Through early June -Glass Eel Count- Want to help provide critical population data for one of our most mysterious and fascinating fishes? Join the 20+ year long eel monitoring project of the Saw Kill!
May 11th-13th -Defining Urban Biodiversity Field Surveys- Join scientists in observing and documenting plants and wildlife to contribute to the growing database of biodiversity around Kingston, Newburgh, and Poughkeepsie. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed.
April 18th, 10am-6pm -Kingston Independent Comics Expo- It's year three of the wonderful KICx and they're expanding to a second venue. Immerse yourself in incredible work from independent (and local!) artists, writers & publishers.
April 18th, 10am-2pm -Printing with the Sun- free cyanotype workshop with local artist Viktorsha Uliyanova at the Kingston Library. Ages 6 and up, register or walk-in.
April 18th, 7pm -Bread & Puppet fundraiser for Stop Zena Development- For more than two years, the SZD coalition has been advocating to save 600+ acres of forest in Woodstock and Ulster. You can support their work and enjoy a performance by the radical & renowned Bread & Puppet theater this weekend!
Through June 15th -Pansy Pack Show- On display at the Hudson Valley Seed Co gallery in Accord, this exhibition traces the pansy’s journey from a Victorian symbol of affection to a reclaimed emblem of queer resilience. Featuring work by Paul Harfleet, Olly Costello, K Greene, and Jacinta Bunnell.
- Upcoming at Chicory -
Saturday & Sunday April 25th & 26th/ 11am - 6pm / Earth + Independent Bookstore Days! - April 22nd is Earth Day, the 25th is Independent Bookstore Day, so this independent nature-focused bookshop will be celebrating all weekend! Bring your extra seeds (or seedlings!) for swappin', take some free seed bombs to disperse, and enjoy 20% off all gardening guide books & gear. PLUS we're hosting a free story time with the wonderful Amanda Marlow of Eco Art!25 Broadway / Kingston, NY.
📚New Releases 📚
Pests & Other Friends- As a big fan of a) artist Halsey Berryman b) adult-coded picture books and c) tragically maligned critters, I've been looking forward to this one for a while! This book is right up our alley here at Chicory, and we think a lot of y'all will like it too.
Weaving Wild Baskets- It's nearly pub day for this gorgeous and informative debut book from Stone Ridge author, artist and educator Katie Grove. Save the date for her weaving tutorial & signing here at Chicory on Friday, May 22nd!
Ruthie- Hudson Valley author/illustrator Esme Shapiro has created some of my top favorite picture books (I've likely recommendedThe Garden of Creaturesmore than any other we carry), and this one is no less a delight--it's all in the details.
Chris's forthcoming picture book is perfect for spider lovers and spider fearers alike!All pre-orders from Chicory will ship signed with a special gift or two as thanks.
