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Kahn & Selesnick’s “Tarot of the Drowning World”
Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick have released a new tarot deck, Tarot of the Drowning World.
“Art Colonies of Ulster County” in Kingston
The major new exhibit that traces the histories of the Elverhoj, Cragsmoor, and Byrdcliffe art colonies.
Gypsy Jazz Concert at the Ashokan Center
Tim Kliphius and Jimmy Grant will perform on June 12.
Leslie Mendelson at Radio Woodstock
The Brooklyn singer-songwriter will perform as part of the radio station’s livestream series.
The New Hudson Valley Cookbook Canon
Presenting the new Hudson Valley cookbook canon, with eight recipe books released by local authors in the past year.
Whitecliff Vineyard to Debut New Hudson Tasting Room June 11
On June 11, Whitecliff will host the grand opening for its new tasting room in Hudson on the 10-acre plot where they have been growing grapes for the past seven years. Enjoy wine tasting and splendid Catskill views, minutes from the city of Hudson and Olana.
Calcutta in Kingston: Finally, Fresh Indian Food & Grocery Staples Arrive in Midtown
In the past few years, Kingston has seen a boom of new restaurants. There’s authentic ramen, poké bowls, Polish pierogi, Turkish takeout, wood-fired pizza, doughnuts aplenty, and of course New American fare. Asian fusion restaurants and taco spots abound. But to the distress of many (including this blonde, inexplicably born-in-Bombay writer and resident), the lack…
New York Stage & Film’s 2022 Summer Season
New York Stage and Film announces their summer season featuring emerging and established playwrights at Marist and Vassar colleges between July 9 and August 7.
A Coming Coda? The Hudson Valley Philharmonic Faces an Uncertain Future
Suffering several compounding blows, including the death of visionary and beloved music director Randall Craig Fleischer and COVID and attendant financial struggles, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic is in dire jeopardy. Earlier this year, the Bardavon board informed the orchestra that it was pausing its 2022-2023 season, citing financial difficulties.
Philippe Petit Conducts Class in Kingston
The world-famous daredevil will teach “Nuts for Knots” at the Hudson River Maritime Museum.
Dream Valley Festival in Newburgh
The inaugural event will feature music, vendors, food, art, and more.
David Byrne Plays in Pine Plains for Ukraine
The Talking Heads main man will perform at the Stissing Center on June 5.
The Hog in Wappingers Falls: Sandwich Specialists
Under new chef-owner Adam Sternberg, Wappingers Falls cafe the Hog (formerly the Ground Hog) has switched from sit-down to fast casual service and upped the culinary ante with global flavor influences, clever twists on classics, and seasonal specials that highlight local farms.
Old Glenham Brewery Brings Traditional English Cask Ales to Beacon
To quench his homesickness, Brit-turned-Beaconite Ian Hatton turned to brewing, making traditional English cask ales out of his basement using just four ingredients: barley, hops, yeast, and water. For pub vibes and a hand-drawn pint of Old Glenham Brewery’s cask ales, head to Dogwood in Beacon.
Floofy Coffee & Killer Egg Sandwiches at Bear & Fox Provisions in Tannersville
At Bear & Fox Provisions on Main Street in Tannersville, you can find espresso drinks made with Partners coffee, an affordable sandwich-oriented menu, served all day, with a standout egg sandwich, a curated selection of food provisions and artisan wares from independent makers and artists, and on weekends fresh-made brioche doughnuts.
Black-Eyed Suzies Reopens as a Grab-and-Go Market in Kingston
From 2015 to early 2022, Black-Eyed Suzie’s was a staple of Saugerties, offering seasonal, locally sourced cafe-style eats. The business recently moved to Kingston, reopening as a retail food shop with prepared meals to grab & go for lunch and dinner, specialty grocery, and a pre-order Family Style Take Away & Drop Off Catering program.
The Epic Catskills Roller Disco Returns June 11
The annual Catskills Roller Disco returns to Skate Time 209 on Saturday, June 11 for an evening of music, skating, skee ball, and fun with costume and skating contests, refreshments, and more.
Bob Dylan Birthday Bash in Bearsville
The annual event will celebrate the rock icon and benefit Family of Woodstock.
Apples, Pies, Cider (Sweet & Hard)…Soons Orchards Has It All
Soons Orchard is a 100-acre, 112-year-old farm. Over the years, the fourth-generation family farm’s operations has evolved to include a farm market and bakery with fresh-made pastries, apple cider, and produce; expansive u-pick offerings; an onsite hard cider tasting room; farm dinners; and more.
Meet the CannaMoms
Despite most Americans supporting legalization, cannabis being authorized for adult recreational use in New York, and the fact that cannabis consumption rose 55% among females last year, many moms still worry about coming out of the cannabis closet. Some local activists are looking to change that.
Multicultural Food Festival in Staatsburgh
The event will present cuisine from around the world along with a variety of family fun.
Mexican Marimba Punks Rock the Falcon
Son Rompe Pera, who fuse cumbia styles with garage rock, will perform in Marlboro.
Inaugural Hudson Valley Women Who Woodfire Tour
The first annual Hudson Valley Women Who Woodfire Tour from May 21 to May 22, 2022 will offer an opporunity to tour the studio spaces of three local women ceramicists and their visiting artists, purchase one-of-a-kind works, as well as offer an intimate on-site look at the inner workings of accomplished artists in the field…
Wassaic Highlands: Scottish-Style Single-Malt Distillery Tenmile Opens its Doors
Teaming up with his son-in-law co-owner and general manager Joel LeVangia, John Dyson set out to honor his Scottish grandfather by creating the closest possible thing to a Scotch this side of the pond. The pair imported all the equipment from Scotland and even managed to hire a Scottish distiller (a rare feat). Now Tenmile Distillery’s…
Darlings in Tillson Opens Today!
In the old location of the Postage Inn in Tillson, Darlings celebrates its grand opening today, with a fully reinvisioned interior, a new 4,000 square foot patio, craft cocktails, and a menu of Southern comfort food.
Krupa Bros Pierogi Co. Brings a Family Tradition to Kingston’s Waterfront
Reviving a family tradition and insulating themselves against the ups and downs of the pandemic-era restaurant industry, in October 2020 twins Tyler and Kyle Krupa founded wholesale business Krupa Bros Pierogi Co. On May 1, they inaugurated their new production and retail space in Kingston’s Rondout District.
Garrison’s Historic Bird & Bottle Inn Now Open for Dining
Established in 1761, Dutch Colonial classic the Bird & Bottle Inn was a key waypoint for Hudson Highlands travelers before, during, and after the revolution. In the 1940s, it rose to prominence as a culinary destination frequented by celebrities, foodies, and starlets. After a painstaking renovation by local entrepreneurs and developers Marjorie Tarter and Brendan…
Kingston Design Showhouse Announces 2022 Location & Opens Applications
The location of the fifth annual Kingston Design Showhouse has been announced. The 2,800-square-foot, c.1920s Victorian in Uptown Kingston is replete with historic details from original woodworking and tiles to pocket doors and stained glass. It’s recent history as a commercial property provides a creative design challenge, including the installation of a brand new kitchen…
Centering Indigenous Culture in Art: A Conversation with Jeffrey Gibson
Taliesin Thomas talks with the Hudson-based artist about his work, which explores a diverse cross-section of influences, including Native American indigenous craft traditions, cultural narratives, symbols of power, history, personal identity, and contemporary social issues relevant to BIPOC and queer communities.
Biased: Zephyr’s Handmade, Bias-Cut Dresses Flatter for Every Size & Style
At her boutique clothing store in Rhinebeck, Caitlin Millard offers high-end, artisan-made garments from global and local brands, including her own collection of flattering, bias-cut dresses that are made using natural fabrics like silk, linen, cotton, and wool by a small team of sewists in Kingston, NY.
Daddy Long Legs Singer Solo in Woodstock
Brian Hurd will uncork his “Blues in the Bottle” at the Tinker Street Tavern.
Kingston Earth Fair Features Green Fun
The environmentally oriented event will offer entertainment, a bike ride, locally grown food, and more.
“The Love Play” Live on Stage in Tivoli
The production is a collection of 10 vignettes by local playwrights.
Padrona to Finally Open in Hudson in June
When COVID put the kibosh on Kat Dunn’s plans to build out her fast-casual, neighborhood cocktail bar, Padrona, in 2020, she pivoted to a lobster roll pop-up dubbed Buttercup. With patio seating, to-go cocktails in Capri Sun-style packs, lobster rolls, crab cakes, and Coney Island hot dogs, the endless-summer concept enjoyed instant and spectacular success.…
Urban Cowboy Lodge Dishes Up Vegetable-Forward Fare
Chef Jon Adair’s menu for the The Public House at Urban Cowboy Lodge in Big Indian is seasonal, locally sourced, and vegetable-focused.
Paul Brady Wine in Beacon Celebrates New York’s Craft Beverage Industry
There’s an evolving rainbow in Beacon and we have Paul Brady to thank. The brightly colored, kaleidoscope of beanies that grace the label of his wines are also for sale at his eponymous wine shop, with its focus on New York goods. “The hats are a symbol of cold, up-north, backwoods culture,” he says. “I’ve…
Bannerman Island Prepares for a New Season of Events
The epic and mysterious Bannerman Castle on Pollopel Island in the middle of the Hudson River gears up for its 2022 season of cultural programming with chefs dinners, concerts, movie screenings, live theater, and of historical tours.
Håkan Mårtensson Crafts Chocolate Works of Art in Beacon
At Hakan Chocolatier in Beacon, Swedish-born master chocolatier Hakan Martensson turns out exquisite bonbons, chocolate bars, and even the odd chocolate sculpture in a storefront that also serves espresso drinks and pastries.
Woodstock Rock Art Poster Show at Bearsville Theater
The inaugural event will take place May 14-15.
The Waterboys to Play Live in Woodstock
The UK alternative folk rockers come to Levon Helm Studios this month.
Pisces Horoscope | May 2022
Your inner eye is fixed upon what you alone can see, carve away so that your vision becomes external reality.
6 Books to Read this May
Hooker Avenue Jode Millman Level Best Books, 2022, $16.99 Jode Millman’s second book in the Queen City Crime Series is an intriguing and suspenseful police procedural. It’s inspired by the crimes of serial killer Kendall Francois, christened the “Poughkeepsie Killer” by the press, who murdered eight sex workers before he was caught in 1998. Blending…
Astrological Forecast | May 2022
A month characterized by the playful, fun pursuit of pleasure is tempered by realizations about the instability of the planet.
Album Review: Fred Lonberg-Holm/Abdul Moimeme/Carlos Santos | Transition Zone
James Keepnews reviews the latest album by Fred Lonberg-Holm/Abdul Moimeme/Carlos Santos, Transition Zone.
Sagittarius Horoscope | May 2022
Throw off false guilt and empty apologies for not fulfilling other people’s expectations.
Album Review: John Berenzy | Genius of the Spirit
Jeremy Schwartz reviews John Berenzy’s new album Genius of the Spirit.
Scorpio Horoscope | May 2022
Luck is the wind in your sails this month as you prepare to give birth to a brand new version of yourself.
Album Review: Wickham Falls
Morgan Y Evans reviews the eponymous album Wickham Falls.
2022 Map of Hudson Valley Craft Beverage Producers
The Hudson Valley has a thriving craft beverage scene, with small-scale artisanal breweries, vineyards and wineries, distilleries, cideries, and meaderies. Here’s a look at all the players in the region. Illustration by Mosa Tanksley
Sound Check: Jerrice Baptiste | May 2022
WKZE’s “Women of Note” radio host Jerrice Baptiste shares the music she’s been listening to lately.
Poetry | May 2022
A collection of poems submitted by readers and published in the May 2022 issue of Chronogram.
Taurus Horoscope | May 2022
You’re feeling squeezed too tight and you’re ready to break out of a feeling of confinement.
Can’t Miss Makers Coming to Field + Supply Spring MRKT
Chronogram’s shortlist of must-see makers for the Field + Supply’s Memorial Day weekend fair at Hutton Brickyards in Kingston.
“Living in Delusionville”
Beacon-based street artist Ron English is the subject of the new film Living in Delusionville.
Virgo Horoscope | May 2022
This month you’ll reconsider the institutions that are supposed to offer you spiritual nourishment. Maybe it’s time to find new ways to connect with yourself.
“Drawn from Life: Three Generations of Wyeth Figure Studies” at Fenimore Art Museum
A writer and lecturer Victoria Wyeth Brown curates an exhibition of figure drawings by her family at Fenimore Art Museum, opening May 7 and running through September 5.
14 Cultural Events to Attend in May 2022
From concerts to festivals to DIY workshops, here are Chronogram’s top picks for must-attend events in May in the Hudson Valley
Editor’s Note: The Whole Picture | May 2022
Brian K. Mahoney makes room for the people of Beacon.
Newburgh Illuminated Festival Returns After a Two-Year Hiatus
After a two-year pandemic break, Newburgh’s beloved arts and music festival Newburgh Illuminated will return to the city’s streets Saturday, June 4.
Elliott Landy’s Photographs of Janis Joplin: On the Road & On Stage
The Woodstock-based chronicler of rock legends Elliott Landy releases a new book of photographs of Janis Joplin entitled On the Road & On Stage.
Esteemed Reader: On the Verge of A Revolutionary Worldview | May 2022
Jason Stern on the revolutionary worldview being born.
Aquarius Horoscope | May 2022
Developing a practice to get out of your head and into your body should be your top priority.
Aries Horoscope | May 2022
Everything you do will be big, bold, courageous, and pioneering.
Raising a Glass (Ceiling): Women in Distilling
The region’s distilling scene is seeing more women crafting spirits and running beverage businesses.
Cancer Horoscope | May 2022
Following the lunar eclipse, you’ll find strength and resources you hadn’t been aware of are now at your beck and call.
Sips & Bites: 5 Places to Eat this Month | May 2022
Five new, soon opening, and recently reimagined restaurants and markets in the Hudson Valley to visit this month.
Capricorn Horoscope | May 2022
Get ready for a rocky ride as the stability of institutions and societal structures gets called into question.
Cantine’s Island and the Hudson Valley’s CoHousing Movement
This month we visit the Cantine’s Island, a flourishing intentional community in Saugerties that is one part lifestyle, one part old-fashioned neighborhood, as a departure point for exploring the broader Hudson Valley cohousing movement.
Gemini Horoscope | May 2022
This month you’ll have to dig for information that’s been hidden to make sense of a bigger conversation.
Educating for the Clean Energy Transition & the Future of Work
A wave of green jobs is coming to New York and local educational institutions are meeting the moment.
Leo Horoscope | May 2022
You’ll enjoy some recognition of your valuable personal uniqueness, but it comes with a responsibility toward those you lead.
Beacon: Vibe Shift
An ever-changing city looks to the ways in which its reclaimed abundance can benefit everyone.
Libra Horoscope | May 2022
You’ll find your own corrage to protect the vulnerabilities of others from exploitation.
Beating the Oil Tank Blues
Newburgh-based Optima Environmental Services provides environmental, regulatory, and construction solutions to families and businesses throughout New York State.
