Happy Second Saturday, Beacon! Don't let dreary weather keep you at home. Rather, head out to Main Street (and well beyond) to enjoy one of our favorite Second Saturdays of the year. At least 10 brand-new exhibitions are opening, almost as many are continuing, and one show, at Mother Gallery, is closing. New venue alert! Daniel Aubry Gallery and Industrial Arts Brewing Company have openings this month. Get all of the details here in Beacon's most comprehensive Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide.

The big theme this month seems to be diverse group shows of small-scale works, often from Hudson Valley artists, at Clutter Magazine Gallery, Catalyst Gallery, RiverWinds Gallery, BAU: Beacon Artist Union and Bannerman Island Gallery. These shows are a great way to learn about lots of artists, find styles you like, maybe pick up a ready-to-gift piece for a loved one, or even jump on a New Year's resolution to support the arts locally by choosing something for your own collection.

Speaking of supporting the arts locally - big thanks goes out to BeaconArts for their tireless work around town over the years. Full descriptions of all of these shows - and so very many more - are in the Art Guide! Once you've figured out where to park, what's next? If you're in need of a bite to eat, check out the Restaurant Guide. Itching to show local shopkeepers some love? We've got a Shopping Guide at your fingertips. Thank you for supporting the businesses that help support A Little Beacon Blog! We couldn't do this without you — or them. Happy Second Saturday strolling!