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View From the Top

Letters to the Editor: February 2012

February 2012, Letters to the Editor.

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Esteemed Reader: February 2012

A note from Jason Stern on the Northeastern winter.

Local Luminaries: Gale McGovern and Dara Greenwald

Two Hudson Valley activists, Dara Greenwald and Gale McGovern, died recently. Anne Pyburn offers an appreciation of their contribution to our community.

Chronogram Seen: February 2012

The events we sponsor, the people who make
a difference, the Chronogram community.

February 2012: Editor's Note

Brian Mahoney considers a late-night TV talk show based on Chronogram.

News & Politics

While You Were Sleeping: February 2012

Controversial ad campaign “Strong4Life,” uses harsh tactics to address the growing issue of childhood obesity, a series of 11 earthquakes shook Northeastern Ohio due to fracking, and more.

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Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic: February 2012

Larry Beinhart discusses Martin Luther King’s impact on America.

Home & Garden

Newburgh Foursquare

Cathy Prager and Dan Dour—both professional broadway stagehands and skilled carpenters, artfully remodeled their 1922 Newburgh foursquare.

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The Question

Jennifer Farley lays out the benefits of purchasing a water-treatment system for your home.

Arts & Culture

Rhinebeck: Violet Capital of the World

“Sweet Violets,” a documentary about the once booming violet-growing industry in Rhinebeck, will premiere at Upstate Films, Rhinebeck on February 12.

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Edna Goes to Camp

Up In One Productions presents “Hairspray” at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, February 24 through March 11.

"Art" at the Beacon Theatre

Presented by 4th Wall Productions on Friday and Saturday February 3, 4 at 8pm and Sunday February 5 at 2pm at the Beacon Theatre in Beacon.

Graffiti of War at Wolf Gang Gallery

The exhibit opens at Wolf Gang Gallery in Montgomery on Friday, February 17 at 5pm for public viewing continues through Sunday February 19.

Galumpha at SUNY New Paltz's McKenna Theater

Unison Arts Center presents the trio at the McKenna Theater on the SUNY New Paltz campus Saturday February 25 at 7:30 pm for an evening of superb family entertainment.

Insomniac Dreams

David Austin’s,“Tell Me a Story: Narrative Works” will be exhibited at the Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson through March 4.

Portfolio: Small Batch Editions

Small Batch Editions offers limited-edition archival prints from 11 photographers.

Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre's 30th Annual Bardavon Gala (2/25-26)

No longer the best kept dance secret in the Hudson Valley, this concert is for all people who enjoy dance. Repertoire includes works by Balanchine, Edwaard Liang, and Larry Keigwin.

Books

Freedom Writers

Married author-illustrator collaborative duo, James Ransome and Lesa Cline-Rasome live and work in the Hudson Valley.

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Book Review: Hope: A Tragedy

Mikhail Horowitz reviews Shalom Auslander’s Hope: A Tragedy.

Book Review: Animal Sanctuary

Jana Martin reviews Hudson author, Sarah Falkner’s, Animal Sanctuary.

Short Takes: February 2012

This month, it’s personal. Six Hudson Valley authors share their connections to loved ones, spiritual journeys, and smart short fiction.

Poetry

Poem: Untitled

A poem by Asher Stern (4½ years).

Poem: Winter Shade

A poem by Robert Cutrera.

Poem: Boys Who Need Haircuts

A poem by Rachel M. Simon.

Poem: How Do You Make Love?

A poem by Carla Carlson.

Poem: The Language of the Listening Eye

A poem by Ed Meek.

Poem: Blue

A poem by J. Christopher D’Angelo.

Poem: A Study of Dream

A poem by Alan Salant.

Poem: Encounters with the Fathers

A poem by Matthew Sheffer.

Poem: Break Room

A poem by MaryAnn McCarna-Fitzpatrick

Poem: Monday Through Friday

A poem by Drew Nacht.

Before the Mail Stopped: August 22nd, 1999

A poem by J. D. Szalla.

Poem: Sacrifice

A poem by Dina Peone.

Poem: Could Have Been

A poem by Tamas Panitz.

Poem: Halfway Through the Reading

A poem by J. R. Solonche.

Poem: I've Seen You

A poem by JL Schneider

Poem February 2012: Untitled

A poem by Phillip Levine.

Poem:Telling Stories

A poem by Christopher Locke.

Video

Video: Peter Barrett's Abstract Logic

Peter Barrett, whose relief “Burner,” appears on the cover of the February 2012 issue of Chronogram, talks with Stephen Blauweiss and Amy Loewenhaar about his work.

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Whole Living

In Case of Emergency

Walk-in medical centers throughout the Hudson Valley use patient-friendly customer service methods.

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Healthy to the Bone

What can stop osteoporosis in its tracks? Some say the answer lies in space-flown mice and the sound of om.

Flowers Fall: February 2012

The Treasure So Precious, There’s No Word for It: A Conversation with Amy Chua on the Intimate Practice of Tiger Parenting

Community Pages

Historical Contemporary: Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Tivoli

Chronogram explores Hudson Valley towns Rhinebeck, Red Hook, and Tivoli.

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Red Hook Local Notable: Ben Senterfit, Community Music Space

Red Hook resident and musician, Ben Senterfit, owns Community Music Space, which hosts live music performances and classes teaching ever-expanding array of instruments for children and adults alike.

Tivoli Hot Spot: Murray's

Murray’s, a Tivoli coffee house/restaurant/grocery store run by two Bard students.

Rhinebeck Local Notables: Marguerite & Andres San Millan, Cocoon Theatre

Rhinebeck residents Marguerite and Andres San Millan founded Cocoon Theatre, a non-profit organization and a haven for performers to create, and grow.

Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Tivoli: Events

A selection of events happening throughout the year in Rhinebeck, Red Hook and Tivoli.

Warwick: The Best of Both Worlds

Warwick located in the Hudson Valley is known for a rich agriculture that not only sustains its residents, but also provides the open-space backdrop that makes the area an inviting haven.

Warwick Local Notable: Doug Cook

Doug Cook runs Chosun Academy located on Main Street, where he teaches Taekwondo and his wife Patty offers hatha yoga classes.

Warwick Local Notable: Daniel Mack

Daniel Mack is a visual artist, rustic furniture maker, teacher, author and community facilitator extraordinaire.

Horoscopes

Scratch Some Virgo, Find Some Pisces

Eric Francis explores the effects of the Virgo-Mars retrograde and Chiron in Pisces.

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Horoscopes for February 2012

What the universe has in store for you this month.

Parting Shot

Parting Shot: February 2012

Joe Concra’s “Beast Epic” run through March 9 at Donzella 20th Century Gallery in Manhattan.

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Community Notebook

Open Viewing Nights at the Vassar Observatory

The Vassar Observatory hosts open viewing nights on Wednesdays while school is in session.

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Music

Here Comes a Regular

Tommy Stinson of Guns N’ Roses, Soul Asylum, formerly of the Replacements, and a talented artist in his own right.

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Nightlife Highlights: February 2012

Handpicked by Peter Aaron for your listening pleasure.

CD Review: Todd Mack

Robert Burke Warren reviews Todd Mack’s album “The Thirteenth Step.”

CD Review: Mimi Goese and Ben Neill

Sharon Nichols reviews Mimi Goese and Ben Neill’s album “Songs for Persephone.”

CD Review: Dub Sonata

Jason Broome reviews Dub Sonata’s album “Nights in Cuba.”

Going Out in Style

Garland Jeffreys will play at the Towne Crier Cafe in Pawling on February 3 at 8:30pm.

Food & Drink

South by Southeast Asia

Yum Yum Noodle bar, located in Woodstock and Seoul Kitchen in Beacon each offer authentic and delicious Asian cuisine.

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Companion Cuisine

Woodstock Meats and Fleisher’s Grass-fed and Organic Meats in Kingston offers their own blends for the raw pet food diet.

Upcoming Events at The Rhinecliff!

Celebrate Robbie Burns, Dine with us for Valentine’s, Experience Iron Valen-Grad!  

On the Cover

On the Cover: Peter Barrett's "Burner"

Peter Barrett’s solo show “Eppur Si Muove” will open on Saturday, February 4, from 5 to 7 pm at the Woodstock Framing Gallery.

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Weddings & Celebrations

In the Name of Love

Legalization of same-sex marriage in New York sets the standards for new traditions.

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