Music & Arts

Join us at Van Dusen’s for an evening honoring East Durham’s own Blossom Dearie—internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer. Enjoy the music, and sip on mocktails, beer, and wine available for purchase.

The Athens Cultural Center’s 2025 Summer Music Series returns with four free concerts celebrating the soundscape of the Hudson Valley. Held at Night School and Athens Riverfront Park, the series features indie pop artist Ciarra Fragale (June 21), lo-fi songwriter Hen in the Foxhouse (July 19), the immersive art choir The Goddess Party (August 16), and genre-blending favorites The Big Takeover (September 20). Each performance includes youth engagement opportunities through open sound checks and artist Q&As. With intimate settings and dynamic talent, the series invites audiences to experience live music as both celebration and connection.

Celebrate the longest day of the year at the Catskill Summer Solstice Celebration! This family-friendly event transforms Main Street into a pedestrian-only celebration zone from the northern corner of Main Street down to Bridge Street on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 4 PM to 10 PM in the Village of Catskill.

June 21st, 7-9 PM (gates open at 5:30 PM)

FAUN FABLES have been shaping avant-folk since the early 2000s, weaving theatrical live shows and vivid storytelling into their music. Their upcoming album COUNTERCLOCKWISE (May 2025) deepens this vision, led by Dawn McCarthy’s spellbinding voice and joined by partner Nils Frykdahl and their daughters' growing musical presence.

The Avalon Lounge and StretchMetal present the Hudson Valley debut of Drone Rodeo, a live-streamed ambient music series featuring meditative performances by Pure Waves and acclaimed pedal steel artist Luke Schneider.

Maria Usbeck, Lulannie, and Michael Beharie come together for a night of immersive soundscapes, blending idiosyncratic pop, ethereal electronics, and experimental composition.

Allegra Krieger and Rose Stoller share an evening of introspective songwriting, blending existential lyricism and genre-defying sounds that move between the intimate and expansive.

A night of laughter and fun at Gracie's Luncheonette with comedian Eric Neumann & friends!

A day of good food, fun, and music for all ages in the heart of the Catskill Mountains.