Happy Monday 🏔️ 

December 18th

Events can change, because things happen and I’m not perfect…

Hopefully, everyone is staying dry with all this rain. We have some good stuff for you this week in addition to our regular programming, so without further ado, let’s dive right into it. 

P.S. Thanks for continuing to share the Catskill Crew Newsletter.

Artist Spotlight 🔦 

The Catskills are home to some truly brilliant and creative people, so we thought we’d use this space to highlight some of our local talent more often.

Today, we’re excited to shine a light on the man, the myth, the legend, and friend to all the fish, Steven Weinberg.

“I paint the mountains that surround me and the fish I catch. Some days I fool myself into thinking I'm a modern day Thomas Cole. Some days I feel like I should be Bob Ross' understudy. Every day I feel pretty lucky that I get to be up here and watch the light change day to day.” 

Steven Weinberg is a writer, illustrator, and painter. His work has appeared everywhere, from books to West Kill Brewery beer cans to the Smithsonian.

His children’s books have been called “brilliant” by Dave Pilkey, "thrillingly shameless" by the New York Times, and "guaranteed to fuel read-aloud energy" by Publisher's Weekly.

His unique and beautiful depictions of fish have been featured on the cover of Thomas McGuane’s fly fishing classic, The Longest Silence, in Gray’s Sporting Journal, and are on display at Jimmy Kimmel’s fishing resort, The South Fork Lodge. They also hang in my living room; after we traded risotto for his brook trout painting, we both came out winners in that deal.

Steven and his wife, Casey Scieszka, own and operate the Spruceton Inn: a Catskills Bed and Bar. Their annual Artist Residency has hosted more than 100 artists and counting.

Steven is a creative force of energy, excitement, exploration, and artistic brilliance based right in the heart of the Catskills.

Learn more and check out his work on Instagram 👇️ 

Weekly Breakdown 🚀 

Quieter week than usual but we still got good things happening…

Monday 18th

• Colony, Woodstock - World-Famous Colony Open Mic Night starts at 8pm 🎙️ 

• Tinker Street Tavern, Woodstock - Celtic Night at 7:30pm 🍀

• West Kill Supply, Kingston - INDUSTRY NIGHT with $5 drafts, 3pm to 10pm

Tuesday 19th

• Keegan Ales, Kingston - Trivia Break Tuesdays with Andre

• Belvedere Inn, Stamford - INDUSTRY NIGHT with karaoke hosted by Chef Paul Fontana

• Tinker Street Tavern, Woodstock - The third installment of vintage concerts from some of Woodstock’s greatest residents continue, free pizza until they run out! Next on the list is VAN MORRISON at 7pm 🎸 

Wednesday 20th

• Colony, Woodstock - The Bob Cats start at 8pm with a suggested donation of $10-20 buckos

• Hutton Brickyards, Kingston - Hutton Hangout with Lily of the Valley from 6pm to 9pm 🔥 

• Van Smokey, Livingston Manor - Happy hour all day and night, can’t get much happier than that 👍️ 

• Pearl Moon, Woodstock - The Hardwoods will be playing during the Acoustic Super Clube at 6:30pm

• The Pines, Mt. Tremper - You know what night it is friends, Live Music at The Pines! See you there! 🎙️ 

Thursday 21st

• Wayside Cider, Andes - Chez Shaye Holiday Cabaret, come by for an evening of live music, comedy, and shenanigans at 6pm, buy your ticket at the door or get it here 🥳 

• Van Smokey, Livingston Manor - Live music night starring Westphalia, starts at 6:30pm

• Zadas, Margaretville - Apres ski with music duo Stanley Brinks & Freschard, starts at 6pm ⛷️ 

• Keegan Ales, Kingston - Drink a beer or 3 and listen to Myles Mancuso jam out at 6pm 🍻 

• The Dutch, Saugerties - Ugly Sweater Trivia starts at 7pm (uglier the better)

• Pearl Moon, Woodstock - Open Mic Night 🤗 

• Belvedere Inn, Stamford - Happy hour ALL night long with $5 well drinks and complimentary bar snacks (while supplies last) 💥 

Friday 22nd

• Artport, Kingston - Stop by the Holiday Market to see the artists & makers at the Yuletide Markets from 5pm to 9pm 🛍️ 

• Keegan Ales, Kingston - Painted Blue Sky will be playing southern and classic rock tunes, which are scientifically proven to make beer taste even better 🎸 

• West Kill Brewing, West Kill - Holiday Tunes from DJ Whippoorwill from 4pm to 7pm… and if you have not heard him… you should listen ⏺️ 

• Colony, Woodstock - A Solstice Concert with Marc Black Band featuring Amy Fradon, starts at 7pm / Stick around after for a holiday burlesque and cabaret night at 10pm

• Zadas, Margaretville - Mike Herman is BACK, stop by at 7:30pm

• Tinker Street Tavern, Woodstock - Here comes the Jay Collins Gravy Train, stop by for some live jazz from 8pm-11pm 🚂 

• Van Smokey, Livingston Manor - Smokey Karaoke from 8pm to midnight

• Pearl Moon, Woodstock - Rock, Funk, and Soul with The Classics at 9:30pm

• Sunshine Colony, Livingston Manor - Wild Arc Farm List Takeover 🧑‍🌾 

• Andes Hotel, Andes - Ugly Sweater Party 🎄 

Saturday 23rd

• Tinker Street Tavern, Woodstock - Ugly Xmas Sweater Dance Party with DJ Majic Juan from 9pm to close 👀 

• West Kill Brewing, West Kill - A Dramatic Retelling of “A Christmas Carol” by the master story teller Jonathan Kruk at 6pm 📖 

• West Kill Supply, Kingston - EatChurch pop up!

• Keegan Ales, Kingston - Murali Coryell Band is back!

• Artport, Kingston - It’s back again today so swing by the Holiday Market from 11am to 4pm

• Arnold House, Livingston Manor - Festivus at the Arnold Tavern with the ugliest sweaters and drink specials from 5pm to 9pm 🫶 

• Colony, Woodstock - Misty Mountain Ramblers play at 8pm

• Graveside Variety, Woodstock - A Charlie Brown Christmas Tribute with The Jeremy Baum Trio at 7pm get your tickets 

• Pearl Moon, Woodstock - Holly Dolly Christmas Drag Party at 8pm

• Zadas, Margaretville - Happy Holiday Celebration with live music, food, and drink which starts at 7pm 🎉 

Sunday 24th

• Colony, Woodstock - Stop by for a hot toddy and live music from Doug Marcus from 3pm until 8pm

• Graveside Variety, Woodstock - Party Around a Piano with Lance Horne at 4pm grab a ticket 🎹 

• Hutton Brickyards, Kingston - Christmas Eve at Edgewood with Chef Dan Bagnall’s four course dinner, derived from locally sourced ingredients and custom cocktails make a resy 🍽️ 

• Wylder Hotel, Windham - Brunch with Santa (he’s real…) 🎅 

• Pearl Moon, Woodstock - Get your bloody mary and listen to the Jazz Brunch with Art Lillard at 11am 🌠 

Introducing Mirador 🇪🇸 

Mirador, a long anticipated Andalucían Tapas and Sherry bar, is opening this holiday season in the heart of Midtown Kingston. Partners Nick Africano and Harry McNamara are bringing a taste of Spain to Kingston, along with a formidable wine and cocktail program.  Chef de Cuisine, Massoud Violette-Sheikh, former Sous at Michelin starred Batard, is running the kitchen program, with guidance from Chef Consultant Neil Zabriskie (Tertulia NYC, Regards Portland.)

Drop by during Mirador's soft opening starting Tuesday 12/19, with cafe and lunch during the day, and Abacería (cold tapas, wine and cocktails) at night. To see what this team can really do, book their 5 course New Year's Eve Tasting Menu. ($95pp food, $55 optional wine pairing.)

Grand opening with full dinner service begins January '24.

📍636 Broadway, Kingston

Send us feedback or let us know of any events and establishments you’d like to be added to this list via IG @catskillcrew or email us over at [email protected] 

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