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View From the Top

Editor's Note: Two-Wheeling Through the Apocalypse

Brian K. Mahoney discusses the benefits of man-powered alternative means of transport.

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While You Were Sleeping: May 2011

Religion linked to obesity, GE doesn’t pay taxes, a good attitude could lead to a longer life—and more.

Local Luminary: Ned Sullivan

David Neilsen talks with President of Scenic Hudson, Ned Sullivan about protecting the Hudson, and past and present projects.

Esteemed Reader: May 2011

Chronogram founder Jason Stern’s thoughts and reflections.

News & Politics

Beinhart’s Body Politic: Class Warfare IV

The latest installment in Larry Beinhart’s Class Warfare: Obamacare, child labor laws, public sector employees, and more.

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The Small Cities at the End of the Tunnel

Carl Frankel explains why as we shift away from globalism, more and more people will be moving to small cities like Newburgh and Kingston.

Home & Garden

How to Build the Kitchen You’ll Never Leave

Lauren Tamraz and Eric Judson radically renovate the kitchen of their 1954 home in Gardiner.

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Quibble-Free Edibles: Easy Planting for Eating

Michelle Sutton helps you design an edible landscape for your backyard.

The Craft: DC Studios

Ronnie Citron-Fink looks at the ancient art of stained glass, and the local artists at DC Studios take on the tradition.

The Question Is a Plastic-Free Home Possible?

Now becoming regarded as the “Eco-devil,” many people are looking to find ways to cut plastics from their lives. Here’s Ronnie-Citron-Fink’s take on the situation.

The Item: May 2011

Native flowers, unfinished project parties, and solar-powered lanterns. The latest Eco-friendly trends for the home and garden.

Money & Investing

Up on the Downturn

The economy may be down, but home-buying opportunities in the Hudson Valley may be up—and here’s why.

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Community Pages

Fishkill: The Main Event

Claudia Ansorge takes you through the shops, eateries, and history of Fishkill.

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Beacon: Hiptown Hometown

World renowned museums, art around every corner, community programs, and something to satisfy every foodie. Claudia Ansorge guides you through the happening town of Beacon.

Peekskill: A Mighty Welcome

Claudia Ansorge explores the vibrant history and thriving art scene of Peekskill.

Music

Nightlife Highlights: Joe Magnarelli and Peter Bernstein

Joe Magnarelli and Peter Bernstein will create jazz magic at the Athens Cultural Center on May 21st, at 7pm.

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Nightlife Highlights: Phish

Jam legends will electrify Bethel Woods on May 27-29, at 7:30pm.

Nightlife Highlights: BOMB Fest

With everything from Snoop to Coheed, this festival is a must-do on the summer festival circuit. May 28 and 29th.

Bob Dylan Birthday Bash

Bob Dylan Birthday Bash will be held at the Kleinert/James Art Center in Woodstock on May 21 at 8pm.

Levon Helm Birthday Ramble

Happy birthday Levon! For his 71st birthday, Helm takes the Ramble down to Kingston with a star-studded evening at the UPAC on May 27.

Relatively Speaking

He was there for Beatles, Ed Sullivan, and Elvis. Chronogram’s Peter Aaron talks with a living legend who’s seen it all.

Nightlife Highlights: Black Violin

Black Violin to perform at the Hudson Opera House, May 9 at 7pm.

CD Review: The Last Conspirators

Jeremy Schwartz reviews the latest album by The Last Conspirators.

CD Review: Elizabeth Mitchell

Michael Eck reviews the latest album from Elizabeth Mitchell.

CD Review: Sharon Ruchman

Sharon Nichols reviews a new album of chamber music by Connecticut composer and pianist, Sharon Ruchman.

Friends of Music Finale with Cliff Eberhardt

The Friends of Music holds final performances in May at Orange County Community College’s Morrison Mansion.

Arts & Culture

Made to Be Forgotten

Can a piano play itself? Céleste Boursier-Mougenot answers this question with an art installation at the Experimental Media Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) in Troy, opening May 11.

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Nice Rooms are Not Precursors to Jail

Peter Spengeman talks with Iyaba Mandingo, slam-poet and performer whose new play “unFramed” will be performed on May 13th at the Railroad Playhouse in Newburgh.

New Genesis Productions’ “Hamlet”

New Genesis Productions’ “Hamlet” will be staged May 27-29 at the at the Byrdcliffe Theater in Woodstock.

Isadora, Adored

The Isadora Duncan Celebration with Jeanne Bresciani & Friends
will take place on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 15 at 2:30 pm at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center in Tivoli.

Too Much Information

A dozen local women act out experiences from their lives at The Shadowland Theater in Ellenville on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at 8pm.

A Thirst for Thirsty

A benefit for the film “Thirsty,” featuring Thirsty Burlington, will be held on Friday, May 6 at 9pm at Club Helsinki.

Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival takes place June 18 and 19 at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.

Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival (Clearwater Festival), founded by Pete Seeger as a fundraiser to clean up the Hudson River takes place June 18 and 19 at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.

Father's Day Weekend at the Roundout Valley Resort

It’s time to treat Dad like a King! Make a special craft , play games and make him feel special. Dads, join us for our first annual Father’s Day Chili Cook-Off. Bring a pot of homemade chili to the pavilion for judging. We’ll provide the cornbread and garlic bread. Prizes will be awarded.

Food & Drink

The Pig Dies at Noon

A carnivorous account of what exactly it takes to get your favorite cut of pork.

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Food & Drink Events for May

Beer and cheese pairings, Butchery 101 classes, a Greater Taste of Newburgh, and more.

Whole Living

Sacred Sites Open House Weekend

New York Land Conservancy’s Sacred Sites will be opening their doors to the public for tours on May 21 and 22.

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GOOD VIBRATIONS: The Healing Power of Sound

Wendy Kagan explores the benefits of sound healing.

Flowers Fall, May 2011

Mirror Mirror: A Generation of Godless Girls

Learn the Ancient Art of Ayurvedic Health and Healing in a Retreat Setting

From July 19 – 24, world-renowned Ayurvedic physician and teacher, Dr. Vasant Lad will be teaching a 6-day seminar at Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY, an event not to be missed for those interested in a holistic approach to natural vitality, health and beauty.

The Wisdom of Awareness: Understanding the mind and transforming the heart through meditation, love & compassion

During this special retreat, Sogyal Rinpoche and Tsoknyi Rinpoche will teach on the nature of awareness and the mind. Together with guest appearances from Daniel Goleman, Tara Bennett-Goleman and Sharon Salzberg, they will offer spiritual, psychological and scientific perspectives on meditation and on how it can help us to bring more wisdom and compassion into our lives.

On the Cover

On The Cover: Mary Anne Erickson

Photorealist painter Mary Anne Erickson talks about how times have changed, and how her work reflects those changes.

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Horoscopes

May is Self-Awareness Month

Eric Francis Coppolino explains why May is self-awareness month.

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Horoscopes for May 2011

What the universe has in store for you this month.

Parting Shot

Parting Shot

“Upstate” New York through the eyes of a Cuban photographer. Carlos Loret de Mola’s photographs will be on display through May 30 at the Center for Photography at Woodstock.

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Video

Video: A Conversation with Mary Anne Erickson

May 2011 cover artist Mary Anne Erickson talks about her work with Stephen Blauweiss.

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Video: A Tour of Beacon

Take an interactive stroll through the streets of Beacon and meet the city’s creative class.

Poetry

Poem: A Poem by Jake Heenan

A Poem by Jake Heenan.

Poem: Word Halter .016 (stone fields of winter)

A poem by Guy R. Beining.

Poem: Drinking Ye Olde English

A poem by Steven Siegelski.

Poem: About Face

A poem by Wendy Lotterman.

Poem: Beltane on the Esopus

A poem by Nina JeckerByrne.

Poem: A poem by Phillip Levine

A poem by Phillip Levine

Poem: Reading “A Day Comes”

A poem by Yana Kane

Poem: Justifiable Homicide

A poem by Miriam Newell Biskin.

Poem: Counterpoise

A poem by Francine M. Tyler.

Poem: Vintage 1992

A poem by Laura Shank.

Poem: Some Days

A poem by Jerrice Baptiste.

Poem: Treacherous Confetti

A poem by Aaron Anaya.

Poem: Poetics

A poem by Sue MacPhee-Gray.

Poem: Three Twos Oh Seven

A poem by Brian Ricci.

Poem: First Night

A poem by Amy White.

Books

Book Review: Almost a Family

Gregory Schoenfeld reviews a new book by John Darnton, who will be appearing at the upcoming Millbrook Book Festival.

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Book Reviews: The Intimates & One More Stop

Anne Pyburn Craig reviews these two emotionally charged books.

Short Takes, May 2011

History is written by the survivors. These six new books find the beating heart of the historical past and the most personal of histories.

The Girls of Her Youth

Author of the 1998 book “The Boys of My Youth,” Jo Ann Beard talks about her just-published novel titled “In Zanesville.”

Locally Grown

Farming in the 21st Century: More Than Riding a Tractor

Karin Ursula Edmondson talks to local farmers, and breaks down what it means today, to be a “farmer.”

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Community Supported Agriculture Farms

A complete list of local CSA farms in every county in the Hudson Valley.