

Cover Story
The Lyrical Illustrations of James Christopher Carroll
Chronogram’s October 2022 cover features an illustration by James Christopher Carroll.
Kevin James at UPAC in Kingston
The “King of Queens” star and stand-up comedian will make a Hudson Valley visit.
Penguin Cafe Orchestra Tribute in Catskill
Founding members Jennifer Maidman and Annie Whitehead will lead an all-star local ensemble.
The Gibson Brothers Play in Beacon
The bluegrass greats will appear at the Towne Crier on November 4.
12 Spooky Halloween Events in the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley delivers this year with a diverse slew of 2022 Halloween events for kids big and little with everything from brass band performances to horror film screenings to dj’d dance parties.
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Tannersville
The cult musical comedy comes to the Orpheum Performing Arts Center.
Inside Spaces at PS21 in Chatham
A new electroacoustic work by the composers will be unveiled at the performance center.
On the Trail with Josh Riley
In October, I invited Josh Riley, Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives in New Yorks 19th District, to step off the campaign trail and onto a hiking trail at the Greenport Conservation Area, just outside of Hudson. With two weeks until election day, the race for NY-19 remains highly contested. First-time candidate Josh Riley,…
Belle and Sebastian to Play Basilica Hudson Next May
Tickets are now on sale for the influential Scottish indie pop band’s May appearance.
Peripheral Natural Wine Fest is Back November 12
Though award-winning chef Zak Pelaccio may have left Hudson for redder pastures (his Taos, NM wine bar Corner Office opened in September), the one-day natural wine fair that he launched in 2016, Peripheral, has stuck around. On November 12, under the direction of local sommelier Lila Holland, who has produced the event since 2017, Peripheral will…
A $7 Grass-Fed Burger? Cherries in Stone Ridge for the Win
Normally a jump in ingredient quality corresponds to a jump in pricing, but the new owners of Cherries Ice Cream are banking on a volume business to sustain them as they source the best quality products from local ice cream to grass-fed burgers with single digit pricing for the majority of items.
Interview with Jeff Hutchens, Co-Director of “Remember This”
The film Remember This tells the story of Jan Karski, a member of the Polish resistance during World War II, who was invited by Jewish comrades to visit the Warsaw Ghetto, and a transit camp for Jews on their way to execution. The film is based on a one-man show starring David Strathairn, which is…
FilmColumbia Returns to Crandell Theatre October 21-30
This weekend marks the return of FilmColumbia, Chatham’s impressively ambitious film festival, back in person after its pandemic hiatus. Always provocative, this year’s 10-day lineup includes a slew of award-winning, independent and international films, as well as special screenings, workshops, events with filmmakers, and an intriguing line-up of Q&As. All films are to be shown…
Meg Baird and Chris Forsyth in Kingston
The acclaimed indie artists will share the bill at Tubby’s this month.
The Kingston Design Showhouse 2022: A Flourishing Design Synergy on Display
The 2022 Kingston Design Showhouse brings together 13 designers and over 180 local makers and businesses to transform indoor and outdoor spaces at a Midtown Kingston home.
What to Do this Week in the Hudson Valley
From the kickoff of the FilmColumbia festival to a modern dance company Limon’s stop at the Egg, here are our pick’s for this week’s top events.
Touch of RED Premieres at Mass MoCA
Choreographer Shamel Pitts’s new work will make its world debut.
Amanda Palmer Hosts Film in Woodstock
The Dresden Dolls leader will appear at screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
RIP: Rosendale Cafe Closed As of October 1
When the Rosendale Cafe opened its doors in 1993 in what is now the 1850 House Inn & Tavern, the town—and indeed the entire Hudson Valley—was a very different place. Susan Dorsey Morganstern fell in love with the original space, previously a shop called Junk & Foibles, and offered to rent it from the owner…
Champetre: A Pedrigreed French Chef’s Boite in Pine Plains
On Pine Plains’s sleepy main drag in a shoebox building with no sign out front but an understated, cursive “Restaurant,” chef Michel Jean is dishing out the rustic, time-honored French food to delight even the most refined palette at Champetre. After running an acclaimed SoHo brasserie for 20 years that was the gathering place for…
Fall Family Fun Fest at Ashokan Center
The autumnal event promises live music, food, hayrides, crafts, and more.
What to Do this Week in the Hudson Valley
From the Rosendale International Pickle Fest to Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck and various art exhibitions, there is plenty to do mid-October in the Hudson Valley.
“Painted Skin” Premieres at Hudson Hall
The chamber opera is part of the US-China Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music as part of its China Now Music Festival
Gerard Malanga Headlines Hudson Event
The Andy Warhol-associated poet and filmmaker will perform with others at Time & Space Limited (TSL).
Accordion Wines: The Low-Intervention Winery in Accord
At 500 cases a season, Accordion Wines is a micro-operation by any measure. French winemaker Malou Despoux runs this one-woman operation based out of Accord, NY, crafting low-intervention wines from hand-harvested New York State grapes.
Short-Terming the Market: For the Many’s “Homes Are Not Hotels” Campaign
Mark Sanchez has never seen the housing situation in the Hudson Valley so tight. Its exceptionally difficult, says the longtime Newburgh resident, whos currently looking for a new apartment. Sanchez would like to stay in the city, but like other residents in Newburgh and elsewhere in the region, he is struggling with the extraordinary dearth…
Sonder Natural Wine Bar Settles Down in Kingston
After false starts and a roving home, Sonder natural wine bar finds what it hopes will be its forever home on Broadway in Midtown Kingston, dishing up an ever-changing selection of natural wines from around the globe and locally sourced vegetable-focused plates.
Hudson Valley Dance Festival in Catskill
The outdoor event will return to Catskill Point on October 8.
David Malachowski (1955-2022)
The native Hudson Valley musician and music journalist died on September 29.
What to Do this Week in the Hudson Valley | October 3-9
With the long weekend ahead, the Hudson Valley is buzzing with things to do this week, from a stand-up show by Ilana Glazer to O+ Festival in Kingston. “Right Before I Go” at the Woodstock Playhouse | October 5-6 Written by and starring Stan Zimmerman (“Gilmore Girls,” “The Golden Girls,” “Roseanne”), the new play “Right…
Opus 40, Bard College Collaborate on Effort to Buy Historic Fite House
The organizations have launched a campaign for donations to keep the storied structure part of the park.
Sagittarius Horoscope | October 2022
Stop digging and climb out of any holes you’ve gotten yourself into, and use proof as a weapon to prevail over lies.
Album Review: New Paltz in the ’90s: A Loud Place
Jeremy Schwartz reviews the musical compilation New Paltz in the ’90s: A Loud Place, which features various artists from the scene at that time.
Taurus Horoscope | October 2022
This is the month to let go of old habits and refocus on knitting together your mind and body for a healthier life.
Album Review: Double Celled Organism | Time and Other Things That Don’t Exist
Morgan Y Evans reviews Double Celled Organism’s album Time and Other Things that Don’t Exist.
Scorpio Horoscope | October 2022
You’ll have bullish work ethic and productivity this month. Try to find a balance between your lofty ideals and practicality.
Album Review: Johnny and the Triumphs | Gone Too Far
Michael Eck reviews Johnny and the Triumphs’s new album Gone Too Far.
Virgo Horoscope | October 2022
You’ll get some deserved recognition this month, acknowledgement that will fuel your next energetic push.
Sound Check: Eric Person’s Listening Picks
Saxophonist Eric Person shares his music recommendations.
Fall 2022 Music Shows & Concerts
All the must-see live music shows to catch this fall in the Hudson Valley
Cornell Creative Arts Center in Kingston Offers Accessible Arts Programming for All
The Cornell Cooperative Arts Center in Kingston exists to offer inclusive, accessible, multi-disciplinary arts opportunities to the whole community.
Fall 2022 Exhibitions
Groundbreaking and important art shows and gallery openings in the Hudson Valley this fall.
Fall Arts Preview 2022
The 2022 Fall Arts Preview is busting at the seams with a stacked line up of visual art, staged performances, music, and more.
Kingston: Making Space
The city that had the hottest real estate market in the country is putting housing solutions into place.
Editor’s Note: Shazam the Wonder Dog | October 2022
Brian K. Mahoney says farewell to a very good dog.
Faheem Haider Takes the Helm as Unison’s New ED
A profile of Faheem Haider, the new executive director of New Paltz arts organization Unison.
Aquarius Horoscope | October 2022
While things may feel like they’re moving slow, you’re laying important groundwork and gathering strength before exploding.
Fall 2022 Events
From film festivals to staged dramas, A-list comedy shows, and a luthier showcase, this fall has plenty to keep you entertained.
Aries Horoscope | October 2022
You’re fighting for something though you might not be quite sure what, but you believe all is fair in love and war.
Upstate Films Screens Brilliant Disguise October 23
On October 23, Upstate Films screens Brilliant Disguise, a documentary about Indian spiritual seeker K. C. Tewari.
Cancer Horoscope | October 2022
Tend your relationships to stimulate growth and let go of old habits that are holding you back.
The Catskill Home of Artist Jesse Bransford
Artist Jesse Bransford entertains guests from the spirit world in his octagonal house in Catskill.
Capricorn Horoscope | October 2022
You will be both recognized for your expertise and given space to articulate your pure and practical vision for the future this month.
Poetry | October 2022
Poetry submissions published in the October 2022 issue of Chronogram.
Gemini Horoscope | October 2022
You’ll be at the eye of a creative storm with whirlwinds of ideas. Create structure and vet the ideas as they ciculate.
Let’s Roll: Top Selling Products at Local Dispensaries
Sales of flower are down while concentrates, edibles, and seltzers have increased in popularity over the past year.
Leo Horoscope | October 2022
This month you grapple with conceptions of balance, fairness, and power.
Shop the Blok App Makes Local Shopping Easy
The Shop the Blok app offers a new way to shop the old way, with a single platform combining the inventory of in-town shops, so that you can browse and buy from your home then go pick up in person.
Astrological Forecast | October 2022
Brace yourself for a noisy month full of conflict, competing understandings, and confusion. Listen to the noise and maybe you can find a way through it.
Healthcare Heroes of the Hudson Valley
This month, we put a spotlight on local health-and-wellness changemakers, including a globetrotting MD on a mission to crush cervical cancer, an acupuncturist who’s moving the needle on access to holistic care, and a spiritual intuitive with training in emergency mental health.
Libra Horoscope | October 2022
Fact check your assumptions about relationship roles. The rewards of maturity will be sweet.
6 Books to Read this October
Betsy Maury reviews Nineteen Reservoirs, a history of the creation of New York City’s watershed by Lucy Sante. Plus short reviews of How to Write a Song That Matters by Dar Williams; Stories by Sparrow; Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging by Cait Johnson; Witches and Warlocks of New York by Lisa LaMonica; and Lily Narcissus…
Pisces Horoscope | October 2022
Take strength from a renewed connection to your authentic self to weather challenging self-inquiry around your ancestry.
6 Hudson Valley Shops & Boutiques to Visit this Fall
The Hudson Valley shopping landscape has emerged resplendent and lively from the challenges of the pandemic, with new residents and visitors energizing decades-old legacy shops and inspiring wildly creative new ventures. The wares will enhance your life and the experiences will feed your soul. Canvas + Clothier | Poughkeepsie Mary Vaughn Williams of Hudson Clothier and…
Fast Casual Cocktail Bar Padrona Finally Open in Hudson
The bartender and service industry veteran Kat Dunn recently opened her long-awaited bar Padrona on 4th Street in Hudson, dishing up fast casual cocktails and tinned fish.














