Watch out ! Borscht Belt Comedy Club host David Lonstein is taking his 20/20 vision on the road and bringing it straight to @ShadowlandStages on 1/17. A stand-up comedian and writer based in NYC, David is a 5th-generation Ellenvillite (Ellenvillian?) who’s performed everywhere from Montreal to Madison and plenty of places that don’t start with an M. He’s also the creator and producer of Blind Comedy Auction, and a familiar face behind the laughs at the Borscht Belt Comedy Club. Catch him live as

✨ Happy New Year from the Borscht Belt Museum ✨ As we say goodbye to an incredible year, we’re feeling deeply grateful for everything we shared together in 2025. From our first winter open (yay heat!) to the captivating installation “And Such Small Portions!", this year was filled with creativity, connection, and community. We packed the house for Borscht Belt Fest in July, welcomed Jewish Dating Game, honored the legendary Robert Klein, celebrated the Borscht Belt Film Fest in October, and part

TOMORROW kicks off a full weekend of laughs in Ellenville—and you’re invited to join us! We’re starting things off Saturday, January 17 at 8:00 PM at @ShadowlandStages with Fest Faves, featuring standout comics from our summer festival: Jeffrey Gurian, Beth Farber, Allen Frishman, and David Lonstein. Extended sets, big laughs, and a true Borscht Belt comedy kickoff to 2026. Then keep the laughter going Sunday, January 18 at 2:00 PM at the Borscht Belt Museum for LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE. Sp

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