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Richard Bosman’s Comic and Comical Paintings
Richard Bosman’s painting Beach embodies the artist’s style—both comic and comical. Bosman’s work is on view through September 30 as part of the group show “Summer Disaster Show” at Private Public Gallery in Hudson.
8 New Hudson Valley Bars and Restaurants
Restaurants in the Hudson Valley offer diverse, locally sourced, and inventive culinary experiences that reflect the creativity of their chefs and proprietors. From seafood towers at Pretty to Think So in Rhinebeck to inventive vegetarian options at Mill and Main in Kerhonkson and La Barbirria’s Mexican street tacos in Beacon, there’s something for everyone—even a…
6 New Hudson Valley Breweries & Bars
Up for a tipple? Here are 6 new bars and craft breweries in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills.
10 Hudson Valley Independent Bookstores
From Pawling to Hudson and everywhere in between, here are 10 independent bookstores throughout the Hudson Valley.
10 Hudson Valley Events Happening this Fall & Winter
From the King of Rant Lewis black to art exhibitions and stand-up comedy, here are local Hudson Valley events to catch this fall and winter.
8 Hudson Valley Historic Sites You Have to Visit
The Hudson Valley is imbued in history. Here are 8 historic sites that are worth visiting.
Urgent Care in the Mid-Hudson Valley
With 16 rapid and urgent care centers across the region, providers in the Albany Med Health System treat illnesses and injuries for patients of all ages.
Records & Books: Everything Nice in Ellenville
Opened in April by music industry veteran Jessica Clark, Everything Nice in Ellenville stocks a selection of new and secondhand vinyl, including global music and lesser-known artists, plus a curated selection of books from One Grand.
Ruckus Early Music, “Ghost Opera” at Kaatsbaan Fall Festival
The Tivoli multi-arts center’s Fall Festival wraps up with events that combine music and dance.
Sake Brewery Dassai Blue Opens in Hyde Park
Revered Japanese sake brewers Asahi Shuzo have opened a US production facility in Hyde Park.
5 Knockout Sunrise Hikes in the Hudson Valley
It may be hard to pull yourself out of bed, but the glory of a sunrise hike is its own reward. Here local outdoorws blogger Sean O’Dwyer shares the best sunrise hikes in the Catskills and the Hudson Valley.
NEXUS to Play Poughkeepsie for Final Concert
The acclaimed percussion ensemble will bow out with a star-studded concert at the Bardavon.
Ukrainian Band Kommuna Lux Visits Marlboro
The Odesa-based “gangsta folk” group will perform at the Falcon on September 14.
Theater Review: “Penelope” at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Tatiana Wechsler stars in a one-woman musical theater piece that offers a female point of view on “The Odyssey” at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival.
Meadowlark Festival in Stone Ridge
The three-day musical event will take place at Stone Ridge Orchard on September 8, 9, and 10.
Gemini Horoscope | September 2023
You’ve been contemplating themes like family, home, and environmental support. Clarity comes mid-month, and you may need to make some changes.
5 New Places to Eat and Drink in the Hudson Valley this September
A taco shop with from-scratch corn tortillas, a vinyl bar in a Delaware County village, and a cat cafe in a college town are among this month’s new Hudson Valley restaurants and bars to try.
Taurus Horoscope | September 2023
This month will be filled with tension—desire to implement, and the need to continue incubating realizations. Worked to find the balance.
Free Former: John Kahn’s “IKAHN: Arc of an Artist” Exhibition
Peter Aaron talks with John Kahn—artist, architectural and theatrical set designer, street performer—about his 45-year career and upcoming retrospective in Saugerties.
Aries Horoscope | September 2023
Lessons in modulation are on the horizon, and they serve to clarify your personal needs.
Album Review: Richard Carr/Caleb Burhans/Clarice Jensen | August Dreams
James Keepnews reviews Richard Carr, Calem Burhans, and Clarice Jensen’s new album August Dreams.
Astrology Forecast for September 2023
September is a dynamic month. After reflecting on our values and desires, we are asking to think critically about what things we would like to implement in our lives.
Album Review: Apocalypse | Going Up in the World: Apocalypse 1982-83
Jeremy Schwartz reviews Apocalypse’s new album, Going Up in the World: Apocalypse 1982-83.
18 Hudson Valley Events in September
From the In the Pines Festival to Squeeze and Psychedelic Furs in concert, Al Franken on stage at UPAC, Art Walk Kingston, and more local Hudson Valley events taking place in September.
Album Review: Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys in the Campfire | Wronger
Dan Epstein reviews Cowboys in the Campfire’s latest album, Wronger.
2023 Woodstock Film Festival
Hollywood may be on strike, but the Woodstock Film Festival returns for its 23rd year of independent film. Here is a look at what to expect, plus our picks for what films to see.
Sound Check: Holly Miranda’s Listening Picks | September 2023
Singer-songwriter Holly Miranda shares her music recommendations.
“Tongues” and “Savage/Love” at the Woodstock Playhouse
A star-studded cast performs “Tongues” and “Savage/Love” at the Woodstock Playhouse this month.
5 Books to Read in September
Short reviews of The Bones of the Story by Carol Goodman; Far From New York State by Matthew Johnson; Through the Ruins edited by Fawz Kabra; Finding the Place Where Everything Lives by Andy Kalan; and The Cook and the Rabbi by Susan Simon and Zoe B. Zak.
Pisces Horoscope | September 2023
PISCES (February 20–March 19) A lot of us grew up with the idea that perfect clarity around a situation is something we should strive for. Sometimes, it’s so tempting to just pick a rock-solid interpretation of something, and then be on our merry way. Neat and concise explanations of complex circumstances and feelings seldom reflect…
Tubby’s Five-Year Anniversary Weekend
As music venues around the region have shuttered in recent years, Kingston bar Tubby’s celebrates its five-year anniversary.
Author Sophie Strand Weaves History and Imagination with The Madonna Secret
Robert Burke Warren profiles author Sophie Strand, whose debut novel, The Madonna Secret, presents Mary Magdalene’s story in a vividly revitalized narrative.
Aquarius Horoscope | September 2023
You’ve been going through a disintegration and transformation. Lean into it and merge with others and your surroundings to reveal a kernel of truth.
Kaatsbaan Fall Festival
The Kaatsbaan Fall Festival returns this month in Tivoli with dance performances and musical programming both inside and outdoors on the Mountain Stage.
Weekend Getaway: A Guide to Columbia County
New York’s Columbia County is a bucolic setting with rolling farmland and forests. Amidst this romantic, rural setting there are many dining and drinking destinations plus arts galleries, historic sites, and cozy inns to stay. Here’s a guide to some spots to hit in Columbia County.
Capricorn Horoscope | September 2023
You’re wheelin’ and dealin’ and luck is at your side. Enjoy the ride while you succeed in accomplishing your ambitious plans and dreams.
Maintaining the Mix: Hudson
With its history of booms and busts, Hudson is a microcosm of America, having undergone countless transitions.
Sagittarius Horoscope | September 2023
You have a lot of grand visions for life, though you may have to kill some darlings this month to bring your dearest dream into reality.
Esteemed Reader: The Soul Becomes | September 2023
Jason Stern reflects on lessons from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Self-Reliance.”
Scorpio Horoscope | September 2023
Get honest this month about what’s in your heart rather than hedging, and you can expect full support from the people around you.
Seth David Rubin’s Fractured Potraits
The fractured photographs of Seth David Rubin are featured in the “Here Now” exhibit at the Kleinert/James Art Center.
Libra Horoscope | September 2023
Your high level of interaction these past few months gets more complex in September. Where have you overcommitted? It’s time to free yourself from entanglements that don’t serve.
Poetry | September 2023
Poems from Chronogram readers published in the September 2023 issue.
Virgo Horoscope | September 2023
The answer lies in balance. You are working on something, but don’t overwork yourself. Find the perfect knife’s edge.
SUNY Sullivan’s Catskill Hospitality Institute
SUNY Sullivan is rolling out a new program to help students discover the power of placemaking in their communities.
Leo Horoscope | September 2023
After Venus’s retrograde through Leo and the self exploration it prompted, you are ready to shine with your new discoveries.
Stone Heritage: Two Antiques Collectors Grapple with History in Wawarsing
Roger Ross and Eric Bongartz’s three-acre Wawarsing property is steeped in history. The two antiques collectors have spent the past 15 years grappling with the complicated legacy of their centuries-old stone house.
Cancer Horoscope | September 2023
Belonging is at the forefront this month: who or what belongs do you belong to and what or who belongs to you? Don’t judge, examine these urges closer.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Guide
A guide to some of the Hudson Valley region’s premiere restaurants.
Long-Awaited Bimi’s Canteen and Bar Opens in Chatham
Owners of Chatham’s beloved cheese shop, Bimi’s, have expanded into the next door space with the new Bimi’s Canteen & Bar. Here, they serve-up a cheese-heavy rotation of locally sourced, farm-to-table fare in a cozy environment with a downstairs bar.















