June 2023: Summer in the Catskills

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IN THIS ISSUE

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SHAKESPEARE IS COMING TO THE MOUNTAINTOP THIS SUMMER

10 MAUDE ADAMS THEATER HUB HEATS UP THE SUMMER!

14 A GREENE COUNTY GARDEN IN JUNE: Hostas

by Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson

16 CATSKILLS PAST: Parading Around

by T.M. Bradshaw

20 SUMMER IN THE CATSKILLS

COVER Photo courtesy of the Stamford Library

50 FOREST BATHING: MOTHER EARTH’S MEDICINE FOR YOUR HEART AND SOUL

by Greg Madden

52 JESSIE’S HARVEST HOUSE

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54 SHOP LOCAL!

by Jen Schwartz Photo by Tanja Esser/ shutterstock.com

57 CATSKILL MOUNTAIN REGION GUIDE PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO Waterfalls in the Catskills

62 BACKYARD BIRDING

by Paul Misko

66 CATSKILL KIDS: Beware of Bigfoot!

by E. Merwin

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68 CATSKILLS KIDS PUZZLES 70 HANFORD MILLS MUSEUM EXPLORATION DAY SERIES BEGINS IN JUNE

72 THE GREAT OUTDOORS

by Jeff Senterman

76 SUPPORT THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

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77 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 87 SUGAR MAPLES 2023 SUMMER COURSES

92 CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION 25TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMING ARTS SEASON

96 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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VOLUME 38, NUMBER 6 June 2023 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 Brad Aaron, Veronica Arrigoni, Brandt Bolding, T.M. Bradshaw, Holly Cohen, Fran Driscoll, Tanja Esser, goodluz, Dan Hanscom, Greg Madden, E. Merwin, Holly Miller-Pollack, Paul Misko, James Parascandola, Jen Schwartz, Cory Seamer, Jeff Senterman, Sharan Singh, Ralph Stark, Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson. Additional contributions by Catskill Mountain Shakespeare, Hanford Mills Museum, Jessie’s Harvest House, Maude Adams Theater Hub, Rail Explorers

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ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Candy McKee Justin McGowan & Hillary Morse PRINTING Catskill Mountain Printing Services DISTRIBUTION Catskill Mountain Foundation EDITORIAL DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: June 5 The Catskill Mountain Region Guide is published 12 times a year by the Catskill Mountain Foundation, Inc., Main Street, PO Box 924, Hunter, NY 12442. If you have events or programs that you would like to have covered, please send them by e-mail to tafts@ catskillmtn.org. Please be sure to furnish a contact name and include your telephone number and e-mail address. To receive submission guidelines send a request to tafts@catskillmtn.org.

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Catskill Mountain Shakespeare is Coming to the Mountaintop this Summer!

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atskill Mountain Shakespeare is coming to The Mountaintop this summer! Gather with them outdoors and under the tent for their Fourth Season with Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It. Catskill Mountain Shakespeare presents classic texts and new work initiatives in immersive and natural settings. They are committed to bringing vibrant and professional theater to our area while fostering diversity, inclusion and equity for all. Their performances create a common space for the local community, weekenders, and anyone visiting the region to enjoy live art together.

As You Like It follows two of Shakespeare’s most enchanting heroines, Rosalind and Celia, as they escape the austere world of the court in search of freedom in the Forest of Arden. Once there, they are swiftly entangled in a comedy of romance, disguise, and friendship. This beloved play asks us some of life’s greatest questions and is full of live music, laughter, and some of Shakespeare’s most beautiful language. A comedy for all ages—both accessible and relatable—AYLI explores what it means to love, make a fool of yourself, and rebel against ‘The Man’.

The production opens July 15 and runs through the end of the month, located outdoors and under the tent behind the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Red Barn at 7970 Main Street in

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The cast of Catskill Mountain Shakespeare’s 2021 production, Twelfth Night

Hunter, NY, 12442 Matinees are at 2 pm; evening performances are at 7:30pm. The season will also include a Pay What You Can performance, their second annual LGBTQ+ Midsummer Social, a ‘Relaxed’ Performance for families with free childcare, a Community Book Club, farmers’ markets pop-ups with arts and crafts for kids, and free acting workshops.

For tickets and more info: catskillmountainshakespeare.com Catskill Mountain Shakespeare is a 501(c)(3) non-profit theater company.

Save the Date!

Please join us the weekend of July 7, 8 & 9 to celebrate our 25th Anniversary!

July 7th

5:30pm @ The Red Barn in Hunter

Cocktails and Dinner with presentation “The First 25 Years and What Lies Ahead” (Tickets $200 pp includes dinner, concert, and reception)

7:30pm @ The Doctorow Center for the Arts in Hunter

Jazz concert with the Bernie Williams Collective. Bernie Williams is a renowned jazz guitarist and former Yankees baseball star (Tickets $50 pp)

Reception in the Piano Performance Museum

After the performance with Bernie Williams and the band.

Limited number of tickets will be available.

July 8th

8pm @ The Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville

Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant Tickets Purchased Ahead: $25 adults/$20 seniors/$7 students At the Door: $30 adults/$25 seniors/$7 students After-party at Last Chance Tavern hosted by Dave and Lauren Kashman

July 9th

2pm @ The Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville New York City Ballet Dancers in a Tribute to Jacques D’Amboise Tickets Purchased Ahead: $25 adults/$20 seniors/$7 students At the Door: $30 adults/$25 seniors/$7 students

Buy tickets online at catskillmtn.org or contact Hillary Morse at (518) 263-2001 or email: morseh@catskillmtn.org

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Maude Adams Theater Hub Heats Up the Summer! groups through all aspects, including writing, movement, costuming, puppetry, sets, and of course, acting. The workshop will be held August 7 through August 11.

For more information on all MATHarts programming, you can either visit maudeadamstheaterhub.org, or reach Paris directly at mathartsinfo@gmail.com.

Double Vision MATHarts Barely into its second year of programming, the Maude Adams Theater Hub (generously sponsored by the Catskill Mountain Foundation) brings a full slate of opportunities on and off the stage to the Mountain Top this summer.

Kicking off in June, MATH will offer weekly dance classes and theater workshops at the Studio on Main, above the Tannersville Antique and Arts Center. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, from 3:00 until 6:00, Hedda Flynn will be coordinating a range of dance classes, from First Steps, to beginner, and intermediate/advanced levels.

Starting in July, there will be two-hour master class workshops on Wednesdays and Saturdays, offering an assortment of theater skills development: improv, sketch writing, Shakespeare, audition technique, stage combat, and much more! Students will also be able to arrange private classes with a variety of professional actors and vocal coaches, all at affordable rates.

In order to facilitate this educational programming, the Hub has created “MATHarts,” and brought in Paris InterdonatoCarreras as coordinator. A graduate of Windham Ashland Jewett High School, Paris is a rising junior at SUNY Oswego, dual majoring in Voice and Business Administration, with the pursuit of singing opera her core goal. Paris brings to MATHarts a focus on the education of the “whole performer” and will help guide participants with the classes best suited for their levels and ambitions.

To round out the MATHarts summer programming, Paris will be overseeing a week-long workshop for kids ages 9-13 that aims to incorporate all the parts of putting together a play.

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After the overwhelming support by audiences of MATH’s inaugural musical, Into the Woods, in 2022, they are doubling the fun this summer with two full-stage productions.

From July 13 through July 15 MATH takes the stage at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center with the hilarious The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a show that’s as wise as it is funny. Six students compete for the crown as the adults around them do their best to push them to greater glory. Though cartoonish in nature, Spelling Bee also has some mature content, and parental discretion is advised (PG-13). Shannon Sambrook, returning director, said of her vision, “It’s such a gift to have a community full of people who can literally play any part they’re given. It makes directing a show like Spelling Bee—which I’ve always wanted to do—a joy!”

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The cast is composed of community favorites: CJ DunnCappellino, Myra Garcia, Marina Garcia, Lillian Gracia, Kameron Greene, Christian Green, Aly Hoyt, Paris InterdonatoCarreras, Luke Mauer, and introducing Peyton VanDerHeyden.

Sambook will be joined by Jenn Eisenberg as choreographer, and Sarah Murin as set designer. The casting of Cara Dantzig and Brian Flynn as the teacher “hosts” promises a great time with audience participation a key component of the fun.

As summer rounds the corner into August, MATH will be taking over the Big Tent at the Red Barn in Hunter from Catskill Mountain Shakespeare, fast on the heels of their inaugural Mountain Top production run of As You Like It (see page 8).

What better musical to put up in a hidden-away location than the timeless Cabaret? Carolyn Wright (Onteora Club Theater Program Director) and Paris Interdonato-Carreras are teaming up to co-direct the Kander and Ebb classic set in 1929 Berlin, during the rise of National Socialism and the heyday of dark speakeasystyle clubs where entertainment and decadence entwined.

Many familiar faces take the stage, some for the first time in years. “I’m thrilled to bring to the Tent a range of powerful, mature actors,” Carolyn Wright said of the casting. “And to work with Paris to develop younger talent in a way that makes everyone shine.” A key part of this vision is Wright’s casting of the Kit Kat Girls: Patricia Charbonneau, Allegra Coons, Jessica Gibbons, and Abby Ross have combined decades of professional dance experi12 • www.catskillregionguide.com

ence that forms the mesmerizing center-force of the Bob Fosselaced choreography created by Hedda Flynn and Charbonneau, including the famous Mein Herr “chair dance.”

Timothy Dunn, who wooed and wowed audiences in The Drowsy Chaperone last summer at the Onteora Playhouse, steps into the suspenders of the Emcee. A long-time favorite of New York City’s improv community, Dunn also makes his home in Haines Falls, and directed the smash success of Casa Valentina at the Doctorow Center for the Arts in Hunter last February.

Hot off of their debuts with Broadway singers in MATH’s From Broadway With Love, Hedda Flynn and CJ Dunn-Cappellino find themselves in another star-crossed situation as Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw (after the failed union of Cinderella and Prince Charming last summer’s Into the Woods), squared off

by Glenda Lauten and Michael McDonald as the other doomed pair, Frauline Schneider and Herr Schulz. Cara Dantzig, Brian Flynn, Myra Garcia, Marina Garcia, Lillian Gracia, Christian Greene, Aly Hoyt, Luke Mauer, and Peyton VanDerheyden will fill out the company fresh off their dictionaries from July’s Spelling Bee, and Aidan Gibbons, Mike Ryan, and Carolyn Wright will make their MATH debuts.

To stay in the loop on all of this wonderful programming, please subscribe to the Maude Adams Newsletter, follow MATH on Facebook and Instagram, visit the website at maudeadamstheaterhub.org, or email maudeadamsinfo@gmail.com.

AUDITIONS!!!

Monday, June 19, 2023 @ 4:00 PM

At the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Red Barn, 7970 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442 The Catskill Mountain Foundation is auditioning children 6-17 for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This unique production of Shakespeare’s iconic comedy is the perfect introduction to both Theater and Dance!

Participation is FREE! No prior dance or theater training is needed but children with dance experience will be considered for more featured roles.

Rehearsal will be once a week starting in July through performances in August.

There will be multiple rehearsals the week of August 7. email rinaldi.victoria@gmail.com to arrange alternate auditions for advanced dancing roles only.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Friday, August 11, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, August 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, August 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pm

Spaces still open for the summer session of the Community Dance Class!

Email rinaldi.victoria@gmail.com to register.

Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Orpheum Performing Arts Center 6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 12485 Visit catskillmtn.org to purchase tickets.

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Hosta Border

A Greene County Garden in June: Hostas

By Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson

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hady areas in the garden can perplex gardeners who love color, since most garden plants don’t flower well in shade.

But green is a color, too, and can be stunningly bold. Hostas love shade and come in multitudes of sizes and leaf types. Variegated leaves may be edged with gold, white or ivory, or may have yellow or white flares in the center. Solid-colored hostas come in intriguing shades of blue-green or even white. Though not generally planted for their flowers, some hostas produce glamorous spikes of dangling lily-like flowers in white or pale lavender.

Native to China, Japan and Korea, hostas grow beautifully in our climate if planted in loose, rich soil kept moist but not soggy. The soil under deciduous trees enriched by many seasons of decomposing leaves is ideal, but hostas will also thrive in soil enriched with compost. They die back in fall but return reliably in spring when their thick, pointy shoots poke up from the ground and unfurl into big, leafy rosettes.

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greens. The Japanese enjoy them deep-fried in tempura batter.

Roaming critters also like to eat hostas and aren’t fussy about preparation. Deer can make short work of an emerging bed, slugs may eat holes in the leaves, and even groundhogs have been known to take distinctively rectangular bites out of them. In a rural garden, it may not be possible to grow hostas without monthly applications of anti-deer spray. If deer are not too numerous, an insurance policy might be to grow so many hostas that a few nibbles aren’t too noticeable. Another might be a thick planting of strong-smelling herbs like basil or thyme next to the hostas. Slugs can be kept to a minimum with iron phosphate bait, which is safe to use around birds, pets and children (don’t use metaldehyde, poisonous to many other creatures besides slugs).

Attractive hosta companions include variegated varieties of Solomon’s Seal (P. odoratum var. pluriflorum ‘Variegatum’) and Vinca major, with delicate white edging on their leaves. Although vincas can be invasive, variegation reduces its vigor and can help keep it in check, especially paired with hostas which are more than large enough to hold their own. Or try the smaller woodland ferns, like the glamorous Japanese painted fern. Shade gardens can be truly exciting!

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Parading Around Mrs. J. E. Safford took second prize in the category of lady drivers. Photo courtesy of Stamford Library

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arades abound in nice weather. Many have patriotic roots, some have religious significance, others are for silly, creative purposes, for seeing and being seen, such as New York City’s Easter Parade, which is not an organized event, but a spontaneous impulse to just show up to show off outfits celebrating spring’s exuberance.

Small town parades have the added attraction of viewers and marchers often knowing each other, some members of the community making an effort to entertain the rest.

On July 7, 1900, the Stamford Recorder reported on a whole day of festivities that had been the focus of the 4th of July celebration, including a baseball game between Stamford and Grand Gorge that the Grand Gorge team won 11 to 7, fireworks, speeches, and appearances by allegorical characters like Uncle Sam and Columbia. The kickoff to the day’s activities was a parade of decorated carriages representing the many hotels and boarding houses, for this was during Stamford’s “Queen of the Catskills” era.

At its peak, Stamford had about 40 hotels and boarding houses.

Dr. Stephen E. Churchill was the spark that ignited that development in the late summer of 1871 when he allowed a small party of tourists to stay in the Ladies’ Hall, a dormitory building for Stamford Seminary, the school Churchill was running, for a few days prior to the opening of the school term. (While modernday usage implies an institution for training clergy, seminary can also mean an institute of higher learning, in this case, a high 16 • www.catskillregionguide.com

By T.M. Bradshaw school.) Churchill soon converted the Ladies Hall to a hotel; others with large houses also offered rooms and the rest, as the saying goes, is history, but of course so is this entire story.

Churchill moved the building (a common practice of the era), built others adjacent to it, connected them all with exterior porches and Churchill Hall opened officially as a hotel in July 1883. He built another hotel in a large, park-like structure on the western edge of the village in 1898, the Rexmere, which sadly burned down in 2014.

Guests need to be entertained. On August 29, 1908, Stamford hosted what the newspapers called its first annual “Coaching Parade,” an event not connected to a holiday, but meant to mark the end of the summer boarding season. Locals, summer guests, and businesses decorated vehicles of all types—horse-drawn carriages and wagons, along with automobiles and a few floats that appeared to be vehicles but were actually large constructions powered by people walking or biking inside; a few participants rode on horseback. Imagine something like a miniature Rose Bowl parade. As there had been a Coaching Parade in 1900, it’s not clear why this was deemed a new event.

For two weeks after, the Mirror-Recorder ran columns describing in minute detail the thirty vehicles, their decorations, their occupants, and the list of awards. The float from Mountain View House was decorated as a woodland scene with Ralph S. Wycoff aboard, dressed as Rip Van Winkle accompanied by his

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Music by Purcell, Eccles, and contemporaries, in a program created

by Artistic Director Richard Kolb with staging by mezzosoprano Tracy Cowart.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023 @ 8:00 PM DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS 7971 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442

Tickets Purchased Ahead: $25 adults/$20 seniors/$7 students At the Door: $30 adults/$25 seniors/$7 students Tickets available at catskillmtn.org or 518 263 2063

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

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Car owned and driven by D. C. Hoagland; entirely white and yellow, first prize in the automobile category. Photo courtesy of Stamford Library

dog. The Greenhurst float was for the queen of the yellow flowers, with yellow bunting, ferns, golden glow and golden rod. Ten young ladies rode on it, all dressed in white, with veils and flower wreaths, the queen and her court. A Mr. Thompson produced a fake automobile, the size of a large touring car. Its wooden frame was masked in royal purple trimmed with orange and hid two bicycles; the entire surface was covered with “placards of funny sayings and local jokes, which caused no end of merriment along the line of march.” A Miss Bernice Catherine Brewster rode a tricycle decorated with flowers.

The Atchinson House float appeared to be a boat, with sails that could be raised and lowered. It “was made so real that one could almost see the waves splashing against its sides.” Its occupants were Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty, along with 10 girls dressed in white sailor suits with red collars and sailor caps.

A Miss Venice Robins Lau, a guest at Churchill Hall, drove a pony cart “elaborately decorated, being entirely covered with green ferns and pink roses. The harness and trappings were wrapped in pink to match the roses.The reins were pink ribbons and the pony was decorated with roses to match the cart. The wheels were covered with roses, it requiring nearly 500 to decorate the turnout.

The trappings were all wrapped in pink and white, not any portion of them being visible. Miss Lau was dressed in pale green, with a large pink crepe paper hat, trimmed with roses.”

The Ivanhurst float represented a dining room with guests sitting down to dinner, with servers, butler and chef in attendance.

The Coaching Parade continued in 1909, but with only eighteen participants. The Mirror-Recorder again carried descriptions of the entries and participants, along with the text of Dr. Churchill’s remarks on the day, spread out over two issues, September 1 and September 8. Descriptions from the paper identify a few pictures within the Stamford Library collection. “Mrs. J. E. Safford drove a very pretty white horse, the decorations being pink and white and carried out in the minutest detail. The harness and wagon, including the top, were entirely covered with pink cloth and crepe paper, and pink paper roses and chrysanthemums.

In the wagon were five small children dressed in pink, while Mrs. Safford was dressed in pink and white.”

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On September 8, the paper also carried a letter from a visitor, signed E. L. S., who was critical of the parade. One criticism leveled was that “in the usual flower parade, no gentleman is admitted without a hat and gloves, that is unless he enters among the fantastic exhibits. A good many of us were not only astonished that this entry should have received a prize but that it was allowed to parade.” The category of “fantastic” or “grotesque” was for amusing, over-the top entries like the purple and orange, joke emblazoned float powered by two bicycles from the 1908 parade or the 1909 float made to look like a touring car that was “propelled by a mule hitched to the rear of the contraption.”

Reference to what is usual in this type of parade makes it clear that parades of this nature were not limited to Stamford, but were a popular entertainment of the time. The paper’s listing of entries notes that “There was only one entry in the class of gentleman drivers, that being Charles A. MacKillip … The prize for this class was of course awarded to Mr. MacKillip.” Other issues E. L. S. referred to as “minor” included uneven spacing between floats and the throwing of confetti.

But the biggest complaint was the low number of entries.

Of course if E. L. S. had had his way, there would have been one fewer because Charles MacKillip would not have been allowed to participate without his hat and gloves. The letter writer felt that more locals and all the hotels should have joined in the effort to entertain the guests, who spent thousands of dollars every summer in Stamford. His sentiments of what was lacking in the parade were in sharp contrast to Dr. Churchill’s remarks, which included a lengthy list of what had been provided over the course of the season: “We have most faithfully tried to give you a pleasant and healthful summer home … pure water, parks to roam through, a fine opera house with ample entertainments, golfing, bowling, rowing, fine carriage rides in all directions, music, dancing, comedy and drama and base ball galore.” He then went on to encourage them not to leave, to stay through September and October, to “drink in the ozone of our delightful autumn. I urge you to remain to view the change of foliage.”

Apparently, the complaints of the letter-writing tourist were heeded. The 1910 Coaching Parade had 33 entries, led by the Stamford Board of Trade Band. The August 31, 1910 Mirror-Recorder reported “Greater interest was taken in the parade this year than at any previous time, as the entries and street and private decorations bore evidence.”

Parades of various sizes commemorating all sorts of occasions still happen everywhere in the little towns of the Catskills.

Some are solemn; virtually every town has a Memorial Day Parade.

Some might be considered the descendants of the Coaching Parades, like Stamford’s Flag Day Parade, an hour-long event of marching bands, home-made floats, classic cars, fire engines and thrown candy. Just don’t try to cross through the village on Route 23 between 6 and 7 pm on June 14—you’ll wait on the edges and be part of what is called locally the “after parade.”

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Summer in the Catskills ARTS EDUCATION 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. Weekly classes in painting, drawing and ceramics continue during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. All classes are led by artists who are renowned and celebrated in their field. The summer Art Explorers program provides opportunities for local youth to explore their creativity through art exploration.

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ATTRACTIONS Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Piano Performance Museum 7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 catskillmtn.org Photo by Jeffrey Langford 518 263 2063 The Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Piano Performance Museum is 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 United States, the Piano Performance Museum offers a unique glimpse into the development of pianos in Europe and America over the past four centuries. Open on Fridays and Saturdays 11am to 3pm by appointment. Email ppm@ catskillmtn.org or call 518 263 2063 before your visit, to ensure that the museum will be open.

Catskill Scenic Trail catskillscenictrail.org The Catskill Scenic Trail is a 26-mile recreational path that meanders along some the most glorious countryside in Upstate New York. It lies on top of the former rail bed of the Ulster & Delaware Railroad, and with its wide path, gentle grade and durable surface, the trail has become an ideal recreational destination as it traces a leisurely path through stunning Catskill Mountain terrain. The trail is enjoyed year-round by thousands of folks for biking, hiking, crosscountry skiing and horseback riding.

Delaware & Ulster Rail Road 43510 State Highway 28 Arkville, NY 12406 durr.org 800 225 4132 Hop aboard! Riding through the Catskill Mountains on a vintage train is a fun way to take in the magnificent views of Delaware County. The Delaware & Ulster Railroad (DURR) offers scenic rides that take you on a leisurely 2-hour excursion from Arkville to Roxbury and back, passing rural hamlets, farmland and world-famous trout streams on the way, framed by panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains. Summertime brings an opportunity to enjoy the ride in an open-air car, while in colder weather, passengers are comfortably seated onboard one of the lounge or observation cars. In the fall, foliage

rides are a great way to enjoy the colorful splendor over the mountains. The tracks have all been recently repaired and reconstructed, and we’re happy to open for the 2023 season! Tickets may be purchased online once the season opens.

Gilboa Museum 122 Stryker Road Gilboa, NY 12076 gilboafossils.org 607 437 7132 The Gilboa Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the heritage of Gilboa, NY and the cultural treasure of the Devonian Period Gilboa Fossils. The Museum features videos about the fossils along with historical displays about the area and the town of Gilboa. We are excited to announce the opening of the Juried History Center at the Gilboa Museum. Funded by a generous grant from Nicholas Juried, this history center will enable us to preserve and present the amazing history of the region. The Gilboa Museum also has several new, permanent displays, including logging saws, antique farming and barn tools, artifacts from the original town of Gilboa and large Devonian tree size fossils. The museum is open every weekend from 12:00pm to 4:30pm from May 27 to Columbus Day Weekend in October.

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Hanford Mills Museum 51 Co Rd 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. Join us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary season! Visit www.hanfordmills.org for more information about visiting the museum and our 2023 Exploration Days, including Power of the Past on June 17 and Ice Cream on July 15.

New York Zipline Adventures Located at Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl Route 23A Hunter, NY 12442 ZiplineNewYork.com 518 263 4388 New York Zipline Adventures at Hunter Mountain is one of the largest zipline adventure destinations in North America, and was the first world class tour of its kind in the states. Tours are designed as challenge-by-choice outdoor adventures. They are known for their professionally trained and enthusiastic guide staff that combines education and entertainment with superior safety standards. Thrilling adventures are waiting for you just 2 hours from NYC.

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Rail Explorers In Cooperstown: 136 E Main Street Milford, NY 13807 Catskills Division: 70 Lower High Street Phoenicia, NY 12464 Railexplorers.net 1 877 833 8588 Experience the railroad like never before—on a Rail Explorers Rail bike. Join us on an unforgettable journey through the fields and forests of the Susquehanna river. We offer two different tours, our 12 mile Milford Track Tour, and our 8 miles Charlotte Valley Express tour that are for all ages and abilities. Visit our website at Railexplorers.net or call at 1 877 833 8588.

BOOKSTORE Briars & Brambles Books Route 296 & South Street Windham, NY 12496 briarsandbramblesbooks.com 518 750 8599 Briars and Brambles Books is your go-to Indie Bookstore in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. Briars & Brambles Books is a dream come true for owner & part-time Windham resident, Jen Schwartz. Jen has combined her love of books with her experience as a long-time library volunteer and past library board president to create an inviting,

knowledgeable and professional atmosphere. Jen’s handpicked team includes: a rare-book aficionado, a former teacher with her own line of children’s decor, and a college student with remarkable curiosity. The Briars & Brambles team understands that being a bookseller involves so much more than simply “selling books” and is committed to providing unparalleled personal attention.

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.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce Margaretville, NY 12455 centralcatskills.com ScenicCatskills.com 845 586 3300 The Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce works to advance the economic and community vitality of the many hamlets, villages and towns in our region and promote and foster events, programs and initiatives that will support its members. Collaboration and innovation will inspire community enhancement and quality of life opportunities for all who live, work and visit our communities.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES Main Street Community Center 5494 NY-23 Windham, NY 12496 mainstreetcenter.org 518 734 4168 A caring, welcoming and inclusive environment for the benefit of 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.

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-what-you-can.

We also host small events and workshops. All are welcome!

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COWORKING SPACE Tannersville Works 6041 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 tannersvilleworks.com 518 589 4017 Escape to The Catskills for productive and inspiring work days! Our coworking space is perfect for remote workers, visitors, and entrepreneurs looking for a professional place to work while enjoying the natural beauty of the mountains. Conveniently located in the center of Tannersville with easy access to local parks, shops, and restaurants. Every coworker gets a dedicated desk, comfortable seating, high-speed internet, and access to printers and private calling rooms. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates available.

EXCAVATING Blue Mountain Excavation LLC 11287 NY 23 Ashland, NY 12407 bluemountainexcavation.com 518 734 5173 or 518 734 3754 At Blue Mountain Excavation, we change the shape of the Earth! We move the earth your way and showcase the natural beauty. With each Blue Mountain Excavation client, we strive to touch the hearts of those we work for. Whether we build four wheeler trails or construct a pond or install a new

driveway, our clients truly enjoy the results for many years. We specialize in ponds, roads, driveways, boulder scapes, land clearing, and septic systems.

FARMS & FARM PRODUCTS

Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Natural Agriculture Farm At Sugar Mapless 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. This means that no agricultural chemicals of any sort are used, and no manure or other soil additives used in organic farming are permitted. The farm includes a beautiful new Visitors Center, along with two 3,000-squarefoot greenhouses. During growing season, visitors can purchase vegetables grown at the farm at a farmstand that operates every Saturday.

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scapes 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 in New York State. Search their website for local products, or pick up a copy of the Guide to Pure Catskills Products!

HARDWARE

GNH Lumber 5477 Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 518 734 3760 11513 NY-32 Greenville, NY 12083 518 966 5333 Online at GNHlumber.com Renovating your home or building new? Ask our Team of Experts for inspiration, help, and on-site delivery.

• Lumber & Building Materials • Plumbing & Electrical Supplies • Cabinets, Countertops & Design Services • Tools, Paints, Stains & More!

Discover why GNH has a reputation for high-quality products and friendly customer service since 1937. We’ll see you soon!

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Houst Hardware 4 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY 12498 housthardware.com 845 679 2115 Shop local with Houst Hardware, independent and family owned for 89 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.

HOT TUBS Best Hot Tubs 5354 Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 besthottubs.com 518 734 9100 Best Hot Tubs Windham store serves the Hunter/ Windham, NY and entire Mountain Top area, including the nearby ski resorts at Hunter, Windham and Belleayre and beyond. You will find the right hot tub for your lifestyle and all the accessories you need to make your summer and

winter spa experience perfect. Come see the new Bullfrog A series, Aspen Spas and Strong Spas. Best Hot Tubs repairs hot tubs and we offer weekly hot tub maintenance.

All you have to do is relax!

ICE CREAM 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. The Ice Cream Station is owned by the Kirk Family, who also operate The Nest Egg just up the road.

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LANDSCAPE & GARDEN DESIGN Farrand’s Landscape 18 Molly White Drive Coxsackie, NY 12051 farrandslandscape.com 518 650 1347 Farrand’s Landscape is a familyowned company that opened in June of 2022. Founded on the principles of quality work and excellent customer service, we’ve quickly grown into one of the premier outdoor service companies in the upper Hudson Valley. We offer a wide range of services including grounds maintenance and landscape and hardscape installation. Whether you need weekly mowing to take back your weekends, or are in need of an entire outdoor makeover, our team is here to help. We use state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that all of our projects are completed on time and on budget. In addiiton to providing residential services, we also offer commercial services for businesses, schools, and municipalities. Our team has the experience and expertise needed to handle any size landscape project and property maintenance work.

Gardens by Trista 176 Polen Hill Road Gilboa, NY 12076 gardensbytrista.com 607 588 6762 Gardens by Trista is a full service landscape company focused on providing each client with the individualized landscape or garden of their dreams. We know each prop-

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erty and client holds their own unique essence which we use to transform the land and its elements into their personalized landscape. We strive to fulfill the needs of each and every customer. Whether it be a complete design/build for new construction or help with an existing garden that needs a rejuvenation. We also have an extensive garden maintenance division to help keep your landscape and garden in pristine condition.

LIVE PERFORMANCES Catskill Mountain Foundation 2023 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 2023 marks our 25th Season of bringing the arts to the mountaintop, and we’re celebrating with our largest season yet! Join us for over 70 performances of classical, pop, and jazz music, theater, dance, and events for families in our two stunning venues in Hunter and Tannersville. Performances in June includes faculty and student lectures, recitals and masterclasses as part of the Academy of Fortepiano Performance, the Labyrinth Baroque Ensemble on June 17, and a program of Gershwin with Joanne Polk, piano with a lecture by Jeffrey Langford on June 24. Save the date for our 25th Anniversary Celebration weekend July 7-9!

Colony 22 Rock City Road Woodstock, NY 12498 colonywoodstock.com The Smartest Rendezvous in the Catskills.

Situated in the heart of Woodstock, NY, the Colony is unlike any other. The moment you step inside our historic venue, you’ll instantly feel the welcoming vibe and spirit of a true Catskills artists’ haven. Stop by for a bite to eat, kick back with your favorite libation and enjoy some of the area’s best shows. Although our building is nearly a century old, our amenities include modern state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems and seasonal outdoor dining and music in our beer garden.

Contact us to book your special wedding or private event.

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Maverick Concerts

120 Maverick Road Woodstock, NY 12498 maverickconcerts.org Maverick Concerts, the oldest continuous summer chamber music festival in America, is set amid the serene woodland just outside Woodstock, NY. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the charming rustic hall is the ideal venue for an intimate encounter with chamber music. Maverick presents concerts by internationally renowned classical, jazz, and contemporary music ensembles from July through early September.

Concerts are on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Maverick Family Saturdays, short interactive events designed for kids of all ages, are free and open to everyone on Saturday mornings.

LODGING Creekside Suites 6022 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 Find Us on hotels.com or expedia.com CreeksideSuites@outlook.com 518 589 4027 Conveniently located in downtown Tannersville, where you are a short distance to multiple restaurants, shops, hiking trails, and Hunter Mountain. Make yourself at home in one of the two individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators, ovens and coffee/tea makers; 55-inch Smart TVs with digital programming; and rainfall showerheads. Free WiFi and self parking. Each stay comes with a 20% discount to Pantry on Main, where you can grab breakfast, coffee, dinner items, snacks, beer and wine.

Emerson Resort & Spa 5340 Route 28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 emersonresort.com 845 688 2828 Emerson Resort & Spa is a hidden treasure surrounded by the splendor of the Catskill Mountains. Open spaces and oversized windows expose stunning views and bring the beauty of the outside in. Enjoy spacious accommodations in the contemporary Inn or Adirondack-style Lodge, nature-inspired spa treatments, mouth-watering meals at Woodnotes Grille or Spa Bites, The Shops at Emerson and the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope.

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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.

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Windham Manor 1161 Co Rd 10 Windham, NY 12496 windhammanor.com 518 944 1448 Our 45-acre property features a twelve-bedroom Victorian mansion, a luxury reception barn, and breathtaking mountain views. The Main House, which can accommodate up to 24 overnight guests, offers 12 private bedrooms, an on-site gym, a full spa, a large kitchen, ADA accommodations, and sprawling communal areas. It’s the perfect space for any small reception and is also ideal for a weekend getaway; a wellness retreat; or a corporate offsite event. Just a few steps west of The Main House, The Barn at Windham Manor can hold up to 300 guests for dinner and dancing. With beautiful tall ceilings, tons of natural light, and no detail spared, the space offers the perfect mix of classic mountain charm and unique modern luxury. We also offer various outdoor wedding ceremony locations throughout the property—one more beautiful than the next!

MOVIE THEATER Catskill Mountain Foundation’s 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 run Friday through Sunday. Also available for rental.

NATURAL FOODS

Mother Earth’s Storehouse 300 Kings Mall Ct. Kingston, NY 12401 249 Main St. Saugerties, NY 12477 motherearthstorehouse.com 845 336 5541 (Kingston) 845 246 9614 (Saugerties) Founded in 1978, Mother Earth’s Storehouse is proud to serve you from two different locations, all in the Hudson Valley region of New York. No matter which store it is you encounter, you will be greeted by the best possible customer service our employees can provide, as well as a grand selection of high quality organic and natural products. Come to any of our convenient store locations and see for yourself. Sign up for a Mother Earth’s rewards card today and start saving!

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) Since 1978, we’ve dedicated ourselves to bringing our customers whole-health products they can feel June 2023 • GUIDE 31

good serving to the people they love. We work with local farmers & businesses to ensure that we always know where our food comes from. We are devoted to providing a large selection of clean & sustainably sourced food, highquality organic produce & all-natural products. When you buy from us, you’re buying from a company that is committed to promoting well-being for you & your environment.

PHARMACY & NATURAL WELLNESS Wellness RX LLC 53 Main Street Phoenicia, NY 12464 pharmacyforthepublicgood.com 5980 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 wellnessrxllc.com 518 589 9500 Pharmacy for the Public Good is excited to announce its first nonprofit community pharmacy in Phoenicia. Stop in and meet the team and browse our wide selection of traditional and natural medicine! Follow our journey at pharmacyforthepublicgood.org. Also visit our pharmacy Wellness Rx in Tannersville, and online at wellnessrxllc.com.

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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 dress finish for greenscapes and hardscapes.

PHOTOGRAPHER Francis X. Driscoll Photography: Images of the Northern Catskills 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. He shares his craft with others by leading hikes, conducting workshops and giving private instruction.

PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC N&S Supply Locations in Fishkill, Brewster, Kingston, Catskill, and Hudson, NY; and Danbury, CT nssupply.com N&S Supply is your one-stop resource for all your plumbing, heating and HVAC needs; Whether it’s an oil or gas burner, electric or gas water heater, furnace, toilet, faucet or custom shower, our service parts counters or our beautiful Bath Classics Showrooms will have what you need. We

carry complete product lines, including all the accessories needed for any installation, with dependable, on-time delivery service available. We provide everything you would expect from a full-service distributor, including specialty products designed and manufactured to meet your needs and lifestyle. Contact us today and learn more about how we can provide the best solutions for you. Or, visit us at one of our full service locations or showrooms throughout the Hudson Valley and CT.

PRINTING SERVICES Catskill Mountain Printing Services 7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 518 263 2001 Your one-stop shop for fast, personal service for all of your printing needs. Graphic design services are available, and we can print green!

RADIO STATION WRIP 97.9FM wripfm.com Streaming at rip979.com RIP 97.9 is 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

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operated. WRIP is heard on these FM frequencies: 97.9 in Windham and Hunter, 97.5 in Durham and Greenville, 103.7 in Catskill and Hudson, 104.5 in Stamford and Delaware County, and streaming worldwide at rip979.com.

REAL ESTATE Leighton G. Ashley, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Mobile: 917 796 3351 (cell) Email: lgashley@cbtp.com leightonashley.com Expertise & exceptional service.

Buying or selling a home can be a complicated and stressful process. You need an experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable real estate specialist with solid accomplishments like me to assist you with the sale of your property or the purchase of a new home. As a top producing Realtor on the Ulster County Board of Realtors and recipient of the Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle Award which is given to the top 8% of Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide, I will diligently guide you through your real estate transaction from beginning through to successful close. Contact me today to discuss your real estate needs.

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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.

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.

Heart Land Realty 49 Reed Street Coxsackie, NY 12051 HeartLandUpstate.com 518 731 2145 Whether you are looking to buy or to sell, the team at Heart Land Realty can help you through the process.

We are locally owned and staffed by individuals who have spent years living and working in this area. Our office is a warm, friendly atmosphere while affording the privacy that is needed to conduct real estate transactions. The staff at Heart Land Realty are all leaders in the field of real estate and will guide you through every aspect of your real estate transaction.

Our office in downtown Coxsackie is open 7 days a week. And remember, Heart is where the home is.

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John S. Pumilia, Associate Broker, Shaw Country Realty Property Management 5359 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 516 909 1021 windhamnyproperties.com With unparalleled industry knowledge, experience, and local expertise, I’m the Windham, NY Real Estate and property management expert you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re buying or selling, I can help you get the best deal. I feel that having the right real estate agent means having an agent who is committed to helping you buy or sell your home with the highest level of expertise in your local market. This means also to help you in understanding each step of the buying or selling process. Because I’m a member of the Columbia-GreeneNorthern Dutchess Multiple Listing Service (MLS) I can show you any listing that is posted on my website. This commitment level, a long with my 35 years experience as a carpenter and contractor in residential construction has helped me build a remarkable track record of delivering results.

Carol Shaw, Broker/Owner Shaw Country Realty 5359 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 518 734 3500 With offices in Windham and Hunter, Shaw Country Realty has been your Mountain Top experts since 1985. Let Shaw Country Realty sell your property or find your weekend escape:

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land, townhouses, condos, homes, commercial property and seasonal rentals. If you are looking to sell your home, please let us know. We can accommodate your needs and walk you right through the process. Local Counts! We use a wide network of local attorneys, banks, contractors, and other services. Why is local better? The personal touch from people know know the mountaintop area and its uniqueness. Keeping it personal and friendly is the Shaw way!

REGIONAL INFORMATION Catskill Visitor’s Center 5096 State Route 28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 catskillsvisitorscenter.org 845 688 3369 The Catskill Visitor’s Center is your gateway to Catskills, where you can learn about the vast outdoor recreational opportunities in the area as well as discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Region.

RESTAURANTS A Slice of Italy 1316 Ulster Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 asliceofitaly7115.com 845 336 7115 For years we have been providing the Kingston area with finest Italian dishes, pizza, hot and cold subs, salads and more made with the freshest ingredients and served with five star customer service.

We have a full bar featuring a range of red and white

wines, bottled beers, beers on tap and liquor. We also cater, and pride ourselves on being able to deliver our quality restaurant dishes right to your door. Whatever the event, no matter how many or how few, we are there for you. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.

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 & more. …

But, yeah, our pizza is dang awesome, too! Try our specialty pies or build your own! Open every day 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Eat in or take out, and delivery is available. Catering is also available: let us bring our delicious food to your next event!

Angela’s mobile app—available on both Android and iOS devices—is designed just for you. Get instant access to online ordering, Angela’s Loyalty Program, coupons, dining & catering menus, wing flavors and much more! Download from the App Store or Google Play today!

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Bear Cantina In the Bearsville Center: 295A Tinker St. Woodstock, NY 12498 thebearcantinawoodstock.org 845 684 7223 Contemporary Mexican made fresh! All of your favorites are here: burritos, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, chimichangas and more, with several meat, fish, chicken and vegan options, and a kids menu.

Enjoy streamside dining with both indoor & outdoor seating. View our full menu and place your order on the Clover app. Open Monday-Thursday 3-9 pm; Friday-Saturday 12-10 pm; Sunday 12-9 pm.

Binnekill Tavern 746 Main St. Margaretville, NY 12455 binnekill.com 845 586 4884 Binnekill Tavern, located in the center of Margaretville, is a warm, friendly tavern featuring “Mountain Comfort Food”. The dining room provides riverside views and a large copper fireplace. The kitchen expertly cooks modern tavern classics like Lamb Meatloaf, Pork Schnitzel, burgers, homemade soups, daily seafood specials and much more. The Tavern serves an extensive list of inventive hand-crafted cocktails, local beers on tap and a well curated wine list. Open for dinner Thursday-Sunday from 4 to 8 pm, and lunch Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. Reservations recommended.

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Brandywine 11157 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 brandywinewindham.com 518 734 3838 For the past 35 years, this fullservice 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 Carac- ciolo 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.

Che Figata Bistro 10 Reed Street Coxsackie, NY 12051 chefigatabistro.org 518 731 2220 We are a small village, family owned Italian restaurant with a BIG passion for food. Consider this a place where everybody knows your name, where you can gather, laugh and be merry. We’ve got something for everyone here in downtown Coxsackie! A wide selection of antipasti, salads, burgers & sandwiches, pasta, risotto, meat & fish dishes, plus a weekly changing brunch menu serving breakfast and lunch dishes. Serving lunch Thursday & Friday 11 am to 3 pm; Saturday brunch & lunch 10:30 am to

3 pm; dinner Sunday 3 to 8 pm, Monday 4 to 9 pm, Wednesday through Saturday 4 to 9 pm. Closed Tuesday.

Also offering in house & off-premises 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 has been on the cutting edge of the sustainable food industry for over 15 years. Surrounded by farmers and local food makers, Chef Deanna creates beautiful dishes using her Sicilian heritage and her love of everything sweet and savory.

Early Terrible 45 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock, NY 12498 earlyterrible.com 845 684 7226 Established in 2019, Early Terrible is an authentic, approachable, wine bar with a full menu, in the heart of Woodstock. Please join us in our magical lounge and enjoy the property and gardens. Offering a wide variety of specialty cocktails, wines, beers, and more, alongside a selection of shared plates and off-the-grill bratwurst, burgers, cheesesteak or fish.

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First Capital Poke Bar 310 Wall Street Kingston, NY firstcapitalpokebar.com 845 514 2801 Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish made of fresh fish, limu (seaweed), inamona or kukui nut (candlenut) and sea salt. From its original form, Poke has evolved into a local “must have” at every social event, celebration or gathering. Poke, once thought of like a pupu or appetizer, is now commonly eaten as a meal in the form of a Poke bowl — fresh Poke on a bed of hot steamed rice or on a fresh crisp salad. Our seafood products are sourced from responsible producers and vendors that have the highest standards in assuring your seafood will be safe and wholesome. Open seven days.

Gracie’s Luncheonette 969 Main Street Leeds, NY 12451 graciestruckny.com 518 943 9363 Our 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, NY and we grind our own special blend for our burgers as well as cut our own steaks. We also cure and smoke our own bacon, pastrami and other meats. All eggs, dairy, produce and other meats are all sourced as locally as possible. the potatoes for our French fries are even grown right in Catskill at Story’s Farm and hand-cut daily!

Hunter Mountain Brewery 7267 Route 23A Hunter, NY 12442 HMBCatskills.com 518 263 3300 Over 15 home brewed beers on tap including seasonal ales, IPA’s, porters, stouts, lagers and more. Available for in house and take out in our 64 oz growlers or canned four packs. Weekly specials include taco Tuesdays, sushi Thursdays, and prime rib Fridays. Stop in for the best views and brews on the mountain top. Hours of operation: Tuesday through Thursday 3 to 9 pm, Friday-Sunday 12 to 8:30 pm. Closed on Mondays.

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Jessie’s Harvest House 5819 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 jessiesharvesthouse.com 518 589 5445 Jessie’s Harvest House Restaurant and Lodge is 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.

La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant & Bar 966 Main St. Fleischmanns, NY 12442 lacabanarestaurantny.com 845 254 4966 Family owned and operated since 1993, La Cabaña is rich in tradition and authenticity. Our dinners are individually prepared with the freshest ingredients available. You’ll find all of your favorites on the menu, from enchiladas, burritos, tacos, chimichangas and flautas to chile relleños, carne asada, nachos and quesadillas to traditional desserts such as flan, fried ice cream and churros.

Vegetarian options are available. Closed Wednesday and Thursday.

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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. Eat In, Take Out or Order Online.

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.

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!

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: The Hudson River Club, Picholine, Le Bernardin, Guastavino’s, Atlantic Grill, Remi Restaurant, and the famed Gramercy Tavern. Seeking to move closer to the farms supplying their menu, they have beautifully restored this country farmhouse set among the bucolic Catskill Mountains. The restaurant supports local growers by changing their menu daily, to represent the freshest ingredients available.

Tabla 6033 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 tablacatskills.com 518 589 4008 Upscale Mediterranean-style taverna serving small plates and drinks, highlighting local produce when available.

On the menu are tapas-style dishes such as crispy octopus, harissa-marinated carrots, and garlic shrimp. Main dishes include a spice-rubbed rotisserie chicken, a grilled whole branzino, and steaks. There’s pizza on the menu as well: everything from a classic margherita to a kale pesto. Pair your meal with a cocktail from the extensive drink menu, which includes classic cocktails such as martinis and negronis, signature cocktails, and low and no ABV offerings. We are a restaurant invested in our local community, and to that end we have implemented a Living Wage fee.

Tito Bandito’s Taco & Tequila Bar 302 Main Street Pine Hill, NY 12465 titobanditos.com 845 254 3113 Tito Bandito’s is the spot to enjoy modern Mexican cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails. Our menu features traditional and inventive tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and much more.

The bar serves local and Mexican beer on tap, specialty margaritas, and an extensive tequila list. Indoor and outdoor seating. Fun and casual. Take-out.

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Woodnotes Grille at Emerson Resort & Spa 5340 Route 28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 emersonresort.com 845 688 2828, option 6 Contemporary cuisine, locally sourced and classically crafted, prepared with fresh ingredients and unforgettable flavors that hone in on the local spirit. Enjoy our Spa Bites menu with a variety of cheese and veggie boards, flatbreads, housemade soups, sandwiches, freshly prepared açai and smoothie bowls, seasonal specialty cocktails and more!

RETAIL Camp Catskill 6006 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 campcatskill.co 518 303 6050 Your destination for sustainable gear & gifts in the Great Northern Catskills, 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. It’s our belief that having the right gear lets you spend more time outside in nature, which in turn connects you directly to the importance of preserving the natural wonders of our world. That’s why we work with brands that care about their impact on the planet and its people, and why we’ve committed to donate 1% of our revenue to environmental nonprofits here in the Catskills.

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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.

Moose Crossing 1 Reservoir Rd. Shokan, NY 12481 rustic-cabin.com 845 657 9792 Casual, rustic and country Adirondack-style furniture, home furnishings, home decor, accessories, gifts and collectibles.

Hand-crafted, Made-In-America sold wood furniture and furnishings for your home, lodge or cabin. Jewelry, blankets, pillows, rugs and clothing in Native American, Western and country motifs and styles. The best selection of nature-inspired items hand crafted from artisanal craftsmen located locally and from around the country.

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The Nest Egg 84 Main Street Phoenicia, NY 12464 thenesteggcountrystore.com 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 preservers, to nostalgic candies and gourmet chocolate, to gourmet peanut butter, and more! The Nest Egg is also 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.

The Sheep’s Nest 45 Main Street Hobart, NY 13788 thesheepsnest.com 607 434 6918 The Sheep’s Nest is boutique style gift shop carrying embellishments for you and your home. It is housed in an English Cottage that we built after visiting the English countryside. We carry an array of unique items to decorate your home as well as wonderful gifts.

Candles, bath and body products, jewelry, scarves, beautiful gift cards, yarn (some from our own Shetland Sheep), and so much more. Woolen creations and other artwork is also featured from time to time.

The Shops at Emerson 5340 Route 28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 emersonresort.com 845 688 2828 Housed in a lovingly restored 19th century dairy barn, The Shops at Emerson is a unique shopping experience. Walk across hand-laid brick floors surrounded by original wood beams as you stroll from store to store. The architecture is as unique as the variety of merchandise. You’ll find a distinct selection of modern farmhouse décor and furnishings, women’s and men’s contemporary clothing, hand-crafted artisan kaleidoscopes, nostalgic toys, local food products, Catskills souvenirs and more. The Shops at Emerson is also home to the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope and the Kaleidoshow, a visual and sound experience for all ages. Friendly faces are available to answer product questions as well as queries about the Catskills. Spend a few minutes… or spend a few hours browsing The Shops at Emerson.

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SERVICES

SHEDS 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.

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.

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Mountain Sheds 11111 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 mountainshedsny.com 518 588 9353 We carry Backyard Outfitters sheds and Adventure Play Sets. Our sheds are custom-made to fit your personal needs. We have deluxe cabins, playhouses, utility sheds, mini barns, single & double garages, animal shelters, wood sheds and chicken coops. We have several buildings in stock for immediate purchase, or you may customize your building with different options available. Sheds are open to browse seven days a week. Our inventory displays different options, along with colors, and sizes. These buildings are made locally with Superior Mennonite craftsmanship using the highest quality materials. We offer a buy or rentto-own option with no credit check.

SPAS Emerson Spa 5340 Route 28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 emersonresort.com 845 688 2828 Emerson Spa provides a serene experience that combines our natural surroundings with the deep relax-

ation effects of stone therapy and custom design treatments to suit each guest. Please call for a reservation.

MENLA | Dewa Spa 375 Pantherkill Road Phoenicia, NY 12464 menla.org Menla is a hidden oasis in the heart of the Catskill mountains. Featuring wellness and spiritual retreats as well as exclusive getaways, and the world-class Dewa Spa. Immerse yourself in the magic of pristine mountain forests. Explore hiking trails, encounter wildlife, and discover a rich tapestry of wellness experiences and activities. Dewa Spa’s unique architecture and Tibetan accents evoke peace and tranquillity. Eastern and Western treatments, such as Tibetan KuNye massage, herbal baths, Shirodhara, sounds baths, energy readings, and customized facials are a few of the lavish therapies found on our spa.

STONE AND MULCH

and mulch. We are master craftsmen at affordable prices.

We bring creativity, experience, knowledge and expert guidance to help fit every budget. We are excited to show you some of the work we have done and to discuss how we can create what you envision!

TREE CARE Powell’s Tree Care Earlton, NY PowellsTreeCare @gmail.com PowellsTree.com 518 378 0664 Powell’s Tree Care is your source for the best tree care in Greene County. We offer pruning, removals, viewscaping, woodscaping, storm and emergency clean-up, cabling, fertilization and stump grinding. Remember to always leave this type of work to professional arborists or tree experts.

Ian Powell has two decades of experience, is on site at every job and takes pride in leaving the work site clean and mess free. We excel at tree care and tree care only.

Blue Stone and Mulch LLC 11287State Route 23 Ashland, NY 12407 bluestoneandmulch@gmail.com 518 734 5173 or 518 734 3754 Blue Stone and Mulch has been in business for over 10 years, with over 20 years’ experience in excavation, stone,

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IMAGES OF THE NORTHERN CATSKILLS

By Francis X. Driscoll

WINES & LIQUOR Elevated Wine & Spirits 7261 Route 23A Hunter, NY 12442 518 263 4184 We’re always expanding our selection of traditional, organic, biodynamic, and natural wines, plus bartender-selected spirits including single village mezcals and small batch bourbons. From Barefoot Chardonnay to Cru Beaujolais, from Fireball to Fred #5, we are a wine & spirits shop for anyone at any budget. Local spirits too.

Town & Country Liquors 330 Route 12 Saugerties, NY 12477 townandcountryliquorstore.com 845 246 8931 Our selection of wines and spirits is among the best in the Hudson Valley. Our friendly helpful staff is here to assist you in finding the right beverage: we have a huge selection of wines and spirits from all over the world.

Woodstock Wine & Liquor

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

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63 Tinker St. Woodstock, NY 12498 woodstockwineandliquor.com 845 679 2669 Located in the heart of historic 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, nonpretentious environment. Respecting tradition while celebrating innovation. Check out the free in-store tastings to discover new favorites. Order through woodstockwineandliquor.com for pickup or free local delivery.

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Forest Bathing: Mother Earth’s Medicine for Your Heart and Soul

By Greg Madden

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n recent months, within the resplendent pages of the Catskill Mountain Region Guide, without your permission, we’ve plunged you shockingly into extremely icy cold waters, daring you to survive freezing cold water swimming and learning about how this could possibly be healthy for your body, when done safely and correctly. Turns out it was. So, how are you feeling?

One month later, after drying you off and sending you to a sauna with a hot toddy, or two, and warming your innards that had been completely and frigidly chilled to the bone, we next melted the snow off our mountain peaks and dispatched you off on a messy mud run. How did you like that? Are you still talking to us?

Then, after your local fire department hosed you down so you might have a better chance of being once again mud-less and allowed back into your dwelling by those you share living quarters with. Seemingly, cleanliness matters !! Towel?

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oxygen filled breaths to your lungs as clearly you’ve been through enough already. This month we will take you into the quiet woods for a different type of deep and calming cleansing. A most remarkable visit is ahead.

This month we are determined to offer avenues to clear away of the cobwebs of your mind, offer guidance to ground your short-circuited, frazzled energy grids and then provide you a refreshing reconnection with the universal spirit with the planetary matriarch of us all, dearest Mother Earth, with her full arsenal of nature’s recharging and splendor.

Often referred to as “Forest Bathing,” it is nature’s form of human energetic car wash, and is also and most properly known as Shinrin-yoku. It is a full body experience and practice that originated in Japan nearly four decades ago. It involves immersing oneself in nature and is believed to have numerous health and wellness benefits, including calming and reducing one’s anxious moments, improving one’s overall disposition, and arguably the

most important in these times boosting one’s immune system to prepare us for what might be lurking outside the forest. A great reminder that we are “one” with our planet, and beyond.

This type of “bath” is near rivers, streams, ponds, lakes and oceans, but does not require you to be immersed in water.

However, it is enticing to think that this activity might take place during a warm summer sunny sprinkle or gentle shower.

What you are immersed in is fresh air, with the benefits of the boost it gets from the trees through photosynthesis, and the healing sunshine jam-packed with nurturing Vitamin D. In this practice, little to moderate exercise not only gets the heart and blood circulating, but provides a focused intentional meditation on bird movement and songs, critters, wildlife of all kinds, different types of trees, mushrooms, ground bush, fruits and berries and a myriad of wild flowers. It is a visceral experience that heals all of you and your collective human experience. Doing it more,heals more of you, so our prescription for you is – a Forest Bath (repeat frequently).

According to Dr. Qing Li, a world-renowned expert in forest medicine, “Forest bathing is a natural therapy for the mind and body. When we immerse ourselves in nature, we reap numerous health benefits, including reduced stress levels, improved mood, and enhanced creativity and productivity.” Dr. Li explains that “the key to forest bathing is to slow down and engage your senses.

Take deep breaths and focus on the sights, sounds, and smells around you. Allow yourself to be fully present in the moment and let go of any distractions or worries.”

“Forest bathing has been shown to lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress hormone production, boost the immune system, and improve overall feelings of well-being,” commented Dr. Eva Selhub, a physician and author who agrees with many experts and the message is clear.

The message is quiet, relaxed meditation and connection in the present moment while limiting distraction.

Forest bathing equipment is easy, and the simpler the better.

At a base level all you need is you and the forest but forests have bugs and other items that you need to be prepared for. Bring bug spray or repellents, sunscreen protection and, depending on the length of your visit, food and shelter items. Remember to leave our forest pristine and take out what you bring in with you.

Your uniform should be practical, yet relaxed, comfortable attire and never restrictive. The most important for most bathers is foot protection, and many of you may prefer hiking boots or hiking shoes for rougher terrain.,The other freer, but less injuryfree option, is to find a forgiving path (like the ocean beach or a barren beaten path) and you then can decide to leave behind your shoes and increase your healing stroll through grounding the energy of your body. The benefits of this healing stroll will be even greater, but to do grounding justice sounds like another journey for us to take in the months ahead.

More than just a walk in the woods, forest bathing is a simple, yet forgotten practice that involves spending time in a

natural environment, typically a forest or wooded area. Just you and nature, nothing else. What else do you need? Some like the shared “bathing” experience with others as they enjoy the mingling of nature’s joy and perspectives.

Oddly, it is not all about exercise or recreation, but rather about immersing oneself in the natural surroundings and being present in the moment. Your moment. No energy bombardment, no cell phones, no television or no internet .

Japan’s entry into the “practice” of forest bathing originated in the 1980s as a response to the country’s high-stress, overworked and urbanized lifestyle. The practice was promoted by government leaders as a way to improve public health and has since spread to other countries around the world.

According to Dr. Li, “In Japan, we have a long tradition of nature appreciation and forest bathing. It’s part of our culture and is deeply ingrained in our way of life.”

So in many ways, forest bathing is a simple yet powerful practice that can have numerous health benefits. Think of it as way of reintroducing oneself to one’s self, by immersing yourself into a jungle filled with living things, not electrical gadgets.

Choose roots and branches, not cables and wires. Leave your computer mouse behind and witness and mingle with the dancing chipmunks and the chorus of the feathered flock. The practice is guaranteed to reduce stress, improve mood, and boost your overall well-being.

Use this healing wellness formula to reset all that contains your energetic spirit and reinvigorate your life’s force into tomorrow with renewed vigor. This sacred path is about reconnecting, relearning and now remembering the universal way of blending these precious and simple lessons that we have lost track of, but had mastered as children.

Forest Bathing is a relaxed process to release all that is trapped and jumbled inside us and then to hold onto the only space that matters while you focus and return only to the present moment. As time moves forward there will always be the past and future, but all that matters is now, this moment. Not yesterday, nor tomorrow.

Be one with nature. Be present. Be still and know. Enjoy all that is the forest. Drink it in and bathe in it! That is all that matters. So, breathe in your vast universe, often. You are one with it, a place where only this moment matters!

Greg Madden, is the Development Manager at Wellness Rx Pharmacy where he also practices ancient healing modalities like Tui-Na Medical Massage and BioPhoton Light Therapy. Learn more at IlluminatingWellness.care.

WellnessRx, Pharmacy for the Public Good is America’s first nonprofit Community Pharmacy and Wellness Center in Tannersville, NY (WellnessRxLLC.com) and in April in Phoenicia, NY (PharmacyforthePublicGood.org), both located on Main Street.

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essie’s Harvest House Restaurant and Lodge is a warm and comfy place to dine, drink or stay. The restaurant features a delicious menu of elevated American-style cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients from the beautiful offerings of the Catskills.

Overnight accommodations are also available in their cozy private guest rooms overlooking the scenic views of Hunter Mountain.

Owners Phil and Sarah DiFalco opened the doors approximately five years ago and they are still going strong. They started their business with the intent to welcome everyone that comes in their doors as if they are part of the family. “We want our place to be somewhere you can come regularly, but also a place where you can host parties and celebrate special occasions with your family and friends.” They themselves have built their family right alongside their five strong years of business. They have two beautiful girls, Capri (5) and Juniper (2), who can often be found milling around the restaurant checking in on their dad in the kitchen.

Chef Phil refined his lifelong cooking skills at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. After graduating, he worked and honed his farm-to-table skills at the highly rated Blue Hill at 52 • www.catskillregionguide.com

Stone Barns in Westchester County. He sources as much as he can from the local farms in the area (Fromer Market Gardens, Story Farms, Hudson Valley Fisheries and Highland Hollow Farms, to name a few), and his beautiful and every changing menu will bring you back again and again to see what he does next.

Chef Phil is big on different flavor combinations, and is great at identifying how flavors should be combined … especially those that you wouldn’t expect. The menu at Jessie’s changes frequently, depending on what is in season and what is available. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options are always available, and for those regulars who have eaten there so often that they have already tried everything on the menu, Chef Phil always offers daily specials.

Jessie’s Harvest House is located at 5819 Main Street in Tannersville. They are open for indoor dining, outdoor patio dining for those warm summer evenings (weather permitting), take-out and catering services. Normal dinner service hours are Tuesday through Saturday evenings from 5 to 9 pm. Reservations are strongly recommended. For more information, visit jessiesharvesthouse.com or call 518 589 5445.

Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Piano Performance Museum Concerts & Conversations Series

ACADEMY OF FORTEPIANO PERFORMANCE

MAY 28-JUNE 5, 2023 With a vocal week extension June 6-12!

Left to right: Audrey Axinn, Maria Rose, Andrew Willis, Keiko Shichijo, Robert Levin, Drew Minter

FANTASIES, VARIATIONS AND FANCIFUL ORNAMENTS

Works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven Audrey Axinn • Maria Rose Andrew Willis • Keiko Shichijo Assisted by Antonia Nelson (violin) and Anneke Schaul-Yoder (cello)

Sunday, May 28, 2023 @ 8:00 pm

ORNAMENTATION & IMPROVISATION IN MOZART’S KEYBOARD MUSIC Lecture-Recital with Robert Levin Saturday, June 3 @ 8:00 pm

MASTERCLASS WITH ROBERT LEVIN Sunday, June 4 @ 10:00 am

WORKSHOP FOR FORTEPIANISTS AND VOCALISTS: “The German Lied Repertoire” Led by Drew Minter June 6 - June 12

AUF DEM WASSER ZU SINGEN

A Program of Lieder by Franz Schubert on the Theme of Water Drew Minter, bass Maria Rose, fortepiano Saturday, June 10 @ 8:00 pm

VOICE & PIANO STUDENT CONCERT Sunday, June 11, time TBA

STUDENT CONCERT Sunday, June 4 @ 3:00 pm

All events take place at the

DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS 7971 Main Street • Hunter, NY 12442

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Visit catskillmtn.org or academyfortepiano.org for tickets and more information Catskill Mountain Foundation is supported in part by New York State Council on the Arts, Greene County Cultural Fund administered by the Greene County Legislature, Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation, Royce Family Foundation, Samuel and Esther Doctorow Fund, Orville and Ethel Slutzky Family Foundation, Platte Clove Bruderhof Community, Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation, Greene County Youth Bureau, Marshall & Sterling Insurance, All Souls’ Church, Stewart’s Shops, Windham Foundation, A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, and by private donations.

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Shop Local!

By Jen Schwartz, Briars & Brambles Books, Windham

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ountain views, quiet roads and lush countryside vistas make the small towns and villages located in the Catskills an ideal place to explore by car, foot, or bike this summer. While each town has its own unique character, they all share an important feature: small retail businesses. These local stores, which literally sell everything from A-Z, are the heart of these towns.

Shopping locally matters.

Spring in the Catskills is known as “mud season” and, because tourism slows, it is a difficult one for small businesses. One might suggest curtailing operating hours, and in fact many stores/ restaurants do modify their hours. However, many small businesses, my own included, choose to keep regular hours. Our decision to do is two-fold. First, if a business truly wants to serve the “local community” it needs to be open for full-time residents. Second, remaining open means businesses can retain staff who depend on a regular, consistent paycheck. When you choose to shop locally there are additional ripple effects. Shopping locally enables small businesses to: help support organizations (local schools, VFWs, 54 • www.catskillregionguide.com

EMS, and little league teams), participate in Career Fairs to educate students about potential career opportunities, create “hands on, small business internship positions, keep storefronts leased and vibrant, and attract other small businesses to the town/village.

Many businesses offer some type of rewards program, for example offering a free sandwich or cup of coffee with 10th purchase or giving 10% off after a spending a certain amount. While these gestures may seem insignificant, they are genuinely meant to convey how grateful small businesses are for your patronage.

Quite simply without your support, these businesses and towns would not be able to survive.

Truly A-Z and everything in between. This summer, keep track of what item you purchase from what town and store.

THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCALLY. Looking for a good read? Visit Briars & Brambles Books at the corner of Route 296 and South Street in Windham—Jen or another member of her knowledgeable staff will help you pick out your next book.

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CATSKILL MOUNTAIN REGION GUIDE PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO

Waterfalls in the Catskill Mountains

Kaaterskill Falls. Photo by Sharan Singh/shutterstock.com

Waterfall on Rondout Creek. Photo by Cory Seamer/shutterstock.com

Kaaterskill Falls. Photo by James Parascandola/shutterstock.com

Diamond Notch Falls. Photo by Ralph Stark/shutterstock.com

Hidden Waterfall in the Catskills. Photo by Holly Miller-Pollack/shutterstock.com

A curious barn swallow

BACKYARD BIRDING

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f course, it is nice to be able to travel to faraway places and see exotic animals up close and experience them first-hand.

That’s a great idea, if you can make it happen. If you cannot, or even if you can, don’t overlook the natural world in your own backyard.

The Catskill Mountains’ favorite naturalist is John Burroughs.

In his essay “Nature Near Home,” he reminds us that we don’t really have to travel far to study and enjoy nature. A city park, or even a backyard can provide a worthwhile setting for the armchair naturalist. My own backyard is flush with critters great and small, which would go largely unnoticed if I didn’t intentionally, and patiently, watch for them. I say intentionally, because it takes some effort to break away from the electronic screen in order to not miss out on the action. Park yourself at a good window, on a porch or deck, or on the edge of your lawn. A good pair of binoculars will come in handy, one that is rated 7,8 or 10 power will be fine. You need to be still for a while. You can still read a book or work on your laptop, so long as you can remain fairly still.

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Birds provide the most reliable and colorful activity; dawn to dusk and year-round. In the winter months, while the bears are hibernating, a bird feeder will draw in a good flock of feathered friends. In the warm months, the feeder will draw in bears as well, and that would not be a good idea, as they won’t stop at just raiding the feeder, they will soon pry open the doors of your dwelling.

What can you expect to see around your house? If you get, or make, some bird boxes, you can count on some good action.

Building them is a fine project for older kids, and proper dimensions, and even kits, can easily be found online, or buy some locally made ones. Boxes for bluebirds are especially needed, as they are in competition with an invasive species, the House Sparrow.

Many birds have more than one clutch of eggs as we head into the summer, so it isn’t too late to hang a bird box now.

You will be fascinated not only by the variety of birds, but the variety of behavior between the different species. Birds will fly in, check out the birdbox, then leave, only to return for another

2023 CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS SERIES

EMBRACEABLE GERSHWIN Joanne Polk, Piano | Jeffrey Langford, Lecture

Pianist Joanne Polk performs arrangements of songs by George Gershwin, while Jeffrey Langford walks us through the life and times of the composer.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 @ 2:00 PM DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS 7971 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442

Tickets Purchased Ahead: $25 adults/$20 seniors/$7 students At the Door: $30 adults/$25 seniors/$7 students Tickets available at catskillmtn.org or 518 263 2063

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

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Chickadee

Indigo Bunting checking out some backyard housing.

look. They will often challenge each other for the rights to a bird box. I have even seen a bird show up and pull another bird’s partially built nest out of the box and start building their own. Not nice, but fascinating to watch.

The techniques of nest building will vary too. Wrens will often pick up twigs which are larger than what they can fit through the entrance hole, and will keep trying different angles until they successfully get it into the box. Robins and swallows are among the birds who will pick up some grass, dip it in mud, and then fly it over to their “construction site,” paying no mind to local building codes, but instead, following their “internal code”.

Of course, there will be more action to come, as soon the nesting couple will be taking turns to keep the eggs warm, then take turns bringing home the food. The best part, which one would be very lucky to witness, is when the young chicks become fledglings and take their first flight. This often involves them dropping out of the nest, hitting the ground, and then with a running start, flying off into a new life.

Bird feeders can draw in the birds, but as mentioned earlier, they might draw in the bears as well. A safer alternative might be to attempt hand feeding the birds. This past winter I decided to try this for myself. I noticed that the blue jays were loud and proud, but they were the first ones to fly away when I came near.

On the other hand, the chickadees are small, but prove to be

the bravest. I found that if I sat still with a handful of sunflower seeds, and patiently waited, the chickadees would eventually land on my hand and start grabbing seeds. I then added peanut butter to the menu, and they soon lined up to fill their beaks. They seemed especially hungry first thing in the morning. No surprise.

After a while they would sometimes fly over and land on me whenever I went outside, just to see if I had some treats. When a few birds feel comfortable coming close, others will often follow their lead and come in close as well.

Another option is to set up a hummingbird feeder, which will be busy with the tiny jewel-like birds through the summer into the fall. Depending on your location in regard to the bear population, you may need to bring the feeder in at night.

If you pay attention to what is happening around your home, you will occasionally get a nice surprise. One for me was the bald eagle who showed up in the backyard tree and another was a pileated woodpecker. Additionally, you will catch sight of many other animals as well. It’s all there, waiting to be seen, in your own backyard.

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Paul Misko is a Catskill historian, with a focus on Ulster County, and John Burroughs. He gives presentations on history and leads hikes with the Catskill 4000 Club. He can be contacted at catskill4000@gmail. com. His blog can be seen at catskillforestadventures.blogspot.com

The Catskill Mountain Foundation

Piano Performance Museum

Discover this extraordinary collection in performance, music education, and cultural exploration

Photo by Jeffrey Langford

Featuring the Steven E. Greenstein Collection

NOW OPEN ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS! The Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Piano Performance Museum reopens to the public on Fridays and Saturdays, from 11am to 3pm.

The docent tour is approximately 30 minutes. Masks are required.

Visitors will be asked not to touch the pianos or other artifacts on display in the museum. CMF staff have established healthful guidelines for your visit to the museum to provide as safe an environment as possible for visitors and staff. We welcome you and look forward to showing you our extraordinary collection of historical pianos from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main Street, Route 23A, Hunter, New York • www.catskillmtn.org Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 11am-3pm.

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CATSKILL KIDS Beware of Bigfoot!

Imagine hiking in the Catskills and crossing a meadow in summer. You feel the warmth of the sun. You hear the buzz of the cicadas. And suddenly you sense someone or something is watching you. You turn, and in the distance, you see a towering dark-furred creature on the edge of the woods with its eyes locked on you. Do you run, do you scream? Terrified you look away, but when you glance back, it’s gone.

Thousands of such sightings happen each year across the United States. Eyewitnesses claim to have seen a creature as tall as eight feet and often estimate its weigh to be over 600 pounds. Some have taken pictures of its big, blocky footprints in the mud, claw marks gouged into a tree or telephone pole. And from most reports, it likes to be alone.

What is this fearsome creature?

It depends on who you ask. Tens of thousands of Sasquatch eyewitnesses will say, yep, just another Bigfoot-while others will swear it’s a bear. In this month’s Catskill Kids’ column, we’ll let you decide on the possibility of this famous *cryptid living among us in the mountains of New York state. *cryptid= a creature, such as the Loch Ness Monster, that people believe they have seen, but so far has been too tricky to be caught or leave scientists any trace of its existence

While on a trail, you might come across a sign like the one I recently passed on the bank of the Delaware River about a mile from my home. Like me, you’ll probably stop in your tracks—then either fearlessly keep walking or, if you’re like those people who have reported sighting Bigfoot across the country, you might take a different path.

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By E. Merwin

According to Matt Moneymaker, founder of Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), his group “has received nearly 75,000 reports of bigfoot sightings over the years, but only considers between 5,000 and 6,000 of those reports to be *credible.” To be added to the list, the Bigfoot eyewitness must be interviewed by BFRO investigators who “favor reports from adult eyewitnesses and even folks who were *skeptical of Sasquatches before their sighting — rather than, say, an amateur Bigfoot hunter who goes out with the intention of spotting one.” (Bartiromo, 2022) *credible= believable *skeptical= someone who is not easily convinced.

This word comes from the Greek skeptikos that means “asks a lot of questions.”

As for New York State, BFRO has added 113 investigated sightings to its list. One possible Bigfoot kept reappearing so often that upstate locals nicknamed it the Kinderhook Creature. In his book, Bigfoot Encounters in New York & New England, Professor Robert Bartholomew reports eleven local encounters with this ape-like creature. Within a two-year span, each witness described a beast similar to the one that stepped into the headlights as it crossed Route 9 in April 1980. With thick fur, long arms and walking on two legs, according to the driver “it looked like a highly evolved ape.” (2008) Long before the Kinderhook Creature popped out of the woods, for thousands of years local tribes of the Haudenosaunee had told of the Ot-ne-yar-hed or Stonish Giants.

Unlike the shy Bigfoot who always runs off into the woods, these creatures were dangerous. Like the hairy Windigo of Algonquin legend, they were powerful predators who in

addition to a diet of swamp moss and rotten trees, ate humans. Were these giants, the ancient much scarier ancestors of Bigfoot?

North America is us. However, it’s amazing to think that each year new species are discovered worldwide—about 18,000 a year! Could Bigfoot be the next?

Across North America, teams continue to search for evidence of Bigfoot. In 2022 many Sasquatch experts gathered for the 3rd Annual Bigfoot Conference to share their “sense of discovery towards a creature that may or may not exist.” One scientist, *primatologist Dr. Mireya Mayor, explained why. “For me at the heart of science is that curiosity for the unknown and the wanting to be able to find answers for this mystery. And really nothing’s more mysterious than the legend of Bigfoot.” (Othoudt, 2022) *primatologist= scientist who studies our primate relatives, such as, monkeys, apes and lemurs

So far, no skulls, no bones, no hard evidence that Bigfoot exists have been found. And so far, the only Great Ape in

References Bartiromo, M. (2022, August 27). These states have more ‘credible’ bigfoot sightings than others, according to bigfoot investigators. https://www.newsnationnow.com. Retrieved February 24, 2023, from https://www.newsnationnow.com/science/these-states-havemore-credible-bigfoot-sightings-than-others-according-to-bigfoot-investigators/ Bartholomew, R., PhD. (2018). Bigfoot Encounters in New York & New England: Documented Evidence. Hancock House Publishers Ltd. How Many Species Are Left to Be Discovered? | Blog | Science Museum of Virginia. (2018, May). Science Museum of Virginia | for Curious-minds of All Ages! https://smv.org/learn/blog/how-many-species-are-left-be-discovered/ Othoudt, J. (2022, October 17). Minnesota Bigfoot Research Team Holds 3rd Annual Conference in Grand Rapids. Lakeland PBS. https://lptv.org/minnesota-bigfoot-research-team-holds-3rd-annual-conference-in-grand-rapids/

Meet Little Big Foot!

Legends live on—with or without proof. Whether Sasquatches are out there stomping around the Catskills Mountains or not, they certainly exist in our mind—just Google Bigfoot and check out any of 34,500,000 results to see how these creatures are alive and kicking in American culture.

I must admit that coming across that Bigfoot warning sign also grabbed my imagination. Meet Little Big Foot, LBF for short. He’s the creature on the right in front of this tree on the edge of the Delaware River. LBF and his fellow creatures are descendants of the Sasquatch, but having been rejected, they have formed their own sleuth*. Living throughout the Catskill Mountains, they avoid human primates although they are curious and mischievous. Undetected, they often stalk campers to steal their clothes, food and fishing gear. To learn more about LBF and their sleuth, visit www.CatskillKids.com to read a drama about their recent encounter with three Catskill Kids.

Illustration by Veronica Arrigoni for Little Big Foot by E. Merwin © 2023

*sleuth= a group of bears or Little Bigfoots

Please note: this one-act play, Little Big Foot, is being published this summer by Drama Notebook, a creative hub of educators, kids and playwrights—sharing lessons, activities and dramas for the classroom and stage! In the meantime, you can preview Little Bigfoot at catskillkids.com. Be sure to leave a message to share your feedback or your own creative ideas!

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CATSKILL KIDS PUZZLES

Can you find 10 Bigfoots (or is it Bigfeet?) in this drawing?

Bigfoot Word Search

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Hanford Mills Museum Exploration Day Series Begins in June T

hroughout the 2023 season Hanford Mills Museum will again be hosting several Exploration Days that will give visitors a chance to explore the mill and also experience engaging activities, demonstrations, and other special programming.

Admission to our Exploration Days will be by donation rather than our usual rates.

The first Exploration Day of 2023, Power of the Past, will take place on Saturday, June 17, and will focus on science and technology. During this Exploration Day and (NYS Path Through History event), visitors can experience the historic machines and waterwheel in the mill, as well as hands-on activities related to science and technology, both past and present. The day will also feature a morning bird walk hosted by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society. Other topics spotlighted at Exploration Days throughout the 2023 season will include the sustainable use of metals and lumber.

“We are delighted to welcome visitors back to Hanford Mills for our 50th anniversary season,” said Kajsa Harley, Executive Director. “We look forward to expanding our Exploration Days again in 2023 and bringing back some visitor favorites, including our Metal at the Mill Exploration Day that will feature the Dan Rion Memorial Antique Engine Jamboree. Hanford Mills will also highlight its 50th anniversary as a museum with an exhibit and a celebration later in the season.”

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Hanford Mills Museum will be open Wednesdays through Sundays 10 am until 5 pm through October 15. Guided tours of our water powered sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking machines will be offered each day at 10:30 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm and 3 pm.

You can reserve your tour ahead of time by visiting hanfordmills. org or calling 607 278 5744.

Check back on our website hanfordmills.org and our social media channels for details about the Exploration Days and other events at Hanford Mills Museum in 2023.

About Hanford Mills Museum Hanford Mills Museum operates an authentic water- and steampowered historic site, which includes a sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shop. The mission of Hanford Mills Museum is to inspire audiences of all ages to explore connections among energy, technology, natural resources, and entrepreneurship in rural communities with a focus on sustainable choices. The museum is listed on the National and New York State 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.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS By Jeff Senterman

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hile spring is generally slow to come to the Catskills, June is the time when the mountains truly shake off their winter and early spring grays and the deep greens blanket the mountains. It’s a time of wildflowers and warmer temperatures, along with a few black flies! It’s also a great time to start getting out and enjoying the great outdoors, especially in the Catskills.

Catskills Great Outdoor Expo Saturday June 10!

The annual Catskills Great Outdoor Expo returns this June on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Catskills Visitor Center in Mount Tremper, NY. The Catskills Great Outdoor Expo is your opportunity to learn about all the best the Catskills have to offer in hiking, paddling, bicycling, fishing, and all outdoor recreation activities. This one-day Expo will feature over a hundred exhibitors, along with expert presentations, free samples and raffles— plus the famous Catskill Center Gear Sale. More information is available at catskillcenter.org/outdoorexpo.

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Catskill Center Lauds NYS Budget Wins for the Catskills The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development was successful in advocating for its priorities to end up in the final New York State 2023/2024 budget and applauds Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers for their commitment to the Catskills. Three main priorities in the final budget include funding for the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center, Catskill Stewards Program, and Catskill and Adirondack Forest Preserves.

“The Catskill Center applauds Governor Hochul, the Senate, and the Assembly for recognizing the importance of the Catskills in the state budget,” said Jeff Senterman, Executive Director. “The budget includes funding for expanded visitor services at the Catskills Visitor Center, stewardship money to care for the Catskill Park, support of research and data collection across the region, and more. Both the natural resources and the communities of our region will benefit by this increase in invest-

ment, and by the increased attention being paid to our region.”

The Catskills Visitor Center (CVC), which the Catskill Center manages and operates and is the Catskill Park’s only official visitor center, will see $200,000—an increase of $50,000 from the previous budget. The Catskill Stewards Program, which places stewards at high-use trailheads and along hot spots, will receive $50,000.

Also, as co-chair of the Forest Preserve Coalition with our friends at the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK), $8 million will go to the Catskill and Adirondack Forest Preserves. Funding for the Forest Preserves was not initially part of Governor Hochul’s proposed budget, but we worked with state lawmakers and they weaved it back into the final budget.

In addition, funding priorities of the Catskill Park Coalition, which we cochair, includes $100,000 directed to the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for the Catskill Science Collaborative and $500,000 directed to Cornell University for an initiative to fight the invasive Hemlock Wooly Adelgid with biocontrols.

The Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), from which some of the above programs are funded, maintains a $400,000 appropriation in the final budget. This level of funding was first reached in last year’s final budget, marking an historic appropriation.

The Catskill Center also applauds the increase of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation staff in the final budget, which will help manage the Catskill Park and implement the Environmental Bond Act.

Hike the Catskills with the Hiker Trash Husbands My husband and I have always been trying to find ways to better communicate the love that we have for the outdoors and for hiking, to our friends and family who don’t necessarily get out as much as we do and one way we’ve found to do this was to create a YouTube channel

#RecreateResponsibly in the Catskills Time in nature, and outdoor recreation has proven to be essential for all.

Especially during uncertain times, all of us, from seasoned outdoor enthusiasts, to families heading out to their local park for the first time, can turn to community and simple reminders about how to safely & responsibly recreate outdoors while caring for one another.

The Recreate Responsibly guidelines came together to offer a starting point for getting outside to keep yourself and others safe while working to maintain access to our beloved natural spaces.

Read on to learn the primary tips on how to responsibly recreate outdoors. Each edition of the guidelines have been developed by bringing together topline issues and experts to distill key concepts that when implemented, build a community of care in the outdoors.

Learn more at recreateresponsibly.org

Know Before you Go Check the status of the place you want to visit for closures, fire restrictions, and weather.

Plan and Prepare Reservations and permits may be required.

Make sure you have the gear you need and a back-up plan

Build an Inclusive Outdoors Be an active part of making the outdoors safe and welcoming for all identities and abilities.

Respect Others There is space for everyone and countless outdoor activities.

Be kind to all who use the outdoors and nature differently.

Leave No Trace Respect the land, water, wildlife, and Native communities.

Follow the seven Leave No Trace principles.

Learn more at LeaveNoTrace.org

Make It Better We all have a responsibility to sustain the places we love.

Volunteer, donate, and advocate for the outdoors.

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about our hiking adventures. Thus was born the idea for The Hiker Trash Husbands, which you can now find on YouTube with lots of hikes in the Catskills at youtube.com/thehikertrashhusbands.

For both of us, The Hiker Trash Husbands is not only a way to show friends and family our hiking adventures, but an effort to provide positive LGBTQ+ representation in the hiking world.

We love showcasing our own hiking adventures, along with finding other queer outdoors folks to highlight as we build this effort out. You can learn more about all of this by visiting our website at hikertrashhusbands.com.

If you’re in the Catskills and have cable provided by MTC, you can catch our videos on CatskillsAir, MTC Channel 1.

Visit the Catskill Park’s Visitor Center Located at 5096 Route 28 in Mount Tremper, NY the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center (CVC), is the official visitor center for the Catskill Park. Operated and managed by the Catskill Center, staff are available at the CVC with information, maps and all the advice needed to plan a Catskill adventure. The CVC is open every day, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Visitors can get their Catskill questions answered in person, receive tourism literature, and make purchases at the CVC’s shop that includes hiking maps, regional books, and much more. CVC staff are also available to answer questions about the Catskills and the Catskill Park via email at info@catskillcenter. org or phone at 845 688 3369.

In addition to the visitor center itself, there are 1.5 miles of trails on the CVC’s grounds, including the 0.5 mile ADA accessible Interpretive Loop Trail, which are open to the public daily.

The 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower is also open to visitors, offering unrivaled views of the surrounding mountains and Esopus Creek valley. Picnic tables are available on site for those who wish to enjoy a picnic lunch.

Visitors can explore the ever expanding resources available online for the CVC on the web at www.catskillsvisitorcenter.org, the CVC’s Facebook page at facebook.com/catskillsvisitorcenter, and the CVC on Instagram @catskills.visitor.center.

A cliff on top of Overlook Mountain in Woodstock.

Photo by Dan Hanscom/shutterstock.com

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Catskill Park Advisory Committee The Catskill Park Advisory Committee (CPAC) was established to facilitate communication within the Park and consists of representatives from local governments and organizations chaired by the Catskill Center and provides a forum for communities, user groups and stakeholders of the Catskill Park and the Catskill Watershed to discuss issues of regional importance. Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. If you’d like to learn more, join the mailing list or attend the next meeting, please visit catskillcenter.org/catskill-park-advisory-committee.

Give Back to the Catskills The natural beauty, the majesty of the mountains, the protection of the Catskill Forest Preserve, the region’s natural and cultural resources, all need your help! By supporting the work of the Catskill Center, you support: stewardship of our Catskill Park and its vast natural resources; the Center’s collaborative spirit as we convene, create partnerships and facilitate discussions that benefit the region; and the Center’s work to support education, arts and culture throughout the Catskills.

To support the work of the Catskill Center, become a member online through their website at www.catskillcenter.org/donate or donate by mail: Checks made out to the “Catskill Center” can be mailed to Catskill Center, PO Box 504, Arkville, NY 12406.

Jeff Senterman is the Executive Director of the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development in Arkville, NY, a member of the Board of Directors for the American Hiking Society, the Catskill Watershed Corporation and the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce. Jeff graduated with a degree in Environmental Science from Lyndon State College and worked for many years as an Environmental Planner in New England before coming back to New York and the Catskills in the nonprofit sector.

To learn more about the work of the Catskill Center in the Catskills, visit catskillcenter.org.

The MOUNTAIN CINEMA Open Friday-Sunday

Showing the best of Hollywood & Independent films DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS 7971 Main Street Village of Hunter

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE visit catskillmtn.org or call 518 263 4702 in advance.

Shows open on Friday & run through Sunday.

Ticket Prices: $11 / $9 seniors & children under 11 View each week’s schedule and view trailers for our films online at www.catskillmtn.org • We strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance.

Please visit www.catskillmtn.org and click on the film you’d like to see to choose your showing and reserve your seat!

www.catskillmtn.org • 518 263 4702

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PLEASE DONATE TO THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION!

Your support matters and makes everything we do possible!

EACH YEAR, THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION • Presents and hosts more than 20 performances and lectures.

• Operates the Catskill Mountain Foundation Gift Shop, featuring a curated selection of books and gifts from around the Region and the world.

• Offers free or subsidized arts programs that are enjoyed by hundreds of local children.

• Hosts arts residencies bringing many artists to our community for extended stays.

• Publishes the monthly Guide magazine, distributed throughout the Catskill Region, at New York State Thruway rest stops and in Albany.

• Is the home of the Piano Performance Museum, a rare collection of historic playable pianos.

• Runs a dozen studio arts programs, with students from around the U.S. • Shows more than 100 films on our three screens in Hunter.

YES! I would like to help the Catskill Mountain Foundation in its mission to bring the arts to the Mountaintop

Please accept my donation of: $ You may also make a donation online at https://bit.ly/2E3Exny All donors are listed in our playbills and receive our weekly e-mail updates.

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Catskill Mountain Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. All gifts are tax deductible as allowable by law.

Questions/More Information: Call 518 263 2001

CALENDAR OF EVENTS This is just a sampling of all of the events in the Catskills this June. 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.

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Delhi Farmers Market Stop by for your fresh produce and products straight from the farm!

Location: Courthouse Square, Delhi Hours: Every Wednesday, 9am-2pm

Exhibit: Still Standing Showcases 12 structures preserved by past and present members of the Friends of Historic Kingston. We invite you to celebrate our predecessors’ foresight in restoring these iconic structures and encourage visitors and to reflect on your own essential role in protecting our city’s architectural heritage.

Location: Friends of Historic Kingston, 63 Main Street (corner of Wall Street), Kingston Time: Gallery open Fridays & Saturdays, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm More Info: fohk.org

Kingston Farmers Market Weekly farmers market hosting local food vendors, music, and workshops.

Location: Ulster County Courthouse, 285 Wall St., Kingston Time: Every Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm More Info: kingstonfarmersmarket.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/

THROUGH JULY 23 The Historic Woodstock Art Colony: The Arthur A. Anderson Collection Illuminating America’s first intentional art colony, this exhibition presents over 100 artists whose paintings, sculptures, and works on paper together form an artistic history of national and international significance.

Location: The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz More Info: newpaltz.edu/museum

THROUGH JULY 28 THROUGH JUNE 4 Black Photobooth: From the Collections of Näkki Goranin and Oliver Wasow Over 150 miniature portraits of Black Americans, mostly from the 1930s and 1940s, this surprising exhibition is drawn from two prominent private collections.

Location: CPW, 474 Broadway, Kingston More Info: cpw.org

Windham Arts Alliance: “Focus on Photography” This show has been planned to give an opportunity for artists who focus on photography to display their works. The variety of approaches and interpretations and techniques makes this a truly eclectic show.

Location: Main Street Community Center, 5494 Route 23, Windham More Info: mainstreetcenter.org or 518 734 4168

THROUGH OCTOBER 11 HITS on the Hudson II $25,000 HITS Grand Prix Friday. $100,000 HITS Grand Prix Sunday. Welcomes equestrians for nine weeks of events.

Location: HITS-on-the-Hudson 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties More Info: hitsshows.com

THROUGH JUNE 11 Annual Artist-in-Residence: Byrdcliffe Reflections Exhibition A showcase of artistic creations by the 2022 Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild Artists-in-Residence participants including writers, performers, filmmakers, visual and multimedia artists.

Location: Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock More Info: woodstockguild.org

Farmers & Makers Market at Tuthilltown Distillery With an ever-evolving collection of farmers, growers, makers and crafters each week, you’ll want to visit again and again.

Location: Tuthilltown Distillery, 14 Grist Mill Lane, Gardiner Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm More Info: tuthilltownmarket.com Woodstock Farm Festival The Woodstock Farm Festival is a celebration of local farmers, producers and artisans.

Location: Mountainview Parking Lot, Rock City Road, Woodstock Time: Wednesdays, 3:00-7:00 pm More Info: woodstockfarmfestival.org

JUNE 1 I’m Not That Girl…

[How I Got From There To Here] A Cabaret Benefit for the Roxbury Arts Group featuring Marge Helenchild with musical director Tracy Stark. In this coming-out story, Marge Helenchild shares her observations and adventures of her lesbian journey, from shy midwest tomboy to proud New York City feminist.

Cabaret is the latest form of artistic expression for Marge Helenchild. She arrived on the arts scene in New York in the early 70’s as a founding member of several visual arts and performance collectives, most notably The Women’s Interart Center and The Soho 20 Feminist Art Gallery.

Location: Roxbury Arts Center 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury Time: 7:00 pm More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org Robert Burke Warren presents A Young Songwriter Showcase III Robert Burke Warren brings four up-and-coming Hudson Valley songwriters to the intimate, acoustically-perfect Colony for a late spring treat, and a promising view of the future. Featuring Olivia Siegel, Braden Gregory, Lee Jackson Sorge, and Devon Jane.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JUNE 1-JUNE 4 East of Berlin, by Hanna Moscovitch When the son of an escaped Nazi war criminal (still alive and living in Paraguay) and the American daughter of an Auschwitz survivor meet and fall in love in Berlin, what they chose to reveal and conceal from one another brings the past crashing down on them. Love, guilt, and recriminations mix in this theatrical gut-punch.

Location: Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill Times: Thursday-Saturday @ 7:30 pm; Sunday @ 2:00 pm More Info: bridgest.org

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JUNE 1-11 & 24-30 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, Sean will demonstrate the limitations of the human mind through techniques he learned as a student of the ancient art of sleight of hand, and a lifetime as a trial lawyer. By reservation only, no walk-ins. Dates and times subject to change without notice, see website for updated calendar.

Location: 5428 NY Route 23 (Main Street), Windham Tickets: $20/person More Info: MagicOnMainWindham.com

JUNE 2 Workshop: Build a Porch Swing This workshop will include the materials and supplies to build your own porch swing. This will be a one day workshop in which we will be cutting your wood, and assembling your porch swing to be ready for mounting hardware.

Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum Wooden Boat School, 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: hrmm.org

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.

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The Helm Family Midnight Ramble: Twisted Pine The guests for this Ramble are Twisted Pine.

Praised by NPR for their “upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms; and virtuosic solos,” Twisted Pine released their sophomore full-length Right Now from Signature Sounds Recordings during the pandemic and are writing this year toward their next release. Exploring a sound they call Americana funk, Twisted Pine takes traditional music in exhilarating directions.

Location: Levon Helm Studios 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: levonhelm.com

First Fridays Catskill Stroll Main Street, Catskill on the 1st Friday of every month for an all-day celebration of our community. Local shops are open late, most until 8 pm, offering specials like sips & snacks, pop-ups, music, discounts, and FUN! Please join us from 5-7 pm for a pop-up with complementary cocktails, mocktails and snacks from Hany’s Harvest to celebrate their recent rebrand. We’ll also have a special promotion that day on their products. Between 7 and 8 pm we are gathering for Camp Now vs Citiot. Come get your seats for The Talent Showcase and Songwriter Salon that will officially start at 8 pm with performances from Cassidy A. Maze, Gertjan Meijer, Matt Bua, River Spirit, Louise, and Piper. There will be drinks, bites, tunes, singing and vibes all night.

Location: Main Street & Bridge Street, Catskill More Info: firstfridayscatskill.com Michael Falzarano of the New Riders plays the New Riders and more!

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Falzarano has been a working musician for over 50 years, most notably in Hot Tuna, the famed offspring of The Jefferson Airplane, The New Riders of the Purple Sage and his current projects The Extended Family and The Englishtown Project.

As a longtime member of The New Riders of the Purple Sage, a spin-off of the Grateful Dead, Falzarano has toured extensively and recorded two CDs of new material with this seminal cosmic outlaw country band.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JUNE 2-18 Just Another Day, written by and starring Dan Lauria A heart-stirring new drama by stage and screen star Dan Lauria (The Wonder Years). A comedy writer and a sophisticated poet in their seventies meet daily on a park bench to exchange wits and barbs, and wax nostalgic about old movies, all the while trying to figure out how they know—and love—each other. At least for that day. A world premiere co-production with Great Barrington Public Theatre Location: Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal Street Ellenville More Info: shadowlandstages.org

JUNE 2-4, 9-11, 17 & 18 The Raging Canal presented by Siren Theater Company An immersive experience to learn more about the lives of people who made the D&H Canal a successful endeavor.

Location: D&H Canal Museum, 1315 Main Street, High Falls Time: 7:00 pm, with an additional matinee at 4:00 pm on June 18 More Info: canalmuseum.org

JUNE 2-JULY 2 Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story Exhibition Construction of the Ashokan Reservoir, part of New York City’s water system, flooded communities long established in the Esopus Valley.

That action reverberates in our community today. The exhibition asks us to reflect on the effects of forced migration, on our own family stories and how they resonate in our lives today.

Location: Ulster County Historical Society 2682 Route 209, Kingston Days & Time: Friday-Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: ulstercountyhs.org

JUNE 3 Yard Sale Refreshments will also be served during this event.

Location: Hurley Reformed Church 11 Main St, Hurley Time: 8:00 am-3:00 pm 27th Annual Delhi Bridge Run 5k that starts and finishes in Hoyt Park in the middle of the Village.

Location: Hoyt Park, Delhi Time: 9:00 am More Info & Registration: runsignup.com/Race/ NY/Delhi/DelhiCoveredBridgeRun Hike with the Mountain Top Historical Society A guided all-day hike to Poet’s Ledge from Twilight Park, led by Nick Lemann. This is a woods walk that crosses over streams and above the ravines that cascade into the Kaaterskill Clove, which leads to a beautiful view. We will cross above Santa Cruz, Buttermilk, Wildcat, and Viola Falls on a trail that leads to Poet’s Ledge, the well-known viewpoint looking west up the Clove. Come prepared for some wet or muddy conditions, rocky trails. The hike will be canceled in case of rain. Limit: 20 hikers.

Location: Meet at the MTHS KRT parking lot for 9:30 sign-in and carpooling arrangements.

Time: 9:30 am Registration: Advance registration by June 2 at 12 noon with the MTHS is required at mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518 589 6657.

More Info: mths.org Annual Saugerties Library Street Fair Plant, book and baked goods sales, along with a petting zoo, face painting, a magic show, music, arts and crafts, vendors and much more.

All ages.

Location: Saugerties Public Library 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties Days & Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm D-Day Presentation with Hank Yost, World War II Reenactor Join us to commemorate the biggest amphibious landing in history - D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Location: Matthewis Persen House Museum 74 John Street, Kingston Days & Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Springfest There will be activities, shopping, entertainment, local vendors, delicious food and drinks.

Location: Vineyard and Main Streets, Highland Days & Time: 11:00 am-8:00 pm More Info: facebook.com/townoflloydevents Wildlife Show Back by popular demand! Birds of Prey are making a landing at the Mountain Top Library!

Get close to these majestic predators with your host, Bill Robinson of Robinson’s Wildlife Lectures.

Location: Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville Days & Time: 12:00 pm More Info: mountaintoplibrary.org

Maverick Open House Maverick Concerts invites the community to visit their historic concert hall in the woods for a FREE day of music, discovery, food and fun.

Music with the Onteora High School Chamber Orchestra and Bennett Jazz Ensemble & Youth Chorale; food by Briskethead and Woodstock Eats; free ice cream from Nancy’s Artisanal Creamery (while supplies last); stroll the grounds with the Woodstock Land Conservancy; fun with Wayfinder Experience and the Woodstock Library.

Location: Maverick Concerts 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock Time: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm More Info: maverickconcerts.org

Met HD: Die Zauberflöte (Mozart) Nathalie Stutzmann conducts her second Mozart work this season with a new production of Die Zauberflöte. In his Met-debut staging, Simon McBurney incorporates projections, sound effects, and acrobatics to match the spectacle and drama of Mozart’s fable. The brilliant cast includes Erin Morley as Pamina, Lawrence Brownlee as Tamino, Thomas Oliemans as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Stephen Milling as Sarastro.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston Time: 1:00 pm More Info: bardavon.org Rock Academy Best Of Season Rock Academy’s Best Of Season showcase, a fundraising event for their scholarship fund.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com Academy of Fortepiano Performance Lecture-Recital with Robert Levin “Ornamentation and Improvisation in Mozart’s Keyboard Music” Acclaimed pianist and scholar Robert Levin gives a lecture-performance exploring extempore ornamentation in Mozart’s keyboard music. He will explain the historical basis for the practice of performers adding ornaments to Mozart’s music, illustrating this practice through his perforning of selected Mozart sonata movements, a performance of one one of Mozart’s complete sonatas and his completion of one of Mozart’s unfinished sonata fragments.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 8:00 pm More Info: catskillmtn.org

JUNE 4 Academy of Fortepiano Performance Masterclass with Robert Levin Acclaimed pianist and scholar Robert Levin will give a masterclass.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 10:00 am More Info: catskillmtn.org 2nd Annual CAR SHOW BSA Troop 8 – Sawkill, NY Come out and show off your Pride and Joy. Whether it’s a Classic Car, a Modern Hot Rod, or a Sweet Motorcycle, come join the fun.

Location: Sawkill Firehouse Troop 8 Sawkill, NY Boy Scouts of America 896 Sawkill Rd, Kingston Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm More Info: 845 242 3500 Gay Pride Parade & Pride Festival The march/parade will begin at 12pm, with festivities kicking off at 5pm in Hasbrouck Park. The parade will start at New Paltz Middle School, down Main and across Plattekill Avenue where the parade will enter Hasbrouck Park and converge with the large crowd assembled for the Pride Festival.

Location: Hasbrouck Park Mohonk and Tricor Avenues, New Paltz Time: 12:00 pm

The Kody Norris Show Deeply rooted in North American folk music, Norris has crafted a performance that harkens back to performances of the Grand Ole Opry and a bit of Vaudeville. Top notch picking is center stage, but humor and visual flash are part of the entertaining package. Always clad in colorful, tailored suits adorned with rhinestones, ties, classic hats and ornate boots, the band earns its moniker as a“show.” The brand is traditional, clean cut, acoustic and always entertaining.

Location: West Kortright Centre, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith Time: 4:00 pm More Info: westkc.org Hudson Valley Pride Tea Dance Pride tea dance. Details forthcoming.

Location: Hudson House & Distillery 1835 Route 9W, West Park Time: 4:00 pm More Info: thehudsonhouseny.com AJJ with Oceanator and Gladie AJJ frontman Sean Bonnette can summarize the band’s new album, Good Luck Everybody, in a single sentence: “Sonically, it’s our least punk record, and lyrically, it’s our most punk record.”

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The Arizona band’s seventh album stands out in their already diverse catalog. While still rooted in the folk-punk sound AJJ has become known for, the album is unafraid to delve into new territories that test the limits of what the band is capable of.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JUNE 4-25 Rock Junket Rock n’ Roll Walking Tours Rock Junket’s popular 2 1/2-hour music-focused walking tour of Woodstock, NY is better than ever with exciting new additions!

Location: Tours begin @ Bearsville Theater, 59 Tinker Street, Woodstock Times: Saturdays @ 2:00 pm, Sundays @ 11:00 am More Info & Tickets: bearsvilletheater.com

JUNE 5-OCTOBER 2 Shinglekill Falls Market Mondays Live music, food vendors, craft beverages, fresh produce, breads, eggs, and lots of locally made goods!

Location: Shinglekill Falls, 500 Mountain Avenue, Purling Times: 4:00-7:00 pm More Info: On Facebook: Shinglekill Falls Farmers Market

JUNE 6 11th Annual Ulster County Executive’s Arts Awards Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, Dessert & Balloon Pop. Seated Presentation to awardees. Awardees include Art in Public Places – Lady Pink, Artivist – TMI Project, Arts Education – Anastasia Solberg, Arts Organization – Ars Choralis and more.

Location: Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern, 25 S. Partition St., Saugerties Times: 5:30 pm More Info: artsmidhudson.org/ucartsawards

JUNE 7 Follow the River Lecture Series: “From Sail to Steam to Diesel” This presentation will focus on material from Hilary Russell’s book Tugboats and Shipyards: the Russells of New York Harbor: 1844-1962.

Hilary will describe high points of his family’s sail lighterage firm, tugboat company, shipyards, iron works and machine shop. Thad Kubis will read from the detailed and colorful first-person narratives of the tugboat captains.

Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, and virtual on Zoom Time: 7:00 pm More Info: hrmm.org

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JUNE 7-11 HITS on the Hudson III $25,000 HITS Grand Prix Friday. $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix Sunday. Welcomes equestrians for nine weeks of events.

Location: HITS-on-the-Hudson 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties More Info: hitsshows.com

JUNE 8 Women Of Woodstock: Elly Wininger, Lisa Markley, and Marilyn Kirby Inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2014, Elly is a 2023 International Blues Challenge Semifinalist. A veteran of the Greenwich Village scene, Elly’s deep involvement with the country blues as well as her award-winning original songs have earned her a reputation for highly entertaining performances. A multi-instrumentalist, Lisa Markley’s career as a songwriter blends folk and jazz influences. From the time 13 yearold Marilyn Kirby first picked up a guitar -- a Kay bought with Green Stamps -- she has been writing songs to suit her strong, compelling voice and unique outlook on life. Currently residing in Woodstock, NY, Marilyn Kirby performs as a solo artist, as well as with her trio and a full band.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JUNE 9 Summer Gathering An opportunity for Catskills visitors, residents, and newcomers alike to come together for a fun-filled evening with story telling, food, music, games, and a bonfire.

Location: Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 Route 28, Mount Tremper Time: 5:00-8:00 pm More Info: catskillsvisitorcenter.org Movies from the Balcony: West Side Story (2021) Steven Spielberg’s 2021 adaptation of West Side Story offers patrons a way to kick off parade weekend with a musical celebration of Puerto Rican culture. The film puts a contemporary spin on the musical, a genre of film with deep roots in American cinema. Featuring a pre-show performance by storyteller, musician, and educator David Gonzalez.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston Time: 7:30 pm More Info: 845 750 0953 or bardavon.org Nattali Rize Nattali Rize is known for her epic, high energy, thought provoking and uplifting live performances. The predominantly female 6 piece international powerhouse band from Australia & Jamaica, delivers a raw energy and vibe like no other, channeling a deep reggae influence in a New Era Style.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JUNE 9-25 Monty Python’s Spamalot Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT retells the outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs.

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Time: Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 pm; Sundays @ 2:00 pm More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

JUNE 10 Schoharie Turnpike— Kaaterskill Clove Road Rally A love of maps and history led to this rally up the 1802 Schoharie Turnpike to the Old Stone Fort Museum in Schoharie, with a continuing route up the Schoharie Creek and a descent of the Kaaterskill Clove. Along quiet country roads we travel through rural hamlets and villages, and stop at museums in Gilboa and Prattsville.

The Old Stone Fort Museum has an unrestored 1903 Rambler automobile in its collection, just like Ramblers that took part in the 1903 Auto Endurance Run which inspired the Catskill Conquest Rallies. This is a noncompetitive tour open to all cars from vintage to modern. It is for the pure enjoyment of driving our beautiful roads. The route is about 135 miles long and the fee is $100 per car.

Location: Meet at Dutchman’s Landing, 10 Main Street, Catskill Times: 10:00 am More Info: 1903autorun.com Catskills Great Outdoor Expo The best the Catskills have to offer in hiking, paddling, bicycling, and other outdoor recreation activities. The one-day Expo will be filled with dozens of exhibitors from the outdoor tourism industry and nonprofits in the Catskills.

There will be activities for all ages, food, presentations, raffle prizes, and the Catskills Great Outdoor Gear Sale.

Location: Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 Route 28, Mount Tremper Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm More Info: catskillsvisitorcenter.org

Learn 10 … Trees with Dan Spada This program will help anyone of any level of expertise who is interested in plant identification to identify tree species in a relaxed and supportive way. We will spend our time acquiring the tools necessary to correctly identify trees primarily during the growing season. During the course of the morning, participants will learn how to use identification keys, how to create their own keys and will learn the diagnostic features of a host of native tree species.

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm More Info: mtarboretum.org City of Kingston: Arts, Culture, and Heritage Festival Featuring concert by Alessandra Trio. Live Performance Art: Nancy Ostrovsky. Concert: Pablo Shine Trio. Movie: “Selena”. Rain date: June 11, same times.

Location: TR Gallo Park 30 Rondout Landing, Kingston Time: 12:00 pm More Info: kingston-ny.gov/parksandrecreation Vintage Base Ball: Fleischmanns MAC v. Rising Sun BBC The teams of the Delaware County Vintage Base Ball Association are dedicated to producing historically-accurate and competitive nineteenth century base ball in a family friendly environment throughout Delaware County and the surrounding areas. All games are free and we welcome everyone to join us.

Location: Historic M.A.C. Grounds @ Fleischmanns Park, Wagner Avenue, Fleischmanns Time: 1:00 pm More Info: delcovintagebaseball.org

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Academy of Fortepiano Performance “Auf dem Wasser zu Singen”: A program of Lieder by Franz Schubert on the theme of Water Drew Minter, bass Maria Rose, fortepiano Drew Minter and Maria Rose give a voice and piano concert of music by Schubert.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 8:00 pm More Info: catskillmtn.org

JUNE 10-11 Meredith Dairy Fest Come learn about the Dairy Industry! Sample local dairy products and other unique local food and beverages. Explore the local and handmade products in the vendor tent, and meet the people who created them. Find unique gifts, local fare, visit with neighbors, and treat yourself to something weird and wonderful that couldn’t be found anywhere else. Shop local vendors, enjoy live entertainment, chat with local farmers of all kinds and more! There is something for everyone! Located just off the beaten path, the Meredith Dairy Fest is worth the adventure to get there. Just bring yourself and your family— we’ll handle the rest.

Location: 3575 Honest Brook Rd, Delhi More Info: meredithdairyfest.com

JUNE 10-15

The Wood Brothers For the better part of two decades, The Wood Brothers have cemented their reputation as freethinking songwriters, road warriors, and community builders, creating a catalog of diverse music and a loyal audience.

Location: Arrowood Farms 236 Lower Whitfield Road, Accord Time: 5:30 pm More Info: impactconcerts.com Niall Connolly with Len Monachello, Brandon Wilde and E.W. Harris Niall Connolly returns to Colony Woodstock for a full band show celebrating the release of his latest album The Patience of Trees.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Workshop: Build Your Own Skin -on-Frame Canoe Instructor Rich Cerruto will lead this unique course on building skin-on-frame double paddle canoes. The canoe will be constructed with a wooden frame and a stretched with a nylon “skin”. Each student will leave with a completed canoe ready for the water. Easily car-topped, they are perfect for casual paddlers and beginning boatbuilders alike.

Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum Wooden Boat School, 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: hrmm.org

JUNE 10-SEPTEMBER 2 Woodstock School of Art Instructors Exhibition Works by School faculty.

Location: Woodstock School of Art 2470 NY212, Woodstock Time: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm More Info: woodstockschoolofart.org

Vintage Base Ball: Bovina Dairymen v. Rising Sun BBC The teams of the Delaware County Vintage Base Ball Association are dedicated to producing historically-accurate and competitive nineteenth century base ball in a family friendly environment throughout Delaware County and the surrounding areas. All games are free and we welcome everyone to join us.

Location: Creamery Field Vintage Base Ball Park, County Route 6 Bovina Center Time: 10:00 am More Info: delcovintagebaseball.org Academy of Fortepiano Performance Voice and Piano Workshop Student Concert Students from the Academy of Fortepiano Performance’s Voice and Piano Workshop give a concert.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: TBA More Info: catskillmtn.org Clay Box Workshop with Rhonda Harrow-Engel Rhonda Harrow-Engel will rguide participants through the steps of creating a clay box using slab construction techniques. There will be a variety of pattern blocks, stamps and drawing tools available to decorate the surface and to create texture. Rhonda will glaze and fire the boxes at her Delhi studio and will have them ready for pickup at Headwaters a couple weeks later. This workshop is suitable for all ages.

Location: Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main St, Stamford Time: 11:00 am–2:00 pm More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org A History of Lionel Trains At the historic U & D Train Station, join us for a fun-filled afternoon for train enthusiasts of all ages. Ron Gabriele will speak about the history of Lionel Model Trains and will demonstrate his working model train. There will be booksignings by local authors, and an exhibit of railroad photos and memorabilia from the MTHS archives. $5 donation suggested for adults.

Location: Mountain Top Historical Society, 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls Time: 1:00 pm Registration: Required. Please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518 589 6657.

More Info: mths.org Big Yellow Taxi: The Music of Joni Mitchell The Big Yellow Taxi band is composed of experienced and talented musicians dedicated to presenting a show that immerses the audience in an intimate and emotional journey through many of Joni Mitchell’s best loved and most powerful songs: a performance beyond mere imitation, to delve into Joni’s musical intensity and genius, to leave audiences entertained, moved and elated.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

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Leo Kottke Leo Kottke is an acoustic guitarist known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies.

Location: Levon Helm Studios 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: levonhelm.com

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Hobart Festival of Women Writers Join us for a weekend of readings, workshops and panel discussions and an art installation in Hobart, the Reading Capital of New York State.

Location: Main Street, Hobart More Info: hobartfestivalofwomenwriters.com

Star Gazing John R. Kirk Planetarium Director Raj Pandya will lead us through the stars and constellations.

The dark skies undisturbed by major light pollution at the Mohonk Preserve are an outstanding viewing location for stars, planets and other celestial objects. Registration is required and limited so register early.

Location: Mohonk Preserve 3197 Route 44/55, Gardiner Time: 9:30 pm-11:00 pm More Info: mohonkpreserve.org/events/stargazing/

JUNE 13 Brooks BBQ to Benefit the Hurley Reformed Church Drive-up/take-out to benefit the Hurley Reformed Church. Includes 1/2 chicken, coleslaw, baked potato, dinner roll & dessert.

Location: Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main St., Hurley Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm To preorder: 845 331 4121

JUNE 14 Samba/Bossa Nova Night with the Boreal Quintet Featuring Mariana Barcellos, Gil Oliveira, Timothy Hill, Steve Gorn & Gabriel Dresdal.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JUNE 14-SEPTEMBER 15 Yoga for Gardening with Pamela Martin Join us for outdoor yoga classes led by Pamela Martin and other local yoga teachers. Learn tips and tricks to avoid injury, and to help support the body during gardening and yard work. A stretch and strength class appropriate for multiple levels. Please bring a mat, water, sunscreen and bug spray. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. In case of inclement weather, sessions will take place indoors in the Education Center.

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville Time: 3:15 pm More Info: mtarboretum.org

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Farm to Fork Bicycle Ride Farm to Fork Fondo is an organized bicycle ride where you get to choose the distance best for you and stop for freshly prepared bites at farms along the way.

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

JUNE 15 Buddy Guy “Damn Right Farewell” Tour with special guest Samantha Fish featuring Jesse Dayton Buddy Guy has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has influenced rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark Jr, John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and just about every guitar player who has played the Blues, Blues Rock, and Hard Rock over the past 70 years.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston Time: 7:30 pm More Info: 845 750 0953 or bardavon.org

Over Yondr Music Festival This three-day phone-free weekend features live music, games, food trucks, beer and wine, and hot showers. Fans will be treated to a weekend of sonic discovery featuring performances from both established artists and exciting up-and-coming artists pushing the boundaries of modern day music.

Location: 5143 Route 81, Greenville More Info: overyondrfestival.com

JUNE 16 Kevin Zraly on the Changes in the World of Food & Wine Over His 50+ Year Career Kevin Zraly, the author of the nation’s bestselling wine book, on the changes in the wine and food world over the 50 plus years of his career. He began his career as the bartender in the Depuy Canal House Restaurant.

Location: D&H Canal Museum, 1315 Main Street, High Falls Time: 7:00 pm More Info: canalmuseum.org Celebrating Black Music Appreciation Month: Slam Allen The internationally renowned Slam Allen is a messenger of love. This dynamic entertainer uses the genres of Blues, Soul, R&B, and a touch of Rock and Roll to deliver powerful soul stirring performances! Slam captures you with a voice that echoes Otis Redding, a guitar that immerses you in B. B. King and stage energy reminiscent of James Brown, all while captivating you with his own original music!

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale Time: 7:00 pm More Info: rosendaletheatre.org Spirit Family Reunion with Amber Rubarth Spirit Family Reunion revitalizes the sound of old school America with a fresh and earthly simplicity. The bedrock of the band is their honest approach to songwriting, which combines the fervor of Gospel, the candidness of Folk, the purity of Punk and the heat of Rock & Roll.

Location: Levon Helm Studios 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: levonhelm.com

JUNE 17 Catskill Animal Sanctuary Pride Event: Day of Celebration Come visit the Sanctuary for free! The event is an opportunity for those of us who believe that all people should have the same rights and freedoms that the majority of us take for granted, to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Location: Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Rd, Saugerties More Info: casanctuary.org Rosendale Mushroom Festival The day’s events start with guided walks, community science, and mushroom education and they continue with discussions, short films, a culinary workshop, a panel on psychedelics, a music/poetry show, mushroom-related vendors, learning resources and more.

Location: Rosendale Theatre 408 Main Street, Rosendale More Info: rosendaletheatre.org Ray Brooks Memorial Greene County Youth Fishing Derby Open to all youth 5-15, all kids must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

Location: 1 Main Street, Catskill Time: Registration begins at 9:00 am, fishing 10:00 am to noon

Exploration Day: Power of the Past Hanford Mills’ first Exploration Day of 2023 will focus on science and technology. During this Exploration Day, visitors can experience the historic machines and waterwheel in the mill, as well as hands-on activities related to science and technology, both past and present. The day will also feature a morning bird walk hosted by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society.

Location: Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: hanfordmills.org Second Annual Follow The Arrow Festival 2023 All ages. Presented by presented by Marco Benevento featuring Rubblebucket, The Barr Brothers and Scott Metzger with additional artists and special guests to be announced Doors open at noon.

Location: Arrowood Farms 236 Lower Whitfield Road, Accord Time: 1:00 pm More Info: impactconcerts.com

Outdoor Performance: Arm-of-the-Sea Theater presents A Riparian Rhapsody: How the Forest Sings to the Stream This puppet extravaganza dives into Catskill ecology to reveal the intricate interactions between Forest and Stream and lyrically makes the case for protecting streamside buffer zones.

Featuring stunning visuals, live music, and a singing Bear!. Arm-of-the-Sea is an award winning ensemble that fuses visual storytelling with live music in original works of mask and puppet theater.

Location: West Kortright Centre, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith Time: 2:00 pm More Info: westkc.org Opus 40 Reggae on the Rock Presented by Upstate Reggae, with special guest DJ Sarah the Selector. Two sets. Familyfriendly.

Location: Opus 40 356 George Sickle Rd, Saugerties Time: 5:00 pm More Info: opus40.org 24th Annual Heart of the Catskills Humane Society Dinner Dance & Auction Dinner Dance & Auction. The last time we had this event in person was 2019, so we look forward to catching up after 4 years with all our shelter family and friends!

Location: Belleayre Ski Mountain, Galli Curci Rd, Pine Hill More Info: pawsomeauction.org

Vintage Base Ball: Bovina Dairymen v. MAC The teams of the Delaware County Vintage Base Ball Association are dedicated to producing historically-accurate and competitive nineteenth century base ball in a family friendly environment throughout Delaware County and the surrounding areas. All games are free and we welcome everyone to join us.

Location: Archibald Field, Stamford Time: 7:00 pm More Info: delcovintagebaseball.org Mystery on the Hudson: A Victorian Age Whodunit It’s 1891 and local leaders of commerce and art meet for a summer celebration. Katherine Kerry, a writer for the Kingston Freeman, observes much more than merriment and gaiety when she witnesses a murder. Whodunit and why?

Location: Hudson House & Distillery 1835 Route 9W, West Park Time: 7:00 pm More Info: thehudsonhouseny.com Labyrinth Baroque Ensemble: “Resistance is but Vain: Staging Charms and Perplexities of Love in Songs from Late 17th Century London Plays The Labyrinth Baroque Ensemble, founded in 2015 by director, lutenist and scholar Richard Kolb, performs music by Purcell, Eccles, and contemporaries, created by Artistic Director Richard Kolb with staging by mezzosoprano Tracy Cowart.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 8:00 pm More Info: catskillmtn.org Stand-Up Comedy Night Join us for great night and guaranteed laughs.

Headlined by Dan Madonia.

Location: The Shamrock House, 2388 Route 145, East Durham Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm. Show at 8:00 pm More Info: shamrockhouse.com

Saturday Creature Features Presents: Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Perhaps the single most famous and best loved monster of the 1950s, Creature from the Black Lagoon inspired two sequels and has thrilled audiences to the present day. A modern day river expedition through the Amazon jungle encounters a prehistoric being and the battle is on to see who will survive.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale Time: 9:30 pm More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

JUNE 17-18 Workshop: Build Your Own Adirondack Chair Build your own custom outdoor chair based on the traditional Adirondack design. In this class students will work with instructor Wayne Ford as they learn to measure, cut and assemble a chair using a pattern. This class is beginnerfriendly and minimal woodworking experience is necessary.

Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum Wooden Boat School, 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: hrmm.org

JUNE 18 25th Annual Cruisin’ on the Mountaintop Father’s Day Car Show This year’s shows is sponsored by Thorpe’s GMC. Live music all day. Free for spectators. Car pre-registration $10, day of show $15.

Location: Main Street, Village of Tannersville Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: tannersvillecarshow@gmail.com Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers This musical program will be held in the Heritage Barn. Reservations and pre-payments are suggested.

Location: Bronck Museum, 90 County Rt. 42, Coxsackie Time: 2:00 pm More Info: gchistory.org National Theatre Live Presents: Good David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a muchanticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays. As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences. Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale Time: 2:00 pm More Info: rosendaletheatre.org Andreas Klein, piano Andreas Klein is widely admired as a pianist of rare sensitivity and musicality. The Washington Post has praised his “articulate and flowing pianism” while the New York Times called him “a pianist who makes silences sound like music.”

Reservations are suggested.

Location: First Presbyterian Church 96 Main Street, Stamford Time: 3:00 pm More Info: friendsmusic.org

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Writers’ Evening at Headwaters Art Center Join us as local writers present new works in progress. Both seasoned and new writers are welcome to share and join in discussion following each reading. This is a positive and nurturing group providing constructive feedback while assisting fellow writers in their creative journeys. Admission to Writers’ Evening is free, however donations are gratefully accepted to support this event and other Roxbury Arts Group programming.

Location: Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main St, Stamford Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

JUNE 20 Bloomington Fire Dept Food Truck Fiesta Food trucks, live music, 50/50 Raffle, Beer, Wine and water available. Rain date the following week.

Location: Bloomington Fire Department 14 Taylor Street, Bloomington Time: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm More Info: 845 338 2794

JUNE 21 Of the Atlas & Whoah!

Catskill, NY songwriter Jay Woodruff has led indie rock band Of The Atlas through a colorful range of styles and incarnations. They will be joined by the dance band Whoah!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JUNE 23 “Sharkey and His Pals,” lecture with Gary Bohan Jr. and Stephen Blauweiss Only one entertainer ever stole the show in a Broadway musical, worked with top Hollywood comics, appeared with sports legends, shared the bill with music greats, and performed on the pioneering variety shows of early television: Sharkey—a trained sea lion who was headquartered in Kingston, NY, and billed as “The World’s Greatest Seal.” Gary Bohan Jr. and Stephen Blauweiss bring this captivating tale to life in an anecdote-filled evening in anticipation of their forthcoming feature documentary, Sharkey and His Pals. The presentation will include rare footage and images that will amaze and delight.

Location: D&H Canal Museum, 1315 Main Street, High Falls Time: 7:00 pm More Info: canalmuseum.org

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Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary The Pink Floyd Project The Pink Floyd Project celebrates the 50th anniversary of Dark Side Of The Moon.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

JUNE 23-JULY 9 The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you get this fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony Awardwinning treat is packed with nonstop laughs and over 150 characters, resulting in a riotous evening of pure pleasure.

Location: Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal Street Ellenville More Info: shadowlandstages.org

JUNE 24 Roundtable Discussion: Share Your Family History Discover deeper meaning behind the stories your family passed down to you as we talk about family history and how it shapes our lives.

Location: Ulster County Historical Society 2682 Route 209, Kingston Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am More Info: ulstercountyhs.org Skillshare: Creature-Friendly Habitat All ages are invited to learn with us and plant pollinator-friendly plants in the new garden on top of hoot hill.

Location: The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm More Info: ashokancenter.org “Embraceable Gershwin” Joanne Polk, piano Jeffrey Langford, lecture Is there anything sweeter than a Saturday matinee with pianist Joanne Polk performing arrangements of songs by George Gershwin while Jeffrey Langford walks us through the life and times of the composer?

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 2:00 pm More Info: catskillmtn.org Western and Swing BBQ & Dance 2023 Dine, dance, or just enjoy a great evening of Swing & Classic Country music under Ashokan’s outdoor pavilion! Learn dance basics and then get down to live music by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and the Western & Swing Week house band featuring vocalists Laurel Massé & Paula Bradley, plus Rose Sinclair, Dick Gimble, and Randy Elmore direct from Texas!

Location: The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge Time: 6:00 pm dinner; 7:30 pm dance lesson; 8:00 pm Swing & Country Western Dance More Info: ashokancenter.org

Concert in the Catskills Country music is coming back to Greene County in a big way with a live concert on the Hudson River featuring three Nashville recording artists and headlined by platinum selling artist Michael Ray. Location: Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main Street, Catskill Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm; concert at 7:30 pm More Info: concertinthecatskills.com The Summer Party We’re looking forward to a magical Hudson Valley evening with you. Join us for cocktails, dinner, and fireworks overlooking the Hudson River at the spectacular home of our Chairman, Lisa Fox Martin, in Catskill.

Location: Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill Time: 6:30 pm More Info: thomascole.org

JUNE 24-25 Round Top Bavarian Summer Fest Oktoberfest type of Festival with plenty of food, drink, music and festivities.

Location: Riedlbauer’s Nussy’s Bier Garten, 57 Ravine Drive, Round Top More Info: riedlbauersresort.com

Julie Heffernan, “Self Portrait as Mad Queen.”

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JUNE 24-AUGUST 6 SELF: Portraits + Places The premise for this exhibition is the notion of “self” as reflected in the work of three artists— Brenda Goodman, Julie Heffernan, and Elisa Jensen—who investigate the idea of “self” in very different ways, but with depth, honesty, and a virtuoso command of painting.

Location: Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock More Info: woodstockguild.org

JUNE 25 38th Annual Big Indian Car Show Classic car show with prizes.

Location: Big Indian Valley Park, Big Indian Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Vintage Base Ball: Fleischmanns MAC v. Delhi Polecats The teams of the Delaware County Vintage Base Ball Association are dedicated to pro-

ducing historically-accurate and competitive nineteenth century base ball in a family friendly environment throughout Delaware County and the surrounding areas. All games are free and we welcome everyone to join us.

Location: Historic M.A.C. Grounds @ Fleischmanns Park, Wagner Avenue, Fleischmanns Time: 1:00 pm More Info: delcovintagebaseball.org

JUNE 25-JULY 1 Western & Swing Week 2023 Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host this full week of Vintage Jazz, Swing, Western-Swing, and Classic Country music and dancing.

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

JUNE 29-JULY 4 Margaretville Fire Department Field Days There is no cost to enter the fairgrounds although there will be a free will donation box to help cover the cost of the fireworks. Come on down to support your local Volunteer Fire Department for some fun for all ages with Rides, Food, Beer, Fireworks, Games, Live Music, and so much more! Fireworks this year will be Saturday July 2 and Monday July 4.

Location: Margaretville Village Park, Bridge Street, Margaretville

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Bella’s Bartok & Dust Bowl Faeries Started in the dimly lit alleyways of Great Barrington, MA, Bella’s Bartok gradually evolved from street-punk performers to an electric, interactive spectacle that has continued to entertain audiences for more than a decade.

Audiences often pick up on the band’s main influences such as Goran Bregović, Frank Zappa, Mr. Bungle, System of a Down, Tom Waits and Oingo Boingo.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Fiddler on the Roof This treasured universal story tells the tale of a poor man who struggles to hold on to his Jewish cultural traditions as they are threatened by national and political forces; all the while, his eldest daughters seek marriages of love with his blessing as they reject their family’s proposed arranged marriages.

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Times: Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 pm; Sundays @ 2:00 pm More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

Ondara: The Rebirth Tour Ondara grew up in Nairobi, Kenya listening to American alt-rock and making up his own songs for as long as he can remember. At an early age he fell in love with the music of Bob Dylan and was granted a visa through the immigration lottery system. He chose Minneapolis as his home to pursue a career as a singer and songwriter with Dylan in mind. He began making his way in the local music scene, continually writing songs about what he saw, felt and experienced in a place far different from home.

Location: Levon Helm Studios 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: levonhelm.com

Good People When down-on-her-luck single mom Margie Walsh loses her job, she reaches out to old flame Mike, a Southie boy who left the neighborhood and became a successful doctor. Margie’s attempt to hit Mike up for a job takes on a threatening cast when she realizes the power a secret from Mike’s past holds. With wry humor and astonishing realism, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire creates both a loving portrait of his hometown and a widely relatable tale of socio-economic struggle.

Location: Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute Street, Franklin Times: Thursday-Saturday @ 7:30 pm; Saturday Matinee @ 3:00 pm; Sunday @5:00 pm More Info: franklinstagecompany.org

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The Catskill Mountain Foundation presents

Art Explorers Adventures that allow your children to explore their creativity

National Dance Institute Two Week Residency For children in Grades 3-8

JULY 10, 2023 – JULY 21, 2023 MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9AM-3PM

Birds, Bugs & Bears

The Art Explorers will learn fun new techniques for drawing, painting, and clay. We will be looking to the flora and fauna for inspiration each day!

Students will explore landscape painting, participate in group art discussions, and investigate the natural world.

Together as a group, we will learn, cultivate creativity, and collaborate in the beautiful Catskill Mountains.

SESSION DATES

Week 1 August L1-4

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Week 2 August 8-11 L

FUL

Week 3 August 15-18

AGES 5-14

Sessions run Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm Program location: 34 County Route 56 • Maplecrest, NY 12454 To register, contact Hillary at morseh@catskillmtn.org or 518 263 2001 86 • www.catskillregionguide.com

To register, contact Hillary at morseh@catskillmtn.org or 518 263 2001

PERFORMANCE: CELEBRATING DR. MAYA ANGELOU SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 @ 7:00 PM ORPHEUM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 12485

All Tickets: $15 Tickets available at catskillmtn.org or 518 263 2063

2023 SUMMER COURSES 34 Big Hollow Road | Maplecrest, NY 12454 www.sugarmaples.org | www.catskillmtn.org On Instagram: @sugarmaples_art_center Chandra DeBuse

CERAMICS CERAMIC SCIENCE FOR THE ARTIST PLUS! Instructor: Dr. William M. Carty Dates: June 16 – 20 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $95 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Whether you’re a recent arrival to the glaze and clay calculation world, or you’ve previously studied this fascinating science, this NEW workshop will blow your mind. For the first time in a workshop, students will explore color response in glazes, that they invent, to both oxidation AND reduction atmospheres. Glaze and claybody formulation, the role of metal oxides and stains, the introduction of opacifiers, and causes of defects will be taught step by step. Testing “wild clays” will also be included in our explorations. Students are encouraged to bring in their triumphs and curiosities for discussion and sharing.

EVOCATIVE ANIMAL HEADS IN CLAY Instructor: Russell Wrankle Dates: June 23 – 27 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $50 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Starting with simple featureless plaster animal head forms (Dog, Rabbit and Vulture provided by the instructor) we will jump start your exploration of narrative, emotional, and conceptual potential of animal heads in clay. You will spend time learning facial features and then embellish with texture, expression, and nuance. Russell will share his building methods, including solid construction, and sculpting facial features using basic tools and sprigs. Image presentations of historic and contemporary examples will provide context and inspiration. Individual guidance will help you create unique sculptures that are personally relevant. Pieces will be bisque fired at the end of the week.

SWEET & SALTY: CONE 6 SALT FIRING Instructor: Sara Patterson Dates: June 23 – 27 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $65 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced This workshop gives participants the opportunity to work with one of the country’s first studio potters to pursue soda firing at cone 6. Students will be invited to bring bisqueware and their own cone 6 glazes [if they have] to fire in our nearly new soda kiln. There will be studio glazes available, as well. This is a hands-on workshop so there will be wheel throwing demos, discussions, and time to make work in addition to the glaze firing.

THE WHOLE ENCHILADA: A BEGINNER’S JOURNEY IN CLAY Instructors: Marilyn Katz, Gail Rutigliano, Karen Stern Dates: June 30 – July 2 Course Fee: $300 Lab Fee: $50 Skill Level: Beginner Have a blast getting creative and a little messy in this workshop with three Dynamos! Come be a part of a new paradigm in learning how to work with clay … under the guidance of three amazing artists. Try your hands at wheel throwing, hand building, glazing, and firing … each technique important to building skills and knowledge fast.

You’ll feel like you’re in excellent hands because these Instructors know how to work with clay, enthusiastically share their knowledge, and set the right pace and environment for fun learning.

LUSH & LAYERED SURFACE: DECORATION TECHNIQUES FOR GREENWARE Instructor: Taylor Sijan Dates: July 7 – 11 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $50 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Are you looking to learn how to create rich depth on the surfaces of your ceramic work? In this skill-building workshop, Taylor will demonstrate how she creates layered surfaces on unfired porcelain. Students will experiment with decorating techniques such as stamping, slip trailing, carving, and underglaze painting using paper resists on tiles and simple forms. Strategies for harmonious, asymmetrical surface compositions on vessels will be introduced. Students will depart the workshop with greenware and bisque-fired work to glaze at home.

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SURFACING Instructor: Michael Kline Dates: July 14 – 18 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $60 Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced In this hands-on workshop we will focus on wheel thrown pots and embellishment of the clay surface. Participants will be guided through fun exercises to familiarize themselves with markmaking and the structure of pattern using brushwork, stamping, and incising. We will make clay stamps to be used to decorate the surfaces of our pots. We will discuss and demonstrate strategies for pattern with brushwork, pigmented wax resist, and inlay. Students will find patterns that are meaningful and appropriate for their forms.

BUILDING THE ROCKET KILN: LOW EMISSION WOOD FIRING Instructor: Lisa Orr Dates: July 21 – 25 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $100 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced This informative and exciting workshop will offer participants the opportunity to work together in the construction of the “Rocket” wood-fired kiln.

The project will involve the conversion of an electric kiln into one that can fire fast and lean using wood as its primary fuel. Students will enjoy learning kiln building and firing principles and should come prepared to make pots and work cooperatively. There promises to be loads of demonstrations, discussions, and presentations on this renowned Instructor’s experiences as a studio potter, world traveler, and advocate for low-resource practices.

GEOLOGICALLY BIOLOGIC Instructor: Coleton Lunt Dates: July 22 - 25 Course Fee: $400 Lab Fee: $60 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Engaging in a mutual dialogue with clay, students will learn to let the process unfold in intuitive ways. Employing wheel, coil, and slabs, we will investigate ways to build sculptural vessels that defy gravity, expressing dynamic movement. We will discuss formal evolution through the lens of the biologic world, while we analyze the process of making as it relates to geology and natural weathering. Staining clay will be demonstrated as well as blending various stoneware’s together. Minimal or liner glazes will be used to highlight the patterns and color of the natural clay.

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CLAY AS CANVAS Instructor: Mallory Wetherell Dates: July 28 – August 1 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $55 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to apply graphic imagery onto porcelain surfaces. Participants will begin by creating a variety of simplified ceramic forms to serve as their canvases. Students will be taught how to convert found imagery into stencils, which will be transferred onto their bone-dry ceramic forms. Working with a variety of underglaze washes, students will experiment building complex surfaces and graphic images on clay. Students are encouraged to bring to class a variety of images for reference.

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into different techniques for surface decoration at the greenware stage. We will combine texture, carving, underglaze inlay, brushwork, and resist techniques to create layered, colorful surfaces.

We will discuss how function, form and surface work together to create well-designed pottery forms. Bring your sketchbook and get ready to embark on a playful discovery of form and surface techniques.

BY DESIGN: PROTOTYPING, MOLD MAKING AND SLIP CASTING Instructor: Hiroe Hanazono Dates: August 11 – 15 (5 Days) Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $75 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced During this five-day workshop, students will learn methods for designing and fabricating models and molds. Students will begin by designing an object on paper, then learn how to create their prototype using a variety of materials such as plaster, clay, and wood. These prototypes will then be used to create either single or multipiece molds. Demonstrations will also cover the slip-casting process. Students will have the opportunity to make casts of their projects, however because this is only a five-day workshop, students will take their bisque home.

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STORYTELLING IN SCULPTURE Instructor: Hirotsune Tashima Dates: July 28 – August 1 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $60 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced This hands-on workshop is guaranteed to be a unique opportunity to study sculptural techniques using clay to explore personal and cultural ideas.

Participants will be introduced to ways of realizing their own concepts through representational sculpture. Techniques for building large scale works will be demonstrated along with discussions about materials, challenges, and problem solving. Aspects of modelling the Figure will be explored with the intention of telling stories being central to these five action-packed days.

SURFACE DESIGN FOR POTTERY Instructor: Chandra DeBuse Dates: August 4 – 8 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $60 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced (a little experience will be helpful) Exploring surface techniques on hand-built pottery will be the focus of this workshop. After using templates with soft clay slabs to construct pottery forms like plates and cups, we will dive

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Instructor: Jon Puzzuoli Dates: August 12 – 15 Course Fee: $400 Lab Fee: $75 Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Create dramatic effects on your pottery with crystalline glazes and learn to throw beautiful bottles during this four-day workshop. We will start by prepping and glazing your premade bisqueware. While the pieces are firing, we will dive into the glaze chemistry and kiln programming that crystalline glazes require. Post-firing techniques will be taught. During the second day of the workshop there will be throwing demos of wide bellied bottles that are most flattering to crystal growth. We will have plenty of time for hands-on throwing and trimming. On the third day of the workshop, we will glaze another batch of work and get it into the kiln.

FUN WITH VESSELS THAT POUR Instructor: Susan Beecher Dates: August 18 - 20 Course Fee: $400 Lab Fee: $50 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced This hands-on workshop will focus on making beautiful pouring vessels while improving your throwing skills and demonstrating new altering techniques. We will work on such pots as: Batter Bowls, Pitchers, Gravy Boats, Soy Bottles & Teapots. Then we will move on to various surface enhancement techniques such as slip brush work, sgrafitto & wax resist. All levels of skill are welcome, but some wheel experience is necessary. Ages 15 to adult.

THE REAL BIG BURN: FULL GENERAL MAYHEM Instructors: Steve Cook and Bruce Dehnert Dates: August 25 – 29 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $100 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced If you love to fire. If you love lots of different effects. Or if you’re short on atmospheric firing experience, this intensive workshop is your ticket.

You will participate in different types of firing, achieving results in a short time. We’ll fire soda, wood, gas reduction, raku, and pit! Emphasis is placed on glaze/surface preparation and firing techniques through demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on participation. You bring the bisque-ware, and we deliver the heat.

THE REAL BIG BURN: GENERAL MAYHEM FULL SESSION II Instructors: Steve Cook and Bruce Dehnert Dates: September 1-5 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $100 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced If you love to fire. If you love lots of different effects. Or if you’re short on atmospheric firing experience, this intensive workshop is your ticket.

You will participate in different types of firing, achieving results in a short time. We’ll fire soda, wood, gas reduction, raku, and pit! Emphasis is placed on glaze/surface preparation and firing techniques through demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on participation. You bring the bisque-ware, and we deliver the heat.

FIVE DAYS WITH ADJECTIVES Instructor: John Gill Dates: September 8 – 12 (5 Days) FULL Course Fee: $600 Lab Fee: $75 Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced John Gill is widely known for his unique approaches to constructing colorful planular vessels that enjoy both contemporary and historical associations. Gill’s expressive hard angulars challenge gravity with cantilever and colliding with surfaces that feature dynamic painting.

There is undeniably magic in his hands and a plausible logic guided by the idea that working with function opens up possibilities. Join us in this workshop that could change your trajectories in thinking and creating. Gill has been in the field for a long time working with many people, absorbing stories, and working intuitively in response. Gill likes to put together forms in simple yet activated relationships. He comes to materials with simple tools and ideas, solving problems in the moment.

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2D PROGRAM INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING Instructor: Nathan Loda Dates: June 16 - 18 Course Fee: $300 Lab Fee: $30 Skill Level: Beginner and Up This introductory course will provide students with the basic principles and techniques when working with Oil Paint. Students will be introduced to paint-handling techniques, color mixing, composition, and different methods for developing a representational painting. Using an exciting direct method of applying paint, and the indirect method of application featuring monochromatic underpainting prior to color application, participants will learn how to construct a dynamic image. Favorite photographs will be used to learn fundamentals of alla prima landscape painting.

Throughout this enjoyable workshop, emphasis will be placed on lots of individual support.

STEP BY STEP: METHODS IN CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE PAINTING

EXPANDING YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS THROUGH PAINTING

Instructor: Eileen Murphy June 30 – July 2 Course Fee: $300 Lab Fee: $30 Skill Level: Beginner to AdvanceD In this workshop, participants will consider all aspects of making a successful landscape painting, from beginning to end. Our beautiful Catskill mountains offer one of America’s most special settings for developing a ‘painter’s eye’ towards capturing dynamic views on canvas. Exploring compositions that go beyond the traditional horizontal rectangle, students will learn shadow modeling, various mark-making techniques, and differentiating textures of subject matter. Both art historical and contemporary examples of compositions will be introduced and discussed.

Instructor: Karin Lowney-Seed Dates: July 21 – 23 Course Fee: $300 Lab Fee: $35 In this three-day workshop you will explore ideas and techniques using your own personal story to direct your art. How do we manifest that in our art? The process of discovery comes from sharing, listening, and learning within the safety-net we will create during this course. We will work on gestures, markings, color, texture, and language building a narrative to expand your creative process. We will also experiment with play, color and emotions that allow you to take bigger risks that allow you to advance your ‘voice’.

CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP Instructor: Julia Whitney Barnes Dates: July 7 – 11 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $50 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Participants will learn the basics of how to make cyanotype prints from mixing chemistry, coating paper and/or fabric, and utilizing the always amazing Catskill sunlight to develop the prints.

Approaching printmaking from an experimental perspective, students will be introduced to myriad options for stenciling using found objects. Also, there will be exciting opportunities to create and print with photographic negatives and learn about toning and other techniques using wet technique, natural dyes, and household materials like coffee and tea. This exciting workshop will be comprised of enjoyable discussions, heaps of demonstrations, and presentations.

MURAL BOOT CAMP Instructor: Monty Montgomery Dates: June 23 – 27 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $75 Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced Rarely does the opportunity arise to take a workshop in mural painting. This dynamic approach to large scale image-making is of an esoteric nature because so many elements must be considered. In this hands-on workshop, students will be introduced to developing a vision, choosing surface and medium, and considering aspects of society and culture. Instruction will cover use of tools and equipment, and the forever pesky budget and pricing concerns when developing proposals. Because muralism is usually a public art form, this renowned artist will lead discussions regarding the challenges that entails.

If a course is marked as FULL, please call our office at 518-263-2001 to be placed on the waiting list.

BEGINNER WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Instructor: Loreen Oren Dates: July 21 – 23 (3 Days) Course Fee: $300 Lab Fee: $50 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced This workshop is designed for beginners and students who wish to continue working with watercolor. Techniques such as wet-on-wet, weton-dry, scumbling and “dry brush” will be demonstrated at each class. Students will learn how to create patterns, layers, color relationships, brush strokes and effects in watercolor painting.

Also, an in-depth exploration of various types of paper will be conducted during class time. Find joy and celebrate in the fabulous unpredictability that makes watercolor painting so unique.

PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING Instructor: Mara Lehmann Dates: August 25 – 27 Course Fee: $300 Lab Fee: $40 Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced This workshop is meant for intermediate to experienced level painters who have already taken beginning courses. We will be focusing on the use of values as a method of achieving spatial distance and feeling of atmosphere in our landscapes. Also, the emphasizing of focal points using contrasting patterns of light and shadow to add drama. There will be demonstrations, discussions, and lots of individual attention. Portions of this intensive workshop will be held outdoors in the stunning Catskills.

METHODS AND MATERIALS Instructor: Gabe Brown September 8 – 10 Course Fee: $300 Lab Fee: $30 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Methods and Materials is designed for those interested in not only the basic understanding of paining techniques and applications, but advanced knowledge of practical uses. Ideal for beginners as well as those wanting to perfect their craft with a better understanding of how to apply specific methods to individual studio practice. You will learn how to mix a variety of painting mediums, applications of ground on various substrates, paint mixing techniques, presentation, and preparation of artwork for transportation. Primarily focusing on oil, this workshop will also include water media such as acrylic, ink, and watercolor.

FIBERS EMBROIDERY ON PAPER Instructor: Nick DeFord Dates: July 14 – 18 Course Fee: $500 Lab Fee: $35 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Embroidery is a fantastic means of embellishing fabric, but we will take the needle and thread to paper to explore the drawn line as a stitched line. We will cover basic stitching techniques of

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embroidery, and then move on to the intricacies, challenges, and surprises of putting a needle to paper. We will discuss various surfaces that are possible, working individually with students and their own ideas. Contemporary artists who utilize embroidery will be introduced. Assignment prompts will encourage students on ways that embroidery gives meaning to their other works on paper. This class welcomes anyone interested in taking their stitches to the next level!

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Instructor: Wendy G. Jensen Dates: July 29 (one day only!) 9am – 5pm Course Fee: $125 Lab Fee: $75 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Using rattan, this basket begins with a double spoked base with tapered secondary stakes; students will learn to weave and shape the sides of this handsome, utilitarian round basket. The basket is finished with a sturdy rim and leather side handles. Shaping, rimming, scarfing and lashing will all be taught. Approximate dimensions: 13”D x 8”H.

NONTRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO SCULPTURE Instructor: Karen Margolis Dates: August 4 – 7 Course Fee: $400 Lab Fee: $50 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced This workshop explores sculpture from inside out, how to communicate through form, materials, and process. Students investigate their inner drives to create assemblages as extensions of individual feelings. The workshop introduces alternative approaches to working with principles of sculpture, using various methods of material penetration, adhesion/attachment, and treatment of surfaces to express line, form, space, texture, mass, and volume. Combining personal and found objects with alternative techniques and tools, students explore conveying meaning within form, focusing on how objects articulate content based on arrangement and deconstruction.

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Instructor: Patricia Miranda Dates: August 18 - 21 Course Fee: $400 Lab Fee: $50 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced This workshop will explore the history of color through the creation of natural dyes and pigments. Participants will create color from natural materials combined with water-based binders, from gum arabic to distemper to egg tempera.

We will explore the language and meaning-making potential of color, and how material carries content through history, context, and aesthetic properties. Conceptual and practical considerations of the environmental impact on materials will offer a guide to maintaining a sustainable and safe painting practice. Participants will come away with a set of handmade watercolor paints, a color swatch book, and exploratory paintings created using their handmade paints on paper.

RUG HOOKING Instructor: Tina Harp Dates: August 25 - 27 Course Fee: $300 Lab Fee: $85 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Rug Hooking is a traditional art form. Beginning with a complete kit, students will learn how to hook a simple 8 x 10 picture using hand-dyed strips of wool. Learn how color and texture function in this intriguing craft technique. Because this tool is portable, students will be able to continue working on projects outside class hours, and the next morning will be spent going over how the colors create textures, how to fix a mistake as well as lots of show and tell. Demonstrations and lots of individual attention are guaranteed.

REPURPOSE, REUSE, RETHINK: UPCYCLED TEXTILE CRAFTS WITH FELT, EMBROIDERY, AND SEWING Instructor: Lynn Loflin September 1 - 3 Course Fee: $300 Lab Fee: $35 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced This 3-day workshop focuses on the repurposing of felted wool, clothing, and other textiles.

Participants will learn traditional skills and techniques in embroidery, dry felting, mending, patchwork, sashiko, fabric collage, and sewing, telling a more personal story. We will reimagine existing clothing, making a vest or jacket from a felted wool sweater. Other projects that can be made over the 3 days are gloves, belts, sashiko/ boro denim repair, shoulder bags, pouches, and hats. There will be demonstrations, heaps of individual attention, and the rich history of felted clothing in our region. Come join our reimagining of what wearable art can be.

If a course is marked as FULL, please call our office at 518-263-2001 to be placed on the waiting list.

WEEKLY CLASSES AN ENTHUSIAST’S GUIDE TO WHEEL THROWING Instructor: Meredith Kunhardt Dates: June 21 – August 23 Time/Day: 2 pm – 4 pm. Wednesdays.

Course Fee: $275 Lab Fee: $45 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced.

This course is for those who have always wanted to learn how to make pots, want to brush up on skills, or have a desire to extend their abilities and knowledge about handmade pottery. Taught by one of our region’s most talented young potters, the course will cover basic to more advanced wheel-throwing techniques, trimming, and finishing pots. Feet, handles, lids, and spouts will also be explored. Participants will receive lots of personalized attention adjusted to where they are at in their own skills and goals. Glazing and firing techniques will be shared. Note: First 25 lbs bag of clay is provided with the Lab Fee.

CLAY FOR SENIORS WEEKLY Instructor: Susan Beecher FULL Dates: July 12 – August 30 Time/Day: 10 am – 1 pm. Wednesdays.

Course Fee: $220 Lab Fee: $65 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced. Age 65+ This class is offered to senior citizens living in the Mountaintop area who enjoy working with their hands in a supportive, fun, and lively community.

This 8-week course will focus on hand-building techniques that appeal to all skill levels. Come and learn to make special projects while enjoying our beautiful studio. Decorating and glazing are also taught, so bring your wonderful ideas!

WEEKLY WEAVING I Instructor: Tina Harp Dates: June 7 – July 26 Course Fee: $250 Lab Fee: $45 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Weaving is an ancient art form that involves interlacing threads to create fabric. Using a 4-harness loom, students will learn to warp a loom, weave it off, and properly finish. Studio time is available and most students have the ability to create two separate woven pieces. By the end of this 8-week course, one will have the basic skills and knowledge to try this on their own. No prior experience is needed.

WEEKLY WEAVING II Instructor: Tina Harp Dates: August 23 – October 11 Course Fee: $250 Lab Fee: $45 Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced This continued weaving course is designed for students who have some basic knowledge of weaving. This class will build upon the existing skills of the student and learn more advanced techniques. Learning how to create more complex patterns, expanding the use of color and texture and how to trouble shoot common problems that arise. During this 8-week course, students work at their own skill level. Studio time is available for weaving off the loom which creates time for a couple of finished pieces.

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Ticket sales are now open!

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Purchased in Advance: $25 regular; $20 senior; $7 student/child Purchased at the door: $30 regular; $25 senior; $7 student/child

OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS 7971 MAIN STREET HUNTER, NY 12442

ORPHEUM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 6050 MAIN STREET TANNERSVILLE, NY 12485

We are THRILLED to celebrate our 25th Anniversary of bringing Arts to the Mountaintop with our most impressive season yet!

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Chanticleer Saturday, April 22 @ 7:30 pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer has been hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world, selling over one million recordings and performing thousands of live concerts to audiences around the world. Their repertoire is rooted in the renaissance, and has continued to expand to include classical, gospel, jazz, popular music, and a deep commitment to the commissioning of new compositions and arrangements.

“Cash on Cash” Maude Adams Theater Hub Saturday, April 1 @ 7:30 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Note: alternate ticket prices apply.

An evening of music and storytelling about Johnny Cash presented by Robert Burke Warren, who has recently edited a book by the same title.

“Like Courtiers in the FREE Presence of the Master” Piano Sonatas with Violin Accompaniment Around 1800 Antonia Nelson, violin Maria Rose, piano Sunday, April 2 @ 2:00 pm Piano Performance Museum Doctorow Center for the Arts FREE, but seating is limited.

Email boxoffice@catskillmtn.org to reserve your seats.

Antonia Nelson and Maria Rose will perform various works for violin and piano to showcase some of the historical pianos at the Piano Performance Museum. In the late-18th century solo piano music was rare and served mostly to show off the virtuosity of the composer/performer—or they were used for teaching. In social performance settings the piano was almost always joined by optional other instruments. The program will include sonatas by Mozart, Hüllmandel, and Dussek.

Ibex Puppetry: Ajijaak on Turtle Island Saturday, April 8 @ 7:30 pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center The story of Ajijaak, a young whooping crane who has been separated from her family in a Tar Sands fire caused by the monstrous Mishibizhiw. She must make her first migration from Canada down to the Gulf Coast on her own, finding her voice and a family through the interconnectedness of all of creation. Ajijaak on Turtle Island brings communities together through puppetry, music, traditional dances, animations, and kites.

Photo by Theo Cote

Moss Ensemble Saturday, April 15 @ 8:00 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Join this quartet of world-class performers for an evening of adventurous and beautiful music. Expect pieces by Chopin and Haydn and works from living composers, as well as stories that help illuminate the music. Featured among the evening’s offerings are a song cycle by Windham’s esteemed impresario/conductor/ composer Robert Manno and works by Andes’ remarkable violinist/ counter-tenor/composer Marshall Coid.

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VIRTUAL! FRE International Fortepiano Salon 15: “More than Just Notes: Rhetoric & Ornamentation in Classical Piano Music” Sunday, April 30 @ 2:00 pm Canadian fortepianist Anders Muskens and Tobias Cramm on rhetoric and early

Romantic improvisation.

MAY The Gottabees “Go Home Tiny Monster” Saturday, May 6 @ 2:00 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Recommended for ages 3 and up After a sudden storm, Sylvie and her loving family of homespun creatures find themselves in need of a new home. Luckily, they have an audience full of people who can help them out! Go Home Tiny Monster is a wildly creative theatrical ode to a community’s generosity.

Kyle Marshall Choreography: Alice and Ruin A Partnership Project with the Catskill Mountain Foundation & The Joyce Theater Foundation Saturday, May 13 @ 7:30pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center Founded in 2014, Kyle Marshall Choreography (KMC) is a company that sees the dancing body as a container of history, an igniter of social reform, and a site of celebration.

Community Ballet Class Recital Orpheum Dance Program Saturday, May 20 @ 2:00 pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center For ballet class parents only

Workshop on Maintaining Historical Pianos, Harpsichords and Clavichords May 25 - May 27 Piano Performance Museum Doctorow Center for the Arts Visit academyfortepiano.org Following last year’s successful workshop, the second Piano Technicians Workshop will be offered, directed by Masayuki Maki and Richard Hester.

The Brothers Doobie: A Doobie Brothers Concert Experience Saturday, May 27 @ 8:00pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center Tickets Purchased in Advance: $30 regular; $25 senior; $7 student At the Door: $35 regular; $20 senior; $7 student Always delivering a high-energy, high-level performance, Brothers Doobie - A Doobie Brothers Experience performs the full range of Doobie Brothers top hits.

Academy of Fortepiano Performance Festival 2023 Workshop: Style, Affect and Ornamentation May 28 - June 5 Piano Performance Museum, Doctorow Center for the Arts Visit academyfortepiano.org An inspiring immersion into the world of historical pianos.

Academy of Fortepiano Performance Faculty Concert “Fantasies, Variations and Fanciful Ornaments” Works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven Keiko Shichijo, Andrew Willis, Audrey Axinn, Maria Rose (fortepiano) Assisted by Antonia Nelson (violin) and Anneke Schaul-Yoder (cello) Sunday, May 28 @ 8:00 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts

Masterclass with Robert Levin Sunday, June 4 @ 10:00 am Doctorow Center for the Arts

Drew Minter as Aristea from Cesti’s L’Orontea.

“Auf dem Wasser zu Singen” A program of Lieder by Franz Schubert on the theme of Water Drew Minter, bass Maria Rose, fortepiano Saturday, June 10 @ 8:00 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Voice and Piano Student Concert Sunday, June 11, time TBA Doctorow Center for the Arts Labyrinth Baroque Ensemble “Resistance is but Vain: Staging Charms and Perplexities of Love in Songs from Late 17th Century London Plays” Saturday, June 17 @ 8:00pm Doctorow Center for the Arts The Labyrinth Baroque Ensemble, founded in 2015 by director, lutenist and scholar Richard Kolb, performs music by Purcell, Eccles, and contemporaries, created by Artistic Director Richard Kolb with staging by mezzosoprano Tracy Cowart.

“Embraceable Gershwin” Joanne Polk, piano Jeffrey Langford, lecture Saturday, June 24 @ 2:00 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Is there anything sweeter than a Saturday matinee with pianist Joanne Polk performing arrangements of songs by George Gershwin while Jeffrey Langford walks us through the life and times of the composer?

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Academy of Fortepiano Performance Student Concert Sunday, June 4 @ 3:00 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts

Academy of Fortepiano Performance Workshop for Fortepianists and Vocalists: “The German Lied Repertoire” led by Drew Minter June 6 - June 12 Piano Performance Museum Doctorow Center for the Arts Visit academyfortepiano.org

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“Ornamentation and Improvisation in Mozart’s Keyboard Music” Lecture-Recital with Robert Levin Saturday, June 3 @ 8:00 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts

JUNE Photo courtesy of Haymarket Opera Company

Comedy in the Catskills Maude Adams Theater Hub Saturday, May 20 @ 7:30 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Note: alternate ticket prices apply.

Join us for a night of stand up comedy!

Featuring Derek Drescher, Josh Fromer, Cassidy O’Malley, Adam Hmada, and hosted by Nick Bailey. Pre-show and intermission cocktails available in the lobby.

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Ticket sales are now open!

Visit catskillmtn.org Unless otherwise noted, ticket prices are as follows:

Purchased in Advance: $25 regular; $20 senior; $7 student/child Purchased at the door: $30 regular; $25 senior; $7 student/child

OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS 7971 MAIN STREET HUNTER, NY 12442

ORPHEUM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 6050 MAIN STREET TANNERSVILLE, NY 12485

Photo by Shawn Michael Jones

Catskill Mountain Shakespeare July 15-30

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FREE

OMNY Taiko Drummers Sunday, July 2 @ 6:30pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center FREE CONCERT OMNY Taiko Drummers FREE Tuesday, July 4 @ 2:00pm Windham Civic Center, Main Street, Windham FREE CONCERT Sponsored by the Windham Foundation

Catskill Mountain Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration Weekend Bernie Williams Collective Friday, July 7 @ 7:30 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Cécile McLorin-Salvant Saturday, July 8 @ 7:30 pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center Dancers from the New York City Ballet Perform a Tribute to Jacques d’Amboise Sunday, July 9 @ 2:00 pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center 94 • www.catskillregionguide.com

Cécile McLorin-Salvant July 9

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Maude Adams Theater Hub Thursday-Saturday, July 13-15 Orpheum Performing Arts Center Note: alternate ticket prices apply.

Hunter International Music Festival July 23 - August 6 Piano Performance Museum Doctorow Center for the Arts Visit huntermusicfestival.com

As You Like It Catskill Mountain Shakespeare July 15-30 Outdoors & Under the Tent at the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Red Barn, Main Street, Hunter Note: alternate ticket prices apply.

Wael Farouk Piano Recital Hunter International Music Festival Thursday, July 27 @ 7:30pm Doctorow Center for the Arts

Dividing the Estate, by Horton Foote Horton by the Stream Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16 @ 2:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, July 22 & 23 @ 2:00 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Visit hortonbythestream.org Note: alternate ticket prices apply.

National Dance Institute Mountaintop Residency Performance: A Tribute to Maya Angelou Saturday, July 22 @ 7:00pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center All Tickets: $15

American String Quartet Hunter International Music Festival Saturday, July 29 @ 7:30pm Doctorow Center for the Arts

AUGUST Cabaret Maude Adams Theater Hub Friday-Sunday, August 3-5 Outdoors & Under the Tent at the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Red Barn, Main Street, Hunter Note: alternate ticket prices apply.

Hunter International Music Festival Faculty Concert Friday, August 4 @ 7:30 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts

Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzuco

The Hot Sardines December 16

Simone Dinnerstein Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra November 25

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Orpheum Dance Program Friday, August 11 @ 7:30pm Saturday, August 12 @ 7:30pm Sunday, August 13 @ 2:00pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center Common Ground On The Mountain: Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, Greg Dayton, Walt Michael & Company Saturday, August 19 @ 8:00 pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center Tickets Purchased in Advance: $30 regular; $25 senior; $7 student Tickets Purchased at the Door: $35 regular; $20 senior; $7 student

SEPTEMBER VIRTUAL! FREE Academy of Fortepiano Performance International Fortepiano Salon #16 Sunday, September 10 @ 2:00 pm Dedication Maude Adams Theater Hub Friday-Sunday, September 15-17 Doctorow Center for the Arts Note: alternate ticket prices apply.

Hope Boykin Dance “...a STATE of love” A Partnership Project with the Catskill Mountain Foundation and the Joyce Theater Foundation Saturday, September 16 @ 7:30pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Olivier Tarpaga Dance “Once the dust settles, flowers bloom” A Partnership Project with the Catskill Mountain Foundation and the Joyce Theater Foundation Saturday, September 23 @ 7:30pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center

OCTOBER Ronald K. Brown/Evidence A Partnership Project with the Catskill Mountain Foundation and the Joyce Theater Foundation Saturday, October 7 @ 7:30pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center No Strings Marionettes: The Hobbit Wednesday, October 18 @ 3:45 pm Thursday, October 19 @ 3:45 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Apollo’s Fire: The Road to Dublin Saturday, October 21 @ 7:30pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center The Rocky Horror Show Maude Adams Theater Hub Friday-Sunday, October 27-29 Orpheum Performing Arts Center Note: alternate ticket prices apply.

VIRTUAL! FREE Academy of Fortepiano Performance International Fortepiano Salon #16: With Guest Dunya Verwey of the Geelvinck Museum, The Netherlands Saturday, October 28@ 2:00 pm

NOVEMBER Once Upon a Time Darcy Dunn, mezzo-soprano Julia Mendelsohn, pianist Mark Singer, baritone Saturday, November 11 @ 8:00 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts E VIRTUAL! FRE Academy of Fortepiano Performance International Fortepiano Salon #17 Saturday, November 18 @ 8:00 pm

Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra Robert Manno, Conductor Simone Dinnerstein, piano Saturday, November 25, 7:30pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center

DECEMBER The Nutcracker Ballet Orpheum Dance Program Victoria Rinaldi, Director SIX PERFORMANCES Saturday, December 2 @ 2:00 & 7:30pm Sunday, December 3 @ 2:00pm Saturday, December 9 @ 2:00 & 7:30pm Sunday, December 10 @ 2:00pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center The Hot Sardines: “Holiday Stomp” Saturday, December 16 @ 7:30pm Orpheum Performing Arts Center Tickets Purchased in Advance: $30 regular; $25 senior; $7 student Tickets Purchased at the Door: $35 regular; $20 senior; $7 student June 2023 • GUIDE 95

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