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Home & Garden

Grimm’s Fairy Tale

In 1969, after receiving a $2,000 inheritance following the death of his father, Calvin Grimm bought two pitched and scenic acres in Shady, a rural hamlet just west of Woodstock.

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Stretching the Greens

Michelle Sutton explains how to extend the window of greens growing.

The Craft: Sourcing Stone

Greg Schoenfeld discusses the craft of stonework.

The Question: What to do about basement flooding?

Greg Schoenfeld provides solutions for water in the basement.

View From the Top

Esteemed Reader: November 2011

Publisher Jason Stern reflects on the Occupy Wall Street protests.

Letters to the Editor: November 2011

Letters to the Editor from the concerned or the thankful.

Editor's Note: November 2011

Editor Brian K. Mahoney addresses the Occupy Wall Street movement.

News & Politics

Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic: November 2011

Larry Beinhart discusses the significance of living in a state with unions.

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While You Were Sleeping: November 2011

Prisoner abuse within the Afghan detention system, disposable diapers converted into plastic products,and more.

Arts & Culture

Portfolio: O+ Festival

The second annual O+ Festival took place in Uptown Kingston.

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Yoga Teacher Training Program in New Paltz, NY

Nationally recognized Yoga Teacher Training program, registered with the Yoga Alliance.
This course is for anyone with a sincere desire to learn more about all aspects of yoga, from
the Asanas to Philosophy to Communicating a class to all levels.

Group Gape

“Linking Collections, Building Connections: Works from the Hudson Valley Visual Art Consortium Collections” will appear at the Samuel Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz.

Ten Yards of Belgian Lace Never Hurt a Man

“Is He dead?” at Half Moon Theatre November 10 through November 26.

Hoboken Hits the Housatonic

The Feelies perform at MassMOCA’s Hunter Center in North Adams, Massachusetts, on November 11.

The Sound of Rusty Farm Implements

Howard Fishman performs at The Falcon in Marlboro on November 10.

The How of Sustainable Health & Happiness--November 11-13

If Happiness were easy, we would experience it 24/7. Today, most practitioners are treating symptoms rather than looking at true causes and what we can do to change our lives for the happier and establish sustainable health for a lifetime.

Philipstown.info presents Karen Savoca in concert

Philipstown.info is pleased to present Karen Savoca in concert on Sunday, November 20th.  This event is the second in our series of concerts bringing nationally touring musicians to Main Street in Cold Spring.  Don’t miss the opportunity to see the amazing duo of Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman in this beautiful, intimate space.

Woodstock Arts Fair: Perfect for Holiday Gift Shopping

More than forty artists and craftspeople working in a wide variety of genres and media, including painting, printmaking, woodworking, fiber art, jewelry, pottery and ceramics, chocolate and photography will participate in the 4th Annual Woodstock Arts Fair at the Woodstock Jewish Congregation on Sunday, November 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once again, the Fair is just in time for filling that holiday gift list.

Orange County Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” a Hudson Valley family tradition of 44 years

Each December Children gasp when snow falls upon the stage, the magical Christmas tree grows to enormous heights and the sugarplum fairy floats across the stage.

Parting Shot

Parting Shot: Dana Wigdor

“Celestial Chord,” a painting by Dana Wigdor

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Food & Drink

Home Shanti

Peter Barrett talks with Madhur Jaffrey, world renown Indian actress and cook book author.

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Food & Drink Events for November 2011

“Iron Grad 3” cooking competition at The Rhinecliff, Fleisher’s Pig-to-Pork butchery class, Italian meal wine pairing at Terrapin, and more.

Whole Living

In Search of Sleep

Wendy Kagan explores the causes and effects of insomnia.

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Flowers Fall: November 2011

Bethany Saltman explains how Buhddism teachings can be used for better parenting.

Horoscopes

Horoscopes for November 2011

What the universe has in store for you this month.

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Notes from #Occupy: Looking for Common Ground

Eric Francis Coppolino comments on the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Community Pages

Warwick: Warmhearted & Pretty Wonderful

Warwick, one of the “World’s Prettiest Small Villages,” is nestled just 55 miles from Manhattan, but sheltered by mountains and blue highways.

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Rondout Valley: A Brilliant Patchwork

The majestic Roundout Valley is home to fertile farmlands, mountain backdrops, and historical wealth.

Books

Book Review: The Beginners

Pauline Uchmanowicz reviews Rebecca Wolff’s The Beginners.

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Endless Connection

Beacon-based poet, editor, and translator Jeffrey Yang has worked to bring the work of Nobel Peace Prize-winning poet Liu Xiaobo into English.

2011 Poetry Roundup

Recently released books by Hudson Valley poets, reviewed by Lee Gould, Djelloul Marbrook, and Nina Shengold.

Music

Force of Nature

Peter Aaron interviews Sean Rowe who opens for the Swell Season’s Marketa Irglova at the Bowery Ballroom in New York on November 30.

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Nightlife Highights

Handpicked by music editor Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.

CD Review: David Rothenberg and Lewis Porter

Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson reviews David Rothenberg and Lewis Porter’s new album “Expulsion of the Triumphant Beast.”

CD Review: Epigene

Robert Burke Warren reviews Epigene’s “A Wall Street Odyssey.”

CD Review: Richie Stearns

Michael Eck reviews Richie Stearn’s album “Missing.”

Poetry

Poem: The Last Stand

A poem by Deirdre Dowling

Poem: Bending

A poem by Checko Miller.

Poem: Wanting to Fish

A poem by Hugh Mann

Poem: A Brief Meeting

A poem by Deb Shufelt.

Poem: Too Late

A poem by Roberta Gould

Poem: Observation

A poem by Jenna St. Pierre.

Poem: That’s The Way Love Is

A poem by Robert Calero.

Poem: While You Were Sleeping

A poem by J. M. Toth.

Poem: Ode To My Jeep

A poem by Maryann Stafford.

Poem: Drawing Blinds

A poem by William Hurst

A Poem: Early Flight

A poem by E Gironda, Jr.

Poem: Appleseeds of Dissent

A poem by Kelly Lee

On the Cover

On the Cover: Tracy Stuckey

An oil on canvas painting by Tracy Stuckey.

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