Hip-Hop Fashion Presentation in Poughkeepsie
The April 5 event will be hosted by Elena Romero, the author of Free Stylin: How Hip Hop Changed the Fashion Industry.
Where the Wild Things End: The Woods Screens at Avalon Lounge in Catskill
Sleepover Trading Company screens Sarah Lyons debut horror feature, The Woods, at Avalon Lounge in Catskill on April 9. at 7pm..
Curating the Cosmos: “The Destiny” at Ann Street Gallery
“The Destiny” at Ann Street Gallery spotlights Afro-Futurism, ancestral memory, and BIPOC artists envisioning sustainable futures through bold, multimedia expression.
A Musical Stand for Immigrant Justice in Kingston with Sara Bareilles, Natalie Merchant, and Rachel Yamagata
Sara Bareilles, Natalie Merchant, and Rachel Yamagata perform “A Night of Community and Song” at Assembly in Kingston on May 25.
Ani DiFranco and Hurray for the Riff Raff Announce Arrowood Farms August Concert
Folk icon Ani DiFranco joins genre-defying troubadour Hurray for the Riff Raff for a night of radical song and soul at Arrowood Farms on August 28.
Mary Randolph Carter Preaches the Gospel of Good Junk at the White Hart Inn
On March 27, the White Hart Inn hosts a launch party for Mary Randolph Carter’s latest book, Live With the Things You Love.
Spring Brings “Secret Sounds of Ponds” Concerts
The environmental events will feature Michelle Shocked and other musicians.
Griffin Dunne Headlines Woodstock Bookfest April 3-6
Cityfolk rush around constantly texting each other, but here in the Hudson Valley, we have time to lay on the sofa and read, as snowflakes gather silently on the pine boughs outside. Once a year, local readers rise off their sofas and gather together for the Woodstock Bookfest. This year it begins on April 3…
Mentalism Meets Memoir: Vinny DePonto’s Spellbinding “Mindplay”
Vinny DePonto’s “Mindplay” blends mentalism, theater, and storytelling into a mesmerizing exploration of memory, identity, and human connection, offering audiences a deeply personal, participatory experience beyond traditional stage magic.
Superstar Chef Collab at Casa Susanna in Leeds April 1 and 2
James Beard-nominated Chef Efren Hernandez teams up with globetrotting Chef Jocelyn Ueng for two nights of wild culinary invention.
Opus 40 at Full Tilt: A Season of Sound, Stone, and Spectacle in Saugerties
Opus 40’s 2025 season features global music, guided nature walks, film, theater, yoga, and hands-on workshops, transforming the iconic Saugerties sculpture park into a dynamic cultural hub.
Adrienne Truscott Brings Provocative “Masterclass” to Bard College in April
The performance artist Adrienne Truscott teams up with Irish actor and director Feidlim Cannon of Brokentalkers for “Masterclass” April 3-6 at Bard’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Garden Day Returns to SUNY Ulster in April
This year’s installment, “Garden with Confidence,” sprouts on April 5 at SUNY Ulster in Stone Ridge, promising a full day of hands-on learning, expert guidance, and green-thumb camaraderie.
Open Space Institute Protects 3,100 Acres in the Catskills
OSI has secured one of the last large privately owned forested parcels within the Catskill Park, acquiring more than 3,100 acres in the Town of Neversink.
Goddess Party Goes Unplugged in Saugerties
The all-women art choir will perform on March 21 and 22.
Bill Patrick Drops New Photo Book About DJ Life on the Road
DJ and photographer Bill Patrick’s In Between captures the unseen moments of touring life. Shot on film, the book explores transition, exhaustion, and the beauty of in-between spaces.
Review of “Familiar/Unfamiliar” Art Exhibition at Bill Arning Exhibitions in Kinderhook
Work by Sue Muskat, Erik Daniel White, Kevin Mosca, and Matt Bede Murphy is on display through May 17.
7 Spots to Eat Corned Beef and Get Your Craic on This St. Patrick’s Day
Want to steep in Irish culture, cuisine, and music this St. Patrick’s Day weekend? Here are seven Hudson Valley bars and restaurants dishing out a heaping serving of corned beef and Irish cheer.
Hudson Valley’s Top Startups Compete for Funding in Kingston
The Hudson Valley Venture Hub will showcase the region’s most promising startups at Senate Garage on March 20, awarding $20,000 in funding and fostering investment and innovation.
Rock Climbing as a Path to Healing After Cancer in the Gunks
After surviving breast cancer, rock climbing guide Anyssa Lucena founded Genuine Climbing, offering free retreats for women affected by cancer to foster strength, healing, and community.
Withnail and I: A Boozy, Bleary, Beautiful Disaster, Screens at the Triplex in Great Barrington
Boondocks Film Society screens Withnail and I, Bruce Robinson’s 1987 cult masterpiece starring Paul McGann and Richard E. Grant on March 25 at the Triplex in Great Barrington.
Caramoor Turns 80 with a Showstopping Summer Season in Katonah
Caramoor’s 80th season (June 15–August 3) features Beethoven, early opera, jazz, roots music, and cutting-edge performances in a stunning outdoor setting. Highlights include Yo-Yo Ma, Arturo O’Farrill, and Lyle Lovett.
Jazz Great Christian McBride Plays Kingston
The acclaimed bassist and his quintet Ursa Major will perform at Assembly on March 18.
New Field Guide to Columbia County Released by Hawthorne Valley Ecology Program
From the Hudson to the Taconics is a new field guide that helps readers identify and engage with 36 distinct habitats found throughout the region.
Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics Screens at Hudson Hall
The film is an investigation into the creeping omnipresence of microplastics, revealing how these microscopic fragments are not only choking our oceans and contaminating our soil but have also made their way into human organs.
Comedian Patton Oswalt Brings His “Effervescent” Tour to Great Barrington This Month
Known for his sharp wit and keen observations on American society, Patton Oswalt will bring his distinctive brand of comedy to the Mahaiwe Theater in Great Barrington on March 22 as part of his “Effervescent” tour.
Colin Quinn Brings the Laughs (and the Wisdom) to Woodstock
The veteran comedian returns to the Hudson Valley for a benefit show supporting the Woodstock Land Conservancy.
The Cost of a Child’s Life: Grieving Hillsdale Parents Say They’re Ignored by State Law and Governor Hochul
Following the death of their three-year-old son Micah, Keri and Dan McManus are fighting for the passage of the Grieving Families Act—a bill that would modernize New York’s wrongful death statute, allowing families to seek damages for emotional suffering rather than limiting compensation to economic losses.
A Night of Seduction and Satire with Sirens Burlesque Review
Cosmic Cherry Productions presents a Saturday night of raucous, racy burlesque in Nightswim Kingston (formerly the Anchor) on March 8.
Canadian Surf Rock Band the Surfrajettes Bring Retro Looks & Dreamy Sounds to Woodstock
With puffed up hair, a repertoire of ace covers and original songs, Toronto-based surf rock quartet the Sufrajettes stop into Woodstock’s Colony on the heels of their Easy As Pie record for a March 7 show.
Phil Lesh Gets His Own Lane in Port Chester—Literally
The village of Port Chester and historic rock venue The Capitol Theatre are dedicating of “Phil Lesh Lane” in honor of Grateful Dead legend Phil Lesh with a ceremony on March 14 with speakers and a sign reveal.
Cellblock Visions: Phyllis Kornfeld on Prison Art at Spencertown Academy This Month
On March 9, Spencertown Academy Arts Center will host “Cellblock Visions: Set Free in the Penitentiary,” a presentation by Phyllis Kornfeld, an artist and educator who has spent more than 40 years leading art workshops in correctional facilities across the country.
Art Review: “Z Behl: Stand in My Danger” in Hudson
Combining the thrill of a rowdy circus-show infused with frisky vaudeville charm and a magical Burning Man-meets-Bread and Puppet edge, “Z Behl: Stand in My Danger” at Pamela Salisbury Gallery is a dynamic aesthetic riot that rips through the psyche and nourishes the soul.
Ulster Immigrant Defense Network Screens Borderland at Rosendale Theater
The border is a state of mind—and a state-sanctioned industry. Borderland: The Line Within, screening amid fresh ICE activity in Kingston, lays bare the machinery of detention and deportation.
Astrology 101: Understanding Venus Retrograde
Whenever Venus changes signs, we see a shift in how we attract, appreciate, and relate. In 2025, Venus’s repeated back and forths through Aries and Pisces turns the entire period into an extended workshop on balancing impulse with reflection.
The Jokers of Magic Bring Trickery and Tomfoolery to Sugar Loaf PAC in March
Magic gets a mischievous makeover with The Jokers of Magic, a quartet of slick tricksters whose sleight-of-hand is as sharp as their wit. Veterans of “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” and “America’s Got Talent,” they bring high-energy deception and laughs to Sugar Loaf PAC for one night only.
Dispensaries in the Hudson Valley and Berkshires
A map of dispensaries in the Hudson Valley and Berkshires.
Sagittarius Horoscope | March 2025
You’ve got pep in your step, Sagittarius. What will you do with all that life force? A new direction will find the satisfaction you crave.
Garvan’s Gastropub: Irish Hospitality in New Paltz
Since 2016, Garvan’s in New Paltz has served up Irish food and hospitality in a historic house.
Scorpio Horoscope | March 2025
Scorpio, this month you need to rein in your instinct to problem solve for others and direct some of that attention to yourself.
Hudson Roastery Expands
Hudson-based microroastery and coffee shop Hudson Roastery expands to a popular corner with more yearround seating.
Taurus Horoscope | March 2025
Time is nipping at your heels Taurus—it’s time to get into action and move a little faster than you’re used to.
The Rise of a Pig Rescue in Ulster Park
Tess Hogan and Raymond Hoyle found an unexpected passion: pig rescue. Their 1870s farmhouse in Ulster Park now houses a growing, oinking family.
Virgo Horoscope | March 2025
Virgo, this month you’ll feel the urge to step up the intensity and intimacy of your relationships by reaching for something more.
Inclusivity in the Hudson Valley’s Strength Training Community
Strength training in the Hudson Valley isn’t just for bodybuilders—it’s a movement. From powerlifting to Pilates, local gyms and trainers are making strength accessible, personal, and empowering for all.
Astrology Report for March 2025
March is a revolving door for Venus and Mercury to enter and exit the signs of Aries and Pisces, whose combined back and forth propel a desire to take action based on faith.
Staying the Course: Saugerties
Developers of Winston Farms in Saugerties scale back plans for a mixed-use site amid ongoing debate, while locals explore grassroots solutions for downtown vitality and community-building.
A Review of Adam Snyder’s Coming-of-Age Novel Kingston 76
Anne Pyburn Craig reviews Kingston 76 by Adam Snyder, a coming-of-age novel set in New York’s first capital on the cusp of the bicentennial, in the age of Schwinn banana seats.
Cultural Road Trip: Westchester Arts Destinations
From galleries to venues, here are the spots in Westchester County to check out for an infusion of art and culture.
Album Review: Double Celled Organism | Strum and Drone
Michael Eck reviews Double Celled Organism’s latest album Strum and Drone.
Album Review: Amy Helm | Silver City
Seth Rogovoy reviews Amy Helm’s latest album, Silver City.
A Review of The Dictators’ Self-Titled Album
Dan Epstein Reviews The Dictators’ self-titled album
Aquarius Horoscope | March 2023
Aquarius, over the next couple of months, you have the opportunity to align your loftier ideals and philosophies into daily practice.
Poetry | March 2025
Poems submitted by readers and published in the March 2025 issue of Chronogram.
Aries Horoscope | March 2025
Aries, you’re feeling yourself this month and it’s attracting plenty of interest—whether that be romantic, professional, or otherwise.
Editor’s Note: Balls, Brawn, and Barnyard Bliss | March 2025
Editor Brian K. Mahoney learns a thing or two, and shares.
Cancer Horoscope | March 2025
Your relationships are in the spotlight this month, Cancer. Look at the alignment between your relationship and aspirations.
Esteemed Reader: Shedding Skin | March 2025
Jason Stern on our process of continuous transformation.
Capricorn Horoscope | March 2025
Capricorn, you’re turning inward this month to rich world of inner adventures and exploration with the end of fine-tuning your external reality.
Sound Check: Francesca Hoffman’s Listening Recommendations
Francesca Hoffman, musician and owner of Unicorn bar, shares the music she’s been listening to lately.
Gemini Horoscope | March 2025
Gemini, it’s time to evaluate who you surround yourself with and how they make you feel? Do you need to make some changes?
Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Perform at the Local in Saugerties
Tuvan throat singing group Alash performs at the Local on March 15.
5 Hudson Valley Books to Read in March
Short book reviews of Straight Up, Without Wings: The Musical Flight of Joe McPhee by Joe McPhee, as told to Mike Faloon; The Body is a Doorway: A Journey Beyond Healing, Hope, and the Human by Sophie Strand; Many Long Years to Home: A Novel by Mary Flad; More Joy of Art by Carolyn Schlam;…
Libra Horoscope | March 2025
You’re in high demand this month, Libra. So first, you need to prioritize getting clear on what you want.
Rhythm & Stories: Joe Boyd at the Local in Saugerties
One of modernity’s most legendary record producers, musical explorers, and respected raconteurs, Joe Boyd tells music stories from his new latest at the Local on March 18.
Hudson Photographer Rebecca Conroy’s Staged Memories
The Hudson-based photographer Rebecca Conroy’s work straddles the line between documentary realism and staged dreamscapes.
Leo Horoscope | March 2025
Leo, embrace the new and dive into exploration mode—find a mentor, take your art or project public, chase your curiosity.
The Bumpy Progress of the Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry
No one expected the roll-out of legal cannabis in New York to be easy. We check in on the industry’s progress in the Hudson Valley.
Pisces Horoscope | March 2025
Pisces, it’s time to spend invest in yourself—time, money, love—send it all your own way.
