Dirty Dancing at the Nutshell | Delaware Valley Opera

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Dirty Dancing at the Delaware Valley Opera’s Historic Nutshell Music Hall

Join the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project for a special Catskills evening celebrating history, music, and Dirty Dancing—the iconic film inspired by the Catskills resort era.

Before the film, join us for the dedication of the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project‘s 19th historic marker, honoring the intertwined histories of Lake Huntington, Fosterdale, Kenoza Lake, and Callicoon—communities that formed a vibrant resort corridor where Jewish, Polish, Italian, Black, and health- and worker-focused resorts created a uniquely diverse Catskills summer culture.

The dedication begins at 5:00 PM at Sullivan West High School, the former site of the Green Acres Hotel. Special guest speaker Amy Goldbas, daughter of Esterita “Cissie” Blumberg, who owned and operated Green Acres Hotel, will share memories of her family’s history.

Then, at 7:30 PM, continue the celebration at the nearby Delaware Valley Opera, formerly the historic Nutshell Music Hall, for a special screening of Dirty Dancing in this century-old theater overlooking Lake Huntington.

Popcorn and a full bar will be available throughout the evening.

Come for the marker, stay for the movie—or simply join us for Dirty Dancing!

SCHEDULE:

5:00 PM
Historic Marker Dedication
Sullivan West High School (former site of the Green Acres Hotel)
6604 NY-52
Lake Huntington, NY 12752

7:30 PM
Dirty Dancing Screening
Delaware Valley Opera (Historic Nutshell Music Hall)
6692 NY-52
Lake Huntington, NY 12752

Tickets are required for the film screening.
The historic marker dedication is free and open to all.

Dinner Before or After the Film

Make a night of it! Here are two nearby suggestions:

Lakeview Pizzeria & Bar
23 Crestwood Road, Lake Huntington, NY 12752
Pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and casual fare.

Annie’s Ruff Cut
90 Forman Road, Cochecton, NY 12726
A cozy local spot for dinner, drinks, and evening specials.

Both restaurants are just a short drive from the Delaware Valley Opera.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.Additional support generously provided by Sullivan Catskills.