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The Common Good (opens in a new tab)

119 Canal St · Ellenville

This week, drop by The Common Good to linger over well picked reads, sip something tasty, and find gifts that feel like you actually…

This week, drop by The Common Good to linger over well picked reads, sip something tasty, and find gifts that feel like you actually thought ahead. Keep an eye on their events for author visits and workshops, then stick around for the conversation that always sparks.

From the Wawarsing newsletter, October 28, 2026

Everything Nice (opens in a new tab)

110 Canal St · Ellenville

Everything Nice keeps the Catskills crate-digging itch satisfied with a tightly curated selection of vinyl and a hand-picked subscription…

Everything Nice keeps the Catskills crate-digging itch satisfied with a tightly curated selection of vinyl and a hand-picked subscription that delivers one new record each month. If your turntable needs a fresh spin this week, gift cards and sharp taste that sold out Blueberry Boat make choosing easy.

From the Catskills newsletter, October 16, 2026

Jacobs Music Center (opens in a new tab)

1 Milton Ave · Highland

If your guitar needs love or your kid suddenly wants to play trumpet, Jacobs Music Center has you covered with instruments, lessons,…

If your guitar needs love or your kid suddenly wants to play trumpet, Jacobs Music Center has you covered with instruments, lessons, rentals, and repairs, plus a large selection with new items arriving daily, keeping Hudson Valley players going since 2000.

From the Catskills newsletter, October 2, 2026