Arts & Culture

Burning Down the Year

There are few who aren’t entranced by the magic and mystery of Halloween, but there are also few who understand the holiday’s origins, symbology, and traditions.

Discursive Lens

By Brian K. Mahoney

Hopewell Junction-based photographer Michael Sibilia will exhibit urban landscapes this month at GAS Gallery in Poughkeepsie.

Serendipitous Encounters

By Francis Cruz

Chrissy Glenn gathered five talented artists for an exhibit at the Pearl Arts Gallery in Stone Ridge and still had time to curate the Joni Mitchell show in Manhattan.

Queen of Controversy

By Sharon Nichols

The uncompromising Sinead O’Connor has done it again, but this time it’s not quite as shocking as some of her past stunts.

Still Rolling

By Jay Blotcher

The Woodstock Film Festival rolls out the celluloid in its eighth year.

Portfolio: Cave Dogs

By Beth E. Wilson

Cave Dogs discuss their collaborative creative process.

Freewheeling Freakout

By Jeremy Schwartz

Indie rock royalty Yo La Tengo will play two shows at Colony Cafe on October 20.

Vintage Violence

By Sparrow

Cathy Wilkerson joined Weatherman, the leftist revolutionary group, when it was founded in 1969, and was soon chanting slogans like “Kick the Ass of the Ruling Class” and “Bring the War Home!”