THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

Welcome back. Got a good ol’ newsletter for you this week. A few quick notes, I just pulled the trigger on a limited run of new Crew Hats. I think y’all are going to love them. More details to come. Also, shout out to Peter for getting some great pics from the July 4th party. They are up on the IG. Not linking because I don’t support doomscrolling. Anyways, enjoy the read, and I’ll see ya out there.

After many months and many iterations, our Catskill Mountains puzzle has arrived!

First and foremost, huge thank you to everyone that helped bring this to life — from the Crew Members who guided the design, to the brave and noble warriors who tested every twist and turn. I couldn’t have done it without you.

These 500-piece beauties are officially ready. They’re built to the highest quality and ready for summer days and cold winter nights. If you get one, please send me photos. P.S. I’m covering all shipping costs as a thank you to everyone.

By now, you know I like to keep things local. So it shouldn’t surprise you to hear I listen to Radio Catskill (WJFF 90.5 FM). Some of the voices belong to friends, others to neighbors, and the rest are familiar strangers — but the whole thing feels like home, because it is.

I caught up with my friends at Radio Catskill to share what they’ve got going on, why it’s worth tuning in, and how we, as a community, can help shape what comes next.

Whether you’re a regular listener or haven’t touched a radio since your Walkman days, there’s never been a better time to tune in. Here are a few of my personal favorite programs:

Radio Chatskill (weekdays at 10am)
Hosted by local legend, Tim Bruno, Radio Chatskill serves up local news and interviews. It’s about what’s happening in our towns and who’s making those things happen. This is a good way to stay rooted and informed.

Shelf Life (Sundays at 12pm)
Hosted by Aaron Hicklin (yes, from One Grand Books in Narrowsburg), Shelf Life is a slower, smarter conversation every Sunday at noon. Writers, artists, locals, and wanderers stop by to talk about books, ideas, and everything in between. It’s unique, the kind of stuff you don’t hear on shuffle.

Connect the Dots (Thursdays at 9pm)
If you like your music with a narrative backbone, Connect the Dots is a ride. Every Thursday night, host David Christian picks a theme and stitches together music and personal storytelling — think mixtape meets memoir. You never know where it’s going, but you’ll want to follow along.

Farm & Country (Saturdays at 10am)
A long-running gem. Farm & Country gives you the grounded rhythm of rural life, from gardens, barns, weather, wildlife, and voices of people who live close to the land. It’s the Catskills in 30 minutes.

And now, Radio Catskill needs the Crew’s support more than ever. This message is sponsored by Radio Catskill as part of a community engagement initiative, giving us all a chance to chime in and share our thoughts.

First, they want to hear from you — listener or not — to help shape what comes next in their programming. DON’T JUST TUNE IN, SPEAK UP.

Second, they rely on local support to stay on-air. Funding threats are very real, and every donation and every dollar goes a long way to ensuring they don’t go anywhere. IF YOU CAN, PLEASE DONATE HERE.

No matter who you are or what you listen to, there’s something for you at Radio Catskill. The airwaves are alive, they never died — you just gotta tune in.

Want to spread the good word about your business, a project you’re working on, a hire, or just want to say hi to 33,000 friends?

Bethel Woods Center Join The Academy at Bethel Woods as a full-time Lead Educator and help shape the next generation of young artists and musicians through year-round, after-school programming in Contemporary Music or Visual Art & Design. They’re hiring practicing creatives to lead high school students in holistic, skill-building mentorships on the historic grounds of Woodstock. To apply, send your resume and a cover letter with Lead Educator and your last name as the subject line right here.

Omega Institute’s Spots are limited: stay two nights at Omega in July and get 50% off wellness treatment. No workshops, no stress — just deep Rest & Rejuvenation in one of the most peaceful places in the Hudson Valley. Call 845-266-4444 or Book now.

Delaware Valley Opera presents Speed Dating Tonight, a fast, funny one-act opera set in a bar on speed-dating night. Composer Michael Ching turns a series of first impressions into sharp, musical snapshots of modern love. Get your tickets.

Parks & Trails New York is hosting their 3rd annual Cycle the Hudson Valley — this is a fully-supported 5 day bicycle tour that highlights communities, culture, history, and the scenic landscape of the Hudson Valley. Lock in for 200 miles of adventure with friends. Register today.

Adopt Pets: I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to a few new friends. Sue the flower-smelling Retriever, Marigold the cat, and Star the goat.

House of the Week: Anyone want to start a pizzeria with me? Gramma D is retiring after over 30 years and she is ready to hand over the keys to her restaurant with an apartment upstairs.

The Sky Report: Saturn is about to get cozy with our waning gibbous moon on July 16th. The conjunction happens in the evening. But the real show is at 2:29am, when they appear closest together — a moment known as the appulse. No telescopes required.

Sunrise 5:36 AM
Sunset 8:32 PM
Fire Danger [low]
Air Quality [good]
Moon Phase [waning gibbous]

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Swing by Shandaken Inn this Saturday for Music in The Meadow. Take a look.

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Young the Giant: In The Open Tour at 7pm tix

Catskill Center, Mt. Tremper - Catskills Invasive Species Intern & Early Career Networking Event at 12:30pm good stuff

Tubby's, Kingston - Live music with Natalie Jane Hill and Nic Panken at 7pm take a gander

Salt Box, Kingston - Queer Kingston from 6pm onwards more details right here

Christ the King Episcopal Church, Stone Ridge - Holistic Healthcare Day at 4pm I could use some of this right about now

Rough Draft, Kingston - Night School: A Rough Draft Reading Series at 6pm read more books

Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Music at the Avalon with Gary's Dream, Raybody, and Storey Littleton at 8pm alrightttt

Catskill Center, Mt. Tremper - Catskills Nature Explorers: Birds of Prey at 10:30am for the kiddos

Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville - Yoga for Gardening with Pamela Martin at 3:15pm I pulled a muscle sneezing, should probably do more yoga

The Pines, Mt. Tremper - Music Night with Zemog Treeo at 7pm smash burgs

Upstate Art Weekend, All Over - The entire Thursday schedule right here

Night School, Athens - Cosmic Bowling from 5pm onwards strikes

Park Theatre, Hudson - Comedy Open Mic Night at 7pm have a good old time

Keegan Ales, Kingston - Beer and live music with AM Gold at 6pm cheers

Catskill Center, Mt. Tremper - Hike to Red Hill Fire Tower at 10am get outside

Maverick Arts, Woodstock - Summer Sound Waves: weekly outdoor sound bath and chillness experience at 5:30pm sounds soothing

Tinker Street Tavern, Woodstock - Major Mayhem Karaoke at 8pm i wish i was a better singer

Catskill Brewery, Livingston Manor - Catskill Public Theater Presents: Renegade at 7:30pm i want to check this out

Lost Book Shop, Delhi - Book Discussion: Things Fall Apart at 6pm more books

Upstate Art Weekend, All Over - The day is stacked and spread out, here is the whole Friday schedule check it out

Wild Minded World, Kingston - Live music with the one and the only, The Bones of J.R. Jones at 7pm enjoy the show

Citiot, Catskill - Vive La Révolution: Stories, Poems, and Songs of Strategy and Solidarity from 6:30-8pm looks good

Night School, Athens - Vivavious Vinyl Bash at 8pm excellent

Hudson Hall, Hudson - Opening Reception of Hudson Terminus by Jon Kinzel at 5pm read more

Artport Kingston, Kingston - Garden of delights “blooming”  from 5-7pm take a look

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Southern Avenue at 7pm tickets

Opus 40, Saugerties - Live music by Cumbia! Yeison Landero starts at 8pm it’s a vibe

White Feather Farm, Saugerties - Ladies of the Valley: Togetherness at 7pm tix

Catskill Center, Mt. Tremper - Pollinator Garden Walk & Talk: What's Flowering and Who's Flying at 10am spend more time outdoors

Rosendale Street Festival - The two day festival with over 100 bands, vendors, and all the activities get a pickle

Left Bank Ciders, Catskill - Natural Dye Workshop with Sun Drawn at 2pm looks sweet

Upstate Art Weekend, All Over - Another day, another stacked line up, here is the Saturday schedule don’t get lost

Mirador, Kingston - Mariposa at 4pm resy

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel - Almost Queen at 7pm tix

Nightswim, Kingston - Live music with Lolux, Bad Guise, Ramona Lane Live at 8pm deets

Seminary Hill, Callicoon - Concert with Cliff Westfall & Milton at 6pm cowboy boots

Night School, Athens - Athens Cultural Center Presents Hen in the Foxhouse at 7pm give a listen

Widow Jane Mine, Rosendale - Marc Delgado Concert at 3pm i need to come see this place out

The Open Eye Theater, Margaretville - The Hundred Acre Wood at 12pm learn more

West Kill Brewing, West Kill - Steven Weinberg & Jamie Kennard at West Kill Brewing for Upstate Art Weekend at 12pm get after it fellas, sorry i cant make it

Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock - Concert with Christian Lee Hutson and Cassandra Jenkins at 8pm tix

Roxbury Arts Group, Stamford - Headwaters Music and Arts Festival at 12pm have a good time

The Pines, Mt. Tremper - Oyster Party Pop-Up at 12pm sounds ideal

Oda Wine Garden, Margaretville - Big Balkan Bday Bash at 12pm hbd

Catskill Fungi, Woodstock - Mushroom Identification Walk at 10am more of this

Delaware Youth Center, Callicoon - Delaware Youth Center 5k/10k River Run at 8:15am have fun

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel - Def Leppard at 8pm love bites

White Feather Farm, Saugerties - Kundalini Yoga, Meditation + Gong Immersion with HariPrakaash at 10am zen out

Upstate Art Weekend, All Over - The entire Sunday schedule right here

Upstate Art Weekend, All Over - The entire Monday schedule for you to explore right here

Ashokan Center, Olivebridge - Acoustic Guitar Camp 2025 (until July 25) shred

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Music by Dean Johnson and Erin Rae at 7pm tix