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www.catskillregionguide.com IN THIS ISSUE VOLUME 34, NUMBER 2 February 2019

PUBLISHERS Peter Finn, Chairman, Catskill Mountain Foundation Sarah Finn, President, Catskill Mountain Foundation

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The Catskill Mountain Region Guide is published 12 times a year by the Catskill Mountain Foundation, Inc., Main Street, PO Box 2 THE ARTS 924, Hunter, NY 12442. If you have events or programs that you would like to have covered, please send them by e-mail to tafts@ catskillmtn.org. Please be sure to furnish a contact name and in- 6 POPULATED AREAS: Brian Dewan clude your address, telephone, fax, and e-mail information on all correspondence. For editorial and photo submission guidelines send a request via e-mail to [email protected]. The liability of the publisher for any error for which it may be 7 HUNTER MOUNTAIN BREWERY held legally responsible will not exceed the cost of space ordered or occupied by the error. The publisher assumes no liability for errors in key numbers. The publisher will not, in any event, be 8 POETRY Curated by Robert Tomlinson liable for loss of income or profits or any consequent damages. The Catskill Mountain Region Guide office is located in Hunter Village Square in the Village of Hunter on Route 23A. THE ADVENTURES OF SAM’S POINT The magazine can be found on-line at www.catskillmtn.org 10 by clicking on the “Guide Magazine” button, or by going directly to www.catskillregionguide.com 7,000 copies of the Catskill Mountain Region Guide are 12 THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS By Jeff Senterman distributed each month. It is distributed free of charge at the Plattekill, Sloatsburg and New Baltimore rest stops on the New York State Thruway, and at the tourist information offices, SPECIAL SECTION: WINTER IN THE CATSKILLS restaurants, lodgings, retailers and other businesses throughout Greene, Delaware and Ulster counties. Home delivery of the Guide magazine is available, at an additional fee, to annual members of the Catskill Mountain 14 FREE FOR KIDS PASSPORT Foundation at the $100 membership level or higher. ©2000 Catskill Mountain Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without 16 WINTER AT MINNEWASKA written permission is prohibited. The Catskill Mountain Region Guide is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. All photo- graphic rights reside with the photographer. 18 PLATTEKILL MOUNTAIN 22 OFF THE SLOPES 33 CATSKILL MOUNTAIN REGION GUIDE THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION 7971 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 924 PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO HUNTER, NY 12442 PHONE: 518 263 2000 • FAX: 518 263 2025 WWW.CATSKILLMTN.ORG 41 FEBRUARY AT THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

February 2019 • GUIDE 1 THE ARTS

Fire!: An Exhibition of Ceramic Art Curated by Peter Yamaoka at Roxbury Arts Group The Walt Meade Gallery at the Roxbury Arts Center is currently hosting Fire!, an exhibition of ceramic art featuring work by Solveig Comer, Megan Irving, Kim L’Heureux, Tony Moore, Elizabeth Nields, Gerda van Leeuwen, and Peter Yamaoka. Fire! will be on view through March 2, 2019. Curated by Peter Yamaoka, Fire! is a survey of ceramic artists living and working in and around the Catskills. The artists selected for this exhibition represent a spectrum of stylistic approaches, firing techniques, and artistic vision. Most of the artists maintain fully equipped ceramic studios and many offer classes and workshops open to the public for novices to technically advanced potters. Gallery Coordinator Solveig Comer shares, “The wide variety of ce- Megan Adams Irving, untitled ramic artwork in Fire! challenges the viewer to consider alternative means for expression. Despite limited palettes and processes wrought with challenges, complex imagery and deep meaning are evoked by each piece in the show. It is a pleasure to welcome these warm works of art into our gallery at this time of year!” Fire! introduces the abundance of ceramic artists in our region to a wider public audience. Solveig Comer is primarily involved in the production of utilitarian vessels. This production employs various ceramic techniques, enhanced by patterns found in the textiles and in nature. The work of Megan Irving’s wall pieces are miniature landscapes in clay involving glaze washes and dry point incisions in her unique approach to the medium. They evoke natural elements such as landmarks and animals. These small and intimate pieces depict scenic vistas of the Catskill Region. Kim L’Heureux is a skilled potter with vast knowledge of materials and firing techniques. Her experience yields stunningly beauti- ful ceramic vessels that delight in the landscapes of upstate New York. She mixes all her clay and glazes from scratch. Her interest in firing in reduction with “flame” kilns demonstrate how she likes to play with fire. Tony Moore operates a wood-fired, Anagama-Noborigama kiln which is a unique and labor intensive firing technique which requires a team effort of round the clock firewood stoking and supervision. The firing process can take up to several days to complete. These firings yield surprising glaze variations and subtle effects unique to this process. His work conveys the beauty of nature in all its forms and his newest work evokes the enigma of the human condition. His work also pays homage to the Japanese Mingei (folk art) tradition which utilizes similar firing and reduction processes. Elizabeth Nields operates several kilns at her studio, covering a wide range of firing techniques including electric, gas reduction, and salt reduction. Her inner landscapes are a conversation with the clay and herself, expressing her inner feelings about the organic nature of clay and glazes that enhance her work. She feels the fire of the kiln enlivens everything about the nature of her medium. Gerda van Leeuwen’s porcelain figurines are a tribute to the Catskill Mountain animal world. Her animal figures are often en- dowed with humanity emphasizing the link between man and animal Her work is inspired by the tradition of European Renaissance painting and the funeral ornaments of the Tang Dynasty of China. The work of Peter Yamaoka, curator of this exhibit, can be divided into three categories: Power of Myth, Archeological Ruins, and Beauty of the Catskill Landscape. His work often tells a story and this narrative content can be seen throughout his work. His ceram- ics reflect his Asian cultural heritage and European art education. He works primarily in mid-rage firing techniques with vibrant colors inherent in the firing process. The Walt Meade Gallery is located at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury. Gallery hours for this exhibition are Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 am to 3 pm. Fire! will be on view through March 2, 2019. For more information about Fire! or other events at the Roxbury Arts Center, visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call the Roxbury Arts Group at 607 326 7908.

All exhibits in 2019 are sponsored by Roxbury Wine and Spirits. All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature, The Tianaderrah Foundation, WIOX Community Radio, the Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and by the generosity of business sponsors and individual donors.

2 • www.catskillregionguide.com Images of the Northern Catskills By Francis X. Driscoll

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February 2019 • GUIDE 3 Saugerties Pro Musica Presents International Organ Virtuoso Gregory D’Agostino On Saturday February 17, 2019 at 3 pm, Saugerties Pro Musica is pleased to welcome back Gregory D’Agostino, international organ virtuoso. One of America’s most exciting concert organists, Greg- ory D’Agostino creates a thrilling sense of drama that has been described as a “stunning, controlled delirium” by The American Organist magazine. Praised by The New York Times for his “deft, powerful performances,” Mr. D’Agostino has performed on three continents at such well-known venues as New York’s Lincoln Cen- ter, London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral, Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, Radio Hall Bratislava, Hong Kong’s St. John’s Cathedral, Tokyo’s Suntory Hall, West Point Military Academy, Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival, and San Diego’s Balboa Park. He has performed in festivals in Paris, London, St. Petersburg, Prague, Olomouc, Krakow, Zabrze, and Tokyo, and has appeared as soloist with Japan’s NHK Symphony (live HD-TV), Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Slovak Radio Orchestra, Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra, American Classical Orchestra, Fairfax Sympho- ny, Fairfield Orchestra, and the Charleston Symphony. For the 100th anniversary of the American Guild of Organists, Mr. D’Agostino performed two different memorized programs including the premiere of Dan Locklair’s Organ Concerto before an audience of 3,400 at St. John the Divine, New York. All Saugerties Pro Musica concerts take place at United Methodist Church, on the corners of Washington Avenue (#67) and Post Street in Saugerties. Tickets are $15 and $12 with all students admitted free. For more information please visit saugertiespromusica.org or call 845 679 5733 .

4 • www.catskillregionguide.com Astor Services Presents a Benefit Event: GHOST STORIES 3 – A Cold Winter’s Night with Hilarie Burton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Friends at UPAC in Kingston On Saturday, February 9 at 5pm at UPAC, acclaimed Actors Hilarie Burton (One Tree Hill), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Walking Dead), and friends join together for a night of fun—spontaneous ghost story readings to celebrate the winter season. Proceeds benefit the children of Astor Services for Children & Families in Rhinebeck. Join us for a night of ghoulish fun, surprise guests, and spooky haunt- ings. This event is sponsored by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York, Protiviti, Rose and Kiernan, Inc.. M&T Bank, Adam’s Fairacre Farms, McCarthy’s Pharmacy and Mutual of America. Tickets are $506 (Premium seating plus meet & greet & photo), $51 – $256 (depending on location), or $41.00 (lim- ited/balcony/students/senior). Purchase your tickets in person at the Bardavon Box Office, 35 Market Street, Pough- keepsie, 845 473 2072 or the UPAC Box Office, 601 Broadway Kingston, 845 339 6088. Tickets are also available online at Ticketmaster, 800 745 3000. Please note that Bardavon Member benefits and special discounts are not available through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster fees will apply.

February 2019 • GUIDE 5 POPULATED AREAS BRIAN DEWAN

THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2019

KAATERSKILL FINE ARTS GALLERY

Hunter Village Square 7950 Main Street, Village of Hunter 518 263 2060 • www.catskillmtn.org

“Honchos,” by Brian Dewan

Brian Dewan is one of Catskill’s most beloved and admired artists and multi-instrumentalists. He makes films, drawings, musical instruments and is a regular reader of original poems at 394 Spoken, the monthly poetry reading series in Catskill. Brian’s art work is represented by Pierogi gallery in New York City. His I-CAN-SEE filmstrips have been screened at The Whitney Museum Of American Art, The New Museum, The Brooklyn Museum, The Tang Museum, Modern Art Oxford and The Museum Of Jurassic Technology. All of the images in the filmstrips are ink and watercolor paintings or ink and marker drawings. His published audio recordings include Tells The Story, The Operating Theater, Words Of Wisdom, The Hunting Of The Snark and Ringing At The Speed Of Prayer. Dewan performs narrative songs, collected historical folk and popular music, sung with accompaniment on electric zither, autoharp or accordion as well as instrumental music for organ, musical stones, electronic instruments, bells and percussion. The Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery is thrilled to start 2019’s exhibition program with a solo exhibit of Brian Dewan’s work. Populated Areas is a collection of imaginary portraits, landscapes and habitats. Sometimes a being is the subject and the habitat is background, sometimes the habitation is the subject and the beings are ornamental. There is plenty of free play between the animate and the inanimate. Is it animal or mineral? These beings are not concerned with distinguishing between the two.

—Robert Tomlinson, Director, Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery

6 • www.catskillregionguide.com Hunter Mountain Brewery fter a day on the slopes, there’s really nothing better than Asome good comfort food and a great beer. It’s really that simple. Hunter Mountain Brewery is a place for simplicity. Good food, good beer, and good service. Simple is the name of the game, and we are good at finding it in all the right places. Come join us and experience what simplicity tastes like. Our Beer Here at Hunter Mountain Brewery we are all about the love of beer. New and bold flavors enter our doors every week, and we can’t help but show them off. While we enjoy the classics, we are always passionate about discovering something new, so stop by and experience our craft at its best. Our Food Each item on their menu is handmade at the crack of dawn, using only the simplest of ingredients to bring out smells and flavors that beckon the whole block.

Hunter Mountain Brewery is located at 7267 Route 23A in Hunter. For more information please call 518 263 3300 or visit hmbcatskills.com.

February 2019 • GUIDE 7 POETRY Curated by Robert Tomlinson Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery & Bookstore Director

GREENE COUNTY But “I am Two with Nature.” Woody’s quip hits home. Our school-taught, scientific means Upstate New York, writers’ well-traveled country: serve us but poorly. How can we sum up another writer walks a country lane, without encoded knowledge in the genes? sniffing the air, swatting at flies. A Sunday peace hangs over all. The evening rain Back from my walk, I scan this country home’s bookshelves for a field guide which has full- is still two hours away. My eye is caught color illustrations, gives the names by yellows, whites, and purples – all the life both Latin and familiar, and details that riots in the bar ditch at my foot. Seen from a car, with nothing but a brief the virtues of each pod and tender shoot, will say a poultice of the cat-tail’s fur sideways glance, a bushel of confetti can ease the chicken pox, or that its root tossed by the road, but viewed from close at hand, was used by fullers, whatever fullers were. one yellow splits into three flowers – a pretty pineapple-shaped affair, a long-stemmed fan The volume found, a casual study yields a plethora of names, the legacy dividing into five inverted hearts, of Indian killers, farmers in their fields, each with a smaller mussel shell below, and country parsons on an idle day. and a deep, five-pointed star that hugs the dirt with round-leafed runners. But I do not know Their souls infused with God and apple brandy, they broke and named the land with plow and axe, their names and cannot give them names myself a taste for metaphor, and an ear for the spondee – -- I am no Adam, and this isn’t Eden – Harebell. Cowbane. Sneezeweed. Skullcap. Toadflax. and, lacking names, the flowers stay but half- perceived, oddly. It seems the classic Western Names stiff upon the tongue, archaic as the rusted iron contraptions seen behind movie cliché applies here, where the old the wreckage of a barn, drowning in grass. cowpuncher meets a stranger and demands, Manmade and natural there lie intertwined, “What’s your handle, Pardner?” To take hold requires a handle. Namelessness withstands almost at peace, unlike this room where fact and recollection war, imperiling all efforts made to apprehend it. We a hesitant attempt in retrospect can’t think what we can’t say. Could it be true to pair a picture with a living thing. we can’t see what we cannot name? The bee with her instinctive knowledge fumbling through The few that match in memory will become additions to the dog-eared mental chart this blossom is responding to a shape, called, “Things I Think I Know” – a plant and name, a smell, a color, signifying food. a place, a world, my own divided heart. A stimulus and a response – no gap between perception and the understood. —Reagan Upshaw

8 • www.catskillregionguide.com TOO HOT NOT TO COOL DOWN You Take My Breath Away. You Can’t Change That. You Always Make Me Smile. You Hung the Moon. I’ll Make You Mine. I Want to Be Your Last. I Dreamed a Dream. I Long to See You Soon. You Make Me Feel Brand New. You Set Me Free. I Feel Love. I Want to Hold Your Hand ELEGY You Make It Feel Like Christmas. You and Me. “A Frog Dies and a World Vanishes” I Won’t Let Go. I Wanna Be Your Man. New York Times Alas, Rabb’s fringed-limbed cavities of the plants You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling. You’re So Vain. tree frog is now extinct, where his mate had laid You Don’t Send Me Flowers Anymore. has croaked its last her eggs to hatch, I’m a Fool to Want You. I Can’t Stand the Rain. before croaking indeed, and allow the hungry tadpoles I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore. You Think You Know Somebody. You Never Know. and only eleven years to rasp the skin from his back I Should Have Known Better. I Can’t Let Go. after its discovery with their tiny tongues, in a mountain forest near thus nourishing his line. —Reagan Upshaw the pleasant Panamanian town Cannot all poets THE ACCOUNT of El Valle de Antón, identify with this She said, “Each night he went to bed having had the misfortune painful necessity earlier than I did. After an hour or two, to live on land wanted to nourish our lines when TV re-runs had made me sleepy, for the construction with our living flesh I would climb the stairs and crawl into bed next to him. He would turn on his side, of luxury homes. No longer as the frog does? facing away from me, and I would press myself will it sail from tree to tree, And reading of to his back so we could sleep like spoons. gliding on air with its the species’ fate, I was always cold, especially in winter, extensive toe webbings. do we not feel and the chill from my hands would give him a shock, causing a quick intake of breath No longer will the male, a chill of recognition as I put my arms around him. an inspiration to all fathers, as we foresee My hand would find his fingers, and the sole lower himself into the water- the inevitable day of my foot would rest against his shin. filled and nutrient-poor our lines are lost? Then he would rock me gently with his body for a moment and drift back to sleep. —Reagan Upshaw Then I would sleep. I miss him now.”

I thought of them, body to body, sharing warmth, neither his nor hers but belonging to both, becoming almost one, as close as a molecule of carbon dioxide passed back and forth between their lungs as they inhaled and exhaled in their sleep.

—Reagan Upshaw

If you would like to have your poems considered for publication, please send three poems to Robert Tomlinson at [email protected].

February 2019 • GUIDE 9 THE ADVENTURES OF SAM'S POINT

am’s Point Preserve, located in Cragsmoor, is one of the most The waterfalls Sbeloved natural wonders in the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Sam’s Point is commonly known as one of the most beautiful Visitors from all over the country flock here to experience the areas in the region, and nowhere is the reputation more obvi- incredible hikes, waterfalls, ice caves, and cliff views. Follow the ously earned than at Verkeerderkill Falls, the highest waterfall in hashtag #SamsPoint on Instagram and you’ll find dizzying shots the area, which feeds from Lake Maratanza. Fittingly, the hike of visitors testing fate on the edge of the cliff, plus some of the to the falls across the Long Path trail is one of the most difficult, most incredible sunset views you’ll ever see. Here are five ways to but great things await those up for the challenge: specifically, experience Sam’s Point. 187 feet of rushing water cascading off the picturesque Shawan- gunk cliffs. The Hikes No matter your reason for visiting Sam’s Point, whatever you’re The ice caves looking to experience, it likely starts with a hike. Located in the Remember the beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark, when Indy southernmost section of Minnewaska State Park, this 5,000-acre descends into the ancient Peruvian temple to retrieve the golden preserve in the northern Shawangunk Mountains features 16 idol? The Ice Caves are a little bit like that, minus the booby miles of carriage roads and trails for exploration, from challeng- traps, giant rolling boulders, and priceless artifacts. These majes- ing climbs to leisurely jaunts. Along the way you’ll witness quaint tic, mysterious caverns are potent reminders of nature’s enormi- Huckleberry Pickers shacks, dwarf pine barrens, breathtaking wa- ty—and a great spot to capture numerous photo memories you’ll terfalls, and—if the season permits—those epic ice caves everyone want to share for a lifetime. A solar panel powers lights inside the talks about (if you’re out of the loop, just google “Sam’s Point Ice cave for easy guidance, while wooden handrails and ladders offer Caves” and prepare to have your mind blown). some man-made assistance through the more treacherous pas-

10 • www.catskillregionguide.com sages. The caves typically close through the winter months, so be sure to check New York State Parks and Recreation for notices on cave access and trail closures. lake maratanza To get to those ice caves, your path will take you across Lake Maratanza (don’t worry, no swimming necessary), a glacial lake worth visiting in its own right. At 2,245 feet above sea level, it’s the highest lake in the Shawangunks, and its tranquil waters and remote location have made it an appealing stop for hikers. It also provides drinking water to the nearby village of Ellenville, which owned the entirety of Sam’s Point Preserve until selling it to the Open Space Institute in 1997. sam’s point proper Though Sam’s Point Preserve encompasses a large swath of land, its namesake is one very specific cliff you won’t want to miss. Time your trip to the top correctly and incredible views of the valley will eventually yield to one of the most awe-inspiring sunsets you’re likely to ever witness. As a bonus, history buffs will enjoy walking the mythical path at the heart of the cliff’s name.

Discover the natural wonders of Sam’s Point for yourself. To learn more and plan your trip, visit ulstercountyalive.com

February 2019 • GUIDE 11 THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS By Jeff Senterman

hile it is hard to say what typical winter weather might be Catskill Park Day is Tuesday, February 5! Wnowadays, suffice to say this past January has been a little Help Support the Catskills! tough to prepare for and react to. We have had snowfalls, frigid Do your part and help the Catskills! Each year in February the temperatures, warmer temperatures, winds, and rain and then Catskill Park Coalition gathers in Albany to meet with legislators back to cold and snow here in the Catskills. This has all led to a to discuss the urgent needs of the Catskill Park and Forest Pre- multitude of conditions on the trails for those looking to get out serve. This annual Catskill Park Day event has generated historic on skis, snowshoes or crampons or just in their hiking boots! The funding for the region and for the Catskill Park. In years past, this best advice I can think of going into February is to be prepared support has helped lead to the development of the Catskill Inter- for anything in the mountains. Conditions can and do change pretive Center, inclusion of new public land in the Catskill Park quickly in the mountains and if you are on the trails in the winter and many other significant improvements in the infrastructure, months, you should be spending more time on planning as there management and operation of the Catskill Park. is less room for mistakes and errors because of the cold tem- Organized by the Catskill Park Coalition, which is co-chaired peratures, generally higher winds, snow, ice and limited daylight by the Catskill Center, the 2019 Catskill Park Awareness Day hours. Be sure to check out the regularly updated trail conditions will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Albany. This day is posted by the Catskill Interpretive Center—they’ll help you know an opportunity for supporters of the Catskills to have their voice before you go! heard in Albany and to make a difference in the support and February is a very important time in the political life of the funding that the Park receives. Catskills and the Catskill Park. At the State Capital in Albany, For more information visit catskillcenter.org/events/catskill- this is the time of the year when budgets are being made and parkday2019, call the Catskill Center at 845 586 2611 or e-mail priorities are being assessed and discussed. Organizations like the them at [email protected]. It’s a great opportunity to get Catskill Center are working hard to raise awareness of the needs involved in your government and let your representatives know of the Catskills and through efforts like Catskill Park Day (Febru- you value the Catskill Park. ary 5), using that opportunity to positively influence the Catskills If you can’t make it on the 5th, a phone call or a letter to through the budgeting process. your representatives can be just as effective! Budget season last Think all the hiking trails of the Catskills are in the high through April, so continued calls and letters are very helpful over peaks region? Think again! Thanks to Trailkeeper we have the top the next few months to let legislators in Albany and the Governor five winter hikes in Sullivan County, which is home to the south- know that the Catskills are important to you! western Catskills and some real gems of trails. 12 • www.catskillregionguide.com Weekly Updated Trail Conditions Never tried a winter hike and need some guidance? A great place Now Available for the Catskills to start and for outdoor gear rentals, visit Morgan Outdoors on Know before you go! The Catskill Center through its Catskill In- Main Street in Livingston Manor, NY or call 845 439 5507. terpretive Center provides Trail Conditions for the Catskills that are updated weekly on Thursday evenings. The regularly updated Catskill Park Advisory Committee trail conditions are being published on the Catskill Interpretive Did you know that there is a group of Catskill Park stakeholders Center’s website at catskillinterpretivecenter.org/trail. working together to address issues of park-wide importance in the Catskills? The Catskill Park Advisory Committee (CPAC) was Visit the Catskill Park’s Visitor Center established by the Catskill Center in consultation with New York Before you embark on any adventure in the Catskills, be sure to State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) several stop at the Park’s official Visitor Center, the Maurice D. Hinchey years ago. The CPAC is a group of representatives from local Catskill Interpretive Center! Located at 5096 Route 28 in Mount governments and organizations currently chaired by the Catskill Tremper, the Catskill Interpretive Center is your gateway to the Center and provides a forum for communities and user groups Catskills and the official visitor center for the Catskill Park, where of the Catskill Park and the Catskill Watershed. The purpose you can learn about the vast outdoor recreational opportunities of the Committee is to provide assistance, advice and guidance in the area as well as, discover Catskills communities and rich to the DEC, the New York City Department of Environmental cultural and natural history. Protection and other land managers in the management of the The Catskill Interpretive Center is open seven days a week New York State Forest Preserve, the Catskill Park and the Catskill from 8 am to 3 pm. At the Center, you can explore the interpre- Watershed. tive exhibits, gather information and speak with knowledgeable Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. If staff about the Catskill Park and region. In addition to informa- you’d like to learn more, join the mailing list or attend the next tion, exhibits and staff, the Center is home to more than a mile of meeting, please contact the Catskill Center at 845 586 2611 or walking paths, fishing access to the Esopus Creek and a sculpture email them at [email protected]. trail, featuring the work of local artists and artists who have been inspired by the Catskills. Give Back to the Catskills The Catskill Interpretive Center is also home to numerous The natural beauty, the majesty of the mountains, the protection events and activities throughout the summer, including Family of the Catskill Forest Preserve, the region’s natural and cultural Days, interactive workshops and presentations, a Catskill Moun- resources, all needs your help! By supporting the work of the tain Book Festival, guided outdoor adventures and more! Catskill Center, you support: stewardship of our Catskill Park and You can visit CatskillInterpretiveCenter.org, call 845 688 its vast natural resources; the Center’s collaborative spirit as we 3369, or email [email protected] for more information. convene, create partnerships and facilitate discussions that benefit the region; and the Center’s work to support education, arts and Top 5 Winter Hikes in Sullivan County culture throughout the Catskills. Have you explored the trails of the Sullivan County Catskills? To support the work of the Catskill Center, become a mem- Thanks to the Trailkeeper Network we have a list of the five best ber online through their website atcatskillcenter.org/membership cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the Sullivan County or donate by mail: Checks made out to the “Catskill Center” can region. Take them as an excuse to avoid winter hibernation during be mailed to Catskill Center, PO Box 504, Arkville, NY 12406. 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 Jeff Senterman is the Executive Director of the hiking trails and public lands in Sullivan County. Catskill Center for Conservation and Develop- When it comes to some great places to start, here are the top ment in Arkville, NY, a member of the Board five cross-country ski and snowshoe trips from Trailkeeper: of Directors for the American Hiking Society, the Catskill Watershed Corporation and the • Willowemoc Forest’s Frick Pond Trail Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce. He (voted NY’s 10 best winter hikes by I Love NY!) is the the host of Catskill Digest on WIOX Community Radio (91.3 • Walnut Mountain Park (Liberty, NY) FM in the Central Catskills or streaming at wioxradio.org). Jeff graduated with a degree in Environmental Science from Lyndon State • Bashakill D&H towpath (Wurtsboro, NY) College and worked for many years as an Environmental Planner in • Tusten Mountain Trail, Neversink Unique Area New England before coming back to New York and the Catskills in (Narrowsburg, NY) the nonprofit sector. To learn more about the work of the Catskill • Shawangunk Region Trail (Rockhill, NY) Center in the Catskills, visit www.catskillcenter.org.

February 2019 • GUIDE 13 Plattekill Mountain is one of the ski areas in the Catskills that is participating in I SKI NY’s free for kids passport program FREE FOR KIDS PASSPORT

our 3rd & 4th grader can learn to ski or ride this winter or The Free for Kids Passport has no residency requirements: Yski/ride for free, you choose! A program of I Ski NY, the out of state and Canadian friends are welcome! trade organization that supports the ski areas of New York, the Free for Kids Passport brings families together and encourages KIDS CAN LEARN TO healthy outdoor recreation. SKI OR SNOWBOARD FOR FREE! Enjoy the best winter sports on the planet—skiing and snow- Your child can learn to ski free. With the “Learn to Ski or Ride” boarding in New York—and save money, too package a child receives a lift ticket, lesson and equipment rental free. There are over 20 NYS ski areas in the Learn to Ski or Ride ABOUT THE FREE FOR KIDS PASSPORT Passport. The “Free For Kids Passport Programs” allows a student in 3rd & 4th Grade to ski or ride free up to three times at each partici- KIDS CAN SKI FREE! pating ski area OR you can choose the “Learn to Ski or Ride” Does your child know how to ski or ride? Then choose this package which entitles your child to learn to ski or snowboard program. 3rd and 4th graders get free skiing at participating ski one time each at over 20 participating ski areas. Pick either OR areas in New York State—and best of all it’s free. When accompa- BOTH programs for just $27 EACH ($54 for both). New York nied by a paying adult, a child receives a corresponding lift ticket has 52 ski areas, so you will find one close to home: go to iskiny. free—up to three times at each participating area. com for a map of participating NYS ski resorts. During the past 17 years, the Free for Kids Passport Pro- APPLY ONLINE gram has been enjoyed by over 50,000 kids. This program has For more information, including participating ski areas, rules introduced a new generation to the lifelong activity of skiing and and blackout dates, and to apply online please visit iskiny.com. riding. Don’t miss out on the fun, get your passport now, and You’ll need proof of grade. We’re accepting applications all season start creating great family memories on the slopes in New York! long (while availability lasts). Once your application has been Encouraging healthy activities and an active lifestyle that kids approved, your Passport will be mailed to you as quickly as pos- can enjoy all their lives—children who start skiing when they are sible so you and your family can take advantage of the entire ski young are typically skiers for life. season.

14 • www.catskillregionguide.com February 2019 • GUIDE 15 Winter at Minnewaska he Park Preserve is located on the dramatic Shawangunk Ridge Upper Awosting Carriage Road: This approximately three-mile T in Ulster County, New York. The Ridge, which rises more long route slowly climbs in elevation as it reaches its southern end at than 2,000 feet above sea level, dominates the Park Preserve and the pristine Lake Awosting. Lake Awosting is the largest of the sky the pastoral valleys below it. The Park Preserve has an extensive lakes at 93 acres. With fewer turns and more level terrain, less expe- trail network that traverses the landscape. This network includes rienced skiers may find this trail a good match for their abilities. 35 miles of carriage roads and 50 miles of footpaths that provide access to countless natural attractions. Lake Awosting Carriage Road: A short, but somewhat steep sec- Winter is an excellent time to explore the Park Preserve, as the tion of this carriage road is groomed and acts as a connector route landscape changes and outstanding cross-country skiing oppor- between the modest Upper Awosting Carriage Road and the more tunities are plentiful. Minnewaska offers over 26 kilometers of challenging Castle Point Carriage Road. It features lakeside views machine-groomed trails for all ability levels, providing both classic of the remote Lake Awosting. and skate skiing opportunities. The breathtaking vistas through- out the groomed trail network are amazing. Be sure to bring your Castle Point Carriage Road: At just over four-and-a-half-miles, camera to capture some of the unique winter land scapes, ice this route is the longest single route that takes you to one of the formations and animal tracks. highest points in the Park Preserve at 2,193 feet in elevation. This For those who prefer a slower pace, Park Educators offer regu- route showcases some of the most spectacular views, featuring larly scheduled winter ecology and recreational snowshoe outings numerous cliffside, panoramic views of the Palmaghatt Ravine, throughout the winter, as conditions warrant. Numer ous snow- Catskill Mountains, Wallkill and Hudson Valley. More experi- shoeing opportunities are available on footpaths and ungroomed enced skiers will enjoy the hills and turns on this most scenic carriage roads, but snowshoeing is not permitted on the groomed route. An approximately ten-mile loop can be skied by combining cross-country ski trails. Hiking, walking, dogs and fat tire biking this trail with the two prior routes. are also not allowed on Minnewaska’s groomed cross- country ski trails. Hamilton Point Carriage Road: This cliff-hugging route, which connects the Lake Minnewaska and Castle Point Carriage Roads, Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails offers stunning views of the western wall of the Palmaghatt Ravine Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road: This two-mile loop, which is along nearly its entire length. At nearly three miles long, this the starting point for all other trails, consists of a mixture of hills nearly straight route includes gradual hills as well as more flat and relatively level areas of terrain. It features outstanding views of areas. Farther along the carriage road, the Hamilton Point vista the 34-acre Lake, as well as the Catskills and the Wallkill Valley, showcases views of the majestic Hudson Valley, as well as unique from vistas close to the carriage road. crevice-filled rock formations in the foreground.

16 • www.catskillregionguide.com Millbrook Mountain Carriage Road: If you’re looking for a through a quiet forest. Connect this trail with the Bull Wheel or shorter ski with lovely views, this two-and-a-half-mile route Yellow Connector Footpaths, also in the Peter’s Kill Area of the offers a combination of gradual hills along a modestly twisting Park Preserve, to create longer loops. route. A magnificent vista overlooking the Palmaghatt Ravine is A perfect winter escape, Minnewaska State Park Preserve located 0.8 miles from the northern end of this route. Look for a is uniquely located less than 13 miles from the New York State large, white, quartz boulder perched on the edge of the cliff here. Thruway exit 18 in New Paltz, closer to New York City than the This glacial erratic, named Patterson’s Pellet, was transported here Catskills. After spending your day skiing or snowshoeing on the by a glacier thousands of years ago. At the southern end of this extensive trail system in this spectacular 23,000 acre Park Pre- trail, skiers willing to remove their skis are rewarded with the serve, you can enjoy a wide selection of restaurants, local theater, expansive view from atop the famous white cliffs that are visible wineries and other amenities within less than a half hour drive in from New Paltz. the local communities around the Park Preserve boundaries. A Visitor Center, which is currently under design, will pro- vide a central area for visitors to gather and embark on their Min- Scenic Footpaths Perfect for Snowshoeing, newaska adventures. The Visitor Center will feature a fireplace for Mostly in the Peter’s Kill Area winter warming, dramatically improving our visitor experience. Bullwheel Footpath: This gradually climbing, half-mile-long trail The Open Space Institute is raising private funds for our new brings hikers past the site of a former ski lift located here in the Minnewaska Visitor Center. Please visit openspaceinstitute.org/ 1970s. It connects with the High Peter’s Kill Footpath, offering places/minnewaska-visitor-center-campaign to donate or learn visitors the opportunity to walk a loop which includes the High more. Peterskill, Yellow Connector and Red Loop Footpath. This loop is Park staff works closely with the local not for profit orga- approximately two-and-a-half miles long. nization the Shawangunk Nordic Ski Association SNSA to host public ski races and clinics. SNSA Members contribute their High Peter’s Kill Footpath: This route features a mixture of expertise by providing ski lessons and race administration. Their terrain from streamside and level to steep hills with cliff edge website, skithegunks.com, is a good resource for obtaining cur- views. For the adventurous, an approximately five-mile-loop can rent conditions from skiers’ perspectives. Minnewaska State Park be walked which brings hikers past Awosting Falls. The return Preserve also hosts Section 9 high school ski races. trip follows along the modest Awosting Falls Carriage Road. This Please be prepared for your outing, always be in tune with footpath can be accessed from both the Peter’s Kill Area and the the weather forecast, and bring enough food and water. Bring Awosting Parking Area. your cell phone and make sure it is charged. Carry a map and let someone know where you are heading, especially if you are Red Loop Footpath: At just over three-quarters of a mile, this alone on your outing. For updated ski conditions, please visit pretty route features a steep hill which leads to a lovely, stream- Minnewaska’s webpage: parks.ny.gov/parks/127 or call the Park edge section of trail before climbing more gradually back up hill Preserve office at 845 255 0752.

February 2019 • GUIDE 17 PLATTEKILL MOUNTAIN Rental, allservicesoperational, including food, equipmentrentals andlifts. Advance reservations required. Monday-Thursday (non-holiday)Plattekill Mountainisavailableforexclusive MidweekPrivate Mountain Plattekill’s Snowtube Park isavailableforprivate rental in3-hourtimeblocks duringthewinterseason, Triple Chair, DoubleChair, Carpet Lift (Learning Center), Handle Tow (Tubing Park) Monday-Friday andSundayevenings (non-holiday). Reservations required. Saturdays through 3/16/19&Holiday2/17/19:11am-7pm Presidents’ Holiday Week: OpenDaily2/16/19-2/24/19 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays &Holidays8:45am-4:15pm PERCENTAGE OFTERRAIN: Holidays 2/18/19-2/22/19:11am-6pm Sundays through 3/17/19:11am-4pm HOURS OFOPERATION Skiing &Snowboarding 607 3263500 |plattekill.com MOUNTAIN STATS: Average Snowfall:175” Roxbury, NY 12474 Longest Trail: 2miles Number of Trails:of Number 38 469 Plattekill Rd. More Difficult: 20% Most Difficult: 20% Snowmaking: 75% Number of Lifts: 4 Number of Snowtubing Elevation: 3,500’ Vertical: 1,100’ Terrain Park: 1 Difficult: 40% Easier: 20% RACES AT PLATTEKILL

aces are an outlet of fun on the ski R slopes and provide competition on MOUNTAIN the snow. Plattekill hosts two kids races throughout the season, as well as a USASA Catskill Mountain Snowboard GS and Slalom Snowboard Race. Plattekill also hosts Section 4 local school ski races on the mountain, as well as fun races for ski clubs. And to cap off another great season, a highlight of Plattekill’s annual Winterfest is the Plattekill Cup Race. The USASA Catskill Mountain Snow- board GS and Slalom Snowboard Race takes place at Plattekill on February 2. The Catskill Mountain Series events offer a true grassroots competition experience allowing aspiring snowboarders of all ages to get together and put their racing skills to the test. Eastern Regional Athletes of all ages can complete to achieve National points, to qualify for the USASA National Champi- onships and to receive recognition for their efforts in the sports of snowboarding and freestyle skiing. USASA also makes stops at other local Catskill ski mountains as a part of this race series. Plattekill held the first Kids Cup Ski Race on January 26 and will hold the second on February 9, starting at 1pm. Open to all ages up to age 17, the Kids Cup courses are GS races with the best of two runs. There are separate age categories for male and female skiers. Kids need to register for the races earlier in the day, so be sure to arrive early! The Plattekill Cup Race takes place every year during Winterfest—this year it’s March 2—which is a ski patrol fundraiser with a Brooks’ BBQ dinner and torchlight parade. The Plattekill Cup Race is open to all ages, including adults. Plattekill is also the home mountain for the Roxbury Central School Ski Race Team, which uses the mountain for its practices, training, and two races each season. For more information about racing and other events at Plattekill, please visit plattekill.com.

February 2019 • GUIDE 19 PLATTEKILL MOUNTAIN EVENTS MARCH 24 goooood times! Beach musicsunhatsandsunglasses,pluslive music to round out the beachparty fun! Beach P-A-R-T-Y Another funday on the slopesnot to bemissed!Come enjoy great soft, spring snow andsome MARCH 23 March 17for the season. Last day of Snowtubing for Season This will beit for the 2018/19snowtubing season.Our last day will beSunday MARCH 17 green beer, corned beef andcabbage lunchspecialandmore! An annual tradition! ST PLATTY’S DAY! This aday of funon(and the slopes off) you don’t want to miss!Shamrock hunt, live music, MARCH 16 All proceeds to benefit the Plattekill volunteer skipatrol. Event. Chicken BBQdinner, live music with “Wyld Blu”, torchlight parade, hugeraffle andFUN for the whole family. Annual WINTERFESTSki Patrol Dinner, Dance & Torchlight Parade 5:00pm.Don’t miss this GREAT Annual MARCH 2 Telefest7th Annual Don’t miss this 7th Annual Event! Telemark vendors, free-heel clinicsandmore! Skier/RiderDay $25LIFT Appreciation TICKETS for the first 50skiers/riders to themountain! MARCH 1 Fire, Police &EMSDays Thank you for all you do!1/2PRICE tickets with your badge or i.d. FEBRUARY 19-21 Check our “hoursof operation” for complete operating schedule. Open all week for Presidents Holiday Open daily for the holiday week for skiing,snowboarding andsnowtubing! FEBRUARY 16-24 male/female. Course will beaGSrace with best of 2runs!Start time 1pm. Bib fee is $15. Kids CupRace #2 This funannualkidsrace isopen to kidsof allagesup to age17. Separate agecategories for FEBRUARY 9 lessons too! ship) can skifor 1/2PRICE!Plus, bring the whole troop of 15+and we’ll honor discounted group rates onrentals and Scout Weekend Calling allscouts andleaders! Any girlor boy scout that presents scout i.d.(or proof of member FEBRUARY 2-3 Catskill Mountain Snowboard Series. Come onout for aday of racing! Both Slalom andGSraces are scheduled. USASA Snowboard Races Calling allsnowboarders, Sanctioned USASA snowboard races sponsored by the FEBRUARY 2 Skier/RiderDay $25LIFT Appreciation TICKETS for the first 50skiers/riders to themountain! FEBRUARY 1 might just get hooked! FREELIFT TICKET for anyone with a valid 2018/19seasonpassfrom another mountain! Season Passholder Day Calling allpassholdersfrom other mountains --come try out Plattekill for aday...and you 607 3263500 |plattekill.com Roxbury, NY 12474 469 Plattekill Rd. - PLATTEKILL SKI INSTRUCTORS STEVEN BUSCH diately felt a sense of family. While taking a run down I’m a PSIA L2 Telemark Instruc- The Face a local took the time to introduce himself to tor and have been freeheeling me because he saw I was a new instructor. In addition since the days of skinny skis and to the welcoming, family-like atmosphere, the terrain leather boots … over 30 yrs! at Plattekill is pretty amazing, especially when there is Wow doesn’t seem that long! I enough natural snow for the glades to open up. Plat- enjoy teaching skiing to all levels, tekill is a wonderful place full of people who share a from zero to hero, alpine skiers common passion for snow sports and I truly enjoy my crossing over to tele and telemark skiers taking it to the role as both an instructor and mentor. next level. Plattekill has such awesome terrain and is so freeheel friendly, and Platty’s rental shop has telemark YOSEF GILLERS gear so come free your heels! I grew up outside of Boston, My warm season gravity addiction is whitewater MA and starting skiing at age paddling. The summer finds me traveling the East as an 3. When I was 9 we went to American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer in canoe, Jay Peak, VT and I fell in love kayak and SUP. with Ski School. The instructors My favorite ski student these days is Hudson, my six- in their Mountain Adventure year-old grandson. program knew how to make every minute feel like an awesome expedition. On espe- CANDACE cially “east coast” days, they let us switch disciplines for CHARLES a nominal fee, so I got comfortable snowboarding and The ski industry was some- telemarking by age 14. I never thought I would get to thing I was born into; my teach the sports I loved so much, but then changed I father worked as an instruc- got to Plattekill. tor and I was in lessons On our first trip here, my wife and I fell in love with every weekend from the everything about the place—the gnarly terrain, the time I was three years old chill vibe, and the warm people. I also noticed some until I joined the Gore Mountain racing team at age ten. instructors were telemarking, so I stopped by the Ski I went on to become a Junior Instructor at 15 and took School desk on my way out and submitted an applica- the initiative to ask to shadow adult lessons and train for tion. The next day I showed up and started training my Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Level I with Jeff Crane (former director). I soon started teach- Exam. At the time, I was the only certified Junior Instruc- ing lessons in alpine, telemark, and snowboard, and in tor on staff, and was elevated to full-fledged instruc- February 2016, I earned my PSIA Level I certification in tor. Over the years, I worked on my own teaching and Telemark. personal skiing, striving to make myself a better teacher Teaching first-timers is so rewarding. I start by build- and to achieve PSIA Level 3 (full certification). In addi- ing rapport—joking about doing backflips or making tion, I have a Level 1 certification in Telemark and Snow- some goofy faces—it eases the nerves while we work boarding and my Children’s Specialist 2 accreditation. on fundamentals. As we move through the learning In 2015 I successfully tried out for and earned a spot on progression, the nerves dissipate, and the smiles widen the PSIA Education Staff. as my students start to get in the flow. Once they’re I began working at Plattekill in the 2015-2016 hooked, I know I’ve done my job, and I know they’ll be season as an instructor and staff trainer. Plattekill is a enjoying the mountains forever. Sharing moments like special place. Everyone I met, from other instructors to these, I feel so blessed to teach in the Plattekill Snows- the rest of the staff and locals were so friendly; I imme- ports School.

February 2019 • GUIDE 21 Need a place to stay, have a meal, maybe do some Off the shoppingSlopes or visit a spa, or indulge in a bit of aprés-ski? We’ve got you covered. Check out these businesses in the Catskills who LOVE winter as much as you do, and are ready to help you out!

The charming mountain town of Windham, NY. Photo by Fran Driscoll, francisxdriscoll.com

BINNEKILL TAVERN CATSKILL INTERPRETIVE 746 Main St. CENTER Margaretville, NY 12455 5096 State Route 28 CHALET FONDUE 845 586 4884 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 55 State Route 296 binnekilltavern.com 845 688 3369 Windham, NY 12496 Binnekill Square, a staple in Margaretville, CatskillInterpretiveCenter.org 518 734 4650 has been revived under new ownership as The Park’s official Visitor Center! The Mau- chaletfondue.com Binnekill Tavern. The tavern is built over the rice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center The Chalet Fondue serves the finest in Binnekill and is a place of rest after a long is your gateway to Catskills, where you can German, Swiss, and American cuisine, in day at work or on the slopes. Offering explore the interpretive exhibits, gather in- a charming old-world European setting. a large variety of delectable “Mountain formation and speak with knowledgeable Accented with soothing candlelight, Euro- Comfort Food,” we are open Thursday to staff about the Catskill Park and region. In pean fireplaces, and hand-picked German Monday with full bar service. Our menu addition to information, exhibits and staff, decor, you will feel as though you are in is based on modern interpretations of tra- the Center is home to more than a mile of the Alps. ditional mountain dishes. Brunch is served walking paths, fishing access to the Esopus Nunzio’s Pizzeria is located inside the on Sundays. We are excited to continue to Creek and a sculpture trail, featuring the Chalet Fondue. Serving Italian specialties serve the community, and offer some of work of local artists and artists who have and homemade pizzas, with gluten-free the best food and drinks in the Catskills. been inspired by the Catskills. options. Delivery available. 22 • www.catskillregionguide.com COLDWELL BANKER TIMBERLAND PROPERTIES CVS CHEESE LOUISE 75 Bridge St 60 Mill Hill Rd. 940 NY-28 P O Box 667 Woodstock, NY 12498 Kingston, NY 12401 Margaretville, NY 12455 845 679 3686 845 853 8207 845 586 3321 ext 10 (general) cvs.com facebook.com/Cheese-Louise-NY timberlandproperties.net Pharmacy, photo finishing, beauty Cheese Louise recently celebrated eight Timberland Properties opened its first products, hair and skin care, personal care years in business. Thankfully growth has office in Andes in 1971. They moved to products, health and medicine, home been steady with the usual ebbs and flows. Margaretville in the early 1980s and have health care products, contact lens and At 42 degrees north latitude we enjoy the since expanded their real estate coverage eye care products, vitamins, cough and best and worst, (not in the same year, or with offices in Boiceville, Stamford, Delhi, cold products, baby and child products, every year,) that the temperate zone has Roscoe, and Sidney. At Coldwell Banker fragrances, snacks, drinks, household and to offer. We are blessed as evidenced by Timberland Properties we provide the grocery items, newspapers and maga- the hordes that seek the area out to live respected name, the systems, the tools, the zines, and more. Your go-to stop if you’ve or visit. This season we say abandon your support, the management and atmo- forgotten that extra important something electronic devices, go outside and do sphere to help people to accomplish buy- on your trip. A wide variety of affordably Something/Anything, but enjoy. ing or selling properties. We are passionate priced gifts. about this wonderful business.

February 2019 • GUIDE 23 GREENVILLE ARMS 11135 State Route 32 Greenville, NY 12083 518 966 5219 greenvillearms.com First opening as a guesthouse in the mid-1950s, the Greenville Arms 1889 Inn has steadily grown over the decades to become EMERSON RESORT & SPA so much more. Upon entering the Greenville Arms, you’re greeted 5340 Route 28 with a display of confections created by our in-house chocolatier, Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 Life By Chocolate. The walls of the dining rooms are filled with 845 688 2828 fine art pieces, the work of instructors of the Hudson River Valley emersonresort.com Art Workshops that take place every summer, and the owners of Surrounded by the splendor of the Catskill Mountains and over- the Inn. looking the Esopus Creek, the Emerson Resort & Spa is the ideal Guest rooms at the Greenville Arms are furnished with a retreat following snow adventures at Belleayre or Hunter Moun- blend of antiques, house-made quilts, and modern conveniences tain. Enjoy spacious accommodations in the contemporary Inn such as air-conditioning and mini-refrigerators. The two deluxe and Adirondack-style Lodge, spa treatments inspired by nature, Cottage rooms also feature whirlpool tubs and gas fireplaces. Catskill Creative Cooking in our signature restaurant Woodnotes Mornings begin with hot, made-to-order breakfasts with daily Grille, the Country Stores and the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope. specials. Common spaces available to gather include the front Dogs are welcome. parlor, two dining rooms, and the Carriage House Studio.

24 • www.catskillregionguide.com HAMMO’S PUBSTAURANT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HUNTER MOUNTAIN & LODGE 1835 Ulster Ave. BREWERY 39 County Route 65 Lake Katrine, NY 12449 7267 Route 23A Windham (Hensonville), NY 12439 845 336 6200 Hunter, NY 12442 518 734 6500 hiexpress.com 518 263 3300 hammospubandlodge.com Conveniently located near both the HMBCatskills.com Hammo’s Lodge is just minutes from Kingston/Rhinecliff Bridge and the NYS Hunter Mountain Brewery is a place for Windham Mountain and Hunter Moun- Thruway, the hotel is the at the gateway good food, good beer, and good service, tain and is centrally located to all of the of many local attractions, including the perfect for aprés-ski. Hunter Mountain area’s attractions. Comfortable accom- region’s winter ski areas. The Holiday Inn Brewery is all about the love of beer, so modations in impeccably kept rooms, Express provides its guests with a compli- stop by and experience the craft at its best. family & hostel-style rooms, dog-friendly mentary breakfast buffet. Each room is The menu includes soups, salads, signature accommodations and old-fashioned equipped with a safe, a refrigerator, a mi- mac n’ cheese, burgers, sandwiches and country hospitality. Our 1865 Victorian Inn crowave and a Keurig coffee maker. They comfort mains. Each food is handmade at has been lovingly restored and is here to feature an indoor pool, a fitness facility, the crack of dawn, using only the simplest welcome you to our magnificent moun- and free wifi. Their parking area provides of ingredients to bring out smells and taintop! The adjoining restaurant offers ample space for Motorcoach or Tractor flavors that beckon the whole block. Stop a pub menu with salad bar and gourmet Trailer Parking and the hotel has a private by anytime and experience simplicity at its seasonal specials. lot for multiple vehicle types. finest.

February 2019 • GUIDE 25 JESSIE’S HARVEST HOUSE 5819 Main St. Tannersville, NY 12485 518 589 5445 jessiesharvesthouse.com Jessie’s Harvest House Restaurant and Lodge is a warm and comfy restaurant and lodge that features a delicious menu of rustic American style cuisine with locally sourced ingredients from the beautiful of- ferings of the Catskills. Overnight accom- modations are also available in the cozy private guest rooms overlooking the scenic views of Hunter Mountain. Owners Phil and Sarah DiFalco opened the doors for operation in 2018. “It has definitely had its ups and downs but so far we are very happy with how things have been going. People have been loving our food and inn and we hope to continue that for feeling for a long time. “Living and working in the Catskills is unique. I love it because its rare that you will get into a traffic jam on your way to work and the beauty of the area can’t be beat, but its definitely a challenge deal- ing with the flows of business between seasons. Knowing how to survive through all of the ups and downs that the area has is key. “When I’m not working, I love to ski but finding the time to do is the tough part now that we have our own business. Our daughter just turned 1 and we hope to get her on skis as soon as she can walk. Hopefully that will get me out on the hill more often.”

26 • www.catskillregionguide.com KAATERSKILL FINE ARTS GALLERY, CRAFT SHOP AND BOOKSTORE Hunter Village Square 7950 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 518 263 2060 catskillmtn.org Kaaterskill Fine Arts gallery has over 1,000 square feet of light-filled exhibition space. We support local and re- gional artists, featuring their works in solo and thematically grouped shows. Exhibitions change every six weeks. We also carry a variety of gift items, including jewelry, ceramics, cards, wrapping paper and gift bags, cozy blankets, hand- woven bags and baskets, holiday ornaments, candles, kitchen towels and more! The Village Square Bookstore stocks a selection of 3000 titles, including contemporary poetry, art, fiction, local geography, sustainability and children’s books.

MOTHER EARTH’S STOREHOUSE Locations in Kingston, Poughkeepsie and Saugerties motherearthstorehouse.com Over 30 years ago brothers Chris and Kevin Schnei- der helped usher the organic and all-natural food trend into the Hudson Valley. Although it may seem like a recent trend, the organic and sustainable “Buy Local” movement has been around for many decades. In 1978, when the Kingston Storehouse opened, Mother Earth’s was an unlikely competitor to larger food chains. Nowadays, just about every customer-con- scious food market has a shelf or section dedicated to health-related products. Though modest in size, compared to the “big-box” supermarkets, Mother Earth’s Storehouse has always been focused on wholesome, nutritious foods and supplements that are not laden with artificial ingredients. 30 years later the Schneider brothers continue to ex- pand and grow their business with the same passion, drive and dedication to provide the people of the Hudson Valley with the very best organic and all natural products. Come experience Mother Earth’s at any one of their three convenient Hudson Valley locations in Kingston, Poughkeepsie and Saugerties. Minnewaska State Park Preserve Doctorow Center for the Arts MOUNTAIN CINEMA Two Locations: Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main St., Hunter, NY 12442 Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center 6050 Main St. Tannerville, NY 12485 518 263 4702• catskillmtn.org We show top Hollywood, foreign, and inde- pendent films in two locations in Hunter and Tannersville, at extremely reasonable prices. With over 200 films a year in high definition and digi- tal surround sound, offerings in 3D, and an Independent film program at the Orpheum, we have something for everyone. New films open each Friday, showing films Friday through Sunday. Movie club pass and theater rental available.

February 2019 • GUIDE 27 OLIVES COUNTRY STORE & CAFE 3110 State Route 28 Shokan, NY 12481 845 657 8959 olivescountrystoreandcafe.com Olives is the place to stop on the way up the mountain for your coffee & fresh made to order breakfast, to take with you or eat in the Café, for your travel back home and Late Lunch on the way down the mountain, clean rest rooms, Mobil Gas & Diesel, and our unique Catskill Mountain & Ashokan Reservoir logo merchandise along with the expanded PANCHO VILLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT one-of-a-kind Gift Shop. Awarded the 2018 Ulster County Small 6037 Main St. Business of Year! Tannersville, NY 12485 Owner Alex Stier started Olives Country Store & Café 15 518 589 5134 years ago. “It’s many years of experimentation to constantly stay panchovillamex.com with trends of the local and traveling public. The hard work is The Best Mexican Food this side of the Border! Pancho Villa’s is gratifying when our customers return time after time & our Cham- owned and operated by the Oscar and Patricia Azcue family. ber of Commerce awards us the 2018 Small Business of the Year. They have been proudly serving authentic Mexican food in Tan- We wouldn’t want to live anywhere else! Winter in the Catskills nersville since 1992. Rooted in tradition, their passion is sharing allows everything from skiing & snowshoeing, to hikes, hot choco- great food and good company. You can find all of your tradi- late and exploring the towns & villages that surround us. There is tional favorites here, from enchiladas and tacos to chimichangas always something new around the next bend!” and tamales.

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28 • www.catskillregionguide.com SHINDIG 1 Tinker St. Woodstock, NY 12498 845 684 7091 woodstockshindig.com Shindig offers locally-sourced, seasonal comfort fare, all handmade with love, plus craft beer & soju cocktails. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day except Monday. An array of freshly baked sweets and treats, including warm cookies and pies, are available every day. Owner Allison Garskof opened Shindig in Decem- ber 2014. “In the past four years quite a few other restaurants, bars, music venues, and shops have opened in Woodstock. It has been really exciting to be part of this new wave of businesses and watching the evolution of an already incredible town.” She describes her winters “a great time for eating and drinking by a warm fire.”

STARS & STRIPES KITCHEN Hunter Village Square 7950 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 518 263 2033 “Where the pursuit of happiness is great food.” Hunter village now has a breakfast and lunch café! Enjoy freshly made egg dishes and muffins for breakfast, and for lunch, a variety of sandwiches, soups, chili, and specialty macs. And for dessert: cook- ies, biscotti, and more! Open Thursday to Monday. Catering available.

February 2019 • GUIDE 29 WINDHAM MOUNTAIN THE WINE HUTCH OUTFITTERS 936 Route 28 WOODSOCK 61 State Route 296 Kingston, NY 12401 97 Tinker St. Windham, NY 12496 845 334 9463 • thewinehutch.net Woodstock, NY 12498 518 734 4700 For the past 12 years, Kingston native 845 684 5988 WindhamOutfitters.com Ursula Woinoski has owned and operated woodsockinc.com Windham Outfitters offers top of the line The Wine Hutch, the prettiest wine and Opened in May of 2018, Woodsock brings outdoor gear and equipment for rental or spirits shop snuggled in the heart of “Gour- some levity (and color) to people’s lives purchase year-round activities. We have met Row” on Route 28 between Kingston with a thoughtfully curated collection of everything you need to enjoy the area and Woodstock. In that time, she’s earned some of the funniest, silliest, most irreverent whether it is skiing and boarding on the a reputation for her fine palate and vast socks around—and some are just pretty area’s slopes, or snowshoeing or cross- knowledge of what’s on the shelves of too. Owner Roman Schreiner and his hus- country skiing the wooded area trails. her store. “I’m always looking for the best band Richard “came to the area in 2008. Windham Mountain Outfitters has value in that bottle. Beautiful wines at We were weekenders from Manhattan for all the gear and equipment you’ll need reasonable prices. Surprising local discov- about eight years until I moved up here to have a great time on the mountain. eries,” she says. Her extensive selection runs full-time in the fall of 2016. Never looked Whether you’re looking to rent or buy, we the gamut from local to world-renowned, back. Woodstock offers the ambiance of carry all the top industry brands in any size with wine offerings from New York to New a small town but also has a sophistication for a perfect fit for your goals and budget. Zealand. The Wine Hutch is also chock-full and energy that has fostered so much Our outerwear and accessories are stylish, with local and organic wines and spirits; music, art and theatre, not to mention functional and comfortable. This full-ser- bourbons and ryes; single malt Scotches; great food!” vice shop also does repairs and tune-ups. Champagne, Prosecco and Cava; and so Open 7 days. Open late on Fridays! much more. There are free tastings every Friday, and friendly hours, too.

30 • www.catskillregionguide.com Stars and Stripes Kitchen Where the pursuit of happiness is great food

Now Open for Breakfast & Lunch

Catering

Hunter Village Square 7950 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442

518-263-2033

Find Us on Facebook at Stars & Stripes Kitchen

Hours: 7am to 3 pm Thursday to Monday Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

February 2019 • GUIDE 31 WOODSTOCK ART EXCHANGE & PABLO GLASS STUDIO 1396 Route 28 West Hurley, NY 12491 914 806 3573 woodstockartexchange.com Woodstock Art Exchange—a gift shop and gallery featuring unique contem- porary crafts, cool art, and awesome functional and artistic glass from the Pablo Glass studio next door. Something for everyone. Come to visit, and see why we’re the hottest place on Route 28. Just 6 miles west of the Kingston exit on the NYS Thruway. Open Friday through Sunday 11 am to 6 pm, Monday 10 am to 4 pm. Woodstock Art Exchange opened in December 2016. Owner, artist and pho- tographer Pablo (aka Paul) Weinschenk took up glassblowing as a “retirement” activity after more than two decades of running a fine-art printing business. When the first Pablo Glass studio was destroyed by Hurricane Irene, Pablo—together with his stepson Ernesto Echeverria—relocated and rebuilt a new studio, first in midtown Kingston, then in Woodstock, and finally in West Hurley. In the fall of 2018, the doors opened to a new glass studio/work- shop next door. “We love the diversity of a commu- nity that is rural, “upstate urban,” and a destination for anyone who can’t resist the incredibly rich artistic culture of the Catskills. We love hosting events at the gallery/gift shop and inviting people into our glass studio to watch us work. If you come to visit us, we’ll also be happy to recommend our favorite restaurants!”

32 • www.catskillregionguide.com CATSKILL MOUNTAIN REGION GUIDE PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO

Photos by Francis X. Driscoll francisxdriscoll.com

Apple Tree in Winter

Francis X. Driscoll is an award winning nature photographer, whose work has appeared in many publications, including National Geo- graphic Explorer and Cynthia Dantzic’s art book 100 New York Photographers. He grew up in the Bronx, where he experimented with photography as a young man, and he eventually went on to travel the country, settling in California and working in the film industry. When he returned to the East Coast, he found his way to the Catskill Mountains, and it was there he took up photography on a regular basis and began to rediscover a talent only glimpsed in his youth. Over the years he has captured some of the most iconic images of the Great Northern Catskills, and his work evokes a sense of understanding for what inspired the birth of the Hudson River School of Art nearly two centuries ago. Driscoll won a national award from the North American Nature Photographer’s Association for his piece Apple Tree in Winter, which depicts a lone apple tree sitting amidst a snow-covered landscape and appearing to grip the snow that lays atop its branches almost as though to avoid the barrenness of the season. His piece Rainbow Over Kaaterskill Clove, which depicts a shot taken from the top of a falls with a rainbow arching over the clove and the Hudson River Valley in the distance, is featured on the cover of the 2012 I Love New York magazine. His photography is featured in corporate collections, the textbooks of Harcourt Pub- lishing, and a myriad of travel brochures and magazines. Driscoll is a self-taught photographer, whose work involves total immersion in a setting so that he might capture that rare glimpse and share it with others. His primary subject is the Catskill Forest Preserve, and his best shots are often hard-won through years of returning to the same place with a sense of expectation for the beauty that might be revealed to him on any given day. He shares his craft with others by leading hikes, conducting workshops and giving private instruction, and his book Images of the Northern Catskills, is a celebration of his work. Blackhead Range Sunrise over Hunter Mountain Sunrise over Windham Sunrise over Windham Tulips in Snow Steinmans Farm Grazhda, Jewett

The monthly photography portfolio was a regular (and very popular) feature of the Guide for many years. It is a marvelous vehicle to showcase the beauty of the region and the talent of the region’s photographers, and we are pleased to reintroduce it into the Guide this year.

If you would like to have your photos considered for publication, please send three samples of your work to Sarah Taft at [email protected]. FEBRUARY AT THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION Registration for 2019 Sugar Maples Classes Now Open! Populated Areas: Brian Dewan through February 16

Where the Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Crafts, Movies, Books,

and Good Friends meet Jeff Oestreich MOUNTAIN CINEMA DOCTOROW CENTER ORPHEUM FILM & PERFORMING FOR THE ARTS ARTS CENTER 7971 Main Street 6050 Main Street Village of Hunter Village of Tannersville FEBRUARY FILMS These are some of the films we will show in February. The schedule changes each week. Shows open on Friday and run Friday-Sunday. For the most up-to-date schedule, call 518 263 4702 or visit www.catskillmtn.org. Ticket Prices (Screens 1 (in 2D), 2 & 3, and the Orpheum): $10 / $8 seniors & children under 11 3D Ticket Prices: $12/ $10 seniors & children under 11 View trailers for our films online at www.catskillmtn.org

ORPHEUM FILM & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 6050 Main Street, Village of Tannersville MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (RATED R, 124 MINS) AT ETERNITY’S GATE DIRECTED BY JOSIE ROURKE (RATED R, 115 MINS) STARRING: SAOIRSE RONAN, DIRECTED BY JULIAN SCHNABEL MARGOT ROBBIE, JACK LOWDEN STARRING: WILLEM DAFOE, Mary Stuart’s attempt to overthrow her RUPERT FRIEND, OSCAR ISAAC cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds A look at the life of painter Vincent van her condemned to years of imprisonment Gogh during the time he lived in Arles and before facing execution. 2/8-2/17 Friday 7:30; Saturday Auvers-sur-Oise, France. 2/1-2/3 Friday 4:00 & 7:30; Sunday 7:30 7:30; Saturday 4:00 & 7:30; Sunday 7:30 “ Ronan’s fiery Mary and Robbie’s emotionally complex “ … transcends the limitations of the conventional biopic Elizabeth truly reign divine on screen.” and creates something that feels genuinely new. ” —Yolanda Machado, TheWrap —Michael Nordine, IndieWire

February 2019 • GUIDE 41 THE FAVOURITE THE MULE (RATED R, 116 MINS) (RATED R, 119 MINS) DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOOD DIRECTED BY YORGOS LANTHIMOS STARRING: CLINT EASTWOOD, STARRING: OLIVIA COLMAN, BRADLEY COOPER, TAISSA FARMIGA EMMA STONE, RACHEL WEISZ A 90-year-old WWII veteran is caught In early 18th century England, a frail Queen transporting $3 million worth of cocaine Anne occupies the throne and her close through Michigan for a drug cartel. 2/1- friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in 2/10. Visit catskillmtn.org for showtimes her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. 2/22-3/3 Friday 7:30; Saturday 4:00 & “This soulful and deeply satisfying film — a fitting swan- 7:30; Sunday 7:30 song, if ever there was one — makes a compelling argu- ment that change is always possible, and that the path “The Favourite is one of those rare films where the energy we’re on is never as narrow as the highway makes it look. ” generated by three talents at the top of their game and the —David Ehrlich, IndieWire energy generated by their characters swirl and merge in a perfect storm. ” OSCAR SHORTS —Lee Marshall, Screen International Ahead of the 91st Academy Awards on February 24, see the live action, animation DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS and documentary short films that have 7971 Main Street, Village of Hunter been nominated for the U.S. film industry’s most prestigious award. 2/8-2/17. Friday GREEN BOOK 7:15; Saturday 4:15 & 7:15; Sunday 2:15, (RATED PG-13, 130 MINS) 4:45 & 7:15 DIRECTED BY PETER FARRELLY STARRING: VIGGO MORTENSEN, BEN IS BACK (RATED R, 103 MINS) MAHERSHALA ALI, LINDA CARDELLINI DIRECTED BY PETER HEDGES An Italian-American bouncer becomes the STARRING: JULIA ROBERTS, driver of an African-American classical pia- LUCAS HEDGES, COURTNEY B. VANCE nist on a tour of through the 1960s Ameri- A drug addicted teenager shows up unex- can South. 2/1-2/3. Visit catskillmtn.org for showtimes pectedly at his family’s home on Christmas Eve. 2/22-3/3. Friday 7:15; Saturday 4:15 “Distinctive and amusing turns by Viggo Mortensen and & 7:15; Sunday 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 Mahershala Ali…” —Todd McCarthy, The Hollywood Reporter “Julia Roberts blasts through this family reunion drama- turned-thriller with one of the most forceful performances SHOPLIFTERS (RATED R, 121 MINS) of her career.” DIRECTED BY HIROKAZU KOREEDA —Wendy Ide, Screen International STARRING: LILY FRANKY, SAKURA ANDO, MAYU MATSUOKA A family of small-time crooks take in a child they find outside in the cold. 2/1-2/3. Friday 7:15; Saturday 4:15 & 7:15; Sunday 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15

“At once charming and heart-wrenching, this exquisitely performed film will steal the hearts of both art-house and mainstream audiences.” Like The Mountain Cinema on Facebook! —Maggie Lee, Variety facebook.com/MountainCinema

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42 • www.catskillregionguide.com A carefully curated selection of 3000 titles, including contemporary poetry, art, fiction, local geography, sustainability and children’s books

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LOCATED IN HUNTER VILLAGE SQUARE 7950 MAIN ST/RTE. 23A • VILLAGE OF HUNTER 518 263 2060 • WWW.CATSKILLMTN.ORG HOURS: FRI., SAT. & MON. 11AM-5:30PM • SUN.February 11AM-4PM 2019 • GUIDE 43 NEW FOR 2019! See the Many Expanded Offerings in Ceramics, Painting, Weaving & Fiber Arts!

BASICS & BEYOND— MAGICAL MIXED MEDIA MOSAICS WEEKLY WEAVING CLASS SESSION I Instructor: Amy Marks Instructor: Laura Pierce August 2 to August 4, 2019 June 6 to July 11, 2019 ALTERED FORMS & TEXTURED SURFACES BASICS & BEYOND Instructor: Jennifer Allen Instructor: Susan Bogen August 8 to August 13, 2019 June 26 to August 28, 2019 FABULOUS FELTING FOR FAMILY & HOME CLAY FOR SENIORS Instructors: Amelia McIsaac and Susannah White Instructor: Susan Beecher August 9 to August 11, 2019 June 26 to August 28, 2019 THE MULTI-LAYERED SURFACE FUN WITH VESSELS THAT POUR FOR MID-RANGE FIRING Instructor: Susan Beecher Instructor: Renee LoPresti June 28 to June 30, 2019 August 15 to August 20, 2019

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING SESSION I GORGEOUS HAND-MADE BRACELETS Instructor: Linda Schultz Instructor: Marsha Davis June 29 to June 30, 2019 Session I: Twisted, Beaded & Braided August 16, 2019 SENSATIONAL SALT FIRING Session II: The Wrap Bracelet Instructors: Harry & Meredith Kunhardt with Susan Beecher August 17, 2019 July 5 to July 7, 2019 Session III: Free-Form Beaded Bracelets FINDING YOUR VISION August 18, 2019 Instructor: Jeff Oestreich CREATING WITH COLORED CLAY: July 11 to July 15, 2019 SIMPLE & EXCITING WAYS COURSE FULL! CREATING WITH PAPERCLAY: TO ENHANCE CONE 6 WORK FROM CONCEPT TO EXECUTION Instructor: Chris Campbell Instructor: Lisa Chicoyne August 22 to August 26, 2019 July 12 to July 15, 2019 ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST PAINTING MAKING POTTERY: DEVELOPING Instructor: Rita Schwab YOUR SENSE OF TOUCH August 23 to August 25, 2019 Instructor: Josh DeWeese July 18 to July 23, 2019 SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE: SUMMER & WINTER WEAVING EXPRESSIVE SCULPTURE WITH SLAB & COIL Instructor: Sarah Saulson Instructor: Tania Kravath August 23 to August 25, 2019 July 19 to July 21, 2019 CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING SESSION II FLASHING & FUMING: SPECIAL Instructor: Linda Schultz EFFECTS WITH RAKU & SALT FIRING August 24 to August 25, 2019 Instructors: Randy Brodnax & Don Ellis July 25 to 30, 2019 BASICS & BEYOND— WEEKLY WEAVING CLASS SESSION II GORGEOUS SCARVES, BANNERS Instructor: Laura Pierce & TABLE RUNNERS: DYE & PAINT August 29 to October 3, 2019 Instructor: Ginny Eckley July 27 to July 28, 2019 PLEIN AIR PAINTING IN THE CATSKILLS Instructor: Dmitri Wright EXPLORING COLOR FOR DECORATION: September 6 to September 8, 2019 MID-RANGE TO LOW FIRE Instructor: Kate Misset REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! August 1 to August 5, 2019 44 • www.catskillregionguide.com www.sugarmaples.org The Catskill Mountain Foundation Piano Performance Museum

Featuring the Steven E. Greenstein Collection Discover this extraordinary collection in performance, music education, and cultural exploration

Open year-round for Group Tours, Docent-led tours, and professional artist tours.

Mini-concerts, lectures, and full concerts using instruments from the collection scheduled throughout the year. GET TO KNOW OUR PIANOS! JOHN BROADWOOD 7’ GRAND PIANO Ca. 1842-1846 Broadwood & Sons are the longest continuous manufacturer of pianos. Starting with harpsichords in the mid 1770’s they turned to piano manufacturing in the 1770’s and continue today. Their instruments are high quality, with many innovations. They were copied by many other piano producers, including movement of the wrest plank of earlier pianofortes from the side of the case to the back, thereby straightening the keys and introducing pedals to the instruments. They were the first to extend the keyboard beyond five octaves to six in 1794. The Broadwood pianos were popular with many musicians including Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven and Chopin. In 1827 they received a patent for the precursor of the full metal frame for strengthen- ing support for the strings. This beautiful instrument with Egyptian motif is among the first to include metal struts and a hitch pin plate.

Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main Street, Route 23A, Hunter, New York 518-263-2036 • www.catskillmtn.org Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm & by appointment

The CMF Piano Performance Museum is funded in part by the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation

February 2019 • GUIDE 45 2019 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON Bringing the Community Together through the Arts

Knights Chamber Orchestra Cirque Mei

Aritmia: Miroslav and Merima Philippe Petit ABT Studio Company

APRIL Manhattan in the Mountains Young Artist Concert Saturday, August 17 @ 8:00pm I Spy Butterfly: Faye Dupras Puppetry Doctorow Center for the Arts Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 @ 3:45pm Doctorow Center for the Arts David Gonzalez and The Band Upstate Saturday, August 24 @ 8:00pm MAY Doctorow Center for the Arts American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Saturday, May 11 @ 7:30pm On the High Wire with Philippe Petit Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center Saturday, August 31 @ 7:30pm Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center Academy of Fortepiano Performance Faculty Concert Saturday, May 25 @ 8:00pm OCTOBER Doctorow Center for the Arts Cirque Mei Saturday, October 12 @ 7:30pm Alexei Lubimov: Beethoven, Dussek and Romanticism Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center Sunday, May 26 @ 8:00pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Nick of Time: No Strings Marionette Company Wednesday, October 16 @ 3:45pm JULY Doctorow Center for the Arts OMNY Taiko 4th of July Free Community Concert Saturday, July 6 @ 6:30pm Stayin’ Alive: The World’s #1 Tribute to the Bee Gees Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center Saturday, October 26 @ 7:30pm Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center Catskill Mountain Foundation Benefit Saturday, July 13 @ 6:00pm NOVEMBER Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center Aritmia: Miroslav and Merima Saturday, November 9 @ 8:00pm Voices of Change: National Dance Institute Doctorow Center for the Arts Mountain Top Summer Residency Performance Saturday, July 20 @ 7:00pm The Knights Chamber Orchestra Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center Saturday, November 30 @ 8:00pm Doctorow Center for the Arts AUGUST Bridge to Beethoven: Shai Wosner and Jennie Koh DECEMBER Saturday, August 3 @ 8:00pm The Nutcracker Doctorow Center for the Arts Friday, December 13 @ 7:30pm Saturday, December 14 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm Laughter in the Mountains: Sunday, December 15 @ 2:00pm Manhattan in the Mountains Faculty Concert Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center including works by Peter Schickele Saturday, August 10 @ 8:00pm Doctorow Center for the Arts Tickets on sale at catskillmtn.org 46 • www.catskillregionguide.com or by calling 518 263 2063 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION! Support The Arts in Our Community! EACH YEAR, THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION • Presents and hosts more than 20 per- • Hosts arts residencies bringing many • Shows more than 100 films on our formances and lectures. artists to our community for extended four screens in Hunter and Tannersville. stays. • Offersfree or subsidized arts pro- • Publishes the monthly Guide maga- grams that are enjoyed by hundreds of • Is the home of the Piano Perfor- zine, distributed throughout the Catskill local children. mance Museum, a rare collection of Region and at New York State Thruway historic playable pianos. rest stops. • Offersworks of over 40 regional artists, along with the a hand-curated • Runs a dozen studio arts programs, collection of over 4,000 books. with students from around the U.S.

q Friend $40 q Supporter $100 q Sponsor $250 MEMBER BENEFITS q Patron $500 q Angel $1,000 Per Membership Year q Benefactor $2,500 q Partner $5,000 All members are listed in our playbills and receive our weekly e-mail updates. The following donation is enclosed: $ q Primary Address FRIEND $40 Name 1: Name 2 (if joint membership): Address: SUPPORTER $100 City: State: • Two $5 discounted adult tickets to a performance in the CMF Performing Arts Season Zip: E-mail 1: SPONSOR $250 E-mail 2: • Four $5 discounted adult tickets to a performance Phone 1: in the CMF Performing Arts Season Phone 2: PATRON $500 q Secondary Address • Six $5 discounted adult tickets to a performance Address: in the CMF Performing Arts Season City: State: Zip: ANGEL $1,000 q • All Benefits of Patron Membership Check if this is a new address. • Complimentary copy of a selected regional book Please make your check payable to: • Four free tickets to one performance in the CMF Performing Arts Season Catskill Mountain Foundation PO Box 924 • Hunter, NY 12442 BENEFACTOR $2,500 Become an “Angel of the Arts” • All Benefits of Angel Membership Make this a monthly gift • Six free tickets to one performance in the CMF Performing Arts Season I would like to donate $______monthly. • Two complimentary tickets to the annual CMF fundraiser q Check Enclosed q Visa q Mastercard q AmEx

PARTNER $5,000 Card # • All Benefits of Angel Membership • Eight free tickets to one performance in the CMF Performing Arts Season Exp. Date CVV Billing Zip Code • Four complimentary tickets to the annual CMF fundraiser Signature

Call 518 263 2001 Questions/More Information:February 2019 • GUIDE 47 Catskill Mountain Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. All gifts are tax deductible as allowable by law. FEBRUARY EVENTS CATSKILL AT A GLANCE MOUNTAIN PERFORMANCES FILMS AT THE DOCTOROW GALLERY EVENTS FILMS AT THE ORPHEUM FOUNDATION

Full film schedule was not available at press time. WHERE THE PERFORMING ARTS, New films start every Friday, and run Friday-Sunday. FINE ARTS, CRAFTS, MOVIES, Please call 518 263 4702 or visit www.catskillmtn.org BOOKS, AND GOOD FRIENDS MEET for the most up-to-date schedule. While there, sign up for e-mail updates so you can THANK YOU TO OUR get the newest schedule delivered to your e-mail box each week! FUNDERS AND SUPPORTERS!

F O U N A M D H A D T I N O I (F) FEB 1 (ST) FEB 2 (SU) FEB 3 N W

AT ETERNITY’S GATE AT ETERNITY’S GATE AT ETERNITY’S GATE Education, Recreation, Arts, and Community Initiatives 7:30 PM 4:00 & 7:30 PM 7:30 PM SHOPLIFTERS SHOPLIFTERS SHOPLIFTERS 7:15 PM 4:15 & 7:15 PM 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM GREEN BOOK GREEN BOOK GREEN BOOK THE MULE THE MULE THE MULE

(F) FEB 8 (ST) FEB 9 (SU) FEB 10 MARY QUEEN OF MARY QUEEN OF MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS SCOTS SCOTS 7:30 PM 4:00 & 7:30 PM 7:30 PM OSCAR SHORTS OSCAR SHORTS OSCAR SHORTS 7:15 PM 4:15 & 7:15 PM 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM THE MULE THE MULE THE MULE

Catskill Mountain Foundation is supported in part by (F) FEB 15 (ST) FEB 16 (SU) FEB 17 the New York State Council on the Arts, MARY QUEEN OF MARY QUEEN OF MARY QUEEN OF Greene County Legislature through the Cultural Fund SCOTS SCOTS SCOTS administered by the Greene County Council on the 7:30 PM 4:00 & 7:30 PM 7:30 PM OSCAR SHORTS OSCAR SHORTS OSCAR SHORTS Arts, the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family 7:15 PM 4:15 & 7:15 PM 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM Foundation, the Samuel and Esther Doctorow Fund, Platte Clove Bruderhof Community, Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation, The Greene County (F) FEB 22 (ST) FEB 23 (SU) FEB 24 Youth Bureau, Marshall & Sterling Insurance, THE FAVOURITE THE FAVOURITE THE FAVOURITE All Souls’ Church, Stewarts Shops, Windham 7:30 PM 4:00 & 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Foundation, and by private donations. BEN IS BACK BEN IS BACK BEN IS BACK 7:15 PM 4:15 & 7:15 PM 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM Special thanks to the Royce Family Foundation for their support of our dance programs.

(F) MAR 1 (ST) MAR 1 (SU) MAR 3 THE FAVOURITE THE FAVOURITE THE FAVOURITE 7:30 PM 4:00 & 7:30 PM 7:30 PM BEN IS BACK BEN IS BACK BEN IS BACK 7:15 PM 4:15 & 7:15 PM 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM 7971 Main Street, Village of Hunter 518 263 2001 • www.catskillmtn.org

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