General Arts & Culture
Conversation about immigrants’ rights, musical events, and holiday hubbub—as always, there are so many happenings here in the region to work into to your itinerary.
COMMUNITY
Chronogram Conversations in Kingston
Immigrants, especially undocumented immigrants, are facing perilous conditions as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to target all undocumented immigrants and has recently stepped up its efforts in the Hudson Valley. As Michael Frank reported in the November issue of Chronogram, this has prompted community members to organize and fight back against what they view as unjust federal policies targeting immigrants. In tandem with the latter effort, our ongoing Chronogram Conversations series has partnered with Radio Kingston and the River Newsroom to present the panel “Chronogram Conversations: Immigration Advocacy in the Hudson Valley” at Holy Cross/Santa Cruz Episcopal Church in Kingston on December 4 from 6 to 8pm. The event is free and open to all.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/immigration-advocacy-in-the-hudson-valley-tickets-81395509159
MUSIC
“Dollar Bin Radio” Anniversary Party in Kingston
Hosted on Radio Kingston every Thursday from 10pm to midnight by the inimitable DJ Mr. Chips, “Dollar Bin Radio” is sheer crate-digging bliss: two hours of groovy sounds plucked straight from the dollar bin. On December 5 from 9pm to midnight, the show will celebrate the passing of its first year on-air with a live broadcast emanating from microbrewery Kingston Brewing Standard. The free party features a cash bar and mystery gifts from Rhino Records for “lucky guests.”
https://www.facebook.com/events/2523519621049717/
MUSIC
Fred Hersch in Kingston
Along with his former students Brad Mehldau and Ethan Iverson, pianist Fred Hersch carries the passionate, fleet flame of such jazz giants as Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and Ahmad Jamal. To these ears, Hersch, who performs magnificently in ensemble settings of all sizes, shines brightest in the time-honored solo-piano setting. On December 7 at 7:30pm at the Senate Garage in Kingston, that’s just what he’ll do, as the featured act of this month’s installment of the ongoing concert series presented there by JAZZstock. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day of show.
https://www.jazzstock.com/index/
HOLIDAY FUN
Yuletide Fair and Gingerbread House Auction in Ghent
On December 7 from 10am to 4pm, Hawthorne Valley School’s Parent Teach Association will once again host its annual Yuletide Fair and Gingerbread House Auction at the school’s location in Ghent. The event, which benefits Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, will feature gift items being sold by artisan vendors; candle dipping, stained glass making, and other children’s activities; and homemade food. The Magical Puppet Tree will perform “Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets into a Tight Place” at 11am, noon, 1 pm, and 2pm. Admission is $4.
hawthornevalley.org/events/yuletide-fair
MUSIC
Delsonido at MASS MoCA
Now based in Brooklyn, world-fusion band Delsonido, who will perform at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts, on December 7 at 8pm, was founded in the Barranquilla region of Colombia. In addition to the sweltering sounds of their South American birthplace, the group pulls from jazz, rock, pop, and electronica to make for a buoyant, infectiously danceable blend of contemporary music that reflects America’s truly diverse culture. Tickets are $18 in advance and $28 and $44 day of show.
https://massmoca.org/
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By Peter Aaron
Dec 4, 2019
Tags: General Arts & Culture Hudson Valley, events, things to do, activities, live music, concerts, family fun, Kingston, New York, Colombia County, MASS MoCA, Berkshires Video
Editor's Note
Our editor Brian Mahoney shares several stories of Thanksgivings and Christmases celebrated with family and strangers.
By Brian K. Mahoney
Dec 1, 2019
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Environment
Clarkson Teams Up with SUNY ESF for Healthier NYS Waterways
Clarkson University, in partnership with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), is raising funds to expand the research and education facilities at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries on Denning’s Point as part of their work as a New York State Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions.
By Clarkson University
Nov 16, 2019
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Editor's Note
Our editor Brian Mahoney discusses his experiences with deer, their culling, their death and seeing deceased animals on the side of roads.
By Brian K. Mahoney
Nov 1, 2019
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General Arts & Culture
The leaves are turning brilliant hues of orange and red. The kids (and the kids at heart) are contemplating their costumes. And all of us are trying to figure out if we need a sweater under that light jacket. It can only mean one thing: Mid-October is upon us. Here’s some stuff to do.
By Peter Aaron
Oct 16, 2019
Tags: General Arts & Culture Hudson Valley, events, things to do, activities, festivals, wine, live music, concerts, Halloween, dance parties, theatre, theater, readings, performance, Woodstock, New York, Kingston Video
National
The two swing-district Representatives announced their support for impeaching President Trump. Hours later, Speaker Pelosi announced formal impeachment proceedings.
The two swing-district Representatives announced their support for impeaching President Trump. Hours later, Speaker Pelosi announced formal impeachment proceedings.
By Andrew Solender
Sep 25, 2019
Tags: National Impeachment Donald Trump Antonio Delgado Sean Maloney NY19 NY18
Community Notebook
Between the stresses of work and life, finding the time to give back to your community can be difficult. Yet, the many benefits of taking time to volunteer with non-profit organizations absolutely warrant the time, energy, and resources.
Gary M. Schuster, a partner at Walden-based firm Jacobowitz & Gubits, is a member of and represents several different nonprofits, and serves on the board of three—with extensive experience supporting their work in the fields of economic development, health and human services, arts and culture, education, animal welfare, social clubs, sports, veterans causes, and more. Through his personal experiences, Schuster shared his insights on the fun, validating, and uplifting work folks can do when they share their talents and skills with a nonprofit and why it matters.
First off, it can improve your personal and professional development.
Volunteering can improve both your personal and work life, all in one swoop. Schuster says that through his work at various nonprofits, he’s met a number of friends and made valuable connections. After all, what can bond folks better than working together with their neighbors and fellow community members toward a shared noble goal?
"It's good for networking. A wide variety of people work at and with nonprofits, and you can make professional connections," Schuster says. "Don’t expect to join a board of directors right away. You will be serving on a committee for a while, volunteering, so that they get to know you and you get to know them," "
Volunteering can also be good for developing any raw skills that you may have, offering you real world experience that can prove invaluable.
It supports the local economy.
Being a part of a nonprofit can also benefit the Hudson Valley’s economy. According to Schuster, nonprofits make up some of the region’s largest employers (with more than 900 nonprofits operating in Orange County, alone). Volunteering for a nonprofit and giving the support they need to grow can boost its ability to hire employees and do more of their impactful, community-minded work.
Ultimately, it can give you an outlet for something you’re already passionate about.
Volunteering, above everything, should be fun and fulfilling for you to do. Whether you want to be involved at an animal shelter, conservation of parks, theater, etc, volunteering allows you to put your time, energy, and passion behind a cause that means something to you and your community.
“It should be fun,” Schuster says. “A lot of people have their career and then they go and work for nonprofits because that’s their passion”
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By Claudia Larsen and Jacobowitz & Gubits
Sep 20, 2019
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Letters to the Editor
Readers share their views/opinion on articles from previous issues.
By Chronogram Staff
Jul 1, 2019
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