GIFTS & GIVEAWAYS

Thanks to all the Quarterly Holders that traveled from near and far to come hang out last Friday. Always a good time! I’ll see a ton of you at the local premiere for Queen of the Catskills this Saturday. But enough preamble, let’s get into it. Enjoy the edition and I’ll see ya out there.

The Catskill Crew LOCAL MAKERS GIFT GUIDE has arrived. I put together a ton of brilliantly talented local folks, making things right here at home. So, take a gander, get to know some of our talented neighbors, and perhaps we can do more of these in the future. CHECK IT OUT.

Over 100 Crew Members are joining the inaugural Dinner Club in Kingston on the 11th. You can still grab a seat until tonight at 7pm, that’s in a few hours, so hop to it if you want to partake and I’ll see ya at the after party. Take the quiz and grab a seat.

Do you know what a viola da gamba is, or how about timpani? For those who guessed aged Italian meats…Incorrect.

If you’d like to hear these authentic 18th-century instruments played by award-winning musicians — you’re in luck my friends. I teamed up with River Valley Baroque to give away 2 Premium Tickets to Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, December 20th at 4 p.m. in Hudson.

Check it out and click below to enter the giveaway - no hoops to jump through, and your information stays private (always and forever). I’ll randomly choose a winner and announce next Tuesday. Hallelujah indeed.

I sat down to write something for Pink’s… then I started reading through their hundreds of five-star reviews and found this one that just rolled in:

“AN AWE-INSPIRING, COSMICALLY EPIC ODE TO PINK'S WINDOW SERVICES. If there existed a review scale that reached beyond the stars-past galaxies, nebulae, and into the very fabric of the universe itself—Pink's Window Services would still surpass it with thunderous triumph.”

When customers write you an ode, you know you’re doing it right. So if you have dirty windows, clogged gutters, a streaked roof, a weathered deck, siding that needs love, or a home that could use proper air-sealing and insulation — Pink’s is the crew you call.

Want to spread the good news to over 40,000+ Crew Members?

Crew Quarterly Four envelopes mailed to your door, stuffed to the brim with Catskill Goodness. P.S. I’ll plant a tree for each letter sent. Pre-order your Winter Edition today.

Pocket Tees Good for the trail, by the fire, or six feet under a sugar maple. Screen printed on Comfort Colors. Get one.

Catskill-opoly Probably the best holiday gift you can get. Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Catskills. Just be sure to secure your trash to avoid the bears and avoid the snow storms so you don’t get stranded. Hope you enjoy.

Field Guide is a top secret project. More information to be released soon.

Last week’s scramble: Woodstove

PROPERTY: Belle Terre c.1906 Georgian Manse

PETS: Ava the Shepard, Palette the cat, and Maeline the goat.

SKY: The Geminids meteor shower will hit peak activity the night of the 13th to 14th. By 2 AM you can expect to see upwards of 106 meteors per hour. This is one of the most reliable meteor showers we get each year and it originates from the constellation Gemini near the star Castor.

RARE SIGHTINGS: Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus)

Catskill Crew is 100% free and independently owned and operated (heck, it’s just me). Your contributions go toward keeping the Crew going so we can have more fun and build more community. I appreciate any and all support my friends! - Michael

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Tubby’s, Kingston – Bitchin Bajas at 7pm strong name

Avalon Lounge, Catskill – Brendan Fay's "Sundown" and Quiet In the Head at 8pm cinematic & mysterious

Colony, Woodstock – Naked at 7pm soulful

Pines, Mt. Tremper – Music Night with Alex Castle at 7pm

Tenth House Health, Athens – Restorative Yoga at 8am lizard pose

Story Screen Cinema, Hudson – Heightened Scrutiny: Film Screening at 6:30pm details

Avalon Lounge, Catskill – Ezra Feinberg, Lake Mary, and Sad Sax at 8pm tickets

The Pines, Mt. Tremper – Puff Paint Party at 6pm aprés ski

Clearwater, Beacon – Holiday Celebration and Open House at 4pm register

UPAC, Kingston – Catskill Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at 7pm see schedule

Studio Hinterland, Shokan – Get Decked: a holiday decor installation from the past to the present at 5pm intriguing

Sunshine Colony, Livingston Manor – The Bear Museum Café Pop Up (walk-ins only my friends) multiple days

Scribner's Catskill Lodge, Hunter – Jewish Catskills Weekend latkes

Phoenicia Playhouse – Fully Committed at 7pm show dates

Andes Hotel – Ugly Sweater Karaoke at 8pm

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock – Whiskey Treaty Roadshow with Whistle and the Stack + Weeeds at 8pm get a tix

Park Theatre, Hudson – Wingéd Monkeys presents Holiday Pieces schedule

Monument, Kingston – Dogpark #41 at 7pm more info

Cafe Mutsi, Andes – Wine Dinner Series with Roberto Henríquez at 5pm corks

🦅 Tinker Street Cinema, Woodstock - Catskill Crew teamed up for the premiere of QUEEN OF THE CATSKILLS sold out but grab tickets to another showing

Hunting Tavern Museum, Andes – Best Made Co. Gift Shop all weekend long

Germantown – Winter Glow with tree lightings, the real Santa, fireputs, food, and much more at 10am tis the season

Story Screen Cinema, Hudson – Pinball Tournament: Ugly Sweater Edition at 2pm love it

Catskill Mountain Foundation, Tannersville – The Nutcracker schedule

Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg – Cozy Catskills Holiday Revue at 1pm get tix

The Kroeg, Rhinebeck – Unhinged Speed Dating for 21-45 years old at 12pm few tickets left

Athens – Athens Victorian Stroll at 1pm get out there

Tubby’s, Kingston – Steve Gunn at 7pm nice

Byrdcliffe Theatre, Woodstock – Maggie’s Wake “Spirit of the Season” Celtic holiday concert at 8pm enjoy

Southlands, Rhinebeck – Holiday Fair at 11am pony rides

Sullivan Public, Eldred – Public's Annual Holiday Market at 11am shop shop

Dear native grapes, Walton – Holiday Music Pop-Up: Autumn Reprise at 2:30pm sip sip

Bridge Street Theatre, Catskill – Telos Consort: “The Illusion of Self” at 7:30pm see more

Citiot, Catskill – 5th Annual Holiday Market at 10am enjoy

Muddy River Taproom, Oneonta – Vinyl Funk Night at 6pm more info

Delaware Youth Center, Callicoon – The Farmhouse Project Holiday Market at 11am come around

Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock – Midnight Rider: A Tribute to Gregg Allman at 8pm enjoy

Halcottsville Grange – Paint and Sip, a benefit event for Roxbury Arts at 2pm have fun

Palatine Park, Germantown – Big Towel Holiday Market x Enoki at 11am sauna time

Story Screen Cinema, Hudson – Elf "Sing & Cheer Along" Fundraiser Screening at 2pm get tickets

Pearl Moon, Woodstock – Sparkle Spectacular at 5pm queerly turns three

Bushel Collective, Delhi – 10th Anniversary Party & Fundraiser at 2pm congrats fam

Bethel Woods Center For The Arts – Menorah Lighting at 4pm happy chanukah

Basilica Gallery, Hudson – Sarah Potter reading her new book Sober Magic at 2pm details

Rough Draft, Kingston – Kids' Story Hour With Jason Vance at 10:30am see more

Andes Hotel – Feast of the 7 Fishes at 6pm have fun