Ashokan Center’s second annual “Civil War Days,” May 22nd and 23rd
History comes alive in the foothills of the Catskills at Ashokan Center’s second annual “Civil War Days,” May 22nd and 23rd. The sights and sounds of the most significant event of 19th century American history will be recreated, this year commemorating the final days of the Civil War on this the 145th anniversary of the…
Rosendale’s Rocking Future
The Gunks Climbers’ Coalition is holding a fundraising party for the Rosendale Waterworks bouldering site on May 22 at Hudson River Valley Resort in Rosendale.
Riverkeeper’s 20th Shad Festival and Hudson River Celebration
Join hosts Mary Richardson Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Veronica and Mike Richter and hundreds of eco-interested Riverkeeper supporters on May 16, 2010 at Boscobel House & Gardens in Garrison, NY for Riverkeeper’s 20th Shad Festival and Hudson River Celebration.
Parting Shot: William Wegman
“Little Red,” a color Polaroid by William Wegman, at Carrie Haddad Photographs.
Chiron in Pisces: The Missing Piece
Eric Francis Coppolino on the rising influence of Chiron in Pisces.
Classical Youth
The East Coast Contemporary Ensemble performs short works by young composers at the Colony Cafe May 26.
Hudson Valley Theater: Eva Tenuto Presents David Mamet in Rosendale
“Glengarry Glen Ross” will be staged at the Rosendale Theater May 14-16.
All the Ladies in the House Say “Landscape!”
The “Remember the Ladies” exhibit opens at the Thomas Cole Historic Site May 2.
Twang on the Mountain
The Avett Brothers will be playing at Mountain Jam the weekend of June 4.
Shedding Some Light
“Photowork ‘10,” Barrett Art Center’s annual juried photography exhibit (judged this year’s by Guggenheim curator Nat Trotman), will be shown through May 15 in Poughkeepsie.
Flowers Fall: A Woman’s Life
Bethany Saltman participates in a “blessingway” and embraces what it is to be a woman.
Going Viral
Lorrie Klosterman talks with a Kingston man on his struggle with HTVL, the lesser-known cousin of AIDS.
Red Devon: Eat Your Green
Peter Barrett visits Red Devon in the Dutchess County hamlet Bangall, where the menu is locally sourced and the facilities are eco-conscious.
Hudson Valley CSA Farm Listings
A comprehensive listing of local farms offering Community Supported Agriculture this year.
In My Backyard
Carl Frankel speaks with local farmers on how the practice of homesteading forges community bonds.
Beacon: City of Creatives
Atticus Lanigan reports on the artistic wellspring that is attracting dynamic ex-urbanites to the former hat making capital of the world.
Book Review: Arcadia Falls
Anne Pyburn Craig reviews “Arcadia Falls” by Carol Goodman.
Short Takes: May 2010
Whether you celebrate International Workers Day or frolic around the Beltane maypole, be sure your May merriment includes local author events, such as the May 15 Millbrook Book Festival (www.millbrookbookfestival.org) and these upcoming readings.
Back In the Saddle
Nina Shengold speaks with Susan Richards on her third memoir, “Saddled: How a Spirited Horse Reigned Me In and Set Me Free” (2010).
CD Review: Dean Jones
Jason Broome reviews the new CD “Rock, Paper, Scissors” by Dean Jones, featuring the Felice Brothers.
CD Review: Sharon Klein
Sharon Nichols reviews Sharon Klein’s CD “The Way Back Home.”
CD Review: Ramblin Jug Stompers
Robert Burke Warren reviews the new CD by the Ramblin Jug Stompers.
Nightlife Highlights: May 2010
Handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.
A Higher Voice
Peter Aaron talks with Dawn Upshaw, world-renowned soprano, on her storied career and directing the Vocal Arts Program at Bard College.
Eclectic Dreams
Kelly Granger maps out the staples for achieving beautiful, eclectic design yourself.
The Playstation War
Photojournalist Tim Freccia spends a week in the Democratic Republic of Congo and examines the impact of Western technology.
Esteemed Reader: May 2010
Sitting on the cushion I watched as waves of thought and emotion and physical discomfort rose and fell. Some of them swamping my little psychic boat, while others I was able to navigate, turning into the swell at the right moment, rising to the top, and sailing down the other side. At times the pain…
Chronogram Seen: May 2010
The events we sponsor, the people who make a difference, the Chronogram community.
Local Luminary: Lorie Karnath
The president of the Explorers Club talks about her adventures to exotic locales and the club’s future endeavors in space exploration.
On the Cover: Mark Lyon
Mark Lyon’s photography will be displayed as part of “American ReConstruction,” from May 7 through June 12 at the Winkleman Gallery in Chelsea.
