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Artist/illustrator Martin Wittfooth discusses his art and the various influences behind his imagery. Wittfooth’s work will be on display as part of the SUNY Ulster Visiting Artist Series at the Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery until October 18.
In the last decade, Kombucha has become the holy grail of the health world available everywhere from gas stations to chain supermarkets. Here is a look at 5 of the Hudson Valley’s own artisanal booch brewers.
Boo! Along with some other fun picks, here’s a couple of spooky happenings with which to haunt your week here in the Hudson Valley. Happy Halloween!
The early 1820s in the United States were known as the Era of Good Feelings. The British had recently been defeated, for the second time, in the War of 1812, and the Founding Fathers were passing leadership of the nation on to a new generation. It was a period of optimism and self-reflection. With the…
“To fail to resist is to be complicit.” —Father Frank Alagna, cofounder of the Ulster Immigrant Defense Network One morning in early December 2016, Father Frank Alagna had a disturbing epiphany. The 74-year-old Episcopal priest had just finished presiding over the Spanish-language mass at Holy Cross/Santa Cruz in Midtown Kingston, the bilingual church where he…
At this point in the 2018 election cycle, progressive energy was coursing through New York’s 19th Congressional district. Democrats had a crowded primary field of seven candidates—with one more, Erin Collier, yet to enter the fray—who had raised a collective $3.1 million. Antonio Delgado, the eventual winner, had raised just over $1 million, more than…
On the ticket in the coming weeks: modern dance, locally made artisan gifts, surreal puppetry, fine jazz, and one of the area’s longest-running food festivals.
The race for Ulster County district attorney, which culminates with the November 5 general election, is a contest between two opposing schools of criminal justice thought. In one corner stands Michael Kavanagh, a tough-on-crime Republican who served as chief assistant to (and has been endorsed by) outgoing DA Holley Carnwright. In the opposing corner: Democrat David…
Christine Kelley and Tom Falzone had accumulated nearly 20,000 skydives between them when they decided to take a very different kind of leap together—a leap into the sangria business. Using the homemade recipe they’d enjoy with other divers post-jump on a Gardiner sky dive ranch, they’ve built a bustling sangria business that delights jumpers and…
A cast of upper-crust Hudson Valley residents, adorned in their Sunday best and imbued with philanthropic spirit, gathered Sunday at Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill cottage in Hyde Park to celebrate the annual awarding of the Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal. The five honorees—including former first daughter Chelsea Clinton—“reflect Eleanor Roosevelt’s desire to build a better world through…
The leaves are turning brilliant hues of orange and red. The kids (and the kids at heart) are contemplating their costumes. And all of us are trying to figure out if we need a sweater under that light jacket. It can only mean one thing: Mid-October is upon us. Here’s some stuff to do.
Congressional representatives spent most of last week’s recess back in their home districts, answering questions about the Trump impeachment inquiry. Two New York State representatives, though, spent their time off tackling an entirely different and undercovered issue: rural broadband access. Paul Tonko (NY-20), whose district includes Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, and Antonio Delgado (NY-19), whose…
An indie rock icon, some innovative abstract sculpture, a 1920s silent horror film, and chances to dig some blues while cruising the Hudson and sample some craft beer at the 1969 Woodstock Festival site. See all of these event picks below—and see our event listings for more fun fall fare.
How haunted is the Hudson Valley? Well, if you’re looking for a place where the veil between the worlds seems especially porous, look no further. Four (recorded, anyway) centuries of love, life, death and drama have left us with a rich abundance of restless spooks.
New York State’s economy is being attacked by “zombies.” So begins testimony submitted by the New York Land Bank Association at the 2019 Joint Legislative Hearing on Economic Development. “They can be found in just about every community in New York State, hiding in plain sight among occupied buildings and well-maintained lots, consuming municipal resources,…
Add these plum picks to your Fun Stuff to Do This Month list: a street festival, live music, a gallery opening, and a whale of a one-man show.
Publisher Jason Stern explains how the enneagram is both a symbolic portrait and a roadmap to becoming a completed human being.
Isis Charise has photographed over 400 women who’ve had mastectomies for her stunning series The Grace Project.
This month will feel like a rollercoaster. Just ride on through and remember you can always ask for a little help from your friends.
Kyaw Kyaw Naing teams up with SUNY New Paltz’s Alex Peh and Susie Ibarra to form the US’s first traditional Burmese Hsaing Waing percussion orchestra.
Love and affection are on the menu for you this month!
Fall in the Hudson Valley means there’s no shortage of food and beverage-themed festivities to keep you busy (and well-fed) while it’s still warm enough to wander around outside, throw in some educational classes, and a few new restaurants and you’ll have all the dining plans you could want until November.
A review of Holly George-Warren’s new biography, Janis: Her Life and Music, plus a round-up of six October book picks spanning from a family courtroom drama to a citywide treasure hunt.
Prepare to do more inner observing than you’re already used to this month!
Our acting editor Marie Doyon says goodbye, but not before leaving a memorable Chronogram edition.
Whiplash comedy “Underground Railroad Game” tackles the intersections of slavery, race, and sexism and encourages
Your sense of perception will hit new heights the month.
The story of Theresa Haney about processing trauma, living with addiction, and finding a path to recovery, adapted from the TMI Project archives.
Woodstock Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for five star-studded days of screenings.
You may find yourself investigating your love, but be assured that there’s nothing superficial about it.
Ecovative Design uses mycelium from fungus to create everything from custom compostable packaging to plant-based meat.
O+ returns for its 10th year to Kingston with a stacked line-up of music and art happenings.
Blending tradition and bold experimentation, these craft cocktail bars are elevating the art of drinking.
William Clutz comes to Carrie Haddad Gallery and will be on display through November 10.
Prepare for a month of clarity in the friend department.
A gallery guide for October.
The inner work you’ve been doing lately will begin to show progress, but beware of obstacles ahead.
In March, the hospital rolled out state-of-the-art 3D mammography, a cutting-edge imaging technology that generates a three-dimensional picture of the breast, affording healthcare providers a more accurate view of tissue, compared to the conventional two-dimensional mammograms.
Poems by Chronogram readers, edited by Phillip X Levine.
The surrealist photography of Charlie Murray is on display as part of “Visions of Awareness,” an exhibition of blind artists at ROCA.
Pair peak leaf season with any of these six waterfall hikes for a beautiful fall afternoon. waterfalls to hike to, place to hike near me, waterfalls near me
At PS21 this October, “Pollock” sheds light on the marriage of artists Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner—exploring her art and her life as it relates to her husband’s fame
Use October as your strength building month and foster relationships through friendships.
Lisa Halter, broker and owner of Halter Associates Realty gives tips on how to make your house a home.
Six live music shows to pencil in this month from Tuareg band Les Filles de Illighadad to jazzbo singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones.
Kingston Design Showhouses returns for its second year spotlighting 18 professionals.
An exciting guide of happening this October.
Unlocking a state of altered consiousness similar to psychedelics, breathwork is a journey of discovery.
Lorelai Kude scans the skies and plots our horoscopes for October.
Portraits of 11 of Kingston-based activists who are educating, advocating, and organizing for an inclusive, equitable future.
Prepare for an injection of energy and renewed spirits.
Under Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York State is poised to lead the way to a greener future with some of the most ambitious emissions reduction goals in the nation. Central Hudson, the utility company serving the Mid-Hudson Valley, is on board with the plan.
Be careful not to serve out too many ultimatums… They are sure to backfire!
From garment design and fabrication to merchandising, the Hudson Valley’s fashion education programs are flourishing.
Prepare to dig through the depths of your innermost secrets.
With the specter of gentrification looming large, Hudson Valley cities are testing models of inclusive development.
