A SEASON OPENER

March is doing its thing here in the Catskills — a bit of snow, a bit of sun, and sine confused daffodils unsure about their next move.

Side note: The Murder Mystery tickets went fast. Real fast. Pumped to see everyone there. Hope you enjoy the edition and I'll see ya out there.

There was a time, not all that long ago, when fly fishing in the Catskills had proper opening and closing days — anglers would circle the dates on their calendars, dust off their gear, and gather streamside to mark the changing of seasons.

These days the season runs year-round, but we still honor the tradition and bidding farewell to the cold weather — with good people, great food, and a grand old time.

Join us April 3rd from 5–9pm at The Arnold House to kick off the fly fishing season. We'll have cold beverages, mighty eats, DJ Whipoorwill spinning vinyl, and a raffle in partnership with Theodore Gordon Flyfishers to support conservation in the Catskills.

And if you're wondering — “Do I need to fly fish?” Nope. Not at all. So come on out and lets celebrate another season on the water.

These are the folks you hope you never need — but if you do, you'll be glad they exist.

Catskill Mountain Search and Rescue is a team of trained ground search and rescue volunteers who assist law enforcement when someone goes missing or gets injured in the Catskills and beyond.

This team is 100% volunteer, and they could use our support. Every dollar donated goes directly to training, gear, communication tools, and medical supplies — the things that keep them ready to respond when the call comes in. CMSAR is a 501(c)(3), so your donation is tax-deductible.

If you've ever hiked these mountains, fished these rivers, or wandered these trails, consider giving back to the people who make sure we all come home safe. Donate today.

The next Catskill Crew Dinner Club is locked in for April 2nd at 6:30 PM in RHINEBECK.

HOW IT WORKS:

✦︎ Take a quick quiz about your interests, food preferences, and what types of folks you are looking to meet — you know, that kinda thing.

✦︎ Get matched with five other Catskill Crew Members based on the quiz results.

✦︎ Receive your invite the morning of the dinner and discover which restaurant in Kingston your group will be eating at.

✦︎ Dinner time will be on Thursday, December 11th at 7 PM. After dinner, all tables will be invited to a designated spot to keep the good times rolling. This after party is optional, so if you’re in a food coma, you can go home and sleep it off.

TOGETHER WITH RIVER VALLEY BAROQUE

After their last sold-out performance, River Valley Baroque is “Bach” (…I’m not sorry).

Now we’ve teamed up to give away 2 Premier Tickets to Bach’s St. John Passion performed by award-winning musicians on authentic 18th-century instruments on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 PM in Hudson.

This concert will be a heck of an experience - there’s a trial scene, a shouting crowd, and I’ve been told to bring tissues, ideally the ones with the lotion so you don’t irritate your nose. Take your shot on the trivia below - if you get it right, you’ll be entered to win those two coveted tickets. I’ll announce our big winner in the next edition.

BURN BAN in effect MARCH 16th to MAY 14th. Small backyard fire pits, campfires, and cooking fires 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length are A-OK. Call 1-833-689-7284 to report a wildfire.

STOCK UP ON SUPPLIES AT THE PROVISIONS SHOP OPEN 24/7

The Spring Edition of the Catskill Crew Quarterly is being compiled and prepared → pre-order it here.

UNSCRAMBLE: SNOWDROP

PROPERTY: Start a Turnkey Business

PETS: Nutmeg the pup, Gidget the cat, and Braveheart Caramel the guinea pig.

SKY: The spring equinox arrives on March 20th at 10:46 AM. That's the moment the Sun crosses into the northern celestial hemisphere, and day and night land at nearly equal length everywhere across the pale blue dot. From here, the balance tips toward light. The word "equinox" comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night).

SIGHTINGS: Canvasback Aythya valisineria

Your contributions go directly toward keeping Catskill Crew alive and well so we can have more fun and build a stronger community. I appreciate any and all support my friends! - Michael

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Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock – Celtic Rock at 8PM buy tickets

Pearl Moon, Woodstock – Saint Patrick's Day Dinner and Show at 6PM-9PM

Rough Draft, Kingston – Night School Reading Series at 6PM details

Good Work Institute, Kingston – Báyò Akómoláfé at 6:30PM worth checking out

Tubby's, Kingston – Clarice Jensen and Chuck Johnson at 7PM get yer tickets

Unicorn Bar, Kingston – Open Mic Night at 7PM

Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, Liberty – “Are Bluebirds Really Blue?” at 6PM important questions

Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston – The History of Baseball in Ulster County at 7PM learn stuff

Park Theater, Hudson – Art House Sessions: Canvas & Chords at 7PM looks cool

Community Theatre, Catskill – Day of My Death Doc Screening at 6:30PM tickets

Basilica Hudson – Even The Good Girls Will Cry: My 90s Rock Memoir at 7PM more info

CCE Ulster, Kingston – Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden at 6PM details

Citiot, Catksill – Concert & Dessert Tasting at 7PM tickets

Western Sullivan Public Library, Narrowsburg – Potion Making for Spring Time at 5:30PM rune rocks

Park Theater, Hudson – A Comedy Adapted From 9 Short Stories By Chekhov break a leg jordan

Van Buren Hall, Kinderhook – Square Dance at 7PM do-si-do

Return Brewing, Hudson – Next Stop Comedy at 8PM details

Tubby's, Kingston – Benefit for Veterans for Peace at 7PM tickets

Unicorn Bar, Kingston – Queer Honky Tonk with Hudson Valley Flyers at 8PM tickets

Bridge Street Theatre, Catskill – Archie Parish’s Parting Words at 7PM see dates

Skate Time, Accord – Love On Wheels: LGBTQIA+ Skate Night at 5PM deets

Old Foundation, Kenoza Lake – Foundation of Funk at 10PM late night

Outside Institute, Narrowsburg – Maple Tapping & Tasting at 12PM get outside

Olive Free Library, West Shokan – Vanished Fauna of the Catskill Mountains at 1PM wish i could make this one

Art Omi, Ghent – Onnis Luque Opening at 1PM this is supposed to be very cool

Dette Flies, Livingston Manor – Beginner Entomology Workshop at 1PM tight lines

Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston – Adirondack Backpack Weaving at 8AM register now

Bushel Collective, Delhi – Community Seed Swap at 10AM

Windham Mountain Club – Pond Skim at 12PM go for gold

Diehl Homestead Farm, Callicoon – Maple Open House all weekend

Caboose, Hudson – Dinner with Four Corners at 6PM good food

Bethel Woods Center For The Arts – Lez-Zeppelin at 8PM details

​​Hudson Valley Seed Co., Accord – Spring Wreath Workshop at 1:30pm create things

Skiwampus Sanctuary, East Durham – Bud Break Art Show at 12PM see dates

Tinker Street Cinema, Woodstock – Screening of VELVET VISION at 7PM get tickets

Woodstock School of Art – This is America Artist Talk: Destiny Arianna at 1PM this was rescheduled

Catskill Fly Fishing Museum, Livingston Manor – Junction Pool Clean Up at 10AM protect our rivers

Assembly, Kingston – Ecstatic Dance with Cosmal at 11AM tickets

Bailiwick Animal Park, Catskill – Lucky Pony Pals Day at 11AM for the kids

Quinnz Pins, Middletown – Pins for Pups Bowling good times for a good cause

Tinker Street Tavern, Woodstock – Backgammon Club at 1PM

🦅 Foxfire Mountain House, Mt. Tremper - Catskill Crew Trivia Night. Come sip an industry sour, enjoy a mighty fine meal, and battle it out against the champions (1-800-FRIENDS & JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL). Food and drinks at 5PM, trivia at 6PM sharp.

Rough Draft, Kingston – Rewind Vintage Book Club at 6PM details

Parlor Presents, Narrowsburg – Extraordinary Caterpillar Film at 6:30PM details