Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones Host Record Release Show in Kingston
The hard-touring Hudson Valley rockabilly quartet unleashes its debut album next week.
Elysian Fields and Ben Perowsky Visit Woodstock Tomorrow
The indie-noir and experimental jazz-rock bands pay a rare visit to the Colony Cafe.
Podcast Episode 58: Josh Radnor
Josh Radnor, star of “How I Met Your Mother,” talks with Brian K. Mahoney about playing Ted Mosby and his role in “The Babylon Line,” Richard Greenberg’s play at Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College, June 26-July 6.
The Hemisphere Effect: Gemini New Moon
Whether you’re having a glass or two of wine, a bong hit, eating a mushroom, or taking an ayahuasca journey, the idea is to feel different.
Curtis Harvey Plays Hudson Tomorrow Night
The indie-folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will perform at the Half Moon.
Ex-Cult Blasts Beacon This Saturday
The Ty Segall-produced Memphis garage punks will rock Quinn’s this weekend.
Podcast Episode 57: Gary Chetkof of Radio Woodstock
Radio Woodstock CEO Gary Chetkof Gary chats about Mountain Jam’s 10th anniversary and what the evolving media landscape means for terrestrial radio.
Sun in Gemini: Observe Yourself
Eric Francis Coppolino explores the Sun in Gemini this week.
Woodstock’s Creative Music Foundation Holds Workshop
May 19 is the deadline for the June symposium, which features several top improvising musicians.
Bringing Holistic Care to All, in Kingston, Phoenicia & Woodstock
When we think of a free health clinic, what usually comes to mind are doctors in white coats and the usual battery of physical exams and screenings. Not often do we imagine shiatsu massage, craniosacral therapy, and Reiki as part of the mix. But these are among the healing offerings delivered by Health Care Is…
Celebrate a Dutchess Resident’s 110th Birthday!
The Dutchess County Office for the Aging hosts a Celebration of Aging on May 19 and celebrates the oldest Dutchess resident’s birthday.
Put Local Farmers on the Map!
Maria Reidelbach of Corn Cow Company starts a playful campaign to advertise and support our local farms.
Photo Show by Woodstock’s Chris Stein Now Open
Four decades of images shot by the Blondie guitarist are now on view at a New York gallery.
Moment of Truth: Mars Direct and Planet Waves Community Forum
Eric Francis will host a Planet Waves Community Forum Sunday, May 18 at 8pm.
Kingston’s Metzner, Woodstock’s Creative Music Studio Get Grammy Grants
The NPR host and Woodstock world-jazz organization each received funding to assist with archival efforts.
The Tappen Restaurant in Kingston: New and Delicious
A review of the new The Tappen Restaurant in uptown Kingston
Evaluate Everything You Hear and Everything You Say
Eric Francis Coppolino recommends self examination in the mist of planetary movement.
Hudson Hil’s in Cold Spring: Weekday Brunch review
A review of Hudson Hil’s Cafe & Market in Cold Spring
Chronogram Dance Party Recap
A look back on our first ever Chronogram Dance Party on April 26.
Book Reviews: Afterworld & The Moon Sisters
Anne Pyburn Craig reviews Afterworld by Lois Walden and The Moon Sisters by Therese Walsh.
Beacon Open Studios Tour
Artists in Beacon show off their work during the Beacon Open Studios Tour, May 2-4.
Hudson Valley Farmers’ Markets 2014
An updated list of your favorite local farmers’ markets.
Home & Garden Events
This year’s top spring home and garden events in the Hudson Valley and beyond.
Bill Cosby at Mid-Hudson Civic Center
Comedian Bill Cosby makes a rare area appearance on May 15 in Poughkeepsie.
Fresh Air: 2014’s Outdoor Drinking/Lounging All-Star
It’s been too long… so when the sun is shining, & the temperature rising, you need to put yourself in a good drink-in-hand/Lounging Outdoor on the River situation. Herewith, the best drink-in-hand/Lounging On The River situation in the Hudson Valley Right Now! Memorial Weekend BBQ!
Book Review: Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932
Robert Burke Warren reviews Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932 by Francine Prose.
The New Face of Beacon
Brian P. J. Cronin documents a city in the process of reclaiming former glory, plus the top 10 things to know about Beacon. Photos by Thomas Smith.
Short Takes: May 2014
Spring is a time of transformation. Leaders, artists, mothers, and holy fathers dig deep and grow in six nonfiction books with local roots.
Stewart State Forest Bike Tour
The Stewart State Forest Bike Tour takes place in New Windsor on June 1.
On the Cover: Ang Tsherin Sherpa
Ang Tsherin Sherpa’s Baby Spirit #1 crawls across the cover this month.
Life in the Urban Forest, Part II
Michelle Sutton’s follow-up on urban forestry and landscaping.
Parting Shot: Linda Mary Montano
Linda Mary Montano endures as Bob Dylan in Woodstock this month.
Stronger Than Scars
Tattoo artist Kelly Torres donates her time and talent to cover Deanna Cummaro’s breast cancer scars. Photo documented by Tina Quatroni.
Editor’s Note: World Killer
Brian K. Mahoney on fracking, automobiles, the environment, and bumper stickers.
Bob Gruen’s Rock Photography
A portfolio of rock photos from the 1970s by famed photographer Bob Gruen.
Happiness 101
The field of positive psychology is casting light on our most coveted emotion.
While You Were Sleeping: May 2014
US deportations drop, powdered alcohol, cholera in Haiti, and more.
In the Pines Series in Beacon
An In the Pines Series show takes place on May 10 in Beacon.
Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic: Socialism o Muerte
Larry Beinhart visits Cuba and finds things largely unchanged since 1959.
“Zhang Huan: Evoking Tradition”
Storm King Art Center in Mountainville opens for the season on May 3 with the “Zhang Huan: Evoking Tradition” exhibit.
To the Edge and Beyond
Eric Francis Coppolino on our seeming inability to connect cause and effect.
“Palmas” at Manitoga Artist Residency Program
Melissa McGill’s surround-sound installation premiers at Manitoga on May 18.
Rails to the Catskills
Tobe Carey’s cinematic love letter to Catskill railroads premieres on June 1.
Michael Hurley/Tara Jane O’Neil in Hudson
Michael Hurley and Tara Jane O’Neil play Hudson May 23.
CD Review: Elephant Uproar
Sharon Nichols reviews Elephant Uproar by Frenchy and the Punk.
Always Use a Condiment
Peter Barrett explains how virtually all of the standard condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and barbecue sauce) can be made at home.
The Oliva Contemporary Dance Project
The Oliva Contemporary Dance Project performs at Kaatsbaan on May 10.
CD Review: Has Anybody Seen Our Freedoms?
Peter Aaron reviews Has Anybody Seen Our Freedoms? by Peter Walker.
Mysteryland: Having a Rave Up
Mysteryland brings a European rave to Bethel Woods Memorial Day weekend.
Welcome to Trade Secrets! May 17 & 18, 2014
A local tradition of the best kind and the envy of garden lovers everywhere, Trade Secrets, is the Northeast region’s garden event of the year!
Writers Omi at Ledig House
Jana Martin talks with the visiting writers at Ledig House at Art Omi about the pleasures and camaderie to be found in residencies in rural Columbia County.
Simone Felice at BSP Lounge
Singer/songwriter Simone Felice plays BSP Lounge in Kingston on May 24.
Night of the Living Basques
Chronogram presents a night of Basque-inspired dining in at Elephant in Uptown Kingston with Elephant Wine Bar and Kingston Wine Co.
Flatbush’s Most Fabulous Stone House
Jennifer Farley profiles Flatbush’s most fabulous stone house.
The Hudson Valley Craft Beer Scene
Karen Angel surveys the ever-expanding Hudson Valley craft brewing landscape.
Chronogram Full Moon Bocce on July 12
Chronogram hosts a party on July 12 at Riverfront Park in Beacon with food, music, drinks, and bocce!
