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“Unconventional Perspective: Works by Julia Leaycraft 1885-1960”
The new show at the Woodstock Artists Association & Museum assembles the Kingston-born artist’s works for the first time in 75 years.
Aquarius Horoscope | January 2026
December draws you inward as Saturn guides rest, release, and reflection. Aquarius gains clarity by slowing down and preparing for a new cycle.
Sound Check: Kendra McKinley’s Music Recommendations
Catskill-based singer-songwriter Kendra McKinley shares the music she’s been listening to lately.
8 Hudson Valley Events to Pencil in for December
For a break from holiday madness, these Hudson Valley plays, live music shows, and comedy acts are refreshingly secular.
Poetry | December 2025
Poems by Hudson Valley poets published in the December 2025 issue of Chronogram.
Jules Shear at the Byrdcliffe Theater
The hit-writing, reclusive local musician plays a rare, intimate solo concert in Woodstock on December 6.
“Camp Nitgedaiget: A Vanished Utopia” on Display at Beacon Historical Socity
The exhibit captures the experiment in collective escape, worker solidarity, and unapologetic idealism that flourished on Mount Beacon a century ago.
Hudson River Playback Theater at The Muse
The audience provides the source material in this improvised, collaborative form of storytelling, which heads to the Muse in Rosendale December 7.
Esteemed Reader: The End of the World | December 2025
Jason Stern reflects on how personal “world endings” become necessary thresholds for growth, presence, and rebirth.
December 2025 Astrology: If Wishes Were Fishes
December’s astrology brings reality checks, intensity, and creative tension—turn obstacles into progress as love, goals, and focus realign.
“The Landscape Is a Conveyor” at Philip Douglas Fine Art in Hudson
In a new two-person show, Jim Denney’s paintings confront climate crisis and memory through fiery landscapes at Philip Douglas Fine Art.
Editor’s Note: A Good Life in the Rubble | December 2025
Brian K. Mahoney reflects on DIY art gatherings, community choirs, participatory theater, and other local practices that train the muscles of cooperation.
Aries Horoscope | December 2025
December pushes Aries to slow down and focus. Saturn urges discipline, helping you turn big ideas into real-world progress and carve a clearer path forward.
Taurus Horoscope | December 2025
This month brings Taurus a reality check in love, money, and long-term plans. Saturn nudges you toward practical choices and steady, sustainable growth.
5 Hudson Valley Bar & Restaurant Openings
Discover five fresh openings—from live-fire Argentine cooking to cozy Korean comfort food—showcasing the Hudson Valley’s evolving dining scene.
Gemini Horoscope | December 2025
December floods Gemini with information, forcing clarity. Saturn helps you cut through noise, get grounded, and turn scattered efforts into meaningful direction.
Midlife Chrysalis: A Weekend Farmhouse Becomes A Full-Time Catskills Villa
A couple transforms a small Marbletown farmhouse into a light-filled, future-ready retreat, blending old bones with a seamlessly crafted new addition.
Leo Horoscope | December 2025
Work, routines, and responsibilities sharpen under Saturn’s gaze. December pushes Leo to refine habits, boost efficiency, and commit to what truly matters.
The Healing Power of Community Singing
Local choruses show how shared singing strengthens bodies, regulates emotions, and builds deep community connections.
Libra Horoscope | December 2025
Home and family themes intensify as Saturn highlights limits and responsibilities. December guides Libra toward wiser decisions and sturdier foundations.
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Hudson Valley Resources to Help You Kick Off the New Year Right
From wellness practitioners and therapists to yoga studios, these local resources will help you start of the new year on the right foot,
Virgo Horoscope | December 2025
Creative projects, romance, and joy get a reality check. December helps Virgo turn inspiration into structure—and playful sparks into something lasting.
Catskill: Punching Above its Weight
Catskill’s comeback blends history, arts, community grit, and new investment, positioning the village for renewed growth.
Scorpio Horoscope | December 2025
Communication gets serious as Saturn demands precision and truth. December helps Scorpio speak clearly, plan effectively, and anchor big ideas in reality.
A Review of Brian Schaefer’s Town & Country
A sharply observed novel where politics, class, and queerness collide as locals and newcomers learn the art of coexistence.
Sagittarius Horoscope | December 2025
Money, value, and self-worth come into focus. Saturn pushes Sag to stabilize finances, prioritize essentials, and invest in what truly supports your future.
5 New Books by Hudson Valley Authors to Stockpile in December
From Tamar Adler’s meditative kitchen wisdom to Joseph Luzzi’s Renaissance deep dive, these works reveal the many ways stories shape our sense of place.
Capricorn Horoscope | December 2025
With planets gathering in your sign, December launches a major reset. Saturn helps Capricorn refine identity, goals, and the next version of yourself.
Album Review: The Mammals | Touch Grass Vol. 1 & 2
Michael Eck reviews the Mammals latest two-volume album, Touch Grass.
Pisces Horoscope | December 2025
Community, friendships, and collaboration shift under Saturn’s influence. December helps Pisces define boundaries, strengthen alliances, and pursue grounded shared goals.
Album Review: Gail Archer | Dobrich, A Bulgarian Odyssey
Seth Rogovoy reviews Gail Archer’s latest album, Dobrich, A Bulgarian Odyssey.
Album Review: Architrave | Panic Joy
Tristan Geary reviews Architrave’s latest album, Panic Joy.
Catskill Portrait Pop-Up 2025
On Saturday, November 1, Catskill community members, business owners, and creatives had their portraits taken by Chronogram at the Community Theater.
2025 Hudson Valley Holiday Events Round-Up
Here are the standout Hudson Valley holiday events bringing warmth, wonder, and a little local magic to 2025.
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2025 Hudson Valley Holiday Gift Guide
With so many independent creators and curators across the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Berkshires, it’s never been easier to buy bespoke. From locally sourced herbal remedies to fine jewelry, gourmet provisions, well-designed decor, and more, here’s a roundup of thoughtful holiday gifts that are sure to surprise and delight. Adel Chefridi Fine Jewelry 47 East…
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Gail Ann Dorsey’s Solo Career Takes Flight
A profile on the bassist’s journey from Queen-obsessed kid to Bowie collaborator to solo artist, ahead of her December 1 gig at City Winery New York
