April 2024: Catskills Dining

EXPERIENCE

I AM Coming to the Orpheum in Tannersville this May by Joan Oldknow

Celebrating the Land and Waterways of the Schoharie Reservoir Watershed

Three-Week Traveling Tour

CATSKILLS

Ah, Spring by T.M. Bradshaw CATSKILLS

Spicy Pork K-BBQ Rice Bowl (Jaeyook Bokkeum).

Dish prepared by and photo by Chef Eric Kim/Café Mornings & Market

Photo by Christopher Duggan

VOLUME 39, NUMBER 4 April 2024

PUBLISHERS

Peter Finn, Chairman, Catskill Mountain Foundation

Sarah Finn, President, Catskill Mountain Foundation

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

Sarah Taft

ADVERTISING SALES

Barbara Cobb

Hillary Morse

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

T.M. Bradshaw, Catskill Mountain Shakespeare, Sarah Chianese, Holly Cohen, Delaware County Historical Association, Phil Di Falco, Christopher A. Duggan, Francis X. Driscoll, Fairlight Hubbard, FashionStock.com, Eric Kim, Amanda Lopez, Lyudmila Lucienne, Greg Madden, Paul Misko, Joan Oldknow, Josefina Santos, Jeff Senterman, Stubblefield Photography, Megan Thompson, Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson, Robert Torres, Sheila Trautman, Ulster County Tourism, and Windham Arts Alliance.

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EXPERIENCE SPRING’S RENEWAL

Whether it’s a full crew or a trip for two, spring in Ulster County is the escape you need

When you spring into the Catskills, you’ll find waterfalls, flowers, and plenty of room to restore your spirits. Whether it’s family time, friend time or alone time Ulster County has the food, fun and tranquility for the perfect spring renewal escape.

Chasing Waterfalls

One of the most treasured parts of spring is the ability to head back outside again and reconnect with nature. As temperatures warm, the snow melt pours over the rocks at some of this nation’s most scenic spots. We have just the place to find your next outdoor adventure. At Minnewaska State Park Preserve, you’ll find five waterfalls and hikes in varying lengths and difficulty. But trust us, they all lead to an Instagram-worthy shot!

INSIDER’S TIP: now is the best time to hike to Verkeederkill Falls, in the Sam’s Point section of the Preserve and the highest waterfall in the Shawangunk Mountains. But don’t head out the door too fast. Starting April 1 parking at Sam’s Point will be limited to three-hour timed ticketed entrance only Friday through Sunday. To reserve your spot, visit newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com. With all that hiking you are probably going to get hungry and thirsty. So, if you prefer chasing waterfalls with a farm-to-table dinner and craft cocktail in your hand, your best bet is hitting the deck at Diamond Mills Tavern, in Saugerties.

Nurture Connections

Spring is the best time to reconnect with your person. You and your partner will find a wealth of opportunities to grow closer and renew the romance in Ulster County. Lodging options are plentiful around the Catskills in Ulster. Be it a luxury experience in the heart of Uptown Kingston at Hotel Kinsley, or a quiet retreat at Hasbrouck House.

You’ll have to leave your lodging eventually and there are a variety of options to tempt your tastebuds, ears and eyes. Between delicious farm-to-table dining and craft beverage tasting, catch music from American to country, folk and rock at Bearsville Theater or take in the majestic beauty of art and earthwork sculpture at Opus 40 while listening to jazz. Most importantly, relax together in a private, beautiful setting for an amazing spring renewal.

Family Time

If you travel with your whole family, no one gets left behind in Ulster County. With options for you and all of yours, load up the family truckster and hit the holiday road (gratuitous National Lampoon’s Vacation reference). Hit the trails with the whole family as the weather gets warmer!

Hiking for all levels can be found at the northern end of the Shawangunk Ridge in Mohonk Preserve. With more than 100 miles of trail options and carriage roads, there is a trail waiting for

Biking

everyone in your family. Be sure and plan ahead to maximize your fun.

Or take your family to the Ashokan Rail Trail and enjoy the beauty of spring. This 11.5-mile trail, framed by the Catskills, runs along the shore of the Ashokan Reservoir.

When you’re finished hit Bread Alone’s new Boiceville café and the country’s first carbon-neutral baker. They have tasty treats for everyone from 7 am to 5 pm daily.

You know what’s really cool? Exploring the County wilds with Rail Explorers, cruising the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad in your own pedal-assisted rail car—no hiking necessary. Book early as these sell out quickly. For those families who would rather ride, check out the trolley ride at the Trolley Museum of New York and the Catskill Mountain Railroad featuring the Easter Bunny Express and Spring Flier, in April.

But wait! Who doesn’t love ponies? Even more family fun can be found on horseback at Rocking Horse Ranch where horseback rides happen twice daily.

Eventually, you’ll have to sleep from all the fun and a beautiful lodge awaits. When you’re ready for downtime with loved ones, relax at a cozy, beautifully historic lodge like Skandaken Inn—with prime Catskill hiking in the backyard for whenever you need a stroll.

Renew With Your Crew

Relive the good times and make new memories with your best friend group over flights of local brews at a distillery, brewery, winery or a farm-to-table restaurant. If vine-grown is more your speed, spend the day sipping wine in style at Nostrano Vineyard. If beer is where it’s at for you and your crew, indulge in the excellent selection at Hudson House, a 100-year-old monastery sitting on the banks of the Hudson River.

And for a whole other level of relaxation, world-class spa treatments are waiting for you at Emerson Resort & Spa or Mohonk Mountain House. When you need more downtime, Hutton Brickyards offers elevated, cozy cabins and indoor/outdoor lounge spaces perfect for a relaxed weekend away from it all.

Whatever you are looking for, your best options to recharge, renew and restore are waiting for you in Ulster County. Spring into your next adventure and plan your escape at: visitulstercountyny.com

CAMILLE A. BROWN AND DANCERS: I AM

By Joan Oldknow

The change of seasons brings changes in the landscape of the Mountain Top, and that includes the Catskill Mountain Foundation. Following its 25th anniversary year packed full of performances and residencies, CMF continues to present ever more dynamic and high quality performances on its stages. Through its partnership with The Joyce Theater Foundation, Catskill Mountain Foundation will soon have the pleasure of hosting Camille A. Brown & Dancers in a technical residency for their work, “I AM”.

If you haven’t heard of the award-winning choreographer and director Camille A. Brown yet, prepare to be astonished. As an important artist in the dance community, this powerhouse choreographer and her dance company are making waves in the world of contemporary dance. Having worked on Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera and in Hollywood, Ms. Brown blends live music, dance, and theatrical and visual elements into her work. The company is scheduled to give a special performance on May 11 at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville. Known for her vibrant, socially conscious contemporary dance works, Brown is sure to deliver an unforgettable show.

Camille A. Brown draws from a rich tapestry of cultural influences, blending traditional African American dance styles with

a contemporary flair. Her work is a celebration of heritage and a testament to the power of storytelling through movement. Brown and her dance company create art that reflects the diversity and complexity of the human experience. Through their performances, Brown aims to spark conversations, challenge perceptions, and inspire audiences to see the world in a new light.

Ms. Brown’s dancers come from diverse backgrounds and bring their own unique styles and experiences to the studio, a place of constant movement and experimentation. United by their love for dance and their dedication to Brown’s vision, the studio is a safe and supportive environment where the dancers can freely express themselves and take risks without fear of judgment. Dancers are encouraged to push boundaries and explore new movements, and are constantly being challenged to grow and evolve as artists. Music is a driving force behind the dancers’ movements. The beats and melodies shape their choreography, creating a dynamic interplay between sound and movement. The dancers’ dedication to artistic excellence and profound storytelling through movement is truly inspiring.

From intricate footwork to emotive gestures, Camille A. Brown’s choreography is a masterclass in storytelling through movement. Her dancers bring her vision to life with precision and

Photo by Christopher A. Duggan

passion, creating performances that are both visually stunning and emotionally resonant. Ms. Brown’s choreography is a melting pot of cultural influences from the rhythms of jazz to the traditions of West African dance. Each movement tells a story, weaving together threads of history, identity, and community. With culture at the heart of Brown’s work, she creates a space for cultural expression and dialogue, and uses dance as a powerful tool for exploring and celebrating the diverse narratives that make up our world. Dance is not just a form of entertainment, but a means of connecting with audiences, sharing experiences, and shining a light on important social issues.

Ms. Brown’s current work “I AM” is other-worldly, springing into future cultures and norms. Strong emotions tell the story of freedoms, the ability to decide for oneself how to navigate the world and choose how issues are resolved. There is tenderness, the strength of resilience, exploration of feelings and environments, allowing for the possibility of peace in a new place. With underpinnings of diverse cultures, musical styles, and the wealth of experience that Ms. Brown brings to the stage, this new work imagines the possibilities of resolving discord in the world, sharing with the audience an unbounded yet unified identity.

Continuing her explorations of Black Joy, director and choreographer Camille A. Brown creates a new work for her Company, Camille A. Brown & Dancers that launches new queries into the possibilities of imagination—and boldly investigates the future.

While Brown has often disrupted our understanding of the past, in this new work, she imagines a creative space for cultural liberation—conjuring new ways of being in this world. Inspired by the “I AM” episode of the HBO series, Lovecraft Country this new work picks up where ink left off by blasting us into the universe where anything is possible and features various dance genres of the African Diaspora.

Original music is by Deah Love Harriott, Jaylen Petinuad, Juliette Jones, and Martine Wade with projection design by Aaron

About Camille A. Brown

Camille A. Brown is a three time Tony Award nominated director and choreographer whose work taps into both ancestral and contemporary stories to capture a range of deeply personal experiences and cultural narratives of African American identity. Through the medium of dance, she is successfully balancing careers in stage, TV, and film. Her trilogy on race, culture and identity has won many accolades, including a Bessie Award. She was the first black director in the history of the Metropolitan Opera MainStage and has directed and choreographed numerous productions at the MET. TV & Film work includes the Academy Award nominated Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and NBC’s Emmy award winning Jesus Christ Superstar. Brown has been featured numerous times in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, The NY Times, and the cover of Dance Magazine, among many others and has received a myriad of awards including from the Guggenheim, Doris Duke Foundation,

ISPA’s 2021 Distinguished Artist, 2020 Dance Magazine Award, Audelco, Princess Grace Statue Award, Jacob’s Pillow Award, New York City Center, TED fellow & The Kennedy Center’s Next 50. Other awards include a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship and the Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Choreography.

For Tickets

Camille A. Brown & Dancers perform at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY, 12485 on Saturday, May 11 at 7 pm. Tickets purchased ahead are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $7 for students. Ticket purchase fees and higher at-the-door prices apply. To purchase tickets, visit catskillmtn.org or call 518 263 2063.

Rhyne, set and lights by David Arsenault, sound design by Justin Ellington, and costumes by Asthley Solman.

Left: Photo by Robert Torres. Right: Camille A. Brown, photo by Josefina Santos

THE ARTS

April in Paris at the Doctorow Center for the Arts in Hunter

An afternoon of beautiful music and interesting lecture await the audience at the Doctorow Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 13. The husband and wife team of musicologist Dr. Jeffrey Langford and pianist Dr. Joanne Polk play and speak in a romantic conversation and musical stroll through Paris. Enjoy performances of songs with the word “Paris” in the title, including “I Love Paris” by Cole Porter and “April in Paris,” by Vernon Duke. These songs were transcribed for Dr. Polk by composer David Shenton, who will attend the concert and will be part of the Q&A after the concert. Other composers featured will include Claude Debussy and Cécile Chaminade.

Questions and interactions with Drs. Langford and Polk, as well as composer David Shenton, after the recital and conversation will be invited and welcome.

Enjoy an inspiring afternoon with Joanne and Jeffrey on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442. Tickets are available online at catskillmtn.org, by email at boxoffice@catskillmtn.org or by phone at 518 263 2063. For more information, please visit catskillmtn.org.

Stupid F*ing Bird at the Doctorow Center for the Arts in Hunter

An aspiring young director rampages against the art created by his mother’s generation. A nubile young actress wrestles with an aging Hollywood star for the affections of a renowned novelist. And everyone discovers just how disappointing love, art, and growing up can be. In this irreverent, contemporary, and very funny remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, Aaron Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in search of the true meaning of it all. Original songs composed by James Sugg draw the famously subtextual inner thoughts of Chekhov’s characters explicitly to the surface. Stupid F*ing Bird will tickle, tantalize, and incite you to consider how art, love, and revolution fuel your own pursuit of happiness.

Two staged readings of Stupid F*ing Bird will be presented at the Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442 on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available online at catskillmtn.org, by email at boxoffice@catskillmtn.org or by phone at 518 263 2063. For more information, please visit catskillmtn.org.

Trailblazing Women of Country at the Orpheum in Tannersville

Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. With their chart-topping hits and recordbreaking sales, Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly wove threads of contemporary womanhood throughout the tapestry of country music, resulting in unprecedented commercial success and earning each a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Trailblazing Women of Country, will entertain and inspire audiences during this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, featuring soloists, Miko Marks, CMT’s 2022, “Next Woman of Country”; and Nashville based singer, Kristina Train, supported by a 5-member all-female band.

Trailblazing Women of Country will appear at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 12485 on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available online at catskillmtn. org, by email at boxoffice@catskillmtn.org or by phone at 518 263 2063. For more information, please visit catskillmtn.org.

Left: Miko Marks. Photo by Amanda Lopez Right: Kristina Train. Photo by Fairlight Hubbard and Megan Thompson

Celebrating the Land and Waterways ofthe Schoharie Reservoir

Watershed flowing IMPRESSIONS

The Main Street Community Center in Windham, the Windham Arts Alliance, and the Mountaintop Library in Tannersville are excited to collaborate with Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District to present a new art show called Flowing Impressions, which celebrates the Schoharie Watershed during Watershed Month in May.

In Windham, The Show’s Adult Artist’s Opening will be at the Community Center 5494 State Route 23 (Main Street), Windham NY on May 4, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. At 2:30 pm, Bob and Johanna Titus will speak about the geology, history, and art of the Watershed area. Following their presentation, local musician and WAJ graduate Nick Spinetti will perform his original Americana and folk compositions.

In Tannersville, Student artwork will be on display at the Mountaintop Library at 6093 Main Street and coincide with the Mountaintop Earth Day Celebration. The Robinson Wildlife Center will present Birds of Prey at 12:00pm. This is always a popular event with young and old.

We hope this creates an opportunity to unite both sides of the Mountaintop Community in one fun filled day of activities. So hop into your car and travel a few short miles to enjoy these exciting events.

We have asked the artists involved to look at the Watershed Area with an eye to its beauty. We invited them to contribute to

our celebration of the intricate web of interconnected ecosystems that is a watershed. Whether they wield a paintbrush, a camera, or a pair of skilled hands, their unique perspective was welcomed in this showcase of artistic expression.

Artwork was inspired by the lands and waterways of the Schoharie Reservoir Watershed. Using a map of the area, artists were given the opportunity to explore or focus on their favorite natural space. The watershed district provides water to the Schoharie Reservoir and to New York City. This area is protected to keep the water clean.

Sheila Trautman says she is excited to participate in this show because the Watershed is her home. Last summer she hiked to the top of Pratt Rock for the first time in many years. She was struck by the beauty of the river as it flowed into Prattsville, a historic town in our community that is still recovering from Hurricane Irene. “We all learned the power of water during that event and the importance of taking care of our rivers and streams,” she said.

Laura Avello remarked that, “This area contributes greatly to an ecosystem that we all benefit from and should be preserved and respected.”

Robert and Johanna Titus are local geologists and wonderfully informative members of our community. They are regular contributors to the Mountain Eagle newspaper, have a blog, and have written several books. Paul and Sheila Trautman point out, “We have

Sheila Trautman, “View from Pratt Rock”

enjoyed many informative, imaginative hikes and lectures where the Tituses make geology exciting and give their audience a look back into the geological history of the Catskills with humor and insight.” Looking back through Robert Titus’s blog there is an interesting quote, “My task, as I start this column, is simply to take you along. I would like it very much if you were able to see the world around as we geologists do. This is that scary thing called science, but that should not intimidate you; there is much art in this science and it is not all that difficult to come to understand. And, it is so rewarding to see the land in this fashion. If you have loved the landscape already, you will only appreciate it more for understanding its geological heritage. Come along and look into these windows through time with me.”

We are excited to invite Nick Spinetti back so he can again share his music with the community. Born in the Hudson Valley, Nick Spinetti embodies indie folk artistry, untouched by industry norms. Devoid of typical support—no booking agent, record label or website—his Americana and folk compositions captivate with raw, heartfelt storytelling. This event provides an intimate dive into unfiltered musical narratives straight from the heart.

The Windham Arts Alliance and Main Street Community Center are 501 (c)(3) nonprofits dedicated to the betterment of the Mountaintop and have worked together for many years to bring the arts to community members both young and old. WAA has also worked closely with the Mountaintop Library. The Library offers quality programs to people of all ages as part of their mission to disseminate knowledge. Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District is a County-Level political subdivision of New York State dedicated to the best management of natural resources. We are happy to be joined by the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District in this collaborative endeavor.

For more information, please visit: gcswcd.com; mountaintoplibrary.org; or mainstreetcenter.org.

Catskill Mountain Shakespeare announces a Spring Tour of Shakespeare’s iconic play The Tempest beginning in April 2024. With the support of a prestigious $25,000 grant from Shakespeare in American Communities, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, CMS will travel with its production to local middle schools, high schools, libraries and other community venues throughout the region. The Tempest will use physicality, clowning, and cinematic theatricality to create magic, spectacle, and community dialogue. A performance day that includes a study guide, a Q&A session, and optional student workshops led by CMS Teaching Artists will be offered aiming to entertain, engage, and connect classical language with modern-day social issues.

The Tempest begins with a sea storm and a shipwreck. The play follows the struggles and successes of Prospero and his teenage daughter Miranda who live on an isolated island with a sprite called Ariel and a creature called Caliban. Old foes and family rivals reunite and must face the truth of the past, young love blooms, and clowns run amok.

Springing from the expressive work of Jacques Lecoq, commedia, clown and tragic chorus, Director Jay Dunn will bring his unique blend of dynamic ensemble movement and physical comedy to reinvent this timeless tale into an immersive, enchanting experience; where the actors themselves will not only play multiple characters, but embody the maelstrom of elements, becoming vessels for the spirits of the island. Dunn is a graduate of L’Ecole Jacques Lecoq, a Teaching Artist at American Academy of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Purchase, and a Visiting Professor at Middlebury College.

Performances of The Tempest run at various area middle schools, high schools and community venues over the course of three weeks. “Imagine young people falling in love with Shakespeare and making connections to this larger-than-life story!” says CMS Education & Outreach Director Carolyn Wright of the tour programming. “Bringing professional theater to schools has been a

goal of Catskill Mountain Shakespeare since its inception, and we are so grateful to the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest for making this dream a reality. The full experience of a live performance, within one’s school community, makes a world of difference in how young people develop a relationship with theater. We hope to inspire the artists and audiences of the future.”

Inspired by the beauty in nature, Catskill Mountain Shakespeare creates professional, immersive theatrical experiences that foster diversity, inclusion and equity for all. CMS believes theater provides a collective space for the local community, weekenders, and mountaintop visitors to enjoy live art together. To achieve this mission, CMS garners wide support from patrons, business owners and investors and seeks out local, site-specific opportunities for performances that uplift accessibility and leave a minimal carbon footprint. Visit catskillmountainshakespeare.com for more information.

Community Venue Calendar

Please join us for a performance of The Tempest at any of these amazing venues. Visit catskillmountainshakespeare.com for more details and ticket links

Saturday, April 13 @ 7:30 pm

The Prattsville Arts Center & Residency Prattsville, NY

Sunday, April 14 @ 2:00 pm

The Emerson Resort & Spa Mt. Tremper, NY

Saturday, April 20 @ 2:00 & 7:00 pm

Storybrook Hollow Cairo, NY

Sunday, April 21 @ 2:00 pm

Open Eye Theatre Margaretville, NY

Thursday, April 25 @ 7:30 pm

Bushel Collective Delhi, NY

Friday, April 26 @ 5:30 pm

Rose Hill Farm Red Hook, NY

Saturday, April 27 @ 7:30 pm

Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Doctorow Center for the Arts Hunter, NY

Sunday, April 28 @ 1:00 pm

Opus 40 Sculpture Park Saugerties, NY

Catskills Past

By T.M. Bradshaw

AH, SPRING!

After a long, cold winter—or even after a not-so-bad winter—spring is an energizing, exuberant season. Time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, work in the garden, listen to the birds and take in the joyous sights of nature waking up. But in the Catskills it’s also the season of surprising, sudden snowstorms that often dump much more snow than any of the winter’s storms did. Warmer air holds more moisture, so snowstorms that happen when it’s just barely below 32 degrees tend to dump larger amounts of snow. March and April have the biggest snowfalls, often bookended by exceptionally nice days.

A March 14, 1930, item in the Delaware Express presented a list of such storms that make it seem like a very regular pattern.

“A Cooperstown man says: On the 20th of April, 1856, we had a snow fall of 15 inches. In 1857 occurred those two remarkable storms of the 14th and 20th … On the 16th and 17th of April, 1861, 10 inches fell; 1886, we had 14 inches.” He goes on to note 8 other storms, with falls ranging from 5 to 12 inches, all occurring during April.

But the biggest such storm, or storms because they happened over a number of days, was the 1857 event. It began snowing on April 13; by the next day it measured three and a half feet. It stopped for a few days and settled a bit before the second storm dropped another three and a half feet over April 19 and 20.

It was a regionally isolated storm, covering Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie counties. The heavy, wet snow caused hundreds of buildings to collapse. Livestock died under falling barn roofs and from starvation. Some farmers resorted to slicing open straw mattresses to have something to feed their cattle. Others trudged on snowshoes to carry hay, purchased at exorbitant prices, up to four times the usual price, back to their farms on their backs. They shoveled paths into the woods to fell young trees to provide something for their animals to browse.

News of other spring storms almost always contain references to the 1857 storms. A small item in the March 29, 1887 Stamford Mirror made a comparison. “During the latter part of last week, over in Schoharie county, and on stage routes, the inhabitants

Snow in Delhi, 1888, from the storm described as “a pygmy” in comparison to that of 1857. Farrington photo courtesy of Delaware County Historical Association

were kept busy shoveling stage drivers out of snow banks. Such a storm has not been known since the middle of April, 1857. Snow is not near as deep as it was then.”

Over the years a number of “look back” columns discussed the storm. Those columns, too, were usually triggered by news of other spring snows. The Delaware Dairyman of April 19, 1907 is a case in point. It starts “The Dairyman thought to refrain from rehashing the story of the deep snow of ’57, but here is one of the “old boys” writing of those times … The writer is L. L. Hamm, ‘The snow storm this week was a slight reminder of the great snow storms of April, 1857. There had been a dark leaden sky for two days before the first storm, which began in the evening of April 13.’” In terms of how long the snow stayed around, Mr. Hamm went on to say that, “On the first of May there was not a fence in sight.” He also paid complimentary note to people who chose not to gouge their neighbors during the crisis. “There were a few men who did not take advantage of their neighbors’ necessities. I remember that Geo. W. Swart sold hay for $10 a ton. Ezekiel Miller, of Davenport Center, had several stacks of old rye straw, which he gave away.”

A March 16, 1928, look back column in the Andes Recorder compared that 1857 storm and the blizzard of 1888. Locally, Sunday, March 11, 1888 was lovely and springlike; by Tuesday the snow was four feet deep. Huge drifts stopped traffic and mail delivery until Friday. But they referred to that storm as “a pygmy” in comparison to the one in 1857. It may have been a pygmy in terms of the depth of Catskills snowfall, but it was a much larger

storm geographically, blanketing the East Coast from Chesapeake Bay to Maine and into Canada.

The April 25, 1935 Mirror-Recorder included in its look back column a tall tale inspired by the 1857 storm. In the nineteenth century, they took hyperbole to an art form. Delos Seeley of Jefferson was a great storyteller and a stage driver. No stages had run for a week between Stamford and Richmondville. After another driver made it from Stamford to Jefferson, Seeley decided to take the next leg of the trip to Richmondville. At first it was hard going, but then a heavy crust supported the stage, allowing it to move along at a good clip. A man stuck his head out of a snowbank to ask if it was the Richmondville stage. When Seeley acknowledged that it was, the man asked if he was going to leave any mail. “Leave any mail? Where? Who for?” Seeley wanted to know.

“For Summit,” the man replied. “This is Summit.”

Seeley hadn’t known he was driving over Summit, but hitched his team to a white post and followed the man down a ladder through a snowbank and into the post office through its roof. He was tired, forgot about his team and spent the night. That night there was a big thaw. When Seeley went the following morning to continue his journey, he couldn’t find his team. Then he looked up and saw them hanging from the Summit church steeple.

While the basic details of the 1857 storms were generally consistent, the story of what happened afterward was often described differently. The memories of the correspondents perhaps blended other outcomes from other years deep in the past. In his reminiscences printed in the Delaware Dairyman, L. L. Hamm had said “The farmers for a decade were well inured to hard times, for the years from 1850 to 1860 were all poor seasons. In ’54 occurred the great drought.”

So when looking back at the event eighty or ninety years later, a memory of a different spring or summer might attach itself to the memory of the big snow. Describing its aftermath, the Andes Recorder of April 15, 1927 said, “The snow went off without a flood. The spring was very late and the summer was the dryest ever known in Delaware County.” But on April 16, 1937, the same paper noted that, “The snow gradually wasted away and on May 3, when a rain storm set in, causing a flood and doing considerable damage. Grass for stock came about the usual time and crops were good that year.” Since it can’t have been both ways, the descriptions have to refer to different years.

On March 20, 1888, Simon Bolivar Champion, editor of the Stamford Mirror, which he had founded as the Bloomville Mirror in 1851, filled a page about the storms for both the widespread Blizzard of ’88 and the 1857 three-county storm. He filled in information about the 1857 storms from back issues of his own paper, with all the events described happening in Bloomville, but he also had good reason to remember the event—he and his bride, Mary McCollum Champion, had gotten stranded in Summit, trying to return from their honeymoon trip. Some of his

Snow in Delhi, 1888, from the storm described as “a pygmy” in comparison to that of 1857. Farrington photo courtesy of Delaware County Historical Association

coverage of the 1888 storm is about Bloomville, the rest are items from other area papers.

Here are a few of his notations about 1857:

Bloomville, April 14: 3.5 feet of snow, thermometer a little below freezing, roads blockaded.

Thursday, April 16: people breaking roads, no mail since Monday.

Tuesday, April 21: another heavy fall of snow, roads blockaded worse than last week; we hear of damage by roofs falling in all directions—Bovina, Stamford, Windham, Walton, Margaretville, Moresville, &c.

Thursday, April 23: No mails from any place; snow-shoveling the principal business; much complaint of snow blindness.

Friday, April 24: First mail received since last Monday; stage driver says there is not much snow east of the Catskill mountains; a stage passenger started for New York last Monday, and returned to-day, having went as far as Windham; snow six feet deep in the woods.

Champion’s descriptions of the 1888 storm show differences— less snow, more wind, colder temperatures, and the effect of the snow on the railroads:

Monday, March 12: [T]hermometer 4 deg. below zero; wind blowing and snow drifts are plenty; snow 15 inches deep in the morning.

Tuesday, March 13: Snow about two feet deep; two engines and one car left Hobart in the forenoon, and it was night before Arkville was reached; walked from our house to the office through a tunnel cut in a snow-bank; Cornell took photos of Main Street.

Wednesday, March 15: No mails received except one from Delhi; no milk train.

Thursday, March 16: At night the Oneonta stage came, the first one from that direction since last Saturday; no trains on U. & D. R. R.

From the Jefferson Courier: The vast body of snow is piled in drifts from ten to twenty feet high, and travel suspended on all roads leading from Jefferson.

These storms are by no means a thing of the past. Several have occurred within recent memory. The one that stands out for me was in 1997. Easter was March 30—temperatures in the mid-fifties, somewhat overcast. We were to close on our Catskills house the next day in Albany and stayed overnight as guests of the seller. We woke to snow up to the first floor windowsills and State Route 10 closed. But still it was nothing like 1857.

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

Snow in Delhi, 1888, from the storm described as “a pygmy” in comparison to that of 1857. Farrington photo courtesy of Delaware County Historical Association

Catskills Dining

BOWLING & BARBECUE

The Ark Bowl & BBQ

42366 State Hwy. 28

Arkville, NY 12406

thearkbowl.com

845 586 2695

The perfect spot for a casual aprésski, the Ark Bowl & BBQ is an eclectic 120-seat restored 1960’s era vintage 8-lane bowling alley, BBQ joint, saloon and music/entertainment venue in the western Catskill Mountains, just a short drive from Belleayre Mountain. We feature a slow smoked, grilled and Americana BBQ menu, pub style food, and a full bar, and are open for brunch, lunch, supper and late night. Live music, featuring national and local acts, appear regularly–check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for the most up-to-date schedule. The Ark Bowl & BBQ is available for all types of social events, including weddings, birthday parties, work gatherings, family reunions, motorcycle touring groups and more. Catering also available.

BREW PUB

Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company

4545 NY-32

Catskill, NY 12414

ripvanwinklebrewery.com

518 678 9275

Warm, laid-back brewery for award-winning in-house micro beers and classic American pub fare with an Italian twist. With seven in-house micro brews plus an extensive can selection to choose from, Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company has a taste that every beer lover will enjoy. Wednesday is Burger & Pint Night. Thursday is Wing Night. Open Wednesday & Thursday 4 pm to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday noon to 9 pm, and Sunday noon to 8 pm.

Photo courtesy Jessie’s Harvest House

Chamomile Cured Arctic Char Gravlax with Roasted

Beets and Blood Orange

Chef Devin Mills, Peekamoose Restaurant & Tap Room

10-12 ounce filet (skin on) arctic char (can substitute salmon, if needed)

Curing agent:

¾ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup kosher salt

½ dried chamomile tea flowers

8 black peppercorns, crushed

For assembly

Whole red beets

Blood oranges

Mâche, olive oil, and celtic sea salt, for garnish

Remove the ‘pin’ bones along the length of the filet, using tweezers to gently to pull them out. Mix all of the ingredients for the curing agent in a medium bowl. Have a sheet tray lined with parchment paper available and sprinkle with a few tablespoons of the curing mix on the tray. Place the fish, skin side down, on the curing mixture. Cover the remaining fish with balance of cure. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours. After 24 hours, remove plastic wrap and drain any excess liquid that may have accumulated. Re-cover with fresh plastic film and place back in refrigerator for another 24 hours. After the 48 hour total curing time, you should check the fish by touching it gently—the flesh should now be firm.

Rinse the curing mix off the fish with gently running cold water. Pat fish dry with a paper towel. When you are ready to serve, starting at the tail (thin end) of the fish, slice on a bias, slicing back towards the tail, as you move up the length of the fish.

Beets:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Leave skin on beets and gently rub exterior with a little extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and roast in the oven for about an hour. When the beets have cooled slightly, remove skin by gently rubbing the outside with a dry paper towel. Allow to cool. Slice into ¼ inch slices.

Arrange slices of the arctic char gravlax on a place, interspersing it with segments of blood orange and roasted beets. Garnish with mâche, a drizzle of olive oil and a little celtic sea salt. OR you can just skip the two day process and make a reservation at the Peekamoose…

Falafel Burger

Chef Michael Koegel, Mama’s Boy Burgers

We’ve been making this Falafel Burger since we opened 9 years ago. Crispy on the outside and light on the inside; we add Harissa for a little heat. it‘s our most popular vegetarian option at the restaurant.

While purists will tell you to use dried chick peas and soak them for 24 hours, I know that once you read that you’ll never make this recipe. So our solution is to use canned chick peas (they are just fine!), we add panko crumbs to bind them.

* We get our Harissa from Bebert’s Moroccan Condiments in Fleischmanns. Bebert is an incredible Moroccan chef who runs a small restaurant with his wife, Dianne. He sells his house-made Harissa as well as spice mixes, preserved lemons, etc. We buy jars and jars of his Harissa.

Falafel Burger

3 1/2 cups chickpeas, drained

1/2 cup panko crumbs

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/2 red onion, cut up

1 tablespoon Harissa*

1 large bunch parsley, stems removed

1 large bunch cilantro, stems removed

Falafel Fixins’

Sliced Smoked Gouda Cheese

Sliced Tomato

Sliced Cucumbers

Potato Rolls

Harissa Yogurt (recipe below)

Harissa Yogurt

1 part Harissa

1 part plain Greek Yogurt

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Add Salt and Pepper to taste. Refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour, overnight is fine. Cover tightly.

Once out of the fridge, form the falafel mixture into 5 ounce patties and fry. We have deep fryers, you likely don’t, so fry them in a large frying pan in batches, over a medium heat (375F). We use canola oil because it has a smoke point of over 400F. Corn oil works too. Do not use olive oil, it has a smoke point of 350 and will burn and smoke up your kitchen. Fry on each side for approximately 4 minutes or until they turn a nice rich brown. Test the center of one in your first batch to make sure they are cooked through.

To melt the cheese, put falafel patties in a frying pan without oil and add a slice of smoked gouda. Cover until the gouda gets gooey, then remove. Place the falafel burger on a toasted, buttered potato roll, add a slice of tomato, a few cucumber slices and then top with Harissa Yogurt for a nice fresh bite.

Customers also order a falafel on a Greek salad, for a lighter meal. Whatever works of you.

FARMS & 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 started our business in 2016. We carry a large selection of fresh fish and seafood. Also, try our fresh made soups, salads and locally smoked fish. Requests welcomed.

Pico de Gallo

Chef Patricia Azcue, Pancho Villa’s Mexican Restaurant

4 medium tomatoes, diced

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1-2 limes

Salt and pepper to taste

In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, cilantro, jalapeños, and minced garlic. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the flavors to meld by refrigerating for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Buffalo Deviled Eggs

From Feel Good Cookbook, by Richard Erickson, Blue Mountain Bistro-to-Go

Deviled eggs have been part of our American culture for decades and exist in varying formats around the world. Believe it or not, their roots go all the way back to Roman times, but most of us think of them at summer picnics or a backyard party when we were kids. Over the years, we’ve had fun inventing variations on the classic recipe, and over the winter our chefs came up with this idea for our next catering season. It’s been a huge hit.

1 dozen large eggs

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup finely minced celery

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Hot sauce, chopped celery leaves and/or celery seeds, for garnish

To hard-boil the eggs, place them in cold water, bring to a boil, set a timer for 8-9 minutes. Rapidly chill in ice-cold water. Carefully peel the eggs, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove yolks. In a small bowl, whip yolks with mayonnaise, celery, blue cheese, and salt. Spoon or pipe filling into the cut egg white halves.

Toss panko with your favorite hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce is the most authentic). Spread on a baking sheet and toast in a 200°F oven 15-20 minutes, until crisp. Let cool. Put a drop of hot sauce on each egg for color, then top with the spicy bread crumbs. Garnish with the celery leaves and/or celery seeds.

NATURAL GROCER

Sunflower Market

75 Mill Hill Road

Woodstock, NY 12498

24 Garden Street

Rhinebeck, NY, 12572

sunflowernatural.com

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

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.

Allison Restaurant

51 Tinker Street

Woodstock, NY 12498

allisonrestaurantwoodstock.com

845 684 5887

Our mission is to offer a cozy family atmosphere and fresh food prepared by a qualified team who are committed to providing an incomparable experience that makes each diner feel special! Our extensive menu starts with breakfast. Our huevos rancheros, our Allison Breakfast special, comes with eggs cooked to your perfection, homemade black beans, sweet plantains, cream, fresh cheese, and avocado, served with tortillas or toast. We also offer a variety of avocado toast, smoked salmon on a bagel, and much more. For lunch we offer a variety of home-made sandwiches including our delicious corned beef, turkey, pastrami, and falafel … and don’t miss our unique and delicious Butternut Squash and French onion soups. For dinner we serve a variety of Italian dishes, including homemade lasagna, chicken Francese, pesto tortellini scallops, delicious meatballs and more. We also serve specials each week. Open 7 days a week from 8:30 am to 9 pm

Angela’s Pizza

1923 Ulster Avenue

Lake Katrine, NY 12401

angelaspizzarestaurant.com

845 382 2211

Angela’s is more than just pizza! Soups, salads, pastas, subs, wraps, Italian dinners, desserts & more. … But, yeah, our pizza is dang awesome, too! Try our specialty pies or build your own! Open every day 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Eat in or take out, and delivery is available. Catering is also available: let us bring our delicious food to your next event! Angela’s mobile app—available on both Android and iOS devices—is designed just for you. Get instant access to online ordering, Angela’s Loyalty Program, coupons, dining & catering menus, wing flavors and much more! Download the app today!

Arkville Caboose

43285 State Route 28

Arkville, NY 12406

845 586 1122

On Facebook: ArkvilleBreadBreakfast

The Arkville Caboose offers some of the best breakfast and lunch this side of the mountain, perfect for fueling up before or after a day exploring the Catskills. Located in an old caboose, right alongside the historic DelawareUlster Railroad tracks, this is not just a restaurant but also a roadside attraction. The Caboose has all of your breakfast favorites and a seriously fine lunch menu that changes daily.

Blue Mountain Bistro-to-Go

948 Route 28

Kingston, NY 12401

bluemountainbistro.com

845 340 9800

Open 7 days a week serving homecooked healthy take-out food and baked goods. Featuring local and imported organic foods, delicious homemade desserts, sophisticated four star food by Chef Richard Erickson. At Bistro-to-Go we take seriously our mission to rise to any occasion and keep doing what we do best: serving “Feel Good Food”. Blue Mountain Bistro Catering is an award-winning, chef-owned, full service catering company offering off-premises catering for parties of all sizes. Our goal is to enhance life’s celebrations with delicious seasonal food, creative culinary presentations, and gracious, attentive service.

Brandywine

11157 State Route 23

Windham, NY 12496

brandywinewindham.com

518 734 3838

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

Kofta

Chef Chris Arquiett, Brave the Flames

1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped

1/4 cup mint, chopped

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

1/4 cup garlic cloves, peeled

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef*

2 Tbls. shawarma spices

1 Tbls. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

*You can use any ground meat such as lamb, chicken, turkey, or a mix

Combine all ingredients in a 9-cup food processor and blend on high until the onions are finly minced and the mixture is well blended. Remove from the processor bowl and form into 3 oz oblong patties. Skewer and charbroil to well done. You can also opt to sear in a pan on the stove. Serve on your choice of bread as a sandwich, over rice or with salad. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice with tzatziki. Enjoy!

Minestrone Soup

Chef Carolann Ransaw, Carolann’s Cuisines

Minestrone soup is loaded with vegetables, in a tomato broth. Because it’s so versatile it’s my favorite soup to prepare.

2 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 cup onion, diced

1/2 cup celery, sliced 1/2 cup carrots, peeled, quartered and sliced

1 zucchini, quartered and sliced

2 teaspoons minced garlic

Any veggies in the house, just make sure to cut everything the same size for even cooking.

salt and pepper to taste

1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes

4 cups homemade vegetable stock (I like to use the cuttings from the vegetables I prepared for the soup, boiled with a bouquet garni in a pot of water for two hours)

2 cups baby spinach leaves

2 Tbls. chopped parsley

In a soup pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion, celery, carrots, and zucchini until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook briefly.

Add the vegetables, tomatoes and homemade stock. Cover the pot and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add the spinach at the very end. Season to taste and serve with parsley, red pepper flakes, and parmesan, if desired.

Serve with good, crusty bread and a side salad.

Brave the Flames

6080 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

bravetheflames.com

518 718 4095

Times have changed. Restaurants need to change with them. By bringing back proper technique in food preparation. By pricing freshly made food appropriately. Brave the Flames accomplishes this through counter service of comfort food made from scratch and priced comfortably for locals ad visitors. Open Wednesday - Sunday for dine-in, take-out, and online orders from 10:30am to 9pm, with Fish Fry Friday for $13.99. Tuesdays from 4pm to 9pm we offer our Twisted Taco menu only, which changes weekly.

Café Mornings and Market

43270 Route 28

Arkville, NY 12406 cafemornings.com

hello@cafemornings.com

845 869 5138

A new family-run Korean café and market offering breakfast and lunch Korean-style meals made from family recipes. Try our Ceremonial Grade Matcha and always fresh Espresso at our coffee and matcha bar right on Route 28 in Arkville. Find something unexpected in our market from curated gourmet pantry products to unique gifts & home and kitchen goods. Open Thursday-Monday 7am2pm.

40g Yuja (Korean Honey Citrus Marmalade) 2 eggs

135g unsalted European butter 80g sugar

Preheat oven to 350F

Melt butter and let cool slightly.

Yuja (Honey Citrus) Madeleine Bears

Chef Eric Kim, Café Mornings and Market

Almost too cute to eat! Café Mornings signature Yuja Madeleine bears have all the buttery goodness of a traditional madeleine with a honey citrus twist.

40g brown sugar

Pinch of salt

150g flour

8g vanilla extract

Coat teddy bear pan with a bit of the melted butter and a pinch of flour.

Combine Yuja, eggs, vanilla, salt in a large bowl.

Gently mix sifted flour into wet ingredients.

Fold melted butter into mixture and do not over-mix.

Fill teddy bear pan taking care not to over-fill.

Bake for 10-15 minutes until teddy bear madelines are golden-brown.

Decorate bears with eyes and nose and enjoy.

The Base

Fresh ginger: can be cut, diced, matchstick, grated, or however you like it. You will want a healthy silver-dollar sized amount for every pint of coconut milk.

Coconut milk: if using cans, 1 can—or 2 cups—for every 2-3 people being served.

Curry powder: choose your favorite one … or better yet, make your own blend! We personally love a rich, vibrant, sweet, and spicy one.

Coconut crème (Cream of Coconut … Coconut Lopez or Goya Crema de Coco) or palm sugar to sweeten: if you don’t have either, some light brown sugar will suffice. If using a can of cream of coconut, you will only need 1/2 can for 12 people, or a full can for 20-24 people, as it is quite sweet. Adjust to taste. Start off smaller, if in doubt, then add as needed.

Loads of LOVE! Most important ingredient of all!

Then add your local, organic veggies: Whatever veggies that are in season can go in this stew, but some are essential, as marked with an *

First Veggies to Head into the Pot (they take longer to cook than the others):

*Peeled and diced yams

*Yukon gold potatoes (we like grade C) cut slightly larger than the yams, but still in bite-size pieces

*Carrots - cut same size as yams

Copyright 2012-2024 Chef Sarah Chianese

Second Batch of Veggies:

Broccoli and cauliflower florets

*Square/rough diced (but bite size) red bell pepper (you can add yellow and orange pepper, as well, for color, but don’t add green peppers)

*Green zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces

Yellow summer squash, if desired

*Confetti toy or heirloom cherry tomatoes, whole (you can use plain red cherry as well, we just love the colors of mixed). We love Hepworth Farms crop.

Garden peas or fresh snap beans (haricots verts), whichever you prefer (or both!). Please put these items in very last as they take the shortest amount of time to cook! You can even put them in after you shut the stew off and they will cook within minutes from the heat of the stew.

Herbs

*Loads of fresh thyme! Put in more than you think is necessary … this herb is essential to this stew.

Optional herbs: fresh cilantro and fresh parsley

Optional: traditionally, this stew does not need salt; however, feel free to add, to taste, after it has been cooked down. Pepper is also not necessary due to the curry.

This is just about the only dish we prepare that does not include garlic … the ginger and curry takes care of the flavor without it … however, for garlic lovers like us, we love to throw in a few pieces of roasted garlic or shallots!

Let the stew cook down until the yams/potatoes and carrots are cooked, and there you have it!

Serving suggestion: serve with side of (or over) organic jasmine rice, and if you love a good piece of focaccia or bread, but not if you need GF, by all means!

Garnish with micro cilantro, or a bit of chopped parsley, or a pretty little edible flower, or some nice crispy garlicky sautéed mushrooms.

Carolann’s Cuisines

785 Main Street

Margaretville, NY 12455

carolannscuisine.com

917 520 2215

Carolann was raised in Edmonton, Canada, where, by her mother’s side, she developed her cooking skills. The city’s ethnic diversity introduced her to the international fare that influenced her sharp palate. She frequently visited the surrounding bucolic farms which literally fed her fascination for the subtleties of flavors and textures she still applies to her craft today. Her mission is simple: serve delicious, affordable food that guests will want to return to time and again. Whether you plan an intimate dinner for two, a large party for friends with particular diets, or just to save time in your busy life, Carolann has the experience and skill to make it happen.

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.

Jessie’s Harvest House

5819 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

jessiesharvesthouse.com

518 589 5445

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

Photo courtesy Jessie’s Harvest House

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 individually prepared with the freshest ingredients available. You’ll find all of your favorites on the menu, from enchiladas, burritos, tacos, chimichangas and flautas to chile relleños, carne asada, nachos and quesadillas to traditional desserts such as flan, fried ice cream and churros. Vegetarian options are available.

Mama’s Boy Burgers

6067 Main Street (at the traffic light)

Tannersville, NY 12485

Mamasboyburgers.com

518 589 6667

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

Mangia and Enjoy!

MangiaandEnjoy.com

914 494 9951

The cocktail hour, global flavors & grazing tables are everyone’s favorite food element at a wedding and are trending! A challenging moment for a couple is deciding which hors d’oeurves to choose. Gen Z couples are the most diverse group in history, demanding representation of their various backgrounds. An extended cocktail menu for their wedding allows them to offer every flavor profile they desire. It also allows them to accomplish satisfying yet another trend: creatively honoring the diverse dietary restrictions of their guests. Call Mangia and Enjoy! for your exceptional & unique experience!

Photo courtesy Sarah Chianese, Mangia and Enjoy!

Pancho Villa’s Mexican Restaurant

6037 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

panchovillamex.com

518 589 5134

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

Peekamoose

Restaurant & Tap Room

8373 State Route 28

Big Indian, NY 12410

peekamooserestaurant.com

845 254 6500

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

Rock Da Casbah

216 Main Street

Saugerties, NY 12477

845 247 3929

facebook.com/Rock-Da-Casbah Farm to table restaurant full service/ full bar. Hand crafted pastas, appetizers/small plates 16 local tap beers, local wine & specialty cocktails. Live music every Friday & Saturday. Specializing in Vegan & Gluten free dishes & desserts. Catering and on site special event available. Visit us on facebook to see seasonal menu options and hours of operation.

WINE & LIQUOR

Town & Country Liquors

330 Route 12

Saugerties, NY 12477

townandcountryliquorstore.com

845 246 8931

Our selection of wines and spirits is among the best in the Hudson Valley. Our friendly helpful staff is here to assist you in finding the right beverage: we have a huge selection of wines and spirits from all over the world.

Woodstock Wine & Liquor

63 Tinker St.

Woodstock, NY 12498

woodstockwineandliquor.com 845 679 2669

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

Photo courtesy Sarah Chianese, Mangia and Enjoy!

17th Annual Rip Van Winkle Wine, Brew & Beverage Festival

Saturday, May 11

Historic Catskill Point

1 Main Street

Catskill, NY 12414

Tickets available at: fortnightlyclubofcatskill.ticketspice.com/rvwwinebrewbeveragefestival

Come and taste a variety of wine, craft beer, and distilled beverages, along with samples of food and a variety of craft vendors. Plus there is live music throughout the day. Tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased online through ticketspice.com at the address above, and are also available at the gate on the day of the event. The Festival is held rain or shine. For more information, visit our Facebook page: The Rip Van Winkle Wine Brew and Beverage Festival. Proceeds go toward playgrounds and recreational equipment within our community.

WINE, BREW & BEVERAGE FESTIVAL

Photo courtesy Eric Kim, Café Mornings & Market

A Greene County Garden in April: Fruit Trees

By Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson

In April, fruit trees in the Hudson Valley start to come out of dormancy and put on a spectacular floral display that makes them worth planting even if they never bear fruit. We do, of course, want them to bear fruit. Choosing the best varieties for our climate will increase the odds that summer and fall will bring a delicious harvest.

An early spring and late freeze can nip the flowers at a crucial stage and keep a tree from bearing that year. With climate change underway, spring is becoming warmer, and the risk that a polar vortex could cause a sudden drop in temperatures is growing. You can outsmart climate change, at least from the perspective of your fruit trees, by choosing late-blooming varieties. Keepsake, Arkansas Black and Shay apples are late bloomers more likely to bear fruit in a difficult year. Apricots are notorious for coming into bloom in earliest spring and succumbing to a sudden frost; a late-blooming variety like Moorpark or Puget Gold has a better chance of producing fruit.

Diseases are another challenge. Peach trees and other stone fruits are vulnerable to peach leaf curl, which can denude a tree of the leaves it needs for photosynthesis. Contender and China Pearl peaches are two peaches that do well in our climate and have good disease resistance. Apple trees are susceptible to many diseases, including scab and rust; Liberty, Redfree and William’s Pride apples are among those with the strongest resistance.

All fruit trees produce more abundantly when pollinating insects, especially bees, are active in visiting their flowers. Although honeybee populations are declining due to stress from varroa mites, we have over 50 species of native bees in the Northeast, which will also pollinate fruit trees. Most are solitary rather than hive-forming and therefore not as susceptible to mites. Earlyblooming flowers can attract pollinators and encourage them to stay in your garden. Forsythia, crocuses and dandelions bloom very early and, although not native, will attract hungry bees. Our native violets also bloom early and are visited by bees.

The typical fruit tree will not bear for three to five years after being planted as a young, bare-root tree. Removing the few fruits that may form in those early years will reduce the stress load on a young tree and help it gain strength to bear well in future years. Patience is a virtue some of us struggle with, and I must confess I have not always stripped my young trees of their first year of developing fruit. Every year, though, the flowers are a joy to behold.

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

A China Pearl peach tree in full flower in the author’s garden.

Spring in the Catskills

ART GALLERIES

Tannersville Works

6041 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

tannersvilleworks.com

518 589 4017

Tannersville Works is the premier art gallery in the Northern Catskills.

Our stunning venue offers an elevated and curated creative experience, focused on bringing contemporary artistic talent to our Catskills community. Our gift shop also highlights a thoughtful collection of new and vintage items including, fine art, beautiful housewares, apparel, hand-crafted candles, jewelry, bespoke gifts, and so much more! Join us at the opening of our Spring Art Show: Flowers in Wind on Saturday, April 6 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Windham Fine Arts

5380 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

windhamfinearts.com

518 734 6850

Windham Fine Arts is the premier art gallery in the Catskills. Representing local and internationally acclaimed artists, the gallery showcases a diverse collection of original paintings, photography, and ceramics. From inspiring landscapes to expressive abstracts, Windham Fine Arts is a kaleidoscope of visual enchantment. With over 3,000 square feet of curated artwork and 22 years in the business, Windham Fine Arts stands out as a unique gem of artistic inspiration.

Mountain Laurel. Photo by Paul Misko

ART WORKSHOPS

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. All classes are led by artists who are renowned and celebrated in their field. The summer Art Explorers program provides opportunities for local youth to explore their creativity through art exploration. Registration for 2024 summer courses for adults and Art Explorers for youth is now open. This summer, Sugar Maples Center For Creative Arts redefines the art and craft experience. In addition to traditional offerings in ceramics, painting, and fiber arts, we will now be hosting workshops in writing on art, craft and memoir, written alphabet design, fly tying, and perfumery.

ATTRACTION

Hanford Mills Museum

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

607 278 5744

Experience a story of innovation, ingenuity and entrepreneurship at a historic working mill site. Hanford Mills Museum offers insights into the past and lessons about the relationships between people, the things they make, and the places they live. Join us for our 2024 season starting May 15. Go to www.hanfordmills.org for more information about visiting the museum and our 2024 Exploration Days, including Let’s Grow! on June 15 and Dairy at the Mill on July 20.

BOOKSTORE

Briars & Brambles Books

Route 296 & South Street Windham, NY 12496 briarsandbramblesbooks.com 518 750 8599

Briars and Brambles Books is your go-to Indie Bookstore in the heart of the Catskill Mountains.

Briars & Brambles Books is a dream come true for owner & part-time Windham resident, Jen Schwartz. Jen has combined her love of books with her experience as a long-time library volunteer and past library board president to create an inviting, knowledgeable and professional atmosphere. The Briars & Brambles team understands that being a bookseller involves so much more than simply “selling books” and is committed to providing unparalleled personal attention.

CAR DEALERSHIP

Thorpe’s GMC

5964 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485 thorpesgmcinc.com

518 589 7142

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

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Main Street Community Center 5494 NY-23 Windham, NY 12496 mainstreetcenter.org 518 734 4168

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The Main Street Community Center strives to build a caring, welcoming and inclusive environment to benefit all of the communities on the Mountain Top. Centrally located in Windham, the building contains multiple rooms, including two bathrooms (one is handicap accessible), a large sitting area, a conference room, individual workspaces with computer monitors and a large screen TV, free WIFI, access to printers, and a studio for creative activities. The Artist’s Hideaway provides individual lockers for artists to safely store their supplies. There is plenty of on site parking. The Center has an ever increasing offering of classes, programs, and events for people of all ages.

Phoenix Web Collective

7947 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

phoenixwebcollective.com

518 628 5101

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

EVENTS, FAIRS & FESTIVALS

2024 Events at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds

6636 Route 9

Rhinebeck, NY 12572 dutchessfair.com

The Dutchess County Fairgrounds is the home of the annual Dutchess County Fair. Open for over 160 years, the fairgrounds are open year-round and host a number of events. Highlights in 2024 include: Camping World RV Show April 18-21; Rhinebeck Antique Car Show & Swap Meet May 3-5; Barn Star Antiques at Rhinebeck May 25 & 26; Rhinebeck Crafts Festival June 8 & 9; 178th Dutchess County Fair August 20-25; Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival September 7 & 8; Octoberfest Handcrafted at Rhinebeck October 12 & 13; and the NYS Sheep & Wool Family Festival October 19 & 20. For a full list of events, tickets and more information visit dutchessfair.com

GARDEN & LANDSCAPE

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.

Gardens by Trista

176 Polen Hill Road

Gilboa, NY 12076

gardensbytrista.com 607 588 6762

Gardens by Trista is a full service landscape company focused on providing each client with the individualized landscape or garden of their dreams. We know each property and client holds their own unique essence which we use to transform the land and its elements into their personalized landscape. We strive to fulfill the needs of each and

every customer, whether it be a complete design/build for new construction or help with an existing garden that needs a rejuvenation. We also have an extensive garden maintenance division to help keep your landscape and garden in pristine condition. We also offer residential fruit tree pruning, berry bush and grapevine pruning, orchard planning and renovation, and natural sheet mulch and organic fertilization services. We are currently scheduling for our 2024 fruit tree pruning season! Please contact us to schedule your pruning or to request a quote.

GOLF

Windham Country Club

36 South Street

Windham, NY 12496

windhammountainclub.com/

windham-country-club

518 734 9910

Nestled within the Catskill Mountains, Windham Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course with a private club atmosphere. Located in the heart of Windham, the course is scenic and challenging with beautiful greens and fairways that follow the Batavia Kill and spectacular views of the Great Northern Catskills. Designed in 1928, the golf course has undergone complete renovation under the ownership of Windham Mountain Resort, returning the Club to its former glory while maintaining its longstanding tradition. Mulligan’s Pub adjoins the clubhouse and offers delicious fare and a spacious outdoor deck with stunning views of the Catskill Mountains. Tailored lessons are available with our PGA Pro, Jesse Muller, or through the Roland Stafford Golf School.

HARDWARE

Houst Hardware

4 Mill Hill Road

Woodstock, NY 12498

housthardware.com

845 679 2115

Shop local with Houst Hardware, independent and family owned for 89 years. For all your projects, Houst Has IT. Benjamin Moore Paints, Equipment Rentals, Tools, Plumbing, Electrical, Organic and Heirloom Garden Seeds, Organic Soils and Fertilizers, Housewares, Weber grills, Seasonal products, Camping and Toys. Everything you need for work and play.

HOT TUBS

Best Hot Tubs

275 CR 65

Corner of Route 23

Windham, NY 12496

besthottubs.com

518 734 9100

Best Hot Tubs Windham store serves the entire Mountain Top area, including the nearby ski resorts at Hunter, Windham and Belleayre and beyond. You will find the right hot tub for your lifestyle and all the accessories you need to make your summer and winter spa experience perfect. Come see the new Bullfrog A series, Aspen Spas and Strong Spas. Best Hot Tubs repairs hot tubs and we offer weekly hot tub maintenance. All you have to do is relax!

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Catskill Mountain Foundation 2024

Performing Arts Season

Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main St., Hunter, NY 12442

Orpheum Performing Arts Center 6050 Main St. Tannersville, NY 12485 catskillmtn.org

Ticket line: 518 263 2063

Our 2024 Performing Arts season is filled with music, dance, theater and much more! All April performances will take place at the Doctorow Center for the Arts in Hunter. The Maude Adams Theater Hub helps us kick off April with two staged reading performances of Aaron Posner’s Stupid F*ing Bird on April 5 and 6. In this irreverent, contemporary, and very funny remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, Aaron Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in search of the true meaning of it all. On April 13 come join husband and wife team musicologist Dr. Jeffrey Langford and pianist Dr. Joanne Polk as they take a romantic conversation and musical stroll through Paris, with works by Cole Porter, Vernon Duke, Claude Debussy and Cécile Chaminade. And finally on April 27 Catskill Mountain Shakespeare brings its touring production of The Tempest to the Doctorow. The Tempest will use physicality, clowning, and cinematic theatricality to create magic, spectacle, and community dialogue.

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.

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 many outdoor recreation opportunities. 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

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

MASSAGE & WELLNESS

Illuminating Wellness/ Mountain Top Massage

illuminatingwellness.care

518 718 4228

Transformative therapeutic massage practice combines elements of many of the healing arts such as Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki, Chiropractic adjustment and many forms of Asian and Thai massage. BioPhoton Light Therapy – Biontology is a European healing process that detoxes, neutralizes and resets the body and healing begins immediately. This practice finds the root-cause of any symptom-producing malady and quickly neutralizes it and thus assists you in raising the body’s immune system, the key to your health. (biontology.com).

MOVIE THEATER

Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Mountain Cinema

7971 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

catskillmtn.org

518 263 4702

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

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Catskill Mountain Foundation

7971 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

catskillmtn.org

518 263 2000

Founded in 1998, the Catskill Mountain Foundation is a 501 (C)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to arts, culture and educational enhancements in the northern Catskill Mountains. The Foundation creates programs in the performing arts, visual arts, studio arts, and film. We support the work of artists through performance opportunities and residency programs; create cultural and educational opportunities for residents and visitors in the Catskill Region; and use these initiatives to build on the Mountaintop’s assets and turn it into a major cultural and educational center in the region.

Windham Foundation

windhamfoundation.com

info@windhamfoundation.com

518 734 9636

Windham is a special place for all of us. Our mission is to preserve and enrich Windham and the people who live, work, and visit here. We are a 501c3 grants-based organization, funding programs in education, recreation, the arts, and community initiatives. Established in 2004, the Windham Foundation is run by an all-volunteer Board. Donations are tax deductible.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Images of the Northern Catskills

by Francis X. Driscoll

Work available for purchase at: Tannersville Antiques

& Artisans: 518 589 5600

Rustic Mountain Antiques: 518 589 1202

Smitty’s Nursery: 518 734 3489

francisxdriscoll.com • 518 821 1339

A frequent contributor to the Guide magazine, Francis X. Driscoll is an award-winning nature photographer whose work involves total immersion in a setting so that he might capture that rare glimpse. His primary subject is the Catskill Forest Preserve. He shares his craft with others by leading hikes, conducting workshops and giving private instruction.

PLUMBING & HEATING

N&S Supply

Locations in Fishkill, Brewster, Kingston, Catskill, and Hudson, NY; and Danbury, CT nssupply.com

N&S Supply is your one-stop

resource for all your plumbing, heating and HVAC needs; Whether it’s an oil or gas burner, electric or gas water heater, furnace, toilet, faucet or custom shower, our service parts counters or our beautiful Bath Classics Showrooms

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

PODCAST

Kaatscast

kaatscast.com

Also available for free on major broadcasting platforms.

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

Photo by Holly Cohen, golightlyink.com

Catskill Mountain Printing Services

7971 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

518 263 2001

Your one-stop shop for fast, personal service for all of your printing needs. Graphic design services are available, and we can print green!

RADIO 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 and local, and non-commercial, broadcasting from the Catskill Mountains region of upstate New York 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

RIP 97.9 is the radio voice of the Mountaintop and Valley. Broadcasting 24/7 with the equivalent of 6,000 Watts of power, we are the only radio station covering the entire region between the Hudson

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

REAL ESTATE

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.

518 589 9000

Gordon Hunter Mountain Realty

6528 Route 23A

Hunter, NY 12442

gordonrealty.com

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

Carol Shaw, Broker/Owner—

Shaw Country Realty

5359 State Route 23

Windham, NY 12496

518 734 3500

I have been a real estate broker in the mountain top area for nearly four decades. Representing buyers and sellers, as well as dealing with various types of properties 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, the current market conditions, or any other related topics, feel free to ask!

Win Morrison Realty

Locations in Kingston, Catskill, Phoenicia, Saugerties, Windham & Woodstock

winmorrisonrealty.com

At Win Morrison Realty we listen to your wants and needs while assisting you to make them a reality. We pride ourselves on being the largest and most respected real estate company in the Hudson Valley. Whether it is a weekend retreat, mansion, land, commercial property or business, our experienced agents will assist you every step of the way. We have seven offices located throughout the Hudson Valley and a team of over 100 real estate professionals. We are members of numerous MLS (Multiple Listing Services) to serve you, from New York City to the Adirondacks. Please stop in or call any of our offices.

REGIONAL INFORMATION

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.

RETAIL

Camp Catskill

6006 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

campcatskill.co 518 303 6050

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. Having the right gear lets you spend more time outside in nature, which in turn connects you to the importance of preserving the natural wonders of our world. 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 gifts from around the Region and around the world. Open for holiday shopping Thursday through Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.

Moose Crossing

1 Reservoir Rd.

Shokan, NY 12481

rustic-cabin.com

845 657 9792

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

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. You’ll find lots of specialty and artisan crafted foods here, from local maple syrup, honey, 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 more. Our home-made delicious fudge is worth the trip! Owner Robin Kirk’s family has owned The Nest Egg since 1968.

SERVICES

Catskill Center for Conservation & Development

43355 Route 28 Arkville, NY 12406 catskillcenter.org

845 586 2611

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

Greene County Economic Development Corporation

411 Main Street Catskill, NY 12414

greenecountyedc.com

518 719 3290

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

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Ulster County Tourism visitulstercountyny.com

Experience Spring’s Revival

Step outside and discover nature’s renewal in the gorgeous Catskill Mountains of Ulster County, where winding trails, rugged cliffs, and shimmering watersheds invite you to forget your cares, test your endurance, and reconnect with the great outdoors. Hike the Mohonk Preserve, scale the Shawangunk Ridge, take a leisurely bike ride and savor the seasonal flavors of local family farms, and bask in the epic beauty of springtime in Ulster County.

Photo by Fran Driscoll, francisxdriscoll.com

Catskills Reawakening

An Annual Rite of Spring Returns

By Greg Madden

Spring fever unofficially started this year in mid to late February where the northeast felt the long awaited warmth of the sun return to the Catskills. Actual blue skies with puffy white clouds were witnessed by all and thermometers blushed with temperatures once again climbing above the 50 degrees threshold. Ahhhhh spring will be here soon (crossed fingers … and toes).

The late winter warmup didn’t last long, however, as the mercury dropped quickly, the rains watered the Region’s golf courses under Noah’s astute supervision, and the kills and streams sent drinking water south to the Big Apple. Finally, March and April jockeyed into their annual Lion-Lamb Spring Formal Dance.

Hope “springs” eternal now here as the flowers are once again on full bloom standby alert and the mountain foliage will awaken as if blasting out of a shotgun providing a thicket background for our furry and feathered friends to awaken and return back home.

In the heart of upstate New York, the Catskill Mountains sprawl across the landscape, a wilderness teeming with unique and rare flora and fauna. The Catskills are not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a treasure trove of biodiversity.

Dedicated amateur naturalists who live or visit here have spent their lives studying and celebrating the abundance and extraordinary wildlife and plant expression that calls this rugged terrain their own.

There is much to witness for those who eagerly venture off the paved mountain pathways and into the lush wonderland that surrounds us. Let us venture, with senses at high alert, and visually drink in the beauty we enjoy each day. So let’s go on a dreamlike tour of the great outdoors and see what appears before us.

Each morning as the sun rises it reawakens the plants and animals while casting a golden glow upon the dense forests and winding rivers. The Catskills re-awaken each day to a symphony of life with a purpose to all who return and even the newborns in nature are stretching their limbs and stems. Among the towering hemlocks and red maples that reach for the blue sky the first visitor is the elusive Eastern Cougar, believed by some to be extinct, silently prowling behind the scenes. Though mostly elusive, they are more visible than Sasquatch and on occasion are spotted jutting here and there, across the landscape.

The Eastern Cougar has perfected stealth movement, adapting to the dense mountain terrain as they navigate through the thick underbrush with unparalleled grace. Though sightings are rare, their presence is felt—a testament to the resilience of nature.

Further down the slopes, the gentle quiet is pierced with the melodic trill of the Northern Waterthrush, a migratory warbler that calls the Catskills home during the warmer months, that we only wish could be longer. Their unique song reverberates and echoes through the valleys and can be often heard near pristine

and quick running mountain streams. This species is a true songster according to birders as their intricate melodies are a symphony of nature sounds blended together and weaving through the crisp air, resonating with tranquility. Observing these birds in their natural habitat is a privilege that few get to experience. Amazing, aren’t they?

As residents and visiting hikers ascend mountain trails, they encounter a vibrant tapestry of wildflowers, each bloom contributing to the breathtaking beauty of the landscape. The Catskill Mountains are home to some of the rarest plant species in the region and one such gem is the Dwarf Trillium, a diminutive flower that carpets the forest floor in hues of pink and white. These delicate blooms thrive in the cool, moist conditions of these higher-altitude woodlands.

Walk just a little further and venture into the heart of the forest and you’ll find explorers who enjoy camping, that may stumble upon the elusive Allegheny Woodrat, a nocturnal creature with a penchant for building intricate stick nests in rocky crevices. They thrive at night, but shedding light on their plight is that their numbers have been sadly dwindling over the decades. The Allegheny Woodrat is a true architect of its environment. They collect sticks and other materials to construct elaborate nests, creating a network of interconnected chambers within the rocks, where there are plenty in the mountains and hillsides. Much can be learned by these creatures as their nests serve as both shelter and storage for the Woodrat, showcasing their remarkable adaptability and fascinating hardworking demeanor.

In the shadows of these ancient peaks, a unique and colorful orchid known as the Ram’s Head Lady’s Slipper graces the forest floor. A unique botanical jewel, with its distinctively shaped petals resembling the horns of a ram, this orchid is a testament to the ecological richness of the region. Dedicated conservation efforts are ongoing to ensure the continued existence of such rare and delicate species. Don’t you just love the name and its majesty?

As our enlightening journey continues, the warming sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. Beneath the towering trees, a chorus of frogs and salamanders come to life “knee deep” (snicker) in the mountainside valley wetlands. If lucky, you will see the elusive Eastern Hellbender, a giant aquatic salamander, the largest of its species in North America. This salamander is a river-dwelling giant and these incredible creatures can reach lengths of up to two feet and are indicative of the pristine water quality in the Catskills. Their presence is a positive sign for the overall health of the aquatic ecosystems in the region and have survived over 65 million years but are vulnerable to continual widespread habitat loss.

In the heart of the Catskill Mountains, a high-altitude meadow can harbor a rare and endangered plant known as the Mountain Goldenrod. Known to Native Americans as “sun medicine” it appears as a delicate yellow bloom and can be used as a healing tea (Solidago) but also causes violent allergic reactions. The Mountain Goldenrod is a symbol of resilience, thriving in the

harsh conditions of alpine meadows, this plant has also adapted to the rocky soils and extreme temperatures. Preserving these fragile habitats is crucial to the survival of such specialized plant species

As night falls here, the mountains come alive with the numerous haunting calls of many woodland creatures, including the small but scary Eastern Screech Owl “who” (pun intended) inhabit the densest of these forests. This owl is a master of camouflage with their plumage blending in seamlessly with tree bark and therefore making them nearly invisible during the day. As night descends, their eerie calls echo through the mountains, adding to the mystique of the area.

The Catskill Mountains, with their rugged terrain and diverse ecosystems, serve as a living laboratory for dedicated naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts. From elusive predators to delicate wildflowers, the region’s biodiversity is a testament to the delicate balance that exists in this pristine wilderness. As local experts continue their research and conservation efforts, the Catskills remain a sanctuary for rare and unique species, inviting all who venture into its depths to witness the wonders of nature in its purest form.

Along with living in harmony with all that has been described above, and so much more, we are blessed to have the wonderful resources of the Mountain Top Arboretum (mtarboretum.org) and the Land Trust Alliance (landtrustalliance.org) that care for our natural habitat and insure it will continue to exist and thrive for tomorrow’s kids.

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

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

Northern Waterthrush. Photo by Stubblefield Photography/shutterstock.com

THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS

By Jeff Senterman

April tends to be a month with a variety of weather conditions, but as we make our way towards May, the temperatures are generally moderating and any snowpack left on our peaks is generally melting. April is also the start of what is called mud season in the Catskills, as snowmelt and wet spring weather combine to create muddy roads, very wet trails and generally muddy conditions almost everywhere. It doesn’t make for ideal conditions for outdoor activities but with a good pair of waterproof boots, there’s still plenty to enjoy in the outdoors.

Catskills Great Outdoor Expo

The very popular Catskills Great Outdoor Expo returns this June on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Catskills Visitor Center in Mount Tremper, NY. The Catskills Great Outdoor Expo is your opportunity to learn about all the best the Catskills have to offer in hiking, paddling, bicycling, fishing, and all outdoor recreation activities. This one-day Expo will feature dozens of exhibitors, along with expert presentations, free samples and raffles—plus the famous Catskill Center Gear Sale. More information is available at www.catskillsoutdoorexpo.com.

Mud Season Hiking Tips

What is mud season? It is the time in early to mid-spring when our snowpack is melting or has just melted, and is when the trails here in the Catskills are extra wet. We want you to be able to enjoy our trails any time of the year, but we want to make sure you can enjoy mud season’s soggy trails safely and without damaging them or the surrounding environment!

Trails are slippery when wet and muddy!

As ice and snow melt, you might be tempted to think trails become easier to walk, but a muddy, wet trail forces you to pay attention to where you step. First of all, mud-caked boots don’t

grip as much, second Catskill rocks are slippery when wet! Expect to hike slower than normal and proceed with caution during your hike.

Trekking poles are always helpful, but especially so on wet, muddy trails. They help you keep your balance and make hiking easier.

Our highest trails in the Catskills often keep snow and ice late into the spring! Traction aids, such as microspikes are essential in these conditions and will be needed at higher elevations long after we’ve put our snowshoes in the closet or the trailhead looks like spring is firmly in place. Be sure to pack those microspikes, or if you don’t have them, rent a pair at the Catskills Visitor Center!

Wet trails can be easily damaged!

Wet, muddy trails are more prone to erosion, as is the soil surrounding the trails. Mud season hiking requires walking in the center of the treadway and/or stepping on the many Catskill rocks wherever possible. This preserves both the trail and your footwear.

If you are tempted to walk around a wet area, remember that you are damaging plants and loosening soil, which will result in erosion and natural resource damage.

Find Your Trail!

There are trails in the Catskills that you can enjoy in soggy spring conditions without causing damage. Stop by the Catskills Visitor Center or give the Visitor Center staff a call at (845 688 3369) for suggestions. You can also visit them on the web at catskillsvisitorcenter.org.

Keep Feet Dry and Comfy

You need the right gear! Be sure to wear waterproof boots in the spring. Gaiters will also help keep your feet dry. With proper

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waterproof boots, socks and gaiters, you can keep your feet warm, be steady on your feet and be able to walk in the middle of the trail to prevent additional erosion and trail damage!

Updated Catskill Park Conditions

Local recreational opportunities are always changing and by visiting the Catskills Visitor Center’s Trail Conditions blog, you can stay on top of those changes. Staff at the Visitor Center are regularly posting updates related to the Catskill Park, Catskill trails, Catskill campgrounds and camping, Catskill boating, and more at www. catskillsvisitorcenter.org/trail.

Catskill Stewards Interacted With More Than 100,000 Catskill Park Visitors Last Year

The Catskill Center’s Stewards Program wrapped its 2023 season with a remarkable milestone, greeting over 100,000 visitors across four key locations—including the highly frequented Peekamoose Blue Hole and Kaaterskill Falls.

The engagement numbers from the 2023 season represent a substantial 110% increase from the previous year, underscoring the program’s expanding influence and vital role in high-use areas. The stewards also collected nearly 300 bags of trash during the season that runs from midMay through mid-October. In addition to deconstructing rock dams and fire rings and removing rock stacks, stewards helped visitors avoid some 190 parking citations.

“As the number of visitors to the Catskill Park continues to grow, understanding how to recreate responsibly becomes a crucial element in safeguarding our natural resources,” said Jeff Senterman, Executive Director of the Catskill Center. “The Catskill Stewards Program equips visitors with essential information to better understand the Catskill Park, the communities within it, and how to recreate responsibly while visiting. This year, our Stewards engaged with and educated over 100,000 individuals, serving as a vital link between visitors, the protection of natural

#RecreateResponsibly in the Catskills

Time in nature, and outdoor recreation has proven to be essential for all.

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

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

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

Learn more at recreateresponsibly.org

Know Before you Go

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

Plan and Prepare

Reservations and permits may be required. Make sure you have the gear you need and a back-up plan

Build an Inclusive Outdoors

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

Respect Others

There is space for everyone and countless outdoor activities. Be kind to all who use the outdoors and nature differently.

Leave No Trace

Respect the land, water, wildlife, and Native communities. Follow the seven Leave No Trace principles. Learn more at LeaveNoTrace.org

Make It Better

We all have a responsibility to sustain the places we love. Volunteer, donate, and advocate for the outdoors.

resources, and the success of local economies that depend on tourism.”

Stewards explain and demonstrate why responsible recreation is important—from the significance of not littering to staying on the trails. When stewards are not on site (such as on their days off), they notice increased litter, rock dams and rock stacks, and user-created trails. Stewards help interpret the Catskill Park, provide information on alternative areas to visit, and offer directions to local communities and businesses, which, in turn, helps the local economy.

The Catskill Stewards Program operates in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) at the Peekamoose Blue Hole, Kaaterskill Falls, and Devil’s Path. The program also runs on the Catskill Center’s Platte Clove Preserve. Learn more at catskillcenter.org/catskillstewardsprogram.

Hike the Catskills with the Hiker Trash Husbands

Looking to explore the trails of the Catskills (and beyond) before you hit the trail? My husband and I have a YouTube channel about our hiking and snowshoeing adventures all over! You can find The Hiker Trash Husbands on YouTube at youtube.com/thehikertrashhusbands. If you’re in the Catskills and have cable provided by MTC, you can catch our videos on CatskillsAir, MTC Channel 1.

For the two of us, The Hiker Trash Husbands is not only a way to show friends and family our hiking adventures, but an effort to provide positive LGBTQ+ representation in the hiking world. We love to showcase our own hiking adventures, along with other queer outdoors folks. You can learn more about it by visiting our website at hikertrashhusbands. com.

Visit the Catskill Park’s Visitor Center

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

In addition to tourism services, there are 1.5 miles of trails on the CVC’s grounds, including the 0.5 mile ADA accessible Interpretive Loop Trail, which are open to the public daily. The 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower is also open

daily to visitors, offering unrivaled views of the surrounding mountains and Esopus Creek valley. Picnic tables are available on site for those who wish to enjoy a picnic lunch.

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

Catskill Park Advisory Committee

Chaired by the Catskill Center, the Catskill Park Advisory Committee (CPAC) is a group of representatives from local governments and organizations that provides a forum to discuss issues of regional importance. The purpose of the Committee is to provide assistance, advice and guidance to the NYSDEC, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and other land managers in the management of the New York State Forest Preserve, the Catskill Park and the Catskill Watershed. Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. If you’d like to learn more, join the mailing list or attend the next meeting, please contact the Catskill Center at 845 586 2611 or email them at cccd@catskillcenter.org with CPAC in the subject asking to be added to the mailing list.

Give Back to the Catskills

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

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

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

Continuing her explorations of Black Joy, director and choreographer Camille A. Brown creates a new work for her Company, Camille A. Brown & Dancers that launches new queries into the possibilities of imagination—and boldly investigates the future.

While Brown has often disrupted our understanding of the past, in this new work, she imagines a creative space for cultural liberation—conjuring new ways of being in this world. Inspired by the “I AM” episode of the HBO series, Lovecraft Country this new work picks up where ink left off by blasting us into the universe where anything is possible and features various dance genres of the African Diaspora.

SATURDAY, MAY 11 @ 7:00PM

ORPHEUM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

6050 Main Street • Tannersville, NY 12485

Tickets Purchased Ahead: $25; $20 seniors; $7 students (+processing fees. Higher at-the-door ticket prices apply)

Tickets available at catskillmtn.org or 518 263 2063

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.

The Catskill Mountain Foundation in Partnership with the Joyce Theater Foundation Presents

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Photo by Christopher A. Duggan

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This is just a sampling of all of the events in the Catskills this April.

To request that your event be included in future calendars, please email tafts@catskillmtn.org

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

ONGOING

Delhi Winter Farmers Market

An amazing line up of dedicated farmers, bakers, makers and more. You will find a variety of your kitchen staples—fresh bread, farm fresh cheeses, vegetables, jams, poultry and more. To help ward off the cold, you will find crocheted apparel, distilled spirits, amaryllis bulbs, and homemade pie. If you’d like to add sparkle and shine to your winter, there are unique jewelers at the market.

Location: Delhi American Legion, 41 Page Avenue, Delhi

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

Phoenicia Winter 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: Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill

Hours: Every Sunday, noon-4:00 pm

Kingston Farmers Market

The Kingston Farmers Market was founded in 2000 by the Kingston Uptown Business Association. The original goal was to draw people to Uptown Kingston on Saturdays. Over time, we’ve evolved into more; we’re fostering 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: Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St Kingston

Hours: Every other Saturday (4/6 and 4/20 in April), 10:00 am-2:00 pm

More Info: kingstonfarmersmarket.org

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

Location: Join via Zoom

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

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

Magic On Main—

An Intimate Parlor Experience

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

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

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

Tickets: $20/person

More Info: MagicOnMainWindham.com

THROUGH APRIL 7

Imaginary Wilds: Architectural Interventions for the Thomas Cole National Historic Site The pop-up exhibition presents architectural projects created for the Thomas Cole National Historic Site done by students from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s School of Architecture. Under the guidance of six design studio instructors, students envisioned new buildings to house a gallery and public gathering space at the historic site’s campus. Framed by the concept of a mythic wild landscape, which was prevalent in Cole’s time and persists in ours, “Imaginary Wilds” presents a series of forwardlooking designs that address real and ideal relationships between architecture and landscape.

Location: Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Days: Saturdays & Sundays

More Info: thomascole.org

THROUGH APRIL 13

Forgotten Spaces Exhibit

“Forgotten Spaces” explores the personal, metaphorical and societal structures lost to time, highlighting the gradual decay of once vibrant scenes, reflecting on how both buildings on backroads and the structures we inhabit over the course of our lives can become landmarks for growth and grief. Through a diverse range of art forms, such as painting, photography, textile work, ceramic, video, and sound art, the pieces in this exhibition collectively offer a rich sensorial answer to these questions. Together, they invite viewers to reflect on the impact of disappearing spaces on our lives.

Location: Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Rd, Roxbury

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am-3:00 pm

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

THROUGH APRIL 21

Special Exhibit: “Night”

Plus Members’ Group Show

Longyear Gallery is an artist run co-op gallery. This show features a variety of work by gallery members in various mediums.

Location: Longyear Gallery, 785 Main Street, Margaretville

Hours: Friday-Sunday & Holiday Mondays, 11:00 am-4:00 pm

More Info: longyeargallery.org

THROUGH APRIL 27

Loud but Unreadable

“Loud But Unreadable” is a pared-down version of William Waggoner’s 2023 museum solo show “Conditions Normal,” featuring 20 Pop Art pieces in a smaller, more intimate gallery setting. The exhibit’s title comes from the Plain Language Radio Check lexicon; “Loud But Unreadable” indicates the signal is strong but the message cannot be understood, an analogue for the often cryptic meanings behind William’s bold and colorful work.

Location: Headwaters Art Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

APRIL 1

Ennio (SONIC WAVE Weekly)

The iconic music of Ennio Morricone’s expansive career can be found in such films as Fistful of Dollars, Days of Heaven, and The Hateful Eight. In this documentary, we are able to trace his life from his Italo-pop roots to some of the most legendary music in cinema. Interviews with collaborators like Bertolucci, Argento, and Tarantino detail the artistic relationship between music and movies, while paying homage to a dedicated and talented composer. (dir. Giuseppe Tornatore, Italy Belgium Japan Netherland Italy Belgium Japan, 2021, 150m)

Location: Orpheum Theatre, 156 Main Street, Saugerties

Time: 7:00 pm

More information: upstatefilms.org

APRIL 1-30

Dream On

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.

518 263 2001 • www.catskillmtn.org

Imagination knows no bounds. Indulge yourself while letting time stand still. Step into the dreamlike landscapes and imaginative scenes and let your mind find solace. Dream as the artwork whispers its story to you, and know that this is the moment when your dreams will come true.

Location: Windham Fine Arts, 5380 Main Street, Windham

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13, 4-6 pm

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

APRIL 3

Blues Night at the Colony:

Kane Brothers Blues Band

In 1972 in Woodstock New York, four teenage school boys with fake I.D.’S started packing area clubs with their ferocious approach to the blues. Soon they were opening concerts for blues royalty including Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and James Cotton. The Kane Bros. Blues Band toured the east coast relentlessly, making their way to the fabled stage at CBGB in NYC. As punk rock took its baby steps (1975-76) the Kane Bros.’ stripped down, full throttle blues fit snugly into the evolving punk aesthetic. After several years apart, they’re back and better than ever.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 3-4

Hair (1979)

A culture-shifting musical about a midwestern boy who’s been drafted for the Vietnam War, travels to New York City, and meets a group of hippies. Through song and trippiness, the group changes the boy forever.

Location: Orpheum Theatre, 156 Main Street, Saugerties

More information: upstatefilms.org

APRIL 4

Film: Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962)

Director Agnès Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties in her first feature film, Cleo From 5 to 7, a real-time portrait of a singer set adrift in the city as she awaits test results of a biopsy. A chronicle of the minutes of one woman’s life, the film is a spirited mix of vivid vérité and melo-

drama, featuring a score by Michel Legrand (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) and cameos by Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina. The film is rightfully recognized today as a pillar of French New Wave cinema. This film appears as part of our GAME CHANGERS Series, featuring twelve films that revolutionized cinema.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601

Broadway, Kingston

Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: bardavon.org

Rees Shad & the Conversations

w/ David Bennett Cohen

When Rees Shad began his musical journey three decades ago with the 1994 debut release, Anderson, Ohio, critics called him a “wordsmith to watch.” It’s a reputation the remarkably prolific and eclectic singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and storyteller has proudly cultivated. Shad now boasts some 30 albums, each of which reflect an unyielding combination of emotion and expression that has become the hallmark of Shad’s catalog. David Bennett Cohen has been a professional musician for more than 60 years. Best known for his innovative keyboard playing as an original, founding member of Country Joe and the Fish, he is an equally accomplished guitar player who has been involved in numerous music scenes throughout his varied career.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 4-13

The Glass Menagerie

After a sold-out run in 2023, The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams returns for another two-week run in April, 2024 with Taylor Congdon (Cathleen in BST’s 2021 production of Long Day’s Journey Into Night) as Laura.

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

Day & Time: Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 7:30 pm; Sunday @ 2:00 pm. Additional 2:00 pm matinee on Saturday, April 13.

More Info: bridgest.org

APRIL 5

Woods & Avey Tare

Woods are in bloom again, inviting you to disappear into a new spectrum of colors and sounds and dreams on Perennial. Formed in Brooklyn in 2004, Woods have matured into a true independent institution, above and below the root, reliably emerging every few years with new music that grows towards the latest sky. Operat-

“In the Village of Youth,” by Linda Andrei

BST’s 2023 Production of The Glass Menagerie: Brett Mack as Tom, Leigh Strimbeck as Amanda, Sarah Jayne Rothkopf as Laura. Photo by John Sowle

ing the Woodsist label since 2006 and curating the beloved homespun Woodsist Festival for the musical universe they’ve built, Perennial is the sound of a band on the edge of their 20th anniversary and still finding bold new ways to sound like (and challenge) themselves.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

First Fridays at the Athens Cultural Center

Embrace the arts and join us at the Athens Cultural Center for our vibrant “First Fridays” happy hour! We open our 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

Stroll Main Street, Catskill on the 1st Friday of every month. 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

APRIL 5, 12, 19 & 26

Dig In! Spring Gardening Series

The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension are delighted to announce “Dig In! Spring Gardening Series,” a seasonal series of classes designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for success in nearly any type of garden. Participants can register for the entire series, or for a single session

Location: Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055

Route 23, Acra

Time: 5:00 – 7:30 pm

More Info: ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/ 2024/04/05/dig-in-spring-gardening-series

APRIL 5-6

Maude Adams Theater Hub Presents

Stupid F*ing Bird, by Aaron Posner

In this irreverent, contemporary, and very funny remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, Aaron Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in search of the true meaning of it all. STUPID F*ING BIRD will tickle, tantalize, and incite you to consider how art, love, and revolution fuel your own pursuit of happiness.

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971

Main Street, Hunter

Time: Saturday & Sunday @ 7:00 pm

More Info: catskillmtn.org

APRIL 6

Sky Hunters in Flight

Get a fascinating closer look at the world of raptors! Learn how birds of prey live and survive with an indoor falconry lecture and presentation! Afterwards, witness an exciting outdoor flight demonstration (weather permitting) with Brian Bradley! An awesome event for all ages!

Location: Rhinebeck Center for Performing Arts 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck

Time: 11:00 am

More Info: centerforperformingarts.org

Opening Reception:

Spring Art Show: Flowers in Wind

We are thrilled to announce an Artist Reception for our Spring Art Show: Flowers in Wind featuring renowned New York based artist Matthew Izzo — showcasing new oil paintings that explore and celebrate spring transformation throughout The Catskills and Hudson Valley. This is a unique opportunity to meet Matthew in person and experience his work firsthand. The show will remain on view through April.

Location: Tannersville Works, 6041 Main Street, Tannersville

Hours: 5:00-7:00 pm

More Info: tannersvilleworks.com

Woodstock Symphony Orchestra: Saint-Saëns & Brahms

The final concert of the Woodstock Symphony Orchestra’s 44th season under the baton of new music director Mina Kim. Program: SaintSaëns: Violin Concerto No.3 with soloist Sophia Steger; Brahms: Symphony No.1

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock

Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

Crystal Ship: The Doors Tribute

Step back in time to the vibrant Sunset Strip in the swinging 1960s with Crystal Ship, the ultimate and definitive tribute to The Doors. Immerse yourself in the music, magic, and intensity of a live Doors concert as this highly acclaimed act takes you on a journey that will transport you straight into the heart of the iconic era. Crystal Ship is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Jim Morrison and The Doors, and they do it with unparalleled authenticity. Every detail is meticulously recreated, from vintage gear and instruments to the unmistakable costumes that were synonymous with the band.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

The Helm Family Midnight Ramble featuring Tyrone Cotton

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. Tyrone Cotton’s earliest musical revelation was listening to the voice of his grandfather at his childhood home in Louisville, KY. Cotton began playing guitar along to the sounds of popular rock and blues artists and draws inspiration for his debut album from influences such as Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, and Mississippi John Hurt. Cotton’s debut album, Man Like Me, is the result of a lifelong journey of his nearly 30 years of performing in venues and as a beacon of the Louisville music community.

Location: Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: levonhelm.com

APRIL 7

Sunday Silents Presents: Sergei Eisenstein’s Battleship Potemkin (1925)

When they are fed rancid meat, the sailors on the Potemkin revolt against their harsh conditions and kill the officers of the ship to gain their freedom. The people of Odessa honor them as a symbol of revolution. Tsarist soldiers arrive and massacre the civilians on the Odessa Stairs to quell the uprising. A technical masterpiece, Battleship Potemkin is Soviet cinema at its finest, and Eisenstein’s montage editing techniques in the famous Odessa Steps scene remain influential to this day.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

APRIL 7 & 11

The Cotton Club (1984)

If there could be such a thing as a neo-realist musical, it may be this. Francis Ford Coppola offers a slice of life at one night in a 1930’s Harlem night club. With an ensemble cast of Hollywood’s biggest stars, the revolving door of the Cotton Club offers a rough and filmic home to mobsters, lovers, performers and great music. This remastered Encore version features neverbefore-seen scenes and musical sequences that deepen and enrich the storylines. (dir. Francis Ford Coppola, U.S, 1984, 128m)

Location: Orpheum Theatre, 156 Main Street, Saugerties

Time: 6:30 pm

More information: upstatefilms.org

APRIL 10

The Magic of the Mark: An Evening with John Storyk and Elliot Scheiner

In thinking about music, we often focus our attention on the instruments—there have been documentary films about Steinway pianos, Stradivarius violins and Moog synthesizers—and the artists. We often neglect a key element: the venues. Concert halls, punk clubs and arenas all have their own audio properties that deeply influence the ways in which the players, the instruments and the audience co-create experiences. To celebrate the opening of The Mark screening room at the Orpheum, an exquisitely designed new space for cinema and live performance, we’ll discuss the ways in which acoustic strategies and materials can combine, with a kind of alchemy, in transforming spaces into audio wonderlands. This event is FREE, but reservations are highly recommended.

Location: Orpheum Theatre, 156 Main Street, Saugerties

Time: 7:00 pm

More information: upstatefilms.org

Brazilian Night with Massaranduba

Brazilian group led by Felipe Hostins and Gil Oliveira, Massaranduba presents a brazilian style of music called Forró, from the northeast of Brazil, and explores the crossroads between other Brazilian universes.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 11

Film: Playtime (1967)

Actor/director Jacques Tati’s gloriously choreographed, nearly wordless comedies about confusion in an age of high technology reached their apex with Playtime. For this monumental achievement, Tati again thrust the lovably oldfashioned Monsieur Hulot, along with a host of other lost souls, into a baffling modern world, this time Paris. The film’s massive set, known as Tativille, was built in Saint-Maurice, in the southeast corner of Paris, complete with its own power plant, approach road, and two entire buildings whose amenities included a working escalator. With every inch of its superwide frame crammed with hilarity and inventiveness, Playtime is one of the great masterpieces of postwar French cinema. This film appears as part of our GAME CHANGERS Series, featuring twelve films that revolutionized cinema.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston

Time: 7:30 pm

Slip Groove with Laura Leigh and Spaceheater

Slip Groove is a song-based, jammed-out rock and roll band from Kingston, NY. Their song styles range from 50s surf, 60s psychedelic, 70s punk, 80s hard-rock, 90s alt-country, and contemporary indie-pop. With deep grooves, memorable melodies, rousing refrains and thoughtful lyrics, the band has been rocking out and entertaining audiences throughout the Hudson Valley for three years. Spaceheater is a quartet comprised of four veteran Hudson Valley musicians who put their effects-driven guitars, thumping bass and polyrhythmic drum assault to work on everything from the heaviest rock to jazz and blues to ambient and industrial sounds, in both originals and obscure covers. Hailing from the rolling hills of Washington County in upstate NY, Laura Leigh gained her following by singing folks to tears around every late night campfire in the capital region.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 11-12

Classic Film Series presents Harold and Maude (1971)

Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort star in one of the warmest, most joyful dark comedies of all time. Harold (Bud Cort) is a young man obsessed with death and suicide who meets Maude (Ruth Gordon), an eccentric and lively 79-year-old woman and the two begin an unlikely relationship. As their friendship develops, the film addresses themes of life, death, and the pursuit of happiness. Harold and Maude is known for its unique blend of dark humor, unconventional romance, and a poignant exploration of existential themes. The film gained a strong cult following over the years and is considered a classic in the realm of unconventional love stories.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale

Time: Thursday, April 11 @ 7:00 pm. Friday, April 12 @ 4:00 pm

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

APRIL 12

Headwaters Hangouts

Creative self expression is often a solitary affair, hours spent in isolation focused on creation and craft in our workshops, basements, offices, and studios. But does it have to be? Join us for our new monthly series of social arts experiments, Headwaters Hangouts. Headwaters Hangouts will offer creators of all disciplines the opportunity to work on expression in new and different ways in a social setting. A workout for your creative muscles and an opportunity to meet and network with other local creators, Headwaters Hangouts programming is open to everyone. We hope you will join us in trying new things and making new connections. Headwaters Hangouts are free to all participants, and will take place the second Friday of the Month

Location: Headwaters Art Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

Gary Lucas with Marc Delgado

A world class guitar hero, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, an international recording artist, and a soundtrack composer for film and television, Gary Lucas is on the move in 2024. The former Captain Beefheart guitarist has recorded over 50 acclaimed albums to date in his own right in a variety of genres and has performed in over 40 countries. Gary has received several Lifetime Achievement awards for his songwriting with Jeff Buckley and many honors—including performing solo before the General Assembly of the UN to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. He has performed and collaborated with a who’s who of musical luminaries. Marc Delgado is a songwriter, storyteller & poet who combines folk music & rocknroll with a sharp wit & cinematic eye to deliver songs tinged with pathos & humour.

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Thoughtful Productions Presents Ten Films That Changed America

This unique multimedia event curated and presented live by Bard Film Professor Joseph Luzzi will discuss notable films that have profoundly impacted our nation’s culture, history, and politics. He will consider some of the most remarkable cinematic masterpieces ever made—while also introducing you to some lessknown movies as well, including Casablanca, Rebel Without a Cause, The Graduate, The Godfather, Jaws, China Syndrome, Philadelphia, Barbie, and others. Proceeds benefit the 25th Annual Woodstock Film Festival, a Not-For-Profit Organization

Location: Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: woodstockplayhouse.org

Get Zep!

GET ZEP! is a NY supergroup consisting of the members of world-renown power trio SUPER 400, along with acclaimed vocalist Sean Matthew Whiteford. The group performs the songs of Led Zeppelin, widely regarded as some of the most powerful music in Rock n Roll history. Since their frst show in the summer of 2022, GET ZEP! has performed to feverish crowds in New York’s Hudson Valley and Capital Region. Location: Bearsville Theater 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Photo by Paolo Soriani

APRIL 12-14 & 18-21

Urinetown: The Musical

A terrible water shortage has crippled the Gotham-like town that serves as the setting for Urinetown. In a mad attempt to regulate water consumption, the government has outlawed the use of private toilets. The citizenry must use public, pay-for-use amenities owned and operated by the corrupt and iron-fisted Caldwell B. Cladwell.

Location: SUNY New Paltz Parker Theatre 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz

Time: Friday-Saturday, April 12 & 13 @ 8:00 pm; Sunday, April 14 @ 2:00 pm; Thursday-Saturday, April 18-20 @ 8:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, April 20-21 @ 2:00 pm

More Info: newpaltz.edu/fpa/theatre/productions/mainstage/

APRIL 13

Painting with Hot Wax: An Exploration of Encaustics with Regina B. Quinn

There is a very special kind of luminosity that painters can achieve by working with encaustic paints. These paints, made from beeswax, damar resin, and pigments, are melted on a hot palette and then painted on panels or other substrates. Join Regina B. Quinn, President of International Encaustic Artists, for a one-day session where you will learn a wide range of techniques for building translucent and opaque layers, creating smooth or deeply textured surfaces, and incorporating other media to create artworks that have a unique glow – almost as if lit from within. Demonstrations and explorations will be appropriate for artists who are new to encaustics as well as those with some experience. You’ll have the opportunity to create several small works during the session!

Location: Headwaters Art Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford

Time: 10:00 am-4:30 pm

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

Mid Hudson Orchid Society

2024 Spring Show and Sale

Free Admission! Multiple vendors will have a large assortment of different Orchids and Orchid supplies available. 2 pm: Orchid Potting Demonstration and Clinic. Beautiful display of gorgeous blooming Orchids. MHOS members will be available to answer any of your orchid care questions. Stop by our Membership table. Raffles!

Location: Wallkill View Farm Market 15 NY-299, New Paltz

Time: 11:00 am-4:00 pm

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

Greene County Women’s League

Presents a Nickle Social

Fun for a cause! Join the Greene County Women’s League for a Nickle Social. Doors open at 11:00 am with the drawing at 12:30. Food is served from 11:30-2:30. All proceeds benefit Greene County cancer patients.

Location: Community Life Church, 20 West Main Street, Catskill

Time: 11:00 am

More Info: greenecountywomensleague.com

Wiltwyck Cemetery’s Titanic Victim: William Gwynne

Join Wiltwyck Cemetery in a free lecture focusing on William Gwynne, a victim of the sinking of RMS Titanic whose cenotaph is within their grounds. The presenter, Hannah Speregen will cover Gwynne’s life before the sinking of the Titanic, the colleagues he worked with, and what his final moments were like before the ship went down. The presentation will have amplified sounds as well as a slideshow presentation to go along with the subjects! The presentation will take place where William’s cenotaph is located on the cemetery grounds.

Location: Wiltwyck Cemetery 205 West O’Reilly Street, Kingston

Time: 1:00 pm

More Info: wiltwyckcemetery.org

April in Paris

Come join husband and wife team musicologist Dr. Jeffrey Langford and pianist Dr. Joanne Polk as they take a romantic conversation and musical stroll through Paris. Enjoy performances of songs with the word “Paris” in the title, including “I Love Paris” by Cole Porter and “April in Paris” by Vernon Duke. These songs were transcribed for Dr. Polk by composer David Shenton, who will attend the concert and will be part of the Q&A after the concert. Other composers featured will include Claude Debussy and Cécile Chaminade.

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

Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: catskillmtn.org

Mary Fahl

Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer/ songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC-based chamber-pop group October Project, a band known for their lush harmonies, sweeping melodies and Fahl’s unique and powerful vocals. Over the past few years, Fahl has been touring and recording on her own label, Rimar Records, and her recent releases have garnered many awards. Now she returns with Can’t Get It Out of My Head. In an effort to find some light and comfort during these challenging times, singer/ songwriter Fahl looks back to some of the essential music that has brought her sustenance and clarity by reinterpreting songs from her greatest inspirations.

Location: Walton Theatre, 30 Gardiner Place, Walton

Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: musiconthedelaware.org

Wanda Sykes: Please and Thank You Tour

Wanda Sykes is an Emmy winning stand up comic, writer, actress and producer who has been entertaining audiences for over twenty years. She has ranked among Entertainment Weekly‘s “25 Funniest People in America” and her peers have called her “one of the funniest stand-up comics” in the field.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601

Broadway, Kingston

Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: bardavon.org

Bearly Dead

Bearly Dead is a nationally-touring, high-energy tribute to the Grateful Dead and all of its members throughout the years. While the band plays all of the Grateful Dead classics, they also dive into an extended catalog, which may include any song that any member of the Dead ever performed. With over 250 songs in rotation and new material being added all the time, Bearly Dead performs wildly different setlists every night and ensures that each show is a unique experience.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 14

Captain Nemo’s Adventure Academy

Dive into this madcap homage to Jules Verne’s; famous maritime hero! Captain Nemo himself will entertain, inspire, and challenge your little guppies’ brains while quenching their thirst for knowledge of the Wonders of the Deep. The cantankerous and ever-curious Captain Nemo lives to excite kids about our watery-blue planet with tales of the Giant Squid, the elusive Angler fish and even how whale poop is part of the Cycle of Life! This engaging theatrical experience features beautiful sound effects, hilarious slapstick hijinks, magic, bubble-play and fullaudience participation.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale

Time: 11:00 am

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

“Winter Light,” by Regina B. Quinn

Songwriter’s Circle

Join us for our monthly Songwriter’s Circle at Bushel. Engage in discussions about works-inprogress, connect with fellow songwriters, and gain valuable insights from veteran musicians. The Songwriter’s Circle meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month. This meetup is open to all levels and there is no fee to attend.

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi

Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm

More Info: bushelcollective.org

Sunday Salon: 2024 Cole Fellows’ Presentations

Join the Class of 2024 Cole Fellows Catherine Augustyn, Michaela Ellison-Davidson and Ryan Munasinghe for a discussion of their year-long research projects at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site.

Location: Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring Street, Catskill

Times: 2:00 pm

More Info: thomascole.org

Spring Explorations - Mushroom Ecology 2024

Luke Sarrantonio delves into the ecology of the Morel mushroom and other fungi to look for as temperatures warm up.

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm

More Info: ashokancenter.org

Old Crow Medicine Show

Old Crow Medicine Show got their start busking on street corners in 1998, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He invited the band to play at his festival, MerleFest, and the rest is history. The band has gone on to be inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry and has won two Grammy Awards.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: bardavon.org

TopHouse w/ Elias Hix

“Fast-paced, high-energy foot stompers. Ballads that’ll make you cry. It’s kind of like a rock band married old-fashioned bluegrass and had a little baby. And named it TopHouse.” At just 18 years old, the multi-talented Elias Hix has already made strides in the industry by performing, mixing, and mastering his entire discography.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 16

Rethinking Wild Edibles with Rob Handel

Join chef Rob Handel to discuss the wild edible plants that grow all around us, including in your own gardens and backyards. This presentation will discuss wild edibles that many people are already pulling out of their gardens as weeds, and offer some techniques for how to throw them into the pot rather than the compost pile. The presentation will include resources for the curious cook and conclude with a discussion and Q&A session. Reservations are suggested, but not required.

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm

More Info: mtarboretum.org

APRIL 17

Ruston Kelly - The Too Chill To Kill Tour

In the past few years alone, Ruston Kelly has established himself as an essential songwriting voice, capable of transforming his unsparing and often-painful self-examination into moments of sublime catharsis. With a lyrical sensibility that constantly shifts from candid to poetic, the South Carolina-born singer/songwriter/guitarist imbues his songs with equal parts nuanced confession and punk-rock irreverence, mining inspiration from such eclectic sources as the Carter Family, transcendentalist philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, and seminal emo act Dashboard Confessional. His third full-length album The Weakness—his most personal and intimate collection of songs to date—was released to tremendous critical acclaim in early 2023. The New York Times hailed it as his “most assured and expansive studio album.”

Location: Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann

Lane, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: levonhelm.com

The Nolanauts

Based in the Albany, NY area, Nolanauts is a fast rising, high octane, 10-piece rockin’ funk collective fired up about celebrating the joyful historical and contemporary fire of New Orleans music, sharing it with fans of all ages while creating a vibrant party atmosphere wherever they go. The ensemble features passionate, committed musicians of different generations playing music by Crescent City legends, from 50-60-year- old chestnuts to more contemporary songs.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 18

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue Picture it. United States, 2024. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue brings Miami’s sassiest seniors to stages around the country for one more hurrah. We find Sophia out on bail after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring for retirees. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together with help from a new (much) younger sex-crazed lover.

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue allows audiences to relive the heartfelt hilarity of the four ladies who never stopped being best friends.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston

Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: bardavon.org

The Wilder Blue w/ Public Water Supply

The Wilder Blue began in 2019 when Zane Williams, already a seasoned troubadour with sevensolo albums under his belt, pulled together a select group of multi-talented musicians from the Texas music scene. Their debut album HillCountry (2020) and its follow-up TheWilderBlue (2022) garnered comparisons to early Eagles and 80’s-era Alabama by interweaving fivepartharmonies with bluegrassy arrangements of folk-rock and country songs.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 19

Lipbone Redding Live Concert

Lipbone is a one-man orchestra and award-winning collaborator, who makes stories into songs, and songs into birds. His music is grooveinspired, unique and heartfelt; a rootsy, soulful joy that can move a crowd to dancing with just a microphone and a guitar. Lipbone regularly makes music for deep guided meditations, yoga, and wellness, and is an avid supporter of healing with sound, cultivating a loving heart, and a positive mind. Tickets must be reserved in advance.

Location: Twisted Sister Yoga Studio, 43263 NY-28, Arkville

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: twistedsisteryoga.com

Patty Larkin & Robbie Fulks

Patty Larkin is a visionary of sound and wonder, a real deal version of artistry made of equal parts guitar wizardry, vocals shot through with soul and inventive lyrics that ripple across the terrain of the heart. Patty has captured audiences for over 30 years with an imagination, enchantment, and technical artistry that has redefined the boundaries of the guitar driven singer songwriter. Robbie Fulks is a singer, recording artist, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter. His current release, Bluegrass Vacation, returns him to his bluegrass roots, with a large group of masterful musicians.

Location: Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: levonhelm.com

Trailer Swift - Live Taylor Swift Tribute Band

Trailer Swift is the Hudson Valley’s premiere Taylor Swift cover band! Back in 2015, diehard Swiftie James Dillon started Trailer Swift as a tribute to his favorite pop diva. Since then, the project has grown into a fully realized six piece band, paying loving tribute to Dr. Swift with their fun, raucous, dive-bar-approved live show.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Nick Waterhouse

Nick Waterhouse is a modern American singersongwriter who released his debut album, Time’s All Gone, in 2012. In his music you will hear echoes of things you might think you know, or believe you remember, filtered through the lens of a unique artistic perspective. You will hear rhythm and blues, garage rock, radio soul and wee-small-hours balladry—but reconfigured, made new. In Waterhouse’s music, the time is both now and then. The past is the present is the future. The sound is classic yet unclassifiable.

Location: Bearsville Theater 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

APRIL 19-21

The Two Gentlemen of Verona, New Jersey

The Two Gentlemen of Verona, New Jersey follows four Elizabethan theatre artists who are commissioned by a mysterious, wealthy patron to devise an original, hit comedy. Clashing personalities and delusions of grandeur slow the rehearsal process to a crawl, until they are interrupted by two unexpected intruders who make them an offer they can’t refuse. A definitely human original take on the question: How could the greatest playwright of all time have written such a god-awful play?

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

More Info: CenterforPerformingArts.org

APRIL 20

2nd Annual Stamford Earth Day 5k & Fun Run

Come support your local community in the best way while celebrating all things Earth Day 2024! Participate in the 2nd Annual Stamford Earth Day 5k and Fun Run! All proceeds will be donated to the Stamford Fire Department.

Location: Stamford, NY

Time: 9:45 am

More Info: stamfordearthday5kandfunrun. itsyourrace.com/register/

Flo Hayle – Down Memory Lane

No, this is it! Absolutely, positively, she REALLY means it this time, it’s Flo Hayle’s ultimate final farewell cabaret appearance. Come help us celebrate her 95th birthday! There’s plenty of life in the Ol’ Gal yet, and she’s back at Bridge Street Theatre one more time with songs to sing and stories to tell. And what stories! And what songs! “There’s No Business Like Show Business”, “Where or When”, “My Man”, “Why Was I Born”…just to name a few! There’s a reason she’s chosen each one, and they go back a lotta years. Hey, in her own words, “I was never a Star, but I have had one hell of a ride.” Come share tunes and tales from a life lived to the fullest! You really don’t want to miss THIS trip “Down Memory Lane”!

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

Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: bridgest.org

7th Annual Black History Kingston Gala

Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the richness and diversity of Black history and culture in Kingston! This year’s gala promises to be a spectacular event themed from the Hollywood hit, Harlem Nights. Let’s come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire a future filled with unity, diversity, and progress. Save the date, spread the word, and let’s make the 7th Annual Black History Kingston Gala an event to remember!

Location: Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern, 25 S. Partition Street, Saugerties

Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: blackhistorymonthkingston.org/ event/7th-annual-black-history-kingston-gala/

Peter Tosh Day 420 ft.

Dis-N-Dat

The Colony and Upstate Reggae presents Peter Tosh Day 420 ft. Dis-N-Dat w/ Rango (of Black Uhuru) and Dion Knibb w/ Shell and Bee. Formed in 1999 by four time grammy nominated Black Uhuru drummer ‘Rangotan and 6 time steel pan champion Sista D, Dis-N-Dat has a unique sound, setting us apart from all the rest. Dis-N-Dat incorporates Roots Reggae, Dance Hall and R&B in to a sound all our combining the sounds of Jamaica and Trinidad with foundation reggae and the steel pan, moving audiences all over the U.S. for 20 years.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

LaMP

On a magical night at Nectar’s in Burlington, Vermont in December of 2018, three musical masters—Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski—came together with alchemical synthesis, and created a fresh, so-tight-it’sfree sound, permeated with technical prowess and a deep-pocket punch. The packed house fortunate enough to be in attendance that night witnessed the birth of something very special.

Location: Bearsville Theater 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke (1978)

Cheech and Chong meet up by chance on the highway somewhere in California. They go in search of some dope and are accidentally deported to Mexico where in their desperation to get home they agree to drive a van back to the States so they can get back in time for a gig they are due to play. Unaware of the properties from which the van is constructed they make their way back having acquired a couple of female hitch-hikers whilst all the time avoiding the cops whom they are not even aware are following them.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale

Time: 10:00 pm

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

APRIL 21

Earth Fest 2024

Earth lovers of all ages are invited to Earth Fest for food, fun, and a variety of planet-friendly activities including wildlife, live music, story readings, hikes, crafts, and more!

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge

Time: 12:00-4:00 pm

More Info: ashokancenter.org

National Theater Live: Dear England

Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale

Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

Coffeehouse Concerts presents

Giancarlo Sidoli

Giancarlo Sidoli is a classical guitarist and music educator from Walton, NY. During his almost 20-year career he has toured throughout the northeast in performances ranging from solo recitals, chamber music, liturgical music, ambient music and basso continuo with numerous choral and instrumental ensembles. For this concert Mr. Sidoli will be playing selections of classical guitar repertoire from the Classical and Romantic eras, as well as some of his own original compositions and arrangements of music from a variety of folk and popular traditions.

Location: Walton Theatre, 30 Gardiner Place, Walton

Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: musiconthedelaware.org

APRIL 24

Jay Collins and Northern Resistance

The saxophone player of choice for famous artists like Gregg Allman, Levon Helm, Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen, and the band Little Feat, Jay Collins played on 2 Grammy-winning recordings with Mr. Helm, and a platinum-selling DVD with the Allman Brothers Band (Live at the Beacon Theater). Jay Collins is one of those increasingly rare musicians who mostly learned to play, “on the bandstand” from older, more established musicians. He was the horn arranger, saxophone player, and Musical Director for the Gregg Allman Band, a gig he held for 15 years.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 25

Jade Bird: Open Up The Songbook

For Jade Bird, the end of her relationship gathered pace and crashed into reality in 2022, resulting in the beautifully temperate EP Burn The Hard Drive. It is a short collection of songs that paint the various stages of grief that come with the end of a relationship in devastatingly astute but carefully optimistic strokes.

Location: Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: levonhelm.com

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah with Rhoseway

Throughout his long career Alec Ounsworth and his moniker, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, has been consistently brilliant, eclectic, and intimate; yet still remaining defiantly independent, refusing to sign deals that compromise artistic vision. And with each release since his landmark self-titled debut, he has refined and broadened his sound, indulging an ever wider set of influences. Upstate NY-based Rhoseway is the creative solo project from singer and songwriter Rob Fleming. The music has been described as effectually layered dynamic and melodic droning, in the form of indie-alternative rock, with influences drawing from Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, to Soundgarden and Neil Young.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 26

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

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bardavon.org

DJ Ethical Drift

Jonathan Tyler Paul started as a bassist with a passion for hardcore punk, electronic music, and independent rock. He founded Indie-Electronic band Basic Vacation and after the success of the chart climbing single “I Believe” and 2013 self titled EP, Jonathan once again pushed forward with another musical project. The Nectars: a female-fronted underground punk band who’s short but meteoric rise, critically acclaimed 2017 album Sci-Fi Television Love, and two fiery European tours became fabled in the NYC third-wave post punk scene. After settling in New York’s Hudson Valley he began working as an apprentice luthier for master guitar and bass builder Michael Tobias at his MTD Woodstock location. Here, he continues to build one of a kind hand made instruments daily. With a new musical focus on writing, producing and performing under the name Ethical Drift, he continues to push the limits of live and recorded music with his unique, irreverent twist.

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 10:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 26-28

Spring Hammer-In 2024

An exciting weekend of activities for beginners and experienced metal-smiths alike. Come for all or any part of this great weekend workshop, where you can experience firsthand this ancient craft.

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge

More Info: ashokancenter.org

APRIL 26-MAY 27

Two Solo Exhibitions: Anna Contes Memorial Exhibit and Lesley A. Powell: “Interpretations” Longyear Gallery is an artist run co-op gallery. This show features a variety of work by gallery members in various mediums.

Location: Longyear Gallery, 785 Main Street, Margaretville

Hours: Friday-Sunday & Holiday Mondays, 11:00 am-4:00 pm

More Info: longyeargallery.org

APRIL 27

Tulip Walk

Embrace the beauty of spring at Meadowbrook Farm’s Tulip Walk! Stroll through a breathtaking landscape adorned with vibrant tulips in full bloom, painting the fields with a spectrum of colors. Immerse yourself in nature’s canvas as you wander through this picturesque garden, capturing the essence of the season. Join us for a serene and colorful experience that celebrates the arrival of spring. Featuring music from the popular band Second Chance. Entry fees apply.

Location: Meadowbrook Farm, 513 Rte 67, Leeds

Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm

More Info: meadowbrookfarmcatskill.com

Saturday Creature Features: The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) & Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)

The fourth installment in Universal Pictures’ Frankenstein series The Ghost of Frankenstein features Ygor’s mad scheme for immortality as he manipulates Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein (Sir Cedrick Hardwicke) and Dr. Bohmer (Lionel Atwill) into doing his bidding! Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man is Universal Pictures first “Monster Rally” film featuring both the Frankenstein Monster and The Wolf Man! Will Larry Talbot find a cure to the Werewolf curse? Will Dr. Mannering (Patric Knowles) revive or destroy the Monster? Who will win the clash of two of Universal’s top tier monsters? Come by for the fun! On the BIG SCREEN!

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

Catskill Mountain Shakespeare presents The Tempest

The Tempest begins with a sea storm and a shipwreck. The play follows the struggles and successes of Prospero and his teenage daughter Miranda who live on an isolated island with a sprite called Ariel and a creature called Caliban. Old foes and family rivals reunite and must

face the truth of the past, young love blooms, and clowns run amok. The Tempest will use physicality, clowning, and cinematic theatricality to create magic, spectacle, and community dialogue. Join Catskill Mountain Shakspeare at the Catskill Mountain Foundation on April 27 to experience it yourself!

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

Time: 7:30 pm

More Info: catskillmtn.org

The ReLaTiVeS: BOWIE IGGY LOU Show!

By 1971 David Bowie was branded a one-hitwonder, Lou Reed was considered washed up following a disastrous debut and Iggy Pop was seen as merely a drug crazed ex-Stooge. But a meeting of minds in that year’s closing months was the catalyst for an extraordinary turnaround for these three musical geniuses, resulting in the most dramatic shift of musical style since the dawn of the rock age. This fascinating film investigates the era in which these brilliant personalities worked most closely together. With the story told by those who were there at the time and via rare and classic film footage, plus recently discovered archive, this program reveals a time of incredible creativity and a sublime chain of events that changed music forever. The ReLaTiVeS are best known for kicking out high energy, raw powered, “true to the track” covers of classic punk rock gems!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

APRIL 27-28

Hurds Apple Blossom Festival 2024

Take in the beauty of all the apple blossoms at Hurd’s Family Farm! View the beautiful orchard

Piano Performance

full of blossoms with their drive-thru experience, VIP golf cart experience after the farm has closed, a self-guided walking tour, or the 25-minute bin train tour! Enjoy spring signature cocktails made with NY spirits available at the Bar in the Barn! Grab a bite to eat from the local farm to table menu they’ve crafted! Of course, there will be fun for the kids as well!

Location: Hurds Family Farm 2187 State Route 32, Modena

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

More Info: hurdsfamilyfarm.com/appleblossomfestival

Measure for Measure

Vienna is teeming with brothels and loose morality, but the Duke doesn’t want to use their authority to clean up the city. The Duke departs, dressed as a friar, leaving the deputy, Angelo, in charge. Angelo is at first reluctant, but soon starts to make changes.

Location: SUNY New Paltz Parker Theatre 1

Hawk Dr, New Paltz

Time: Saturday, April 27 @ 7:00 pm; Sunday, April 28 @ 2:00 pm

More Info: newpaltz.edu/fpa/theatre/productions/mainstage/

APRIL 28

Spring Seasonal Walk

Spring brings a flurry of activity as both migrant and resident birds engage in nesting, while meadows and forests burst with greenery, featuring a variety of edible and medicinal plants. Join ethnobiologist Justin Wexler on a springtime walk at Brandow Point, focusing on the medicinal properties of springtime plants and delving into local native bird folklore. Gain insights into the transformations in our bird life over the past five centuries. Come prepared

for the outdoors by dressing in layers suitable for the temperatures and wearing appropriate footwear for a 1-2 mile walk. Expect potentially muddy trails over hilly terrain. Please be aware that the event is limited to 20 participants, and there is a cost of $10 (plus a $2.51 registration fee).

Location: The Willows at Brandow Point, 480

Route 385, Athens

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm

More Info: greenelandtrust.org

Spring Explorations - Healing Plants 2024

Del Orloske and Krista Speroni guide us on a hike for local plants with interesting characteristics and medicinal benefits!

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill

Rd, Olivebridge

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm

More Info: ashokancenter.org

APRIL 30

The Decemberists

For over 20 years, The Decemberists have been one of the most original, daring, and thrilling American rock bands. Founded in the year 2000, The Decemberists’ distinctive brand of hyper-literate folk-rock set them apart from the start with the release of their debut EP 5 Songs in 2001. Since then, the band has released nine full-length albums that are unbound by genre and highly ambitious, ranging from Americanaleaning storytelling epics to elements of 70’s prog and hard rock.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bardavon.org

SUMMER FOR YOUTH ART PROGRAMS

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

Ages 4-18

Community Summer Dance Classes

With Victoria Rinaldi

Offering dance classes for pre-ballet through advanced ballet, pointe and contemporary. Classes are $10 each paid at the beginning of the session Participation in the annual production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is free and open to all.

June 17 – August 4, 2024

Auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Wednesday, June 19

Performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Saturday – Sunday, August 3 – 4

Grades 3-8

The Living Environment

National Dance Institute (NDI), founded by Jacques d’Amboise, brings its award-winning dance program to the Catskill Mountains. Children participate in high energy dance classes and choreography workshops accompanied by live music. The program culminates in a performance onstage at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center.

NDI’s 2024 theme is The Living Environment. Using movement to explore the beauty of the natural world and its connections to human life, we aim to empower students to become stewards of the environment and creators of a future based on creative solutions, compassion, and community.

July 8 – 19, 2024

Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Performance: Saturday, July 20, 7:00 pm

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Ages 5-14

ART EXPLORERS

The Superpowers of Art & Nature

Instructor: Kate Berten

Do you like to play outside and be creative? Art Explorers is for YOU!

Taking inspiration from the flowers, bugs, trees, and mountains around us, we will tap into our creativity to capture the magic of nature and create paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Each day will include free play in the gorgeous Catskill Mountains, art exploration and creative connections.

WEEK 1:

July 15 – 19

WEEK 2: July 22 – 26

WEEK 3: July 29 – August 2

WEEK 4: August 5 – 9

WEEK 5: August 12 – 16

Monday – Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm

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

Scholarships are available!

MAUDE ADAMS THEATER HUB

Ages 8-12

The Superpowers of Theater and Movement

We will combine theater and movement to make small plays and skits as participants learn to create everything from scripts, to costumes, to props, and much more. Stage combat, movement, and dance will also be part of the curriculum as students explore their creativity in the beauty of Sugar Maples.

August 5 – 16, 2024

Monday – Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE

Ages 12-18

Scholarships are available!

Youth Company Summer Intensive

Spend a week immersed in the world of Shakespearean performance. Led by professional actors and teaching artists, members of the CMS Youth Company will spend their days making sense of verse and learning how to bring it to life, taking a stab at stage combat, and having a spin with Elizabethan song and dance. The week will culminate in a performance to showcase the work, because, after all, the play is the thing!

August 5 – 9, 2024

Monday – Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm

Special Outdoor Performance!

Saturday, August 10

Scholarships are available!

AUDITIONS

Maude Adams Theater Hub

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Auditions: March 23, 24 & 26

Doctorow Center for the Arts

7971 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442

Performances: July 5 & 6

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 12485

Orpheum Dance Program

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Auditions: June 19

CMF Red Barn

7970 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442

Performances: August 3-4

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 12485

2024 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 AT 7:30PM LAYERHYTHM

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Kick off the New Year with a play-based jam session of freestyle live music, dance, and audience interaction that will get you off your feet.

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim. LayeRhythm will go straight from Catskill Mountain Foundation to the Works & Process Underground Uptown Dance Festival at Lincoln Center.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 7:30PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 AT 4:00PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 AT 7:30PM

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told? Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, live on stage, returns to the Orpheum for two nights only. Great night for a date night! Costumes Encouraged!

FEBRUARY 14-18

V-SEASON

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation

Doctorow Center for the Arts

FEBRUARY 14 & 16 AT 7:00PM

The Women by Clare Boothe Luce

FEBRUARY 15 & 17 AT 7:00PM

God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza

FEBRUARY 17 & 18 AT 2:00PM

The Gin Game by Donald L. Coburn

V Season is Back! An amazing weekend of three plays that amuse, inspire, and maybe even move you to tears. Grab a friend and join MATH for this annual series of staged readings.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 AT 2:00PM

INTERNATIONAL FORTEPIANO SALON

“Dancing the Minuet to the Fortepiano”

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

Streaming LIVE on Facebook and YouTube

The Baroque minuet contained all of the musical attributes that maintain its status as the most popular dance form—whether to be danced or not—throughout the 18th century: a pleasing character, a simple texture, and regular, clearly delineated phrases. When playing minuets on the fortepiano, how do you make them dance? By asking a choreographer of course! Join choreographer Julia Bengtsson and fortepianist Patricia Garcia Gil in an exploration of the inherent connection between dance and music.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 AT 3:00PM ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Get ready for the ultimate playdate—

SOLD OUT!

65 million years in the making—as Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides your family on a breathtaking tour that begins in pre-historic Australia. You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 AT 7:00PM DANÚ: “TRADITIONAL MUSIC FROM IRELAND”

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

SOLD OUT!

Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Their standing room only concerts throughout Ireland are true events featuring high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire.

LayeRhythm January

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo February 24

360 ALLSTARS

March 9

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 AT 7:00PM

360 ALLSTARS

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

SOLD OUT!

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation and boasting a stellar international cast of World Champion and World Record-holding athletes and artists, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.

“BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more! The most thrilling stage show ever.”

—Weekend Notes ★★★★★

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 AT 2:00PM

INTERNATIONAL FORTEPIANO SALON

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

Hilda Huang Guest

Streaming LIVE on Facebook and YouTube

Hilda Huang is a modern performer of historical music who brings together traditions of performance on piano and harpsichord. Her work has earned international acclaim with the distinction of first prize at the Leipzig International Bach competition and appearances at the Leipzig and Montréal Bach Festivals.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 AT 7:00PM

LADIES OF HIP HOP: THE BLACK DANCING BODIES–SPEAKMYMIND

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Part of an ongoing performance and documentary effort focused on Black women in street and club dance culture, in this session of Black Dancing Bodies each member of the collective responds to the question, “If I could speak my mind, what would I say?” In this world premiere, experience new writings, music, and movement spanning dance styles from African, to waacking, vogue, Hip-hop, and house; all curated under the direction of Michele Byrd-McPhee.

SpeakMyMind was commissioned by Works & Process, developed in Works & Process LaunchPAD residencies at Bethany Arts Community (2022, 2023, and 2024) and Catskill Mountain Foundation (2022), and Office Hours Residency at The Kennedy Center (2023) with performances at the Guggenheim Museum, Jacob’s Pillow, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the National Gallery of Art, SummerStage, Dancers Responding to AIDS Hudson Valley Dance Festival, and New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

SpeakMyMind is a 2023 New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project grantee, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Foundation and Mellon Foundation.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 AT 7:00PM

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 AT 7:00PM

STUPID F*ING BIRD

By Aaron Posner

Directed by Caitlin McColl

Maude Adams Theater Hub

Catskill Mountain Foundation

Doctorow Center for the Arts

In this irreverent, contemporary, and very funny remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, Aaron Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in search of the true meaning of it all. STUPID F*ING BIRD will tickle, tantalize, and incite you to consider how art, love, and revolution fuel your own pursuit of happiness.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 AT 2:00PM

APRIL IN PARIS

Joanne Polk piano

Jeffrey Langford lecture

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Come join husband and wife team musicologist Dr. Jeffrey Langford and pianist Dr. Joanne Polk as they take a romantic conversation and musical stroll through Paris. Enjoy performances of songs with the word “Paris” in the title, including “I Love Paris” by Cole Porter and “April in Paris” by Vernon Duke. These songs were transcribed for Dr. Polk by composer David Shenton, who will attend the concert and will be part of the Q&A after the concert. Other composers featured will include Claude Debussy and Cécile Chaminade.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 AT 7:30PM THE TEMPEST

Doctorow Center for the Arts

The Tempest will use physicality, clowning, and cinematic theatricality to create magic, spectacle, and community dialogue. Join Catskill Mountain Shakespeare at the Catskill Mountain Foundation on April 27 to experience it yourself!

This touring production is presented thanks to the generous support from Shakespeare in American Communities, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. From April 8-28, 2024, Catskill Mountain Shakespeare will tour to local middle schools, high schools, libraries and other community venues throughout the greater Catskill region.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 AT 7:00PM

TRAILBLAZING WOMEN OF COUNTRY: FROM PATSY TO LORETTA TO DOLLY

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

With their chart-topping hits and record-breaking sales, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton wove threads of contemporary womanhood throughout the tapestry of country music, resulting in unprecedented commercial success and earning each a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Trailblazing Women of Country will feature soloists Miko Marks, CMT’s 2022 “Next Woman of Country” and Nashville-based singer Kristina Train, supported by a 5-member all-female band.

Photo: Darren Thomas

SATURDAY, MAY 11 AT 7:00PM

CAMILLE A. BROWN AND DANCERS: I AM

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Camille A. Brown is a three time Tony Award nominated director and choreographer whose work taps into both ancestral and contemporary stories to capture deeply personal experiences and cultural narratives of African American identity. Through the medium of dance, she has been successful in stage, TV, and film. She was the first black director in the history of the Metropolitan Opera MainStage, where has directed and choreographed numerous productions. TV & Film work includes the Academy Award nominated Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and the Emmy award winning Jesus Christ Superstar

SATURDAY, MAY 18 AT 2:00PM

ORPHEUM DANCE PROGRAM COMMUNITY BALLET CLASS ANNUAL RECITAL

Victoria Rinaldi

Orpheum Dance Program Director

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

The Orpheum Dance Program Community Ballet Class is a year-round program of ballet instruction for children of all ages which includes an annual student dance recital and participation in two fully-staged ballets each year. The recital showcases the work of all students and can also include alumni who have joined acclaimed ballet companies or who are studying dance at major universities.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 AT 8:00PM

COMEDY SHOW

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Comedy Night is back, and it’s cleaner than ever! Josh Fromer brings opener Amanda Gail and headliner Gregg Stone to the Catskills for an evening of hilarious stories and keenly-crafted jokes.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 AT 1:00PM

WOVEN CURRENTS

Yi-heng Yang piano

Judd Weisberg Woven Currents projected prints and live drawing on stage

Doctorow Center for the Arts, Cinema I

A multi-media collaboration between artist Judd Weisberg and pianist Yi-heng Yang. Weisberg has created a series of prints capturing the magical junctions where two streams merge, and Yi-heng Yang has composed music drawn from the musical pitches of the currents as they meet. This performance includes projected images from the Woven Currents print series and live drawing by Weisberg projected on the movie screen accompanied by Yi-heng Yang performing composed and improvised works on piano.

ACADEMY OF FORTEPIANO PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL

Doctorow Center for the Arts academyfortepiano.org/academy2024 Academy of Fortepiano Performance students will participate in lessons, master classes, and workshops supported by plentiful access to pianos from the 18th and 19th century or their modern replicas.

MAY 25 – JUNE 2

ACADEMY OF FORTEPIANO PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP FOR SOLO FORTEPIANO

Guest artists: Elizaveta Miller and Jiayan Sun

SATURDAY, MAY 25 AT 7:00 PM

FACULTY AND GUEST ARTIST CONCERT

Audrey Axinn, Maria Rose, Andrew Willis and guest artist Elizaveta Miller

TUESDAY, MAY 28 AT 2:00 PM

FREE LECTURE/CONCERT: “TOCCATAS AND FANTASIES”

With Julian Jenson

THURSDAY, MAY 30 AT 2:00 PM

FREE LECTURE/CONCERT: “HISTORICAL IMPROVISATION”

With Nicola Canzano

JUNE 2 – JUNE 8

CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR FORTEPIANO AND STRINGS

Guest faculty: Cynthia Roberts

JULY-DECEMBER AT-A-GLANCE

JULY

Maude Adams Theater Hub presents

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Catskill Mountain Foundation Benefit Dinner

Friday, July 12

Red Barn

Stars from the New York City Ballet

Saturday, July 13 @ 7:00pm

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Catskill Mountain Shakespeare presents a Main Stage Production

July 2024

Under the Big Tent behind the Red Barn

Horton-By-The-Stream: Celebrating 30 Years!

Harrison, Texas, by Horton Foote

Saturdays and Sundays July 20-21 & 27-28 @ 2:00pm

Benefit Performance: Saturday July 27 @ 8:00pm

Doctorow Center for the Arts

National Dance Institute: The Living Environment

Saturday, July 20 @ 7:00pm

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

AUGUST

HUNTER INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

August 1 – August 10

Visit: huntermusicfestival.com

Hunter International Music Festival Faculty Concert

Friday, August 9 @ 7:00pm

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Guest Artist Concert: The Lysander Trio

Saturday, August 10 @ 7:00pm

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Music Salon @ HIMF

Sunday, August 4 @ 7:00pm

Red Barn Recital Hall

Young Artists Concert Series

Tuesday, August 6 @ 7:00pm

Wednesday, August 7 @ 7:00pm

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Student Chamber Music Performances

Thursday, August 8 @ 7:00pm

Friday, August 9 @ 4:00pm

Doctorow Center for the Arts

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Ballet

Orpheum Dance Program, Victoria Rinaldi, Director

Featuring dancers from Joffrey Ballet School New York, Aquila Theatre and Orpheum Dance Program Student Dancers

Saturday, August 3 @ 2:00 & 7:00pm

Sunday, August 4 @ 2:00pm

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

OMNY Taiko Drummers

Saturday, August 10 @ 6:00pm

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Sunday, August 11 @ 2:00pm

Windham Civic & Performing Arts Center, Windham

Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra

Robert Manno, Music Director

Music of Tchaikovsky, Scott Joplin & Robert Manno

Robert Manno, conductor

Melissa Wimbish, soprano • Andrew Garland, baritone

Saturday, August 17 @ 7:00pm

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

The Moss Ensemble

Darcy Dunn, Marshall Coid and Mary Wooten

Saturday, August 24 @ 7:00pm

Doctorow Center for the Arts

SEPTEMBER

Maude Adams Theater Hub Production

September 26-28

Doctorow Center for the Arts

OCTOBER

Home Again: Carole King Tribute

Saturday, October 19 @ 7:00pm

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Maude Adams Theater Hub presents Little Shop of Horrors

Friday & Saturday, October 4 & 5

Friday & Saturday, October 11 & 12

Doctorow Center for the Arts

NOVEMBER

Some Enchanted Evening

Benny Benack III and Stella Katherine Cole

Saturday, November 16 @ 7:00pm

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Twelfth Night Ensemble

Yi-heng Yang, fortepiano and Aquila Theatre

Saturday, November 30 @ 7:00 pm

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

DECEMBER

The Nutcracker Ballet

Orpheum Dance Program, Victoria Rinaldi, Director

Featuring Dancers from Joffrey Ballet School New York, Aquila

Theatre and Orpheum Dance Program Student Dancers

SIX PERFORMANCES

Saturday, December 7 @ 2:00 & 7:00pm

Sunday, December 8 @ 2:00pm

Saturday, December 14 @ 2:00 & 7:00pm

Sunday, December 15 @ 2:00pm

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Maude Adams Theater Hub Holiday Show

Friday, December 20

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

CERAMICS

2024 SUMMER COURSES

BIG BURN: GENERAL MAYHEM

Instructors: Steve Cook & Bruce Dehnert

Dates: June 14 - 18 (5 Days)

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $120

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

If you love to fire and love lots of different effects, or if you’re short on atmospheric firing experience, this intensive workshop is your ticket. You will participate in different types of firing, achieving results in a short time. We’ll fire soda, wood, gas reduction, raku, and pit! Emphasis is placed on glaze/surface preparation and firing techniques through demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on participation. You bring the bisque-ware, and we deliver the heat.

FROM NATURE TO ART: A WILD CLAY POTTERY WORKSHOP

Instructors: Takuro and Hitomi Shibata

Dates: June 21 – 25

Course Fee: $600

Lab Fee: $100 (includes first bag of clay)

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Locally prospected clays, known as “wild clays,” have been utilized for pottery-making for thousands of years. Join us in this workshop as we explore wild clay’s potential as a clay body, slip, or glaze material. This workshop will provide an opportunity to discover the possibilities of materials found in our own surroundings. Let’s craft together and enjoy this creative process of transforming the Catskill’s wild clay into creative objects.Test firings are planned.

HAND BUILT POTTERY: FROM FLAT TO FORM

Instructor: Bill Griffith

Dates: June 28-July 2

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $50 (includes first bag of clay)

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

Using soft clay slabs, templates and several hand building construction techniques, students

will create a variety of functional pottery forms including mugs, pouring pots, vases, and platters. Students will also make their own clay stamps. Emphasis will be on learning good craftsmanship and constructing functional forms. This workshop is designed for beginning level students, and teachers who want to expand their making skills and knowledge. There will be a bisque firing. Glazes and application will be demonstrated and discussed.

SODA FIRING INTENSIVE

Instructor: Chris Archer

Dates: June 28 – July 1

Course Fee: $400

Lab Fee: $50 [includes first bag of clay]

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Explore the transformative power of soda ash in a three-day workshop covering glaze application, kiln stacking, and firing techniques. Achieve rich colors and unique surface textures through this atmospheric firing process. Learn to balance science and art as you choreograph your work for stunning results. Bring bisquefired stoneware or porcelain pieces, and experiment with glazes, flashing slips, and test tiles. There will be wheel-throwing and altering demonstrations, and time for making with lots of individual attention. All skill levels welcome!

LEVELING UP: PORCELAIN AND CELADON

Instructor: Francine Epstein

Dates: July 5-9

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $60 [includes first bag of clay]

Skill Level: Beginner To Intermediate

If you are looking to improve your skills in throwing great pots with porcelain, this workshop is for you. Come study in our sunny studio with one of the most gifted teachers of the craft while focusing on making better pots. Through demonstrations, practice, and discussions, students will explore the anatomy of pots, and concentrate on aspects of their craft that deserve improvement. Students will take home a greater knowledge of their own approach and ‘voice’, as well as greenware, bisqueware, and high fired celadons from our gas reduction kiln!

GLAZE & MATERIALS SCIENCE FOR THE ARTIST: PLUS!

Instructor: Dr. William M. Carty

Dates: July 5 – 9

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Whether you’re a recent arrival to the glaze and clay calculation world, or you’ve previously studied this fascinating science, this workshop will exponentially expand your knowledge of glaze and clay-body development. Students will ex-

plore color behavior in glazes, that they invent, in both oxidation AND reduction atmospheres. Glaze and clay body formulation, the role of metal oxides and stains, the introduction of opacifiers, and causes of defects will be taught step by step. Testing “wild clays” will be welcome in our explorations. Students are encouraged to bring in their curiosities and challenges for discussion with this renowned, and fun, instructor.

FIVE DAYS WITH ADJECTIVES

Instructor: John Gill

Dates: July 12 – 16

Course Fee: $600

Lab Fee: $50 [includes first bag of clay]

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

John Gill is known for his unique approaches to constructing planular vessels that exhibit both contemporary and historical associations. Gill’s expressive angulars challenge gravity with cantilever, colliding with surfaces that feature dynamic painting. There is undeniable magic in his hands, and a plausible logic guided by the idea that working with function opens-up possibilities. Join us in this workshop that could change your trajectories in thinking and creating. Gill has been a leader in our field, absorbing stories, and working intuitively to put together forms in direct yet activated relationships. The opportunity to study with this artist is a rite of passage and not to be missed.

CLAYING WITH SODA FIRING

Instructor: Chad Steve

Dates: July 19-23

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $70 [includes first bag of clay]

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

This workshop provides a hands-on experience in wheel throwing and soda firing. Students will experiment with altering and incorporating various flashing slips to enhance the aesthetic aspects of their work. Participants are encouraged to bring gathered materials, such as sand and small stones, to be added to slips. Each material can provide unique textures, patterns, or even contrasting colors. This process adds both aesthetic and tactile dimensions to the fired works. The combination of wheel throwing, alterations, slip additions and atmospheric firing allows for a diverse range of artistic expression.

SMOKIN’ LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN!

Instructor: Ben Owen

Dates: July 26 - August 4

Course Fee: 900

Lab Fee: $130 [includes first bag of clay]

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

This pivotal workshop will provide a great experience of wood-firing as a group. Various approaches to using flashing slips, glazing with materials to create texture, and firing techniques will be emphasized. Specific placement in the

kiln, for various effects from the flame, smoke, and ash accumulation will be an important component of the experience. Philosophy, design, and specific ways of processing pottery will be shared. A hands-on workshop will take place while the wood kiln cools. Information on clays and materials to use for this workshop will be provided.

THE LAYERED SURFACE

Instructor: Anna Calluori Holcombe

Dates: August 9-13

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $90

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

If you are interested in developing a rich and layered surface, this course will allow you to expand your palette and skills in making work that is personally relevant and dynamic. By incorporating drawing, photography, scanning, and collage techniques to develop imagery. Techniques such as China paint, decals, slips, and under and over glazes will be explored. These processes will be used on a variety of forms, such as tiles and plates, as well as work you make during this exciting workshop. We will be working with porcelain, exploring its multitude of forming and decorative possibilities.

DWIPPY GLAZE PLAY & THE DIMINUTIVE TEAPOT

Instructor: Fong Choo

Dates: August 9-13

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $90

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Focus your playful side and inner glaze alchemist! This workshop will emphasize throwing a variety of forms, including the instructor’s beloved teapot, and delves into the mesmerizing world of unorthodox glazing, blending and learning how to tweak Mayco’s low-fire crystal glazes with their mid-range counterparts, for a kaleidoscope of unpredictable finishes. We’ll also explore his renowned handle-building techniques using unique materials like cane and reed, transforming your handled works into mini masterpieces. Come experiment, embrace the unexpected, and discover the magic of firing to cone 5-6 with the master of this approach.

ZOOMORPHIC VESSELS

Instructor: Katherine Maloney

Dates: August 16-20

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $70 (includes one bag of clay)

Skill Level: The ability to wheel-throw a cylinder is encouraged

Join us for 5 days of exploring imaginative approaches to creating zoomorphic pottery. Using techniques of throwing and hand-building, students will form vessels that incorporate animal figures by sculpting, carving, and alteration. Instruction will cover basic sculpting techniques such as the hollowing method and how to give their animals expression and detail. Katherine will provide individual guidance with each student to achieve a pleasing composition, structural integrity, and personal meaning in their finished work. The workshop also includes one glaze firing.

PAINTING ON CLAY WITH YOUR BODY, MIND AND SOUL

Instructor: Sin-ying Ho & Phil Read

Dates: Aug. 23-27

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $95 (includes first bag of clay)

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced This exciting workshop will emphasize ancient Chinese methodologies and concepts for painting and decorating on porcelain greenware, bisqueware, and glaze ware. Processes, that include applying “Qing Hua” cobalt pigment, color underglazes, glazes, computer decal transfers and China paints, will be shared. Students will learn two major brush painting techniques; fine-line brush painting and board brush expression. Ways of painting symbols and patterns, like bamboo, will be covered. By understanding color field and exploring the subconscious, participants will connect with their body, mind, and soul.

THE WHOLE ENCHILADA: A BEGINNER’S JOURNEY IN CLAY

Instructors: Marilyn Katz, Gail Rutigliano, Karen Stern

Dates: September 7 – 9

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $50 [includes first bag of clay]

Skill Level: Beginner

Last year, this revolutionary way of learning to work with clay was invented right here at Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts. Have a blast getting creative in this workshop with three Dynamos! Come be a part of a new paradigm in learning how to work with clay…under the guidance of three amazing artists. Students will learn wheel throwing, hand building, glazing, and raku firing…each technique important to building skills quickly. These Instructors who know how to work with clay, enthusiastically share their knowledge, and set the right atmosphere for learning.

VOLUMETRIC IMAGE TRANSFER

Instructor: Forrest Lesch-Middleton

Dates: September 13-17

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $110 [includes first bag of clay]

Skill Level: Intermediate To Advanced This workshop explores a technique called “volumetric image transfer.” We’ll start with wheel-throwing and tile demos, then move on to creating silkscreens with your own designs. By the end of day one, you’ll have your own silkscreen and understand how to set up a low-tech darkroom. We’ll also explore form and function, and you’ll gain a deeper understanding of wheel throwing and design principles. There’s plenty of time to develop your work and incorporate image transfer into your studio practice.

EXPLORING THE HUMAN TORSO

Instructor: Lisa Clague

Dates: Sept. 13-17

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $65 [includes first bag of clay]

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced Learning to sculpt the Figure is a process that is both exciting and challenging. With good instruction, you will enjoy the process of creating a torso that tells your own personal story In this workshop we will construct the torso using slab construction. Emphasis will be on the face and hands, giving expression to your piece. The incorporation of metal and fabric dipped in slip will give your work another level of freshness and excitement. Surface treatments will be explored on wet clay as well as glazes and post fired finishes.

2D PROGRAM

SLICE N EASY: PAPERCUT CITYSCAPES

Instructor: Rosa Leff

Dates: June 10-12

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $30

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

In this workshop, we will work from personal photographs to create hand-cut paper images. Participants will learn how to navigate the shadows, layers, and movements in a photo and ensure that the cut image remains structurally sound without the use of adhesives. The skills practiced in this workshop can be applied to any image, allowing participants to create dynamic papercuts from their own photos. There will be discussions and demonstrations to assist students through this amazingly complex, and beautiful, art-form. All levels of skill are most welcome.

THE JOURNEY IS REAL

Instructor: Karin Lowney-Seed

Dates: June 28 - July 1

Course Fee: $400

Lab Fee: $45

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

In this workshop we will explore personal artistic style while venturing new ideas and pathways into your skills in painting. Experimenting and challenging yourself can be the most rewarding process, yet also intimidating. Students will receive instruction in understanding, mixing, and applying paint to create imagery. Learning personal mark-making is central to this experience. This supportive and dynamic workshop instructor will take you on that journey.

LANDSCAPE IN THE STUDIO AND AFIELD

Instructor: Nathan Loda

Dates: July 5 – 9

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $30

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

We will learn the fundamentals of landscape painting in the studio, and venture outdoors to use our skills under the beautiful Catskill sky. There will be demonstrations of a methodical approach to painting landscapes that can be used in the studio, as well as painting directly from observation in these ancient mountains, valleys, and glens. The focus will be on representational painting, and practicing techniques used to blend realism, abstraction, and imagination. All levels welcome.

THINKING WITH YOUR HANDS

Instructor: Cyrus Highsmith

Dates: July 7-9

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $40

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

There are few aspects of human communication that are as sophisticated as written alphabets. Integral to language and meaning, letters, designed and drawn, offer infinite aesthetic possibilities. Students will be introduced to methods that can be applied to type design as well as image-making of all kinds. This workshop will be a dynamic, hands-on, and mostly computer-free, exploration of drawing, making, and thinking about letters in ways that will enable students to see the world in different ways.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Instructor: Gabe Brown

Dates: July 12-16

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $40

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

Designed for those interested in not only the basic understanding of oil painting and various water media techniques and applications, this workshop will also address advanced knowledge of practical uses. This workshop is ideal for anyone wanting to perfect their craft with a better understanding of how to apply specific methods to individual studio practice. You will learn application methods of ‘ground’ on various substrates, paint-mixing techniques, presentation, and preparation of artwork for transportation.

EXPLORING WATERCOLOR AND ACRYLIC

Instructor: Loreen Oren

Dates: July 19- 21

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $50

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced This workshop is designed for beginners or students who wish to continue working with watercolor and other water-based painting such as tempera gouache and acrylics. Techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, scumbling and “dry brush” will be demonstrated. Students will learn

how to create patterns, layers, color relationships, brush strokes and effects in watercolor painting. In-depth explorations of various types of paper will be led, in addition to using unexpected tools to apply paint and achieve unique results. Bring your creativity and love for color!

FIND YOUR STARBURST

Instructor: Kulvinder Kaur Dhew

Dates: August 2-6

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $45

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced Join us for a dynamic exploration of drawing where you’ll delve into the fundamentals of capturing form, image, and narrative through a wide array of media and tools. This workshop goes beyond the mechanics of drawing, inviting you to discover the profound connection between observation, understanding, and artistic expression. Engage in insightful lectures, stimulating exercises, and engaging presentations that fuel your artistic growth. This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with drawing. All skill levels welcome.

EXPLORATIONS IN NATURAL PAINTS, DYES & PIGMENTS

Instructor: Patricia Miranda

Dates: August 16-20

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $50

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced This workshop is an exploration of color using natural dyes and pigments. Participants will create color from raw materials such as cochineal, malachite, clay, oak gall, and black walnuts, for use in a diverse group of water-based binders, from gum arabic to distemper to egg tempera. We will explore the potentials of color, and how materials carry content through history, context, physical and aesthetic properties. Considerations of the environmental impact of materials will offer a framework for maintaining a sustainable safe painting practice. Participants will create a set of handmade watercolor paints, a color swatch book, and paintings.

FIBERS RUG HOOKING

Instructor: Tina Harp

Dates: June 21 - 23

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $85

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Rug Hooking is a traditional art form here in the Catskills. Beginning with a complete kit, students will learn how to hook a simple 8 x 10 picture using hand-dyed strips of wool. Learn how color and texture function in this intriguing craft technique. Because this tool is portable, students will be able to continue working on projects outside class hours, and the next morning will be spent going over how the colors create textures, and how to fix a mistake. Lots of demonstrations and individual attention!

TWINING BASKETS WITH WAXED LINEN

Instructor: Cael Chappell

Dates: August 9-13

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $50

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Join us for a 5-day basket weaving workshop with award winning weaver Cael Chappell! This hands-on experience will take you on a creative journey, where you’ll learn the art of twined basketry using waxed linen thread. Each day will be filled with in-depth instruction to create unique, personalized baskets. Cael’s expertise and passion will guide you through the process, from planning your project to completing beautiful baskets. All skill levels welcome.

CATTAIL WEAVING INTENSIVE

Instructor: Renee Baumann

Dates: August 30-September 1

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $40

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Drawing from traditional English rush-weaving techniques, this workshop will delve into working with locally harvested cattail leaves found here in the Catskills. This unique course will extend the student’s basket weaving skills through constructing smaller baskets and culminating with weaving a sun hat. Expect to leave Sugar Maples with the knowledge to harvest, prepare and weave baskets from this abundant wetland plant. No previous basketry experience required!

SPECIAL TOPICS

THE ART OF TYING FLIES

Instructor: Judd Weisberg

Dates: July 13

Time: 1-4pm

Course Fee: $100

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn the essential techniques for crafting classic trout flies, from the alluring wet patterns that mimic aquatic insects to the vibrant streamers that tempt larger fish. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, this hands-on experience will equip you with the skills to

create effective and beautiful lures. Under expert guidance, you’ll master the art of tying the Black & Olive Woolly Bugger, a versatile wet fly; the Black-Nosed Dace, a classic dry fly that imitates a small minnow; the Hendrickson, a dry fly designed for mayfly hatches; and assorted nymphs, essential for imitating underwater prey.

MOSAICS: NATURALLY

Instructor: Cynthia Fisher

Dates: June 14 -16

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $80

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Mosaics inspired by the natural world range from abstract to representational. We will work in the indirect method with instruction tailored to your individual needs. Beginning with an overview of materials, substrates and tools, students will move onto composing their mosaic. Key elements of mosaic design will be emphasized: Andamento (the placement of tiles), color, value, and texture. Under the instructor’s skilled guidance, you will bring your nature-inspired vision to life in mosaic.

NATURAL PERFUME WORKSHOP

Instructor: Michelle O’Carroll

Dates: August 3

Course Fee: $160

Lab Fee: $130

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

This workshop is your gateway to the captivating world of natural perfumery. We’ll cover the fascinating history and methods of scent extraction, and then delve into the principles of fragrance structure, composition, and how scents interact with your unique skin chemistry. Embark on a sensory adventure with a guided sampling of the 13 olfactory families before experimenting with over 50 raw materials from our extensive library. Design and create your own, bespoke natural perfume/cologne to take home, using professional skeletal formulas as your roadmap. This workshop is perfect for anyone curious about the art of natural perfumery and eager to express their creativity through scent.

DRIFTS & LABYRINTHS

Instructor: Christopher Kaczmarek

Dates: August 16-20

Course Fee: $500

Lab Fee: $30

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

The act of walking is one of the most basic constants of the human condition, and is often a solo endeavor of short duration, covering the “last mile” between destination points. But there are creative and cultural spaces where walking serves as a shared modality for deep engagement and contemplation, and where both an investigation and a heightened awareness of our internal and external environments is undertaken. We will explore cultural spaces as formed through the artistic practice of Dérive, and the act of creating and walking an outdoor seven-circuit classic labyrinth.

WRITING ON CRAFT, ART AND OUR SELVES

Instructor: Vince Montague

Dates: August 31- September 2

Course Fee: $300

Lab Fee: $25

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced Sugar Maples is thrilled to announce that for the first time in our history, we are offering an opportunity for those who would like to write. This will be a workshop with one of the country’s most special writers. If you are interested in writing about art, craft, or memoir, this workshop will infuse your thinking and writing with new ways of looking at our world of creativity. There will be discussions and exercises aimed at helping you hone your ideas, sharpen your vision, explore language, and experiment with the infinite ways of words. Learn how to construct and submit manuscripts for publication by journals, online media, and book publishers. Participants will have full access to our beautiful, sunny studio that’s replete with lots of table room, potters’ wheels, WIFI, and a supportive atmosphere. Note* You don’t have to be an artist to take this workshop!

WEEKLY CLASSES (Wednesdays)

WEEKLY WHEEL THROWING CERAMICS

Instructor: Meredith Kunhardt

Dates: June 19 – August 20

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Course Fee: $220

Lab Fee: $65 [includes first bag of clay]

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced There are many reasons that making pottery on the wheel has become so popular. Making pots gets us more in touch with our elemental ‘selves’. Fashioning pots with our hands, and minds, serves our desire to create and realize our imaginations. The farm to table movement has made us more aware of the relationship between locally grown foods and handmade wares. We aim to celebrate this relationship by offering an introductory course to making pots. Students will learn how to prepare clay and, using the potter’s wheel, create tableware shapes.

WEEKLY HAND BUILDING CERAMICS

Instructor: Maureen Garcia

Dates: June 19 – August 20

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Course Fee: $220

Lab Fee: $65 [includes first bag of clay]

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Using clay to create pottery, sculpture, architectural and other forms, reaches back as far in time as 28,000 years ago when the first paleolithic Venus figurines were sculpted. From the magnificent, Native American pots to modern day tilework, sculptures, and functional vessels, hand-building processes have played an important role in artists’ abilities to express their imaginations and cultures through this most malleable medium. During this exciting course, students will learn a variety of processes, tools, and approaches to realizing form. There will be demonstrations of pinch, coil, and slab techniques, and firings.

WEEKLY WEAVING

Instructor: Tina Harp

Dates: May 29 – July 17

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Course Fee: $220

Lab Fee: $65

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

This class is designed for beginners and advanced weavers who want to learn and refresh the basics of hand-weaving. Each week, you will focus on a different weaving technique or project. By the end of the class, you will have created a variety of woven pieces, such as a scarf, placemat, or wall hanging. In addition to learning how to wind a warp, set up a loom, and weave basic patterns, you’ll learn different weaving techniques and how to troubleshoot. This class is a great way to relax, while also learning a new skill that you can enjoy for years to come. No prior experience is required.

Please Note: If a course is marked as FULL, you may visit the website and register to be put on the waiting list.

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• Runs a dozen studio arts programs, with students from around the U.S.

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