Community Omega Institute Unveils 2026 Summer Workshops The Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck has released its 2026 summer catalog, offering dozens of immersive workshops exploring meditation, creative practice, wellness, leadership, and the science of longevity. By Chronogram Staff •
Arts The Hudson Valley’s Hidden Comics History A new book and exhibition by Marist professor Moira Fitzgibbons traces the Hudson Valley’s surprising legacy as a hub for cartoonists, comic-book printing, and graphic storytelling—from Disney comics rolling off presses in Poughkeepsie to today’s thriving community of regional creators. By Brian K. Mahoney •
"Specimen 44" by Catherine Latson, 2025 hand-dyed cotton thread, cotton, wire16 inch diameter x 3 inches deep (unframed), 23 x 23 x 3.75 inches (framed in acrylic shadowbox) Arts "New In" Opening at Kenise Barnes Fine Art Kenise Barnes Fine Art opens its spring group exhibition "New In" on March 14, bringing together fresh work from nine artists in the gallery’s program. By Jamie Larson •
Real Estate 1695 Farmhouse at Core of Elegant Elizaville Homestead A house with roots reaching back to the earliest years of the Hudson Valley’s European settlement. By Jamie Larson •
Food Chickpea Diplomacy: 7 Local Falafel Spots from 5 Different Cultures Israeli, Palestinian, Lebanese, Turkish, and Greek—however they mix it and fry it, falafel is a binder. By Jamie Larson •
Arts Chekhov’s Short Stories Take to Local Stages in “Chekhovek” This Month Director Melania Levitsky adapts nine short stories by Anton Chekhov into a five-actor theatrical collage that highlights the Russian writer’s humor, compassion, and absurdity of everyday life. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Community Lakota-Led AI Research Explores Ethics Through Indigenous Knowledge At Bard’s Wíhaŋble S’a Center, artist and scholar Suzanne Kite is rethinking artificial intelligence through Lakota knowledge—combining hide tanning, beadwork, dream research, and land-based practice to imagine a more ethical relationship with technology. By Jessica Carew Kraft
Arts Barrington Stage Co. and Chester Theatre Co. Announce 2026 Seasons The Berkshire theater season is finally beginning to feel near, especially as more companies announce their intriguing spring-summer lineups. By Jamie Larson • •
Real Estate Creative Compound on 119 Acres in Claverack A hidden former farmstead turned creative retreat, the property has the scale of a private estate and the infrastructure of a serious live-work compound. By Jamie Larson •
Arts Rockstar Bag Pipers Blow into Torrington The internationally touring ensemble Red Hot Chilli Pipers brings its high-voltage blend of Scottish tradition and arena rock to the Warner Theatre on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30pm. By Jamie Larson •
Arts Artemis at the Clark The all-star jazz ensemble Artemis comes to the Clark on Saturday, March 21, bringing a lineup of modern jazz virtuosos led by pianist and musical director Renée Rosnes. By Jamie Larson •
Food Last Chance for Farm Stand Pho Before BBQ Returns at Harvest Smokehouse The winter noodle shop that has quietly become a cult favorite at Golden Harvest Farms will wrap up at the end of March, By Jamie Larson •
