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STARLIT TRAILS: A 3-Day Nature & Dark Sky Escape in Ulster County

DAIRY AT THE MILL AT HANFORD MILLS MUSEUM

CONCERTS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF JAZZ OPENING THE PATH:

WELCOME

Photo courtesy of Tour of the Catskills

74 76 78 81 96 104 106 108 A NEW RETREAT FOR SINGER/ SONGWRITERS COMES TO THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS

A GREENE COUNTY GARDEN IN JULY: Black-Eyed Susans by Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson

GILBOA SIGNATURE QUILT EVOKES

LOST VILLAGE: It Takes a Village Exhibit Opens with New Museum Wing

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION 2025 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

ANNUAL BENEFIT & SILENT AUCTION

SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS 2025 SUMMER COURSES INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

VOLUME 40, NUMBER 7 JULY 2025

PUBLISHERS

Peter Finn, Chairman, Catskill Mountain Foundation

Sarah Finn, President, Catskill Mountain Foundation

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

Sarah Taft

ADVERTISING SALES

Barbara Cobb

Hillary Morse

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

Belleayre Mountain, Catskill Mountain Shakespeare, Holly Cohen, Delaware & Ulster Railroad, Francis X. Driscoll, Hanford Mills Museum, Horton by the Stream, Hunter Foundation, Michael Koegel, Greg Madden, Maverick Concerts, Saugerties Artists Studio Tour, Paul Schwartz, The Music Oasis, Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson, Tour of the Catskills, Ulster County Tourism, Jaclyn Vernace/Shutterstock.com, Britta Wareham, and Michelle Yost.

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Candy McKee

Hillary Morse & Ashley Olney

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Catskill Mountain Printing Services

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STARLIT TRAILS

A 3-Day Nature & Dark Sky Escape in Ulster County

Day 1 – Arrival & Forest Immersion

Where to Stay

Your first day is all about settling into nature and disconnecting from the digital world. Choose lodging that’s immersed in wilderness and offers low light pollution—your base for stargazing each night. Some of the best remote stays include:

Big Indian Wilderness: Cozy cabins or off-grid Airbnbs tucked into the forest. Great access to hiking and dark skies. Stay near Kenneth Wilson State Park, or try places like Eastwind Oliverea Valley, Full Moon Resort, or Shandaken Inn.

Minnewaska State Park Area: If you want more comfort, check out luxury eco-retreats like Inness in Accord or Wildflower Farms in Gardiner. Both offer mountain views and access to outdoor trails.

Olivebridge / Claryville: These quiet hamlets are gateways to Sundown Wild Forest and Peekamoose Valley. You’ll find peaceful cabins, creekside glamping tents, or the rustic Peekamoose Campground.

Booking Tip: Look for Airbnbs or rentals labeled “stargazing,” “off-grid,” or “eco-cabin.” Fire pits and hot tubs under the stars are a bonus.

Afternoon: Arrival & Settling In

Once you’ve arrived, stock up on supplies from local markets like Boiceville Market or Emmanuel’s Market in Stone Ridge. Pick up fresh picnic foods, firewood, and locally made snacks like Catskill maple syrup, cider, and baked goods.

After you check in, stretch your legs with a short walk near your cabin or explore a nearby nature trail. Many off-grid stays offer direct access to forest paths or bubbling creeks.

Evening: Campfire Dinner & Stargazing

As the sun sets, prepare a campfire dinner or grill at your cabin. Watch the sky darken around you, and as twilight gives way to night, prepare for your first celestial show. Use a stargazing app like SkyView, Star Walk, or Stellarium to identify planets and constellations. Bring a blanket, binoculars, or telescope.

Stargazing highlights:

Summer: Milky Way arches overhead, Perseid meteor shower in August

Fall/Winter: Crisp skies reveal Orion, Taurus, and the Pleiades star cluster

Any time: Shooting stars, satellite flyovers, and moonrise over the mountains

Pro Tip: Use a red flashlight to protect your night vision and pack a thermos of tea or cider for a cozy, long skywatch.

Day 2 – Waterfalls, Reservoirs & Sunset Ridges

Morning: Hike the Wild Forest

After breakfast, head into the Sundown Wild Forest, a hidden gem in the Catskill Park. Dense woods, gurgling streams, and rugged trails define this landscape.

Vernooy Kill Falls: A peaceful 3.5-mile round-trip trail leads you to a cascading multi-level waterfall surrounded by forest. It’s rarely crowded and perfect for a moderate morning hike.

Peekamoose-Table Trailhead: If you’re up for a challenge, hike the first few miles of this steep and secluded trail through old-growth woods. You don’t need to summit—just enjoy the silence and cool mountain air.

Pack a daypack with water, snacks, and a small towel if you want to dip your feet in the stream.

Afternoon: Ashokan Reservoir Picnic

Drive east to the Ashokan Reservoir, one of the most scenic and tranquil spots in the region. It’s also one of the best examples of how natural and engineered landscapes can blend beautifully. Walk or bike the Ashokan Rail Trail, an 11.5-mile flat path with panoramic water and mountain views.vIdeal picnic spots include the Olivebridge trailhead or Woodstock Dike area. Look for birds: herons, eagles, and migratory songbirds are common here. Very little development surrounds the reservoir, so it’s wonderfully quiet and photogenic in any season.

Evening: Sunset at Sam’s Point or Minnewaska

End your day with a golden-hour hike at one of Ulster County’s signature mountaintop preserves:

Sam’s Point Preserve: Known for its dramatic cliffs and pine barrens, it’s a great place to watch the sun dip behind the Shawangunks. Bonus: On clear nights, this is a prime stargazing location.

Lake Minnewaska: An easy loop around the lake offers breathtaking sunset reflections and peaceful forest vibes. Watch the sky turn pink as the moon rises over the ridge.

Important: Most preserves close at sunset, but you can still enjoy stargazing nearby. On your way back, stop at a scenic overlook like the one on Route 44/55 for some casual night sky photography. Return to your base for another round of stargazing with s’mores and stories under the stars.

Day 3 – Gentle Mornings & Local Culture

Morning: Quiet Reflection

Ease into your final morning with coffee on the deck, a short meditation, or journaling by a stream. Many visitors spot hawks, foxes, or even deer in the early hours.

If you’re feeling active:

Visit Brunel Sculpture Park – a hidden gem near Boiceville with surreal art in a natural setting.

Walk the Trapps Bridge Trail at Mohonk Preserve for big views with minimal effort.

Explore Hortus Arboretum, a private nature preserve with guided tours and rare plant collections.

Midday: Small-Town Stops & Farewell Lunch

Make your way through some of Ulster County’s quaint villages before heading home.

High Falls: Stop at The Roost or High Falls Kitchenette for brunch. Grab coffee and a pastry for the road.

Stone Ridge: A charming hamlet with historic buildings and artisan shops.

Local shopping: Visit Kelder’s Farm (seasonal) for U-pick produce, baked goods, and fun farm attractions. Or browse local crafts and natural goods at Blue Hill Market.

Don’t forget to pick up something sweet or herbal tea to remind you of your mountain escape.

Stargazing & Dark Sky Tips

Peak Stargazing Areas in Ulster County:

Sundown Wild Forest

Big Indian Wilderness

Ashokan Reservoir (South Shore)

Sam’s Point or nearby scenic overlooks

Best Time to Visit:

New moon weekends offer the darkest skies.

Ideal months: September–November (crisp, dry air) and April–June (low humidity, blooming landscapes).

Pro Tip: If you’re new to astronomy, plan your trip around a meteor shower (Perseids in August or Leonids in November) or use a guidebook like Turn Left at Orion to identify celestial features.

Dairy at the Mill at Hanford Mills Museum

Join Hanford Mills Museum on July 19 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for Dairy at the Mill. Come to Hanford Mills with the whole family to enjoy vanilla ice cream (while supplies last) churned at our mill and chilled with ice that we cut from the pond at Ice Harvest in January. The ice house will be open, providing visitors with the opportunity to see the ice blocks that were harvested this winter being put to use. With July being National Ice Cream Month, this event comes just in time!

Many exhibitors will be on-site for the festivities as well, including the Delaware County Dairy Ambassadors, the Dragon Wagon Book Bus, Hartwick College’s Baking Innovation Lab, Brookside Maple and Farm, Union Grove Distillery, and Blue Merle Apiaries. The Delaware County 4-H Club will bring cows and will be doing milking demonstrations throughout the day. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food from Helen’s Little Kitchen food truck. Contemporary folk singer-songwriter Will Walker from Cooperstown will be performing poetic songs inspired by family, history, and rural communities.

Ongoing throughout the day will be demonstrations of the sawmill and gristmill, as well as mill tours featuring the Fitz

overshot waterwheel. Young visitors can enjoy children’s activities in the Learning Lab.

For updates and information about Dairy at the Mill and other 2025 events at Hanford Mills Museum visit hanfordmills. org or our Facebook and Instagram pages.

About Hanford Mills Museum

Experience a story of innovation, ingenuity and entrepreneurship at a historic working mill site. Sheltered in a valley in the northwestern Catskills of New York, Hanford Mills Museum offers insights into the past and lessons about the relationships between people, the things they make, and the places they live. As one of only a handful of operating water-powered mills, the museum has earned a place on both the National and NYS Registers of Historic Places.

Hanford Mills is located at 51 County Highway 12 in East Meredith, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 & 12, just 10 miles from Oneonta, and 15 miles from Delhi. For more information, visit hanfordmills.org or call 607 278 5744.

Maverick Concerts Celebrates 20 Years of Jazz

An Exceptional Lineup of World-Class Jazz Artists Take the Stage in Woodstock

In 2025, Maverick Concerts marks the 20th season of Jazz at the Maverick, a series that has steadily built a reputation for presenting high-caliber jazz artists in one of the most acoustically refined and intimate venues in the Northeast. Over the past two decades, the series has brought performers to the Hudson Valley who are more commonly seen on international stages and major festivals.

Since its launch in 2005, Jazz at the Maverick has hosted an impressive array of artists including Don Byron, Uri Caine, Sheila Jordan, Christian McBride, and Fred Hersch—figures who have played a central role in shaping modern jazz. The 2025 anniversary season continues that tradition with five concerts that highlight the depth and diversity of the contemporary jazz landscape.

The season opens on Saturday, July 5 at 8 pm with the Connie Han Trio. Known for her intense, virtuosic playing and bold compositional voice, Han draws on the tradition of post-bop piano while infusing it with a contemporary edge that has made her a rising star on the international scene.

On Saturday, July 26 at 8 pm, the Fred Hersch Trio returns to Maverick. Hersch, a ten-time Grammy nominee, is widely recognized for his expressive lyricism and harmonic inventiveness. His trio performances are known for their subtle interplay and emotional depth, and his appearances at Maverick have long been a highlight of the series.

Bill Charlap Trio, performing on Saturday, August 30 at 8 pm, brings its signature polish and swing. Charlap, who was featured in Maverick’s inaugural jazz season in 2005, is a master interpreter of the Great American Songbook and a key figure in modern jazz piano. His trio’s return underscores the series’ longstanding connection to some of the genre’s most enduring voices.

On Saturday, September 6 at 8 pm, the Olli Soikkeli Trio takes the stage for a special tribute to Django Reinhardt. Finnish-born guitarist Soikkeli is internationally recognized for his virtuosic command of Django-style jazz and acoustic swing. This performance will spotlight Reinhardt’s enduring legacy, brought to life by one of today’s foremost Django stylists and his top-tier ensemble.

The season concludes with a unique event: on Saturday, September 13 at 8 pm, Jack DeJohnette makes his first-ever appearance at Maverick with a rare solo piano concert. Known worldwide as a groundbreaking drummer, DeJohnette is also a deeply expressive pianist. This intimate performance offers a rare opportunity to hear a different side of his artistry, in a venue designed for close listening.

Beyond the jazz series, Maverick’s 2025 season continues its long tradition of outstanding chamber music and innovative programming. From internationally acclaimed string quartets to contemporary composers, singer-songwriters, family concerts, and genre-crossing collaborations, the full summer schedule offers something for a wide range of music lovers—all presented in the quiet beauty of the Maverick’s historic woodland setting.

“Jazz at the Maverick has consistently featured artists who don’t often play this region,” says music director Alexander Platt. “This 20th anniversary season honors that legacy by presenting some of the most distinctive and accomplished voices in music today.”

For those seeking world-class jazz—and more—in an immersive, acoustically stunning setting, Maverick’s 2025 season offers a rare listening experience in the heart of Woodstock. Tickets and full season details are available at maverickconcerts.org.

Left to right: Bill Charlap, photo by Keith Major; Fred Hersch; Connie Han; Jack DeJohnette

The Catskill Mountain Foundation presents Hunter International Music Festival July 31-August 10, 2025 huntermusicfestival.com A unique, immersive, ten-day music festival with solo and chamber music performances.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 7:00 PM

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 AT 7:00 PM WAEL FAROUK: TWO SOLO PIANO CONCERTS THE COMPLETE SCRIABIN PIANO SONATAS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 AT 7:00 PM MUSIC SALON Red Barn

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 & 6 AT 7:00 PM YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT SERIES

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 2:30 PM CHAMBER MUSIC STUDENT CONCERT

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 7:00 PM ECHOES OF NATIONS: NATIONALISM IN 19TH-CENTURY MUSIC Works by Sibelius, Smetana, and Dvořák by faculty and guest artists of the Hunter International Music Festival.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 AT 7:00 PM GUEST ARTIST CONCERT: PARKER QUARTET

Praised by the Washington Post for “exceptional virtuosity (and) imaginative interpretation,” the Grammy Awardwinning Parker Quartet has distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation.

Opening the Path Accessibility Work Advances on Hunter Branch Rail Trail

By Michelle Yost

Just imagine it: walking or biking from the iconic Kaaterskill Falls all the way to Dolan’s Lake in the Village of Hunter— without ever leaving the trail. That’s the bold vision behind the Hunter Regional Trails (HRT) project, a dream that’s steadily becoming reality.

Last July, we shared the big picture: a scenic, 11-mile multiuse trail connecting these two beloved destinations. This trail will wind its way through public and private lands, tracing much of the old railbed when possible. It’s being developed in five phases under the care and leadership of the Hunter Area Trail Committee (HATC). And now, one year later, the trail is not only moving forward—it’s gaining real momentum. Here is an update on one of the signature sections, the Hunter Branch Rail Trail!

Accessible Trail Commemorates Historic Campers

Out on the western end of the 11-mile trail system, an inspiring story is taking shape. Phase 5, the Hunter Branch Rail Trail (HBRT), will be a fully accessible path designed to honor the legacy of Camp Jened—the historic summer camp that sparked a national movement for disability rights.

Located on Ski Bowl Road, a half mile from Hunter Mountain, Camp Jened is the focus of the academy award nomination documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. It tells the remarkable story of how campers, empowered by their experience at the free-spirit Camp Jened, organized protests in the 1970s across the country to fight for regulations that prevented discrimination against people with disabilities.

After the release of the documentary, the Mountain Top Historical Society (MTHS) hosted a large community gathering to unveil an historic marker at the former camp site. The historic marker is on the HBRT (formerly the Hunter Branch railroad). Over a hundred people, including former campers and counselors, traveled from near and far to honor the hard-fought efforts of those with disabilities who paved the way for national disability rights leading to the landmark bill in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The MTHS’s initiative was the brainchild of Gary Slutzky and Linda Geary.

With the HBRT at the foot of the former camp that is now memorialized for its role in the national disabilities’ movement, the trail committee’s vision is to construct this trail to be acces-

The Hunter Branch Rail Trail. Photo by Britta Wareham

sible and inviting for all to use. After the opening in 2023 as a natural trail, the plan now is to transform the Hunter Branch railbed into an ADA-compliant, cutting-edge trail, ensuring that people of all abilities can enjoy the beauty and history of the area.

“Those folks accomplished so much in the ‘70s and ‘80s that resulted in overdue legislation that improved lives,” said Town of Hunter Supervisor Sean Mahoney, “we can absolutely build a trail that honors their legacy and serves everyone.”

With the design and permits already completed—thanks to a grant from Senator Michelle Hinchey—the only thing left is securing construction funding, which is approximately $1 million. A Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) is being targeted to make it happen. The town and HATC are coordinating closely with the New York State Department of Transportation, Greene County, the design firm Creighton Manning, and the property owner, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, to move this vision forward. “We know this has been on the HATC’s radar for a few years,” noted Tony Christian, project manager for Creighton Manning, “and the STBG is an ideal funding source to make the ADA trail vision happen. We have designed many ADA-compliant trails and it is very exciting for us to be part of this particular one, knowing the history of the camp to the groundbreaking ADA legislation.”

In order to meet the grant’s required local match for construction and enhance the trail with state-of-the-art technological advancements, the HATC, through the Town of Hunter, is kicking off a fundraising campaign. A special committee comprised of people with disability justice experience will inform the next level innovations once the ADA-compliant trail is constructed. The HBRT will ultimately be a model inclusive rail trail and outdoor destination that welcomes everyone to experience this signature section of the Hunter Regional Trails.

To be part of this vision, please visit the HRT webpage at townofhunterny.gov/hunter-regional-trails. Tax-deductible donations can be made online and also by check to the Town of Hunter/HBRT project, PO Box 70, Tannersville, NY 12485. We invite you to share in making this vision a reality. Every gift helps and every gift matters!

Michelle Yost is the Watershed Assistance Program (WAP) Coordinator for the Greene Co. Soil and Water Conservation District. Serving the mountaintop communities of Greene County since 2002, the WAP is a resource for residents and municipalities in the NYC Watershed providing assistance with watershed issues and facilitating projects that benefit multiple watershed stakeholders. More information can be found at gcswcd.com, or by calling 518 589 6871.

Clockwise from top left: Gary Slutzky and guests at the dedication ceremony of the Camp Jened historic marker; the HBRT is 0.8 miles between Clove Road to the east and Ski Bowl Road at Camp Jened (currently Evergreen Mountain Construction) to the west; Randy Hoose at the bridge site, before construction; the Camp Jened Historic Marker.

Welcome to Hunter and Tannersville!

ATTRACTION

Catskill Mountain Foundation Piano Performance Museum

7971 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

For appointments, email weisbergp@catskillmtn.org

The home of the Steven E. Greenstein Piano Collection, a one-of-a-kind collection of historic pianos and musical artifacts. A destination unlike any other in the U.S., the Piano Performance Museum offers a unique glimpse into the development of pianos in Europe and America over the past four centuries.

BAKERY

Shandaken Bake

6036 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

On Instagram: @shandakenbake 518 589 4171

Home of the Chubby Squirrel! Serving seductively delicious pastries, pies, tarts, cakes and tea snacks. Open Saturdays & Sundays 9 am to 2 pm and rustic afternoon tea on Thursdays 2 pm to 6 pm. For more information, give us a jingle or visit us on Instagram!

CAR DEALERSHIP

Thorpe’s GMC

5964 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

thorpesgmcinc.com 518 589 7142

Thorpe’s unmatched service and diverse GMC inventory have set them apart as the preferred dealer in Tannersville. With a full-service team of sales and service professionals, visit them today to discover why they have the best reputation in the area. They offer one of the largest GMC inventories in New York, and their trained sales staff will help you every step of the way.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE

Phoenix Web Collective

7947 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 phoenixwebcollective.com 518 628 5101

Mutual aid resource on the mountain! Local artist shop, makers’ space, and our free mart, where you can get gently used and vintage clothing, home goods, food, toys, books, music, movies, jewelry, electronics, and more for free or pay-whatyou-can. We also host small events and workshops.

Photo courtesy of the Hunter Foundation

Rooted at Moonlight

Meadow Flower Farm

349 County Route 25

Haines Falls, NY 12436

moonlightmeadowflowerfarm.com

518 589 1100 or 630 485 9722

Owner & floral designer, Rochelle Gracia, is an avid gardener & lover of pretty things. With a background in art & farming, she marries her extensive knowledge of flowers, creative skills, & endless passion to Rooted. Rochelle specializes in creating whimsical, lush flower arrangements & bouquets customized to your needs for weddings and life’s other big events. Open Wednesday & Thursday 11 am-4 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am-5 pm; and Sunday 11 am-3pm.

Catskill Mountain Foundation

2025 Performing Arts Season

Doctorow Center for the Arts

7971 Main St., Hunter, NY 12442

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

6050 Main St., Tannersville, NY 12485

catskillmtn.org

Ticket line: 518 263 2063

The summer season kicks off the Fourth of July Weekend, with four performances (and two casts!) of The Little Mermaid, presented by the Maude Adams Theater Hub at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center. On Sunday, July 13, dancers from the New York City Ballet will return to the Orpheum to perform at the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Annual Benefit. From July 12 through July 27, Catskill Mountain Shakespeare will present Romeo & Juliet, outdoors and under the tent behind the Big Red Barn in Hunter, and from July 19 through July 27, Horton by the Stream returns for a series of film screenings and plays to celebrate the work of American playwright Horton Foote.

BRIDGING PASSIONS: FROM BODY CARE TO COFFEE CULTURE at DEJA BREW

Kimberly Joan

My journey began with a deep love for crafting natural body care products—each creation a reflection of my dedication to wellness, using only the finest ingredients to nourish both skin and spirit. As the business blossomed, so did my aspirations. A lifelong appreciation for coffee called me in a new direction, blending beautifully with my passion for handmade, nurturing experiences.

My first venture into the culinary world came with the opening of Borinquen Bakery and Café in Guilderland, NY—a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican flavors and culture. From savory mofongo to luscious flan, every dish brought joy and connection. It was more than a café—it was a gathering place where community and cuisine thrived together.

Later, in Norwich, NY, I opened another café and expanded my vision by incorporating my handmade body care line, Chase n’ Lillies. It became a warm, welcoming space where customers could enjoy fresh coffee, pastries, and explore natural skincare in one cozy setting. Though life led me away from that chapter, the desire to revive that dream never faded.

Now, in the heart of Tannersville, NY, I am proud to launch Deja Brew, a one-of-a-kind café that unites both of my passions. Here, you’ll find Puerto Rican coffee, gourmet sandwiches, fresh pastries, artisan gifts, and handmade body products by Kimberly Joan—all in a charming space that nurtures connection and self-care. Whether you’re here for a quiet moment with a book, a hearty sandwich, or to explore wellness offerings, Deja Brew is your sanctuary.

This is more than a business, it’s a reflection of my life’s journey, rooted in love, culture, and community. Welcome to Deja Brew, where indulgence meets intention, and every visit feels like coming home.

The Pantry on Main

Terrence & Amy Maul

In 2013 we were living in CT, and we went out on a limb: we purchased the Hotel Mountain Brook and moved to Tannersville, NY. This was the beginning of our entrepreneurial journey. We met on Block Island while working as a chef and waitress, so it was only fitting that 25 years later we chose to continue in the hospitality industry!

In 2021, we decided to sell the Hotel Mountain Brook and purchase Bear Plaza, located in the heart of the village of Tannersville. We concentrated on building out the front space and opened the Pantry on Main in December of 2022.

We wanted to contribute to our village’s unique character and charm when we opened Pantry on Main. We do our best to source ingredients from local farmers, collaborate with neighboring businesses, and participate in community events—we truly believe in fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose in making our village thrive. We hope Pantry on Main becomes more than just a place to eat, that it becomes a hub for connection, a gathering place where friendships blossom and memories are made.

The transition from inn owners to restaurateurs has been an adventure! It has been incredibly rewarding to become a part of the fabric of our downtown, a place where people can gather, celebrate, and find comfort in familiar flavors. We love chatting with regulars over coffee, sharing stories with families during lunch, and even tailoring dishes to suit individual preferences.

This sense of belonging, of being an integral part of something bigger than us, made the transition from hotel to restaurant not just enjoyable, but deeply fulfilling.

Bear Plaza is now home to The Pantry on Main, Après Medi Spa and Creekside Suites.

LODGING

Hotel Mountain Brook

57 Route 23C (Hill Street)

Tannersville, NY 12485

hotelmountainbrook.com 518 589 6740

Hotel Mountain Brook is a first-class Adirondack style Lodge, featuring comfortable upscale accommodations with spectacular views of the Catskill Mountains and delicious, complimentary breakfasts. Whether you’re serenaded by the sounds of songbirds on our terrace, enjoying a fireside game in our cozy den, or indulging in delicious s’mores by the fire, you’ll find your perfect retreat here.

MOVIE THEATER

Catskill Mountain Foundation

Mountain Cinema

7971 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

catskillmtn.org

518 263 4702

Hollywood, foreign & independent films just a mile west of Hunter Mountain and a short drive from Windham. Shows running Friday through Sunday. Also available for rental.

THE KNITTING ROOM EXPANDS TO TANNERSVILLE: A NEW HAVEN FOR FIBER ARTISTS

May Elbaz Belschner & Zaïri Malcolm

The Knitting Room, a beloved destination for yarn enthusiasts in Greene County, NY (Northern Catskills), is thrilled to announce the opening of its second location in Tannersville, NY. Opened in 2018 by longtime friends and knitting aficionados May Elbaz Belschner and Zaïri Malcolm, the original Windham store has become a hub for sustainable, ethical, and locally sourced fiber arts.

The new Tannersville, NY location, located on 6036 Main Street, opened its doors in June, and will operate Thursdays through Mondays from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with extended hours as announced, offering a welcoming space for both seasoned crafters and newcomers to explore the world of knitting, crocheting, spinning and other crafting forms.

“We’re excited to bring The Knitting Room to Tannersville and continue our mission of supporting independent producers and fostering a community of fiber artists,” says May. “This expansion allows us to reach more people and share our passion for sustainable crafting.”

The Tannersville location will mirror the Windham store’s commitment to offering a curated selection of fiber, yarn and accessories from producers with a deep commitment to animal welfare and sustainability. The two stores will have different inventories to offer an expanded and affordable yarn selection to locals, especially after the loss of big box stores like Joann Fabrics.

Customers can also look forward to a variety of beginner and advanced classes, and workshops designed to inspire creativity and build community.

For more information, visit theknittingroomny.com or follow @theknittingroomny on Instagram and Facebook.

camp catskill

Ryan Penny

Camp Catskill was born out of a desire to create a space that reflects everything I love about the outdoors—and the Catskills in particular. Growing up on Long Island, I was lucky to spend weekends hiking and camping in these mountains with my family. As I got older, those trips became a way to recharge, reconnect, and reset from the pace of everyday life. Eventually, my wife and I made the leap and moved here full time during the pandemic, choosing to build a life rooted in the simplicity and beauty of the natural world.

After two decades in the TV and film industry, I wanted to do something more tangible and more personal. I noticed that while the Catskills are full of outdoor lovers, there weren’t many shops that truly reflected the values of sustainability, local connection, and deep appreciation for the land. Camp Catskill was born out of the idea that we could offer not just gear, but guidance—a way to help people feel more comfortable outside, discover new trails, and carry a little piece of that experience with them through what they wear and use.

Camp Catskill is more than a store—it’s a state of mind. It’s about the feeling you get when you breathe in pinescented air, watch the light shift through the trees, or sit quietly at the summit of a hard-earned hike. Through carefully curated products and personal recommendations, I want to help others find that same sense of ease, awe, and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or someone just starting to explore, Camp Catskill exists to support your journey—and to celebrate the Catskills as a place worth knowing, loving, and protecting.

THORPE’S GMC

This year, Thorpe’s GMC proudly celebrates 95 years of serving the Catskills and beyond. Founded in 1930, we have grown into a trusted name in automotive sales and service. Today, as a fourth-generation, family owned and operated business, we continue to stand by the values that built our reputation—honesty, reliability, and personalized service. Whether you’re shopping for a new or pre-owned vehicle, or need expert maintenance or repairs, the team at Thorpe’s is here to help every step of the way. As we look ahead to our 100th year, we’re more committed than ever to delivering the same hometown experience our customers have relied on for generations. Thank you for 95 incredible years.

Catskill Mountain Foundation

7971 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

catskillmtn.org

518 263 2000

Now in its 27th year, the Catskill Mountain Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization which offers a variety of programs and workshops centered on the arts. It owns and runs The Orpheum Performing Arts Center, The Doctorow Center for the Arts (which includes the Mountain Cinema, a performance space, and the Piano Performance Museum), Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts, a Natural Agriculture farm and the Guide Magazine. The Foundation has long term partnership programs with The Joyce Theater Foundation, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, the National Dance Institute and Catskill Mountain Shakespeare, and is also home to the Hunter International Music Festival, The Academy of Fortepiano Performance, the Orpheum Dance Program, and the Maude Adams Theater Hub.

rust diamonds & more

Bob & Denise Abrahamsen

Bob & Denise Abrahamsen, owners of Rust Diamonds & More in the Village of Hunter, are both from the mountaintop. They attended HTC and graduated in the same year, 1975.

Rust Diamonds & More started 10 years ago when Peter & Sarah Finn and the Catskill Mountain Foundation gave Bob & Denise a small space at Hunter Village Square to decorate with items they could then sell. As other space inside the building became available, they were able to expand and the shop blossomed.

“What differentiates this store from most shops this size & kind (3500 sq ft),” said Denise, “is that we own all of the inventory and we don’t take consignments. That means we choose and approve every item that we sell. This in turn benefits our customers because we can price things fairly, across the board.”

Customers come from all over the United States because they saw an item we listed on Facebook! From a small antique stool that completes a furniture set, to an antique roulette wheel from NYC because it looks so cool, customers return again and again. “The most frequent comment we get is that our prices are amazing and that the store is laid out beautifully,” said Denise. “We appreciate hearing that because it takes a lot of work. We love the business and our primary mission is to find items that we know our customers will enjoy, from the traditional to the unique.” The endeavor is truly a family affair and Denise’s sister Cheryl has become an integral part of the business. Bob retired completely in December of 2024 and now spends most of his free time looking for great finds to put in the store and working on projects at home (also for the store). His Live Edge furniture is a beautiful complement to the vintage and antique pieces in the store. They carry a bit of everything, including tables & chairs, dressers, stands, bookcases, mirrors, lamps, clothes, jewelry, a great selection of 60s-80s rock, sporting goods, tools, glassware, pottery & more.

“We thank all of our very loyal customers who regularly stop by to browse and visit. In general, most of our customers either own homes in the Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountain region or they are vacationing here. We can confidently say that 85% of our business is repeat customers. We are grateful for them & work hard to bring new items in every week. If you haven’t visited us yet, stop by!”

PANCHO VILLA’S

Oscar & Patricia Azcue

We opened Pancho Villa’s in 1993, shortly after moving to Tannersville. From the very beginning, our goal was to introduce people to the flavors of Mexican cuisine and create a warm and welcoming space where everyone could feel at home.

As proud owners, we have invested our hearts into every part of the restaurant. Oscar oversees the floor, making sure every guest feels like family, while Patricia leads the kitchen with care and passion, crafting each dish with attention to detail and a focus on flavor.

Throughout the years, we’ve had the pleasure of serving generations of families, visitors, and our wonderful, supportive local community. It’s been a rewarding experience to witness Pancho Villa’s becoming a beloved place where people gather to connect and enjoy delicious meals.

Even after more than 30 years, our passion remains unchanged. We’re still here, dedicated to great food, friendly service, and being part of what makes Tannersville special. We’re proud to call this community home and honored that Pancho Villa’s continues to be part of so many lives.

IMAGES OF THE NORTHERN CATSKILLS

By Francis X. Driscoll

My work is available for purchase at:

Tannersville Antiques & Artisans: 518 589 5600

Rustic Mountain Antiques: 518 589 1202

Smitty’s Nursery: 518 734 3489

For more information about my work, visit www.francisxdriscoll.com

PHOTOGRAPHER

Images of the Northern Catskills by Francis X. Driscoll

Work available for purchase at: Tannersville Antiques & Artisans: 518 589 5600

Rustic Mountain Antiques: 518 589 1202

Smitty’s Nursery: 518 734 3489 francisxdriscoll.com • 518 821 1339

A frequent contributor to the Guide magazine, Francis X. Driscoll is an award-winning nature photographer whose work involves total immersion in a setting so that he might capture that rare glimpse. His primary subject is the Catskill Forest Preserve.

Gordon Hunter Mountain Realty

6528 Route 23A Hunter, NY 12442 gordonrealty.com 518 589 9000

Gordon Hunter Mountain Realty is dedicated to serving you when you’re looking for property in Upstate New York and Northern Catskill Mountains. Our professional staff specializes in properties near Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain ski resorts, including Hunter, Tannersville, Jewett, Lexington, Prattsville, Windham, and Ashland. We know the Catskill Mountains and look forward to showing you all that is available to see, do and live in our wonderful world.

5980 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485 518 589 4102

On Facebook: @ Deja Brew Tannersville

Deja Brew Specialty Coffees is a family-owned and operated café offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Known for their expertly brewed specialty coffees, the café also delights customers with an assortment of freshly made pastries, soups, empanadas, and gourmet sandwiches. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Deja Brew Bakery & Cafe

Kaaterskill Clove

RESTAURANTS

Jessie’s Harvest House

5819 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

jessiesharvesthouse.com

518 589 5445

A welcoming & cozy place to gather, featuring a delicious menu of American-style cuisine and elevated comfort foods, with locally-sourced ingredients, a friendly tavern, and rustic country lodging. Family-owned & family-run, we love to share all the freshest foods our area has to offer! Catering is available. Indoor dining.

Mama’s Boy Burgers

6067 Main Street

(at the traffic light)

Tannersville, NY 12485

Mamasboyburgers.com

518 589 6667

Established in 2015, Mama’s Boy Burgers was voted the “Best Burger Shack” in the Hudson Valley by Hudson Valley Magazine. We are all about fresh and local ingredients. Our burgers are made from local, black Angus beef from a farm 6 miles away. Our seasonal produce comes from Story Farms, our ice cream is made in the Hudson Valley. We also offer vegetarian and vegan options.

Pancho Villa’s Mexican Restaurant

6037 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

panchovillamex.com

518 589 5134

The Best Mexican Food this side of the Border! Pancho Villa’s is owned and operated by the Oscar and Patricia Azcue family. They have been proudly serving authentic Mexican food on Main Street in Tannersville since 1992. Rooted in tradition, their passion is sharing great food and good company. All of the traditional Mexican favorites are served here, from enchiladas and burritos to chimichangas and flautas...plus great margaritas and daiquiris! Open every day except Tuesday.

TANNERSVILLE WORKS

Tim Patrick

Tannersville Works, on Main Street in the heart of Tannersville Village in The Catskills, is a haven of creativity and charm. Tim Patrick, the shop’s owner, swapped his corporate life in New York City for picturesque mountains during the pandemic. This change of scenery ignited his passion for entrepreneurship and community engagement.

Patrick and his life partner, Stephen Corsello, along with their business partner, Matthew Izzo, transformed a former co-working space into a lively retail environment. The shop is a blend of works by local artists and a carefully curated selection of vintage and contemporary treasures that appeal to locals and visitors alike. From classic Catskills wool blankets and mid-century glassware to whimsical needlepoint pillows and sophisticated jewelry, there’s something for everyone.

Their playful and inviting approach ensures that every visit is a delight—it’s all part of what makes Tannersville Works special!

Timothy Patrick & Stephen Corsello

hotel mountain brook offers catskills mountain magic with warm hospitality

Azie & Travis Shelhorse

Perched at 1,900 feet above sea level, this charming Adirondack-style lodge sits just above the stunning Kaaterskill Falls and Forest — one of the most breathtaking spots in the Hudson Valley.

Originally built in the 1940s, the lodge underwent a major renovation in 2008 as part of Tannersville’s revitalization.

In March 2021, the lodge sold to Azie and Travis Shelhorse—the creative duo behind the {verdigreen} hospitality brand—who infused it with their signature style sensibility and deep commitment to community. Their mission: to create an experiential boutique hotel that honors the history, character, and charm of its surroundings.

Azie Shelhorse, an artist known for her authentic storytelling through design, reimagined the hotel interiors into a moody yet welcoming interpretation of a classic mountain lodge. Rich colors, textural woodsy details, and vintage furnishings reflect a harmonious balance between a nostalgic getaway and contemporary comforts.

Together with her partner Travis, they attracted an incredibly talented team to manage the inn and provide an upgraded level of customer service to guests. Utilizing their extensive industry experience, the {verdigreen} hotels founders applied corporate hospitality knowledge to this smaller scale property to ensure consistent, inspired stays.

Hotel Mountain Brook was made for travelers who crave more than just a place to sleep — it’s your home base for memory-making, mountain views, and genuine connection. Come see why this is the Upstate getaway you’ve been dreaming about.

MAMA’S BOY

Michael Koegel

What inspired me to open my restaurant?

Honestly? A mix of nostalgia, a midlife pivot, and a bit of accidental know-how.

The Mama’s Boy brand was born out of deep childhood nostalgia. I wanted to recreate the feeling of the places I loved growing up—those spots that feel like they’ve “always been there,” even if they just opened last week. That kind of authenticity became the heart of both the original Mama’s Boy Market in Phoenicia and Mama’s Boy Burgers in Tannersville.

Like a lot of city folks who found themselves in the Catskills wondering what just happened, my move was sparked by a lifestyle change. I was a die-hard Manhattanite—until suddenly, I wasn’t. One day, I just knew it was time to go. I packed up my apartment, grabbed my dog Truman, and pointed my life toward the mountains.

The only problem? My resume didn’t exactly scream “small-town business owner.” I had been a casting director and TV producer—not exactly high-demand roles in the Catskills. My last two gigs involved working on a PBS show based on Real Simple magazine, where I learned a lot about food and organization, and then, oddly enough, helping design boutique gyms. So I had some skills in cooking and construction rolling around in the front of my brain—just enough to get myself into trouble.

I found a neglected property in the heart of Phoenicia, and with nothing but a vision (and Truman’s moral support), I spent months transforming it into a coffee shop. To my surprise—and relief—it took off. Five years later, that little shop laid the foundation for Mama’s Boy Burgers.

It’s been a wild, humbling ride, but I’m grateful every day to be serving up burgers, fries, and a big helping of heart in a town that embraced me from the start.

Azie & Travis Shelhorse with their two sons in Ireland.

Pantry on Main

6022 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

pantryonmain.com

518 589 4027

Pantry on Main is a family-owned and operated specialty food business, a one-stop-shop for all your culinary needs. Whether it be your forever or vacation home, we have what you need to create a delicious meal. Open for breakfast and lunch with a menu that changes daily, The Pantry also offers a rotating menu of prepared foods to go as well as catering for all of your needs, whether it be a 250 person wedding or intimate dinner party we have got you covered!

RETAIL

Camp Catskill

6006 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

campcatskill.co

518 303 6050

Your destination for sustainable gear & gifts, including clothing, footwear, backpacks, and hiking gear. Our mission is to help you feel good about what you buy, what you wear, and the gear you use (and reuse) in the wild. We work with brands that care about their impact on the planet and its people, and we donate 1% of our revenue to environmental nonprofits here in the Catskills.

Catskill Mountain Foundation Gift Shop

6042 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

518 589 7500

Operated by the Catskill Mountain Foundation and located next door to the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, our shop features a curated selection of home decor items and gifts from around the Region and around the world. Open Friday through Sunday and holiday Mondays from 11 am to 6 pm.

Rust Diamonds & More

Hunter Village Square

7950 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

518 965 4273 or 518 821 2982

Rust Diamonds & More, located in the Village of Hunter, is an upscale resale shop selling antiques, vintage & modern items. The offerings in our 3,500-square-foot shop include furniture, lighting, mirrors, art work, vinyl records, clothing, jewelry, outdoor sporting items, rugs, and so much more. Buying most of our items at auctions weekly helps us keep prices low. Our success is the result of loyal customers who regularly return to see “what’s new” and new customers who walk through the doors each and every week. Check us out on Facebook where we post photos weekly. You can also browse back and view some of the treasures that have come and gone. While in Hunter, stop across the street at Phoenix Web, a free Shop run by volunteers.

Tannersville Works

6041 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

tannersvilleworks.com

518 589 4017

Tannersville Works is the leading art destination in the Northern Catskills. Immerse yourself in a unique and inspiring creative experience at our stunning gallery, dedicated to bringing the best of contemporary art to our Catskills community. Our gift shop also features a thoughtful collection of new and vintage items including, fine art, beautiful housewares, apparel, hand-crafted candles, jewelry, bespoke gifts, and so much more!

The Knitting Room

NEW LOCATION

6036 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

WINDHAM LOCATION

11111 State Route 23

Windham, NY 12496

518 768 1944

theknittingroomny.com

and locally sourced fiber arts. The new Tannersville, NY location opened in June, and will operate Thursdays through Mondays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours as announced, offering a welcoming space for both seasoned crafters and newcomers to explore the world of knitting, crocheting, spinning and other crafting forms.

Stony Clove

Photo by Holly Cohen, golightlyink.com

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

The Fifth Annual Summer Production of the Orpheum Dance Program, in collaboration with Aquila Theatre and Joffrey Ballet School New York

The Catskill Mountain Foundation’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville from August 2 & 3, 2025. Now in its fifth year, this beloved production of the Orpheum Dance Program is expanding upon last year’s major upgrades, continuing the collaborations with the acclaimed Aquila Theatre and the Joffrey Ballet School of New York. Students from the Orpheum Dance Program’s Community Dance Class, alongside other local children who auditioned for the production, will be given the opportunity to appear on stage with professional actors and dancers in a fresh, new program filled with new scenes and updated choreography in a production that will enchant audiences young and old.

Based on Shakespeare’s iconic play with a gorgeous score by Mendelssohn, this production, created by Victoria Rinaldi, is a seamless blend of spoken word and dance. From the complexity of the story to the wild costume changes, the production has come a long way over the years, but still maintains the attention to detail and excellence that has become a hallmark of all of Victoria’s productions for the Orpheum Dance Program. That attention to detail comes from Victoria’s many years of experience as a dancer at the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, where every aspect of a production was not left to chance and was curated carefully. “Every single person on stage matters,” she said. “No one is standing around taking up space. It’s stagecraft. You’ve done it all: lights, orchestra, singers, conductor to costumes.”

A Renewed Collaboration with Aquila Theatre

This year’s production marks the third year collaborating with the renowned Aquila Theatre, one of the foremost producers of classical theater in the United States. “Aquila Theatre is a fantastic theatre company, and the actors are very physical, which is perfect for this production,” said Victoria. Desiree continued, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream is beautiful. It really speaks to the world we live in right now.”

The Dance and Spoken Word Roles

Providing local children the opportunity to appear on stage alongside professional dancers is one of the missions of the Orpheum Dance Program. “Our kids have the opportunity to appear on stage at 10 official performances a year,” said Victoria. “No other large program offers the same stage time for their students as ours does.”

And the word is spreading about this production: “Dancers from other pre-professional programs around the Northeast are hearing about the production,” said Victoria. “I have one fairy coming from the Philadelphia Ballet—she heard about production, and really wants to be in it.”

Professional dancers relish the opportunity to appear in Orpheum Dance Program productions as well. The major dance roles will be filled by students from Joffrey Ballet School New York. “The quality of dance instruction there is excellent,” said

Victoria, “and their students are very talented.” All of the major roles have been cast. Leo Freude and Charlie Klepner are reprising their roles as Helena and Puck, and the rest of the major dancing roles, along with the fairies, will be students from Joffrey Ballet School making their debuts in the role. All of the dance roles are chosen personally by Victoria along with Era Jouravlev, the Ballet Trainee Program Director of the Joffrey Ballet School. “I have traveled down to the city to watch dancers I’ve selected from Joffrey’s end-of-year program,” said Victoria. “Everybody I meet with wants to come and participate, the challenge is finding the best of the best since I can’t accommodate everyone.”

Dawn Gierling Milatin and Erez Milatin will once again return to reprise their roles as Titania and Oberon, Queen and King of the Fairies. “They have both remarked that dancing in this production of Midsummer was one of the best experiences they’ve had,” said Victoria. “They are thrilled to return, and have in fact asked to dance more in the production.”

That chance to dance more will come in the wedding divertissement scene, which changes each year. They will dance Spring Waters, a rarely seen and difficult to do pas de deux that was created in 1959 by Asaf Messerer, choreographer and former chief soloist with the celebrated Bolshoi Ballet. Recognized for its highly athletic factor, this short piece will feature the agility of Dawn and Erez in a choreography that is literally astounding. “It has to be danced with wild abandon, which is perfect for the Grecian theme of this production,” said Victoria.

While other spoken word roles have yet to be cast, actors from the Metropolitan Opera will return as Theseus and Hippolyta, with other spoken word roles filled by actors from Aquila Theatre Company.

About the Orpheum Dance Program

The beginnings of the Orpheum Dance Program lay with a production of The Nutcracker in 2015. That first production cast her students alongside local children, who eventually expressed an interest in learning to dance like the principals they saw on stage. There has been a production of The Nutcracker every year since 2015, including a virtual presentation in 2020 and one with masks in 2021. A second production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, was added in 2019.

Local children are so important to every production that Victoria does, and her talent lies in training local talent to be precise, but not to lose those child-like qualities that make them

especially charming in roles like the mischievous fairies and elves that populate the forest in Midsummer.

Ongoing renovations at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center will bring new opportunities for the program to grow.

“Our recent Recital was really well-received,” said Victoria. “The renovations at the Orpheum are looking really good, and we’re looking forward to their completion—it will be our chance to really up the ante on this program.” For information about the program or to register for classes, visit catskillmtn.org/orpheumdance-program.

About Aquila Theatre Company

Aquila Theatre Company was founded in London by Peter Meineck in 1991, and moved to the United States in 1994. In 1998, Aquila Theatre became a U.S.-based non-profit theatre company. It went on to build up an extensive international touring circuit while becoming an established part of the New York City theater scene with its productions.

Aquila is now one of the foremost producers of classical theater in the United States, visiting 50 - 60 American cities per year with innovative classical productions, workshops, and educational programming, and is under the Artistic Directorship of Desiree Sanchez since 2012.

For more information, visit aquilatheatre.com.

About Joffrey Ballet School New York

Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino founded the Joffrey Ballet School in 1953. In more than 60 years of existence, the Joffrey Ballet School has remained on the forefront of American dance education. Graduates of the School have gone on to dance for major ballet companies, as well as for numerous modern and contemporary companies, both in the United States and abroad.

For more information, visit joffreyballetschool.com

About the Play

The evening begins in an enchanted forest with the awakening of fairies, when their domain is invaded by a group of unruly tradesmen—known as the rude mechanicals of the play—preparing a play to honor Theseus, the duke of Athens, on his wedding day. The fairies and one of the tradesmen are joined by two sets of lovers who fall victim to a magic spell gone awry. The evening ends with a triple wedding and a festive celebration.

With expanded collaborations, fresh choreography, and experienced and new talent, this year’s production on A Midsummer Night’s Dream promises to be an enchanting evening of spoken word and dance, a reminder that while the true course of love may never run smooth, in the end all’s well that ends well.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be performed at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Village of Tannersville on Saturday, August 2 at 2:00 & 7:00 pm and Sunday, August 3 at 2:00 pm. For tickets, visit catskillmtn.org or call 518 263 2063.

Dawn Gierling Milatin and Erez Milatin as Titania and Oberon, along with members of the Orpheum Dance Program as sleeping fairies, in the 2023 Orpheum Dance Program’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photo by Paul Schwartz

Smoke on the Water: The New Tanners Boathouse

By Michael Koegel

Ryan Chadwick and his wife, Emily, had never set foot in upstate New York until the summer of 2018. Emily went first, visiting friends—and she fell in love. The mountains, the trees, the small-town charm of Tannersville captured her imagination. She called Ryan and told him he had to come up the very next weekend. He did. They poked around for a while, stayed in a few inns, and before long, they bought a dilapidated barn on a ten-acre property with an old apple orchard—a weekend escape.

That probably would’ve been the end of the story—except Ryan Chadwick doesn’t seem to know how to relax.

A lifelong entrepreneur, Ryan has built his career around seafood, restaurants, and marine ecology. He owns The Grey Lady, a popular seafood spot on Manhattan’s Lower East Side known for its daily oyster happy hour. Before that, he helped combat the invasive lionfish population in the Bahamas—by turning them into dinner. His “eat the enemy” approach was so effective it became a regional trend. Most recently, he’s ventured into sushi with a growing line of restaurants.

“I don’t have hobbies,” Ryan says. “I don’t golf. I’m a businessman. That’s what I do.”

So, naturally, once he landed in Tannersville, he started building.

The Rise of a Mini Empire

First came Tanners Boathouse, a lakeside lobster shack on Rip Van Winkle Lake. Inspired by Ryan’s roots in southern coastal Maine—his uncle was a lobster fisherman—it was charming and authentic.

Next, Fred’s Donuts opened. A drive-in donut shop with killer mountain views and donuts made fresh in-house, it quickly became a roadside favorite.

Then came a solution to a local crisis. Tourists had begun flooding the area near Kaaterskill Falls, parking illegally along mountain roads, lugging grills, coolers, and glass containers to the water’s edge, and leaving behind piles of trash. The local rangers were overwhelmed. The natural beauty of the region was at risk.

Ryan stepped in.

He launched a private trolley service, with stops at legal parking areas and key destinations near the falls and Main Street Tannersville. The trolley reduced traffic congestion, eliminated dangerous roadside parking, and funneled visitors into town— giving a much-needed boost to local businesses. Glass containers and BBQ grills were banned on board. It was a simple but effective fix.

And Ryan paid for it all himself. No subsidies. No government assistance. Just a guy with a problem-solving mindset and a soft spot for the Catskills.

The barn he and Emily originally bought for weekends? That’s now Dutcher Hollow, a wedding venue opening this summer. And there’s more in the works.

While some ventures took off, the original Tanners Boathouse restaurant struggled. The food was solid. The location of Rip Van Winkle Lake was idyllic. But it never quite caught on. The canoes sat idle, the lake was choked with lily pads; and lobster rolls—delicious though they were—just didn’t feel like a Catskills thing. “And the winters were very challenging,” Ryan recalls. Even ice skating on the frozen lake didn’t draw enough visitors.

So when the idea for a pop-up BBQ joint surfaced last winter, Ryan gave it a shot.

He teamed up with chefs, including Alan Harding of Manhattan’s Nosmo King, and gave the Boathouse a full makeover. The interior was gutted. The menu reimagined. Hundreds of cassette tapes were collected for the new sound system. They opened the doors—and the vibe immediately clicked.

The experiment became permanent.

Welcome to Tanners Boathouse

Today, Tanners Boathouse is a year-round, open-air barbecue spot that smells like woodsmoke and sounds like summer. Ribs.

Photo by Ernesto Roman Photo

Brisket. Cold beer. Picnic tables by the lake. Boat and bike rentals. It’s the kind of place you stumble upon during a weekend drive and end up staying at for hours.

The food leans into the barbecue classics—pulled pork, smoked chicken, brisket—while still paying homage to the original concept. You’ll still find lobster rolls and fried clams on the menu, a reminder to Ryan’s Maine roots. But the atmosphere? That’s all Catskills now.

To prep for the new season, Ryan cleared the lily pads using a DEC-approved, eco-friendly method. The lake is now perfect for kayaking and swimming. Bike rentals have been added, turning the area into something of an outdoorsman’s playground.

The mood has shifted, too. Tanners Boathouse fits the setting—it doesn’t fight it. It’s not trying to be Maine anymore. It’s trying to be Tannersville. And it’s doing a damn good job of it.

Community at the Core

Helping to run the show is Kody Leach, Ryan’s right-hand man. Equal parts manager, host, and local personality, Kody is the heart of the place. Stick around long enough and he’ll probably offer you a taste of something new from the kitchen—or suggest the perfect local hike to walk it off.

Families show up with kids and dogs. Locals mingle with out-of-towners. The whole place feels casual in the best way—laid-back but thoughtfully run, fun without being chaotic.

For Ryan, this version of the Boathouse feels like the one that was meant to be all along. It makes sense here. It belongs here.

Tanners Boathouse is located at 27 Lake Road in Tannersville. Summer hours are Fridays and Mondays 2:00 to 8:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 to 8 pm. For more information, visit tannersboathouse.com or call 518 589 1186.

Michael Koegel is a writer, director and producer. He owns Mama’s Boy Burgers in Tannersville, NY.

23rd Annual Saugerties Artists Studio Tour

Celebrating its 23rd anniversary the painters, sculptors, collagists, ceramists, print makers, videographers and multimedia artists of the Saugerties Artists Studio Tour are eager to embrace the opportunity to once again open their studios for art lovers who want to experience the place where art is made. This year many new artists have joined ranks with this ever-growing Saugerties artists’ community. All of the artists have been plying their skills to create new work, tinker with new techniques and mediums, and review past endeavors, finding new meaning in earlier explorations.

The 2025 open studios tour features 45 studios, one of the largest tours since its inception in 2002, that are preparing for visitors, and where you will see completed work and works in progress in a wide array of mediums and styles. Whatever your interest, the tour has something for you—painters working in oils, acrylics, watercolor and inks, as well as artists working with digital tools; collage makers, printmakers, and artists who choose drawing as their medium; photographers and video artists; sculptors working in steel or industrial debris and Papier-mâché, or creating earth art, such as stone cairn creations; ceramic artists whose work ranges from figurative to functional; wearable art, and original designs in jewelry. Any and all materials can be transformed into artfully created pieces, including handcrafted furniture and home furnishings made of fine wood or vintage

barn wood. The creativity doesn’t stop there, meet artists who specialize in Installation Art. These mixed media constructions are often large scale and designed for a specific place and time.

On the tour’s website short videos introduce visitors to some of the artists in an up-close, and personal way, telling their stories in their own words and offering demonstrations of how they do what they do best. Learn more about all of the artists by clicking on an artist’s name in the menu and you will be taken to their own personal page where you will find images of their work and artist statements.

This is the tour’s 23rd year of shining a light on local talent. It all kicks off with an opening reception on Friday, July 11, at the Dutch Barn Art & Heritage Gallery, 119 Main Street, Saugerties, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, where you can pick up a map for this free self-guided tour. Gallery hours are July 12 through July 27, Saturdays from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Open studio days are Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Please check the website for more information about the Tour and the 2025 artists: www.saugertiesarttour.org. There is no charge to attend the opening reception and the open studio tour is a free, self-guided event, registration is not required. To request that a free tour map be mailed directly to you, send your surface mail address to bbravo@hvc.rr.com.

Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts

Catskill Mountain Foundation

Ages 5-14

Art Explorers

Protons, Paws, and Paint

Instructor: Sailor Marfiewicz

Do you like to explore the world of atoms and animals? Protons, Paws, and Paint is for YOU! Explorers will use their imaginations to create art and games inspired by the microscopic world of protons and the wonderful world of animals.

WEEK 1: July 14 – 18

WEEK 2: July 21 – 25

WEEK 3: July 28 – August 1

WEEK 4: August 4 – 8

WEEK 5: August 11 – 15

Monday – Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm

Scan the QR code for more info and to register online, or call 518 263 2001 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation

Ages 8-12

Theater Wonderland

Re-imagine the world of Alice and her fantastical friends as you learn all the aspects of theater: Scripts ~ Sets ~ Props Stage combat ~ Choreography Lighting ~ Sound ~ Costumes and More!

TWO SESSIONS!

Students may attend one or both sessions.

August 4 – 8, 2025

August 11 – 15, 2025

Monday – Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm

Scan the QR code for more info and to register online, or call 518 263 2001 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!

Summer in the Catskills

ART GALLERY

Windham Fine Arts

5380 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

windhamfinearts.com

518 734 6850

Windham Fine Arts (WFA) is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, at the base of Windham Mountain Club. WFA represents more than 60 artists showcasing a diverse collection of original paintings, photography and sculptures. The gallery offers 3,000 square feet of curated artwork exhibited in inspiring landscapes, abstracts, figuratives, Hudson River School style and more. Windham Fine Arts—23 years in business, a gem of artistic inspiration. Custom-designed artwork by appointment. Open 12:00 – 5:00 pm.

ART INSTRUCTION

Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts

34 Big Hollow Road

Maplecrest, NY 12454

sugarmaples.org

A program of the Catskill Mountain Foundation, Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts offers short term adult workshop programming in ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber arts and weekly classes in ceramics and fiber arts during the summer season, as well as year-round short courses for adults and youth in ceramics, painting, and drawing.

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ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR

Saugerties Artists

Studio Tour

August 9-10, 2025

saugertiesarttour.org

Celebrating its 23rd anniversary, the artists of the Saugerties Artists Studio Tour are eager to embrace the opportunity to once again open their studios for art lovers who want to experience the place where art is made. This year many new artists have joined ranks with this ever-growing Saugerties artists’ community. All of the artists have been plying their skills to create new work, tinker with new techniques and mediums, and review past endeavors, finding new meaning in earlier explorations. The 2025 open studios tour features 45 studios, one of the largest tours since its inception. You will see completed work and works in progress in a wide array of mediums and styles. It all kicks off with an opening reception on Friday, July 11, at the Dutch Barn Art & Heritage Gallery, 119 Main Street, Saugerties, from 5 to 7 pm, where you can pick up a map for this free self-guided tour. Gallery hours are July 12-July 27, Saturdays, 11 am to 5 pm, and Sundays, 1 pm to 5 pm.

accidentslawyers.com

1 800 750 4878

Law Office of Evan W. Kohn

Offices in New York City and Delhi, NY

At the Law Office of Evan W. Kohn, we have been protecting the rights of accident and injury victims for more than 30 years. Our attorneys have successfully represented countless clients, and we work hard to obtain large financial awards, fast. We offer representation tailored to your unique situation, and will work to achieve the best possible outcome, which includes the compensation and care you need to live your life to the fullest after an accident. Mr. Kohn has practiced law for more than 30 years, and he understands the needs and values of the local community.

ATTRACTIONS

Catskill Mountain Foundation Piano

Performance Museum

7971 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

For appointments, email weisbergp@catskillmtn.org

Catskill Mountain Railroad

55 Kingston Plaza Road

Kingston, NY 12401

CatskillMountainRailroad.com

845 332 4854

See the natural beauty of the Catskills from our railroad’s unique perspective aboard Ulster County’s scenic train. On Fridays and Saturdays take a ride on the Catskill Flyer and enjoy on the trip in our coaches or on our open air flat cars. On Sundays, passengers enjoy the same great ride and get an Ice Cream to enjoy on the trip. Join us as we travel through some of the oldest farmlands in the United States where we will cross the Esopus creek as we travel through the Hurley Flats and then start climbing Hurley Mountain. The Catskill Flyer rides are approximately 90 minutes long.

Catskill Water Discovery Center

669 County Highway 38

Arkville, NY 12406

waterdiscoverycenter.org

Open by appointment: call 845 586 6622

The Water Discovery Center is an educational organization that tells the story, past and present, of the New York City water supply system—one of the most extraordinary municipal water systems in the world, one that promotes sound management of a working watershed, open to recreation, while protecting the precious natural resource of the Catskill Mountains. It tells the story of community sacrifice that came with the building of this water system; a story of the cultural heritage of the watershed communities; a story of the wondrous bounty that nature has bestowed on the Catskills and the care that must be taken to access, harvest, distribute, preserve and protect that bounty and fresh water everywhere.

Delaware & Ulster Rail Road

43510 State Highway 28 Arkville, NY 12406

durr.org

845 586 DURR

After making long-awaited improvements to the tracks, the Delaware & Ulster Railroad, a premier scenic train ride and dinner train operator is making a return for the 2025 season. The railroad is beginning operations out of Arkville NY and will operate eastward to Fleischmanns, eventually continuing on to Highmount in Ulster County, adjacent to the Belleayre Ski Resort. There will

be something for everyone, from the food aficionado, to the railroad fan, to the nature lover, the railroad has a goal to appeal to everyone’s interest all while providing a relaxing and historic way of travel.

Hanford Mills Museum

51 County Highway 12 East Meredith, NY 13757 hanfordmills.org 607 278 5744

Experience a story of innovation, ingenuity and entrepreneurship at a historic working mill site. Hanford Mills Museum offers insights into the past and lessons about the relationships between people, the things they make, and the places they live. Visit www.hanfordmills.org for more information about visiting the museum and our events, including Dairy at the Mill on July 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. Come to Hanford Mills with the whole family to enjoy vanilla ice cream (while supplies last) churned at our mill and chilled with ice that we cut from the pond at Ice Harvest in January. The ice house will be open, providing visitors with the opportunity to see the ice blocks that were harvested this winter being put to use. With July being National Ice cream Month, this event comes just in time!

BOAT CHARTERS & RENTALS

Catskill Charters

Boarding from Hop-O-Nose Marina & Creekside Restaurant & Bar

160 West Main Street

Catskill, NY 12414

catskillcharters.com

518 965 1933

Catskill Charters is more than just boat rentals and charters. We specialize in providing the ultimate experience on the water in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. You and your guests can spend time enjoying all the Hudson River has to offer. Historic lighthouses, swimming or fishing at local nearby islands, beautiful sunsets, and waterfront restaurants are just a few of the experiences our guests enjoy on our boats. Private yacht charters, pontoon boat and kayak rental, boat parties, overnight yacht stays.

BOOKSTORE

Briars & Brambles Books

Route 296 & South Street

Windham, NY 12496

briarsandbramblesbooks.com

518 750 8599

Your go-to Indie Bookstore in the heart of the Catskills. Briars & Brambles Books is a dream come true for owner & Windham resident, Jen Schwartz. Jen has combined her love of books with her vast experi-

ence in libraries to create an inviting, knowledgeable and professional atmosphere. The team understands that being a bookseller involves much more than simply “selling books” and is committed to providing unparalleled personal attention.

CATERING

Chef Deanna

1645 County Highway 6

Bovina Center, NY 13740

chefdeanna.com

Weddings and special event catering, with delivery available for larger events! Chef Deanna is on the cutting edge of the sustainable food. Surrounded by farmers and local food makers, Chef Deanna creates beautiful dishes using her Sicilian heritage and her love of everything sweet and savory.

COMMUNITY CENTERS

Main Street

Community Center

5494 NY-23

Windham, NY 12496

mainstreetcenter.org

518 734 4168

The Main Street Community Center strives to build a caring, welcoming and inclusive environment to benefit all of the communities on the Mountain Top. Centrally located in Windham, the building contains multiple rooms, including

two bathrooms (one is handicap accessible), a large sitting area, a conference room, individual workspaces with computer monitors and a large screen TV, free WIFI, access to printers, and a studio for creative activities. The Artist’s Hideaway provides individual lockers for artists to safely store their supplies. There is plenty of on site parking. The Center has an ever increasing offering of classes, programs, and events for people of all ages.

COUNTY FAIR

Dutchess County Fair

August 19-24, 2025

Dutchess County Fairgrounds

6636 US-9

Rhinebeck, NY 12572

dutchessfair.com

The Dutchess County Fair is held annually in Rhinebeck, usually during the last full week in August. Currently, the fair hosts approximately half a million people per year, and is the second largest county Fair in New York State. Rides, vendors, food, entertainment, agriculture, horticulture, turn-of-the-century treasures, a working blacksmith shop and gas powered engine show, and so much more! Daily fair hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm. Main carnival area opens and rides run daily starting at 11 am.

FARM

Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Natural Agriculture Farm At Sugar Maples

34 Big Hollow Road

Maplecrest, NY 12454

The CMF operates a 4.5-acre farm following the Natural Agriculture method taught by the Japanese organization Shumei, the principle of which is to grow vegetables the way they would grow in Nature. No agricultural chemicals of any sort are used, and no manure or other soil additives used in organic farming are permitted. During growing season, visitors can purchase vegetables grown at the farm at a farmstand that operates every Saturday.

FARMERS MARKET

The Windham Farmers Market at Gem Mercantile 5399 Main Street Windham, NY 12496

On Instagram @WindhamFarmersMarket

Fresh local produce, meat, cheese, flowers, honey and handcrafts every Saturday from 9am - 1pm with live music from 10am - noon. Located outside at the Gem Mercantile retail store.

Pure Catskills purecatskills.com

A regional, buy local campaign developed by the Watershed Agricultural Council to improve the economic viability of the local community, sustain the working landscapes of the Catskills and preserve water quality in the NYC Watershed Region. Pure Catskills works to promote hundreds of farm, forest and local businesses throughout Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster Counties. Search their website for local products, or pick up a copy of the Guide to Pure Catskills Products!

FISH & SEAFOOD

Shawn’s Fresh Fish

5150 Route 28

Mount Tremper, NY 12457

On Instagram: @ShawnsFreshFish

845 702 2120

Located at the Migliorelli Farm Stand. We started our business in 2016. We carry a large selection of fresh fish and seafood. Also, try our fresh made soups, salads and locally smoked fish. Requests welcomed.

Dancing Tulip Floral Boutique

114 Partition Street

Saugerties, NY 12477

dancingtulipfloral.com

845 247 3164

Nothing enlivens a home more than adding fresh flowers. Spring is the time for branches and bulbs. Brighten your home with a bouquet of tulips or add instant sunshine with a big bunch of happy daffodills on the kitchen island. Forsythia, cherry and quince are ready to force. Don’t be shy: make them tall and dramatic and watch the blossoms of spring arrive indoors. Come see us at Dancing Tulip in Saugerties to induge your senses.

GARDEN & NURSERY

Augustine Nursery

9W & Van Kleecks Lane Kingston, NY 12401

AugustineNursery.com

845 338 4936

We’ve been creating landscapes of distinction throughout the Hudson Valley since 1974. We started small in our hometown of Kingston. Today, Augustine Nursery has grown to become one of the leading residential and commercial landscape design firms and the nursery of choice among high-end landscape architects, independent

contractors and discerning homeowners. We offer a stunning selection of larger scale, estate-grade trees, shrubs and plants. There are hundreds of varieties, ranging from the most popular to the new and emerging. We also offer a full menu of nursery services, from planning and design to installation and finish for greenscapes and hardscapes.

Gardens by Trista

The Plant Centre

4865 County Route 23C Jewett, NY 12444

GardensByTrista.com

518 231 3876

Let us enhance your property with stunning garden designs that reflect your home’s unique style. We specialize in creating beautiful outdoor spaces with thoughtful, creative designs tailored to your landscape and gardening needs. Our services include: custom landscape design & installation; foundation plantings & perennial gardens; kitchen & herb gardens; and garden maintenance. The Plant Centre is now your ultimate plant destination in the heart of the Catskills! Once home to Kern’s Nursery, The Plant Centre proudly carries on the legacy of premium plants and expert gardening advice. We grow much of our selection right here, ensuring each plant thrives in our unique Catskill climate. From vibrant annuals and hardy vegetable starts to stunning shrubs and trees, we offer everything you need to create a thriving garden.

HARDWARE

Houst Hardware

4 Mill Hill Road

Woodstock, NY 12498

housthardware.com

845 679 2115

Shop local with Houst Hardware, independent and family owned for 88 years. For all your projects, Houst Has IT. Benjamin Moore Paints, Equipment Rentals, Tools, Plumbing, Electrical, Organic and Heirloom Garden Seeds, Organic Soils and Fertilizers, Housewares, Weber grills, Seasonal products, Camping and Toys. Everything you need for work and play.

The

Ice Cream Station

76 Main Street

Phoenicia, NY 12464

845 688 3333

Amidst the restaurants and shops crowded along Main Street in Phoenicia, a dessert oasis awaits you inside the Ice Cream Station. The name of the place says it all: a bounty of traditional and unique ice-cream flavors is ready to be scooped into a dish, cone, milkshake, or whatever else strikes your fancy. Open from May through late October, The Ice Cream Station offers hard and soft ice cream, shakes, cones, sundaes, malts, candy, and homemade fudge.

LIVE MUSIC

Maverick Concerts

120 Maverick Road

Woodstock, NY 12498

maverickconcerts.org

845 241 7721

Get ready for another unforgettable summer of live music in the heart of the Catskills! Maverick Concerts proudly announces its 2025 Summer Music Season, featuring a stellar lineup of performances in the historic Maverick Concert Hall. Nestled in the woods, this rustic, barnlike structure, famed for its brilliant acoustics, offers audiences an intimate musical experience like no other. This year’s season features three beloved series: the Sunday afternoon Maverick Chamber Music Festival, the dynamic Maverick Saturday Nights featuring Jazz at the Maverick, world, and contemporary music, and the free Maverick Family Concerts on Saturday mornings, designed especially for young listeners.

ICE CREAM

Photo courtesy of Hunter Mountain

Music and Art Center

of Greene County

Route 23A

Jewett, NY 12444

GrazhdaMusicandArt.org

The Music and Art Center of Greene County was established in 1983 by Dr. Ihor Sonevytsky, a Ukrainian-born composer and musicologist. As the longest running classical music summer concert series in the northern Catskills, it offers an extraordinarily rich classical music program, presented on Saturday evenings in July and August in the hall of the Grazhda, which is part of one of the most architecturally unique building complexes in the Catskills, situated along scenic Route 23A in Jewett. The Grazhda serves as both an auditorium for concerts and a gallery where exhibitions of works by Ukrainian artists are displayed during the summer months. It also houses a gift shop. Music at Grazhda is delighted to announce its 43rd season, with a series of remarkable concerts, all set amidst the picturesque Catskill Mountains. The season opens on July 5, when Marta Zaliznyak, soprano, and Olena Haviuk-Sheremet, piano will perform works by Mozart, Puccini, Brahms, Liszt, Lysenko and Kos-Anatolsky. On Saturday, July 19, the Grazhda Chamber Music Society will perform chamber music works by Schubert, Skoryk, and Havrylets. And on Saturday, July

LODGING

26 the Chamber Music Society will perform chamber music works by Haydn, Dvorak, and Silvestrov. The season continues into August with three concerts on August 8, August 16, and August 23. Ukrainian Folk Art Workshops take place throughout July and August: register by July 15. Greenville Arms 11135 State Route 32 Greenville, NY 12083 greenvillearms.com 518 966 5219

Originally built in 1889, our historically registered Inn is situated on six acres of gardens, lawns, and woodlands. The Queen Anne Revival-style main house, renovated Carriage House, and recently constructed Cottage building are host to 16 guest rooms open year-round to guests. Every guest room is uniquely decorated with a blend of antiques and modern amenities. A hot, cooked-to-order breakfast is included with each room.

Hampton Inn

1307 Ulster Avenue

Kingston, NY 12401

Kingston.hamptoninn.com

845 382 2600

Additional location in New Paltz: 4 S. Putt Corners Road

New Paltz, NY 12561

Newpaltz.hamptoninn.com 845 255 4200

Our hotel is near I-87, with several restaurants within walking distance. Historic Downtown Waterfront and Uptown Kingston are both just four miles away with many local shops and dining options. Spend some family time at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, seven miles away. An hour drive or less from 3 popular ski mountains. Unwind in our indoor saltwater pool. Enjoy complimentary hot breakfast and free WiFi.

Muddy Brook Farm

4002 NY-30

Middleburgh, NY 12122

muddybrookfarmny.com

518 945 5436

Welcome to Muddy Brook Farm - where history meets modern comfort. Tucked away in the rolling countryside of the Schoharie Valley, our enchanting 1820s farmhouse is a love letter to the past, thoughtfully restored to embrace the present. This is more than just a home—it’s an experience, an invitation to slow down, connect, and make memories that linger long after you leave. The home sleeps up to 10 guests and features three full bathrooms, five bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen, and ample gathering spaces. Whether you’re a nature-lover, history buff, or looking for a meaningful getaway with family and friends, Muddy Brook invites you to get comfortable and unwind. Wander around the property with the established walking paths as your guide to discover wildflower patches, a fire pit area, outdoor pavilion, a large mowed area for lawn games, and so much more. Check out sustainable farming practices in action in the Market Garden, the fruit and nut forest, greenhouse and mushroom grow area. Muddy Brook Farm is rooted in history and infused with the soul of the land; it is more than a stay—it’s a story you are invited to join.

Windham Manor

1161 Co Rd 10

Windham, NY 12496

windhammanor.com

518 944 1448

Windham Manor is the premiere wedding and event venue in The Catskill Mountains. Our 45-acre property features The Manor House, a Victorian Estate with 12 beautiful guest suites. The property also boasts The Barn, a luxurious space which can hold 300+ guests for dinner, dancing, seminars, and other events, and two incredible outdoor ceremony spaces—The Lawn and The Enchanted Forest. Call us to set up a tour or schedule on our website!

Illuminating Wellness/ Mountain Top Massage

illuminatingwellness.care

518 718 4228

Transformative therapeutic massage practice combines elements of many of the healing arts such as Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki, Chiropractic adjustment and many forms of massage. BioPhoton Light Therapy – Biontology is a European healing process that detoxes, neutralizes and resets the body so that healing begins. This practice finds the root cause of any symptom-producing malady and neutralizes it, raising the body’s immune system.

NATURAL FOODS & MARKET

Sunflower Market

75 Mill Hill Road

Woodstock, NY 12498

24 Garden Street

Rhinebeck, NY, 12572

sunflowernatural.com

845 679 5361 (Woodstock) • 845 876 2555 (Rhinebeck)

Sunflower is dedicated to providing products you can feel good about sharing with people you love. Prioritizing working with local farms, families, and business, we know where our food comes from. Sunflower is devoted to providing clean and sustainably sourced food, 100% organic produce and a selection of carefully curated items that fit all dietary needs.

Windham Foundation

windhamfoundation.org

info@windhamfoundation.org 518 734 9636

Our mission is to enhance and enrich our community by providing charitable grants for historical preservation, the arts, education, recreation, and initiatives deemed to make Windham an extraordinary place to live, work, and visit. Established in 2004, the Windham Foundation is run by an all-volunteer Board. Donations are tax deductible.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Belleayre Mountain

181 Galli Curci Road

Highmount, NY 12441 belleayre.com 845 254 5600

The days of dormancy for ski areas in the summertime are long gone, as Belleayre has become a year-round hub of adventure, fun, and relaxation in the center of the Catskills! Whether you’re an adventurous spirit looking to immerse yourself in the quiet shaded forests, take a dip in the fresh mountain water, or simply looking for a family friendly activity that will be good for the little ones, adventures of all kinds can be based out of the highest ski area in the Catskills.

Windham Mountain Club

19 Resort Drive

Windham, NY 12496

windhammountainclub.com

1 800 754 9463

All seasons, all yours. Whether you golf, bike, hike, or ski, year-round adventures at Windham Mountain Club inspire personal growth and provide epic escape. Every season brings new experiences for people of every level of fitness, ambition, and imagination to make unforgettable memories. Windham Mountain Club is a private members’ experience where natural beauty and thoughtful design merge. Just over 2.5 hours from New York City, this exclusive retreat provides a discerning home base for summit seekers in search of the premier Northeast escape to create allseason memories, for all generations, through all seasons of life.

Images of the Northern Catskills by Francis X. Driscoll francisxdriscoll.com

PHOTOGRAPHER

PLUMBING & HEATING

Rice Plumbing & Heating

Accord:

riceplumbingandheating@gmail.com

845 626 5088

Boiceville:

riceplumbingboiceville@gmail.com

845 657 7423

riceplumbingandheating.com

Whether you’re dealing with a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or a plumbing emergency, we’ve got you covered. Our team of experienced and licensed plumbers, our commitment to quality craftsmanship, prompt service, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. Explore our website to discover our wide range of services, from plumbing repairs and installations to maintenance and inspections. We take pride in using the latest industry techniques and high-quality materials to ensure reliable and long-lasting solutions for all your plumbing needs. We offer quick response times and strive to complete every job efficiently and effectively.

PODCAST

Kaatscast kaatscast.com

Free to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Kaatscast is a biweekly podcast focusing on Catskills history, community, arts & culture, sustainability, and tourism. Voted “Best Regional Podcast” two years in a row, the podcast has collaborated on programming with several regional organizations and is produced by Brett Barry, of Chichester-based Silver Hollow Audio, a creator of podcasts, audio tours, public radio segments, and audiobooks.

RADIO STATIONS

WIOX 91.3FM

MTC Cable Channel 20

WIOXRADIO.ORG on computers and smartphones

WIOX Community Radio—where public access meets public service to build public trust. WIOX programming is wildly diverse, live, local, and non-commercial, broadcasting from the Catskill Mountains, in the heart of the New York City Watershed. WIOX talk and music programs range from farming

to brewing to cooking, forestry to healthcare, Rock to Pop, Bach and Goth, Blues, Folk, Country, Americana, Jazz and Salsa. WIOX: produced and supported—by you!

WRIP 97.9FM wripfm.com

Streaming at rip979.com

The radio voice of the Mountaintop and Valley. Broadcasting 24/7 with the equivalent of 6,000 watts of power, we are the only radio station covering the entire region between the Hudson Valley and Oneonta. WRIP is independently owned and operated. WRIP is heard on these FM frequencies: 97.9 in Windham & Hunter, 97.5 in Durham & Greenville, 103.7 in Catskill & Hudson, 104.5 in Stamford & Delaware County, and streaming worldwide at rip979.com.

Brainard Ridge Realty

237 South Street

Windham, NY 12496

brainardridge.com

518 734 5333

Specializing in Windham Mountain and the surrounding area

for over 35 years. Visit our web site at brainardridge.com for a variety of listings both on and off the mountain: Homes, Townhomes, Rentals and Land. Whatever your needs we are here for you. Call us today!

Coldwell Banker—

Timberland Properties

TimberlandProperties.com

CatskillPremier.com

Margaretville: 845 586 3321

Boiceville/Mt. Tremper: 845 657 4177

Delhi: 607 746 7400

Stamford: 607 652 2220

Sidney: 607 604 4394

Roscoe: 607 290 4130

Start your real estate career today! Unrivaled agent support & the best training in the region. Call or email to learn more:

Debra G. Danner, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker/ Branch Manager: 518 937 0924 or Debra.Danner@Timberlandproperties.net.

Amy Rosen, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Ruth Gale Realty

38 Main Street

Phoenicia, NY 12464

Cell 212 960 3983

amyrosenrealtor@gmail.com

Formerly a music biz executive and now matchmaker of dream homes, I have had roots in the Catskills since 2010, based in everyone’s favorite small town, Phoenicia. Licensed since 2017, I have steadily grown a successful, award-winning business, working with buyers and sellers in Ulster, Greene and Delaware counties, recently adding Dutchess to the mix.

Carol Shaw, Broker/Owner Shaw Country Realty

5359 State Route 23

Windham, NY 12496

518 734 3500

I have been a real estate broker in the mountain top area for nearly four decades, representing buyers and sellers, as well as dealing with various types of properties. With our many years in the industry, Shaw Country Realty has built a strong network, deep understanding of the market trends, and a keen ability to match buyers with suitable properties and help sellers navigate successful transactions.

REGIONAL INFORMATION

Catskill Center for Conservation & Development

43355 Route 28

Arkville, NY 12406

catskillcenter.org

845 586 2611

Since 1969, the Catskill Center has led the effort to protect the more than 700,000 acres of the Catskill Park and Catskill Forest Preserve. Their mission is to protect and foster the environmental, cultural,and economic well-being of the Catskill Region.

Catskill Visitor’s Center

5096 State Route 28

Mt. Tremper, NY 12457

catskillsvisitorscenter.org

845 688 3369

Your gateway to Catskills, where you can learn about the vast outdoor recreational opportunities in the area as well as discover the cultural and natural history of the Region. The center features educational exhibits along with maps, books, gear, and gifts, as well a friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Greene County Economic Development Corporation

411 Main Street

Catskill, NY 12414

greenecountyedc.com

518 719 3290

Your gateway to establishing your business in Greene County. Their team connects entrepreneurs, developers, and corporate leadership with resources, municipalities, and investment incentives for job-creating businesses.

Photo by Fran Driscoll, francisxdriscoll.com

Ulster County Tourism

VisitUlsterCountyNY.com

Ulster County, nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley and home to a stretch of the majestic Catskill Mountains, offers a travel experience that is not only rich in natural beauty and culture but also committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Through its “Wild Access” initiative, Ulster County opens up a world of adaptive adventures for travelers of all ages with mobility challenges, sensory processing disorders, and developmental disabilities. Whether exploring trails, diving into local history, or savoring farm-to-table meals, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere where every visitor is celebrated.

RESTAURANTS

Angela’s Pizza

1923 Ulster Avenue

Lake Katrine, NY 12401

angelaspizzarestaurant.com

845 382 2211

Angela’s is more than just pizza! Soups, salads, pastas, subs, wraps, Italian dinners, desserts … our pizza is awesome, too! Try our specialty pies or build your own! Eat in or take out, and delivery is available. Catering is also available! Download Angela’s mobile app for instant access to online ordering, Angela’s Loyalty Program, coupons, dining & catering menus, wing flavors and much more!

Barnwood Restaurant

14 Deer Lane

Catskill, NY 12414

barnwooddining.com

518 943 2200

Nominated for 9 Best of Greene County 2024 awards, Barnwood Restaurant proudly offers up a vast selection of home cooked American comfort cuisine, delicious brick oven pizza, and authentic BBQ options in a welcoming, rustic environment! Located only 5 minutes from Thruway exit 21 in beautiful Catskill NY, and open 7 days a week from 11 am to 8 pm (9 pm on Fridays & Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day). We can’t wait to see you!

Blue Mountain Bistro-To-Go

948 Route 28

Kingston, NY 12496

bluemountainbistro.com

845 340 9800

Open 7 days a week serving homecooked, healthy take-out food and baked goods, Blue Mountain Bistro-To-Go is dedicated to providing well balanced meals as quickly as we can without compromising quality or taste. It’s take out that tastes like dining out. Swing by for a quick bite or to take something back home when you don’t feel like cooking. Blue Mountain Bistro-To-Go is also an award-winning, full service catering company that will bring our special touch to parties of all sizes. Good food and good service bring the good times to you. Why not let us do the cooking?

Hudson Valley Water Sports—Esopus Creek. Photo by Linda Farwell Photography, courtesy of Ulster County Tourism

Brandywine

11157 State Route 23

Windham, NY 12496

brandywinewindham.com

518 734 3838

For the past 35 years, this full-service Italian restaurant has offered great food and impeccable service. Share wonderful memories with your loved ones as we fill your table with delicious Italian cuisine. Born and raised in Southern Italy, owner Louis Caracciolo mastered the art of Italian cookery, and passed it on to his son Joseph, who has continued that art and tradition as chef in the restaurant. We guarantee that we know the formula to capture the rich flavor of your favorite Italian dishes.

Catamount

5340 Route 28

Mount Tremper, NY 12457

EmersonResort.com

845 688-2828

Seeking a scenic dining option in the Catskills this summer? Catamount at The Emerson pairs great views with a rustic setting perfect for weekend brunch or breezy family dinners. Enjoy contemporary dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, comforting favorites, delicious signature cocktails, and an extensive wine list. From gathering with loved ones to unwinding after a hike in the Catskills, Catamount is your spot to dine and recharge.

Garvan’s: A Destination & A Gathering Place

215 Huguenot Street New Paltz NY 12561

garvans.com

845 255 7888

Nestled in a historic 1759 home with warm Irish hospitality, live music, and a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted menu featuring fresh, local ingredients, a curated wine list, and perfectly poured pints while soaking in the tunes of our weekly live music sessions. Whether you’re gathering with friends or discovering your new favorite meal - good food, great company, and music come together here in New Paltz.

969 Main Street Leeds, NY 12451

graciestruckny.com

518 943 9363

Diner-style burgers, fried chicken sandwich, loaded fries and donuts are our signature menu items. All of our breads, pastries and desserts are made fresh in house every day. We make all of our own condiments and

even our own cheese. We buy whole beef from Josef Meiller’s farm in Pine Plains and grind our own special blend for our burgers and cut our own steaks. We also cure and smoke our own bacon, pastrami and other meats. Even the potatoes for our French fries are grown right in Catskill at Story’s Farm and hand-cut daily!

High Falls Cafe

2842 Route 209 North Marbletown, NY 12484

highfallscafe.com

845 687 2699

Family owned and chef operated since 2005. Scratch kitchen, our dishes are made to order using fresh ingredients. Daily specials. Live music and events weekly. Reservations are highly suggested. Open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 pm to 5 pm, dinner 5 pm to 9 pm. Sunday breakfast 9 am to 1 pm and lunch 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Bar open later all nights and closes at bartenders discretion. Closed on Mondays. Check out our menus and event calendar at highfallscafe.com or like us on Facebook for daily updates at facebook.com/highfallscafe1

Gracie’s Luncheonette

La Cabaña Mexican

Restaurant & Bar

966 Main St.

Fleischmanns, NY 12442

lacabanarestaurantny.com

845 254 4966

Family owned and operated, La Cabaña is rich in tradition and authenticity. Our dinners are prepared with the freshest ingredients available. You’ll find all of your favorites here: enchiladas, burritos, tacos, chimichangas, flautas, chile relleños, carne asada, nachos, quesadillas, flan, fried ice cream and churros. Vegetarian options are available.

Mountain

King Brewing Company

5351 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

mountainkingbrewing.com

Housed in a converted building right off the Batavia Kill River, Mountain King Brewing Company brings new life to a space that once served as a pizzeria and later as an Airbnb. The owners have transformed it into

the perfect spot to craft and enjoy great beer in a welcoming and communal atmosphere. Join Mountain King Brewing Company and experience their passion for creating exceptional brews in the heart of the Catskills! Grab your crew, bring your appetite, and settle in for great food, amazing brews, and unbeatable mountain vibes.

Peekamoose

Restaurant & Tap Room

8373 State Route 28

Big Indian, NY 12410

peekamooserestaurant.com

845 254 6500

Devin and Marybeth Mills hail from some of New York City’s finest restaurants. Seeking to move closer to the farms supplying their menu, they have restored this country farmhouse set among the Catskill Mountains. The restaurant supports local growers by changing the menu daily, using the freshest ingredients available.

Taphouse & Grille

5359 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

taphousegrillwindham.com

518 734 9090

Experience Windham in our lively community bar & restaurant. Serving specialty cocktails, craft beer, classic entrees, Asian fusion and pub food favorites. We also have a beautiful private room for your next special event. And fun events througout the week like live music Thursdays and Karaoke Fridays. Open 7 days/week from noon to midnight.

The Windham Local Café and Restaurant

5410 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

thewindhamlocal.com

518 750 8300

Lively community cafe and restaurant serving premium coffee and espresso along with the area’s only Thai Food and Handmade Dim Sum. Plus live music on Saturday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

RETAIL

Gem Mercantile Retail Store

5399 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

gemofthecatskills.com

518 662 0303

Beautiful retail store located in

a historic home on Main St in Windham. We carry quality clothing, footwear, accessories, gifts and locally made handcrafts. Also home to the Windham Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9am - 1pm.

Kenco Outfitters

1000 Hurley Mountain Road

Kingston, NY 12401

atkenco.com

845 340 0552

Our story started in 1982 with owner Bill Kennedy selling gear out of mother Libby’s station wagon with help from dad Harry, and now we have grown into over 20,000 square feet of outdoor recreation, clothing, and footwear retail. From pickleball paddles to kayak paddles, workboots to water sandals, camping gear to housewares, Kenco has a little of almost everything. If you want to get outdoors, we have you covered. Located on the corner of Route 28 and Hurley Mountain Road. We want to be your favorite store.

The Nest Egg

84 Main Street

Phoenicia, NY 12464

nesteggshop.com

845 688 5851

An old-fashioned country store in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, offering relaxed shopping and mountain hospitality. You’ll find lots of specialty and artisan crafted foods here, from local maple syrup, honey, jams, jellies and preserves, to nostalgic candies and gourmet chocolate, to gourmet peanut butter, and more! Your source for mountain clothing and souvenirs, including Minnetonka Moccasins, t-shirts & sweatshirts, local area books and hiking maps, candles, soaps, incense, jewelry, toys, puzzles, games and souvenirs. Our home-made delicious fudge is worth the trip! Owner Robin Kirk’s family has owned The Nest Egg since 1968.

SCENIC

Catskill Mountains

Scenic Byway

NYS Route 28

ScenicCatskills.com

The Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway brings travelers along the NYS Route 28 roadway just west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 into the Central Catskills and into Ulster County and Towns of Olive, Shandaken— Delaware County and the Towns of Middletown, Andes and Villages of Fleischmanns and Margaretville. The historic rail corridor offers the Ashokan Rail Trail beginning in the Town of Olive; the Rail Explorers, near the Hamlet of Phoenicia using self-riding rail travel; and into Delaware County and the Hamlet of Arkville where the Delaware and Ulster Rail Road station is open for train rides. Explore the history and culture and stay awhile.

Photo courtesy of Ulster County Tourism

SPAS

MENLA | Dewa Spa

375 Pantherkill Road

Phoenicia, NY 12464

menla.org

A hidden oasis in the heart of the Catskill mountains, Menla features retreats, getaways, and the world-class Dewa Spa. Immerse yourself in the magic of pristine mountain forests. Discover a rich tapestry of wellness experiences and activities. Dewa Spa’s unique architecture and Tibetan accents evoke peace and tranquillity. Tibetan KuNye massage, herbal baths, Shirodhara, sounds baths, energy readings, and customized facials are a few of the lavish therapies found at our spa.

WINE & LIQUOR

Olivia’s Wine & Spirits

128 South Street

Windham, NY 12496

oliviaswineandspirits.com 518 750 8026

Wine connoisseur Robert Giordano has traveled the world learning about wine, and

brings his vast knowledge and passion for wines from all over the world to Windham. Olivia’s Wine & Spirits offers a diverse selection of wines at a variety of competitive price points, as well as a variety of bourbons, whiskeys, and other liquors. Open every day.

Woodstock Wine & Liquor

63 Tinker St.

Woodstock, NY 12498

woodstockwineandliquor.com 845 679 2669

Located in the heart of Woodstock, WW&L is a family-owned, lovingly curated boutique shop with more than 1000 different wines, spirits, sakes and ciders to choose from. Customers discover a focus on local wines and spirits, naturally and sustainably produced wines from around the world, in an inviting, non-pretentious environment. Respecting tradition while celebrating innovation. Check out the free in-store tastings and order through woodstockwineandliquor.com for pickup or free local delivery.

Horton by the Stream to Begin Showcasing Regional Filmmakers

Horton by the Stream, a Theater Company dedicated to celebrating the work of playwright & screenwriter Horton Foote, has been doing their special brand of Theater in the Catskills for thirty years.

This company based in NYC comes up to the mountains every summer. Company members breathe in the sun and fresh air, and bring their plays about life in small town Texas to audiences in the Catskills.

Last summer the group celebrated their 30th Anniversary Season with a production of Texas Town, an unpublished play of Horton Foote’s only produced once before, in 1942, with Horton Foote himself in the title role. They celebrated by screening the documentary film by Anne Rapp, Horton Foote: The Road to Home. Anne, an amazing true Texan, film artist and writer, spoke afterwards about the process of making the documentary.

This year HBTS presents two separate programs each weekend, including film screenings.

My Pique Nique with Maude is a treatise about two good friends processing life, death and all that lies between after the death of both of their husbands and after somewhat unconventional lives in the theater with them. (Saturday and Sunday, July 19 & 20 at 2:00 pm)

My Dinner with Andre, the inspiration for My Pique-Nique with Maude, will be screened on Saturday July 19 at 7:00 pm in the Doctorow Center.

On July 26 and 27, at 2:00 pm, HBTS will present a rehearsed reading of The Old Friends, a play by Horton Foote. This

play harkens back to the old south, where now desperate people are grasping for their disappearing sense of entitlement and aristocracy. Taking place in the 1980’s, it’s a statement on today’s climate as well. The actors gathered are seasoned and professional gems of the NY theater scene.

Peter Odabashian’s film, Old Friends, will be screened at the Doctorow Center for the Arts on Saturday July 26 at 7:00 pm.

At once intimately personal and expansively universal, Peter Odabashian’s bittersweet reflection on friendship and happiness demonstrates the power of an intentional community of kindred spirits on one’s life. Through affectionate, free-flowing interviews with an eclectic group of longtime friends that his wife Esther and he have made both in NYC and in their home upstate, Odabashian explores profound themes of love, companionship, purpose, regret, aging and mortality, ultimately celebrating the uplifting connections that bind them together.

Wine and cheese will be served at this screening, and a brief talkback will take place afterwards. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the region’s finest observers of the human experience.

All events during this season of Horton by the Stream are offered for a suggested donation of $20 paid at the door. Audience taking in both the play at 2:00 pm and the film together are offered a fantastic rate of $25. All events are at The Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442. For more information, visit hortonbythestream.org or call 917 991 9537.

SUMMER AT BELLEAYRE MOUNTAIN

The tight, snowy grip of winter has loosened over the past few months, as the blankets of white sank down and absorbed into the ground beneath it at Belleayre in Highmount, NY. From there, a burst of green exploded both in the fields and wooded canopy of the rolling Catskill Mountains! While one would think that these warm months would be a time of hibernation for a ski area just two hours north of New York City, the copious amount of available sunlight is more than well-utilized at the epicenter of outdoor recreation and relaxation in the mountains.

Sitting at the top both literally and proverbially, the highest ski area in the Catskills gives you views that can only be matched by our feathered friends that soar well above the valley floor. Cruising alongside them, the mountain’s Scenic Gondola Rides whisk riders over 1,400 vertical feet every Friday through Sunday to the 3,429’ summit. As you glide quietly above the rest of the surrounding mountainsides, you’ll spot the lush forests and wonderfully quaint town of Fleischmanns below. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of wildlife among the trees.

But sometimes a more low-speed way to the top is desired, to breathe in as much of that fresh Catskill Mountain air as possible. For those who seek a foot-powered adventure, a plethora of routes can be discovered between the miles of cross-country trails found in the woods of the lower mountain, and alpine trails such

as Deer Run that will lead you to the summit. The most truly adventurous souls who are equipped with proper preparation and knowledge can extend their hikes beyond Belleayre’s boundaries into the vast wilderness of the Shandaken Wild Forest and Big Indian Wilderness areas, connecting to the broader Catskill Park trail system.

But not to stray too far from the family-centric ethos of Belleayre, ways to introduce the little ones to endless outdoor opportunities are at hand as well. If a leisurely family outing is more your style, the lower mountain’s family-friendly interpretive trails are a perfect choice. These green-lined pathways meander through pristine woodlands, dotted with signs that educate visitors about the local flora and fauna. Kids can turn their hike into a fun, interactive experience with printable hiking-themed bingo cards or scavenger hunt sheets available on the Belleayre website, turning a simple walk into an educational treasure hunt. Along the summit of the mountain, a Story Walk runs alongside the trail, as youthful minds go through a whimsical themed journey along their stroll.

When the dog days of summer hit and the heat is cranked up, you can cool down by heading to Belleayre Beach, just a short drive from the Discovery Lodge in the hamlet of Pine Hill. A favorite among locals and visitors alike, “The Beach” is the heart

of all water-based fun in the area, offering classic swimming opportunities as well as a range of activities to keep everyone entertained. Glide across the calm waters in a pedal boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard, or add a touch of whimsy to your day with a ride on a giant water tricycle. For those seeking a little friendly competition, the beach features volleyball courts and horseshoe pits, inviting guests to engage in easygoing games between dips in the water.

If summertime were to have a soundtrack, the record would be playing right on the mountain! For the third year running, Belleayre will be hosting their highly acclaimed free Music on the Belle series, transforming the Discovery Lodge into a lively gathering spot every Friday evening from July 25 through August 29. These cost-free concerts invite locals and visitors alike to kick off their weekends with live music that fills the golden mountain air well into the evening. The lineup features a diverse mix of genres, from classic rock by Third Rail, to soulful rhythm and blues from newcomers The Saints. A line of food trucks keeps everyone fueled with delicious bites, and for those seeking an elevated perspective, evening Scenic Gondola Rides are available, offering unique breathtaking mountain views as twilight descends. Beyond the music, Belleayre’s summer calendar is packed with events and activities for all ages and interests. Challenge your fitness and wits during The Running Kind’s Climb It for Climate trail running race, a heart-pumping adventure that supports environmental causes as competitors navigate either an 8K or leg-burning 25K from Belleayre into the Catskill wilderness, and back. Families can enjoy laid-back fun with Movie Nights on the Beach, where the lakeside turns into an open-air cinema under the stars. This summer’s lineup includes family favorites like Wonka and The Goonies, creating perfect evenings for parents

Dining Service to Return to Delaware & Ulster Railroad

During Mothers Day weekend The Delaware & Ulster Railroad reopened the railroad after a five year slumber. As part of the opening weekend event, the railroad, in collaboration with local favorite Café Mornings, created a first class dining experience aboard two luxurious cars, one of which with lineage to the renowned 20th-century Limited Express Train. After the near complete sell out of the Dining Train Experience, Delaware & Ulster is proud to announce the return of regular dining service throughout the summer.

Primarily on Friday and Saturday evenings, the railroad will host different cafés and caterers so that each weekend will be a different experience. The schedule is predominantly dependent on the caterers’ availability, so please check the dates for the specific date you may want.

and kids to share together. For those crafty minds, the Arts & Crafts series at Belleayre Beach provides a space for children to unleash their imagination. Held on Mondays throughout July and August, these hands-on sessions allow children to paint, draw, and create fun summer-themed projects, fostering both artistic expression and community bonding.

Keeping an eye out for the entertainingly curious and uncommon, no summer visit to Belleayre would be complete without trying your hand at disc golf. The mountain’s 18-hole disc golf course, which reopens for the season alongside the Scenic Gondola Rides, has become a favorite feature among discthrowing enthusiasts. With a mix of challenging, tree-lined holes and long, wide-open fairways that let you test your distance, the course offers a variety of play styles for all skill levels. The course’s layout was refreshed in 2024 based on player feedback, improving flow and adding to the challenge, while also still remaining friendly and approachable to first-time players. The “Lower 9” wraps around the gondola and Discovery Lodge area, while the “Upper 9” takes players across the scenic summit ridge, offering panoramic views that are just as rewarding as a perfectly placed shot.

Belleayre’s lively, yet chilled and down-to-earth atmosphere during the summer months is a testament to the mountain’s year-round appeal. Whether you’re hiking to a scenic summit, paddling across a tranquil lake, dancing at an outdoor concert, or playing a casual round of disc golf, there’s an undeniable sense of freedom and connection to nature that permeates in every experience. The mountain’s unique combination of elevation, natural beauty, and thoughtfully designed activities creates a place where visitors can recharge, reconnect, and revel in the joys of summer. Start planning your trip to Belleayre today at belleayre.com

The experience is truly first class. Imagine yourself taking a trip to the past aboard 1940s-1950s streamlined passenger train cars rolling along easily past Catskill Mountain scenery, taking in the forestry, wildlife and rushing waterways … all while you enjoy a three course meal inside of a luxurious interior. It is two hours that you won’t want to miss, and seating is always limited. Be sure to check online at durr.org for tickets this summer!

Hooked on Catskills Fishing

By Greg Madden

Ipromise, this month we will not “tackle” (an obvious fishing pun) whether or not fishing is considered a sport or a hobby, or even if those who fish are considered athletes. That would take endless amounts of time and column inches and the passion behind each of those arguments would rival religion, healthcare or politics. So we’re not going there, at least not today.

We will, however, “cast into the shallow and deep waters” (more fishing puns) of this very popular American pastime. Many folks who visit here, or have moved here, come for the amazing fishing in our mountain lakes, streams and kills. So let’s “wade” into still waters, shall we?

So how hard can it be, right? You first clearly need the fish, so traditionally fish live in water, so that was easy. Next you need to catch the fish so you need equipment for that. A rod or pole, some line, and a hook is how Huck Finn did it … so you are good to go, right? Maybe not.

It all seems so simple. In fact, a college buddy from the New England backwoods (Quabbin/Wachusett Reservoirs) insisted that he and his brothers caught ridiculous amounts of fish just using a frying pan. It was that easy, according to him. What’s the sport in that though?

According to the Internet there are over 30 ways to bring home fish dinner … come to find out that there are those who go to all the trouble to catch these fish, only to set them free again.

Maybe fishing is more art than sport? To generations of anglers, the Catskills represent the essence of this artform, a sacred ground for the art of fishing. With a rich history tied to conservation and fly fishing tradition, the Catskills continue to lure generations of fisher folk, who linger and find joy, bounty and peace in the still, and racing, waterways.

To understand the significance of fishing in the Catskills, one must journey back into the rich history of the 19th century. During this time, industrialization and urban sprawl were rapidly transforming the vast American landscape. Amidst chaos, nature enthusiasts and early conservationists turned their attention to the Catskills, where the air was fresh and clean. With its dense forests, cool springs, and abundant wildlife, this region became a natural retreat for artists, writers, and those who relish the out-of-doors.

It was here that fly fishing as an American pastime truly began—specifically in the town of Roscoe, where the Willowemoc Creek crosses the Beaver Kill. Often referred to as “Trout Town, USA,” Roscoe holds a special place in angling lore. In the mid-1800s, Theodore Gordon, often called the father of American dry fly fishing, settled in the region. Inspired by the traditions of British fly fishing, Gordon adapted these techniques to suit the

unique characteristics of American trout in the Catskills’ streams and kills. His hand-tied flies and thoughtful observations on how to land fish laid the foundation for a distinctly American approach to fly fishing.

Gordon’s work “reeled-in” a community of skilled anglers and craftsmen who expanded upon his techniques. The Catskills soon became the cradle of fly fishing innovation. Legendary names like Edward R. Hewitt, Rube Cross, and the Dettes clan— Walt, Winnie, and Mary—emerged from this region, passing on a rich legacy of fly tying and streamcraft. These pioneers didn’t just fish, they observed the water and its movements, studied insect hatches, and perfected the art of matching the exact fly to local conditions.

The influence of these early fly fishers still resonates today. The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, located in Livingston Manor, preserves this heritage with collections of historic rods, reels, and flies, as well as educational programs for aspiring anglers. It is a living testament to the region’s pivotal role in shaping American angling.

The “lure” of fishing in our Catskills is more than just catching trout as it is a personal spiritual endeavor. It is a grounding meditative return to nature and a test of your centeredness, calm and patience. The act of casting a fly line over a rippling stream, witnessing a trout rise up, and feeling the sudden, electric tug on the line is an experience cherished by many who had to learn the joy of forbearance.

Part of the joy lies in connecting with these surroundings. The majestic Catskills are home to a diverse ecosystem of streams, rivers, kills, ponds and lakes that support healthy populations of

The historical marker explaining the history of the Covered Bridge Pool.

Photo by Jaclyn Vernace / Shutterstock.com

brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Whether you’re standing waistdeep in a shaded stream or perched on a rock overlooking a quiet lake, you are unquestionably immersed in a landscape that feels undisturbed by times passing. Settle in, be still and you will know.

The seasons also bring their own rhythms to these still and rushing waters. Spring heralds the beginning of trout season, with snowmelt feeding the rivers and insect hatches bringing curious and hungry fish to the surface.

Summer offers long hot, steamy days and warm evenings ideal for evening dry fly fishing, while autumn cloaks the mountains in gold and crimson, providing a spectacular backdrop for late-season angling.

Even during the icy and challenging winter months, fishing still draws the hardiest of anglers who brave the cold for a few precious hours on the water. Both the fish, and those weathertested types who dare to catch them, are fewer in numbers but the fish must swim and the anglers must cast.

Fishing in the Catskills fosters a deeper appreciation for nature. Many anglers become de facto conservationists, learning to read the river, respect the fish, and leave no trace behind. Catchand-release practices, barbless hooks, and stream stewardship are not just encouraged, they are the culture of this perfect dance on and along the water’s edge.

Now back to where might one find fish ? Well, whether you’re a seasoned fly fisherperson or a weekend hobbyist, there are countless places to explore.

The Beaverkill River is perhaps the most iconic stream in American fly fishing, as it flows through the heart of the Catskills’ terrain and is steeped in fishing lore. Its cool, clear waters and classic pools have drawn anglers for more than a century. The stretch between Roscoe and the confluence with the Willowemoc Creek is especially popular.

Look for Hendrickson hatches during early spring or try terrestrials in the summer. Hatches are the mass emergence of aquatic insects like mayflies, caddisflies and stoneflies as they move from nymph to adult state and terrestrials are landborn insects like ants, beetles, crickets and hoppers.

A tributary of the Beaverkill, the Willowemoc is slightly smaller and offers a more intimate fishing experience. Its waters are rich with insect life, and its mix of riffles, pools, and runs make it ideal for dry fly fishing. The creek is also near the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, making it a great starting point for first-time piscators.

Originating in the high peaks of the Catskill Park, the Esopus Creek is known for its wild, energetic flows and reliable insect hatches. The section below the Shandaken Portal is especially prized by fly fishers due to the steady cold-water releases that support year-round trout fishing. Be prepared for fast water and wary fish.

The Neversink River holds a special place in fly fishing history as one of the rivers fished by Theodore Gordon. Its headwaters are protected within the Neversink Unique Area, providing

pristine water and a deep wilderness feel. The upper river, with its challenging access and selective trout, rewards patient yet observant anglers.

Though slightly west of the core Catskills, the Delaware system is a must-fish for any serious angler. These tailwaters are famous for large wild trout and prolific hatches. The West Branch, fed by the Cannonsville Reservoir, offers cold, consistent flows ideal for summer fishing. The East Branch is more variable but can be very productive in spring and fall.

Should stillwater fishing be your jam, the Ashokan and Pepacton Reservoirs offer chances at lake trout, smallmouth bass, and even the occasional trophy brown. Boating is permitted with a permit, and shore access is available in designated areas. The deep, cold waters hold feisty fish year-round.

The Catskills have adapted over the years to changing times and environmental pressures, yet they remain a place where fishing is both a pastime and a tradition. Modern anglers continue to innovate embracing rods made of carbon fiber, fiberglass and graphite, employing nymphing techniques, and high-tech gear, but they do so on waters that have witnessed more than a century of angling passion.

The Catskills’ local fly shops, guides, and conservation groups play a vital role in sustaining this legacy. Organizations like Trout Unlimited, as well as the Catskill Center, work tirelessly to protect the region’s waterways from pollution, development, and climate change. Their work ensures that future generations will be able to fish and enjoy these same streams and experience the same joy.

For newcomers, there’s no need to be intimidated, just please respect the land and the water. Whether you land a 20-inch brown or simply spend a quiet afternoon casting to rising fish, the rewards will be many.

Fishing in the Catskill Mountains is a hydrous tapestry woven of history, nature, and personal connection. It is where American fly fishing set its hooks, where tradition meets innovation, and where the simple act of casting a line becomes a path to peace.

As the rivers continue to flow through the ancient and bygone valleys and under striking canopies of maple and pine, they carry with them the chronicles of those who have firmly stood in their currents.

So, are you “hooked” yet? Well then just go ahead and amble down to the creek, throw a fly and a line and you too will share tales of peace, patience, reverence, stillness and even joy, right? And finally, try not to exaggerate too much just how large the fish were that jumped into your frying pan, as well.

Greg Madden is a freelance writer, public relations, branding and marketing specialist who practices ancient healing modalities like Tui-Na Medical Massage and BioPhoton LightTherapy in our Catskill Mountains. More at IlluminatingWellness.care

Under the Stars, Among the Trees Romeo & Juliet Blossoms in the Catskills this Summer

It’s a tale as old as time: star-crossed lovers, ancient family feuds, poetic declarations under the moonlight. But this summer, Shakespeare’s most iconic romance gets a Catskills twist—complete with knife fights under the stars, a community vibe as cozy as your favorite flannel, and enough artistic flair to make even the Bard himself raise a glass. That’s right: Catskill Mountain Shakespeare (CMS) is back, and their 2025 Mainstage production of Romeo and Juliet is shaping up to be the theatrical event of the season.

Cue the Mountain Magic

Nestled in the heart of Hunter, NY, the Catskills have always been a haven for nature lovers, weekend warriors, and artists chasing inspiration in the whispering trees. Now, this picturesque setting is doubling as the backdrop for one of literature’s most intense love stories. From July 12–27, 2025, the giant tent behind The Red Barn on Main Street becomes the site of Shakespearean drama, joy, tragedy—and a heck of a good time.

Picture it: you stroll along Main Street in Hunter, the scent of the green grass in the air. The sun begins to dip behind the peaks. You arrive at the open air tent, a local brewed beer in hand, and a cozy CMS sweatshirt just in case. Then the music swells, the actors emerge, and suddenly you’re in Verona—where two young lovers defy fate and feud, passion and poetry collide, and nature itself becomes part of the story.

The Team Behind the Dream

At the helm of this year’s production is Rebecca Wahls, a force of nature in her own right. A TEDx speaker, Carnegie Mellon alum, and Artist-in-Residence at Duke University, Wahls brings a fresh, kinetic energy to Shakespeare’s classic. “Tragedy is truly tragic when presented in contrast with what could have been,” she says. “Our world under the tent takes inspirations from the natural beauty around us, creating a blooming, shimmering space full of potential. Light and dark, youth and age, love and hate. The Catskills give us that palette—daylight fading to stars, serenity giving way to swordplay.”

Joining her is a cast of returning audience favorites and bold new talent. CMS Company members Jordan Mann, Sydney Berk, and Devante Owens are back on the stage, while Max Gallagher (who wowed audiences during the Pericles Community Tour) steps into the role of Juliet. Opposite Gallagher is Julio Gutierrez, another Carnegie Mellon graduate whose take on Romeo promises a blend of tenderness and fire. The ensemble also includes local favorite Jess Gibbons and five other powerhouse performers ready to deliver the goods.

More Than a Show: It’s a Movement

But CMS isn’t just about putting on a great play—it’s about creating a cultural experience that’s inclusive, dynamic, and rooted in community. Since its founding in 2020 (yes, mid-pandemic!), the nonprofit has been on a mission to make live theater accessible, affordable, and unforgettable.

This summer, the company doubles down on its communityfirst ethos with an array of outreach programs running alongside Romeo and Juliet. You can find all programs at catskillmountainshakespeare.com.

The Final Act: Don’t Miss This

Twelve performances. Three weekends. One legendary story told under the wide Catskills sky. Whether you’re a Shakespeare lover, a Catskills weekender, or just someone looking for an unforgettable summer night, Romeo and Juliet at CMS is your must-do ticket.

The stars may be doomed for Romeo and Juliet—but for the rest of us, they’re perfectly aligned for an extraordinary summer.

Tickets and Details

www.catskillmountainshakespeare.com

Venue: The Red Barn, 7970 Main Street, Hunter, NY

Performance Dates: July 12–27, 2025

Contact: info@catskillmountainshakespeare.com

A NEW RETREAT FOR SINGER/SONGWRITERS COMES TO THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS

The Catskill Mountain Foundation is excited to host The Music Oasis (themusicoasis.com), a retreat for singers and songwriters this September 8-13 in Hunter and Tannersville. Newly founded by recording artists Greg Dayton and Marlon Saunders, each members of the Recording Academy, this retreat will give them the opportunity to share their decades of experience making music and mentoring hundreds of artists worldwide

The Music Oasis will gather a small group of professional and aspiring singers and songwriters of all ages for master classes, individual coaching and collaboration, spending their days creating, recording and performing throughout the week culminating in a unique show at the Orpheum on Saturday September 13. Leaving the noise and stress of the world behind, artists will learn from and perform with some of the greatest artists and music business professionals in the world. Limited to 20 students, the week will include housing and meals with one-on-one and small group coaching on singing, songwriting, guitar, piano, basic theory, production including daily rehearsals with professional rhythm sections, and recording in the studio at Woodstock Records.

Special guest artists for the master classes will include 5-time Grammy nominees Professor Louie and Miss Marie, rising star Anson Jones (Downbeat Magazine’s Best of 2022) and some of NY’s greatest rhythm section players spanning soul, blues, gospel, jazz, funk, rock, Americana, folk and country.

Greg explains “The art of singing and songwriting is always crucial vital force to our local and world communities … perhaps now more than ever. Our goal is to have our multi-generational groups of students walk away with months and years worth of practical tools, inspiration and confidence, as well as a sense of community with like minded artists and mentors. We learn from the most from each other. Often one small moment or comment can provide a lifetime of insight.”

“Artists will focus on hands on collaborative writing, performing, and recording in the way professionals have always learned the most … by diving in and doing it,” says Saunders.

“This beautiful Catskill Mountain Region is the perfect backdrop. It has always been inspiring for artists from painters, poets, and photographers to musicians ever since the 1800’s.”

“I’m so grateful Peter and Sarah and all those at CMF, as well as Loren and David at Last Chance who have been so generous in welcoming my music over the years.”

In 2026-27 Saunders and Dayton plan to bring the Music Oasis to more locations including New York City, Maryland, Arizona, and California.

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS

Greg Dayton is a critically acclaimed recording artist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and music educator with degrees from Harvard University, and the Berklee College of Music. He was inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame in 2016 and has mentored hundreds of students on guitar, piano, improvisation, and songwriting in the U.S. and Europe for over 35 years.

Marlon Saunders is a singer, songwriter, and producer best known for his vocal work as a backing vocalist recording and on tour for The Lumineers, Stevie Wonder (choir director), Bobby McFerrin, Michael Jackson Sting, Billy Joel, Sam Smith, Broadway star Cynthia Erivo and more. He played the calypso singer in the film Enchanted, singing the song nominated for an Oscar.

As a vocal coach, choir and ensemble director, Saunders has served as a faculty member for the Berklee College of Music, the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University and the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music program at the New School.

Left to right: Greg Dayton, Marlon Saunders, Professor Louie and Miss Marie, and Anson Jones

A Greene County Garden in July: Black-Eyed Susans

By Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson

The cheerful black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) seen in gardens this time of year are native in at least part of almost every state in the U.S. Oddly, although the USDA Plants Database records them as native in every county immediately north, south, east and west of Greene County, they are not shown as native in Greene. That said, gardeners here can feel confident they will complement other native plants in our garden landscapes. A biennial that usually dies back after two years, blackeyed Susans will persist in the garden by reseeding themselves and spreading into colonies. “Hirta” means hairy in Latin, and this wildflower has characteristically fuzzy leaves, covered with small, soft hairs.

The orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida), also commonly called black-eyed Susan and similar in appearance, is a longerlived perennial. Native to much of the eastern half of the U.S., including Livingston, Cayuga and Madison Counties in New York, it has become popular with European gardeners. Goldsturm, a cultivar developed in Germany (its name means “gold storm”) recrossed the Atlantic and is available in many U.S. nurseries, along with newer cultivars. The orange coneflower spreads by underground rhizomes.

We do have a native Rudbeckia in Greene County: the cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata). With a central cone that is yellow or green rather than brown, it’s a taller plant, ranging from three to as much as ten feet. It can take more shade than its sunloving cousins, and spreads by underground rhizomes. In summer

its nectar attracts butterflies, and in the fall goldfinches and other songbirds will eat its seeds.

One of the most dramatic Rudbeckias, the cabbage-leaf coneflower or great coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima), sends up a seven-foot flower stalk. The smooth-textured leaves at its base with their blue-green tint look a bit like cabbage leaves, inspiring one of its common names. Its flower has droopy yellow petals and a tall central cone whose tiny, dark brown flowers open progressively over the course of its blooming season. Alhough it’s only native in east Texas and parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and South Carolina, it will grow in the Hudson Valley. One volunteered in my front garden a few years ago and has persisted, blooming year after year.

All of the Rudbeckias are summer-blooming flowers that will stay in bloom well into fall. They bounce back from our cold winters and thrive in our hot summers. R. hirta and R. fulgida will also tolerate periods of drought, blooming as brightly in dry, sandy soil as in moist loam. Gardeners looking for an easy-care plant with a long blooming season and a tendency to multiply may find that one or more of these Rudbeckias will fit beautifully into their gardens.

Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson enjoys gardening in Catskill. She also writes a weekly Substack series, The Generous Garden, online at mtomlinson.substack.com.

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The MOUNTAIN CINEMA

UPCOMING FILMS

ELIO

Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. OPENS 7/4

JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE

A desperately single bookseller, lost in a fantasy world, finds herself forced to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer in order to stop messing up her love life. 7/4-7/7

JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH

Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. OPENS 7/4

MATERIALISTS

A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. OPENS 7/11

SUPERMAN

Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. OPENS 7/11

SMURFS

When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him. OPENS 7/18

THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS

Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. OPENS 7/25

THE LIFE OF CHUCK

A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. OPENS 7/25

GILBOA SIGNATURE QUILT EVOKES LOST VILLAGE

It Takes a Village Exhibit Opens with New Museum Wing

Julia Brown of Gilboa Village, 16 years old in 1913, was a music teacher. Vella Savella-Layman, aged 33, was a telephone operator. Forty-four-year-old Daniel H. Wood, from Middleburg, whose wife, Alida Rickard was originally from Gilboa, was a cobbler. Dr. Garrison Shoemaker was a traveling optometrist. Eleven-year-old Louise Persons of the Village was still in school. Alma Miller Fuller, a housekeeper, active in community affairs, helped her editor-husband George Fuller, publish the town’s weekly newspaper, The Gilboa Monitor

What these six individuals—and 270 more—have in common are their signatures on a more than century-old red and white signature fundraising quilt at the heart of the Gilboa Museum & Nicholas J. Juried History Center’s current exhibit, It Takes a Village.

What first attracted exhibit curator Lee Hudson, to the quilt were the people; who were the signers, who made the quilt, and what were they fundraising for that could elicit such participation?

“Many of the signers are residents of the Old Village of Gilboa, a village now lost for the creation of the Schoharie Reservoir. Or, they lived in the nearby hamlets of the larger Town of Gilboa like Flat Creek, Broome Center, Mackey’s Corners, and South Gilboa. Other people come from neighboring towns, especially Conesville and its hamlets of West Conesville and Manorkill.”

Hudson dated the quilt over a five-month period by recording “life events” of the people on the quilt, identifying them with census, birth, death, marriage and residency records, family genealogies, local papers and histories, military documents, and cemetery records. She also reached out to other local historians

and residents for assistance. Her research eventually led her to conclude that 1912-1914 was the likely window for the quilt construction.

“Initially, we thought it might have been a fundraising quilt for the Red Cross during WWI with its red and white patterning and Gilboa’s extremely active chapter with hundreds of members,” Hudson said. “But those dates didn’t work out. Red and white was also apparently a common color combination for these fundraising quilts and they were especially popular from 1875-1925.”

“As a fundraising quilt, we would expect that it was raffled or auctioned off to raise additional funds after the signatures were sold,” Hudson said of the quilt’s purpose. “If that was the case, George E. and Sara Travell Davis were the high bidders.” The quilt was passed on through the family until Bill and Donna Davis brought it to the Gilboa Museum.

The quilt exhibit reflects the efforts of many people: donors Bill and Donna Davis, quilt conservator Sarah Stevens of Cohoes, NY, exhibit designer Monika Semprit, mount maker Michael Shiffer, and writer-researcher Lee Hudson. Key supportive contributions also came from Dottie Pickett, Suzanne Walsh, Marianne Neuber, Cynthia Mattsson, Carolyn Bennett, Kipp Van Aken Cronk, Bob Cronk, Clay Edmonds, Patricia Cable Wright, Joanne Renz, Rich Hudson, Pete Hudson, Kevin Berner, AnneMarie Hedge, Stephanie Rubin-Ruquet, Patsy Nicosia, Janette Reynolds, Susan Harwood, Diane Galusha, Pete Lindermann, Chris Dwon, and Betty Verhoeven.

Although some in the vibrant Catskill quilting community might disagree, this exhibit is less about quilting and more about

Gilboa residents and others at the turn of the 20th century who focused on raising funds for the betterment of their hometown despite persistent rumors that New York City had not settled on the site for the Schoharie Reservoir construction, a construction that would later engulf 2,500 acres, including their village.

The story of Gilboa village’s tragic destruction has been told by many but the physical presence of this quilt brings the village to life aided by a locating catalogue identifying the rural villagers’ names, ages, occupations, and families. By recovering their identities and interrelationships Hudson sketches 276 residents of the “lost” village who, each on a different and perhaps equally ordinary day in 1912 or 1913, in a bustling rural upstate-turn-of-the-century village, paid 10 or 25 cents to have their names stitched onto a quilt to benefit their community. Thanks to the generosity and historical sensibility of donors Bill and Donna Davis, and the proactive efforts of the Gilboa Historical Society’s Board of Directors, that quilt now proudly hangs as a testament to the restorative power of history and those who preserve it.

For those interested in learning about the conservation work that repaired and conserved the quilt, come hear Sarah Stevens with her illustrated talk in the Gilboa Museum’s new Community Room on July 12 at 1 pm. Sarah will be introduced by local quilting legend from East Jewett, Betty Verhoeven.

The Davis Gilboa Quilt will be on view from 12:00 to 4 pm at the Gilboa Museum and Nicholas J. Juried History Center weekends through October 12. The Museum is located at 122 Stryker Road, Gilboa, NY 12076. For more information, visit gilboafossils.org

ARTS ON THE MOUNTAINTOP

Gilboa Museum & Nicholas J. Juried History Center activities are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; Nicholas J. Juried Foundation; and the Town of Gilboa.

Concerts & Conversations

The Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Piano Performance Museum presents Intimate concerts and lectures by eminent pianists

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 AT 2:00PM MUSIC FROM AMERICA’S GILDED AGE

ANTHONY BONAMICI, FORTEPIANIST

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 2:00PM LOUISE FARRENC: 18TH CENTURY RENOWNED FRENCH COMPOSER AND CHAMPION OF WOMEN’S EQUALITY

PATRICIA GARCIA GIL, FORTEPIANIST

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 2:00PM STEPHANIE SCHMIDT AND ROBIN MORACE, FORTEPIANISTS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 2:00PM 19TH CENTURY WOMEN COMPOSERS FROM LATIN AMERICA JULIAN JENSEN, FORTEPIANIST

Piano Performance Museum, Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main Street • Hunter, NY 12442

Tickets/Reservations at www.catskillmtn.org

Robin Morace, 10/18

Stephanie Schmidt, 10/18

Catskill Mountain Foundation is supported

Slutzky Family Foundation, Platte Clove Bruderhof Community, Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation, The Greene County Youth Bureau, Marshall & Sterling Insurance,

Shops, Windham Foundation, and

Anthony Bonamici, 3/8

Patricia Garcia Gil, 8/16

Julian Jensen, 11/8

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This is just a sampling of all of the events in the Catskills this July. To request that your event be included in future calendars, please email tafts@catskillmtn.org

Please call ahead or visit the website for each event to confirm details, including any admission costs.

ONGOING

Experiences at Frederick Farm Goat Sanctuary

Experience Adventure Hikes with the Herd, Hugs & Hikes with the Herd, and Art with Heart: Paint with Rescue Goats. By reservation only.

Location: Frederick Farm Goats, 12 Sholam Road, Napanoch

More Info: frederickfarmgoats.com

Delhi Farmers Market

An amazing line up of farmers, bakers, producers, herbalists, craftspeople and more. You will find a variety of your kitchen staples—fresh bread, farm fresh cheeses, vegetables, jams, poultry and more.

Location: Courthouse square, Delhi

Hours: Every Wednesday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Woodstock Farm Festival

Woodstock’s other festival, celebrating local food, live music, and our rockin’ community.

Location: Mountainview Lot, Rock City Road, Woodstock

Hours: Every Wednesday, 3:00-7:00 pm

Bovina Farmers Market

Bovina Farmers’ Market features the best agricultural and craft products from our community’s artisans and farmers. Featuring local produce, meat, honey, maple, eggs, flowers, baked goods, sweet treats, crafts, and more! July Farmers Market will be on Thursday, July 3.

Location: Creamery Park, 1394 County Hwy 6, Bovina Center

Hours: Every Friday through August 29, 4:00-7:00 pm

Hobart Farmers Market

Visit the Hobart Farmers’ Market and enjoy fresh, local flavors. Grab a quick bite to eat, pick up artisan cheese and crusty baguettes, shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey, and a variety of other homemade goods. The market is open seasonally.

Location: 101 Maple Ave, Hobart

Hours: Every Friday, 4:00-7:00 pm

Kingston Farmers Market

A wide variety of produce, baked goods, alcohol, goodies and gift items.

Location: County Courthouse parking lot, 285 Wall St Kingston

Hours: Every Saturday through November 23, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

More Info: kingstonfarmersmarket.org

Pakatakan Farmers Market

The Pakatakan Farmers’ Market is a great destination for breakfast or lunch, while getting your weekly shopping done! The array of food vendors, farmers, producers, herbalists, and craftspeople, make it the perfect place to shop.

Location: 46676 NY-30, Halcottsville

Hours: Every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Windham Farmers Market

Fresh local produce, meat, cheese, flowers, honey, and handcrafts.

Location: Outside Gem Mercantile, 5399 Main Street, Windham

Hours: Every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

More Info: On Instagram @WindhamFarmersMarket

Greater Hancock Farmers Market & Craft Fair

The Greater Hancock Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair has an array of local vendors. There is often live music and a variety of attractions ranging each week from Chicken BBQ to car shows and more.

Location: Hancock Town Square, 20 E Front St, Hancock

Hours: Every Saturday through October 4, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Saugerties Farmers Market

Local produce, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, eggs, maple syrup, honey, wines and spirits, baked goods, jams and jellies, prepared foods, and more.

Location: Cahill School Parking Lot, 115 Main St., Saugerties

Hours: Every Saturday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

More Info: saugertiesfarmersmarket

Franklin Farmers Market

Browse a diverse selection of locally made goods—from farm-fresh produce and homemade treats to unique handcrafted items.

Location: 25 Institute St, Franklin

Hours: Every Sunday through October 12, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Phoenicia Farmers Market

Phoenicia Farmers Market is a volunteer-led movement to increase access to locally-grown foods in the Town of Shandaken. We bring together local farms, artisanal makers, full-time residents, and seasonal visitors to a weekly market to shop, learn, gather, and compost. EBT/SNAP Benefits are accepted.

Location: Main Street, Phoenicia

Hours: Every Sunday through October 27, noon4:00 pm

More Info: phoeniciafarmersmarket.org

Online Meditation with Bushel

Bushel is hosting online meditation sessions that include guided meditation, group interaction, and support. New sitters and seasoned sitters are welcome. Meditation sessions are free and open to all, but donations are welcome to support this program.

Location: Join via Zoom

Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30-7:00 am

More Info & Zoom Link: bushelcollective.org/meditation-calendar/

Iyengar Yoga with Carolyn Christie

With breath as conditioner, the mind as the seeker, Iyengar yoga practice gives strength mobility to the body, stability to the mind. Open to all; class is for all levels. Fee payable to instructor.

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi Time: Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 am

More Info: bushelcollective.org

Magic On Main—

An Intimate Parlor Experience

Join Magician Sean Doolan for a magic show in his private library located in a historic building on Main Street in Windham. Sean will weave his personal story of transitioning from a trial lawyer to a magician in interactive magical routines. In this parlor show, By reservation only, no walkins. Dates and times subject to change without notice, see website for updated calendar.

Location: 5428 NY Route 23 (Main Street), Windham

Dates & Times: Check website for most up-todate schedule

Tickets: $20/person

More Info: MagicOnMainWindham.com

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS

THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS & SUPPORTERS!

Catskill Mountain Foundation is supported in part by New York State Council on the Arts, the Greene County Cultural Fund administered by the Greene County Legislature, The Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation, The Royce Family Foundation, The Samuel and Esther Doctorow Fund, The Orville and Ethel Slutzky Family Foundation, Platte Clove Bruderhof Community, Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation, The Greene County Youth Bureau, Marshall & Sterling Insurance, All Souls’ Church, Stewarts Shops, Windham Foundation, and by private donations.

7971 Main Street, Village of Hunter 518 263 2001 • www.catskillmtn.org

THROUGH JULY 20

Exhibition: Material Girl

Curated by Lisa Corinne Davis, Material Girl showcases a vibrant ensemble of multigenerational self-identifying women artists, each hailing from diverse backgrounds and united by their fascination with the physicality of paint.

Location: Athens Cultural Center, 24 2nd Street, Athens

More Info: athensculturalcenter.org

Andrew Lyght | Touch Wood

Curated by Osi Audu

With geometric precision, artist Andrew Lyght uses wood, cord, metal, and the language of abstraction to redefine and articulate space effectively. Lyght has received awards, was an Artist-in-Residence at MoMA P.S. 1, and has had numerous solo exhibitions, including a retrospective at the Dorsky Museum of Art.

Location: Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock

More Info: woodstockguild.org

THROUGH JULY 26

Exhibition: Some Bodies

This show is an exploration of intimacy and identity through depictions of the human figure, and seeks to answer questions that are pertinent to today’s society — What does it mean to be human? How do we connect and find community with other people, emotionally and physically? What does it mean to be perceived, with or without objectification? And what makes a body ‘somebody’? The show includes a range of artforms such as painting, photography, textile work, sculpture, and video.

Location: Roxbury Arts Group, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

THROUGH JULY 27

Exhibition: Seen Scenes

Seen Scenes brings together the collected works of fifty-six of its member artists from Greene, Columbia and Schoharie counties, as well as from neighboring towns of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region.

Location: CREATE, 398 Main Street, Catskill

More Info: createcouncil.org

nobody is nobody: The Art & Wit of Dot Chast Born in Queens, Dot Chast lived in Coxsackie and Athens, NY, for most of her 99 years. Dot was a lifelong artist who always kept a sketchbook in hand, and was an active member of CREATE (formerly the Greene County Council of the Arts) for nearly four decades. She frequently

exhibited in juried and solo shows, particularly here in the Hudson Valley. Her artwork crosses many mediums, especially oil and acrylic painting, pastel, pen and ink, watercolor, and printmaking. This is the first posthumous retrospective of her work.

Location: CREATE, 398 Main Street, Catskill

More Info: createcouncil.org

THROUGH JULY 31

Exhibition: Andres Serrano and Jeff Bliumis: Dialogue in Images

This exhibition, curated by Filippo Fossati, brings together two distinct artistic voices—not united by style or medium, but by a shared urgency to question the image itself and to reflect on the role of the artist in a time of political distortion and visual saturation.

Location: The Corner Gallery, 7 Main Street, Andes

Gallery Hours: Weekends from 2:00 to 5:00 pm or by appointment

More Info: thecornergallery-andes.com

THROUGH

AUGUST 14

Qigong Class with Olympia Ward

This is an 8-week series. Qigong is an ancient Chinese energy cultivation practice that promotes health, longevity and self-healing. The practice clears energy stagnation, balances and integrates mind, body, spirit and emotions. Intention and breath guide the movements. The practice can be done sitting or standing by anyone of any age. No prior experience is necessary. Attend as often as you can … consistency will strengthen your practice and results. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. We will meet outdoors at the gazebo in the West Meadow, weather permitting, or indoors in the Education Center during inclement weather.

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum Education Center, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville Time: 2:30-3:45 pm

More information: mtarboretum.org

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6

Instructors Exhibition

This show features Woodstock School of Art instructors exhibiting in a wide range of media. Location: Woodstock School of Art, 2470 Route 212, Woodstock More Info: woodstockschoolofart.org

THROUGH OCTOBER

Sculpture Park at The Woodstock Spa

The 2025 outdoor biennial sculpture exhibition will be located at The Woodstock Spa on the rolling meadows and woodlands adjacent to the historic Byrdcliffe Colony. This year’s sculpture exhibition features work by Erika deVries, Stuart Farmery, Wendy Klemperer, Bernard Klevickas, Pascal Knapp, Alex Kveton, Ian Laughlin, Alison McNulty, Lowell Miller, Eileen M. Power, Gregory Steel, Suzy Sureck, and Stephen Whisler.

Location: 62 Ricks Road, Woodstock More Info: woodstockguild.org

THROUGH NOVEMBER 2

Exhibition: Emily Cole: Ceramics, Flora & Contemporary Responses

A new exhibition placing the art of Emily Cole (1843-1913), daughter of Thomas Cole, into conversation with eight internationally-celebrated contemporary artists.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill

More Info: thomascole.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 13

“Flavors of Change: Food Stories from the Mid-Hudson Valley, 1680-1800,” an Exhibit Flavors of Change takes you on a bittersweet journey through the three culinary traditions that met in the 1600s and 1700s at Historic Huguenot Street. Explore how Indigenous Esopus people, newly arrived European settlers, and enslaved Africans sustained their lives and cultivated the land. Dig into the flavorful, unique ingredients that defined their worlds and reshaped the landscape for centuries to come. Learn about each culture’s rich relationships with food, and how growing, gathering, and cooking food is a powerful preserver of shared cultural memory. You’ll take home some new understandings of what you eat at your own table.

Location: DuBois Fort Center, Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz

Time: Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: huguenotstreet.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 14

Exhibition:

On Trees: Georgia O’Keeffe and Thomas Cole

On Trees: Georgia O’Keeffe and Thomas Cole explores how Thomas Cole (1801-1848) depicted trees in the year of his transformational first visit to Catskill, NY in 1825 and how Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) did so in her pivotal first visit to New Mexico in 1929. The exhibition features two, stunning, American landscape oil paintings that have never been displayed together before: “Hunters in a Landscape” by Thomas Cole dates to c. 1825, and “Dead Tree Bear Lake Taos” by Georgia O’Keeffe dates to 1929. These paintings reflect how the anthropomorphic qualities of trees captured the attention and creativity of two iconic painters at the time of their first visits to the landscapes that would define their work thereafter – and have a lasting impact on American art. Additional paintings and drawings by Cole will augment the show’s exploration.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill More Info: thomascole.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 31

Exhibition: Community Portrait Project

At the Roxbury Arts Group’s 2024 Headwaters Music + Arts Festival, local photographer Mark Burnham kicked off the Community Portrait Project, taking photos of community members at the Headwaters Arts Center. Some posed, while others were engaged with Mark in conversations that allowed him to capture candids infused with their personalities. This project now stands as an incredible insight into the faces and personalities of our local community.

Location: Virtual Gallery online at roxburyartsgroup.org

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JULY 1-31

Windham Fine Arts Presents: “Stillness of Summer”

Windham Fine Arts presents Stillness of Summer, featuring artist H.M. Saffer, whose style of ink painting conveys his journey as a musician and painter. Once a celebrated musician, Saffers’ artistic path took an introspective turn. His search led him to Japan where he immersed himself in the ancient practice of Sumi-e, a meditative form of ink painting rooted in simplicity and spirit. Under the guidance of traditional masters, Saffer learned to distill the world into elegant strokes and meditative forms. With a musician’s sense of timing and flow, Saffer’s paintings convey an echo of stillness and harmony. Whether you’re a lover of art, music, or the quiet beauty of the Catskills, we invite you to Windham Fine Arts.

Location: Windham Fine Arts, 5380 Main Street, Windham

More Info: director@windhamfinearts.com, 518 734 6850, or windhamfinearts.com

JULY 2

Hike & Learn Series: The Neversink

Join Moe Lemire—NYS licensed guide and founder of Hike On Guides—for an immersive 8-mile hike through the heart of the Catskills along The Neversink. This unique hike offers a rare opportunity to witness a pristine creek untouched by human impact. As we explore, we’ll discuss the ecological importance of healthy riparian buffers and observe the rare presence of First Growth Forest stretching all the way to the water’s edge. We’ll also take time to reflect on the visible effects of hikers and campers who do not follow Leave No Trace principles— and what we can do to protect these sensitive areas. Registration required: details about parking and meeting time will be provided once you’ve registered.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

More Info: catskillcenter.org

Catskills Nature Explorers: Into the World of Bears

Join the Catskills Nature Explorers to dive into the wild world of black bears—discover how these incredible animals live in the Catskills, and put your own nose to the test to see if you can smell as well as a bear! Catskills Nature Explorers is a fun, hands-on program designed to inspire the next generation of naturalists through weekly adventures in nature, science, art, and wildlife. Each week brings a new adventure in nature, science, art, and wildlife. This program is perfect for kids ages 5 to 12 (elementary level). Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free! Registration is requested but not required, as space is limited.

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5980 Route 28, Mt. Tremper

Time: 10:30-11:30am

More Info: catskillcenter.org

Qweird Cinema: Polyester (presented in Odorama)

You can’t throw a party celebrating weird, gay cinema without inviting the Pope of Trash! Closing out our series is John Waters’ literal cinematic stinker Polyester, presented in Odorama! Polyester tells the tale of keen-nosed suburban housewife, Francine Fishpaw, played by John Waters’ muse, Divine. Beset by delinquent children, an adulterous, pornographer husband, and a cocaine-fueled mother from hell, Francine’s world collapses around her in utterly melodramatic fashion, in this send-up of exploitative, b-movie “women’s pictures”. We’re thrilled to be able to present this film in Odorama, as John Waters intended. Audience members will receive a scratch and sniff card featuring such delightful scents as: roses, airplane glue, dirty sneakers, and more!

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

JULY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Meditation and Awareness Practice, with Steve Clorfeine

Weekly in-person meditation session as an introduction to the simple contemplative practice of mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Participants will sit in chairs for short periods of 15–20 minutes, alternating with walking meditation, awareness exercises, and discussion. All levels of experience welcome! $10 suggested donation at the door.

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi Time: 9:30 am

More Info: bushelcollective.org

Waterfront Wednesdays

The Tidewater Center’s weekly performance night, featuring pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, arts & crafts activities and more.

Location: The Tidewater Center, 57 East Bridge Street, Saugerties

Time: Pre-show activities at 6:00 pm. Performance at 7:15 pm

More Info: armofthesea.org

of Dreams,” by H.M. Saffer

JULY 3

The ReLaTiVeS Punk & New Wave Dance Party

Get ready to rock out at “The ReLaTiVeS Punk & New Wave Dance Party”—it’s gonna be a blast!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote)

A three-time Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and musician, Nai Palm, is a composer, instrumentalist, producer, vocalist and poet who approaches all of these self-taught disciplines with an intuitive, infectious grace which sent her on a journey to sculpt songs that have been treasured across the world. It is a world she has traveled many times over as a solo artist as well as with her band Hiatus Kaiyote, who have become household names since they first began playing together in Melbourne in 2011.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

JULY

3, 5 & 6

Maude Adams Theater Hub presents The Little Mermaid

Join MATH under the sea over the 4th of July weekend as they tell the beloved tale (pun intended) of a girl who yearns to see the world. Community actors of all ages come together to create magic through acting, puppetry, and plenty of whimsy and pluck.

Location: Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville

Time: Thursday, July 3 @ 1:00 pm; Saturday, July 5 @ 1:00 & 6:00 pm; Sunday, July 6 @ 1:00 pm

More Info: catskillmtn.org

JULY 3-6

Ariles Son Jarocho Camp 2025

Spend a 3-day weekend surrounded by Son Jarocho, the beautiful traditional folk music, song, and dance of Veracruz Mexico!

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge

More Info: ashokancenter.org

JULY 4-AUGUST 3

Two Solo Exhibitions: Meg Leveson and RK Mills “Meadow Change / Painting Change” Plus Members’ Group Show

Meg Leveson’s paintings focus on light; the mystery of form revealed by light and shadow draws her to a particular subject. During the summer, she principally works en plein air. In the winter, she works in her studio from sketches and photographs. Richard Mills works from observation of spatial situations that attract him formally and subconsciously. The poetry of place is of his own personal mythology, a longing for lost homes; a remembrance of water; of daydreaming through windows, of silence.

Location: Longyear Gallery, 785 Main Street, Margaretville

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 5, 3-5 pm Gallery Hours: Friday-Sunday and holiday Mondays from 12:00-5:00 pm

More Info: longyeargallery.org

JULY

Maverick Family Saturdays: Connie Han, jazz piano

These short interactive events, long a Maverick tradition, are designed for enjoyment by children in grades K-6. Admission is free for children and adults. Hailed by Variety Magazine as “one of contemporary jazz’s most talented and inventive musicians” and Downbeat Magazine as the “Jazz Warrior-Goddess,” virtuoso pianist Connie Han brings her charismatic and modern style to Maverick Family Saturdays for a curated program of original compositions influenced by 20th-century classical composers Igor Stravinsky and Samuel Barber and interpretations of standards by Wayne Shorter, Jerome Kern, and Richard Rodgers.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock Time: 11:00 am

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Ghost-Note w/ Allysha Joy

Come vibe and catch the rhythm with GhostNote and special guest Allysha Joy!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Jazz at the Maverick: Connie Han Trio

The Connie Han Trio manifests a vision of freedom and calculated risk-taking upon the lineage of the artistic jazz pantheon. Called “one of the brightest young stars in jazz” by JAZZIZ Magazine, 29-year-old jazz piano wizard Connie Han has called upon the uncompromising mastery of celebrated bassist and composer Robert Hurst who has contributed to seven award-winning recordings and jazz iconography across contemporary music as well as Grammy-nominated drummer Damion Reid who has been praised by critics for his “controlled fury” and “microscopically complex beats” over the years.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Music at the Grazhda Fundraising Concert and Season Opening Event

Marta Zaliznyak, soprano

Olena Haviuk-Sheremet, piano

Marta Zaliznyak, an acclaimed Ukrainian soprano, is celebrated for her vibrant stage presence, radiant voice and captivating performances in opera and recital halls worldwide. Pianist Olena Haviuk-Sheremet, an award-winning soloist and chamber musician, is known for her technical brilliance and expressive artistry. Her perfor-

mances have taken her to major stages across Europe and the United States. Together, they will present a program that spans centuries and styles, the works of Mozart, Puccini, Brahms, Liszt, Lysenko, and Kos-Anatolsky.

Location: Music and Art Center of Greene County, Route 23A, Jewett

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: grazhdamusicandart.org

Christman’s Annual Independence Day Celebration

Join us for our annual Independence Day Extravaganza! Boasting the area’s largest firework show, live music, outdoor BBQ, bouncy castles and playground for kids, outdoor bars, and a great time! Free to attend!

Location: Christman’s Windham House, 5742 Route 23, Windham

More Info: windhamhouse.com

JULY 5-6

Stagecoach Run Art Festival

Established in 1996, the Stagecoach Run Art Festival is a self-guided tour of venues throughout the area surrounding the destination village of Franklin. The strong art community in Franklin and its sister village, Treadwell, led to the establishment of an annual event devoted to promoting the visual arts.

Location: Various locations around Franklin and Treadwell

More Info: stagecoachrun.com

Todd Rundgren: STILL ME (STILL WE)

A continuation of the musician’s Me/We tour.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

JULY 5-20

Woodstock Playhouse Productions presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope and determination.

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock

Time: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm

More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

JULY 5-AUGUST 2

Exhibition: Kate Dodd— Outerwear/Omnipresent

Artist Kate Dodd works primarily with discarded materials, addressing issues of consumption and waste. In the series entitled “Outerwear,” fragile constructions are meant as imaginary, and futile, protective gear, protection from both the mistakes of the past and the revenge of the future. “Omnipresent” is an interactive installation developed for this show. Filling the back gallery completely, the artist is creating a structure, made entirely out of corrugated plastic political campaign signs from the 2024 elections, that have been cut up into strips and joined together to create a continuous planar network parallel to the floor. Visitors will be encouraged to walk the resulting “circuit”, and as they go down the length of the room and back, their heads will remain visible above the planar surface while their bodies are subsumed by it. They will become disembodied heads in a sea of plastic political advertising.

Location: Jane St. Art Center, 11 Jane Street, Suite A, Saugerties

More Info: janestreetartcenter.com

JULY 5-AUGUST 30

Exhibition: Under Construction

This exhibition brings together artwork that calls on us to consider the meaning behind structure. Between found objects and assembled fibers

Jamie Banes and Toni Brogan explore the complexities of place and space in their evocative sculptures.

Location: Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

JULY 6

Stamford Farmers Market

The Stamford Farmers & Artisan Market showcases an array of fresh, locally grown produce, handcrafted goods, artisanal foods, and unique crafts. It’s a great opportunity to support small businesses, connect with local farmers and makers, and discover the rich talents of the Stamford area.

Location: 87 Fisher Rd, Stamford

Hours: 1:00-4:00 pm

KIDZ BOP with Snoop Dogg’s “Doggyland”

KIDZ BOP is the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today’s biggest global pop hits, “sung by kids for kids.” Since its launch, the family-friendly

music brand has sold more than 23.5 million albums and generated over 9 billion streams. KIDZ BOP connects with kids and families through its best-selling albums, music videos, consumer products and live tours. The music franchise is expanding internationally and currently records in 5 different languages.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel

Time: 4:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

Maverick Chamber Music Festival: Manhattan Chamber Players and Marian Adam, clarinet

The Manhattan Chamber Players are a chamber music collective of New York-based musicians who share the common aim of performing the greatest works in the chamber repertoire at the highest level. MCP is comprised of an impressive roster of musicians who all come from the tradition of great music making.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock

Time: 4:00 pm. Pre-concert talk at 3:15 pm

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp

Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp (OTPMD) is a 12- piece music collective based in Geneva known for its eclectic blend of genres, experimental soundscapes, and captivating live performances. Their music mixes echoes of The Ex, Moondog, kraut rock, minimalism, high life, symphonic touches and punk outbursts. Their live performances are mesmerizing affairs with an almost ritualistic slant and arrangements so tight they seem to re-organize chaos itself.

Location: Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties

Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: opus40.org

Phoneboy

American alternative/indie rock band Phoneboy find their way to Colony on July 6!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JULY 7 & 14

The World Famous Colony Open Mic! Sign-ups start at 7pm and go on all evening! House guitar & piano available! This is a very busy and long night, so just one song each so all get a chance to go on!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JULY 8

Forest Bathing for Kids and Families

People of all ages can enjoy Forest Bathing, so we’re welcoming our youngest friends for this Forest Bathing walk! Leader Beth Rennig guides us on a 90-minute Forest Bathing experience helping to ease us into the presence and connection within nature. Engage your senses and embrace the simple magic and wholeness we can find in nature. Forest bathing is a year round activity, and quite doable with appropriate layering of outerwear for the conditions. This is an intentional walk through the forest, for those looking for a slow, mindful outdoor activity. Each person will be welcomed into a quiet, contemplative space. We will meditate and focus our intentions on connection through the forest. Those new to meditation and mindfulness are welcome. Registration is a $10 donation for adults and is required, as space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult but are welcomed completely free of charge.

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum Education Center, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville Time: 6:00 pm

More information: mtarboretum.org

JULY 8-AUGUST 12

Saugerties Artists Studio Tour

Artsites in the Village

Take a walking tour through the historic village of Saugerties from Market to Main and Partition Streets to catch a glimpse of artwork by the tour artists.

Location: Throughout the village of Saugerties More Info: saugertiesarttour.org

JULY 9

Catskills Nature Explorers: Habitat Discovery

Come join us to learn about the importance of habitats for wildlife and the idea of “do no harm” when exploring nature! We’ll talk about the best ways to interact with animals and explore the different habitats at the Catskill Visitor Center, from woodlands to meadow! Catskills Nature Explorers is a fun, hands-on program designed to inspire the next generation of naturalists through weekly adventures in nature, science, art, and wildlife. From bugs to birds, wildflowers to weather, each week brings a new adventure in nature, science, art, and wildlife. This program is perfect for kids ages 5 to 12 (elementary level). Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free! Registration is requested but not required, as space is limited.

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5980 Route 28, Mt. Tremper

Time: 10:30-11:30am

More Info: catskillcenter.org

JULY 10

Artist Promotion 101

In this workshop, artists will learn how to develop a media list, write a press release, and consider how and when to use traditional media and social media to share their practice with others. This is a free event.

Location: Online via Zoom

Time: 5:00-6:30 pm

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

Photo: Pauline Gouablin

JULY

Once Upon a Singalong this Summer

Join Starlight Studio for a magical, musical spectacular featuring your favorite fairytale princesses! The princesses are preparing for a royal coronation, but are missing one very special guest! Children are encouraged to sing along to beloved songs and are invited to help the princesses along the way. Audiences are royally invited to stay after the show for a meet and greet with the princesses in the lobby and opportunities for photos and autographs!

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck Times: Showtimes @ 11:00 am & 2:00 pm

More Info: CenterforPerformingArts.org

Sarah Power x The Forbidden Lovers

Join us for a night of musical fusion art pop with Sarah Power x The Forbidden Lovers!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JULY

11-27

Saugerties Artists Studio Tour Art in the Barn

We’re thrilled to invite you to our muchanticipated exhibit at the Dutch Barn Art and Heritage Gallery, presented in partnership with the Saugerties Historical Society! Step into this beautifully preserved 1760s Dutch barn—fully handicap accessible—and experience how this rustic space is magically transformed by our talented artists into a bright, elegant pop-up gallery. Showcasing one stunning piece from each artist on the tour, this unique exhibit offers a perfect preview of the creativity and craftsmanship that await!

Location: Dutch Barn Art & Heritage Gallery, 119 Main Street, Saugerties

Opening Reception: Friday, July 11, 5:00-7:00 pm

Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 11:00 am-5:00 pm; Sundays, 1:00-5:00 pm

More Info: saugertiesarttour.org

JULY 11 & 12

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated. The Los Angeles Times called him the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix and Rolling Stone has named him one of the Top 100 Guitarists of All Time. A wide range of musicians have recorded Thompson’s songs, and his massive body of work includes many Grammy nominated albums as well as numerous soundtracks, including Werner Herzog’s Grizzly Man. Thompson’s genre defying mastery of both acoustic and electric guitar along with engaging energy and onstage wit continue to earn him new fans and a place as one of the most distinctive virtuosos and writers in Folk Rock history.

Location: Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: levonhelm.com

JULY 11-13

Soyuzivka Summer Festival

This vibrant weekend-long celebration beckons family, friends, and community members to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Ukrainian culture. Delight in traditional music, captivating folk dance performances, and savory homemade dishes that embody the heart and soul of Ukraine. Stroll through a showcase of artisan vendors and bask in the warmth of our shared heritage. With activities for all ages, seize this extraordinary opportunity to create cherished memories and strengthen the bonds of our community.

Location: Soyuzivka Heritage Center, 216 Foordmore Road, Kerhonkson

Times: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

More Info: soyuzivka.com

JULY

Second Saturday Trunk Sale

Shopping for a Cause! Presented by Cultivate Catskill: Come for the selling, shopping, and socializing!

Location: Greene County Water Street Parking Lot, situated behind the Greene County office building

Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

More information: cultivatecatskill.org

Summer Seasonal Walk with Justin Wexler

Join Greene Land Trust’s steward, ethnoecologist Justin Wexler, and explore the summer grasslands at Coxsackie Creek Grassland Preserve. Remember to dress for the weather, bring some water, and wear sturdy shoes! This event is limited to 20 participants, be sure to reserve your spot today! Cost is $10 + fees.

Location: Coxsackie Creek Grassland Preserve, 19 Houghtaling Road, West Coxsackie Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

More Info: greenelandtrust.org

Second Saturdays: Botanical Still-Life Painting with Museum Educators

Join us for plein-air still-life painting of flowers at the historic site, inspired by the artwork of botanical artist Emily Cole.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill

Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

More Info: thomascole.org

Maverick Family Saturdays: Peter Blum, Sounds for Healing

These short interactive events, long a Maverick tradition, are designed for enjoyment by children in grades K-6. Admission is free for children and adults. Woodstock resident Peter Blum has been thrilling audiences for the past

40 years with his Sounds For Healing meditative concerts. The audience will be treated to sounds from around the world, featuring a stunning array of over 35 Himalayan singing bowls, large gongs, tamboura (India), ’ngoni (W. Africa), flute (N. America), and other exotic instruments. A typical presentation will also include some spoken explanation of the origins of instruments and some history of the use of sound and music for healing and meditation.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock Time: 11:00 am

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Workshop: Mixed Media Assemblage with Jamie Banes

Accomplished artist Jamie Banes will guide participants in creating three-dimensional works using found objects and other eclectic materials from Banes’s studio. Participants will gain essential skills in material selection, construction methods and the effective use of adhesives and hardware. The workshop will also cover the application of formal design elements, such as scale, color, texture, line, pattern and rhythm to enhance their compositions. A key focus will be on imbuing structures with meaning and symbolism, transforming everyday materials into powerful narrative expressions.

Location: Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main St, Stamford Time: 1:00-4:00 pm

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

Knitting Circle

On the second Saturday of every month, come hang out at Made X Hudson for Knitting Circle. Bring whatever you’re working on and join the fun in our beautiful shop, where we’ve got a wall of yarns and crafting supplies for you. For knitting help, whether you are a first-time knitter or more advanced, Cecilia from Nor’Easter Yarns is here for you.

Location: Made X Hudson, 391 Main Street , Catskill

Time: 2:00-5:00 pm

More Info: madexhudson.com

Northern Week BBQ & Dance 2025

The night before Northern Week starts - join us for a delightful dinner 6pm followed by a contra dance in the Pavilion.

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: ashokancenter.org

Rainbow Full of Sound x Dead Zep

Get ready for a night of psychedelic rock fusion with Rainbow Full of Sound x Dead Zep!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Upstate Reggae: Jimmy Cliff

Birthday Celebration with DisnDat Award winning reggae band featuring Trinidadian steel pan player Sista Dee and four time Grammy nominated ex Black Uhuru and Sugar Minot drummer Rangotan celebrate Jimmy Cliff’s Birthday and the 49th anniversary of his historic performance at Opus 40. Rain date: July 13. Location: Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: opus40.org

The Phoenicia Playhouse is excited to become the new home of Flying Cat Music, a beloved series renowned throughout the Catskill Mountains for showcasing the best in Americana, singer-songwriters, and bluegrass—a true celebration of contemporary folk music. East Coast Music Awards “Entertainer of the Year” nominee Robert Thomas is a natural storyteller. With an energetic and welcoming voice, he highlights the stories of our lives with empathy, energy and humour. Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Robert has written for artists across many genres including Bonnie Raitt, The Dixie Chicks, Kenny Rogers and Mister Mister, as well as for corporate advertising.

Location: Phoenicia Playhouse, 10 Church Street, Phoenicia.

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: phoeniciaplayhouse.com

Teen Angst ‘25: Mona Freaka, LowLight, Rhythm Rivival

The dream of the 90s is alive in—Woodstock! Teen Angst ’25 features 3 teen bands, bringing the angst and energy of Riot Grrrl, Punk, Grunge, Alternative Rock, and Power Pop, reinterpreted through a Gen Z lens. All female trio Mona Freaka have been making waves playing with everyone from punk bands to Moon Unit Zappa, and come fresh off the release of their first EP “Pucker & Pout”, released on limited edition pink vinyl & usb cassette. LowLight channels Seattle grunge vibes & early era emo with covers & originals, while Rhythm Rivival find their inspiration across a multi-genre spectrum. Check out the sounds of the next generation!

Location: Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: woodstockguild.org

Thomas Giles

To date saxophonist Thomas Giles has premiered more than 200 new works—many of which are dedicated to him. Recent premieres include works by Augusta Read Thomas, Marc Mellits, and Nicola LeFanu. Giles has enjoyed working closely with many leading composers e.g., Meredith Monk, David Lang, Charles Wuorinen, and the American indie-rock duo Wye Oak. His growing body of solo repertoire hones a fascination with simultaneity and the multi limbic capacities of a single-wind performer. Location: Old School Baptist Church, intersection of Route 36 and Cartwright Road, Denver Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

Stories We Could Tell: John Sebastian & John Simon—Sittin’ Around Talkin’ About the 60’s— Music, Magic & Mayhem

“John Simon and I have been friends for over fifty years. We’ve been playing or producing in recording studios from the Lovin’ Spoonful to the Band, from Janis Joplin to Jim Morrison, from Phil Spector to Paul Rothchild. We were there as musicians, producers, or just guys on the couch. We end up yakkin’ about all this stuff when we get together and decided to invite an audience at the Bearsville theater on July 12th.” —John Sebastian

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Maverick Saturday Nights:

Elizabeth Mitchell, “Joan” in Concert: The Music of Peter Schickele

Smithsonian Folkways artist Elizabeth Mitchell returns to Maverick Saturday Nights for another celebration of the music of the late composer (and Woodstock resident) Peter Schickele. This time she performs the 1967 Joan Baez album “Joan,” featuring orchestral arrangements by Schickele, who arranged and conducted three albums for Baez in the 1960s.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

JULY 12 & 19

Woodstock Playhouse Productions Theatre for Youth presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka for Young Audiences

The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Theatre for Young Audiences is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

JULY 12-27

Catskill Mountain Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet

In the heart of summer, two young lovers collide in a world divided by ancient hatred—and dare to imagine a future no one else can see. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Catskills, outdoors and under the tent, our production fuses the wild beauty of nature with exhilarating stage combat, stunning design, and epic romance.

Location: Outdoors & Under the Tent Behind the Big Red Barn, 7970 Main Street, Hunter More Info: catskillmtnshakespeare.com

JULY 12-13

Vintage Base Ball: Bass-Ball Bicentennial Celebration

The Delaware County (N.Y.) Vintage Base Ball Association offers players and fans alike an opportunity to experience baseball as it was played in the 19th century while connecting new generations to the rich tradition began here in 1825. “Vintage” base ball (spelled more often as two words until 1896) is a loose term for amateur baseball played by the various rules, customs, and equipment of the 1800’s.

Location: Crawford Field, Launt Hollow Road, Hamden

More information: delcovintagebaseball.org

JULY 13

Forest Farm Tour with Wild Hudson Valley

We’ll learn about different types of forest farming as we tour Wild Hudson Valley’s mushroom laying yard, woods-cultivated forest botanicals, and demonstration wild-simulated ginseng planting. Along the way, we’ll identify wild edible and medicinal plant and mushroom species that are part of their diversified forest farming operation. Registration is free for members and a $10 donation for non-members. Registration is required; only registrants will receive the address/directions to the Eco Camp.

Location: Wild Hudson Eco Camp, Leeds

Time: 10:00 am

More information: mtarboretum.org

The Catskill Mountain Foundation Annual Benefit, featuring a Performance by Dancers from the New York City Ballet

Star dancers from the New York City Ballet return to the mountaintop for a new annual tradition. The performance is under the Direction of New York City Ballet Principal Adrian DanchigWaring. Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim.

Location: Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville

Time: Reception begins @ 12:00 pm; Performance begins @ 2:00 pm

More Info: catskillmtn.org

Flying Cat Music Series: Robert Thomas and The Sessionmen

“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour

Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some neverperformed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s longtime band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

Second Sundays | Tami Hart

Her music is a game of country mouse and city mouse, as both love letter to New York City with twinges of post punk as well as a deep bow to her Southern upbringing with heart on sleeve echoing of country melodies. It is a queer and feminist reclamation of space in both art and music. Lastly, Hart seems to revel in her songwriting serving as both the author of critique and a proclamation of love and heartbreak.

Location: West Kortright Center, 49 W Kortright Church Road, East Meredith Time: 1:00-5:00 pm

More Info: westkc.org

Adelaide & the Devil, a reading of a new play by Lora Lee Ecobelli

Adelaide and the Devil is a dark absurdist morality play in the style of commedia dell ‘arte. Using archetypes from the Tarot, religious imagery, satire and pantomime. The story follows two minor saints and a brave young maiden as they attempt to escape the clutches of an evil obsession. A ruckus adventure tale that takes our heroes through many perilous escapades. Think Monty Python meets Noel Coward.

Location: Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 3:00 pm

More Info: woodstockguild.org

Maverick Chamber Music Festival: Miró Quartet

The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets, having been labeled by The New Yorker as “furiously committed” and noted by the Cleveland Plain Dealer for its “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity.” For over twenty-five years the Quartet has performed throughout the world on the most prestigious concert stages, earning accolades from critics and audiences alike.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock

Time: 4:00 pm

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Graham Nash—More Evenings of Songs and Stories

Graham will be joined on stage by Todd Caldwell (keyboards and vocals), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitars, and vocals), and Zach Djanikian (guitars, mandolin, drums, and vocals), performing favorites from across his sixty-year career. Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He has seen rock history unfold at some of its seminal moments— from the launch of the British Invasion to the birth of the Laurel Canyon movement a year later. An extraordinary Grammy Award winning renaissance artist—and self-described “simple man”—Nash was inducted twice into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, for his work with CSN and his work as a solo artist.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

JULY 13-19

Northern Week 2025

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host a fun and friendly full-week of traditional music & dance from New England, Québec, England, Sweden, and France. Beginners welcome!

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge

More Info: ashokancenter.org

31st Annual Irish Arts Week

A craic-filled week is ahead at North America’s largest summer school dedicated to traditional Irish music and dance, featuring over forty exceptional teaching artists for the 31st annual Catskills Irish Arts Week. Participate in workshops, lectures, ceilithes, and sessions. The Irish Catskills “East Durham” becomes a living Irish village with non-stop traditional music, dance, art, and more being heard or seen.

Location: Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, 2267 Route 145, East Durham

More Info: catskillsirishartsweek.com

JULY 15

Catskills Invasive Species Intern & Early Career Networking Event

Are you an intern or early career professional working in the environmental field? Join the Catskill Center and the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) for an afternoon of connection, career exploration, and skill-building in the heart of the Catskills. Kick off the event with a bring-your-own picnic lunch mixer, then dive into presentations, workshops, a career Q&A panel, and networking opportunities with professionals from environmental organizations and agencies across the region.

Learn about job paths, improve your resume and interview skills, and discover what it takes to build a meaningful career in environmental conservation. This is a free event, but registration required—space is limited!

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5980 Route 28, Mt. Tremper

Time: 12:30-3:30 pm

More Info: catskillcenter.org

Food Truck Fiesta

Live music, a 50/50 raffle, and more! Beer, wine & water will be available. Live music on July 15: 90 Proof.

Location: Bloomington Fire Department, 14 Taylor Street, Bloomington Time: 5:00-9:00 pm

More Info: bloomingtonfiredepartment.com

Authentic Movement for Radical Connection

Authentic Movement is a physical practice developed by Mary Starks Whitehouse in the mid 20th century, integrating her studies in dance and Jungian psychology into a new embodied inquiry toward allowing “the unconscious to express itself in movement.” For a decade and a half this practice has been central to interdisciplinary artist, dancer, organizer, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, lily gold, who is very excited to share their version of this transformative practice with the Bushel community. Sessions are 1.5 hours. Participants will be invited to move their bodies according to impulses that arise from within, at times while being witnessed and at others, in simultaneous exploration with the group. Come play once, or show up every time! $0-20 pay what you can. Please RSVP for each session.

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi Time: 8:30 pm

More Info: bushelcollective.org

JULY 16

Catskills Nature Explorers: Birds of Prey Fly on over to the Catskill Visitor Center to join the Catskills Nature Explorers and learn all about the amazing birds of prey in our environment! We’ll discover what makes these hunters so special and even dissect owl pellets to find out what owls eat! Catskills Nature Explorers is a fun, hands-on program designed to inspire the next generation of naturalists through weekly adventures in nature, science, art, and wildlife. From bugs to birds, wildflowers to weather, each week brings a new adventure in nature, science, art, and wildlife. This program is perfect for kids ages 5 to 12 (elementary level). Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free! Registration is requested but not required, as space is limited.

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5980 Route 28, Mt. Tremper Time: 10:30-11:30am

More Info: catskillcenter.org

JULY 16-20

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

Offering music on six stages, the Grey Fox lineup is always A-listers of bluegrass, Newgrass, and roots music with multiple award winners, regional luminaries and the hottest new artists. At the top of this year’s lineup are the Del McCoury Band, The California Honeydrops, Sam Bush, I’m With Her, Sierra Hull, Lindsay Lou, Noam Pikelny, Steep Canyon Rangers, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Della Mae, and more. Special events will include a 100th birthday tribute to the iconic Hazel Dickens by Grammy-nominated female string band Della Mae, and fiddle-wizard Casey Driessen’s Red Shoe Stringjam with his hand-picked core band and a dozen-plus artists floating in and out. Another highlight will be A Woodstock Celebration in Memory of Happy Traum. Led by his son Adam, the tribute will feature regional royalty including Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Mike Merenda and Ruthy Ungar, Cindy Cashdollar, and Eugene Ruffolo, with guest appearances by Sam Bush, Darol Anger, and others

Location: On the Walsh Farm, Oak Hill More Info: greyfoxbluegrass.com

JULY 17

Hike to Red Hill Fire Tower

Are you ready to tackle the DEC’s Fire Tower challenge? Join one of our Catskill Stewards on a hike to the Red Hill Fire Tower. Details about parking and meeting time will be provided once you’ve registered. This is a moderate trail that is 4 miles round trip (out and back) to the fire tower. Enjoy some great views while completing one of the 6 fire towers in the 2025 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge! Hike in with our Steward, and hike out at your convenience. This event is FREE with a suggested donation of $10.00. Registration is required.

Time: 10:00-11:30am

More Info: catskillcenter.org

Outdoor Mushroom Farming Series Part 3: Enterprise Planning and Marketing

Ready to set up your mushroom skills and turn that knowledge into a business? Join us at the Agroforestry Resource Center to learn what it takes. During this class, participants will receive shiitake business planning resources with detailed guidance on how to apply that knowledge to your farm. Many different revenue streams associated with mushroom cultivation will be discussed, and how to market your mushrooms.

Location: Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra Time: 5:00 pm

More Info: ccecolumbiagreene.org

Tunes with a View: Mariachi Citlalli

Enjoy vibrant mariachi music with Mariachi Citlalli! Experience the sounds of Mexico, a country frequently visited by artist Frederic Church, all against the backdrop of Olana’s breathtaking views. FREE; the performance takes place outside the Historic House.

Location: Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson

Time: 5:00-6:00 pm

More Info: olana.org

Book Discussion:

Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe

With more than 20 million copies sold and translated into fifty-seven languages, Things Fall Apart provides one of the most illuminating and permanent monuments to African experience. Achebe does not only capture life in a precolonial African village, he conveys the tragedy of the loss of that world while broadening our understanding of our contemporary realities.

Location: The Lost Bookshop, 120 Main Street, Delhi Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: thelostbookshop.com

Experimental Animation

Forget what you know about Disney and Nickelodeon cartoons (as cool as they are)—animation can be anything and made by anyone! In this workshop we’ll make mesmerizing looping animations by learning two experimental techniques: “weaving loops” and “the Ehrlich Effect” No prior animation experience needed, nor is it preferred. Come animate in this pressure-free environment, and by the end of the night leave with a satisfying gif you can show people at parties For inspiration, we’ll also take a look at the works of animators Anna Firth, Caleb Wood, David Ehrlich, Amelia Johnston, and Cecily Russo. Location: Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: woodstockguild.org

JR Everhart (Cosmic Guilt)

x Phillip-Michael Scales

Come vibe with JR Everhart (of Cosmic Guilt) and Phillip-Michael Scales for some dive bar soul—it’s gonna be lit!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JULY 18

Family Tour & Play

Explore the Thomas Cole Site during quiet morning hours to take a closer look at select artworks from our collections and special exhibitions, sketching in the galleries, and playtime in the historic Kitchen and Flower Gardens. Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill

More Info: thomascole.org

Curators’ Tour: “Emily Cole: Ceramics, Flora, and Contemporary Responses”

Join a guided tour of the special exhibition Emily Cole: Ceramics, Flora & Contemporary Responses with curators Kate Menconeri, Thomas

Cole Site Chief Curator, and Amanda Malmstrom, Thomas Cole Site Associate Curator.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: thomascole.org

The Brighton Beat

Get ready to dance the night away to the Afrobeat and Jazz sounds of The Brighton Beat.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Southern Avenue

GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based family band, plays original Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots music that is uplifting and timeless. They are known worldwide for their inclusive, message-driven songs fueled by hard-hitting grooves and electrifying guitar. The band’s new album, Family, makes it clear that Southern Avenue creates musical storytelling magic.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Cumbia! Yeison Landero

Yeison Landero, from San Jacinto on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is called “el heredero de la cumbia” – the heir to cumbia. He’s from the birthplace of that style of music, a style that’s now enormously popular all across Latin America and increasingly in the USA as well.

Location: Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: opus40.org

Isle of Klezbos

NYC-based ISLE of KLEZBOS approaches tradition with irreverence and respect. The soulful, fun-loving powerhouse all-women’s klezmer sextet has been touring from Vienna to Vancouver for two dynamic decades. Band repertoire ranges from rambunctious to entrancing: neo-traditional folk dance, mystical melodies, Yiddish swing & retro tango, late Soviet-era Jewish drinking song, re-grooved standards, and genre-defying originals.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

JULY 18-AUGUST 10

Gypsy

“Curtain Up! Light the Lights!” as Up In One Productions proudly presents Gypsy! Regarded by many theater professionals as the finest musical ever created, Gypsy debuted on Broadway in 1959 starring Ethel Merman and has had several Revivals. Over the years, Gypsy has won multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical. Loosely based on the memoirs of burlesque artist Gypsy Rose Lee, the show focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with the ultimate show business stage mother. The ambitious Rose treks across the country with her daughters Baby June and Louise in search of success with their homespun vaudeville act. As times change, Rose is forced to accept the demise of vaudeville and the rise of burlesque, as well as her daughters’ quest for autonomy.

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck Days & Times: Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 pm; Sunday @ 3:00 pm

More Info: CenterforPerformingArts.org

JULY 19

Bovina Day

A number of community events take place on Bovina Day, including a town wide yard sale, a community art show, a library book sale, water activities at the Firehall, and more!

Location: Bovina, NY

More Info: bovinahistoricalsociety.org

Vintage Base Ball:

Bovina Dairymen vs. Delhi Polecats

Location: Creamery Field Vintage Base Ball Park, County Route 6, Bovina Center

More information: delcovintagebaseball.org

WKC 50th Anniversary Celebration

Music brought to us by the Big Takeover! Fronted by the charismatic Jamaican-born singer and songwriter Nee Nee Rushie, the seven-piece New York band The Big Takeover plays original music that is rooted in and reverent toward the genres and rhythms of Jamaican pop: reggae, rocksteady, ska. Their deceptively complex arrangements and big hooks connect with the spirit of Motown and the uptown sophistication of the 21st century retro soul and R&B revival scene.

Location: West Kortright Center, 49 W Kortright Church Road, East Meredith More Info: westkc.org

Pollinator Garden Walk & Talk:

What’s Flowering and Who’s Flying

What is flowering and who is flying? Where Are the Monarchs? After an informative and inspiring powerpoint presentation by butterfly expert Maraleen Manos-Jones, venture into the pollinator garden at the Catskill Center. Gardens change every week throughout the growing season. Learn how to provide for the ever-threatened pollinators from spring through autumn. This event is FREE with a suggested donation of $10.00. Registration is required.

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5980 Route 28, Mt. Tremper

Time: 10:00-11:30 am

More Info: catskillcenter.org

Dairy at the Mill Exploration Day

This Hanford Mills Museum favorite comes just in time for National Dairy Month. Enjoy free samples (while supplies last) of vanilla ice cream churned at the Mill and chilled with ice harvested during our 2025 ice harvest. Learn about the history of Delaware County’s dairy industry.

Location: Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

More Info: hanfordmills.org

The Music of the Beatles

Presented by Rock and Roll Playhouse

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel Time: 11:00 am

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

Maverick Family Saturdays: Adam Tendler, piano

These short interactive events, long a Maverick tradition, are designed for enjoyment by children in grades K-6. Admission is free for children and adults. Praised for his “adventurousness and muscular skill” (The New York Times), Grammy-nominated artist Adam Tendler has been called “the hottest pianist on the

American contemporary classical scene” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), “relentlessly adventurous” (Washington Post), and a “remarkable and insightful musician” (LA Times). At age 23 Tendler performed solo recitals in all fifty states as part of a grassroots tour called America 88×50, the subject of his memoir, 88×50. He has since become one of classical music’s most recognized and celebrated artists.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock Time: 11:00 am

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Headwaters Music Festival

The Headwaters Music and Arts Festival is a daylong celebration of music, art and community along historic Main Street in Stamford, New York. This is a free event.

Location: Main Street, Stamford Time: 12:00-4:00 pm

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

Artmaking in the Afternoon

Participate in free, drop-in artmaking in the Wagon House Education Center and learn more about Frederic Church’s artist-designed home and studio on the Hudson. This drop-in artmaking program is open to all ages and skill levels; all materials provided. FREE.

Location: Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 1:00-4:00 pm

More Info: olana.org

Talk: “Woods Keep Water Clean”

With Karl Vonberg, Watershed Forester at the Watershed Agricultural Council.

Location: Catskill Water Discovery Center, 669 County Highway 38, Arkville Time: 1:00 pm

More Info: waterdiscoverycenter.org

Mountaintop Family Fun Day

Bring the whole family for a fun-packed day. Win some prizes, enjoy good food, and create some memories! BBQ, music, ponycart rides, face painting, petting zoo, tractor rides, bouncy castle, cotton candy, fellowship, and so much more.

Location: Platte Clove Community, 2255 Platte Clove Road, Elka Park Time: 2:00-5:00 pm

More Info: platteclove@bruderhof.com

Independent Film Series:

I Like It Here, with Director Ralph Arlyck

We talk or laugh about aging; its irritations and relentless progression, but we rarely confront the reality of dying or being left alone. Nor do we consider the lightness and calmness that can come when the success race seems not so crucial. I Like It Here is about all those things and, finally, about the pleasures of being alive. Filmmaker Ralph Arlyck tries to convey how it feels to be seeing the winding down of your life. He spends time with older friends from his past and present, most of them rather lively, plus children and grandchildren. Woven in with these scenes are personal reflections on the challenges of getting old; of feeling your joints and

thoughts stiffen, as the camera confronts—both seriously and humorously—the obstacles that loom up in front of anyone who is on the last lap. Admission is FREE.

Location: Mountain Cinema, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: catskillmtn.org

Athens Summer Music Series: Hen in the Foxhouse

Hen in the Foxhouse is the lo-fi indie project of Honduran American composer/lyricist, Elena Sophia Krell, most recently collaborating with multi-instrumentalist Ru Lemer and drummer Chris Gartmann.

Location: Night School, 21 Second Street, Athens Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: athensculturalcenter.org

Almost Queen

They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band; Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. They are “guaranteed to blow your mind” with iconic four-part harmonies and expertly executed musical interludes. Almost Queen’s impressive tribute to Queen is nothing short of breathtaking. The band’s authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave music fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

Jeffrey Gaines

Join us for a night of soulful tunes with Jeffrey Gaines!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Horton by the Stream presents a film screening of My Dinner with Andre (1981)

Two old friends meet for dinner; as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews. Directed by Louis Malle. Starring Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: hortonbythestream.org

Christian Lee Hutson + Cassandra Jenkins

Anyone who has had the good fortune of falling in love with Christian Lee Hutson’s albums knows that he is a keen observer of both himself and the world. The California-born singersongwriter has garnered international attention, with Pitchfork noting that, “Few lyricists can paint such clear portraits in such a small space; even fewer can set them so naturally to such long-breathed melodies”, the UK’s Guardian commending his work as “small films in song, delicate and devastating, lingering long” and No Depression heralding the arrival of “an artist fully formed and wise beyond his years”.

Location: Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: levonhelm.com

Maverick Chamber Music Festival: Adam Tendler, piano

Praised for his “adventurousness and muscular skill” (The New York Times), Grammy-nominated artist Adam Tendler has been called “the hottest pianist on the American contemporary classical scene” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), “relentlessly adventurous” (Washington Post), a “remarkable and insightful musician” (LA Times), an “intrepid… maverick pianist” (The New Yorker), and “one of contemporary classical music’s most intentional and daring pianists” (Seven Days). A pioneer of DIY culture in classical music, at age 23 Tendler performed solo recitals in all fifty states as part of a grassroots tour called America 88×50, the subject of his memoir, 88×50. He has since become one of classical music’s most recognized and celebrated artists.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Grazhda Chamber Music Society

Prepare to be enchanted by the exquisite compositions of classical masters such as Schubert, Haydn and Dvorak alongside works by Ukrainian composers Skoryk, Silvestrov and Havrylets. The performers are esteemed members of the Grazhda Chamber Music Society, each a world-renowned virtuoso and winner of multiple international competitions.

Location: Music and Art Center of Greene County, Route 23A, Jewett

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: grazhdamusicandart.org

Movie Night at the Belleayre Beach: Wonka

Experience the wonder of Willy Wonka’s world like never before! Join us for a journey into pure imagination as we follow Wonka’s quest to create the most delicious and innovative chocolate creations ever conceived. All guests will get handed a sweet treat upon entry to the beach, each one with a golden ticket. One lucky winner will be getting an extra special surprise!

Location: Belleayre Beach, 33 Friendship Manor Road, Pine Hill

Time: 8:45 pm

More Info: belleayre.com

JULY 19-20

Horton by the Stream presents My Pique-Nique with Maude, by Maude Mitchell

Inspired by My Dinner with Andre, this play is drawn from a series of in-depth conversations with HBTS co-founder Janet Girardeau about love, grieving, and theater alongside her personal experiences.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: hortonbythestream.org

JULY 20

PFG Vendor’s Market

Explore a wide mix of fresh foods, baked goods, crafts from artisanal makers, antiques, and freshly roasted coffee, among other delights. Every third Sunday of the month, from May through November.

Location: 5419 State Route 28, Mt. Tremper Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm

More Info: phoeniciafga.org/pfg-vendorsmarket

Women in WWIIDifferent Countries, Different Roles

Presented by Richard Muggeo.

Location: Meadow Ridge Heritage Barn, Bronck House Museum, 90 County Route 42, Coxsackie Time: 2:00 pm

More information: gchistory.org

Sunday Salons: Georgia O’Keeffe and Thomas Cole

Join art historian H. Daniel Peck, PhD for a discussion about the spotlight exhibition On Trees: Georgia O’Keeffe & Thomas Cole

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: thomascole.org

Juilliard Jazz Ensemble

Friends of Music of Stamford NY presents a jazz concert by the Juilliard Jazz Ensemble, featuring some of the most talented young jazz musicians in the world.

Location: First Presbyterian Church 96 Main Street, Stamford Time: 3:00 pm

More Info: friendsmusic.org

Maverick Chamber Music Festival: Pacifica Quartet

With a career spanning nearly three decades, the multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet has achieved international recognition as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today. The Quartet is known for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often-daring repertory choices. Having served as quartet-in-residence at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music for the past decade, the Quartet also leads the Center for Advanced Quartet Studies at the Aspen Music Festival and School, and was previously the quartet-inresidence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2021, the Pacifica Quartet received a second Grammy Award for Contemporary Voices, an exploration of music by three Pulitzer Prize-winning composers: Shulamit Ran, Jennifer Higdon, and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock

Time: 4:00 pm

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Satsang (Solo)

Join us for a gathering for connection and upliftment with Satsang (solo).

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Def Leppard

With over 100 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., Def Leppard remains one of rock’s most influential bands. The 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees—Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar), and Rick Allen (drums)—are renowned for their groundbreaking albums Pyromania and Hysteria Hysteria alone has sold over 25 million copies globally and includes iconic tracks like “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Love Bites.” Their electrifying live performances have solidified their reputation as one of the world’s greatest rock bands.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

JULY

Deep Listening sessions led by Rachel Condry Sonic meditations, deep listening pieces, a variety games, a gentle movement practice (listening through the body) a dream practice (24 hour listening) all work to expand our idea of listening and connects those who practice to

themselves, to others and to the world around us. In this age, where the dominant paradigm relies on manipulating our listening for the profit of a few, Deep Listening offers tools and avenues to use our listening for the benefit of all. Join Deep Listening practitioner Rachel Condry to experience all that Deep Listening has to offer and become part of the worldwide Deep Listening community.

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

More Info: bushelcollective.org

Dean Johnson & Erin Rae

Dean Johnson’s gentle and passionate approach to songwriting has inspired many, and his work provides the listener the opportunity to believe once more that a song can be more than the sum of its parts. If you catch even a phrase of his melodies or the sobering tone of his voice, it waltzes its way into your heart like a letter written, signed, sealed, and delivered just for you. Three years after the release of her critically acclaimed debut, Putting On Airs, Nashville-raised singer-songwriter Erin Rae shares an intimate, honest, and playful version of herself through her sophomore album Lighten Up. In it, she embraces more of her influences, like baroque-pop, cosmic country, and indie-folk songs while mirroring a more compassionate self-view.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

JULY 21-25

Acoustic Guitar Camp 2025

Ashokan Acoustic Guitar Camp offers guitarists of all levels an opportunity for real immersion and growth in a friendly environment. Come sing, jam, and incorporate new styles and techniques into your playing!

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge

More Info: ashokancenter.org

JULY 23

Catskills Nature Explorers: Discovering Songbirds

Join the Catskills Nature Explorers to tune into the world of precious songbirds! Get ready to listen closely and see if you can match the unique and beautiful songs to the birds that sing them—and use binoculars to spot these feathered friends in action. Catskills Nature Explorers is a fun, hands-on program designed to inspire the next generation of naturalists through weekly adventures in nature, science, art, and wildlife. From bugs to birds, wildflowers to weather, each week brings a new adventure in nature, science, art, and wildlife. This program is perfect for kids ages 5 to 12 (elementary level). Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free! Registration is requested but not required, as space is limited.

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5980 Route 28, Mt. Tremper

Time: 10:30-11:30am

More Info: catskillcenter.org

Guitar Summit

We invite our community to enjoy a wonderful evening of acoustic guitar players. Don’t miss this incredible lineup.

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge

Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: ashokancenter.org

Hot Water Music

Hot Water Music, the legendary punk rock band hailing from Gainesville, Florida, is thrilled to announce their momentous 30-year anniversary and an electrifying anniversary tour to mark this incredible milestone. This three-decade celebration promises to be a landmark event for both the band and their devoted fanbase. With sets showcasing songs from all eras of their 30-year history, along with songs from their yet to be released 10th album, these shows will be unforgettable.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Lukas Nelson Live in Concert

Grammy Award-winning recording artist Lukas Nelson has become one of the most respected voices in music today. With eight studio albums to his name and exciting announcements to come, Nelson is poised for another unparalleled year. Since his arrival in Nashville, Nelson has established himself as a highly soughtafter collaborator both in the studio and on the stage, teaming up with rising stars and music veterans alike. Known for his captivating live performances, Nelson has sold out countless headline shows has been featured at renowned festivals, and has made multiple appearances on late night shows. Additionally, Nelson coproduced the music for the acclaimed 2018 film A Star is Born, in which he also appeared. The soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and a BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway, Kingston Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: bardavon.org

JULY 24

Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard has been a performer, actress, singer and author for nearly five decades in the industry. In 2025, this “OG” comedy queen can be seen on the big screen in the A24 feature film, Marty Supreme alongside Timothée Chalamet and directed by Josh Safdie. On the

Photo: Lisa Marie Mazzucco

smaller screen, she starred in season two of the critically acclaimed AppleTV+ series, Severance, after dazzling audiences as a guest judge on the hugely popular, RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV). Other roles of note include Survival of the Thickest (Netflix) opposite Michelle Buteau and the triumphant book-to-screen adaptation, Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney +).

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

JULY 24-27

Greene County Youth Fair

Held each year in July, the Greene County Youth Fair is one of very few fairs around the country that offers free admission and entertainment for all ages. The fair is a celebration of the talents of Greene County’s youth, enabling them to strive for higher goals and receive encouragement for their efforts. The fair is family oriented and offers kids of all ages exciting music, displays and entertainment, along with hands-on agricultural education!

Location: Mountain Avenue, Cairo More Info: thegreenecountyyouthfair.com

Musical: Bye Bye Birdie

The Phoenicia Playhouse proudly presents Bye Bye Birdie, the beloved musical comedy that’s sure to delight audiences of all ages! Join us for an unforgettable evening of song, dance, and laughter as we follow rock-and-roll heartthrob Conrad Birdie’s whirlwind visit to Sweet Apple, Ohio. Don’t miss this high-energy production packed with classic hits and hometown talent!

Location: Phoenicia Playhouse, 10 Church Street, Phoenicia.

Time: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm

More Info: phoeniciaplayhouse.com

JULY 24-AUGUST 3

South: A Nautical Musical

Climb aboard the ‘Worthy Vessel’ for this rollicking “nautical musical for grown-ups” with an original story, book, music, and lyrics by local songwriter Carmen Borgia. South unfolds in the year 1860, somewhere to the north of South America but south of North America. Afloat on turbulent seas and piloting the eternally sinking merchant ship ‘Worthy,’ a wandering young sailor named Wheeler searches for his long-lost mother who vanished years ago. Thus begins a high seas odyssey during which we encounter the ship’s terrible cook and his innocent young

daughter, a collector of religious artifacts of dubious provenance, thieves, whores, pirates, priests, traders, renegade nuns, drunken townspeople, and a whole island full of well-adjusted lesbian cannibals. A run-in with a caffeine dependent monk eventually brings the story full circle in a show bursting with high spirits, beautiful melodies, and Latin flavors!

Location: Bridge Street Theater, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill

Time: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm

More Info: bridgest.org

JULY 25

Curator Tour: “Before Martha”

Curator Shelby Mattice will discuss the challenges of the preparation and preservation of family food 1700-1820.

Location: Bronck House Museum, 90 County Route 42, Coxsackie

More information: gchistory.org

Hello Inclusion: A Festival of Possibilities

Presented in collaboration with Daniel’s Music Foundation, in Celebration of Disability Pride Month

A FREE one-day music festival that showcases musicians with disabilities and celebrates differences. Individuals of all abilities are welcome to participate in a wide range of activities hosted throughout the day, including dance parties, inclusive drum circles, accessible instrument demonstrations, creative arts experiences, sensoryfriendly museum exhibits, and performances by DMF Just Call Me By My Name record label artists on the Horizon Stage.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel

Time: 1:00-5:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

Free Music on the Belle: Third Rail

Get ready for a summer of unforgettable evenings as the ever-popular Free Music on the Belleayre returns to the mountain! Every Friday night, the Discovery Lodge will come alive with the energy of live performances set against the stunning backdrop of the Catskill Mountains. Each week, a different band will take the stage, delivering a dynamic mix of contemporary hits, pop, rock, and country. Grab a bite to eat or a refreshing drink, ride the scenic gondola for jaw-dropping mountain views, and challenge your crew to a game on the lawn. Seating is limited, so feel free to bring your favorite folding chair and settle in for a perfect summer night under the sky.

Location: Belleayre Mountain Discovery Lodge, 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount Time: 6:00-9:00 pm

More Info: belleayre.com

Fourth Fridays at Water Street Market

An evening of community, conversation, and local flavors. !

Location: Water Street Market 10 Main Street, New Paltz

Time: 6:00-9:15 pm

More Info: waterstreetmarket.com

Feast of Friends—

Performing the Music of The Doors

Feast of Friends light our fire by performing the music of The Doors.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Film: There is Another Way

This film is about a group of visionaries who refuse to surrender to violence and injustice, showing that another path is possible. Combatants for Peace, nominated for two Nobel Peace Prizes, is a bi-national group of former enemy combatants—Israelis and Palestinians—working together during an ongoing armed conflict. Confronted with the devastation and escalating violence in Gaza, the very core of the movement faces great challenges in showing that there is another way.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Her album She’s So Unusual was the first debut album by a female artist to achieve four top-five hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Lauper the Best New Artist award at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards in 1985. Since 1983, Lauper has released eleven studio albums, sold over 50 million records worldwide, and has participated in many other projects.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

JULY 25-26

Rodtober’Fest

Join us at for a gathering of old Hotrods, Customs, Cycles and pre 1963 Stock Vehicles in the Catskill Mountains.

Location: Riedlbauer’s Driving Range, 57 Ravine Drive, Round Top

More Info: rtfest.com

JULY 25-27

Woodstock Playhouse Productions presents Clue

It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs—Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard—as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock

Time: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm

More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

Blacksmithing Workshop

Learn the art of blacksmithing at Hanford Mills. Location: Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith

More Info: hanfordmills.org

Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival

The Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival is a family-friendly festival that incorporates yoga & meditation for anyone and everyone! Instructors from all over the country will be showing up to the mat that day and we hope that you will too! You’ll find a wide variety of over 50 yoga classes and workshops, with world-renowned headliner yogi extraordinaire, Kelly Kamm! Location: SUNY Delhi, 454 Delhi Drive, Delhi More Info: catskillmountainyogafestival.com/

Bovina 5K

Run two loops of Creamery Field and the charming Main Street in Bovina Center, NY in this 5k race that screams small-town charm. Location: Creamery Field, Bovina Center

Time: 9:00 am

More Info: runsignup.com/Race/Events/NY/ BovinaCenter/TheBovina5kRun

Maverick Family Saturdays:

Jason Vance, Storyteller

These short interactive events, long a Maverick tradition, are designed for enjoyment by children in grades K-6. Admission is free for children and adults. At the root of all Jason Vance’s shows and classes is an invitation to play. Whether it’s performing stories & songs with his one-man band, or performing with interactive theater companies Trusty Sidekick or Live-In Theater at Lincoln Center, Park Avenue Armory, or the New York Historical Society, or finally in a classroom as a teaching artist leading his game-based music workshops with New Victory Theater or Brooklyn Music Factory, getting the participants to play is always the top priority.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock

Time: 11:00 am

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Taco & Tequila Festival

Join us at Meadowbrook Farm Catskills for a day of delicious food, tequila tastings, and margarita flights! Enjoy live music from Guilty Pleasure while you sip and savor the experience. This event is free to the public.

Location: Meadowbrook Farm, 513 Co Rd 67, Leeds

Time: 12:00-8:00 pm

More Info: meadowbrookfarmcatskills.com

Justine L. Hommel Memorial Lecture

This year’s lecture will honor the legacies of Shirley Wiltse Dunn, Leah Showers Wiltse, and Doris West Brooks. The presentation will focus primarily on the research and writings of Shirley Wiltse Dunn and her long-term research on the Mohicans and early Dutch settlers, plus recognition of the two other Mountain Top writers/ historians. Registration is required. To register please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518 589 6657

Location: Twilight Park Club House, 2 Ledge End Road, Haines Falls

Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: mths.org

2nd Annual Summerfest

Don’t miss Summerfest as we start the countdown to winter 2025/26! Featuring live music with Becca & The Tall Boys; Plattekill Volunteer Ski Patrol merch table; chairlifts rides; outdoor bar; BBQ Food and lots of snacks; and most of all…GOOD OLD FASHIONED FAMILY FUN! Will be held rain or shine.

Location: Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill Rd., Roxbury

Time: 2:00-7:00 pm

More Info: plattekill.com

Jason Xerxes Fussell w/ Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman

Enjoy the folk stylings and stories of Jake Xerxes Fussell w/ Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Horton by the Stream presents Old Friends, a documentary by Peter Obadashian

Old Friends is a bittersweet portrayal of trauma, depression, falling in love, getting older, and finding happiness. With no additional crew, Peter Odabashian visits sixteen of his longtime friends who reveal surprising truths to his camera about the paths they chose in life. As we hear their stories, we begin to understand how they helped make Odabashian, the child of Armenian genocide survivors, the “happiest depressed person in the world.”

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: hortonbythestream.org

Terry Radigan in Concert

Grammy nominated songwriter Terry Radigan mixes her gritty Brooklyn girl sensibility with a deep respect for classic American roots, country and soul. Her solo releases have been oft played & well received. She has had her songs covered by a wide variety of artists including Ashley MacIsaac, Trisha Yearwood, Patty loveless and Anúna. She is also a member of the musical group VickiKristinaBarcelona.

Location: Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: pinehillcommunitycenter.org

A Godzilla MegaMonster Double Creature Feature!

Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II (1993) and Godzilla vs Destoroyah (1995)

GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA II (1993)

The 20th film in the Godzilla series and new interpretation of the Mechagodzilla concept. Known for its high production values and dynamic monster battles, Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II is often regarded as one of the stronger films in the Godzilla series.

GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (1995)

Godzilla is undergoing a nuclear meltdown making him more powerful and more dangerous than ever before! Meanwhile, a new and terrifying monster, Destoroyah, emerges from the same Oxygen Destroyer weapon that killed the original Godzilla in 1954. The film acts as a somber homage to the original 1954 Godzilla while Godzilla’s impending meltdown evokes anxieties about nuclear power spiraling out of control.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

Joe List

Joe List is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor whose movie Fourth of July played theaters all over North America and is currently available on louisck.com. Joe’s latest 1 hour special, This Year’s Material, premiered on his YouTube page in April and has over 2 million views. His previous special, I Hate Myself, was released by Comedy Central in 2020 and currently has over 9 million views. Joe is the co-host of the popular weekly podcast ‘Tuesdays with Stories’ w/ Mark Normand and he hosts his own podcast Mindful Metal Jacket. He can be seen regularly at the Comedy Cellar in New York City.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Jazz at the Maverick: Fred Hersch Trio

A member of jazz’s piano pantheon, Fred Hersch has been an influential creative force over more than three decades as an improviser, composer, educator, bandleader, collaborator, and recording artist. He has been proclaimed “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade” by Vanity Fair and “a living legend” by The New Yorker. A seventeen-time Grammy nominee, Hersch has garnered jazz’s most prestigious awards, including a Doris Duke Artist (2016), Jazz Pianist of the Year from the Jazz Journalists Association (2011, 2016, 2018), and the Jazz Magazine (France) International Artist of the Year (2021). The Fred Hersch Trio was voted the #1 Jazz Group in the 2019 DownBeat Critics Poll.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Grazhda Chamber Music Society

Music and Art Center of Greene County welcomes its audience to a concert of works by Haydn, Dvorak and Silvestrov.

Location: Music and Art Center of Greene County, Route 23A, Jewett

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: grazhdamusicandart.org

Walkway at Night

Friends of the Walkway welcome you to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and Poughkeepsie and Highland twinkling in the distance, there is nothing like a twilight evening on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge.

Location: Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, 87 Haviland Road, Highland Time: 8:30 pm

More Info: walkway.org

JULY 26-27

Cannabliss in the Catskills

This vibrant celebration of the growing cannabis community in Upstate New York brings together local dispensaries, cannabis enthusiasts, experts, consumers, and cultivators. With immersive exhibits, educational sessions, a CannaBLISS Flower Competition, and cannabis lifestyle workshops, the festival is designed to engage both the canna-curious and the seasoned connoisseur. Our mission is to educate, elevate, and celebrate the cannabis industry, fostering a deeper understanding of its benefits and potential.

Location: Maple Shade Farm, 2066 Co. Rd. 18, Delhi Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm

More Info: cannablissinthecatskills.com

Horton by the Stream presents

The Old Friends, by Horton Foote

The Old Friends is a play by Horton Foote about buried jealousies and loves that are rekindled when a hometown beauty returns to Harrison in 1965. The play is set in Harrison, the fictional town modeled after Horton Foote’s own hometown of Wharton, TX. Some say that going to a Horton Foote play is like catching up with family, friends and enemies at a family reunion.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter

Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: hortonbythestream.org

JULY 27

Pollinator Walk with Chris Layman

Chris Layman of Fox Farm Apiary will lead a walk at Brandow Point on Sunday, July 27th from 3:00pm – 4:30pm. The walk will begin near the kiosk and end with a view of the hon-

eybees working. Chris will discuss the lives of native and non-native bees and the plants that support them. He will also discuss bee ecology and the changing flora around the Hudson River. This event is limited to 20 participants, be sure to reserve your spot today! Cost is $10 + fees.

Location: The Willows at Brandow Point, 480 Route 385, Athens Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

More Info: greenelandtrust.org

Vintage Base Ball: Fleischmanns Mountain Athletic Club vs. Polecat Base Ball Club feat. The Hamden Nine (’95)

Location: M.A.C. Grounds @ Fleischmanns Park, Wagner Avenue, Fleischmanns Time: 2:00 pm

More information: delcovintagebaseball.org

I for an I, a reading of a new play by Lewis Arlt Max is a confident and energetic Broadway performer. But when he comes face to face with his old school chum Vern, he senses things aren’t quite right. He works hard to get back to the old friendship, but Vern leads him deep into their mutual past, with the girl they both knew fifteen years ago. And when she turns up, things become even scarier.

Location: Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 3:00 pm

More Info: woodstockguild.org

Maverick Chamber Music Festival:

Horszowski Trio with Daniel McGrew, tenor Giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times), “eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe), and described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” (The New Yorker), the Horszowski Trio has quickly become a vital force in the international chamber music world since their formation in 2011. In 2023, the “Horszowski Trio Prize” was created by the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, to award piano trio winners. Daniel McGrew is a versatile performer of a broad range of repertoires spanning opera, early music, contemporary music, and music theatre.

Location: Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock Time: 4:00 pm

More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Barenaked Ladies

Over the course of 35 years, the beloved quartet has sold over 15 million records worldwide and built up an arsenal of hits such as “If I Had $1,000,000”, “One Week”, “Pinch Me,” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme.” Widely acknowledged as one of the best live acts on the planet, BNL has hosted a cruise, had their own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor, and participated in the first-ever “space-to-earth musical collaboration” with astronaut Chris Hadfield.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

JULY 28-AUGUST 1

Family Camp 2025

Don’t let the summertime fly by without some quality JOY with your kids or grandkids. Ashokan Family Camp is a laid-back, cross-generational escape into nature, music, arts, crafts, and interactive fun & games! From babies to teens and parents to grandparents, you’ll leave with hearts full of music and family memories to last a lifetime.

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge More Info: ashokancenter.org

JULY 29-AUGUST 3

Ulster County Fair

Rides, live music, vendors and 4-H exhibits. Headliners at this year’s fair include Joe Adee & the Lug Nuts (July 29), Chubby Checker (July 30), Cook & Belle (July 31), Lorrie Morgan (August 1), Asia featuring John Payne (August 2), and Emily Ann Roberts (August 3).

Location: Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz More Info: ulstercountyfair.com

JULY 30

Catskills Nature Explorers: Nature Protectors Fighting Invasives

Join the Catskills Nature Explorers to become nature protectors as we learn how to spot and stop the spread of invasive species! We’ll head out on a fun nature walk to search for and identify these plant and animal invaders in the wild. Catskills Nature Explorers is a fun, hands-on program designed to inspire the next generation of naturalists through weekly adventures in nature, science, art, and wildlife. From bugs to birds, wildflowers to weather, each week brings a new adventure in nature, science, art, and wildlife. This program is perfect for kids ages 5 to 12 (elementary level). Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free! Registration is requested but not required, as space is limited.

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5980 Route 28, Mt. Tremper

Time: 10:30-11:30am

More Info: catskillcenter.org

PURCHASE TICKETS AT CATSKILLMTN.ORG

2025 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 7:00PM

PRINCESS LOCKEROOO AND THE FABULOUS WAACK DANCERS WITH A DANCE BATTLE!

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim.

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Get moving in the New Year with Princess Lockerooo, hailed by The New York Times as the “Queen of Waacking”. Direct from performing on Dancing With the Stars: Soul Train Night, and following a sold out performance with Works & Process at Lincoln Center, Princess Lockerooo will share the history of Waacking, teach a mini lesson, and her company The Fabulous Waack Dancers will perform culminating in a dance battle, all before headlining the Guggenheim Rotunda as part of the Works & Process Underground Uptown Dance Festival. In the 1970s, a dance form called waacking was born in the Black gay underground clubs of Los Angeles. Inspired by old Hollywood films and distinguishable by its rotational arm movements, posing and emphasis on expressiveness, waacking entered the mainstream becoming a global dance phenomenon associated with Toni Basil, performed on “Soul Train” by dancer and pioneer waacker Tyrone Proctor, Princess Lockerooo’s teacher. It eventually was picked up by celebrities and even featured on tour with Diana Ross.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 7:00PM

NELLA: A CONCERT INSPIRED BY ANDALUSIAN AND VENEZUELAN MUSICAL ROOTS

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Born in Venezuela, Nella rapidly rose to international fame thanks to her powerful voice and undeniable presence. Merging Venezuela’s folkloric roots, modern production element, and inspiration from Andalusia, Nella’s music echoes globally.

FEBRUARY

12-16

V-SEASON

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation

Doctorow Center for the Arts

FEBRUARY 12 & 15 AT 7:00PM

Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon

FEBRUARY 13 AT 7:00 PM & FEBRUARY 15 AT 2:00 PM

Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B by Kate Hamill

FEBRUARY 14 AT 7:00 PM & FEBRUARY 16 AT 2:00PM

Bell, Book and Candle by John Van Druten

V Season: What do a witch, two newlyweds, and a famous sleuth have in common? MATH’s 3rd Annual V Season: three plays that will transport you from your mid-winter blues and into small worlds of wonder.

Princess Lockerooo and The Fabulous Waack Dancers at Works & Process’s Underground Uptown Dance Festival at Lincoln Center on January 12, 2024. Photo: Lawrence Sumulong

Nella

INTERNATIONAL FORTEPIANO SALONS ONLINE

MUSIC AND IDEAS: COMING TO THE TABLE

Yi-heng Yang, Maria Rose & Patricia García-Gil Hosts

Streaming LIVE on Facebook and YouTube

The International Fortepiano Salon’s Spring 2025 series will explore the relationship between music, ideas, culture, and historical keyboard music, exploring how historical pianos, its music and practitioners have been carriers of culture, politics and meaning. We will be discovering unknown music, celebrating new and underrepresented voices, and having thoughtful discussions which deepen the variety and richness of the classical musical community.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 AT 2:00PM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: A PALACE OF LOVE AND POWER

Guest Artist: Jean-Bernard Cerin

Guest artist Jean-Bernard Cerin, associate professor at Cornell University and multi-faceted singer and scholar, will present portraits and performances of 18th-20th century composers from the African Diaspora, including Ignatius Sancho, Juste Chanlatte, and Carmen Brouard, on early to modern pianos.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 AT 2:00PM

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: WOMEN IN SOUTH AMERICA

Guest Artist: Karin Cuéllar Rendón

Bolivian violinist and researcher Karin Cuellar Rendon introduces us to pianist-composers who revolutionized music in South America: Brazilian Chiquinha Gonzaga (1847-1935), Bolivian Modesta Sanjines (1832-1883) and Venezuelan Teresa Careño (1853-1917). Join us in a conversation about the intersection of music and politics in 19th century nation building efforts by these brilliant composers.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27 AT 12:00PM

MALCOLM BILSON

Malcolm Bilson has been in the forefront of the period-instrument movement for over fifty years. A member of the Cornell Music Department from 1968, he began his pioneering activity in the early 1970s as a performer of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert on late 18th- and early 19th-century pianos. Since then he has proven to be a key contributor to the restoration of the fortepiano to the concert stage and to fresh recordings of the “mainstream” repertory.

SUNDAY, MAY 18 AT 2:00PM

ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH:

Guest Artist: Hilda Huang

Pianist and harpsichordist Hilda Huang began her international performing career upon receiving first prize at the Leipzig Bach Competition at 18 years of age. Since presenting her debut recital on the Steinway & Sons Prizewinners’ Concert Network, she has been invited to perform at the most presigious venues around the world.

www.internationalfortepianosalon.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 AT 7:00PM

OPERA FAVORITES CELEBRATING GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Presented in partnership with Glimmerglass Festival Doctorow Center for the Arts

The Glimmerglass Festival—a one-of-a-kind summer destination since 1975—blends innovative, world-class opera and musical theater with a relaxed atmosphere and a beautiful lakeside setting in Cooperstown, NY, less than two hours from Hunter. Experience the amazing voices of Glimmerglass Festival artists in concert with Artistic & General Director Rob Ainsley in a thrilling program of opera favorites, musical theater showstoppers, and highlights from the upcoming 50th Anniversary season.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2 AT 2:00PM

THE VANISHING ELEPHANT CAHOOTS THEATER

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Opu, a young boy in Bengal, dreams of one day becoming an elephant trainer. When he befriends Janu, an Asian Elephant, their friendship is the first step on an adventure so huge, it spans decades and continents. On their separate paths they face many challenges – fearsome encounters, stormy seas and strange new worlds. Years in the future, Opu, now an old man, hears that world famous magician Harry Houdini will vanish an elephant, live on stage in New York City. Could it really be Janu, Opu’s old friend, so far from home? He too must bravely make the long journey into the unknown to find out.

Cahoots Theater: The Vanishing Elephant.

by Melissa Gordon

Photo

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 AT 2:00PM

CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS

MUSIC FROM AMERICA’S GILDED AGE

ANTHONY BONAMICI, FORTEPIANIST

Piano Performance Museum

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Anthony Bonamici will perform a series of pieces by the American composer John Knowles Paine, who was the first music professor at Harvard University. In 1861, he was appointed Harvard’s first University organist and choirmaster. At the end of the episode “A Long Ladder” (S01E04) of the HBO television series The Gilded Age, in a scene set in New York in 1882, the Boston Symphony Orchestra is shown under the composer’s direction performing Paine’s Symphony No.2. Anthony will perform on the 1824 William Geib Square Piano, the 1829 Conrad Graf Concert Grand, and the 1842 John Broadwood Semi-Grand.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 AT 7:00PM

BALLET HISPÁNICO’S PALANTE JUNIOR ENSEMBLE: A PERFORMANCE

MARCH 27, 28 & 29 AT 7:00PM

TRUE WEST, BY SAM SHEPARD

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation

The Apex Lounge at Scribner’s Lodge 13 Scribner Hollow Road, Hunter

True West tells the story of two estranged brothers, who reunite at their mother’s home just outside the California desert. The unlikely duo write a screenplay for a producer, and as they navigate their complicated past, conflicting personalities, and combined interests, the lines between reality and fiction begin to blur. This will be the inaugural production on a new, innovative circular stage: the Apex Lounge at the Rounds.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 AT 7:00PM

PASSION FRUIT DANCE COMPANY: DIMENSIONS

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim and American Dance Festival

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

For over five decades, Ballet Hispánico’s School of Dance has been a beacon of excellence in dance education, igniting the passion for movement in countless young artists. With a legacy spanning 54 years, the school stands as a testament to the transformative power of dance in shaping both individual lives and the broader artistic landscape. Through its dynamic curriculum meticulously crafted for the demands of today’s ever-evolving field, Ballet Hispánico’s School of Dance not only imparts technical prowess but also fosters creativity, resilience, and cultural appreciation.

Ballet Hispánico is honored to partner with the Catskill Mountain Foundation. The artists of the Junior Ensemble will be in residence for one week culminating in this exciting performance on the beautiful Orpheum stage, inspiring and entertaining audiences of all ages.

New York City-based Passion Fruit Dance Company brings their immersive street dance theater blend, putting into full effect the Orpheum’s recent technical upgrades. See the culmination of a technical residency for “Dimensions” prior to the work’s world premiere at American Dance Festival. Led by director and choreographer Tatiana Desardouin, don’t miss this multi-disciplinary experience featuring dance, live music, live painting, animation, body casting, and VJing, inspired by the photography of Lauriane Ogay.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 AT 2:00PM

THE SCATTERING, OR THE LIGHT, A PROJECT IN PROGRESS BY EMILY COATES

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Spurred by George Balanchine’s brief yet pivotal 1933 touchdown in Hartford, CT, dancer and choreographer Emily Coates gathered artifacts of his lingering presence in archives throughout the region. Drawing on her background as a former member of New York City Ballet, and working in close collaboration with Ain Gordon (director-dramaturg), Derek Lucci (performer), Charles Burnham (violinist, composer), and Melvin Chen (pianist), Coates creates an alternative portrait of a choreographic legacy, by collaging far-flung remains: unanswered letters from his mother, lost ballets, 1950s publicity brochures, original muses, and more. Filled with hidden stories and quieted voices, The Scattering, or the light (working title) meditates on the spark that propels art into existence. The poignancy of Coates’ time at the Orpheum is underscored by Catskill Mountain Foundation board member in memoriam Jacques d’Amboise, a dance icon and New York City Ballet principal dancer who worked closely with George Balanchine, called Hunter home for seven decades, and whose legacy continues with the National Dance Institute’s annual summer program on the mountain top. Emily Coates’s new work will premiere at Works & Process at the Guggenheim in Fall 2025.

Ballet Hispánico

SATURDAY, MAY 3 AT 7:30PM PERICLES

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Catskill Mountain Shakespeare is excited to launch its second Catskills-wide Touring Production of Pericles in the spring of 2025! From March 24 to May 3, 2025, Catskill Mountain Shakespeare will tour to local middle schools, high schools, libraries, and other community venues throughout the Catskill Region. CMS is one of 40 recipients in the country of the prestigious Shakespeare in American Communities grant, a program of The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. Head to catskillmountainshakespeare.com for more information!

SATURDAY, MAY 10 AT 7:00PM AYODELE CASEL

RENOWNED TAP DANCER CASEL PERFORMS WITH POETS, DANCERS AND MUSICIANS

Presented in partnership with The Joyce Theater Foundation.

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

“Tap royalty” (The New York Times) Ayodele Casel continues to capture the exuberant and tenacious spirit of tap dance. Rooted in expressions of selfhood, culture, and legacy, Casel pushes tap forward while holding reverence for her predecessors and the African American roots of the form. This spring, Casel, her team of collaborators, poets, dancers, musicians, and director Torya Beard will be in residence with Catskill Mountain Foundation, and the group will present excerpts from works-in-process developed during their residency.

SATURDAY, MAY 17 AT 2:00PM ORPHEUM DANCE PROGRAM COMMUNITY BALLET CLASS ANNUAL RECITAL

Victoria Rinaldi

Orpheum Dance Program Director

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

The Orpheum Dance Program Community Ballet Class is a year-round program of ballet instruction for children of all ages which includes an annual student dance recital and participation in two ballets each year–A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Nutcracker. All performances take place at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville. The recital showcases the work of all students of Director, Victoria Rinaldi and can also include alumnae who have joined acclaimed ballet companies or who are studying dance at major universities. Ms. Rinaldi is a former ballerina with the New York Metropolitan Opera ballet corps.

RESIDENCY: MAY 28-JUNE 8

ACADEMY OF FORTEPIANO

PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL

Doctorow Center for the Arts academyfortepiano.org

An annual event celebrating the works of famed early composers performed on historical keyboards from the Piano Performance Museum.

Directors: Audrey Axinn, Maria Rose

MAY 28-30

WORKSHOP ON MAINTAINING HISTORICAL PIANOS, HARPSICHORDS, AND CLAVICHORDS

Directors: Masayuki Maki and Richard Hester

SATURDAY, MAY 31 AT 7:00 PM

FACULTY AND GUEST ARTIST CONCERT: THE INTIMATE PIANO

A concert of piano music by J.C. Bach, Haydn, Montgeroult, and Chopin featuring faculty and guest artists from the Academy of Fortepiano Performance. Performed on Period Pianos from the Piano Performance Museum Collection

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 AT 7:00 PM

STUDENT CONCERT

SATURDAY, MAY 17 AT 7:30PM AS ABOVE, SO BELOW

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation Doctorow Center for the Arts

An extraordinary evening on the State of Grace. Conceived by Chris Cade, As Above, So Below is a multimedia meditation that includes a one-act play, Annie and Zoe, written by Betty Aberlin and featuring Jessica Gibbons and Elisabeth Henry, a solo performance by Astrid Conybeare and Sarah Mahoney, and a short film by Ed Cachianes.

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 AT 3:00PM

OMNY TAIKO

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

SECOND PERFORMANCE: FRIDAY, JULY 4

Windham Civic and Performing Arts Center, Windham

OMNY Taiko Drummers return to the mountaintop to again share their eagerly anticipated performances with the greater Catskill Mountain community. OMNY Taiko’s mission is to foster a culture of community and support through the art of Japanese taiko drumming to impact and connect our global society. The sound of the taiko drum is as pure and as fundamental as the heartbeat and has the power to connect ourselves with those around us and with the universe at large. As such, we seek to develop and share with the audience our abilities as taiko players—rhythm, movement, teamwork, and spirit—and to promote taiko drumming through performances in the New York area and beyond.

THURSDAY, JULY 3 AT 1:00 PM

SATURDAY, JULY 5 AT 1:00 & 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, JULY 6 AT 1:00 PM THE LITTLE MERMAID

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

JULY 12-13, 16-20, 24-27

ROMEO & JULIET

JULY 19-27

HORTON BY THE STREAM

All events take place at the Doctorow Center for the Arts Events are FREE, with a suggested donation of $20 hortonbythestream.org

SATURDAY, JULY 19 AT 7:00 PM FILM SCREENING: MY DINNER WITH ANDRE

Two old friends meet for dinner. Directed by Louis Malle.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 19 & 20 AT 2:00 PM MY PIQUE-NIQUE WITH MAUDE, BY MAUDE MITCHELL

Inspired by My Dinner with Andre, this play is drawn from a series of conversations about love, grieving, and theater.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 26 & 27 AT 2:00 PM THE OLD FRIENDS, BY HORTON FOOTE

A play about buried jealousies and loves that are rekindled when a hometown beauty returns to Harrison in 1965.

SATURDAY, JULY 26 AT 7:00 PM FILM SCREENING: OLD FRIENDS

Outdoors & under the tent behind the Big Red Barn

For more information: catskillmountainshakespeare.com

SUNDAY, JULY 13 AT 12:00 PM

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

ANNUAL BENEFIT: MOVEMENT IN BLOOM, FEATURING DANCERS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Star dancers from the New York City Ballet return to the mountaintop for a new annual tradition. The performance is under the Direction of New York City Ballet Principal Adrian Danchig-Waring.

A documentary film by Peter Odabashian about trauma, depression, falling in love, getting older, and finding happiness.

JULY 31-AUGUST 10

HUNTER INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Except where noted, all events take place at the Doctorow Center for the Arts huntermusicfestival.com

A unique, immersive, ten-day music festival with solo and chamber music performances.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 7:00 PM

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 AT 7:00 PM

WAEL FAROUK: TWO SOLO PIANO CONCERTS THE COMPLETE SCRIABIN PIANO SONATAS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 AT 7:00 PM MUSIC SALON Red Barn

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 & 6 AT 7:00 PM YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT SERIES

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 2:30 PM CHAMBER MUSIC STUDENT CONCERT

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 7:00 PM

ECHOES OF NATIONS: NATIONALISM IN 19TH-CENTURY MUSIC

Works by Sibelius, Smetana, and Dvořák by faculty and guest artists of the Hunter International Music Festival.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 AT 7:00 PM

GUEST ARTIST CONCERT: PARKER QUARTET

Praised by the Washington Post for “exceptional virtuosity (and) imaginative interpretation,” the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation.

Catskill Mountain Shakespeare

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 2:00 & 7:00PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 AT 2:00PM

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Orpheum Dance Program

Victoria Rinaldi, Director

Featuring dancers from Joffrey Ballet School New York, Aquila Theatre and Orpheum Dance Program Student Dancers

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

This unique production, conceived by former Metropolitan Opera ballerina Victoria Rinaldi, in partnership with the Joffrey Ballet School New York and Aquila Theatre transports the audience to an enchanted wood to witness what hilarity unfolds, when fairies meddle with the love lives of mortals.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 2:00PM CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS

LOUISE FARRENC: 18TH CENTURY RENOWNED FRENCH COMPOSER AND CHAMPION OF WOMEN’S EQUALITY

PATRICIA GARCIA GIL, FORTEPIANIST

Piano Performance Museum Doctorow Center for the Arts

Patricia Garcia Gil will perform a program of works by Louise Farrenc in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of her death in 1875. Patricia will perform on the 1829 Conrad Graf, the 1870 John Broadwood and the 1873 Erard. The music will be accompanied by readings of poetry and other literary works.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 AT 7:00PM FEVER PITCH: GROUNDBREAKING SYMPHONIES BY MOZART AND HAYDN TWELFTH NIGHT ENSEMBLE WITH YI-HENG YANG, FORTEPIANIST

Doctorow Center for the Arts

With the French Revolution around the corner, music was experiencing its own upheaval, driven by the relentless energy and creative power of Mozart and Haydn. On August 23, the sensational period orchestraTwelfth Night and leading fortepiano Yi-heng Yang continue their collaboration, and return to the Doctorow Center to perform grand symphonies by two renegades who reshaped the trajectory of Classical music.

RETREAT: SEPTEMBER 8-14

PERFORMANCE:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 7:00 PM

MUSIC OASIS

LED BY GREG DAYTON AND MARLON SAUNDERS

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

The Music Oasis presents a very special evening celebrating songwriting spanning folk, blues, soul, and jazz. Featuring co-founders Greg Dayton (New York Blues Hall of Fame) and Marlon Saunders (Stevie Wonder, Sting, The Lumineers), with special guests Professor Louie and Miss Marie (The Band, The Crowmatix, 5 Grammy nominations) and Anson Jones (5 time Downbeat magazine Award winner), along with new music and performances from their students spending the week-long creative workshop and retreat in Hunter.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 7:00PM

THE MOSS ENSEMBLE: CONTINUING A LEGACY OF BRINGING HUMANITY AND MUSIC TOGETHER

Darcy Dunn - Mezzo-Soprano

Marshall Coid - Countertenor, Violin, Composer

Elizabeth Rodgers - Piano

Mary Wooten - Cello, Piano, Composer

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Please join this quartet of world-class performers for an evening of adventurous and beautiful music. This year’s concert marks Moss’s third appearance at the CMF and features new pieces by living composers, works from varied musical periods, and includes favorites from past concerts as well. The ensemble will offer stories that help illuminate the music—all of which we hope will excite and move you.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 3:00PM ORPHEE MUSIQUE

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Created in France, the Orphée Musique Association offers practical training and performing opportunities to young musicians who are entering a professional career. Once a year, they hold a very special event both in Paris and in New York: “7 days 7 concerts”, during which a chosen artist will play seven days in a row, in seven different places; all different programs.

OCTOBER

10-12

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, BY NEIL SIMON

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Paul Bratter is a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and Corie a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find—too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong does.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 2:00PM

CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS

STEPHANIE SCHMIDT AND ROBIN MORACE, FORTEPIANISTS

Piano Performance Museum

Doctorow Center for the Arts

While completing a piano performance M.M. in Lincoln, NE, Stephanie Schmidt discovered the artistic joys of performing on historical keyboards—and has continued to “look back” ever since. Though progressing towards a traditional piano D.M.A. at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, she spends a great deal of time practicing and performing on old and interesting pianos from the mid-1700s to the mid-1800s. Robin Morace holds degrees in performance and composition from SUNY Fredonia, where he studied piano with Fr. Sean Duggan, and is a recent graduate of the doctoral program at UNC Greensboro, where he studied modern piano and historical keyboard instruments with Andrew Willis.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 7:00PM

RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT:

AMERICAN STREET DANCER (2025)

RENNIE HARRIS

Presented in partnership with The Joyce Theater Foundation. Orpheum Performing Arts Center

American Street Dancer will explore and honor the contribution of Street dancers to the general field of dance, while simultaneously honing in on the most revered and featured movement and aesthetic of Street dance: “Foot-work.” American Street Dancer will feature styles from four different prominent American cities, including: New York City (Afro-Cuban/Salsa), Detroit, Michigan (Jitting), Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Footwork) and Philadelphia, PA (GQ).

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 2:00PM CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS

JULIAN JENSEN, FORTEPIANIST

Piano Performance Museum

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Julian Jensen will perform a program featuring mid to late 19th century music by women composers from Latin America. Julian began conducting and piano lessons at an early age. Since those days, he has toured the world as an accomplished performer and passionate music teacher with the purpose to use music to improve the community and the world.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 7:00 PM PARSONS DANCE

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim Orpheum Performing Arts Center

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 AT 7:00PM HEADLINERS AND ONE LINERS: SONGS & STORIES OF THE CATSKILLS RESORTS

Doctorow Center for the Arts

On May 21, 2005, the Catskill Mountain Foundation launched The Mountaintop Celebration of Song, a series of musical revues created for the CMF, with a production of Headliners and One-Liners: Songs & Stories of the Catskills Resorts. The show was performed for a rapturous, standing room only audience in the Red Barn. The CMF is bringing Headliners back, this time to the Doctorow Center for the Arts, to be performed by its original creative team of Julia Mendelsohn, Mark Singer and Darcy Dunn, joined by two electrifying performers, Emma Green and Mychal Leverage. Headliners is a nostalgic tribute to the heyday of the Borscht Belt resorts of New York’s Catskill Mountains, and to the great entertainers that performed there. The show has the stories and the laughs—and the glorious music of Richard Rogers, Burt Bacharach, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen and many others—that made the Borscht Belt era so extraordinary. It promises to be an entertaining evening of engaging theater and timeless schtick!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 AT 7:00PM

WINDHAM FESTIVAL CHAMBER

ORCHESTRA: FAURE AND FRIENDS

ALEXANDER PLATT, MUSIC DIRECTOR

SPECIAL GUEST, ROBERT MANNO

Sponsored by the Mapleside Fund in honor of Dr. John Farber. Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Members of the choral ensemble Ars Choralis join the Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra for a beautiful and reflective evening, sharing music of some of the favorite composers of the family in whose memory the concert is sponsored. Music Director of the Maverick Concerts in Woodstock, Alexander Platt is honored to follow in the footsteps of Robert Manno as Conductor. Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra was formed in 2000 by conductor Robert Manno and has performed at the Windham Civic Center, the Doctorow Center for the Arts and the Orpheum Performing Arts Center. The orchestra is comprised of the finest musicians from the New York area and includes current and former members of some of the world’s most esteemed orchestras and ensembles.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 2:00 & 7:00PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 2:00PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 2:00 & 7:00PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 AT 2:00PM

THE NUTCRACKER

Orpheum Dance Program

Victoria Rinaldi, Director

Featuring dancers from Joffrey Ballet School New York, Ballet Hispánico Student Dancers, and Orpheum Dance Program Student Dancers

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

The CMF Nutcracker, now in its tenth year, has become a holiday favorite of residents of the surrounding Catskills and Hudson Valley. Featuring ballet stars of the future, this spectacular production has become one of the finest Nutcrackers in upstate New York. This year, Orpheum Dance Program Director, former Met Opera ballerina Victoria Rinaldi, will partner with the Joffrey Ballet School New York and Ballet Hispánico who will provide corps de ballet dancers and dancers for star roles.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 (RAIN/SNOW DATE: DECEMBER 20) HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation

Doctorow Center for the Arts

This December, the community gathers once more to sing, read, and share in the seasonal spirit for the 3rd Annual Holiday Spectacular. All are welcome to be a part of the performance, and tickets are free!

The free midweek movie nights that the CMF hosted during the summer were very successful, with great attendance and lots of participant interest and enthusiasm. Mountain Cinema Independent Film Series restarts this program in January, curated by Caitlin McColl, who has been leading the Lexington Film Festival for the past 2 years.

Independent Film Series

FREE Midweek Showings

Discover, Discuss, and Watch Cinema in the Catskills, Featuring Local Makers & Places

View schedule at www.catskillmtn.org

Mountain Cinema at the Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442

COMING JULY 19 @ 6:00 PM

I Like It Here

Director Ralph Arlyck will be in attendance at this screening for a Q&A. We talk or laugh about aging; its irritations and relentless progression, but we rarely confront the reality of dying or being left alone. Nor do we consider the lightness and calmness that can come when the success race seems not so crucial. I Like It Here is about all those things and, finally, about the pleasures of being alive. Filmmaker Ralph Arlyck tries to convey how it feels to be seeing the winding down of your life. He spends time with older friends from his past and present, most of them rather lively, plus children and grandchildren. Woven in with these scenes are personal reflections on the challenges of getting old; of feeling your joints and thoughts stiffen, as the camera confronts – both seriously and humorously — the obstacles that loom up in front of anyone who is on the last lap. The tone of the film isn’t sad; more wistful. The title’s declaration has a double meaning. The “here” that the filmmaker likes is both his immediate rural surroundings (the fields, water and neighbors he sees out his window) – and life itself.

Movement in Bloom

Orpheum Performing Arts Center 6050 Main Street | Tannersville, NY 12442

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SPORTS

One Schwinn Vega Mountain Bike

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One Schwinn Ranger Mountain Bike

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Hip Pack & Water Bottle

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FESTIVAL

TWO PACKAGES!

4 Tickets to Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

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OVERNIGHT STAYS

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Hotel Mountain Brook

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ENTERTAINMENT

Two Tickets to one New York Philharmonic Rehearsal in the 2025-2026 Season Donated by Peter & Sarah Finn Value: Priceless!

Two Tickets to a Brooklyn Nets Game Donated by David & Lauren Kashman Value: $400

DINING

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ART & LITERATURE

Tannersville Works

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Golden Notebook

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“The Rail Trail Behind Tannersville,” pastel by Pete Preston

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Value: $400

Two Framed Prints by Latriano: “Hunter Theater” and “Sweet Sue’s”

Donated by Jodi & Tom Larison

Value: $150

Hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind Pine and Birch “Boot Bench” Donated by Annie-hannah (pathwalker) Mancini, Turtle Totem Pathways ah-turtletotempathways. blogspot.com

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2025 SUMMER COURSES

Unless otherwise noted, all course times are 10:00am to 4:00pm

CERAMICS

FIRING ‘JULIA’ THE TRAIN KILN

Instructors: Aarti Manik (India) and Bruce Dehnert (USA)

Dates: May 28 – June 2 (6 days)

Course Fee: $600

Lab Fee: $110

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

POURING VESSELS WITH A PINCH OF SODA: MECHANICS & INSPIRATION

Instructor: Tyler Gulden

Dates: June 13 – 17 (5 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $75

Some experience is useful

FIVE DAYS WITH ADJECTIVES

Instructors: Andrea and John Gill

Dates: June 20 – 24 (5 days)

Course Fee: $600

Lab Fee: $60

Beginner - Advanced

AT SCALE: COIL-BUILT CERAMIC SCULPTURE

Instructor: Ebitenyefa Baralaye

Dates: June 27 – July 1 (5 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

GROWING, CONSTRUCTING

WHEELING: C6 SALT FIRING

Instructor: Katie Fee

Dates: July 4 – 8 (5 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

INTRO TO PLASTER MOLD

MAKING & SLIP-CASTING

Instructor: Jackie Head

Dates: July 4 – 8 (5 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $90

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

THE TAMING OF WILD CLAY:

A GLAZE & CLAY SCIENCE PRIMER

Instructor: Dr. William Carty

Dates: July 11 – 15 (5 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $105

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

POETIC UTILITY: FUNCTION AND BEYOND

Instructor: Aysha Peltz

Dates: July 18 – 20 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $50

Some experience is useful

FIGURE SCULPTURE: THE THINKING BUST

Instructor: Arthur Gonzalez

Dates: July 25 – 29 (5 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

THROWING FOR VOLUME: DEEP BREATHS

Instructor: Harry Kunhardt

Dates: August 1 – 3 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $30

Skill Level: Some experience will be useful

GROWING PATTERNS:

DESIGN YOUR FUTURE

Instructor: Yael Braha

Dates: August 1 – 5 (5 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $90

Beginner – Advanced

STORIES AROUND THE TABLE: CERAMIC SURFACE DESIGN ON HANDBUILT POTS

Instructor: Sue Tirrell

Dates: August 8 – 12 (5 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $80

Beginner - Advanced

EVERYBODY MUST GET STONEWARED

Instructor: Doug Peltzman

Dates: August 15 – 19 (5 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $75

Skill Level: Some experience is useful

A CONSTRUCTIVIST

BEAUTY’S SEGMENTED REALITY

Instructor: Kyle Johns

Dates: August 22 – 24 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced

DEVELOPING IMAGERY ON CONE 6 PORCELAIN

Instructor: Matias Braun

Dates: September 5 – 9 (5 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Some experience useful

BIG BURN: GENERAL MAYHEM

Instructors: Steve Cook and Bruce Dehnert

Dates: September 12 – 16 (5 days)

Course Fee: $600

Lab Fee: $120

Beginner - Advanced

2D PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING

Instructor: Nathan Loda

Dates: June 20 – 22 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Aarti Manik

GEL PLATE PRINTING &

COLLAGE

Instructor: Holly Hughes

Dates: June 20-22 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $40

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

DISCOVERING YOUR CREATIVITY

Instructor: Karin Lowney-Seed

Dates: June 27 – 30 (4 days)

Course Fee: $400

Lab Fee: $50

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

COLOR THEORY PRIMER

Instructor: Daniel Lloyd-Miller

Dates: July 5th (1 day)

Course Fee: $100

Lab Fee: $30

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

IN THE GARDEN: OUTDOOR

PAINTING

Instructor: Daniel Lloyd-Miller

Dates: July 6 – 7 (2 days)

Course Fee: $200

Lab Fee: $20

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

THINKING WITH YOUR HANDS

Instructor: Cyrus Highsmith

Dates: July 25 – 27 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $30

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

PAINTING NATURE THROUGH THE EYES OF THOMAS COLE

Instructor: Elizabeth (Betsy) Jacks

Dates: August 1 – 3 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

WATERCOLOR ADVENTURES

Instructor: Hilary Doyle

Dates: August 8 – 11 (4 days)

Course Fee: $400

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

EXPLORATIONS IN NATURAL PAINTS, DYES & PIGMENTS

Instructor: Patricia Miranda

Dates: August 15 – 18 (4 days)

Course Fee: $400

Lab Fee: $50

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

POLYMORPHIC MEDIA

EXPLORATION:

CYANOTYPE, PAINT, WOOD

Instructor: Annalise Neil

Dates: September 5 – 8 (4 days)

Course Fee: $400

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

FIBER

FRAME LOOM WORKSHOP

Instructor: Margot Becker

Dates: June 20 – 22 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $90

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

DIMENSIONAL FELTING

INTENSIVE

Instructor: Renee Baumann

Dates: July 18 – 20 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $40

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

3D EMBROIDERY:

THINGS THAT GO BUZZ

Instructor: Deborah Simon

Dates: July 18 – 20 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $40

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

TWINING BASKETS WITH WAXED LINEN THREAD

Instructor: Cael Chappell

Dates: August 8 – 11 (4 days)

Course Fee: $400

Lab Fee: $50

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

INTRO TO WOOD SPLINT

BASKETRY

Instructor: Amy Krone

Dates: August 22 – 25 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $250

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

CATTAIL WEAVING

INTENSIVE: HAT, BASKETS & MORE

Instructor: Renee Baumann

Dates: Sept. 12 – 14 (3 days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $40

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

SPECIAL TOPICS

SPOON CARVING: THE WOODEN SERVER

Instructor: Miles Gracey

Dates: June 20 – 21 (2 days)

Course Fee: $200

Lab Fee: $50

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

THE ART OF TYING FLIES

Instructor: Judd Weisberg

Date: June 21 (1 day)

Time: 1 – 4pm

Course Fee: $100

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

BRUSH MAKING

Instructor: Miles Gracey

Dates: August 1 – 2 (2 days)

Course Fee: $200

Lab Fee: $50

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

FIELD NOTES: A WRITING WORKSHOP

Instructor: Vince Montague

Dates: August 22 – 24 (3 days)

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $30

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

WEEKLY CLASSES Wednesdays

WEEKLY HAND-BUILDING CERAMICS

Instructor: TBD

Dates: June 18 – August 20 (10 weeks)

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Course Fee: $250

Lab Fee: $65

Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced

WEEKLY WHEEL THROWING

POTTERY

Instructor: Meredith Kunhardt

Dates: June 18 – August 20 (10 weeks)

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Course Fee: $250

Lab Fee: $65

Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced

WEEKLY WEAVING

Instructor: Margot Becker

Dates: May 14 – June 18 (6 weeks)

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Course Fee: $200

Lab Fee: $50

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Please Note: If a course is marked as FULL, you may visit the website and register to be put on the waiting list.

Annalise Neil

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