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98 FOOD & DRINK: Volunteers planting onions at Hearty Roots Community Farm in Tivoli. NEWS AND POLITICS
25 THE CAGED VIRGIN SINGS Lorna Tychostup interviews Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the Somali-born Dutch politician and author who wrote the screenplay for the film, Submission, that got director Theo Van Gogh killed by a Muslim extremist. COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
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FIGHTING FOR SERENITY Shannon Gallagher spends time at Demorest Boxing/Fitness in Kingston and finds an unexpectedly diverse group of devotees of the so-called "sweet science."
39 ART OF BUSINESS Jonathan D. King gets in tune with Adam Markowitz of Adam's Pianos in Germantown. ARTS & CULTURE
86 HEALTHY SUMMER TRAVEL Lisa Iannucci, author of Healthy Travel: Don't Travel
50 LUCID DREAMING Beth E. Wilson previews two exhibitions of paintings for June:
Without It (with Dr. Michael Zimring), offers tips on seasonal excursions.
Richard Butler at Van Brunt in Beacon and Jean Campbell at Silent Space in Kingston. 53 GALLERY DIRECTORY What's hanging around the region. 56 MUSIC Sharon Nichols profiles Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Plus Nightlife Highlights and CD reviews. 60 BOOKS Nina Shengold profiles novelist Julia Glass. 62 BOOK REVIEWS Timothy; or, Notes of an Abject Reptile by Verlyn Klinkenborg; The Rabbit Factory by Marshall Karp; Chosen by a Horse by Susan Richards. 68 POETRY Poems by Kersti Rabia Dryden Cohen, Temperance David, Theresa Edwards, Meghan Galluci, Roberta Gould, Billy Internicola, E. Lamont,
92 INNER VISION Lorrie Klosterman previews the 13th annual Jung on the Hudson seminar series, held at the Belvedere Masion, July 16-28.
BUSINESS SERVICES 79 TASTINGS A directory of what’s cooking and where to get it. 94 WHOLE LIVING DIRECTORY For the positive lifestyle. 107 BUSINESS DIRECTORY A compendium of advertiser services.
THE FORECAST 115 DAILY CALENDAR Listings of local events. Plus previews of the Stillhouse Rounders at the Rosendale Cafe, "Uncertain States" exhibition at the Center for Curatorial Studies, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Donna
Frank LaRonca, Robert Leaver, and Sharon Nichols.
Uchizono Company at Bard Summerscape, Half Moon Theater's production of "Spain"
76 FOOD & DRINK Jennifer May visits with farmers and explores the concept of
at Cunneen-Hackett, Q&A with Vassar bench artist Jenny Holzer.
community supported agriculture, which brings consumers closer to their food.
PLANET WAVES HOROSCOPES
SUMMER RECREATION
134 THE DAY THE SUN STANDS STILL Eric Francis Coppolino examines the astrology
72 KICK IT Chris Fleck reports on the birth of adult kickball leagues in Rhinebeck and
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46 PORTFOLIO Photographer Andrew Garn's images of Magnitogorsk.
of the deterioration of the Bush administration. Plus horoscopes.
Poughkeepsie, the latest outgrowths of one the country's fastest growing sports.
PARTING SHOT
74 WHAT I'LL DO ON MY SUMMER VACATION Gina Paiano has ideas for summer fun.
140 SELF-PORTRAIT AS NAFTULI GOLDSZAJN A photograph by Rafael Goldchain.
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EDITORIAL EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Brian K. Mahoney bmahoney@chronogram.com ART DIRECTOR David Perry dperry@chronogram.com NEWS & POLITICS EDITOR Lorna Tychostup tycho56@aol.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Jim Andrews jandrews@chronogram.com MUSIC EDITOR Sharon Nichols music@chronogram.com BOOKS EDITOR Nina Shengold books@chronogram.com WHOLE LIVING EDITOR Lorrie Klosterman wholeliving@chronogram.com POETRY EDITOR Phillip Levine poetry@chronogram.com COPY EDITORS Andrea Birnbaum, Susan Piperato INTERNS Alysabeth Anderson, Lara Buongiorno, Jenna Hecker, Brianne Johnson, Shannon MacGiffert PROOFREADERS Marly Booth-Levy, Laura McLaughlin, Barbara Ross CONTRIBUTORS Emil Alzamora, Richard Butler, Amber S. Clark, Kersti Rabia Dryden Cohen, Eric Francis Coppolino, Temperance David, DJ Wavy Davy, Theresa Edwards, Chris Fleck, Meghan Galluci, Shannon Gallagher, Roberta Gould Rafael Goldchain, Hillary Harvey, Mikhail Horowitz, Lisa Iannucci, Annie Internicola, Billy Internicola, Susan Krawitz, E. Lamont, Frank LaRonca,Robert Leaver, David Malachowski, Jennifer May, Gina Paiano, Sarah Palermo, Anne Pyburn, Fionn Reilly, Sparrow, Beth E. Wilson
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FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS
Nina Shengold’s first novel Clearcut was selected as one of 2005’s Best Books by the Seattle PostIntelligencer, San Francisco Bay Times, Book Marks, and Out.com, and was a finalist for Nerve’s Henry Miller Award. She won the ABC Playwright Award for “Homesteaders” and the Writers Guild Award for “Labor of Love,” starring Marcia Gay Harden. On the local front, she is artistic director of Andrew Lloyd Webber-phobic theatre company Actors & Writers, and has been Chronogram’s books editor since 2004. She lives in Stone Ridge with her daughter Maya and a somewhat golden retriever. Nina’s profile of Julia Glass appears on page 60.
DJ Wavy Davy worked his way up the New York City hierarchy carrying records on the subway for his mentor DJ Stan (The Man) Williams, now a leading DJ in Moscow. While employed in the fashion industry (at W magazine and Calvin Klein) DJ WD provided soundtracks for fashion shows and parties. After re-locating to the Hudson Valley, DJ WD worked at WDST and WVKR, and as marketing director at UPAC in Kingston. Father to Luna (who will be four this summer) DJ WD has written for Chronogram since April 2003 and is currently house DJ at Skate Time 209, the roller rink/skateboard park in Accord. Nightlife Highlights appears on page 58.
For Amber S. Clark, photography is a way of life. Amber usually has a camera on her at all times and when she’s not working, she’s shooting for fun. She splits her time between New York City and the Hudson Valley, drawing inspiration from both worlds. Amber shoots portraits, from corporate headshots to musicians to celebrities to fine art. (Images at www.ambersclark.com). Her fine art images have sold around the world and she was highlighted as an “Emerging Talent” in Picture magazine. Most recently Amber’s shot for AIG Insurance, and Seattle Sound magazine. Amber’s portrait of Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams appears on page 56.
Jonathan King has lived in the Hudson Valley since 1990, when he transferred to SUNY New Paltz as an English major. He has been writing for Chronogram since 1999, serving as music editor and later a features writer. An avid photographer, his writing and photos have also appeared in Upstate House. An outdoor sports enthusiast, he can be found on his mountain bike in the summer, snowboarding in the winter, and is the bowman on the Elan in the Kingston Sailing Club in the spring and fall. Currently employed as an IT administrator at Belleayre Mountain, he also works as a bartender at Mohonk Mountain House and teaches a wine class The 59 Minute Wine Expert to corporate groups. Jonathan’s business profile of Adam’s Pianos appears on page 39.
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Space Girl + Girl With Mask RICHARD BUTLER | OIL ON CANVAS| 2005
Beth E. Wilson, in this month's Lucid Dreaming (p. 50), describes Richard Butler's process: "[It] involves working with photographs of his sitters—all people he knows well, like his daughter, his brother, and his friends—which he cuts and pastes in Photoshop. He combines different views, and skews the scale of various elements (the heads all seem to shrink in proportion to the body, lately) to produce what is essentially a preparatory sketch for the painting. He then transfers the contours of the sketch to his canvas by a grid system, and, as he says, 'that’s when the painting begins.'" "Richard Butler: New Paintings" will be exhibited June 10 through July 3 at Van Brunt Gallery, 460 Main Street, Beacon. 14 CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
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Esteemed Reader O Crown of Light, O Darkened One, I never thought we’d meet. You kiss my lips, and then it’s done: I’m back on Boogie Street. A sip of wine, a cigarette, And then it’s time to go . . . —Leonard Cohen, “Boogie Street”
Esteemed Reader of Our Magazine: Driving to court to answer a speeding ticket last evening, I was surprised to turn on the radio and hear the resonant speaking voice of Leonard Cohen.The interviewer asked him what “Boogie Street” (a song from a couple albums ago) means to him. He suggested it is what we are always doing, whether we are in the midst of the world or retreating to a monastery. It is the story we are animating, the part we are convinced we need to play in our lives. But occasionally we catch a glimpse of life without the story, and in those moments we are free. I was distressed to need to leave my car and the interview to answer the summons. Standing before the judge I was compelled to test Mr. Cohen’s meaning. She said, “Is there anything you wish to say before sentencing?” I paused, looking into the judge’s brown eyes, wanting to utter something true, and could only muster “thank you for the opportunity to plead guilty to the charge of speeding.” She smiled. I smiled back and was sentenced to a nominal fine and a driver’s reeducation class. Leaving the court I was happy, and not because of the legal result, but because an iota of connection, of wakefulness, had been injected into my and the judge’s evening. We had, for a timeless moment, stepped out of our roles, and off of Boogie Street. Returning home I heard the tail end of the interview with the esteemed Mr. Cohen, whose poetic broadcasting over the course of his inner life has been a window into a man who has steadily moved toward greater wakefulness and freedom (in this respect, in my estimation, he is a modern saint). By the end of the interview I was weeping, and not so much from what he said, but from the sound he produced even with his speaking voice, which seemed to reach in and massage the tense muscle of my heart. It is not my intention to use this column for hagiography. Rather I want to share the experience of receiving an influence that had an effect, that lifted me to a higher level. And to share an insight, the reading of which might hopefully have a similar effect on the reader. Returning home I found my young son finishing dinner in his high chair. He had reached that stage of satiation when he stops bringing the food to his mouth and instead flings it on the floor. Beans, rice, and bits of broccoli were spread beneath his chair with a symmetry suggesting a Goldsworthy sculpture. I interrupted his ardent hurling and asked him if he was ready for his bath. “Bah?” he responded with an affirmative smile. He relaxed in the tub as I scooped up little buckets and poured gentle streams of warm water over his chest and shoulders. It had the quality of an ablution, or baptism even, as I gave all my attention to his little body. He sat in the tub and smiled up at me. I smiled back. “Bah” he said. “Bath...,” I replied. In that moment we took a short detour off Boogie Street. These are moments of real life.The rest—the logistics and planning, wheeling and dealing; occupation with I, me, and mine—is fantasy. It is the moments of wakefulness, when a heart opens to what is real and present, that we wish to increase—both in frequency and duration—and enter the real world. —Jason Stern
So come, my friends, be not afraid. We are so lightly here. It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear. Tho’ all the maps of blood and flesh Are posted on the door, There’s no one who has told us yet What Boogie Street is for. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM 17
DEPARTMENT
OF CORRECTIONS In our May issue, we incorrectly noted the date of Actors & Writers’ staged reading of Katherine Burger’s “Ever Ever” at the Odd Fellows Theater in Olivebridge. The reading took place on Saturday, May 27. On Saturday, June 3, at 7pm, Actors & Writers presents “New Prose by Old Pros” at the Inquiring Mind Bookstore in Saugerties. Actors & Writers members Sigrid Heath, Mikhail Horowitz, Laura Shaine Cunningham, Mary Gallagher, and Nina Shengold will read from new work. For more information, call (845) 246-5155. Also in our May issue, we incorrectly referred to personal chef Lagusta Pauline Yearwood as “Pauline Yearwood, known as the personal chef Lagusta.” Lagusta is, in fact, the first name of Ms. Yearwood. Our apologies for the misnomer.
LETTERS Chronogram welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words, directly relevant to the magazine's content, and should be addressed: “To the Editor.” Please indicate a daytime phone number and the village/town/city in which you reside. Letters can be sent via e-mail (bmahoney@chronogram.com), via fax (845-334-8610), and via the USPS (Chronogram, 314 Wall Street Kingston, NY 12401).
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PHOTOS BY FIONN REILLY (CHRISTINA VARGA WRAPPED IN FLAG); STUART BIGLEY (STROKE OF GENIUS PROJECT); JASON STERN (KUNDALINI WORKSHOP)
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Top left: On May 19, Eeo Stubblefield staged
"Oh Say Can You See" at the closing reception of "Politikai" at the Varga Gallery in Woodstock. Christina Varga is pictured wrapped in the flag. Bottom left: The Stroke of Genius Project—Betty MacDonald, Marc Black, Mike Esposito—performed at Unison Arts Center in New Paltz on May 13 in a Chronogram-sponsored event. Below: On May 7, Chronogram sponsored a Kundalini Yoga and Meditation intensive Prosperity Ritual at Ashtanga of New Paltz. Top: Kudrat Kaur teaching Subugh Kriya; Middle: George Basen; Bottom: Kudrat Kaur with student.
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Editor’s Note
—Henry David Thoreau, Walden
I attended a magazine conference on “Leadership in Independent Publishing” in New York City last month, at the hip W Hotel on Union Sqaure. (How hip? Another attendee told me she saw Kiefer Sutherland walk through the bar, right after I left.) Among the assembled publishers, CEOs, sales directors, and editors of Scientific American, Dwell, the Nation, Out Traveler, National Geographic, there was a lot of talk among the participants about community. Not community as an idea so much as communities as fetishized quantities of readers and advertisers that could be exploited as consumers in various ways—e.g. with spin-off magazines, books, website offerings, events, cruises (very profitable for the Nation). (Undoubtedly you know this, but I am writing it anyway: Unlike Chronogram, which is provided to you, the reader, as free as—what’s actually free anymore? As free as…lunch with your aunt Sadie, who insists on picking up the tab; magazines are almost exclusively subscription-based, and spend vast resources developing their subscriber base in order to maintain or boost their ad rates, the amount of money they can charge advertisers.) At the conference, what screwed me up at first was that whenever someone would say community, I thought: I wonder where she lives? What are the people there like? What are the pressing issues in her community? My thinking wasn’t abstracted
enough. These communities are communities of interest.They are far-flung, often international, and do not exist in place so much as in time and identity. There is no there there. Now, I am not an idiot. I know that groups of readers unlinked by locale have existed since Gutenberg started fumbling with type. The pace is quickening however, as the Internet hastens this process of the creation of virtual communities (I am surely a dozen years behind the times for saying so), whether it be on MySpace or www.librarything.com, an application that allows you to catalogue your personal library online so others may browse it and comment on it as if they were standing in front of your bookcases. Interesting, for sure, but we seem to be edging into the territory of Princess Adelaide’s whooping cough. (NB: Please do mistake my wariness as to the banality of much Internet-driven communication as a wholesale denunciation of virtual communities, many of which are virtuous and useful.) As the editor of a local magazine, I am afforded the pleasure of stewarding a community of interest—Chronogram readers—that exists as a significant subset of a real community—the Hudson Valley. (Think of this ratio in relation to the Nation’s 200,000 subscribers in the context of 295 million Americans.) The former, with a few exceptions, fits snugly inside the latter. Just as Aristotle recommended for the theater, this community possesses a unity of time, place, and action, and there’s definitely a there there. I thank you for continuing privilege of serving this community. —Brian K. Mahoney
Glen Wilson
“We are in great haste to construct a magnetic telegraph from Maine toTexas; but Maine and Texas, it may be, have nothing important to communicate. Either is in such a predicament as the man who was earnest to be introduced to a distinguished deaf woman, but when he was presented, and one end of her ear trumpet was put into his hand, had nothing to say. As if the main object were to talk fast and not to talk sensibly.We are eager to tunnel under the Atlantic and bring the Old World some weeks nearer to the New; but perchance the first news that will leak through into the broad, flapping American ear will be that the Princess Adelaide has the whooping cough.”
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
According to the Bureau of Justice statistics, 2.2 million people were behind bars by last summer, or one in every 136 US residents. This was a 2.6 percent increase from the previous year. Overall, 738 people were locked up for every 100,000 residents, compared with a rate of 725 at mid-2004. The states with the highest rates were Louisiana and Georgia, with more than one percent of their populations in prison or jail. The states with the lowest rates were Maine, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Men were 10 times more likely than women to be in prison or jail, but the number of women behind bars was growing at a faster rate. The racial makeup of inmates, however, has changed little in recent years. In the 2529 age group, an estimated 11.9 percent of black men were in prison or jails, compared with 3.9 percent of Hispanic males and 1.7 percent of white males. Source: AP
On May 19, the UN Committee Against Torture criticized the US for its treatment of terrorism suspects and called for the closure of the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay. After a lengthy review of US policies, the committee dismissed several basic legal arguments the Bush administration had used to justify such practices as the secret transfer and detention of prisoners overseas. The report, which is nonbinding, was delivered as part of the committee’s periodic review of signers of the torture convention, which the US ratified in 1994. Kenneth Roth, the executive director of Human Rights Watch, characterized the report as “a complete repudiation of virtually every legal theory that the Bush administration has offered for its controversial detention and interrogation policies.” The publishing of the report coincided with the worst rioting at Guantanamo since the camp opened. On May 18, detainees attacked guards with improvised weapons and had to be subdued by antiriot soldiers firing shotguns blasts of “nonlethal” pellets. Source: New York Times
The government of Alaska has signed a $3 million contract with the Oregon-based PR firm Pac/West Communications, for a campaign promoting oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Pac/West president and CEO Paul Phillips said that market research is currently being conducted on where “the issue sits with the American people, with all the other discussion about energy floating around these days.” The Alaskan government also allocated $750,000 for lobbying, in addition to the efforts of the business lobby group, Arctic Power. Pac/ West staff are busy on other campaigns, too. Former timber industry lobbyist and current Pac/West director Tim Wigley is the campaign director of the Save Our Species Alliance, which aims to weaken the provisions of the US Endangered Species Act. Source: PRWatch.org
Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez told ABC’s “This Week” on May 21 that he believes journalists can be prosecuted for publishing classified information, citing an obligation to national security. “There are some statutes on the book which, if you read the language carefully, would seem to indicate that [prosecutions are] a possibility,” said Gonzalez, referring to the 1917 Espionage Act, which has never been interpreted to prosecute journalists providing information to the public. Gonzalez continued, “We have an obligation to enforce those laws. We have an obligation to ensure that our national security is protected.” In a unrelated story on law enforcement, the Boston Globe reported on April 30 that “President Bush has quietly claimed the authority to disobey more than 750 laws enacted since he took office, asserting that he has the power to set aside any statute passed by Congress when it conflicts with his interpretation of the Constitution. Among the laws Bush said he can ignore are military rules and regulations, affirmative-action provisions, requirements that Congress be told about immigration services problems, ‘’whistle-blower” protections for nuclear regulatory officials, and
safeguards against political interference in federally funded research.” Sources: ABC News, Boston Globe
On May 3, a federal jury sentenced al-Qaeda conspirator Zaccarias Moussaoui to life in prison without the possibility of parole. While Moussaoui was spared the death penalty, his brush with lethal injection highlighted the fact that the US is ranked fourth in the world in executions behind China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. This year to date, 19 people have been executed in the US. A total of 60 people were executed in 2005 in the US. Sources: Amnesty International, Death Penalty Information Center On May 2, US Department of Agriculture speechwriter Heather Vaughn sent an e-mail to about 60 undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and other political appointees at USDA that began: “The President has requested that all members of his cabinet and sub-cabinet incorporate message points on the Global War on Terror into speeches, including specific examples of what each agency is doing to aid the reconstruction of Iraq.” The e-mail went to on to describe specific “message points” bureaucrats should use during speeches, and offered ingenious suggestions as to how to work them into agricultural policy talks. Two examples follow, the first on how to weave in a comment that times are tough for Iraqi farmers, the second on progress in Iraq. “But revitalization is underway. President Bush has a clear strategy for victory in Iraq structured on three tracks— political, economic and security.” “Several topics I’d like to talk about today—Farm Bill, trade with Japan, WTO, avian flu…but before I do, let me touch on a subject people always ask about…progress in Iraq.” Department communications director Terri Tauber said that the e-mail had been erroneously sent to “a few people to whom it should not have gone.” Source: Washington Post
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THE CAGED VIRGIN SINGS An Interview with Ayaan Hirsi Ali by Lorna Tychostup Her outspoken critique of the mistreatment, subjugation, and genital mutilation of Muslim women; the Dutch government’s ignoring calls to violence by extremist Dutch Muslim clerics; and the unrestricted migration of Muslims into Europe have landed her death threats from radical Islamists. Since 2002, two bodyguards have been at her side at all times. While nearly all Dutch Muslims regard her as an UncleTom, her supporters hold her up as an icon of civil courage and a champion of free speech—unafraid to point out that Muslim culture and Islam’s blind adherence to the Koran makes it incompatible with western ideas of democracy and freedom. Neither is she kind to “left wing secular liberals” of the enlightened West whom she says, “have the strange habit of blaming themselves for the ills of the world, while seeing the rest of the world as victims.” She dares to chastise the West and its silencing lockstep of political correctness that emphasizes the need for multiculturalism and religious tolerance yet turns a blind eye to the “the repressive and degrading treatment of Muslim women and girls” who live “like slaves” and are subjected to genital mutilation, disownment, and honor killings—not only in Muslim 26 NEWS & POLITICS CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
countries but also in Europe and the US. Listed as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2005, Glamour’s Hero of the Month, and Reader’s Digest’s European of the Year, a Dutch Imam insists she should not be taken seriously simply because she was born in an Islamic country: “It is the same thing as asking a Swiss to repair your Swatch: not all Swiss are expert Swatch repairers.” Some would beg to differ. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1969, Ayaan Hirsi Ali grew up as a refugee in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Saudia Arabia. In the recently published English translation of her book, The Caged Virgin, Hirsi Ali explains, “Islam dominated the lives of our family down to the smallest detail. It was our ideology, political conviction, moral standard, law, and identity. We were first and foremost Muslim and only then Somali. Muslims are chosen by God, and unbelievers are impure, barbaric, uncircumcised, immoral, have no respect for women, their girls and women are whores, many of their men are homosexual, and their men and women have sex without being married.” Circumcised secretly behind her father’s back by her grandmother, Hirsi Ali later, at age sixteen,
became enthralled with a charismatic Islamic teacher. Imitating her in piety, she willingly donned black coverings, began to sympathize with the Muslim Brotherhood, and desired to become a martyr to bring her “closer to God.” Then she got a boyfriend (“a forbidden thing”). There was kissing (“worse than forbidden”). Although the boyfriend was very religious and extolled the strict Koran-based beliefs of male-female relationships, in actual life, he “did not obey the rules,” says Hirsi Ali. “The more religious I became, the more I found myself lying and deceiving. That seemed wrong.” Strong doubts about Islam sprouted and were strengthened by exile in refugee camps where Hirsi Ali witnessed the plight of Muslim women raped during Somalia’s civil war. Abandoned or left for dead, these women bore a stigma too great to bear by a patriarchal authoritarian hierarchy that viewed the needs of the tribe or group as primary over those of the individual, and most important the protection of the group’s honor at all costs. Protection of the virginity of Muslim women is an obsession of the group, Hirsi Ali explains, and its premarital loss—whether by rape or consensual sex—damages
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(ABOVE): BANGLADESHI MUSLIMS IN DHAKA BURN A PAPER-MADE REPLICA OF DANISH MILK “DANO” AND THE DANISH NATIONAL FLAG DURING A PROTEST AGAINST WESTERN NEWSPAPERS THAT PUBLISHED CARTOONS OF THE PROPHET MOHAMMAD, FEBRUARY 24, 2006. (OPPOSITE): DUTCH MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, SOMALI-BORN AYAAN HIRSI ALI, PAUSES DURING A NEWS CONFERENCE IN BERLIN FEBRUARY 9, 2006. HIRSI ALI, WHO WAS BROUGHT UP A MUSLIM, PRAISED NEWSPAPERS IN MANY COUNTRIES WHICH PRINTED CARTOONS OF THE PROPHET MOHAMMAD, AND URGED EUROPEANS TO STAND FIRM IN THE INTERNATIONAL CRISIS, DESPITE RECEIVING FREQUENT DEATH THREATS.
the image of the group and is viewed as the woman’s fault. “The value attached to a woman’s virginity is so great it eclipses the human catastrophes and social costs that result from it.” Punishments against women’s sexuality—consensual or forced—range from name-calling, expulsion, and confinement to marriage to the man who did the deed or to some “generous man” willing to salvage the family’s honor. In extreme cases, the girls are murdered—some by family members.The UN reports that 5,000 girls are murdered each year in Islamic countries, including Jordan, by way of these “honor killings.” At age 22, Hirsi Ali’s father, a former anti-communist guerilla leader of the Democratic Front for the Salvation of Somalia, who in the 1980s led the opposition against the Marxist dictatorship of Mohammed Siad Barre, contracted her into marriage with an unknown cousin living in Canada. Instead of following her new husband to Canada, Hirsi Ali escaped to Europe. Receiving political asylum in the Netherlands, she worked as a cleaner in a juice factory and later as a translator for immigration and social service agencies where she once again came face-to-face with the results of oppression of Muslim women; many had secret abortions, were victims of forced marriages and/or incest, were abused and raped by their husbands, and were infected with AIDS—having been taught that Muslims could not contract this disease because it was reserved for non-believers.
After earning a master’s degree in political science, Hirsi Ali was elected to the Dutch parliament in 2003. Collaborating with Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh, she made an 11-minute film addressing violence against Muslim women that aired on Dutch TV in 2004.The film, Submission, highlighted verses from the Koran (written on women’s bodies) that support violent punishment for adultery and fornication, call for absolute submission of a wife to her husband, speak of the strength of a man over a woman, and give instruction about how women are to cover themselves and curtail their activities. Before year’s end,Van Gogh was shot and stabbed to death by Mohammed Bouyeri, a 26-year old Dutch-born Muslim suspected to be part of a radical Islamic group, while bicycling to work. A five-page letter left impaled upon Van Gogh spoke directly to Hirsi Ali: “You mince no words about your hostility to Islam and for this your masters have rewarded you a seat in Parliament. I’d bet my life that you are sweating with FEAR when you read this…you shall break yourself to pieces on Islam.” Deeply saddened but not intimidated by Van Gogh’s death, Hirsi Ali continued to speak out against oppression of Muslim women, and an unchecked Muslim immigration into Europe that allows entry to Islamic fundamentalists who publicly whip up followers chanting “death to infidels.”
A visit to the US marking the publication of the English translation of The Caged Virgin in early May was marred upon Hirsi Ali’s return to the Netherlands, where she was greeted with the revocation of her Dutch citizenship. Why? She lied about her name and age on her original asylum application—a fact Hirsi Ali had stated repeatedly and publicly for years. Her consequent resignation from Parliament sparked outrage and support from virtually all of her fellow parliamentarians and saw the Minister of Immigration, Rita Verdonk, a colleague and supporter of Hirsi Ali’s who ordered the cancellation, agree to reconsider. The hubbub over Hirsi Ali’s citizenship status overshadowed the May 2 US release of The Caged Virgin, which includes the original script of Submission, and chapters titled, “Genital Mutilation Must Not Be Tolerated,” “Ten Tips for Muslim Women Who Want to Leave,” “The Need For Self-Reflection Within Islam,” “Why Can’t We Take a Critical Look at Ourselves?” “Bin Laden’s Nightmare,” and “Freedom Requires Constant Vigilance.” A child of repression and student of democracy, Hirsi Ali reminds us that repression under the guise of religious belief is not freedom, and that protection of freedom and democracy is the responsibility of each individual. Chronogram senior editor Lorna Tychostup interviewed Hirsi Ali just hours before her flight back to the Netherlands. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM NEWS & POLITICS 27
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AYAAN HIRSI ALI SURROUNDED BY JOURNALISTS AT A NEWS CONFERENCE IN THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS MAY 16, 2006. HIRSI ALI SAID SHE WILL LEAVE THE PARLIAMENT, DISAPPOINTED THAT SHE MIGHT LOSE HER CITIZENSHIP. DUTCH NEWSPAPERS CALLED THE REVOCATION OF HIRSI ALI’S CITIZENSHIP A WITCH HUNT.
Lorna Tychostup: In your book, you write that running away from an arranged marriage at the age of 22 helped you to see the important elements of Islam you had not seen before and that you feel are responsible for the Muslim nations lagging behind those of the West: Fear, that Islam knows only one moral source, the prophet Mohammad who is infallible, and that Islam is dominated by a sexual morality that stems from a pre-medieval Arab tribal culture where women are seen as the property of male family members and the value of a woman is essentially reduced to her hymen.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali:Yes.The first one, which is everything in the Koran, is the absolute word of God and that you cannot dispute it. It has, in my eyes, limited first the imagination and then the curiosity of the Muslim individual.The infallibility of the prophet has stopped Muslims from gaining knowledge from other subjects.The central morality thinking has killed the advantage of girls and women and it has, as I think it’s Bernard Lewis who quotes a Muslim man from the 1860s who said, “We have the Muslim nation, which is paralyzed on one side.” That is, treating women as pets and as subhuman, and that has only contributed to their backwardness as the civilization as a whole. LT: It’s more than just the holding back of half a population; is it subjugation?
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confine women to their houses, and deny them education, deny them the freedom to go after their own happiness, then you make the woman into a slave. Those who are weak, as slaves are, use the power of the weak: manipulation, lies - which are forms of resistance. So instead of working and teaching [the] community, Muslims succeeded in limiting the imagination of the woman. Making her into one who is more ignorant. I want to give an example of a young Moroccan girl who I translated for who told me about how her mother lived. Her mother was married at the age of 13 and now has 10 children. As a little girl, growing up in Holland, when she asked her mother, “How do I do homework?” or “This is what I experience. What can I do with this?” all the mother could say was that she didn’t know. At one time the little girl was translating and interpreting for the mother—advancing the dependent cycle.When the little girl became a teenager, because it was haram [forbidden] to go outside the house and do whatever teenage girls do— LT: She became imprisoned?
AHA: Yes. Virtually cut off [from] her education curriculum. For her to do anything she wanted to do in freedom, she had to tell lies. She would tell her mother that she was going to visit her cousins but she wouldn’t visit her cousins. She would go and meet with boys and then she would lie about it. And when they discovered her lying, and this is something that goes for all repressive societies and especially for Muslim societies—when you are repressed you are still a human being so you do things that contribute to your own happiness. In the case of women, because
they are asked, they resort to telling lies [about] what they want and what they want to do. And the little boys are around their mothers all the time and see how their mother’s [cope]. They hear their mothers telling lies. They hear their mothers manipulating. They hear their mothers constantly screaming and crying and appealing to the pity and emotion of the father and their surroundings. And this is the means of communication that they learn.The fact that these women are in a cage leaves everybody in that cage. LT: Including the men?
AHA: Yes, including the men, because sons have to watch their mothers deal all the time. They can’t help her but they learn how to survive. And the survival methods she employs are manipulation, appeals to the emotion, lies, and that kind of thing. Denial. Self-denial. And that is what we see across the Arab Islamic world right now. It is a terrible crisis and everybody is really lying about it. Denying. Manipulating others. LT: Including the men?
AHA: Including the men, especially the men. Freeing the women, I think if that were to be achieved, would free the whole of society. LT:You specifically talk about emancipation.You write: “Emancipation doesn’t mean the liberation of the community of the faithful or its safeguarding from the power of evil outside forces, such as colonialism, capitalism, the Jews, and the
Americans. It means the liberation of the individual from that same community of the faithful. And to liberate him—or herself as an individual, he or she must first come to think differently about sexuality. What do you mean by “thinking differently about sexuality?
AHA: Sexuality is now thought of as something that is sinful that will be punished only by hell. And female sexuality takes away the honor of the whole family. There is this obsession with the virginity of the girls and the virginity of the woman before she is married. And there is this incredible jealously of the Arab Islamic mind that if a wife were to go outside [the home] without the permission of her husband she would engage in sex and therefore dishonor him. Now if there isn’t a [radical] shift from that sick outlook on sexuality then this whole obsession [with] virginity [will] make slaves of women who are free: those who can’t become free individuals and engage in learning and in teaching their children the same self-reliance that they themselves have experienced. That’s why in the book I try to compare Christian women and Muslim women, and Jewish women and Muslim women. All three monotheistic religions say abominable things in their holy books about women. But the Christians and the Jews have moved on because the social control and the control of the churches and religious leaders have been replaced with individual self-control. And Muslim individuals, whether they are women or men, have not been taught self-control. They are controlled by the society. Our conscience is outside of us. It [consists of] angels on shoulders, people in the neighborhood watching you and your family and so on. But [this conscience] is not an ego. Its not a conscience that is in your own head that tells you don’t do this because it is bad for you.What we are told is: “Don’t engage in illicit sex or promiscuity, because you will go to hell, or because other people will see it.” So then you engage in it. [Laughs] I am sorry, it sounds ridiculous. But it a self-defeating strategy. LT: Billy Joel sang: “Come outVirginia, don’t let me wait / You Catholic girls start much too late.”The Christians in this country had a tremendous amount of repression but once they were out of their mother’s and father’s eyes… I went to a public elementary school and later was transferred to a Catholic school. I couldn’t believe the difference. The Catholics were totally out of control.
AHA: And that is what sexual repression does. This issue is so urgent. Let me give you an example. The whole HIV epidemic is being discussed and talked about and combated in Africa, Latin America, China, and India. But Arab Islamic countries have yet to start because they are in huge denial that it doesn’t exist because we are Muslim. LT: I worked in Iraq before the war and foreigners staying longer than a couple of weeks were made to take AIDS tests to maintain visas. Under Saddam, it was
accepted that AIDS could come into the country, they accepted how it was spread, and they wanted to keep their population clear of it.
AHA: For all his bad deeds, Saddam was a secular man at heart. And now they have put the Sharia and family law in the constitution. LT: Well, we’ll have to see how they define Sharia. A version of Sharia is in the Moudwana [family law] in Morocco and it is agreeable to the fundamentalists. But how will it be defined in Iraq? As it is defined in Iran? Or as it is defined in Morocco?
AHA: I think they will define it in the Moroccan way, but the fundamentalists in Iraq are getting a lot of influence and they may define it as they define [it] in Afghanistan, where there is a lot of debate on the position of women in theory, but in practice, when the subjugation starts, the state will not interfere and protect the women. And in all the Arab Islamic countries that are secular that is the whole point. Even if Sharia is not in the law—look at a country like Jordan. If a father kills his daughter, the state will not interfere. LT: Among those of us who have had to wear a hijab [headcovering] to disguise being Western, we talk about the fact that if a woman is veiled, her attraction quotient to Arab men increases. These same men have daughters and wives, and they will go outside the marriage. It does not make a difference if the woman wears a wedding ring. She is still propositioned. Some men propose the “joy marriage,” where you both sign a short-term contract that allows for sexual relations even if the man is married. And yet there is this contradiction that when the woman enters into a marriage she must be virginal and pure. It is not surprising that more of these people aren’t crazy.
AHA:Yes. Many are, in Holland also. I know people don’t want to look at this, but if you look at the mental health census, the number of Muslims in Holland is proportionately overly represented in both the mental institutions and in the shelters for battered women. And most of this has to do with the dissonance that comes with the sexual morality.You are living in a free, permissive, tolerant Western society and [yet] as an individual living there you are in no way prepared for your own sexuality. So when girls and boys enter into the teenage group, they are like these Catholic girls you speak of—[sexuality] gets completely out of control. We have so-called gang rapes where 12-year-olds join in. LT: Twelve-year-old boys?
AHA: Yes. They join in. Groups of 12-yearolds and older boys engaging in this. And the parents, when they are confronted with this, simply deny it. They say, “It’s not my son. It’s the other boy.” 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM NEWS & POLITICS 29
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THE BODY OF CONTROVERSIAL FILMMAKER AND NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST THEO VAN GOGH LIES UNDER A WHITE SHEET AFTER BEING SHOT AND STABBED TO DEATH IN AMSTERDAM NOVEMBER 2, 2004. VAN GOGH, 47, A DISTANT RELATIVE OF VINCENT VAN GOGH, WAS AN OUTSPOKEN CRITIC OF ISLAM AND RECEIVED DEATH THREATS AFTER MAKING A FILM, SUBMISSION, WHICH ACCUSED ISLAM OF CONDONING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. THE SCREENPLAY FOR SUBMISSION WAS WRITTEN BY AYAAN HIRSI ALI.
LT: In my opinion, your explanation of power by way of the Elite triangle and the Mass triangle pretty much hits to the heart of the problems in Iraq. You begin by citing a pre-modern lack of development in the 22 Islamic countries as per the findings of a UN Development Program Arab Human Development Report published in July 2002.You then state that in accordance with tribal culture, power is concentrated in these countries in an “Elite” triangle of power that stagnates the masses, who respond with a triangle of power of their own. In the “Elite” triangle, there is a king or president at the top, then the army, and last the clergy. Each enforces the other, and all its members come from the same family, clan, or tribe and are related by marriage.Their power is, in part, based on these relationships.The “Mass” triangle of power is in response to stagnation of the power elite triangle. Corruption and apathy is the main response of the masses to this stagnation. Only a section of the population has access to public services through the clan or tribe, and these people take advantage of the endemic corruption within civil service and business communities. A portion of Western financial aid is taken by this dominant group, which is out to enrich itself and often resorts to bribery and blackmail. The rest of the population accepts this because this is all they have ever known.The result is a rise in fundamentalism because these folks will not accept the existing balance of power. 30 NEWS & POLITICS CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
Please explain these triangles of power in the Islamic world and how they relate to the growth of fundamentalism and significant increases of internal and external migration.
AHA: Let’s take any Muslim country that is ruled by any despot.What you see is a society that is repressed in every possible way. Individuals in that society want to cope. They want to cope with the poverty, insecurity, and diseases, with all of the challenges that a society under those circumstances can face. Let’s divide the people into the “Leadership” and into the “Masses.”The Leadership has divided itself into three, [and has] a symbiotic relationship where you have a despot at the top, then the army, and the clergy. And they share power, and its all overlapping. So how do the Masses react? These Arab Islamic countries are not only despotic but they are also tribal. And in tribalism, you are trying to get as much power as possible for your own tribe and in your own tribe; you try to take up the power. So you have people among the masses who share power with the leadership through the tribal line. But not everyone is from a powerful tribe and not everyone is eloquent.A second reaction is to be apathetic. And in their apathy, when things really get out of hand, they either move—as we see in mass migration from all these countries—or they fall into the hands of the fundamentalists. Fundamentalism is a grassroots movement, which is a reaction to the clergy of the Elite Triangle, who are seen to be betraying the people.
LT: In what way?
AHA: In the fact that they use religion not so much as they say: “This is the best religion and it is all about honesty, charity, kindness, and goodness,” but to their own needs. That’s why it is very complicated and it isn’t difficult to get into the fundamentalist movement. In these countries the fundamentalists are providing everything that the government should have been providing: health, education, and in some countries even the cleaning of the streets and that kind of thing. And so you have more and more people who are repressed by their own states willingly moving into the arms of the fundamentalists. And since everyone is brought up to believe that the prophet Mohammad is the only moral guide, then under these options, the fundamentalists are the one’s with the best message and the most consistent program. The fundamentalists, or their clergy who work along with the elite, who are in power via the army, are very hypocritical when it comes to their own position, and when it comes to criticizing the leadership. LT: In chapter 17, A Call For Clear Thinking, you bring the issues of terrorism, fundamentalist Islam, its adherence to a literal interpretation of the Koran, and subordination of women not to the laps of Bin Laden, Hassan al-Banna, Khomeni, or Sayyid Qutb, but directly to the lap of the prophet Mohammad, who you call a pre-medieval figure to whom
these four men, along with all faithful Muslims in today’s world, look to for guidance and seek to emulate in principle and practical matters, under all circumstances, to the point of “how to blow your nose and with what foot to step into a bathroom.” You point to the historical fact that to “spread his visions and teachings, which he believed to be from God, and to consolidate his secular power, Mohammad built the House of Islam using military tactics, that included mass killing, torture, targeted assassination, lying, and the indiscriminate destruction of productive goods,” and how today’s terrorists quote Mohammad’s deeds and edicts to “justify their actions” and call others to arms. You write: “In their thinking about radical Muslim terrorism, most politicians, journalists, intellectuals, and other commentators have avoided the core issue of the debate, which is Mohammad’s example.” Some would argue it is dangerous, deadly in fact, to open up this debate. What would you say to them?
AHA: I think it would be more dangerous to not to open it up.We all know ideas are stronger than any religion or group. And the ideas of the prophet Mohammad are being used to recruit and to get the support of millions of people. And these millions of people have been kept ignorant of the election [process] and all other forms and ideas that may lead to progress. So avoiding confrontation with the ideas will only lead to military confrontation, as we can see in Iraq, and as we have seen in Algeria, and as we are seeing in— LT: Yes, but people open up this debate and get nailed. The cartoons, for instance—
AHA: The cartoons were a good thing. I just don’t understand why the cartoons were seen to be something bad. What the cartoons did was, they put on the agenda, first of all, what these newspapers fear—which is that they fear self-censorship and they fear Islam. And the first reactions of the cartoons confirmed the fears. That’s number one. And number two, it also showed Islam that the most important figure in the whole world is the prophet Mohammad, their moral guide. Don’t touch him. And I would say, now would be the time to take the opportunity that the cartoons have given us and discuss: “OK, if he is the most important moral guide to you and he says, “Kill infidels. Subjugate the women. Don’t engage with non-believers,” what does that mean? We will not make drawings of him. Fine. But this is what he says. And I think the more we appeal to the reason of individual Muslims, the more individual Muslims will try and see the teachings of the prophet Mohammad for what they are. And in that way it becomes more and more difficult for people like Bin Laden on the one hand, and the tyrant in the Middle East on the other hand, to liberate the masses. What you can see now, the masses they have all been kept ignorant. LT: In some cases they choose to remain ignorant. I asked some of the Muslim members of my community about the cartoons.
They all said, emphatically, that they were opposed to these cartoons. When I asked if they had seen them, they said no. I told them I had seen them. One man asked, “Where did you see them? Give me the link.” He was so hungry to see them, yet he had already made a decision that they were bad. I gave the young man the link and asked him to e-mail me and tell me what he thought. I have not heard from him.
AHA: I had the same [problem] with Submission. Organizations denounced it before they had seen it. But this has to do with being socialized into believing that if you say or draw something about the prophet Mohammad, we will disapprove of it anyway. I had not read The Satanic Verses of Salman Rushdie in 1989, but thought he would have to be killed.You are not free when you are brought up in ignorance. But what you can do, as you say, is put the question forward. LT: As an American, I look at democracy as an ongoing participatory event where in order to participate, one has to work to be educated, to self-educate themselves, and to be informed as to the issues. Does the example of the cartoons, and the reaction to them, shine light into the very crux of the issue when incompatibility between democracy and Islam is discussed?
AHA: Yes. I think the two just simply don’t go together. Democracy is a product of intellectual labor. And here in the West, we try, as time goes by, to improve it all the time. And democracy now has been reduced simply to elections, which it shouldn’t be. Democracy is more than just holding elections. Democracy is about the freedom of the individual and the state’s [responsibility] to guarantee that freedom. A state that is run by the rule of law. A state that permits freedom of expression and the equality of all the human individuals, female or gay or whatever race. Now Islam, the doctrine of the prophet Mohammad, is not all that. If it’s all about charity, fine, hospitality and so on and so forth. But the [Muslim] world is divided into “we” and “they.” Women are subordinate to men. Gays are allowed no life. It goes on and on. So I think it is simply time to acknowledge these ideological differences and it is time for the West to say exactly where they stand in this and to tell individuals who hold onto this ideology, that people here in the West are here to defend these values which are the product of centuries of struggle among Westerners themselves. And what I have witnessed in Europe is that these values and freedoms are [being] given up too easily. I have just entered a taxi and I think this conversation will now be censored because the taxi guy’s name is Raheem Mohammad. [Laughs] LT: Yes, I see. And you’re in New York. [Laughs].
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Todd Wiedenkeller’s hands are full. He steps softly across the sunlit, carpeted floor of Demorest Boxing/Fitness and tries to place his large duffel bag, a cooler, and a plastic bag of building blocks in the corner of the big room without disturbing his three-year-old son, whose head rests on his broad shoulder. Despite the delicate effort, the little boy wakes up. After a brief moment that threatens tears, he sleepily resolves to follow his father to the locker room, dragging his feet back past the two young men sparring in the ring. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK 33
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Minutes later, the boy emerges from the dark hallway, chocolate milk in hand. Wide awake and smiling, he traipses through the gym, eyes looking upward to the numerous adults he passes as he sips from a straw. Wiedenkeller follows behind, his khakis, turtleneck, and loafers exchanged for a black cut-off T-shirt and sweatpants. As the boy, Abraham, sets to work building a tower of blocks, his father stretches and wraps his hands, the two sharing the small space between a trio of punching bags suspended from the ceiling by chains. Wiedenkeller begins to work the bag. He keeps his gloves up, his knees bent. As the bag swings and circles back at him, Wiedenkeller dips and swerves as though he knows where the bag is going before it goes. Each punch is delivered with purpose, and even the erratic rapid-fire bursts of aggressive jabs, like a drumroll, seem too precise to be emotive. Hearing an explosive release of punches, Abraham looks up from his tower, growing piece by piece as tall as he, with a proud smile upon his face. Recognizing immediately and without disappointment his father’s concentration, he picks up another block and cautiously adds it to the stack. Parrish Leitos, Demorest’s tall and jovial sometime-assistant, approaches Abraham and playfully threatens to knock over his tower. In rash defense, Abraham grabs the blocks, toppling the tower to the ground. The collapse is inaudible amidst the popping of gloves on bags, jump ropes smacking the floor, and Bonnie Raitt on the stereo. Abraham takes off after Leitos, little arms swinging wildly by his sides; the chase ensues in one door of a back room and out the other, the two facing off in a bright patch of sunlight cast by the wallto-wall picture windows on the far side of the ring. Leitos giggles at Abraham, his pursuer standing barely to his knees. Turning quickly on his little heels indignantly, Abraham heads back to his corner to rebuild his tower. “Abraham has been coming with me to Demorest since he was born,” Wiedenkeller says. For almost seven years now, at least once a week, Wiedenkeller has made the drive from his New Paltz insurance office to Brian Demorest’s gym, on the corner of Broadway and Ulster Avenue in Kingston, which will be four years old this coming June. The proud parent of three children, a busi-
ness owner, and boxer for more than 25 years, Wiedenkeller sees his life as a natural relationship between family, business, and boxing. Like the majority of those who train at Demorest, despite his level of commitment, Wiedenkeller has no aspirations of becoming a professional fighter. Eighty-five percent of Demorest’s clients will never set foot in the ring. While some people see sparring as the natural culmination of their training, it is rarely the motivation when they first take up boxing. Like Wiedenkeller, most come for the emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing that training facilitates. Though a large part of Demorest’s business comes from private lessons, they are mostly geared towards fitness, rather than fighting. Vincent Cozzolino, a vice president at IBM, comes in every Saturday morning for a 70-minute workout, including jumping rope, abdominal work, shadow boxing, and punching—a workout that burns more than 900 calories. As one member put it, “There’s being in shape, and there’s being in boxing shape.” “Boxing has a black eye,” Demorest will frequently remind you, his tone flat and without humor. And though Demorest will not argue the obvious fact that boxing is fighting, he thinks of his sport more like chess than scrapping. A bout is like a chess game, where each player must act and react with exceptional prowess. They must be able to exploit their opponent’s weaknesses and predict their strengths. Much like the practice of martial arts, boxing promotes focus, whether the opponent is a heavy bag or another human being. It is this mental conditioning paired with the cathartic nature of direct and explosive physicality that makes the sport addictive to its adherents. Kingston-based psychotherapist Dennis McCarthy strongly recommends boxing as part of therapy for children, adolescents, and adults who tend to turn impulsive and aggressive behavior inward. The explosive, physical nature of hitting something (like a punching bag) encourages expression rather than repression, changing a person’s internal energetic structure. Even sparring another person is effective, as both are willing and equal participants. And though it seems logical that encouraging aggression in an already angry or violent person would exacerbate the negative behavior, Demorest has found
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HAILEY PEARSON AND SALENA MINTER WITH BRIAN DEMOREST, OWNER OF DEMOREST BOXING/FITNESS IN KINGSTON. DEMOREST ATTRACTS NONTRADITIONAL BOXING ENTHUSIASTS LIKE IBM VICE PRESIDENT VINCENT COZZOLINO, WHO DOESN’T GET IN THE RING, BUT WHO WORKS OUT JUMPING ROPE, SHADOW BOXING AND PUNCHING THE BAG—A WORKOUT THAT BURNS 900 CALORIES. AS ONE MEMBER PUT IT, “THERE’S BEING IN SHAPE AND THEN THERE’S BEING IN BOXING SHAPE.”
that the kids who come to his gym get in fewer fights. “For kids with low self-esteem, boxing can build them up or, if they need it, it can knock ’em down a few pegs,” he claims. “And what happens here stays here.” This encouraging and non-judgmental attitude is appreciated by more than the troubled youth who work out at Demorest. For the numerous adults who spend their days under constant pressure, the gym offers them an outlet for their stress. Taking a bad day out on the bag disperses aggression and frustration, like seeping air from a balloon that is about to burst. Patty started working out at Demorest over five years ago, an adventure that began with the interest of her adolescent son and daughter. A middle-aged woman, she recalls calling Demorest and asking if old women and girls were allowed, “He laughed and said, ‘Well, we can give it a shot.’” Now, Patty trains weekly, occasionally participating in controlled sparring. She has also become a USA Boxing official. She appreciates the physical outlet boxing offers her, and the way it translates in the rest of her life, though very few people know she boxes. Raised in a family where it was not okay for girls to enjoy sports, she carries her passion like a secret smile, keeping it hidden from her friends and family. “I have friends my age who do private Pilates lessons, and they have beautiful bodies,” Patty pauses, a guilty smile sliding across her soft face, “but they just don’t have that spring in their step that boxing gives me.” Patty is dynamic. She moves in the ring and around a bag with the forcefulness and ease of someone several decades younger. Her calves are strong, her skin taut, and her eyes vibrant. “Boxing reopened the world for me,” she exudes. Patty explains how a woman of her age becomes intimidated by the world, how a group of teenagers standing outside a mall entrance can become a cause for anxiety and crippling self-consciousness. Once she started boxing, Patty found other people no longer intimidated her. “People are just people,” she now says with assurance, “and Demorest’s is full of colorful people.” John Russo is pinned up against the ropes, his fists held in front of his face, as his opponent, John Carlo, lands punch after punch on his side. Russo, the smaller of the two, has more fights under his belt than Carlo, however a year out of the gym has left him the underdog and, with consistent accuracy, Carlo is landing solid blows. From a camouflage lawn chair on the side of the ring, Demorest leans in and warns Russo, “You’re dropping your right arm when you jab,” then goes back to his phone conversation with his daughter. No sooner had the words crossed into the ring than Carlo shot across with a right hook, nailing Russo in the face. “Good shot, good shot,” Russo mumbles through his mouth guard, and charges back in, gloves up. “In here it doesn’t matter how much you weigh, how tall you are. You have to stick with it. This isn’t like Little League, where the parents are fighting and it’s all about competition. Not here. Not everyone is going to be a boxer. And that’s okay,” Demorest says. He has built his career, his business, and a community on this principle. At the top of the stairs, as you turn to enter the gym, there hangs from their laces an old, red pair of boxing gloves. Beneath it hangs a wooden cross, the serenity prayer painted across its lacquered surface: Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. And as you turn down the hall, into the faint, sweet smell of sweat and the sounds of Bob Marley, you can’t help but wonder why no one has yet added: and a punching bag for everything in between. Demorest Boxing/Fitness is hosting an amateur boxing exhibition at the Bearsville Theater, Friday, June 23, at 8:30pm. For more information, call Brian Demorest at (845) 389-6106. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK 37
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THE ART OF BUSINESS
ADAM MARKOWITZ TUNING A PIANO IN HIS GERMANTOWN SHOWROOM
staying in tune
Adam’s Pianos in Germantown
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dam Markowitz was struggling to make a living as a jazz pianist in the mid-1980s when he enrolled in the North Bennett Street School in Boston to study piano technology. With the skills he acquired there, he began supporting his music habit by becoming a piano technician. As he teased some classic Bill Evans out of a cherry-red Kawai baby grand piano in his Germantown storefront with his “main employee,” Walter the hounddog, laying at his feet, he recounted, “In the beginning, I used to go to New York City and tune at Merkin Hall, the Metropolitan Museum, the 92nd Street Y, and for ‘The Listening Room,’ a weekly classical performance radio show on WOR radio.” In the 1990s, he was asked to be Andre Previn’s personal piano technician after he tuned a concert piano for the renowned composer-conductor. The list of commercial artists that Markowitz has tuned for personally, in concerts, and in recording sessions also includes Marvin Hamlisch, Roberta Flack, Barry Manilow, Tony Bennett, and Johnny Cash. Eventually, Markowitz began selling used pianos on the side out of his house. The size of pianos, obviously, prohibited him from growing a home-based business, and so he eventually spread into a storefront in Middletown. He made
good business decisions and maintained an excellent reputation in the music community, and inspiringly turned his passion for music into a successful, multifaceted business. This Manhattan-born New Paltz resident has been able to continue growing his business for the past 18 years—moving it from Middletown to Gardiner to the Columbia County hamlet of Germantown two years ago when his current location opened up. “This area seems much more artistically active and people seem to appreciate having a piano store in the area,” he said, as he guided me through the two ground-floor showrooms and semi-finished basement. Although he admits the 110-plus pianos he kept at the Middletown location was “a little over the top,” he’s managed to fit about 80—uprights, digitals, and a few baby grands—into this limited space. One of his keys to success has been to keep overhead to a minimum through doing everything that he can by himself. He owns his entire inventory and he has no full-time employees. His operation has grown to include a couple of technicians and helpers, whom he hires as subcontractors on a freelance basis to help him maintain his extensive client base, to aid him moving pianos, and to refinish refurbished pianos. “We are a compact and very efficient operation,” he explains. And by “we” I assume he was referring to Walter and himself. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK 39
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His hours of operation are dictated by his clients’ needs, as he meets with people by appointment only. I asked him why and he replied, “This does several things for me. It makes it unnecessary for me to pay someone to be here. There are no sales commissions to pay out because I do all of the selling myself. And it insures that the customer gets to deal with the owner every time, so then there is no confusion about motives. I always try to find exactly the right piano for every given customer.” (I suspect pianos are probably in the least likely category of spontaneous purchases. The fact is that most of the time someone has already decided they want and have room for a piano, and are planning to invest up to tens of thousands of dollars in buying one.) As he gestured out the window to the sleepy Saturday morning scene in Germantown, he added, “People feel very comfortable coming to a beautiful small town in an unpressured situation. And since it is by appointment only, they get to play all of our pianos in a quiet and intimate situation. This is opposed to visiting a mall music store with everyone banging on everything and you can’t really hear anything.” Markowitz echoed a common response to my stock question about the Internet: How has the Internet affected your business? “The Internet has helped us immensely. We are able to post our inventory with photos on the Internet. And we get hits from all over the country and even out of the country. We have sold used pianos to customers in California, Ohio, Maine, and Florida. Many people are shopping through the Internet now rather than through the yellow pages or any other form of media. And once people know you, they tend to do repeat business and then recommend you to their friends.” Another large part of his business includes renting pianos for special events. The day we met, he was tuning up three pianos to be delivered to the Hudson Valley Resort. “We do a lot of piano rentals in the summer, including the Kingston Jazz Fest, The Wall Street Festival, weddings, and parties. At any given time, we have 10-15 pianos out for rental.” His wiry frame and medium build don’t stop Markowitz from taking part in the delivery and moving of each piano, usually with just one other person. “Much of lifting pianos is just done 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK 41
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with two people.” A dry, goofy sense of humor occasionally showed through his placid exterior. “It’s mostly technique. I used to be over six feet tall. When I get to five-foot-five I’m going to have to stop.” Markowitz keeps his musical chops up playing with his duo or his trio at weddings, brunches, and parties. He recently recorded a CD of jazz standards, which is available through his website, along with his booking information for events. Markowitz believes he’s found the perfect niche for himself in the music business. “The reason this is so great is that I get to do a lot of different things,” he says. “And I would probably get bored if I tuned all the time, because I’ve done so much tuning. [Then] I get to deal with customers that are a little more intelligent and sophisticated than average people, because they are thinking about their musical aspirations or their children’s musical future. I get to move pianos, which is a satisfying, concrete physical thing to do. And then I get to play. So I get at least these four aspects, which are diverse and balance each out in terms of what people need to live a harmonious life. If what we do for a living can feed us, then it’s not just about making a living, it’s about taking in life in a balanced way.” As a man who has managed to harness his love of music and direct it into a thriving business, Markowitz realizes the fortuity of his situation. “What I do is very enlivening and challenging. Not to be pompous, but it seems as I’m doing something for the greater good.” Adam’s Pianos is located on Main Street in Germantown and open by appointment only. The store carries new Kawai, Bohemia, and Story and Clark brand pianos, and an extensive variety of used and reconditioned pianos. For information or to schedule an appointment, call (518) 537-2326 or (845) 343-2326 or go to www.newusedpianosofnynjct.com. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK 43
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Andrew Garn, Two Women Turning Away
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Portfolio Andrew Garn
A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, Andrew Garn spent time as an undergrad photographing Newburgh’s unique architecture in the late 1970s. In late 2004, after publishing half a dozen books of photography on everything from subways to houseboats, and shooting on assignment for the New York Times Magazine, Forbes, Newsweek, and other publications, Garn returned to Newburgh to open PhotoNewburgh, a gallery dedicated to photography, at 113 Liberty Street. (Exhibiting at the gallery through June 24, photos by Daniel Goodwin: “The CIA Museum and the Bush Surveillance.”) In 2000, Garn traveled to Russia to photograph the massive Magnitogorsk industrial city in the Ural mountains. The Magnitogorsk (“Metal City”) plant stretches for over 13 miles and contains hundreds of structures. These buildings include blast furnaces, welding shops, soaking pits, and combination mills designed solely for the fabrication of steel products. By comparison, the now demolished US Steel plant in Pittsburgh covered only five contiguous miles. The sheer vastness of the Magnitogorsk plant is unparalleled throughout the world. The Magnitogorsk project was funded by a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. This is the first publication of Garn’s Magnitogorsk photographs. In April 2007, Rizolli will publish Garn’s next book, Exit to Tomorrow: The History of the Future, a pictorial compendium of world’s fairs in archival photographs and new images by Garn, with text by Paola Antonelli, design curator at the Museum of Modern Art. Portfolio at www.andrewgarn.com —Brian K. Mahoney
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ALL IMAGES BY ANDREW GARN. PHOTO OF ANDREW GARN BY HILLARY HARVEY.
Wild dog standing in coke oven dust
ANDREW GARN ON THE MAGNITOGORSK PROJECT I did a book on Bethlehem Steel in the late 90s, and the history of the plant was so rich—they built the Chrysler building, the George Washington Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge. It wasn’t the biggest steel plant, but it was the most diverse. It’s sort of a cross between industrial and technological architecture between 1820 and 1970. After that book, I asked myself, well, what do I do now? I wanted to continue documenting industrial sites, so I did some research and found out there’s not that much industry left in the Unites States, or grand industrial sites, like Bethlehem Steel. So I looked abroad. There was an industrial sales conference at the Plaza Hotel where Russian corporations were encouraging Americans to invest in Russia—this was in the boom time of early 2000 when everybody was putting their money into Russia. I sort of snuck in—I wore a business suit—and I got all this information about these Russian companies. So I found these incredible plants, and I wrote to about 10 of them, and I received a number of replies, but the more I found out about Magnitogorsk, the more I was compelled to go there.
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Stalin’s idea was to reindustrialize Russia. And as evil as Stalin was, he was pretty brilliant. Because all the Russian industry was vulnerable to a German invasion in the Ukraine, Stalin realized that in order to win World War II—which was on everybody’s minds—they would have to move industries lock, stock, and barrel, or build new industries, in Siberia, 2000 miles from the border of any other country. So whatever plants they could pack up they moved and whatever they could build fresh they built. Magnitogorsk was an outpost 1,500 miles southeast of Moscow. There was not a road there, not a train station—nothing but a mountain they thought had iron ore in it. Over five years, they built a city of 500,000 people with forced labor. It still exists today; there are 50,000 people still living there. After six months of writing letters with the help of a Russian NYU student, I received an okay to come and shoot Magnitogorsk. For one day. They would not relent on this. They said it was because of the Kursk submarine disaster, which, of course, had nothing to do with Magnitogorsk, but Russian logic is very strange. So I went, agreeing that I would go for one day, but hoping I could talk them into letting me stay for two weeks. A friend at Time magazine hooked me up with a Russian fixer—someone who speaks the language and can smooth over the rough patches—and she was intrigued but very negative about Magnitogorsk. She said, “There’s no way you’re going to want to stay there for two weeks. It’s crazy. Nobody goes there.” So in we went, and they were pretty hospitable at Magnitogorsk. They were concerned that I was going to be showing the pollution of the plant and showing the working conditions. And I really wasn’t interested in that. I was interested in the functional architecture. The Bauhaus architects came from Germany in the 30s to see this place. It was a perfect place that they built from scratch using the newest technologies. Once the authorities found that out, and I showed them a lot of Polaroids I had shot, they did let us stay for two weeks.
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Magnitogorsk was fantastic. For me, it was like going to Pittsburgh in the 1940s. It was a trip back in time. Almost the exact technology as they had at Bethlehem Steel—the same type of coke ovens and blast furnaces, but they were still operational and they let you go right up to them. There were times when I was standing right next to them when they were pouring the buckets of molten steel, sparks flying everywhere, burning your pants. To go to a steel mill and not experience that is missing the whole point. The smell. The radiant heat of 2,000 degree molten metal. It’s incredible, because everybody who works at Magnitogorsk has probably seen it a thousand times, but they would all stop and look at this: A bucket the size of a three-story building filled with steel scraps being dumped into an oxygen furnace and the whole thing explodes and molten steel pours out of it. I never got to see that at Bethlehem Steel because they were sort of winding down their operation. CONTINUED ON PAGE 49
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Man holding cable
ANDREW GARN ON THE MAGNITOGORSK PROJECT (CONTINUED) I was really doing large-format photo journalism [at Magnitogorsk]. I was working in large format because I went there with a four by five [camera] intending to really shoot straightforward architecture. But I started to shift my focus because the faces of people were so incredible. A lot of women work there; I found that very intriguing about Russian society. These women do really tough work—pouring asphalt loads, doing concrete work. I think a lot of it is because there is a very high rate of alcoholism among the men. The average life expectancy for a man in Russia is 55 years old. And in Magnitogorsk, you also get the sense that this was a place where humans were not meant to live. There was a reason nobody lived there in 1929. It’s hellish there; it’s so gray and dark. It’s three times darker than this [gestures outside to a slate-gray sky] every day there. Life magazine did a story in the 1940s about Pittsburgh. It was so polluted that the lights were on all the time. They showed pictures of downtown Pittsburgh during the morning rush-hour, and it was pitch-dark because of all the pollution. That’s what it was like in Magnitogorsk. We were sleeping in what was supposedly a hotel, but it was a Communist housing block. And I was woken up from this very vivid dream—I thought there was a man
pouring gasoline on the rug in my room. And I woke up really scared and confused. It turned out it was the smell from the plant. It was Saturday, around two in the morning, and that was the time they released all the toxins from the plant. There was a big plume of fire coming up from the blast furnace and they were burning off all the carbon and whatnot, because that’s when they wouldn’t get caught—because the pollution monitors weren’t supposedly watching on Saturday night at two in the morning. We were picked up every day by a driver from the plant in a very posh car, and we got to eat lunch every day in the executive dining room. The guy who took us around was a real low-level PR guy, Sasha, a real gentle, sweet person. And when we broke for lunch, even in the executive washroom there’s no toilet paper, no soap, and Sasha handed me a little piece of plastic—it was the tiniest sliver of soap that he had saved, and he was sharing it with me to wash my hands. It was so touching. And our hands were filthy. We were walking around in six inches of asbestos dust, whatever it is, we were covered. There were points when we could not breathe. We wore masks, scarves, and it felt at some points like my eyes were bleeding.
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Lucid Dreaming BY BETH E. WILSON
ICONS AND MIRACLES Psychoanalyst Carl Jung, back near the beginning of the last century, became fascinated with the repetition of certain—often highly symbolic— images across many cultures, even those divided by geography and history. He theorized that these repeated motifs—what he called archetypes—were reflections of a broader, shared human experience that runs deep into our evolutionary past, a “collective unconscious” formed by generations of communal experience. These archetypal images seem invested with tremendous power, and Jung’s theories seem to provide a convincing explanation for it. Even in our media-saturated age, there can sometimes seem to be something deeper, an almost unnameable power, to be found in certain iconic images. When that happens, it strikes me as nothing short of miraculous. TOP: RICHARD BUTLER, BROTHER WITH CROSS BOTTOM: JEAN CAMPBELL, DETAIL OF REALITY
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Most recently, this deep, almost preverbal response hit me as I looked at a number of recent paintings by Richard Butler, whose one-person show opens at Van Brunt Gallery in Beacon this month. Essentially a portraitist, Butler works with one of the most fundamental icons of all time—the human form. Lead singer of the Psychedelic Furs, Butler is hardly the first musician to turn his attention to painting. But unlike a few others I can think of, it’s much more than just a sideline or a dilettantish hobby for him. Before starting the band, he had attended Epsom Art School, south of London, where he received solid (if unexceptional) training in painting and drawing. His music career eclipsed the visual arts for him for some time, until he returned to painting about 10 years ago. His portraits are anything but conventional. His process involves working with photographs of his sitters—all people he knows well, like his daughter, his brother, and his friends—which he cuts and pastes in Photoshop. He combines different views, and skews the scale of various elements (the heads all seem to shrink in proportion to the body, lately) to produce what is essentially a preparatory sketch for the painting. He then transfers the contours of the sketch to his canvas by a grid system, and, as he says, “that’s when the painting begins.” The distorted figures and faces often bear fanciful attributes, such as a sumo wig or large cross hanging from a necklace of oversized black beads; a recent series obscures the face altogether in favor of an almost sinister, inky, form-fitting mask, festooned with something like Mickey Mouse ears. Often set into bleak landscapes, the ultimate effect is one part love, two parts alienation, lending a haunted, melancholic air to the final product. Of course, these same qualities will be familiar to anyone who’s listened to Butler’s music over the years. Likening the writing process to making a painting, he notes, “They both come from the same place. When you write lyrics, it just comes to you—you get down a stream of feelings and ideas, and then afterwards you realize what you’ve been trying to say, and you sit down and refine it.” The paintings follow the same pattern. Even with their initial computerbased sketches, “it has to be paint at the end of the day,” and he’s exceedingly sensitive to the manifestation of the material on the canvas. Working in the rich medium of oil, the paintings range in size from medium-large to enormous. (The biggest canvases are more than six feet tall.) Nothing quite prepares you for the powerful presence of the oversized images. Butler’s very restrained, almost monochromatic palette paradoxically calls attention to the subtle tints and touches of color that are introduced, just as the overall flatness in his application of the paint counterbalances his deft, painterly touch with the brush. Such restraint (no impasto, no over-the-top emotion) charges the figures with tremendous tension, a balancing act that he ensures by spending a lot of time with the paintings. When he thinks they’re nearly finished, he brings them from the studio to his home, where he can observe, in real time, what works and what doesn’t. The intuitive, inductive nature of the process—and the lingering memory of the paintings, which have continued to grow on me since I saw them—tap into that subconscious level of meaning that so fascinated Jung. It’s hardly a mistake that the simple, frontal presentation of the human form became a significant mode for religious art, the icon. Another painter of the iconic figure, Jean Campbell, is showing a series of new paintings at the recently opened Silent Space in Kingston, across the street from UPAC. Focusing on her favorite subject matter—women, and their multiple roles/identities in the world—Campbell has gone larger, with many of the works measuring three by four feet. A certain religious aura finds its way into the art, although the artist demurs that she’s “not religious, but really likes the imagery.” Painted thinly on slightly wonky rectangles of wood panel (there’s not a perfect 90-degree angle in the bunch), she plays on the presence of sketchy line to describe her figures, as if everything in the work is purely provisional—an interesting contrast to Butler’s preliminary process, which lends his work a certain assuredness of contour. These new works by Campbell feature quite a bit of black, by way of charcoal drawing on the surface, fixed and sealed in by a layer of varnish. Inspired in part by Mexican folk art retablo paintings—small, iconic votive images—often painted on scraps of recycled wood or metal, Campbell picks up on the straightforwardness and immediacy of this “primitive” source, repeating simple images like figures, houses, hearts, and basic geometric solids to convey the universality of her experience—the fact that “women have to balance everything” in their roles as nurturers, workers, and keepers of the domestic sphere. It is this “delicate balance” that gives the show its name, although the concept can be applied just as easily to the aesthetic balance of the work itself: primitive but knowing, tentative yet iconic, of this world but also projecting beyond it; the artist invites us to open ourselves to both art and the larger experience of the world. With artists like Butler and Campbell around, you don’t need to be a saint to experience miraculous visions. The magic and mystery of the icon opens the door for all who are willing to enter.
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“RICHARD BUTLER: NEW PAINTINGS” IS OPEN JUNE 10 THROUGH JULY 3 AT VAN BRUNT GALLERY, 460 MAIN STREET, BEACON. THE OPENING RECEPTION WILL BE ON JUNE 10, 6-9PM. (845) 838-2995; WWW.VANBRUNTGALLERY.COM. “A DELICATE BALANCE,” PAINTINGS BY JEAN CAMPBELL, OPENS JUNE 3 AND WILL BE ON VIEW SATURDAYS THROUGH JUNE (OR BY APPOINTMENT) AT SILENT SPACE, 600 BROADWAY, KINGSTON. THE OPENING RECEPTION IS ON JUNE 3, 5-9PM. (845) 246-2166.
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galleries ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY AND ART
CARRIE HADDAD GALLERY
125 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY. (518) 463-4478.
622 WARREN STREET, HUDSON. (518) 828-1915.
“Excavating Egypt.” Through June 4.
“Elements.” Air, water, earth and fire. Through June 4.
“Picture Perfect: Photographs of Washington Park.” Through September 3. “From Burial Place to Green Space.” Through December 31.
CEDAR GROVE 218 SPRING STREET, CATSKILL. (518) 943-7465.
“Jasper Cropsey: Interpreting Nature.” Through October 29.
ALBERT SHAHINIAN FINE ART 196 MAIN STREET, POUGHKEEPSIE. 454-0522.
“The Luminous Landscape 2006.” Over 80 paintings in this group show. June 24-September 10. Opening Saturday, June 24, 5-8pm
ALDRICH CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
CENTER FOR CURATORIAL STUDIES AND ART IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE BARD COLLEGE, ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON. 758-7598.
“Uncertain States of America: American Art in the 3rd Millennium.” June 24-September 10. Opening Saturday, June 24, 1-4pm
258 MAIN STREET, RIDGEFIELD, CT. (203) 438-4519.
“Homecoming.” Through August 6. “Tom Burckhardt: Full Stop.” Through August 6.
CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AT WOODSTOCK
“Mary Temple: Extended Afternoon.” Through August 6.
59 TINKER STREET, WOODSTOCK. 679-9957.
“Photography Now.” Through June 4.
AROMA THYME BISTRO 165 CANAL STREET, ELLENVILLE. 647-3000.
“Scenes in a Room By Charles Broderson.” Through June 17.
CENTER FOR PHOTOGRPAHY AT WOODSTOCK 59 TINKER STREET, WOODSTOCK. 679-9957.
BACKSTAGE STUDIO PRODUCTIONS 314 WALL STREET, KINGSTON. 338-8700.
Opening Saturday, June 3, 5-7pm
“Family Album.” Artists from Argentina, Canada, & the USA. June 24-August 6. Opening Saturday, June 24, 5-7pm
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“The Edge of Recognition.” Oil paintings by Barbara Warren. June 3-June 30.
“Ruth Adams: Unremarkable.” Through June 3.
“Preston Wadley: Pentimento.” June 24-August 6. Opening Saturday, June 24, 5-7pm
BASS ANCHOR RESTAURANT RIVER POINT ROAD, POUGHKEEPSIE. 452-3232.
CLARK ART INSTITUTE
“Along the Hudson.” Oil, pastel and watercolor paintings and photography. Through June 20.
225 SOUTH STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA. (413) 458-2303.
“The Clark: Celebrating 50 Years of Art in Nature.” Through September 4. “Late 19th and Early 20th Century Pastels.” Through June 18.
BEACON INSTITUTE FOR RIVERS & ESTUARIES 199 MAIN STREET, BEACON. 838-1600.
“Dave White: The World of a Hudson River Fisherman.” Documentary photos by William Swan. Through September 9.
COCOON THEATER 6384 MILL STREET, RHINEBECK. 876-6470.
“3 Views: A Commitment to Art.” Works by Franklin Alexander, St. Julian Fishbourne & Andres San Millan. Through June 24.
COFFEY GALLERY 330 WALL STREET, KINGSTON. 339-6105.
“New Works by Charles Blanchard, Dyberry Weaver.” Unique weavings in a variety of fabrics. June 3-June 25. Reception Tuesday, June 6, 5-7pm
COLUMBIA GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4400 ROUTE 23, HUDSON. (518) 828-4181 EXT. 3344.
“Fine Arts Students’ Exhibit.” Through August 25.
DEBORAH DAVIS FINE ARTS 345 WARREN STREET, HUDSON. (518) 822-1890.
BAU 161 MAIN STREET, BEACON. 440-7584.
“Inspired By Nature.” Connie Fiedler and Stanley Maltzman. Through June 18.
“Tony Moore: Who Knows Why.” 150 body cast human heads, wood-fired ceramic and steel. June 10-July 2.
DIA
Opening Saturday, June 10, 6-9pm
3 BEEKMAN STREET, BEACON. 400-0100.
BRIK GALLERY 473 MAIN STREET, CATSKILL. (518) 943-0145.
“In the Light.” Contemporary Visions of the Hudson Valley. Through June 25.
CAFFE MACCHIATO
“Vera Lutter: Nabisco Factory, Beacon.” 4 large scale pinhole photographs of the factory. Through September 4. “Agnes Martin, “To The Islands.” Through June 27.
ELISA PRITZKER STUDIO AND GALLERY 257 SOUTH RIVERSIDE ROAD, HIGHLAND. 691-5506.
“Fiber Wall Sculptures by Eva Drizhal.” June 3-July 1.
“Hudson Valley: 4 View Points.” Josephine Bloodgood, Seth Nadel, Elayne Seaman and Marlene Wiedenbaum. June 4-July 15.
Opening Saturday, June 3, 3pm
Opening Sunday, June 4, 3-6pm
99 LIBERTY STREET, NEWBURGH. 565-4616.
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galleries EMPIRE STATE RAILWAY MUSEUM PHOENICIA. 688-7501.
“The Glory of Railroading, Past, Present and Future.” John F. Gould Centennial Exhibit. Through October 9.
FRANCES LEHMAN LOEB ART CENTER VASSAR COLLEGE, POUGHKEEPSIE. 437-5632.
“Grand Gestures: Celebrating Rembrandt.” Through June 11.
272 MAIN STREET, POUGHKEEPSIE. 471-8011.
“Photo-Lamp.” Window installation by Franc Palaia. Through June 30.
MAXWELL FINE ARTS 1204 MAIN STREET, PEEKSKILL. (914) 737-8622.
“Unexpected Visitors.” Invitations group show from multiple genres. Through July 2.
“Forms of Exchange: Art of Native Peoples from the Edward J. Guarino Collection.” Through September 3.
MEZZANINE BOOKSTORE, CAFE AND WINE BAR
“Subterranean Monuments.” Burckhardt, Johnson, Hujar, and the Changing Life of Bohemia in Post-War Manhattan. June 30-September 11.
Works by Comic Book Artist Barry Windsor-Smith. June 3-June 28.
Opening Friday, June 30, Call for times
GALERIE BMG 12 TANNERY BROOK ROAD, WOODSTOCK. 679-0027.
“Au Fil des Jours.” Photographer Patrick Taberna. Through June 5.
GALLERY 81 ROUTE 81, GREENVILLE. (518) 966-4038.
“From A to Z.” High student works portraying the letters of the alphabet in all media. Through June 3.
GCCA CATSKILL GALLERY
gallery directory
MAIN PRINTING
398 MAIN STREET, CATSKILL. (518) 943-3400.
“Superartists.” Juried group exhibition of comic and sequential art in all media. June 24-August 5. Reception Saturday, June 24, 5-7pm
GCCA MOUNTAINTOP GALLERY MAIN STREET, WINDHAM. (518) 734-3104.
“Mirror Mirror.” Artists’ self portraits in all media. Through June 17.
79 BROADWAY, KINGSTON. 339-6925.
Reception Saturday, June 3, 5-7pm
MORGAN LEHMAN GALLERY 24 SHARON ROAD, LAKEVILLE, CT. (860) 435-0898.
“Paul Chaleff: Jars, Augers, Screws and Sculptures.” Through June 17.
NICOLE FIACCO/MODO GALLERY 506 WARREN STREET, HUDSON. (518) 828-5090.
“Secrets.” Exhibition of Alaskan artist Sonya Kelliher-Combs. June 3-July 6. Opening Saturday, June 3, 6-8pm
NOMA GALLERY MONTGOMERY GRANGE HALL, 26 WALLKILL AVENUE, MONTGOMERY. 457-9821.
“Group Show.” Works by 9 artists. Through July 20.
NORTH POINTE CULTURAL CENTER 62 CHATHAM STREET, KINDERHOOK. (518) 758-9234.
“Visions From the Valley.” Paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel and mixed media by Robin Requa Guthridge and Judith Vargas Warren. Through July 9.
“Betty Kratzestein Solo.” Through June 17. “Journeys in Clay VI.” June 17-July 30.
PEARL ARTS GALLERY
Reception Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm
3572 MAIN STREET, STONE RIDGE. 687-0888.
“Greene County Arts and Crafts Guild.” August 29.
“New Works by Dan Feldman and Melissa Strawser.” Sculpture, painting and printmaking. June 3-July 5.
JAMESCOX GALLERY 4666 RT 212, WILLOW. 679-7608.
PHOTONEWBURGH
“Infusion: Tea and Lights in the Garden.” Paintings that incorporate Chinese and Japanese lantern motifs. Through June 20.
“The CIA Museum and the Bush Surveillance.” Works by Daniel Goodwin. Through June 24.
JOHN DAVIS GALLERY
113 LIBERTY STREET, NEWBURGH. (646) 641-5888.
PUTNAM ARTS COUNCIL
362 1/2 WARREN STREET, HUDSON. (518) 828-5907.
BELLE LEVINE ART GALLERY, MAHOPAC. 628-3664.
“Rosanna Bruno: Paintings.” Through June 18.
“Art after Seventy-Five.” Works by artists age 75 and older. June 4-June 25.
KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM
PUTNAM NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
94 BROADWAY, NEWBURGH. 496-4785.
“History and Art in Newburgh and Orange County.” Through June 30. “Art in Bloom.” Artful juxtaposition of painting and floral design. June 1-June 11.
KLEINERT-JAMES ARTS CENTER
187 HILL STREET, MAHOPAC. 628-3105.
“Inaugural Exhibit of Public Art.” Through December 31.
RIVERWINDS GALLERY 172 MAIN STREET, BEACON. 838-2880.
“Colors of the Hudson Valley.” New pastels by “plein air” artist Linda Richichi. Through June 5.
34 TINKER STREET, WOODSTOCK. 679-2079.
“Unexpected Catskills.” Artists different responses to the Catskill landscape. Through June 25.
ROCKEFELLER STATE PARK PRESERVE ART GALLERY ROUTE 117, POCANTICO HILLS. (914) 631-1470.
“Catching the Light.” Landscape paintings by Eleanor Goldstein. Through June 2.
LIMNER GALLERY 59 MAIN STREET, PHOENICIA. 688-7129.
“Art Biologic.” From micro to macro, 16 artists interpret the biological world. Through June 3.
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SPIRE STUDIO 45 BEEKMAN ST, BEACON. (914) 844-6515.
“Change In Attitude.” Artists from EDGE Gallery in Denver as part of an exhibit exchange. June 23-July 16.
ST.GREGORY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2578 ROUTE 212, WOODSTOCK. 679-8800.
“Three - Three Artists - Six Sculptures.” Outdoor sculpture exhibition, presenting the abstract works of Anthony Krauss, Basha Ruth Nelson and Shelley Parriott. June 16-November 19.
THE ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION 265 RIVER STREET, TROY. (518) 273-0552.
“Click.” Photography. Through June 4.
THE CATSKILLS GALLERY 106 PARTITION STREET, SAUGERTIES. 246-5552.
“Inspirations.” A watercolor exhibit by Mary Ann Heinzen, Hazel Sherburne, and Karen Rhodes. Through June 11.
THE MOVIEHOUSE STUDIO GALLERY 48 MAIN STREET, MILLERTON. (860) 435-2897.
“Sudden Skies.” Pastel paintings by F. Pieter Lefferts. Through June 15.
TIVOLI ARTISTS CO-OP 60 BROADWAY, TIVOLI. 757-2667.
“Small Works: A Group Show.” Artists from Dutchess, Columbia and Ulster Counties. June 2-June 25.
gallery directory
Reception Saturday, June 3, 6-9pm
UNISON ARTS AND LEARNING CENTER 68 MOUNTAIN REST ROAD, NEW PALTZ. 255-1559.
“Sculptures by Janice Dale Klein.” June 4-June 24. Opening Sunday, June 4, 4-6pm
VAN BRUNT GALLERY 460 MAIN STREET, BEACON. 838-2995.
“Photography by Leonard Freed and Brigitte Freed.” Through June 5.
WHITE GALLERY 343 MAIN STREET, LAKEVILLE, CT. (860) 435-1029.
“New Works by Robert Na.” Abstract paintings. June 29-July 30. Opening Saturday, July 1, 4-7pm
WILDERSTEIN HISTORIC SITE 330 MORTON ROAD, RHINEBECK. 876-4818.
“Daisy.” Journey through the life of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley. Through October 31.
WINDHAM FINE ARTS 5380 MAIN STREET, WINDHAM. (518) 734-6850.
“Works on Paper.” Through June 26.
WOODSTOCK SCHOOL OF ART 2470 ROUTE 212, WOODSTOCK. 679-2388.
“Deane Keller Memorial Exhibition.” June 10-August 5.
YELLOW BIRD GALLERY 19 FRONT STREET, NEWBURGH. 561-7204.
“Forrest Myers: Right Brain/Left Brain.” Selections from 1960 to 2006. Through June 18.
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PHOTOS BY AMBER S. CLARK
Music
AMBER CLARK
BY SHARON NICHOLS
CIRCUS CIRCUS: TINK LLOYD, JOZIAH LONGO, SHARKEY MCEWEN, TONY ZUZULO
FINDING THE FREQUENCY The Circus of Dreams Transmits From Slambovia Here’s one sure cure for the blues—Google “weird band names” sometime and get ready to cry laughing. A number of websites pop up, revealing such freakish monikers as Drive By Crucifixion, Pat Robertson’s Illegitimate Children, Steel Toed Chickens, Worse Than Celibate, Electric Vomit, Amputatoe, and my personal favorite, The Fetus Fajitas. How and why some of these names came into being is anybody’s guess, but Joziah Longo has his own reasons for dreaming up his own gooberish appellation—Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Sure, you can ask Longo on any given day where the band name came from and you’re bound to get a different answer every time. On the particular May morning when we spoke, the enigmatic front man offered several explanations. First, he wanted a name that sounded big and bombastic, a name that pulled from many different sources. “I wanted it to be funny, tongue-in-cheek, this giant thing that’s not too serious about itself. It sounds like a circus from Slambovia, and people call us the Slambovians. People now think of themselves as Slambovians. It’s like a country.” But on a deeper level, Longo reveals that it’s also a perfect name to hide behind. The last band he formed with wife Tink Lloyd—The Ancestors—had been approached by every major record label in the industry as they played Carnegie Hall and performed for presidents. Longo is emphatically against what he sees as the neurotic, unhealthy, disloyal music industry machine, noting that the band has heretofore refused to signoff on any recording deals. “We stopped playing for a couple of years to shake it off and get away from it,” he says. “We disappeared out from under it all. Then we came back with this new name, this crazy name, so no one would even find us from the last incarnation.” But find them they did, and the majors and a few big-name managers are courting them once again. Longo insists that they’ll pass on the maelstrom until they’ve found 56 MUSIC CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
a healthy label or distribution company that has “escaped the velocity from the gravitational pull of the industry.” He insists, “We won’t do it. [The industry] has the weight of a sumo wrestler. No matter how strong your will is...you’ll spend 90 percent of your energy trying to get it to move an inch left or right. I’d rather just create with freedom and find a new paradigm, allow the band to grow as big as it’s supposed to grow.” Thanks in large part to the internet, countless rave reviews and mere word-ofmouth, the Cold Spring-based “GMatSCoD” has garnered a quickly multiplying fanbase. Two articles on the band appearing in the New York Times within one year also didn’t hurt. “What the hell was that?” shrieks Longo, laughing. “The first guy who did that had never even heard the band!” Hearing this band, one might more easily understand why one reviewer accurately knighted them “hillbilly Pink Floyd,” but that particularly intriguing label is only one possible description of the Circus’ musical fare. Largely classified under the ho-hum category of “folk,” the Circus stirs in a healthy batch of the avant-garde, psychedelic, pop, blues, and roots rock to create a mystical, whimsical wall of sound. And Longo, as chief songwriter and ringleader of optimism, dwells upon rosy topics that speak to and from his cosmic heart. The band consists of Longo on lead vocals, guitar, bass, harmonica, and jaw harp; Tink Lloyd on accordion, cello, flute, and piccolo; Sharkey McEwen on guitar, mandolin, bass, keys, and vocals; and Tony Zuzulo on drums, percussion, and glockenspiel. Their debut release, 1999’s A Good Thief Tips His Hat, reveals what the “thievery” is all about—this band borrows musical vibes from the Beatles, The Who, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Hank Williams, The Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Bo Diddley, and countless other icons. “We play very diverse music,” says Longo. “It steals from everywhere.”
Their latest release, an impressive and very professional looking and sounding double CD set, Flapjacks From the Sky, consists of 21 tracks that are joyfully digestible and satisfying— kinda like stuffing yourself at your favorite buffet. The multitextured Floydian folk fun of “Rocket” opens this enormous musical journey, followed by the popular droning ballad, “Sunday in the Rain,” which showcases Longo’s deeper, gravely vox (he consistently alternates between a Tom Petty-like vocal and this low-pitched one). Upbeat rocker “Living With God” is not as religious as it sounds; it is merely a reference to finding the god or joy in being with loved ones. Constantly requested at shows, “Talkin’ to the Buddha” is a plodding, pondering tune that’s almost a throwback to King Crimson. “I believe that everybody can attain their Christhood or their Buddhahood or whatever ’hood you’re from,” says Longo. “If you can attain the highest level of that hood, just a handful of us can kick the ass of all the problems in the world.” Longo croons like a hoarse Neil Diamond in the laid-back country anthem “Fumes.” Softhearted “Baby Jane,” a nod toward “the invincible spirit of women,” is a song that Longo describes as “one of those ones that came down almost in one piece.” Longo admits that many songs “come down finished,” referring to multiple muses and assistance from the otherworldly. But wanting to sidestep “the kind of interview that the band really hates,” the seriously unserious Longo confides in me on and off the record for nearly two hours, delving into the cosmic, mystical undercurrent that dominates his existence. “That’s where my head’s at most of the time. I go at my songs with a lot of searching. I’m very much into finding zero all the time, instead of multiplying more of yesterday. I’m trying to get in touch, trying to get into that zone on a daily basis. I ask a lot of questions about things that I want to understand so I can be a better person. Often the answers come in the form of a song. Sometimes people think I’m pretty insightful, but honestly speaking [the songs] are textbooks for me to learn from so I can figure out how to not be a knucklehead.” At first glance, Longo might appear to be the leader of a traveling knucklehead show. People are puzzled when they first see the quirky Circus, not knowing what to make of Longo’s top hat or derby, long black overcoat, and zany goatee, and the band’s often eccentric threads. “I think our trappings are a little confusing for people sometimes. It takes some adjusting to figure out that their hearts really do vibe with
the same thing our hearts vibe with. When we go to these new folk venues, they’re not quite sure what to do with us.” It doesn’t take long, though, for audiences to embrace the Circus, because a great part of the band’s appeal is that they have a gift for enticing listeners across all age brackets and musical preferences. “We’ve hit something that people feel a common base with. It has nothing to do with prowess on our part. It’s like we found a common language that people can tune into. Boomers really get it, but the boomers’ parents get it, and the boomers’ kids get it equally. We have really young people come to the shows who really like us, and then there are 72-year-old people who come to the shows, take the album home, and listen to it. We found the frequency, and we weren’t looking for it. I’m in awe of it and grateful for it. It’s nothing you can calculatedly arrive at. It’s miraculous.” The miracle that is Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams has blazed across large folk festivals nationwide—Clearwater, Falcon Ridge, Philadelphia, and others in Washington State, Colorado, Michigan, and Florida. “We aren’t putting a ceiling on where it can go,” says Longo. “People get us so quick. And at every show we sell so much merchandise, it’s insane.” The band will perform at Bodles Opera House (www.bodles.com) in Chester on Friday, June 2 at 8:30pm, and will kick off the Summer Sunset Music Series in Cold Spring (www.coldspringonhudson.com) on Sunday, July 2 (following the Circus on subsequent Sundays are the likes of Dar Williams, Murali Coryell, Chris Cubeta, Sonando, and more). The Circus will finally hit the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (www.falconridgefolk.com) in the Columbia County hamlet of Hillsdale on Thursday, July 20. In the meantime, Longo looks forward to the release of their next CD, The Great Unravel. “It’s another one of my goofy titles. It’s about the untangling of bullshit,” he says, and laughs. “There are a lot of concepts that we’re trapped in on the earth, and it’s about trying to unravel those concepts. We need to feel it all...the pain of our brothers and sisters, and the hope that there’s enough to go around. We have the power and wisdom within ourselves to make sure things are distributed in a good way. We live in an infinite universe, infinitely creative and beautiful and constantly giving out.” He pauses to laugh before adding, “The universe is an ever-expanding flapjack!” For more on these intriguing dreamers, visit www.slambovia.com.
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NIGHTLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
Handpicked by local scenemaker DJ WAVY DAVY for your listening pleasure. BUCKY PIZZARELLI June 3. Master jazz guitarist Pizzarelli, who turns 80 this year, plays a sevenstring guitar—with the extra string tuned to A, allowing him to play a bass line to his own solos. A prolific player with more than two dozen records, he earned his chops touring with Benny Goodman and Zoot Sims, and was a member of “The Tonight Show” band. Pizzarelli (father of crooner-guitarist John) appears at Unison Arts with long-time bassist Jerry Bruno. 8pm. $18/14. New Paltz. (845) 255-1559. WWW.UNISONARTS.ORG
RON FINCK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT June 4. This annual powerhouse session for a good cause stars an assembly of renowned jazz players at the Rosendale Café. Accord guitarist Matthew Finck grew up backstage at the Granit Hotel while his bandleader/saxophonist dad swung the baton. Expect Ron’s former band mates, such as pianist Mike Kull and drummer Gene Randolph, alongside Finck and friends like trumpeter Greg Glassman. The eponymous scholarship fund benefits music students at Rondout Valley High School. 3pm. $10. Rosendale Café. (845) 658-9048. WWW.MATTHEWFINCK.COM
LYRES/THE RELATIVES June 10. Jeff Connolly’s legendary punk unit Lyres makes a rare stop at Forum Lounge on the way back to Boston from Manhattan’s Continental. Promoter Stacy Fine puts on a real rock’n’roll revue, with a screening of Glenn O’Brien’s seminal punk cable show “TV Party” and light show by artist Jim C. The Relatives, featuring Ric Orlando and Johnny Glow, open for Lyres and DJ Astronette rocks the mp3s all night. 9pm. $8. Kingston. (845) 331-1116. WWW.FORUMLOUNGE.COM
BAR SCOTT CD RELEASE/DANCE PARTY June 16. The lovely-voiced Scott is throwing a release party for her new CD Parachute and you’re invited! The 13-song collection features a laundry list of wonderful Woodstock musicians and was recorded in her home studio on her own piano. After the live set, move the tables at the Colony Café so DJ Dave Leonard can do his dancin’ thing. (Scott also appears the next day at Clearwater Festival.) 7:30pm. No cover. Woodstock. (845) 679-5342. WWW.BARSCOTT.COM
June 23-25. Your humble NH scribe had the thrill of hearing Count Basie’s band a half-dozen times and can assure you it is a thrill not to be missed. Kudos to Kingston for bringing Basie, the Barry Harris Orchestra, Ben Allison (right), the Kingston High School Jazz Ensemble, and others to town for three days of stupendous swing. The fest kicks off Friday night with Rufus Reid and the String Trio of New York performing in the stunning City Common Council chambers on Broadway. Saturday and Sunday events happen outdoors on the Rondout waterfront, rain or shine. 7:30pm (Friday.) Free. Kingston. (845) 334-3915.
JIMMY KATZ
KINGSTON INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
WWW.KINGSTONJAZZFESTIVAL.COM
THE WAILERS June 25. Surviving original Wailer Bunny, who hasn’t hit these shores in decades, hosts this historic reunion also starring I-Threes, the backing vocal trio comprised of Rita Marley, Marcea Griffiths (Electric Slide), and Judy Mowatt. The Woodstock Reggae Carifest producers convinced Rita (Bob’s widow) to travel from her African home all the way to Hunter Mountain Resort, promising some onstage electricity when this band gets back together. 3pm. $55/35. Hunter. (718) 856-3336 or (845) 679-3382. WWW.REGGAECARIFEST.COM
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CD REVIEWS BLUEBERRY: ORGANIKA
SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP, 2006
Blueberry, the brainchild of singer songwriter Gwen Snyder, has an infectious new CD aptly titled Organika. Though she does get help from a few folks, the Saugerties/New York City songbird sings, plays (piano, bass, drums), and produces. It could be described as pop, but there’s nothing prefab or contrived about this. In the celebrated ‘60s, it seemed as if there was no preconceived notion of what a pop song should be except for great. Organika certainly follows that model. A multitude of textures lifts this inventive production—the funk-filled fantasy “Grubby Wire,” the catchy underwater “The Little Ones,” the sunny “Wanna Be There,” and the subversive “By the Roadside” (which could be on the soundtrack from a spy movie). Clever arranging and producing is rampant, as are juicy songs, and there are more melodic hooks than in a tackle box. Recorded in Catskill, it has the same sensibility that Prince had in his heyday when he used lots of keyboards and drum machines but still had a human element. Snyder seduces with her lush, dreamy fare and has come into her own this time. This is what pop music used to be like, and what it should be again. Don’t miss it. www.blueberrylounge.com. —David Malachowski
FRITZ HAUSER: DEEP TIME
DEEP LISTENING, 2005
If you’re a fan of nocturnal ambient noise, this two-CD set is worth a spin on some random, pensive evening when you just want to dumb down and listen to a nondescript racket. In 1991, the Pauline Oliveros Foundation commissioned a tape composition from Switzerland-born percussionist and sound language mogul Fritz Hauser; the recording featured sounding stones and various watches and clocks. A few years later, improv composer Oliveros, electronic artist David Gamper, and jazz virtuoso Urs Leimgruber went underground—into Gamper’s Abeel Street basement in Kingston, to be precise—and recorded not one, but two 32-minute pieces over Hauser’s tape, using accordion, electronics, soprano and tenor sax, percussion, miscellaneous small instruments, and the arcane “Expanded Instrument System.” The subterranean din produced by these nefarious marauders begins like a gauzy dream and moves through a maelstrom occasionally punctuated by ticking, chiming clocks. Pop in the second CD and it’s dissonance revisited. Why Oliveros chose to release two half-hour CDs instead of a full length two-tracker probably has less to do with monetary concerns and more with keeping it peculiar. Regardless, the ever avant-garde Deep Time is most befitting if you’re looking for the soundtrack to your next performance art piece. —Sharon Nichols
SPIV UK: GIGANTIC INFLATION OF THE EGO
SPIV, 2005
If you believe the best rock comes from the UK but you don’t know Spiv—a four-piece, Anglo-American, Woodstock-based band known for its complex, trippy tunes—this CD’s for you. However, if you’re in the know on Spiv, take heed—this CD’s danceable, drivable, dreamable. Spiv (English slang for a man who lives by his wits) updates ’80s Brit rock with energetic, multilayered songs. Listen for traces of Bowie, Gang of Four, Joy Division, Psychedelic Furs, Pink Floyd, even Gong. Spiv certainly maintains an air of mystery—the CD merely lists 10 tracks and its appearances are underground. Nonetheless, Spiv’s wide following appreciates its tightly woven threads of two guitars—one spacey, psychedelic; the other relentless, urgent—and lyrics that are detached, edgy, and pointed. In Spiv’s debut CD, leader Sham Morris and second vocalist John Gullo deliver wry observations on women (“Hilary’s Psychosis,” “Poor Little Baby,” “Simone”) and society (“Old Soho,” “Bottom Feeders”) in taut vocals. In the haunting “Don’t Cover Your Eyes,” their guitars play like trees with endless branches, ominous background whispers sprouting like leaves. It’s unclear whether the song’s refrain, “Cover your heads, cover your souls, but don’t cover your eyes,” refers to world events, personal relationships, or both, but in a post-9/11 world, that’s as it should be. www.cdbaby.com/spivuk. —Susan Piperato 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM MUSIC 59
Books
BEING JULIA by Nina Shengold
WHEN YOUR FIRST NOVEL WINS THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD, WHAT DO YOU DO FOR AN ENCORE? HERE’S AN AMUSE-BOUCHE FROM JULIA GLASS’S THE WHOLE WORLD OVER: “In the kitchen, Greenie’s first passion had always been cake. Most inexperienced cooks believed, mistakenly, that a fine cake was less challenging to produce than a fine souffle or mousse. Greenie knew that in fact a good cake was like a good marriage: from the outside, it looked ordinary, sometimes unremarkable, yet taste it and you would know that it was nothing of the sort. It was the sublime result of long and patient experience, a confection whose success relies on a profound understanding of compatibilities and tastes; on a respect for measurement, balance, chemistry, and heat; on a history of countless errors overcome.”
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lass is describing the alchemies of baking and love, but she could also be telling us how to concoct a great second novel. Long and patient experience? Check. Profound understanding? Check. Balance, heat, chemistry? All of the above. Glass was 46 when Three Junes hit a literary hole-in-one, edging out such acclaimed bestsellers as The Lovely Bones, Everything Is Illuminated, and The Dive From Clausen’s Pier; one of the judges compared her book to a 25-year-old single-malt whiskey. The well-reviewed, modest success vaulted onto the 60 BOOKS CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
bestseller list. A major award, literary acclaim, and commercial success: It sounds like the Triple Crown. But life, like good writing, is never that simple. Glass’s dream publication was the light at the end of a very long, very dark tunnel. Born of blue-blooded New England stock, the author led what might seem a charmed life until her mid-thirties. She excelled in school, majored in art at Yale, studied painting in Paris, moved to New York City, and married a magazine editor. The marriage lasted five years, and as she struggled through the aftermath of a painful divorce, Glass was diagnosed with cancer. Twelve days later, her beloved sister committed suicide. Glass doesn’t like to talk about that time, but writes about it eloquently and without a hint of sentimentality in an essay titled “I Have a Crush on Ted Geisel,” published in Doubleday’s Kiss Tomorrow Hello: Notes From the Midlife Underground by Twenty-Five Women Over Forty. Her cancer was caught early, and with her doctors’ wary consent, she refused chemotherapy, which would have left her infertile. Two years later, Glass and her partner, museum photographer Dennis Cowley, had their first child, Alec.
Ecstatic with health and new motherhood, Glass resolved to start writing a novel. She was an accomplished short story writer, with many publications in literary journals and a run of prestigious awards, but at 40 she still pieced together a tenuous living as a freelance copy editor, business writer, and magazine journalist. “I was the ‘promising’ writer, always getting these wonderfully encouraging rejection letters from the New Yorker and the Atlantic,” she says. In a juggling act known to all working mothers, Glass carved out odd slices of time “between money work and mother work” to write at the kitchen table of her family’s tiny Greenwich Village apartment. Amid crayon drawings and business brochures, she completed a draft of Three Junes. Glass’s top-of-the-class freshman effort is constructed like one of the triptychs she admired as a young art student in Europe. In the first section, grieving Scots widower Paul McLeod travels to Greece, where he’s transfixed by a young American painter named Fern. The second features Paul’s son Fenno, a gay West Village bookseller. By the time the third June brings Fenno and Fern into contact via an elusive bisexual lover, the reader is gasping with awe at the rich textures and complex construction of Glass’s big picture. Glass and Cowley’s second son, Oliver, was born the same month that her agent sold Three Junes. “Good Lord,” Glass recalls a friend saying, “let’s put you on the job of world peace.” But personal peace, much less world peace, was not in the offing. Within a few months, as the author fine-tuned her manuscript for publication, she was diagnosed with a recurrence. This time she did accept chemotherapy. The roots of a novel are often obscure, but Glass remembers exactly when she came up with the premise for The Whole World Over. “I had an MRI and CAT scan at Mount Sinai. They shoot you full of this glowing dye and you have to go away for two hours.” While the dye circulated, Glass sat in Sarabeth’s Kitchen and ordered a piece of cake. Then she took out the notebook she always carries, for everything from grocery lists to literary inspirations, and wrote a paragraph about a woman and a piece of cake that changed her life. “I thought about her baking that cake, who would eat it, what might happen between them. It’s a variation on the old ‘stranger comes to town’ cliché: The stranger
comes to town and orders dessert.” The leading lady in The Whole World Over’s generous cast is pastry chef Greenie Duquette, creator of high-end desserts for downtown restaurateurs. Her dear friend and customer, Walter, serves a fateful slice of her coconut cake to the visiting governor of New Mexico. For the charismatic and colorful Ray McRae, it’s the culinary equivalent of love at first sight: He invites Greenie to be his personal chef. For a free spirit stuck in a stalled marriage, it’s a literal breath of fresh air. Before you can say, “Boy oh howdy,” she decamps for the Southwest with her young son in tow. What happens to Greenie might fill a conventional novel. But Glass has more on her mind. Greenie’s New Mexican idyll alternates with chapters featuring her bereft husband, Alan; a drifty young woman named Saga, whom he meets in a dog rescue effort; and the witty, perpetually yearning Walter, whose restaurant is right down the block from Fenno McLeod’s bookshop. A lover of 19th-century fiction, Glass modeled Greenie after Jane Austen’s Emma. “She’s impulsive, over-confident that she can fix anything. She thinks she can leave her marriage without really leaving it—have her cake and eat it too,” she explains. “I wanted to write about a character who’s a fundamentally happy person. Greenie was not just a literary challenge, she was for me. I needed something bright in my life.”
The easiest character to write was Walter. “Dennis jokes that I have an inner gay man,” Glass quips. The most difficult, and possibly most indelible, was the brave, damaged Saga. A victim of head trauma, she has lost parts of her memory, and swims through her everyday life with a mixture of wonder (she frequently sees words in color) and touching bewilderment. It is through Saga’s eyes that the reader experiences the all-too-familiar events that paralyzed lower Manhattan one September day in 2001. It’s a brilliant stroke: The injured woman literally can’t make sense of what she sees—the high plume of gray smoke, the surreal rain of paper—and through her addled senses we feel the horror anew. When the Towers collapsed, Glass’s neighborhood was reduced to a wasteland of clotted ash, Missing posters, and makeshift shrines. Her family
camped out in the crowded apartment for two more years. “It was becoming extremely creative,” says Glass. “We felt like a submarine crew.” She applied for a Radcliffe Institute Fellowship “to test waters of not living in New York,” and in 2004, the whole family moved north to Cambridge. The first draft of The Whole World Over, which Glass shipped from the Radcliffe mailroom in two giant boxes, ran 780 pages. “It weighed more than either of my babies, and they were both full-term,” she laughs. She credits her editor at Pantheon, Deb Garrison, with helping her reshape the book, which at 506 pages still packs an impressive heft. “I don’t understand why the second novel is this Mt. Everest,” Glass says, though she concedes that her mindset was changed by her first novel’s success. Writing Three Junes was “like a big daydream. I hoped it would be published, but I had no reason to believe it would. I was in my forties, I thought, ‘You can’t freelance-edit forever. You should just get a job.’ It felt incredibly self-indulgent. Now, I’m the NBA winner! You get all these grandiose thoughts, and these fears. Is this good enough?” Clearly Pantheon thinks so: The first hardcover printing is 200,000 copies. When a marketing director told Glass, almost apologetically, that her new book was “more accessible than Three Junes”, she was thrilled. “The notion that your book is intended for a certain type of reader is nonsense. You want to write something that’s really intelligent, maybe even profound, but you also want people to read it.” She relays her delight when a local video store clerk, “the archetypal teenage girl with the pierced eyebrow and midriff” recognized her name on a credit card. On the brink of her 50th birthday, the effusive Glass (“I’m not a woman of few words,” she declares twice in a two-hour interview) seems radiantly sane, in the manner of people who’ve learned the hard way what matters in life. Her sons are now ten and five. She loves to cook, and although she no longer paints, for the first time in decades, she has enough wall space to hang old work. Aging doesn’t bother her. “I feel more confident than I did 10 years ago, which makes up for the dementia.” She’s working on a story collection, and mulling her next novel. “It always annoys me to hear established writers telling fledgling writers, ‘The most important thing is to write every day.’ By no means do I write every day! It’s the mental wheels turning that’s the most important, the thinking, not the fingers on the keyboard. When I actually sit down to write, I’m trying to capture a story that’s been going on in my head for a long time. The lion’s share of writing is marinating.” (The rest, she adds, is “aggressive revising.”) Julia Glass dismisses the theory that infidelity, the bread and butter of 19th-century fiction, carries no weight in the age of easy divorce. “Maybe adultery had life or death consequences in another era, but the heart breaks just as badly.” Her voice rises, filling with passion. “In The Whole World Over, I wanted to write about romantic love–not just the glory of it, but the heartbreak. The promises we make to ourselves and each other, how we live with ourselves when, as flawed human beings, we break those promises—infidelity’s been done? Of course not! I can read again and again about adultery, falling in love, first love. Love is the glue, right? Love is the glue of human beings. That’s what it’s really about.” 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM BOOKS 61
SHORT TAKES School’s out! Hudson Valley children’s authors put the fun in summer reading.
Chosen by a Horse
SWEEP DREAMS
Susan Richards
BY NANCY WILLARD,
Soho Press, June 2006, $20
ILLUSTRATED BY MARY GRANDPRÉ LITTLE, BROWN & COMPANY, 2005, $16.99
Harry Potter illustrator GrandPré’s luminous drawings tell an age-old story: Man meets broom, loves broom, loses broom. Poughkeepsie author Willard’s poetic fable is wise to the ways of relationships, and even sulkers will laugh when the broom is revealed as a “sweepwalker.”
HONKY-TONK HEROES & HILLBILLY ANGELS WORDS BY HOLLY GEORGE-WARREN, PICTURES BY LAURA LEVINE HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, MAY 2006, $16
Levine is an insider’s outsider artist (how many children’s illustrators have collaborated with the B-52s?) A bevy of country & western pioneers sit for portraits in this toe-tapping book, the hippest birthday gift since the pair’s Shake, Rattle & Roll.
ONCE AROUND THE SUN POEMS BY BOBBI KATZ, ILLUSTRATED BY LEUYEN PHAM HARCOURT CHILDREN’S BOOKS, 2006, $16
From sledding in January to catching fireflies against a dusky purple and blue July sky, Port Ewen resident Bobbi Katz’s 12 lively poems celebrate each month of the year. Pham’s colorful, gorgeous paintings illuminate this modern classic.
DRITA, MY HOMEGIRL BY JENNY LOMBARD G.P. PUTNAM’S SONS, 2006, $15.99
Being the new girl in school is never easy, but when you’re from Kosovo and don’t speak English, it’s hell. Drita narrates in alternating chapters with Maxie, a sharp-tongued girl from the ‘hood, in this moving story of friendship that crosses all borders.
TREASURE OF WATCHDOG MOUNTAIN: THE STORY OF A MOUNTAIN IN THE CATSKILLS BY ALF EVERS WOODSTOCKER BOOKS, 2006, $16.95
This engaging mix of local legend and ecology fills a gaping hole in our regional bookshelf: finally, a title for young adults! Native son Evers, who passed away recently at 99, continues to educate and inspire through his passionate work.
A LITTLE BIT BETTER WRITTEN BY EARL PAULSON, ILLUSTRATED BY EILEEN BRAND PAULSON & BRAND, 2006, $12.95
Local painter Brand’s loose and spontaneous line is the perfect accompaniment to Paulson’s affirmative verse, a paean to making every day count. Designed by Tricia Seery and handsomely printed on glossy stock. To order: www.boxheadbrand.com.
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usan Richards’s childhood was both privileged and wretched. Her mother died from cancer when she was five and she and her brother were shipped to a succession of cold, well-heeled relatives. One grandmother’s gift of a pony seemed a tacit exchange for denying the child permission to grieve for or mention her mother. As an adult, Richards numbed a bad marriage with an alcohol chaser. By her mid-30s she was sober and single, and spent a quiet decade putting herself back together with a farm and a beloved trio of horses. Life was even-keeled, if a bit lonely. When she asked a friend why men didn’t approach, the friend replied, “Because they see a big wall with a sign that reads, KEEP OUT.” Then one rainy March day, she responded to a call by the SPCA to foster an abused ex-racehorse and her foal. It was, Richards writes, an out-of-character action. “If I had stopped to think, I would have done what I usually did when I heard a plea for help for animals who were sick or suffering from the hands of humans: I might have done nothing, or I might have sent a check.” But she showed up instead, and so it was that a bony Standardbred mare and foal stepped onto her trailer and put in motion a series of events that would profoundly affect her life. The mare was named Lay Me Down, and despite a lifetime of abuse and exploitation, was sweet-tempered and affectionate. Richards’s loving care worked, and the horse was soon “sleek and brown as a Hershey bar.” Things started looking up in other ways as well—there was interest from a man, and a series of dates. But only a few months after adoption, a knowledgeable friend noticed something strange about one of the mare’s eyes. A vet confirmed the worst diagnosis—an inoperable brain tumor. Richards bought the mare homeopathic medicines, made her treats, consulted with the finest equine vets. But nothing—not money, love, nor justice—could save the horse. It was a situation that felt wrackingly familiar. This is a moving, heartfelt memoir, but it is absolutely not sentimental. The writer’s voice is responsible, sharp as the crack of a long-lashed buggy whip. Chosen by a Horse reads like a sad movie that’s been wittily captioned for the misery impaired. Richards’s acerbic eye spares no one, from the supposedly sugar-loathing date who gobbles her desserts, to herself, as she shops for a bra in a store loaded with hot pink push-ups: “I wasn’t sure of my size. Smallish. The kind of shape that in the past had made men say, ‘I prefer flat women.’ Sure they did—the way I preferred men with no teeth.” Though horse lovers will find special appeal, this is not strictly a horse-centric tale. It’s a story for anyone who has ever loved fiercely and lost, thought that pain had damaged them beyond fixing, or wondered if facing death also means facing life. It’s also struck a nerve with the public. Even before official publication, Chosen by a Horse has already gone into reprints, had paperback rights picked up by Houghton Mifflin, and attracted a cadre of Big Hollywood Types to woo film options. It’s all deserved; this book really is that good. Susan Richards is a resident of Olivebridge, and teaches writing at SUNY Ulster and Marist College. She will read from and sign her book at Oblong Books and Music in Rhinebeck on June 10, at 7:30pm, and at regional Barnes &Noble stores on these dates: in Kingston, on June 6, at 7pm; in Newburgh, on June 7, at 7 pm; and in Poughkeepsie on June 8, at 7pm. —Susan Krawitz
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The Rabbit Factory by Marshall Karp MacAdam/Cage, 2006, $25
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n the opening chapter of The Rabbit Factory, we are treated to the grisly murder of a truly loathsome individual dressed as a giant rabbit. Pedophile Eddie Elkins may be one of the least sympathetic victims in mystery history. When he meets his demise, we sigh with relief. It’s just the first emotional loop-the-loop on a twisting, turning rollercoaster. Through the eyes of veteran detective Mike Lomax, we are taken backstage at Familyland, a megabucks enterprise devoted to Good Clean Fun—at least, that’s the cover story. Opening a book, a thriller no less, that’s over 600 pages long, a reader can’t help but feel “this had better be good.” By chapter two, as we get to know Lomax a little, finding a cop with a quick, warm wit and a totally believable sensitive streak, any doubts begin to fade. We’re on this rollercoaster to stay. The nastiness of victim number one turns out to be coincidental, the first of a series of red herrings, and Lomax rapidly realizes that the target of the mayhem is not one individual but the institution of Familyland itself, surely undeserving and above reproach. Or is it? This question puts Lomax and his wise-mouthed partner Terry Biggs at odds with Familyland public relations folk who dread scandal—and with police brass who are more responsive to deep pockets and political pull than they should be—as they attempt to prevent further mayhem and figure out what’s really going on. Lomax is recently widowed and still reeling with grief. His deceased wife Joanie and the Annoying Little Voice in his head inhabit his inner world, helping and hindering as he goes along, giving the lie to the stereotype of the unimaginative, authoritarian cop. He’s tough and smart and falls halfway in love every time the opportunity presents itself, and is far too wise to divide the world into Good Guys and Scumbags, never the twain shall meet. Biggs, too, is a sharply drawn blend of guts and sweetness. Karp doles out the revelations a few at a time, keeping us just a bit ahead of his heroes, or letting us believe that we’re ahead and then taking the plot through yet another fast curve. Lots of people, it turns out, have had their issues with Familyland. Twenty-first-century California and what passes for its culture provides a rich backdrop for a crime spree that sets a variety of conflicts in motion, until the reader is watching one of those awe-inspiring juggling acts where six dinner plates are spinning atop poles amid flying sparklers while the juggler plays a kazoo. One suspect, the son of an artist who got rooked by Familyland’s founder, resides in Woodstock, New York, providing Lomax with a reason for a trip to a satisfyingly recognizable Ulster County. It’s this scene that includes my only (admittedly tiny) gripe with the book: I have never seen an Ulster County sheriff’s car with “a big red ‘Sheriff’” emblazoned on the doors. But, hey, maybe they keep that one for special occasions. Bodies pile up at the hands of unlikely assassins, leads turn out to lead nowhere (although they make for intriguing side trips). Karp can draw everything from an outdoor soup kitchen to a corporate boardroom vividly enough to make us feel like insiders, all the while keeping it lean and tight and hilarious. There are sly insights about right and wrong, life and death, and legacy—but not at the expense of chills, thrills, and belly laughs. Don’t look for Disney to make this into a movie—the concept of a regimented fantasy world founded by a crazed eccentric might hit a tender spot or two. It would be nice if someone did, though: The mayhem and mirth are both visual and original, and the denouement is enormously satisfying. The Rabbit Factory rocks. —Anne Pyburn 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM BOOKS 65
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Timothy; or, Notes of an Abject Reptile Verlyn Klinkenborg Alfred A. Knopf, 2006, $16.95
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evies of books have featured an animal as their narrator, addressing us in what might be termed the first nonperson singular. We have heard tales told from the point of view of wolves (Jack London), whales (Edward Abbey), rabbits (Richard Adams), horses (John Hawkes), and even a saxophone-playing bear (Rafi Zabor). On the whole, though, for an adult reader, an animal narrator—reliable or otherwise—is generally a dicey proposition, a heads-up that the ensuing story will be terminally twee. This is most assuredly not the case with Timothy; or, Notes of an Abject Reptile by Verlyn Klinkenborg, the writer who serves as an incomparable bard of the life bucolic to op-ed readers of the New York Times. Taking true characters and events from the life and letters of the Rev. Gilbert White (1720-93), Klinkenborg wickedly subverts the curate’s ideas and assumptions about nature, animals, and human animals by considering them from the lowly perspective of Timothy, a tortoise in White’s garden. For more than four decades, Timothy observes the naturalist, along with the interwoven communities of plants, trees, bugs, birds, beasts, and people in the village of Selborne, and, with the characteristically dry disposition of the chelonian race, offers a critique of the human-centered universe that is droll, pointed, and, finally, profound. Having been abducted from an Edenic life in the Mediterranean, Timothy is fondly cared for by the good reverend. But the tortoise is subjected to the rigors of an alien climate, the humiliations of sundry scientific experiments, and incorrect suppositions regarding her nature. (For starters, Timothy is a she, misnamed by a certain Mr. Snooke, who thought the alliteration of “Timothy the tortoise” sounded clever.) One day, when opportunity presents itself in the form of an open wicket-gate, Timothy walks “through the holes in their attention” and escapes the garden, enjoying eight days on the lam before those of “bipedal stride” recapture her. Much the same as her gait, Timothy’s narration is deliberate. Her observations unfold in short, spare sentences, for the most part unadorned by adjectives. Hers is a stoic poetry, unclouded by prejudice or sentimentality. She bears no bitterness or ill will toward humans—in fact, she has a grudging respect for Mr. White—but she is pitiless when treating human vanity, arrogance, and pretension. Here, for instance, is Timothy on the Christian promise that the dead will be resurrected: “Is death so fearsome that it must be undone? Is this life so poor a thing? Is not eternity somewhat too long?” Or expounding on the “celestial flame” of reason: “Up on their stilts of reason these humans catch every draft, every catarrh. Incessant labor merely to feed themselves. While I neither toil nor spin.” When Timothy lowtails it through the gate left ajar, she does not do so, as White surmises, because she hopes to find a mate; after 44 years in the company of humans, she simply wishes to be rid of them and their “laborious turmoil,” their “endless bother,” the “roiling of their presence”—a desire, one might add, that is also harbored by many Homo sapiens. “I wish to live again in a place that is not a map of the gardener’s mind. Book of nature, as humans love to think of it. But where I wish to live is not a book at all. Not an argument for the being and attributes of an unnecessary god. Not a theorem, hypothesis, or demonstration. Merely itself.” On the Earth, under the stars, in the great, wheeling scheme of things, Timothy the tortoise knows her place. We, alas for the rest of the planet, remain willfully ignorant of ours. Other books by Verlyn Klinkenborg include The Rural Life, The Last Fine Time, and Making Hay, all highly recommended. He keeps a keen eye on the foxes and finches in Columbia County and teaches literature at Bard College. —Mikhail Horowitz 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM BOOKS 67
POETRY
EDITED BY PHILLIP LEVINE. You can submit up to three poems to Chronogram at a time. Send ‘em if you got ‘em, either via snail-
mail or e-mail. Deadline: June 10. 314 Wall St., Kingston, NY 12401. E-mail: poetry@chronogram.com. Subject: Poetry.
who’s your dada? —p
Wanted In Hair and Makeup
My Hermit
Meanwhile, back in the life the police would eventually uncover, things began
I am quite wealthy Mansion on the Hudson Hundreds of acres River frontage and forest Fields and burbling brooks I pay a man to live alone In the woods His hair is long and matted Nails are never to be cut He bathes in the summer And wears a burlap tunic I visit him and he’s supposed to tell me What it’s like to be so alone Reflecting on solitude The wisdom of nature He gets paid every seven years I provide food and a bible He stopped speaking last winter I may have to let him go.
to go badly. Foreigners with no alibis were hotlinking to your weblog by the minute where it would turn out that no one you knew was over eighteen. It seemed a countdown could be begun at goose-is-cooked o’clock, the exact minutes mattering less, the more the foregone made amends with the inevitable. Fame, when it came, turned out to be more interesting than you imagined it, in all those years amassing debt, not once did you see yourself crying on television, wondering if you looked believable.
—Robert Leaver —Frank LaRonca
Battered There Are These Guys who catch fish every time they cast a line. I’ve seen them, I’ve fished with them, using the same equipment and technique and most often, I go home empty, while their baskets overflow without reason. These guys have ruined any chance I had at establishing a unified field theory for my life. If not for these casual heroes, I could be full of acceptance and forbearance. History has called them Calvin’s elect. As a teenager, I called them gods and blamed them for all my suffering. Here, in our fourth decade, we of the preterit masses having relented and birthed our beautiful children, have renounced fishing altogether. We balance our checkbooks and sigh. It’s nice to have a clean desk. —Billy Internicola
No man who shared his sex with me broke me. Hotel room: refuge from close quarters he pretending to be Scarface, vigilante, he— womanizer, he showed me On used sheets washed, dried, stretched, molded into Stark space. Bathroom faintly lit From behind, he— rammed it in. A wife’s punishment, he said. I looked left. Wall shadows. Buttercolored background silhouette ass rod hidden Forced flesh until climax. —I remember being 26. —Theresa Edwards
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In Dark Days
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Lingering like a lump behind the throat it is impeding the breath which is shallow like a battlefield grave
unhinged the thought of fixing lives abridged the taut and fixed lies she’s fucked the fucked and fallen stars she’s dreamed the dreams and screwed the farce and in the iris of her eyes blue diaries and lullabies and in the iris of her eyes blue diaries and lullabies her faceless face a piece of her her shadowed voice released from her the ink of queens of stupid things of mangled words of pangs unheard and in the iris of her eyes blue diaries and lullabies and in the fire of her eyes blue diaries and lullabies her canvas is a dumping ground her sand is quick and sinking down invisible her violin divisible her silent sins and in the iris of her eyes blue diaries and lullabies and in the iris of her eyes blue diaries and fireflies her raptured bed a captive fed her seething skin her pierced within explosions from her underground her potions sipped and veins unwound and in the iris of her eyes blue diaries and lullabies and in the iris of her eyes blue diaries and lullabies
so that no screams are emitted full force so that thieves keep on with their work removing livers and hearts then dancing, raucous, with party buzzers and zappers Not that the word could achieve anything material—not that it could lift mountains cleave rock Poor cousin to the dream they can’t murder it is thought it is love— the cup of water offered when we can —Roberta Gould
Duality
—Sharon Nichols
Proof I still remember how everything was placed in your room. —Meghan Gallucci
Lord, I pray unto thee, Called the child named Inner Why must it be me? Cried she, proclaimed Sinner
delay, delay
Why Must there never be A promise made And still yet kept? Must we not know the truth Until after We’ve wept?
the bowl of sky pours out his moons— you cover your eyes with stones
Lord, I plead you, Quiet not my lament Grant me not beauty, Nor memory From whence I was sent! Let me be Blind Keep me from heartache Never reveal, Beloved, Our Oneness, For Sobriety’s sake! —Kersti Rabia Dryden Cohen
while you sleep, the evening sun spins shimmering straw from gold
the lilac is waving her velvet gloves... soon, very soon, you say say and do not come —Temperance David
A Poet A poet wants to want A poet is a mechanic A poet is your mommy A poet was you A poet was there A poet is me A poet is a filter A poet wants your money —E. Lamont 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM POETRY 69
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Trapeze photo by Christopher Lawrence; Cycling photo:Robin Dropkin, Parks & Trails NY
SUMMER RECREATION
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: TRAPEZE AT STONE MOUNTAIN FARM, DANCING AT THE FREESTYLE FROLIC, THE GREAT HUDSON VALLEY PEDAL, HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES IN THE CATSKILLS, TUBING THE ESOPUS, PLEIN AIR PAINTING, SKYDIVING IN GARDINER
After an extended sentence in the dreary confines of winter’s gloomy cell, we emerge as hatchlings from their eggs, with a renewed zest for life. The blessing of winter is our profound appreciation of summer’s splendor. We tend to experience this magnificent season as a time for living. At the first sign of warmth, we begin planning outings in the great outdoors. We come together for barbeques and volleyball games. We go camping, hiking, and rock climbing. Some people relax on the golf course, while others organize softball leagues. Others prefer the quiet stillness of gardening, or painting landscapes under an open sky. And there are those who enjoy sailing, fishing, or simply reading within the shade of a tree. Let’s face it: Summer in the Hudson Valley is like heaven on earth. —“What I’ll Do on my Summer Vacation” by Gina Paiano, page 74
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KICK IT!
Adult Kickball Rolls Into Dutchess County
By Chris Fleck
It’s the bottom of the fifth, with two outs and a 13-13 score. Rookie kickballer Samantha Martin stands at the plate, struggling in this game with only one hit. Mikey Walters’ first pitch rolls clean under Martin’s foot for a strike. No wonder he’s known for his fast-pitch kickball. Now, on 0-1, here’s the pitch—Whoa—driven to right field! We may have something here! The ball, which whistles into the corner of the outfield, is fair and Kevin Brooks rounds third and heads for home. Meanwhile, Martin is on her way to second and looks like she could even be headed for third. The kickball—poorly handled in the outfield—is just coming in. Martin is being waved home—this could be it! That big red ball is rifled from second’ for a play at home plate and—SAFE! The kickball has taken an awkward bounce and rolled right through the catcher’s hands. Martin is safe! Do you believe in miracles? Better yet—do you believe in kickball? If not, then you should! The Moneymakers have done it, winning this one-run game 14-13, and advancing to the championship. And folks, in what has developed into one of the most dramatic adult kickball games this division has seen, it comes down to this: If you’ve been following kickball this year you’d never have guessed that the Moneymakers, a team that barely squeaked into the playoffs, would have a chance to advance to the divisional championship. And if you haven’t been following kickball this year, you probably wouldn’t ever have guessed that kickball is the next big thing in communities across the country—including here, in Dutchess County. With virtually all inexperienced players, the Rhinebeck division of adult kickball began in May with an unofficial pick-up game at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. Headed by World Adult Kickball Association 72 SUMMER RECREATION CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
(WAKA) co-founder Johnny Lehane, the newly formed Mid-Hudson Valley adult kickball division gave players a chance to learn many of the rules and get their first taste of adult kickball, the country’s fastest growing community sport. Turnout for the pickup game was even between men and women participants, but ages varied significantly, from people in their early 20s to mid-to-late 40s. Many of the players were married couples. “It’s a great opportunity for spouses to socialize and get great exercise at the same time,” says Pam Ivers, president of the Mid-Hudson Valley division, headquartered in Poughkeepsie. Plus, many players find that kickball can be a great play date for children, allowing mom, dad, or both to be out on the field playing the real game while their kids run around after mini-kickballs. At the pickup game, following a brief introduction, the folks who had turned out were assembled into teams, and players immediately took the field. Everyone seemed a bit timid at first, with many players apologizing for lousy kicks or dropped catches, but as the game progressed it got more serious, despite the occurance of those comedic moments that come with a bunch of adults assembled en masse to play one of gym class’s silliest games—the maneuvering of an oversized, wobbly red ball. Yet for every missed kick, there was an impressive play, earning applause and cheers from both sides. “The WAKA motto is safety, fun, and friendly competitiveness,” says Lehane. The game appealed equally passersby: couples walking their dogs went out of their way to get a glimpse of what was unfolding, while drivers honked their horns and yelled out, “Yeah, kickball!” Some people even parked and joined in, encouraged by those on the field.
As the sun set on the pickup game, there was a two-run win, but neither team seemed too concerned about the score. Laughter echoed off the field as players gathered their gear and got set for stage two of adult kickball: the bar scene. “That’s it, guys. Short, sweet, and to the bar,” Lehane remarked as the players left the field. Creating a social scene around the sport is an integral part of the adult kickball ethos. Unlike many other recreational sports, where each team often has its own sponsored bar or pub, the entire WAKA division meets at the same watering hole post-game. “We like to choose a place that feels comfortable having sweaty kickball players and where sweaty kickball players will feel comfortable as well,“ Lehane explains. “It’s a lot of fun to see teams group in packs initially and then after a few drinks the team colors seem to blend together.” Lehane explained that given kickball’s co-ed demographic, the game has ignited more than a few romantic fires; even a few marriages have begun with a meeting on the kickball field. For Rhinebeck they have chosen the Starr Lounge, not far from the field. The WAKA likes to find bars within walking distance from the field, so not a moment is lost. While the players, who’ve just met hours before, congregate on the front patio munching on Buffalo wings and enjoying a few cold beers, they seem to be talking and laughing like they’ve known each other for years. “What’s the best part?” asks Dan Clapper of Saugerties. “Seeing everyone smiling and having fun. I’m, definitely going to get my buddies out here.” It was during a bit of post-game mingling at the Starr Lounge that I got a chance to learn not only how Johnny Lehane got involved with adult kickball, but also how the sport has managed to gain so much attention nationally. Growing up in LaGrange before leaving for college in Washington, DC, Lehane didn’t see adult kickball in his future at all. But that all changed. “We actually started promoting and organizing well before we ever saw a kickball. E-mails were sent to friends and the first pick-up game hosted 25 players. From there we signed people up at bars and on the field.” Kickball’s appeal for most players is the nostalgia of the game. It’s a game everyone remembers from grade school. “The big red ball has a silliness to it
that people can’t resist,” explains Lehane. The ball itself, he says, is the most effective marketing tool the sport possesses. Players who bring that big red ball to bars after games have been known to have a remarkable effect on the crowd, as people get excited when they see it, inspiring them to reminisce about their days back in gym class, and add their names to sign-up sheets in droves. Founded in 1998, WAKA now has a virtual headquarters consisting of 17 fulltime employees and dozens of part-time divisional representatives. Lehane, who once worked for America Online, is now responsible for partnerships and public relations for WAKA, which has more than 25,000 registered players in 26 states. Not only does adult kickball have good entertainment value, but it’s a great way to get in shape and burn calories, according to Lehane. During a normal 50-minute five-inning kickball game, an average 220-lb. man burns 600 calories, while a 135-lb. woman sheds 400 calories. “It’s just plain fun exercise, and certainly beats going to a crowded gym,” says Stan Durham of Saugerties. WAKA has a philanthropic side as well, with each division donating proceeds raised through fundraisers to various children’s charities nationwide, including Project Northstar, a national nonprofit that helps homeless or disadvantaged children overcome educational barriers. Each division’s board chooses a charity, holding fundraisers such as raffles or T-shirt sales to support the effort. World adult kickball champion Eddie Chang of Washington, DC says he has seen some riveting adult kickball games, but one of his most memorable was a 2005 DC Monument divisional game involving Team AD (Afternoon Delight), whose members had gotten into the habit of wearing costumes with their jerseys. “I was the ref and I remember this pink superhero dressed in a pink cape and white crash helmet, jogging around the bases after a long hit, and I couldn’t stop laughing,” he recalls. “Once players actually noticed this grown man running around a kickball field in a cape and helmet it took at least 10 minutes before the giggles died down.” Interested in joining WAKA? Check out the newly formed divisions in Rhinebeck at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds and in Poughkeepsie at Bright Horizons at Casperkill. For more information, visit www.kickball.com. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM SUMMER RECREATION 73
What I’ll Do on My Summer Vacation Tips for Making the Most of the Season By Gina Paiano Nobody likes winter. It’s long, it’s dark, and it’s cold. And the longer, darker, and colder it gets, the more depressed we get. From shoveling snow and scraping ice off windshields, to bundling up just to check the mail, every aspect of everyday life seems harder in the winter. And in the Hudson Valley, it can be brutal. There is, however, a bright side to winter. There exists a shining light at the end of the proverbial tunnel of high heating bills and chapped lips. That light is called summer. As sure as the melancholy of winter’s blues is the promise of summer’s rainbows. And the longer we must wait for summer’s arrival, the more glorious it is. After an extended sentence in the dreary confines of winter’s gloomy cell, we emerge as hatchlings from their eggs, with a renewed zest for life. The blessing of winter is our profound appreciation of summer’s splendor. We tend to experience this magnificent season as a time for living. At the first sign of warmth, we begin planning outings in the great outdoors. We come together for barbeques and volleyball games. We go camping, hiking, and rock climbing. Some people relax on the golf course, while others organize softball leagues. Others prefer the quiet stillness of gardening, or painting landscapes under an open sky. And there are those who enjoy sailing, fishing, or simply reading within the shade of a tree. Let’s face it: Summer in the Hudson Valley is like heaven on earth. With breathtaking mountains, green rolling hills, enchanting forests, and spectacular rivers…is it any wonder why, year after year, we endure winter? Once summer arrives, winter seems like a small price to pay for the majesty of summer in this beautiful region. However you choose to spend your summer, one thing is certain: Much of it will be spent outdoors. So, for anyone new to the Hudson Valley, or for old-timers looking for a change of pace, we’ve compiled a list of some interesting summer activities. Hot Air Balloon Rides Behold the breathtaking splendor of the Catskills from “above the clouds” with Above the Clouds, a family-owned and -operated ballooning company in Middletown. All flights come with a complimentary bottle of champagne and a keepsake photo, and breakfast is served with morning flights at no extra charge. Price: under $250 per person. (845) 692-2556; www.abovethecloudsinc.com Skydiving Try your hand at jumping out of an airplane at Blue Sky Ranch in Gardiner. Whether it’s your first dive or you are a seasoned veteran, try enjoying the sights and smells of summer while falling through the sky! First-time jumpers: $185per person. For an extra $89, you can get a DVD of your jump. (845)255-4033; www.skydivetheranch.com Trapeze The Trapeze Club at Stone Mountain Farm, just north of New Paltz, offers classes in Flying Trapeze for all ages. Lessons are designed to meet each individual’s goal, whether it’s climbing up the ladder for the first time or working on executing a double flip. Two-hour outdoor classes cost $40 per person, class size limited to 10. (845)658-8540; www.trapezeclub.org
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Plein Air Painting Learn to paint beautiful naturescapes at the Wallkill River School. This unique organization offers “gypsy classes” in painting scenes in nature, with a Zen approach to appreciating and capturing the beauty of a beautiful state. Each class is held in a different breathtaking location where painting is paired with environmental activism to save small farms, historic sites, and open spaces. (845) 728-4001; www.wallkillriverschool.com Freestyle Folic Every other weekend throughout the summer, the Center for Symbolic Studies hosts Freestyle Frolic, a very popular freestyle dance jam with live DJs on an outdoor stage under a tent. It’s fun for the whole family with no alcohol, drugs, or smoking permitted. It’s also a very affordable night out, priced at only $7 per adult, $3 per teen or senior, and free for kids 12 and under. This summer’s Saturday-night dances: June 10, July 8 & 22, August 5 & 19, and September 9. (845) 658-8540; www.freestylefrolic.org Tube the Esopus Float down the Esopus Creek in an inner tube, and enjoy some sights you won’t see from the road. It’s the perfect activity for the whole family on a hot summer’s day, a great way to stay cool, and a lot more exciting than a swimming pool! You can get everything you need (including instruction and safety tips) from Town Tinker Tube Rentals in Phoenicia. Town Tinker offers each piece of equipment separately, as well as packages that include transportation back to your car, starting at $20. (845) 688-5553; www.towntinker.com Hudson Valley Bike Tour The Great Hudson Valley Pedal is a six-day, 200-mile, supported bicycle tour from Albany to New York City, August 15-20. Led by expert cyclist Al Hastings and organized by Parks and Trails New York, the tour will cover 25 to 30 miles per day along scenic routes and off-road trails. Camping, meals, snacks, beverages, and more are included in the package, which costs $475. There is also a volunteer option, which may allow you to ride for free, in exchange for accepting some responsibilities during the tour. Registration deadline: July 21. (518) 434-1583; www.ptny.org/hudsontour/index Kayak Tours Hudson Valley Outfitters in Cold Spring offers several tours a week along varying routes, ranging from two to five hours in length. Tours include basic instruction, a waterproof lunch, and some historical accounts of the areas you paddle through. HVO also sponsors “The Great Hudson River Paddle,” launching from Albany on July 13, and concluding in New York City on July 22. Prices vary, depending on the tour. (845) 265-0221; www.hudsonvalleyoutfitters.com
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Food
Farming for Neighbors Community Supported Agriculture According to Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (Penguin, 2006), the average item of food travels 1,500 miles before it reaches an American’s plate. Strawberries are shipped from California, potatoes from Idaho, tomatoes from single-crop farms in Texas and Florida. But in an age of gas and oil crises, and with our increased awareness of the perils of pesticides and overfertilization, the twentieth-century model of industrial agriculture no longer makes sense, if it ever did. The most ideal solution may be to plant a backyard garden, reducing the need for shipping and extended cold storage. If you also keep a few chickens, you will have all the fertilizer you need. But this isn’t practical for everyone. Not everyone has the touch to turn soil and seeds into edible abundance—and not everyone wants to share their yard with chickens. Personally, I’m not ready to carve up a chunk of my landscaped property and build a fence to deter the deer. Another alternative is community supported agriculture (CSA), a movement that began in the United States in the 1980s and strives to provide a direct link between consumers and farmers; offer an alternative to massive, single-crop farms; support local economies (from generating jobs to purchasing goods); increase nutritional value; and create sustainable food sources. The system is simple. Before the growing season begins, a consumer purchases a share in the farm. With the money, the farmer buys seeds and seedlings and the necessary equipment. As the growing season progresses, the farmer tends to his or her crops and harvests produce as it matures. Each week, from June to November, members pick up their share of just-picked vegetables. The farmer acts as retailer and members are their own distributors, thus reestablishing the direct link between farmer and consumer that has been eliminated by industrial agriculture. Some CSAs ask members to work a certain number of volunteer hours per 76 FOOD & DRINK CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
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month. Chores vary from planting seedlings to sorting harvested produce on distribution days. While I personally chose a CSA for the very reason that it didn’t require labor, some people prefer it. Nancy Furstinger of Elizaville is a first-time member at the Hearty Roots Community Farm in Tivoli. She attended this year’s onion planting party to help with the transplanting of 17,000 onion and leek seedlings. When asked if she minded the work, she dragged a hand covered in soil across her forehead. “I wanted to get dirty. That’s half the fun,” she said. “We are all very different,” says Jody Bolluyt of Roxbury Farm in Kinderhook, one of the largest CSAs in the country (serving 1,000 families from 225 acres). Members are asked to volunteer three to four hours a season, usually on distribution day. Produce from Roxbury Farm is distributed in Columbia County, Westchester, the Capital Region, and in Manhattan. Food is delivered to people’s garages, churches, and schools, and members help themselves from a list printed with the week’s items. “Our members like being able to pick out their own vegetables. It creates a sense of community at the site,” says Bolluyt. The organic produce is less expensive than it would be if it were purchased in a retail store but, as Bolluyt says, members sacrifice choice. Risk is shared and there’s no way to predict if one year will produce an abundance of tomatoes or an abundance of broccoli. In general, members can expect about 10-20 pounds of 7-12 different vegetables each week. (Spring leaf vegetables weigh less than winter root crops, for example.) The quantity is said to be enough produce to cover the vegetable requirements of a family of four. Like many other CSAs, Roxbury Farm’s commitment to social justice extends beyond the boundaries of their pesticide-free soil. The farm works with Just Food in New York City to deliver fresh produce to some of the poorer neighborhoods of Brooklyn. As well, the farm works with FoodChange, also in New York City, to bring food to a community kitchen and food pantry in
(ABOVE): MIRIAM LATZER, CO-OWNER OF THE HEARTY ROOTS COMMUNITY FARM, AND FRIEND OF THE FARM, LINDSEY LUSHER, CARRY TRAYS OF ONIONS AND LEEKS TO BE PLANTED. (OPPOSITE): PETE TALIAFERRO (RIGHT) WITH HIS SONS IAN AND PETER. PETE TALIAFERRO HAS JUST BEEN TILLING IN A COVER CROP OF WINTER WHEAT. COVER CROPS ARE GROWN TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE SOIL—THEY CONTROL EROSION, IMPROVE SOIL FERTILITY, AND SUPPRESS WEEDS—ARE A KEY FEATURE OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES.
Harlem. “Instead of cooking with leftover canned goods to serve to low-income and homeless people, they can use fresh vegetables,” says Bolluyt. Last year, on the recommendation of health-conscious personal chef Roni Shapiro, I signed up with Taliaferro Farms, a 34-acre, certified organic farm bordering the Wallkill River just a few miles from the center of downtown New Paltz. A full share at Taliaferro Farms is $600, or about $25 per week. The exact dates and quantity of harvest depend on uncontrollable factors, such as weather, but the season extends from early June until sometime in November (20 to 27 weeks). At Taliaferro Farms, Thursday is member pickup day. To prepare, owner Pete Taliaferro and his family and small staff pick, clean, sort, and bag all the items and store them in one of the walk-in coolers, then set them on tables in covered bins with labels that might read: “1 bunch each red and green basil,” “3 pounds Early Girl red tomatoes,” “1 pound green beans.” Members drive down the long dirt road, past rows of sunflowers, raspberry bushes, and pepper plants, and park near a covered stand adjoining the barn. Taliaferro is always there to greet and to answer questions. Eggs from his chickens are also available (they cluck and roam nearby in large, moveable yards). And this year, he is expanding access to the grass-fed dairy and meat products from other small, local farms. It is obvious that Taliaferro loves being a farmer. He is a rare combination of mathematician, laborer, and people-person. He says, “I love the people connection. I love letting them know where their food is coming from.” The beauty of CSAs is that there is no mystery as to the provenance of your produce. Members are invited to visit their farm and while collecting a bag of spring mix salad greens one week, they see the rows of plants which will be hand-cut the following week. CSA farms may be certified organic, or they may set their own rules about
how they grow (For instance, Huguenot Street Farms claims to follow a far stricter set of standards than required by the United States Department of Agriculture). The key is health—for the environment, workers, and consumers. Sustainable farming practices followed by CSA farmers include crop rotation, green cover crops to protect the nutrients in topsoil from erosion, and diversified planting—all meant to reduce or eliminate the need for the chemical fertilizers and hazardous pesticides. While conventionally grown cabbages and kale may look delicious when stacked in orderly piles at your favorite grocery store, how do you know what traces of toxic chemicals used to produce them remain on their leaves? If you have any questions as to the growing strategies at your CSA, you need only ask the farmer. Last year, I carried home from Taliaferro Farms certified organic tomatoes, beets, apples, mesclun greens, spinach, Swiss chard, squash, apples, strawberries, and melons—and incredibly generous portions of each (enough to share with my neighbors). As a bonus, there is a one-acre flower garden that members are encouraged to stroll through and to cut bouquets of snapdragons, sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, columbines, and yarrow. When tomato season was in full swing, I was given seconds for canning. (Pounds and pounds of luscious organic tomatoes were reason enough to buy a canner and learn how to work it.) Half of the farm’s business is direct sale to members in the Hudson Valley (about 100 families). The rest is sold to local businesses such as the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Marion’s Country Kitchen in Woodstock, and Angello’s Distributing in Philmont. (Angello’s transports to various restaurants and to the retail chain Whole Foods in New York City and Boston.) Since its inception in 1998, Taliaferro Farms has been registered organic by the Organic Crop Improvement Association, which is no easy feat. This requires copious recordkeeping and is often too much hassle for farmers to bother with. But to Pete Taliaferro being certified is the heart and soul of the 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM FOOD & DRINK 77
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A BATCH OF JERSEY GIANTS HELD BY DELANEY TALIAFERRO, PETE TALIAFERRO’S DAUGHTER.
farm. To keep track of seed variety, location, sprays (such as one made from hot peppers and garlic), maturation, and harvest, he enlists the help of a PocketPC and Excel spread sheets. With more than 100 varieties of vegetables rotated throughout the acres, precise recordkeeping is necessary for the benefit of the soil; He waits at least three years before re-planting a crop into a patch of earth. Crop rotation reduces the need for pesticides and, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, this simple strategy is one of the most powerful techniques of sustainable agriculture—and it’s certainly not possible on an industrial monoculture farm. Across the river, at the Hearty Roots Community Farm, Benjamin Shute turns off the irrigation system for the day. He has been watering the soil around the seedlings of chard, broccoli, lettuce, kale, beets, and peas that were transplanted from the greenhouse a week ago. Shute came to farming after a history of nonprofit and social justice work with organizations such as the Hartford Food System in Connecticut and the Hunger Action Network of New York State. Applying for grants (or doling them out) frustrated Shute. He discovered an alternative when he worked on a CSA farm that used half of its shares to support the low-income citizens of Hartford. “Farming was an opportunity to create value and social good out of nothing but dirt and sweat—no grants required. I could address the problems of food access by simply growing food. And, while many of the projects I worked on at nonprofits could only be replicated by other communities if grant funds were available, a farm like Hearty Roots can be accomplished by anyone who can scrounge access to some land. The potential for expansion, and to create change and social change, is unlimited,” Shute wrote in an e-mailed message. This year, Shute and Latzer hope their three acres of bounty will feed 75 families upstate. The farm also distributes to 40 members at the Red Shed Community Garden in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and they supply restaurants, including Eleven Madison Park in Manhattan, the Garden Street Café in Rhinebeck, and Luna 61 in Red Hook. As one of the smaller CSAs, recruiting and organizing volunteer labor from members is a feasible way to keep costs down. And projects like planting onion and leek seedlings is a simple enough task that Shute and Latzer feel comfortable leaving it to members who otherwise have no farming experience. Fisheries economist Gavtam Sethi heard about Hearty Roots through one of his students. He joined this year and in early May he attended the onion planting party along with two daughters. They spent the afternoon on their knees, pressing tiny transplants into long grooves in the fertile soil. They stopped every now and then to chat with fellow members and to admire the hillsides in the overcast light. Says Sethi, “I always wanted to do something like this but I didn’t have the information. For the last 10 years I’ve been sitting in front of a computer making simulations of various natural systems. This is an important way to reconnect with nature.” As for myself, I’m no purist. I’m sorry to say that when the Hudson Valley harvest season passes I have previously relied on industrially grown fruits and vegetables more often than not. But with visions and memories of a small, family-operated farm producing the best tasting and best grown chard, cantaloupe melons, and tomatoes that I can find, I feel good about my warm weather choices. And one early spring day when I chanced upon a photograph of a conventional strawberry farm in California, with its spray machine rolling through the fields dumping thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals onto the plants and draining into the runoff, I thought of the berry field at Taliaferro Farms and decided it was worth it to forego strawberries until his organic and individually tended berries ripen. It is the next best thing to planting my own garden. A comprehensive list of Hudson Valley community supported agriculture farms can be found at www.chronogram.com. Some farms still have shares available for 2006. 78 FOOD & DRINK CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
tastings directory BAKERIES
FARMERS MARKET
The Alternative Baker
Rhinebeck Farmers Market
“The Village Baker of the Rondout.” 100% Scratch
The Hudson Valley’s best farmers bringing you farm-
Bakery. Stickybuns, Scones, Muffins, Breads, Focac-
fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, wine,
cia, Tartes, Tortes, Seasonal Desserts featuring local
honey, bread, flowers, jam, pickles, herbs and much
produce, plus Sugar-free, Wheat-free, Dairy-free, Vegan,
more. Free live music every week. Tastings and special
Gluten-free, and Organic Treats! Cakes and Wedding
events all season long. Municipal Parking Lot on East
Cakes by Special Order. We ship our Lemon Cakes
Market St. Sundays 10am-2pm.
nationwide, $30 2-pound bundts. Open Thursday-Mon-
www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com.
day 8am-6pm; Sunday 8am-4pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Well Worth The Trip! 35 Broadway, at the
HOME MEAL DELIVERY
historic waterfront district, Kingston. Thursday-Monday
Healthy Gourmet to Go
8AM-6PM. Sunday 8AM-4PM. Closed Tuesday and
See Vegan Lifestyle in the Whole Living Directory. (845)
Wednesday. 35 Broadway, Kingston, NY. (845)
339-7171. www.carrottalk.com.
331-5517 or (800) 399-3589. www.lemoncakes.com.
CATERING
NATURAL FOOD MARKETS Beacon Natural Market
Blue Mountain Bistro Catering Co.
Lighting the Way for a Healthier World...Located in the
On and off-premise catering. Sophisticated Zagat-rated
heart of historic Beacon at 348 Main Street. Featuring
food and atmosphere in a rustic country setting - wide
organic prepared foods deli & juice bar as well as organic
plank floors, rough hewn beams and a stunning zinc
and regional produce, meats and cheeses. Newly opened
bar. Chef-owner Erickson’s Mediterranean cuisine has
in Aug. ‘05, proprietors L.T. & Kitty Sherpa are dedicated
garnered praise from Gourmet and New York Maga-
to serving the Hudson Valley with a complete selection of
zines to Hudson Valley Magazine (Best Tapas in the
products that are good for you and good for the planet,
Hudson Valley 2004). 1633 Glasco Turnpike, Wood-
including an extensive alternative health dept. Nutritionist
stock, NY 12498. (845) 679-8519.
on staff. 348 Main Street, Beacon, NY. (845) 838-1288..
Claudia’s Kitchen Personalized celebrations and weddings, using fresh local ingredients to create delicious and elegant menus. Homemade artisanal breads, Hudson Valley cheese, fabulous appetizers, meat and vegetarian entrees, out-of-this-world desserts. Claudia works one on one to custom design your menu, your party, your wedding or special event. (845) 868-7338 or (914) 475-9695. www.claudiascatering.com.
PASTA La Bella Pasta Fresh pasta made locally. Large variety of ravioli, tortellini, pastas, and sauces at the factory outlet. We manufacture and deliver our excellent selection of pastas to fine restaurants, gourmet shops, and caterers throughout the Hudson Valley. Call for our full product list and samples. Open to the public Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 11am to 3pm. Located on Route 28W between Kingston and Woodstock.
Fresh Company
Monday through Friday 10AM to 6PM. Route 28W,.
At our kitchen in the Hudson Highlands, we gather great
(845) 331-9130. www.labellapasta.com.
local and imported ingredients for events of all sizes and pocketbooks, from grand affairs to drop-off parties.
PUBS
True to our name, we emphasize the freshest, finest
Snapper Magee’s
ingredients, because great food is the spark that ignites
Heralded as having “the best jukebox in the Hudson
a convivial gathering. Our style is reflected in meals that
Valley” by the Poughkeepsie Journal, The Kingston
encourage hospitality And leisure at the table, the el-
Times, and Scenery Magazine. Snapper Magee’s is the
emental enjoyment of eating and drinking well. Garrison,
Switzerland of pubs, a rock & roll oasis where everyone
NY. (845) 424-8204. www.FreshCompany.net.
is welcome. Daily happy hour specials from 4-7 week-
Ladybird Home Catering Fresh, Seasonal, Balanced Meals Delivered to your Home. It’s the newest solution for your “what’s for dinner?” problems. Feast your eyes on Ladybird’s new sensational menus on line every week. Affordable Catering, Beautiful Party Platters and Gift Certificates available. Chef/Owner Tanya L. Lopez. (845) 568-7280. ladybirdho mecatering@yahoo.com. www.ladybirdcatering.com.
tastings
www.bluemountainbistro.com.
days and noon-2 on weekends. Always open late. 59 N. Front Street, Kingston, NY. (845) 339-3888.
RESTAURANTS 23 Broadway A wine-friendly bistro with creative Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Rich Reeve has developed a menu featuring Spanish tapas, fine steaks, fresh seafood and pastas. In a restored historic building with exposed brick walls,
Pad Thai Catering
brass-top bar, and a glass-enclosed, temperature-con-
Delicious, affordable, and authentic Thai cuisine served
trolled wine room. This is a casual, cool spot with big,
with authentic Thai hospitality to your group of six or
bright, bold flavors, Zagat rated, and a CIA destination
more. Lunch or dinner served in your home by Chef &
restaurant (SoHo and Kingston). Dinner Wednesday
Owner Nuch Chaweewan. Please call for prices and
through Sunday; Brunch Sunday. 23 Broadway, Kings-
information. (845) 687-2334.
ton, NY. (845) 339-2322. www.23broadway.com.
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Agra Tandoor Restaurant Now open: “The Area’s Finest Indian Cuisine.” Open seven days a week with $7.95 lunch specials and $6.95 take-out boxes. BYOB. Open for Lunch: 12-2:30pm and Dinner: 4:30-10pm. Saturday and Sunday Brunch: 12-3pm. Buffet Dinner on Wednesdays: 5-9:30pm. 5856 Route 9 South, Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-7510.
a menu celebrating the Hudson Valley’s bounty of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Local trout and other wild fish, grass-fed poultry and meats, and small-farm produce highlight a menu that changes with the seasons. The Emerson features two dining atmospheres, the romantic Riseley Room or the more spirited Rick’s Bistro, with one menu featuring a wide
Aroma Osteria
array of selections, including several vegetarian op-
Aroma Osteria. 114 Old Post Road, Wappingers Falls,
tions. And wine director Finn Anson has hand-picked
NY 12590. (845) 298-6790.
the Emerson’s wines, appropriate for any occasion
Beso Located on Main St. in the heart of New Paltz is Beso. Spanish for “kiss,” Beso offers casual fine dining by Chef Owners Chad Greer and Tammy Ogletree. Fresh, modern American cuisine, seasonally inspired by local Hudson Valley farmers, using as many organic ingredients, including beef and poultry, as possible.
and budget. The Emerson is available for birthdays/ anniversaries, corporate parties and other occasions. Open for dinner, Tue.-Sun. 5:30pm to 10pm (9pm Sun.), brunch Sat. & Sun. 10am to 3pm. 146 Mount Pleasant Road, Mt. Tremper, NY. Call (845) 679-7500 for reservations.. www.emersonplace.com/dining/woodstock.
Get cozy in the intimate dining room under skylights
The French Corner
and glowing candlelit tables, or sit at the bar for a more
Chef Jacques Qualin, former NY Times critically ac-
casual experience. Housemade pastas include gnocchi
claimed chef of Le Perigord in NYC, impresses with
and cannelloni, Grilled Swordftish, or Braised Beef Short
his innovative style of cuisine which cleverly com-
Ribs. And for dessert, Maple Mascarpone Cheesecake.
bines ingredients typical of his native Franche-Com-
International wine list. Private parties, children welcome.
tè, France with the sumptuous ingredients available
Dinner 5-10PM, Sunday Brunch from 11:30AM - 4PM,
from the Hudson Valley. All of The French Corner
Sunday Dinner 4PM - 9PM, Closed Tuesday & Wednes-
recipes are made on premise by Chef Jacques
day. 46 Main St., New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-1426.
including the breads, pastries, and desserts. Route
www.beso-restaurant.com.
213 West, just off Route 209, Stone Ridge. Dinner-
Catamount Restaurant Located near Phoenicia and Woodstock, the Catamount Restaurant has been a locals and visitors favorite for years. Experience the pastoral beauty of the surround-
Wednesday through Sunday from 5 pm, Prix Fixe $25 available every evening. Brunch Sundays from 11am. Routes 213 West and 209, Stone Ridge, NY. (845) 687-0810. www.frcorner.com.
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dining room. Chef Mike Fichtel and his team have
A warm and inviting dining room and pub overlook-
created a locally-inspired menu that features perfectly
ing beautiful sunsets over the Wallkill River and
seasoned steaks and chops, creatively prepared fish
Shawangunk Cliffs. Mouthwatering dinners prepared
and poultry and several vegetarian dishes. And don’t
by Executive Chef Larry Chu, and handcrafted beers
miss the desserts created from the Emerson Bakery.
brewed by GABF Gold Medal Winning Brewmaster
“The Cat” as locals call it, has a full bar including a
Darren Currier. Chef driven & brewed locally! 3 Main
great selection of local and regional micro-brews and
Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 256-1700.
international wines that can be enjoyed next to one of our two large stone fireplaces. Panoramic views are the signature of The Cat, a perfect location for weddings and banquets under the outdoor pavilion. The Catamount is open for dinner Wed.-Sat. 5pm to 10pm and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. 5368 Route 28, Mt. Tremper, NY 12457. Call (845) 688-2828 for reservations.. www.emersonplace.com/dining/catamount.
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ing Catskills as you dine creekside in the warm, inviting
Hana Sushi Best authentic sushi in the Hudson Valley! Superb Japanese sushi chefs serve the best authentic sushi with extended Dining Area. Sit at the counter or tables and enjoy all your favorites from Chicken Teriyaki and Udon to Yellowtail and Special rolls. Eatin, Take-out, and private room is available. TuesdayFriday Lunch 11:30AM-2:30PM. Monday-Thursday
The Emerson at Woodstock
Dinner 5-9PM. Friday Dinner 5-10PM. Saturday
Experience Woodstock’s newest, hottest restaurant.
Dinner 4:30-10PM. 7270 South Broadway, Red Hook,
Chef Jessica Winchell uses her creative talents with
NY. (845) 758-4333. www.hana-sushi.com.
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Hickory BBQ Smokehouse Located on historic Route 28 between Kingston and Woodstock, Hickory offers diners Hudson Valley’s finest barbecue and smokehouse cuisine such as ribs, pulled pork, smoked beef, fish and free-range chicken. Whether enjoying your meal by the fireplace in Hickory’s three-star dining room or sipping a cocktail at the wood bar, Hickory’s staff is trained to make you feel as comfortable as you would at home. Hickory also features several vegetarian options, steaks, homemade desserts, happy hour specials, a complete take-out menu, and catering and special events in our private dining room. You can enjoy live music featuring the area’s hottest bands on Friday and Saturday night. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 743 Route 28 (3.5 miles from NYS Thruway Exit 19.), Kingston, NY. (845) 338-2424.. www.hickoryrestaurant.com.
Joyous Café Is it any wonder that Joyous Café is the most exciting new eating experience in Kingston? Whether it’s Breakfast, Lunch, or Sunday Brunch, the wonderfully prepared food and attentive service are outstanding. Open Monday through
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Friday 8 am - 4 pm. Sunday Brunch 9 am- 2 pm. Serving Dinner evenings of UPAC events. 608 Broadway, in The Heart of Broadway Theater Square, Kingston, NY. (845) 334-9441. www.joyouscafe.com.
Kyoto Sushi Kyoto Sushi. 337 Washington Ave., Kingston, NY 12401. (845) 339-1128.
Luna 61 “Best Vegetarian Restaurant.” Hudson Valley Magazine. “Food is simply delicious, four stars.” Poughkeepsie Journal. “Imagine spicy Thai noodles, delicate spring rolls, and the best banana cream pie you’ve ever eaten. Join the Culinary Revolution.” Dutchess Magazine. Luna 61 is relaxed and funky, candlelit tables, cozy, and romantic. Organic wine and beer. Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 59PM. Friday and Saturday 5-10PM. Now Accepting Credit Cards. 61 East Market Street, Red Hook, NY 12571. (845) 758-0061.
Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant The only authentic Peruvian restaurant in Orange County, NY. Family owned and operated since 1990. Serving the community traditional dishes from the mountains and
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coast of Peru. Trained in Peru, our chefs make authentic dishes come alive. Wine list available. Serving Lunch and Dinner Sunday through Thursday 10am-10pm and Friday & Saturday 10am-11pm. Closed Tuesday. 301 Broadway, Newburgh, NY. (845) 562-6478. www.machupicchurest.com.
Main Course Four-star, award-winning, contemporary American cuisine serving organic, natural, and free-range Hudson Valley products. Wednesday and Thursday nights, food and wine pairing menu available. Voted “Best Caterer in the Hudson Valley.” Open Lunch and Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, and Sunday Brunch. 232 Main Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-2600. www.maincourserestaurant.com.
Mexican Radio Mexican Radio. 537 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534. (518) 8287770. cpmljs@ecoipm.com.
Monster Taco When you have a hunger that only Mexican food can satisfy, visit Monster Taco. With fresh food, reasonable prices, and a funky atmosphere, there’s no doubt you’ll
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keep coming back to feed the monster. Open for lunch and dinner. 260 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (845) 452-3375. www.monster-taco.com.
Mexican Radio Voted best Mexican restaurant in NYC, Mexican Radio’s 3-year old branch in Hudson features the same award-winning homemade dishes and the world’s greatest margaritas! Everything made fresh daily. Extensive vegetarian/vegan choices. A Great Place for Parties! Open Every Single Day - 11: 30am - 11pm. 537 Warren Street, Hudson, NY. (518) 828-7770. www.mexrad.com.
Neko Sushi & Restaurant Voted “Best Sushi” Restaurant by Chronogram readers and rated four stars by Poughkeepsie Journal. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Eat in or Take Out. We offer many selections of Sushi & Sashimi, an extensive variety of special Rolls and kitchen dishes. Live Lobster prepared daily. Parking in rear available. Major credit cards accepted. Sunday-Thursday 12-10PM. Friday and Saturday 12-11PM. 49 Main Street, in the Village of New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-0162.
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Osaka Japanese Restaurant Want to taste the best Sushi in the Hudson Valley? Osaka Restaurant is the place. Vegetarian dishes available. Given four stars by the Daily Freeman. Visit our second location at 74 Broadway, Tivoli. (845) 757-5055. 18 Garden Street, Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-7338 or (845) 876-7278.
OII Food. Tapas. Wine. Gallery. Catering. The newly opened OII in historic Beacon has wide appeal. Dine on contemporary American fusion cuisine in the elegant yet casual dining room while admiring the work of local artists. Sample a medley of tapas and wine at the bar. Call for your off-premise catering needs. Reservations recommended. Serving Dinner Sunday-Thursday 59pm; Friday and Saturday 5-10pm. Closed Mondays. Reservations recommended. 240 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508. (845) 231-1084. www.oiiny.com.
Plaza Diner Established 1969. One of the finest family restaurants in the area. Extensive selection of entrees and daily specials, plus children’s
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menu. Everything prepared fresh daily. Private room for parties and conferences up to 50 people. Open 24/7. Exit 18 off NYS Thruway. 27 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-1030.
Pastorale Bistro and Bar Eat up, Dress down in this hip country bistro. High quality, sophisticated cooking that could fit in anywhere says the New York Times. Serving updated bistro classics in a 1760’s colonial. Bar with signature cocktails, lively ambience. Private dining for up to 50. Tuesday-Saturday dinner. Brunch and dinner on Sundays 12-8PM. 223 Main Street (Route 44), Lakeville, CT 06093. (860) 435-1011.
Soul Dog Featuring a variety of hot dogs, including preservative-free and vegetarian hot dogs, chili, soup, sides, desserts & many gluten-free items prepared in-house. Redefining the hot dog experience! Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11am-4pm. 107 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY. (845) 454-3254.
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant Wasabi Japanese Restaurant. Open 7 days a week. 807 Warren Street, Hudson, NY. (518) 822-1888.
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HEALTHY SUMMER TRAVEL TIPS FOR SMOOTH SAILING ON VACATION YOU’VE
GOT THE AIRLINE TICKETS, THE HOTEL, AND THE TOUR GUIDE—BUT HAVE
YOU HAD THAT ACHING KNEE CHECKED OUT BEFORE YOU SCALE THE
Just imagine: you’ve spent months saving up for that special vacation, that once-in-a-lifetime adventure to a distant land. But once you’re there, you get seriously ill or injured, require emergency medical care, and then need to be transported back home. Sound like a spine-tingling scene from a dramatic movie-of-the-week? Nope, not quite. Every year, tourists experience these real-life medical dramas while traveling the globe. There are myriad health risks no matter what kind of adventure you embark on—you can find yourself with a tummy bug thanks to that relaxing five-island cruise, malaria from the safari you always dreamed of, or even just a bad case of jet lag following your whirlwind three-country jaunt. You can always count on unexpected twists and turns while traveling, including some potentially serious health situations, but few people plan for the possibility of a medical emergency while traveling. However, no matter your age or state of health, you should consider the possible health implications before embarking on any cruise, flight, or adventure. Protecting yourself from any potential medical complications is a matter of education and preparation. In addition to packing your favorite dress or researching that five-star hotel or outback adventure, keep in mind a checklist of things to do for your health. There are a variety of precautions to take, but here are seven of the most important things to consider before you head to the airport, hit the road, or say bon voyage.
REV-UP FOR A PRE-TRIP CHECK-UP You probably wouldn’t venture out on a cross-country road trip this summer without giving your car a complete tune-up and inspection to prevent any potential problems along the highway. That includes making sure your tire pressure is right, the oil is changed, the windshield wiper fluid is filled, and the roadside emergency kit is stocked (and for many people, that last one isn’t given much of a thought). Do you do a similar pre-trip checkup for yourself, your children, and any pets that are going with you? Get off to a good start by seeking medical advice at least six weeks prior to leaving. This is especially important if you are traveling internationally, spending time at a higher altitude (where oxygen levels are lower), or participating in a new physical activity such as strenuous hiking or skiing. It’s especially important to get medical clearance for travel for anyone who has a preexisting condition that could flare up, or has recently undergone surgery. If traveling abroad, make an appointment with a travel medicine specialist (www.istm.org) in addition to visiting a regular doctor. The travel physician knows more about specific foreign lands and can make recommendations regarding areas you’ll be visiting. Both your physician and the travel medicine specialist can advise about appropriate immunizations and prophylactic medications you may need (for instance, for malaria), and suggest treatments for minor but annoying illnesses you may encounter, such as the dreaded traveler’s diarrhea.
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Check with your own medical insurance to be sure what will be covered and what won’t while you travel. To protect yourself against any gaps in coverage, it’s a good idea to purchase travelers’ insurance on a per-trip basis (www.Medexassist.com). The additional expense will be worth it if an emergency occurs that isn’t covered by your ordinary plan. In addition to comprehensive health coverage, travelers’ insurance can provide assistance in locating the nearest medical care facility during a health emergency; if you are hospitalized, travelers’ insurance will help with language barriers, keep track of your progress, maintain contact with your primary care physician, and arrange for medical evacuation if needed.
If you are taking medications, you may run into some problems while traveling abroad— not just medically but with security when crossing borders. Medications should be carried in their original containers so they are less likely to be questioned as illegal drugs. If you need to fill or refill a prescription abroad, note that the names of medications may be different, and possibly dangerously so, in other countries. The FDA currently lists 18 foreign drug products that use the same brand name as an FDA-approved medication but contain a different active ingredient. It also lists 105 US drug brand names for which a foreign brand name is very similar, but has a different ingredient. For example, Lotensin (benazepril) is a high blood pressure medication in the US, whereas Latensin (bacillus cereus) is an immunotherapy drug in Germany. A wise traveler will carry a doctor’s letter explaining his or her medical condition and medications, and will know and be able to compare the chemical name (not just the brand name) of any active ingredients.
We all know that eating right and exercising are two main staples of a healthy lifestyle, but when you’re traveling, fitting in a regular exercise routine can be an arduous task. It’s easier if you think about your options beforehand. Did you know you might be able to take your hometown gym membership on the road? Or that most airports have full spas/gyms where you can purchase a pass and even rent items you need? If you belong to a fitness club at home that’s part of a nationwide chain, before your trip contact the home office or visit its website for a directory of the company’s clubs or programs at various destinations for which you are eligible. Bally’s Total Fitness, for example, offers a higher-priced membership option that allows you to use any of Bally’s 400 centers within the States and Canada. Some fitness facilities (including the YMCA) grant free privileges at other locations. If your club isn’t a chain, that’s okay. The International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (www.ihrsa.org) has a program allowing members of their more than 3,600 gyms worldwide the privilege of working out in clubs that are not usually open to travelers, either for free or at a discount rate. If you want to forgo the gym, pack a few items to use to work out in your hotel room, such as a jump rope, resistance bands, a pedometer, and travel weights (my personal favorite is Aquabells, which you fill up with water at your destination and empty when you are finished for easy packing, www.aquabells.com). Many hotels have a gym or will bring gym equipment to your room; some rooms already come with their own. Perhaps you can enjoy a swim in the hotel pool, or take a walk around the hotel’s property. Of course, your destination may offer plentiful opportunities to hike, take a walking tour of a city, or partake in special outdoor activities and sports. The bottom line is: Being on vacation doesn’t mean you have to give up getting some exercise!
MOVE IT OR LOSE IT
BEWARE THE WATER, CAREFUL WITH FOOD!
MIND THOSE MEDICATIONS
On a long flight, car ride, or train trip, getting some zzzzs may sound like a great idea, but depending on your health and the length of your flight or ride, it can lead to: deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is the development of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the thigh and pelvic area, due to slow blood flow during immobility. The clot can travel to the lungs and lodge in an artery, blocking blood flow—enough so in some cases that it is fatal. Symptoms can include pain, warmth and swelling in the calf, and pain when you try to flex your muscles in that area. It’s important to know that DVT can appear up to several weeks after traveling, and without notable symptoms. So, keep your blood moving! Take walks before and during the flight, or when driving, stop every few hours to get out of the car. Stretch during your travel time. Wear loose-fitting clothes that don’t constrict blood flow. Drinking water is also proven to reduce your risk of DVT.
WHAT TIME ZONE AM I IN? When you travel to a different time zone by bus, car, boat, or train, your body has a chance to adjust slowly by the time you reach your destination. When you fly, however, you pass through time zones so quickly that your body clock cannot adapt swiftly enough from its original schedule to a new one. Jet lag occurs when your body clock, the regulator of your circadian rhythms, gets out of whack. If you cross three or more time zones, you may be more vulnerable to symptoms of jet lag: decreased awareness, general sleepiness and/or fatigue, impaired mental ability and memory, headaches, stomachaches, irritability, and other discomforts such as cramps, diarrhea, and constipation. If you are staying at your destination for longer than a few days, you can reduce symptoms by following the time schedule of your new destination immediately upon arrival, and stay awake during daylight as much as you can. Or, select a flight with an early evening arrival, set your watch to your destination’s time zone upon boarding the plane and, once at your destination, stay up until 10pm local time. This should help shift your body clock to the new location. If you are on a roundtrip of only a few days, try to keep to your home schedule. Of the many products on the market that purport to fight jet lag, melatonin is one of the most popular and controversial. Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland and plays a role in regulating our daily sleep/wake cycle. Some studies have shown that small doses can improve sleep, but others indicate that taking too much or taking it at the wrong time can actually disrupt the sleep/wake cycle, or cause other side effects such as confusion, drowsiness, and headache. Melatonin is available over the counter and marketed as a dietary supplement. Potential consequences and their influence on your health may be unknown. Consult with your doctor.
Probably the number one complaint among travelers is Montezuma’s Revenge, otherwise known as traveler’s diarrhea (TD)—that achy, crampy intestinal illness that can put a damper on many days of your vacation. High-risk destinations for this ailment include Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, where bacteria (especially in the water) are unfamiliar to our bodies and wreak havoc. To avoid TD, be very cautious about what and where you eat, keeping in mind that cooking, canning, and bottling kills bacteria. If you eat out, don’t eat salads of uncooked veggies or fruits or eat milk products such as cheese, or drink unpasteurized milk. Avoid unbottled fruit juices that may be made with tap water. Choose foods that have been cooked and are still hot (food that has been allowed to stand for several hours at a lower temperature risks bacterial growth). And though it’s tempting, be very wary of handmade foods offered by street vendors. When preparing your own meals, clean fresh veggies and fruits only in purified or boiled water. Don’t buy pre-peeled fruits—do it yourself. Drink reputable brands of bottled water (or juices and sodas), and be sure the top hasn’t been previously opened or that the water is “house bottled” (a carafe with a simple, unsealed lid). When camping, boil any water (including for washing foods) or use a high-quality filter that removes microorganisms. And if you have an infant and are not breastfeeding, use ready-to-drink formula or be certain that the water you add to powdered formula is purified. Traveling this summer is filled with the possibilities of fun, excitement, and a lifetime of memories, so you want to make sure you go about it right. With a little forethought and some planning, you can reduce the chances of medical issues complicating your trip—and return without needing a vacation from your vacation. If you’ve given as much thought to healthy travel this summer as you do to your itinerary, you’re almost guaranteed to have a wonderful and healthy adventure. Lisa Iannucci lives in Poughkeepsie and is the coauthor with Dr. Michael Zimring of Healthy Travel: Don’t Travel Without It by Basic Health Publications. INTERNET INFORMATION FOR TRAVELERS: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/travel The World Health Organization: www.who.int/ith The Transportation Security Administration: www.tsa.gov FDA list of confusing drug names: www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/reports/confusingnames.html
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JUNG ON THE HUDSON THE 13TH ANNUAL SEMINAR SERIES OF THE NEW YORK CENTER FOR JUNGIAN STUDIES By Lorrie Klosterman
This July, at the elegant Belvedere Mansion just south of Rhinebeck, the New York Center for Jungian Studies offers its 13th annual Jung on the Hudson seminar series with two weeklong seminars: “Needing to Belong: The Archetype of Family and Community” (July 16-21) and “Mind, Memory, and Meaning: How We Heal” (July 23-28). The center, based in New Paltz, offers this and other programs (including “Jung in Ireland” and a study tour of Celtic mythology) for people of diverse interests to explore Carl Jung’s ideas as they relate to today’s world. “Jung on the Hudson is one of the major Jungian programs in the United States,” explains Aryeh Maidenbaum, a Jungian analyst who started the New York Center for Jungian Studies in 1993 and is its co-director with Diana Rubin, a clinical psychotherapist. “People come literally from all over the world. What’s unique about it is that it’s geared for the general public as well as mental health professionals. A lot of Jung’s ideas are relevant to so many different fields—literature, philosophy, theology, as well as psychology. Jung in his writings said that ‘if a farmer in a field can’t understand my psychology, then my psychology isn’t worth a thing.’ We do our workshops the same way.” Typically a third of attendees are interested members of the public: teachers, doctors, lawyers, businesspeople, students. The rest are mental health professionals in private practice, at governmental or private institutions, schools, or religious or spiritual settings. Each week, participants and faculty create a dynamic community through sharing of ideas, inspiration, experience—and gourmet meals in the historic mansion. The first seminar, “Needing to Belong: The Archetype of Family and Community” (July 16-21), centers on Jung’s view that one cannot individuate in a vacuum; that connectedness with others supports a strong self-identity. At the same time, groups have the potential to subsume personal identity and integrity when allegiances, exclusivity, and unhealthy dynamics emerge. “These are things we all struggle with,” says Maidenbaum. “Where do we belong, and how do 92 WHOLE LIVING GUIDE CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
we fit into our family, our community, our region?” This is relevant not just in terms of our individual lives, but on a larger social scale. “Organizations are split—synagogues, churches, training groups—even our countries can’t hold things together as communities. The seminar explores how to hold opposites together, to be in a community and still be an individual.” The faculty includes: • Robert Moore, PhD: “Our Ambivalence About Belonging: Archetypal Oppositions in the Struggle Toward Individuation.” Moore is a Jungian analyst, a faculty member at C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago, Distinguished Service Professor of Psychology, Psychoanalysis, and Spirituality at the Chicago Theological Seminary, and author of many books, including The Archetype of Initiation and The Magician and the Analyst. • Ann Belford Ulanov, PhD: “Losing, Finding, Being Found.” Ulanov is a Jungian analyst, Professor of Psychiatry and Religion at Union Theological Seminary, and author of numerous articles and books including Spiritual Aspects of Clinical Work and, with Barry Ulanov, Cinderella and Her Sisters: The Envied and the Envying. • Aryeh Maidenbaum, PhD: “Do I Need to Belong? Family and Community as Catalysts.” In addition to being founder and co-director of the New York Center for Jungian Studies, Maidenbaum is a Jungian analyst, author of Jung and the Shadow of Anti-Semitism and numerous articles, and contributing author to Current Theories of Psychoanalysis; he was on the faculty of New York University for over 18 years. • Jeffrey Raff, PhD: “The Orphan and the Widow: Archetypes of Belonging and Identity.” Raff, in private practice in Denver, has been a Jungian analyst for over 20 years and is author of The Practice of Ally Work, The Wedding of Sophia, and other works dealing with Jungian psychology, shamanism, and alchemy.
• Claire Douglas, PhD: “Re-imaging Family and Connection.” Douglas is a supervisory and training analyst at the C. G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles and author of many books, including The Woman in the Mirror: Analytical Psychology and the Feminine and The Old Woman’s Daughter: Transformative Wisdom for Men and Women. • Melanie Starr Costello, PhD: “The Borders of Community: Encounter With the Archetype of the Outsider.” A Jungian analyst in Washington, DC, Costello has been an assistant professor of History at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, is expert in medieval spirituality, and the author of Imagination, Illness, and Injury: Jungian Psychology and the Somatic Dimensions of Perception. The second seminar, “Mind, Memory, and Meaning: How We Heal” (July 23-28), brings participants and an international faculty together for presentations, workshops, and small group discussions to explore how advances in mind/brain research integrate into Jung’s ideas. “Scientists who are involved in biological research on the brain will be sharing insights of what they’ve been learning with people interested in psychoanalysis,” says Maidenbaum. “It’s on the cutting edge. We’ll be one of the first organizations dealing with mind/brain research, bringing neuropsychologists together with psychoanalysts.” Faculty includes: • Allan Schore, PhD: “Recent Advances in Neuroscience—Attachment and Trauma Theory: New Implications.” Schore is a world authority on neuropsychoanalysis who has made groundbreaking contributions as a scientist and psychotherapist to the fields of affective neuroscience, developmental psychopathology, trauma theory, early human development, and more. He is on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA’s medical school and UCLA’s Center for Culture, Brain, and Development. His several books include Affect Regulation and the Repair of the Self. During the week’s events he also will lead small-group workshops. • Jean Knox, PhD: “Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious: A Developmental and Emergent Model,” and leading two workshops, “The Individuating Self” and “The Function of Fantasy in Self-Development.” A Jungian analyst in Oxford, England, Knox is editor of Journal of Analytical Psychology and has written extensively on the relevance of attachment theory and developmental neuroscience to Jungian theory and practice. • Tina Stromsted, PhD: “The Living Body in the Healing Journey” and the workshops “Engaging Body Wisdom: An Experience in Authentic Movement” and “Cellular Resonance: Attuning to Soul’s Body.” Stromsted is a dance therapist and Jungian psychologist in San Francisco who leads workshops worldwide and co-founded the Authentic Movement Institute in Berkeley. She has written extensively on the integration of body, psyche, and soul in clinical work. • Jeffrey Satinover, MD: “Les Temps Perdu: An Introduction to Biological and Other Kinds of Memory,” and offering the workshop “Mind or Brain? Jung and Pauli: The Treacherous Interface of Modern Physics, Biology, and Neuroscience” and a small-group discussion. Satinover was a Fellow in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry at Yale University and William James Lecturer in Psychology and Religion at Harvard University; he currently is completing a doctorate in physics at the University of Nice, France. He authored The Quantum Brain and many other works, and is a featured scientist in the films What the Bleep Do We Know? and Down the Rabbit Hole. • Margaret Wilkinson, B.A.Hons., Dipl.Ed.: “Coming Into Mind—Contemporary Neuroscience: A Jungian Perspective” and the workshops “The Dreaming Mind-Brain: A Jungian Perspective” and “The Adolescent Mind-Brain.” Wilkinson, from London, England, is assistant editor of Journal of Analytical Psychology and author of Coming into Mind—The Mind-Brain Relationship: A Jungian Clinical Perspective. • Joe Cambray, PhD: “Emergence and Empathy in the Mind-Body Relationship,” and the workshop “Synchronicity, Emergence, and Surprise,” and a small-group discussion. Cambray is a Vice President of the International Association for Analytical Psychology, consulting editor of Journal of Analytical Psychology, faculty member at the Harvard Medical School Center for Psychoanalytical Studies, and a Jungian analyst with practices in Boston and Providence. He is editor of Analytical Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives in Jungian Analysis. For complete information about this and other programs offered by the New York Center for Jungian Studies, visit www.nyjungcenter.org, or call (845) 256-0191. Class size is limited to 60 people for each seminar (and the seminars fill quickly). No prerequisites are required; a suggested reading list is mailed upon registration. Seminars qualify for continuing education credits. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM WHOLE LIVING GUIDE 93
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Peter Dubitsky, L.Ac., Callie Brown, L.Ac., and Leslie Wiltshire, L.Ac. Mr. Dubitsky is a faculty member and the Director of Clinical Training at the Tri-State College of Acupuncture, and a member of the NY State Board for Acupuncture. Ms. Brown and Ms. Wiltshire each have years of acupuncture experience in private practice and in medical offices. We are all highly experienced, national board certified, NYS Licensed acupuncturists. We combine traditional Asian acupuncture techniques with a modern understanding of acupuncture and oriental medicine to provide effective treatments of acute and chronic pain conditions, and other medical disorders.In addition to our general practice we also offer a Low Cost Acupuncture Clinic which is available for all people who meet our low income guidelines. 108 Main Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-7178.
Dylana Accolla, LAc Treat yourself to a renewed sense of health and well-being with acupuncture, herbal medicine, Chinese bodywork, and nutritional counseling. My emphasis is on empowering patients by teaching them how to practice preventative medicine. Great for gynecological problems, chronic pain, and managing chronic illness. Two locations: Haven Spa, 6464 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, and Woodstock Women's Health, 1426 Route 28, West Hurley. Haven Spa, 6464 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY. (914) 388-7789.
Hoon J. Park, MD, PC For the past 16 years, Dr. Hoon J. Park has been practicing a natural and gentle approach to pain management for conditions such as arthritis, chronic and acute pain in neck, back, and legs, fibromyalgia, motor vehicle and work-related injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and more by integrating physical therapy modalities along with acupuncture. Dr. Hoon Park is a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, and electrodiagnostic studies. His experienced, friendly staff offer the most comprehensive and individualized rehabilitative care available. Please call the office to arrange a consultation. New patients and most insurances are accepted. Half mile south of the Galleria Mall. 1772 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. (845) 298-6060.
Stephanie Ellis, LAc, Chinese Herbalist Ms. Ellis is a magna cum laude graduate of Columbia University in pre-medical studies and has been practicing acupuncture in Rosendale since 2001. In 2003 she completed post-graduate work in the study of classical Chinese herbal medicine. Ms. Ellis trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for the treatment of cancer 94
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patients with acupuncture. Ms. Ellis also has special training in infertility treatment, facial acupuncture and chronic pain. Her new, expanded location is at the medical offices of Rosendale Family Practice. Evening and weekend hours and sliding scale rates. Phone consultations available. Rosendale Family Practice, 110 Creek Locks Road, Rosendale, NY. (845) 546-5358. www.HudsonValleyAcupuncture.com.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Judith Muir The Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique is a simple practical skill that when applied to ourselves enhances coordination, promoting mental, emotional, and physical well being. Improve the quality of your life by learning how to do less to achieve more. Judith Muir, AmSAT. (845) 677-5871.
AROMATHERAPY Joan Apter Offering luxurious massage therapy, including Raindrop Technique, with therapeutic essential oils to relieve stress, boost the immune system, and address system imbalances. Natural animal care, individual consultations for a healthy home and personal concerns, spa consultant, classes, and keynotes. Essential Oils, nutritional supplements, personal care, pet care, children's and home cleaning products from Young Living Essential Oils. For more information, contact Joan Apter, CMT. (845) 679-0512. japter@ulster.net. http://joanapter.younglivingworld.com www.apte raromatherapt.coom.
ART THERAPY Deep Clay Art and Therapy Deep Clay Art and Therapy with Michelle Rhodes Licensed Master Social Worker, ATRBC. A creative and grounding approach for crisis management, transitions, and deep healing. Individual, couple, and group arts based psychotherapy. "Dreamfigures" group for women in transition. Gardiner, NY. (845) 255-8039. deepclay@mac.com. www.deepclay.com.
ASTROLOGICAL CONSULTING Eric Francis: Astrological Consultations by Phone. Special discount on follow-ups for previous clients from the Hudson Valley. Lots to explore on the Web at www.PlanetWaves.net. (206) 854-3931. eric@ericfrancis.com. www.PlanetWaves.net.
Essential Astrology
Rosen Method Bodywork
Free Astrology Consultation. Call with a question and I'll give you a free 15 minute consultation to introduce you to my work and to the helpfulness of the Western and Vedic astrological traditions. Penny Seator, Essential Astrology. (518) 678-3282.
Rosen Method is distinguished by its gentle, direct touch. Using hands that listen rather than manipulate, the practitioner focuses on chronic muscle tension. As relaxation occurs and the breath deepens, unconscious feelings, attitudes, and memories may emerge. The practitioner responds with touch and words that allow the client to begin to recognize what has been held down by unconscious muscle tension. As this process unfolds, habitual tension and old patterns may be released, freeing the client to experience more aliveness, new choices in life, and a greater sense of well-being. Julie Zweig, M.A., Certified Rosen Method Bodywork Practitioner. (845) 255-3566. www.RosenMethod.org.
AURAS AND ENERGY The AURACLE A Spirit shop offering aura photos/ readings, Reiki attunements/ certifications, Reiki healing, meditations, gifts, and tools for the mind/ body/ spirit. Specializing in aura/ chakra imaging. Come discover your personal aura colors, and the health and balance of your aura and chakras! Join us in our weekly Sunday chakra balancing group at 11am! Couples and pet readings available. 27 North Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-6046..
BODY & SKIN CARE Absolute Laser, LLC
Blissful Beauty by Brenda Relax and revive with a professional beauty treatment from Brenda Montgomery, Licensed Esthetician. Specializing in Burnham Systems Facial Rejuvenation, Belavi Facelift Massage, Anti-Aging facials, Acne treatments, and Body treatments. Also offering airbrushed makeup for a flawless, natural look for your next big event. Your skin is not replaceable; let Brenda help you put your best face forward! (845) 616-9818.
BODY-CENTERED THERAPY Irene Humbach, LCSW, PC Body of Wisdom Counseling & Healing Services By integrating traditional and alternative therapy/ healing approaches, including Body-Centered Psychotherapy, IMAGO Couples' Counseling, and Kabbalistic Healing, I offer tools for self healing, to assist individuals and couples to open blocks to their softer heart energy. Ten-session psycho-spiritual group for women in recovery. Offices in Poughkeepsie and New Paltz. New Paltz, NY. (845) 485-5933.
Julie Zweig, MA Verbal Body-Centered Psychotherapy utilizing doctoral level training in psychology and 15+ years of experience as a therapist, as well as the principles of Rosen Method Bodywork, but without touch. New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-3566.
bodhi studio Through bodywork one can connect with the body's own inherent wisdom and self healing abilities. With skill, intuition, and care, we offer therapeutic massage, bodhiwork, Reiki, warm stone massage, aromatherapy, earconing, and a full range of ayurvedic treatments including Shirodara, Abyanga, and Swedna. Melinda Pizzano, LMT and Helen Andersson, D.Ay. Call for an appointment. (518) 828-2233.
CAREER & LIFE COACHING Allie Roth Center for Creativity and Work
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Absolute Laser offers commitment to beautiful skin through outstanding care and service. Offering Laser Hair Removal, Microdermabrasion, Vitalize Peel, and Fotofacial RF. The Fotofacial RF is the next generation in high-tech skin enhancement. These gentle, no downtime treatments are used to improve cosmetic appearance of the face, neck, hands, and body. The results are brighter, smoother, more radiant and luminescent skin. This process delivers results that skin care products alone cannot do! Recover and rediscover the youth and vitality of your skin. Call for a complimentary consultation: Janice DiGiovanni. Springbrook Medical Park, Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-7100. www.absolute-laser.com.
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Career and Life Coaching for those seeking more creativity, fulfillment, balance and meaning in life and work. Offer a holistic approach to career and life transitions Also specialize in executive coaching, and coaching small business owners, consultants and private practitioners. 25 years experience. Kingston and New York City offices. Kingston, NY. (845) 336-8318. Toll Free: 800-577-8318.. allie@allieroth.com. www.allieroth.com.
David W. Basch, CPCC Transition Coach Change is inevitableî żgrowth is optional. Get your life, business, or career unstuck and moving forward. You become clearer about who you are and what you really want. We don't fix you because you aren't broken. Transitions occur more naturally and powerfully. Whatever you are up to in your career, business or key areas such as money and relationships, coaching can assist you in creating a fulfilling life, achieving goals and being more focused, present and successful. Contact David for a free session. (845) 626-0444. dwbasch@aol.com. www.dwbcoaching.com.
CHI GONG - TAI CHI CHUAN Second Generation Yang Spiritual alchemy practices of ancient Taoist sorcerers yielded these two treasures of internal arts. Chi Gong prepared the body to withstand rigorous training and overcome the battle with time. Tai Chi Chuan became the expression of the energy in movement and self-defense. These practices have brought health, vitality, and youthfulness to myself and my students. The only requirement is determined practice of the principles and the will to persevere. Call Hawks,. (845) 750-6488. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM WHOLE LIVING DIRECTORY
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CHI KUNG Ada Citron Explore the basics of Mantak Chia's Healing Tao System with Ada Citron, Taoist counselor and Healing Tao Instructor for over 10 years. Meet the Six Healing Sounds which transform stress into vitality. Learn the Inner Smile and the Microcosmic Orbit meditations. Also learn standing and gently moving practices that relax and rejuvenate. (845) 339-0589. www.adacitron.com.
CHILDBIRTH Catskill Mountain Midwifery Home Birth Services Give birth as you wish, in an environment in which you feel nurtured and secure; where your emotional well-being, privacy, and personal preferences are respected. Be supported by a tradition that trusts the natural process. Excellent MD consult, hospital backup. (845) 687-BABY.
Homebirth and Gynecology Practice of Judy Joffee, CNM This practice offers a unique and exquisite opportunity for woman care in a powerfully compassionate and sacred manner. I offer complete prenatal care focused toward homebirth. For the nonpregnant woman, individualized gynecological care, counseling, and self-determination await you. Also offering school, work, and general physicals for all ages. Call for consultation. (845) 255-2096.
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A registered nurse with a BA in psychology since 1980, Kary is certified in Ericksonian Hypnosis, Hypnobirthing, and Complementary Medical Hypnotism, hypnocoaching with the National Guild. She has also studied interactive imagery for nurses. By weaving her own healing journey and education into her work, she helps to assist others in accessing their inner resources and healing potential. Hyde Park, NY. (845) 876-6753.
CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Bruce Schneider Dr. Bruce Schneider. New Paltz, NY 12561. (845) 255-4424.
Gabriels Family Chiropractic Come visit Dr. Christopher Gabriels at 381 Washington Avenue in Kingston. Experienced in a myriad of techniques (Diversified, Applied Kinesiology, SOT, Activator, Nutrition) and providing gentle adjustments iin a comfortable atmosphere. You only have one body, let me help you make the most of it by restoring your body's natural motion and balance. Call (845) 331-7623 to make an appointment. 381 Washington Avenue, Kingston, NY. (845) 331-7623.
COACHING Jeanne Asma, LCSWR PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND LIFE COACH Individual, couples and group sessions for adults. Women's issues groups now forming. Specializing in relationship issues, improving self esteem, binge eating and body image, life transitions including divorce and grief issues, trauma and abuse. Many insurance's accepted or sliding scale available. Office located in Poughkeepsie location. 845 4621182.. www.JeanneAsma.com.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY Connie Schneider, Advanced Level I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Colon Hydrotherapy is a safe, gentle, cleansing process. Clean and private office. A healthy functioning colon can decrease internal toxicity and improve digestion; basics for a healthy body. See display ad. New Paltz, NY. (845) 256-1516. 96
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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
HEALTH & HEALING FACILITIES
Craniosacral Therapy
The Sanctuary: A Place for Healing
A gentle, hands-on method for enhancing the body's own healing capabilities through the craniosacral rhythm. Craniosacral aids in the release of stress-related conditions such as anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, depression, digestive, menstrual, and other problems with organ function, breathing difficulties, and headaches. Increase energy, reduce pain, and improve immune system function. Effective for whiplash, TMJ, sciatica, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, arthritis, low back tension, and chronic pain. Also helpful for children with birth trauma, learning difficulties, chronic ear problems, and hyperactivity. Hudson Valley Therapeutic Massage, Michele Tomasicchio, LMT. (845) 255-4832.
A quaint healing center in a quiet part of downtown New Paltz. Specializing in Craniosacral Therapy, Stress Point Release through Chiropractic, Swedish & Sports Massage, Shiatsu, and Energetic Reiki. New offerings include meditation and nutritional counseling. Call for an appointment. 5 Academy Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-3337 and (845) 853-3325.
DENTISTRY
HEALTH PUBLICATIONS
The Center For Advanced Dentistry - Bruce D. Kurek, DDS, FAGD; Jaime O. Stauss, DMD
Hudson Valley Healthy Living
Pleasant Stone Farm Pleasant Stone Farm. 130 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY. (845) 343-4040. pleasantstonefarm@usa.net.
A comprehensive directory of Mid-Hudson health services, products, and practitioners, along with articles on health issues of interest. Published biannually (April/October) by Luminary Publishing, Inc., the creators of Chronogram, 50,000 copies are distributed in the region throughout the year. Contents are also available on the Web at www.hvhealthyliving.com. See our website for advertising rates or call the HVHL sales team. (845) 334-8600. www.hvhealthyliving.com.
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Setting the standards for excellence in dentistry for more than 25 years, the Center for Advanced Dentistry attracts clients from throughout the northeast and abroad. Their client-centered approach to providing comprehensive dental services for adults and children includes "old school" care and concern combined with the latest technologies. The office is conveniently located 1.5 miles east of the NYS Thruway, exit 18. 494 Route 299, Highland, NY. (845) 691-5600 | fax: (845) 691-8633. www.thecenterforadvanceddentistry.com.
HEALTH FOOD
HERBS KIMBERLY WOODS C. HOM.
EQUINE FACILITATED HEALING Ada Citron Taoist Counselor and Instructor Equisessions速 with Ada, a life long rider, are therapeutically oriented, equine facilitated encounters based on the Epona Method from The Tao of Equus, by Linda Kohanov. Riding is involved in later sessions. This year Ada will present an all day pre-conference workshop for Region 1 of NARHA, the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, on Chi Kung as a tool for mounted equine facilitated healing work. She will also present, for the second time, her Chi Kung for Horse People at the conference itself. Kingston. (845) 339-0589. www.adacitron.com.
With 25 years of experience and extensive training with world renowned master homeopaths and herbalists, she has helped 1000's of individuals suffering from acute and chronic disorders, ifrom physical problems to psychological illnesses. Kimberly is truly gifted at educating the individual in natural approaches to health and well being. (845) 688 2976. www.naturalhealthsource.us.
Monarda Herbal Apothecary In honoring the diversity, uniqueness, and strength of nature for nourishment and healing, we offer organic and ecologically wildcrafted herbs using tradition as our guide. Certified Organic Alcohol Tinctures, Teas, Salves, Essential Oils, and more. Product Catalog $1. Workshops and Internships. (845) 688-2122. www.monarda.net.
FENG SHUI
HOLISTIC HEALTH
DeStefano and Associates
John M. Carroll, Healer
Barbara DeStafano has been the owner of DeStefano and Associates, an interior design business, for 18 years. She received certification in Feng Shui from the Metropolitan Institute of Interior Design and has completed advanced work with several Feng Shui Masters. Feng Shui is the perfect marriage to interior design. It brings a spiritual dimension to your space. Barbara can create a kind of beauty that touches your spirit, and brings balance and harmony to a level that transcends the superficial. Barbara is available for consultations, guest speaker engagements, and workshops. (845) 339-4601.
John Carroll is an intuitive healer, teacher, and spiritual counselor who integrates mental imagery with the God-given gift of his hands. John has helped individuals suffering from acute and chronic disorders, including back problems and cancer. Remote healings and telephone sessions. Call for consultation. Kingston, NY. (845) 338-8420.
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are customized to your health goals. Special People Pet Wellness program for you and your pet. Whole foods cooking parties - fun, educational, and delicious! Free consultation. (845) 338-4115. julieabarone@yahoo.com. www.peoplepetwellness.com.
for nurses. By weaving her own healing journey and education into her work, she helps to assist others in accessing their inner resources and healing potential. Hyde Park, NY. (845) 876-6753.
Kimberly Woods C. HOM.
Building on my success with smoking cessation in 1978, I have continued to help clients with weight loss, pain, childbirth, stress, insomnia, habits, phobias, confidence, and almost any behavior you can think of. Known for my easy, light manner and quick results, I have an intuitive knack for saying just the right thing at the right time so that a major shift can be initiated. Groups, home visits, gifts and phone sessions are available. Please call me at (845) 336-4646. Kingston, NY. (845) 336-4646. info@CallTheHyp notist.com. www.CallTheHypnotist.com.
With 25 years of experience and extensive training with world renowned master homeopaths and herbalists, she has helped 1000's of individuals suffering from acute and chronic disorders, ifrom physical problems to psychological illnesses. Kimberly is truly gifted at educating the individual in natural approaches to health and well being. (845) 688 2976. www.naturalhealths ource.us.
Marika Blossfeldt, HHC, AADP Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor, Yoga Instructor You were meant to lead a happy and fulfilling life. What's holding you back? Create change now. Discover the foods and lifestyle that truly nourish your body and soul. Infuse your life with radiant health! One-on-one counseling, lectures, wellness workshops, whole foods cooking classes, yoga, summer retreats. Beacon, NY. (646) 241 8478. marika@delicious-nutrition.com.
JEWISH MYSTICISM/KABBALAH
Priscilla A. Bright, MA Energy Healer/Counselor
Ada Citron, LMT
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Specializing in women's stress, emotional issues, and physical illness, including stress-related anxiety, depression, and physical burnout. Women in transition, businesswomen, mothers, all welcome. Experienced counselor. Faculty, Barbara Brennan School of Healing. Convenient offices in Kingston & New Paltz. Initial phone consultation no charge. Kingston, NY. (845) 688-7175..
HOMEOPATHY KIMBERLY WOODS C. HOM. With 25 years of experience and extensive training with world renowned master homeopaths and herbalists, she has helped 1000's of individuals suffering from acute and chronic disorders, ifrom physical problems to psychological illnesses. Kimberly is truly gifted at educating the individual in natural approaches to health and well being. (845) 688 2976. www.naturalhealthsource.us.
HYPNOSIS Achieve Your Goals with Therapeutic Hypnosis - Sharon Slotnick, MS, CHt. Increase self-esteem and motivation; break bad habits; manage stress, stress-related illness and anger; alleviate pain (e.g. childbirth, headaches, chronic pain); overcome fears and despondency; relieve insomnia; improve learning, memory, public speaking and sports performance; enhance creativity. Other issues. Change your outlook. Gain Control. Make healthier choices. Certified Hypnotist, two years training; broad base in Psychology. New Paltz/Kingston, NY. (845)389-2302.
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One-Session Hypnosis with Frayda Kafka CHT
Irene Humbach, LCSW, PC Kabbalistic Healing in person and long distance. See Body-Centered Therapy. (845) 485-5933.
MASSAGE THERAPY Practicing since 1988, Ada Citron, LMT, has offered Swedish, Sports Massage, Reiki, Pranic Healing, Chair Massage, Shiatsu, Barefoot Shiatsu and Chi Nei Tsang (CNT) Chinese abdominal massage. Shiatsu and CNT are currently her preferred modalities. Classes offered in CNT. House calls fee commensurate with travel time. (845) 339-0589. www.adacitron.com.
Affinity Healing Arts Alice Madhuri Velky, LMT, RYT Licensed Massage Therapy - Reiki - Integral Yoga速 Wouldn't it be great to feel great again? Deeply effective, intuitive and client-centered bodywork incorporating Swedish/deep tissue, myofascial, aromatherapy and energy balancing. Poughkeepsie office. (845) 797-4124. home.earthlink.net/~affinityhealing.
bodhi studio Through bodywork one can connect with the body's own inherent wisdom and self healing abilities. With skill, intuition, and care, we offer therapeutic massage, bodhiwork, Reiki, warm stone massage, aromatherapy, earconing, and a full range of ayurvedic treatments including Shirodara, Abyanga, and Swedna. Melinda Pizzano, LMT and Helen Andersson, D.Ay. Call for an appointment. (518) 828-2233.
Donna Generale Licensed Massage Therapist If you have not experienced the deep, penetrating, and rigorous effects of Tuina massage, you owe it to yourself and your senses to enjoy a session. A myriad of hand and arm techniques provides a detailed massage that's incomparable for sore muscles, aches and pains. When blended with Swedish massage strokes, the treatment is tempered with soothing comfort and relaxation. Whether you want a leisure hour and a half or a 15 minute "quick relief," or any other length of time you prefer, you will feel instant benefits. Call me at (845) 876-1777. Also: Shiatsu, Sports & Medical massage. (845) 876-1777.
Hudson Valley Therapeutic Massage Michele Tomasicchio, LMT, specializes in Integrative Massage incorporation of various healing modalities: Swedish, Myofascial Deep Tissue, Craniosacral, and stretching to facilitate the body's healing process. A session may include all or just one modality. No fault accepted. Gift certificates available. By appointment only. 243 Main Street, Suite 220, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-4832.
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Offering luxurious massage therapy, including Raindrop Technique, with therapeutic essential oils to relieve stress, boost the immune system, and address system imbalances. Natural animal care, individual consultations for a healthy home and personal concerns, spa consultant, classes, and keynotes. Essential Oils, nutritional supplements, personal care, pet care, children's and home cleaning products from Young Living Essential Oils. For more information, contact Joan Apter, CMT. (845) 679-0512. japter@ulster.net. http:// joanapter.younglivingworld.com www.apteraromatherapt.coom.
The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Center Open to the community for over 5 years. Inspiring movements of inner freedom and awareness. We offer Yoga classes for all levels of students, gentle/ beginner to advanced. Including Pre & Post Natal Yoga, Family & Kids Yoga, as well as a variety of Dance classes, Massage, Acupuncture, Sauna & Organic Yoga Clothing. 521 Main Street (Rte. 299, across from Econo Lodge), New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-8212. contact@thelivingseed.com. www.thelivingseed.com.
Shiatsu Massage Therapy - Leigh Scott Leigh Scott will be moving to Westport, Conn. to continue her practice. She will return every 5 weeks to do housecalls. For an apointment call (203) 247-6451 or email leighmscott@earthli nk.net. Blessings to all. (203) 247-6451. leighmscott@earthlink.net.
Susan DeStefano, LMT Healing Massage Swedish. Deep Tissue. Hot Stone. Shiatsu Craniosacral. Lymph Drainage Tibetan Reflexology. Reiki. Touch For Health. (845) 255-6482. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM WHOLE LIVING DIRECTORY
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Sunflower Healing Massage Kim Beck, RN Certified Nurse, Midwife and Licensed Massage Therapist. In home prenatal and postpartun massage. (845) 705-5906.
complete selection of products that are good for you and good for the planet, including an extensive alternative health dept. Nutritionist on staff. 348 Main Street, Beacon, NY. (845) 838-1288.
Woodland Massage
Sunflower Natural Food Market
A healing practice for body, mind and spirit. Attention artists, activists, farmers, executives, builders, teachers, truckers, healers, helpers, merchants, mothers, and weekend wanderers. Strong, gentle, knowledgeable bodywork, personalized to meet your treatment goals. Flexible schedule and fees. Accord office/home visits. Mark Houghtaling, LMT. Keep in touch. (845) 687-4650.
At Sunflower we know the food we eat is our greatest source of health. Sunflower carries certified organic produce, milk, cheeses, and eggs; non-irradiated herbs and spices; clean, pure organic products to support a healthy lifestyle; large selection of homeopathic remedies. Sunflower Natural Foods is a complete natural foods market. Open 9AM-9PM daily. 10AM-7PM Sundays. Bradley Meadows Shopping Center, Woodstock, NY. (845) 679-5361.
MEDITATION
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Zen Mountain Monastery Offering year-round retreats geared to all levels of experience: introductions to Zen meditation and practice; programs exploring Zen arts, Buddhist studies, and social action; and intensive meditation retreats. South Plank Road, Mt. Tremper, NY. (845) 688-2228.
MIDWIFERY Catskill Mountain Midwifery Home Birth Services
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Give birth as you wish, in an environment in which you feel nurtured and secure; where your emotional well-being, privacy, and personal preferences are respected. Be supported by a tradition that trusts the natural process. Excellent MD consult, hospital backup. (845) 687-BABY.
Homebirth and Gynecology Practice of Judy Joffee, CNM This practice offers a unique and exquisite opportunity for woman care in a powerfully compassionate and sacred manner. I offer complete prenatal care focused toward homebirth. For the nonpregnant woman, individualized gynecological care, counseling, and self-determination await you. Also offering school, work, and general physicals for all ages. Call for consultation. (845) 255-2096.
Suzanne Berger Certified nurse midwife at the Women's Care Center offering a full range of holistic, alternative and traditional services. Serving Kingston, Benedictine and Northern Dutchess Hospitals. Kingston, NY. Rhinebeck (845) 876-2496. Kingston (845) 338-5575..
Rhinebeck Cooperative Health Center Dr. Thomas J. Francescott, ND. Free Your Mind - Release Your Body - Energize Your Spirit! Solve health issues, enhance wellness, and gain awareness. Scientifically proven naturopathic solutions for challenging and/or chronic health concerns. I offer naturopathic expertise in a sacred space to help you feel better. Graduate of the prestigious Bastyr University. Call Rhinebeck Cooperative Health Center (845) 876-5556. Rhinebeck Cooperative Health Center, Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-5556. www.drfrancescott.com.
NUTRITION Jill Malden, RD, CSW Prominent Nutritionist specializing in eating behavior and eating disorders for 15 years. Warm, nonjudgmental treatment. Understand the effects of nutrition on your mood, anxiety level, cravings, concentration, energy level, and sleep, in addition to body weight. Recover from your eating issues and enjoy a full life! 1 Water Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 489-4732.
Vicki Koenig, MS, RD, CDN
NATURAL FOODS Beacon Natural Market
Vitamin Navigator
Lighting the Way for a Healthier World... Located in the heart of historic Beacon at 348 Main Street. Featuring organic prepared foods deli & juice bar as well as organic and regional produce, meats and cheeses. Newly opened in Aug. '05, proprietors L.T. & Kitty Sherpa are dedicated to serving the Hudson Valley with a
Confused about what to eat and what not? Find your own bioindividuality, your diet is as unique as you are, your optimum health can be achieved without serious deprivation. Andrew Wright Randel HHC AADP has 15 years experience with alternative and complementary health care. (914) 4662928. www.vitaminnavigator.com.
Kim Beck, RN Certified Nurse, Midwife and Licensed Massage Therapist. In home prenatal and postpartun massage. (845) 705-5906.
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With 25 years of experience and extensive training with world renowned master homeopaths and herbalists, she has helped 1000's of individuals suffering from acute and chronic disorders, ifrom physical problems to psychological illnesses. Kimberly is truly gifted at educating the individual in natural approaches to health and well being. (845) 688 2976. www.naturalhealthsource.us.
Creating Wellness for individuals and businesses. Nutrition counseling: combining traditional and integrative solutions to enhance well-being. Health Fairs for Businesses wanting to improve employees' productivity. Providing help with Diabetes, Cardiovascular conditions, Weight loss, Digestive support, Women's health, and Pediatric Nutrition. Many insurances accepted. Offices in New Paltz and Kingston. Call (845) 255-2398 for an appointment. www.Nutrition-wise.com.
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Valerie Crystal, MS, Clinical Nutritionist "If I don't make time for healthy eating, I'll have to make time for illness." Valerie Crystal, MS, Clinical Nutritionist. Assessments and diagnostic testing for chronic disorders caused by poor eating habits. Learn how, what and when to eat and heal yourself! House calls available. Free Phone consultation. (518) 678-0700.
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING Julie Barone - Certified Holistic Health Counselor Live with vibrant energy! Whole foods nutrition and lifestyle consulting can help you kick the junk food habit, achieve better health, tune in to your body, and eat well for life. Individual programs are customized to your health goals. Special People Pet Wellness program for you and your pet. Whole foods cooking parties î ż fun, educational, and delicious! Free consultation. (845) 3384115. julieabarone@yahoo.com. www.peoplepetwellness.com.
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ORGANIC PRODUCTS NewAgeProducts.Org Offers handmade Organic Soaps, All Natural & Organic Herbal Juice Supplements and many Organic Bath & Body Products. All high quality and very competitively priced. Your #1 place to get all your organic body care needs. An easy and convenient way to experience the difference of Organic & All Natural Body Care. www.NewAgeProducts.org.
OSTEOPATHY Applied Osteopathy Joseph Tieri, DO, & Ari Rosen, DO. Drs. Tieri and Rosen are New York State Licensed Osteopathic physicians specializing in Cranial Osteopathy. As specialists in Osteopathic manipulation, we are dedicated to the traditional philosophy and hands-on treatment of our predecessors. We have studied with Robert Fulford, DO, Viola Freyman, DO, James Jealous, DO, and Bonnie Gintis, DO, and completed a two-year residency in Osteopathic Manipulation. We treat newborns, children, and adults. 3457 Main St, Stone Ridge, (845) 687-7589. 138 Market Street, Rhinebeck, (845) 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM WHOLE LIVING DIRECTORY
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876-1700. By Appointment. For more information call or visit www.appliedosteopathy.com. 257 Main Street, New Paltz, NY. New Paltz (845) 256-9884; Rhinebeck (845) 876-1700. www.appliedosteopathy.com.
PHYSICIANS Women Care Center Empowerment through information. Located in Rhinebeck and Kingston. Massage and acupuncture available. Gynecology - treating our patients through the most up-to-date medical and surgical technologies available, combined with alternative therapies. Obstetrics - working with you to create the birth experience you desire. Many insurances accepted. Evening hours available. Rhinebeck (845) 876-2496. Kingston (845) 3385575. Rhinebeck, NY. Rhinbeck (845) 876-2496; Kingston (845) 338-5575.
PILATES Beacon Pilates
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A fully equipped classical studio that tailors each workout to fit the individual's needs and abilities. Our class times and intro packages make it easy to get started. Beacon Pilates is a Power Pilates Participating Studio. For information on becoming a certified Pilates teacher please contact us. 181 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Beacon, NY. (845) 831-0360. www.beaconpilates.com.
The Moving Body 276 Tinker Street, Woodstock,. (845) 679-7715. www.themovingbody.com.
Pilates of New Paltz We are a fully equipped studio of certified, experienced, caring instructors with the knowledge to challenge students while respecting their limitations (injury/illness, age, etc.). We are offering a specialpackage price for four introductory lessons and offer small group reformer classes and mat classes. We are open 6 days a week with a very flexible appointment schedule. Open 6 days a week. (845) 255-0559.
PSYCHOLOGISTS Jonathan D. Raskin, PhD Licensed psychologist. Insightoriented, meaning-based, problem-focused, person-centered psychotherapy for adults and 102
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adolescents facing problems including, but not limited to, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, life transitions, family issues, career concerns, depression, anxiety, loneliness, and bereavement. Free initial consultation. Sliding scale. 199 Main Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 257-3471.
Mark L. Parisi, PhD Licensed psychologist. Offering individual psychotherapy for adults. Specializing in gay men's issues, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, adjustment, issues related to aging, disordered eating, body image, sexual identity, and personal growth. Medicare and some insurance accepted. 52 South Manheim Boulevard, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-2259.
Mark S. Balaban, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering individual and group psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Experienced in working with relationship/intimacy issues, loneliness, depression, anxiety, current family or family of origin issues, eating/body image concerns, grief, stress management, and personal growth. Convenient after-work and evening appointments available. Rosendale, NY. (845) 616-7898.
Peter M. del Rosario, PhD
Deep Clay Art and Therapy "Dreamfigures" group for women in transition. (845) 255-8039. deepclay@mac.com.
Ione Author and psychotherapist: Qigong, Meditation, Hypnotherapy, and Dreams. Specializing in the creative process. Healing retreats, Local and Worldwide. (845) 339-5776.
Irene Humbach, LCSW, PC Body of Wisdom Counseling & Healing Services By integrating traditional and alternative therapy/ healing approaches, including Body-Centered Psychotherapy, IMAGO Couples' Counseling, and Kabbalistic Healing, I offer tools for self healing, to assist individuals and couples to open blocks to their softer heart energy. Ten-session psycho-spiritual group for women in recovery. Offices in Poughkeepsie and New Paltz. New Paltz, NY. (845) 485-5933.
Judy Swallow, MA, TEP Integrative body/mind therapist using Rubenfeld synergy and psychodrama in her work with individuals, couples, groups, and families. Inquire for workshops and training, as well as therapy. New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-5613.
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Licensed psychologist. Insight-oriented, culturally sensitive psychotherapy for adults and adolescents concerned with: relationship difficulties, codependency, depression, anxiety, sexual/ physical trauma, grief and bereavement, eating disorders, dealing with divorce, gay/lesbian issues. Free initial consult. Sliding scale. 199 Main Street, New Paltz, NY. (914) 262-8595.
changing self-defeating attitudes and behaviors, underlying anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Sliding scale, most insurances accepted, including Medicare/Medicaid. NYS-licensed. Experience working with trauma victims, including physical and sexual abuse. Educator on mental health topics. Located in New Paltz, one mile from SUNY. New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-4218.
Rachael Diamond, LCSW, CHt Holistically-oriented therapist offering counseling, psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy. Specializing in issues pertaining to relationships, personal growth, life transitions, alternative lifestyles, childhood abuse, codependency, addiction, recovery illness, and grief. Some insurances accepted. Office convenient to New Paltz and surrounding areas. Free half hour consultation. New Paltz, NY. (845) 883-9642.
PSYCHOTHERAPY Amy R. Frisch, CSWR Psychotherapist. Individual, family, and group sessions for adolescents and adults. Currently accepting registration for It's a Girl Thing: an expressive arts therapy group for adolescent girls and The Healing Circle: an adult bereavement group offering a safe place to begin the healing process after the death of a loved one. Most insurances accepted. New Paltz, NY. (914) 706-0229.
Change Your Outlook, Heal, and Grow - Sharon Slotnick, MS, CHt. With combination of “talk� therapy for self-knowledge and hypnotherapy to transform negative, self-defeating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Faster symptom relief. Feel better and make healthier choices. Sliding scale, Certified Hypnotherapist and Counselor. New Paltz, Kingston. See also Hypnosis. New Paltz, NY. (845) 389-2302.
Debra Budnik, CSW-R Traditional insight-oriented psychotherapy for long- or short-term work. Aimed at identifying and
Julie Zweig, MA Verbal Body-Centered Psychotherapy utilizing doctoral level training in psychology and 15+ years of experience as a therapist, as well as the principles of Rosen Method Bodywork, but without touch. New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-3566.
Jeanne Asma, LCSWR PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND LIFE COACH Individual, couples and group sessions for adults. Women's issues groups now forming. Specializing in relationship issues, improving self esteem, binge eating and body image, life transitions including divorce and grief issues, trauma and abuse. Many insurance's accepted or sliding scale available. Office located in Poughkeepsie location. 845 462-1182.. www.JeanneAsma.com.
Kent Babcock, MSW, LMSW Counseling & Psychotherapy Development of solutions through simple self-observation, reflection, and conversation. Short- or long-term work around difficult relationships; life or career transitions; ethical, spiritual, or psychic dilemmas; and creative blocks. Roots in yoga, dreamwork, spiritual psychology, and existential psychotherapy. Sliding scale. Offices in Woodstock and Uptown Kingston., Woodstock, NY. (845) 679-5511 x4. kentagram@gmail.com.
Martin Knowles, LCSW Taking a systemic approach to well-being and relationships for over 20 years, Martin Knowles works with individuals, couples and families in Uptown Kingston. His effective, down-to-earth style amplifies and encourages natural talents and resources, bringing out the best in each of us. 845-338-5450 x301. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM WHOLE LIVING DIRECTORY
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Rachael Diamond, LCSW, CHt Holistically-oriented therapist offering counseling, psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy. Specializing in issues pertaining to relationships, personal growth, life transitions, alternative lifestyles, childhood abuse, codependency, addiction, recovery illness, and grief. Some insurances accepted. Office convenient to New Paltz and surrounding areas. Free half hour consultation. New Paltz, NY. (845) 883-9642.
Wellspring Evolutionary coaching using movement and breath to access and clear lifelong patterns and transform relationships. Rodney and Sandra Wells, certified by Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks. (845) 534-7668.
REBIRTHING Susan DeStefano
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Heart-centered therapy for healing the body, mind, and emotions. Improve relationships, release the past, heal the inner child through personal empowerment. (845) 255-6482.
REIKI Affinity Healing Arts Alice Madhuri Velky, LMT, RYT Licensed Massage Therapy - Reiki Integral Yoga速 Wouldn't it be great to feel great again? Deeply effective, intuitive and client-centered bodywork incorporating Swedish/deep tissue, myofascial, aromatherapy and energy balancing. Poughkeepsie office. (845) 797-4124. home.earthlink.net/ ~affinityhealing.
The Sanctuary - Reiki Rev. Denise Meyer offers Usui Reiki treatments. Experience the benefits of deep relaxation and energetic releases through this method of healing touch. Reiki energy supports and heals the mind, body, heart and spirit through the delivery of Light Energy into the energy field of the receiver. "Denise's work is way beyond the other Reiki treatments I have had." Vera P. The Sanctuary, 5 Academy Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-3337 ext. 2. 104
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SCHOOLS & TRAINING Hudson Valley School of Massage Therapy Student clinic supervised by NYS Licensed Instructor. www.HVSMassageTherapy.com.
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology ITP is an accredited graduate psychology school offering clinical and nonclinical certificates, MA and PhD degrees. The curriculum combines mind, body, and spiritual inquiry with scholarly research and self discovery. Graduates have strong clinical skills and can communicate in a variety of complex relational circumstances. (650) 493-4430. itpinfo@itp.edu. www.itp.edu.
SHIATSU Shiatsu Massage Therapy - Leigh Scott Leigh Scott will be moving to Westport, Conn. to continue her practice. She will return every 5 weeks to do housecalls. For an apointment call (203) 247-6451 or email leighmscott@earthlink. net. Blessings to all. (203) 247-6451. leighmscot t@earthlink.net.
systems approach that seeks to improve one's health and vitality by balancing the body and reestablishing appropriate relationships. Benefits include feeling lighter, more energy, greater freedom of movement, relief from chronic pain, and positive psychological effects. We offer a safe place for exploration and work with sensitivity and compassion. Krisha Showalter and Ryan Flowers are certified practitioners of the KMI method. Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-4654.
TAROT Tarot-on-the-Hudson Rachel Pollack Exploratory, experiential play with the Tarot as oracle and sacred tool, in a monthly class, with Certified Tarot Grand Master and international Tarot author Rachel Pollack. All levels welcome. Tarot Readings in person or by phone. Also see ad. Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-5797. rachel@rachelpollack.com.
THERAPY Legga, Inc. at Cedar Ridge Farm
SPAS & RESORTS The Spa at Emerson Place
SPIRITUAL Healing, Pathwork and Channeling by Flowing Spirit Guidance It is our birthright to experience the abundance of the universe, the deep love of God, and our own divinity! It is also our birthright to share our own unique gifts with the world. We long to do it. So why don't we? Our imperfections get in the way. As we purify, we experience more and more fully, the love and the abundance of God's universe. We can have it in any moment. We can learn to purify our imperfections AND experience heaven on earth. Jaffe Institute Spiritual Healing; Pathwork; and Channeling available. Contact Joel Walzer for sessions. (845) 679-8989. www.flowingspirit.com.
Ione Egyptian Mysteries, Scarab TeachingsTM, Journeys to Sacred Sites. (845) 339-5776.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Hudson Valley Structural Integration Structural integration is a form of soft tissue manipulation based on the lifelong work of Dr. Ida P. Rolf. It is a process-oriented whole
Toni D. Nixon, Ed.D. Therapist and Buddhist Practitioner
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The Emerson Spa is open! This Asian-inspired design invites guests into an oasis of relaxation that is surrounded by the Catskills' pastoral beauty. Individually-tailored treatments are created by the European-trained staff who are skilled at delivering virtually all the Emerson Spa's 40+ treatments. Men and women alike will enjoy the personalized attention they receive while enjoying experiences such as Ayruvedic Rituals, Aromatherapy Massage, Deep-Tissue and Four-Hand Massage, Hot Stone Therapy and Detoxifying Algae Wraps. (845) 688-1000. www.emersonplace.com.
Specializing in Equine Assisted Discovery groups and individual sessions, for Children, Adolescents, & Adults. Saugerties, NY. (845) 729 0608.
Offering a unique combination of techniques that integrate therapeutic goals and spiritual practice. The basic principles of Buddhism and psychotherapy are concerned with the goal of ending human suffering. Both paths to liberation are through greater self awareness, a broader view of one's world, the realization of the possibility of freedom and finding the means to achieve it. In essence, effective psychotherapy moves toward liberation and Buddhist practice is therapeutic in nature. Eidetic Image therapy is a unique and powerful method that encourages the liberation of the mind and spirit from obstacles that block the way to inner peace. Specializing in life improvement skills, habit cessation, career issues, women's issues, and blocked creativity. By phone, online, and in person. (845) 339-1684. www.eidetictherapy.com.
Wisdom Heart Individual sessions and workshops. Heart centered counseling, and expressive arts therapy. Located in Woodstock and Kingston. (845) 679-4827. www.wisdomheart.com.
VEGAN LIFESTYLES Andrew Glick Vegan Lifestyle Coach The single most important step an individual can take to help save the planet's precious resources, improve and protect one's health, and to stop the senseless slaughter of over 50 billion animals a year...is to Go Vegan. What could make you feel better about yourself than knowing you are helping the planet, your own health, and the lives of countless animals all at the same time? If the idea is daunting and seems undoable to you, then let your 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM WHOLE LIVING DIRECTORY
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personal Vegan Lifestyle Coach take you through steps A to Z. Whether you're a cattle rancher eating meat three times a day or a lacto-vegetarian wanting to give up dairy, it's a process that can be fun, easy and meaningful. You can do it easily with the proper support, guidance and encouragement from your Vegan Lifestyle Coach. (845) 6797979. andy@meatfreezone.org. www.meatfreezone.org.
Healthy Gourmet To Go Try our colossal coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate or our delectable pan-seared cornmeal crusted homemade seitan cutlets over rosemary smashed potatoes with mushroom gravy. From old-fashioned home cooking with a new healthful twist to live/raw foods and macrobiotics, HGTG has dishes to please every palate. Weekly Meal Delivery right to your door. Organic, vegan, kosher. Baby Registry. Gift Certificates. Catering. (845) 339-7171. www.carrottalk.com.
YOGA Jai Ma Yoga Center Offering a wide array of Yoga classes, seven days a week, from Gentle/Restorative Yoga to Advanced. Meditation classes free to all enrolled. Chanting Friday evenings. New expanded studio space. Private consultations and Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy sessions available. Gina Bassinette, RYT & Ami Hirschstein, RYT, Owners. New Paltz, NY. (845) 256-0465.
The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Center
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Open to the community for over 5 years. Inspiring movements of inner freedom and awareness. We offer Yoga classes for all levels of students, gentle/beginner to advanced. Including Pre & Post Natal Yoga, Family & Kids Yoga, as well as a variety of Dance classes, Massage, Acupuncture, Sauna & Organic Yoga Clothing. 521 Main Street (Rte. 299, across from Econo Lodge), New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-8212.. contact@thelivingseed.com. www.thelivingseed.com.
Satya Hudson Valley Yoga Center Satya Hudson Valley Yoga Center is located in the heart of Rhinebeck village, on the third floor of the Rhinebeck Department Store building. We offer classes for all levels, 7 days a week. There is no need to pre-register: we invite you to just show up. Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-2528. www.hudsonvalleyyoga.com.
Yoga on Duck Pond A new approach to yoga based on the premise that we develop habitual patterns of movement that can effectively be changed by bringing unconscious movement into conscious awareness. Only then can we explore new combinations of ways to move. Learn how to experience yoga poses comfortably and beneficially, from the inside out, without strain or struggle. When we slow down, we can sense and feel more clearly andA new approach to yoga based on the premise that we develop habitual patterns of movement that can effectively be changed by bringing unconscious movement into conscious awareness. Only then can we explore new combinations of ways to move. Learn how to experience yoga poses comfortably and beneficially, from the inside out, without strain or struggle. When we slow down, we can sense and feel more clearly and comfortably how we move. Experience a style of yoga that is dynamic, rejuvenating, empowering and transformational. Donna Nisha Cohen, RYT with over 25 years experience. Classes daily. Privates available. comfortably how we move. Experience a style of yoga that is dynamic, rejuvenating, empowering and transformational. Donna Nisha Cohen, RYT with over 25 years experience. Classes daily. Privates available. (845) 687-4836. www.yogaonduckpond.com.
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R & F Handmade Paints
Revolutionary new acting technique for Film/Stage/TV. The book: Transformational Acting...A Step Beyond, Limelight Editions. The technique: Transform into character using current emotions. No recall. No forward imagining. Shurin private coaches many celebrities. The classes: Thursday eves at 7PM, Woodstock. Master classes at the Times Square Sande Shurin Theatre. Thursday eves at 7PM. Woodstock, NY. (917) 545-5713 or (212) 262-6848.
Internationally known manufacturer of Pigment Sticks and Encaustic paint right here in the Hudson Valley. Stop in for a tour of our factory, get paints at discounted prices, sign up for an Encaustic or Pigment Stick workshop, or check out bi-monthly exhibits in the Gallery. Monday-Saturday 10AM5PM. 506 Broadway, Kingston, NY. (845) 331-3112. www.rfpaints.com.
ARCHITECTURE
Deep Clay Art and Therapy with Michelle Rhodes ATR-BC, LMSW
DiGuiseppe Architecture
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ATTORNEYS Law Offices of Andrea Lowenthal, PLLC
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Offices in Hudson and Manhattan, serving individuals and businesses throughout the Hudson Valley and New York City. Estate Planning (wills and trusts) and Elder Law (planning for you or your aging relatives), Domestic Partnerships (for GLBT families), Family Matters, Business Formations and Transactions, and Real Estate. Intelligent and sensitive approach to your personal and business legal matters. Hudson, NY. (518) 671-6200 or (917) 301-6524. Andrea@LowenthalLaw.com.
Van Brunt Gallery
Schneider, Pfahl & Rahme, LLP
Exhibiting the work of contemporary artists. Featuring abstract painting, sculpture, digital art, photography, and video, the gallery has new shows each month. The innovative gallery Web site has online artist portfolios and videos of the artists discussing their work. 460 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508. (845) 838-2995. www.vanbruntgallery.com.
Manhattan law firm, with offices in Woodstock, provides legal services to individuals, institutions, professional firms, companies, and family businesses. Specific areas include: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Corporate, New Media and Arts, and Entertainment Law. Each matter is attended to by a senior attorney, who develops a comprehensive legal plan with the client. Woodstock, NY. (845) 679-9868 or (212) 629-7744. www.schneiderpfahl.com www.nycrealestateattorneys.com.
ART SUPPLIES Catskill Art & Office Supply Traditional fine art materials, studio furnishings, office products, journals, cards, maps, and gifts. Creative services, too, at all three locations: photo processing, custom printing, rubber stamps, color copies, custom picture framing, and full-color digital output. Pushing the envelope and creative spirit for over 20 years. Woodstock (845) 679-2251; Kingston (845) 331-7780; Poughkeepsie (845) 452-1250.
Manny’s Since 1962, big city selection and small town service have made Manny’s special. We offer a full range of art materials, custom picture framing, bookmaking supplies, and the best selection of handmade and decorative papers north of Manhattan. Manny’s, it’s more than just an art store. 83 Main Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-9902.
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Inspired, Sensitive, and Luxurious...these are the words that describe the quintessential design work that is DiGuiseppe. The firm, with Design Studios in Accord, New York City, and Boca Raton, provides personalized Architecture and Interiors for each and every client. Whether the project is a Sensitive Historic Renovation, a Hudson Valley Inspired Home or Luxurious Interiors, each project receives the attention of the firm’s principal, Anthony J. DiGuiseppe, AIA RIBA, an internationally published architect and award-winning furniture designer. Accord (845) 687-8989; New York City (212) 439-9611. diarcht@msn.com. www.diguiseppe.com.
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BEVERAGES Leisure Time Spring Water Pure spring water from a natural artesian spring located in the Catskill Mountains. The spring delivers water at 42 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. The water is filtered under high pressure through fine white sand. Hot and cold dispensers available. Weekly delivery. (845) 331-0504.
BOOKSTORES Barner Books Used books. From kitsch to culture, Thoreau to thrillers, serious and silly. We have the books you read. Monday-Saturday 10-7. Sunday 12-6. 69 Main Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-2635. barnerbk@ulster.net. 5/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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The Golden Notebook A feast for book lovers located in the heart of Woodstock, we are proud to be a part of Book Sense: Independent Bookstores for Independent Minds. In addition to our huge database, we can special order any book in or out of print. Our Children’s Store located right next door has an extensive selection of books and products exclusively for the under-14 set. We also carry the complete line of Woodstock Chimes. 25-29 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY. (845) 679-8000 | fax: (845) 679-3054. thegoldennotebook@hvc.rr.com. www.goldennotebook.com.
Mirabai of Woodstock The Hudson Valley’s oldest spiritual/holistic bookstore, providing a vast array of books, music, and gifts that transform, renew, and elevate the spirit. Exquisite statuary and other art works from Nepal, Tibet, Bali. Expert Tarot reading, astrological charts/interpretation available. 23 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock, NY. (845) 679-2100. www.mirabai.com.
CARPETS / RUGS Anatolia Tribal Rugs & Weavings Direct importers since 1981. Natural-dyed Afghan carpets; Balouchi tribal kilims; Russian sumaks; antique Caucasian carpets; silk Persian sumaks; Turkish kilims. Hundreds to choose from, 2’x3’ to 9’x12’. Kilim pillows, $20-$55. We encourage customers to try our rugs in their homes, without obligation. MC/Visa/AmEx. Open 6 days a week 12-6PM. Closed Tuesdays. 54G Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY. (845) 679-5311.
CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES The School for Young Artists
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An Extraordinary Art Experience! The School for Young Artists provides you with the tools, materials, instruction and support to achieve your goals. Our studio is about the joy of learning and the power of making art. Classes and individual sessions for children and adults. Call Kathy Anderson. (845) 679-9541.
CINEMA Upstate Films Showing provocative international cinema, contemporary and classic, and hosting filmmakers since 1972... on two screens in the village of Rhinebeck, NY. 26 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-2515. www.upstatefilms.org.
CLOTHING Haldora Haldora, a family name from Iceland meaning Goddess of the Mountains. Haldora designs a life style in women’s clothing and scarves - styles which are timeless, understated, and have a forgiving elegance. She designs and cuts her own line, then sends it to her seamstress where it is sewn locally in New York state. Her fabrics are mostly natural, including many kinds of silk, linens, and cotton in many colors, with wool added in winter. Also at Haldora, you will find other complimentary lines. In season she has wool, cotton, and cashmere sweaters, which include Margaret O’Leary and Kincross Cashmere. Haldora carries a full line of Hanro of Switzerland undergarments and sleepwear. Shoes are also important to finish your look. Some of the lines carried are Arche, Lisa Nading, and Gentle Souls. Haldora also carries jewelry in a wide range of prices. Open Daily. 28 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-6250. www.haldora.com.
Pegasus Footwear 10 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock, NY. (845) 679-2372. www.PegasusShoes.com.
Rambling Rose Fabulous clothing for fascinating women. 73 Main Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-3899. 108
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COLLEGES Dutchess Community College Dutchess Community College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, was founded in 1957. The College offers an educational policy of access, quality, opportunity, diversity, and social responsibility. DCC’s main campus in Poughkeepsie is situated on 130 scenic acres with facilities that are aesthetically pleasing and technologically advanced. The College has a satellite campus, Dutchess South, in Wappinger Falls, and learning centers in Carmel, Staatsburg, and Pawling. Poughkeepsie, NY. (845) 431-8020. www.sunydutchess.edu.
Mount Saint Mary College An independent liberal arts college offering more than 30 undergraduate programs; graduate programs in business (MBA), education, and nursing; and noncredit courses. 2,500 women and men. Its beautiful campus overlooks the Hudson River and is conveniently located off I-84 in Newburgh. Newburgh, NY. (845) 569-3222. www.msmc.edu.
CONSIGNMENT SHOPS Past ‘n’ Perfect
The Present Perfect Designer consignments of the utmost quality for men, women, and children. Current styles, jewelry accessories, and knickknacks. Featuring beautiful furs and leathers. Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM. Sunday 12-5PM. 23G Village Plaza, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. (845) 876-2939..
CONSTRUCTION Phoenix Construction Phoenix Construction and Contracting is a company dedicated to superior addition, remodeling, and renovation work through top quality materials installed by trained professionals. Along with a high standard of work, we pride ourselves on superior job site and budget management. Our close-knit network of sub-contractors ensures the success of every project through proper delegation of it’s mechanical and specialist requirements. We deliver customer service coupled with quality assurance. Phoenix Construction professionally handles all details so that you don’t have to worry. (845) 266-5222. www.phoenix-b.com.
CRAFTS Crafts People Representing over 500 artisans, Crafts People boasts four buildings brimming with fine crafts, the largest selection in the Hudson Valley. All media represented, including: sterling silver & 14K gold jewelry, blown glass, pottery, turned wood, kaleidoscopes, wind chimes, leather, clothing, stained glass, etc. Friday - Monday 10:30AM-6PM. 262 Spillway Road, West Hurley, NY. (845) 331-3859. www.craftspeople.com.
Deep Clay Showroom Pottery and Dreamfigures Wood-fired, raku, and stoneware. From everyday mugs and bowls to Tea Ceremony ware. Simple forms, natural colors, islands of calm, created by artist/therapist Michelle Rhodes. Studied pottery in Bizen and Tea at Urasenke. Open by appointment year-round. (845) 255-8039. www.michellerhodespottery.com.
DANCEWEAR First Street Dancewear First Street Dancewear in Saugerties, NY offers quality dancewear for Adults and Children. We have dancewear, knit warm-ups, ballet, jazz, tap shoes, gymnastics wear, skatewear, accessories, and gift items. We also feature a line of women’s active wear clothing suitable for Yoga and Pilates. Saugerties, NY. (845) 247-4517. www.firststreetdancewear.com.
DISTRIBUTION Chronogram Is Everywhere! Have you ever noticed how wherever you go, Chronogram is there? That’s because our distribution is so damned good. We can distribute your flyer, brochure, business card, or publication to over 700 establishments in Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, Putnam and Orange counties. Now in Westchester county with new stops in Peekskill. (845) 334-8600. distribution@chronogram.com.
EDUCATION RESOURCES Math Tutor Customized, creative tutoring for all ages. Get help with arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and precalculus. Prepare for Regents, SATs, GREs, and GEDs. I emphasize fundamental concepts, number sense, real life application and problem solving skills. Individual and group sessions. Contact Halle Kananack. (917) 232-5532. learn@mathwithhalle.com. www.mathwithhalle.com.
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M. T. Abraham, MD, FACS - Facial Plastic, Reconstructive & Laser Surgery, PLLC
To Know. To Understand. To Be. Offering intensive training in a living school of psychotransformism in the tradition of G.I. Gurdjieff. (845) 255-5548. discover@bestweb.net. www.discoveryinstitute.org.
Dr. Abraham is one of few surgeons double board certified and fellowship trained exclusively in Facial Plastic Surgery. He is an expert
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A quaint consignment boutique that offers distinctive clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories, and a unique variety of high quality furs and leathers. Always a generous supply of merchandise from casual to chic; contemporary to vintage; with sizes from infant to adult. Featuring a diverse and illuminating jewelry collection. Conveniently located at 1629 Main Street (Route 44), Pleasant Valley, NY, only 9 miles east of the Mid-Hudson Bridge. Tuesday-Friday 11AM - 6PM. Saturday 10AM - 6PM. 1629 Main Street (Route 44), Pleasant Valley, NY. (845) 635-3115. www.pastnperfect.com.
in the latest minimally invasive and non-surgical techniques (Botox™, Restylane™, Thermage™, Photofacial™), and also specializes in functional nasal surgery. Offices in Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck & NYC with affiliated MediSpas. Poughkeepsie, NY. (845) 454-8025. www.NYfaceMD.com.
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FAUX FINISHES Faux Intentions Cat Quinn, professional decorative artist, setting the standard for excellence in Custom Faux Finishes for your home and business. With infinite possibilities, your walls, floors, ceilings, fireplaces and furniture can be transformed using my faux finishing techniques. A full spectrum of decorative finishes using plasters, glazes and many other mediums, help to fill your home full of your unique personality and spirit. Don’t miss the beauty and exhiliration of transforming the rooms you live and work in every day into spaces that reflect your sense of style. Portfolio showing a phone call away. (845) 532-3067.
FINANCIAL SERVICES Center for Financial Wellness, Inc.
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CoolCover keeps food cool, fresh and visible for hours using patent-pending air flow design. Perfect for entertaining at home, indoors and outdoors. CoolCover can be tipped back into stable, upright position for easy self serving. Clear, durable, food safe polycarbonate protects food from insects and pets. Great for everyday use as practical tool for healthy eating. No ice. 15 7/8” L x 11 7/8” W x 5 5/8” H. Price - $34.99. Toll Free (800) 601-5757. www.coolcover.us.
FRAMING Catskill Art & Office Supply Traditional fine art materials, studio furnishings, office products, journals, cards, maps, and gifts. Creative services, too, at all three locations: photo processing, custom printing, rubber stamps, color copies, custom picture framing, and full-color digital output. Pushing the envelope and creative spirit for over 20 years. Woodstock (845) 679-2251; Kingston (845) 331-7780; Poughkeepsie (845) 452-1250.
Manny’s Since 1962, big city selection and small town service have made Manny’s special. We offer a full range of art materials, custom picture framing, bookmaking supplies, and the best selection of handmade and decorative papers north of Manhattan. Manny’s, it’s more than just an art store. 83 Main Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-9902.
GARDENING & GARDEN SUPPLIES Mac’s Agway in Red Hook/ New Paltz Agway Specializing in all your lawn and garden needs. We carry topsoil, peat moss, fertilizers and organics, grass seed, shavings, straw, fencing, pet food, bird seed, bird houses, and BUSINESS DIRECTORY CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
The Phantom Gardener At Phantom we provide everything you need to create and enjoy an organic, beautiful landscape. Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff will help you choose from an unbeatable selection of herbaceous or woody plants, garden products and books. We offer professional design, installation, and maintenance services. Visit us! Daily 9AM-6PM. Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-8606. www.thephantomgardener.com.
I don’t sell anything! I help you become financially independent: retire early, reduce your taxes, build an investment portfolio, do work that you love, get out of debt! Robin Vaccai-Yess, Certified Financial Planner, Registered Investment Advisor, Fee-Only. Visit www.financiallywell.com to receive my free E-newsletter and to register for workshops. (845) 255-6052. www.financiallywell.com.
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more. Hours for both locations: Monday-Friday 8AM-5:30PM; Saturday 8AM-5PM; Sunday 9AM-3PM. Mac’s Agway, 68 Firehouse Lane, Red Hook, NY, New Paltz Agway, 145 Route 32N, New Paltz, NY, Red Hook, NY. Mac’s Agway (845) 876-1559; New Paltz Agway (845) 255-0050.
Earth Lore Walk into a world of natural wonder: amethyst caves and heart-shaped druzies, quartz crystal spheres and sculptures, orbs of obsidian, lapis and jasper. PLUS a gallery of wearable art. Navaho necklaces of turquoise and coral, pendants and bracelets of moldavite, tektite and meteorite; watches crafted from oxidized copper, brass, sterling; an array of Baltic amber in all its hues: honey, lemon, butterscotch, cognac...., fashioned into jewelry that makes a statement. Earthlore also offers unique objects of home decor such as a 100 yr old camel bell from Afghanistan, a Thai rain drum, and fossilized salt lamps from the Himalayas. A great place to find gifts from around the globe. Open Tues. thru Fri. 10am - 6pm. Sat 10-5. 2 Fairway Drive, Pawling, NY. (845) 855-8889.
GUITARS McCoy’s Guitar Shop Specializing in professional stringed instrument repairs and the best set-ups in the area at reasonable, musician friendly rates. Psychotherapy extra. Used guitars and basses bought and sold. Services available by appointment only. Conveniently located in Rosendale. Rosendale, NY. (845) 658-7467.
HOME DESIGN Eco-Arch Design Works Janus Welton, AIA, BBEI An award-winning design architect, offering over 15 years of Traditional Chinese Feng Shui expertise to her Ecological and Healthy Building Design Practice: combining Building Biology, Solar Architecture, and Feng Shui to promote “Inspiring and Sustainable” environments for the 21st Century. Unlock the potentials of your site, home, or office to foster greater harmony, prosperity, spirit, health, and ecological integrity. Services include: Architecture, Planning, Commercial Interiors, Professional Seminars and Consultations. (845) 247-4620. ecoarchitect@hvc.rr.com. www.JanusWeltonDesignWorks.com.
ILLUSTRATION 8 Hats High 8 Hats High is a full service animation studio and production house located in Middletown, NY. We specialize in Animation, Illustration, Storyboarding, Television Production, Pho-
tography, Post Production, Web design and more. Production: It’s what we do! For more information check out. 23-27 West Main Street 3rd Fl., Middletown, NY. (845) 344.1888. www.8hatshigh.com.
INTERIOR DESIGN DeStefano and Associates Barbara DeStafano has been the owner of DeStefano and Associates, an interior design business, for 18 years. She received certification in Feng Shui from the Metropolitan Institute of Interior Design and has completed advanced work with several Feng Shui Masters. Feng Shui is the perfect marriage to interior design. It brings a spiritual dimension to your space. Barbara can create a kind of beauty that touches your spirit, and brings balance and harmony to a level that transcends the superficial. Barbara is available for consultations, guest speaker engagements, and workshops. (845) 339-4601.
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS Webjogger
LITERARY Ione Writing workshops and private instruction for writers. (845) 339-5776.
Submit to Chronogram Seeking submissions of poems, short stories, essays, and article proposals. Accepting pieces of all sorts. With SASE, send submissions to Chronogram,. 314 Wall Street, 2nd floor, Kingston, NY 12401. info@chronogram.com.
MAGAZINES Chronogram The only complete arts and cultural events resource for the Hudson Valley. Subscribe and get the lowdown first. Whether you live in the Hudson Valley or just visit, you’ll know what’s going on. Send $36 for yearly subscription to: Chronogram, 314 Wall Street, 2nd floor, Kingston, NY 12401. 314 Wall Street, 2nd floor, Kingston, NY 12401. info@chronogram.com.
If you’re separating, divorcing, or have issues with child support, custody, or visitation, choose mediation. On average, mediated agreements are fulfilled twice as often as litigated court decisions and cost half as much. I draw on my experience as a Financial Planner, psychotherapist, and pro se litigant to guide couples in a responsible process of unraveling their entanglements, preserving their assets, and creating a satisfying future. Cornwall, New Paltz, and NYC. Cornwall, NY. (845) 534-7668. www.mediated-divorce.com.
MUSIC Burt’s Electronics Good music deserves quality sound! Avoid the malls and shop where quality and personal service are valued above all else. Bring Burt and his staff your favorite album and let them teach you how to choose the right audio equipment for your listening needs. Monday through Friday 9AM-7PM. Saturday 9AM5PM. 549 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY. (845) 331-5011.
CASH PAID for your VINYL RECORD COLLECTIONS!!! StarryNightRecords.com We BUY rock, jazz, blues, reggae, electronica, experimental, 20th century classical, Vinyl LPs, EPs, 7”, CDs and DVDs. We PICK UP in Ulster, Orange, Sullivan, Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester counties as well as in New Jersey, and the NY metro area. We will also help you SELL instruments. (212) 591-2105. starry@starrynightrecords.com.
WVKR 91.3 FM Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. A listener-supported, non-commercial, student-run alternative music station. Programming is provided by students and community members, and includes jazz, new music, folk, hip hop, polka, new age, international, blues, metal, news, and public affairs programming. WVKR Web casts at www.wvkr.org. (845) 437-7010. www.wvkr.org.
MUSIC LESSONS Bibi Farber - Guitar Lessons Guitar Lessons Acoustic / electric Pop, rock, blues & folk Beginners welcome, age 11 and up. I offer very flexible scheduling & discounts for students teaming up. Lessons in Minnewaska area or in your home, if within a 30 minute radius. Songwriting coaching & demo recording also available. Let’s play! (646) 734-8018. www.bibifarber.com.
NURSERIES Loomis Creek Nursery Inc
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Great Plants for Adventurous Gardeners! Tuesdays-Sundays, 9am - 5pm. Hudson, NY. (518) 851-9801. www.loomiscreek.com.
Pathways Mediation Center
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A unique mediation practice for couples going through divorce or families in conflict with the innovative, combined services of two professionals. Josh Koplovitz has 30 years as a Matrimonial & Family Law Attorney and Myra Schwartz has 30 years as Guidance Counselor. This male/female team can effectively address all your legal and family issues. Use our one-hour free consultation to find out about us. (845) 331-0100.
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Blazing fast broadband internet access. Featuring symmetrical bandwidth, superior personal attention and technical support, rock-solid security and reliability, and flexible rates. Complementary services include email, Web hosting, accelerated dialup, server collocation and management, and customized networking solutions. Webjogger is a locally grown company with offices in Tivoli and Kingston. Kingston, NY. (845) 757-4000. www.webjogger.net. www.webjogger.net.
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Quadrattura Painting - Interior/Exterior & Interior Decorator Finishes Serving the area since 1997 with pristine jobs for the economy-minded homeowner, as well as decorator and faux finishes, completed with old-world craftsmanship and pride. Wallpaper removal, light carpentry, plaster. Environmental paints available. Free estimates. (845) 679-9036. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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The Pioneer in Professional Pet Care! Full house-pet-plant sitting service, proudly serving three counties for 32 years. Experienced, dependable, thorough, and reasonable house sitting for your pets’ health and happiness. Also offering a cats-only resort with individual rooms. Extensive horticulture and landscaping knowledge in addition to domestic and zoo animal experience. Better Business Bureau Metro NY/Mid-Hudson Region Member. (845) 687-0330.
PET SITTING Dog Love, LLC
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Personal Hands-On Boarding and Daycare tailored to your dog’s individual needs. Your dog’s happiness is our goal. Indoor 5x10 windowed matted kennels with classical music. Supervised playgroups in 40 x 40 fenced area. Homemade food and healthy treats. 240 N. Ohioville Road, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-8281. www.dogloveplaygroups.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY 8 Hats High 8 Hats High is a full service animation studio and production house located in Middletown, NY. We specialize in Animation, Illustration, Storyboarding, Television Production, Photography, Post Production, Web design and more. Production: It’s what we do! For more information check out. 23-27 West Main Street 3rd Fl., Middletown, NY. (845) 344.1888. www.8hatshigh.com.
China Jorrin Photography A Hudson Valley based photographer dedicated to documenting weddings in a candid and creative style. While remaining unobtrusive she is able to capture key, quiet and personal moments of the event. Please call for rates and availability. (917) 449-5020. www.chinajorrin.com.
France Menk Photography & Photodesign A fine art approach to your photographic and advertising needs. Internationally exhibited. Major communications/ advertising clients. My work is 100% focused on your needs. (845) 256-0603. www.photocon.com.
Michael Gold Artistic headshots of actors, singers, models, musicians, performing artists, writers, and unusual, outlandish, off-the-wall personalities. Complete studio facilities and lighting. Creative, warm, original, professional. Unconditionally guaranteed. The Corporate Image Studios, 1 Jacobs Lane, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-5255. www.michaelgoldsphotos.com and click on to the “Headshots” page. 112
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Marlis Momber Photography LTD ‘KEEP IT REAL’ Call Marlis for all your photographic needs: Commercial Photography, advertising, annual reports. Personal portraits, head shots, fine art reproduction. Weddings, family reunions, life’s events. Free in-depth consultations to meet your photographic needs and budget. Digital files send directly to you. PHOTO CDs or film and great prints all sizes. Studio in the heart of New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-4928. www.marlismomberphoto.com.
PIANO Adam’s Piano Featuring Kawai and other fine brands. 75 pianos on display in our Germantown (just north of Rhinebeck) showroom. Open by appointment only. Inventory, prices, pictures, at adamspiano.com. A second showroom will be opening in New Paltz in November. Superb service, moving, storage, rentals; we buy pianos! (518) 537-2326 or (845) 343-2326. www.adamspiano.com.
Piano Clearing House 8 John Walsh Blvd. Suite 318A, Peekskill, NY. (914) 788-8090. www.pianoclearinghouse.com.
PLUMBING AND BATH Brinkmann Plumbing & Heating Services A third generation plumbing company operated by Timothy Brinkmann and Master Plumber Berno Brinkmann. They handle all your plumbing needs with skilled, prompt, and attentive service. Call for further information or to schedule a free estimate. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. (518) 731-1178.
N & S Supply N & S Supply. 205 Old Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12534. (845) 896-6291. cloijas@nssupply.com.
PRINTING SERVICES New York Press Direct At NY Press Direct we exist for one reason - to delight our customers! What does that mean to you? Worry-free shopping for all your printing and fulfillment needs. Our solutions are leading edge in the industry. Our pricing is among the most competitive in the northeast region. Call John DeSanto or Larry Read for more information. (845) 457-2442.
PUBLISHERS Monkfish Book Publishing Company Monkfish publishes books that combine spiritual and literary merit. Monkfish books range from memoirs to sutras, from fiction to scholarly works of thought. Monkfish also publishes Provenance Editions, an imprint devoted to elegant editions of spiritual classics. Monkfish books are available at your favorite local or online bookstores, or directly from us. Rhinebeck, NY. (845) 876-4861. www.monkfishpublishing.com.
REMODELING Phoenix Construction Phoenix Construction and Contracting is a company dedicated to superior addition, remodeling, and renovation work through top quality materials installed by trained professionals. Along with a high standard of work,
we pride ourselves on superior job site and budget management. Our close-knit network of sub-contractors ensures the success of every project through proper delegation of it’s mechanical and specialist requirements. We deliver customer service coupled with quality assurance. Phoenix Construction professionally handles all details so that you don’t have to worry. (845) 266-5222. www.phoenix-b.com.
RESTAURANT SUPPLIES Cool Cover CoolCover keeps food cool, fresh and visible for hours using patent-pending air flow design. Perfect for entertaining at home, indoors and outdoors. CoolCover can be tipped back into stable, upright position for easy self serving. Clear, durable, food safe polycarbonate protects food from insects and pets. Great for everyday use as practical tool for healthy eating. No ice. 15 7/8” L x 11 7/8” W x 5 5/8” H. Price - $34.99. Toll Free (800) 601-5757. www.coolcover.us.
SCHOOLS Hudson Valley Sudbury School
High Meadow School Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, committed to a child-centered education that engages the whole child. Intimate, nurturing, with small class size and hands-on learning. A program rich in academic, artistic, physical, and social skills. Fully accredited. Call Suzanne Borris, director. Route 209, Stone Ridge, NY. (845) 687-4855.
Maria’s Garden Montessori School Cultivating independence, confidence, compassion, peace, and a lifelong love of learning. Serving children 3 years through first grade in a one-room country schoolhouse surrounded by gardens, woodlands, and streams. 8:30 am-3: 30 pm, with part time options for preschoolers. Half or full day kindergarten. 62 Plains Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561. (845) 256-1875. info@mariasg ardenmontessori.com.
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School At the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, not only can all students do their best in academic basics, they can find and achieve a balance in rich programs of drama, speech, Spanish, Russian, painting, music, creative writing, woodwork, and more. Waldorf Education: for the head, heart, and hands. Nursery-8th Grade. Call Judy Jaeckel. 16 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-0033.
Woodstock Day School Woodstock Day School, a state-chartered, independent school and member of NYSAIS, providing quality education for pre-school through high school students since 1972. Small classes and a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio allow us to give each child the individualized consideration necessary for a positive learning experience. PO Box 1, Woodstock, NY. (845) 246-3744. www.woodstockdayschool.org.
Art of the Grape Let us give your tired cabinet a new life and convert it into a wine cabinet or custom design a wine cabinet to your style and taste, with matching cocktail table and/or wine tasting table. We also do bars and wine cellars. We supply everything you need to enjoy your wine. 11am to 4pm Thurs., Fri., Sat. or by appointment. 515 Columbia St., Hudson, NY. (518) 822-0770. deekeegan1@aol.com.
WEB DESIGN Beyond The Box Web Design We specialize in co-developing unique designs with clients, though we also work from pre-designed templates for fast, low-cost sites. We put friendly, patient, collaborative customer service first. Our sites adhere to current web design standards (like CSS) for coding and accessibility, and include secure e-commerce and other integrated features (like forums, calendars, blogs and forms). Many of our employees are gifted high school students, so expect great savings! Visit us online, and request an online quote. (518) 537-7667. www.beyondboxweb.com.
Curious Minds Media Inc. Want a website that works for you? We’ve got solutions to fit any budget, and we understand the needs of small businesses. Flash, E-commerce, database applications. CMM has what it takes to get you results. Mention this ad and receive 3 months FREE hosting! Call now toll-free, at (888) 227-1645. (888) 227-1645. www.curiousm.com.
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A radically different form of education based on the belief that children are driven by a basic desire to learn and explore. We trust that children, given the freedom, will choose the most appropriate path for their education. Our democratic School Meeting expects children to take responsibility for their lives and their community. Year-round Admissions. Sliding-scale tuition. (845) 679-1002. www.hudsonvalleyschool.org.
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WEB DEVELOPMENT 8 Hats High 8 Hats High is a full service animation studio and production house located in Middletown, NY. We specialize in Animation, Illustration, Storyboarding, Television Production, Photography, Post Production, Web design and more. Production: It’s what we do! For more information check out. 23-27 West Main Street 3rd Fl., Middletown, NY. (845) 344.1888. www.8hatshigh.com.
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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY fete accompli Why choose an ordinary photographer for your extraordinary event? fete accompli offers photojournalistic-style photography for all your gala occasions. We excel in artistic, journalistic imagery that records the most poignant and surprising moments of your event, capturing the details without interrupting the flow of the occasion. www.feteaccompli-photo.com or (845) 838-3990.
WINE & LIQUOR In Good Taste In Good Taste. 45 Main Street, New Paltz, NY. (845) 255-0110. ingoodtaste@verizon.net. 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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EVENT LISTINGS FOR JUNE 2006
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THE CAST OF THE
2005 HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PRODUCTION OF “THE TEMPEST.” JOEY PARSONS, FOREGROUND, IN THE ROLE OF ARIEL.
WHAT FOOLS THESE MORTALS BE Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing’d Cupid painted blind. —”A Midsummer Night’s Dream” The plot of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is complicated from the get-go—Lysander
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival will bring the magical dreamworld of “A
and Demetrius both fall for Hermia in the first act, prompting Lyander’s famous
Midsummer Night’s Dream” to the tented outdoor stage at Boscobel Restoration,
mouthful, “Ay me, for aught that I could ever read, could ever hear by tale or
June 14 through September 3. (HVSF will also stage Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s
history, the course of true love never did run smooth.” This romantic romp ties love
comedy of manners, “The Rivals,” July 19 through September 2.)
in more knots than an overzealous Boy Scout trying for a Pioneering merit badge.
The company is returning to their roots with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”—the
When Lysander and Hermia flee the city in heat, they are dogged by a determined
play was the company’s first production in 1987. That first staging was modest,
Demetrius, who in turn has hot-to-trot Helena hard on his heels. Then into the forest,
produced at the home of the late industrial designer Russell Wright in Garrison, and
where the king and queen of the faeries, Oberon and Titania, are having their own
meant to be a fundraiser for the preservation of Wright's estate, Manitoga. In 1988
romantic complications, and a group of laborers is preparing a play for the Duke’s
the festival moved to its current home at Boscobel Restoration, an historic Hudson
wedding. In short, more complications than an episode of "General Hospital."
River estate just down the road. In recent years the critically acclaimed regional
Shakespeare’s comedy about the trials of romance and the senselessness of fate
theater group has attracted 25,000 audience members a year.
shows the complications class, jealousy, and, in some cases, disinterest can play
In addition to its summer productions, the festival sponsors year-round education
in the search for true love, all seen through the mischievous eyes of a sprite named
programs, including a School Outreach Program and an Artists-in-Residence
Puck. In “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Shakespeare shows that love requires
Program, which reach over 8,000 students annually, from elementary school through
work, but should never be taken too seriously (one of the love triangles involves a
college, and a summer Apprentice Program for high-school-aged actors.
man with the head of a donkey). As in all good comedies, the lovers find that fate will bring them together in the end, if they can, in fact, just get to the end.
(845) 265-7858; www.hvshakespeare.org —Jenna Hecker
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(L-R): ANNA AZRIELI, CARLA RUDIGER, AND LEVI GONZALEZ OF THE DONNA UCHIZONO COMPANY, PERFORMING BUTTERFLIES FROM MY HAND (2003)
MISCHA MEETS FRANZ Baryshnikov meets Franz Liszt onstage at Bard College!
The second half of the evening will be a trio performed by Mikhail Baryshnikov,
This year the Bard Music Festival celebrates Franz Liszt (1811-1886), the Hungarian
Hristoula Harakas, and Jodi Melnick, set to a musical soundscape by Michael Floyd.
composer known as “King of the Piano.” Bard’s SummerScape, the annual series
Ms. Uchizono explained this dance: “The subplot, for me, was that [Baryshnikov] made
of performances surrounding the Bard Music Festival, begins with two premieres by
great leaps in his life. This most recent leap has been that he built a dance center. And
choreographer Donna Uchizono. In the first dance, Liszt will incarnate in the form of
so the music has a lot of building sounds in it—it begins with a saw. And also he’s a very,
Markus Groh, a brilliant 25-year-old pianist whose all-Liszt CD was just designated an
very handsome man, so women have always been in his circle; and in his organization,
editor’s choice at Gramophone magazine. Groh will play Liszt works on a grand piano,
he has a lot of wonderful women working for him, too. So I liked the idea of these two
including “Il Penseroso,” “Chapelle de Guillaume Tell,” and “Eglogue,” while four dancers
women around Mischa. And basically, Mischa really doesn’t need to do much anymore.
perform. Uchizono is toying with the idea of pushing the piano around the stage, if
We’re very happy just to see him stand there on stage. So he stands in the beginning for
possible. The costumes will be simple—black and deep royal blue—emphasizing the
quite a long time before he even moves.” The Russian-born Baryshnikov, 58, the most
formality of a concert hall.
celebrated living dancer, founded the Baryshnikov Arts Center in Manhattan last year.
This work was commissioned by Bard, and represents a departure for Uchizono, who never choreographs to music. Her technique is to create a dance and later have
Uchizono began working on this piece in October, 2005. Like the other dance, it had not yet been titled at the time of this writing.
music fit around it. The Donna Uchizono Company, based in New York City, is known for
The Donna Uchizono Company will perform at the Richard B. Fisher Center for the
adventuresome pieces that violate expectations, embodying “awkward-elegance”—such
Performing Arts at Bard College on June 29, 30, and July 1 at 8 pm. (845) 758-7900;
as a tango performed while lying on the floor. Ms. Uchizono has received a Guggenheim
www.bard.edu/fishercenter.
Fellowship and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, among many awards.
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calendar THU 1 BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Healing Chant - Sufi Zikr 6:15pm. Woodstock. 679-7215.
CLASSES Four Eras of Jazz 6-8pm. Thursday through 6/28. Audio and video presentations of the 4 major eras of jazz. Business Resource Center, Kingston. 339-2025. $69.
EVENTS Everyone Deserves a Key Rally 4:30pm. A collaborative effort to end chronic homelessness. The march will travel up Market Street, Columbus Drive, around City Hall and back. There will be music, speeches and tabling. Participants are asked to wear yellow to stand out. Market Street, Poughkeepsie. judy@gracesmithhouse.com.
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EVENTS Friday Night Club 7pm. Dinner and music, featuring Roseanne Raneri. North Pointe Cultural Center, Kinderhook. (518) 758-9234.
8pm. Comedy about an upscale New York art dealer and his wife. Ghent Playhouse, Ghent. (518) 392-6264. $15/$12 members.
Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
WORKSHOPS Organic Beekeeping
8:30pm. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 469-4595.
A workshop for active beekeepers and beginners. The Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge. 352-5020 x20.
FILM Mountain Patrol: Kekexili Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
MUSIC Denise Jordan Finley With Daniel Pagdon 7pm. Folk, jazz, acoustic. High Falls Café, High Falls. 687-7370.
Flute Force With Ed Sanders and David Alpher
FILM
8pm. SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge. 687-5263.
Sir! No Sir!
Leslie Ritter & Scott Petito
Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
MUSIC David Kraai
8pm. Acoustic, contemporary, folk. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559.
Ray Vega 8pm. Jazz. Lycian Center for the Performing Arts, Sugar Loaf. 986-6463.
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Elly Wininger and Elise Pittelman
Open Mike Hosted by Ruperto 8pm. All genres. Backstage Studio Productions, Kingston. 338-8700.
Latin Jazz with Estrella 8:30-10:30pm. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
8-11pm. Blues, contemporary, folk. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925.
Dorraine Scofield 9pm. Acoustic, country, folk, pop, solo, vocals. Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston. 338-2424.
The McKrells
A Spiritual ApproachCreating Positive Experiences in the Workplace Call for times. Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center, Haines Falls. (518) 589-5000.
Introduction to Zen Training Retreat Call for times. Zen Mountain Monastery, Mount Tremper. 688-2228.
Writing: A Family Business 7:30pm. The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center, Sleepy Hollow. (914) 332-5953. $5/$3 members.
SAT 3 ART Fiber Wall Sculptures by Eva Drizhal 3pm. Caffe Macchiato, Newburgh. 565-4616.
In the Forests In the Cities 4-8pm. Aaron Yassin and Christopher Saunders explore urban and rural landscapes. Gallery 384, Catskill. (518) 947-6732.
The Edge of Recognition 5-7pm. Oil paintings by Barbara Warren. Backstage Studio Productions, Kingston. 338-8700.
THE OUTDOORS
9pm. Towne Crier Cafe, Pawling. 855-1300.
Works by Comic Book Artist Barry Windsor-Smith
Bimonthly Mid-Week Hike
Peach Jam
3.6 moderate miles. Call for time and meeting place. 677-9909.
9:30pm. Swinging blues shuffles, country quicksteps, rockers and beautiful ballads. Skytop Steakhouse, Kingston. 340-4277.
5-7pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925.
Minnewaska Distance Swimmers Association Opening Day
The Foundation Funky
10am-7:30pm. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 895-5012.
10pm. Soul, jazz, hip hop. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
THEATER
Graymoor
Mao Wow! 7:30pm. Explores the iconography of American conceptions of China and Communism. Time and Space Limited, Hudson. (518) 822-8448. $10/$7.50 members.
WORKSHOPS 7 Secrets to a Slimmer and Healthier New You 1-2pm. With life coach Denise Lewis. Cornwall Library, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 227-3190.
FRI 2 BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Spring “Wake Up” Work Weekend 10am-6pm. Clean up the gardens, build a sweat lodge, clear and mark trails, put up a green house, make a labyrinth and more. The Garden at Thunder Hill, Rensselaerville. (518) 797-3373.
10pm. Rock. Mahoney’s Irish Pub, Poughkeepsie. 471-7026.
SPOKEN WORD Don Lev and Phillip Levine Call for times. Calling All Poets series. Howland Cultural Center, Beacon. 831-0077. $4.
Reading and Book Signing with Elizabeth Cunningham 6:30pm. Author of The Passion of Mary Magdalene. Mirabai Books, Woodstock. 679-2100.
THEATER Mao Wow! 7:30pm. Explores the iconography of American conceptions of China and Communism. Time and Space Limited, Hudson. (518) 822-8448. $10/$7.50 members.
Smokey Joe’s Café
FORECAST
6pm. Acoustic, country, folk. High Falls Café, High Falls. 687-2699. 8pm. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount. (800) 942-6904 ext. 406. $15-$65.
Social Security
Secrets 6-8pm. Exhibition of Alaskan artist Sonya Kelliher-Combs. Nicole Fiacco Gallery, Hudson. (518) 828-5090.
Seeing Double 6-8pm. Photographs and collages of paper and fabric. Port of Call Gallery, Warwick. 258-4796.
Small Works: A Group Show 6-9pm. Artists from Dutchess, Columbia and Ulster Counties. Tivoli Artists Co-op, Tivoli. 757-2667.
New Works by Dan Feldman and Melissa Strawser 7-7pm. Sculpture, painting and printmaking. Pearl Arts Gallery, Stone Ridge. 687-0888.
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Spring “Wake Up” Work Weekend 10am-6pm. Clean up the gardens, build a sweat lodge, clear and mark trails, put up a green house, make a labyrinth and more. The Garden at Thunder Hill, Rensselaerville. (518) 797-3373.
DANCE East Meets West Swing Dance Mix
7:30pm. Presented by Out-of-the-Nest Teen Theater Workshop. Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock. 679-4101.
7-7:45pm lesson followed by open dance. First Presbyterian Church, Highland. 494-0224. $10.
Natural Energy Healing Circle
Community Playback Theatre
Naill O’Leary Dance Troupe
7-8:15pm. Heal yourself and the Earth through channeled healing energy. The Auracle, New Paltz. 255-6046. $3-$6.
8pm. Improvisation based on real-life stories of audience members. Boughton Place, Highland. 691-4118. $6.
Call for times. International Irish troupe. Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/$20 seniors and children.
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Lindy Hop Dance Workshop
Bucky Pizzarelli
10:30am-12:30pm. Workshop covers the basic 8-count steps. Reformed Church of the Comforter, Kingston. 845-236-3939. $30/$35 at the door.
8-10pm. Jazz, swing. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559.
English Country Dance
Graham Parker
EVENTS Kingston Old Town Stockade Farmers’ Market
John Schrader Band
The Great Millbrook Paint-out and Auction 9am-6:30pm. Professional artists paint Hudson Valley scenes, up for auction. The Thorne Building, Millbrook. 471-2550.
Family Fun on Historic Huguenot Street 10-11:30am. Tour the Bevier Elting House. Huguenot Street, New Paltz. 255-1660.
Overlook Fire Tower Opens 11am-4pm. Overlook Mountain House, Woodstock. www.catskilltowers.com.
FILM Mountain Patrol: Kekexili Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
KIDS Art Fun for Kids 1-5pm. AIR Studio Gallery, Kingston. 331-2662.
Children’s Performer Uncle Eye 2-3pm. Singing songs from his album Hyperactive Talking Cows. The Baby Grand Cafe & Bookstore, Warwick. 986-1989.
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MUSIC Sanctuary Coffeehouse Folk Music Festival
9pm. Towne Crier Cafe, Pawling. 855-1300. 9pm. Pop, rock. High Falls Café, High Falls. 687-2699.
Jazz Jam with Peter Einhorn 9pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925. $5.
Big Kahuna 10pm. Dance, pop, rock. Ramada Inn, Newburgh. 564-4500.
THE OUTDOORS Minnewaska State Park Hike Difficult. Call for time and meeting place. 462-0142.
Mohonk Preserve Singles Hike Stony Kill Falls 9:30am-4:30pm. Minnewaska State Park Preserve Jenny Lane, New Paltz. 255-0919.
Beacon Hill Hike 10am. Scenic 2-mile hike. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 255-2011.
National Trails Day Writer’s Hike 10am-1:30pm. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. 255-0919.
Saturday Nature Program: Eastern Bluebird 4pm. Museum of the Hudson Highlands’ Boulevard Location, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 534-5506 ext. 204. $3/$2 children.
SPOKEN WORD Presentation & Book Signing by Evan Pritchard 9:30am. Author of Native New Yorkers. Bevier House Museum, Marbletown. 338-5614.
11am-7pm. Sanctuary Coffee House, Rock Tavern. 496-9696.
From the Wellspring to the Ocean: Béla Bartók’s Musicological Legacy in Today’s World
Cornwall-on-the-Hudson Music & Arts Festival
9:30am. Bard College, Annandale-onHudson. 758-7900.
12-6pm. Blues, progressive, R&B, soul. Donahue Park, Cornwall-on-Hudson. www.river-fest.com.
Poetry Reading and Book Signing With Steve Clorfeine
Tom DePetris Trio 6-9pm. Jazz, new music. The Harvest Cafe, New Paltz. 255-4205.
Choir Concert 7pm. Christ’s Lutheran Church, Woodstock. 246-8242.
Paul Siegel CD Release Party 7-10pm. The alternative folk musician will debut his CD, After Willoughby Station, in a live concert. Warwick Valley Winery, Warwick. 258-4858. $10/$13 at the door.
Mancini & Martin 7:30pm. Jazz and spoken word performance. The Art Upstairs, Phoenicia. 688-2142. $5.
Bobby Sanabria 8pm. Jazz. Lycian Center for the Performing Arts, Sugar Loaf. 986-6463.
Chris Chandler & David Roe 8pm. Rosendale Cafe, Rosendale. 658-9048. $10.
Dana Edelman
7pm. Author of Field, Road, Sky. Albert Shahinian Fine Art, Poughkeepsie. 454-0522.
THEATRE Mao Wow! 7:30pm. Explores the iconography of American conceptions of China and Communism. Time and Space Limited, Hudson. (518) 822-8448. $10/$7.50 members.
Smokey Joe’s Café 7:30pm. Presented by Out-of-the-Nest Teen Theater Workshop. Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock. 679-4101.
Social Security 8pm. Comedy about an upscale New York art dealer and his wife. Ghent Playhouse, Ghent. (518) 392-6264. $15/$12 members.
WORKSHOPS Organic Beekeeping A workshop for active beekeepers and beginners. The Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge. 352-5020 x20.
8pm. Songs off of his recently released CD Mile 23. The Philipstown Depot Theatre, Garrison. 424-3900.
Direction and Inspiration
Eugenia Zukerman, Arianna Zukerman, and Rachelle Jonck
Yantra Painting Workshop
8pm. Presented by Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle. Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. 876-3081.
Rodgers with Hart and Hammerstein: An Evening of Songs in Matched Pairs 8pm. Quimby Theatre, Stone Ridge. 687-2687. $25/$20 seniors.
Sacred Steel Gospel Music With The Campbell Brothers 8pm. Overlook United Methodist Church, Woodstock. 679-2079. $30/$25/$20.
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8:30pm. Variety, comedy. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 469-4595. $27.95.
8-11pm. Workshop at 7:30pm. Hurley Reformed Church, Hurley. 679-8587. $10.
9am-2pm. Organic and traditional fruits & vegetables, breads, flowers. Wall Street, Kingston. 331-3418.
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Call for times. Center for Photography at Woodstock, Woodstock. 679-9957. Sat 11-4pm/Sun 2-5pm. Learn to chant the mantra as your drawing and painting process unfolds. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, Highland. 255-8212. $150.
SUN 4 ART Hudson Valley: 4 View Points 3-6pm. Josephine Bloodgood, Seth Nadel, Elayne Seaman and Marlene Wiedenbaum will exhibit their own views of the greatness of the Hudson Valley. Elisa Pritzker Studio & Gallery, Highland. 691-5506.
FANTOM FOTOS
THE STILLHOUSE ROUNDERS (L-R): MARK SCHMIDT, MICHAEL FLECK, GEOFF HARDEN, GIL SAYRE.
FORECAST
DOING THE DOG
“I’m gonna cross that cold and icy mountain / If I don’t take sick and die” is the kind of hook that sticks with you. West Virginia-born singer/guitarist Gil Sayre was 10 when he first heard the tune at a singalong hosted by relatives in Clifton Forge. Sayre’s whole clan was musical: His grandparents sang at a Baptist church, and family reunions and picnics were sprawling affairs full of mandolins, banjos, and guitars. “Gil’s the real deal,” says Stillhouse Rounders bass player Geoff Harden. Sayre’s raw-whisky vocals and Harden’s spirited harmonies give the Rounders’ second CD, Black Dog, its distinctive high-lonesome sound. “We’re bringing vocals back into a vernacular that’s mostly fiddle tunes,” Harden explains. “It’s a combination of upbeat dance tunes and bluesy balladlike songs about booze and broads, mostly dead.” Old-time stringband music has roots as diverse as America’s own, mixing dance tunes brought over by Irish, English, and French settlers with the music of African slaves. Black Dog’s 17 tracks ramble through the Southern Appalachians, making pit stops at ragtime, gospel, bluegrass, New Orleans blues, and a bawdy little ditty called “Sal’s Got a Meatskin” along the way. Mark Schmidt’s live-wire fiddling and Mike Fleck’s intricate clawhammer banjo front “Cacklin’ Hen” and “Three Forks of Reedy,” with Fleck going fretless on “That’s My Rabbit, My Dog Caught It.” Another traditional fiddle tune, “Birdie,” is restyled as a lacy duet for nondueling banjos; Schmidt’s “Drunken Jackie Wilson” inebriates the fiddle classic “Jack Wilson” with a few extra measures, “to make it a little more drunker.” Schmidt, Fleck, and Harden discovered stringband music in their teens. Fleck says, “The first time I heard it, I was sucked in like a black hole.” Schmidt remembers his first bluegrass festival: “I was totally blown away, not by the stage show, but the parking lot—all these fiddlers getting together to jam.” He bought a $10 fiddle at a pawnshop and says, “It’s been downhill ever since.” All four Rounders live in the Hudson Valley, where the Northern Appalachians do-si-do with their Catskill and Shawangunk cousins. They’ve played together for six years, at festivals, contra, and square dances. Their first album, Home Brew, is aptly described on their website as “music poured straight from a Mason jar.” Black Dog was recorded at Stony Clove Studio in Chichester, using state-of-the-art vintage microphones. This is music designed to make anyone happy. The impulse to grin will become irresistible on Saturday, June 17, at 8pm, when the redoubtable Rosendale Café celebrates the release of Black Dog. The Stillhouse Rounders are frequent flyers at the region’s premiere vegetarian roadhouse (Fleck’s also gigged there with Hoppinjon and Cool As Grits; Harden with the Saturday Night Bluegrass Band). If you’ve played that O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack to death, come kick up your heels to the real deal. Mark Schmidt promises listeners “a rowdy good time, no holds barred.” (845) 658-9048; www.rosendalecafe.com. To find out more about the band, hear samples of their music, or buy the CD, go to www.stillhouserounders.com. —Nina Shengold
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2004. COCONUT FIBER, SILICON GLUE, 9.25 X 43 X 28 INCHES. ASTRUP FEARNLEY COLLECTION, OSLO.
THE VELOCITY OF ART German physicist Werner Heisenberg theorized that it was impossible to know both the position and the velocity of subatomic particles like electrons. One upshot of his “uncertainty principle” is that every concept has a meaning only in terms of the experiments used to measure it—something that might fairly be said of curating contemporary art.
FORECAST
“Uncertain States of America: American Art in the 3rd Millennium,” opening on June 24, the Center for Curatorial Studies (CCS) museum at Bard College, presents the conundrum of a "survey of recent developments in American contemporary art" curated by a trio of Europeans—Daniel Birnbaum, HansUlrich Obrist, and Gunnar Kvaran. First organized at the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Art in Oslo, CCS is (somewhat ironically) the first American stop for the show. While there’s something to be said for getting outside the fishbowl for a better look at the fish, it remains to be seen whether “Uncertain States” fares any better than this year’s nearly universally panned Whitney Biennial, another show curated by Europeans. How to summarize a country so big, so sprawling, with an art scene so diverse, so bereft of conveniently centralized concepts or movements, in the traditional sense? The curators allude to this difficulty in their press release, noting that “the exhibition is not entirely American—influences come from everywhere...it seems important to remind ourselves of this complexity. The ‘Uncertain States of America’ are not only uncertain, they are many.” Ironically (or perhaps most fittingly), the Norwegian Astrup Fearnley company, sponsor of the show’s organizing museum, earns its wealth through international shipping and transportation systems, keeping things moving around the globe. Many of the works in the show are now in the collection of the A-F museum—the show seems to have been a vehicle for some speculative collecting of contemporary American art by its director, curator Gunnar Kvaran. This global outlook, this interest in reflecting a constantly shifting, "uncertain" terrain seems to manifest most directly in the show in a repeated fascination with the post-modern phenomena of fame and celebrity. Edgar Arceneaux is represented by a suite of works from his Michael Jackson Project, while Mike Bouchet’s Top Cruise offers 1,000 disembodied, painted clay heads scattered across the floor, each (vaguely) resembling Tom Cruise. The meme continues through a generous number of video installations by artists including Miranda July and Aïda Ruilova, adopting the very means and medium through which so much of our pop culture is transmitted. Something about the excited electrons streaming across plasma screens seems oddly appropriate in this context—medium and meaning collapse into each other, creating a Heisenbergian dream of a perpetually shifting, forever provisional reality. The focused, highly selective view of current American art privileged by "Uncertain States" will perhaps tell us more about the position and perspective of its curators than anything truly conclusive about the state of art-making today—but it ought to provide an excellent marker of the taste and ideas that predominate the global art scene now, as we enter the third millennium. “Uncertain States of America: American Art in the 3rd Millennium,” is on view June 24 through September 10 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 24, 1-4pm. (845) 758-7598; www.bard.edu/ccs. —Beth E. Wilson 120
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4-6pm. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559.
Sculptures by Janice Dale Klein 4-6pm. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559.
2006 Video Artists in Dialogue Series #4
WORKSHOPS Yantra Painting Workshop
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Spring “Wake Up” Work Weekend
The Artist’s Way
10:30am. Phoenicia. 688-2211.
Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl Chakra Balancing Meditation 11am. The Auracle, New Paltz. 255-6046. $5-$7.
DANCE Yoshiko Chuma & The School of Hard Knocks 2pm. Madalin Hotel, Tivoli. 758-7900.
Party with Pride 5pm. Benefit for the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center. Joe’s East West, New Paltz. 339-6560. $15/$10.
Swing Dance Jam 6:30-9pm. Arlington Reformed Church, Poughkeepsie. 339-3032. $5.
EVENTS Spring Garden Party Plant Sale & Fundraiser
Third Annual Wildflower Sale 11am-3pm. Museum of the Hudson Highlands’ Kenridge Farm, Cornwall-onHudson. 534-5506 ext. 204.
11am-1pm. 12-week program to discover your creativity in the workplace. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925.
MON 5 BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Advance Reiki: Reiki 3 Call for times. Class through December. Business Resource Center, Kingston. 339-2025. $69.
Advanced Reiki (Reiki 3) 4-6pm. Business Resource Center, Kingston. 339-2025.
Learn to Meditate 8pm. Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Center. Woodstock Community Center, Woodstock. 797-1218.
FILM Mountain Patrol: Kekexili Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
KIDS Teen Decorating Party 6pm. Decorate the Library for the Summer Reading Program “Books: A Treasure”. Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 563-3616.
MUSIC Community Gospel Singing Group 7-9pm. Marbletown Community Center, Stone Ridge. joanna@joslyn.com.
Hats and Spats Summer Benefit
Open Mike Night
11:30am-2:15pm. Champagne brunch and auction for the Woodstock Film Festival. Wiltwyck Country Club, Kingston. 679-4265. $75.
Open Mike Hosted By Seth Ray
Lawn Party & Silent Auction 4-6pm. Bevier House Museum, Marbletown. 338-5614.
Cigar & Wine & Food Festival
7:30-10pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925. 8:30pm. Rhinebeck Grille, Rhinebeck. 876-6816.
Chris Victor of Johnny Unstoppable 8:30-10pm. Alternative, original, rock. Cantina Grille, Rhinebeck. 876-6816.
4-7pm. Benmarl Winery, Marlboro. 236-4265.
SPOKEN WORD Poetry Open Mike
FILM
7pm. Poets Marilyn Day, Kristen Day, Alan Catlin. Colony Cafe, Woodstock. 679-5342. $3.
Mountain Patrol: Kekexili
met Sean Farrell in the late
Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
1960s, when Arlyck was a
MUSIC
WORKSHOPS Weight Loss Using Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture
graduate student living in San
High Strung Community Chamber Orchestra
7-8:30pm. LaGrange Library, LaGrange. 485-1770.
Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood and Sean was
3pm. Congregation Ezrath Israel, Ellenville. 647-4450.
TUE 6
Ron Finck Memorial Scholarship Concert
ART
"Sure, I smoke pot."
3pm. Rosendale Cafe, Rosendale. 658-9048. $10.
New Works by Charles Blanchard, Dyberry Weaver
Arlyck returned to the Haight
Amadeus Trio
5-7pm. Unique weavings in a variety of fabrics. Coffey Gallery, Kingston. 339-6105.
a four-year-old hippie waif who matter-of-factly told Arlyck,
with his camera 30 years later
4pm. Quimby Theatre, Stone Ridge. 687-2687. $25/$20 seniors.
to see what Sean had become.
The Proteus Ensemble
Arlyck finds Sean, but is left
6:30pm. Pre-concert talk at 5:30pm. Featuring the music of Gershwin, Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos, Rorem and Torke. North Pointe Cultural Center, Kinderhook. (518) 758-9234. $20/$25.
with unanswered questions about situational influences versus personal choices in Sean's life. Following
Sean
will
be
screened at Upstate Films June 23-29. (845) 876-2515; www.upstatefilms.org.
THE OUTDOORS
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Traditional Music of Japan with Kumiko Imamura 5:30-6:30pm. Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie. 431-8910. $12.
EVENTS Stone House History
Call for times. Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville. 985-2291.
9:30am-3:30pm. In-depth exploration of local history at Huguenot Street. Huguenot Street, New Paltz. 255-1660. $60/$65.
Mohonk Preserve Singles Program Wallkill Kayak and Canoe
FILM Mountain Patrol: Kekexili
9:30am-2pm. Meet at Sojourner Truth Park, New Paltz. 255-0919.
Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
Around the World: Fly Fishing
FORECAST
10am-6pm. The Garden at Thunder Hill, Rensselaerville. (518) 797-3373.
filmmaker Ralph Arlyck first
2pm. Comedy about an upscale New York art dealer and his wife. Ghent Playhouse, Ghent. (518) 392-6264. $15/$12 members.
Sat 11-4pm/Sun 2-5pm. Learn the chant the mantra as your drawing and painting process unfolds. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, Highland. 255-8212. $150.
Pathwork Spiritual Lecture Reading/ Discussion/Potluck
Poughkeepsie-based
THEATER Social Security
7pm. Video screenings and discussion. Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, Peekskill. (914) 788-7166.
10am-6pm. Clean up the gardens, build a sweat lodge, clear and mark trails, put up a green house, make a labyrinth and more. The Garden at Thunder Hill, Rensselaerville. (518) 797-3373.
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FOLLOWING SEAN
8th Annual Sculpture Garden Opening Reception
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Mao Wow!
Wilderness Skills Training
7:30pm. Explores the iconography of American conceptions of China and Communism. Time and Space Limited, Hudson. (518) 822-8448. $10/$7.50 members.
Call for times. Zen Mountain Monastery, Mount Tremper. 688-2228.
Shamanic Series: Clearing Internal Dialogue 7-9pm. Mirabai Books, Woodstock. 679-2100.
WED 7 EVENTS 5th Annual Anderson School Golf Tournament
Call for times. Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville. 985-2291 ext. 305.
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT
Wine Tasting Dinner: The Wines of The Rhone
7-9pm. Learn to channel & heal with universal energy. The Auracle, New Paltz. 255-6046. $60.
Mountain Patrol: Kekexili Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
EVENTS Wappingers Knights of Columbus Annual Golf Tournament 8am-5pm. Beekman Country Club, Hopewell Junction. 297-3278. $125.
FILM
MUSIC A Very Special Tasting of Summer Wines 7pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925. $20.
SPOKEN WORD The Art of Public Prayer: Not for Clergy Only 10:30am. What is public worship for?. Community Room of the Kingston Library, Kingston. 334-8404.
Susan Richards, author of Chosen by a Horse 7pm. Barnes and Noble, Newburgh. 567-0782.
WORKSHOPS
FORECAST
Outdoor Photography Weekend
Reiki Level One Attunement/ Training/ Certification
FILM
An Inconvenient Truth Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
MUSIC Underground Collision Featuring Many 6pm. Hip hop, rap. The Chance, Poughkeepsie. 486-0223. 7:30-10:30pm. Blues, folk, singer/ songwriter. Red Hook Inn, Red Hook. 758-8445.
Grigory Goryachev 8-10pm. Classical. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559.
Kurt Henry Band
7-8pm. With life coach Denise Lewis. Middletown Library, Middletown. 227-3190.
8-11pm. Peekskill Coffeehouse, Peekskill. (914) 739-1287.
Fairport Convention
Monthly Tarot Study
8:30pm. British rock. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 469-4595. $25.
7:15-9:30pm. Tarot-on-the Hudson, Rhinebeck. 876-5797.
The Beech Trio 9pm. Eclectic music for the mind & body. Beech Tree Grille, Poughkeepsie. 471-7279.
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT
Tin Roof
Healing Chant - Sufi Zikr
9pm. Towne Crier Cafe, Pawling. 855-1300.
6:15pm. Woodstock. 679-7215.
EVENTS Songwriters’ Circle 7:30pm. Curated and hosted by singersongwriters Elly Wininger and Elise Pittelman. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925. $5.
FILM Mountain Patrol: Kekexili Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
MUSIC Acoustic Thursdays Hosted By Kurt Henry 6-8:30pm. Featuring Peggy Atwood. High Falls Café, High Falls. 687-2699.
Dorraine Scofield 7-10pm. Acoustic, country, folk, original, pop. Mezzanine Bookstore & Café, Kingston. 339-6925.
THE CAST OF “SPAIN” (L-R): NEIL WORDEN, MOLLY RENFROE KATZ, STEFANIE SALZMAN, SOYAL SMALLS, GILLES MALKINE
Elly Wininger
De-Clutter De-Stress Your Life
THU 8
Meryl Joan Lammers 9-11pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925. $5.
Peach Jam’s Flashback 10pm. Celebrate the infamous 6/9/1973 RFK Stadium 2 day event. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
THEATER Jews Don’t Join The Circus 7pm. Portrait of three generations of affluent New York Women. Colony Cafe, Woodstock. 679-5342.
Mao Wow! 7:30pm. Explores the iconography of American conceptions of China and Communism. Time and Space Limited, Hudson. (518) 822-8448. $10/$7.50 members.
A Little Night Music
JUST DUENDE IT There is no “long-story-short” version of the plot of the new play “Spain,” which will be performed by the Half Moon Theater Company at the Cunneen-Hackett Theater, in Poughkeepsie, June 9-18. First, Barbara loses her husband to another woman. Then a 16th-century Spanish conquistador strolls into her living room. He incites her fantasy world to come alive, and the audience follows her through imagining quitting her job and taking revenge on her husband, all while the lines between fiction and reality, past and present, blur. The strange journey through time and place spins the audience along on Barbara’s search for herself, or, more specifically, her duende. Author Jim Knable was heavily influenced by the Spanish poet and playwright Frederico Garcia Lorca’s notion of duende, quite loosely translated as: the powerful magic in each individual person, that inspires greatness derived from emotional authenticity. At the beginning of the play, we see Barbara (Stefanie Slazman) in a housecoat, downtrodden and alone. She and her best friend, Diversion (Molly Renfroe Katz), embark on divergent trips, “recalling,” according to director Margo Whitcomb, “their passion and inner strength, their adventurous spirit that had been crushed by modern life.” Despite the outrageously twisted plot, Half Moon Theatre, a new professional theater company based in the Hudson Valley, chose the story because of its universal themes. “Everybody has had their heart broken. We’ve all had confrontation fantasies, revenge fantasies, escape fantasies,” said Whitcomb. “It’s a defining human experience.” Half Moon itself was a fantasy for nearly two years, as Whitcomb and other professional performers in the Hudson Valley mused about creating a company that would provide quality theater to the community and stimulating work to the many actors in the area with experience from across the country. The company officially formed in October 2005. “There are so many talented people living here in the Hudson Valley,” said Whitcomb, who is also artistic director of the company. “Many have worked in New York or San Francisco, and find themselves here with fewer opportunities.”
8pm. All genres. Backstage Studio Productions, Kingston. 338-8700.
8pm. Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Company. Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/$20 seniors and children.
Latin Jazz with Estrella
Spain
produced at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, DC, which only performs new works, and
Open Mike Hosted by Ruperto
8:30pm. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
SPOKEN WORD Susan Richards, Author of Chosen by a Horse
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Call for times. Casperkill Golf Club, Poughkeepsie. 889-9224.
7pm. Monteverde at Oldstone Manor, Cortlandt Manor. (914) 739-5000. $85.
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WORKSHOPS
8pm. Presented by Half Moon Theater. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie. 235-9885. $10/$25.
38 Pieces of Us
7pm. Barnes and Noble, Poughkeepsie. 485-2224.
8-10pm. Production put on by the students who wrote the play. Byrdcliff Theater, Woodstock. 382-1281 ext. 3206.
THEATER Spain
WORKSHOPS Gardening from the Soul
7pm. Presented by Half Moon Theater. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie. 235-9885. $10/$25.
Call for times. Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center, Haines Falls. (518) 589-5000.
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Knable has been involved directly with this production, and as the play is as yet unpublished he has had the opportunity to “tinker” with some parts, said Whitcomb. “Spain” has previously been a separate production will be featured in the Summer Play Festival in New York City, opening July 5. “When we called ourselves ‘cutting edge theater on the Hudson,’” said Whitcomb, “we had no idea just how accurate that would turn out to be.” Half Moon prides itself on being able to provide affordable theater. All performances—Thursday through Sunday, June 8-18; two shows on Sunday, 3 & 7pm—have a sliding-scale admission from $10$25. The actors and production team will participate in an informal question-and-answer session with the audience after the June 11, 15, and 18 performances. (845) 235-9885; www.halfmoontheatre.org. —Sarah Palermo
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Power of the Pen-A Writing Retreat
MUSIC
Call for times. Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center, Haines Falls. (518) 589-5000.
Tom DePetris Trio
Women and Chinese Buddhism
Woodwinds Rejoice in Nature
Call for times. Zen Mountain Monastery, Mount Tremper. 688-2228.
Yoga Asana and Zazen Call for times. Zen Mountain Monastery, Mount Tremper. 688-2228.
SAT 10
7-9pm. Blues, Latin, swing. Hasbrouck Park, New Paltz. 255-1559.
Erica Lindsay Quartet
GAGA Arts Festival
Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
11am-6pm. Venue for art and fine craft, with many exhibits. Garnerville Arts & Industrial Center, Garnerville. 947-7108. $5.
8pm. Performing Brahms Trios. Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. 876-3081.
Opening of The Silver People Studio
David Rothenberg & Phoebe LeGere
12-5pm. The Silver People Studio, Peekskill. 528-2269.
8-11pm. AIR Studio Gallery, Kingston. 331-2662.
Peekskill Arts Council’s 11th Annual Open Studios 2006
Mark Raisch
6-9pm. 150 body cast human heads, wood-fired ceramic and steel. Bau, Beacon. 440-7584.
Intro to Kayaking 9:30am-4:30pm. 6-hour kayaking course covers basic and advanced skills to keep you safe. By the Water, Saugerties. 339-2025.
DANCE Swing Dance Party, Lesson & Performance 7-11pm. Lesson at 7pm. Reformed Church of the Comforter, Kingston. 236-3939. $8.
Flamenco Vivo Carlotta Santana
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Carlos del Junco
8pm. Rosendale Cafe, Rosendale. 658-9048. $10.
Tony Moore: Who Knows Why
7:30pm. Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Tivoli. 757-5106.
Contra Dance 8pm. Peter Blue calling with music by Jay Unger and Molly Mason. Woodstock Community Center, Woodstock. 246-2121. $8/$7 members/kids 1/2 price.
Freestyle Frolic 8:30pm. Smoke, drug, alcohol, and shoe-free environment to a wide range of music. Center for Symbolic Studies, Tillson. 658-8319. $7/$3 teens and seniors.
EVENTS Kingston Old Town Stockade Farmers’ Market
8-11pm. Jazz, swing, vocals, American Standards. Brickhouse Restaurant Bistro, Marlboro. 236-4682.
Melanie 8:30pm. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 469-4595. $30.
Sloan Wainwright Band 9pm. Towne Crier Cafe, Pawling. 855-1300.
Jazz Jam with Peter Einhorn 9pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925. $5.
Project Mercury 9pm. Original acoustic rock & modern folk. Aroma Thyme Bistro, Ellenville. 647-3000.
Lyres with The Relatives 9pm. Punk rock. The Forum Lounge, Kingston. 331-1116.
Thunder Ridge 9:30pm. Country, rock. Creekside Restaurant, Catskill. (518) 943-6522.
Graymoor 10pm. Rock. East Side Bar and Grill, Walden. 778-2039.
THE OUTDOORS South Taconic Trail to Brace Mountain 8am. Moderate 4 miles. McDonald’s Parking Lot, Hyde Park. 876-4534.
Fire Hike 9am. Difficult 5-mile hike. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 255-2011.
SPOKEN WORD Woodstock Poetry Society Poetry Reading with Open Mike
9am-2pm. Organic and traditional fruits & vegetables, breads, flowers. Wall Street, Kingston. 331-3418.
2-4:30pm. Hosted by Phillip Levine, featuring Bruce Weber, Joanne Pagano Weber. Woodstock Town Hall, Woodstock. 246-8565.
60th Annual Library Fair
Book Signing for Steve Clorfeine
11am-3pm. Stone Ridge Library, Stone Ridge. 687-8726.
30th Anniversary Members Musical Picnic Party 12-5pm. Wave Farm, Acra. (518) 943-3400.
Family Reading Day and Youth Pride Day 1-3pm. Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 563-3616.
A Taste of Millbrook 6-9pm. Local food, wines, music by Sonando, silent auction. The Millbrook Winery, Millbrook. 266-5093.
Orchard Dinner & Wine Tasting 6-9pm. Fundraiser for the Rondout Valley Growers Association. Stone Ridge Orchard, Stone Ridge. 626-7919. $60/$50 members.
FILM An Inconvenient Truth Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
5pm. Author of Field Road Sky. Blue Mountain Bistro, Woodstock. 679-5533.
Susan Richards, Author of Chosen by a Horse 7:30pm. Oblong Books and Music, Rhinebeck. 876-0500.
THEATER Mao Wow! 7:30pm. Explores the iconography of American conceptions of China and Communism. Time and Space Limited, Hudson. (518) 822-8448. $10/$7.50 members.
A Little Night Music 8pm. Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Company. Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/$20 seniors and children.
Spain 8pm. Presented by Half Moon Theater. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie. 235-9885. $10/$25.
WORKSHOPS
KIDS
Bread Baking Workshop
Jim Cruise: The Spoon Man
Call for times. The practice and theory of bread baking. Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge. 352-5020 ext. 20.
10:30am. Kingston Library, Kingston. 331-0507.
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6:30pm. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 534-3115.
ART
12-5pm. Meet over 30 working artists in their studios, exhibitions in 6 galleries and a special exhibit. Downtown Peekskill. (914) 734-2367.
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6pm. Jazz and new music. Harvest Cafe, New Paltz. 845-255-4205.
IMAGES PROVIDED
AT VASSAR COLLEGE, CONCEPTUAL ARTIST JENNY HOLZER DISCUSSES HER NEW WORK FOR THE POUGHKEEPSIE CAMPUS, TO HONOR RETIRING PRESIDENT FRANCES D.
20 BENCHES SHE DESIGNED, INSCRIBED WITH THE POETRY OF VASSAR ALUMNA AND PULITZER WINNER ELIZABETH BISHOP.
BENCHING BISHOP A gently curving walkway on the Vassar campus is now
[adaweb.walkerart.org/project/holzer/cgi/pcb.cgi?change],
risk of visual inconsistency [the size and orientation of
graced with a series of 20 simple granite benches, to honor
that invites people to rewrite the Truisms.
the stone carving on the bench seats varies, depending
20 years of service by the college’s retiring president,
JH: It’s horrible to have to write—I think I’ve retired! The
on the amount of text], I decided to vary the length of
Frances Fergusson. Commissioned by the Friends of
web piece was, perhaps, the first sign I’d cracked. It’s
each quotation. It seemed too easy, too glib to pick just
the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, For Elizabeth was
much easier to use text by other people—and it’s a
the five best lines from each poem. So they’re each a
designed by conceptual artist Jenny Holzer, who has
privilege to work with somebody as good as Bishop. I
little different.
inscribed each bench with passages by Vassar alumna
used some of her texts in a projection piece on Bethesda
and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Elizabeth Bishop.
Fountain [in Central Park] last year. My first thought,
BEW: Why benches?
Holzer first gained prominence in the late ’70s, when
working on this piece, was to use text by any number of
JH: I’ve always liked the associations of writing carved into
her Truisms posters were pasted up, guerilla-art style,
Vassar graduates, including Bishop. But as I worked on
stone. And then I once saw a gravesite, where a man had
around New York City. She translated these brief, witty,
it, it seemed much stronger to have that consistency of
commissioned a bench to sit on, instead of a traditional
and sometimes snarky one-liners (“Money Creates Taste,”
voice throughout, so I focused on her.
tombstone, overlooking a beautiful landscape. Here,
“Protect Me From What I Want”) into other media, from
it struck me as a perfect way to bring text and people
T-shirts and LED signs to more recent, temporary xenon
BEW: How did you go about selecting the particular
together. Passersby might walk to a bench to sit, and
projections of texts onto buildings in various locations. I
passages? Were you already familiar with Bishop’s
before they sit, they often read.
spoke with Holzer recently, at a special press event to
work?
publicize the newly-completed Vassar commission.
JH: I knew of Bishop in my twenties, but not well. Thinking
BEW: Which is your favorite bench?
about that now, I think I’m much better off coming back
JH: That’s like asking someone to choose their favorite
—Beth E. Wilson
to her in my fifties, with a much deeper perspective in
child! But I do like the one about love and a hermit…it’s
Beth E. Wilson: How did you get into working with
general. I got some excellent advice from Henri Cole, a
a favorite, but not the favorite.
language so directly?
poet friend of mine, and from Alice Quinn and Barbara
Jenny Holzer: I was a really bad abstract painter, and I
Page, who’s the resident Bishop scholar in the English
The last bench on the way to the dining hall, one of
wanted to bring content to the fore in my work. It made
department here. The Bishop archives are kept here as
Holzer’s favorites, bears the following passage from
sense to go directly to text, to say what I really wanted
well, and that was a great resource.
Bishop’s poem “Chemin de Fer”:
to say.
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FERGUSSON. HOLZER IS SEATED ON ONE OF THE
She has such a range—from love poems, to the terrifying, and funny ones too. I tried to select passages
Love should be put into action!
BEW: In contrast to your earlier Truisms, this is a project
from all of these, in some cases grouping benches, so
Screamed the old hermit
using someone else’s text. What’s behind this shift? I
there’s a series of them that are all about love, for instance,
Across the pond an echo
notice you even have a web piece, Please Change Beliefs
and another group about the ocean. Ultimately, at the
Tried and tried to confirm it.
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Call for times. Center for Photography at Woodstock, Woodstock. 679-9957.
The Dawn Of Tantra: Understanding Vajrayana Buddhism 9am-5pm. Sky Lake Lodge, Rosendale. 658-8556. $60/$50 members.
Musicality For Swing Dancers
FRESH `SKILLS
10:30am-1:30pm. Learn all aspects of swing dance, with clinic and zen dance. Reformed Church of the Comforter, Kingston. 845-236-3939. $40/$45 at the door.
SUN 11 BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Magick for Beginners Class & Full Moon Ritual Call for time. Gnosis Magick Supply Shoppe, Woodstock. 679-2626. $20.
Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl Chakra Balancing Meditation 11am-12pm. The Auracle, New Paltz. 845-255-6046. $5-$7.
DANCE Flamenco Vivo Carlotta Santana 2:30pm. Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Tivoli. 757-5106.
Frame of Reference 6-7:30pm. Site-specific dance performance. Olana Historic Site, Hudson. (518) 828-0135.
EVENTS Friends of the Library Book Sale 11am-2:30pm. Hundreds of good, used hardcover and paperbacks, children’s books and special books. Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 563-3619.
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Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival 12-6pm. Strawberry foods, ferry rides, music. Riverfront Park, Beacon. 831-6962.
Family Tours
Block Party Celebrating the HVWC’s 10 Years 1-4pm. The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center, Sleep Hollow. (914) 332-5953.
Chorus of Crayons Tour 2006 2pm .Coloring Book Making workshop. 60 Main Street Collective, New Paltz. (845) 658.9326
Prison Families Support Group 7-8:30pm. Support group for the formerly incarcerated, their families, and for the families and those still in prison. The Family Partnership Center, Poughkeepsie. 464-4736.
FILM An Inconvenient Truth Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
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1pm. Build relationships with art and create a connection to the sculptures. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 534-3115.
Top: Error, Iain Machell Bottom: On this Site Stood, Norm Magnusson
MUSIC Sunday Summer Lawn Concert Series 2-4pm. Locust Grove Samuel Morse Historic Site, Poughkeepsie. 454-4500 ext. 17.
Citylights 3pm. Violinist Emily Faxon and pianist Ruthanne. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 534-3115.
Chorus of Crayons Tour 2006 Michael Truckpile, Dave End and Julie Novak 4pm. Rhino Records, New Paltz. 255-0230.
In Transit 7:30pm. Rock. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 469-4595. $17.95 includes dinner.
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Kleinert/James Art Center in Woodstock, "Unexpected Catskills," an exhibition of seven contemporary artists who live in the Catskills and whose work reflects the tension between nature and culture—Vincent
Bilotta,
Jared Handelsman, Susan Wides, Tasha Depp, Norm Magnusson, Alexander Queen,
THE OUTDOORS
and Iain Machell. Curated by
Five Mountains in Five Days: Hiking the Catskill Peaks
Portia Munson. (845) 679-2079;
Call for times. Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville. 985-2291.
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Through June 25 at the
www.woodstockguild.org.
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Intro to Digital Camera
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KURT GRISHAM
BARBARA PICKHARDT DIRECTING THE ARS CHORALIS AT MAVERICK CONCERT HALL IN
1977.
CELEBRATING SOULS “Live music is vital in the lives of not just musicians, but in the life of the community,” says music director Barbara Pickhardt. “We need to have our souls nourished, and there’s no better way than to join together and make music.” A seasoned keyboardist in her own right, Pickhardt has been helping nourish souls for the past 37 years as the director of favored local choir Ars Choralis, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this
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month. Through her vision and inspiration, Pickhardt taps into the language of music by seeking to understand each composer’s intention and becoming one with it. “It’s a communication between the choir and audience. We open our hearts to one another in both the performance and in the receiving. It’s a beautiful experience, watching the way it comes together, when they gel and become a unit. It’s magical from beginning to end.” The 40th anniversary concert, which will take place in the open-ended, legendary Maverick Concert Hall, is titled “How Can I Keep From Singing?”—a title taken from the familiar Quaker Hymn of the same name. Preceding the concert, madrigal singers—in honor of Ars Choralis’ early roots as the Mid-Hudson Madrigal Society—will weave around the Edenic property in welcome. The concert will include a broad cross-section of songs from the group’s 40-year repertoire, including Shaker songs, spirituals, early American fugues, madrigals, contemporary American songs and more, spanning composers and arrangers as diverse as Mozart, Lennon/McCartney, Samuel Barber, and Harry Belafonte. Guests soloists and Hudson Valley luminaries will add their own flavor to the choir, including soprano Danielle Woerner, guitarist Gregory Dinger, cellist Erica Pickhardt, violinist Elizabeth Silver, violinist Rachel Handman, pianist Kristen Tuttman, pianist Barbara Zimet, baritone Jim Ulrich, tenor Matthew Ulrich, and contralto Leeta Damon. The choir will also premiere a piece by Woodstock Town Board member Steve Knight. Between numbers, Tad Richards will read from the works of Shakespeare. It’s hard to know what to expect next from the mutable, eclectic Ars Choralis, which never fails to please and surprise audiences. The group’s most recent performance, in March, titled “Music in Desperate Times,” was a reconstruction of a choral concert set in the Camp at Birchenau during the Holocaust. Last year’s “Eight Cellos and a Guitar” featured music derived from the Spanish and Portuguese. Handel’s “Messiah,” always a favorite, was re-created last year by the group together with the Woodstock Chamber Orchestra. Among Ars Choralis’ many past concerts there have been an interpretive dance, a solstice celebration, a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. featuring the gospel choir from Riverview Baptist Church, and many, many beautiful performances of the works of well-known classical composers. As always, no matter what the theme, Pickhardt is giving this next concert her heart and soul. “I’m really excited about this concert. The title itself speaks to my heart and the hearts of the membership. It was a member who suggested it, and it’s perfect!” The members of Ars Choralis will perform their 40-year celebration of song at Maverick Concert Hall, Maverick Road, Woodstock, on Saturday, June 17, at 8pm. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance from Golden Notebook, Woodstock; Inquiring Mind Bookstore, Saugerties; or Barcone’s Music Store, Kingston. (845) 679-8217. —Sharon Nichols
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Mohonk Preserve—Forest and Stream Critter Search 9:30am-1pm. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. 255-0919.
Mohonk Preserve Singles Hike— Millbrook Mountain 9:30am-3:30pm. Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, New Paltz. 255-0919.
SPOKEN WORD How to Fool Your Wife 2pm. This presentation promises to help you fool your wife and lead a happier, more productive life. Mezzanine Bookstore & Cafe, Kingston. 339-6250. $5.
Book Signing with Ami Jayaprada Hirscshtein and Hrana Janto 4-6pm. Author and artist of 108 Yoga Poses. Jai Mi Yoga Center, New Paltz. 256-046.
THEATER Spain 3pm/7pm. Presented by Half Moon Theater. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie. 235-9885. $10/$25.
A Little Night Music 3pm. Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Company. Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/$20 seniors and children.
WORKSHOPS Swing Fling: A Mini Dance Camp 1-4:30pm. Learn many forms at various levels with film clips and discussion. Reformed Church of the Comforter, Kingston. 236-3939. $45.
Gender-Defying Coloring Book-Making 2pm. Presented by Sparkle Kids Action Network. Cultural Collective, New Paltz. 255-1901.
Touching Your Animal’s Soul
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2-4pm. Mirabai Books, Woodstock. 679-2100. $15/$20.
Performing Arts Workshop with Judi Silvano 2:30-4pm. Pine Bush Senior Center, Pine Bush. (914) 213-2292.
MON 12 EVENTS Prison Families Support Group 7-8:30pm. Support group for the formerly incarcerated, their families, and for the families of those still in prison. The Family Partnership Center, Poughkeepsie. 464-4736.
FILM An Inconvenient Truth Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
MUSIC Open Mike Night 7:30-10pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925.
Open Mike Hosted By Seth Ray 8:30pm. Rhinebeck Grille, Rhinebeck. 876-6816.
David Kraai 11pm. Acoustic, country, folk, original, solo. Oasis Cafe, New Paltz. 255-3400.
SPOKEN WORD Poetry Open Mike
What Corporate Media Does Not Want You to Know Call for times. The Media in the Movies and Marketing Tomorrow’s Weapons. Sky Tree Gallery, Kingston. andi@re-media.org.
A Night of Jazz Featuring Lillie Howard & Co. 7pm. Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 563-3616.
Open Mike Hosted by Ruperto
7pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925.
Latin Jazz with Estrella
WED 14 Astrology Dinner: The Astrology of Personality 7pm. Monteverde at Oldstone Manor, Cortlandt Manor. (914) 739-5000. $85.
Meditation Gathering 7-8pm. Guided meditation and energy healing session. The Sanctuary, New Paltz. 687-0207. $10.
CLASSES A Course In Miracles 7:30-9:30pm. W/Alice Broner. Unitarian Fellowship Hall, Poughkeepsie. 229-8391.
EVENTS 2006 Environmental Achievement Award Presentation Call for times. Presented to John Jankiewicz. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz. 256-2726.
FILM An Inconvenient Truth
8:30pm. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
THE OUTDOORS Bimonthly Mid-Week Hike 3.6 moderate miles. Call for time and meeting place. 677-9909.
SPOKEN WORD The River and Our Quality of Life 7:30pm. Garrison Institute, Garrison. 424-4800.
THEATRE A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
Spain 8pm. Presented by Half Moon Theater. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie. 235-9885. $10/$25.
WORKSHOPS Our Higher Voice: Heart of Harmonic Singing 7-9pm. Mirabai Books, Woodstock. 679-2100. $15/$20.
Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
THE OUTDOORS Hike for Tykes 10am. For parents with children up to age 6. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 255-2011.
SPOKEN WORD The Art of Public Prayer: Not for Clergy Only 10:30am. What is public worship for? Community Room of the Kingston Library, Kingston. 334-8404.
How to Create a Rewarding Social Life 7pm. Self-scoring Social Interaction Inventory and an article entitled Mastering Social Situations. The Institute for Human Development, Kingston. 339-6250.
THEATER A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
THU 15
FRI 16 BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Evenings of Psychodrama 7:30pm. Open group sessions. Boughton Place, Highland. 255-7502.
EVENTS Women’s Sacred Moonlodge 7pm. Celebrate moon-time bleeding with ritual, song, and dance. Wise Woman Center, Woodstock. www.herbshealing.com.
KIDS Colonial Overnight 5:30pm. Ages 8-14 can sleep in an old stone house and play colonial games. Huguenot Street, New Paltz. 255-1660.
MUSIC Exit 19 Call for times. Funk, soul. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
Bar Scott CD Release Party 8-11pm. Acoustic, original, pop, vocals. Colony Cafe, Woodstock. 679-5342. $15.
The Flames of Discontent
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Healing Chant - Sufi Zikr
8-11pm. Protest songs. Mezzanine Bookstore & Café, Kingston. 339-6925.
6:15pm. Woodstock. 679-7215.
The Life and Loves of Patsy Cline Featuring Patricia Mazo
CLASSES Swimming Instruction 7pm/ 8pm Wednesdays. Adult freestyle swim classes for all levels of expertise. Total Immersion Swim Studio, New Paltz. 255-4242. $30/class $120/4 classes.
EVENTS Breakfast of Champions
7-8pm. Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie. 431-8910. $12.
6-9pm. Acoustic. High Falls Café, High Falls. 687-2699.
8pm. All genres. Backstage Studio Productions, Kingston. 338-8700.
WORKSHOPS Playful Writer Workshops
TUE 13
MUSIC Vickie Russell, Bibi Farber, Sean Schenker, Johnny BE
The Military in the Movies and Marketing Tomorrows
African-American Music
MUSIC Tabla Drums in the Hindustani Tradition
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Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
7pm. Featuring Elizabeth Smith and Carol Novack. Colony Cafe, Woodstock. 679-5342. $3.
7-9:30pm. For serious writers. Stories, memoirs, novels. Mon. class meets every 2 weeks for 4 months. Woodstock. 679-8239. $350.
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FILM An Inconvenient Truth
6-7pm. Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie. 431-8910. $12.
7:30-9:30am. Sample food from over 40 restaurants, bakers, and caterers. Bright Horizons at Casperkill, Poughkeepsie. 454-1700.
Wine Tasting Dinner: The Wines of Provence 7pm. Monteverde at Oldstone Manor, Cortlandt Manor. (914) 739-5000. $85.
FILM An Inconvenient Truth Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
8:30pm. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 469-4595.
Kurt Henry Band 9pm. Backstage Studio Productions, Kingston. 338-8700.
Big Kahuna 10pm. Dance, pop, rock. Ramada Inn, Newburgh. 564-4500.
Tangent 10pm. Alternative, contemporary, oldies, pop, progressive, r&b, rock. Dominick’s 2, Walden. 778-4540.
SPOKEN WORD Open Mike 8pm. The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center, Sleepy Hollow. (914) 332-5953. $3.
THEATRE A Little Night Music 8pm. Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Company. Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/$20 seniors and children.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
Moonlight & Magnolias 8pm. Presented by the Mohonk Mountain Readers Theater. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559. $15/$11.
Spain 8pm. Presented by Half Moon Theater. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie. 235-9885. $10/$25.
Staged Reading of “Satiricon ‘06” 8pm. 4 new topical playlettes by ASK member Sidney Norinsky. Art Society of Kingston, Kingston. 338-0331.
SAT 17 ART Journeys in Clay VI 2-4pm. GCCA Mountaintop Gallery, Windham. (518) 734-3104.
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Healing Chant - Sufi Zikr 5:45pm. Potluck, with Sufi Zikr beginning at 7pm. Woodstock Therapy Center, Woodstock. 679-7215.
DANCE Contra Dance 8-11pm. Caller William Brearley, playing are Aldo Lavaggi and Susie Deane. Arlington Reformed Church, Poughkeepsie. 473-7050. $10/students $5.
EVENTS Kingston Old Town Stockade Farmers’ Market 9am-2pm. Organic and traditional fruits & vegetables, breads, flowers. Wall Street, Kingston. 331-3418.
Woodstock Playhouse 11th Annual Garden Tour
Concert of Traditional Irish Music
Peach Jam
Spain
10am-4pm. Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock. 679-4940.
6-8pm. Benefits the East Coast Pipers Tionol. Old Songs Community Arts Center, Vorheesville. (518) 756-8273. $10.
10pm. Blues, country, R&B, rock, swing. Cavu, Wallkill. 895-9208.
8pm. Presented by Half Moon Theater. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie. 235-9885. $10/$25.
The Clearwater Festival
Emerson String Quartet
10am-8:30pm. The Great Hudson River Revival. Croton Point Park, Westchester County. (800) 67-SLOOP. One-day pass $45/two-day weekend $60/children free.
10pm. Rock. Fusions Restaurant and Lounge, Highland. 691-9882.
WORKSHOPS Encaustic & Photography
Rusty Boris Ensemble
THE OUTDOORS Stream Walk & Talk
Call for times. Center for Photography at Woodstock, Woodstock. 679-9957.
9am-12pm. Join stream experts Doug Dekoski, Sarah Miller and Dan Davis. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s Phoenicia Plaza Office, Kingston. 340-3990.
Sharing the Wisdom of the Old Ways
Mohonk Preserve Singles Hike Mystery Hike
Talking with Plants
Ninth Annual Benefit Auction and Dinner 5pm. Slingerland Pavilion, New Paltz. 255-0919.
Percussion Jam 8pm. Experiment with the creation of sound and rhythms. High Valley Retreat Center, Clinton Corners. 266-8661. $10/ students $5.
FILM An Inconvenient Truth 7:30pm. Al Gore’s new global warming expose. Rosendale Theater, Rosendale. 687-7116. $20.
KIDS Dialogue with Nature 2-4pm. Learn about the relationship that exists between sculpture and landscape. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 534-3115.
MUSIC
8pm. Bard College, Annandale-onHudson. 876-3081. 8pm. Jazz. Albert Shahinian Fine Art, Poughkeepsie. 454-0522.
Take Me Back to the Sixties 8pm. Red Barn Performing Arts, Hunter. (518) 263-4908. $15.
The Stillhouse Rounders 8pm. Rosendale Cafe, Rosendale. 658-9048. $10.
Reality Check
9am-4pm. Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, New Paltz. 255-0919.
The Life and Loves of Patsy Cline Featuring Patricia Mazo
Saturday Nature Program: Eastern Bluebird
8:30pm. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 469-4595.
10am. Museum of the Hudson Highlands’ Boulevard Location, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 534-5506 ext. 204. $3/$2 children.
Xoch 8:30pm. Pop, rock. The Chance, Poughkeepsie. 471-1966.
Daniel Pagdon
SPOKEN WORD
11am. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 255-2011.
Debbie Davis Blues Band
THEATER A Little Night Music
9pm. Towne Crier Cafe, Pawling. 855-1300.
How to Create Ideal Relationships 11am-1pm. Annette’s Place, Beacon. 440-0724. $20/$25.
Performing Arts Workshop with Judi Silvano
SUN 18
8pm. Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Company. Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/$20 seniors and children.
Sonando
Jazz Jam with Peter Einhorn
Call for times. El Coqui, Kingston. 340-1106. $10.
9pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925. $5.
Judy Norman
Kurt Henry Band
12:30-2pm. Acoustic, folk, rock, jazz. Dutchess Horizons, Poughkeepsie. www.judynorman.com.
9pm. Diverse, original music. High Falls Café, High Falls. 687-2699.
8pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
Johnny Unstoppable
Moonlight & Magnolias
Tom DePetris Trio
9-11pm. Alternative, original, rock. New Paltz Cultural Collective, New Paltz. 255-1901.
6pm. Jazz and new music. Harvest Cafe, New Paltz. 255-4205.
10am-5pm. Learn the language of plants and how to use them. Wise Woman Center, Woodstock. 845-246-8081 Wed. 11-4pm only. $75 includes lunch.
11am-1pm. Blooming Grove Recreation Department, Blooming Grove. (914) 213-2292.
Butterflies: Inviting Them into Our Gardens and Our Hearts
9pm. Folk, jazz, acoustic. Manna Dew Cafe, Millerton. (518) 789-3570.
9:30am-5pm. Wind Spirit teachingssensing the sacred. Ganapathy Grace Gardens, Highland. (212) 777-7393. $150 a day.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Pathwork Spiritual Lecture Reading/ Discussion/Potluck 10:30am. Phoenicia. 688-2211.
Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl Chakra Balancing Meditation 11am-12pm. The Auracle, New Paltz. 255-6046. $5-$7.
The Role of the Goddess
8pm. Presented by the Mohonk Mountain Readers Theater. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559. $15/$11.
5pm. Women’s enrichment retreat. The Garden at Thunder Hill, Rensselaerville. (518) 797-3373. $395..
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DANCE Swing Dance Jam
CLASSES Four Eras of Jazz
DANCE Teresa Broadwell and Thrivin on a Riff
6:30-9pm. White Eagle Hall, Kingston. 339-3032. $5.
6-8pm. Audio and video presentations of the 4 major eras of jazz. Business Resource Center, Kingston. 339-2025. $69.
8:30-11:30pm. Lesson at 7:30pm. Locust Grove, Poughkeepsie. 473-6955. $10.
EVENTS Work/Learn Day 10am. Two-hour class on herbs with 4-5 hours of work. Wise Woman Center, Woodstock. 845-246-8081.
The Clearwater Festival
Father’s Day Celebration
WORKSHOPS Nine Dimensions and the Mayan Calendar
4pm. Skateboarding demo and autographs. T.S.X. RockMusic SkateShop and Skatepark, Kingston. 339-2500.
MUSIC Unplugged Acoustic Open Mike 4-6pm. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo 7pm. Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston. 339-6088.
THE OUTDOORS Mohonk Preserve Singles Hike Mine Hole Gully 9am-3:30pm. Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, New Paltz. 255-0919.
Great Father’s Day Hike 9:30am-12:30pm. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. 255-0919.
THEATER Spain 3pm/7pm. Presented by Half Moon Theater. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie. 235-9885. $10/$25.
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MUSIC Chamber Music Festival Call for times. Many artists including Natalia Gutman, Yuri Bashmet, and Igor Butman. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz. (800) 772-6646.
Osiris Skateboarding Team Demo
A Little Night Music 3pm. Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Company. Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/$20 seniors and children.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 6pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
MON 19 BODY / MIND / SPIRIT The Role of the Goddess 5pm. Women’s enrichment retreat. The Garden at Thunder Hill, Rensselaerville. (518) 797-3373. $395.
FILM Summer Movie 7pm. Call for title. Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. 563-3616.
MUSIC Open Mike Featuring Denise Jordan Finley 8pm. Rhinebeck Grille, Rhinebeck. 876-6816.
David Kraai 11pm. Acoustic, country, folk, original, solo, traditional. Oasis Cafe, New Paltz. 255-2400.
SPOKEN WORD Poetry Open Mike 7pm. Featuring Nicole Peyrafitte and Cheryl Rice. Colony Cafe, Woodstock. 679-5342. $3.
WORKSHOPS Stop Smoking the Natural Way 7-8:30pm. LaGrange Library, LaGrange. 485-1770.
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7-8pm. Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie. 431-8910. $12.
10am-8:30pm. The Great Hudson River Revival. Croton Point Park, Westchester County. 1800-67-SLOOP. One-day pass $45/two-day weekend $60/children free. 12-5pm. Ride a historic trolley from Downtown Kingston to Kingston Point. Trolley Museum of New York, Kingston. 3313399. Fathers free/$4/seniors & kids $3.
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5:30-7pm. Mirabai Books, Woodstock. 679-2100. $25/$30.
WED 21 BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Summer Solstice Ritual With Drumming Call for times. Gnosis Magick Supply Shoppe, Woodstock. 679-2626.
MUSIC Celtic Jam Seisun 7:30pm. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
SPOKEN WORD The Art of Public Prayer: Not for Clergy Only 10:30am. What is public worship for? Community Room of the Kingston Library, Kingston. 334-8404.
Nature Stories 11am. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 255-2011.
Feature of the Week: Wild Edibles and Native Plants
EVENTS Candlelight Tours of Historic Huguenot Street 7pm. Huguenot Street, New Paltz. 255-1660.
FILM Following Sean Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
Getting Out Documentary on Arts and Prison with Carlos Santiago 8pm. Prisoners at Sing Sing use theater to transform themselves. Time & Space Limited, Hudson. 518-822-8448. $7 general admission/$5 students and members.
MUSIC Los Taino Call for times. Afro-Cuban dance. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
Joshua Pearl and The Most Valuable Players 7:30pm. Colony Cafe, Woodstock. 679-5342. $12/$15.
Iabas 8pm. Rosendale Cafe, Rosendale. 658-9048. $10.
Kick off of Kingston’s Jazz Festival with Nina Sheldon 9-11pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925.
THE OUTDOORS Babes in the Woods Hike 10am. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 255-2011.
THEATER A Little Night Music
6pm. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 255-2011.
8pm. Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Company. Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/$20 seniors and children.
THEATER A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
7pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
THU 22 EVENTS Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s Fifth Annual Shindig 12-6pm. Many events including speakers, music, silent auction, and art. Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Saugerties. 336-8447. $10/CAS members $8/bluegrass jammers with instrument and kids under 6 free.
MUSIC Open Mike Hosted by Ruperto
8pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
Moonlight & Magnolias 8pm. Presented by the Mohonk Mountain Readers Theater. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559. $15/$11.
WORKSHOPS The Fine Black-and-White Print Call for times. Center for Photography at Woodstock, Woodstock. 679-9957.
SAT 24
8pm. All genres. Backstage Studio Productions, Kingston. 338-8700.
ART Uncertain States of America: American Art in the 3rd Millennium
Latin Jazz with Estrella
1-4pm. Center for Curatorial Studies, Annandale-on-Hudson. 758-7598.
8:30pm. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
Family Album
SPOKEN WORD The Roles of Wealth, Class and Race in 18th Century Ulster County Architecture
5-7pm. Artists from Argentina, Canada, & the USA. Center for Photography at Woodstock, Woodstock. 679-9957.
7:30pm. Lecture and slide presentation by Neil Larson. Hurley Reformed Church, Hurley. 331-0593.
5-7pm. Center for Photography at Woodstock, Woodstock. 679-9957.
THEATER A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
FRI 23 ART Change in Altitude 7pm. Artists from EDGE Gallery in Denver as part of an exhibit exchange. Spire Studios, Beacon. 914.844.6515.
Preston Wadley: Pentimento
Superartists 5-7pm. Juried group exhibition of comic and sequential art in all media. GCCA Catskill Gallery, Catskill. (518) 943-3400.
The Luminous Landscape 2006 5-8pm. Over 80 paintings in this group show. Albert Shahinian Fine Art, Poughkeepsie. 454-0522.
Gesture 6:30pm. A discussion of sculptural gesture using select pieces from the Storm King collection. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 534-3115.
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT The Role of the Goddess
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Meditation Gathering
EVENTS
5pm. Women’s enrichment retreat. The Garden at Thunder Hill, Rensselaerville. (518) 797-3373. $395.
7-8pm. Guided meditation and energy healing session. The Sanctuary, New Paltz. 687-0207. $10.
Sat 10-4/Sun 12:30-4. All proceeds go to Nyack Library programs and needs. St Ann’s School Cafeteria, Nyack. 353-0552.
Big Book Sale Benefit
Kingston Old Town Stockade Farmers’ Market 9am-2pm. Organic and traditional fruits & vegetables, breads, flowers. Wall Street, Kingston. 331-3418.
Work/Learn Day
Astrology as Self Therapy 2-4pm. Mirabai Books, Woodstock. 679-2100. $15/$20.
Write Saturday Full day writing workshop. Wallkill Valley Writers. New Paltz. 255-7090
10am. Two-hour herb class in exchange for work. Wise Woman Center, Woodstock. 845-246-8081.
SUN 25
Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s Fifth Annual Shindig
EVENTS
12-6pm. See the animals, music, speakers, auction, art, films, demos. Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Saugerties. 336-8447. $10/$8.
Sat 10-4/Sun 12:30-4. All proceeds go to Nyack Library programs and needs. St Ann’s School Cafeteria, Nyack. 353-0552.
FILM Following Sean Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
Morning Sun Call for times. China’s Revolution (19641976) seen through the high-school generation. Time & Space Limited, Hudson. 518-822-8448. $7 general admission/$5 students and members.
MUSIC Happy Birthday, Mozart! 6pm. Maverick Concerts 2006. Maverick Concert Hall, Woodstock. 338-5254.
Tom DePetris Trio 6pm. Jazz and new music. Harvest Cafe, New Paltz. 255-4205.
Finn & The Sharks 9pm. Rock-a-billy. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 469-4595. $20.
Kelly Joe Phelps 9pm. Acoustic, country, blues. Towne Crier Cafe, Pawling. 855-1300.
Jazz Jam with Peter Einhorn 9pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925. $5.
Thunder Ridge
Deuce 9pm. Acoustic, oldies, original, rock, rockabilly. Rondoutbay Cafe & Marina, Kingston. 339-3917.
Peach Jam 10pm. Celebrate a historic concert season: 1973- Watkins Glen & RFK Stadium w/the Allmans & Dead & 1974Eric Clapton 461 Ocean Blvd Tour. Keltic House, FISHKILL. 896-1110.
THE OUTDOORS South Taconic Mountains Backpack
Work/Learn Day 10am. Two-hour herb class in exchange for work. Wise Woman Center, Woodstock. 845-246-8081.
Family Tours
7-8:30pm. Support group for the formerly incarcerated, their families, and for the families and those still in prison. Family Partnership Center, Poughkeepsie. 464-4736.
FILM Following Sean Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
KIDS Ancient Egypt Excavation Camp Call for times. Ages: 5-6, 7-10 & 11-14. SUNY Ulster’s Camp Ulster, Stone Ridge. 339-2025. $140-$245.
Astronomy Camp 9am-12pm. Ages: 9-12. SUNY Ulster’s Camp Ulster, Stone Ridge. 339-2025. $129.
1pm. Build relationships with art and creating a connection to the sculptures. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 534-3115.
Summer Arts Program for Kids
Olde Hurley Guided Walking Tours
MUSIC Tainos del Coqui
2pm. Hurley Heritage Society Museum, Hurley. 331-0593. $3.
9am-1pm. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559. $185/$160 members.
FILM
Call for times. El Coqui, Kingston. 340-1106.
Following Sean
Open Mike Hosted By Seth Ray
Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
8:30pm. Rhinebeck Grille, Rhinebeck. 876-6816.
MUSIC
SPOKEN WORD Poetry Open Mike
Project Mercury 2-5pm. Original acoustic rock & modern folk. Warwick Valley Winery, Warwick. 258-4858.
7pm. Featuring Frank LaRonca and Billy Internicola. Colony Cafe, Woodstock. 679-5342. $3.
American String Quartet
WORKSHOPS Mercury Retrograde Puja and VortexHealing Meditation
3pm. Maverick Concerts 2006. Maverick Concert Hall, Woodstock. 338-5254.
Pim Pam Pumpkin Jam 3pm. A children’s concert with “Miss Pam” Pamela West. Pine Hill Community Center, Pine Hill. 254-5469. $5/$3 members/$1 children and seniors.
The Dixie Rascals 3pm. Dixieland quartet. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. 534-3115.
Duo Marchand 4pm. Songs from Shakespeare’s plays and fantasias. The Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, Cold Spring. 424-3825.
THE OUTDOORS Triathlon Training Camp Call for times. Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville. 985-2291.
Early Birds
7-9pm. Mirabai Books, Woodstock. 679-2100. $15/$20.
TUE 27 BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Zen Arts Intensive Call for times. Zen Mountain Monastery, Mount Tremper. 688-2228.
FILM Following Sean Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
WORKSHOPS Residential Zen Arts Intensive Call for specific retreats and times. 5 weeks, 5 different retreats. Zen Mountain Monastery, Mount Tremper. 688-2228.
Difficult. Call for time and meeting place. 297-5126.
7am. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 255-2011.
Mohonk Preserve Singles Hike– Zaidee’s Bower
A Stroll Through Time: The Van Leuven Cabin and Beyond
9:30am-2pm. Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, New Paltz. 255-0919.
9:30am-12:30pm. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. 255-0919.
THEATER A Little Night Music
Shaupeneak Ridge
7pm. Monteverde at Oldstone Manor, Cortlandt Manor. (914) 739-5000. $85.
10am-3pm. Meet at Routes 9W/299 Park and Ride, New Paltz. 255-0919.
EVENTS
8pm. Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Company. Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/$20 seniors and children.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
Moonlight & Magnolias 8pm. Presented by the Mohonk Mountain Readers Theater. Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz. 255-1559. $15/$11.
Musical Theater At Byrdcliffe 8pm. 10 minute musicals by BMI Music Theater Workshop composers and lyricists. Byrdcliffe Theater, Woodstock. 845-679-8540.
WORKSHOPS Access Your Healing Potential Call for times. One Light HealingTouch, Rhinebeck. 876-0239.
Re-Inventing the World Call for times. Center for Photography at Woodstock, Woodstock. 679-9957.
THEATER A Little Night Music 3pm. Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Company. Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/$20 seniors and children.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 6pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
WORKSHOPS Solo Wilderness Retreat Call for times. Zen Mountain Monastery, Mount Tremper. 688-2228.
MON 26 CLASSES The Conductors Institute Summer Program Call for times. Visual Score Study/Baton Placement and Body Movement Technique. Bard College, Annandale-onHudson. 758-7425.
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9pm. Country, rock. Creekside Restaurant, Catskill. (518) 943-6522.
Big Book Sale Benefit
EVENTS Prison Families of New York
WED 28 BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Astrology Dinner: The Astrology of Leadership
Singles Wine-Tasting Mixer 8pm. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925.
FILM Following Sean Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
MUSIC Celtic Jam Seisun 7:30pm. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
SPOKEN WORD The Art of Public Prayer: Not for Clergy Only 10:30am. What is public worship for? Community Room of the Kingston Library, Kingston. 334-8404.
Nature Stories 11am. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 255-2011.
Feature of the Week: The Impact of Invasives 6pm. Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. 255-2011.
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7pm. Include a self-scoring survey to help you determine the strengths/weaknesses of your marriage. The Institute for Human Development, Kingston. 339-6250.
Mambo Kikongo Latin Music
Pizza Party Reading With Children’s Writer Elizabeth Levy
7-10pm. Acoustic, country, folk, original, solo. Oasis Cafe, New Paltz. 255-2400.
7:30pm. The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center, Sleep Hollow. (914) 332-5953. $5/$3.
THEATER A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
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DANCE Two Dance Premieres by Choreographer Donna Uchizono Call for times. Bard SummerScape Summer Series. Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. 758-7900.
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Helen Avakian 8-11pm. Acoustic, alternative, new age. Maia Restaurant and Lounge, Poughkeepsie. 486-5004.
The McKrells 8:30pm. Celtic bluegrass. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 469-4595. $17.50.
THEATER The Music Man Thurs-Sat 8pm/Sun 3pm. Consummate con-man “Professor” Harold Hill comes to town with a beautiful scam. The Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. $22/seniors & children $20.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
WORKSHOPS Introduction to Zen Training Retreat
EVENTS Joy Of Tea Ceremony and Workshop
Call for times. Zen Mountain Monastery, Mount Tremper. 688-2228.
7:30-9:30pm. Koto performance and tea workshop led by Joshua Pearl. Mirabai Books and Gifts, Woodstock. 679-7599. $15/$20.
The Art of Being Human and Birth of the Warrior
FILM Following Sean
Summer Weed Walk
Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
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Call for times. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
MUSIC Open Mike Hosted by Ruperto 8pm. All genres. Backstage Studio Productions, Kingston. 338-8700.
Latin Jazz with Estrella 8:30pm. New World Home Cooking, Saugerties. 246-0900.
THEATER The Music Man Thurs-Sat 8pm/Sun 3pm. Consummate con-man “Professor” Harold Hill comes to town with a beautiful scam. The Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck. 8763080. $22/seniors & children $20.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
FRI 30 ART Subterranean Monuments Call for times. Burckhardt, Johnson, Hujar, and the Changing Life of Bohemia in PostWar Manhattan. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie. 437-5632.
EVENTS Carl’s Community Party 7pm. Pot-luck party with community announcements. Mezzanine Bookstore, Cafe and Wine Bar, Kingston. 339-6925.
FILM Word Play Call for times. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. 876-2515.
Call for times. Shambhala Retreat Center, Rosendale. 658-8556. 2-5pm. Mirabai Books, Woodstock. 679-2100. $25/$30.
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10am-2pm. Meet at Rosendale Railroad Bridge, New Paltz. 255-0919.
THEATER The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 11am. Presented by the Puppet People. Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock. 679-4101. $7.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
WORKSHOPS Intro to Photography Call for times. Center for Photography at Woodstock, Woodstock. 679-9957.
SUN 2 BODY / MIND / SPIRIT Pathwork Spiritual Lecture Reading/ Discussion/Potluck 10:30am. Phoenicia. 688-2211.
MUSIC Miami String Quartet 3pm. Maverick Concerts 2006. Maverick Concert Hall, Woodstock. 338-5254.
Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams 5:30pm. Cold Spring’s Riverfront Park and Bandstand, Cold Spring. 265-3200.
Chris Brown and Marc Berardo 8pm. Towne Crier Cafe, Pawling. 855-1300. $15/$12.50 members.
The Cast of Beatlemania
SAT 1 ART New Works by Robert Na 4-7pm. Abstract paintings. The White Gallery, Lakeville, CT. (860) 435-1029.
EVENTS Kingston Old Town Stockade Farmers’ Market 9am-2pm. Organic and traditional fruits & vegetables, breads, flowers. Wall Street, Kingston. 331-3418.
Family Fun on Historic Huguenot Street 10-11:30am. Tour the Bevier Elting House. Huguenot Street, New Paltz. 255-1660.
MUSIC Young People’s Concert 11am. Maverick Concerts 2006. Maverick Concert Hall, Woodstock. 3385254.
Prodigies at Play 6pm. Maverick Concerts 2006. Maverick Concert Hall, Woodstock. 3385254.
Tom DePetris Trio 6pm. Harvest Cafe, New Paltz. 255-4205.
The Hunger Mountain Boys 8pm. Rosendale Cafe, Rosendale. 658-9048. $10.
Stefan Grossman, Danny Kalb, Steve Katz 9pm. Acoustic blues. Towne Crier Cafe, Pawling. 855-1300.
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THE OUTDOORS Mohonk Preserve Singles Bike – Rail Trail Bike
8pm. With the Belleayre Festival Orchestra and Community Chorale of the Catskills. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount. (800) 942-6904 ext. 406. $15-$55.
Baird Hersey and Prana 8:30pm. Overtone singing choir. Menla Mountain Retreat, Phoenicia. 688-6897.
THE OUTDOORS Mohonk Preserve Laurel Ledge Hike 9:30am-3pm. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. 255-0919.
THEATER A Midsummer Night’s Dream 6pm. 20th season of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Boscobel, Garrison. 265-9575. $25-$42.
MON 3 CLASSES The Conductors Institute Summer Program Call for times. Conducting Program for Fellows and Colleagues. Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. 758-7425.
KIDS Woodstock Day School Summer Adventure Call for times. 2-week sessions available with sports, music, arts, drama, outdoor, and more. Woodstock Day School, Woodstock. 246-3744 ext. 100.
Express Yourself Call for times. Multi-art summer program for ages 6-14. Levine Art Center, Mahopac. 628-3105.
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Planet Waves
Emil Alzamora
BY ERIC FRANCIS COPPOLINO
The Day the Sun Stands Still
For the past six or so months in this column we’ve been watching the rapid deterioration of the Bush administration associated with a series of astrological events. Most of these have been tied to developments in the January 20, 2004, inauguration chart. Others are connected with the 3/29 cluster involving the late March total solar eclipse.
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oday, the day I am writing this, the decay is evident, but there seems to have never been a more pressing need to hasten it. USA Today reported that AT&T, Verizon, and BellSouth have provided the NSA—the top-secret National Security Agency, which specializes in electronic surveillance and code-breaking—with
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records of the phone calls of millions of Americans. This program, which dates by some reports to shortly after the September 11 attacks and by others prior to that date, was first reported by the New York Times in mid-December. At the same time, the president’s approval rating fell below 30 percent in one poll for the first time, and ranges between 31 percent
to 37 percent in most others, levels that could rightly be described as desperate and that should, I believe, lead us to wonder just what they’re going to do in response. Meanwhile, the grand jury in the Valerie Plame spy-outing case continues to meet, and the investigation of Karl Rove, who was demoted as part of the White House shake up, continues. We have not seen the end of that. But while one development after the next suggests that a great many crimes have been committed and the noose is slowly tightening, there are apparently plans developing and, some have reported, covert operations under way for a new war against Iran. There has been much discussion in the mainstream media about the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Iran as well. It’s shaping up like a bad thriller. Will the administration cave in before they do something really stupid? When push comes to shove, how far will they go to stay in power? In June, we have yet another wave of hightension astrology to watch, feel, and experience. As usual, in mid-June the Sun reaches its northernmost extreme and stands still on the horizon. This is called the summer solstice. It’s the first day the Sun enters the sign Cancer and the longest day of the year. While this fact in itself is not exactly big news, the extremely sensitive first degrees of Cancer, and the related signs Aries, Libra, and Capricorn, are connected to nearly every major news event, and newsmaker, of any significance over the past five years. These range from several charts associated with the events of September 11 to the chart of Patrick Fitzgerald; from the national chart of Iran to the chart of Bush himself. The Asian tsunami of late 2004 was directly related to these degrees. They seem to be the hot spots in the zodiac in these years of history, and once again they are coming into focus. The Sun reaching solstice acts like a pivot for considerably more unusual astrology. Points called the lunar nodes, which set the pattern for the 18-year cycle of solar and lunar eclipses, reach the first degrees of Aries and Libra at this time as well. We know how much impact those eclipses have, and the lunar nodes are directly related because the eclipses follow them around the zodiac. The nodes have themes like evolutionary growth; public impact; and the relationship between karma (the sum total of our past actions) and dharma (the unfamiliar new territory we constantly need to push into as we grow). And in these very weeks, the nodes come into focus in the first two degrees of Aries, finally arriving at the exact Aries/Libra points just as the solstice happens. Remember when you were a kid and played with caps? You were supposed to hit the caps one at a time and they’d make a nice little pop. Then you figured out that you could fold the paper over and blow up two or three at once. One day my brother figured out you could hit a whole roll of caps with a hammer and get a nice big explosion. This is what it feels like to stack the solstice chart on top of the past 10 news charts that have crucial trigger points in the first degrees of Aries,
Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn. This one chart is on top and its energy sets off the rest. But that’s not all. There is an exact grand cross in this chart. A grand cross is a configuration of four (or more) bodies aspecting the Earth at 90-degree angles. It’s kind of like having the Earth in crosshairs. Since November there have been a long series of grand cross aspects, all in the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. These have been associated with, among other things, the mass riots and protests in France. A grand cross is a news-making aspect, and in the fixed signs it speaks of something that feels predetermined, like the people who have decided to do something are just going to do it. Just to offer a sense of the energies, the cross consists of the Moon in Taurus (strong and stubborn); a cluster in Leo, including an exact Mars-Saturn conjunction (fierce and fiery, with impact, like the hammer hitting those caps); Jupiter in Scorpio (which is now making an exact square to Saturn as part of this—the Jupiter-Saturn square, which has a “last chance” feeling); and finally Chiron in Aquarius. Neptune in Aquarius is pretty nearby, and because Neptune has a wide orb, and has been involved in the pattern before and will be involved later in the year, we can’t factor it out of the equation right now. I am sitting here wondering how someone who does not know astrology would be reacting to this, and all I can think of is, “Gee, it sounds like a lot.” Yes, it’s a lot, but the focus is so precise, and the level of power is so high, that it’s not just a lot of astrology. It’s a real “something gives” aspect, and it’s piled on top of the 3/29 cluster that also says something gives. There is a dichotomy. This entire affair is involved with the natal horoscope of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I did the chart with a group of astrologers in a full-day seminar yesterday here in Toronto, and the feeling in the room was grim. Iran could easily find itself in the middle of something it does not want and does not deserve. But there’s something else happening. The Mars-Saturn conjunction happens right on George W. Bush’s ascendant—the most sensitive line in just about any chart and, truly sensitive line in his chart. He is under more pressure than we can imagine. It won’t be until around June 21 that we actually see just how much. At the same time, Dick Cheney’s charts are not exactly a Baskin-Robins gift certificate, either. And these two and the remaining members of their Neocon cadre are likely to be feeling a level of desperation that’s not going to get onto the Sunday morning news programs unless something big either gives way or some outrageous action is taken by the administration. I would add one last factor to the equation: the dollar. With all this action in the fixed signs, all of which deal with values, resources, shared resources, and community property, and with a big bang coming in Leo, we need to watch this one carefully. I don’t know for sure if paying attention actually affects anything (though I have good reason to believe it does), but at least we will continue to fulfill our apparent fate of living in interesting times.
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ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 20) It could be worse. You may need to go out on a limb and take what for anyone else would be a huge risk. And, as the cookie crumbles, that may wind up being the very last thing you want to do when the time comes. The key may be to act sooner rather than later, before your insecurities take over. You could easily get lost for weeks trying to decide between alternatives or doing battle with yourself about the right choice to make. You’re slipping into one of these classic “caution vs. dare” situations, with the clock ticking. But what exactly do you have to be so cautious about? It seems you have a lot more to gain by breaking out of a plaster mold that seems to have grown around your sense of adventure. You need to act in accord with whatever you consider your true nature. That is, if you want to get anywhere, or get anything done.
TAURUS
(Apr 21 - May 21)
Ah, the miracle of getting one’s shit together. When does it happen? Usually when we decide it’s going to happen, but it takes some experience to get one to that place, often more experience than we ever dreamed. But trust me, you have that; it’s not the issue. Here it is, in less than 100 words. You seem to be putting way too much hope in a relationship situation as a substitute for doing the work of deep, imminent emotional changes you need to make. The solution is not going to come from outside you but rather from you, unleashing the life-force energy that’s pent up inside you. When that energy moves, you could call it a crisis, or you could call it progress. In truth, it’s probably going to be both, but of the two, the progress is by far more worthwhile, and Goddess knows you’ve waited long enough. So, do yourself a huge favor and stop waiting.
GEMINI (May 22 – Jun 22) The great thing about a tempest in a teapot is that at the end of it all, you may wind up with a cup of tea. Make sure you’re paying attention to just how much energy you’re putting into that nice, warm Earl Grey. It would appear you could prepare a banquet for 50 with the effort you’re expending on some idea or project. Rather than throwing all your energy into something, I suggest you press yourself gently toward the point of a breakthrough. It’s true enough that your thinking has been stuck, but it’s worked out to be the productive kind of stuck, or it will have if you’re able to extract the one extremely impressive idea that has the power to move a mountain or two. Remember, there is one level of this situation where it all comes down to money. So keep count of that stuff and make sure you know what you’re doing with it.
CANCER (Jun 23 - Jul 23) None of the various bits of your current scenario are new. Each is eminently familiar. Now, however, you get to assemble them into something that makes sense, in total. The experience you’ve gained in many seemingly separate aspects of your life counts for a lot, particularly if you look at it closely and use what you know. You’ve benefited immeasurably from many dress rehearsals, practice missions, and testing numerous early models of your plan. You’ve been restoring the foundations and repairing beams for months or even years. Now is the time to power up the whole system. That’s always a moment of truth, because you’re not certain whether what you’ve created can stand the test of reality. But there’s just one way to find out. The reality check, however, winds up being one of self-confidence. Systems and inventions are one thing. Having the guts to live the way you need to live is something else entirely. www.planetwaves.net 136 PLANET WAVES CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
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LEO (Jul 24 - Aug 23) The last time this happened, it was a lot less obvious. Now you see the pattern. Now you cannot only take it a lot more personally, you can involve yourself in a personal way and work the situation to your best possible advantage. The message or reward of this month’s Mars-Saturn conjunction in your birth sign is some combination of discipline paying off, patience providing the perfect opportunity to act, and hard work being rewarded with something changing in your favor. In fact, anything you experience this month can work in your favor, but now it’s even more important that you see it that way. When you make the one major decision that seems to be looming, you’ll probably notice how long you’ve gone not quite feeling like yourself, and have the revelation of what it feels like to be suddenly acting in accord with your own nature, after quite a long delay. Not a bad plan.
VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sep 23) Don’t just act cool or keep your cool. You must be cool. You must not let your worst fears run away with you, and at the same time don’t go too overboard on your plans to take over the world. Between the worst possible catastrophe and the highest and mightiest triumph in all of human creation, there is what you are simply trying to do. It will remain simple as long as you keep it such, and remember that anything we do in this world we do with the help of our friends. Therefore, it would be very helpful to keep clear communication with the people you trust, want to trust, and need to maintain cooperative relationships with. When the time comes to doubt, I suggest you express your doubts in a reasonable way rather than make any assumptions. To do this, you will need to know when you are making assumptions, which would indeed be a great triumph for humanity.
LIBRA (Sep 24 - Oct 23) This will be one of those awesome periods of achievement, if you’re able to stay above the fray. It’s a little like that old joke about not arguing with idiots because somebody watching won’t be able to tell who’s who. While we’re onto old jokes, don’t join any club that will have you as a member. Rather, get into the fact that it can be lonely at the top, and then stay focused on your goal. You have a goal, and actually, it’s going pretty well. These days, the more specific you make it, the better. The more you wrap up old business and get it out of the way, the more room you will have for that one very specific concept of what you want to do in the world. Meanwhile, there will come that moment when you need to lower your expectations. Don’t freak out—this is only temporary.
SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Get your parents and related individuals out of the picture, symbolically or in reality. That is, remember you’re an adult and they have no power over you. The one thing you don’t want to mess with this month is “authority issues,” which is precisely because you have way too much taking authority to do. Indeed, you must become the only authority in at least one particular area of your life; but you can. The mastery you’ve attained several times over is all your own, and you don’t need anyone’s permission to put it to work. Your journey to success has been fraught with peril, but, behold, that is a sign you’re not on vacation. Your plan is actually working, even if you’re not quite sure what it is. Ah, yes, now is the time to get sure. You only get to go through this particular scenario once. Make it work for you. www.planetwaves.net 6/06 CHRONOGRAM.COM PLANET WAVES 137
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 - Dec 21) You have arrived at a moment when you need to work out the details on your long-range plan, and to do that, you need to start by having one. Many factors over the past year have been pointing to this, and at the same time you’ve likely been encountering a level of fear or resistance that you’re unaccustomed to. If this statement is true, you need to cop to it, and face consciously whatever factors are working behind the scenes or below the floorboards. Though you are good at doing what’s right and don’t usually need to concern yourself with the finer details of ethics, I sense there is an ethical issue brewing, at least in your own heart and soul. You may actually be doubting yourself. That alone has the power to hold you back and dissuade you from achieving your own greatest success.
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22 - Jan 20)
Be realistic about the importance of an encounter later this month that relates to the subject of shared finances or tax matters. You will need to adopt an entirely new approach to such questions, whether you’re motivated by progress, or the need to avoid a crisis—and there is a fine line between the two, particularly now. This may well be a situation involving turning a crisis into an opportunity. What you’ve had going for you up until this point is how solid and steady you’ve been. But there have been key moments when you had to rethink your strategy, and this is one of them. You will not need to wait for the rewards. A long cycle,perhaps as long as two years, is coming to a close, and by one month from today you will stand in a new place. But between here and there, you need to take each step carefully.
AQUARIUS (Jan 21 - Feb 19) Sometimes if we respond to things as a threat, they become a threat; if we respond to them as something else, they appear in that form. Sometimes we can guide things consciously from one state of being to another. Often, what makes the difference is whether we respond with fear or creativity. I am not one of those who believes “everything is projection” and that “we create the universe.” Rather, I think existence is a co-creative process, and our project here is to learn how to take up the work of manifestation together. But what we hold in our minds, and the choices we make about what events, people, and symbols mean, sets the stage for how we experience our individual realities—and these same things can influence many other people. In the coming weeks, you have a lot of influence over how one particular situation develops. Use it well.
PISCES (FEB 20 - MAR 20) Take up the role of inventor: Consider each day, each gesture, each choice, each relationship an invention or opportunity. Apply originality to every act and decision you make. Necessity will definitely be the progenitor of this process, but you do have the ability to stay four or five steps ahead of the game, anticipating your needs, managing your energy and commitments, and most of all, taking care of yourself. So much stuck energy finally comes free this month that you could be swept up in the wave of activity. The results of so much work and dedication are finally beginning to show results. If you feel like you’re getting overwhelmed, get to a new level and start making decisions the moment you notice you’re in any distress at all. But the one sure way to know you’re not in denial is if you’re in a creative mode every waking moment. www.planetwaves.net 138 PLANET WAVES CHRONOGRAM.COM 6/06
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Self Portrait as Naftuli Goldszajn, Rafael Goldchain, C-print, 2000, on view at the Center for Photography at Woodstock in the group show “Family Album,” June 24-August 20. Self Portrait as Naftuli Goldszajn is taken from Goldchain’s autobiographical series “Familial Ground,” in which he created digitally altered self-portraits wherein he posed as his dead ancestors, predominantly Eastern European Jews of the pre-Holocaust era. Goldchain’s avowed goal was not only to retrieve basic genealogical information about his family by researching these images, but to be able to create a living familial and cultural inheritance that he could pass on to his son. (845) 679-9957; www.cpw.org.
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