Fodor’s likes Phoenicia

Auction items include a $100 gift certificate to Peekamoose Restaurant, a massage from Kathryn Haber, a portrait session with photographer Andrea Cabane, a three-night stay in a cozy creekside cabin on Broadstreet Hollow, two general passes to the Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice, good for three evening events; a two-hour consultation with personal organizer Sue Story; a unique handmade gift from Barneche Design; a three-hour art class with Christie Scheele; and a pair of season passes to Mount Tremper Arts. Absentee bids can be placed with the library at 688-7811. Tickets are available at the library, at Tender Land Home, or at the door. The Parish Hall is located at 109 Main Street, Phoenicia. Admission is $5.

Saturday, July 14, 8 p.m., the Belleayre Music Festival presents multi-platinum country music hit-maker Josh Turner. Tickets range from $25 to $66 and may be purchased at www.belleayremusic.org. Belleayre Mountain is off Route 28 in Highmount, west of Phoenicia.

Sunday, July 15, 1 p.m., Folk Festival of the Catskills: Remembering Camp Woodland and the Music of the Catskills will be presented at the Parish Hall, featuring performances by Bob Lusk, Laurie and Ira McIntosh, and many others. The Parish Hall is at 109 Main Street, Phoenicia. Suggested donation is $10.

Sunday, July 15, 1:30 p.m., the 23rd annual Crazy Quacker Duck Race will be held at the Main Street Bridge. Not exactly an arts event, but this annual fundraiser for the Rotary Club is visually arresting. A horde of bright yellow, numbered rubber duckies careen down the rapids to be netted by volunteers. The first five ducks to arrive at the bridge win prizes of $1000, $500, $250, $100, and another $100 for their sponsors. Tickets are $10 each; 3 for $25; and 7 for $50 and may be purchased from Rotary members or local businesses.

At the same time, the Phoenicia Rotary Regatta will feature boats designed, crafted, and raced by local pre-teens. The Main Street Bridge is located opposite the Phoenicia Pharmacy.

Friday, July 20, 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 21, 8 p.m., Mount Tremper Arts presents two concerts by the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), “dedicated to reshaping the way music is created and experienced.” For tickets, go to https://mounttremperarts.org. Mount Tremper Arts is located at 647 Old Plank Road, Mount Tremper. Tickets are $15.

Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22, 11 a.m.– 5 p.m., the Shandaken Art Studio Tour will offer the public admission to the studios of 46 local artists, as well as several sculpture gardens. Tour maps are available at www.ShandakenArt.com and at many area shops. This event is free.

Saturday, July 21, 6 p.m.–10 p.m., Arts Upstairs and Cabane Studios will hold their monthly openings, showing off their new exhibits. Arts Upstairs is at 60 Main Street, and Cabane Studios is at 38 Main Street, Phoenicia. These events are free.

Saturday, July 21, 8 p.m., the Belleayre Music Festival presents Tony award-winning singer

Christine Ebersole. Tickets range from $25 to $66 and may be purchased at www.belleayremusic.org. Belleayre Mountain is off Route 28 in Highmount, west of Phoenicia.