurship, Community & Supporting Women Business Owners (Q&A)
A Q and A with Lauree Ostrofsky, founder of Hudson Valley Women in Business.
Artist Judy Sigunick, Remembered
In April, artist Judy Sigunick passed away, leaving behind a legacy of charged work that was just the beginning of a promising career.
Chronogram Conversations: Exploring Clean Energy with Sustainable Hudson Valley
On Thursday, May 9, Chronogram hosted a conversation at The Beverly in Kingston, in partnership with Sustainable Hudson Valley, to discuss what’s happening in clean energy policy, technology, finance, and innovation. Over 50 people were in attendance to hear from bright lights in the sustainability field. Panelists included: Senator Jen Metzger Julie Noble, Environmental Education and…
