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Painter Giacomo Piussi’s Tuscan Traditions and Beach Day Bliss
Rather than attempt realism, Giacomo Piussi’s paintings playfully explore the intersection of dreams and contemporary life.
Spencertown Academy Festival of Books Returns Labor Day Weekend
Spencertown Academy’s 20th Annual Festival of Books brings big ideas and bargain reads to the Berkshires borderlands.
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Hudson Valley Shopping Guide
A guide of cute independent shops to visit in the Hudson Valley, peddling everything from fine jewelry to fashion, handmade hats, and artisanal stationery.
Rick Sharp’s $175K Gift Transforms Gallery at Thomas Cole Historic Site
Collector Rick Sharp donates $175,000 to revamp the Thomas Cole Site’s 1815 Main House gallery, inspiring matching gifts and a reimagined visitor experience.
Cirque du Sloop: Flotsam River Circus Floats to Town
Flotsam River Circus floats into the region with a string of waterfront performances in early September.
Bob Mould Plays Kingston Solo Show
The former Hüsker Dü frontman will perform at Assembly on August 1.
Borscht Belt Fest Returns to Ellenville: A Catskills Comeback with Schmaltz, Standup, and Street Fair Nostalgia
Ellenville’s Borscht Belt Fest returns July 26–27 with comedy, klezmer, cuisine, and Catskills nostalgia served fresh with a side of schmaltz.
Ulster County Awards $586K to Farms for Climate Resilience and Viability
Ulster County has awarded $586K to nine local farms to support sustainable upgrades, improve climate resilience, and strengthen the regional food economy.
“Leather and Plastic” Exhibition Explores Industrial Legacy in Prattsville
At the Zadock Pratt Museum, “Leather and Plastic” traces the Catskills’ evolution from 19th-century leather hub to our petrochemical present.
Garland Jeffreys Documentary in Saugerties
The award-winning film looks at the life of the acclaimed cult singer-songwriter.
Art Everywhere, All at Once: A Road-Tripping Recap of Upstate Art Weekend
Taliesin Thomas hits more than 35 venues across the Hudson Valley in a rollicking, art-packed tour of Upstate Art Weekend 2025. Here are the highlights.
Rae’s Brings Elevated Comfort Food and Community Vibes to Margaretville
Opened July 11, Rae’s serves up shared plates, natural wines, and nostalgia-fueled cocktails in a cozy Main Street space with Catskills roots and flair.
Adam Weinert Named Executive Director of Hudson Hall
Choreographer and civic leader brings deep local roots and creative vision to historic arts institution.
Bard College Weighs Major Property Gift from Galvan Foundation in Hudson
Bard College is reviewing a proposed donation of dozens of Galvan-owned properties in Hudson, raising hopes and questions about transparency and housing impacts.
Chronogram Wins AAN Award for Mental Health Crisis Coverage
Chronogram wins 2nd place AAN Award for Solutions Journalism for an article on mental health crisis response in the Hudson Valley by Steven Yoder.
GroundTone Festival Premieres at PS21
The new experimental music event will take place in Chatham July 18-21.
Jennifer Levine’s Joyful Murals and Bold Paintings Bring Liberation to Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie artist Jennifer Levine blends myth, community, and childhood creativity in murals and paintings on view during Upstate Open Studios, part of Upstate Art Weekend (July 19-20).
New York Expands Catskill Forest Preserve, Upgrades Blue Hole for Safety
New York State adds 900 acres to the Catskill Forest Preserve and upgrades Peekamoose Blue Hole, balancing growing trail use with environmental protection.
O+ Festival Brings Kool Keith, Fiery Furnaces, and Free Healthcare to Kingston in October
The 15th O+ Festival returns to Kingston October 10–12, trading art for healthcare with headliners Kool Keith, Fiery Furnaces, Jonathan Lethem, and more.
Glenn Tilbrook Performs in Kingston
The Squeeze cofounder will visit Assembly on July 12.
The Fugs Celebrate 60 Years of Countercultural Rock at Byrdcliffe in August
Ed Sanders and The Fugs mark 60 years of anarchic rock with two shows at Woodstock’s Byrdcliffe Barn, August 22-23, celebrating a legendary career of poetry, protest, and punk spirit.
Kingston’s Lace Mill Celebrates 10 Years of Art & Community
Around 100 artists live and work at the Lace Mill, bonding over their shared passion. On July 6 and 7, they’re celebrating 10 years of the community they’ve created.
“Stan Douglas: Ghostlight” at Bard’s Hessel Museum
Stan Douglas’s “Ghostlight” at Bard’s Hessel Museum surveys 40 works that probe media, memory, and myth with cinematic precision and haunting visual flair.
Casita at MASS MoCA
The seed for Justin and Mariah Forstmann’s new restaurant, Casita, was planted when they parked Chingón Taco Truck in the courtyard at MASS MoCA in North Adams in 2020. After Covid shuttered the restaurants where the couple had been working in Portland, Oregon, the Connecticut natives landed back on the East Coast to plan their…
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Strong Roots: Dutchess County Natives Open Grounded Dispensary
Poughkeepsie’s Grounded dispensary blends small-batch cannabis, family roots, and community care—complete with a salt cave, yoga, and hyper local growers.
“Manakin” at New York Stage and Film at Marist University
“I come from a very secretive family,” Dave Harris remarks. But I doubt that the secrets are as extreme as the ones in his play “Manakin,” in which four generations of brothers marry sisters while simultaneously worshiping Satan. A staged reading of the play will take place at Marist University on July 26, part of…
A Review of Stephen T. Lewis’s Richard Manuel: His Life and Music
Peter Aaron reviews Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to the Band by Stephen T. Lewis, a biography of The Band’s pianist and singer.
July 2025 Astrology Report
Retrogrades rule July, bringing reversals, reflections, and ego reboots. Expect shocks, delays, and a deep dive into the chaos of early 2025.
Libra Horoscope | July 2025
Your crew can either spark your growth—or hold you back. July asks you to choose freedom over familiarity.
5 Books to Take to the Beach in July
Short book reviews of A Field of My Own by Cynthia McVay; Writers and Liars by Carol Goodman; Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day by Nico Hughes and illustrted by Chris Ams; Hick by Sarah Miller; and Vera, or Faith by Gary Shteyngart.
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Seed-to-Shelf Dispensary Hudson Valley Jane Opens in Beacon
Hudson Valley Jane brings seed-to-shelf cannabis to Beacon with craft flower, farm transparency, and a boutique vibe rooted in sustainability.
Sagittarius Horoscope | July 2025
Relationships shift to shake you awake. This month brings disruptive mirrors—and new dynamics worth exploring.
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HERbal Woodstock
HERbal Woodstock is Woodstock’s only legal, women-owned dispensary, offering curated cannabis from small growers and expert guidance in a welcoming space. A portion of sales supports the local community.
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Homegrown Hospitality: Stay Catskills Rentals Are Rooted in Community
Lifelong Catskills resident Kim Riera believes that with the right mindset, homeowners can make a short-term rental a force for good in their communities. “The best way to balance the needs of guests and the local community is to create opportunities for shared experiences—moments where people can get to know each other, find common ground,…
The Warwick Way: The Town and its Villages Grow Together
Warwick unites through wildfire, farmland preservation, infrastructure upgrades, and collaborative leadership.
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Royal Blend Dispensary
Royal Blend Dispensary in Kingston offers a cozy, boutique cannabis experience with premium local products and a welcoming vibe. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned users—now with delivery available.
2025 Family Fun Winners
This year’s winners of the Chronogram Readers Choice awards in the family fun categories.
Master Choreographer Stephen Petronio Closes the Curtain on His Company
Choreographer Stephen Petronio is disbanding his renowned company after four decades. Citing funding shifts, pandemic fallout, and political threats to the arts, Steven Petronio Dance will give its farewell performances at Jacob’s Pillow in July—closing one chapter, but not his restless creative drive.
Upstate Art Weekend Highlights to Check Out July 17-21
Now in its sixth year, Upstate Art Weekend has become something like the I Ching for the Hudson Valley art scene—a wandering oracle of openings, oddities, and off-road installations.
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Valley Greens
Valley Greens in Peekskill blends retro charm with modern cannabis convenience. Inspired by old-school general stores, it offers a welcoming space and curated products for all experience levels in a friendly, nostalgic setting.
Album Review: Rebecca Martin | She
Seth Rogovoy reviews Rebecca Martin’s latest album, She.
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The Best Pools and Paddling Spots in Delaware County
Looking to cool off this summer? Here are the top spots to take a dip or go for a paddle in Delaware County.
Scorpio Horoscope | July 2025
Face your shadows, transform your bonds. July’s emotional shakeups help you alchemize fear into power.
Album Review: Gary’s Dream | Pretty Blue
Tristan Geary reviews Gary’s Dream’s latest album, Pretty Blue.
2025 Education & Learning Winners
This year’s winners of the Chronogram Readers Choice awards in the education and learning categories.
Capricorn Horoscope | July 2025
Shake up the schedule. July calls for experiments in work, wellness, and the tech that supports you.
Album Review: Julie Beth Napolin | Only the Void Stands Between Us
Peter Aaron reviews Julie Beth Napolin’s latest album, Only the Void Stands Between Us.
Femi Kuti and the Positive Force at Assembly in Kingston
Femi Kuti and the Positive Force bring the Afrobeat dance party to Assembly in Kingston on July 29.
Aquarius Horoscope | July 2025
Joy wants to surprise you. July brings wild creativity, romance detours, and lessons in impermanence.
Sound Check: John Blue’s Music Recommendations
John Blue, co-owner of Bluebyrd Habedashery and host of Radio Kingston’s “Blue’s People,” shares his music recommendations.
Aries Horoscope | July 2025
Reboot your mindset—radical shifts in how you think, speak, or learn are shaking things up. Disrupt, don’t resist.
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A Kindred Table: At Garvan’s, Irish Hospitality Is Always on the Menu
Iconic New Paltz establishment Garvan’s is a cozy Irish gastropub, serving up Emerald Isle classics and hospitality in a lush, golf course-adjacent setting.
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Hudson Valley Dining Guide
A round-up of Hudson Valley restaurants to tick off your local dining bucket list.
Pisces Horoscope | July 2025`
Uranus stirs your foundation. Family, home, and memory all get rewritten this month for your future’s sake.
Esteemed Reader: Never Forget | July 2025
Jason Stern reminds us of our purpose and the futility of violence.
Taurus Horoscope | July 2025
Security isn’t where you thought it was. July pushes you to adapt, shift your roots, and redefine what stability means.
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Hustle & Heart: Mahar Real Estate’s People-First Approach
Born and raised in Claverack, Daniel Mahar launched his Hudson-based brokerage in 2024 with a simple but powerful mission: to bring hands-on, hyperlocal service back to real estate.
“Harold Stevenson: Less Real Than My Routine Fantasy” at Art Omi
Art Omi presents the first New York institutional solo show of Harold Stevenson, whose bold, sensual paintings of male desire challenged norms and celebrated erotic intimacy.
Camp Whatever-it’s-Called: A Year-Round Summer Camp in Elizaville
A blended Hudson Valley family builds tradition, transformation, and summer magic at their lakeside camp and home in Elizaville.
5 Recent Hudson Valley Restaurant Openings
Recent restaurant openings in the Hudson Valley include a fish shack/market, an upscale modern Greek restaurant, a new cafe/market from Taavo Somer, and more.
Gemini Horoscope | July 2025
You’re not one thing—you’re both. July breaks you open, rewiring how you see yourself and your freedom. Stay grounded.
2025 Readers’ Choice Awards Results
After 350,000 ballots cast across 278 categories, results for the 2025 Chronogram Readers’ Choice Awards are in. Here are the winners.
Cancer Horoscope | July 2025
The subconscious rises to the surface. July offers deep healing if you’re willing to look inward and not flinch.
The Great Wait to Inhale: New York State Slow to Light Up Lounge Licenses
Cannabis cafes remain stalled as New York regulators navigate safety, equity, and a massive application backlog.
Leo Horoscope | July 2025
Leo: Your crew can either spark your growth—or hold you back. July asks you to choose freedom over familiarity.
2025 Readers’ Choice Spotlight: Beacon Artists Union (BAU)
Beacon Artists Union wins Chronogram’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Award, marking a new era of collaborative, community-focused energy in the Beacon art scene.
Ellenville: Second Acts in the Catskills
Pandemic newcomers and legacy locals team up with creativity, cooperation, and community-driven small business.
Virgo Horoscope | July 2025
Vocational pivots, new dreams, and a restless spirit. You’re not stuck—this month is your permission to break the mold.
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A World Away: Ambitious Indian Fine Dining at Tamarind in Poughkeepsie
Tamarind in Poughkeepsie has filled a much-needed gap in the local dining landscape, offering a refined, regionally expansive menu of Indian specialties.
