February 2026 Guide: Winter in the Catskills

IN THIS ISSUE

MKAD PRESENTS THE 2026 GREAT JELL-O JAMBOREE

BOOK REVIEW: The Catskills, An Alphabet Acrostic Story, by Jennifer Finkle and Sharon Tucker

CUBAN DANCE AND THE ORIGINS OF ROCK AND ROLL Coming to Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Orpheum Performing Arts Center in February

V SEASON IS BACK!

BELLEAYRE MOUNTAIN STATS

HUNTER MOUNTAIN STATS

PLATTEKILL MOUNTAIN STATS

WINDHAM MOUNTAIN CLUB STATS

WINDHAM ARTS ALLIANCE TRIAD FUSION ART SHOW by Sheila

Trautman

ARE THE CATSKILLS REALLY MOUNTAINS? by Greg

Madden

CATSKILLS PAST: Groundwork

by

Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson

Jeff Senterman

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

VOLUME 41, NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY 2026

PUBLISHERS

Peter Finn, Chairman, Catskill Mountain Foundation

Sarah Finn, President, Catskill Mountain Foundation

Amy Scheibe, Executive Director, Catskill Mountain Foundation

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

Sarah Taft

ADVERTISING SALES

Barbara Cobb

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

T.M. Bradshaw, Jose F. Donneys/shutterstock.com, Brad Gillespie, HikerTrashHusbands.com, Mad Hare Imagery/shutterstock.com, Greg Madden, Maude Adams Theater Hub, MKAD, Judy Ondrey, Jeff Senterman, Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson, and Sheila Trautman. Additional content from Belleayre Mountain, Hunter Mountain, Plattekill Mountain, Ulster County Tourism, and Windham Mountain Club.

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

Candy McKee

Julie Bryan

Kim McGalliard

Kaitlyn Truax

PRINTING

Catskill Mountain Printing Services

DISTRIBUTION

Catskill Mountain Foundation

EDITORIAL DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: February 6

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THE 2026 GREAT JELLO-O JAMBOREE

The Department of Regional Art Workers (The DRAW at MKAD) is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2026 Great Jell-O Jamboree. This fundraiser for The DRAW will take place on Saturday, February 21, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Fuller Building, located at 45 Pine Grove Avenue in Midtown Kingston.

The Great Jell-O Jamboree is a vibrant celebration of creativity and community, all centered around the wiggly world of JellO. This year’s event promises to delight attendees of all ages, with a full range of fun activities and experiences.

Highlights of the event include:

Jell-O Sculpture Competition: Local artists will showcase their talent in a Jell-O sculpture competition, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with this unique medium.

Games of Fun and Chance: Enjoy a variety of games that add an element of excitement and surprise to the evening with prizes generously donated by local businesses.

Delicious Jell-O-Centric Food: Sample a colorful array of JellO-centric dishes that are as tasty as they are visually appealing.

Boozy Jell-O Cocktails: The cash bar will offer a selection of boozy Jell-O cocktails, adding a spirited twist to the festivities.

Live Music

And the best part? All proceeds from the Great Jell-O Jamboree will support The DRAW’s affordable, pay-what-you-can art classes and intern wages for our Youth Workforce for ages 15-24. By attending this event, you are directly contributing to the growth and enrichment of our artistic community. Tickets are available now at mkad.art/events/jell-o-jamboree/.

Midtown Kingston Arts District believes in the power of creative arts to be an agent of change. We serve the people of Midtown Kingston to create collaborative relationships that effect positive change together. Our mission is to provide access and support for the arts to advance, engage, unite, and enrich a vibrant community in Midtown Kingston. Learn more at mkad.art.

BOOK REVIEW

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A scended high above, the G allant eagle Lands on its E normous next somewhere

S afe near the Pepacton Reservoir

The Catskills: An Alphabet Acrostic Story

Written by Jennifer Finkle Illustrated by Sharon Tucker

Do you have a child who is interested in the natural world of the Catskills? The Catskills: An Alphabet Acrostic Story, written by Jennifer Finkle and illustrated by Sharon Tucker, is an evocative picture book that serves as a poetic tribute to the Catskill Mountains. Using a structured A-to-Z format to explore the region’s natural wonders and cultural pastimes, it is a charming way to introduce your child to the world of the Catskills, while exposing them to poetry and hand-crafted art and encouraging their creativity and vocabulary growth.

The book takes readers on an alphabetical journey through the flora, fauna, history, and activities in the Catskills. It transitions from the majesty of the mountains to the intricate details of local wildlife, making it both an educational resource and a sensory experience.

Each letter of the alphabet introduces a new topic relating to life in the Catskill Mountains. The clever poetry spells out acrostics for each letter of the alphabet; the text is accessible for children but appropriate for many ages due to the depth of the vocabulary.

Each page is illustrated with an image created by artist Sharon Tucker with beautiful torn paper (no scissor cuts). Much of the paper used was handmade and beautifully captures what the words are describing. Tucker’s artwork provides a vibrant backdrop to Finkle’s poetry. The illustrations emphasize the tranquility, beauty, and richness of the Catskill landscape, portraying the region with a sense of wonder and majesty.

Beyond its poetic appeal, the book acts as a primer for regional geography and natural history, introducing young readers to specific environmental terms and local mountain culture and history.

Author Jennifer Finkle recently retired as elementary teacher at her alma mater, Andes Central School. Artist Sharon Tucker teaches PreK-12 art classes at Andes Central School.

The Catskills: An Alphabet Acrostic Story is sure to become a cherished local title for families and educators in the Hudson Valley. The book is available on Amazon. Even better: you can ask your local bookseller!

CUBAN DANCE AND THE ORIGINS OF ROCK AND ROLL

Coming to Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Orpheum Performing Arts Center this February

Catskill Mountain Foundation presents two spectacular performances this February at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville.

MALPASO DANCE

February 7

First up on February 7 at 7:00 pm is Malpaso Dance, presented by Catskill Mountain Foundation in partnership with The Joyce Theater Foundation.

Since its establishment in 2012, Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought-after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. Emphasizing a collaborative creative process, Malpaso is committed to working with top international choreographers while also nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography. An Associate Company of Joyce Theater Productions, Malpaso — together with The Joyce— has commissioned original works from a number of prominent international choreographers, including Ron K. Brown, Aszure Barton, Emmy-award winning Sonya Tayeh, Robyn Mineko Williams and celebrated b-girl Asherie. As a means of foregrounding Cuban choreographers, Malpaso recently has also premiered works by company member Daile Carrazana, bolstering the list of longtoured pieces by Artistic Director Osnel Delgado, which are often accompanied live by Grammy award-winning, Cuban-American composer/pianist Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble. In 2026, Malpaso will premiere a new work by emerging Thai-American choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat and will become the first Cuban dance company to perform a work by Martha Graham.

MILLION DOLLAR REUNION

February 15

On Sunday, February 15 at 7:00 pm, Million Dollar Reunion brings the blues, country and jazz — better known as Rock ‘n’ Roll — to the Orpheum.

The Million Dollar Reunion is an electrifying new show that pays tribute to the legendary music born at SUN Studios in Memphis, Tennessee—widely celebrated as the birthplace of Rock and Roll. Produced by Broadway veteran Bobby Taylor, and featuring former cast members of the worldwide hit show Million Dollar Quartet, the Million Dollar Reunion takes the audience on a spirited journey to an earlier time, with dynamic performances of some of the greatest hits of Rock and Roll. No one can ever forget Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ On,” Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues,” Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes,” or Elvis Presley’s “Good Rockin’ Tonight.” All of these hits, and many more, will remind the audience of a time when a musical revolution was occurring in America and soon the entire world. So, come join us, as we take a musical trip back in time, when the Blues, Country, and Gospel music had a baby, and they named it ROCK AND ROLL!

Both events take place at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 12485. Arrive early to find available parking in the municipal or other parking lots. For tickets, visit catskillmtn.org, email boxoffice@catskillmtn.org or call 518 263 2063.

MALPASO DANCE COMPANY

Since its establishment in 2012, Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought-after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. Emphasizing a collaborative creative process, Malpaso is committed to working with top international choreographers while also nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography. An Associate Company of Joyce Theater Productions, Malpaso — together with The Joyce— has commissioned original works from a number of prominent international choreographers, including Ron K. Brown, Aszure Barton, Emmy-award winning Sonya Tayeh, Robyn Mineko Williams and celebrated b-girl Asherie.

When Maude Adams Theater Hub first stumbled on the idea of presenting three great plays over five fun days in 2021, they never thought the idea would work so well that it would be repeated for the next three winters.

Now in its fourth year, V Season returns to the black box stage at the Weisberg Hall in Hunter, NY, from February 11 until February 15. Originally conceived as a way for actors and creatives to pop up shows in the dead of winter when little else is going on, V Season took its name from Valentine’s Day, and the idea of putting together plays that have some kind of connection to love. Which, of course, most plays do.

Due to the very short rehearsal time (typically a mere six weeks from first read to on stage), it was decided that actors are allowed to use their scripts as little or as much as needed, and directors are encouraged to think of these stagings as works in process, which give the audiences a peek into how the productions get lifted off the ground. Even so, the V Season productions are surprisingly polished and professional, and the scripts disappear into the action like a handy prop.

This V Season welcomes plays that are about art and transformation, starting with Six Degrees of Separation by John Guare, a prize-winning classic with a large cast and multiple unexpected twists. When art dealers Flan and Ouisa Kitteridge welcome a stranger into their apartment, their entire social circle is flipped on an edge, and everything they think about themselves and art is transformed by the end of the play. With stand-out performances

by MATH newcomer Josh Perez and regional favorites Katrina Lantz, Marc Wolf, John Remington, and Jessica Gibbons, plus a star-studded cast of regional actors, V Season’s first play to be directed by Ben Rendich will get the week started with a bang. Hot on its heels is Neal LaBute’s likewise twisty drama about the power of artful transformation, The Shape of Things. Directing for the first time since last year’s sell-out True West, Jacob Shipley works his magic with another four-hander starring Ashley Hill, Jordan Zakka, Ashley Krysinski, and local HTC graduate Ernie Briskey. A modern-day update of the classic Pygmalion, The Shape of Things follows the relationships of three college students as their lives are turned inside-out by a newcomer with questionable intentions.

Rounding out the pack is Circle Mirror Transformation by the award-winning playwright Annie Baker. Set in a small studio in Vermont, this riveting play brings together four acting students and their determined teacher, putting them all through emotional upheavals and unexpected revelations that dig deeply into their quiet humanity and vulnerability. Shelli Koffman, who co-directs the brilliant Columbia County Players’ annual summer Shakespeare at the Churchtown Dairy directs in her MATH debut. The power-house cast includes Jessica Gibbons, Maya Rock, Laila Monsen, Brian Flynn, and Bill Solley.

V Season will run from February 11 through 15 at the Doctorow Center for the Arts in Hunter, NY. For the full schedule, more information and tickets, please visit catskillmtn.org.

BELLEAYRE MOUNTAIN

MOUNTAIN STATS:

Longest Run: 12,024’

Vertical Drop: 1,404’

Total Skiable Acres: 171

Snowmaking: 96%

Uphill Lift Capacity: 12,980 people/hour

TRAILS, PARKS & GLADES:

62 Trails, including Glades & Parks

22% Easiest Trails

58% More Difficult Trails

20% Most Difficult Trails

ELEVATIONS:

Belleayre Summit: 3,429’

Sunset Lodge (summit lodge): 3,325’

Overlook Lodge (mid mtn. lodge): 2,542’

Discovery Lodge (lower mtn. lodge): 2,025’

CROSS COUNTRY TRAILS:

9.2 km of trails. The cross country trails are free to use and are only open with natural snow. They are not patrolled or groomed.

WINTER HOURS OF OPERATION:

Lodges: 8:00am - 5:00pm | Lifts: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Make sure to visit the Snow Report at belleayre.com/mountain/conditions/ to see a full listing of open lifts, trails and any changes in operations.

Lock in your day on the slopes by purchasing your lift ticket online! If tickets sell out online, they will not be sold in-person at the window. The earlier you buy your tickets – the better the pricing. Beware of fraud. It is best to purchase tickets directly from our website.

All lift tickets must be loaded onto our reusable SKI3 Cards. Already have one? Reload it online and head directly to the lift. If you do not already have a SKI3 Card, one can be added to your shopping cart (new card fee $5) at the time of purchase. Bring your e-ticket QR code to one of our contactless Ticket Pick-Up Boxes to receive your lift ticket loaded onto a new SKI3 Card. Save your new SKI3 Card to reload online for future visits! Lift Tickets are not transferable, and your SKI3 Card is associated exclusively with your guest profile.

181 Galli Curci Rd | Highmount, NY 12441

800-942-6904 (snow phone) | 845-254-5600 | belleayre.com

MOUNTAIN STATS:

Base Elevation: 1,600’ (above sea level)

Highest Elevation: 3,200’ (above sea level)

Vertical Drop: 1,600’

Skiable Terrain: 320 acres

Number of Lifts: 13

Number of Trails: 67

Terrain Parks: 4

PERCENTAGE OF TERRAIN:

Beginner: 25%

Intermediate: 30%

Advanced: 45%

TICKET SALES HOURS:

Guest Services

Midweek 8:45 am – 4:00 pm

Non-Peak weekends 8:15 am – 4:15 pm

Peak Weekends 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Base Lodge Ticket Sales

Midweek 8:45 am – 4:00 pm

Non-Peak weekends 8:15 am – 4:00 pm

Peak Weekends 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Snow Tubing Ticket Sales

Weekends & Holidays 11:45 am – 6:00 pm

(Tubing Park open 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm)

Learning Center Ticket Sales

Midweek 8:45 am – 4:00 pm

Non-Peak weekends 8:15 am – 4:00 pm

Peak Weekends 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

**Non-weekend Holidays include Monday, February 26

64 Klein Ave. | Hunter, NY 12442

800-HUNTERMTN | 800-486-8376 | huntermtn.com

HUNTER MOUNTAIN

PLATTEKILL MOUNTAIN

MOUNTAIN STATS:

Summit Elevation: 3,500’

Base Elevation: 2400’

Vertical: 1,100’

Number of Trails: 41

Number of Lifts: 4

Triple Chair, Double Chair, Two Carpet Lifts (Learning Center and Tubing Park)

Longest Trail: 2 miles

Average Snowfall: 175”

Snowmaking: 75%

Terrain Park: 1

PERCENTAGE

OF TERRAIN:

Easier: 20%

Difficult: 40%

More Difficult: 20%

Most Difficult: 20%

HOURS OF OPERATION:

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING:

Friday-Sunday & Holidays

(Remaining holiday period is February 14-22) 8:45 am-4:15 pm

SNOWTUBING:

Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 10:30 am-5:30 pm (two-hour time slots) 469

MOUNTAIN STATS:

Top Elevation: 3,100’

Vertical Rise: 1,600’

Number of Trails: 54

Trail Length: 300’–12,500’

Number of Lifts: 11

1 high-speed 6 passenger, 3 high-speed quads, 1 triple, 1 double, 5 surface

Total Acres: 732

Trail Acreage: 285

Snowmaking Coverage: 97% of trails

Terrain Parks: 3

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Weekdays: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Weekends & Holidays: 8:00am – 4:00pm

WINDHAM MOUNTAIN CLUB

By Sheila Trautman

Windham Arts Alliance is excited to present the first art show of 2026 in collaboration with the Main Street Community Center. Valentine’s Day seems the perfect time to celebrate three people who share their love and efforts with others. So, this year we are honoring Patti Ferrara, Peter Preston, and David Slutzky for their contributions to the community. As artists, they each share their own perspective and approach to art.

David Slutzky

David Slutzky’s family has lived in the area for generations. He is a lifelong artist and served as President of the Board of Greene County Council on the Arts (now known as CREATE Council on the Arts) for more than 40 years. If you see a man walking around wearing a black cowboy hat with a big smile on his face— that’s David.

As one of the former owners of Hunter Mountain, he used to introduce himself as a snowmaker. He has compiled an amazing collection of photography featuring the colors of sunrises and sunsets refracted in the mist of the snowmaking process. Sharing a story that relates to family, work and art, David talks about a time many years ago when he was up on the slopes and the sun rose over the mountains in the distance. The light refracted in the mist

that was created with his snow-making machine to form the most indescribably brilliant scene. But he didn’t have his camera with him. So he took note of the conditions of that day and waited for the right time to return to the same spot and blow snow as the sun was rising, in the hope of capturing it on camera. It took thre years! He recalls leading his father on the mini-expedition and his father kept asking, “What are we doing here?” thinking they already had enough snow on that slope. David just kept reassuring him saying, “We need to do this.” He got the shot and calls it a “Snowmaking on the Milkyway.”

David says, “My sunrises with snowmaking pieces are reminiscent of impressionist paintings, the way the sun refracts off a mist of snow that wisps through the air as the surrounding landscape is suffused with an ever-changing haze of colors to present a sort of natural canvas upon which the photographer-snowmaker captures beauty in a moment of synchronicity between man, machine and nature.” His treatment of sunlight, contrast and shadows creates a chiaroscuro effect that he learned to appreciate during his early days as a student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. David is not only a photographer but is also involved in other media, including illustrations and sketches as well as various forms of three-dimensional construction

Patti Ferrara is a multimedia artist who lives in Kiskatom, NY. She says that she doesn’t let her art stand still! Sheila Trautman says, “I have known her for years and am constantly amazed at how many media and styles she has mastered. Her work spans the gamut from Hudson River School-style works to abstract sketches, prints, and paintings.”

Patti has been living in the land of Rip Van Winkle and the home of the artist Thomas Cole since childhood. Her work is influenced by the natural beauty of her Catskill Mountain surroundings. She says, “Working with oil paints, I’ve learned the traditional ‘Old Masters’ technique, and the Hudson River School of Art painting ways from my mentor, the late Thomas Locker. He gave me the gift of seeing burnt sienna in the clouds.”

Patti is able to observe and create works that touch the soul while translating the scenes around her into dramatic works of art. The desire to share her understanding of the Hudson River School has led her to explore many trails in the Catskills that famous artists have painted before her. If you have walked along the Hudson River School of Art Trails, you have probably seen the rubbing medallions and site markers she designed to share this knowledge with all who adventure near these famous sites.

She is a free spirit, which is beautifully expressed in the variety of her work. From mini monotypes to museum murals, her curiosity to explore different mediums and techniques is never ending.

Patti is a noted artist who has shown her work locally and in the Hudson Valley. She also teaches art at a retreat at Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains. This exhibit will feature oils, watercolors, monotypes, alcohol inks, and colored pencil, just a taste of Ferrara’s art world. She explains, “It’s rewarding to produce a

successful plein-air painting along the trail or to create a group of monotypes back at the studio. Usually very detailed, the Hudson River School of Art-style oil paintings on panel give a very different feeling and process compared to creating paintings using alcohol inks, and a non-porous paper. It’s a loose exciting process that gives the artist a great freedom of expression. It can be controllable with practice, but sometimes it’s more successful and fun just creating out of one’s mind and let the inks flow!” Patti continues, “Working in pen and colored pencils, ‘My People,’ as I call them, are sometimes taken from real situations. I start with a line or two in pencil and end up with creations that make people smile!” A born artist, Patti happily continues on her art journey. Patti is happy to be exhibiting her work through the Windham Art Alliance and gives thanks to all who make this possible.

Peter Preston

Rounding out the Triad Fusion Show is another multitalented member of the artist community, Peter Preston. If you have ever attended one of the Maude Adams Theater Hub Shows at the Doctorow Theater in Hunter you have seen Pete’s wonderful stage sets. Windham Arts Alliance first heard of him through these productions and were thrilled to learn that he was also a fine artist. Sheila was impressed by the rich colors and mood of his pastels and is excited that he agreed to be part of the Fusion show.

Pete Preston lives in Haines Falls, NY. He explains that, “Working in wood and on art paper have been integral to my life. My fine art mediums include pencil, charcoal, ink and pastels. The pastel paintings that you will see in the Triad Fusion Art Show are dominated by strong, vibrant colors because I consider not only what I want to create, but also what the viewer will see as interesting—even striking—and hopefully memorable.” He de-

scribes the medium of pastel when he writes, “I work in soft pastels. Soft pastels are made from dry oil pigments that are formed into soft sticks. The colors are many and varied and often very vibrant. The sticks are held in the fingers, so fingers are quickly covered in oil pigment. As such, there’s a tactile quality to pastel painting that is part of its allure. Also appealing is a fabulous immediacy possible as large areas of paper can be quickly colored to produce art that is expressive through quick, but thoughtful, application. Finer details are then painted in. You will see the deliberate marks that are made in some of my paintings while others will show either careful blending or ‘scumbling’ which is the light application of one color over another where both colors are visible.”

Peter says, “I produced three little series of landscape paintings for the exhibit, plus three one-offs that I wanted to display.” There are three series: an Adirondack, a Sonoran Desert, and a Local Catskill. Also included in the show are the one-off pieces, including a large portrait on plywood from the set of Bell, Book and Candle that was produced last February by Maude Adams Theater Hub. The second is a small study of a man pounding nails for a larger work that appeared at the Twilight Park exhibit last year.

WAA is excited to have The Song Birds perform at the opening. They are a group of nine talented singers under the direction of Linda Nicholls. For over ten years, these talented ladies have performed for private events, benefits, Mountaintop community events and in surrounding areas to standing room only audiences.  Their repertoire includes a variety of music that includes Broadway tunes, folk music, Doo Wop, Standards, Holiday, Patriotic etc. Keeping to the theme of Valentines Day they will be performing love songs. Their voices are exceptional and their harmonies are beautiful! Their music is so much fun that you just want to sing along.  We’re excited to sing some of your favorite tunes! Please join in the celebration!

This show is special as it touches on so many aspects of art. Each artist has a unique quality and interest that they want to share. The Triad Fusion Show is a one-of-a-kind exhibit that we are proud to display at the Main Street Community Center. This collaboration is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to experience the diversity of talents and works presented. Please join us, meet and talk to the artists, and enjoy refreshments on February 14 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. The exhibit will take place at the Main Street Community Center, 5494 Main Street (SR 23), Windham, NY.

Are the Catskills Really Mountains?

By Greg Madden

Growing up in neighboring Connecticut, I have always known about the existence of the Catskill Mountains. As a wee lad, I would see or hear commercials boasting about a famous animal farm here and all of the great skiing and outdoor activities that are offered in this region as well.

Recently, while driving north on Route 87, cruising easily and traffic-free passing by New Paltz, I was reminded of just how beautiful and resplendent the Catskills can be, even from afar. But those of us who regularly visit — or live — here, we also intimately know the inner beauty of our treasured place in the sun, even if others are Catskill Mountains dismissers.

Growing up, my childhood best friend, also a New Englander, took a job out west later in life, settling in Colorado Springs at the base of Pikes Peak, standing 14,115 feet above sea level.

As often happens, this started yet another playful, but neverending ribbing of, “my mountains are bigger than your mountains” bravado. He said, “Your mountains are just little hills, if that.” Clearly, it was relentless one upmanship, continuously, but poignantly territorial and very spirited.

The Rocky Mountains are indeed a spectacular sight to be sure, but if you had never seen them, as many who originally settled the eastern Americas, the Catskills bear witness to their own majesty. So let’s silence these smirkish remarks forever.

If you’ve ever driven through upstate New York and someone casually exclaimed, “Look at those mountains” as you pass our gently rising terrain, you might have had the same thought, are these Catskills really mountains, or did someone just mislabel a bunch of rolling hills and never correct it?

Well, buckle up as we’re about to take a scenic (and fun) journey into geology, history, and why these “mountains” are so amazing and unforgettable.

So, what makes a mountain anyway? Let’s start with the obvious. When most people hear the word “mountain,” they picture jagged peaks scraping the sky, framed by eagles and rumbling waterfalls. Maybe something from the Rockies or the Himalayas. By that standard, the Catskills seem almost shy and dwarfed by landmasses that reach high and scrape the sky around the globe.

But here’s the secret. There isn’t a strict scientific height requirement to earn the mountain label. In fact, the definition varies worldwide and many regions use cultural and historical tradition to decide whether a landform is a “mountain” or just a “glorified hill.”

These proud Catskills might not measure up as an example with Mount Everest (29,031’) or even Mount Washington (6,288’) in New Hampshire, but they do rise impressively above the surrounding terrain, with peaks around 3,500 feet. The highest peak in the Catskills, Slide Mountain, comes in at 4,190’. That’s been enough for locals and frequent travelers alike to nod and say, “Yep they are mountains.”

Once a place, over time, gets called “mountains” by enough people, be they residents, visitors, poets, painters, vacationers, well then, that name sticks and it has stuck here for eons.

To truly appreciate the precious Catskills, we have to go back a long way, to their birth, a mere 350 million years ago, to a time when the Earth looked like it was constantly auditioning for a dramatic movie backdrop. Trying on different shifting

land masses. Change was then, and still is, the only constant and continues as such.

That period of time seems like just yesterday to the Catskills’ very own Rip Van Winkle, give or take a nap or two, who knows a comfortable mountain when he sees one, so let’s let him take over as our historic narrator on what is, or isn’t, a mountain.

Rip begins, “when ancient, supercontinent Euramerica was just forming. The seas were high. The land, which would much later become New York, was nearer the equator and part of sandy deltas that stretched far and wide. Rivers dumped loads of sediment, mud, sand, and broken bits of rock into these deltas.”

Rip continues, “These layers piled up over millions of years, creating thick stacks of sedimentary rock like sandstone, shale, and limestone. Then things got interesting. Tectonic forces slowly lifted these rock layers. Erosion by wind and water began carving away at them. Now pause for a moment and picture Swiss cheese with a slow trickle of water. That’s essentially what happened: soft layers washed away faster than harder ones, creating valleys and ridges. And boom!! The result was the rolling, rugged terrain we now call the Catskill Mountains.”

So, while Rip’s Catskills aren’t the result of volcanic eruptions or tectonic crust-crunching like the Andes or Himalayas, their formation is no less fascinating.

The Catskills are quite modest compared to the towering giants out west or even some peaks in the Appalachians, but that’s

part of their charm. They’re eroded remnants; basically, what’s left after hundreds of millions of years of rain, rivers, ice, and wind carving away at the Earth’s surface.

Geologists call places like the Catskill Region a peneplain, which is a landscape worn down almost to a plain, but not entirely flat. The Catskills are essentially the weathered bones of ancient mountains, softened over time. They still rise high enough to give you a view that makes your heart skip a beat, especially in fall when the forests explode into breathtaking shades of a cherished, color-washed panorama.

So yes, while they don’t reach Alaska-level altitudes, they’re still mountains, just more refined, like the wise old storytellers of the landscape world. Like Rip Van Winkle.

You might wonder … have the Catskills changed much since they were created ? Oh, you bet, and constantly! If there’s one rule in geology, it’s this: nothing stays the same forever. The Catskills are still evolving. Today never looks like yesterday, or tomorrow. Similar but never the same, like so many other things. Vegetation grows and retreats. Forests adapt as species respond to climate shifts influencing erosion and the look of our landscape.

So while the Catskills may not be erupting or crumpling upward like mountain ranges squeezed by tectonic plates, they’re in constant, quiet motion. Think of them as the calm, thoughtful elders of mountain ranges, not flashy, but rich in heritage and ever-changing in subtle ways.

Since moving here to the “mountains” in upstate New York, I have often heard folks say that eastern Europeans resettled in the Catskills, as this area reminds them of their homelands. So are their spots on the globe just like the Catskills? Yes … and no ….

In geology, there are generally a few ways mountains are created. There are “Folded mountains,” like the Himalayas or the Appalachians, formed by tectonic plates pushing together. Then there are “Volcanic mountains,” like Mt. Fuji or the Cascades, built by eruptions. “Block mountains,” for example the Sierra Nevadas, were raised by faults, and “Erosional remnants,” like the Catskills, were sculpted from a plateau that is worn down over time. The Catskills are akin to places around the world where ancient uplifted regions have been weathered down into broad ridges and peaks; for example, the Scottish Highlands. While taller and more rugged, their overall form is similar and shaped by ancient tectonics and long erosion.

One might argue, that parts of the Dinaric Alps foothills in the Balkans are like these mountains, where limestone and other sedimentary rocks have been carved into softer rises and hollows. Then there are sections of the Black Forest in Germany with eroded plateaus with rounded summits.

The Catskills have a difference in geological origin, but it seems they do share similarities in climate, terrain, forest cover and a rolling, subdued landscape with some mountainous regions in Eastern Europe, thus the homely feel to our amazing neighbors who also chose to settle here.

What’s unique about the Catskills is that they were once part of a massive delta system flowing from the Adirondack region that is very similar to a delta river system found down south in Mississippi, an ancestor where history is written into the rocks themselves. In short, think of the Catskills as the fossilized, eroded remnants of an ancient delta, while the Mississippi Delta is a living, breathing version of that very same geological process.

So, now that we’ve proven that the Catskills are indeed mountains, just why did people fall in love with this area? Well, here’s where things get lively! The Catskills have always had a pull on human imagination, from Indigenous peoples to 19th-century artists to Sunday drivers with Espresso coffee creations in hand.

Let’s start with the jaw-dropping scenery here (way before Instagram). Back in the early 1800s, the Hudson River School of painters made the Catskills famous. Artists like Thomas Cole and Asher Durand painted scenes of waterfalls, forests, and soaring cliffs, not because they were famous yet, but because those landscapes spoke to them. These paintings weren’t just art, they were travel posters to a young America, whispering, “Come see this.”

We’ve become an important part of nature’s playground in America. Even before artists, Indigenous peoples lived in and traveled through the region, drawn by rivers full of fish, forests rich with game and plants, and natural hiking paths carved through the mountains.

For later settlers and tourists, the Catskills have offered tranquil lakes, refreshing waterfalls, refreshingly cool breezes in

summer, snowy magic in winter and we continue to offer a restful oasis to escape from city grit and congestion.

Other nice draws are the music (remember Woodstock), numerous dance traditions, and camping cultures. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Catskills became the destination for summer retreats, resorts, and eventually the iconic “Borscht Belt.” Comedians, musicians, and families flocked here for decades. The mountains weren’t just a backdrop, they became a character in countless stories, jokes, and memories.

Whether it was learning to swim in a cool hidden pool, hiking secret forest paths, or gathering around a bonfire under a sky that seemed impossibly vast, the Catskills became synonymous with an endless supply of extreme fun.

In recent years, the Catskills have enjoyed a renewed renaissance. Hikers, bikers, and climbers explore trails old and new. Artists and writers find inspiration in quiet valleys. City-dwellers look for weekend escapes from concrete and noise. The Catskills continually prove uniquely everyday that you don’t need Everestlevel height to have mountain magic.

The Catskills are mountains because they pass many tests. First, and most importantly, they feel like mountains. Not because they dominate the skyline, but because they rise above the ordinary. The Catskills shape weather and watersheds. The Catskills challenge outdoor action enthusiasts. The Catskills inspire artists and adventurers alike. The Catskills hold traditions and stories older than most of the trees across the region.

In short, the name “Catskill Mountains” stuck because people needed a word powerful enough to capture what these larger than life hills mean to us, not just what they are on a map, or to those that don’t know, or even “get” the Catskills.

So yes, the Catskills are mountains, not because they compete with the Alps, but because they are mountains in reality and spirit. They were born of ancient seas, carved by rushing rivers, and loved by generations who found something timeless on their slopes.

They’re not just a geographical feature, they’re a cultural and emotional landmark. They remind us that beauty doesn’t have to be colossal to be awe-inspiring, and that sometimes, the gentler rise of a hill with character can still make your heart soar higher than any mountain range.

So, next time someone asks whether the Catskills are really mountains, you can smile and say that mountains aren’t just measured in feet, they’re measured in stories and the Catskills have more stories than stars in our galaxy on a clear night.

And lastly, the Catskill Mountains have soul. It’s their superpower that other so-called larger mountains can’t rise up to meet and never will.

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

Catskills Past

GROUNDWORK FOR FLYING

By T.M. Bradshaw

Private flying appealed to many people in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Tiny airports popped up near small towns that were surrounded by large expanses of open space. The June 2025 “Catskills Past” looked at the Gilboa landing field near Stamford in the 1930s. That privately owned field saw a lot of use, both as a convenient landing and takeoff spot for private pilots and as a venue for large, well-attended airshows. Over time that airfield fell out of use—partially because one could watch the airshows from outside the fence, avoiding paying admission, and later, because many pilots joined the war effort.

The news articles from the 20s and 30s were largely humorous and playful, featuring stunts and daredevil acts, but a big, serious push to make aviation commonplace followed World War II.

The September 7, 1944, issue of the Stamford Mirror-Recorder ran a lengthy editorial on the need for another landing field in the area, titled “Real Post-War Project for Stamford.” Getting an airport must have been a pet project for Mirror-Recorder editor Leo DeSilva because three weeks later the paper included a short article discussing three Ulster County flying fields, all within a three-anda-half-mile radius of each other. One was referred to as “the former Kingston airport” without mentioning a new name; the other two were still under construction, but expected to be in operation within a month or so.

The editorial campaign continued. The first sentence in a January 31, 1946, column titled “Let’s Go to Work for Stamford” read “There is every indication that air-minded people throughout this region are on their toes awaiting the coming of Spring

and what it may bring by way of air transportation.” After listing the possible advantages of a local airport, the editorial lamented the lack of forward motion on the issue, stating, “It is regrettable that while Stamford is listed in state publications as in line for an airport, the local effort and cooperation to that end is at the moment practically nil, and confined principally to scanning current issues of the Mirror-Recorder to learn what is developing locally.”

The Mirror-Recorder certainly was regularly filled with all the local flying news in an effort to generate enthusiasm. That same January 31 issue had two full columns on the front page reporting aviation news from all around the region. In Catskill, a $488,170 class-two airport, suitable for feeder airlines and private flying, had been proposed by the Civil Aeronautics Commission. The Ulster County Airport, described as strategically located, was to be developed as a class three field, with the option of upgrading to a class four field if needed.

Garraghan Airport, at Windham, was described as having a picturesque runway overlooking part of the golf course. John Garraghan, a flight instructor prior to World War II, returned after spending four years as a Navy pilot and decided to build his own field. He used a power shovel to level a 1,400-foot runway parallel to South Street near the Windham Country Club on land belonging to George Osborn. Garraghan’s plan was to fly charters and resume flight instruction.

The Prattsville airport was home to the Tri-County Aviation Club in the 1940s. A March 21, 1946 article in the Mirror-Recorder described the club while listing other flying news in a long

subhead, including planes purchased and airport plans for Liberty and Cobleskill. The first paragraph of that article sounds like a Leo DeSilva editorial, one in which he expresses his disappointment:

The air-minded are taking the initiative and making preparations to start flying. There is plenty of evidence that people who intend to take up flying as a pastime or business adjunct are not disposed to wait for a laggard community to make up its mind about what to do about this airplane business which is galloping straight at us. So they are going ahead on their own, flying from the most practical airport available, or planning to build an airstrip, where possible, in their own community.

The story then continued, describing aviation events in multiple area towns, no doubt to still try to generate public enthusiasm for a similar project in Stamford. That Tri-County Aviation Club was building an airstrip on Raymond Traver’s farm. There were plans to also build a hangar to house the club’s newly purchased plane, which was temporarily being kept at the Oneonta airport. Two men from Halcott Center, Ward Reynolds and Earl Johnson, each piloted their own planes over their home town, the first to do so. Even six-year-old Arlene Griffin took to the skies, piloted by her cousin Odell Reynolds.

Saugerties resident Harry Whittaker was the first prisoner transported by air from the Ulster County jail to New York City for arraignment. West Catskill was expecting construction of a three-runway airfield with three hangars, to be used for a flying school and charter service. The recommended site for the Cobleskill project was a 250-foot high plateau at the point where the towns of Cobleskill, Esperance, Carlisle, and Schoharie meet. It was also to have three runways, each 3,000 feet long. The estimated cost for grading, drainage and lighting was $394,000.

The April 8, 1946, edition of the Mirror-Recorder reported that Kenneth L. Peck, Rotary president, spoke at a public meeting, describing the government’s requirements for airports, the costs of surveying possible sites, and posting the question of whether or not Stamford actually wanted one. Surveys eventually determined there wasn’t a suitable site that would meet the length and orientation requirements for landing strips.

The Prattsville airport received a lot of coverage, as did the accomplishments of individual pilots; Bob Maben was one pilot who received a lot of coverage.

The earliest mention of Bob Maben had nothing to do with flying—he was the guest of honor at a surprise 18th birthday party “on the Rocks” in Prattsville, July 10, 1940. Then, on November 9, 1944, a much shorter item noted that he had completed the training and solo flight necessary to secure his pilot’s license.

The February 27, 1947, edition of the Mirror-Recorder discussed the Prattsville airport at length, its name now the Catskill Mt. Airport; the resident group there was called the Prattsville Flying Service. Eight planes were housed at the field. Dick Smith

January 31, 1946, Mirror-Recorder article heading

and Bob Maben ran a ground school there, training pilots for the exam for a private pilot’s license. The article noted that the Prattsville Flying Service was the first local organization to post a regular schedule and fee structure for trips from Prattsville to various cities, including Binghamton, Albany, and New York.

Prattsville was again in the news in the July 8, 1948, edition of the Mirror-Recorder. On the evening of July 2, the Tri-County Aviation Club held their meeting and hot dog roast at the Prattsville field. Club president Bob Maben got a call to take a passenger, John Wheeler, to Albany; Miss Savella Beers went along for the ride. Takeoff was at 8:30 pm. When Maben and Beers returned at 9:30 pm it was quite dark. The field was not equipped with lights, so club members lined up their cars along the runway, illuminating the first night landing ever made there with their headlights. That was a busy week for Maben—he made three flights to New York, one in 50 minutes, and flights to Boston and Utica. He also flew a photographer from Windham over Hunter and another photographer from Stamford over the Gilboa dam.

A month later, the club’s next meeting turned into a surprise shower for newlyweds Bob and Savella.

On June 16, 1949, the Mirror-Recorder reported that Marvin Oakley of Stamford offered a field on his farm to Bob Maben to provide plane rides to Stamfordites. A stone wall at one end of the field had been removed for safety. Oakley’s motivation was to ensure that an emergency landing strip remained available in Stamford.

On November 6, 1947, the Mirror-Recorder ran an article about the new airport map and directory issued by the New York State Department of Commerce. As of July of that year, there were 287 airports in New York, 131 more than in 1945. The area airports listed were in Catskill, Deposit, Downsville, Hancock, Cobleskill, Cooperstown, Halcott Center, Middleburg, Oneonta, Prattsville, Richmondville, Sidney, Tannersville, Walton, and Windham. Tannersville had two—Airport Nome, one mile south of the village, and Timberlane Airport, three miles northwest of the village.

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

Off the Slopes

Windham Fine Arts

5380 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

windhamfinearts.com

518 734 6850

director@ windhamfinearts.com

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

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

Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts

34 Big Hollow Road

Maplecrest, NY 12454

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ATTRACTION

Catskill Mountain Foundation Piano Performance Museum

7971 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

For appointments, email weisbergp@catskillmtn.org

The home of the Steven E. Greenstein Piano Collection, a one-of-a-kind collection of historic pianos and musical artifacts. A destination unlike any other in the U.S., the Piano Performance Museum offers a unique glimpse into the development of pianos in Europe and America over the past four centuries. The collection includes early and modern keyboard instruments, including 200-year-old historic European pianos as well as American pianos built in the early 19th and 20th centuries.

BANK

Ulster Savings Bank

58 Main Street

Phoenicia, NY 12464

Ulstersavings.com

845 688 5965

ATM available

Ulster Savings Bank is a locally focused and operated mutual savings bank with locations throughout the Hudson Valley. As a bank with no stockholders, our profits are reinvested back into the communities we serve. We are proud to be the recipient of numerous community awards reflecting our belief that helping community changes lives. We invite you to stop by our location in beautiful Phoenicia to experience the local difference with US. Bank where you matter!

CAR DEALERSHIP

Thorpe’s GMC

5964 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

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518 589 7142

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

CATERING

Chef Deanna

1645 County Highway 6

Bovina Center, NY 13740

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

COMMUNITY RESOURCE

Phoenix Web Collective

7947 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

phoenixwebcollective.com

518 628 5101

Local artist shop, makers’ space, and a free mart, where you can get gently used and vintage clothing, home goods, food, toys, books, music, movies, jewelry, electronics, and more for free or pay-what-you-can. We also host small events and workshops.

Main Street Market

5344 NY-23

Windham, NY 12496

518 734 4134

The oldest operating Italian deli, market, and butcher in the community, Main Street Market has been a purveyor of quality goods in the community for over 40 years. All your favorite Italian specialiaties are right here: fresh baked goods, meats, cheeses, grocery items, freshly made Italian heros, and fresh meat and fish. We cater!

FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS

Pure Catskills purecatskills.com

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

FISH & SEAFOOD

Shawn’s Fresh Fish

5150 Route 28

Mount Tremper, NY 12457

On Instagram: @ShawnsFreshFish 845 702 2120

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

The Garden of Stone 5444 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 518 734 4730

Shop our eclectic selection of cast stone pieces for your garden and home. We hand-cast animal statuary, birdbaths, angels, gnomes and more. We offer fresh-cut flowers by the stem or bouquet and can help with your special event. Shop for houseplants and unusual items–vintage and new. Browsing is encouraged!

Gardens by Trista

The Plant Centre 4865 County Route 23C

Jewett, NY 12444

GardensByTrista.com 518 708 7202

Custom landscape design & installation; foundation plantings & perennial gardens; kitchen & herb gardens; and garden maintenance. The Plant Centre is now your ultimate plant destination in the heart of the Catskills, offering premium plants and expert gardening advice. We grow much of our selection right here, ensuring each plant thrives in the Catskill climate. From vibrant annuals and hardy vegetable starts to stunning shrubs and trees, we offer everything you need to create a thriving garden. Contact us today to schedule your winter tree pruning and landscape design services.

HARDWARE & LUMBER

Windham Hardware

5390 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

518 734 4433

General hardware, housewares, plumbing, electrical supplies, window and screen repair, paint supplies, garden supplies, and keys made. Built as a Hardware store in 1887, Windham Hardware has been here for the residents of Windham, and those who come to visit, for over 120 years. Windham Hardware has been in the Lawrence family for almost 50 years, and we’re proud to be a part of this community.

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 3 popular ski mountains. Unwind in our indoor saltwater pool. Enjoy complimentary hot breakfast and free WiFi.

Holiday

Inn Express

1835 Ulster Avenue

Lake Katrine, NY 12449

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It’s ski and snowboarding season! Love the mountain, but also love staying near great restaurants and shops? We have a room for you! Welcome to the award-winning Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kingston Ulster, centrally located between the NYS Thruway and the Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge. Enjoy our close proximity to the Hudson River and the charismatic Catskill Mountains.

Windham Manor

1161 Co Rd 10

Windham, NY 12496

windhammanor.com 518 944 1448

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

MASSAGE & WELLNESS

Illuminating Wellness/ Mountain Top Massage

illuminatingwellness.care 518 718 4228

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

MOVIE THEATER NATURAL MARKET

Catskill Mountain Foundation

Mountain Cinema

7971 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

catskillmtn.org

518 263 4702

Hollywood, foreign & independent films just a mile west of Hunter Mountain and a short drive from Windham. Shows running Friday through Sunday. Also available for rental. The Mountain Cinema also hosts our monthly Independent Film Series, featuring independent makers and places. Coming up on Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 pm: Worst Possible Illusion: The Curiosity Cabinet of Vik Muniz. Otherwise known as one of the art world’s rising young stars, the Brazilian artist Vik Muniz invites viewers on a tour of his life, work and mind. The documentary follows Vik on a whimsical, world-hopping journey from his studio in Brooklyn; to his native Brazil for a visit to his grandmother; to Chicago, his first home in the United States where he worked as a gas-station attendant and pushed carts in a grocery store; to Arizona, where he creates a gigantic bone “excavation” in the desert and goes to extraordinary lengths to capture it on film. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer/editor Iris Cahn.

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.

Catskill Mountain Foundation

7971 Main Street

Hunter, NY 12442

catskillmtn.org

518 263 2000

Entering its 28th year, Catskill Mountain Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers a variety of programs centered on the arts. It owns and runs The Orpheum Performing Arts Center, The Doctorow Center for the Arts (which includes Mountain Cinema, a performance space, and the Piano Performance Museum), Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts, a Natural Agriculture farm and the Guide Magazine. The Foundation has partnership programs with The Joyce Theater Foundation, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, and Catskill Mountain Shakespeare, and is also home to the Academy of Fortepiano Performance, Orpheum Dance Program, and Maude Adams Theater Hub.

Windham Foundation windhamfoundation.org info@windhamfoundation.org 518 734 9636

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

Catskill Mountain Foundation

Doctorow Center for the Arts

7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 12485 catskillmtn.org

Ticket line: 518 263 2063

Our 2026 Performing Arts season continues on February 7 at the Orpheum with Malpaso Dance, presented in partnership with The Joyce Theater Foundation. In the 12 years since its establishment, Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. From February 11 through February 15 at the Doctorow Center for the Arts, Maude Adams Theater Hub’s 4th Annual V Season brings you three plays (Six Degrees of Separation by John Guare, The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute, and Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker) that will transport you from your mid-winter blues and into small worlds of wonder. And on February 15 at the Orpheum, experience some of the greatest hits of Rock and Roll with Million Dollar Reunion. No one can ever forget the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, or Elvis Presley. All of their hits, and many more, will remind the audience of a time when a musical revolution was occurring in America and soon the entire world.

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

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

PLUMBING & HEATING

Rice Plumbing and Heating

Accord:

riceplumbingandheating@gmail.com 845 626 5088

Boiceville: riceplumbingboiceville@gmail.com 845 657 7423

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Whether you’re dealing with a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or a plumbing emergency, we’ve got you covered. Our team of experienced and licensed plumbers, our commitment to quality craftsmanship, prompt service, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. From plumbing repairs and installations to maintenance and inspections, we take pride in using the latest industry techniques and high-quality materials to

ensure reliable and long-lasting solutions for all your plumbing needs. We offer quick response times and strive to complete every job efficiently and effectively.

RADIO STATIONS

WIOX 91.3FM

MTC Cable Channel 20

WIOXRADIO.ORG on computers and smartphones

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

WRIP 97.9FM

wripfm.com

Streaming at rip979.com

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

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

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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.

Shaw Country Realty

5359 State Route 23

Windham, NY 12496

518 734 3500

I have been a real estate broker in the mountain top area for nearly four decades, representing buyers and sellers, as well as dealing with various types of properties such as homes, land, and country homes, rentals, indicates a broad expertise in the local real estate market. With our many years in the industry, Shaw Country Realty has built a strong network, deep understanding of the market trends, and a keen ability to match buyers with suitable properties and help sellers navigate successful transactions. If you have any specific questions about real estate feel free to ask!

Windstar Realty Group

5316 State Route 23

Windham, NY 12496

518 734 6600

85 Main Street

Stamford, NY 12167

607 442 4000

windstarrealty.com

Windstar Realty Group is a full-service Real Estate Agency serving the Greene, Columbia, Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware County areas of NY. The Catskill region offers the perfect balance of adventure and serenity—you owe it to yourself to choose the best team in the area to represent your real estate needs! Whether you are buying or selling a

home, property, or business in the Upstate NY area, Windstar Realty Group is the agency for you! We have the most well-rounded team in the region.

REGIONAL INFORMATION

Catskill Center for Conservation & Development

43355 Route 28

Arkville, NY 12406 catskillcenter.org

845 586 2611

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

Catskill Visitor’s Center

5096 State Route 28

Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 catskillsvisitorscenter.org

845 688 3369

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

Greene County Economic Development Corporation

411 Main Street

Catskill, NY 12414

greenecountyedc.com

518 719 3290

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

Ulster County Tourism VisitUlsterCountyNY.com

Dreaming of a destination that blends stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, and unforgettable experiences? Welcome to Ulster County, where the majestic Catskills meet charming small towns. This upstate gem isn’t just a destination—it’s a way of life. Whether carving through mountain trails, exploring serene preserves, or savoring local flavors, Ulster County is exactly where you want to be.

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.

Angela’s Pizza

1923 Ulster Avenue Lake Katrine, NY 12401

angelaspizzamenu.com

845 382 2211

Angela’s is more than just pizza! Soups, salads, pastas, subs, wraps, Italian dinners, desserts … our pizza is awesome, too! Try our specialty pies or build

your own! Eat in or take out, and delivery is available. Catering is also available! Download Angela’s mobile app for instant access to online ordering, Angela’s Loyalty Program, coupons, dining & catering menus, wing flavors and much more!

Barnwood Restaurant

14 Deer Lane Catskill, NY 12414

barnwooddining.com 518 943 2200

Nominated for 9 Best of Greene County 2024 awards, Barnwood Restaurant proudly offers up a vast selection of home cooked American comfort cuisine, delicious brick oven pizza, and authentic BBQ options in a welcoming, rustic environment! Located only 5 minutes from Thruway exit 21 in beautiful Catskill NY.

Brandywine

11157 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496

facebook.com/Brandywinerest.net/ 518 734 3838

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

Gracie’s Luncheonette

969 Main Street Leeds, NY 12451 graciesny.com 518 943 9363

Diner-style burgers, fried chicken sandwich, loaded fries and donuts are our signature menu items. All of our breads, pastries and desserts are made fresh in house every day. We make all of our own condiments and even our own cheese. We buy whole beef from Josef Meiller’s farm in Pine Plains and grind our own special blend for our burgers and cut our own steaks. We also cure and smoke our own bacon, pastrami and other meats. Even the potatoes for our French fries are grown right in Catskill at Story’s Farm and hand-cut daily!

High Falls Cafe

2842 Route 209

North Marbletown, NY 12484

highfallscafe.com 845 687 2699

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

La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant & Bar

966 Main St.

Fleischmanns, NY 12442

lacabanarestaurantny.com 845 254 4966

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

Mama’s Boy Burgers

6067 Main Street (at the traffic light) Tannersville, NY 12485

Mamasboyburgers.com 518 589 6667

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

Pancho Villa’s

Mexican Restaurant

6037 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

panchovillamex.com 518 589 5134

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

Phoenicia Diner Canteen

Inside Blue Duck Brewing Company 79 Hurley Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 pdcanteen.com info@pdcanteen.com

We’re bringing the Phoenicia Diner to the brand-new Blue Duck Brewing taproom in Kingston. You’ll find our famous diner classics (hello, pancakes!) along with a new lunch and dinner menu, seasonal specials, and more! Online ordering available for takeout. Open Monday & Tuesday 12-8 pm, Thursday 12-9 pm, Friday 12-10 pm, Saturday 11 am-10 pm (brunch 11 am-3 pm), and Sunday 11 am-8 pm (brunch 11 am-3 pm).

Slopes Bar, Restaurant & Billiards

Ski Greek Kitchen

6002 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

slopeshuntermountain.com 518 589 1303

Slopes is your winter party destination, featuring billiards, world class DJs and live music every weekend. Considered one of the best live music venues in upstate NY, Slopes features a custom designed analog night club sound system and a state of the art dance floor light show! Book a stay in one of our rooms, located conveniently in town and just a short drive from Hunter Mountain. Ski Greek Kitchen serves authentic Mediterranean and Greek cuisine for lunch, dinner, and late night. We are happy to host your next private event! We can create a custom menu, and our waitstaff, bartenders, cooks & hosts are here to serve you.

Taphouse & Grille

5359 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

taphousegrillwindham.com 518 734 9090

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

The Windham Local Café and Restaurant

5410 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

thewindhamlocal.com

518 750 8300

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

RETAIL

Camp Catskill

6006 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

campcatskill.co

518 303 6050

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

Catskill Mountain Foundation Gift Shop

6042 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

518 589 7500

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

Gem Mercantile

Retail Store

5399 Main Street

Windham, NY 12496

gemofthecatskills.com

518 662 0303

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

The Nest Egg

84 Main Street

Phoenicia, NY 12464

thenesteggcountrystore.com

nesteggshop.com

845 688 5851

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

Windham Mountain Outfitters

61 State Route 296

Windham, NY 12496

WindhamOutfitters.com

518 734 4700

Windham Outfitters offers top of the line outdoor gear and equipment for rental or purchase year-round activities. We have everything you need to enjoy the area whether it is skiing and boarding on the area’s slopes, or snowshoeing or cross-country skiing the wooded area trails. Whether you’re looking to rent or buy, we carry all the top industry brands in any size and budget. This full-service shop also does repairs and tune-ups. Open 7 days. Open late on Fridays! Visit our new rental shop across the street, appropriately named Across the Street Ski & Board Rentals!

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Adaptive Sports Foundation

100 Silverman Way

Windham, NY 12496

adaptivesportsfoundation.org

518 734 5070

For more than 40 years, the ASF has introduced the wonders of winter sports and empowered thousands of individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities in Windham, NY. The ASF is a nonprofit organization that provides year-round sports and recreation opportunities to children and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Founded in 1984, it has grown into one of the largest adaptive sports programs in the Northeast, complete with its own slope-side lodge, the Gwen Allard Adaptive Sports Center. Participants often describe the outdoor activities and opportunities the ASF provides as “life-changing.”

SKI NY

PO Box 375

Jamesville, NY 13078

iskiny.com

315 696 6550

Ski Areas of New York, Inc. is dedicated to the continued growth of the New York snow sports industry by working on behalf of its membership through legislation, marketing, and education to enhance public awareness of snow sports in New York. SKI NY is also the sponsor of the Passport Program, which offers free skiing for your third, fourth and fifth graders with an adult purchase at many ski areas.

Windham Mountain Club

19 Resort Drive

Windham, NY 12496

windhammountainclub.com

800 754 9463

Your all-season escape into Upstate New York’s premier wintersport, culinary, and memory-making destination for generations to come. Windham Mountain Club is an exclusive outdoor wonderland for the discerning set, find world-class skiing, golfing, dining, outdoor pursuits, and memory-making for generations to come. A restorative escape for more than 60 years, Windham Mountain Club has evolved to bring an elevated destination and exclusive year-round amenities and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The Emerson Spa

5340 Route 28

Mount Tremper, NY 12457

EmersonResort.com

845 688 2828

Welcome to a serene escape where nature, balance, and restoration come together. The award-winning Emerson Spa offers a thoughtful menu of therapeutic massages, rejuvenating facials, and restorative body treatments—all designed to help you reconnect and recharge. A standout among the Catskills, it’s a retreat like no other. Perfect for a romantic couple’s massage, a Galentine’s getaway with friends, or a solo self-care day, The Emerson Spa invites you to slow down and truly unwind.

FORTEPIANIST TUIJA HAKKILA

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 @ 2:00 PM

Olivia’s Wine & Spirits

128 South Street

Windham, NY 12496 oliviaswineandspirits.com 518 750 8026

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

IMAGES OF THE NORTHERN CATSKILLS

Windham Wine & Liquors

5448 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 518 734 3474

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

A Greene County Garden in February: Seeds to Try

By Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson

If you haven’t bought seeds for your garden yet, now is the time. Most gardeners enjoy trying something new in addition to planting tried-and-true varieties. Whether you want to grow new flowers in an existing flower bed, start planting a new bed, or try enticing new or new-to-you vegetable varieties, here are a few seeds to consider.

Canada Crookneck is an unjustly neglected variety of winter squash that is starting to become more widely available. One of the strains used to develop Butternut squash, its flavor is similar, but a tad sweeter and richer (especially if harvested after a frost). It was grown by the Haudenosaunee people of the Northwest (the French called them Iroquois) as part of their “three sisters” agriculture which grew corn, squash and beans in company with each other. Thomas Jefferson grew this squash at Monticello. As with other squash, fencing will protect it from rabbits and deer, who may browse on the foliage, and groundhogs who will eat the fruit. The vines can be trained to climb a sturdy trellis, which its long, curly tendrils will grip securely.

Red Noodle beans originate in Asia rather than North America, but they’re an amazing garden treat. The bean pods grow to a foot-and-a-half or more long and are best harvested when they’re about as wide as a pencil. Their striking purplish red color persists when cooked, and they’re delicious sautéed in olive oil with soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds. Because the bean pods are so long, a few plants will produce a lot of food. Like other beans,

they fix nitrogen in their root systems, a benefit to heavy feeders like squash.

A newly developed cauliflower, Murasaki Fioretto, won a 2025 All-America Selections award. A sprouting cauliflower with pretty, pale purple florets, it’s supposed to grow well in warm weather. Gardeners who struggle to produce good cauliflower may find it worth a try.

Our Northeast native wildflowers must usually be seeded in fall so that a season of winter cold will trigger germination. Two wonderful exceptions are purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) and shrubby St. John’s wort (Hypericum prolificum), which sprout readily when planted in spring. Butterflies of all kinds love the abundant nectar in purple coneflower blossoms; birds, including blue jays, cardinals and goldfinches, will eat the seeds in fall.

Shrubby St. John’s wort’s vivid yellow flowers attract bumblebees, honeybees and other pollen-collecting bees. It’s also a host plant for caterpillars of butterflies like the spring azure (Celastrina ladon) and gray hairstreak (Strymon melinus) and moths like the wavy-lined emerald (Synchlora aerata). Deer generally leave both plants alone, a special grace in Greene County, where our deer population creates heavy pressure on rural gardens.

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

The MOUNTAIN CINEMA

THE CHORAL

A choral society’s male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding director to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army. 1/30-2/1

SONG SUNG BLUE

Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. 1/30-2/1

THE SECRET AGENT

In 1977, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. 2/6-2/8, 2/13-2/15

GOAT

A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, fullcontact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. OPENS 2/13

WUTHERING HEIGHTS

A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. OPENS 2/13

NO OTHER CHOICE

After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. 2/20-2/22, 2/27-3/1

OSCAR® NOMINATED SHORTS

A perennial audience favorite, the Oscar®-nominated short films return in three programs: Animation, Live Action and Documentary. 3/6/3/8, 3/13-3/15

THE HOUSEMAID

A struggling young woman is relieved by the chance for a fresh start as a maid for a wealthy couple. Soon, she discovers that the family’s secrets are far more dangerous than her own. DATES TBD

THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS

By Jeff Senterman

Thanks to the continuing impacts of climate change, “typical” winter weather is becoming harder to define in the Catskills, and this season has been no exception, with rapid swings between snow, rain, thaw, and freeze creating challenging conditions for communities and visitors alike. So far this winter the region has seen periods of deep cold, snow storms, mixed-precipitation storms, and bursts of heavy rain, and then a return to ice and snow on many trails and backroads.

For anyone heading into the mountains in February, the most important advice is to be ready for anything. Mixed surfaces - bare ground, mud, hard ice, packed snow, and fresh powder, can all be present on a single hike, and higher elevations in the Catskills often hold considerably more snow and ice than the valleys. That means more time must go into planning winter outings: choosing appropriate routes, building conservative turn-around times, and carrying traction, extra layers, emergency supplies, and lights to account for cold temperatures, higher winds, variable footing, and limited daylight.

When planning a trip into either the frontcountry or backcountry, be sure to check the latest Catskills trail conditions

and safety updates from the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center before you leave home - those reports are updated regularly and will help you “know before you go” and make safer, better-informed choices about where and when to hike.

February remains a critical month for the political life of the Catskills and the Catskill Park as state leaders in Albany begin to negotiate the budget and decide environmental and community priorities. The Catskill Center and partners in the Catskill Park Coalition use this period to advocate for strong investments in the Forest Preserve, visitor management, smart growth, and community resilience.

Not all great winter hiking in the Catskills is in the high peaks; there are outstanding options in the southern Catskills and Sullivan County as well. Trailkeeper highlights multiple winterfriendly hikes and networks there, including routes in places like the Willowemoc and Delaware Wild Forests and other marked trails that offer shorter, lower-elevation outings that can be ideal when conditions in the high country are harsh. These trails showcase quieter forests, frozen streams, and viewpoints without

requiring a full-day, big-mountain commitment, and they are a reminder that year-round Catskills exploration extends well beyond the traditional hiking destinations.

Catskill Park Coalition Priorities for 2026 You Can Help Support the Catskills!

The Catskill Park Coalition represents dozens of organizations who work in and care for the Catskill Park and the surrounding Catskills region. Every year the Coalition prepares priorities for the upcoming NYS budget and advocates for equitable funding of the Catskill Park and Catskills communities. Many of the members of the Coalition partner with New York State, local governments, and other stakeholders to implement critical Catskill Park programs to conserve open space, steward our existing recreational resources, protect and improve water quality, promote responsible forest stewardship, build community resilience, and create new trails and public access.

The Coalition knows that investments in the Catskill Park protect our natural resources, support important jobs for our region, and provide clean drinking water protection for millions of New Yorkers. The priorities for the Coalition in the upcoming NYS Budget affirm tourism opportunities, natural resource protections, clean water, public health protections, climate resilience, recreational access, job creation, and quality of life for residents of and visitors to the Catskill Park.

Public Safety and Catskill Park Management

The NYSDEC must be adequately staffed, including new staff in the Division of Lands and Forests and annual Forest Ranger Academies, the Catskill Park Coordinator role must be adequately funded, Aid to Localities funding of $100,000 is necessary for Catskill Park Stewardship Programs by Catskill Mountainkeeper and Catskill Center.

#RecreateResponsibly in the Catskills

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

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

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

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

Learn more at recreateresponsibly.org

Know Before you Go

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

Plan and Prepare

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

Build an Inclusive Outdoors

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

Respect Others

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

Leave No Trace

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

Make It Better

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

Environmental Protection Fund (EPF)

Fully fund the Environmental Protection Fund at $425 million. Within the EPF, maintain existing funding lines for the Catskills including: $10 million Forest Preserve line; $250,000 line for the Catskills Visitor Center; $200,000 line for Catskill Science Collaborative; $500,000 for the “Save the Hemlocks” initiative; and $300,000 in dedicated Catskills funding for Smart Growth Grants.

Supporting Local Economies

Support Catskills communities by investing in projects with direct community benefits. Improve cellular service, support construction of the U&D Rail Trail, expand affordable housing, and improve trail connectivity to downtown main streets.

What can you do to help? Contact your local elected officials — the Governor, State Senators, and State Assemblymembers and let them know that you support the priorities of the Catskill Park Coalition! It doesn’t matter where in New York you live, your elected officials need to know you support the Catskills! For more information visit catskillcenter.org/advocacy.

Top 5 Winter Hikes in the Southern Catskills

Have you explored the trails of the southern Catskills? Thanks to the Trailkeeper Network we have a list of the five best cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the Sullivan County region. Take them as an excuse to avoid winter hibernation during the colder months and get out exploring the Catskills, either by foot, skis

or snowshoes this winter. For more information on any of these trips, you can visit trailkeeper.org, an online outlet for hiking trails and public lands in Sullivan County.

When it comes to some great places to start, here are the top five cross-country ski and snowshoe trips from Trailkeeper:

Willowemoc Forest’s Frick Pond Trail

(voted NY’s 10 best winter hikes by I Love NY!)

Walnut Mountain Park (Liberty, NY)

Bashakill D&H towpath (Wurtsboro, NY)

Tusten Mountain Trail (Narrowsburg, NY), Neversink Unique Area

Shawangunk Region Trail (Rockhill, NY)

Never tried a winter hike and need some guidance? A great place to start and for outdoor gear rentals, visit Morgan Outdoors on Main Street in Hurleyville, NY or call (845) 693-4181.

Catskills Visitor Center & Catskill Park Trail Conditions

Located at 5096 Route 28 in Mount Tremper, the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center (CVC) is the official visitor center for the Catskill Park. A program of 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 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 9:30 am through 4:00 pm from December 1 through March 31, offering

expert advice, maps, gift shop with unique Catskills products, and hiking gear for purchase or rent. Visitors can enjoy the Visitor Center’s exhibits and gift shop, 1.5 miles of trails, and the 80-foot Upper Esopus Fire Tower with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Esopus Creek valley. Explore online at catskillsvisitorcenter.org, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @ catskills.visitor.center.

Trail conditions in the Catskills are always changing. Before setting out, visit the Catskills Visitor Center’s Trail Conditions page at catskillstrailconditions.com for the latest updates on trails, campgrounds, and outdoor activities.

Catskill Park Advisory Committee

The Catskill Park Advisory Committee (CPAC) is composed of representatives from local governments and organizations. The Committee is chaired by the Catskill Center and provides a forum for communities, user groups and stakeholders of the Catskill Park and the Catskill Watershed to discuss issues of regional importance. The purpose of the Committee is to provide assistance, advice and guidance to the DEC, 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.

Catskills Adventure Challenge

Take the Catskills Adventure Challenge! Choose from eight signature hikes and complete six to earn your patch. Detailed guides are available at the Catskills Visitor Center or www.catskillsadventurechallenge.com.

Hike the Catskills with the Hiker Trash Husbands

For trail previews, adventure stories, and hiking guides check out the Hiker Trash Husbands on YouTube (youtube.com/thehikertrashhusbands) andhikertrashhusbands.com, where we share firsthand insights into hiking across the Catskills and beyond.

Catskill Park Advisory Committee

Curious about how decisions are made for the Catskill Park? The Catskill Park Advisory Committee, chaired by the Catskill Center, meets quarterly to foster communication and collaboration among local governments and organizations. Public participation is welcome: email cccd@catskillcenter.org to join our mailing list or attend a meeting.

Give Back to the Catskills

Give Back to the Catskills

Protecting the Catskill Park and all its treasures takes community support. By joining or donating to the Catskill Center, you help steward these lands, foster partnerships, and support cultural and educational programs. Become a member or donate online at www.catskillcenter.org/donate or mail a check to Catskill Center, PO Box 504, Arkville, NY 12406.

Let’s keep the Catskills vibrant — now and for the future. See you on the trail!

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.

Worst Possible Illusion: The Curiosity Cabinet of Vik Muniz

Otherwise known as one of the art world’s rising young stars, the Brazilian artist invites viewers on a tour of his life, work and mind. The documentary follows Vik on a whimsical, world-hopping journey from his studio in Brooklyn, New York; to his native Brazil for a visit to his grandmother; to Chicago, his first home in the United States where he worked as a gas-station attendant and pushed carts in a grocery store; to Arizona, where he creates a gigantic bone “excavation” in the desert and goes to extraordinary lengths to capture it on film..

Featuring a Q&A with Writer/Editor Iris Cahn

2026 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON

PURCHASE TICKETS AT CATSKILLMTN.ORG

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 7:00PM BAYE & ASA OPEN REHEARSAL: AT THE ALTAR

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

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

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

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 7:00PM

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 4:00 PM AQUILA THEATRE PRESENTS THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 7:00PM

MALPASO DANCE

Presented in partnership with The Joyce Theater Foundation Orpheum Performing Arts Center

In the twelve years since its establishment in 2012, Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile.

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

FEBRUARY 11-15

V-SEASON

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation Doctorow Center for the Arts

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 7:00PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2:00PM

Six Degrees of Separation by John Guare

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 7:00PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 7:00PM

The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7:00PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2:00PM

Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker

MATH’s 4th Annual V Season: three plays that will transport you from your mid-winter blues and into small worlds of wonder.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026 AT 7:00 PM MILLION DOLLAR REUNION

THE GENESIS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL: ELVIS, JERRY LEE LEWIS, JOHNNY CASH & CARL PERKINS

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Produced by Broadway veteran Bobby Taylor, and featuring former cast members of the worldwide hit show Million Dollar Quartet, the MILLION DOLLAR REUNION takes the audience on a spirited journey to an earlier time, with dynamic performances of some of the greatest hits of Rock and Roll. No one can ever forget the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, or Elvis Presley. All of their hits, and many more, will remind the audience of a time when a musical revolution was occurring in America and soon the entire world.

INTERNATIONAL FORTEPIANO SALONS ONLINE

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

Streaming LIVE on Facebook and YouTube www.internationalfortepianosalon.com

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

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2:00PM REIMAGINING MOZART’S PANTOMIME

Robi Arce-Martinez (professor, UNC Greensboro), Federico Ercoli (Cornell University), Roger Moseley (Cornell University) will join moderators, Patricia Garcia Gil, Maria Rose and Yiheng Yang. We will see clips from their reconstruction (with IFS host Patricia Garcia-Gil) of musical sketches Mozart wrote for a pantomime of the commedia dell’arte and discuss the history and spirit with which they rendered their creative, animated performance.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2:00PM FORTEPIANIST TUIJA HAKKILA

We are pleased to be joined by guest artist Tuija Hakkila, professor at the Sibelius Academy in Finland and renowned fortepianist.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2:00PM

CELEBRATING THE PIANO PERFORMANCE MUSEUM AT THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION, PART II

After four seasons of presenting many fortepianos and artists from around the world, the International Fortepiano Salon is delighted to feature its home venue, the Piano Performance Museum at the Catskill Mountain Foundation. Your hosts will perform on several instruments from the collection and will introduce the pianos in short lectures. The PPM program director, Pam Weisberg, and the piano technician, Richard Hester, will also join us to talk about the history of the collection and all the activities taking place around it.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2:00PM

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

EARLY AMERICAN PIANOS AT THE SIGAL MUSEUM

Tom Strange, curator of the Sigal Music Museum in Greenville, SC joins us for a Salon which celebrates the United State’s 250th anniversary in an episode featuring remarkable early American pianos from the Sigal Museum.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2:00PM

“A MIRACLE”: ROSE FAMILY CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS

Piano Performance Museum

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Pianist Maria Rose, founder and director of the annual Academy of Fortepiano Performance at CMF, is joined by her three children, Vanessa Rose (violin), Monica Rose (viola), and Jonathan Rose (cello) for an afternoon of chamber music. The program includes selections from an arrangement of Haydn’s symphony no. 96, named “The Miracle,” and works by Mozart, Hummel, Schubert, and Schumann.

MARCH 28-29, 7:00PM

KIMBERLY AKIMBO

A PLAY BY DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation

In the Round at Scribner’s Apex Lounge, 13 Scribner Hollow Road, Hunter

Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush…and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure in the play on which the hit Broadway musical was based.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 AT 7:00PM

THE CHASE BROCK EXPERIENCE: COME HOME

DIRECTION AND CHOREOGRAPHY BY CHASE BROCK

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Propelled by shanties and songs of the sea, this foot-stomping evening of strapping and evocative dance conjures a crew of restless mariners hurling themselves through salt and spray toward first light.

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED GIVE ME LIBERTY, GIVE ME SONG: AMERICA’S JOURNEY AT 250

Presented by the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Piano Performance Museum, Hunter, NY

Sigal Music Museum, Greenville, SC

Cornell Center for Historical Keyboards, Ithaca, NY

A multi-institutional concert series marking the nation’s 250th Anniversary. Spanning 1775 through the late 19th- century, the series traces America’s piano story with rare instruments from each collection.

Interdisciplinary talks and contextual programs anchor the music, while a shared roster of performers links events across venues. For more information, visit: catskillmtn.org historicalkeyboards.as.cornell.edu sigalmusicmuseum.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 4:00PM

PATRICIA GARCIA-GIL, FORTEPIANO TOM STRANGE, LECTURE CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS

Piano Performance Museum

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Tom Strange, curator of the Sigal Music Museum, will offer an overview of the piano’s history in the United States, highlighting how builders working in a new cultural and economic landscape developed innovations shaped by local conditions and evolving musical tastes. He will then introduce several of the Piano Performance Museum’s landmark instruments—Geib (1824), Nunns & Clark (1833), and a Steinway square grand (1865)—discussing their makers and what makes each instrument distinctive. Musical examples will be performed by Patricia García Gil, Postdoctoral Associate and Artist-in-Residence at Cornell’s Center for Historical Keyboards.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 AT 7:00PM

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE

PRESENTS HAMLET

DIRECTED BY SYDNEY BERK

Doctorow Center for the Arts

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

MAY 14-16

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS

Maude Adams Theater Hub

Catskill Mountain Foundation

The Lodge at Hotel Lilien, 6629 Route 23A, Tannersville

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

RESIDENCY: MAY 27-JUNE 9

ACADEMY OF FORTEPIANO PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL

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

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

MAY 27-29

WORKSHOP ON MAINTAINING HISTORICAL PIANOS, HARPSICHORDS, AND CLAVICHORDS

Directors: Masayuki Maki and Richard Hester

SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT 7:00 PM

FACULTY AND GUEST ARTIST CONCERT

A concert of piano music featuring faculty and guest artists from the Academy of Fortepiano Performance. Performed on pianos from the Piano Performance Museum Collection

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 AT 3:00 PM STUDENT CONCERT

SATURDAY, MAY 23 AT 2:00PM

ORPHEUM DANCE PROGRAM

ANNUAL RECITAL

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 AT 2:00PM

OMNY TAIKO

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

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

MONTH OF JULY

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE

PRESENTS MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING DIRECTED BY CONNER WILSON

Outdoors & Under the Tent Behind the Big Red Barn

Catskill Mountain Shakespeare’s 2026 Main Stage production unfolds outdoors under our Catskills summer tent … lush, romantic, and filled with laughter. Set against the backdrop of the mountains, this beautiful, high-spirited production brings Shakespeare’s sharp wit and joyful chaos to life in the open air. Visit catskillmountainshakespeare.com for more information!

THURSDAY, JULY 2 AT 6:30 PM

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

SUNDAY, JULY 5 AT 6:30 PM

ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA, THE MUSICAL MUSIC/LYRICS BY TIM MINCIN, BOOK BY DENNIS KELLY

Maude Adams Theater Hub

Catskill Mountain Foundation

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Come experience Roald Dahl’s most exuberant—and a little bit naughty—story of a young girl who finds she has special powers within her wild imagination. MATH brings the community together for its annual summer musical featuring the area’s most dedicated and talented performers and creatives of all ages.

JULY 14-26

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

Doctorow Center for the Arts hortonbythestream.org

Horton by the Stream, a NYC-based theater project whose 32 summers up in Hunter NY have been a celebration of the work of Horton Foote, is branching out to include new plays, classic American voices and films. Through the Male Lens, our 2026 Celebration of dramatic work by and about the male experience, will be bookended by new plays by authors from across the region. Exciting collaborations to be announced!

Suggested Donation for all events: $25 Info and Reservations: 917 991 9537

SATURDAY, JULY 18 AT 2:00 PM

SUNDAY, JULY 26 AT 2:00 PM THE GLASS MENAGERIE

With Tom Hemeringer

SUNDAY, JULY 19 AT 2:00 PM

SATURDAY, JULY 25 AT 2:00 PM

BEYOND WORDS: MIME LIFE IN WORDS AND PICTURES

With Bill Bowers

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 THROUGH FRIDAY, JULY 24

THROUGH THE MALE LENS: READINGS OF NEW PLAYS BY EST PLAYWRIGHTS

SATURDAY, JULY 25 AT 7:00 PM SCREENING OF THE ONE ARMED MAN

A film directed by Tim Guinea of a play by Horton Foote.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION BENEFIT

FEATURING A PERFORMANCE BY DANCERS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

A partnership program with Works & Process at the Guggenheim Star dancers from the New York City Ballet return to the mountain top for a new annual tradition. The performance is under the Direction of New York City Ballet Principal Adrian Danchig-Waring.

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 2:00PM CINDERELLA

A New Ballet presented by the Orpheum Dance Program

Victoria Rinaldi, Director Orpheum Performing Arts Center

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 AT 7:00PM

TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY

Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim Orpheum Performing Arts Center

The Trisha Brown Dance Company is proud to invite current company member Burr Johnson to create a new work. Drawing on his love of embodied archival research, Johnson will explore recovered remnants; unrealized movement materials within the Trisha Brown archive. Rather than replicating the past, he aims to activate it by reinterpreting and recombining these “scraps” with his own choreographic sensibilities. As Johnson describes, “I’m seeking guidance and reassurance in the scientific fact that when someone dies, the matter and energy of their body does not disappear or cease to exist, it transforms. Perhaps this applies to memories of them, as well.” By building a bridge from bodies then to bodies now, Johnson illuminates what memory, lineage, and lived experience can carry forward into the present moment. The work-in-progress will be shared following a three-week choreographic residency at the Catskill Mountain Foundation, alongside excerpts from Trisha Brown’s repertory. Community classes will also be offered as part of the residency.

RETREAT: SEPTEMBER 7-13

PERFORMANCE:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 7:00 PM

THE MUSIC OASIS

Led by Greg Dayton & Marlon Saunders Orpheum Performing Arts Center

At The Music Oasis, we believe in music as a bridge between people. This retreat is where everyday individuals—artists, dreamers, professionals, and music lovers—come together to create, perform, and rediscover what truly moves them!

The week of singing, writing, recording and performing workshops at the Doctorow Center for the Arts in Hunter culminates in a show at the beautiful Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville.

Visit themusicoasis.com for more information!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 7:00PM

THE MOSS ENSEMBLE

Darcy Dunn, Soprano

Marshall Coid, Countertenor/Violin/Composer

Mary Wooten, Cello

Elizabeth Rodgers, Piano Doctorow Center for the Arts

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT 7:00PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 7:00PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 2:00PM

PLAZA SUITE, BY NEIL SIMON

Maude Adams Theater Hub Catskill Mountain Foundation Doctorow Center for the Arts

After the runaway success of 2025’s Barefoot in the Park, MATH returns to the prolific Neil Simon with this three-part production of a timeless classic. One suite, three couples, three unique stories of matrimonial bliss and disharmony power the laughs and tears behind the door of room 719.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 2:00PM

THE MUSIC OF AMY BEACH CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS

Dr. Joanne Polk, Piano

Dr. Jeffrey Langford, Musicologist Doctorow Center for the Arts

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 7:00PM TWELFTH NIGHT

WITH YI-HENG YANG, FORTEPIANIST

Rachell Ellen Wong, director and violinist

David Belkovski, director and conductor

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Step into an age of ideas, upheaval, and discovery in a concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The dynamic period ensemble Twelfth Night and fortepianist Yiheng Yang brings to life the symphonies Mozart and Haydn as well as a rarely played, virtuosic fortepiano concerto by Julie Candeille. Candeille was a composer, pianist, actress, and singer who rose to prominence during the French Revolution, when her works and performances reflected both the turbulence of the era and the new opportunities it afforded women in the arts. The program includes Julie Candeille Piano Concerto op. 2 in D major and Mozart “Jupiter” Symphony no. 41.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 3:00PM

ORPHEE MUSIQUE

Doctorow Center for the Arts

Association Orphee Musique will again bring talented young musicians from Paris as part of their 7 concerts in 7 days series. The musicians selected for 2026 are Daniel and Tabea Streicher who will perform as a piano duo. Tickets for this concert are “Pay What You Wish”. A reception with the artists will follow the performance.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT 7:00PM

MOUNTAINTOP VARIETY HOUR (AND A HALF)

Doctorow Center for the Arts

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 AT 7:00PM

WINDHAM FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Alexander Platt, Music Director

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 2:00 & 7:00 PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 2:00 PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 2:00 & 7:00 PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 2:00 PM

THE NUTCRACKER

Orpheum Dance Program

Victoria Rinaldi, Director

Featuring Dancers from Joffrey Ballet School New York, The Ballet Hispánico School, and the Orpheum Dance Program

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

The CMF Nutcracker, now in its eleventh year, has become a holiday favorite of residents of the surrounding Catskills and Hudson Valley. Featuring ballet stars of the future, this spectacular production has become one of the finest Nutcrackers in upstate New York.

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

MAUDE ADAMS THEATER HUB HOLIDAY SHOW

Maude Adams Theater Hub

Catskill Mountain Foundation

Orpheum Performing Arts Center

This December, the community gathers once more to sing, read, and share in the seasonal spirit for the 4th Annual Holiday Spectacular. All are welcome to be a part of the performance!

SNEAKPEEK!

2026 SUMMER WORKSHOPS

34 Big Hollow Road | Maplecrest, NY 12454

www.catskillmtn.org

On Instagram: @sugarmaples_art_center

CERAMICS

A DAY WITH AMACO’S CORY BROWN

Instructor: Cory Brown

Dates: August 15 - 16 (2 days)

Course Fee: $150

Lab Fee: $10

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

For the first time at Sugar Maples, students will have the unique opportunity to learn about worldclass ceramics company, AMACO’s stellar range of mid-fire [cone 6] glazes and underglazes. Taught by the company’s renowned inventor of many of their glazes, Cory Brown, the workshop will entail ONE day of instruction and ONE day of student-driven experimentation with a multitude of mid-range products. This workshop promises to be crazy interesting and informational.

YOUR HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO FLUIDITY

Instructor: Ray Brown

Dates: August 7 – 11 (5 days)

Course Fee: $550

Lab Fee: $75

Skill Level: Intermediate – Advanced

This workshop is for the student who wants to extend their form-making vocabulary into the reaches of fluid yet refined, playful yet studied, and free yet finessed. Using porcelain, and throwing on the potter’s wheel, we will explore a wide range of forms and appendages. Stamping, decals, underglazes, stains, and colorful glazes will be covered before a final cone 6 oxidation firing. Come work alongside one of the country’s up-and-coming stars.

CONSTRUCTING AND DECORATING POTS WITH STORIES

Instructor: Donna Polseno

Dates: July 17 – 21 (5 days)

Course Fee: $550

Lab Fee: $60

Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced

Fall under the spell of the Catskills during this hands-on workshop while studying with one of the country’s foremost ceramicists. Detailed demonstrations of her unique hand-building techniques, that make both sculptural or pottery outcomes possible, will be presented. Students will be introduced to complex glazing and decoration processes. Brushwork and layering techniques will be demonstrated so participants will go home with their own experiments.

WOOD-FIRING: A REDUCTION COOLING DAYDREAM

Instructor: Dan Murphy

Dates: June 26 – July 1 (6 days)

Course Fee: $660

Lab Fee: $120

Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced

If you haven’t participated in a wood-firing using reduction cooling here’s your opportunity to make, and fire alongside one of the inventors of this unique technique. Reduction cooling imbues high temperature ceramics with notes of geologic time amid atmospheric hues and slow burn. Students will learn Murphy’s groundbreaking approach to preparing works for firing in our Train Kiln, loading strategies, and then participate in the firing. During the workshop there will be lectures, demonstrations, and time to make your own work.

FIBER

3D EMBROIDERY

Instructor: Deborah Simon

Dates: July 18 - 20 (3 days)

Course Fee: $330

Lab Fee: $40

Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced

During summertime in the Catskills wildflowers abound, as do honeybees, butterflies, and colorful moths. This award-winning and inspiring Instructor will guide students through the fascinating art of creating insect sculptures using wiring, embroidery, sewing, and painting techniques. On our first day we will draw insect wings onto silk organza, bend wire to the shape of the wings and then sew them onto the organza. On our second day, we will complete wings by embroidering and/or painting them. On our final day participants will learn how to sculpt insect bodies using propoxy. We will finish the sculptures by learning techniques of assembly, painting, and application of fabric.

CATTAIL WEAVING INTENSIVE

Instructor: Renee Baumann

Dates: July 17 - 19 (3 days)

Course Fee: $330

Lab Fee: $40

Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced

This three-day workshop offers an immersive introduction to cattail weaving, you will be exposed to some of the various methods of working with this versatile native plant, then apply them to a larger project. Working in a supportive studio environment, you’ll receive ongoing hands-on instruction and individual support as you work on the project of your choice. Suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced makers interested in working more deeply with cattails. All materials provided.

SPECIAL TOPICS

WRITING AS COLLAGE

Instructor: Ric Royer

Dates: June 12 - 14 (3 days)

Course Fee: $660

Lab Fee: $30

Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced

A writing workshop using collage methods to open new ways of thinking, inspire unexpected ideas, and create new material. The workshop invites participants to explore writing through the tactile and conceptual process of cutting, pasting, and assembling disparate elements. Participants begin by gathering material, magazine clippings, scraps of text, transcribed recording and even images to construct textual collages that serve as prompts or frameworks for their writing.

JAPANESE KNOTWEED CRAFT: BIODESIGN, STEWARDSHIP, & ECO SOCIAL PRACTICE

Instructor: Timothy Furstnau

Dates: August 15 - 17 (3 days)

Course Fee: $330

Lab Fee: $40

Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced

This workshop focuses on creative uses for Itadori, aka “Japanese knotweed,” including dyes, marquetry, bioleather, and biocomposites. Working with the Sugar Maples campus landscape, participants will get hands-on experience in biomaterials techniques. In connection with the Streambank research project, focused on non-chemical management methods and uses of the plant’s dried biomass to support ongoing ecological restoration, we will learn best practices and new approaches to ecological stewardship, drawing from both traditional and emerging fields of agroecology, biodesign, regenerative agriculture, biocultural restoration, alternative ecologies, and critical ethnobotany.

The Independent Film Series that the CMF hosted last year were very successful, with great attendance and lots of participant interest and enthusiasm.

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

MOUNTAIN CINEMA

Series

FREE Midweek Showings

Discover, Discuss, and Watch Cinema in the Catskills, Featuring Independent Makers and Places View schedule at www.catskillmtn.org

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026 AT 6:00 PM

Calico Rebellion

In the lush woods of the Catskill Mountains, a mythical memory lives on. Of a time when men — armed with rifles and pitchforks, disguised in eerie masks and gowns — descended from bucolic hills to stage the Anti-Rent War, or the “Second American Revolution” as they called it. That farmers’ uprising 200 years ago changed the course of American history and paved the way to the creation of Abraham Lincoln’s Republican Party. Today, although largely forgotten, the historic uprising lives on through direct descendants of those rebellious farmers, through their stories, songs, and the eerie costumes preserved since the 1840s. CALICO REBELLION is a cinematic journey into small town America, its idealism and the violence that percolates just beneath the surface. The film explores themes of land, belonging, and the historical identity of the people who continue to change the political landscape of their country. Featuring a Q&A with Director/Producer Victoria Kupchinetsky and Producer Misha Gutkin

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

Meet the Artist

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

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

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

Location: Frederick Farm Goats, 12 Sholam Road, Napanoch

More Info: frederickfarmgoats.com

Delhi Winter Farmers Market

An amazing line up of farmers, bakers, producers, herbalists, and craftspeople selling fresh bread, farm fresh cheeses, vegetables, jams, poultry and more.

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. 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 St, Pine Hill

Hours: Every Sunday through March 29, 11:00 am-2:00 pm

More Info: phoeniciafarmersmarket.org

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

Location: Join via Zoom

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

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

Iyengar Yoga with Carolyn Christie

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

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi

Time: Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 am

More Info: bushelcollective.org

Magic On Main—

An Intimate Parlor Experience

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

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

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

Tickets: $20/person

More Info: MagicOnMainWindham.com

THROUGH FEBRUARY

Catskills Pride Ski Weekend

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Join the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center, I Love NY, Ulster Tourism, Big Gay Hudson Valley and others for a weekend of winter fun, community and celebration at Catskills Pride Ski Weekend 2026! This vibrant event brings together the LGBTQ+ community and allies for skiing, snowboarding, entertainment and festivities in the beautiful Catskills.

Location: Belleayre Mountain, 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount

More Info: belleayre.com

Black Ski & Ride Weekend

Join us for a celebration of diversity on the slopes, featuring exhilarating skiing, snowboarding, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Location: Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Avenue, Hunter

More Info: huntermtn.com

Winter Hoot

Join us for a weekend of exceptional roots music and good times for all ages during the annual Winter Hoot.

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge

More Info: ashokancenter.org

Mary Poppins

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again.

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck

Days & Times: Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 pm; Sunday @ 3:00 pm

More Info: CenterforPerformingArts.org

THROUGH FEBRUARY 8

Members’ Winter Group Exhibit

A group exhibit of Longyear Gallery members. Location: Longyear Gallery, 785 Main Street, Margaretville

Gallery Hours: Friday-Sunday and holiday Mondays from 11:00 am-4:00 pm

More Info: longyeargallery.org

THROUGH FEBRUARY 15

Exhibition: Esperanza, Hope: Portraits of Migration & Change in Athens, NY

Photographs by Thierry Casias

Through portraiture, landscape, and archival imagery, Esperanza, Hope traces the many migrations that have shaped Athens, NY, from the region’s Indigenous roots and Underground Railroad history to the arrival of Italian settlers, African American laborers, and today’s migrant and queer communities.

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

First Friday Reception: Friday, February 6, 5:00-7:00 pm

Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 12:005:00 pm

More Info: athensculturalcenter.org

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS

THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS & SUPPORTERS!

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

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

THROUGH MARCH 14

Exhibition:

Sunny but Cold: Diaries of Farm Women

This exhibition of works by Mary McFerran illuminates the often-unseen labor of women on New York State farms. Drawing on 19th- and 20th-century diaries, the project reveals daily life recorded in brief notes on weather, chores, family care, and community events—a testimony to women’s endurance and quiet optimism.

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

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

THROUGH MARCH 23

Gather and Sing

A seasonal, non-auditioned, multi-generational community singing collective. Singing together boosts our mood, lowers stress levels, and creates strong social bonds.

Location: Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens

Day & Time: Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm (no gatherings on 2/16 or 3/2)

More Info: voicebodyconnection.com

THROUGH MAY 10

Exhibition: Ocean Vuong: Sõng

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

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

More Info: cpw.org

Exhibition: Nona Faustine

The first-ever retrospective of artist Nona Faustine (1969–2025) celebrates one of the most fearless and transformative voices in contemporary photography. Faustine electrified the art world with unflinching and often shocking photographs that boldly interrogate America’s racist past, most notably in naked self-portraits taken at former slave auction sites. As well, her intimate depictions of her mother, daughter, and sister honor Black womanhood as a source of history, knowledge, and resilience.

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

More Info: cpw.org

Exhibition: Qiana Mestrich

In this exhibition, drawn from the artist’s ongoing collage series The Reinforcements, Mestrich constructs a speculative archive that centers women of color in the American workplace of the 1970s and ‘80s. Images from these environments–fax machines, telephones, office furniture–allude to the important yet unsung roles these women held in the office, while critiquing their erasure from its visual history.

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

More Info: cpw.org

Exhibition: Jiatong Lu

The CPW Community Gallery will feature work by Jiatong Lu, winner of the CPW 2025 Portfolio Review. Nowhere Land is an ongoing documentary project that examines, with fresh, creative, and broad range, the systemic failures of the U.S. medical system in addressing chronic tick-borne illnesses. Through alternately abstract and concrete photographs, texts, and archival documents, Lu highlights the physical, psychological, and financial toll of this often overlooked, hidden disease.

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

More Info: cpw.org

FEBRUARY 1

Hike & Learn Series:

Learn to Snowshoe at Kelly Hollow

Discover the rich history of Kelly Hollow while learning to snowshoe with Moe Lemire, NYS Licensed Guide and founder of Hike On Guides. This guided winter hike will explore the area’s transformation, from early farming to sawmills to Catskill plantations, all while giving participants hands-on experience snowshoeing through a beautiful Catskills landscape. Advance registration is required, with a $10 suggested donation.

Location: Kelly Hollow Trailhead, Mill Brook Road, Margaretville

Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm

More Info: catskillcenter.org

FEBRUARY 1-28

Exhibition: Romance: Still Lives

This February, Windham Fine Arts is featuring our collection of beautiful still life paintings by artists such as Mirielle Duchesne, Maya Farber and others. Receiving flowers is always nice, but what about flowers that will live forever, immortalized as art by a master painter? An ancient yet timeless form, the still life joins together the gifts of nature and human artistry, capturing an ephemeral scene permanently through painting and elevating the familiar to fine art.

Location: Windham Fine Arts, 5380 Main Street, Windham

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

FEBRUARY 6

MK with WKZE

Join us for a fun day at the mountain with radio station host MK is here LIVE with WKZE!

Location: Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill Road, Roxbury

Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm

More Info: plattekill.com

Catskill Center Mountain Mingle at Belleayre

A laid-back winter gathering for skiers, boarders, and mountain lovers alike to come together in support of the Catskills. Join the Catskill Center staff, board, and friends for a morning of easy group runs on Belleayre’s scenic bluesquare terrain, good chairlift conversation, and a cozy lodge meet-up with hot drinks, snacks, and a silent auction. Whether you’re carving turns or just soaking in the cozy lodge atmosphere, your ticket helps protect the lands, waters, and communities of the Catskill Park. Packages include lift tickets, food and drink, and a Catskill Centerbranded gift, with special options for season passholders. Advance registration is required no later than February 4 at midnight.

Location: Belleayre Mountain, 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount

Time: 9:30 am-2:00 pm

More Info: catskillcenter.org

First Fridays Athens

The Athens Cultural Center opens its doors to celebrate the rich tapestry of culture and creativity that defines our community.

Location: Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm

More Info: friendsofathens.org

First Fridays Catskill

Local shops are open late, most until 8 pm, offering specials like sips & snacks, pop-ups, music, discounts, and FUN!

Location: Main Street & Bridge Street, Catskill More Info: firstfridayscatskill.com

Walton First Fridays

Local shops in Walton stay open late with deals and events for the community to enjoy!

Location: Walton

More Info: instagram.com/waltonfirstfridays

FEBRUARY 6-8

Real Men Wear Scarves in Pittsburgh

Real Men Wear Scarves in Pittsburgh is a true story about a difficult and painful relationship between a father and a son. When playwright Andy Paluselli was pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles, the “one-man-show” was considered an essential vehicle for an actor to show off their skills and find representation. So, at 25 years old, Andy drafted Act I, the revenge he would have at his father’s funeral. Act II would be written when his father actually died. When his father fell terminally ill in 2024, Andy knew it was time to complete his piece. In doing so, his goal was to find healing for himself, not to hurt or harm his father’s legacy. In the end, this play is a love letter not only to his father and to that boy who started this healing process 30 years ago but to all the “misunderstood” who feel so alone.

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck

Days & Times: Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 pm; Sunday @ 3:00 pm

More Info: CenterforPerformingArts.org

FEBRUARY 7

Potter Brothers Ski & Snowboard Demo Day

Join us as we welcome our friends from Potter Brothers for a Ski & Snowboard Demo Day! They will be posted up at the Discovery Lodge all day to provide demos from your favorite ski & snowboard brands including Stockli, Blizzard, Arbor, and more! The demo will also be featuring Burton’s Step On boot and binding system for sideways sliders to test out. To participate in their FREE demo, simply present your valid ticket for the day, a photo ID, and a credit card.

Location: Belleayre Mountain, 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount

More Info: belleayre.com

Winter Makers Market @ The Greenville Arms 1889 Inn

A celebration of craft, coffee, chocolate, and community, this one-day winter market is a bright spot during the colder months. This annual winter market brings neighbors near and far together and gives local makers a chance to shine during the quiet season. Browse handmade goods in the Art Studio, enjoy hot drinks from the espresso bar, and sample house-made chocolates fresh from the kitchen. The dining room will be open with indoor seating, pastries available to pair with your coffee, and a cozy front porch setup with heat lamps and blankets for those who prefer to sip outside.

Location: Greenville Arms, 11135 Route 32, Greenville

Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

More Info: greenvillearms.com

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of The Beatles + More for Kids

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

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

Time: 12:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Sound Meditation Experience with Estephanie Garcia

Join us for a transformative sound meditation session that invites you to explore the healing power of crystal vibrations, somatic awareness, and conscious breathing. This unique experience is designed to help you release negative energy, reconnect with your inner peace, and illuminate your spirit with the light that surrounds you. Registration is required and is a $10 donation.

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

Time: 4:00 pm

More Info: mtarboretum.org

Glow Tubing @ Bubly Tubing Park

Wear your glow-iest gear and get your glow on for evening tubing. Each guest must purchase a ticket for the 5pm tubing timeslot. We recommend purchasing your ticket(s) in advance.

Location: Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Avenue, Hunter

Time: 5:00 pm

More Info: huntermtn.com

Yoga & Sound Healing Women’s Circle

Join Angela and Ashley in the beautiful temple at the SRV Retreat Center as we connect to the Divine Feminine through gentle yoga, sound healing, and cacao. This special event promotes emotional healing, stress reduction, heart opening, and community using mindful movement and sound vibration.

Location: Saranam Center, 20 Jennings Road, Greenville

Time: 6:30 pm

More Info: divineflowboutique.com

Classical Arts Entertainment Presents Swan Lake – International Ballet Stars

Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, Swan Lake. This full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score and brings the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to life. Be spellbound by the iconic variation of the Little Swans, Odile’s 32 fouettés, and the graceful movements of the talented ballet dancers. With over 200 custom scenery pieces adding grandeur and beauty, this production promises to be a spectacular visual treat. Featuring a brilliant cast of dancers from Italy, France, Georgia, Great Britain, Ukraine, Japan, Moldova, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, this tour celebrates the diversity and global excellence of classical ballet.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway, Kingston Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: bardavon.org

Catskill Mountain Foundation presents Malpaso Dance

In the twelve years since its establishment in 2012, Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. Emphasizing a collaborative creative process, Malpaso is committed to working with top international choreographers while also nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography. The company tours with 11 dancers and is led by its original three founders; resident choreographer and Artistic Director Osnel Delgado, Executive Director Fernando Sáez, and dancer, choreographer and co-founder Daile Carrazana. Presented by the Catskill Mountain Foundation in partnership with The Joyce Theater Foundation.

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

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: catskillmtn.org

Film Screening:

John Prine: How Lucky Can One Man Get Directed by music video veteran Jim Shea, How Lucky Can One Man Get is a finely crafted documentary featuring previously unreleased footage of beloved singer-songwriter John Prine performing a benefit show at his hometown high school in 2010. In equally compelling offstage segments, Prine shares reminiscences about his upbringing in Maywood, Illinois, and reflects on his roots as they were shaped by his close-knit family and the music they shared. Much more than a standard concert film, How Lucky reveals the heart and generosity of one of our era’s greatest musical talents. All proceeds from this film screening will benefit grantmaking in John Prine’s memory via the Hello in There Foundation.

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

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

The Helm Family Midnight Ramble

The Helm Family Midnight Ramble is a musical tribute to the founding songbook of Rock and Roll. Born inside the hallowed walls of Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY, the Midnight Ramble has preserved and furthered Levon Helm’s legacy for nearly two decades, playing the iconic music of The Band, and Levon Helm. The Helm Family Midnight Ramble crosses generational and musical lines, featuring an ever-evolving family of musicians.

Location: Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: levonhelm.com

FEBRUARY 8

Songwriters Circle

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

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm

More Info: bushelcollective.org

FEBRUARY 11

Clay Play with Sara Patterson

Reconnect with your creativity and calm through the grounding practice of clay hand building. This gentle, hands-on class invites you to slow down, tune into your senses, and shape meaningful forms at your own pace. No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to play. Finish the session with a sense of calm and clarity, plus a handmade clay piece that captures your creative process.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

FEBRUARY 11-15

Maude Adams Theater Hub presents V-Season

MATH’s 4th Annual V Season: three plays that will transport you from your mid-winter blues and into small worlds of wonder. FEBRUARY 11 & 14: Six Degrees of Separation by John Guare FEBRUARY 12 & 14: The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute; FEBRUARY 13 & 15: Circle Mirror

Transformation by Annie Baker

Location: Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: See website for times More Info: catskillmtn.org

FEBRUARY 13

Creative Corner: Victorian Letter Design

Join us this February to learn more about 19th Century inspired lettermaking and bring a spark of creativity to your valentines.

Location: Olana State Historic Site Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 4:00-6:00 pm

More Info: olana.org

Joel Harrison’s Cosmic Roadhouse: Songs of Love, Soul, and Funk

Joel Harrison’s Cosmic Roadhouse: Songs of Love, Soul, and Funk: a pre-Valentine’s Party with special guests!

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Pete Francis with Morrissey BLVD

Pete Francis is a singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist known for blending eclectic genres and collaborating across the musical spectrum. Initially one-third of the legendary New England indie band Dispatch, Pete and the group achieved monumental success. Pete launched a solo career in 2001, releasing seven albums. In 2019, he fully embraced his solo career. His 2023 album PTRN SKY! marked a major shift as his first self-recorded and self-produced effort. The album blends vibrant electronic beats with his signature style. Since then, he’s released several home-recorded singles and EPs.

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

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

LATE - DJ Darkstar Presents: Friday The 13th Anti-Valentines Day Goth Prom

Get ready to rock the night away with DJ Darkstar at the ultimate anti-Valentine’s Day goth prom!

Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 10:30 pm-1:30 am

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

FEBRUARY

13-22

Skiing, Boarding, Tubing, Karaoke and Live Music All Week

Join us for President’s Week break 2026! Location: Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill Road, Roxbury

More Info: plattekill.com

Water for Elephants: High School Edition

A Teens on Stage Production

Water for Elephants, based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, is a dazzling, heart-filled musical about Jacob, a young man desperate to escape his past, who jumps aboard a moving train uncertain of the road ahead. Finding himself on the ride of a lifetime, Jacob joins the colorful company of a traveling circus and is hired by the imperious ringmaster, August, as caretaker to the animals. Jacob soon develops an unspoken attraction to the star performer and August’s wife, Marlena. A last-ditch effort to save their struggling show brings an elephant into the troupe, drawing Marlena and Jacob dangerously close, forever changing the circus’s fate. Recommended for ages 9+

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck

Days & Times: Fridays @ 8:00 pm; Saturdays & Sundays @ 3:00 pm

More Info: CenterforPerformingArts.org

FEBRUARY 13-MARCH 15

Members’ Late Winter Group Exhibit plus Mary McFerran New Member Introduction Exhibit Mary McFerran is interested in the formation of unconventional relationships between natural materials, found objects, and sewn fabric remnants.

Location: Longyear Gallery, 785 Main Street, Margaretville Gallery Hours: Friday-Sunday and holiday Mondays from 11:00 am-4:00 pm

More Info: longyeargallery.org

FEBRUARY 14

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

Location: Greene County Water Street Parking Lot, situated behind the Greene County office building Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

More information: cultivatecatskill.org

Second Saturday Workshop: Valentine’s Day Museum Date

Join us for crafting, tours, and sips at the museum for your Valentine’s celebrations. Participants will tour the historic Main House and learn about the mysterious valentine in the Cole Site archives, then stop by the Storehouse to make your own Victorian-inspired valentines with museum educators.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill Time: 11:00 am

More Info: thomascole.org

Knitting Circle

On the second Saturday of every month, come hang out at Made X Hudson for Knitting Circle. Bring whatever you’re working on and join the fun in our beautiful shop, where we’ve got a wall of yarns and crafting supplies for you.

Location: Made X Hudson, 391 Main Street , Catskill

Time: 2:00-5:00 pm

More Info: madexhudson.com

Cupid’s Cabaret: A Valentine’s Night Cabaret & Burlesque Show!

Celebrate Valentine’s Night with a bold, sensual evening of cabaret, burlesque, and variety performance at Cupid’s Cabaret!

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Jake Xerxes Fussell with Dougie Poole

Jake Xerxes Fussell has established himself as a contemplative interpreter of a vast array of so-called folk songs, lovingly sourced from a personal store of favorites. Pitchfork wrote: “No other American singer is repurposing our old folk scripts with so much authority or ingenuity.”

Location: West Kortright Center, 49 W Kortright Church Road, East Meredith

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: westkc.org

The Weight Band

Featuring Former Members of The Band & Levon Helm Band

Performing the classic songs of The Band alongside selections from their acclaimed current album Shines Like Gold, The Weight Band carries on the timeless spirit and sound of one of rock’s most beloved groups. Led by Jim Weider, who replaced Robbie Robertson in The Band and later performed with Levon Helm in the Levon Helm Band, The Weight Band was formed in 2013 inside Levon Helm’s legendary Woodstock barn. Their performances feature a mix of The Weight Band’s original material and fan favorites from The Band’s catalog, as well as songs by The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, and more.

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

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

FEBRUARY 14 & 15

Serve Yourself S’mores

presented by Nature Valley

Grab a stick, bar, mallow, crackers, and a seat by one of our new fire pits on Danny’s Way!

Location: Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Avenue, Hunter

Time: 3:00 pm while supplies last More Info: huntermtn.com

FEBRUARY 14-MARCH 21

Showcase Exhibition 1

Students of the following instructors will be on view: Peter Clapper, Jenne Currie, Donald Elder, Angela Gaffney-Smith, Cris Gamet, Carol Griffin, Keith Gunderson, Rie Hasegawa, David Hornung, Kate McGloughlin, Wayne Montecalvo, Karen O’Neil, Dietlind Vander Schaaf, Polly Law, Susan Stover, and Wednesday Figure Drawing. Location: Woodstock School of Art, 2740 Route 212, Woodstock

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 14, 2:00-4:00 pm

Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

More Info: woodstockschoolofart.org

FEBRUARY 14-APRIL 4

Exhibition: To Build a Home

Bringing together work from four interdisciplinary artists, this exhibit fosters discussion about structure as haven, domestic object as talisman, and relationship as refuge. Exploring interior and exterior spaces, the work of Katherine Chwazik, Maeve McCool, Polly Schindler, and Caitlin Winner gives us an intimate look at the people, objects, memories, and emotions that inhabit an interior space. This artwork calls on us to consider whether it is the protection and safety of bricks and mortar or the shared lives and history they house that create the architecture of a place sacred enough to be called home.

Location: Headwaters Art Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 14, 2:00-4:00 pm

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

FEBRUARY 15

Hot Chocolate Fest 2026

Enjoy everyone’s favorite hot beveragechoose from 8 delicious flavors in a lovely winter setting! Plus live music, kid’s activities, great food, guided hikes, and more!

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

More Info: ashokancenter.org

Valentine’s Day Sound Bath

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a soothing sound bath designed to calm the mind, open the heart, and restore balance. Enjoy gentle crystal bowl vibrations and a sweet treat of chocolate-dipped strawberries for a peaceful, intentional evening of rest and connection.

Location: Divine Flow Boutique, 2355 Route 145, East Durham

Time: 11:00 am & 4:00 pm

More Info: divineflowboutique.com

Coffeehouse Concert:

Robin Seletsky and Friends

An evening of jazz, blues, and a little klezmer. FREE.

Location: Walton Theatre, 30 Gardiner Street, Walton Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: musiconthedelaware.org

Catskill Mountain Foundation presents Million Dollar Reunion

Featuring former cast members of the worldwide hit show Million Dollar Quartet, the Million Dollar Reunion takes the audience on a spirited journey to an earlier time, with dynamic performances of some of the greatest hits of Rock and Roll. No one can ever forget the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. So, come join us, as we take a musical trip back in time, when the Blues, Country, and Gospel music had a baby, and they named it ROCK AND ROLL!

Location: Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: catskillmtn.org

Upstate Reggae presents Bob Marley Tribute with Dis N Dat Band

Pay tribute and vibe to Bob Marley with Dis N Dat, presented by Upstate Reggae!

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Mike Mattison & Trash Magic

Mike Mattison is a singer/songwriter and founding member of the blues/roots group Scrapomatic. He has been a member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Derek Trucks Band for 22 years, and has penned some of their signature tunes includin “Midnight In Harlem” which presently has over 45 million streams on Spotify. With the TTB and DTB, Mattison has won two Grammys for Best Blues Album, eight Blues Music Awards from the Blues Music Foundation and four Canadian Maple Blues Awards. He has performed on five continents in two decades of touring and in every state except Alaska. Turn a Midnight Corner is Mattison’s third solo outing, featuring players from Tedeschi Trucks Band/ Scrapomatic. The record is loosely based on a fictional 1930s blues duo who are “rediscovered” in the early 1970s.

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

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

FEBRUARY 16, 23 & MARCH 2, 9

The World Famous Colony Open Mic House guitar & piano available! Sign ups start at 7:00 pm.

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

FEBRUARY 18

Brad Cole & Bossa Blue

Bossa Blue is a critically acclaimed musical collective has built a reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances. Their stylistic mash-ups encompass rock, jazz, funk, afropop, Latin grooves and fresh harmonies, creating a live experience that blends each crowd, venue, and composition into a unique energetic happening. Formed in Chicago in 2017 and now settled in New York’s Hudson Valley, Bossa Blue continues to push the boundaries of musical fusion.

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

FEBRUARY 19

Independent Film Series: Worst Possible Illusion: The Curiosity Cabinet of Vik Muniz Otherwise known as one of the art world’s rising young stars, the Brazilian artist invites viewers on a tour of his life, work and mind. The documentary follows Vik on a whimsical, worldhopping journey from his studio in Brooklyn, New York; to his native Brazil for a visit to his grandmother; to Chicago, his first home in the United States where he worked as a gas-station attendant and pushed carts in a grocery store; to Arizona, where he creates a gigantic bone “excavation” in the desert and goes to extraordinary lengths to capture it on film. Featuring a Q&A with Writer/Editor Iris Cahn

Location: Mountain Cinema, Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street, Hunter Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: catskillmtn.org

Book Discussion:

The Evening of the Holiday by Shirley Hazzard Passionate undercurrents sweep in and out of this eloquent novel about a love affair in a summer countryside in Italy and its inevitable end. It takes place in a setting of pastoral beauty during a time of celebration—a festival.

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

More Info: thelostbookshop.com

Punk Night w/ Cellmate x Nachstalker x Dauber

Dropout Productions & DCxPC Live Present: Punk Night w/ Cellmate, Nachstalker, and Dauber!

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

J.C. Hopkins Record Release Show

Songwriter, composer, and bandleader J.C. Hopkins is set to release his long-awaited album It’s a Sad and Beautiful World. The album highlights Hudson’s visionary keyboard textures and Helm’s unmistakable drumming, woven into Hopkins’ lush arrangements and storytelling. The result is a record that resonates with resilience, joy, and reflection—a timeless document of artists in full command of their craft.

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

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

FEBRUARY 20

Karaoke Night

Come and join us for a super fun night with host DJ Pat Del spinning lots of fun party hits and karaoke too. Now’s your chance to sing along to all your favorite tunes. Welcome all ages and families.

Location: Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill Road, Roxbury Time: 3:00-7:00 pm

More Info: plattekill.com

Florist Performs ‘The Birds Outside Sang’ & ‘Holdly’ w/ Hello Shark

Enter Florist’s world: quiet yet expansive, deeply personal yet instantly connective.

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

North

Mississippi Allstars

NMA started by brother Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home inspired by their father as well as neighbors and musical elders of their community. NMA began touring in 1998 and currently the touring lineup includes Joey Williams of the Blind Boys of Alabama and Ray Ray Hollowman, guitar player for Eminem and Nee-O. Since their debut album in 2000 and hitting the never ending road, they have shared the stage with countless legends: Phil Lesh, Mavis Staples, Robert Plant, John Hiatt, the Allman Brothers, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy, Snoop Dogg, and Jon Spencer to name a few, while earning multiple grammy nominations for their experimental albums of they like to call Modern Mississippi Music.

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

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel - Celestun Tour Asheville, NC-based singer-songwriter-guitarist Tyler Ramsey and My Morning Jacket guitarist Carl Broemel have at long last made their fulllength recorded debut with Celestun. A marvel of interwoven musicianship and testament to the duo’s singular camaraderie, the album encapsulates the two veteran guitarist-songwriters’ mutual admiration and effortless compatibility as they swap and share nine new songs of dazzling dexterity and grace recorded almost entirely recorded on acoustic guitars. Stark yet intricately arranged songs such as the cinematic title track, “Flying Things” (featuring additional vocals from GRAMMY® Award-nominated singing siblings The Secret Sisters), and an incandescent version of Neil Young’s “Sail Away” are rich with dazzling dexterity and grace, Ramsey’s nimble fingerstyle picking and Broemel’s classically trained virtuosity aligning to create a predominantly instrumental song cycle of rustic beauty and atmospheric power.

Location: Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: levonhelm.com

FEBRUARY 20-22

Grappelli-Django Weekend 2026

Join us for the inaugural Grappelli-Django Weekend at The Ashokan Center - a new fiddle and guitar weekend led by Dutch gypsy jazz legend Tim Kliphuis and gypsy jazz guitarist Jimmy Grant!

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge

More Info: ashokancenter.org

FEBRUARY 20 & 21, 26-28

Witch: A play by Jen Silverman

The devil is here and moves through the village of Edmonton with the easy hungry charm of a therapist in sales, sparking desire and discord in the townsfolk…until he meets the witch. A powerful connection is formed, hidden loves are painfully revealed, and the world stands on the brink of transformation in Jen Silverman’s biting dark comedy about the fragile hope for something better, that lives in all of us.

Location: Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: On Instagram @WitchPlayNY

FEBRUARY 21

Winter Tree Identification with Dylan Walsh In winter, without their leaves to distract us, tree species can be easy to identify if you know what to look for. In this workshop, we will learn various native trees’ characteristics that help us to identify them in the leafless season, including buds fruit, needles, and bark. Dress warmly and wear shoes with good tread. Don’t forget your notebook and camera!

Location: Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville Time: 1:00 pm

More Info: mtarboretum.org

2026 Great Jell-O Jamboree

Each year MKAD presents the Great Jello Jamboree, a lively fundraiser supporting paywhat-you-can art classes and Youth Workforce wages. All proceeds go directly to these vital initiatives, ensuring accessible art education for all.

Location: D.R.A.W. Gallery, 22-24 Iwo Jima Lane, Kingston Gallery Hours: 5:00 pm

More Info: drawkingston.org

5th Annual Snow Pope Run

Join us as we celebrate the life of Penny Henry, our Snow Pope, a descendant of ULLR and a true Plattekill fan. Her favorite spot was on “Powder Puff” trail, a section now affectionately known as “Penny’s Corner”, where she’d sit and watch skiers of all ages with pure joy pass her

by. The “Snow Pope Love Run” was created to raise money for someone in need of love and support. Come join us for this fun, parade-like run down “Powder Puff” in Penny’s memory, followed by a raffle and party for a good cause to celebrate her life.

Location: Top of Triple Chair, Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill Road, Roxbury Time: 12:00 pm

More Info: plattekill.com

FREE Family Tour

Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery program at Olana State Historic Site. Designed for families with children ages 3 and up. FREE. Advanced registration required. Location: Olana State Historic Site Sharp Family Gallery, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 1:00-2:00 pm

More Info: olana.org

Artmaking in the Afternoon

Participate in free, drop-in artmaking and learn more about Frederic Church’s artist-designed home and studio on the Hudson. This dropin artmaking program is open to all ages and skill levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration required.

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

More Info: olana.org

“This is America” Artist Talk: Marielena Ferrer

This is America is a artist talk series curated by Jaime Ransome and presented by the Woodstock School of Art (WSA). Marielena Ferrer’s experimental sculptural practice—highlighted by her thesis work with poison ivy—draws a sharp, poetic comparison between the ways humans affect the earth and how the earth, in turn, shapes us. Together, these artists bring forward distinct voices and visions that, when placed in dialogue, reveal the complexity, diversity, and richness of American art today.

Location: Woodstock School of Art, 2740 Route 212, Woodstock Time: 2:00 pm

More Info: woodstockschoolofart.org

The Barr Brothers

The Barr Brothers are a group out of Montreal fronted by the poly-rhythmic, jocular drumming of Andrew Barr and the songs and guitar playing of brother Brad Barr. Bass, pedal steel, keyboards, and horns come in and out of the mix freely. Equally at home in solemn Arcadian ballads, swampy North African improvs, or classic rock and roll revelry, The Barr Brothers continue to embrace and enchant audiences with their methodical-yet-whimsical approach to music making.

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

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

The Helm Family Midnight Ramble

The Helm Family Midnight Ramble is a musical tribute to the founding songbook of Rock and Roll. Born inside the hallowed walls of Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY, the Midnight Ramble has preserved and furthered Levon Helm’s legacy for nearly two decades, playing the iconic music of The Band, and Levon Helm. The Helm Family Midnight Ramble crosses generational and musical lines, featuring an ever-evolving family of musicians. Amy Helm honors her father’s penultimate vision for both Levon Helm Studios and the Midnight Ramble - to create a community for musicians to share their art, and “keep it going.”

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

More Info: levonhelm.com

FEBRUARY

Demo Day #2

22

Come test drive all the latest in ski equipment with Potter Brother’s Ski Shops here on the mountain and Burton who will be bringing all the lastest in snowboards.

Location: Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill Road, Roxbury

Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm

More Info: plattekill.com

Member Event: A Global Grammar: Olana’s Historic House through the Curator’s Eye

Join us for this exclusive member-only tour of Olana’s Historic House, led by The Olana Partnership’s Associate Curator Maggie Dimock, and explore how the Church’s global travel and networks of cultural exchange shaped their home’s ornate interiors and incomparable collections.

Location: Olana State Historic House, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson Time: 10:00-11:00 am

More Info: olana.org

Sunday Salon Tour:

Thomas Cole & Historic Household

Explore the home of American artist and early environmentalist Thomas Cole (1801–1848) with a Museum Guide. See original Hudson River School paintings, experience the artist’s interior design of his home, and discover immersive digital experiences.

Location: Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street, Catskill

Time: 1:00 pm

More Info: thomascole.org

National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.

Location: Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale Time: 1:00 pm

More Info: rosendaletheatre.org

Tim Kliphuis & Jimmy Grant Concert 2026 Award-winning jazz violin legend and rising guitar star celebrate the music of famed musical duo, Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt, during the inaugural Grappelli & Django Weekend at The Ashokan Center!

Location: The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge Time: 3:00 pm

More Info: ashokancenter.org

Honky Tonk Last Sunday w/ Hudson Valley Flyers

Two-step the night away at Colony’s Last Sunday Honky Tonk with Hudson Valley Flyers!

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

FEBRUARY 24

Hot Peas ‘n Butter

Hot Peas ‘n Butter is an award-winning, family music band that wows thousands of young audiences across the nation every year with their highly energetic and interactive roots music. With eight award-winning albums and numerous music videos (some of which have been featured on Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon TV), Hot Peas ‘n Butter makes new friends everywhere they go.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway, Kingston Time: 10:00 am

More Info: bardavon.org

FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 27

Exhibition: Triad Fusion Art Show, featuring Patti Ferrara, Pete Preston, and David Slutzky Windham Arts Alliance is excited to prese nt the first art show of 2026 in collaboration with the Main Street Community Center. Valentine’s Day seems the perfect time to celebrate three people who share their love and efforts with others. So, this year we are honoring Patti Ferrara, Peter Preston, and David Slutzky for their

contributions to the community. As artists, they each share their own perspective and approach to art.

Location: Main Street Community Center, 5494 State Route 23, Windham

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 14, 3:00-5:00 pm

More Info: mainstreetcenter.org

FEBRUARY 25

Figure Drawing with Jorge Colombo and Malik Titus

Discover the basics of drawing the human form in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Using a live model, participants will learn simple techniques for observing proportions, posture, and movement, while practicing quick gesture sketches and basic shading. The class focuses on building confidence, exploring different drawing materials, and encouraging creative expression. No prior experience is necessary.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

FEBRUARY 26

Sonny Rock’s Pro Jam #50

Be prepared for an amazing night of music, friends, food and more!

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Margo Price: Wild at Heart Tour

Nearly a decade ago, Margo Price turned Nashville on its head with her breakthrough, beloved debut solo album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter It showcased an artist completely unafraid to double down not only on herself, but what she’d always loved: classic country songs written from the intellect and the gut, hell-bent on truthtelling and both timeless and urgent all at once. Respected by her peers, praised by critics and beloved by her fans, Price created a lane where independent-minded, insurgent country music can exist and thrive alongside the mainstream, and became an ardent fighter for her beliefs in a genre where the norm is to shut up and sing. And now she’s back with an exquisite, truly timeless album that reconnects with her roots and pays tribute to the art of the country song. Hard Headed Woman is both a look forward and a look back: a way to march forward while staying true to yourself when the path of less resistance is right there in front of us, and short cuts are around every corner.

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

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

FEBRUARY 27

Rock Band Jam

Rock Band Jam at Bethel Woods is a monthly drop-in for musicians looking to connect with others for a drop-in pick-up session. Two studio rooms provide amps, instruments, microphones, and teaching artists for support to facilitate a rock-led set list or a psychedelic jam session. Bring your favorite songs or drop in and enjoy the vibe.

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

Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

Film: Charade (1963)

Beat the winter blues with cozy Friday evening films at Headwaters Arts Center! Grab your favorite seat (or bring your own!), enjoy some concessions available for purchase and settle in for great films and good company all winter long. Folding chairs will be available but you are invited to bring your own chair or a blanket for the floor. After Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) falls for the dashing Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband’s World War II cronies, Tex (James Coburn), Scobie (George Kennedy) and Gideon (Ned Glass), who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. But why does Peter keep changing his name? Directed by Stanley Donen and starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant.

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

More Info: roxburyartsgroup.org

Shannon McNally

Shannon McNally brings her soulful cosmic Americana / Blues performance back to Colony! Location: Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Larry Campbell and Friends, featuring Bill Frisell and Tony Trischka

This is the first in a planned “Larry Campbell and Friends” series and what a way to kick it off: Bill Frisell, simply one of the most respected guitarists in the world, has collaborated with everyone from Ron Carter to Paul Simon. His recordings and performances run the gamut from small group improvisation to full orchestral settings. Banjoist Tony Trischka is one of those rare artists who’s taken what some consider a ‘primitive’ instrument to places where it has never ventured and, along with pioneers Bill Keith and Béla Fleck, has reinvented the banjo’s repertoire.

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

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

FEBRUARY 27 & 28

Max Creek

In 40+ years Max Creek has been small, big, regionally-huge, medium, and any other size one can think of; they’ve never graced the cover of Rolling Stone, but you’d be hard pressed to find a music fan in the Northeast that hadn’t heard of them. From the beginning they’ve mixed anything they liked—rock, country, reggae, soul, jazz, calypso—in with their own great songs and it’s all just come out sounding like Creek.

Location: Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: levonhelm.com

FEBRUARY 28

Expedition Hunter

An all-new adventure at Hunter Mountain! This dynamic event invites guests to explore the mountain like never before, with terrain challenges tailored to every skill level. Guests will have the opportunity to ride solo or team up with friends to discover new trails and explore unique areas of the mountain.

Location: Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Avenue, Hunter

Time: 9:00 am

More Info: huntermtn.com

Clearwater Open Boat

Join Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for our February 2026 Open Boat! Spend the afternoon in community with live music, kids activities, tours of the Clearwater’s winter restoration projects, and bring a dish to pass for the potluck lunch. RSVP at clearwater.org so we know to expect you

Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston

Time: 1:00-4:00 pm

More Info: clearwater.org

Après Ski Dance Party

After a super fun event last year, saxophone playing DJ Sam Reed will be back here on the mountain bringing his unforgettable DJ & saxophone combo to Plattekill après ski! High energy beats, unreal vibes, an outdoor bar and dance party hits to get the crowd moving and shaking after a day on the slopes!

Location: Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill Road, Roxbury

Time: 3:00-6:00 pm

More Info: plattekill.com

Crystal Ship - A Tribute To The Doors

Relive the iconic music of The Doors with Crystal Ship - A Tribute that will transport you back in time!

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl is the world’s greatest tribute to the music of the ‘80s! Jessie’s Girl’s primary line-up includes a team of NYC’s top rock and pop vocalists: Destinee Monroe, Jerome Bell-Bastien, and Mark Rinzel. They are backed by one of the tightest bands in the city, comprised of 20+ year veterans of the NYC music scene: Eric Presti on guitar, Drew Mortali on bass, Michael Maenza on drums, and Karlee Bloom on keys and keytar. Each with dozens of credits performing with authentic ‘80s icons who made the music famous to begin with!

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

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Mad Dogs & Englishmen: A 20-Piece Band Celebration presented by Remember Jones Celebrate Joe Cocker’s groundbreaking live album and tour, Mad Dogs & Englishmen! Serving as a dedication to Joe Cocker and Leon Russell, the show will be recreated with a 20-piece band in similar style of the original tour. This event will feature guests and full choir, including all songs from the entire tour beyond those on the original album release, with large interpretations of songs by rock and soul greats including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Leonard Cohen, Traffic, Leon Russell, and more.

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

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

MARCH 1

Two Dark Birds Record Release Show

Recorded at The Woods studio near Woodstock, NY, Dreamers is the fifth album from Two Dark Birds—exploratory, dense, hook-driven, moody, exhilarated, comic, and open-hearted. Lyrically, it seeks out the meeting point between the inner life and the wider world. Musically, it’s boldly eclectic yet always swinging for the fences. Two Dark Birds is a band from the Catskill Mountains led by songwriter Steve Koester and drummer Jason Mills. Since 2008, they have released four critically acclaimed albums, as well as the 2022 EP Porous

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

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MARCH 3

Cat Power: The Greatest Tour 20th Anniversary Performance

Cat Power is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her milestone 2006 album, The Greatest, with Redux, a three-song EP that arrived digitally and on 10” vinyl via Domino Recording Company in January.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway, Kingston Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bardavon.org

MARCH 4

Woodstock Journey Dance with Danielle Gaebel

Step inside the spirit of Woodstock, not through a history book, but through your own body. This uplifting, music-driven experience blends guided movement, expressive dance, imagination, and ritual to help you shake off stress and reconnect with joy. This powerful, heartopening winter wellness session that reminds us that peace isn’t just an idea, it’s something we can feel. No choreography and no dance experience needed, just a willingness to move. Inspired by the festival’s timeless values of freedom, unity, and creative expression, Woodstock JourneyDance® is a celebration of what happens when art, music, and movement come together.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

MARCH 5

Webinar: Drought Tolerant Gardening with Warren Leach

Thoughtfully designing and planting our display gardens to thrive, even in a rainfall shortage, has been an essential gardening practice at Tranquil Lake Nursery with our sandy-loam soils and the recent erratic rainfall. Planting for drought tolerance is being recognized as a sustainable paradigm for all landscapes as unlimited water use becomes prohibited and costly. Explore verdant and water-wise gardens with Landscape Horticulturist Warren Leach as he introduces a broad palette of hardy trees, shrubs and perennials. Warren will showcase several drought tolerant plant alternatives to turf grass showing before and after landscape designs. This colorful and fiery presentation of garden images will inspire your own sustainable garden. Whether you garden in sun or shade, you will take away valuable horticultural ideas for your own garden (especially with our increasing drought conditions each summer). Registration is FREE, but required. Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the program.

Location: Online via Zoom Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: mtarboretum.org

Brass Against - What Better Time Than Now Tour

Experience songs from Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Led Zeppelin and more from the raw power, Brass Against!

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Hike & Learn Series:

Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower

Join Moe Lemire, NYS Licensed Guide and founder of Hike On Guides, for a winter ascent of Balsam Lake Mountain, home to the first mountain fire tower in New York State. Along the way, you’ll learn about historic logging operations, log decks, and the point on the trail where you cross into remarkable first-growth forest. This hike offers both a unique educational experience and the beauty of a Catskills fire tower in winter. Advance registration is required, with a $10 suggested donation.

Location: Dry Brook Ridge Trailhead, Mill Brook Road, Margaretville

Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm

More Info: catskillcenter.org

Harvest & Rust – A Neil Young Experience

Harvest & Rust – A Neil Young Experience returns to Colony playing Harvest Moon to Live Rust and more!

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

More Info: colonywoodstock.com

Tophouse

Tophouse was formed in 2016 at the University of Montana. They began as a street performing duo, honing their craft performing instrumental originals on the streets (and empty parking garages) of Missoula. They soon began recording original songs and performing up and down the stunningly beautiful Bitterroot Valley.

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

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

Marc Roberge of O.A.R.

As frontman for multi-platinum-selling alt-rock band O.A.R., Marc Roberge has performed for sold-out crowds at many of the world’s most iconic venues and helped to build a singularly devoted fanbase that spans the entire globe. With the band now on their tenth studio album (2022’s The Arcade), the New York City-based singer/songwriter/guitarist has also established a dynamic career as a solo artist over the past decade. In a departure from the unbridled energy of O.A.R.’s live show, Roberge’s solo tours find him taking the stage at more intimate theaters and delivering stripped-back renditions of O.A.R. fan favorites, along with a carefully curated selection of covers. Also rooted in his off-the-cuff and warmly candid conversations with the audience, the result is a prime showcase for Roberge’s deeply personal yet immediately resonant storytelling—an element he’s continually brought to O.A.R.’s music since the Maryland-bred band’s formation in 1996.

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

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

MARCH 6-22

The Wedding Singer

It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck

Days & Times: Fridays @ 7:30 pm; Saturday 3/7 & 3/14 at 7:30 pm; Saturday 3/21 at 2:30 pm; Sundays @ 2:30 pm

More Info: CenterforPerformingArts.org

MARCH 7

Potter Brothers Ski & Snowboard Demo Day

Join us as we welcome our friends from Potter Brothers for a Ski & Snowboard Demo Day! They will be posted up at the Discovery Lodge all day to provide demos from your favorite ski & snowboard brands including Stockli, Blizzard, Arbor, and more! The demo will also be featuring Burton’s Step On boot and binding system for sideways sliders to test out. To participate in their FREE demo, simply present your valid ticket for the day, a photo ID, and a credit card. Location: Belleayre Mountain, 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount

More Info: belleayre.com

All You Need is George

An extraordinary ensemble of world-class musicians come together to celebrate the timeless genius of George Harrison. Their deep camaraderie and unmatched artistry shine through every note, driven by a profound love for Harrison’s music. From his groundbreaking years with The Beatles, to the lush brilliance of All Things Must Pass, through solo treasures like Any Road, and the magic of The Traveling Wilburys, this show is a journey through one of music’s most soulful legacies.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Time: 3:00 & 8:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

Glow Tubing @ Bubly Tubing Park

Wear your glow-iest gear and get your glow on for evening tubing. Each guest must purchase a ticket for the 5pm tubing timeslot. We recommend purchasing your ticket(s) in advance.

Location: Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Avenue, Hunter Time: 5:00 pm

More Info: huntermtn.com

Winterfest: Ski Patrol Fundraiser

This annual event is one not to be missed. All proceeds benefit the Plattekill Volunteer Ski Patrol and features live music with “The Lonely Birds”, Chicken BBQ, plus raffle (prizes include a 2025/26 Plattekill Season Pass). Tickets will be available for prepurchase with any Plattekill Mtn ski patroller starting mid February. Tickets are limited and may be sold at the door.

Location: Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill Road, Roxbury

Time: 5:00-10:00 pm

More Info: plattekill.com

eucademix (Yuka Honda)

Yuka Honda (eucademix) is a composer, producer, and sonic innovator whose work defies genre and convention. Co-founder of the trailblazing duo Cibo Matto, she has since forged a solo path that blends electronic experimentation, improvisational depth, infectious rhythm, and abstract storytelling. She describes her music as quantum, continuum, and sensory—a fluid exploration of sound as both narrative and experience. Like a book or a film, her compositions invite the listener into a story: shifting through contrasting emotions, spaces, and textures to create an unfolding journey.

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

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

The Helm Family Midnight Ramble

The Helm Family Midnight Ramble is a musical tribute to the founding songbook of Rock and Roll. Born inside the hallowed walls of Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY, the Midnight Ramble has preserved and furthered Levon Helm’s legacy for nearly two decades, playing the iconic music of The Band, and Levon Helm. The Helm Family Midnight Ramble crosses generational and musical lines, featuring an ever-evolving family of musicians. Amy Helm honors her father’s penultimate vision for both Levon Helm Studios and the Midnight Ramble - to create a community for musicians to share their art, and “keep it going.”

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

More Info: levonhelm.com

MARCH 7 & 8

Epic Pass Holder First Tracks presented by Helly Hansen & American Express

Presented by Helly Hansen & American Express Epic Pass Holders—this one’s for you! Join us for an exclusive early opening of the Broadway Lift on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8. Be the first to carve down fan favorites like Lower Broadway, Kennedy, and Park Avenue, then refuel with complimentary breakfast taquitos (while supplies last). Plus, enjoy special giveaways courtesy of Helly Hansen. FREE to attend—just bring your valid Epic Pass.

Location: Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Avenue, Hunter Time: 7:30-8:30 am

More Info: huntermtn.com

Serve Yourself S’mores at bubly Tubing Park presented by Nature Valley Grab a stick, bar, mallow, crackers, and a seat by a fire pit at the bubly Tubing Park! While supplies last.

Location: Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Avenue, Hunter Time: 3:00 pm while supplies last

More Info: huntermtn.com

MARCH

8

Songwriters Circle

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

Location: Bushel Collective, 106 Main St, Delhi Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm

More Info: bushelcollective.org

Spafford

Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jamsr. It’s a private language comprised of both their talent as musicians as well as their formidable catalog of influences, spanning 90’s alt-rock radio hits to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method. Each Spafford show is a sonic pilgrimage, the journey of a team of musicians so in tune with each other that a single note communicates intent and purpose. Spafford is amongst the most creative and hard-traveling bands on the contemporary jam scene, performing countless sold-out headline dates along with high profile festival sets at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Firefly Music Festival, and many others.

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

Time: 8:00 pm

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

MARCH

11

Still Life Photography with Bette Blau

In this creative workshop adults are invited to slow down and explore the art of still life photography as a form of mindful observation. Through simple guided exercises, participants learn to notice light, texture, and composition with fresh eyes, tuning into the quiet details that are often overlooked. Using everyday objects and natural materials, we’ll experiment with creating small scenes that reflect mood, meaning, and personal expression.

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Time: 6:00 pm

More Info: bethelwoodscenter.org

MARCH

12

Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s newest production presents a fresh and engaging reimagining of three cherished children’s stories— Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. This imaginative retelling seamlessly interweaves three classic tales into a heartwarming adventure that celebrates friendship and courage. Designed for children ages 3 to 7.

Location: Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway, Kingston Time: 10:00 am

More Info: bardavon.org

MARCH 13

The Annual Ida Brier Archival Webinar: Composing Olana with Writer Annik LaFarge Learn about Composing Olana, a new book devoted to illustrating why Frederic Church’s designed masterwork matters so profoundly in the history of American art and public parks.

Location: Online via ZOOM

Time: 12:00-1:00 pm

More Info: olana.org

Dead Man’s Waltz

Dead Man’s Waltz returns to interweave the music of The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band and The Band.

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

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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

Mike Gordon

Mike Gordon (bassist and co-founder of the seminal improvisational rock band Phish) returns to the road with his latest band in 2026 with a live show that’s filled with constant and wildly hypnotic movement animated by unexpected sounds that morph and expand and spin off into their own strange orbits, revealing entirely new dimensions of the kaleidoscopic musicianship he’s displayed as a bassist for the last four decades.

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

More Info: bearsvilletheater.com

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