Letters, November 2010

Letters to the Editor

Editor's Note

Brian K. Mahoney offers some snapshots of articles of the November 2010 issue of Chronogram.

Esteemed Reader: November 2010

Our guest columnist is John Godolphin Bennett, from a talk he gave in 1972.

Poem: Julia Died

A poem by Guy Traiber.

Poem: The Violence of Things Unnoticed

A poem by Christina Lilian Turczyn.

Poem: Ladybugs

Apoem by Andrew Chmielowiec.

Poem: Mourning of Time

A poem by Patrick Madden.

Poem: The Missing Key: U

A poem by Linda Lerner.

Poem: A Question Inspired by a Rainy Awning

A poem by Christopher Porpora.

Poem: The Indian Potter

A poem by Paula Lemire.

Poem: Threshold Serene

A poem by Jennifer Jacobson.

Poem: Lucille

A poem by Amorak Huey.

Poem: Max

Poem by Carol Peper.

Poem: Motherhood & Maple Syrup

A poem by Monique Fretto.

Poem: Games

A poem by Jan Garden Castro.

Poem: Loving

A poem by Clifford Henderson.

Chronicle of a Death Retold

Mohonk Mountain Stage Readers’ Theater Company presents “The Laramie Project: An Epilogue (Ten Years Later),” on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 at Unison Arts & Learning Center.

Rub Belly Frequently

Steven Kotler will read from and sign copies of “A Small Furry Prayer” at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck on November 11.

Mr. Downtown

Bard College presents “An Evening with John Zorn” at the Richard B. Fisher Center’s Sosnoff Theater in Annandale-on-Hudson on November 12.

Heartbeat of the People

The Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre will perform “Cokata Upo!” at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on Friday, November 12.

Graves Goods

“Nancy Graves Encaustics” will be on view at R&F Handmade Paints in Kingston through November 20.

Get Out of the House, Get into the Party by the River. Experience the Rhinecliff!

Enjoy Bonfire Night, A Medieval Feast TONITE! Thurs Nov 4th-6pm

Bonfire Night, a Medieval Feast- tells the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. Along with the Grand Burning of “the guy,” enjoy special Guest Chef Brigitte Flamin’s hearty medieval feast, flagons of ale and strolling minstrels. Admission 35 pounds+ plague tax +kings gratuity, kids 15 pounds.

On Friday night get down with the Blues and BIG JOE FITZ, have brunch with Dave Marcus this Sunday, and then groove to the new Jazz Club Jam Sunday Night. Next Thursday, November 11th – You’re Invited to a Killer Dinner Theatre Experience when the Murder Cafe presents their Murder Mystery A Wedding in Transylvania! A glamorous dinner and interactive theater production. Combine a unique, intimate Hudson River location, great food and drink, some of the area’s best musicians and unique events and you have what many are calling one of the hottest hotels and “must go to” dining establishments in the Hudson Valley. Reserve now 845-876-0590 or visit www.therhinecliff.com.

IgniVox Presents: Provincetown meets Woodstock! Zoë Lewis with Sara Lee & Friends

On Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 pm, the Colony Cafe in Woodstock, come experience the dynamic Zoë Lewis, a mega talent from the beaches of Provincetown, backed by local bass playing Goddess, Sara Lee who worked with The Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, The B-52’s, Fiona Apple and others. Zoë is a world class vaudeville extravaganza of performative songwriting and a veritable band in a body. She performs radiant and edgy tunes on a variety of instruments: from guitar, ukulele and harmonica, to penny whistle, accordion, spoons and human trumpet… and fabulous piano!

Opening is Woodstock’s own Hemingway’s Cat, an eclectic jam band that will rock the house with exotic riffs, rhythms, soaring vocals and raw energy. Bridging these two acts is an original performance with local dancers Anne Mulvaney and Amii Legendre, who have created many site-specific kinetic performances around the Hudson Valley, to an original composition by Lorah Yaccarino on her specially made Gryphon guitar. An alchemical party mix! Find out more about the artists at their websites: www.zoelewis.com www.hemingwayscat.com www.sacredfireproductions.org

Celebrate The Holidays At The Rhinecliff

Celebrate the Holidays at The Rhinecliff, it’s not too late to book your holiday party and enjoy The Rhinecliff’s famous holiday ambience. Gift Certificates make wonderful gifts, a dinner for two, a Romantic overnite in a riverview room, a holiday party, tickets and dinner to the Rhinecliff’s presentation of the Christmas Carol on Dec 19th, the Champagne Party on Dec 4th, Iron Grad II on Dec 7th or tickets to any of the Special Events, the Cooking Class series or Wine Dinners. So much to choose from and there is always something fun going on at The Rhinecliff.

On Friday night get down with the Blues w/THE SCOTT SHARRARD BAND, the guitar player from Gregg Allmans Band. On Sunday enjoy a special Thanksgiving brunch w/Elaine Rachlin. Next Friday, Dec 3rd – You’re Invited to a RockaBilly Holiday Party w/The Lustre Kings, on Saturday it’s the 26th Annual Champagne Party, on Sunday enjoy brunch w/the Bernstein Bard Trio, then its Father Coen’s Irish Session form 4-7p and in the Evening it’s the Jazz Club Jam at 7:30. Combine a unique, intimate Hudson River location, great food and drink, some of the area’s best musicians and unique events and you have what many are calling one of the hottest hotels and “must go to” dining establishments in the Hudson Valley. Reserve now 845-876-0590 or visit www.therhinecliff.com.

The Weird Turn Pro

Larry Beinhart thinks only activating people’s rage can save the Democrats.

While You Were Sleeping

Military pushes for renewable energy, Treasury Department estimates $29 billion loss from financial crisis, some of the nations largest lenders conceded that their foreclosure procedures were improperly handled, and much more.

Requiem for a Humanitarian

Dr. Tom Little was one of 10 medical team members killed in August in Afghanistan. Connie Frisbee Houde discusses his work bringing eye care to rural areas of that country.

Flowers Fall, November 2010

Bethany Saltman engages in a three-month-long training position at the monastery.

Going for the Win-Win

Lorrie Klosterman discusses the Dispute Resolution Center and the benefits of mediation.

CD Review: Shane Murphy

Robert Burke Warren reviews Shane Murphy’s album “Loose Strife / Tight Grief.”

CD Review: By Land or Sea

Jason Broome reviews By Land or Sea’s new album “Hell Broke Loose.”

CD Review: Joe Beck and Betty MacDonald

Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews the album “And Here’s to You” by Joe Beck and Betty MacDonald.

Nightlife Highlights, November 2010

Handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.

Making History

Peter Aaron talks to Rasputina’s Melora Creager about the influence of her Columbia County home on the band’s latest release, “Sister Kinderhook.”

Food & Drink Events, November 2010

The W. Rogowski Field to Fork Supper Club, Ommegang Beer Dinner, Wreath Fineries at the Wineries, and more.

Haute Home Cooking

Peter Barrett reports on Culinary Institute of America alumni who are forging a regional identity for Hudson Valley food.

One Life at a Time

Eric Francis Coppolino discusses humanity at its best.

Horoscopes for November 2010

Eric Francis Coppolino’s horoscope predictions for November.

Book Review: The Education of a British-Protected Child

Marx Dorrity reviews “The Education of a British-Protected Child” by Chinua Achebe.

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Nina Shengold talks to author David Means about his book “The Spot.”

Book Review: To the Manor Dead

Anne Pyburn Craig
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Short Takes

Celebrate local writing! Meet the Hudson Valley authors of six brand-new books at their November launch parties and bookstore events.

"Learning to be Human" Book Launch

Jason Stern, Publisher of Chronogram, will sign copies of his new book “Learning to Be Human” this weekend on Saturday, November 13 at 6:13pm at Chronogram/BEAHIVE.

Parting Shot

Photographs by Dave Anderson from the book “One Block: A New Orleans Neighborhood Rebuilds.” Anderson will be showing at Fovea Exhibitions in Beacon through January 8.

Mountains of Fun

Highlights of the best slopes in Hudson Valley for the upcoming ski season.

The Last Best-Kept Secret

Gregory Schoenfeld profiles the Rondout Valley.

Urban Proximity, Rural Escape

Kelley Granger profiles the communities of Northern Westchester.

Northern Westchester: Slideshow

Northern Westchester has a deep sense of history, significant landmarks, and several progressive restaurants.

The Rondout Valley: Slideshow

“The Last Best-Kept Secret,” a profile of The Rondout Valley, can be read in the November issue of Chronogram. The valley’s old-fashioned and country-spirited communities have much to offer.

Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

A Frosty Fest in Ulster Park, Catskill Mountain Winter Holiday Train, Winter Walk in Hudson, and more holiday events.

On the Cover: Jazz-minh Moore

Artist Jazz-minh Moore’s painting “My Little Heile Welt” appears on the November 2010 cover of Chronogram.