Catskill Crew #058

This week in the Catskills

A Holiday Party

Catskill Crew has teamed up with Glen Falls House to put on A Holiday Party. So mark your calendars for December 14th at 6pm. We got holiday cocktails, a special menu at Trotwood (reservations suggested, walk-ins limited), live music in the Tavern, and 20% off rooms with the code “CATSKILLCREW”. If you stay the night, expect to find a nice gift bag waiting for you.

P.S. The party will be open to the public until we hit capacity, so RSVP and secure your spot. See you there!

Book Club

I've pulled together a few absolute gems that cover everything from bluestone quarries to Borscht Belt comedians, and Wall Street tycoons to trout streams.

The Catskills: Its History and How It Changed America by Stephen M. Silverman and Raphael D. Silver, tells the wild story of how this mountain region went from a relatively unknown wilderness to become America's first great vacation spot and cultural melting pot.

Kingston: City on the Hudson by Alf Evers is a definitive account of how this small Dutch settlement grew into one of New York’s most historically significant cities. Evers begins with the region's origins as the homeland of the Esopus people, then traces Kingston's evolution.

American Rascal by Greg Steinmetz is a wild ride through the life of Jay Gould, who was basically the Gordon Gekko of his time. Gould started as a surveyor in the Catskills and ending up as one of the most powerful (and hated) guys on Wall Street.

Catskill Rivers by Austin M. Francis is like the bible for anyone who cares about fly fishing - it tells the story of how these mountain streams became the birthplace of American fly fishing as we know it. The book makes you want to grab your rod and head to the river, while also teaching you about the legends who created all those classic fly patterns we still use today.

Hudson River Cruise

We had a blast aboard the Stroller IV. Big thanks to The Kingston Boat Co for hosting The Crew! Highly recommend you all get out there before the season comes to a close! Check out the highlight package from Sunday here.

10,000 Crew Member Giveaway

First off, appreciate everyone who took the time to fill out the survey. I got tons of great feedback to help guide the direction of where Catskill Crew goes next. Yea yea, let’s get to the point, who won the grand prize? Big congrats to Becca B! You got lots of goodies headed your way!

Adopt Bermuda

Our dog of the week is Bermuda. She’s a 6 month old American Pit and is highly treat motivated - so come packing. You can learn more about adopting here.

A Single Bite

The incredible team at A Single Bite has delivered over 175,000 meals to Sullivan County families while teaching local kids about healthy food choices. These folks are doing the real work, building a stronger community by combining food distribution with hands-on education right here in our backyard. If you want to make a direct impact in our community, you can support their mission by donating here

Moment in Time

Oh-Boy Holiday Market
🔎 A town-wide celebration featuring over 30 local vendors, open retail shops, cozy restaurants, and so much more! Stick around after for the famous Andes Tree Lighting.
📆 Saturday, Nov 30th, 12-5pm
📍 Andes

Phoenicia Turkey Trot
🔎 Join 250+ runners (and walkers and wobblers) on a 2.6 mile fun run throughout Phoenicia. There will be a kids race, dance along, and a costume contest.
📆 Saturday, November 30th at 9:30am
📍 Parish Field, Phoenicia

Colony, Woodstock - Major Mayhem Karaoke in the Ballroom at 6:30pm sing it

Tinker Street Cinema, Woodstock - The Lawnmower Man (1992) at 8pm grab a tix

Keegan Ales, Kingston - Trivia Break Tuesdays with Andre at 6:30pm

Rough Draft, Kingston - Policy + Politics Book Club from 6-7:30pm details

Ommegang Brewery, Cooperstown - Gobble and Gather at Rhythm and Brews featuring Mopar Cams from 6-9pm check it out

Tubby's, Kingston - Thanksgiving Eve Party from 6:30-11:30pm oooo

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Dark Wave Dance Party at 8pm get down

The Falcon, Marlboro - Thanksgiving Eve Celebration at 7:30pm have fun

The Pines, Mount Tremper - Music Night with Echo Rhythm Band from 7-9pm deets

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 

Wylder, Windham - Second Annual Turkey Trot from 8-11am get out there

Roscoe Mountain Club, Roscoe - Thanksgiving Dinner from 12-8pm belly up

Scribner's Lodge, Hunter - Thanksgiving dinner from 4-8pm RSVP

Basilica Hudson, Hudson - Farm & Flea Holiday Market (until Dec 1st) shop local

Andes Hotel, Andes - Karaoke with DJ Tito from 8-11pm sing it

Angry Orchard, Walden - Dan Brothers live from 4-7pm check it out

Arnold House, Livingston Manor - Frostfire Lodge Grand Opening from 2-8pm info

Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Les Freqs Presents: Love HZ, an Every Body party from 9pm-1am crash it

Catskill Art Space, Livingston Manor - Guitar: The Shape of Sound A Conversation with Ultan Guilfoyle and Paul D. Miller aka Dj Spooky from 5-6pm pop in

NightSwim, Kingston - Salsa Nights from 5-8pm cut some rug

Saltbox, Kingston - Last Fridays with tunes from 9pm-2am details

Print House, Fleischmanns - Après-Ski from 3-6pm

Scribner's Lodge, Hunter - Birds of Prey w/ Robinson’s Wildlife Lectures from 11-12pm learn stuff

Roxbury Arts Group, Hobart - Opening reception of “Caregiver” from 1-4pm info

The Lemon Squeeze, New Paltz - The Roche Collins Band details

The Waterfront, Kingston - Wintertide 2024 with Small Business Saturday, tree lighting, pics with Santa and more from 11am-7pm have fun

Basilica Hudson, Hudson - Farm & Flea Holiday Market (until Dec 1st) shop local

Catskill Art Space, Livingston Manor - Dance performance, The Clouds are Always Dancing Above Us from 5-6pm info

Catskill Center, Mount Tremper - Fire Towers of the Catskills from 11am-12pm get outside

Andes Hotel, Andes - Andes Hotel Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-8pm (stop by after the Oh-Boy market!) light it up

Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Primal Disco from 9pm-1am go time

Lost Book Shop, Delhi - Small Business Saturday from 10am-5pm details

Ommegang Brewery, Cooperstown - Rhythm and Brews featuring “Barn Swallows” from 8am-6pm cheers

Senate Garage, Kingston - Field + Supply Holiday Market at 10am (until Dec. 1) support local

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Queer Honky Tonk at 7pm deets

West Kill Supply, Kingston - Live music with Quartet Sin Nombre from 2-5pm info

West Kill Brewing, West Kill - Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk telling tales with live music from 4-6pm enjoy

The Falcon, Marlboro - Muscle Shoals Tribute to The Allman Brothers at 5:30pm

Laugh it Up Comedy Club, Poughkeepsie - Stand up show with Jim Florentine at 7pm tix

Enoki, Saugerties - Enoki Holiday Markets from 11am-6pm shop local

The Dale, Mountain Dale - Dance Party from 10pm-2am gobble gobble

Westkill Lexington Community Hall, Lexington - Trivia Night with prizes from local makers and businesses from 4-7pm info

Roost Arts Hudson Valley, New Paltz -  Holiday Gift Fair from 11am-7pm buy local

Blue Fox Motel, Narrowsburg - Live Music with Poison Love at 6pm check it out

Basilica Hudson, Hudson - Farm & Flea Holiday Market shop local

Harana Market, Accord - Holiday Night Market from 4:30-9pm shop local

Kitty's, Hudson - Flip-it or Skip-it from 5-9pm get down

Colony, Woodstock -  The Marc Black Band in the Ballroom at 7pm

Skatetime, Accord - Tot Time from 10am-12pm lace up

Starlite Motel, Kerhonkson - Holiday Market from 11-4pm buy local

The Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale - Sunday Silents: Seven Chances at 2pm tix

The Falcon, Marlboro - Creative Legacy Ensemble at 5:30pm more info

Rough Cut Brewing, Kerhonkson - Trivia Night at 7pm