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View From the Top

While You Were Sleeping: January 2011

Creationism theme park in Kentucky, African cities set to triple in size, TARP less costly than expected, and more stories you may have missed.

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Letters: January 2011

Letters from Michael Littler, Everett Cox, Ed Fertik.

Editor's Note: January 2011

Brian K. Mahoney writes about upcoming events, letters to the Editor, and “Lord of Misrule.”

Esteemed Reader: January 2011

A confluence of celestial events leads us to look beyond this world for meaning.

On the Cover

On the Cover: Steven Kenny

Steven Kenny’s painting “Winterlude” appears on the January 2011 cover of Chronogram.

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Arts & Culture

Dzul Dance

THE DZUL DANCE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 8 HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO SNOW.

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Thoughts of Home at the Dorsky Museum

“Thoughts of Home: Photographs from the Center for Photography at Woodstock Permanent Collection” will be exhibited at the Dorsky Museum of Art through March 18.

Modfest at Vassar College

Modfest, encompassing over 20 events, celebrates the cultural output of Vassar College faculty and students. This year’s centerpiece will be Richard Wilson’s comic opera “Aethelred the Unready.”

The Covers Show: 1993-2011

An exhibition of Chronogram covers will be shown at the Art Society of Kingston February 5-26.

Books

Winner's Circle

Nina Shengold talks with Bruce McPherson, who recently published Jaimy Gordon’s National Book Award winning “Lord of Misrule”.

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Book Review: Playdate

Anne Pyburn Craig reviews “Playdate” by Thelma Adams.

Book Review: Freud's Blind Spot

Gregory Shoenfeld reviews “Freud’s Blind Spot” edited by Elisa Albert.

News & Politics

Balancing Act: A Guide to Current Deficit Reduction Strategies

David Moberg review of six deficit-reduction currently on the table in Washington plans yields ten points of advice.

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Class Warfare, Part II

How has a tiny fraction of the population trumped the interests of the majority?

Music

CD Review: The Tins

Jeremy Schwartz reviews The Tins’ “Tins”.

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Nightlife Highlights

Previews of upcoming shows by The Toasters, Ben Allison, Frank London’s “A Night in the Old Marketplace”, “Gamville”, and Claire Lynch.

Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution

Profile of the New Paltz roots-reggae group.

CD Review: The Westport Sunrise Sessions

Mike Wolf reviews The Westport Sunrise Sessions’ “Galesh”.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings at the Bardavon

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings will perform at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on January 23.

CD Review: Tao Seeger Band

Review of Tao Seeger Band’s “¡Rise and Bloom!”.

Neko Case at Bearsville Theater

Alt-chanteuse Neko Case will perform at the Bearsville Theater on February 1. Lost in the Trees open.

Poetry

Poem: Nothing and Something

A poem by Bella Finkel (9 years old).

Five Ways to Love Thee

A poem by Vernon Benjamin.

Poem: How

A poem by Cliff Henderson.

Poem: Faith

A poem by Rebecca Maker.

Poem: Losing My Religion

A poem by Frank LaRonca.

Poem: Regret

A poem by Ethan Romano.

Poem: Old Don Juan

A poem by Brendan Blowers.

Poem: A kitchen made of split-pea soup

A poem by Jennie Guido.

Poem: The Humvee

A poem by Anthony Gambale.

Poem: Missing

A poem by Nigel Gore.

Poem: Before and After

A poem by Aleda Bliss.

Poem: Betrayal

A poem by Noelle Adamo.

Poem: Somehow Anyhow

A Poem by John Heath.

Poem: Untitled

A poem by Elliot Sutton-Inocencio.

Poem: Winter League

A poem by Patrick Walsh.

Poem: Change of Address

A poem by Jake St. John.

Poem: Fishtown Poem #1

A poem by Forrest Hackenbrock.

Parting Shot

Parting Shot: Jack's Lawn

“Jack’s Lawn,” a linocut by Carol Slutzky-Tenerowicz

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Whole Living

Group Fitness: Strength in Numbers

Local trainers explain why working out in a group can be more motivating than going it alone.

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Hot Water: Therapeutic Benefits of Soaking

Soaking in water just over the hundred-degree mark is an ancient pleasure with benefits beyond the sensuous.

Flowers Fall: It's Winter Now

Bethany Saltman explores the wispy web of fantasy life that permeates our moment-to-moment experience, and why the only way out is in.

Community Pages

The Berkshires

Jamie Larson visits the towns of Great Barrington, Lenox, and Stockbridge.

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New Paltz & Gardiner

Anne Pyburn Craig strolls in the shadow of the Shawangunk Ridge.

Food & Drink

Cold Gold: the Four-Season Garden

Peter Barrett visits the four-season farm at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills.

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Restaurant Openings for January 2011

Agriturismo, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Bistro Lilly, The Restaurant at Club Helsinki, Rusty’s Farm Fresh Eatery, Delafields, Charlie O’s Hometown Bar and Grill, Park Falafel and Pizza.

The CIA—Learn, Dine, Enjoy

The Winter Dining Series offers the general public an exclusive opportunity for both an educational and a culinary adventure at the CIA. Whether it’s an evening learning about wine from the actual winemaker, sampling food specific to different regions of Italy, or enjoying expertly prepared gluten-free fare, the events offer patrons the opportunity to experience the perfect balance of education and and fine dining experience. From mid-January until the end of March, more than 40 exciting opportunities await you.

Weddings & Celebrations

Put a Ring on It

Anne Reynolds reports on the latest trends in wedding jewelry.

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Sustainability

Our Fight Against Global Climate Change

Dr. Sacha Spector, director of conservation science at Scenic Hudson, talks about global warming prevention strategies in Newburgh and Cornwall.

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Community Notebook

Local Luminary: Catharine "Cappy" Hill

Vassar College President Catharine “Cappy” Hill talks with Chronogram Editor Brian K. Mahoney.

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Horoscopes

Annual Horoscope for 2011

Eric Francis Coppolino offers a preview of what’s in store this year astrologically.

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