Local Activists to Hold Weekly Vigils Against Gun Violence
Hudson Valley activists hold weekly vigils against gun violence
Woodstock Nights Begins July 12: Stroll, Shop, and Eat
A preview of the Second Friday Nights in Woodstock.
A Summer of Dance at Saratoga Performing Arts Center
SPAC’s 2013 summer season features four innovative major contemporary dance and ballet companies.
U.S. Stage Premiere of Sergey Taneyev’s Opera Oresteia
Bard SummerScape is internationally recognized for staging critically acclaimed opera productions, complete with magnificent sets and costumes and gorgeous music. With a huge, international cast, this year’s production of Taneyev’s Oresteia is a gripping tale of lust, murder, and revenge.
Local Health Experts in the Lyme Light
Hudson Valley-ites have been talking about the controversies over Lyme Disease for years. After all, we live in what is perhaps the Lyme-heaviest region in the nation, so many of us are familiar with the questions and ambiguities that swirl around this tick-bourne scourge. Antibiotics or alternative therapies? One bacterium or many? Acute or chronic?…
Bard SummerScape 2013 Kicks Off July 5
Bard’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Spiegeltent host a summer filled with music, film, opera, theater, and dance through July 5 to August 18.
Top Five on Friday: Fourth of July
Our top five picks for things to do this fourth of July.
Lucky Tubb Returns to Poughkeepsie
The Texas singer and his band, the Modern Day Troubadors, perform July 12.
Summer Escape: Pine Hill Lake Beach at Belleayre Mountain
Review of Bellayre Beach at Pine Hill Lake.
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Set to Detonate in Albany
The New York punk blues juggernaut brings its explosive energy to Valentine’s next month.
Historic Rosendale Railroad Trestle Reopens as Walkway This Saturday
The historic Rosendale Railroad Trestle is officially open to the public as a walkway on June 29.
Podcast Episode 17: Gideon Lester
A talk with Gideon Lester, director of Bard’s Theater and Performance Program and co-adapter of Bard SummerScape’s production of “The Master and Margarita.”
A Music-Packed Saturday at Beacon Riverfest
Beacon Riverfest to bring 12 performances on June 29.
Bike New York Hosts Fourth Annual Discover Hudson Valley Ride
Bike New York hosts scenic cycling event alongside the Hudson River Valley.
Living La Vida Local
A recap of the BALLE conference, which was held in Buffalo June 12-14.
Top Five on Friday: Celebrating the Summer Solstice
Our top five picks for things to do on the longest day of the year.
Tracy Bonham Plays Woodstock This Saturday
The “Mother, Mother” singer visits Levon Helm Studios’ Midnight Ramble.
Podcast Episode 16: Greg Olear and Janet Steen
Greg Olear and Janet Steen, editors of the arts and culture online magazine The Weeklings, join the show.
Day Trip: Victoria Pool at Saratoga Spa State Park
A day trip to Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs.
First All-Vegetarian Elementary School Visits Catskill Animal Sanctuary
New York City’s first all vegetarian elementary school visits Catskill Animal Sanctuary.
Peter Barrett’s New Web Series: Cook {Uncook}
Peter Barrett teams up with HandPicked Nation to create the new web series “Cook {Uncook}”
Berkshire Choral Festival Returns
The yearly celebration of vocal music culminates with a concert by Sweet Honey in the Rock.
This Weekend: Solid Sound, Wilco’s Arts and Music Festival
A taste of what to expect from this year’s Solid Sound music and arts festival.
What Every Healthy Dad Should Know
On this day of backyard barbecues and necktie gifts, it’s a perfect time to remember what keeps the men in our lives, well, in our lives. For as long as possible. By simply being aware of the following Top 5 Men’s Health Threats (gathered with statistics from the CDC), you’re already doing something to protect…
Wholeshare: A Click and Ship Food Revolution
Groups throughout the Hudson Valley are using Wholeshare, on online group-buying platform, to change the way they buy local, organic products.
Top Five on Friday: Things to Do with Dad
Our top five picks for things to do with dad on Father’s Day.
Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival at Croton Point Park This Weekend
The Clearwater Festival is at Croton Point Park from June 15 to 16.
Saugerties Guitarist Connor Kennedy Plays Record Release Event
The young musician unveils his debut album with a performance at Levon Helm Studios this month.
A Whole Lotta Somethin’
The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Podcast Episode 15: Greg Frederick
Greg Frederick discusses his Vinyl Pop Art series, which is on display at Orphic Gallery through June.
An Ode to Sunrise Bagels & Deli in Kingston
A gushing review of Sunrise Bagels in Kingston.
Terrier Thrown From Moving Truck Awaits New Home
A terrier mix was thrown from a moving truck on June 3 and awaits adoption at the Hudson Valley Humane Society’s headquarters in Pomona.
Hunter Mountain’s Taste of Country Music Festival Kicks Off This Thursday
The Taste of Country Music Festival is at Hunter Mountain from June 13 through 15.
NYMPH Hypnotizes Hudson This Month
The Brooklyn “spiritual psych” band plays Savoia Bar & Grill on June 28.
Terrapin Red Bistro in Rhinebeck: An Elegant, Refreshing Spring Lunch
A review of Terrapin Red Bistro in Rhinebeck
Women’s Studio Workshop Sells Artists’ Texts to Library of Congress
The Library of Congress acquires the entirety of the Women Studio Workshop’s handmade book collection.
PS21’s Summer Season Kicks Off This Sunday
PS21 outside of the village of Chatham, annoces its season to start off with three diverse string players.
YMCA Kingston Farm Project Fundraiser at Boitson’s
The Kingston YMCA Farm Project hosts a fundraiser event on the patio at Boitson’s Restaurant in Kingston on Tuesday, June 11.
Top Five on Friday: Old-Fashioned Date Nights in the Hudson Valley
Our top five picks for old-fashioned dates in the Hudson Valley.
Family Fun on a Rainy Day: FASNY Firefighting Museum in Hudson
The FASNY Firefighting Museum in Hudson.
Spring for Sound Festival Shakes Up Millerton
Now in its third year, the seasonal happening includes 30 live musical acts.
Podcast Episode 14: David Rothenberg and John Cooley
David Rothenberg and John Cooley discuss mating rituals, life spans, and the science and aesthetics of cicadas.
Use Your Intuition; Check Your Facts
The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Amma Sri Karunamayi Blessings and Meditation Retreat in Woodstock
Amma, Woodstock, Meditation, Retreat
Mountain Jam Kicks Off Tomorrow
Mountain Jam’s ninth annual festival features top artists, including Phil Lesh and Friends, Primus, Gov’t Mule, and Widespread Panic.
Rocker Chris Stamey Plays Bearsville Theater
The dB’s’ singer-songwriter returns to the town where the band recorded in 1984.
Land and Sea Grill Steakhouse in Saugerties
A review of Land Sea and Steakhouse in Saugerties.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic…and Yoga?
Downward dogs are everywhere these days. They’re in parks and prisons, corporate offices and community shelters. In one California public school district, yoga became a part of the curriculum last year—and some parents are twisted into knots about that. The Encinitas yoga trial has made national news, as opposing parents in the district became plaintiffs…
Esteemed Reader: June 2013
Jason Stern discusses a pedagogical story called “Dividing Camels”.
Avery Danziger: The Judicious Palette of Time
Avery Danziger’s photographs at the Tremaine Gallery at the Hotchkiss School.
Portfolio: Laura Glazer
A series of photographs of Phillip Patterson’s handwritten bible project.
Byrdcliffe Festival of the Arts
Byrdcliffe presents the second annual Festival of the Arts, Friday through Sunday, June 14 – 16, at the Art Colony and Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, Woodstock. Thirteen arts organizations will present performances ranging from concerts, dance, theater to spoken word.
Chrono Seen: June 2013
Ramp Fest 2013, the Hudson Valley Fair, Sight Unseen, E. L. Doctorow, and more.
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts: Newburgh
The historic city is fueled by people who make the change they want to see.
A Poem: Allen Tate Responds to Wallace Stevens’s Claim that the Poet is an Angel
A poem by Will Arbery.
Hudson Beach Glass Gallery’s “New York Water Towers”
Ronnie Farley’s photographs, paintings and an installation of real water tanks from New York City.
Choosing a Physician
Peter Aaron reports on selecting the right doctor for you and your family.
2013 Bard SummerScape and Bard Music Festival
Bard SummerScape 2013 presents seven inspired weeks of opera, music, theater, dance, film, and cabaret. The hub of these offerings is the 24th annual Bard Music Festival, this year examining the life, work, and cultural milieu of the 20th-century composer Igor Stravinsky.
Rosendale Earthfest
Rosendale Earthfest on June 9 celebrates sustainability in the Hudson Valley.
Zak Pelaccio’s Fish & Game Sets the Tone for Hudson Dining
Peter Barrett reports on the long-awaited opening of Hudson’s new eatery.
CD Review: Textures and Pulsations
Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews Textures and Pulsations by Bob Gluck/Aruan Ortiz.
National Ballet of Canada “Giselle” on July 17th – Girls Night Out
Pamper yourself with a night of gorgeous ballet, glamorous entertainment for you and your girlfriends.
Local Luminary: Lee Tannen
An interview with Lee Tannen, emcee at Helsinki on Broadway, the popular cabaret series at Helsinki Hudson.
Puberty’s New Normal
The average age of the onset of puberty is earlier than it was two decades ago—Annie Internicola reports on the trend and possible influencing factors.
Catskill’s Cradle: Phoenicia, Mount Tremper, Woodstock
Route 28 is home to some of the Hudson Valley’s most inspired communities.
CD Review: Early Work 1986-1995
John Burdick reviews Early Work 1986-1995 by Rob Morsberger.
Planning a Garden Party
Lindsay Pietroluongo offers some tips for a memorable outdoor soirée with friends.
Editor’s Note: Varieties of Transformative Experience
Brian K. Mahoney discusses shamanism, urban renewal, and the cycle of the cicadas.
Finding Ourselves in the History of Expert Advice
Bethany Saltman reports on the difficult balance between trusting sources and following instincts.
Summer Reading Roundup for Kids
A book review of Hudson Valley authors and illustrators of middle-grade and young adult fiction.
While You Were Sleeping: June 2013
Edible bugs and ideological shoplifting—find out what you may have missed.
Beinhart’s Body Politic: The Invisible Handful of Dust
Larry Beinhart discusses drought, the agricultural economy, and Woody Guthrie.
Shelter Benefit
Natalie Merchant and Music’s Kalmia String Quartet host a benefit concert to raise the awareness of domestic violence against women.
Jan Harrison and Alan Baer’s 1869 Kingston Townhouse
A profile of Jan Harrison and Alan Baer’s three-story, 1869 Kingston townhouse.
Home & Garden Summer Events
Seventh Annual Bellefield Design Lecture June 2, FDR Historic Site, Hyde Park William Robinson published The Wild Garden in 1870, presenting sustainable gardening concepts that still resonate today. Rick Darke, this year’s Bellefield Design lecturer, recently expanded the edition with a new chapter and his award-winning color photography. The event, presented by the Beatrix Farrand…
Jupiter in Cancer: The Public and the Private
The latest installment of Eric Francis Coppolino’s Planet Waves Weekly.
Jacky Davis & David Soman Fly Away Home
Nina Shengold profiles writer-illustrator team Jacky Davis and David Soman.
Parting Shot: Greg Frederick
Amy Winehouse, a portrait fashioned out of vinyl fragments by Greg Frederick.
Miró String Quartet with Melvin Chen
The Miró String Quartet performs in Woodstock with Melvin Chen on June 30.
Seventeen-Year Itch: Cicada Swarm 2013
An excerpt from philosopher and musician David Rothenberg’s book Bug Music.
Patrick Madden at Atwater Gallery
Patrick Madden shows his exhibition at Atwater Gallery in Rhinebeck.
Winard Harper
Jazz Drummer, Winard Harper performs on June 22, at The Falcon in Marlboro.
Empirical Encounters with Container Gardening
Michelle Sutton shares her experiences with the popular style of gardening.
Speaker at Temple Emanuel: Mark Russ Federman
Speaker at Temple Emanuel presents Mark Russ Federman on June 9.
Rosendale Earthfest 2013
The perfect mix of fun and learning, the Earthfest program includes live music and theatre, inspiring exhibits, delicious food, farmers market, 4-H petting zoo, crafts and activities. Hosted by the Rosendale Environmental Commission. Free/donation, at the Rosendale Recreation Center.
Life Passages: The Return of Saturn
Eric Francis Coppolino discusses the relationship between life and planetary cycles, and how to recognize and respond to key life transits.
On the Cover: David Rothenberg
David Rothenberg’s One Minute Before Mating is featured on this month’s cover.
Catskill Mountainkeeper Barn Fest
Woodstock hosts the annual Catskill Mountainkeeper Barn Fest on June 22.
Healing Arts Gallery presents Llyn Towner
Llyn Towner’s paintings will be on solo exhibition at the Healing Arts Gallery at Ellenville Regional Hospital, Ellenville.
Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals (1933-1945)
Kingston’s LGBTQ Center hosts an exhibit on Nazi persecution of homosexuals.
Gallery 66’s “Fashion as Art: A Matter of Taste”
“Fashion as Art” at Gallery 66 kicks off with Roger Derrick, Rebecca Darlingon, and Robert Herrmann.
