The Beat

Spanning Blues, Latin Jazz, Afro-Funk, Zydeco, Tuvan Throat Singing, & More
The award-winning Saugerties-based venue continues to showcase both legendary performers from around the world and incredible homegrown talent.

Margaretville, NY — The Open Eye Theater is proud to present a powerful, one-night-only spotlight performance of 12 Angry Electrics on Saturday, August 1st at 7:00 PM. Conceived and performed by seven-time Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and actor William Electric Black (Ian E. James), this intimate solo show is a major highlight of the summer season.

A 7-1 vote directs $1.5 million in visitor-funded lodging tax revenue toward an innovative program that meets travelers and residents where they are.

Liberty, N.Y. — The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association continues its tourism investment in connecting visitors to our destination and inviting them back to an industry icon. For two centuries, the Sullivan Catskills has drawn people looking for something they cannot find at home. Hudson River School painters and city dwellers escaping the summer heat came here in the 1820s for the same thing today’s visitors do. A sense of place, a slower rhythm, and a feeling of belonging.

Phoenicia, NY — July 24-26, 2026: This summer, Uplift Festival gathers a vibrant community at Menla Retreat & Dewa Spa for a joyful 3-day / 2-night immersive experience centered on movement, music, and connection.

Monticello, NY – Resorts World Catskills is set to welcome multi-platinum country music star, Dustin Lynch, for a live performance on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8pm, at the resort’s entertainment venue – the RW Epicenter. Tickets are on sale through Resorts World Catskills and Ticketmaster.

Emily King, Chicha Libre, The Big Takeover, And A Diverse Lineup of Artists to Perform

This year’s Summer Concert Series features in-demand performers of Afro-Cuban Music, Reggae, Rock, Indie Pop, New Orleans Soul, Cumbia, Desert Blues, & More

Saugerties, NY — World-famous sculpture park and museum Opus 40 teams up with Saugerties’ center for arts and culture The Local once again for a series of ten summer concerts under the stars and among the earthwork sculpture of late-artist Harvey Fite. …

Parksville, NY – The Third Annual Too Short To Suck Film Festival and Awards Show (TSTS) returns on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at New Memories in Parksville, NY. Celebrating the power of concise storytelling, TSTS showcases short films from local and international filmmakers — all two minutes or less in duration. The festival challenges creators to make bold, impactful films in a bite-sized format that leaves a lasting impression. Big stories. Small runtime. Infinite possibility.

SCVA names new directors of brand, sales, and communications as the organization leans fully into its next chapter

Liberty, NY — Three hires. One direction. Sullivan Catskills continues to expand. Today, SCVA announces three senior leadership appointments: Tiffany Conklin as Director of Brand, Film & Digital; Kelly Mullally as Director of Sales & Lodging Partnerships; and Jenny Sanchez as Director of Communications & Community Engagement.

Featuring Performances by Grahame Lesh & Daniel Donato, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Swamp Dog, Deer Tick, Gang of Four, Patty Griffin, The Garcia Project, Pink Talking Fish