

Cover Story
On the Cover: Karsten Krejcarek | March 2019
For a new exhibit at Mother Gallery in Beacon, contemporary artist Karsten Krejcarek and others work under the assumption that time is non-linear, reality is amorphous, and dimensions are permeable.
Voice from behind Bars
(Spanish language translation available) Here is our follow-up on Monday’s story, “Undocumented in the Hudson Valley,” after reporter Michael Frank finally got to talk with Luis Martinez, that story’s main subject. Despite rumors circulated on Facebook that he was no longer on a list to be deported, his attorney, Cheryl David, said it wasnt true.…
Michael Musgrave Plays Schumann in Cold Spring
The pianist and scholar will hold forth on the German composer on April 14.
Afropop Quartet Billy Wylder Performs in Kingston
The New England-based band will appear with M’Bollo and Datura Road at BSP on Friday.
Undocumented in the Hudson Valley: The Luis Martinez Story
The story you are about to read has been a moving target. It’s about the pending deportation of Luis Martinez, a New Paltz, New York businessman who was arrested by ICE on January 16 and imprisoned at Orange County Jail in Goshen, New York. The attorneys arguing to prevent the forced exile requested an early…
Jay-Z, the Killers, Dead & Company Among Woodstock 50 Headliners
News of a partial lineup for the August anniversary festival has been leaked via Variety and Billboard magazines.
The Vaccine Furor
Are low vaccination rates endangering Hudson Valley communities? Several recent measles outbreaks suggest the answer is yesand the issue is becoming increasingly fraught, as alarmed public health officials and legislators clash with a vocal contingent of anti-vaccine parents over the best way to protect childrens health. This year, the World Health Organization named vaccine hesitancy as…
Patrick Higgins Kicks Off Hudson Library Concert Series
The experimental guitarist will perform on March 24.
Kickstarter Campaign Launched for David Greenberger Documentary
The film will chronicle the phenomenon of the Greenwich resident and spoken word performer’s beloved zine, The Duplex Planet.
Spring, Interrupted
With the planetary climate steadily warming because of carbon emissions, its no surprise that spring is coming earlier to the Northeast. For decades, the timing of the early signs of spring has been shifting ever so slightly earlier: the first migrating birds, the first blooms on apple trees. Spring now regularly arrives a week or…
David Lopato Trio Plays to Benefit Woodstock Chruch
The jazz band will kick off a concert series at St. John’s Church on March 23.
Brooklyn’s Tim Kuhl Performs in Kingston and Beacon
The Sean Lennon drummer will appear at Tubby’s and Quinn’s this month.
Are PILOTs A Race To The Bottom?
Cutting tax deals with businesses to lure them to a place is a common practice, from remote rural counties to bustling metropolises. But does it work? Originally born out of negotiations between cities and large nonprofits like universities and hospitals, PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) agreements have become increasingly common in the for-profit world.…
Ringo Starr Joins Woodstock 50th Anniversary at Bethel Woods
The Beatle will bring his All Star Band to the week-long festival on August 16.
Port of Call: Catskill Point Marina and Restaurant For Sale
Catskill Point Marina and Restaurant goes up for sale.
Indian Ridge Campground For Sale
Indian Ridge Campground goes on the market for $829K.
Esteemed Reader | March 2019
Our publisher Jason Stern questions perception and hyparxis through the electromagnetic spectrum and beyond.
Album Review: Rebecca Haviland | Bright City Lights
Michael Eck reviews Bright City Lights by Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart.
Charlotte Posenenske’s Long-Awaited Retrospecive at Dia:Beacon
Fifty-one years after abandoning art, Charlotte Posenenske has a retrospective at Dia: Beacon.
Editor’s Note: O’Mahony/Mahoney
Our editor Brian Mahoney shares how his family immigrated to America in the 20’s and how America is essentially a nation of immigrants.
Artist Kelli Bickman’s Vibrant Live/Work/Gallery Space in Saugerties
Reappropriating the three stories of a former Odd Fellows Temple, artist Kelli Bickman has created a vibrant live/work/gallery space.
Metaphysical Containers: The Art of Carole Kunstadt
Carole Kunstadt’s textural sculpture deconstructs familiar shapes and vessels and reassembles them in provocative new configurations.
A Conversation with Laurent Rejto of Hudson Valley Film Commission
A Q and A with Laurent Rejto, the founder of the Woodstock Film Festival and the Hudson Valley Film Commission.
Deck Out Your Digs at These 9 Hudson Valley Home Goods Stores
A roundup of Hudson Valley home goods stores at a range price points, just in time for your spring refresh.
Libra Horoscope | March 2019
Your attention and approval are your most valuable resources: Dispense them wisely and with discretion.
Thornwillow Makers Village: A Creative Community in Newburgh
Changes are coming to Newburgh in the form of a community art space.
March 2019 Astrology Forecast
Lorelai Kude scans the skies and plots our horoscopes for March.
Scorpio Horoscope | March 2019
Puzzle pieces you’ve been searching for are intuitively uncovered March 23-24.
7 Strange Headlines You Might Have Missed in February
News stories you might have missed last month.
Aries Horoscope | March 2019
Put fiery indignation to work March 7-8, directing your umbrage to the root of all injustice.
From the Archives: Oatmeal, A Short Story
From Cathleen Bell, author of seven YA novels, comes this Odyssey-like short story about a woman awaiting her husband’s return.
Hold onto your Dust Jackets: Woodstock Bookfest Turns 10
What’s to come in the next ‘Woodstock Book Festival’ which turns 10 this year.
Body Politic: Down the Amazon
Larry Beinhart lays out the Amazon deal in New York and crunches the numbers.
Earmark These 7 Books for March Reading
From Gurdjieff reconsidered to a manifesto for black farmers, seven short book reviews.
Sweet on Saugerties: The Waterfront Town’s Evolving Identity
A confluence of equestrian tourism, the arts, and dedicated entrepreneurs have kept the quaint waterfront town of Saugerties on its toes.
Staycation at Buttermilk Falls: The Ultimate Antidote to Winter Blues
Sitting on banks of the Hudson River, Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa in Milton offers many attractions in one place.
Taurus Horoscope | March 2019
You are about to undergo an extended personal remodel and renovation job.
Aquarius Horoscope | March 2019
A new communication opportunity enables both your persuasive abilities and your outreach to the like-minded.
A Conversation with Liberty Street Bistro Chef Michael Kelly
A conversation with Liberty Bistro chef/owner Michael Kelly as he prepares to expand the restaurant.
Gemini Horoscope | March 2019
Find the missing, overlooked, or ignored data to discover where the black holes in your decision-making are located.
Pisces Horoscope | March 2019
Choose conscious optimism for optimum healing power this month!
Nibble Your Way into Spring at these 4 Hudson Valley Restaurants
Four places to sip and sup in the Hudson Valley this March.
Cancer Horoscope | March 2019
Issues of power and control clash with deeply embedded emotional truths this month.
Chronogram Poetry | March 2019
A selection of poems submitted by readers and edited by Phillip X. Levine.
Gaskin’s Ox Eye Cocktail Recipe
At Gaskin’s, the Ox Eye cocktail offers a smoky mezcal play on the classic margarita.
Leo Horoscope | March 2019
Long-term loyalties without reciprocal investment come up for review.
Too Tough to Die: Richie Ramone on His New Autobiography
Chronogram arts editor and co-author of Richie Ramone’s new autobiography, Peter Aaron, speaks with the rockstar about the new book, plus an excerpt.
Album Review: David Garland | Verdancy
Peter Aaron reviews of Verdancy by David Garland.
Virgo Horoscope | March 2019
Trust your own good sense to lead you to the right conclusions even if you feel inadequately informed.
Waltzing in a Winter Wonderland: Winter Weddings at Ashokan Center
The Ashokan Center is the perfect setting for that winter wedding fantasy.
10 Art Exhibits to Scope out in March
A guide to Hudson Valley art exhibits for February.
Spring into March with these 8 Cultural Events in the Hudson Valley
Eight Cultural Events to check out in March.
Album Review: Jeff Siegel | London Live
James Keepnews reviews London Live by Jeff “Siege” Siegel Quartet.
6 Live Music Shows to See in March
Six live music shows to pencil in, from Hiroya Tsukamoto to Gogol Bordello.
Heavenly Matches: The Culture of Organ Donation
Wellness editor Wendy Kagan explores the culture around the life-saving act of organ donation.
Hudson Valley Philharmonic String Competition Returns
On March 16 the Hudson Valley Philharmonic String Competition returns to Bard.
Nothing Fishy: The Art of William Durkin
Woodstock-based artist Bill Durkin has spent more than 30 years in pursuit of the scaly luminescence that so entranced him as a child.
Ntozake Shange’s “When the Rainbow is Enuf” at SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz stages a 1975 Tony nominated choreopoem by Ntozake Shange.















