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Pop Goes the Restaurant
Barn dinners, kitchen takeovers, pop-up events, seasonal restaurants—we take a close up at the growing Hudson Valley phenomenon of temporary food events.
Chronogram’s Redesign: A Manifesto for Change
Editorial Director Brian K. Mahoney and Creative Director David Perry talk about the elements of Chronogram’s print redesign.
3 Scenic Hudson Parks You’re Probably Overlooking
Scenic Hudson actively manages 16 parks and has helped int he creation or enhancement of over 65 throughout the Hudson Valley region. Free and open to the public yearround, these parks are a tremendous resource. Here are three Scenic Hudson parks to check out.
Hand Made Here
Put on by Hudson River Exchange, Hand Made Here is a holiday pop up event offering a wide selection of distinctive handcrafted items. This year, Hand Made Here will take over two shops on Warren Street in Hudson, welcoming shoppers every day from 11am-5pm for 5 weeks from Black Friday through Christmas Eve.
Bearsville Celebrates the Beatles on Saturday
Some of the top names in local music will come together to honor the 50th anniversary of the release of the White Album.
New York State Gun Law: A Political Weapon
Gun violence—and what ought to be done about it—is one of the most divisive issues in American politics, and nowhere more so than in upstate New York. It’s been five years since the SAFE Act, New York State’s omnibus gun control law, was passed. A grab bag of gun-related measures championed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo…
Just Hours Left for Campaign to Fund Crucial News for the Hudson Valley!
Fund our kickstarter campaign before Saturday and help us reach our all-or-nothing goal! All proceeds will be used to pay writers and other direct newsroom costs. Why is an independent newsroom for the Hudson Valley important? Here are three reasons: 1) The the old models of journalism are broken. Advertising-funded journalism has always had a built-in conflict of…
SUNY New Paltz Faculty Nadia Sablin Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Nadia Sablin, assistant professor of photography at SUNY New Paltz, has been awarded a 2018 Guggenheim Fellowship to deepen her focus on a decade-long project photographing her ancestral village in Russia.
They Might Be Giants Perform in Pawling
The quirky alternative rock duo will visit Daryl’s House Club next month.
Ryan Montbleau’s New Live Album Was Recorded in Woodstock Area
The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s latest release documents last year’s intimate local appearance.
Despite Rising Opioid Deaths in Rural Hudson Valley a New Treatment Approach Shows Promise.
The movement to fight the scourge of opioid addiction is gathering strength, but the epidemic rages on. The national rate of death by overdose has been on a steady uptick for years, and recent preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control suggest that it is still on the rise. Geographic patterns in the data…
Catskill’s Amy Rigby Pays Tribute to Tom Petty in New Video
The singer-songwriter pens a paen to the late rock icon.
7 Women Jewelry Makers in the Hudson Valley
With the holidays and Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s gift giving season. Jewelry is a timeless gift. Here are four fresh and funky female jewelers heating up the Hudson Valley bijoux scene.
Shemekia Copeland Sings in Beacon on Saturday
The blues diva will appear at the Towne Crier Cafe.
Why So Many Deer and Bears? Our Growing Wildlife Imbalance.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, the sound of gunshots will echo through deep forests in the Hudson Valley, signaling the start of the regular deer hunting season. This weekend through December 9, rifle hunters throughout the southern part of New York State will be donning camo and taking to the woods. Some hope…
Robyn Hitchcock Returns to Woodstock Tomorrow
The psychedelic songsmith will perform at Colony.
Radio Woodstock Presents: The Felice Brothers Thanksgiving Eve Homecoming Concert
The locally grown folk-rock quartet, The Felice Brothers, comprised of brothers and friends will play Bearsville Theater on Wednesday November 21 with Not My Sister opening the show.
Hudson Valley Voters Have Spoken
There were few high-profile victories for the Democrats on Tuesday. Rising star Beto O’Rourke flamed out narrowly in the Texas Senate race, dashing the hopes of progressives nationwide; Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum lost his race by the thinnest of margins. The big story of Election Day was a less flashy one: the flipping of the House from…
Yungchen Lhamo and Natalie Merchant Play Kingston on Saturday
The two singers and guests will perform at the Old Dutch Church in a concert to benefit Lhamo’s One Drop of Kindness charity project.
Album Review: Eleanor Friedberger | Rebound
John Burdick reviews Eleanor Friedberger’s latest record, Rebound.
Antonio Delgado Makes History
Riding the blue wave to victory last night, Democrat Antonio Delgado has defeated Republican incumbent John Faso in New York’s 19th district. Delgado, an attorney from Rhinebeck, will become the first African American member of Congress from upstate New York, as well as its first Hispanic representative. After narrowly emerging victorious from a crowded primary…
Antonio Delgado makes history
Dubbed a “big-city rapper” by his Republican opponent, Delgado tapped into progressive fury and energy to pull off a hard-fought victory in a red-leaning district.
Kingston’s Shana Falana Covers Depeche Mode
In her new music video, the shoegaze diva does the 1980s synth-popper’s haunting “Stripped.”
Getting to Know the Owners of Lil Deb’s Oasis in Hudson
Self-described “tropical comfort maximalists,” Carla Perez-Gallardo and Hannah Black have created a bright, funky, queer-friendly coastal vibe in their restaurant Lil Deb’s Oasis. The laidback feels and inventive Latino menu of this converted neighborhood diner has earned Lil Deb’s a cult following in Hudson. We sat down with the owners to ask them 20 questions.
John Faso has one problem, and it’s Antonio Delgado
After more than a year of fierce and grueling political battles, election day is finally almost upon us. Nationally, the outlook is complicated. While Democrats are poised to capture the House of Representatives after eight years out of power, their path to the Senate is a much more winding and precarious one. In New York, however, Democratic prospects…
Thurston Moore Plays Kingston Tomorrow Night
The Sonic Youth guitarist bring his group to BSP for a night of instrumental explorations.
John Faso has one problem, and it’s Antonio Delgado
The Democratic nominee in NY19 has gotten the better of several clashes with Republican John Faso. With an enormous fundraising advantage, a lead in the latest poll, and the wind in his sails, can Delgado take it all the way?
Labor of (Self) Love
The offerings at Wyld Womyn and Fertile Ground reflect a broader shift in women’s, healthcare—away from merely treating bodies, lifecycles, reproductive cycles, and sexual health as syndrome or sickness, and toward empowering people to tune into themselves.
The Photos of Andrew Zuckerman
Photographer Andrew Zuckerman traveled the world to capture the subjects seen in his books Creature (2007), Bird (2009), and Flower (2012).
Album Review: One Drop of Truth | The Wood Brothers
The Wood Brotheres’ new album One Drop of Truth is chock-full of singalong choruses, many of them grinningly happy, in tone if not always in lyric.
3 Catskills High Peaks Hikes
Maybe you’re not ready to join the 3500 Club yet, but you can still get to know the high peaks of the Catskills Mountains. Here are three hikes over 3,500 feet to get you on your way.
Taurus Horoscope: November 2018
The New Moon stresses tensions around possession and partnership issues, especially if there has been any secrecy about money or jointly held resources.
Q&A with Jillian Fisher, Hudson Valley Location Scout
With the Hudson Valley bathed in the gentle glow of limelight from its burgeoning film production, we spoke to industry insider and location scout Jillian Fisher about work, travel, and the regional film industry.
Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change
Mary Beth Pfeiffer, an award-winning investigative reporter who worked at the Poughkeepsie Journal for three decades, began reporting on Lyme disease in 2012.
Gemini Horoscope: November 2018
The Full Moon in Gemini on Thanksgiving Day makes the annual family get-together even chattier than usual.
While You Were Sleeping
From lonely teenagers to happy virgins and pot-smoking Canadians, here are 8 strange news headlines you might have missed.
On the Bus: Gary Steyngart on His Latest Novel, Lake Success
Author Gary Shteyngart discusses his latest novel.
Cancer Horoscope: November 2018
The Lunar North Node enters Cancer on November 17, ushering in a 19-month reconfiguration of your concept of security. Defining who is inside the circle of trust and who needs to be watched warily or altogether excluded begins now.
Peak Experiences: The Catskill 3500 Club
With 287,500 acres of state-owned forest preserve, the Catskill Mountain range has a lot to offer hikers. The 3500 Club is a group of committed Catskills outdoor enthusiasts who have hiked all 35 mountains over 3,500 feet of elevation.
Ashokan Center Celebrates 10 Years
The Ashokan Center welcomes students and guests from around the world. Visitors flock to this peaceful place for its immersive Music & Dance Camps
Producer & Host of the Hit Podcast “S-Town” Talks at Bard College 11/10
Brian Reed, host of the electrifying podcast “S-Town,” speaks at Bard College on November 10 about the process of creating the Peabody award-winning podcast and, in the process, a new medium for creative nonfiction.
Caffeinated Politics: Democracy Coffee Raises Money for Campaign Finance Reform
Company using proceeds from their growing operation to promote publicly funded elections through online advertising and coffee.
Sips & Bites: November 2018
A roundup of some of the newest restaurants on the Hudson Valley’s culinary scene.
Acrylic Striations: “Stan Lindwasser 2018”
Beacon-based artist Stanley Lindwasser’s latest acrylics paintings.
Leo Horoscope: November 2018
Get ready to stalk your prey—the core value of your own significance—like a lion on the prowl for fresh meat over the coming year.
Gaining Velocity: Wappingers Falls, Hopewell Junction, Fishkill
Together, Wappingers Falls, Hopewell Junction, and Fishkill are rising from hardship to revival through renovations.
2018 Holiday Event Roundup
From seasonal markets to live performances, the Hudson Valley offers plenty of events for all to enjoy this joyful season.
Live Music in the Hudson Valley | November 2018
A list of several live music events throughout the Hudson Valley taking place November 2018.
“Death is Irrelevant” at HVMoCA
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Hudson Valley Center of Contemporary Art in Peekskill has changed its name to the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art, and for the first time, presents an exhibition drawn from the private collection of its founders, Marc and Livia Straus.
Build a Bang-Up Gift Basket
Catering Director for Main Course cafe and marketplace in New Paltz offers tips and ideas for putting together the perfect holiday gift basket for that colleague,
It’s a Gas: Lite Bright Neon
Two artists in Midtown Kingston resurrect the art of neon.
6 Books to Read in November
Six short book reviews of releases by Hudson Valley authors.
Virgo Horoscope: November 2018
Though you normally treasure family tradition, a nontraditional, extended, family-free vacation might be better for your emotional health and spiritual equanimity this Thanksgiving.
5 Holiday Gift Ideas
With a full range of Carhatt clothing, tools, and home and garden products, Williams has something for everyone on your list. Here are five gift ideas to get the inspiration flowing—and when in doubt, you can always purchase a Williams Lumber gift card.
Body Politic: A Problem of Revenue
Larry Beinhart expounds on the US’s growing deficit and the cornerstone cause: revenue.
Album Review: After the Fall | Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette
James Keepnews reviews the new record by Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette, After the Fall.
Libra Horoscope: November 2018
Throughout November, you review the things and relationships you once thought you’d love “forever.”
Chronogram Poetry | November 2018 Issue
A selection of poems submitted by readers and edited by Phillip X. Levine.
A Familiar Voice: An Interview with Edie Brickell
Chronogram music editor Peter Aaron speaks with Edie Brickell of the New Bohemians about her music career.
November 2018 Astrology Forecast
Astrologer Lorelai Kude scans the skies and interprets our horoscopes for the month of November 2018.
Scorpio Horoscope: November 2018
The personal power upgrades and transformational enhancements of this past year now focus on issues of personal worth.
Women’s Work: Female Candidates on the 2018 Ballot
Women are on the ballot in record numbers the election this November, stepping into the political fray with zeal and enthusiasm, and running in tough districts against long odds. The Hudson Valley is a proving ground for a few of the current generation of energized and ambitious Democratic women.
Aries Horoscope | November 2018
Hone your Samurai skills this month. Learn to deflect negative energy by aligning yourself with the flow.
Sagittarius Horoscope: November 2018
Get ready for the biggest year you’ve had since the last go-round (December 2006–December 2007).
Horse Heaven: An 18th-Century Farmhouse and Equestrian Center in Clinton Corners
When Caroline Goodman-Thomases was a little girl, she dreamt of having a house where she could look out and see her horses grazing. The Clinton Corners property she bought and is fixing up with her partner James McKenna is that dream come true.
Andrew Schneider’s “NERVOUS/SYSTEM” at Lumberyard
Obie-winning performer, writer, and interactive-electronics artist Andrew Schneider’s work examines the ever-blurring boundaries between technology and humanity.
Editor’s Note: That Little Thing
Chronogram’s Editorial Director Brian K. Mahoney reflects on the 25-year evolution of the Hudson Valley’s premiere lifestyle magazine.
2018 Fall Arts Preview: Art Exhibits
Different exhibits happening around the Hudson Valley during the 2018 fall season.
2018 Ahimsa Yoga & Music Festival
Started by music industry veteran Bernie Walters and his yoga teacher wife Katherine Walters, Ahimsa Yoga & Music Festival succeeds in gathering spiritually uplifting musicians and yoga teachers under one roof to share their gifts.
New Life for Downing Park in Newburgh
The final collaboration of landscape designers Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux was the 35-acre Downing Park in Newburgh. The park, which opened in 1897 fell into disrepair over the years, but has now been revitalized and returned to its place as a community meeting spot.
Capricorn Horoscope: November 2018
You’re smarter and better equipped to handle existential and personal security threats than you’ve ever been, and that’s good news because you have some challenges heading your way.
9 Cultural & Culinary Events To Look Forward to in November
Different arts and culture events around the Hudson Valley during November 2018.
Cocktail Recipe: Two Streets Down
Midtown Kingston’s newest lounge, Lis Bar on Foxhall Avenue, combines Polish tapas and craft cocktails in a cozy elegant ambiance. Here is a recipe for Two Streets Down, their twist on a classic whiskey sour.
Aquarius Horoscope: November 2018
You may be so tired after the latest series of ideological wars you’d like to sleep for a year or take an extended vacation. Renew your strength and energy by disengaging from collective struggles for a time.
Album Review: L | Rosine
Seth Rogovoy reviews L a new album from composer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Lerner’s under the band name Rosine.
Pisces Horoscope: November 2018
Forceful Mars enters peaceful Pisces on November 15, infusing your dreamy, imaginative world with assertive energy for the remainder of 2018.
Album Review: Singing Songs in the Dark | Tulula!
Tulula! is a very interesting five-member Ulster County project helmed by songwriter, singer, guitarist, and keyboardist (and Chronogram contributor) Jason Broome and featuring Bongos bassist Rob Norris.
