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Catskill Mountain Region
GUIDE
www.catskillregionguide.com
December 2011
PUBLISHERS
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CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION
Sarah Taft
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On the cover: “Looking South,” photo by Al Alexsa.
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THE ARTS
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NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE:
An Evening of Classic Rock at the New
Orpheum Performing Arts Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 26, NUMBER 12 December 2011
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HANAH MOUNTAIN RESORT
AND COUNTRY CLUB
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FRUITFUL FURNISHINGS:
The Spirit of the Catskill Mountains in Wood
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MARGARETVILLE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS:
Discount Coupons Available through January 3, 2012
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WINDHAM HIGH PEAK By Carol & David White
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DECEMBER AT THE
December 2011 • guide 1
The Arts
Left: HVP String Competition winner Yoshihiko Nakano. Right: HVP Music Director Randall Craig Fleischer
Hudson Valley Philharmonic’s 52nd Season Continues at the Bardavon with Winter Suite
Featuring HVP String Competition Winner Yoshihiko Nakano
The Bardavon is pleased to continue the 52nd Anniversary Season of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic on Sunday, December 18, at
3 pm at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie. Winter Suite will feature the dynamic HVP String Competition winner Yoshihiko Nakano
performing one of the greatest works for viola and orchestra: Bartok’s Viola Concerto, posth. op. BB128. HVP Music Director Randall
Craig Fleischer conducts.
The 52nd Anniversary Season is sponsored by Rhinebeck Savings with additional support from the Dr. Jeffrey Perchick Memorial
Fund through the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley and WMHT/WRHV FM.
The concert also features Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Cinderella) Overture, Sibelius’ The Swan of Tuonela (Tuonelean Journey) and
Tchaikovsky’s’ Suite no. 4, op.61, C major (Morzartiana). Ticket-holders are invited to a pre-concert talk with Maestro Fleischer, Mr.
Nakano, and members of the orchestra at 2 pm.
Yoshihiko Nakano studies at the Juilliard School, where he is pursuing a Master of Music degree in viola under the tutelage of
Michael Tree. He has been a principal violist of the Juilliard Orchestra and a frequent performer with contemporary music group
AXIOM.
Nakano has received awards and prizes in numerous competitions, including the Juilliard Concerto Competition, Union League
Civic & Art Awards, Northwestern University Concerto Competition, Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition, WAMSO Young
Artist Competition, Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition, and Kingsville International Competition. He has
appeared as a soloist with the Juilliard Orchestra, Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra, Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra,
Northwest Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Though now pursuing his career as a violist, Nakano began his musical studies at the age of five on the violin. During high school
he studied with Almita and Roland Vamos at the Music Institute of Chicago as a Merit Scholarship recipient. He continued to study
with Vamos at Northwestern University where he served as concertmaster and principal violist of the symphony orchestra and earned a
Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance with Departmental Honors.
Nakano plays on a viola made by Giulio Cesare Gigli (1762) on loan from the Juilliard School.
Tickets are available at various prices ranging from $26 to $48. Student Rush tickets will be available one hour prior to the concert for
$20. Tickets can be purchased at: the Bardavon Box Office, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie (845 473 2072), at the UPAC Box Office, 602
Broadway, Kingston (845 339 6088), or through TicketMaster at 800 745 3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
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“The Visit,” by Rita Bernstein
Gallery Selections: Group
Show of Featured Artists at
Galerie BMG in Woodstock
Galerie BMG is delighted to present
Gallery Selections, a group exhibition
of work by photographers featured at
the gallery over the last several years.
The exhibition highlights the creativity
and craftsmanship of these artists, while
celebrating their diverse approach to innovative imagery and process.
Among the selections on rotating
display throughout the two months will
be ethereal dream-like images by Angela
Bacon-Kidwell, pinhole self portraits by
Alyson Belcher, beautifully crafted images
on hand-made paper by Rita Bernstein,
gold leaf transparencies by Lynn Bianchi,
hand-painted still lifes and nudes by
Brigitte Carnochan, bromoil prints by Joy
Goldkind, haunting polaroid film prints
by Jessica M. Kaufman, photo-collage
botanicals by Kim Kauffman, encaustic
and mixed media narratives by Leah Macdonald, and unique mixed media collages
by Kamil Vojnar.
Gallery Selections will open on December 2, 2011, coinciding with Woodstock’s Open House and will continue
through February 6, 2012. Winter gallery
hours are Friday 12-5, Saturday 11-6,
Sunday 11-5 and Monday 12-5 or other
times by appointment.
Galerie BMG is located at 12 Tannery
Brook Road in Woodstock. For further information, please contact the gallery at 845
679 0027.
Planning a Weekend
or Family Gathering
in the Catskills?
Stay with us!
We offer affordable residential
and meeting facilities in a
beautiful setting only
two hours from New York City
The Catskill Mountain Foundation
has extensive and affordable
facilities for artistic residencies,
corporate retreats, and private
events in a spectacular natural
setting only two hours from
metropolitan New York.
for more information visit our
Web site: www.catskillmtn.org/
facilities/index.html
call: 518.263.2073 or email:
[email protected]
Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company at Kaatsbaan
The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company will perform at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center in Tivoli, New York on Saturday, December
3, 2011 at 7:30 pm. Since 1992, the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company
(ESDC) has been the resident company of The Egg in Albany, NY. Presenting the uniquely American art form of contemporary modern dance
as interpreted through the richly imagined choreography of Artistic
Director Ellen Sinopoli, ESDC strives to engage both dance aficionados
and the uninitiated into the exhilarating world of modern dance.
The evening’s program includes three of the company’s exciting
repertory pieces along with a preview performance of a new work to
be presented at The Egg on January 20, 2012. A Gathering in Red,
Departing, with music by Cornelius Dufallo, a virtuosic and versatile
Photo by Gary Gold
acoustic and electric violinist, captures the sweep and breath of his
compelling score. “The dancers, dressed in red, seem blown like leaves or birds by soft breezes and high winds.” (Times Union) Brink is
a dance which ingeniously dives into the disparate and compelling music of Dave Douglas, American trumpeter and two-time Grammy nominated jazz musician. “This is a cool, ultra-hip work that devoured space while expending gobs of energy….” (Daily Gazette)
Vooz-é-la is set to four songs by Zap Mama, whose eclectic mixture of styles hovers around soul, gospel, pygmy song, and Afro-Cuban
rhythms. ESDC’s dancers are propelled and inspired by the acrobatic female voices of these extraordinary singers. The Albany Times
Union said that this is “…a gorgeous, juicy dance, one of Sinopoli’s best…crisp, sensual and pure fun all at once….” To Sing, Laugh,
Play, a preview of a new ESDC work, is athletic, serendipitous and filled with joy. This new dance soars to the music of contemporary
classical composer John Adams with selections from his “John’s Book of Alleged Dances”
Tickets are $25 adults; $10 children and student rush at the door. The Kaatsbaan International Dance Center is located at 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 845 757 5106 or visit www.kaatsbaan.org.
The Bardavon and New Paltz
Ballet Theatre Present The
Nutcracker at the Bardavon
Giant fighting mice, sugar plum fairies,
and huge toy soldiers will soon be dancing on the Bardavon stage. It’s time once
again to take the magical journey of The
Nutcracker. The Bardavon and New Paltz
Ballet Theatre will present this classic
ballet about a little girl and her special
Christmas gift on Saturday, December
10 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and on Sunday,
December 11 at 3 pm.
The Nutcracker is a ballet in two acts
based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s tale The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, with music by
Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky. The dreamlike
journey through the Land of Snow and
the Kingdom of Sweets is created in part
by the colorful costumes and scenery by
designer Ray Delle Robbins of Houston
Ballet and Houston’s Theatre Under the
Stars. Staging and choreography are by
New Paltz Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Directors Peter Naumann and Lisa Naumann.
The Naumanns both danced with the
New York City Ballet for many years
and have performed in major works by
internationally acclaimed choreographers
George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins and
Peter Martins.
The Bardavon is located at 35 Market
Street in Poughkeepsie. Tickets are $28
(adult), $25 (student/senior) and $23 (Bardavon member) and are available at the
Bardavon Box Office, (845 473 2072), the
UPAC Box Office, 602 Broadway, Kingston
(845 339 6088), or through TicketMaster
(800 745 3000 or www.ticketmaster.com).
New Riders of the Purple Sage
An Evening of Classic Rock at the New Orpheum Performing Arts Center
Photo by Lisa Law
O
n Friday, December 30, the brand new Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, NY will proudly celebrate an
evening of classic rock featuring the legendary New Riders of the
Purple Sage. For the past six years the New Riders have performed
this annual pre-New Years concert in the Woodstock area with
their good friends Grammy-nominated Professor Louie and the
Cromatix. This year they have chosen the Orpheum for the show
on a night not to missed.
The “new” New Riders are on the road with a revived and
inspired lineup of musicians, bringing new original songs as well
as their great repertoire back to the ears of adoring crowds nationwide. Led by original members David Nelson and Buddy Cage,
the current touring lineup includes Michael Falzarano (Hot Tuna)
on guitar and vocals, Ronnie Penque on bass and vocals and Johnny Markowski on drums and vocals. In 2010 the band teamed up
with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter and released its first
CD in twenty years, Where I Come From (Woodstock Records) to
rave reviews. The new group vows to keep the NRPS spirit and
tunes alive by taking them to fans everywhere.
This event represents the first in a series of exciting new
programs presented by the Catskill Mountain Foundation with the
support of Friends of the Orpheum (FOTO). Under the artistic
direction of Greg Dayton, FOTO’s collaborative mission with
CMF is arts-based economic revitalization through entertainment,
educational outreach and disaster relief efforts for the mountain top
community, Greene County, and the Catskill region. It will offer
quality performances in a wide variety of genres, from classic rock,
folk, jazz, blues vocal arts, and drama to comedy, chamber music,
dance, and musical theater as well as residencies and master classes.
Band History
The New Riders of the Purple Sage, signed to Columbia Records
by the great Clive Davis, released its eponymous first album in
September 1971 to widespread acclaim. In the next 11 years the
band toured and released over 12 albums, selling over four million records. NRPS began as a part-time spin-off from the Grateful Dead when Jerry Garcia (pedal steel guitar), Phil Lesh (bass)
and Mickey Hart (drums) teamed up with John Dawson (guitar,
vocals) and David Nelson (guitar). Garcia remained in both The
Dead and The New Riders until he found himself overcommitted,
at which time Buddy Cage replaced him and the classic NRPS
lineup was born. Original NRPS bass player Dave Torbert and
drummer Spencer Dryden have passed away, as did co-founder
John Dawson in 2009 due to ongoing health problems. His
considerable talents will be missed but his songs and musical
legacy will live on. Before he passed he had given his blessing for
the band to continue, and was excited to know his music is being
heard live again by a whole new generation of fans.
David Nelson has managed to remain true to his musical
vision and integrity without becoming outdated or archaic in the
process. Nelson, an important figure in the influential HaightAshbury music scene, spawned the Grateful Dead. His ties to
Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter extend beyond that with The
Wildwood Boys, a bluegrass band they formed together in 1962
in Palo Alto, CA. After the Dead got together, Nelson played
guitar on three pivotal albums, Aoxomoxoa, Workingman’s Dead
and American Beauty. Around the same time, Garcia bought a
pedal steel guitar, which he enjoyed playing with John Dawson,
a friend from the Palo Alto days. They formed the New Riders of
the Purple Sage with Nelson and the Dead’s Mickey Hart and Phil
Lesh. Nelson, who sang one of New Rider’s biggest hits, a cover
of bluegrass great Peter Rowan’s “Panama Red,” stayed with the
group for 13 years, but left in 1982 and starting writing songs with
longtime pal Robert Hunter, among others. Along the way, he was
a member of the Good Ol’ Boys, featuring bluegrass legends Don
Reno, Chubby Wise and Frank Wakefield. He also played in the
Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and is featured on their 1988 album,
Almost Acoustic. Then in 1994, Nelson formed the David Nelson
Band and over six years, released four solo CDs. Things have come
full circle with Nelson at the helm of The New Riders.
Pedal steel guitarist Buddy Cage has performed on many
gold and platinum albums during his distinguished career including Bob Dylan’s Blood On The Tracks, Biograph, and The Official
Bootleg Tapes. Cage has also recorded with Grateful Dead Members Garcia, Weir and Hart as well as with Dead lyricist Robert
Hunter (on Tales of the Rum Runners); Ian and Sylvia (Great
Speckled Bird, the seminal folk band of which Cage was a member); Rick Danko and Garth Hudson (The Band); David Rea
(Fairport Convention and Mountain); Rick James; The Shondells;
David Bromberg (with Bonnie Raitt); Pappa John Creach (Hot
Tuna); Sly Stone; and Vassar Clements, to name a few.
Guitarist/singer/songwriter Michael Falzarano, a member
of NRPS since 2005, has previously been a member of Hot Tuna,
the famed offspring of The Jefferson Airplane, and was founder of
The Memphis Pilgrims. Falzarano’s current release is a solo project
entitled We Are All One on Woodstock Records and features Vassar Clements, Melvin Seals, Jorma Kaukonen, Garth Hudson,
Buddy Cage and many others. He has toured extensively throughout the world on shared billings with The Allman Brothers, The
Black Crowes, The Other Ones, Rusted Root, Bruce Hornsby,
and Los Lobos, among others. Falzarano has also appeared live or
recorded with such musical greats as Bob Weir (Grateful Dead),
Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Garth Hudson (The Band), Paul
Simon, John Lee Hooker, Johnny Copeland, Dr. John, Graham
Parker, Merl Saunders, Warren Haynes, Warren Zevon, Greg Allman, David Crosby, Arlo Guthrie, John Sebastian, Bruce Hornsby, Pete Sears, Derek Trucks, Paul Kanter (The Jefferson Starship),
Trey Anastasio (Phish), and John Popper (Blues Traveler).
When not working with NRPS or his band Ronnie Penque
Band, which includes his brother Chris Penque on guitar, bassist
Ronnie Penque is busy as a session player. Ronnie started out as
the original bass player in the popular Grateful Dead cover band
Ripple. Through the years Ron has also played with many other
bands and great musicians including Bob Weir, Mickey Hart,
Vassar Clements, Peter Rowan, Melvin Seals, Robert Hunter,
John Popper, and Pete Sears. After Ripple retired in 2003, Ron
was asked by keyboardist Melvin Seals of The Jerry Garcia Band
to join his band, Melvin Seals and JGB.
When not on the road with the NRPS, drummer Johnny
Markowski works with his band, Stir Fried. The group has recorded and performed with the likes of Dr. John, Vassar Clements (Old
& In The Way), Commander Cody, Jo Jo Herman (Widespread
Panic), Bernie Worrell (P Funk, Talking Heads), Derek Trucks (Allman Bros. Band), and Tony Trischka. He recently won a competition for most impressive drummer percussionist on Jambands.com.
Opening for the New Riders is the Woodstock based quintet
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, a group which originally
formed to serve as the studio backing band for CD’s by The
Band and solo CD’s recorded by The Band’s original members
Rick Danko, Garth Hudson & Levon Helm. They offer the most
impressive credentials, the deepest hearts, and a genuine love
of performing live. Their latest CD, Whispering Pines, received
no fewer than five Grammy nominations in 2010. Enjoy their
rompin stompin’ roots rock, sweet ballads and roadhouse blues
led by Professor Louie on keyboards and accordion, joined by
Miss Marie on vocals, percussion & Piano, Gary Burke (Bob
Dylan, Joe Jackson) on drums, Frank Campbell (Levon Helm,
Asleep at The Wheel) on bass, and Josh Colow (Jesse Winchester,
Livingston Taylor) on guitar.
The Catskill Mountain Foundation is presenting the concert
as part of the emerging performing arts season at the Orpheum
Center for the Arts. The Orpheum is a sumptuous new theatre
designed by Hugh Hardy, famous for his faithful restorations of the
New Victory and New Amsterdam theatres that were so pivotal in
the rebirth of New York’s 42nd Street. We are thrilled to be hosting
this annual concert this year at the Orpheum and thank the Friends
of the Orpheum for providing funding for this performance.
FOTO is a 501C3 not-for-profit fundraising organization designed
specifically to develop and support programming at the Orpheum.
We look forward to partnering with Friends of the Orpheum as
we work together to bring exciting new performances and artist
residencies to the region’s newest and most distinctive arts center.
The New Riders of the Purple Sage with Professor Louie and
the Crowmatix will perform on Friday, December 30 at 8 pm. The
Orpheum Performing Arts Center is located on Main Street in the
Village of Tannersville. Tickets for the concert are $30 in advance
and $35 at the door. To purchase tickets, log onto www.catskillmtn.
org or call 518 821 3440.
For more information on the groups visit www.thenewriders.com
and www.professorlouie.com.
Hanah Mountain
Resort & Country Club
H
anah Mountain Resort & Country Club is a four season family resort located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. Hanah
provides lodging including both standard and superior accommodations along with an Executive Suite and three Junior Suites.
Directly next to the hotel is a beautiful pool house which has our heated indoor pool, workout room, sauna and outdoor jacuzzi. The
Main Clubhouse contains the front desk and offices as well as the Mountain View fine dining restaurant, bar, fireplace lounge, game
room and banquet facilities that can accommodate up to 200. This year Hanah introduced their new 4,000 square foot wedding deck
providing an excellent space for any ceremony or reception, complete with spectacular views of the pristine Catskill Mountains.
When it comes to food, Hanah offers many choices to please any palate. The Mountain View restaurant serves seasonal American
fare in an elegant atmosphere with excellent service. There is also a pub and sushi menu available with Happy Hour specials daily. A full
breakfast is also offered daily, and a Champagne Brunch Buffet on Sundays.
Hanah is especially known for their 18-hole championship golf course and is the premier golf resort in the Catskills. Golf Digest
gave Hanah Golf Course a 3 ½ Star rating. From the back tees at Hanah, the Par 72 course measures 7,195 yards and is ranked among
the top 17 of over 700 golf courses in the Northeast.
There are plenty of fun things to do at Hanah besides golf. Last year they built an outdoor playground for children and families to
enjoy. Hanah also offers bike rentals, ski lift tickets, and access to snow tubing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, scenic train rides and horseback riding.
Hanah Mountain Resort is the perfect place for any occasion. Come book your holiday party or special occasion today!
Hanah Mountain Resort and Country Club is located at 576 West Hubbell Hill Road in Margaretville, NY. For more information or to
make reservations, phone 1 800 752 6494 or 845 586 4849, e-mail [email protected] or visit their Web site at www.hanahcountryresort.
com.
Fruitful Furnishings
The Spirit of the Catskill Mountains in Wood
Photos by Franz Edlinger, eOneMedia.com
T
rees talk to Gary Mead. All kinds of trees. Even, and maybe
especially, the ones that might be overlooked by other woodworkers. These are old trees, huge trees—one can imagine their
roots going back to the beginning of time. As he walks underneath towering canopies, or beside fallen trunks on the forest
floor, touching the cool dry bark and breathing in the soothing
scents of wood, Mead hears a voice, gets a vision, just knows from
deep within his soul what he can do to resurrect them for lifetimes to come. Perhaps because he was born and raised on a dairy
farm in New Kingston, NY, the spirit of the Catskill Mountains
runs deep within him. After a childhood spent dairy farming,
Mead taught himself the artistry of woodworking.
Now, the spirit is made manifest in his furniture and sculptures—works of art, really—crafted from the local butternut, soft
maple, red beechnut, pine, birch, and hemlocks that he loves.
Mead loves all wood, even that bound for the scrap heap. There’s
no such thing as imperfection. Notches, knots, wrinkles—all are
appreciated. He remembers exactly where every tree comes from,
labelling every board: Mill Brook, Hubbell Hill, Shokan, Keany
Hollow. He keeps a diary for each piece, too, recording the time,
date, and the process that went into the composition. Sometimes
he’s inspired to write a poem about the work. Framed copies hang
on the walls of his gallery alongside the finished products.
Fruitful Furnishings—Mead’s business since 1979—is handmade, infused with the unflagging spirit of the American dream
and the devotion of a folk artist, from the floorboards to the ceiling. His sawmill, dry kiln, and the Gary Mead Gallery are nestled
in a serene hollow of Pakatakan Mountain, in Margaretville, New
York. In this sanctuary, he cuts and kiln-dries the boards, then
lovingly begins to create his visions—uniquely beautiful pieces
like his Mother & Child Pantry, a 7-foot-tall and 3 1/2-foot-wide
hollow hemlock trunk (the mother) within which he has inserted
another 7-foot by 5-inch solid hemlock log (the child) and seven
lazy susans; or The Xylophone Table that he carved with a handmade jig, his first inspiration for following the natural curve of a
tree; and the stunning Cider Mill Press Base Table, made from the
20-ton white pine planks of a local cider press upon which, over
the last 69 years, hundreds of thousands of gallons of apple cider
have flowed, naturally staining the wide, worn boards the warm
honeyed color of apple juice.
“Nature’s incredible,” Mead says. One can say the same for
Mead’s work, crafted with love, care, and a deeply-rooted respect
for nature. The Gary Mead Gallery is a haven in which trees speak
to all who visit. Come see for yourself. Visit the Gary Mead Gallery online at www.gary-mead.com, or better yet, in person. The
spirit is contagious.
The Gary Mead Gallery is located at 1289 South Side Road in
Margaretville, NY. If you’d like to visit the gallery, please call 845
586 3638 to confirm hours. Visit the Gary Mead Gallery online at
www.gary-mead.com or www.fruitfulfurnishings.com.
Margaretville is Open for Business
Discount Coupons Available
through January 3, 2012
Left: Catskill Mountain Artisans Guild; Right: 768 Main. Photos by Jill Ribich, Catskill Images
M
argaretville is open for business and all of its businesses
thank everyone for their support and all of the contributions
and volunteers who have helped them recover from the recent
flooding. Discount coupons, available at local merchants, are their
heartfelt thanks to all of you.
Looking for that special item for the young boy or girl on
your list? Then Sweet Peas is the fantasy land of choice for princess dresses and pirate toys sparking the imagination of children
to create their own make-believe.
Just steps away you will find the Margaretville Liquor Store
with a large assortment of wines and liquors, and of course many
choices of champagne and sparkling wines. 768 Main specializes
in handmade chocolate treats by Oliver Kita from the Hudson
Valley and hand-blended artisanal teas created by tea connoisseur
Nini Ordoubadi of Tay Tea in Andes. Newly added coffee and
baked goods can be enjoyed on the spot at one of the convenient
tables while you contemplate what other treasures you might buy
like an antique cabinet or vintage jewelry.
Just a few steps down Main Street is Li’l Sprouts, a charming
clothing shop for youngsters where colorful rain boots, umbrellas
and rain coats can be purchased. This shop is located in the Binnekill Square shopping plaza, where you can also find the Bed and
Bathe Shoppe offering a wide-range of quality sheet sets, towels,
bathrobes and spa slippers and many choices of scented aromatherapy items. Next door is the Margaretville Sleep Shop where
you can buy an entire bed set!
Mountain Yarns is the destination for all knitters, spinners,
hookers, and weavers. Tina offers her hand-painted yarns with a
special holiday 15% off. This shop offers classes and lots of happy
chatter as fiber enthusiasts gather any season of the year.
World-class artist and floral designer, Richard Simms and his
shop Wildflowers has been featured in Brides magazine twice! His
shop is decorated for the holiday season. All orders are arranged for
your special needs and created onsite including holiday greenery.
Foothills in the Bussy Building at the corner of Main and Walnut offers casual shoes, work boots and winter weather footwear.
The Commons building, across Main Street, is the home to
eight shops: The Catskill Mountain Artisans Guild, an exhibition
space featuring over 75 regional artists; Country Weekend, packed
with items to make your country home warm and cozy; Longyear
Gallery, exhibiting regional fine artists in monthly shows; the
award-winning M.Gerard Country Home, furnishings and interior
design services; the Margaretville Jewelry Shop, newly reopened,
selling fine jewelry and clocks (repairs made and will buy gold and
silver); and Home Goods of Margaretville, the toy store for cooks.
Come for the day and have lunch at The Cheese Barrel, featuring gourmet coffees, specialty food items, fine cheeses and gift
baskets; the Bun n’ Cone, where you can get three squares daily;
and the Flour Patch, where fresh baked breads and bagels become
the foundation for tasty breakfast and lunch. The Binnekill
Square restaurant continues to offer superb Swiss American fare,
the Inn Between Steak and Seafood Restaurant menu includes
surf and turf, or enjoy Jean Paul’s outstanding menu at Summerfields Restaurant. Or you can stop by at Oakley’s Place just
outside of the village on Route 28 for great pizza and cold beer.
Along Rte 28 visit Mountain Flame for unique fireside accessories, the Village Homemaker with country décor, or stop by
Brookside Hardware for all your project needs for the holidays.
For more information about Margaretville, visit www.margaretville.net.
This Holiday Season…
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Mark Your Calendars!
Hurricane Irene
Benefit Concert
Sunday, February 19th, 2012, 7 pm
Orpheum Performing Arts Center
Main Street, Tannersville, NY
Featuring Grammynominated Professor
Louie and the
Crowmatix
with the Rock of Ages Horns
and The Ronstadt Generations
and Special guests TBA
“Americana at it’s best” —The Village Voice
Grammy-nominated Professor Louie & The Crowmatix came into existence
preparing songs for Aaron “Professor Louie” Hurwitz’s studio productions
for the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame group The Band. They are also the backing
group for solo CDs by Rick Danko, Levon Helm and Garth Hudson.
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix started touring and recording their own
music in 2001. They have seven studio CDs and two live recordings on
The Woodstock Records label. In 2010, their CD Whispering Pines was
nominated in the first round of voting for five Grammys. In the spring of
2011, Professor Louie was inducted into the South Canadian Blues Society
Museum with a special concert. In 2006 and 2010, they were special
guests on the CBS Television Special Melodies Of Christmas, performing
their International Award Winning song “Melody Of Peace” collaborating
with The Empire State Orchestra and Choir.
www.thecrowmatix.com
Visit www.catskillmtn.org for updates as they become available.
WINDHAM HIGH PEAK
By Carol and David White
The Blackhead Range, including 3,940-foot Blackhead, 3,980-foot Black Dome, and 3,940-foot Thomas Cole, from left to right. Photo by David White
O
ne of the most popular mountains to climb, in any season,
is Windham High Peak in the northern Catskill Forest
Preserve. It is one of the easiest peaks to access, because its trailhead is on Route 23, just three miles east¹ of Windham village.
Windham High Peak offers the hiker a terrific variety of experiences. Forest plantations on Elm Ridge are magnificent; emerging
from the last large spruce forest, you have a definite experience of
“who turned on the lights?” on a bright sunny day. With leaves off
you can see the nearby Blackhead Range, which makes December
a perfect time to climb this 3,524-foot mountain. The summit
offers several rock ledges with vistas to the south and north.
Big game hunting season continues through December 11,
so wear bright orange. The trailhead is across Route 23 from the
parking area, dropping down to a brook with a new bridge; the
previous one was washed away by Hurricane Irene. The route
from here to the trail register used to be under water a lot, because
of a beaver dam in the meadow on the left. But Irene also washed
away the beaver dam and suddenly, this problem wet area is dry!
A boardwalk was recently constructed to deal with the perennial
wet conditions and now it is unneeded, although in snow-melt or
spring conditions it will probably come in handy.
Across from the trail register is a new network of mountain
bike trails, constructed after the 2008 Catskill Park State Land
Master Plan became law. Parts of the Windham and Blackhead
Wild Forests were merged and upgraded to the Windham Blackhead Range Wilderness. Other parts were renamed Elm Ridge
and Colgate Lake Wild Forests with less restrictive protections. A
concerted effort has been made to protect wilderness trails while
at the same time expanding access to biking by creating biking
trails outside this newly-designated Wilderness Area.
In the first mile of the Escarpment Trail, some nice re-routing of the original trail has been accomplished, such as routing
the trail through an old stone wall. Where the trail switchbacks
here, notice the marker on a small tree—this tree is the American
Hornbeam, also called ironwood or musclewood from the trunk’s
muscular appearance and the hardness of the wood. There are
quite a few of these trees around here. The trail gradually ascends
and there are significant wet or icy sections, but it’s easy to bushwhack around them. You can acquire microspikes, footgear that
has small spikes, is very lightweight, is easy to put on and take off,
and excellent for hiking during in-between and winter seasons.
Consider acquiring snowshoes with crampons, also.
The footing greatly improves when new switchbacks begin
0.8 miles up. The trail climbs through very attractive open woods
with large trees; keep an eye out for impressive older growth
hemlocks. We brought our surveying wheel² and learned that
these switchbacks add 0.2 miles to this section of trail, but they
improve the steep, rocky ascent that previously existed. The route
joins an old woods road that climbs to the junction with the Elm
Ridge Trail.³
The path beyond at 1.4 miles goes up to the Elm Ridge
Lean-to, built on a cliff top—no sleep-walking when you stay in
this lean-to! Walk briefly down the Elm Ridge Trail to view the
cliffs. There’s a new privy; the ubiquitous porcupine necessitates
its periodic refurbishment. These omnivores chomp on all things
manmade, including privies, crashed airplanes, brake lines, and
trail markers. We often tease people with the question: “Why are
some trail markers metal and some plastic?” Our answer: “To give
the porcupines a balanced diet!” There is room for a tent if the
lean-to is full; we explored the attractive landscape south of the
lean-to which descends past the cliffs and we bushwhacked over
to the trail. There’s a spring two-tenths of a mile down the Elm
Ridge Trail.
A treat is in store above the lean-to. Much of the trail for the
next 0.7 miles climbs through scenic spruce and red pine forests,
interspersed with deciduous woods where a very large tree off
to the right required three adults to reach around it for a hug.
Footing in the spruce forests is occasionally challenging amidst
myriad tree roots. Wood planks vary in stability, so take care,
and if they’re wet, they are slippery! A brief climb up a rock pitch
leads to a nearly-level pleasant walk where the Blackhead Range
becomes increasingly visible through leafless trees; this range is
part of the great horseshoe of mountains and ridges surrounding
the Black Dome Valley and includes 3,940-foot Thomas Cole
Mountain, 3,980-foot Black Dome Mountain, and 3,940-foot
Blackhead Mountain (west to east). Windham High Peak and the
Burnt Knob-Acra Point ridge at about 3,100 feet on the Escarpment Trail make up the north and east part of the horseshoe.
The trail crosses a stream and the trail becomes a different
footing challenge amidst rocks of all shapes and sizes, tilting every
which way. From here to the summit the trail is south-facing and
is less snowy and icy than north-facing trails, but in this season
you can expect anything. Once, the terrain was coated in ice and
we turned back at the stream crossing; only with crampons would
the climb have been possible. If rocks are wet, they are very slippery. Steeper climbing begins at about three miles, then moderates to more gradual climbing with occasional wet spots, and
finally levels out on the summit. Look for the short path to a fine
viewing ledge to have a well-earned lunch. We spotted the nose
wheel of a glider here, which crashed on the summit four years
ago (no deaths) and we found its canopy in the woods.
Continue across this flat summit to a geodetic marker on a
rock; beyond is a limited view north. On our first windy winter
climb, a sandwich wrapper whipped away and Dave dived for
it, ending up head-first in deep snow below the summit rock.
Be sure to descend just yards more to a fine open ledge with
sweeping vistas east and north. On a clear day you can see the
Empire Plaza towers in Albany, Mounts Greylock and Everett in
Blimp viewed from the summit of Windham High Peak. Photo by Tim Panto
Massachusetts, and Mount Equinox in Vermont. North are the
southern Adirondacks and the Helderberg escarpment at John
Boyd Thacher State Park. Recently a glider flew over us several
times, often closely enough to hear its swooshing noise. Here,
turn around and retrace.
To do a wonderful seven-mile traverse over Windham down
to the Peck Road parking area, a second vehicle can be spotted at
the Acra Point-Burnt Knob parking area east of Maplecrest (the
parking area before the last one at the end of Big Hollow Road).
Start the traverse here and not from Windham’s summit, because
the bridge over the Batavia Kill washed out in the hurricane; you
can check that bridge and also whether you can safely rock-hop a
side stream beyond the register. You’ll climb one mile to the Escarpment Trail, turn left to Burnt Knob, enjoy lovely landscapes
and vistas for 2.6 miles to Windham’s summit ledge, and descend
the Elm Ridge Trail.
But don’t get lost! Catskill Peak Experiences describes how a
woman turned back along this route, alone, and became disoriented. She spent two cold nights in the woods, much of the time
in rain without the wool shirt and poncho she usually carried—a
perfect hypothermia scenario. She did have matches, made fires,
and found an old tarp. Hint: dryer lint is good fire-starting material.
As you are climbing from Route 23 or doing this traverse,
imagine running this route! On the last Sunday every July, there’s
an Escarpment Trail Run from Route 23 to the North Lake Public Campground. This annual event began in 1977 and involves
a total elevation change of nearly 10,000 feet over eighteen-anda-half sometimes treacherous miles, open only to qualifiers. Top
contenders run this incredibly challenging trail in less than three
hours.
¹ Windham High Peak is not Windham Mountain for skiing in
the village. But visit Windham’s great restaurants before or after
your hikes. Windham was hard-hit by Hurricane Irene when the
Batavia Kill Creek rose four feet and flooded the area during ten
inches of rain in two hours. Roads washed away and stores were
lost, but within weeks most everything
was repaired and rebuilt.
² We measured all 345 miles of trail in
the Catskill Forest Preserve with a surveying wheel from 2001 to 2003 to write
the Third Edition of Catskill Trails, the
comprehensive guidebook to the Forest
Preserve published by the Adirondack
Mountain Club, www.adk.org.
³ The Elm Ridge Trail runs for 0.9 miles
to the end of Peck Road, off Big Hollow
Road (County Route 56) in Maplecrest.
We often spot a vehicle here on group
hikes, to climb one route and descend another. Check local road and bridge repairs
before planning approaches to Maplecrest; a bridge was out after the hurricane.
To Reach Trailheads and
Parking Areas:
A DEC sign marks the Route 23
parking area, three miles east of
Windham at a junction with Cross
Road. The blue-marked Escarpment
Trail begins across Route 23. The
trail register is 0.1 miles in.
Parking for Windham High
Peak traverse: One vehicle is parked
at the end of Peck Road, 1.8 miles
east of Maplecrest off Big Hollow
Road (County Route 56) at the
yellow-marked Elm Ridge Trail; a
second vehicle is parked 0.1 miles
short of the final Big Hollow Road
parking area. The red-marked Burnt
Knob-Acra Point Trail heads north,
crossing a bridge over the Batavia
Kill to a trail register.
Carol and David White are authors of
Catskill Day Hikes for All Seasons
(Adirondack Mountain Club, 2002) and
editors of Catskill Trails, 3rd edition: Volume 8 (Forest Preserve Series, Adirondack
Mountain Club, 2005). Carol is editor of
Catskill Peak Experiences: Mountaineering Tales of Endurance, Survival, Exploration & Adventure from the Catskill 3500
Club (Black Dome Press, 2008). Signed
copies of all of these books are available at
the Village Square Bookstore and Literary
Arts Center in Hunter, NY.
DECEMBER AT THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION
The Nutcracker, December 18
Pinocchio, December 3
where the performing arts, fine arts, crafts, movies, books, great food and good friends meet
Mountain Cinema
At the Doctorow Center for the Arts, Main Street, Hunter
December Schedule for Screen Two, the only place on the Mountain Top
to see the best Foreign and Independent Films
Ticket Prices: $8 / $6 seniors & children under 11
Film schedule subject to change, please call ahead to confirm: 518 263 4702 (recorded messages)
or visit www.catskillmtn.org.
BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEERS JOURNEY
(unrated, 80 minutes)
Directed by CONSTANCE MARKS
Every day, millions tune in to Sesame Street to see one
of the world’s most adored and recognizable characters—a furry red monster named Elmo. As a teenager
growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, the man behind
the icon—Kevin Clash—had very different aspirations
from his classmates. He wanted to be a puppeteer,
part of Jim Henson’s team, the creative force behind
the magic of Sesame Street. Combining archival footage with material from the present day, Being Elmo
explores Kevin’s story and offers up a rare, behind-thescenes look at the Jim Henson Workshop. 12/2-12/4. Friday 7:15; Saturday 4:15 & 7:15; Sunday 2:15, 4:15 & 7:15
“Inspiring and joyous. You’d have to be a true Grouch
not to be moved.”
—New York Post
MELANCHOLIA
(RATED R, 135 minutes)
Directed by LARS VON TRIER
In this beautiful movie about the end of the world, Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Michael (Alexander Skarsgård)
are celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party
in the home of her sister Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg),
and brother-in-law John (Kiefer Sutherland). Despite
Claire’s best efforts, the wedding is a fiasco, with family
tensions mounting and relationships fraying. Meanwhile, a planet called Melancholia is heading directly
towards Earth. Melancholia is a psychological disaster
film from director Lars von Trier. 12/9-12/11. Friday 7:15;
Saturday 4:15 & 7:15; Sunday 7:15
“Stunning. A movie that leaves the viewer in a state of
ecstasy. A moving masterpiece, marked by an astonishing
profundity of vision.”
—Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
THE WAY
(RATED PG-13, 115 minutes)
Directed by
EMILIO ESTEVEZ
The Way is a powerful and
inspirational story about
family, friends, and the challenges we face while
navigating this ever-changing and complicated world.
Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who
comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed
in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking the Camino
de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James.
Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark 0n the
historical pilgrimage to honor his son’s desire to finish
the journey. What Tom doesn’t plan on is the profound
impact the journey will have on him. Filmed entirely in
Spain and France along the actual Camino de Santiago.
12/16-12/18. Friday 7:15; Saturday 4:15 & 7:15;
Sunday 4:15 & 7:15
“A sweet and sincere family pilgrimage….
Audiences seeking uplift will find it here”
—Roger Ebert
MARGIN CALL
Directed by j.c. chandor
Set in the high-stakes world
of the financial industry,
Margin Call is an entangling
thriller involving the key players at an investment firm
during the first 24-hours of the 2008 financial crisis.
When an entry-level analyst unlocks information that
could prove to be the downfall of the firm, a rollercoaster ride ensues as decisions both financial and
moral catapult the lives of all involved to the brink of
disaster. Writer/director J.C. Chandor’s enthralling first
feature is a stark and bravely authentic portrayal of
the financial industry and its denizens as they confront
the decisions that shape our global future. 12/23-12/29.
Friday 7:15; Saturday 4:15 & 7:15; Sunday 7:15;
Monday-Thursday 7:15
“One of the strongest American films of the year and easily the best Wall Street movie ever made.”
—David Denby, The New Yorker
TAKE SHELTER
Directed by
jeff nichols
Curtis LaForche lives in a small Ohio town with his
wife Samantha and six-year-old daughter Hannah, who
is deaf. When Curtis begins having terrifying dreams
about an encroaching, apocalyptic storm, he chooses
to keep the disturbance to himself, channeling his
anxiety into the obsessive building of a storm shelter
in their backyard. The resulting strain on his marriage
and tension within the community doesn’t compare to
Curtis’ private fear of what his dreams may truly signify.
Faced with the proposition that his disturbing visions
signal disaster of one kind or another, Curtis confides in
Samantha, testing the power of their bond against the
highest possible stakes. 12/30-1/1. Friday 7:15;
Saturday 4:15 & 7:15; Sunday 7:15; Monday 7:15
“A riveting genre blend of thriller, domestic drama and
supernatural horror propelled by a brilliant lead performance.”
—Hollywood Reporter
OPERA in cinema & ballet in cinema
At the Doctorow center for the arts, Main Street, Hunter
DON GIOVANNI, BY MOZART
from LA SCALA, MILAN
Sunday, DECEMBER 11 at 2:15 pm
Tickets: $20
3 hours, 15 minutes with one intermission
In Italian with English subtitles
the NUTCRACKER,
by tchaikovsky
FROM THE ROYAL BALLET, LONDON
Sunday, DECEMBER 18 at 2:15 pm
Tickets: $20
1 hour, 49 minutes
In the Doctorow Center for the Arts
Main Street, Village of Hunter
Screens One and Three, showing
the best of first-run Hollywood films.
We show the very best Hollywood films available each
week. The following are some films that we will
show during the month of December.
For the most up-to-date schedule, call 518 263 4702 or
check www.catskillmtn.org. While there, sign up for our e-mail updates so
you can get the newest schedule delivered to your e-mail box each week!
arthur christmas
the muppets
On Christmas night at the North Pole, Santa’s youngest
son looks to use his father’s high-tech operation for an
urgent mission.
With the help of three fans, The Muppets must reunite
to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon.
footloose
City kid Ren MacCormack moves to a small town where
rock ‘n’ roll and dancing have been banned, and his
rebellious spirit shakes up the populace.
happy feet two
Mumble and his family and friends discover a new
threat their home—one that will take everyone working together to save them.
j. edgar
As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50
years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled
and revered. Behind closed doors, he held secrets that
would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.
jack and jill
NEW YEAR’S EVE
The lives of several couples and singles in New York
intertwine over the course of New Year’s Eve.
puss in boots
A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends.
the thing
The discovery of an alien craft leads to a confrontation
between a graduate student and a scientist.
the three musketeers
D’Artagnan, along with three former legendary Musketeers, must unite to defeat a beautiful double agent and
her villainous employer from seizing the French throne
and engulfing Europe in war.
Family guy Jack Sadelstein prepares for the annual
event he dreads: the Thanksgiving visit of his twin
sister, the needy and passive-aggressive Jill, who then
refuses to leave.
tower heist
MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE
the tWILIGHT saga: BREAKING DAWN, PART I
Haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia,
a damaged woman struggles to re-assimilate with her
family after fleeing an abusive cult.
The Quileute and the Volturi close in on expecting
parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses
different threats to the wolf pack and vampire coven.
When a group of hard working guys find out they’ve
fallen victim to a wealthy business man’s Ponzi scheme,
they conspire to rob his high-rise residence.
PIANO PERFORMANCE MUSEUM
Featuring the Steven E. Greenstein Collection
Welcoming the new Artistic Director, Kenneth Hamrick
Rediscover this extraordinary
collection and its new positioning
as a major venue for performance,
music education and historical insights.
New Online Video!
Scan me to view a YouTube video about the Piano Performance Museum!
Or find the video at www.catskillmtn.org /about-us/projects/pianoperformancemuseum.html
Route 23A, Main Street, Village of Hunter
518 821 3440 • www.catskillmtn.org
Hours: Friday and Saturday, noon-4 pm and by appointment
The CMF Piano Museum is funded in part by the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation
Now at Kaaterskill Fine Arts…
Be It Ever So Humble…
The Paintings of Robert Cepale
“Be It Ever So Humble...” this warm and welcoming phrase evoking
the nostalgic yearning for yesteryear will be even more poignantly felt
this holiday season in the aftermath of ‘Irene’ when selected works of
Mountaintop artist Robert Cepale takes center stage at the Kaaterskill
Fine Arts Gallery’s 2011 Holiday Show.
at the Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery
Main Street, Rte. 23A, Hunter, NY
Gallery Hours: Thu., Fri., Sun. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-7pm (Closed Mon.-Wed.)
Saturday, December 3
Debbie Brindis
Glass blowing/lampworking
Debbie will also give a demonstration of her art.
Paul Misko
Local berry jams & jellies/unique holiday cookies/wood
crafts
John Franklin
Wood carver/jewelry
John will be our guest speaker for an Art Talk from 2 to 3
pm in the lobby of Hunter Village Square, where he will
demonstrate how to carve a bowl from actual log to finished piece. This promises to be a very unusual craft demonstration from a master wood craftsman.
Betty Verhoeven
Knitted holiday items/charming hand-made quilts
Tina Accardi
Unusual jewelry for the holidays
Lilya Kochergina
Elegant, beautiful hand-crafted jewelry
Debbie Brindis
Glass blowing/lampworking
Debbie will also give a demonstration of her art
Judy Meyers
Hand-made soaps, candles and more
Fran Driscoll
Regional photographs
Ineke Fredriksen
Leaf bowls/birdbaths/dishes all made from the
unusual medium of cement
Cindy Smith
Puppy dog coatwear/handmade-by-Cindy holiday cards
gift items
Michael Lavery
Wood sculpture folk art in the Tramp Art style
Larry Gambon
Framed photographs/bookmarks/keychains/magnets
Judy Meyers
Handmade soaps, candles and more
Paul Misko
Local berry jams & jellies/unique holiday cookies/wood
crafts
Cindy Smith
Puppy dog coatwear/handmade-by-Cindy holiday cards
gift items
Jeanine Maturi
One-of-a-kind contemporary jewelry/beading
handstamping/metals/leather/customized jewelry
All purchases made during Super Shopping Saturdays help to support the activities
of the Catskill Mountain Foundation.
Village Square Bookstore
& Literary Arts Center
Buy a Book, Save a Building
Meet Author John Ham
Saturday, December 3, 11 am-3 pm
For two years, a group of local citizens and the Hunter Village Board have been working hard to save historic 175-year-old Saint Mary’s
of the Mountain Catholic Church, a structure that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. After intense negotiations, the
Albany Catholic diocese (who had intended to demolish the church) has finally transferred title to the Village of Hunter.
Now it is up to the people to help restore this beautiful old building to its former elegance as the “welcoming structure” for Hunter
Village. After its preservation, it will no longer be used for religious purposes, but as a treasured village landmark used for community
functions. It is estimated that the funds needed to complete this project will approach $200,000, all of which is to be raised without
placing any burden on local taxpayers.
To kick off this huge endeavor, local author John Ham has produced five hundred copies of a wonderful new book about the Town of
Hunter and its storied past. The book contains more than two hundred photographs, many dating back to the early 19th century, of the
communities of Hunter, Tannersville, Haines Falls and the smaller settlements within the township. Proceeds from all books sold will go to
help save the church.
To augment this project, the Village Square Bookstore is hosting “Meet the Author” day on on Saturday, December 3. Author John
Ham will be in attendance to discuss his new book, and will happily sign and dedicate any copies purchased that day, as well as sign any
of his other books on local railroads that the bookstore has to offer from its inventory.
There has never been a local history work as heavily illustrated or of the quality of this 132-page hardcover book. It is generating
very strong local interest and is most certain to become a collection’s item.
A signed and numbered book will be offered for a minimum tax-deductible donation of $75. Additional gift copies may be obtained that day for $50 each. 100% of the total sales of this new book will go toward this most deserving community project as part of
the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s on-going support of the beautification of Main Street.
We have over 10,000 titles in stock, including books on the
visual arts, crafts, film, poetry, drama, illustrated children’s
storybooks, cooking, gardening, fiction and non-fiction,
bestsellers, publishers’ overstocks and one of the largest
selections of books on the Catskill Region in the area. We
also carry an assortment of games, gifts and cards.
Find Great Gifts
for the Holidays at
the Village Square
Bookstore!
Hunter Village Square • Main Street, Route 23A, Village of Hunter
Hours: Thursday, Friday & Sunday 10am-5 pm; Saturday 10 am-7 pm
Opening on Friday, December 16…
Amy’s Eatery
& Take-Away
Uncommonly Delicious, Seasonal Food
I have four menus, one for each season with weekly specials to please both omnivore and
vegetarian.
I cook everything from scratch and try to use the best seasonal ingredients available. Depending
on market availability, I may need to make vegetable substitutions. I also preserve summer fruits
and vegetables to serve throughout fall and winter.
When people ask me to describe my food, I briefly reply: “simple food with an international flair.”
(Some call this “New American Cuisine.”) I’m passionately committed to supporting local growers
and food processors and to buying seasonal and regionally-produced ingredients whenever
possible. However, I’m not a “purist,” so you’ll also see ingredients (e.g. avocado, citrus fruit, etc.)
that are obviously not local on my menu. The mission of Amy’s Eatery and Take-Away is to serve
healthy, authentic, uncommonly delicious food that connects us to the soul and flavors of cuisine
from all over the world.
Bon Appétit!
Amy
Menu will change weekly: check
www.catskillmtn.org/retail/farm-market-cafe/index.html
for updates.
Eatery Hours: Friday Dinner: 4 pm-9 pm; Saturday Lunch: 11 am- 2 pm;
Saturday Dinner: 4 pm-9 pm: Sunday Brunch/Lunch: 10 am-2 pm
Market Hours: Friday-Sunday, 10 am-4 pm
Special Holiday Hours:
Friday, December 23: Dinner 4 pm-9 pm
Saturday, December 24: Market closes at 3 pm. No lunch or dinner
Sunday, December 25: Closed
Monday, December 26-Friday, December 30: Lunch 11 am-3 pm
Friday, December 30: Dinner 4 pm-9 pm
Saturday, December 31: Market closes at 3 pm. No lunch or dinner
Sunday, January 1, 2012: Closed
Holiday Party Fare available by advance order. Call 518 263 2071
Hunter Village Square • Main Street, Route 23A, Village of Hunter
National Marionette Theater presents
Pinocchio
Saturday, December 3, 3:30 pm
Doctorow Center for the Arts
Main Street, Village of Hunter
Tickets: $8 adults, $6 children/students
Purchase online at www.catskillmtn.org or call 518 821 3440
When a small group of compassionate citizens came together some years ago, their purpose was quite simple: to
enrich life on the mountaintop. This progressive group of second homeowners, soon to become the Windham
Chapter, has taken many small steps to make great strides in our community. As a division of the Catskill Mountain
Foundation, the Windham Chapter is committed to supporting projects in the arts, education, and recreation.
Their impact has been felt on many levels; from the very public to the intensely personal: radio and emergency
equipment for local firefighters, medical care for families, band uniforms for WAJ students and college scholarships
for deserving graduates. This group saw a need and made a commitment to help fill it. Since 2003, the Windham
Chapter has awarded nearly 2 million dollars to local non-profit organizations.
Some people want things to happen, some people wish things to happen...
The Windham Chapter makes things happen.
The Windham Chapter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, governed by an all-volunteer board.
Windham Chapter• P.O. Box 600• Windham, NY 12496
www.windhamchapter.com
The Catskill Mountain Foundation Presents
with Professor Louie and the Crowmatix
Friday, December 30, 2011, 8 pm
Orpheum Theater, Tannersville, NY
Tickets: $30 in advance; $35 at the door
For tickets, call 518 821 3440 or
visit www.catskillmtn.org

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