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IN THIS ISSUE

COVER

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8 HANFORD MILLS MUSEUM OPENS ON MAY 15 FOR THE 2026 SEASON

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10 THE ARTS 12 ACADEMY OF FORTEPIANO PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL

by Sarah Beling

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14 45 YEARS OF HANDMADE: A Living Legacy Returns to New Paltz

16 THE SOUND OF SUMMER: Broadway’s Biggest Voices Come to the Catskills

18 WINDHAM ARTS ALLIANCE PRESENTS ARTISTRY UNVEILED

by Sheila Trautman

22 HOME & GARDEN Including Real Estate, Home Maintenance, and Gardening Tips

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38 A GREENE COUNTY GARDEN IN MAY: The Silver-Spotted Skipper

by Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson

40 A NEW SEASON OF FUN AT FENIMORE FARM

42 THE ENERGETIC CATSKILL MOUNTAINS

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CATSKILLS PAST: Tennis, Anyone?

by T.M. Bradshaw

48 SPRING IN THE CATSKILLS 62 THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS

by Jeff Senterman

66 CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION 2026 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON Doug Peltzman

72 SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS 2026 SUMMER WORKSHOPS

78 CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION 2026 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

81 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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96 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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VOLUME 41, NUMBER 5 MAY 2026 PUBLISHERS Peter Finn, Chairman, Catskill Mountain Foundation Sarah Finn, President, Catskill Mountain Foundation Amy Scheibe, Executive Director, Catskill Mountain Foundation EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION Sarah Taft ADVERTISING SALES Barbara Cobb CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Bob & Denise Abrahamsen, Sarah Beling, Brandt Bolding/Adobe Stock, T.M. Bradshaw, Richard Cavanagh, Debra Danner, Fenimore Farm & Country Village, Follow the Flow/ Adobe Stock, GNH Lumber, Greene County Tourism, Hanford Mills Museum, Thomasine Helsmoortel, Greg Madden, procinemastock/Adobe Stock, Quail Hollow Events, Jeff Senterman, Trista Shultes, siogio/Adobe Stock, Smitty’s Nursery & Landscape, Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson, Sheila Trautman, Ulster County Tourism, Ulster Savings Bank and Victoria Gardens.

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Hanford Mills Museum Opens on May 15 for the 2026 Season Waterwheel Celebration Day on May 23

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anford Mills Museum will open for its 2026 season on Friday, May 15. The museum will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm through October 15. Our knowledgeable staff offer a guided experience featuring demonstrations of historic, water powered machines in our sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shops.

On Saturday, May 23, join Hanford Mills Museum as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the waterwheel. The Hanfords installed the waterwheel in the mill in 1926 and it still generates power for the mill today. Watch the wheel come to life and power an interconnected system that was at the heart of a truly innovative milling business and is a key to unlocking the power of the past. This event will also include a concert by the Cooperstown based Small Town Big Band, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and other festivities. Come early for a guided bird walk from 8:00 am9:30 am. Led by experienced birders from the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, this walk is free and will explore the grounds of Hanford Mills Museum.

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Engine Jamboree on September 12 and 13 and our Trees and Timber Festival on October 10, which will focus on the importance of trees and forests.

Check our website, hanfordmills.org, for more information about these and other events at Hanford Mills Museum in 2026.

About Hanford Mills Museum

Experience a story of innovation, ingenuity and entrepreneurship at a historic working mill site. Sheltered in a valley in the northwestern Catskills of New York, Hanford Mills Museum offers insights into the past, and lessons about the relationships between people, the things they make, and the places they live. As one of only a handful of operating water-powered mills, Hanford Mills Museum has earned a place on both 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 ARTS Cindy of Arc at Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill Cindy of Arc is about the problem men have with lying and where that’s gotten the rest of us. Particularly women. It is the resistance rock musical you didn’t know you needed. Okay, you knew.

Think American Utopia with expletives, politics, religion, dogs, Nazis, cannibals, no David Byrne, and no Utopia. And no choreographer. And no money. And it’s a comedy. And we wear our shoes.

Cindy of Arc was a finalist for the 2023 Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theater and has raised over $11,000 for women’s reproductive rights.

Directed by Dani Davis, the show is written and performed by Cynthia Kaplan, and features appearances by Dan Barman and Zachary Larson.

Shows are May 16 at 7:00 pm and May 17 at 2:00 pm. The Bridge Street Theatre is located at 44 West Bridge Street. For tickets or more information, visit bridgest.org.

“A hilarious journey with rockin’ songs.” —Nancy Giles, CBS News Sunday Morning “Hilarious … The show gave me early 90’s riot grrl political anarcho-punk folk meets Violent Femmes-style pop-rock.”

—Baltimore Fishbowl

The Party Theater Presents In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) by Sarah Ruhl at The Carriage House in Stamford The Party Theater presents In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) by Sarah Ruhl. Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of electricity and based on the bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat “hysterical” women (and some men), this revelatory comedy centers on a doctor and his wife and how his new therapy affects their entire household. And for the first time, Ruhl’s acclaimed play will be performed by an all female cast. Following The Party’s sold-out 2025 production of Dance Nation, this all-local cast and crew brings brilliantly to life a modern classic by one of our finest living playwrights. Directed by Kristin “Kiki” McCalley. Starring Marisa Caruso, Annie Pevear, Alyssa Matthews, Adrian Shirk, Catherine Morrison, Sinzia Reese, Pareesa Pourian and Amy Rae. Performances are May 9 through May 11 and May 14 through May 16 at 7:30 pm at The Carriage House, located at 76 Main Street in Stamford. For tickets, visit the partytheater.com About The Party Theater The Party Theater exists to ignite creativity, foster collaboration, and enrich the cultural fabric of Stamford, New York, the Western Catskills, and beyond. By blending professional artistry with community engagement, the company brings transformative artistic experiences to life through performances, festivals, community workshops, and new work development. Its mission is to celebrate and elevate local and regional voices while creating opportunities for entertainment, inspiration, education, and connection.

The Party was founded in 2018 by Artistic Director Kristin McCalley as an organization for performing and theater artists of all levels and backgrounds to collaborate within a democratic framework—departing from hierarchical theater structures that can be disconnected from artists’ needs and the interests of their immediate locale. Since beginning programming in the Western Catskills in 2022, McCalley has made Stamford the company’s permanent home, partnering with local artists Adrian Shirk and Marisa Caruso to serve the community.

Stay up to date by following The Party Theater on social media: @jointhepartytheater on Instagram, @ThePartyTheater on Facebook.

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Academy of Fortepiano Performance Festival

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t’s time for a tune up — the Academy of Fortepiano Performance (AFP) will once again return to the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Piano Performance Museum May 30 to June 8 for a new crop of workshops, concerts, and camaraderie.

The academy, helmed by fortepiano experts Audrey Axinn and Maria Rose, welcomes musicians ranging from advanced high school students and conservatory students to working professionals for over a week of lessons, technical workshops, lectures and performances focused around pianos from the 18th and 19th centuries. The festivities begin with a faculty concert presented by Axinn and Rose; fellow keyboardists Masayuki Maki and Andrew Willis as well as guest faculty member and baroque violinist Cynthia Roberts, who will help lead a small cohort of string players invited to attend this year’s academy.

“Every year we try to do something slightly different, in conjunction with our choice of guest performer,” said Rose of this year’s chamber collaboration. “Last year we invited Anders Muskens, a Canadian fortepianist living in Germany. He gave a lecture and masterclass about stage acting (theater) styles in the 18th century — a fascinating topic that is reflected in music making of the period. This year we have Cynthia Roberts, a very sought-after violinist who teaches string players about performance practice in 12 • issuu.com/catskillmtnregionguide

the 17th, 18th, and 19th century — this is also very instructive for pianists and we will have several chamber music groups,” she added. “We also have more harpsichord playing this year: Masayuki Maki always teaches harpsichord and clavichord to students, but we will also have guest artists who will give recitals and master classes.”

The opening concert “is a way for the faculty to introduce themselves to the students who have just arrived from places all over the world,” said Rose. “Many of them don’t know us and I think it is important that we, the faculty, show who we are as artists. The rest of the week we just focus on the students and have no time to perform ourselves. We tend to play a piece that we particularly care about and sometimes give a little introduction,” she added. For faculty member Willis, the choice to play early Beethoven sonata is meant “to zero in on the transforming elements of late classicism as of around 1795,” he said, “in which an emergent Romanticism could still be fully realized through the voice of the early-period Viennese fortepiano.”

Students not only gain the expertise of returning faculty, but also build a community of returning participants, noted Willis.

“The growing community of fortepiano players is strongly bound together by shared interests, and we all continually learn from

each other.” Rose agrees. “The combination of the location in Hunter, with its beautiful nature, close proximity of the venues, comfortable living spaces, and availability of interesting pianos to try out, really attracts students; especially those who are curious about history and who like to discover new perspectives,” she said, adding that program alumni have also found success outside the academy. “Several students have done well subsequently in competitions and other pursuits — one of our students in 2023 worked on repertoire with us for the Chopin Competition in Poland later that year and won first prize,” she added.

Faculty hope that Catskills audiences will return, too. “Our students are on a professional level and deserve good audiences,” said Rose. “Hunter is far away from urban centers where our type of classical music tends to fare better, although we often hear of people who find out about us by chance and are really surprised about the high level of performances. A few weeks ago I did a short recital and we had a good audience, so it is possible!” The program has still made an impact outside of the region, added Willis. “I live in North Carolina, so I rarely see audience members from the Catskills community,” he said. “However, in at least one case, such an audience member who lives in Binghamton did come to visit in Greensboro and we shared good memories of the event he attended. He expressed interest in the possibility of returning for a future concert.”

And as they gear up for another year at AFP, Willis and Rose are looking forward not only to seeing familiar faces, but to forging connections with new ones. “I particularly enjoy the informal interactions with students at meals or in between scheduled events, when we can share discoveries or just converse about interests,” said Willis. “I also enjoy the evening gatherings where people play whatever they are working on and share observations, appreciations, and suggestions in a relaxed setting. Returning to the Catskills I always look forward to the natural beauty of the surroundings, the refreshing summer weather, the relaxed pace of town life, and the pleasant dining options. There is a great balance between passionate artistic exploration and free time for natural growth, a very energizing synergy.”

“It is a very inspiring week and it is wonderful to see young people really excited about what they learn,” added Rose. “The irony of our work is that, by going back in time and learning about old instruments, you can learn something new,” she said.

“You can follow in the footsteps of a long tradition of playing certain music in a certain way, or you can put yourself in the shoes of an 18th-century person who heard this music when it was exciting and new. The latter is what we aim for and it is the best way to stay young and engaged.”

For More Information

For more information about the Academy of Fortepiano Performance Festival, including a full schedule of concerts and other public events, visit academyfortepiano.org or catskillmtn.org.

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FACULTY & GUEST ARTIST CONCERT: KEYBOARD MUSIC FROM THE AGES FOR THE AGES: TIMELESS MUSIC FOR HARPSICHORD AND PIANO Audrey Axinn • Maki Masuyaki • Cynthia Roberts Maria Rose • Andrew Willis Saturday, May 30 @ 7:00 pm Purchase tickets at catskillmtn.org

GUEST ARTIST CONCERT Tuesday, June 2@ 2:00 pm

GUEST ARTIST CONCERT & MASTERCLASS Friday, June 5@ 10:30 am

STUDENT CONCERTS Saturday, June 6 @ 7:00 pm Sunday, June 7 @ 3:00 pm

All events take place at the DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS 7971 Main Street • Hunter, NY 12442

Visit catskillmtn.org or academyfortepiano.org for 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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Left to right: Sunflower watercolor by Celina Coss of Celina’s Painted World; Glass on Hudson; “Sun, Earth, Water,” painting by Harriet Forman Barrett

45 Years of Handmade A Living Legacy Returns to New Paltz

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Founded by brothers Neil and Scott Rubinstein of Quail Hollow Events, the fair was created in part by the brothers’ desire to make roots near their Woodstock and Saugerties homes. It began as a show for artists by artists, where fine art and craft are celebrated and presented to the public, and where the buyer and maker can connect authentically. That philosophy still guides the show today. Every exhibitor is juried, every piece is handmade, and every booth is staffed by the artist or maker themselves.

As the fair enters its 45th year, it continues to evolve while honoring its original character and intention. Each year, the fair welcomes back longtime returning exhibitors who have helped shape and elevate the fair over decades. This season brings a swath of new exhibitors in multiple disciplines. Among this year’s highlights is blacksmith Ben Spangler of Spangler Forge, offering handcrafted knives, forged by heating steel in a coal fire and shaping it by hand with hammer and anvil. In the fine arts media category, a strong group of new watercolorists join the lineup.

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grounds. Celina Coss of Celina’s Painted World is another firsttime exhibitor and watercolorist. Her bright, figurative paintings are at once intricate and simple, whimsical yet delicate, and easy to envision in nearly any home.

Ceramics also take a prominent place this season, with artists like MJW Ceramics presenting finely crafted porcelain rooted in both function and design. Artist Melanie Wulforst explains that MJW Ceramics convey “an ethereal flair, to elevate your daily rituals.” Says Wulforst, “each piece showcases clean form and intricate, yet purposeful decoration.”

The fair’s legacy is perhaps best understood through the artists who return with it each year. “Lifer” Harriet Forman Barrett is one such artist, who has been exhibiting at the fair since the early 1980s. Forman Barrett was last year’s featured artist, and currently has a solo exhibition, entitled Where the Soul Breathes, on view through June 1 at The Gallery at Woodstock Playhouse in Woodstock, NY. Forman Barrett may be best known by fair-goers as an exceptional sculptural jeweler, but her solo exhibition showcases the coming together of her paintings, bronze sculptures, and textile work rooted in her own family traditions. Each piece, including her sculptural jewelry, carries a strong emotional presence. As described by the Playhouse, “Barrett presents a multi-disciplinary exhibition of oil paintings, stretched floral-patterned fabrics, bronze sculpture, and family-created lace and crochet. Moving between weight and lightness, her bronzes embody the human spirit poised between earth and ascent, while her paintings open contemplative spaces through gesture, color, and abstraction.”

Welding demonstration by Tori Rodriguez

Together, the exhibiting artists — both new and longstanding — keep the fair vibrant by balancing continuity and new energy. Longtime visitors may return to collect new treasures from their favorite exhibitors, while new guests encounter work that feels entirely unexpected. Across more than ten media categories, ranging from ceramics and jewelry to painting, sculpture, fiber, and woodworking, the fair offers a wide spectrum of styles, materials, and price points.

And beyond the work itself, what continues to set the Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair apart is the layered experience it offers. Visitors aren’t just browsing, they’re engaging. Stories are told, processes are shared, and the history of each

object is revealed. In an increasingly digital world, that kind of direct exchange is now elusive, making it all the more significant.

Live craft demonstrations remain a defining feature of the show, offering a window into the creative process. Visitors can observe metal-forging, hand-weaving, oil painting, wood-carving, and more. And the fair would never be complete without live, ongoing music, small-batch artisanal and prepared-on-site foods, and local beer, wine, and spirits. Families will find plenty to enjoy as well, including a complimentary children’s craft tent, where younger visitors can create their own handmade projects using materials often supplied by the exhibiting artists themselves.

Still family-run, Quail Hollow Events continues to carry forward the vision established over four decades ago. After 45 years, the Woodstock–New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair remains what it has always been at its core: a place where handmade work and human connection continue to matter.

2026 Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & May 24 10 am - 5:30 pm Monday, May 25 10 am - 4:00 pm Ulster County Fairgrounds 249 Libertyville Rd • New Paltz, NY 12561 RAIN OR SHINE • BUSES WELCOME QUAILHOLLOW.COM

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The Sound of Summer Broadway’s Biggest Voices Come to the Catskills

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From August 14–16, 2026, The Broadway Festival—simply known as “The Festival”—will bring together some of the biggest names in theater for an immersive, three-day experience that blends the energy of a music festival with the heart of Broadway.

It’s bold, it’s ambitious, and it’s exactly the kind of event that feels at home in Ulster County.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Hudson River, Hutton Brickyards offers more than just a venue—it’s a destination.

With its wide-open lawns, historic industrial architecture, and sweeping waterfront views, it creates the perfect stage for a festival that invites guests to slow down, stay awhile, and fully immerse themselves in the experience. Just a couple of hours from New York City, Kingston becomes a natural gathering place for visitors seeking both culture and connection.

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At its core, The Festival is about bringing Broadway beyond the theater district and into the open air. Rather than traditional productions, audiences can expect a dynamic lineup of concerts and performances featuring Tony Award winners, rising stars, and beloved voices from the stage. Artists like Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Reve Carney, Christopher Jackson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Eva Noblezada are among those slated to perform, offering audiences a rare opportunity to see these performers in a more relaxed, intimate setting.

The programming is designed to surprise and delight. Expect themed concerts, solo sets, and collaborations that highlight both classic show tunes and unexpected musical choices. One of the most anticipated moments of the weekend will be a special 30th anniversary celebration of Rent, bringing together original cast members and honoring the legacy of a musical that changed Broadway forever.

But what truly sets The Festival apart is everything that happens beyond the stage.

This is not a sit-down-and-watch kind of weekend. It’s an experience meant to be explored. Throughout the grounds, guests will find interactive moments and spontaneous performances that

blur the line between audience and artist. Think late-night singalongs around a campfire, a waterfront piano bar where the music never quite stops, and dance parties that keep the energy going long after the sun goes down.

For those who want to go deeper, the festival will also feature panels, workshops, and masterclasses led by industry professionals. These sessions offer a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of theater, making the weekend as inspiring for aspiring artists as it is entertaining for fans.

And, of course, no Ulster County experience would be complete without exceptional food and drink. The Festival is placing a strong emphasis on local flavor, with a curated selection of regional chefs, makers, and beverage producers showcasing the best of what the area has to offer. From farm-to-table fare to craft cider and spirits, the culinary experience is designed to reflect the richness and creativity of the Catskills and Hudson Valley.

A thoughtfully curated artisan marketplace will round out the weekend, featuring local makers, designers, and small businesses. It’s an opportunity for visitors to take a piece of the region home with them — whether that’s a handcrafted item, a bottle of something special, or simply the memory of a perfect summer day.

What makes The Festival especially exciting is how naturally it fits into the spirit of Ulster County. This is a place where

creativity thrives, where historic landscapes meet contemporary culture, and where visitors are invited to experience something authentic. The Festival builds on that foundation, offering a new way to experience the arts while celebrating the unique character of the region.

For Kingston, it’s a moment that highlights the city’s growing role as a cultural hub. With its vibrant arts scene, walkable waterfront, and rich history, Kingston provides the ideal setting for an event that draws both national attention and local pride.

Visitors can spend their days at the festival and their mornings and evenings exploring everything the area has to offer — from galleries and shops to trails, restaurants, and nearby small towns.

For Ulster County as a whole, The Festival represents something bigger: a continued evolution as a destination for worldclass experiences. It’s the kind of event that invites visitors to not just attend, but to stay, explore, and return.

Whether you’re a lifelong Broadway fan, a music lover looking for something new, or simply someone in search of a memorable summer escape, The Festival offers a compelling reason to make your way to the Hudson Valley this August. It’s a celebration of performance, place, and possibility — set against one of the most beautiful backdrops in New York State.

As the curtain rises on this inaugural year, one thing is clear: this isn’t just another event on the calendar. It’s the beginning of something special. Start planning your visit at broadwayfest.com.

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“Familiar of the Wild,” by Pamela Quick; “Leaning Apple Tree,” watercolor by Susan Kukle

Artistry Unveiled Windham Arts Alliance presents

By Sheila Trautman

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indham Arts Alliance, in collaboration with the Main Street Community Center, is excited to present inspiring and expressive works by local artists in a show called Artistry Unveiled. The Opening Reception, featuring music by the Running the River Duo, will take place on May 9, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Main Street Community Center at 5494 State Route 23 in Windham NY. What is artistry? Artistry is partially defined as creative skill or ability. Athena Billias found many adjectives that define this elusive concept, such as expressiveness, sensitivity and virtuosity, as well as proficiency and craftsmanship. Laura Avello elaborated on this theme by describing what we as artists are looking for in a finished piece: “Artistry is developed, curated through time, observation, and practice; the results are woven into a piece that conveys an emotional response.”

Each artist is sharing works that express their definition of the word “artistry.” We have asked them to share what inspired their piece. Each work is unique and the combination will make an exciting presentation. We hope their work evokes a moving response in you, the viewer.

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The works of Sheila Trautman, Susan Kukle and Pamela Quick speak to the preservation of the environment in very different ways. Sheila’s painting of the old factory on Kings Highway, Saugerties NY, was inspired by the Hudson River School’s idea of commenting on environmental issues while painting the landscapes of the Catskills. She took a risk in painting this scene in a more abstract style than usual in order to caution against the destruction of our landscape with the lessening of environmental protections. In contrast, Susan’s watercolor of a leaning apple tree gives us hope and a feeling of serenity. Her painting’s sensitivity and calm clearly supports the definition of artistry. She says, “Making art for me is to celebrate the environment. I am deeply connected to the nature around me. I delve into my landscape paintings with the emotion of one who is delightfully entering the forest or fields with a reverence to the sacred place that it is and that it takes me to…. I hope that by looking at my work one might be inspired to care about the earth!” Pamela’s style is distinctive, combining a portrait with a close-up image of an animal.

Pamela states, “This piece reflects the quiet trust shared between the human and the untamed. The raccoon, a symbol of cleverness

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“Jewett Spring,” work on paper by Carol Slutzky-Tenerowicz

and nocturnal mystery, rests calmly in her presence, a companion from the wild who feels safe in stillness. As with all my paintings in this series, I’ve added buttons from my mother’s collection — a personal thread of remembrance and care.”

Nancy De Flon took an entirely different approach when she described her process of photographing Trees on the Horizon.

She describes her process and craftsmanship when she says, “I’ve processed several such pictures in black and white, but wanted something different and so retained the color this time, which presented its own challenge, namely, injecting some vibrance into the green grass.” Here again her creativity and expressiveness have come into play. Carol Slutzky-Tenerowicz used her artistry and creativity when she rescued a monotype that did not satisfy her and created a work on paper by using other mediums such as Prismacolor markers and pastel pencils thus creating an exceptional piece, called Jewett Spring.

Sometimes illness and loss help to bring out the artistry in us. Kathleen Landrigan shares her photograph called Why, along with a very poetic, thought-provoking description of her work.

She states, “The title Why is both simple and complex. Each person who sees the photographic piece will have their own very personal why. Some will finally have answers; some will not. Take a silent and precious moment to enjoy the gifts the carrot cake [in the photo] and friendship give us.” She continues, “I chose this image because the carrot cake and friendship are from the same bakery of life. Both are treats to be savored and relished, for each one needs to be shared. They both possess different layers and are rich in flavor. A fusion of ingredients creates their base … each holds flour to support it … sugar/sweetness, bits of this and that, water/tears, love and pinches of other secret spices. With each one added and mixed together, the cake and friendship rise and form its own delicacy. The cake and friendship have their own distinct crumbs. The cake with its tiny, tasty bites. Friendship with its crumbs of difficult times.”

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a transparent connection with the physical world of nature. I am most intrigued and inspired by the captivating beauty of sunsets, sunrises, water and meadows. My wish is that through my artistry viewers will pause to recognize beauty not as a limitless resource but as something precious and worthy of our stewardship.”

Artistry is not just a term used for two-dimensional works since it can also be used to describe music and poetry. We are excited to present the Running the River Duo, who will perform at the Opening Reception. This is the second time they have performed at the Main Street Community Center for a WAA opening. Mara Lehman says, “Running the River Duo plays the best country, folk, and fiddle tunes. You won’t be able to resist singing along and dancing.” Their artistry, virtuosity, and flair were noted by all who attended the last time they performed.

Everyone joined in and began to dance.

Running the River Duo features Barry Weinstein on fiddle and Neil Yetwin on guitar and vocals. They perform a wide variety of traditional American folk songs, fiddle tunes, Western ballads and originals. The duo credits musical influences from Erick Friedman, Mark O’Connor, Kenny Baker and Alison Krauss to Doc Watson, Woody Guthrie, the Carter Family and early Bob Dylan. Running the River Duo performs regularly at coffeehouses, clubs, cultural events, fairs, festivals, town concerts and private venues throughout the Capital Region and beyond.

Running the River Duo

The Opening Reception and Meet the Artists, featuring music by Running the River Duo, will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. The exhibition will be on view at the Main Street Community Center, located at 5494 Main Street (SR 23) in Windham. For more information, visit mainstreetcenter.org, email windhamartsalliance@gmail.com, or call 518 734 4168. We hope you come to the Opening Reception and enjoy both the art and the lively music. The event is free to all and promises to be a fun afternoon.

Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Independent Film Series presents

DOUBLE BILL!

The Lady of Larkspur Lotion with

A Streetcar Named Desire Featuring a short Q&A between the films with The Lady of Larkspur Lotion Director Sergio Rico and star Lora Lee Ecobelli.

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 AT 6:00 PM Independent movie night features a double billing in May, when the screening of Sergio Rico’s short film The Lady of Larkspur Lotion is paired with the 1951 classic film A Streetcar Named Desire.

The Lady of Larkspur Lotion served as a rough draft for Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire, and there will be a brief q&a in between films with Larkspur’s director Rico, and leading lady, Lori Lee Ecobelli. Admittance is free of charge. Concessions available.

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BANK

GARDEN & GARDEN SUPPLIES Ulster Savings Bank

68 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY 12498 Ulstersavings.com 845 679 8384 ATM & Drive-through available Ulster Savings Bank is a locally focused and operated mutual savings bank with locations throughout the Hudson Valley.

As a bank with no stockholders, our profits are reinvested back into the communities we serve. We are proud to be the recipient of numerous community awards reflecting our belief that helping community changes lives. As we celebrate our 175-year anniversary, we invite you to stop by our location in historic Woodstock and say hi to branch manager Alexis Nastaszewski. Experience the local difference with US and bank where you matter. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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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.

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Basil Garden Supply Located @ The Gilded Carriage 95 Tinker Street Woodstock, NY 12498 @basilgardenwoodstock 845 679 8137 Celebrating 30 years! Specializing in teak, wicker, mixed materials, umbrellas, hammocks & cushions. Browse the Kingsley Bate website, if you see something you like, give us a call for prices. Patio, garden, poolside, porch & deck.

Dining tables & chairs, lounge chairs, sofas & sectionals, benches, chaise lounges, swings & rockers and this fabulous new pavilion!! We carry cleaner and sealer to restore weathered teak back to its original color. Need help designing your outdoor space, we make local house calls! Free assembly & local delivery.

The Garden of Stone 5444 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 518 734 4730 Shop our eclectic selection of cast stone pieces for your garden and home. We hand-

GNH Lumber, Windham

cast animal statuary, birdbaths, angels, gnomes and more.

We offer fresh-cut flowers by the stem or bouquet and can help with your special event. Shop for houseplants and unusual items–vintage and new. Browsing is encouraged!

Gardens by Trista The Plant Centre 4865 County Route 23C Jewett, NY 12444 GardensByTrista.com 518 708 7202 Custom landscape design & installation; foundation plantings & perennial gardens; kitchen & herb gardens; and garden maintenance. The Plant Centre is now your ultimate plant destination in the heart of the Catskills, offering premium plants and expert gardening advice. We grow much of our selection right here, ensuring each plant thrives in the Catskill climate. From vibrant annuals and perennials to hardy vegetable starts to stunning shrubs and trees, we offer everything you need to create a thriving garden.

The GNH Advantage: Where Premium Materials Meet Local Mastery GNH Lumber, Greenville, Windham & Latham

In an era of big-box aisles and automated checkout lines, it’s easy to find a hammer or a stack of lumber. What’s far more difficult to find is the seasoned expertise required to ensure those materials perform in the unique climate of the Hudson Valley and the Catskills. For a century, GNH Lumber & Home has filled that gap, serving as the region’s premier destination where high-quality building materials meet a century of local institutional knowledge and building expertise.

We understand that a successful project is built on more than just supplies; it’s built on the right advice. Whether you are a professional contractor reaching for a DeWalt power tool to tackle a job site or a homeowner selecting the timeless elegance of Marvin windows, our staff possesses the deep-rooted expertise to guide your choice. We don’t just sell you a window; we help you choose the specific Marvin series designed to withstand a Hudson Valley winter while framing your mountain view for decades to come.

Our commitment to specialized guidance extends into the heart of the home. Our renowned Kitchen & Bath design department is dedicated to turning your house into the home of your dreams. Our designers don’t just look at floor plans; they listen to your vision, balancing modern form with everyday function to create bespoke spaces that reflect your lifestyle. From the first blueprint to the final cabinet pull, you have a veteran partner navigating every technical detail by your side.

Tools and materials are the bones of a project, but expert insight is the soul. At GNH, we take pride in being a team that has been building the Hudson Valley and the Catskills for over a century. Visit our showrooms in Greenville, Windham, or Latham today. Experience the difference of a partner who knows exactly what you need to make your next project a success, no matter the size.

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The First Step to Your Dream Garden – Start Here!

Victoria Coyne and Donna Waddell

Victoria Gardens, Rosendale At Victoria Gardens, every great garden begins with a one-hour, on-site consultation led by an experienced designer. This personalized visit lets us see your space firsthand while you share your ideas, goals, and questions. You’ll leave with inspiration and a clear sense of how your garden can take shape.

Ideal for both full-service clients and hands-on homeowners. If you’re planning to do the work yourself, our consultation offers expert guidance to help you avoid costly mistakes and make confident decisions. We can also advise on maintaining and incorporating existing plantings and features into your design.

“Now that we’ve been able to enjoy our garden for a full year, we really appreciate your thoughtfulness in selecting the plants. Something has been in bloom since early spring—perfectly choreographed!” —P. Beck, landscaping client.

With over 40 years of experience, Victoria Gardens understands the challenges of our local climate—from harsh winters to garden pests to deer! We consider your entire property, including walkways, patios, driveways, and plantings.

The result is a space that balances function, livability, and of course flowers, color, and blooming times.

“Every weekend is a new surprise. The growth is far more lush than I expected for the second summer — I thought it would take 4 years!”— K. Sidrane, landscaping client.

During your consultation, we encourage you to dream big and take notes—this hour is packed with ideas you’ll return to again and again.

If it feels like the right fit, we can develop a cost estimate for a full garden installation. If you prefer a DIY approach, visit us in the nursery after your consultation for tailored plant recommendations. Consultation fee: $250 Call to schedule: 845 658 9007

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Story’s Nursery 4265 Route 67 Freehold, NY 12431 storysnursery.com 518 634 7754 Story’s Nursery is a 35 acre nursery and garden center located in the scenic, rural foothills of the northern Catskill Mountains.

Over 50 years in the horticulture field has earned Story’s Nursery the reputation for growing high quality trees, shrubs, perennials, greenhouse crops, and bedding plants. You are sure to be impressed by our greenhouses and sales yard with its extensive selection of unusual, hard-to-find plant varieties. Our garden shop carries a large selection of pottery, gifts and supplies for a one-stop shopping experience. We look forward to serving you and hope you find your shopping experience to be a pleasant one that will leave you inspired and anticipating your next visit.

Victoria Gardens 1 Cottekill Road Rosendale, NY 12472 victoriagardens.biz 845 658 9007 Victoria Gardens is located in Rosendale, NY on the corner of Rt 213 and Cottekill Road. Victoria Gardens is a fully stocked plant nursery and garden center with a huge selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials that are chosen specifically for our area and for our customers’ most frequently voiced problems: deer, dry soil, wet spots, and shady areas. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect combinations, so you only have to plant once!

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Houst Hardware

HARDWARE GNH Lumber 11513 NY-32 Greenville, NY 12083 5477 Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 gnhlumber.com 518 734 3760 Additional location in Latham For generations, GNH Lumber & Home has been the trusted partner for homeowners and home builders that live and work in the Catskills and Hudson Valley. We’re your local home improvement experts, providing a wide selection of high-quality building materials, expert advice, and friendly service. Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or a firsttime DIY-er, we’re here to help you make your next project your best project. Visit one of our locations today and experience the GNH difference.

4 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY 12498 housthardware.com 845 679 2115 Shop local with Houst Hardware, independent and family owned for 88 years. For all your projects, Houst Has IT. Benjamin Moore Paints, Equipment Rentals, Tools, Plumbing, Electrical, Organic and Heirloom Garden Seeds, Organic Soils and Fertilizers, Housewares, Weber grills, Seasonal products, Camping and Toys. Everything you need for work and play.

Windham Hardware 5390 Main Street Windham, NY 12496 518 734 4433 General hardware, housewares, plumbing, electrical supplies, window and screen repair, paint supplies, garden supplies, and keys made. Built as a Hardware store in 1887, the Hardware

The Benefits of Mini Split Heat Pumps Richard Cavanagh Advanced Comfort Systems, Kingston Mini split heat pumps offer superior energy efficiency, zone specific temperature control, and easy duct-free installation, making them ideal for both retrofits and new additions.

They reduce energy costs by up to 30% compared to electric resistance heating, and eliminate losses from ductwork, while providing quite, year round heating, cooling and dehumidification. Mini split benefits include: High Energy Efficiency By eliminating ductwork, these systems are 30% more efficient due to the losses of energy through ductwork. They offer high SEER (cooling) and HSPF (heating) ratings. They consume less power to operate.

Zone Control Each room with an indoor unit becomes its own zone, allowing users to only heat or cool the rooms that are occupied, reducing waste. This provides a tailored comfort allowing different temperature settings for each individual room.

Simple Installation Installation is less invasive, requiring only a small 2 ½” hole to connect the indoor unit to the outdoor unit. This makes it perfect for retrofitting older homes, new spaces and outbuildings.

Improved Air Quality No air ducts means fewer places for dirt, dust, allergens, and mold to accumulate. They operate without burning fossil fuels, which is a cleaner, safer heating option.

Quiet Operation Mini-splits are known for being incredibly quiet: the indoor units are often less then 30db, which is a whisper.

Long Term Savings With higher efficiency, your monthly utility bills will be significantly reduced. With local utility companies offering rebates as much as $8,000 for mini-split installations, this is a great time to upgrade your heating and cooling system.

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has been here for the residents of Windham, and those who come to visit, for over 120 years. Windham Hardware has been in the Lawrence family for 44 years, and we’re proud to be a part of this community.

HEATING & COOLING Advanced Comfort Systems 289 Clifton Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 advancedcomfortllc.com 845 943 9564 Advanced Comfort Systems is a second generation heating & cooling business with over 40 years’ experience in the trade. We specialize in cold climate heat pumps with thousands of units installed in Ulster, Dutchess, Greene and Delaware Counties. Let us help you with your heating & cooling needs. No job is too big or too small. Your comfort is our #1 concern. Contact us for Heat Pump sales, service and cleanings.

PLUMBING & HEATING Rice Plumbing and Heating Accord: riceplumbingandheating@gmail.com 845 626 5088 Boiceville: riceplumbingboiceville@gmail.com 845 657 7423 riceplumbingandheating.com Whether you’re dealing with a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or a plumbing emergency, we’ve got you covered. Our team of experienced and licensed plumbers, our commitment to quality craftsmanship, prompt service, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. From plumbing repairs and installations to maintenance and inspections, we take pride in using the latest industry techniques and high-quality materials to ensure reliable and long-lasting solutions for all your plumbing needs. We offer quick response times and strive to complete every job efficiently and effectively.

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Spring Gardening Tips Smitty’s Nursery & Landscape, Windham Welcome to spring in the Catskills! While admiring the crocuses, if you are lucky enough to find some blooming; it is time to sow some seeds.

Start the very popular tomatoes now. Begin by premoistening an organic seed starter mix, sow your seeds ¼” into soil in small containers with drainage, carefully water, and gently remove any air pockets. Water from the bottom to avoid the surface becoming too wet.

Germination does not require sunlight, but once the seeds have sprouted, 16 hours of bright light and 8 hours of darkness are recommended. A grow light is essential in our region to provide this amount of light at this time of the year. The light should be 2” to 4” above the plants. It can be adjusted as the seedlings mature to avoid burning the plants.

Thin your seedlings with scissors to avoid disturbing the soil. Leggy tomato seedlings are fine to plant. The last frost date, here in Windham, is between May 10th to May 25th. Refer to the internet to check the last frost date in your area.

After the last frost, you can safely move your seedlings into the ground. Plant each seedling up to the lowest leaves and fill in with soil. Space the seedlings 24” apart and allow for 30” between rows. Tomatoes thrive in full, hot sun with moderate, steady moisture; without creating soggy soil. Tomatoes may need support when they start producing fruit, which once this starts, they will continue to provide gifts to you for several weeks.

Smitty’s has all that is needed for your gardening projects. Time to get your hands dirty!

Spring Into Selling: Simple Tips to Elevate Your Home's Value Debra Danner Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties As the spring market blooms, it’s the perfect time for homeowners to prepare their property for sale. First impressions matter, especially in a competitive real estate market, so focusing on your home’s exterior and overall presentation can make a significant impact.

Start with curb appeal. Fresh mulch, trimmed landscaping, and pops of seasonal color like tulips or daffodils can instantly brighten your home’s exterior. A clean entryway, updated house numbers, and a freshly painted front door can also create a welcoming first impression for potential buyers.

Inside the home, light and space are key. Open curtains to let in natural light, declutter surfaces, and consider rearranging furniture to highlight functionality and flow. Neutral tones and simple décor help buyers envision themselves living in the space.

Don’t overlook small maintenance items. Fixing leaky faucets, replacing burnt-out lightbulbs, and touching up paint can signal that your home has been well cared for. These minor updates can go a long way in building buyer confidence.

Finally, highlight outdoor living areas. Whether it’s a cozy patio, deck, or garden space, staging these areas can help buyers imagine enjoying the warmer months ahead.

At Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties, we understand that every home - and every market - is unique. Our local expertise and personalized approach help guide sellers through every step of the process, ensuring your home stands out this season.

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

MoveIN Design moveindesign.com 845 208 9441 Turnkey property solutions for the Hudson Valley. From full renovations, interiors, and management to final touches — we style and maintain your home or rental with passion.

We maintain a large vendor network of plumbers, handymen, electricians, and cleaners, and we’ll make the calls so you don’t have to. We manage and coordinate renovations or repairs, sourcing trusted contractors and staying on top of deadlines, budgets, and design details. Need to furnish your space or refresh it? We source, design, and install—right down to the linens, flatware, and artwork. We also do Real Estate staging for property sales, and we are a Licensed Real Estate Advisor as well. We can also oversee the day-to-day care of your home—from basic upkeep, repairs, emergencies, deliveries, watering, to storm prep and everything in between. Our Concierge Services offer tailored support for second homeowners in the Hudson Valley, from last-minute deliveries to curated vendor recommendations.

Photo: Gardens by Trista

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REAL ESTATE

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.

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Tips for Hunting for Vintage and Antique Items for Your Home Bob & Denise Abrahamsen Rust, Diamonds & More, Hunter For those of us who love the hunt for treasures of a vintage and/or antique kind, that is satisfying in and of itself. Of course, not everyone likes someone else’s former belongings, but for many people who do, it is exciting to step into a shop to start the “hunt.”

In today’s world, a person can look up and research anything before buying it. That is an advantage to us at Rust Diamonds & More. We can confidently state that we sell all of our inventory at below online pricing.

Here are some general tips for what to look for when buying used products: If a shop has internet, take a picture of the item you are interested in and see what you can find out online about its history & value.

Antique refers to items that are at least 100 years old. Vintage at our shop refers to items that are at least 25 years old (some shops use 20 years or 50 years).

Take measurements. You always want to make sure the piece of furniture you want to buy will fit into your vehicle, through the front door of your home, and will fit in the location you imagine for it.

Look closely at the condition. When buying anything vintage or antique, there are bound to be flaws, no matter how pristine an item appears. For some shoppers, those minor flaws are part of the charm of buying an item. If you love a painting but there is an imperfection in the frame, or a small flaw in the canvas, you will be buying it with that knowledge. The same goes for furniture, light fixtures, etc.

Finally, the last tip we offer shoppers is this: if you see something you love, get it. If you wait on it, there is a good chance it won’t be there the next time you stop.

Happy Hunting!

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Ulster Savings Bank This year marks the 175th anniversary of one of the most successful businesses in the area, Ulster Savings Bank. Headquarted in Kingston, NY, Ulster Savings Bank has locations in Ulster, Dutchess, and Orange counties.

Over the years, they have seen many changes, but one thing that never does change: the love of home. Whenever or wherever it may be, there’s truly no place like a home of your own.

That realization helped drive Ulster Savings Bank to be the #1 community bank lender in the Hudson Valley. They have a strong local reputation for serving thousands of homebuyers generation after generation.

From their humble beginnings back in 1851, homeownership has been an important focus of Ulster Savings Bank.

Ulster Savings blends the resources of a full-service lender with the heart and flexibility of a community institution.

Ulster Savings invests heavily in local non-profits, financial education, and community development.

Last year alone, they processed over $46,658,309 in affordable housing and first-time homebuyer loans. They helped facilitate homeownership grants in the amount of $2,967,083 and the bank’s overall giving is reflected in the $869,830 given back to the communities they serve. Reinvesting in community is at the heart of everything they do.

A local lender like Ulster Savings Bank understands the local market and the many different obstacles that potential homebuyers might face. They offer options for grant assistance, first-time homebuyer education, and a wide range of loan products. Whether you’re building your first home or buying a second home, Ulster Savings Bank has the products and resources to help you finance it.

If you value personal service, local expertise, and a bank that genuinely cares about opening the door to homeownership, give them a call at 845 943 5040, visit them in person at one of their many locations throughout the Catskills and Hudson Valley, or find them online at ulstersavings.com Ulster Savings Bank is a Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS#619306 #1 community bank in applications and originations in Ulster, Dutchess, Orange counties combined based on 2024 Peer Data.

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Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty 31 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY 12498 fourseasonssir.com 845 684 0084 Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty is your premier partner for real estate in the Northeast, covering the vibrant and diverse New York market. Our expertise extends from the bustling streets of Albany to the serene landscapes of Vermont and New Hampshire. We are committed to providing an exceptional relocation experience, ensuring you find your perfect property. With unparalleled service and local knowledge, trust us to guide you through every step of your real estate journey.

Helsmoortel Realty 148 Burt Street Saugerties, NY 12477 helsmoortelrealty.realestate 845 246 9555 Helsmoortel Realty has been offering professional and friendly service for over 25 years. We are perennial “Top Producers” and our clients value our local experience. We care very much about our buyers and sellers and work towards seamless transactions. Our business has been pri-

marily based on referrals, which we feel is the biggest complement of all. Big enough to compete and small enough to CARE.

Shaw Country Realty 5359 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 518 734 3500 I have been a real estate broker in the mountain top area for nearly four decades, representing buyers and sellers, as well as dealing with various types of properties such as homes, land, and country homes, rentals, indicates a broad expertise in the local real estate market.

With our many years in the industry, Shaw Country Realty has built a strong network, deep understanding of the market trends, and a keen ability to match buyers with suitable properties and help sellers navigate successful transactions. If you have any specific questions about real estate feel free to ask!

Real Estate Tips Thomasine Helsmoortel Helsmoortel Realty, Saugerties Real estate rewards preparation, patience, and a willingness to look beyond the obvious.

One of the most valuable things you can do — whether buying or selling — is to understand your local market at a granular level. National headlines don’t matter nearly as much as neighborhood‑level trends. Pay attention to inventory, average days on market, and price‑to‑rent ratios. These small metrics tell big stories.

If you’re buying, get pre‑approved early. It strengthens your negotiating position and helps you stay realistic about your budget. Don’t fall in love with staging; fall in love with structure, layout, and location. Cosmetic issues are cheap to fix. Bad bones or a bad block are not. Always visit a property at different times of day to catch noise, traffic, and lighting changes.

For sellers, first impressions are everything. A clean exterior, fresh mulch, and decluttered rooms often add more perceived value than expensive renovations. Pricing strategically — slightly under market in a hot area or right at market in a slower one — can generate stronger offers than overpricing and waiting.

Investors should think long‑term. Cash flow matters, but so does the trajectory of the neighborhood. Look for areas with improving schools, new infrastructure, or incoming employers. Run your numbers conservatively: assume higher expenses and lower rents than you hope for. If the deal still works, you’ve found something solid.

Finally, build relationships. A great agent, a reliable contractor, and a sharp lender can save you money, time, and stress. Real estate is ultimately a people business, and the right team makes every move smoother.

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Rust, Diamonds & More

RETAIL The Gilded Carriage 95 Tinker Street Woodstock, NY 12498 gildedcarriage.com 845 679 2607 Items for the well equipped kitchen and beautiful home. Fine quality cookware, kitchen tools, baking supplies, small electrics, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, table & kitchen linens, candles, chocolates, bath & body, bar supplies, lamps & outdoor furniture. Our brands include Aarke, April Cornell, Bialetti, Bodum, Brooklyn Candle, Bugatti, Caspari, Casafina, Costa Nova, Chemex, Cuisinart, Fellow, Fruition, Hario, Kingsley Bate, Le Creuset, Le Jacquard Français, MADE IN, Peugeot, Sabre, Sodastream, Venchi, Vietri, Votivo, Wüsthof. Since 1959, outfitting kitchens and homes and gifts for everyone.

7950 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 On Facebook @rustdiamondsandmore 518 965 4273 or 518 821 2982 Rust Diamonds & More, now in its 11th year, continues to thrive at 7950 Main Street, Hunter, NY (@ Hunter Village Square).

The owners, Bob & Denise Abrahamsen, spend much of their free time shopping to keep this space full of interesting and eclectic, antique and vintage items. Google them and you can view photos of inventory. Follow them on Facebook and you will get automatic weekly posts. Denise manages the shop with the help of her sister, Cheryl. Bob works at his home garage restoring pieces, and building one of a kind Live Edge pieces of furniture. These pieces are a beautiful complement to the other furnishings.

Spring Gardening Tips Trista Shultes Gardens by Trista & The Plant Centre, Jewett Welcome spring! It certainly feels like a long time coming. This may be one of the most frustrating seasons, but to me it is also the most rewarding. I love how the brown of winter slowly turns green and spreads across the land, becoming more vibrant and lush every day, like a magical spell.

During this transitional time, I like to recommend a few tips to keep in mind when working in the garden, especially as we are often eager to get our hands dirty.

Be mindful of soft, soggy ground after heavy rains, as walking on it or over-cultivating can compact the soil. This makes it more difficult for water to penetrate when needed and reduces oxygen available to plant roots. Taking your time now will benefit your garden throughout the entire season.

When weeding early, watch for tender shoots of later perennials that may be just starting to wake. It is easy to break them or mistake them for weeds, so take care not to disturb the crowns as they emerge.

When mulching early in the season, apply a light layer around the crowns of perennials, shrubs and trees. Too much mulch can cause suffocation and encourage mold growth in the soil, especially during these cool, damp conditions.

Planting cold-hardy perennials and shrubs is perfectly fine as long as the soil is workable. However, it is best to hold off on planting tender annuals and vegetable plants until after Memorial Day weekend, when the risk of frost has passed in the Catskills region.

Each day brings something new, a bud, a bloom, a hint of what’s to come. Take your time, enjoy the process, and tread lightly.

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Smitty’s 4681 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 smittyscapes.com 518 734 3489 Smitty’s Nursery, Garden Center, and Rustic Home Furnishings showroom is a unique and meaningful lifestyle destination. Smitty’s offers Amish crafted furnishings and home décor. We can accommodate many styles, from rustic to modern. Local delivery and setup service is available. Smitty’s is also a fully stocked nursery, with everything you need for landscaping and hardscaping. Other services include mowing, bulk material & delivery, plowing, and firewood.

Tannersville Works 6041 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 TannersvilleWorks.com Visit Tannersville Works, the Catskills’ premier destination for stylish, one‑of‑a‑kind treasures. Conveniently located on Main Street, the shop showcases a carefully curated mix of new and vintage pieces — fashionable housewares, original artwork, apparel, handcrafted candles, jewelry, bespoke gifts, and more. Each item is chosen for its distinctive design and refined craftsmanship, offering the perfect accent for any home.

Warm, attentive service and thoughtfully arranged displays turn every visit into a boutique‑worthy treasure hunt, inviting you to uncover delightful finds throughout the Catskills.

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A silver-spotted skipper nectaring on columbine flowers

A Greene County Garden in May: The Silver-Spotted Skipper

By Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson

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ith spring, the silver-spotted skipper (Epargyreus clarus) arrives in our Greene County gardens, as well as in gardens across most of the U.S. and southern Canada. One of the largest butterflies in the skipper family, it’s easy to recognize because of the silvery-white marking on the back of its underwing.

Its caterpillars feed on the leaves of plants in the legume family, including honey locust trees (Gleditsia triacanthos). The massive, two-hundred-year-old honey locust at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill has foliage enough to feed hundreds, if not thousands of silver-spotted skipper and other caterpillars, many of whom become food for baby birds. Other legume family plants, including the native groundnut (Apios americana), and non-natives like soybeans and black locust trees (Robinia pseudoacacia) can also host these caterpillars.

Silver-spotted skippers have particular preferences in flowers, most often visiting pink, purple, blue and red flowers, while almost never visiting yellow ones. With their long tongues, they can easily reach the nectar in the spurs of columbines, both native and European. Some of the many wildflowers native to Greene 38 • issuu.com/catskillmtnregionguide

County that they visit include bee balm (Monarda fistulosa), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) and common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). Since they are not as fussy about whether a plant is native as they are about its color, gardeners may see them on a variety of flowers.

Silver-spotted skipper caterpillars protect themselves from birds by rolling leaves of their host plants around themselves for shelter, moving to new leaves as they grow. They are among the many butterfly species that overwinter in leaf litter. The caterpillar forms a chrysalis inside the last leaf it shelters inside. When the leaf turns brown and falls from the tree, the dark brown chrysalis is well camouflaged. In spring, assuming the chrysalis is not destroyed by well-meaning gardeners who rake and bag their leaves or run lawn mowers over them, the adult skipper emerges and begins its search for nectar in our colorful garden flowers.

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

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A New Season of Fun at Fenimore Farm

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ay is a beautiful time at Fenimore Farm and Country Village in Cooperstown, NY! The historic village is bustling with activity, and the farm is showing fresh signs of life after the long winter.

The museum has several gardens that each have a different theme or purpose. The pharmacy garden next to Dr. Thrall’s Pharmacy grows plants with historical medicinal uses. The Lippitt Farm House garden hosts a range of food and floral plants that are used in the farm kitchen. Other gardens specialize in vegetable, flowers, or hops. The hops grown on the farm harken to a time when hops were king in New York. New York State grew 447,000 pounds of hops in 1840. Otsego County was the leading producer by 1835, with Cooperstown as the central hub of production.

Hops production in New York State peaked in the 1880s, with nearly 21 million pounds produced per year.

Plant Fans, Rejoice!

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Sale for hardy, distinctive plants. Gardeners can get an organic jump-start with seedlings of heirloom varieties grown with organic soil and fertilizer. Over 500 will be available. This annual event takes place outside the main entrance (no admission fee) and proceeds benefit the museum gardens.

Gardeners can purchase plants and cuttings from the museum’s Botanical Specimen Garden. Many of the plants on sale are propagated from well-established rootstock by Patrick MacGregor, Manager of Interpretation. Find a wide selection of hardy perennials as well as pumpkin, squash, cucumber, melon, and multiple varieties of tomatoes. With their unique character, heritage varieties make an excellent addition to any gardener’s landscape. The museum’s stores have many related items for experienced and beginning gardeners. Find garden tools, books, and seeds for heirloom varieties of vegetables, flowers, and herbs.

This is also a great time for plant fans to mark their calendars for the return of Herbal Remedies Weekend on June 13-14 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visit Fenimore Farm to see the various ways plants were used as medicine in the mid-19th century, learn how medicines were produced and tour the medical specimen garden.

Visit with the Farm Animals The farm’s animals are always a highlight of any visit. Spring brings baby animals, including our popular lambs. Elsewhere on the farm, you can visit goats, horses, turkeys, chickens, and pigs.

Pigs Lucy and Ethel have grown a lot since coming to the farm as piglets last year. They have been enjoying their newly constructed house, which the museum staff jokingly call the “pig palace.”

There are several new faces on the farm. Ike, a Brown Swiss steer calf, will be trained to be part of an ox team. Fiona, a Jersey heifer calf, was born on March 13 to the farm’s cow Nutmeg.

Patches is a new arrival over in the sheep pen. This Dorper ewe is a new breed addition to the farm. Dorpers are meat sheep that produce short, light coats that shed in the late spring and summer. They are a cross between a Dorset horn ram and a blackhead Persian ewe. Rounding out the new animals is Stevie, a male lionhead rabbit.

Summer Programs for the Whole Family As the museum moves into summer, there are even more activities for the entire family. June marks the return of the popular Preschool Tuesdays and Family Farm Fun programs. Preschool Tuesdays are a structured learning environment tailored to 3- to 4-year-old children. These youngest guests will develop a sense of identity, place, and community as they explore Fenimore Farm guided by a museum educator. Engaging games, songs, dances, and craft activities will help strengthen gross and fine motor skills.

Emphasis will be placed on developing the imagination and a sense of appreciation for life in a rural village. Participation in these programs is included with museum admission.

Family Farm Fun brings in the older siblings once school is out. This fun weekly gathering explores a variety of new games, craft activities, and hands-on lessons best suited for children ages 4 to 10.

Now is also the time to get the kids signed up for the museum’s summer STEAM experiences. Students entering 4th-7th grade will participate in a week-long immersive experience at Fenimore Farm, Fenimore Art Museum, in the village of Cooperstown and on Otsego Lake. This multidisciplinary approach to the tenets of STEAM will enable students to learn in a variety of settings.

For children ages 4-6, the museum offers a half-day experience which will present STEAM subjects in a digestible, fun manner at both Fenimore Farm and Fenimore Art Museum. Running from 9am-1pm daily, activities will rotate through both museums.

Plan Your Visit Fenimore Farm & Country Village is located at 5775 State Highway 80 in Cooperstown. Spring hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and on May 23 we begin our summer hours, 7 days a week from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For online tickets or for more information on programs and specialty events, go to fenimorefarm.org.

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The Energetic Catskill Mountains

By Greg Madden

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lmost two decades ago, I answered my “calling” to come to the Catskill Mountains. Becoming a resident in the land made famous by Rip Van Winkle and others was never on my radar and even further away from any conscious thought I had ever had before. No, nay, never!!

For most of my life, I was a die-in-the-wool New Englander.

I was born and raised in Waterbury, CT, educated in Boston, MA, and I felt strongly that New England was my place in the world.

I thought I would end up in the Green Mountains of Vermont, hosting a morning radio show, as both journalism and broadcasting before wellness and healing were my life’s blood. As you can see, things change.

Well, I got the mountains part right, just geographically askew and my future view of the northeast moved a few hundred miles west as it became increasingly clear my destiny was the Catskill Mountains.

Growing up a fan of comedian George Carlin, I loved his mantras on “Question Everything” and as he had suggested, I do.

So recently, looking for a column idea, I explored my reasons for relocating and staying here in this amazing region, where the energies directed me to put down roots and connect deeply. A move not expected by me, but a move that has reaped great rewards continually.

So just how did all of this come to be for you, me and thousands of others over time? Well, let’s look closer.

Falling ill, a few decades back (“The Call from Spirit”), I was working with a healing/ spiritual mentor back in Connecticut and as these sessions advanced, he offered me a private invitation to meet his mentor, who occasionally hosted spiritual retreats in Hunter, NY. I was honored and excited to be included. I attended these retreats and since then I have never left the land of my destiny. I set up my massage and energy practice and began working to help others rejuvenate and reset their bodies energies, which were created to heal themselves.

So, I am just one person who has felt the pull to come here, why have the rest of you joined us?

As we have discussed before, the Catskill Mountains rise quietly out of the northeastern landscape, not with the jagged drama of the Rockies or the icy grandeur of alpine peaks, but with a softer, older, and gentler presence.

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our maturing and shifting landscape. They are severely weathered, patient, even enduring, but there is an energy that attracts so many of us, from so many backgrounds and stories. Perhaps that is where the mystery begins, or is it any mystery at all. Why do so many people feel something here?

Visitors, and those who become our neighbors, often describe a unique and unusual stillness in the Catskills, a sort of quiet that feels full, rather than empty. A sense that the land is not just scenery, but presence. Is that simply the psychological effect of stepping away from the worldly noise and into our endless wilderness or is there something deeper, something less easily explained?

Long before European settlers arrived here, our Indigenous friends such as the Munsee (Lenape) and Mohican (Mahican) peoples traveled through our mountains. While they did not settle heavily in the higher elevations, they hunted here and likely held profound spiritual relationships with the land, consistent with their animistic traditions and belief systems in which nature itself is alive, aware, and sacred.

If we pause on that idea with nature being a form of consciousness, it invites a different way of seeing the Catskills. Not as a backdrop, but as a participant. Perhaps we are connected to it and this energy? Do the forests remember? Do the rivers and kills carry more than just water? Maybe this is why moving water is often referred to as “current.” Dr. Masaru Emoto claimed that human consciousness directly affected the molecular structure of water. Pick up his book, The Hidden Messages in Water, or watch a few videos, it is fascinating.

The Catskills have also long been associated with myth and imagination. For Rip Van Winkle, these mountains become a place where time bends, where mysterious figures emerge, and where a single night can stretch into decades. These tales echo a much older pattern found across cultures, yes … mountains as thresholds between worlds.

Historically, people have often imagined mountains as places where ancient beings sleep, where gods withdraw but do not fully disappear or they might linger just beyond our perception .

Why, you ask? Perhaps because they are elevated, closer to the sky/heaven. Or because they are difficult to access, preserving a sense of the unknown. Or maybe, because their silence invites projection, reflection, and sometimes, revelation … a place to “raise” one’s consciousness.

In modern language, some would call such places “vortexes” or “portals.” These are locations where energy feels intensified, where intuition sharpens, or where the boundary between inner

and outer experience seems to thin. Can you feel it ? Be still and know.

There is no scientific consensus confirming vortexes in the Catskills. There would never be scientific proof and yet, these stories persist and become popular lore.

Online communities and personal accounts often describe subtle phenomena, always unexplained sounds, fleeting visual impressions, or a heightened sense of awareness. One vacationer once shared, “It was a place I felt true inner peace … a calling to explore the mysterious.”

Another describes our region as “very alive with energy/electricity,” suggesting an almost tangible energetic quality that one can feel. Are these experiences evidence of something external? Or are they reflections of the human mind encountering vast, undisturbed nature?

For over a century, the Catskills have drawn legions of artists, writers, seekers, vacationers and those seeking to relocate. The Hudson River School painters found something here that they called the “sublime”: a feeling of awe, mixed with humility and wonder. Later, musicians, spiritual communities, and retreat centers would follow, scattered throughout the region.

Again we ask why here? Even today, the region continues to attract those looking for something more, searching for rest, inspiration, healing, or perhaps something they cannot quite nameThey are the seekers. They have always come and will continue to do so.

The easy answer is proximity. But is that it ?

The Catskills sit within a few hours reach of New York City, offering a dramatic contrast to urban life. Within a few hours, one can move from dense streets and constant stimulation into forests, mountains, and open spaces with skies in direct view. But proximity alone does not explain the depth of the pull to be here. There are many places closer to cities. Not all of them feel like this.

Could it be that the Catskills, shaped by ancient waters and time, carry a kind of geological memory? A slower rhythm that resonates with something deep within us?

Or perhaps the mountains act as a mirror, stripping away distraction and reflecting us back to ourselves.

Is this energy measurable? Perhaps not in conventional scientific terms, but our human experience has always included dimensions that are felt more than proven. “Gut feelings” are again, not scientific, but they are powerful, often reliable and they get and hold our attention.

It may be helpful to consider that “energy” in this context could be a poetic or intuitive way of describing a complex interaction between environment and perception. Clean air, negative ions near waterfalls for grounding, the absence of artificial noise, the visual patterns of trees and light, all of these can influence our ever so important and delicate nervous systems and yet … even that explanation can feel somewhat incomplete.

Catskill Mountain View with North/South Lakes, Kaaterskill High Peak and Roundtop Mountain. Photo © Brandt Bolding / Adobe Stock

Because what draws people back, again and again, is not just relaxation. It is something closer to familiarity, a recognition. It’s that feeling of “I am meant to be here.”

The idea of portals, energetic gateways between dimensions or states of being have been discussed in mythologies worldwide. In many traditions, these portals are not physical doorways but transitional spaces available as caves, mountaintops, forests, or bodies of water. Places where ordinary rules seem to soften.

Time feels different here. Thoughts shift. The boundary between inner imagination and outer reality becomes less distinct.

You feel as if you can drift easily between the two.

So, is this a portal? From one perspective, no. There is no measurable doorway opening into another dimension. From another perspective, perhaps yes. If a portal is defined as a place that changes consciousness, then the Catskills can be considered a place that transports you to higher levels of awareness by just lifting your spirits. Not a gateway to another world, but to another way of perceiving our time on our planet.

We are living in a time that many describe as uncertain, challenging, even overwhelming. Rapid technological change, environmental concerns, social divisions … these pressures create a constant hum of tension in modern life.

In such times, people often turn toward nature, not just for escape, but for recalibration. The Catskills become so much more important during such period.

The Catskills serve as anchors and reminders of continuity, stability, and a deeper rhythm beneath the surface of human activity. The mountains have witnessed countless generations of residents and visitors who come and go. Empires rise and fall.

Cultures shift and evolve and still, the Catskills remain solid, a foundation. There is something quietly reassuring in that.

Perhaps the growing interest in places like the Catskills is not about leaving the world behind, but about returning to something essential. A reconnection … to our earth … to stillness … to oneself. In this sense, the idea of “being here now” takes on a different meaning. Not as a geographic requirement, but as an invitation.

To be present. To listen. To observe. To just be.

The mountains do not demand belief in vortexes or portals.

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IMAGES OF THE NORTHERN CATSKILLS

By Francis X. Driscoll

My work is available for purchase at: Tannersville Antiques & Artisans: 518 589 5600 Rustic Mountain Antiques: 518 589 1202 Smitty’s Nursery: 518 734 3489

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They do not require any particular interpretation. They simply exist. And in their presence, something different shifts and exists within us.

If we look forward, through a lens of curiosity rather than certainty, what role might places like the Catskills play in the years to come? It is possible that they will continue to serve as refuges, drawing those who seek balance in an increasingly complex world.

It is also possible that our understanding of “energy” and consciousness will evolve, offering new ways to describe experiences that today feel mysterious. Or perhaps nothing will change at all. The mountains will remain what they have always been. And the mystery will remain, too.

It is a feeling that draws people back. A sense of presence that resists easy explanation. A quiet, persistent pull. And maybe that is the point. Not to prove or disprove, but to wonder. Because within that wondering, inside that openness, we become participants in the mystery of the Catskill, rather than observers trying to solve it, and perhaps, in times like these, that is exactly where we are meant to be.

So for those of us who live here we know why, and for you visitors who might be wondering, well maybe you have a better idea and we look forward to seeing more of you going forward and as always “Question Everything.”

Greg Madden is a freelance writer, public relations, branding and marketing specialist who practices ancient energy and frequency healing modalities including Tui-Na Medical Massage and BioPhoton LightTherapy in our Catskill Mountains, by appointment at Deja Brew, 5980 Main Street in Tannersville NY. For more information or to make an appointment, call 518 718 4228 or visit IlluminatingWellness.care.

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Catskills Past

Images from the Anne Willis/Daisy DeSilva collection

tennis, anyone?

By T.M. Bradshaw

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general search for tennis in area newspapers yielded a few very early results. However, the 1808 hits in the Catskill Recorder proved to be unclear iterations of “Dennis.” A few others were misinterpretations of fuzzily-printed “terms” or the first name “Teunis.”

Then, in 1851, a very long article in the Delaware Gazette, reprinted from The Horticulturist, described a British manor house, including a mention of the property’s tennis court. It wasn’t until regional tourism started building momentum that references to the game being played locally began to appear.

“Messrs. Joe and Sam Gilbert have introduced the athletic and popular game of Lawn Tennis in town” —Franklin Register, July 4, 1879. The August 6, 1879, Delaware Gazette ran a column with the heading “Origin of Lawn Tennis” that described the historical roots of the game, noting references to it by Herodotus, a Greek historian (484 BCE?–25 BCE?) and Galen, a Greek physician (129–216).

In the 1880s we begin to see tennis shoes show up in the listings of products available in shoe stores, signaling that the game was catching on locally. That decade also saw several references appear in fiction; many papers regularly ran short stories and novel excerpts, including the May 6, 1886, Hancock Herald which featured chapter one of Doctor Antekirtt by Jules Verne, in which the character Matifou juggled “his young companion as if he were a tennis ball.” in an 1885 translation by G. W. Hanna.

The April 12, 1889, Delaware County Dairyman and Register announced the seasonal reorganization of the Ouleout Valley Tennis Club.

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The March 24, 1887, Kingston Weekly Freeman noted that, “The members of the Marlborough Lawn Tennis Club will meet early in April for reorganization. The club will purchase a playing field near the village.”

Another new venue was described in the New Paltz Times of April 17, 1889: The “Out-door Club” have graded the grounds on Orchard Heights, a few yards north of the residence of Jacob Deyo, in our village, for playing Lawn Tennis and Croquet. They have also erected a rustic arbor adjoining the grounds. The architect was George F. Rust.

From this we infer that Orchard Heights will be a lively place during pleasant weather. The location of the Tennis grounds has very pleasant surroundings, and from it fine views of mountain scenery may be obtained.

On the North the Catskill Mountains, on the West “Shy Top,” at Mohonk, and the Minnewaska house can be plainly seen. To our mind we think the club has made a wise selection. It would be a sightly place for a house.

The Andes Recorder of August 1, 1902, informed the public that, “The tennis court is in fine order and the tennis enthusiasts are now enjoying themselves.”

As more people played, there were more people to play against. The Hobart Independent of August 23, 1902, noted that, “Tennis players from several towns have been at Delhi this week, playing for the county championship. The grounds have been on

Mayor Adee’s court, an ideal spot both for players and spectators, and many lovers of the game were present.”

As reported by the Andes Recorder of October 2, 1903, a field day at Andes included a tennis tournament; Andes fielded two teams — one played against Delhi, one against Walton. It was a triumphant day for Andes. “As the winners in each preliminary series were Andes players it was not necessary to play off the finals.”

Some references to the game had specified “lawn tennis” instead of just tennis. The Roxbury Times of December 22, 1906, ran a small filler gleaned from a British sports magazine that explained the differences between tennis and lawn tennis: There are thousands who imagine that tennis and lawn tennis are identical. In America tennis, the mother game, is always known as court tennis, whereas lawn tennis is generally known as “tennis.” The games are in many respects very different. The court, which in lawn tennis is open, in tennis is closed at the back and sides by the walls, and almost invariably above by a roof.

There is a considerable amount of play off the back and side walls. The balls are harder than lawn tennis balls, being in fact, of the consistency of cricket balls.

Hence the rackets are heavier and the gut is thicker.

—Fry’s Magazine Except the explanation lacked clarity, as things get a bit muddled in the middle, where the author seems to have confused the very similar — but conceptually reversed — British and American terms. One also wonders how widespread was knowledge of the consistency of cricket balls regionally. But it was still an entertaining little bit of trivia to feed the growing interest in tennis. Lawn tennis is the game we are now most familiar with, regardless of the surface on which it is played.

A few years later the Hobart Independent of July 31, 1909, ran a small piece about a big match: International Tennis Matches American lawn tennis players have secured the international Davis challenge cup ties for this country. The English cup team will meet the Americans, as they did last year, in the month of September. The matches, two singles and a double, will be decided in Philadelphia instead of Boston. From the present arrangements the courts will be those of the Philadelphia Cricket club, at St. Martin’s green, Germantown. The securing of these important matches is a signal triumph for American lawn tennis diplomacy.

The same item appeared in multiple papers over several months, none carrying an attribution. Those five sentences com-

prise the opening of a longer article in The New York Times reporting on the American tennis committee’s insistence that the match be played in the U.S. rather than at Wimbledon. The “diplomacy” referred to included $2,000 to cover the travel expenses of the British team. An item identical to the one in the Hobart Independent appeared a month later in Indiana in the Jasper County Democrat. It is logical to assume that the full article was originally sent out as a press release by the American committee.

In the February 1, 1935, Catskill Mountain News obituary of Jay Gould, grandson of robber baron Jay Gould, the younger Jay was described as the “ranking court tennis player of the world for more than twenty-five years, and in that time held consecutively more titles than any other amateur athlete in the world. His game, called by sports enthusiasts the ‘game of kings and king of games,’ is more than 700 years old.” He won every American championship between 1906 and 1926—eighteen titles because there were no tournaments in 1917 or 1918. In 1907 and 1908 he won the amateur court championship of England, and in 1908 he won the Olympic championship.

The Catskill Mountain News of June 11, 1937, headed up its column of “Local CCC News” with the announcement that, “The local CCC camp is a beehive of activity. The boys are building a tennis court and a swimming pool. The tennis court is well under way, and it is expected to be completed in a very short time.”

While there were CCC camps in Boiceville, Tannersville, and Breakabeen, the one in Margaretville is likely what the Catskill Mountain News would have referred to as local.

Young people were probably already playing the game before schools took up the sport as an activity, but that involvement fueled interest and added to the pool of players. In April of 1939, Fleischmanns school announced in the Catskill Mountain News that courts were being prepared and asked that any other schools with tennis teams get in touch in order to set up match play. Margaretville Central School made a similar announcement in May 1940. August of that year saw the Margaretville-area Rotary Club sponsoring a tournament with divisions for high schoolers and for adults, to be held at Margaretville School. A column of news from Andes Central School in 1952 noted that for the first time since it was built, a tennis club had been formed.

A big time leap to August 8, 1985, shows a multi-column article in the Catskill Mountain News titled “Competition Fierce on Fleischmanns Courts.” Several large action photos accompany the detailed description of who played, the scores, and descriptions of the trophies.

Tennis courts, other tennis players, and competitions can be found all over the Catskills now. The game has grown, but the attire has shrunk to be much more suitable for summer.

T. M. Bradshaw shares other thoughts on history at tmbradshawbooks.com.

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Ashokan Reservoir. Photo © siogio / Adobe Stock

Spring in the Catskills ART INSTRUCTION

ART GALLERY Windham Fine Arts 5380 Main Street Windham, NY 12496 windhamfinearts.com 518 734 6850 director@ windhamfinearts.com Windham Fine Arts (WFA) is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, at the base of Windham Mountain Club. WFA represents more than 60 artists showcasing a diverse collection of original paintings, photography and sculptures. The gallery offers 3,000 square feet of curated artwork exhibited in inspiring landscapes, abstracts and figurative works, Hudson River School style and more. Windham Fine Arts—24 years in business, a gem of artistic inspiration. Custom-designed artwork by appointment. Open Friday and Saturday 11:00 am– 5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am– 4:00 pm.

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Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts 34 Big Hollow Road Maplecrest, NY 12454 sugarmaples.org A program of the Catskill Mountain Foundation, Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts offers short term adult workshop programming in ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber arts and weekly classes in ceramics and fiber arts during the summer season, as well as year-round short courses for adults and youth in ceramics, painting, and drawing. All classes are led by artists who are renowned and celebrated in their field.

ATTRACTIONS Catskill Mountain Foundation Piano Performance Museum 7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 For appointments, email Photo: Jeffrey Langford weisbergp@catskillmtn.org The home of the Steven E. Greenstein Piano Collection, a one-of-a-kind collection of historic pianos and musical artifacts. A destination unlike any other in the U.S., the Piano Performance Museum offers a unique glimpse into the development of pianos in Europe and America over the past four centuries. The collection includes early and modern keyboard instruments, including 200-year-old historic European pianos as well as American pianos built in the early 19th and 20th centuries.

Fenimore Museum & Country Village 5775 NY-80 Cooperstown, NY 13326 fenimorefarm.org May is a beautiful time at Fenimore Farm and Country Village in Cooperstown, NY! The historic village is bustling with activity, and the farm is showing fresh signs of life after the long winter. The museum has several gardens that each have a different theme or purpose. The pharmacy garden next to Dr. Thrall’s Pharmacy grows plants with historical medicinal uses. The Lippitt Farm House garden hosts a range of food and floral plants that are used in the farm kitchen. Other

gardens specialize in vegetable, flowers, or hops. The hops grown on the farm harken to a time when hops were king in New York. New York State grew 447,000 pounds of hops in 1840. Otsego County, New York, was the leading producer by 1835, with Cooperstown, New York, as the central hub of production. Hops production in New York State peaked in the 1880s, with nearly 21 million pounds produced per year.

Hanford Mills Museum 51 County Highway 12 East Meredith, NY 13757 hanfordmills.org 607 278 5744 Experience a story of innovation, ingenuity and entrepreneurship at a historic working mill site! Hanford Mills Museum will be open Wednesdays–Sundays from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm starting on May 15. Watch demonstrations of our 100-year-old waterwheel and water-powered machines. Join us on May 23 for our Waterwheel Celebration Day, and more special events and workshops taking place throughout the season. Details at www.hanfordmills.org and on social media.

The pollinator garden at Kenco in Kingston.

Photo by Maraleen Manos-Jones

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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.

CATERING

Chef Deanna 1645 County Highway 6 Bovina Center, NY 13740 chefdeanna.com Weddings and special event catering, with delivery available for larger events! Chef Deanna is on the cutting edge of the sustainable food. Surrounded by farmers and local food makers, Chef Deanna creates beautiful dishes using her Sicilian heritage and her love of everything sweet and savory.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE Phoenix Web Collective 7947 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 phoenixwebcollective.com 518 628 5101 Local artist shop, makers’ space, and a 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.

CRAFT FAIR Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair May 23, 24 & 25 Ulster County Fairgrounds 249 Libertyville Road New Paltz, NY 12561 quailhollow.com A Hudson Valley favorite, The Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair, returns for its 45th anniversary year and 83rd show this Memorial Day weekend. Visitors will delight in hundreds of juried artists and craftspeople in over 10 media categories, alongside ongoing demonstrations, live musical performances, small-batch artisanal and prepared-on-site foods, local wine, beer, and spirits, and a children’s craft tent. Hours are 10 am-5:30 pm May 23 & 24; 10 am-4 pm May 25. Rain or shine. Buses welcome.

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

FISH & SEAFOOD Shawn’s Fresh Fish 5150 Route 28 Mount Tremper, NY 12457 On Instagram: @ShawnsFreshFish 845 702 2120 Located at the Migliorelli Farm Stand. We carry a large selection of fresh fish and seafood. Also, try our fresh made soups, salads and locally smoked fish. Requests welcomed.

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ICE CREAM

The Ice Cream Station 76 Main Street Phoenicia, NY 12464 phoeniciaicecream.com 845 688 3333 A dessert oasis awaits you inside the Ice Cream Station in Phoenicia. A bounty of traditional and unique icecream flavors is ready to be scooped into a dish, cone, milkshake, or whatever else strikes your fancy. 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.

LODGING

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.

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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.

Windham Manor 1161 Co Rd 10 Windham, NY 12496 windhammanor.com 518 944 1448 Windham Manor is the premiere wedding and event venue in The Catskill Mountains.

Our 45-acre property features The Manor House, a Victorian Estate with 12 beautiful guest suites. The property also boasts The Barn, a luxurious space which can hold 300+ guests for dinner, dancing, seminars, and other events, and two incredible outdoor ceremony spaces—The Lawn and The Enchanted Forest.

MASSAGE & WELLNESS Illuminating Wellness/ Mountain Top Massage illuminatingwellness.care 518 718 4228 Transformative therapeutic massage practice combines elements of many of the healing arts and many forms of massage. BioPhoton Light Therapy – Biontology is a European healing process that finds the root cause of any symptomproducing malady and neutralizes it, raising the body’s immune system.

MOVIE THEATER Catskill Mountain Foundation Mountain Cinema 7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 catskillmtn.org 518 263 4702 Hollywood, foreign & independent films running Friday through Sunday. Also available for rental. The Mountain Cinema also hosts our monthly Independent Film Series. Join us for a double billing on Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 pm, when the screening of the short film The Lady of Larkspur Lotion is paired with the 1951 classic film A Streetcar Named Desire.

There will be a brief Q&A in between films with Larkspur’s director Sergio Rico, and leading lady, Lori Lee Ecobelli.

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NATURAL MARKET

Sunflower Market 75 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY 12498

Bonus Drink Recipe to Kick Off Summer!

Enjoy this bright cocktail filled with the tastes of summer, courtesy of our friends at the High Falls Cafe in Kingston.

24 Garden Street Rhinebeck, NY, 12572 sunflowernatural.com 845 679 5361 (Woodstock) • 845 876 2555 (Rhinebeck) Sunflower is dedicated to providing products you can feel good about sharing with people you love. Prioritizing working with local farms, families, and business, we know where our food comes from. Sunflower is devoted to providing clean and sustainably sourced food, 100% organic produce and a selection of carefully curated items that fit all dietary needs.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Blueberry Vodka Mojito Fresh blueberries 3 ounces Western Son Blueberry Vodka 1 oz. Lime juice Splash of simple syrup Splash of pink lemonade (optional) Seltzer Mint Muddle fresh blueberries, a slice of lime, a splash of simple syrup and a few sprigs of mint. Top with seltzer and ice, and garnish with mint leaves.

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Catskill Mountain Foundation 7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 catskillmtn.org 518 263 2000 Now in its 28th year, Catskill Mountain Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers a variety of programs centered on the arts. It owns and runs The Orpheum Performing Arts Center, The Doctorow Center for the Arts (which includes Mountain Cinema, the Evelyn Weisberg Concert Hall, and the Piano Performance Museum), Sugar Maples Center for Creative

Arts, a Natural Agriculture farm and the Guide Magazine.

The Foundation has partnership programs with The Joyce Theater Foundation, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, and Catskill Mountain Shakespeare, and is also home to the Academy of Fortepiano Performance, Orpheum Dance Program, and Maude Adams Theater Hub.

Windham Foundation windhamfoundation.org info@windhamfoundation. org 518 734 9636 Our mission is to enhance and enrich our community by providing charitable grants for historical preservation, the arts, education, recreation, and initiatives deemed to make Windham an extraordinary place to live, work, and visit. Established in 2004, the Windham Foundation is run by an allvolunteer Board. Donations are tax deductible.

PERFORMING ARTS Catskill Mountain Foundation Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442

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

OUTDOOR RECREATION Windham Mountain Club 19 Resort Drive Windham, NY 12496 windhammountainclub.com 800 754 9463 Windham Mountain Club is an exclusive outdoor wonderland for the discerning set: find world-class golfing, dining, outdoor pursuits, and memorymaking for generations to come. A restorative escape for more than 60 years, Windham Mountain Club has evolved to bring an elevated destination and exclusive year-round amenities and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Orpheum Performing Arts Center 6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 12485 catskillmtn.org Ticket line: 518 263 2063 Our 2026 Performing Arts season continues on Saturday, May 2, Catskill Mountain Shakespeare brings their community tour of Hamlet to the stage at the Doctorow Center for the Arts. Reimagining Hamlet in the punk-charged 1980s, this version highlights themes of authority, identity, and resistance through a fresh, accessible lens. From May 14 through May 16, the Maude Adams Theater Hub is presenting a highly anticipated production of A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Caitlin McColl, at the Lodge at Hotel Lilien in Tannersville. May wraps up withe the annual Academy of Fortepiano Performance Festival, an annual event celebrating the works of famed early composers performed on historical keyboards from the Piano Performance Museum.

The Festival includes a faculty and guest artist concert on May 30 and a student concert on June 7.

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RADIO STATIONS

WIOX 91.3FM MTC Cable Channel 20 WIOXRADIO.ORG on computers and smartphones WIOX Community Radio—where public access meets public service to build public trust. WIOX programming is wildly diverse, live, local, and noncommercial, broadcasting from the Catskill Mountains, in the heart of the New York City Watershed. WIOX talk and music programs range from farming to brewing to cooking, forestry to healthcare, Rock to Pop, Bach and Goth, Blues, Folk, Country, Americana, Jazz and Salsa. WIOX: produced and supported—by you!

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

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REGIONAL INFORMATION Catskill Center for Conservation & Development 43355 Route 28 Arkville, NY 12406 catskillcenter.org 845 586 2611 Since 1969, the Catskill Center has led the effort to protect the more than 700,000 acres of the Catskill Park and Catskill Forest Preserve. Their mission is to protect and foster the environmental, cultural,and economic well-being of the Catskill Region.

Catskill Visitor’s Center 5096 State Route 28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 catskillsvisitorscenter.org 845 688 3369 Your gateway to Catskills, where you can learn about the vast outdoor recreational opportunities in the area as well as discover the cultural and natural history of the Region. The center features educational exhibits along with maps, books, gear, and gifts, as well a friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Ulster County Tourism VisitUlsterCountyNY.com Welcome to the season where nature begins its lush, vibrant transformation. In the Catskills, the transition from winter to spring is extraordinary. Budding trees, eruption of wildflowers and the crisp mountain air is all available. This time of renewal is the perfect time for a rejuvenating, wellness retreat in Ulster County. With its breathtaking views and tranquil atmosphere, Ulster County offers a perfect setting to reconnect to what’s important.

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

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Angela’s Pizza 1923 Ulster Avenue Lake Katrine, NY 12401 angelaspizzamenu.com 845 382 2211 Angela’s is more than just pizza!

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

Barnwood Restaurant 14 Deer Lane Catskill, NY 12414 barnwooddining.com 518 943 2200 Nominated in 14 categories in this year’s Best of Greene County Awards, Barnwood Restaurant proudly offers up a vast selection of home cooked American comfort cuisine, delicious brick oven pizza, and authentic BBQ options in a welcoming, rustic environment! Located only 5 minutes from Thruway exit 21 in beautiful Catskill NY.

Brandywine 11157 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 On Facebook: Brandywinerest.net/ 518 734 3838 For the past 35 years, this full-service Italian restaurant has offered great food and impeccable service. Share wonderful memories with your loved ones as we fill your table with delicious Italian cuisine. Born and raised in Southern Italy, owner Louis Caracciolo mastered the art of Italian cookery, and passed it on to his son Joseph, who has continued that art and tradition as chef in the restaurant. We know the formula to capture the rich flavor of your favorite Italian dishes.

Gracie’s Luncheonette 969 Main Street Leeds, NY 12451 graciesny.com 518 943 9363 Diner-style burgers, fried chicken sandwich, loaded fries and donuts are our signature menu items. All of our breads, pastries and desserts are made fresh in house every day. We make all of our own condiments and even our own cheese. We 58 • issuu.com/catskillmtnregionguide

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

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

Mama’s Boy Burgers 6067 Main Street (at the traffic light) Tannersville, NY 12485 Mamasboyburgers.com 518 589 6667 Established in 2015, Mama’s Boy Burgers was voted the “Best Burger Shack” in the Hudson Valley by Hudson Valley Magazine. We are all about fresh and local ingredients.

Our burgers are made from local, black Angus beef from a farm 6 miles away. Our seasonal produce comes from Story Farms, our ice cream is made in the Hudson Valley. We also offer vegetarian and vegan options.

Pancho Villa’s Mexican Restaurant 6037 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 panchovillamex.com 518 589 5134 The Best Mexican Food this side of the Border! Pancho Villa’s is owned and operated by the Oscar and Patricia Azcue family. They have been proudly serving authentic Mexican food on Main Street in Tannersville since 1992.

Rooted in tradition, their passion is sharing great food and good company. All of the traditional Mexican favorites are served here, from enchiladas and burritos to chimichangas and flautas...plus great margaritas and daiquiris!

RETAIL

Camp Catskill 6006 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 campcatskill.co 518 303 6050 Your destination for sustainable gear & gifts, including clothing, footwear, backpacks, and hiking gear. Our mission is to help you feel good about what you buy, what you wear, and the gear you use (and reuse) in the wild.

We work with brands that care about their impact on the planet and its people, and we donate 1% of our revenue to environmental nonprofits here in the Catskills.

Catskill Mountain Foundation Gift Shop 6042 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 518 589 7500 Operated by the Catskill Mountain Foundation and located next door to the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, our shop features a curated selection of home decor items and gifts from around the Region and around the world. Open Friday through Sunday and holiday Mondays from 11 am to 6 pm.

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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 preserves, to nostalgic candies and gourmet chocolate, to gourmet peanut butter, and more! Your source for mountain clothing and souvenirs, including Minnetonka Moccasins, t-shirts & sweatshirts, local area books and hiking maps, candles, soaps, incense, jewelry, toys, puzzles, games and souvenirs. Our homemade delicious fudge is worth the trip!

The Shops at The Emerson 5340 Route 28 Mount Tremper, NY 12457 EmersonResort.com 845 688 2828 Discover the unexpected at The Shops at Emerson. Located within a charming 19th-century barn, you’ll find eight unique shops stocked with curated gifts, apparel, local finds, rare treasures, and more. With easy parking, a Catskill Mountains backdrop, and shopping options for the whole family, it’s a destination worth exploring. While you’re here, check out the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope and experience a colorful, mesmerizing show for all ages. Open Thursday through Monday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

WINE & LIQUOR Roxbury Bottle Shop 53484 NY 30 Roxbury, NY. 12474 hello@roxburybottleshop.com roxburybottleshop.com 607 326 6200 Roxbury Bottle Shop offers an extensive selection of curated wines and spirits catering to diverse tastes and occasions. Discover new robust reds, crisp whites, orange wines, smooth bourbons, aged rums, artisanal gins, premium vodkas, local ciders, pre-made cocktails, and much more - all sourced from renowned vineyards, emerging regions, natural and biodynamic growers, and local producers. Join us at one of our monthly tastings! Follow @roxburywine and roxburybottleshop.com Open MondaySaturday 12-7pm.

Windham Wine & Liquors 5448 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 518 734 3474 Windham Wine & Liquors is the Mountaintop’s premier destination for the best offerings of wines and spirits since 2003. Our ever-expanding selection is sure to please every palate and price range. Let us help with your special event or gift. Visit us at the west end of town. Open every day of the year except Christmas Day.

Calling all musicians, music lovers, history buffs & antique aficionados!

There is a piano museum in Hunter with one of the largest collections of historical pianos in America.

Catskill Mountain Foundation Piano Performance Museum Featuring the Steven E. Greenstein Collection 7971 Route 23A Village of Hunter, NY 12442 www.catskillmtn.org The Piano Performance Museum is funded in part by the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation and private contributions.

Come see the history of this splendid instrument with original instruments from the days of Mozart to the modern era: Clavichord • Harpsichord • Spinet • Melodion Fortepiano Grands and Squares • Modern Piano Era You can play them all!

Come book a group tour from 4 up to 25 people Admission: $10/person For further info: weisbergp@catskillmtn.org

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Catskill Mountain Foundation

MOUNTAIN CINEMA UPCOMING FILMS MICHAEL The story of the famous musician Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop. 5/1-5/3

I SWEAR John Davidson: diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at a young age which alienated him from his peers, he struggled with a condition few people had witnessed. 5/1-5/3

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton. 5/1-5/17

THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. 5/8-5/17

MIROIRS NO. 3 After a car crash kills her boyfriend, piano student Laura is taken in by Betty, who witnessed the accident. Living with Betty’s family brings comfort, but Laura starts questioning their intentions as time passes. 5/8-5/17

Located in the Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main Street • Hunter, NY 12442

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU

THREE SCREENS showing the best of Hollywood & Independent Films, Friday through Sunday.

Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. OPENS 5/22

View each week’s schedule, see trailers, and purchase tickets at catskillmtn.org

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS

By Jeff Senterman

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pring in the Catskills is about more than wildflowers and warmer days, it’s when we quietly set the stage for everything that will happen here all summer long. Trails are being cleared and signed, seasonal staff and stewards are learning how to welcome and educate visitors, and communities are thinking hard about how to keep people safe while protecting the places they love most.

You can see that work everywhere: in a simple family hike to Dibbles Quarry where a well-marked, well-cared-for trail leads to big views; in Kaaterskill Clove, where a new Visitor Use Management report is beginning to shape conversations about how we manage one of the Park’s busiest places; and at the Catskills Visitor Center, where up-to-date trail conditions help you plan a safe outing in a landscape that can change quickly with weather and season.

At the same time, groups like the Catskill Park Advisory Committee and organizations like the Catskill Center are bringing people together to talk about the future of the Park, while volunteers, stewards, and supporters keep fire towers open, greet hikers at busy trailheads, and lend a hand to the forests, streams, and communities that make this region special. As you plan your own spring adventures, I hope I can offer not just ideas on where to go, but also a few ways you can be part of caring for the Catskills in the busy season ahead.

Spring Hike Highlight: Dibbles Quarry If you are visiting the Catskills in May and want a shorter outing with memorable views, consider the 2-mile round-trip hike to Dibbles Quarry near Platte Clove. Gaining about 500 feet of elevation, this moderately easy trail works well for families and newer hikers while still delivering a real mountain experience.

Leaving from the trailhead on Roaring Kill Road, you follow the yellow-marked Roaring Kill Trail about a quarter of a mile before reaching the intersection with the Pecoy Notch Trail and the Mink Hollow Trail. Stay to the left on the blue-marked Pecoy Notch Trail for about three quarters of a mile before reaching the historic quarry site, where stone thrones and other handbuilt seats look out over Roundtop, Kaaterskill High Peak, Twin Mountain, and the deep valley of Platte Clove. After exploring the quarry and taking in the views, you simply retrace your steps downhill back to the trailhead, making this a great half-day adventure that pairs nicely with a visit to the Catskills Visitor Center for up-to-date trail conditions before you go.

For a detailed written trail description, map information, and a video of the hike to Dibble’s Quarry, visit hikertrashhusbands. com/home/dibbles-quarry-hike-in-the-catskills.

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Dibbles Quarry. Photo courtesy of Greene County Tourism

Shaping the Future of Kaaterskill Clove Kaaterskill Clove is one of the Catskills’ most iconic landscapes, and one of its most heavily visited. On peak days, thousands of people are drawn to the Clove’s waterfalls, steep forests, and dramatic views, creating traffic backups, parking challenges, crowding, and real safety concerns along narrow mountain roads and busy trailheads. All of that use also puts stress on trails, fragile slopes, and streams that define this special place.

In early April, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released a Visitor Use Management (VUM) report for Kaaterskill Clove, prepared by independent consultants after several years of research, monitoring, and public engagement. This report is not a final plan for the Clove; rather, it is a set of recommendations and tools that DEC and its partners can choose to use, or not use, as future management decisions are developed. The recommendations range from better traffic and parking management, enhanced education and stewardship, and targeted infrastructure improvements to, at the far end of the spectrum, options like permits or reservation systems at Kaaterskill Falls.

The Catskill Center welcomes the release of this report as an important step toward data-driven, thoughtful management of a very busy area, and we appreciate the opportunity for the public to comment through June 1, 2026. At the same time, we believe strongly that any consideration of limiting use through measures such as permits, reservations, or timed entry should only come after every other recommendation — education, enforcement, traffic management, infrastructure upgrades, and expanded stewardship — has been fully explored, implemented, and evaluated.

In our view, access-limiting tools belong at the very end of the toolbox, not at the beginning.

For us, the VUM report is exactly what its name implies: guidance on managing visitor use, not a decision document. The Catskill Center will be carefully reviewing the recommendations

and working with state agencies, local officials, and our partners to ensure that any actions balance access, community needs, and conservation, and that local voices are central to the process. We believe that with thoughtful planning, strong collaboration, and a commitment to trying every reasonable management and education tool before restricting use, Kaaterskill Clove can remain a place where people can safely enjoy the outdoors while its steep forests, streams, and waterfalls are protected for generations to come.

To read the report, learn more about the process, and share your comments with DEC, visit the agency’s Visitor Use Management webpage and follow the Catskill Center’s updates at catskillcenter.org/news.

Catskill Park Trail Conditions Local recreational opportunities in the Catskill Park can change quickly — mud season, spring snow at higher elevations, high water at stream crossings, and periodic trail or road closures. You can stay ahead of these changes by visiting the Catskills Visitor Center’s Trail Conditions page at catskillstrailconditions.com, where staff regularly share updates on Catskill trails, campgrounds and camping, boating, and other important notices for your trip.

Hike the Catskills with the Hiker Trash Husbands If you like to scout a hike before you lace up your boots, my husband and I share our Catskills (and beyond) hiking adventures on our YouTube channel, The Hiker Trash Husbands, at youtube.com/thehikertrashhusbands. We’re two hikers exploring our world one hike and one adventure at a time, and our project is all about welcoming more people into the outdoors and showing that everyone belongs on the trail.

You can learn more and find trail guides, stories, and gear recommendations at hikertrashhusbands.com.

If you live in the central Catskills and have cable through MTC, you can also catch our videos on CatskillsAir, MTC Channel 1.

#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, & 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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Visit the Catskill Park’s Visitor Center

Give Back to the Catskills

The Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center (CVC) in Mount Tremper, NY, is the official visitor center for the Catskill Park and a great starting point for any trip to the region.

The CVC offers maps, current trail and road information, guidance on where to hike, camp, and paddle, and a gift shop stocked with trail maps, books, and unique regional souvenirs. Staff are available in person during open hours and can also answer questions by email at info@catskillcenter.org or by phone at 845 688 3369.

On the grounds, visitors can enjoy about 1.5 miles of trails, including accessible options, and climb the 80-foot Upper Esopus Fire Tower for sweeping views of the Esopus Creek valley and surrounding peaks. You can explore the CVC online at catskillsvisitorcenter.org, on Facebook at facebook.com/catskillsvisitorcenter, and on Instagram at @catskills.visitor.center for updates on programs, events, and trail conditions.

The Catskills are a treasure, and their future depends on the choices we make today. By supporting the Catskill Center, you help protect critical habitats, care for the Forest Preserve, welcome visitors, and strengthen the communities and local economies that make this region so special.

You can give or become a member at catskillcenter.org/ donate, or mail a check to: Catskill Center, PO Box 504, Arkville, NY 12406. You can also volunteer with programs like the Catskill Fire Tower Project, Catskill Stewards, and other hands-on conservation and community initiatives across the Catskills.

Catskill Park Advisory Committee The Catskill Park Advisory Committee (CPAC), chaired by the Catskill Center, brings together local governments, organizations, and individuals to discuss Catskill Park and watershed issues and advise state and city agencies. CPAC meets quarterly, meetings are open to the public, and you can learn more or join the mailing list by calling 845 586 2611 or emailing cccd@catskillcenter.org with “CPAC” in the subject line.

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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 Catskill Watershed Corporation, a New York State licensed hiking and camping guide, and co-owner of Hike On Guides, an outdoor guiding company based in the Catskills. 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 to work in the nonprofit sector. To learn more about the work of the Catskill Center in the Catskills, visit www.catskillcenter.org.

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2026 PERFORMING ARTS

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January 17 & 18

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 7:00PM

BAYE & ASA OPEN REHEARSAL: AT THE ALTAR

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim Orpheum Performing Arts Center At the Altar, Baye & Asa’s new evening-length work, is an exploration of cultural, religious, and political deities, and asks these central questions: Who/what do we worship? How do we worship? Who are the righteous? Who are the blasphemers? At the Altar reckons with the pitfalls of extreme idolatry and interrogates our collective struggle for survival and salvation.

Baye & Asa is a company creating movement art projects directed & choreographed by Amadi ‘Baye’ Washington & Sam ‘Asa’ Pratt. They’ve presented their work at The Joyce Theater, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Jacob’s Pillow, Pioneer Works, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, The American Dance Festival, and more. They were one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2022, and were recipients of Dance Magazine’s 2023 Harkness Promise Award. They’ve created works for repertory companies including The Martha Graham Dance Company, BODYTRAFFIC, and Alvin Ailey II. Their choreography has been featured in collaborations with music and theater artists including Laurie Anderson, Zhailon Levingston, Knud Adams, and Dimitry Krymov. Their film work has also won numerous awards and has been presented internationally.

The open rehearsal of At the Altar will be followed by a discussion.

February 7: Malpaso Dance

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 7:00PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 4:00 PM

AQUILA THEATRE PRESENTS THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Orpheum Performing Arts Center Set in the eerie, fog-shrouded moors of England, this spinetingling tale follows the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, rumored to be the victim of a supernatural, ghostly hound. With Aquila’s legendary style and precision in bringing complex narratives to the stage, audiences will be captivated by unexpected twists, high drama, humor, and the thrill of one of literature’s most celebrated mysteries. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience—where mystery, suspense, and Aquila’s trademark excellence are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 7:00PM

MALPASO DANCE

Presented in partnership with The Joyce Theater Foundation Orpheum Performing Arts Center In the twelve years since its establishment in 2012, Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile.

Emphasizing a collaborative creative process, Malpaso is committed to working with top international choreographers while also nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography. The company tours with 11 dancers and is led by its original three founders; resident choreographer and Artistic Director Osnel Delgado, Executive Director Fernando Sáez, and dancer, choreographer and cofounder Daile Carrazana.

FEBRUARY 11-15

V-SEASON Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation Doctorow Center for the Arts WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 7:00PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2:00PM Six Degrees of Separation by John Guare THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 7:00PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 7:00PM The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7:00PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2:00PM Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker MATH’s 4th Annual V Season: three plays that will transport you from your mid-winter blues and into small worlds of wonder.

February 15: Million Dollar Reunion

INTERNATIONAL FORTEPIANO SALONS ONLINE VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS

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

Streaming LIVE on Facebook and YouTube www.internationalfortepianosalon.com The International Fortepiano Salon ONLINE was started in 2020 as a way of connecting fortepianists and music lovers around the world. With our interactive discussions, warm and collegial atmosphere, and curated performances and presentations by many of the leading fortepianists and musical scholars of our time, hosts Patricia Garcia-Gil, Maria Rose and Yi-heng Yang, curate an ongoing Salon community in the spirit of famous European Salons of the past.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2:00PM FORTEPIANIST TUIJA HAKKILA We are pleased to be joined by guest artist Tuija Hakkila, professor at the Sibelius Academy in Finland and renowned fortepianist.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2:00PM CELEBRATING THE PIANO PERFORMANCE MUSEUM AT THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION, PART II After four seasons of presenting many fortepianos and artists from around the world, the International Fortepiano Salon is delighted to feature its home venue, the Piano Performance Museum at the Catskill Mountain Foundation. Your hosts will perform on several instruments from the collection and will introduce the pianos in short lectures. The PPM program director, Pam Weisberg, and the piano technician, Richard Hester, will also join us to talk about the history of the collection and all the activities taking place around it.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026 AT 7:00 PM

MILLION DOLLAR REUNION THE GENESIS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL: ELVIS, JERRY LEE LEWIS, JOHNNY CASH & CARL PERKINS Orpheum Performing Arts Center Produced by Broadway veteran Bobby Taylor, and featuring former cast members of the worldwide hit show Million Dollar Quartet, the MILLION DOLLAR REUNION takes the audience on a spirited journey to an earlier time, with dynamic performances of some of the greatest hits of Rock and Roll. No one can ever forget the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, or Elvis Presley. All of their hits, and many more, will remind the audience of a time when a musical revolution was occurring in America and soon the entire world.

Charles Taws square piano, Philadelphia, 1794 Photo courtesy of the Sigal Museum

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2:00PM EARLY AMERICAN PIANOS AT THE SIGAL MUSEUM Tom Strange, curator of the Sigal Music Museum in Greenville, SC joins us for a Salon which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States in an episode featuring remarkable early American pianos from the Sigal Museum.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 AT 7:00PM

AN EVENING WITH THE BALLET HISPANICO SCHOOL’S BH2 CELEBRATED REPERTORY AND A NEW WORK IN RESIDENCE Orpheum Performing Arts Center BH2 is Ballet Hispánico New York’s second company, comprised of select pre-professional dancers from the Professional Studies Program and their renowned Pa’lante Scholars Program. The artists of the BH2 will be in residence for one week culminating in this exciting performance on the beautiful Orpheum stage, inspiring and entertaining audiences of all ages. In this performance, BH2 will be performing works by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Ann Reinking, and Rodney Hamilton, as well as a new work by Gabrielle Sprauve.

SOLD OUT!

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 AT 2:00PM

“A MIRACLE”: ROSE FAMILY CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS Piano Performance Museum Doctorow Center for the Arts Pianist Maria Rose, founder and director of the annual Academy of Fortepiano Performance at CMF, is joined by her three children, Vanessa Rose (violin), Monica Rose (viola), and Jonathan Rose (cello) for an afternoon of chamber music.

The program includes works by Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert.

TWO SHOWS SOLD OUT!

MARCH 26-28 AT 7:00PM

KIMBERLY AKIMBO A PLAY BY DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation In the Round at Scribner’s Apex Lounge, 13 Scribner Hollow Road, Hunter Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush…and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure in the play on which the hit Broadway musical was based.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 AT 7:00PM

THE CHASE BROCK EXPERIENCE: COME HOME DIRECTION AND CHOREOGRAPHY BY CHASE BROCK

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim Orpheum Performing Arts Center Propelled by shanties and songs of the sea, this foot-stomping evening of strapping and evocative dance conjures a crew of restless mariners hurling themselves through salt and spray toward first light.

GIVE ME LIBERTY, GIVE ME SONG: AMERICA’S JOURNEY AT 250 Presented by the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Piano Performance Museum, Hunter, NY Sigal Music Museum, Greenville, SC Cornell Center for Historical Keyboards, Ithaca, NY A multi-institutional concert series marking the nation’s 250th Anniversary. Spanning 1775 through the late 19thcentury, the series traces America’s piano story with rare instruments from each collection.

Interdisciplinary talks and contextual programs anchor the music, while a shared roster of performers links events across venues. For more information, visit: catskillmtn.org historicalkeyboards.as.cornell.edu sigalmusicmuseum.org SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AT 4:00PM PATRICIA GARCIA-GIL, FORTEPIANO TOM STRANGE, LECTURE CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS Piano Performance Museum Doctorow Center for the Arts Tom Strange, curator of the Sigal Music Museum, will offer an overview of the piano’s history in the United States, highlighting how builders working in a new cultural and economic landscape developed innovations shaped by local conditions and evolving musical tastes. He will then introduce several of the Piano Performance Museum’s landmark instruments—Geib (1824), Nunns & Clark (1833), and a Steinway square grand (1865)—discussing their makers and what makes each instrument distinctive. Musical examples will be performed by Patricia García Gil, Postdoctoral Associate and Artist-in-Residence at Cornell’s Center for Historical Keyboards. This program hears the parlor piano—the era’s badge of refinement and wealth—as both platform and boundary for women in the newly founded United States, where social codes demanded taste, modesty, and brevity— music meant to charm rather than dazzle.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 AT 4:00PM JEAN-BERNARD CERIN, VOCALIST EVE MILLER, CELLO CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS Piano Performance Museum Doctorow Center for the Arts Jean Bernard Cerin is a multifaceted artist and scholar who produces and performs in projects ranging from film, recital, oratorio, opera and folk music. Eve Miller is a cellist, baroque cellist, composer, and music historian. She performs as a baroque cellist in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, and is principal cellist of Philadelphia’s Bach Collegium and she is the assistant principal cellist of Philadelphia’s baroque orchestra, Tempesta di Mare. Recent scholarship includes exploration of “gigging life” in colonial and independent Philadelphia and in particular the effects of French immigration from mainland France and the French colonies on Philadelphia’s eighteenth century musical culture.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 18 AT 3:00PM

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

BY FRANCES GOODRICH AND ALBERT HACKETT

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation The Hunter Synagogue 7879 Main Street, Hunter This play, adapted by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and published in 1955, follows a young Jewish girl and her family during the Nazi Occupation of Amsterdam. Anne and her family lived in hiding, in the attic of an associate, for fear of persecution due to their Jewish identities. All the while Anne, then only 13, kept a journal as an escape. She writes of hope, despair, identity, and love.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 AT 7:00PM

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE PRESENTS HAMLET DIRECTED BY SYDNEY BERK

MAY 14, SHOW AT 7:30 PM MAY 15, DINNER AT 6:00 PM, SHOW AT 7:30 PM MAY 16, DINNER AT 6:00 PM, SHOW AT 7:30 PM SOLD OUT!

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,

BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation The Lodge at Hotel Lilien, 6629 Route 23A, Tannersville When fading southern belle Blanche Dubois arrives to stay with her sister Stella in a crowded, boisterous corner of New Orleans, her delusions of grandeur bring her into conflict with Stella’s crude, brutish husband, Stanley. Eventually their inevitable collision causes Blanche’s fragile sense of identity to crumble in what is considered to be Williams’ masterwork.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 AT 2:00PM

ORPHEUM DANCE PROGRAM ANNUAL RECITAL Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Doctorow Center for the Arts Our 2026 Community Tour reimagines Hamlet in the punkcharged 1980s, highlighting themes of authority, identity, and resistance through a fresh, accessible lens. Engaging, immediate, and intentionally crafted for a wide range of audiences, this 90-minute production makes Shakespeare feel urgent and alive.

RESIDENCY: MAY 27-JUNE 9

ACADEMY OF FORTEPIANO PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL

The Orpheum Dance Program provides year-round high level instruction in multiple disciplines of dance, from pre-ballet through advanced and pointe, contemporary dance and jazz, for children ages 5 through high school, with a spring recital, participation in the December Nutcracker and the annual summer production at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center. The recital showcases the work of all students of Director Victoria Rinaldi and can also include alumni who have joined acclaimed ballet companies or who are studying dance at major universities. Ms. Rinaldi is a former ballerina with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 AT 2:00PM

OMNY TAIKO Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Directors: Audrey Axinn & Maria Rose Doctorow Center for the Arts academyfortepiano.org

OMNY Taiko Drummers return to the mountaintop to again share their eagerly anticipated performances with the greater Catskill Mountain community.

An annual event celebrating the works of famed early composers performed on historical keyboards from the Piano Performance Museum.

MONTH OF JULY

MAY 27-29 WORKSHOP ON MAINTAINING HISTORICAL PIANOS, HARPSICHORDS, AND CLAVICHORDS Directors: Masayuki Maki and Richard Hester

DIRECTED BY CONNER WILSON

SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT 7:00 PM KEYBOARD MUSIC FROM THE AGES FOR THE AGES: TIMELESS MUSIC FOR HARPSICHORD AND PIANO A concert featuring Academy of Fortepiano Performance faculty members Audrey Axinn, Masayuki Maki, Maria Rose, Andrew Willis and guest artist, violinist Cynthia Roberts. The repertoire will include harpsichord music as well as piano music.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 AT 3:00 PM STUDENT CONCERT

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE PRESENTS MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Outdoors & Under the Tent Behind the Big Red Barn Catskill Mountain Shakespeare’s 2026 Main Stage production unfolds outdoors under our Catskills summer tent … lush, romantic, and filled with laughter. Set against the backdrop of the mountains, this beautiful, high-spirited production brings Shakespeare’s sharp wit and joyful chaos to life in the open air.

Visit catskillmountainshakespeare.com for more information!

JULY 14-26

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 2:00PM & 7:00PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 2:00PM

THROUGH THE MALE LENS HORTON BY THE STREAM’S 32ND SEASON

CINDERELLA A New Ballet presented by the Orpheum Dance Program Victoria Rinaldi, Director Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Doctorow Center for the Arts hortonbythestream.org Horton by the Stream, a NYC-based theater project whose 32 summers have been a celebration of the work of Horton Foote, is branching out to include new plays, classic American voices and films. Through the Male Lens, our celebration of dramatic work by and about the male experience, will be bookended by new plays by authors from across the region.

Based on the 1697 fairytale by Charles Perrault, and featuring music by Jules Massenet, this original production will feature both dance and spoken word and have the hallmarks one expects: ravishing dancing, comedy, a Fairy Godmother, a glass slipper and … a happy ending!

August 29: Trisha Brown Dance Company Photo by Maria Baranova

Suggested Donation for all events: $25 Info and Reservations: 917 991 9537 SATURDAYS, JULY 18 & JULY 25 AT 2:00 PM THE DR. RUTH SHOW, OR, FINDING DR. RUTH With Annie O’Sullivan SUNDAY, JULY 19 & SATURDAY, JULY 25 AT 2:00 PM BEYOND WORDS: MIME LIFE IN WORDS AND PICTURES With Bill Bowers SATURDAY, JULY 25 AT 5:00 PM TWO FILMS: THE ONE ARMED MAN, BY HORTON FOOTE Directed by Tim Guinee THE LION, WITH JUDITH ROBERTS Directed by Abigail Zealey Bess

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 AT 7:00PM

TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim

THURSDAY, JULY 2 AT 6:30 PM FRIDAY, JULY 3 AT 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM SUNDAY, JULY 5 AT 2:00 PM

ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA, THE MUSICAL MUSIC/LYRICS BY TIM MINCHIN, BOOK BY DENNIS KELLY Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation Orpheum Performing Arts Center Come experience Roald Dahl’s most exuberant—and a little bit naughty—story of a young girl who finds she has special powers within her wild imagination. MATH brings the community together for its annual summer musical featuring the area’s most dedicated and talented performers and creatives of all ages.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION BENEFIT FEATURING A PERFORMANCE BY DANCERS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim Star dancers from the New York City Ballet return to the mountain top for a performance under the Direction of New York City Ballet Principal Adrian Danchig-Waring.

Orpheum Performing Arts Center The Trisha Brown Dance Company is proud to invite current company member Burr Johnson to create a new work. Drawing on his love of embodied archival research, Johnson will explore recovered remnants; unrealized movement materials within the Trisha Brown archive. Rather than replicating the past, he aims to activate it by reinterpreting and recombining these “scraps” with his own choreographic sensibilities. By building a bridge from bodies then to bodies now, Johnson illuminates what memory, lineage, and lived experience can carry forward into the present moment. The work-in-progress will be shared following a threeweek choreographic residency at the Catskill Mountain Foundation, alongside excerpts from Trisha Brown’s repertory. Community classes will also be offered as part of the residency.

RETREAT: SEPTEMBER 7-13 PERFORMANCE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 7:00 PM

THE MUSIC OASIS Led by Greg Dayton & Marlon Saunders Orpheum Performing Arts Center At The Music Oasis, we believe in music as a bridge between people. This retreat is where everyday individuals—artists, dreamers, professionals, and music lovers—come together to create, perform, and rediscover what truly moves them! The week of singing, writing, recording and performing workshops culminates in a show at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville.

Visit themusicoasis.com for more information!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 7:00PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 3:00PM

THE MOSS ENSEMBLE

ORPHEE MUSIQUE

Darcy Dunn, Soprano Marshall Coid, Countertenor/Violin/Composer Mary Wooten, Cello Elizabeth Rodgers, Piano

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Doctorow Center for the Arts Please join this quartet of world-class performers for an evening of musical gems from the Baroque through Contemporary periods, exciting pieces newly commissioned by Moss, as well as repertory favorites requested by devoted audience members.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT 7:00PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 7:00PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 2:00PM

PLAZA SUITE, BY NEIL SIMON Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation Doctorow Center for the Arts After the runaway success of 2025’s Barefoot in the Park, MATH returns to the prolific Neil Simon with this three-part production of a timeless classic. One suite, three couples, three unique stories of matrimonial bliss and disharmony power the laughs and tears behind the door of room 719.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 2:00PM

THE MUSIC OF AMY BEACH CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS Dr. Joanne Polk, Piano Dr. Jeffrey Langford, Musicologist

Association Orphee Musique will again bring talented young musicians from Paris as part of their 7 concerts in 7 days series.

The musicians selected for 2026 are Daniel and Tabea Streicher who will perform as a piano duo. Tickets for this concert are “Pay What You Wish”. A reception with the artists will follow the performance.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT 7:00PM

MOUNTAINTOP VARIETY HOUR (AND A HALF) Doctorow Center for the Arts Join Mark Singer, Darcy Dunn, Julia Mendelsohn and their talented friends from both New York City and the Greene County Mountaintop for an evening of music and comedy. The Variety Hour (and a half) will feature original comic plays and skits and wonderful music from the American Songbook in the rich entertainment tradition of the old Catskill Mountain resorts.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 AT 7:00PM

WINDHAM FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Alexander Platt, Music Director Orpheum Performing Arts Center Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra was formed in 2000 by conductor Robert Manno. Now under the direction of conductor Alexander Platt, the orchestra is comprised of the finest musicians from the New York area and includes current and former members of some of the world’s most esteemed orchestras and ensembles.

Doctorow Center for the Arts Drs. Joanne Polk and Jeffrey Langford return to the CMF to present a program appropriate for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S., as they explore the music and times of Amy Marcy Cheney Beach, America’s first great female composer.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 7:00PM

TWELFTH NIGHT WITH YI-HENG YANG, FORTEPIANIST Rachell Ellen Wong, director and violinist David Belkovski, director and conductor Doctorow Center for the Arts Step into an age of ideas, upheaval, and discovery in a concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The dynamic period ensemble Twelfth Night and fortepianist Yiheng Yang brings to life the symphonies Mozart and Haydn as well as a rarely played, virtuosic fortepiano concerto by Julie Candeille.

Candeille was a composer, pianist, actress, and singer who rose to prominence during the French Revolution, when her works and performances reflected both the turbulence of the era and the new opportunities it afforded women in the arts. The program includes Julie Candeille Piano Concerto op. 2 in D major and Mozart “Jupiter” Symphony no. 41.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 2:00 & 7:00 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 2:00 & 7:00 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 2:00 PM

THE NUTCRACKER Orpheum Dance Program Victoria Rinaldi, Director Featuring Dancers from Joffrey Ballet School New York, The Ballet Hispánico School, and the Orpheum Dance Program Orpheum Performing Arts Center The CMF Nutcracker, now in its eleventh year, has become a holiday favorite of residents of the surrounding Catskills and Hudson Valley. Featuring ballet stars of the future, this spectacular production has become one of the finest Nutcrackers in upstate New York.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 (SNOW DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19)

MAUDE ADAMS THEATER HUB HOLIDAY SHOW Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation Orpheum Performing Arts Center This December, the community gathers once more to sing, read, and share in the seasonal spirit for the 4th Annual Holiday Spectacular. All are welcome to be a part of the performance!

SUMMER 2026 WEEKLY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS WEEKLY CLASSES Wednesdays

2D STUDIO INDEPENDENT STUDY Dates: July 1 – August 19 (8 weeks) Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Course Fee: $275 Lab Fee: $20 Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced This course takes place in our beautiful, well-lit, dedicated 2D studio, designed specifically to inspire focus and creativity. This 8-week course is for artists of all levels. Each week, you will work on individual projects, moving from initial vision and foundational skills to material exploration and style refinement. Under guidance, you will navigate technical problem-solving, finalize a cohesive body of work, and participate in a final studio showcase.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist, this supportive environment is designed to expand your vocabulary, polish your skills, and (re)discover your unique style.

WEEKLY HANDBUILDING CERAMICS Instructor: TBD Dates: July 1 – August 19 (8 weeks) Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Course Fee: $275 Lab Fee: $70 [includes first bag of clay] Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced Using clay to create pottery, sculpture, architectural tile and forms, dates back 28,000 years when the paleolithic Venus figurines were sculpted. From magnificent Native American pots to modern tilework, hand-building processes play an important role in artists’ abilities to express their imaginations and traditions through this malleable medium. During this exciting course students will learn a variety of techniques for realizing forms. There will be demonstrations on pinch, coil, and slab, as well as glazing and firing. This is a fun hands-on course!

WEEKLY WHEELTHROWING POTTERY Instructor: Meredith Kunhardt Dates: July 1 – August 19 (8 weeks) Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Course Fee: $275 Lab Fee: $70 [includes first bag of clay] Skill level: Beginner - Advanced There are endless reasons why making pottery on the wheel has become so popular. The process puts us in touch with our ‘elemental selves.’ Creating forms with our hands and minds serves our desire to invent and realize our imaginations. The ‘farm to

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table’s movement has made us more aware of the relationships between locally grown foods and handmade wares. At Sugar Maples we celebrate this relationship by offering this dynamic and meaningful course. Students learn how to prepare clay, make pots, glaze, and fire. Also, because we have a beautiful organic farm right here on campus, you can fill those bowls you make with fresh veggies!

CERAMICS WORKSHOPS Unless otherwise noted, all course times are 10 am to 4 pm.

GET A HANDLE ON IT: STAMPS AS DECORATIVE SURFACE Instructor: Rich Farrow Dates: June 12-14 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $55 [includes first bag of clay] Some throwing experience useful Among the many amazing facets of clay is that you can make tools with it. That’s one of the exciting techniques you’ll learn during this 3-day intensive. We’ll make 4 different kinds of clay stamps and then learn how to use them to create dynamic surfaces that are unique to your own ‘voice.’ We’ll also work on different styles of handles and do some fancy glazing. You’ll leave with stamps, glazed pots, bisqued pots and an interesting new approach.

SODA FIRING AND GLAZE LAYERING TECHNIQUES Instructor: Dallas Wooten Dates: June 19-23 (5 days) Course Fee: $550 Lab Fee: $80 [includes first bag of clay] All levels welcome In this workshop, Wooten will demonstrate his glazing and soda firing approaches. Wooten will also discuss a rich variety of soda firing styles and techniques he has observed over the years. We will explore a variety of glazing and decorating techniques that work in tandem with the soda firing process to provide exciting results, with a bit more consistency. In addition, Wooten will demonstrate various wheel-throwing techniques and applicable soda-firing designs for pottery.

REDUCTION COOLING IN ‘JULIA’ THE TRAIN KILN Instructor: Dan Murphy Dates: June 26-30 (5 days) Course Fee: $600 Lab Fee: $120 [includes one bag of stoneware clay] All levels welcome For as long as ceramists have engaged in wood-firing, its age-old customs and practices have been examined and evolved. Together we will fire “Julia,” our new Train Kiln, to high temperature and then cool the kiln in reduction in search of iron red surfaces.

Students will arrive with bisque wares made with stoneware or iron rich clay-bodies. We will use applied slips and raw clays to maximize deep surface effects. This dynamic workshop will feature demonstrations and discussions about kiln design and firing processes that maximize aesthetic options when using wood as both fuel and partner in the creative process. This is a unique opportunity to study with one of the principal innovators of “reduction cooling”.

FIVE DAYS WITH ADJECTIVES Instructor: John & Andrea Gill Dates: July 3-7 (5 days) Course Fee: $600 Lab Fee: $70 [includes first bag of clay] All levels welcome Nothing could be better for the ways you think about your art than spending the 250th anniversary of the 4th of July with these two renowned and remarkable artists. This workshop will mark a moment in your life as an artist because as teaching artists Andrea and John exemplify ways of bringing contemporary and historical weight to concepts, problem solving, and unique perspectives. Working with a blend of focused spontaneity and predetermination, both artists exude unique gifts for communicating what that process looks like. No one leaves the studio without their trajectory in thinking and creating altered. Learn unique hand-building techniques, surface development, decoration, painting, and most importantly how to gather your ideas and new skills around one purpose: YOUR VOICE.

EXPLORING THE MOON JAR Instructor: Sophie Kang Min Yoon Dates: July 10-14 (5 days) Course Fee: $550 Lab Fee: $80 [includes first bag of clay] Some throwing experience necessary Upon arriving at our beautiful studio, roll up your sleeves and get ready to dive into the worlds of the Moon jar and Tsubo jar, both important vanguards of ceramic history. This workshop will be a great opportunity to expand your wheel-throwing skills, achieving spherical forms through technique and shaping strategies.

We’ll start with small volumes and find our way to larger sectional throwing/building. Rims, bases, and trimming will be important aspects of our exploration. To top off the week there will be a salt firing that offers students the experience of utilizing glazes that accentuate these voluptuous forms.

ABSTRACTED AND CLASSIC CONSTRUCTIONS Instructor: Donna Polseno Dates: July 17-21 (5 days) Course Fee: $550 Lab Fee: $65 [includes first bag of clay] All levels welcome This class will concentrate on combining hand building techniques to construct sculptural pottery forms. Enjoying working with clay will be our central focus in making forms in innovative ways. We will do a glazing intermission in the center day of the course where I will demonstrate my glazing technique and participants will have a chance to try their hand glazing on tiles that we will make at the very onset. Students will be introduced to classic “feeling” forms as well as going farther into more sculptural vessel forms that take into consideration abstraction and tension. Relationships to space, volume, and activated form will be emphasized.

FLAT TO FUNCTIONAL: SLAB BUILT POTTERY FORMS Instructor: Jen Allen Dates: July 24-28 (5 days) Course Fee: $550 Lab Fee: $60 [first bag of clay included] All levels welcome Using some of my hand-building templates as a starting point, students will learn how to design and create their own templates while transforming flat clay slabs into functional pottery forms. This class focuses on form development, templatemaking, surface texture, and thoughtful assembly/alteration techniques. Students will gain practical strategies for translating ideas into repeatable forms, strengthening problem-solving skills, and building confidence in slab construction.

EVERYBODY MUST GET STONEWARED…AGAIN

COURSE FULL

Instructor: Doug Peltzman Dates: July 24-28 (5 days) Course Fee: $550 Lab Fee: $70 [includes first bag of clay] Some throwing experience needed “I love making functional pottery for daily use, every aspect of the process is an opportunity to dig deep. I believe pots can be a powerful conduit for human connection, convey a sense of comfort, curiosity, and play. My choice of clay and glaze are hyperintentional. The arrangement of slip/glaze, idiosyncratic marks, leaf motifs, horizon lines, circles, and grids represent my interest in seeing the world through a filtered lens, allowing my taste and experiences to bleed into my work. This approach helps to shift perceptions about what pottery can be; a profoundly soulful way to build relationships through a simple pot”. The workshop will include demonstrations, discussions, and a Cone 10 reduction firing.

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INSPIRED BY HISTORY Instructor: Margaret Bohls Dates: July 31- August 4 (5 days) Course Fee: $550 Lab Fee: $65 [includes first bag of clay] All levels welcome This course is designed to encourage students to lean into the history of ceramics and to explore ways to utilize historical forms as inspiration for new work.

During this innovative workshop the throwing class, with instructor Suze Lindsay, will be collaborating with the hand-building class, taught by Margaret Bohls. Suze and Margaret will share their own deep pools of historical inspiration through brief and entertaining lectures to kindle purpose and intention. Students are invited to bring images of historical works that inspire them. Working on wheels and tabletops, we will explore strategies and techniques for creating functional pots. Conversations and demonstrations will help students create dynamic forms and explore approaches to surface using texture, carving, and a variety of slip decoration techniques. There will be a bisque firing.

INSPIRED BY HISTORY Instructor: Suze Lindsay Dates: July 31- August 4 (5 days) Course Fee: $550 Lab Fee: $65 [includes first bag of clay] All levels welcome This course is designed to encourage students to lean into the history of ceramics and to explore ways to utilize historical forms as inspiration for new work. During this innovative workshop the throwing class, with instructor Suze Lindsay, will be collaborating with the hand-building class, taught

by Margaret Bohls. Suze and Margaret will share their own deep pools of historical inspiration through brief and entertaining lectures to kindle purpose and intention. Students are invited to bring images of historical works that inspire them. Working on wheels and tabletops, we will explore strategies and techniques for creating functional pots. Conversations and demonstrations will help students create dynamic forms and explore approaches to surface using texture, carving, and a variety of slip decoration techniques. There will be a bisque firing.

THROWN AND ALTERED: AND THEN SOME Instructor: Ray Brown Dates: August 7-11 (5 days) Course Fee: $550 Lab Fee: $70 [includes first bag of clay] Some throwing experience needed Students will learn how to throw, alter and assemble pottery out of round. Objectives include being more comfortable altering forms, a further understanding of utility, and an iterative process of developing shapes. Emphasis will be given to asymmetry, stamping, and dynamic attachments. Students will learn how to alter pots at different stages, from wet to bone dry, as well as creating compositions and unified surface. Students should have a basic knowledge of throwing, as well as a willingness to experiment with their work.

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FULL OF LIFE: BUILDING BIG POTS ON THE WHEEL Instructor: Jessica Thompson Dates: August 14-18 (5 days) Course Fee: $550 Lab Fee: $70 [includes first bag of clay] Some throwing experience needed In this workshop we’ll cultivate slow throwing, Jess’s boundarypushing techniques for building large scale volumes on the wheel. We’ll throw, coil, and continue throwing, moving back and forth within the space between the wheel, handwork, and altered forms to grow the scale of our vessels and diverse approaches to our work. By abandoning traditional boundaries between throwing and hand building, function and sculpture, decoration and necessity, we’ll embrace the territories between and beyond categories and what we believe is possible.

EXPLORING AMACO MID-RANGE GLAZES Instructor: Cory Brown Dates: August 15-16 (2 days) Course Fee: $170 Lab Fee: $25 All levels welcome With generous support from AMACO, join glaze designer Cory Brown for a hands-on workshop exploring AMACO’s amazing range of cone 5–6 glazes. From fan favorites like Potters Choice to exciting new lines, Cosmos and Phase, this is a unique opportunity to experiment, learn, and play with color and surface.

For the first half of Day One, Brown will give an overview of AMACO’s glaze families through a guided presentation and demos on reading glaze labels, layering effects, and application. Students will glaze their bisque-fired tiles using a wide selection of AMACO samples—many of which will remain in the studio for continued exploration on Day Two. Cory will teach during the morning of Day One, and Studio Techs will assist students and conduct the second firing on Day Two. All levels are welcome.

PUT A LID ON IT Instructor: David MacDonald Dates: August 21-25 (5 days) Course Fee: $550 Lab Fee: $60 [includes first bag of clay] Some throwing experience appreciated This wheel-throwing workshop offers a focus on exploring and experimenting with different “lidding systems” used in pottery making. Taught by one of the country’s most renowned potters, this exciting course will offer students detailed instruction and hands-on experience with an array of different approaches to making lids for pots and, alternatively, pots for lids. Come expand your skills ten-fold through this concentration on tools, techniques, and aesthetics. There will be lively discussions, demonstrations, and lots of individual attention.

THE BIG BURN

COURSE Instructors: FULL Bruce Dehnert & Steve Cook Dates: August 28-Sept. 1 (5 days) Course Fee: $600 Lab Fee: $130 All levels welcome Drop into the unique context of kiln atmospheres! Pack up your bisque wares and we’ll dive into how clay-bodies, glazes, forms and the intentions of the maker interact with firings in soda, wood, raku, and pit kilns. Double-over-head demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on participation for five exciting days. This rad and rare experience places the magic of kiln atmospheres and cooperation within the chill beauty of the Catskills. Totally remember to breathe.

2D PROGRAM WORKSHOPS Unless otherwise noted, all course times are 10 am to 4 pm.

INTRODUCTION TO CYANOTYPE Instructor: Bryan Whitney Dates: June 20-21 (2 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $65 All levels welcome We will learn how to make cyanotypes directly from nature and objects using the beautiful yet simple 19th century printing process. Plants and objects are placed directly on paper that has been coated with the cyanotype solution and is then exposed by sunlight and simply developed in water. Students will use pre-coated paper and learn how to hand coat fine art paper to achieve exquisite prints. The process is fun, organic, and open to all levels. No previous photography experience is required.

DISCOVERING YOUR CREATIVITY Instructor: Karin Lowney -Seed Dates: June 26-29 (4 days) Course Fee: $440 Lab Fee: $60 All levels welcome This popular workshop invites participants to dive straight into creating acrylic paintings from initial concepts to a finished piece.

Attendees will learn basic painting techniques and will be encouraged to draw upon learned life experiences, new ideas and underlying inspiration. This workshop will give participants new insights as to how to take risks, learn from experimentation, and make artistic expression a fulfilling, life-long endeavor.

DRAWING THE ALPHABET Instructor: Cyrus Highsmith Dates: July 24-25 (2 days) Course Fee: $220 Lab Fee: $45 All levels welcome The letters of the alphabet can be a foundation as well as a place for experimentation. Using a fascinating series of hands-on and messy exercises developed by this award-winning instructor, students will explore non-traditional ways of making marks, generating letters, and inventing pictorial narratives. These methods can be applied to designing typefaces, adding new dimensions to calligraphic practice, creating personalized fonts, and even lead to unique ways of observing our world.

ABSTRACT PAINTING: WATER BASED MEDIUMS Instructor: Loreen Oren Dates: July 24-26 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $50 All levels welcome Dive into the vibrant, unpredictable world of abstract painting in this immersive 3-day workshop. Using the versatility of waterbased mediums—watercolor, acrylics, and inks—you will explore techniques that emphasize texture, color harmony, and a variety of different approaches to mark-making. This workshop is designed to help you “loosen up.” We will move beyond brushes to experiment with palette knives, spray bottles, and unconventional tools to create dynamic, layered, and deeply personal artwork.

Whether you are a beginner looking for a creative outlet or an experienced artist wanting to break through a creative block, this session will provide the tools to develop your own unique abstract voice.

EASIER WAYS TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONAL ART Instructor: Betsy Jacks Dates: July 31-August 2 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $60 All levels welcome In this hands-on workshop, Betsy demonstrates how to bypass the frustrating parts of making representational art using simple methods she has developed to make the process fun. Participants will learn how to transfer a basic sketch, make it look “realistic” right away by introducing the darkest darks, simplify what you see, and choose the most dominant colors. Participants will leave with their completed painting plus easy-to-follow methods for continuing their journey. All levels are welcome, from novice to expert. Tools and materials will be provided.

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SAVOR THE MOMENT: INTRODUCING OIL PAINTING WITH FOOD STILL LIFE Instructor: Mia Brownell Dates: August 7-10 (4 days) Course Fee: $440 Lab Fee: $60 All levels welcome Join us for an immersive introduction to oil painting. Using the historic and vibrant world of food ‘still-lives’ as our inspiration, learn the fundamentals of capturing light, color, and form as we build layers of oil paint to create exciting depth and illusion. Participants will be introduced to approaches that consider the rich narrative threads weaving together food, culture, and human experience.

Receive lots of individual attention and engage in group discussions as we practice daily painting methods. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills.

CARVE YOUR STORY: RELIEF PRINTING WORKSHOP Instructor: Martin Kruck Dates: August 7-8 (2 days) Course Fee: $220 Lab Fee: $50 All levels welcome Join us for a hands-on introduction to Relief Printing. While always visceral, this printmaking process is conducive to personal approaches as varied as high detail or free flowing. Learn exciting techniques for carving designs and imagery into linoleum blocks and how to print your unique artworks. Explore personal imagery and storytelling along with the fathomless possibilities and qualities this tactile process provides. Perfect for beginners and/or artists looking to enliven and expand their practice.

WILD COLOR WORKSHOP Instructor: Lou Thorne Dates: August 14-16 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $50 All levels welcome This workshop offers an introduction to the practice of finding color within our immediate landscape. We’ll explore Sugar Maples’ vibrant landscape to find wild materials suitable for artist pigments, engage in ethical foraging, and learn to process these materials into art supplies. We will cover a variety of methods and outcomes, including dye, ink, paint, laking, and more, guided by participant interest and available materials.

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FIBER WORKSHOPS Unless otherwise noted, all course times are 10 am to 4 pm.

VISIBLE MENDING Instructor: Megan Piontkowski Dates: June 19-21 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $50 All levels welcome Visible mending not only makes our clothing unique and extends wear, but it also lets others know that we have fixed our clothes. This visible alteration carries meaning in a fascinating number of ways. At the very least, mending can communicate personal aesthetics and care. It might even inspire others to take up mending as well! Students will learn a variety of mending techniques that will excite the senses and expand on how fashion can be made personal.

CATTAIL WEAVING INTENSIVE Instructor: Renee Baumann Dates: July 17-19 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $45 All levels welcome This three-day workshop offers an immersive introduction to cattail weaving, you will be exposed to some of the various methods of working with this versatile native plant, then apply them to a larger project. Working in a supportive studio environment, you’ll receive hands-on instruction and individual support as you work on a project of your choice. Suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced makers interested in working more deeply with cattails. All materials provided.

3D EMBROIDERY: THINGS THAT GO BUZZ Instructor: Deborah Simon Dates: July 17 – 19 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $50 All levels welcome The Catskills are alive with nature. Learn embroidery and sculpt those complex, buzzy, harbingers of summer.

And while we might not want to admit this, bugs are among our most important cousins on this planet. As you know, they do a lot for us. Now let’s do something for them! Students will learn to create wings embroidered on fabric and wire and then sculpt them into an insect body to create a three-dimensional sculpture of the beautiful, sometimes annoying, invertebrate. Students will be taught basic and complex embroidery techniques. There will be fun discussions and demonstrations on how to analyze the subject matter and then create a strategy for sculpting the object.

This workshop is perfect for those who want to learn embroidery and for those who want to sculpt.

SCULPTURAL FELTING Instructor: Mallory Zontag Dates: August 28 – 30 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $80 All levels welcome Explore sculpting with wool felt during this workshop. Using the ancient technique of wet felting, you will learn how to sculpt wool into a multitude of natural and three-dimensional forms such as bowls and vessels, branches and coral, barnacles, undulating layers and more! Day one will be an introduction to wet felting, learning the history and the process while focusing on learning multiple techniques and creating a collection of samples. Day two we will work on felting bowls, hollow forms and how to apply the techniques from day one to those forms. Day three will see you using all your newfound skills and techniques to design and create your own unique felt sculpture.

SPECIAL TOPICS Unless otherwise noted, all course times are 10 am to 4 pm.

WRITING AS COLLAGE Instructor: Ric Royer Dates: June 12-14 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $25 All levels welcome This exciting writing workshop will use collage methods to open new avenues of thinking and create fresh material. Participants will explore writing through the tactile and conceptual process of cutting, pasting, and assembling disparate elements to construct textual collages that serve as prompts for their writing. This method generates unique juxtapositions (sometimes via chance operation) and helps writers reflect on their own stories from multiple perspectives. The techniques explored in this workshop are often associated with non-traditional forms of writing like cut ups and chance operations and can easily be used to unlock new directions in any form of writing, prose or poetry, traditional or experimental. Writing As Collage is a writing workshop but is open to artists of all disciplines.

JAPANESE KNOTWEED CRAFT: BIODESIGN, STEWARDSHIP & ECOSOCIAL PRACTICE Instructor: Timothy Furstnau Dates: August 15-17 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $45 All levels welcome This workshop focuses on creative uses for itadori, aka “Japanese knotweed,” including dyes, marquetry, bio leather, and bio composites. Working with the Sugar Maples campus landscape, participants will get hands-on experience in biomaterials techniques. The Streambank research project focuses on non-chemical management methods and uses of the plant’s dried biomass to support ongoing ecological restoration. We will learn best practices for ecological stewardship that draw from both traditional and emerging fields. Agroecology, bio design, regenerative agriculture, biocultural restoration, alternative ecologies, and critical ethnobotany will be explored.

THE STORIES WE TELL Instructor: Vince Montague Dates: August 21-23 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $10 All levels welcome The stories we share with one another shape the world around us. Building narratives about ourselves and our experiences helps us absorb and connect to deeper meaning. This workshop is for beginners or experienced writers, but also artists who are interested in using narrative in their visual work. This workshop will use writing prompts to open pathways to storytelling and develop methods to bring them to life. The writing itself can be fiction, memoir, poetry, journal or anecdotal. Students will come away with a greater understanding of how to build a narrative for an audience and how to apply storytelling to their individual growth.

STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS Instructor: Lisa Gnos Dates: August 21-23 (3 days) Course Fee: $330 Lab Fee: $50 All levels welcome During this dynamic workshop students will learn different techniques of the art of stained-glass. Starting with a small 5-piece project without borders, students will learn how to cut, grind, foil, and solder stained-glass. Students will design and create a larger project learning how to set size and fit pieces together properly.

The goal is to have fun and take home two beautiful projects!

REGISTER TODAY! 34 Big Hollow Road | Maplecrest, NY 12454 www.catskillmtn.org On Instagram: @sugarmaples_art_center

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Summer programs to immerse your child in a safe and creative environment where they explore art, theater, music, and dance.

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PROGRAMS!

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GROUNDWORK RESIDENCY

ORPHEUM DANCE PROGRAM Ages 5-18

$12/class, paid in 8-week sessions

Ages 9+

$550 for the twoweek session

Orpheum Dance Program Summer Classes With Victoria Rinaldi

Offering dance classes for pre-ballet for 5 year olds through advanced ballet and pointe, as well as jazz with Abby Ross. A class for everyone.

Monday, June 22 - Friday, July 24, 2026 Participation in the annual summer production is free and open to all.

Groundwork Residency

In association with Orpheum Dance Program Get excited about where dance can take you! Groundwork Residency is a two-week adventure centering creativity and self-expression. This program will ground students in morning technique classes in contemporary and hip hop, followed by afternoons learning how to make our own dances. The program will culminate in a live performance sharing our experience.

Auditions for Cinderella: Wednesday, June 17

July 6 – 17, 2026

Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Performances of Cinderella: Saturday – Sunday, August 1 – 2

Performance: Friday, July 17, 3:00 pm Scholarships are available!

For more information and schedule email rinaldi.victoria@gmail.com or call 518 263 2001

ART EXPLORERS Ages 5-14

MAUDE ADAMS THEATER HUB $275 for each session

Look, Listen, and Land: A Sensory Adventure Guided by our team of inspiring instructors, young explorers will journey from our light-filled studios to our stunning campus grounds to observe the intricate patterns of nature, tune into the rhythms of the wild, and ground their imaginations through art and creativity.

WEEK 1: July 13 – 17 WEEK 2: July 20 – 24 WEEK 3: July 27 – July 31

WEEK 4: August 3 – 7 WEEK 5: August 10 – 14

Monday – Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm Scholarships are available!

Scan the QR code for more info & to register online, or call 518 263 2001

Scan the QR code for more info & to register online, or call 518 263 2001

Ages 9-15

$275 for each session

Fantastic Fables A two week program that encompasses a wide range of theatrical practices, and focuses on educational and devised theater. In Week One, your child will write, direct, produce, and star in a play they’ve entirely crafted themselves. Week Two will have a more intense focus on artistic development, providing actionable tools and methods your child can utilize on and off the stage.

TWO SESSIONS (Separate registration per session required) August 3 – 7, 2026 (for ages 9-13) August 10 – 14, 2026 (for ages 12-15) Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Scholarships are available!

Scan the QR code for more info & to register online, or call 518 263 2001

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The Independent Film Series that Catskill Mountain Foundation hosted last year was very successful, with great attendance and lots of participant interest and enthusiasm.

Curator Caitlin McColl returns in 2026 with a new series of films!

MOUNTAIN CINEMA

Independent Film Series FREE Midweek Showings Discover, Discuss, and Watch Cinema in the Catskills, Featuring Independent Makers and Places

Mountain Cinema at the Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442

View schedule at www.catskillmtn.org

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 AT 6:00 PM In Bed with Ulysses How the novel that is widely considered the greatest work of modern fiction was created and the toll it took on James Joyce’s family.

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

Online Meditation with Bushel Meditation sessions that include guided meditation, group interaction, and support. New sitters and seasoned sitters are welcome.

Location: Join via Zoom Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30-7:00 am More Info & Zoom Link: bushelcollective.org/meditation-calendar/

Kingston Farmers Market Founded in 2000 by the Kingston Uptown Business Association, the market fosters a sense of community, where people come together to shop, talk and learn. A wide variety of produce, baked goods, alcohol, goodies and gift items.

Location: County Courthouse parking lot, 285 Wall St Kingston Hours: Every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm More Info: kingstonfarmersmarket.org

Meet the Artist CPW’s “Meet the Artist” takes place every Thursday evening. This series provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the work of other local and visiting artists, including CPW’s artists-in-residence. Join us to discover new work, explore artists’ processes, and meet other local artists. These events are free and open to the public.

Location: CPW, 25 Dederick Street, Kingston Day & Times: Every Monday, 6:00 pm More Info: cpw.org

Saugerties Farmers Market All the best of local produce, including fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, eggs, maple syrup, honey, wines and spirits, baked goods, jams and jellies, prepared foods, and more.

Location: Cahill School Parking Lot, 115 Main St., Saugerties Hours: Every Saturday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm More Info: saugertiesfarmersmarket

ONGOING

Experiences at Frederick Farm Goat Sanctuary Experience Adventure Hikes with the Herd, Hugs & Hikes with the Herd, and Art with Heart: Paint with Rescue Goats. By reservation only.

Location: Frederick Farm Goats, 12 Sholam Road, Napanoch More Info: frederickfarmgoats.com

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

Location: Courthouse square, Delhi Hours: Every Wednesday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm Woodstock Farm Festival Woodstock’s other festival, celebrating local food, live music, and our rockin’ community Location: Mountainview Lot, Rock City Road, Woodstock Hours: Every Wednesday, 3:00-7:00 pm More Info: woodstockfarmfestival.org

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

EBT/SNAP Benefits are accepted.

Location: Main Street, Phoenicia Hours: Every Sunday, noon-4:00 pm More Info: phoeniciafarmersmarket.org Iyengar Yoga with Carolyn Christie Iyengar yoga practice brings strength and mobility to the body, stability to the mind. Open to all; class is for all levels. Fee payable to instructor.

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi Time: Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 am More Info: bushelcollective.org Magic On Main— An Intimate Parlor Experience Join Magician Sean Doolan for a magic show in his private library. Sean will weave his personal story of transitioning from a lawyer to a magician in interactive routines. By reservation only, no walk-ins. See website for updated calendar.

Location: 5428 NY Route 23 (Main Street), Windham Dates & Times: Check website for most up-to-date schedule Tickets: $20/person More Info: MagicOnMainWindham.com

THROUGH MAY 10 Exhibition: Ocean Vuong: Sõng Award-winning poet-author Ocean Vuong (The Emperor of Gladness, Time Is a Mother) is an artist who gives a soulful, nuanced representation of the immigrant working-class experience in America. With this initial exhibition of his photographs, Vuong extends his deeply personal vision beyond the written word, revealing how his storytelling finds new expression in images.

Location: CPW, 25 Dederick Street, Kingston Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: cpw.org Exhibition: Nona Faustine The first-ever retrospective of artist Nona Faustine (1969–2025) celebrates one of the most fearless and transformative voices in contemporary photography.

Location: CPW, 25 Dederick Street, Kingston Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: cpw.org Exhibition: Qiana Mestrich Mestrich constructs a speculative archive that centers women of color in the American workplace of the 1970s and ‘80s. Images from these environments allude to the important yet unsung roles these women held in the office, while critiquing their erasure from its visual history.

Location: CPW, 25 Dederick Street, Kingston Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: cpw.org Exhibition: Jiatong Lu The CPW Community Gallery will feature work

by Jiatong Lu, winner of the CPW 2025 Portfolio Review. Nowhere Land is an ongoing documentary project that examines, with fresh, creative, and broad range, the systemic failures of the U.S. medical system in addressing chronic tickborne illnesses.

Location: CPW, 25 Dederick Street, Kingston Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: cpw.org

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Education, Recreation, Arts, and Community Initiatives

Pints and Paintings: Thomas Cole and Frederic Church’s Tavern Sign This highly unusual tavern sign originally hung on a pole in front of the Bull’s Head Tavern in the village of Catskill, NY. According to local tradition, the two sides of the sign were painted by Thomas Cole and his pupil Frederic Church. This exhibition will place the Bull’s Head Tavern sign in context with Fenimore’s works by Thomas Cole and Frederic Church.

Location: Fenimore Farm & Country Village, 5775 Route 28, Cooperstown More Info: fenimorefarm.org Exhibition: Young at Art This exhibition is the culmination of the Young at Art! Regional Youth Art Contest, which serves young artists in grades 6-12 in Delaware, Chenango, Otsego, Herkimer, Oneida, Madison, and Schoharie counties. In the fall, students are invited to create works of art related to an annual theme. This year’s theme is home. A panel of artists serve as judges for the contest and evaluate all of the submissions, selecting works to comprise an exhibition and the recipients of special awards.

Location: Fenimore Farm & Country Village, 5775 Route 28, Cooperstown More Info: fenimorefarm.org

THROUGH MAY 23

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.

Exhibition: The Things I Never Said Bringing together work the work of 24 local and regional artists, The Things I Never Said explores themes of memory, truth, and the power of the human voice. It seeks to bring into the light what has been concealed, to map the blurry line between remembrance and reliving.

Altogether the included works highlight the incredible ability of art to speak when words fail, and in the process, reclaim an inner clarity and power.

Location: Roxbury Arts Group, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

THROUGH JUNE 1 Exhibition: Where the Soul Breathes: Solo Exhibition by Harriet Forman Barrett Harriet Forman Barrett presents a multidisciplinary exhibition of oil paintings, stretched floral-patterned fabrics, bronze sculpture, and family-created lace and crochet. The exhibition is accompanied by haiku responses to the paintings by Ulster County Poet Laureate Mike Jurkovic, along with ekphrastic stories by Jan Alexander, creating a layered dialogue between image and word.

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

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Exhibition: Intimate Topographies Featuring mixed media artwork by Robin Factor and abstract paintings by Colleen O’Hara, this exhibit explores the intimate arrangement of form, color, line, and space.

Location: Headwaters Art Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 31 Exhibition: Faded Elegance: Portraits of Havana by Michael Eastman As a self-taught photographer, Michael Eastman has documented the façades and interiors of cities in the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean. His monumental, often vividly colorful, prints pay homage to the architectural forms and textures that define a city. Over the course of multiple trips to Havana, Eastman has captured the spirit of the city.

Location: Fenimore Farm & Country Village, 5775 Route 28, Cooperstown More Info: fenimorefarm.org American Masterworks This exhibition features paintings by artists Albert Bierstadt, Theodore Earl Butler, Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase, Frederic Edwin Church, Samual Colman, Frederick Carl Frieseke, William Glackens, Childe Hassam, Martin Johnson Heade, Robert Henri, George Inness, David Johnson, Eastman Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Ernest Lawson, Thomas Moran, Georgia O’Keeffe, Maurice Prendergast, John Singer Sargent, Joan Sloan, Max Weber, and James McNeill Whistler.

Location: Fenimore Farm & Country Village, 5775 Route 28, Cooperstown More Info: fenimorefarm.org

MAY 1 Walkie Talkie with Us: Historic Rondout Walking Tours — Wurts St. Hike A series of educational historic strolls and more vigorous walks in the Kingston Rondout area.

Led by an HRMM Educator and avid walker, each 1 -3 mile walk will explore a different neighborhood or street in the Kingston waterfront area (Rondout), uncovering stories behind historic homes and buildings, local landmarks, and the people who shaped Rondout’s past.

The May 1 route is a more rigorous “hike,” which will include the steep incline of Wurts Street.

Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston Time: 10:00 am More Info: hrmm.org Curator’s Tour: Thomas Cole: An American Visionary Join Amanda Malmstrom, Thomas Cole Site Associate Curator, for a guided tour of the new exhibition, Thomas Cole: An American Visionary.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Time: 11:30 am More Info: thomascole.org

Apple Blossom Golf Cart Date Night Explore our 125-acre farm on a 45-minute guided off-road golf cart tour through apple blossoms, evergreen groves, forest trails, and peaceful nature paths. Spaces are limited and advance reservations are required.

Location: Hurd’s Family Farm, 2187 State Route 32, Modena Time: Tours at 5:00 & 6:30 pm More Info: hurdsfamilyfarm.com

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River Charcuterie Board Making Class (Sip & Pour) Bring your own sip! Learn how our River Charcuterie Boards are made start-to-finish. Pick your color, mix your epoxy, and POUR. Location: Catskill Mountain Woodworking, 431 Main Street, Catskill Time: 6:00-7:30 pm More Info: catskillmountainwoodworking.com

Exhibition: Art Explorations Each year, the Athens Cultural Center teams up with the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District to celebrate the extraordinary artistic talents of our young people. Working across mediums, each piece tells a unique story, sparking conversations and revealing the immense potential of our next generation.

Location: Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens First Friday Opening Reception: Friday, May 1, 5:00-7:00 pm Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 12:00-5:00 pm More Info: athensculturalcenter.org

2026 Cole Fellows’ Presentations Be the first to hear new discoveries from the Class of 2026 Cole Fellows during a discussion of their year-long research projects.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Time: 4:00 pm More Info: thomascole.org First Fridays Athens The Athens Cultural Center opens its doors to celebrate the rich tapestry of culture and creativity that defines our community.

Location: Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens Time: 5:00-7:00 pm More Info: friendsofathens.org First Fridays Catskill Local shops are open late, most until 8 pm, offering specials like sips & snacks, pop-ups, music, discounts, and FUN! Location: Main Street & Bridge Street, Catskill More Info: firstfridayscatskill.com Walton First Fridays Local shops in Walton stay open late with deals and events for the community to enjoy!

Location: Walton More Info: instagram.com/waltonfirstfridays Catskill vs Hudson 1982 Rivalry Game Local historian Henry Haye will be showing his film copy of the 1982 Catskill vs Hudson basketball game on the big screen.

Location: Bridge Street, Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill Time: 7:00 pm More Info: bridgest.org Jay Collins and the Northern Resistance Get ready to rock out and feel the energy!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate Steve Wynn founded the band The Dream Syndicate back in 1982 and their debut album The Days of Wine and Roses was a cornerstone of the indie rock scene that would develop in the band’s wake. 29 years later they came back with How Did I Find Myself Here, the start of a trilogy of new records that put the band back in the spotlight, picking up where the band left off and taking the old sound to brand new places.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MAY 1-3 Scottish String Fling 2026 Learn tunes by ear, gain confidence and experience on your instrument, and build a fantastic group medley arrangement, with world-class traditional musicians and teachers.

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

Tick, Tick…Boom!

This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre.

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck Days & Times: Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 pm, Sundays @ 2:30 pm More Info: CenterforPerformingArts.org

MAY 1-22 Pupstater Weekend at Scribner’s A long weekend dedicated to dogs and their favorite humans. Join us for obedience training, treat decorating, mini markets, Yappy Hours, an agility course, and more activities happening throughout the property.

Location: Scribner’s Catskill Lodge, 13 Scribner Hollow Road, Hunter More Info: scribnerslodge.com Grand Am BBQ World Championship & Festival A 3-day outdoor BBQ festival featuring great BBQ, live music, beer, cooking demonstrations, vendors and a world championship BBQ contest!

Location: Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: grandambbq.com Songs Mostly of the Theatre: A Stroll Down a Dusty Musical Road A new cabaret show performed by Wallace Norman. This “Stroll Down a Dusty Musical Road” is a very personal one for Wallace, one where he revisits his most important musical influences and mentors. Music performed will include songs from the musical theatre, traditional songs, and a set of songs written for Wallace from his Off-Off Broadway days. The program finishes with a set of songs by the great Jacques Brel.

Location: The Phoenicia Playhouse, 10 Church Street, Phoenicia Days & Times: Friday @ 7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday @ 2:00 pm More Info: phoeniciaplayhouse.com

Exhibition: Spring Into the Studios Women’s Studio Workshop devotes 8 weeks a year to hosting students from Kingston City Schools for in-depth, day-long art experiences in printmaking and papermaking. Join us to view and celebrate the artwork made by Kingston students.

Location: Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Rosendale Opening Reception: Friday, May 1, 5:00-7:00 pm More information: wsworkshop.org

“Welcome to the Windham Path,” by Mara Lehmann

MAY 1-31 Exhibition: Windham and the Catskills: What to See and Do Windham Fine Arts welcomes the season with a fresh exhibition celebrating the beauty of spring in the Catskills. Featuring works by Mara Lehman, Anne Johannn, and Kevin Cook, the collection highlights the region’s landscapes in moments of renewal and light. Each piece reflects the enduring spirit of nature in Windham and Upstate New York.

Location: Windham Fine Arts, 5380 Main Street, Windham More Info: director@windhamfinearts.com, 518 734 6850, or windhamfinearts.com

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MAY 2 I Love My Park Day: Kaaterskill Falls Clean Up As one of the most visited destinations in the Catskills, Kaaterskill Falls sees a high volume of use, and your help makes a real difference in keeping it clean, safe, and enjoyable for all.

We’ll explore the upper trails of Kaaterskill Falls, including the Viewing Platform and portions of the Kaaterskill Rail Trail. Along the way, we’ll work together to remove litter while learning about Leave No Trace principles and the rich history of this beloved Catskills destination.

Location: Scutt Road Trailhead Parking, Scutt Road, Haines Falls Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm More Info: catskillcenter.org Columbia & Greene County Stand Down This community event is dedicated to supporting local veterans by providing access to essential services in one convenient location.

Attendees can receive medical screenings, haircuts, clothing, personal care items, and assistance with veteran benefits, employment, and housing. A free pancake breakfast and lunch will be provided. Open to all veterans.

Location: Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main Street, Catskill Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm More Info: greenecountyny.gov/departments/ vets Mycology 101: Things We Missed in Biology Class This is a primer for mushroom enthusiasts to help you understand and categorize the specimens you find this coming season. We’ll include many pictures of species you might find locally.

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum Education Center, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville Time: 10:00 am More Info: mtarboretum.org Spring Makers Market Vendors of every kind for every style, from Pottery to Artisan Baked goods.

Location: Community Life Church, 20 West Main Street, Catskill Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm More Info: facebook.com/CommunityLifeChurchCatskill Basket Making Workshop Learn the basic construction of basket making by creating your own berry basket. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Location: Fenimore Farm & Country Village, 5775 Route 28, Cooperstown Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: fenimorefarm.org

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10th Annual Leap for Autism Join Greystone Programs, Inc. for a one-ofa-kind, family-friendly fundraiser supporting individuals with autism and other intellectual/ developmental disabilities. This exciting community event features brave participants skydiving to raise awareness and funds, alongside a full day of activities for all ages. Enjoy food trucks, beer and frozen margaritas, live music and a DJ, face painting, a bouncy house, local vendors, raffles, prizes, and more.

Location: Skydive the Ranch, 55 Sand Hill Rd, Gardiner Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: greystoneprograms.org Catskill Mountain Shakespeare presents Hamlet Our 2026 Community Tour reimagines Hamlet in the punk-charged 1980s, highlighting themes of authority, identity, and resistance through a fresh, accessible lens.

Location: Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Rd, Saugerties Time: 1:00 pm More Info: opus40.org Frederic Church’s 200th Birthday Party!

Celebrate Frederic Church’s 200th birthday during The Olana Partnership’s free community day filled with the artist’s favorite things!

Location: Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 1:00-6:00 pm More Info: olana.org Apple Blossom 7-Course Chef’s Tasting Dinner with Cocktail Pairings Dinner service will take place inside our historic barn, set against the peaceful backdrop of the orchard in bloom. This 21+ dining experience blends elevated cuisine with the farm’s charm and beauty. Limited seats.

Location: Hurd’s Family Farm, 2187 State Route 32, Modena Time: 5:00 pm More Info: hurdsfamilyfarm.com Guided Beer Tasting Join us for a tasty evening!

Location: Kingston Maennerchor & Damenchor Inc., 37 Greenkill Ave., Kingston Time: 5:00-8:00 pm More information: kmdchoir.org Tales on the Trail Historical-fiction “ghost” stories about local residents, researched and written by Owen Casado as his Capstone Project to earn a Seal of Civic Readiness upon his graduation from HHS! Seats are limited, please bring chairs.

Location: Rotary Pavilion, 101 New Paltz Rd., Highland Time: 6:00-9:00 pm

Catskill Mountain Shakespeare presents Hamlet Our 2026 Community Tour reimagines Hamlet in the punk-charged 1980s, highlighting themes of authority, identity, and resistance through a fresh, accessible lens.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 7:00 pm More Info: catskillmtn.org The Pink Floyd Project Performing all of your favorite songs from the iconic band Pink Floyd!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com Almost Floyd: An Evening of Pink Floyd Classics Covering decades of iconic material from one of the most legendary rock bands in history, Almost Floyd delivers an authentic and immersive performance that captures the essence of Pink Floyd’s music.

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

Richard Barone and James Mastro: Nuts and Bolts Revisited Tour In 1983, Richard Barone and James Mastro of The Bongos, taking a break after an extensive U.S. tour, released a duo album called Nuts & Bolts. The album had a more acoustic and intimate feel compared to The Bongos’ recordings, showing a different side of the two musicians.

Iconoclassic Records is releasing the meticulously restored and remastered Nuts & Bolts as a deluxe, annotated CD. Richard and James are celebrating the release with select live performances that will feature the long-lost sounds of Nuts & Bolts.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Almost Acoustic Duo Roots music legends, the Grammy winning Dave Alvin and Grammy nominee Jimmie Dale Gilmore, decided to join forces and play music together in 2017, having discovered that their musical roots in old blues and folk music are exactly the same.

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

MAY 2-JUNE 6 Showcase Exhibition 3 Students of the following instructors will be on view: Nancy Campbell, Les Castellanos, Tricia Cline, Alaina Enslen, Joan Ffolliott, Veronica Lawlor, Ron Netsky, Lynn Palumbo, Regina Quinn, Ransome, Meredith Rosiér, Muriel Stallworth, Karen Whitman, Leah Lopez, Robert Lucy, Dan Welden, and Marlene Wiedenbaum and Sunday Figure Drawing.

Location: Woodstock School of Art, 2740 Route 212, Woodstock Opening Reception: Saturday, May 2, 2:00-4:00 pm Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm More Info: woodstockschoolofart.org

Our Fight is Love: Tea Dance Fundraiser Kick off Pride with the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center! Join the community for an unforgettable afternoon of dancing, celebration, and love set against the stunning backdrop of Esopus Creek Falls.

Location: Diamond Mills Hotel, 25 South Partition Street, Saugerties Time: 3:00 pm More Info: lgbtqcenter.org

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MAY 2-SEPTEMBER 26 Goat Yoga at Tiny House Resort An hour of goat yoga. Family friendly, mats provided. A limited amount of space is available for guests not staying at the resort, $25 per adult, $20 per child ages 5 and up.

Location: Tiny House Resort, 2776 Route 23B, Cairo Time: Saturdays, 9:30 am More Info: atinyhouseresort.com

MAY 2 & 3 Apple Blossom Festival Self-Guided Walking Tour Stroll through fragrant rows of thousands of apple blossoms on our self-guided orchard walking tour and enjoy a day of fresh air, scenic views, and family fun.

Location: Hurd’s Family Farm, 2187 State Route 32, Modena Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: hurdsfamilyfarm.com

MAY 3 U Pick Tulip Harvest Learn about tulips as we explore the field as well as arranging them in a container. Pre-registration required.

Location: Meadowbrook Farm Catskills, 513 Route 67, Leeds Time: 9:00 am More Info: meadowbrookfarmcatskills.com Hike & Learn Series: Acra Point Loop Join Moe Lemire, NYS Licensed Guide and founder of Hike On Guides, for a guided trek along the Acra Point Loop focusing on one of the most magical moments in the Catskills — spring ephemeral season. Registration required.

Location: Big Hollow Road Parking Area / Trailhead, Maplecrest Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: catskillcenter.org Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Concert 2026 A lively concert of Scottish fiddle & cello music with renowned performers Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and friends.

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge Time: 3:00 pm More Info: ashokancenter.org

Conrad Choucron (NRBQ). David Lowery began his career in the early 1980s, when he founded the critically acclaimed ensemble Camper Van Beethoven. Afterward, Lowery formed the ensemble Cracker in 1991, which produced five top-ten alternative/rock radio tracks and three platinum albums.

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

The Robot Magic of Mario the Maker Magician Mario the Maker Magician is a smash-hit, allages family theater experience that will lead you through an hour-long journey of energydriven interaction, belly laughs, and maker inspiration. The contagiously upbeat Mario has been dubbed “magic’s punk rock Peter Pan philosopher,” and rightly so.

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Time: 3:00 pm More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org Catskill Mountain Shakespeare presents Hamlet Our 2026 Community Tour reimagines Hamlet in the punk-charged 1980s, highlighting themes of authority, identity, and resistance through a fresh, accessible lens.

Location: Van Dusen’s, 4021 NY-42, Lexington Time: 5:00 pm More Info: catskillmountainshakespeare.com Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Sing & Swing featuring Benny Benack III and Bria Skonberg A celebration of the Great American Songbook in all of its playful and sophisticated glory brought to life by two of this generation’s brightest stars. Each armed with prodigious trumpet talent and vocal charm, Bria and Benny will relive and re-imagine some of the classic partners in jazz and popular song.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Time: 7:00 pm More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org Carolyn Wonderland Get ready for a night of soulful blues and killer guitar with Carolyn Wonderland LIVE! Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com John Doe & David Lowery The John Doe Folk Trio is the latest project from the X frontman. Formed in his home of Austin, TX, the trio recorded Doe’s latest album Fables In a Foreign Land and consists of Doe, bassist Kevin Smith (Willie Nelson) and drum

Lue Elizondo: Persona Non Grata Each evening, Elizondo is joined by a different special guest from the UAP, defense, intelligence, or scientific community. Together, they’ll engage in an unscripted, in-depth conversation exploring new developments, insider perspectives, and the broader implications of disclosure.

The format blends live interview, audience town hall, and behind-the-scenes insight.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25 The World Famous Colony Open Mic! House guitar & piano available. This is a very busy and long night, so just one song each so all get a chance to go on!

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

MAY 5 Fiesta at the Zoo Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Bailiwick Animal Park with live mariachi music, tacos, margaritas, and full zoo access. Enjoy animal encounters, keeper talks, and fun for the whole family.

Location: Bailiwick Animal Park, 118 Castle Road, Catskill Time: 5:00-7:00 pm More Info: bailiwickranch.com The Psychology of Serial Killers and Why They Captivate Us with Dr. Rachel Toles Clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles examines violent behavior through an evidence-informed psychological lens.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MAY 6 Nurses Appreciation Day Bailiwick Animal Park is offering complimentary general admission to all nurses. Free admission is available with valid nursing identification presented at the gate.

Location: Bailiwick Animal Park, 118 Castle Road, Catskill Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: bailiwickranch.com

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Workshop: Air Pruned Raised Beds Air-pruned raised beds (APRBs) are elevated nursery containers that enhance root development, improve transplant success, and are ideal for propagating nut-bearing and other long-taproot tree species. Participants will see a short presentation, followed by a hands-on session where attendees will build and plant a raised bed using native nut trees. By the end of the session, participants will have seen how to build a fully planted APRB ready for seasonal growth and a deeper understanding of how APRB’s work. Registration required.

Location: Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra Time: 1:00-3:30 pm More Info: ccecolumbiagreene.org

Eric Andersen with Jon Pousette-Dart Catch Eric Andersen and Jon Pousette-Dart teaming up for a captivating evening of poetic songs and tales of the world.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

section, and seasoned musicianship, the band puts the music first. The set spans Billy Joel, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, The Who, Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin and more.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com DJ Darkstar presents Queens of the Damned DJ Darkstar Presents The Mother’s Day Weekend Gothic Ball for all the Queens of the Damned.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 10:30 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

MAY 8-10 Carl Mateo Band Hailing from the Catskills and Hudson Valley, the Carl Mateo Band are a powerful Roots and groove-oriented quartet. Performing original songs steeped in Americana and tinged with Gospel, Latin and Reggae influences.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Pastel by Sherry Wack

The Julie Novak Storytelling Club Launch Calling all curious, brave humans who are ready to connect, expand, and have a raucous good time. Absolutely no experience necessary.

Location: Senate Garage, 4 North Front Street, Kingston Time: 7:00 pm More Info: tmiproject.org

The Head and the Heart: 15th Anniversary Tour Since The Head and The Heart first captured our imaginations with their soothing melodies and emotive lyrics, they’ve taken audiences on an incredible musical journey.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MAY 8 Learn & Pull Volunteer Series: Understanding CRISP Tier System As we work side by side removing invasive species, we’ll take a closer look at how species are evaluated based on risk, rate of spread, and ecological impact, and how these classifications guide on-the-ground decisions. Together, we’ll explore how this system helps maximize impact and supports more effective, strategic stewardship across the Catskills.

Location: 3045 NY-28, Shokan Time: 1:00-5:00 pm More Info: catskillcenter.org

MAY 6-JUNE 19 Exhibition: Artistry Unveiled In Artistry Unveiled, each artist shares works that express their definition of the word artistry.

We have asked them to share what inspired their piece. The opening reception will feature music by the Running the River Duo. Location: Main Street Community Center, 5494 Main Street, Windham Opening Reception: 3:00-5:00 pm More Info: mainstreetcenter.org

Spring Floral Workshop During this one-hour workshop, participants will learn simple arranging techniques, craft a beautiful spring bouquet to take home, and enjoy mocktails and light snacks in a relaxed community environment. All supplies are provided.

Location: Greene County YMCA, 35 Route 81, West Coxsackie Time: 6:30-7:30 pm More Info: cdymca.org

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Roadhouse 60’s: A Tribute to the Music of the 1960’s Groove to the sounds of the 60’s and sing along to your favorite classic rock hits!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Woodstock Film Festival Filmmaker MeetUp: Short Cuts Calling all Hudson Valley and NYC filmmakers!

Join the Woodstock Film Festival for an energizing evening of networking and idea-sharing – plus insights from featured filmmakers as they speak about their craft and creative process.

Location: Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville Time: 6:00-8:30 pm More Info: woodstockfilmfestival.org

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8 Track Band A high-energy live show rooted in ’70s classic rock, with select hits from the ’80s and ’90s, bringing iconic songs to life with a modern edge. Featuring big harmonies, a dynamic horn

Spring Plant Sale at Stoneledge Farm Explore our diverse selection of vegetable transplants for your backyard garden! Our transplants are grown from seeds right here on the farm and are certified organic. We offer a variety of plants, including tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, greens, herbs, flowers, asparagus, strawberries, and more!

Location: Stoneledge Farm, 145 Garcia Lane, Leeds Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: stoneledge.farm Ariles Son Jarocho Camp 2026 Spend a 3-day weekend surrounded by Son Jarocho, the beautiful traditional folk music, song, and dance of Veracruz Mexico! ​​ Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge More Info: ashokancenter.org

MAY 8-10 & MAY 13 Steal This Story, Please!

Amy Goodman takes on soldiers, politicians, and corporate media in a fearless pursuit of truth. Undeterred by armed soldiers, smoothtalking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. Live Q&A on Friday, May 8 w/ Film Producer, Karen Ranucci. Open Caption showing on May 13.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale Time: May 8 @ 7:00 pm, May 9 @ 2:00 & 7:00 pm, May 10 @ 5:00 pm, May 13 @ 2:00 pm More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

MAY 9 All-Inclusive Museum Day Trip: Hill-Stead Museum & Wadsworth Atheneum Join a group of fellow arts and culture enthusiasts for a specially curated and guided day trip with all-inclusive meals, transportation, and special museum access departing from the Hudson Valley to Connecticut and back again.

Location: Bus departs from Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Time: 7:45 am departure More Info: thomascole.org

Second Saturday Trunk Sale Shopping for a Cause! Come for the selling, shopping, and socializing!

Location: Greene County Water Street Parking Lot, situated behind the Greene County office building Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm More information: cultivatecatskill.org Fairy Garden Freshening Up Day! Fun for all ages, just stop by and help the fairies with a wee bit of clean up, spruce up, and sparkle up. Tools and magic provided by facilitator Maureen Garcia.

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm More Info: mtarboretum.org

How to Take a Leek: A Ramp & Foraging Workshop Our fifth annual ramp foraging workshop focused on the wild leek (Allium tricoccum).

Learn about its lifecycle, sustainable harvesting, planting, and other edible and medicinal plants that grow in early spring forests. Participants will plant ramp bulbs and enjoy ramp-based snacks at the end. Scheduled for the end of ramp season, the timing allows participants to see ramps in the wild while receiving high-quality dormant bulbs for transplanting.

Location: Wild Hudson Valley, 408 Lake Mills Road, Cairo Time: 10:00 am-12:30 pm More Info: wildhudsonvalley.com From the Medicine Cabinet Stock your medicine cabinet with a variety of homemade natural remedies for everyday ailments in this workshop.

Location: Fenimore Farm & Country Village, 5775 Route 28, Cooperstown Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: fenimorefarm.org Second Saturday Workshop: Create Your Own Color Wheel Make your own wood-stained color wheel inspired by Thomas Cole’s painting, “Diagram of Contrasts,” and tour the historic Main House and new exhibition, Thomas Cole: An American Visionary, in the newly opened Richard Sharp Gallery.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Time: 11:00 am More Info: thomascole.org

19th Annual Rip Van Winkle Wine, Brew & Beverage Festival Patrons will enjoy wine, craft beers, distilled beverages, cheeses, shopping for craft goods, food and live music entertainment throughout the day. The Fortnightly Club of Catskill is a nonfor profit organization. All proceeds stay in the Catskill community.

Location: Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main St., Catskill Time: 11:30 am-5:00 pm More Info: fortnightlyevents.org Knitting Circle On the second Saturday of every month, come hang out at Made X Hudson for Knitting Circle.

Bring whatever you’re working on and join the fun in our beautiful shop, where we’ve got a wall of yarns and crafting supplies for you.

Location: Made X Hudson, 391 Main Street , Catskill Time: 2:00-5:00 pm More Info: madexhudson.com 2026 Delaware County Arts Grant Award Ceremony Join us in celebration of the 35 grant recipients of the 2026 Delaware County Arts Grant!

Location: Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury Time: 3:00 pm More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org Art Opening: Here For You A group show exploring caregiving.

Location: Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra Time: 3:00-5:00 pm More Info: ccecolumbiagreene.org Elias Rønnenfelt & Evanora Unlimited w/ John FM Elias Rønnenfelt & Evanora Unlimited bring Indie/Alternative vibes out to Colony w/ John FM. Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com Tommy Sands: Songs & Solidarity Clearwater Benefit Famed Irish singer, songwriter, and social activist Tommy Sands will be performing in a benefit concert for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.

From the pioneering days with the highly influential Sands Family, he has developed into one of the most powerful songwriters and enchanting solo performers in Ireland today.

Location: Garvan’s Gastroput, 215 Huguenot Street, New Paltz Time: 7:30 pm More Info: clearwater.org

Deadgrass Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band jamgrass adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world. Deadgrass celebrates and interprets the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & in the Way, JGB, Jerry’s Jug Band days and Grateful Dead.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MAY 9-11 & MAY 14-16 The Party Theater presents In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) by Sarah Ruhl The Party Theater presents In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) by Sarah Ruhl. Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of electricity and based on the bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat “hysterical” women (and some men), this revelatory comedy centers on a doctor and his wife and how his new therapy affects their entire household.

Location: The Carriage House, 76 Main Street, Stamford Time: 7:30 pm More Info: thepartytheater.com

MAY 10 Mother’s Day Brunch Enjoy a spread of classic brunch dishes, fresh flavors in a beautiful setting.

Location: Meadowbrook Farm Catskills, 513 Route 67, Leeds Time: Seatings at 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm More Info: meadowbrookfarmcatskills.com Mother’s Day Festival at Bailiwick Celebrate Mom with a full day at Bailiwick Ranch & Animal Park, featuring free zoo admission, discounted rides, pony rides, and a spring craft market. Enjoy shopping local vendors, visiting the animals, and making memories together in the fresh spring air.

Location: Bailiwick Animal Park, 118 Castle Road, Catskill Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: bailiwickranch.com Songwriters Circle The Songwriter’s Circle is a musical collective open to songwriters of all levels and genres.

The group’s mission is to cultivate creativity, exchange resources, offer constructive critique (if desired), workshop ideas, share new work, and promote collaboration in a focused, supportive environment. Participants are expected to be actively engaged in their songwriting practice.

RSVP to Christina at livingarchive.catskills@ gmail.com.

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm More Info: bushelcollective.org

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Flying Cat Music Series: Joe Jencks in Concert Joe Jencks is a 27-year veteran of the international Folk circuit based in northern Illinois.

Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, Jencks serves it all up with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel.

Location: The Phoenicia Playhouse, 10 Church Street, Phoenicia Time: 2:00 pm More Info: phoeniciaplayhouse.com Mother’s Day Soiree Mother’s Day Dinner Show w/ Kate Prascher, Peg N’ Awl, and Marji Zintz.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 6:30 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

MAY 13 ‘Soul Patrol’ Featuring Harvey Citron Soul Patrol celebrates the music of Motown, Soul & R&B. Featuring: Harvey Citron, Ross Rice, Sean Tarleton, Jerry Marotta & Jay Collins!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

MAY 14 Aquarius - 1960’s Superband w/ Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers Hudson Valley’s premier ’60s band, Aquarius brings the spirit of a revolutionary musical era to life w/ Lex Grey & The Urban Pioneers!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

MAY 14-16 Maude Adams Theater Hub presents A Streetcar Named Desire,

by Tennessee Williams Directed by Caitlin McColl When fading southern belle Blanche Dubois arrives to stay with her sister Stella in a crowded, boisterous corner of New Orleans, her delusions of grandeur bring her into conflict with Stella’s crude, brutish husband, Stanley. Eventually their inevitable collision causes Blanche’s fragile sense of identity to crumble in what is considered to be Williams’ masterwork.

Location: The Lodge at Hotel Lilien, 6629 Route 23A, Tannersville Time: Friday show only @ 7:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday dinner @ 6:00 pm, show at 7:30 pm More Info: catskillmtn.org

MAY 14-31 Voice Theatre presents Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters Directed by Shauna Kanter This deeply moving story of the Prózorov sisters revolves around their quest for home, love and a meaningful life. Ólga, Másha and Irína strive to overcome their challenges and failings in the midst of their shattered dreams only to discover

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that their own personal acceptance, endurance and courage is their one hope they have to live their lives with peace and dignity.

Location: Bethany Hall, Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston Time: Thursday-Saturday evenings @ 7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday matinees @ 2:00 pm (no matinee on May 24) More Info: voicetheatre.org

MAY 15 Opening Day at Hanford Mills Museum Hanford Mills Museum will open for its 2026 season. Our knowledgeable staff offer a guided experience featuring demonstrations of historic, water powered machines in our sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shops.

Location: Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: hanfordmills.org Endangered Species Day at Bailiwick Special conservation-focused programming throughout the day. Guests are invited to attend spotlight talks featuring our endangered Bengal Tiger and Ring-Tailed Lemurs and learn about the conservation challenges these species face in the wild. Conservation activities and educational displays will explore ways individuals can support wildlife protection efforts. This event takes place during regular park hours and is included with general admission.

Location: Bailiwick Animal Park, 118 Castle Road, Catskill Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: bailiwickranch.com Seaglass Candle Holder Workshop Create a beautiful mosaic seaglass candle holder. Reserve your spot online.

Location: The Art Hub, 467 Main Street, Cairo Time: 6:00-8:00 pm More Info: thearthubcairo.com Gimme Gimme Disco A DJ based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80’s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, & so much more.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MAY 15-17 TAP NY A weekend of craft beverages, continuous food sampling, live music, games, and vendors.

Attendees can sample from 50+ craft brewers

with 150+ drinks, including beer, cider, mead, sours, and mixed drinks. Each day highlights different food experiences — Saturday is BBQ, Bacon & Brews, and Sunday is Brunch & Brews.

Location: Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Road, East Durham More Info: tap-ny.com New York Conservatory for the Arts presents Annie the Musical Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie and all of her friends charm everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Time: Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm​​ More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

MAY 15-JULY 26 Exhibition: Stepping Out A solo show from Rebecca Conroy, curated by Lauren Tanchum. Opening reception includes a vintage runway show and market, featuring live music by Tights and vinyl selections by Jacqueline Farrara. Elevated food and beverage by Joust.

Location: The Gallery at Café Joust, 365 Main Street, Catskill Opening Reception: Friday, May 15, 6-9 pm More Info: joustjuice.com/gallery

MAY 16 Esopus Fire Department 5K Run/Walk The Esopus Fire Department is excited to host our 2nd Annual Firehouse 5K Run/Walk, a community-focused event supporting our 100% volunteer fire department. Runners & walkers are welcome! All ages and abilities are invited!

Location: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions, 778 Broadway, Route 9W, Ulster Park Time: 9:00 am More Info: esopusfd.com/5K Master Gardener Spring Seedling Sale: Garden-Tested Picks Join us for our annual spring seedling sale featuring Garden-Tested Picks — plants thoughtfully selected by Master Gardener Volunteers for Columbia and Greene County gardens. Our sale highlights native perennials that support pollinators and local ecosystems, along with vegetable and herb varieties chosen for their performance, flavor, disease resistance, and productivity.

Location: Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra Time: 9:00 am-2:00 pm More Info: ccecolumbiagreene.org Rails on the Escarpment Hike with Paul LaPierre A 2.5 miles hike exploring the histories of the Stony Clove & Catskill Mountain, Otis Elevating, and Catskill & Tannersville railroads of the 19th and early 20th centuries. These long gone

railroads once brought thousands of travelers to the resorts of the Mountain Top, especially to the famed Catskill Mountain House and the Hotel Kaaterskill. Hike Leader, Paul LaPierre is Vice-President of the Empire State Railway Museum in Phoenicia, NY, a member of the Mountain Top Historical Society and a life-long railroad enthusiast. Space is limited. Registration required.

Location: Meet in the parking lot at south end of South Lake.

Time: 10:00 am-12:30 pm To Register: email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518 589 6657 Catskill Car Show & Food Festival A family-friendly community favorite featuring classic cars, custom vehicles, local food trucks, live music, and festive street vibes stretching along Main Street and into the village’s unique boutiques, cozy coffee shops, art galleries, antique stores and local eateries.

Location: Main Street, Catskill Time: 11:00 am-4:00 pm 3rd Annual Hudson Valley Kite Fest This free, family-friendly celebration welcomes both seasoned pros and first-time flyers to experience the pure joy of kites. Bring your own kite or design one on-site, then watch it dance across the sky. This year’s festival is going bigger and better — with giant kites, new performances, live entertainment, local vendors, delicious food, creative crafts, games, surprises, and an expanded Sensory Zone designed for inclusive fun.

Location: Kingston Point Beach, 102-144 Delaware Ave., Kingston Time: 11:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: mykingstonkids.com 18th Century Growing Season Join us at Senate House State Historic Site to learn about what it was like to grow things and produce food in the 18th century! Help us plant our 18th century inspired garden, learn about sheep shearing, see food demonstrations, and more. We will also have crafts for visitors of all ages. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.

Location: Senate House State Historic Site, 296 Fair Street, Kingston Time: 11:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: parks.ny.gov/visit/historic-sites/ senate-house-state-historic-site Apple Tree Trimming Workshop Charles Hurd will demonstrate how he uses a variety of his favorite pruning tools on different types of apple trees, while sharing practical tips you can use at home. We will discuss seasonal pruning, best practices, and how to use pruning as a natural way to increase apple growth and production.

Location: Hurd’s Family Farm, 2187 State Route 32, Modena Time: Adult only workshop @ 11:00 am, familyfriendly workshop @ 1:00 pm More Info: hurdsfamilyfarm.com

America’s 250th Special Event: “The Shot Heard Around the World” Presentation A presentation by Town of Lexington Councilman Michael Barcone, a history major and co-owner of West Kill Brewery with his wife, Colleen Barcone.

Location: West Kill Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, Westkill Time: 1:00 pm More Info: westkill-lex-communityhall.org Stories of the Ashokan: Art, Literature, and Landscape Join local authors and artists Gail Straub, Nina Shengold, and Kate McGloughlin for a presentation celebrating the beauty and inspiration of the Ashokan Reservoir. Reading together as a trio, the “Reservoiristas” will braid excerpts from their books The Ashokan Way, Reservoir Year, and Solace and Sanctuary into a dawn-to-starlight journey along the reservoir. The readings will be accompanied by a slideshow of Kate McGloughlin’s luminous landscape paintings that capture the changing light and spirit of this iconic Catskills place.

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 Route 28, Mt. Tremper Time: 3:00 pm More Info: catskillcenter.org

Frederic Church: Global Artist Opening Conversation Join esteemed curators and scholars for a special opening panel conversation around the exhibition Frederic Church: Global Artist. This flagship exhibition of Church’s bicentennial will bring visitors into Church’s expansive view of the world, featuring works inspired by Church’s travels across the Americas, the Middle East, and the North Atlantic.

Location: Olana State Historic Site Frederic Church Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 3:00 pm More Info: olana.org Member Preview: Frederic Church: Global Artist Join The Olana Partnership for our exclusive member preview of Frederic Church: Global Artist. Enjoy an early look at the exhibition and a celebratory drink on the East Lawn.

Location: East Lawn, Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 5:00 pm More Info: olana.org “Broadway on Broadway” CCE’s Annual Recital The Center for Creative Education (CCE)’s annual recital and fundraiser. Guests will experience an unforgettable evening filled with live

music, singers, dancers, and more, all performing numbers inspired by their favorite Broadway productions. Proceeds from this event directly support CCE’s youth scholarships and year‑round arts enrichment programs.

Location: UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston Time: 5:30-8:00 pm More Info: upac.org ROOTS & RHINESTONES: Andrea Maddox & The Hey Y’alls and more!

Get ready for ROOTS & RHINESTONES a night of classic country harmonies, Southern soul, and heartfelt storytelling with three powerhouse acts.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com Julian Fleisher in Concert Julian Fleisher is a singer, writer, producer, and performer. With his Rather Big Band, he has performed with the likes of Jennifer Holiday, Martha Plimpton, Molly Ringwald, Michael Feinstein, Justin Vivian Bond, Kenny Mellman, Bridget Everett, Lauren Graham, Tonya Pinkins and Diana Krall. Julian has produced CDs for himself, Kiki & Herb and Ana Gasteyer, among others, but he began his professional career as a writer. A genuine “renaissance man”, Fleisher draws on a wealth of varied experiences to undress the American songbook (as well as his guests) in a fresh, quirky, and entertaining way.

Location: West Kortright Center, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith Time: 7:00 pm More Info: westkc.org House of Hamill Upcycled Celtic Folk music including traditional ballads, jigs, and reels. Winner of the John Lennon Folk Contest 2024 Folk Song of the Year.

Location: Walton Theatre, 30 Gardiner Street, Walton Time: 7:30 pm More Info: musiconthedelaware.org

MAY 16 & 17 Open Studios by Upstate x Ellenville Visit local artists in their studios in downtown Ellenville and the surrounding area. The official Upstate Art Open Studio map will be published on the Ellenville Artists Collective website.

Location: Ellenville Time: 11:00 am-6:00 pm More Info: coffeellenville.org/eac Cindy of Arc Cindy of Arc is about the problem men have with lying and where that’s gotten the rest of us. Particularly women. Think American Utopia with expletives, politics, religion, dogs, Nazis, cannibals, no David Byrne, and no Utopia. And no choreographer. And no money. And it’s a comedy. And we wear our shoes.

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

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MAY 17 How Do Apples Grow?

Join Ms. Sarah to learn about how to keep plants and trees healthy. Where do apples come from? What makes apples taste so good?

How does the weather affect their size? All class participants can play after class on a few of our most popular farm activities.​ Location: Hurd’s Family Farm, 2187 State Route 32, Modena Time: Little Kids Class (19 months-5 years) @ 9:00 am; All Ages Class (ages 12 & under) @ 11:00 am; Big Kids Class (ages 6-12) @ 1:00 pm More Info: hurdsfamilyfarm.com Family Friendly Spring Wildflower Hike Celebrate spring in the Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness during this guided Wildflower Hike led by David DiCerbo. This scenic outing follows a picturesque route alongside rushing brooks and countless cascades, where the forest floor comes alive with vibrant spring wildflowers. The primary hike is a gentle twomile round trip suitable for all ages, making it an ideal family-friendly adventure. For those looking to explore a bit farther, an extended option of approximately five miles will be available, recommended for ages six and older.

Location: Windham Blackhead Range Wilderness, Jewett (contact organizer for exact location) Time: 11:00 am More Info: dave@destinationbackcountryadventures.com Happy Birthday America This special event invites the community to step back in time and experience the spirit of the nation’s founding through engaging activities and live historical interpretation. Guests will enjoy a full day of programming featuring costumed interpreters and the stirring sounds of a traditional Fife & Drum Corps. Highlights of the day include a thrilling Revolutionary War reenactment.

Location: Greene County Historical Society, 90 County Highway 42, Coxsackie Time: 2:00 pm More Info: gchistory.org Conservation Book Club: How to Love a Forest by Ethan Tapper Join the Greene Land Trust’s Conservation Book Club to discuss How to Love a Forest by Ethan Tapper and explore themes of conservation, ecology, and our relationship with nature.

Location: The Willows at Brandow Point, 480 NY-385, Catskill Time: 2:00 pm More Info: greenelandtrust.org Hudson Talbott Memorial Celebrate the life of Hudson Talbott, the longest-serving trustee of the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, beloved community leader, and celebrated author and illustrator.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Time: 3:00 pm More Info: thomascole.org

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Loren Daniels Trio Clean and inspiring, and relaxed yet energetic, jazz piano and vocals.

Location: Walton Theatre, 30 Gardiner Street, Walton Time: 6:00 pm More Info: musiconthedelaware.org The Mammals w/ Picnic Committee Get ready to jam with some wild tunes and good vibes with The Mammals.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

MAY 18 Freehold Food Truck Monday Delicious food trucks, family fun, and a great community night out at the Freehold Volunteer Fire Company.

Location: Freehold Volunteer Fire Company, 9502 Route 32, Freehold Time: 5:00-8:00 pm

MAY 18-23 Mariposa/Butterfly

by Jose Casas and Sandra Fenichel Asher Two neighbors live side-by-side in Texas. A low fence separates their gardens, but much more divides them from each other. One grows flowers; the other raises vegetables. One was born in the U.S., the other in Mexico. One speaks English, the other Spanish. Their differences have kept them so far apart that if one predicts a sunny day, then the other is certain of rain.

Even the arrival of a caterpillar causes disagreement—until the resulting mariposa/butterfly, and its eventual departure, unites them in wonder, sadness and a new understanding of the beautiful world they share.

Location: The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main Street, Margaretville Time: School matinees Monday-Friday. Public matinee performance Saturday @ 2:00 pm More Info: theopeneyetheater.org

MAY 19 Authentic Movement for Radical Connection Authentic Movement is a physical practice developed by Mary Starks Whitehouse in the mid 20th century, integrating her studies in dance and Jungian psychology into a new embodied inquiry toward allowing “the unconscious to express itself in movement.”

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi Time: 6:30-8:00 pm More Info: bushelcollective.org

The Levin Brothers The Levin Brothers — Pete Levin, Jeff Siegel, Pat LaBarbera, and Tony Levin — manage to be both serious and playful without ever losing the passion and edge that comes from pairing two masters of their instruments.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MAY 20 The NolaNauts A fast rising, high octane, 10-piece rockin’ funk collective fired up about celebrating the joyful, historical, and contemporary fire of New Orleans music. Bringing their vibrant party atmosphere wherever they go, their ensemble of passionate and dedicated musicians aim to share the music of Crescent City legends with fans of all ages!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

MAY 21 Independent Film Series: The Lady of Larkspur Lotion and A Streetcar Named Desire Independent movie night features a double billing in May, when the screening of Sergio Rico’s short film The Lady of Larkspur Lotion is paired with the 1951 classic film A Streetcar Named Desire. There will be a brief Q&A in between films with Larkspur’s director Rico, and leading lady, Lori Lee Ecobelli.

Location: Mountain Cinema, Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 6:00 pm More Info: catskillmtn.org Book Discussion: Horse by Geraldine Brooks A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.

Location: The Lost Bookshop, 120 Main Street, Delhi Time: 6:00 pm More Info: thelostbookshop.com

MAY 22 Misty Mountain Ramblers The hits keep coming with the Misty Mountain Ramblers playing ALL your favorites at Colony!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com The Tom Prettys Tom Prettys and the Breakers are making history as the world’s only female-fronted tribute to Tom Petty, delivering the heart, grit, and energy of his legendary catalog with a fierce, and undeniably powerful twist.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

skill levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration required.

Location: Olana State Historic Site Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 1:00-4:00 pm More Info: olana.org

MAY 22 & 23 The Rock Academy presents The Music of David Bowie Rock Academy presents The Music of David Bowie performed by their amazing students.

This show will focus on Bowie’s early career, with song selections from Hunky Dory through Lodger. A great night for the whole family!

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm​​ More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

MAY 22-24 48th Annual East Durham Irish Festival Every Memorial Day Weekend, the East Durham Irish Festival — one of the longest-running USA Irish festivals — attracts thousands of attendees to enjoy Irish American & Irish culture. The Donegal Cottage opens to the public.

Location: Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, 2267 Route 145, East Durham More Info: eastdurhamirishfestival.com She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters is a highoctane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture – a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck Days & Times: Fridays & Saturday @ 7:30 pm, Sunday @ 2:30 pm More Info: CenterforPerformingArts.org

MAY 22-25 Ukulele Weekend 2026 Expand your skills and thrive in the aloha spirit of the ukulele at the Ashokan Ukulele Weekend.

You’ll meet new people, learn new techniques and styles, and gain confidence as a player.

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

MAY 23 Rosemary Farm Sanctuary Open House Meet the some of the 100+ rescued horses, safe in their mountain home. Catch a Training Demo with Daniel McCarthy of Catskill Natural Horse!

Select barns will be open for you to meet-ngreet our herds and get to pet a horse!

Location: Rosemary Farm Sanctuary, 1646 Roses Brook Road, South Kortright Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm More Info: 607 538 1200 Windham Washout Join us on Wilbur for our annual tradition. We’ve stockpiled nearly all of our snow for one final rail session of the season!

Location: Windham Mountain Club, 19 Resort Drive, Windham Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: windhammountainclub.com

Waterwheel Celebration Day Join us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our waterwheel! The Hanfords installed the waterwheel in the mill in 1926 and it still generates power for the mill today. Watch the wheel come to life and power an interconnected system that was at the heart of a truly innovative milling business and is a key to unlocking the power of the past. This day will also include a concert by the Cooperstown based Small Town Big Band, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and other festivities.

Come early for a guided bird walk from 8:00 am-9:30 am.

Location: Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: hanfordmills.org Create and Cook: Family Cooking & Art Workshop Join The Sylvia Center Chefs and The Olana Partnership educators for a fun, family-friendly program focused on cooking food and making art inspired by Olana’s landscape and history. Try new foods and test new art materials together during this FREE family program!

Location: Olana State Historic Site Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm More Info: olana.org Reopening Day of the Bronck Museum Recognized as a National Historic Landmark and the Hudson Valley’s oldest home, the Bronck Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience centuries of history in one remarkable setting. The reopening celebrates the continued preservation and sharing of this important site.

Location: Greene County Historical Society, 90 County Highway 42, Coxsackie Time: 11:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: gchistory.org Free Family Tour Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family. Designed for families with children ages 3 and up. FREE. Advanced registration required.

Location: Olana State Historic Site Sharp Family Gallery, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 1:00-2:00 pm More Info: olana.org Artmaking in the Afternoon Participate in free, drop-in artmaking and learn more about Frederic Church’s artist-designed home and studio on the Hudson. This dropin artmaking program is open to all ages and

Orpheum Dance Program Annual Recital The Orpheum Dance Program provides year-round high level instruction in multiple disciplines of dance, from pre-ballet through advanced and pointe, contemporary dance and jazz, for children ages 5 through high school.

The recital showcases the work of all students of Director Victoria Rinaldi and can also include alumni who have joined acclaimed ballet companies or who are studying dance at major universities.

Location: Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville Time: 2:00 pm More Info: catskillmtn.org Building with Landscape Design in Mind: A Guided Exploration of Olana’s Frederic Church Center for Art & Landscape Over forty years, the artist Frederic Church worked to design and create Olana’s landscape. In the fall of 2024, a landmark new visitor center designed by Architecture Research Office and Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects open to offer a more holistic understanding of Church’s large-scale landscape design.

Location: Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 3:00-4:00 pm More Info: olana.org Hudson Valley Burlesque Bash: Circus of Tease Along with the return of the Burlesque you can witness sideshow staples like bed of nails and sword swallowing. Local comics and drag performers will have you bursting at the seams, while alluring Acrobats and Aerialists will have you on the edge of your seat. We will top it all off with a DJ Dance party adorned with performances you’ll have to see to believe!

Location: Assembly Kingston, 236 Wall Street, Kingston Time: 7:00 pm More Info: tixr.com/groups/assembly/events/ circus-of-tease-182817 Flying Cat Music Series: Deb Callahan Band Deb and her band have been performing, touring, recording and entertaining music fans both regionally and around the United States since the late 1990s. Deb Callahan’s latest album, Backbone, has a blues and funk base and embraces a range of rock, soul, roots and swing styles.

Location: The Phoenicia Playhouse, 10 Church Street, Phoenicia Time: 7:00 pm More Info: phoeniciaplayhouse.com

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Uke Revue 2026 The Ashokan Center is proud to present this evening concert to showcase the exciting 2026 Ukulele Weekend teaching staff. Enjoy a big evening of music and fun from these masters of the ukulele.

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge Time: 7:30 pm More Info: ashokancenter.org Dead On Live DOL is thrilled to be celebrating Memorial Day at the historic Bearsville Theatre! With seated and open floor available, expect a set-list packed with the most fun, fan-favs, dancin’est Dead. Early burners like “Beat It On Down the Line”, “Bertha” and “Shakedown Street”, to some soulful Jerry classics like “Must’ve Been the Roses” and “Ship of Fools”, will make for a sizzling summer 2026 kickoff!

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MAY 23 & 24 Heritage Plant Sale For over two decades, gardeners in Central New York have relied on the Heritage Plant Sale for hardy, distinctive plants. Gardeners can get an organic jump-start with seedlings of heirloom varieties grown with organic soil and fertilizer.

Over 500 will be available. This annual event takes place outside the main entrance (no admission fee) and proceeds benefit the museum gardens. Gardeners can purchase plants and cuttings from the museum’s Botanical Specimen Garden.

Location: Fenimore Farm & Country Village, 5775 Route 28, Cooperstown Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm More Info: fenimorefarm.org The Helm Family Midnight Ramble: Levon Helm’s Birthday Weekend The Helm Family Midnight Ramble is a musical tribute to the founding songbook of Rock and Roll. Born inside the hallowed walls of Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY, the Midnight Ramble has preserved and furthered Levon Helm’s legacy for nearly two decades, playing the iconic music of The Band, and Levon Helm.

The Helm Family Midnight Ramble crosses generational and musical lines, featuring an ever-evolving family of musicians.

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

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MAY 23-25 Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair The Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair has evolved into a highly successful event, voted one of the top art and craft shows in America by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Over the years, the fair has attracted the finest artists and craftspeople from across the country.

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

MAY 24 Learn & Pull Volunteer Series: Native and Invasive Look-A-Likes Join us on the Ashokan Rail Trail to learn how to spot invasive plants hiding in plain sight and remove them from our treasured landscape.

Some of the most challenging invasive species are the ones that closely resemble native plants. As we take part in hands-on invasive species removal, we’ll take a closer look at commonly confused species found throughout the Catskills and along the Ashokan Rail Trail.

Together, we’ll explore key identification tips, visual differences, and field techniques that will help you confidently assess what you’re seeing and respond appropriately.

Location: 3045 NY-28, Shokan Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm More Info: catskillcenter.org Forest Farm Tour Join us for a tour of our forest farm and learn about different types of forest farming. As we walk through the woods, we’ll visit the mushroom laying yard, woods-cultivated forest botanicals, and a demonstration wild-simulated ginseng planting. Along the way, owners Anna and Justin will identify and discuss the wild edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms they steward and forage as part of their diversified forest farming operation. Advance registration is required, and space is limited to 20 participants.

Location: Wild Hudson Valley, 408 Lake Mills Road, Cairo Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm More Info: wildhudsonvalley.com The Marc Black Band Get ready for some killer tunes with The Marc Black Band live and loud!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com Bearsville Bluegrass Festival 2026 Enjoy standout performances by On the Trail with Austin Scelzo, Catskill Mountain String Band with Bruno Bruzzese, and Bugs on a Log String Band, alongside guided nature walks, a Rock & Roll history tour, and the vibrant Phoenicia Flea Market. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere – and don’t miss the incredible lineup of festival favorites from pulled pork to vegan brats, all served under the trees.

Location: Bearsville Theater, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 12:00-6:00 pm​​ More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

Jami Delia Music presents Bob Dylan Birthday Tribute: Forever Young On May 24th, Bob Dylan’s Birthday, Jami’s 10-piece ensemble, along with special performance guests, including Peter Newland of the band FAT and a showtime introduction by her brother, Woodstock poet, Sparrow X-Carte... we celebrate his birth with an all out Bob Dylan Birthday Bash!

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm​​ More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

MAY 25 Catskill’s Memorial Day Parade Join us in the Village of Catskill for Memorial Day Parade. We are honored to continue this longstanding tradition of remembrance and are inviting you to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Location: Main Street & Bridge Street, Catskill Time: Step off at 1:30 pm, ceremony on courthouse steps at 2:00 pm

MAY 27 ‘Dead Last Wednesday’ with The Deadbeats The Deadbeats have been playing for 30 years, following in the footsteps of the Grateful Dead.

There are so many tribute bands out there but The Deadbeats put their own spin on things, which sets them apart from the average Dead Tribute Band.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com Camera Obscura Look to the East, Look to the West, the new album by Camera Obscura, is a revelation. The Tracyanne Campbell-led outfit have crafted an album that simultaneously recalls why longtime fans have ferociously loved them for decades while also being their most sophisticated effort to date.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MAY 27, JUNE 24 Outdoor Mushroom Farming Series This workshop is a 3-part series, the first part was in April. You may attend parts, but attend all three to develop the skill to successfully farm mushrooms on your land. May 27, 5:00-7:30 pm: Part II: Laying Yard Management & Harvesting. June 24, 5:00-7:00 pm: Part III: Enterprise Planning & Marketing Location: Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra Time: 5:00-7:00 pm More Info: ccecolumbiagreene.org

MAY 28 Summer Tour Film Screening + Live Dead Performance by Mason’s Children Summer Tour is a poetic documentary that follows Jerry and Annie, a magnetic young couple devoted to the music and community of Dead

& Company, as they journey across America for the band’s final tour. Blending intimate portraiture with lyrical road imagery, the film captures the essence of the Deadhead experience: an unconventional family bound together by music, freedom, and the open road. Summer Tour reflects on what it means to seek belonging, adventure, and transcendence in a fleeting moment of cultural history.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MAY 28-JUNE 7 Monsters of the American Cinema After inheriting a drive-in theater and the care of his late husband’s teenage son, Remy—a Black, gay man—forms a fragile bond with Pup over classic monster movies. But when Remy uncovers Pup’s cruel bullying of a gay classmate, their relationship is thrown into turmoil, forcing both to confront the real monsters demons within prejudice, grief, and moral compromise.

This haunting yet tender play explores the gray spaces between right and wrong, challenging us to face the monsters that live off-screen.

Location: Bridge Street, Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill Times: Thursdays through Saturdays @ 7:00 pm; Sundays @ 2:00 pm More Info: bridgest.org

MAY 29 Nour Harkati Nour Harkati is a Tunisian New York–based desert blues musician and singer-songwriter, forging a powerful bridge between ancestral North African traditions and the raw pulse of contemporary urban sound. Deeply rooted in spiritual Gnawa rhythms and the trance-driven spirit of desert blues, he blends the ancient resonance of the Guembri with gritty NYC drums, electronic textures, and modern songcraft.

Location: West Kortright Center, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith Time: 7:00 pm More Info: westkc.org A Night Of Soul, Disco, Funk and House with DJ Majic Juan & DJ Ecology A Night Of Soul, Disco, Funk and House with DJs DJ Majic Juan, and DJ Ecology aka Eli Soul Clap.

Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Film: Ann Wilson: In My Voice The evening will feature a high-definition screening of the documentary, followed by a live Q&A with Ann Wilson and director Barbara Hall, offering audiences a rare opportunity to hear firsthand stories from one of rock’s most powerful and enduring voices. Told in Ann’s own words, In My Voice traces her extraordinary 75-year journey, from a nomadic childhood to the stages of the world’s biggest arenas, and into a bold new creative chapter. Drawing from an extensive personal archive of home movies, photographs, journals, and never-before-seen footage, the film reveals the deeply personal experiences that shaped Wilson’s artistry and helped lay the foundation for the rise of Heart.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

line, color, texture and expression. Blurring the image to capture essence of the movement, the expression of the space on the canvas, nature and color are motivations in her art.

Location: Longyear Gallery, 785 Main Street, Margaretville Opening Reception: Saturday, May 30, 3:005:00 pm Gallery Hours: Friday-Sunday and holiday Mondays from 11:00 am-4:00 pm More Info: longyeargallery.org

MAY 30 Bird ID Walk with Larry Federman Larry Federman is a former Audubon Society Education Coordinator and President of the local Audubon Chapter, Northern Catskills Audubon. Larry leads our annual guided tour through the Arboretum’s bird-rich habitats. We’ll look for warblers, bluebirds and other migrating birds as they build their nests and start families or pass through to their northern nesting sites. This time of year offers one of the best opportunities to see beautiful North American birds. Registration is FREE for members and a $10 donation for non-members. Registration is required for this program.

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville Time: 8:00-11:00 am More Info: mtarboretum.org

MAY 29-30 NRBQ NRBQ has often been called a national treasure.

The band’s music has attracted legions of devoted fans worldwide, including Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Penn & Teller, R.E.M., Sponge Bob Sqarepants, Steve Earle, Nick Lowe and many others. NRBQ songs have inspired cover versions by Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos, Darlene Love, Dave Edmunds, She & Him, Widespread Panic, Yo La Tengo, and more.

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

MAY 29-31 Old Time Rollick 2026 Emily Schaad hosts this rollicking weekend for musicians and dancers of all levels. Deepen your playing, build your repertoire, make new friends, and jam until the wee hours.

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

MAY 29-JUNE 28 Two Solo Exhibitions: Neil Driscoll and Lesley A. Powell: Jux Ta Position plus Members’ Group Show Neil Driscoll paints the soul of his subjects in an eclectic style that is both folk inspired and impressionistic. His alluring works are serious, abstract, flippant, and insightful. Lesley A. Powell’s art deals with the ability to expressively describe movement, its emotions and space, whether it was on the stage or now the two dimensional space of the canvas. Working on the canvas is now the stage for movement,

Learn & Pull Volunteer Series: Spongy Moth in the Catskills Join us on the Ashokan Rail Trail to take a closer look at spongy moth activity in the Catskills and what it really means for our forests. As we work together to remove invasive species, we’ll explore the cyclical nature of spongy moth outbreaks and address common concerns about their impact on forest health. Together, we’ll clarify misconceptions about long-term damage, highlight the resilience of native oak species, and learn how to distinguish invasive spongy moth caterpillars from native tent caterpillars.

You’ll also gain insight into current monitoring efforts and what to look for in the field.

Location: 3045 NY-28, Shokan Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm More Info: catskillcenter.org Spring Foraging Workshop Join us for a nature walk and workshop exploring seasonal wild edible plants and fungi, how to gather them sustainably, prepare them, and enjoy their flavors. Spring brings an abundance of wild foods—from tender greens and herbs to ramps, wild onions, and bright yellow oyster mushrooms. After a brief introduction to foraging basics and best practices, we’ll walk through meadow and woodland habitats to identify edible and medicinal plants and their look-alikes, then return to camp to sample foraged snacks.

Advance registration is required, and space is limited to 20 people .Location: Wild Hudson Valley, 408 Lake Mills Road, Cairo Time: 10:00 am-12:30 pm More Info: wildhudsonvalley.com

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Spring Plant Sale This year’s event will feature a wide variety of native plants from Barkaboom Native Plant Nursery, alongside plants grown and propagated by the Arboretum. Visitors will find a diverse selection including native ornamental, edible, and medicinal plants, in addition to cuttings, vegetables, flowers, and even a few houseplants.

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm More Info: mtarboretum.org

“The Pursuit of Happiness: The Revolution Along Huguenot Street,” a guided tour featuring the Daniel Hasbrouck House People of all backgrounds in Ulster County — Europeans, Africans, and the indigenous Esopus — participated in the American Revolution as patriots and loyalists. Explore the historic Daniel Hasbrouck House, built in 1721, while learning how the war shaped Black patriots, Dutch loyalists, and other local revolutionaries.

Location: Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm More Info: huguenotstreet.org/rev-250 Hudson Valley Faerie Festival Enter a living world of imagination at the Hudson Valley Faerie Festival: An Enchanted Wonderland, a family-centered outdoor celebration presented by Circle Creative Collective.

Location: Forstyth Park, 157 Lucas Avenue, Kingston Time: 12:00-4:00 pm More Info: hudsonvalleyfaeriefestival.org Ulster County Sheriff’s Department Presents: Behind The Badge — A Fun Family Event Food trucks, raffles, axe throwing, fun activities, and demonstrations by special units!

Location: Kingston Plaza 151 Plaza Road, Kingston Time: 12:00-4:00 pm More Info: ulstercountyny.gov Square Dance at the Rollick 2026 We welcome our local community to join in for a fine night of live music and square dancing at the Ashokan Center.

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge Time: 6:00 pm dinner; 7:00 pm performance More Info: ashokancenter.org Hardy: The Country! Country! Tour Heavy hitter Hardy released his newest album Country! Country! on Sept. 26. For the seasoned hitmaker, the world of rock music and

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country are like two sides of the same coin.

One day, he may land on a headbanging riff that catches the attention of rock royalty. This year, the coin landed on country music.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Time: 7:00 pm More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org Keyboard Music from the Ages for the Ages: Timeless Music for Harpsichord and Piano A concert featuring Academy of Fortepiano Performance faculty members Audrey Axinn, Masayuki Maki, Maria Rose, Andrew Willis and guest artist, violinist Cynthia Roberts. The repertoire will include harpsichord music as well as piano music.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 7:00 pm More Info: catskillmtn.org Junior Toots w/ DJ Sarah The Selector Catch the good vibes with Junior Toots at Colony presented by Upstate Reggae Woodstock!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com The Rock Academy presents Best of Season Rock Academy presents their Best of Season show. Featuring song selections from their regular season shows: Sly and the Family Stone, Soundgarden, 90s Goddesses, 60s Prom and The Music of David Bowie all performed by their amazing students on the same stage!

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm​​ More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org Concert in the Catskills: Parmalee with Kelsey Hart Dust off your dancing boots and join us for this high-energy summer concert as Parmalee takes the stage, joined by special guest Kelsey Hart.

Set along the scenic Hudson River & Catskill Creek waterfront, the evening promises great music and a picture perfect night.

Location: Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main Street, Catskill Time: Doors @ 6:00 pm, show @ 7:30 pm More Info: concertinthecatskills.com Sean Schulich Sean Schulich has performed with the Funky Meters, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the New Orleans Suspects, Bernie Worrell, Charles Neville, meshell ndegeocello, Zigaboo Modeliste, and Matthew Garrison. Recordings include Haitian House music-icon Jephte Guillaume.

Sean’s played Jazz Fest in New Orleans, The Mint in LA, the Kennedy Center in DC and at St. John the Divine, BB King’s, BAM, Brooklyn Bowl, Bowery Ballroom and the Blue Note in NYC. Location: Bearsville Center, 277-297 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen Ryan Bingham is a Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician known for his cinematic storytelling and genrespanning sound, blending folk, blues, country, rock, and mariachi. With his signature rasp and vivid character-driven lyrics, Bingham continues to stand as one of the most authentic and compelling voices in American music.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway, Kingston Time: 8:00 pm More Info: bardavon.org

MAY 30-JULY 3 Exhibition: East Branch of the Delaware River Plein Air Painters Show This exhibition will feature works by the members of the East Branch of the Delaware River Plein Air Painters, and will honor local plein air legends Lisbeth Firmin & Richard Kathmann.

Location: Roxbury Arts Group, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury Opening Reception: Saturday, May 30, 4:006:00 pm More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

MAY 31 Guided Bird Watching in the Catskills Join experienced birder Nancy Allen to explore the beauty of spring migration with guided birding at the Mountain Top Historical Society campus—an official New York State Department of Environmental Conservation designated birding site in the Great Northern Catskills.

Location: Mountain Top Historical Society, 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls Time: Outings @ 8:00 am & 5:00 pm To Register: email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518 589 6657 Forest Bathing with Beth Rennig Leader Beth Rennig guides us on a 90-minute Forest Bathing experience helping to ease us into the presence and connection within nature.

Engage your senses and embrace the simple magic and wholeness we can find in nature.

Forest bathing is a year round activity, and quite doable with appropriate layering of outerwear for the conditions. Registration is a $10 donation and is required, as space is limited.

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm More Info: mtarboretum.org

Spring Explorations: Mushroom Ecology Hike 2026 Luke Sarrantonio of Mycophilic delves into the ecology of mushrooms.

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge Time: Session 1 @ 1:00 pm; Session 2 @ 3:00 pm More Info: ashokancenter.org Sunday Salon Lecture: Thomas Cole and American Wilderness with William L. Coleman, Ph.D. Join William L. Coleman, inaugural Wyeth Foundation Director of the Wyeth Study Center, for a discussion on Thomas Cole and American Wilderness.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Time: 2:00 pm More Info: thomascole.org

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Hike & Learn Series: Huckleberry Point Join Moe Lemire, NYS Licensed Guide and founder of Hike On Guides, for a scenic earlysummer hike to Huckleberry Point, one of the Catskills’ most beloved viewpoints. This special outing takes us through the dramatic landscape of Platte Clove, where we’ll be on the lookout for blooming wild azaleas along the trail. Along the way, Moe will share the natural and cultural history of the Platte Clove Preserve, including a visit to Plattekill Falls and a stop along the Hudson River School Art Trail where the region’s iconic landscape paintings were inspired. This moderate hike is ideal for those who enjoy steady climbs, rewarding vistas, and learning more about the landscapes that shaped both the natural and artistic heritage of the region.

Advance registration is required, with a $10 suggested donation.

Location: Parking details provided once registration is complete Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm More Info: catskillcenter.org

Member Event | “Framing American Democracy: Radical Roots” Exhibition Tour at The Wadsworth Join us for an exclusive day trip to The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT and enjoy a curator-led tour of Framing American Democracy: Radical Roots, a special exhibition commemorating the bicentennial of Frederic Church’s birth and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Location: Depart 7:45 am from the Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 7:45 am More Info: olana.org Curator’s Tour: Collection Highlights Join Amanda Malmstrom, Thomas Cole Site Associate Curator, for a tour of the Thomas Cole Site collections.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Time: 11:30 am More Info: thomascole.org

JUNE 4

“Revolution on the Hudson,” performed by Linda Russell & Companie Through 18th century music and songs, this program brings that history of spies, forts, and battles along the river to life; including the story of General Rochambeau and his French troops uniting with Washington’s forces to form the ‘grand march’ that led to Yorktown.

Location: Crispell Memorial French Church, Historic Huguenot Street, 60 Huguenot Street, New Paltz Time: 4:00 pm More Info: huguenotstreet.org

Premiere Screening: Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church Celebrate the 200th birthday of artist Frederic Church with the premiere screening of WMHT Public Media’s new documentary Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church.

Location: Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson Time: 5:30 pm More Info: olana.org Sonny Rock’s Pro Jam #52 Be prepared for an amazing night of music, friends, food and more!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Learn & Pull Volunteer Series: Human Pathways of Invasive Species Join us on the Ashokan Rail Trail as we explore how everyday movement through the landscape can unintentionally spread invasive species. While we work together to remove invasive species, we’ll explore how seeds and forest pests spread on footwear, gear, and along trail systems, using real examples from bootbrush stations and surrounding areas.

Together, we’ll explore how these small, often overlooked actions can have a big impact on the landscape and what simple steps we can take to reduce the spread of invasive species while recreating responsibly.

Location: 3045 NY-28, Shokan Time: 1:00-5:00 pm More Info: catskillcenter.org

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The contribution you provide to the Catskill Mountain Foundation furthers our vision of bringing the arts to our community, enriching the lives of children and adults through arts education, and supporting artists and arts organizations in the development of new works.

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