The sound of history needs repairs

LAKE ARIEL, PA — You might have seen the chimes at Lacawac Sanctuary, near the carriage house. The sanctuary plans to restore the chimes so they can ring out once again throughout Lacawac.
But help is needed.
The sanctuary wants to relocate the chimes to a space across from the entrance of the carriage house. The tower will need a new concrete pad and the old base timbers will need to be replaced. Once the tower and chimes are relocated, the electrical components will be repaired.
The budget for the project is $15,000. The sanctuary has raised $11,000 to date.
Anyone can help, sanctuary staff say. Donations can be made at secure.qgiv.com/for/ccrft/ or can be mailed to Lacawac Sanctuary, attn. Chime Project, 94 Sanctuary Rd., Lake Ariel PA 18436.
For more information about the sanctuary, visit lacawac.org.

The pain of depression, dramatized

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Sullivan County will co-sponsor a performance of “Every Brilliant Thing.” It will be held at the Kartrite hotel and water park on Wednesday, July 27 at 7 p.m.
The play, written by Duncan MacMillan and Jonny Donahoe, is about depression and the lengths to which we will go for those we love.
After being told that her mother can’t think of anything worth living for, her seven-year-old daughter begins a list of everything brilliant about the world, everything worth living for. That includes ice cream, staying up past your bedtime, and things with stripes. She updates the list as she grows up. And as she matures, she learns the deep significance that tracking joys has on her own life.
The play is directed and performed by Lori Schneider, the executive director of NAMI Sullivan.
The play is a fundraiser and awareness-raiser for the chamber and NAMI Sullivan. There is a suggested donation of $20.
Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Purchase tickets in advance online at https://bit.ly/3OSZC3h.
For information and/or reservations, call 845/791-4200.

Call for submissions at the Narrowsburg Union

NARROWSBURG, NY — Jodi Sibilia, gallery curator at the Narrowsburg Union, is calling for entries for an upcoming exhibit titled “Into the Night.”
Artists are invited to submit two-dimensional framed art, in any medium, that represents their vision of global or personal surroundings after the sun sets.
“Into the Night” will be on display from Saturday, August 6 to Saturday, September 24, with an opening reception date to be announced.
Up to three entries can be emailed to curator@NarrowsburgUnion.com by Monday, July 25. Artists will be notified of acceptance by Wednesday, July 27.
All entries should include the artist’s name, title of work, size of work, medium(s), sale price and a short biography.
Following acceptance, drop off dates are Friday through Sunday, July 29 to 31.
The Narrowsburg Union is located at 7 Erie Ave. “Into the Night” will be free and open to the public. For more information, visit NarrowsburgUnion.com.

Art from a vision quest and more

HONESDALE, PA — The next art show at Missing Pieces features the work of Bob and Sandy Schoenholtz.
The show, which blends influences from the natural world and Sandy’s vision quest, opens on Thursday, July 21. A reception will be held on Friday, July 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The couple has been making art in one form or another since college, a press release noted. They both draw inspiration from the natural world and the world of imagination.
Bob is a retired art therapist, and his most recent work is in wood, “where he relies on the color, shape, grain, imperfections and textures of the raw wood, which dictate the direction of each piece.”
Sandy, a retired special education teacher, completed her most recent drawings during the COVID lockdown. Those drawings were inspired by found objects collected over decades of hikes and daily walks. Additionally, her “Moon Cycle” works focus on Indigenous medicine wheel practices, which she first learned about during a vision quest in northeastern PA in 1996. Each piece represents sacred animals, minerals, plants, colors and spirit clans that are part of the month-long moon cycle through each of the seasons of the year.
Missing Pieces is located at 959 Main St.
The show runs until Saturday, September 3. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
For more information, visit the gallery on Facebook at missingpiecesgallery.

 Public art and mural train now complete

NORTHEASTERN PA — Tucked away in the beautiful scenery of the PA Route 6 corridor is a vast collection of creativity and imagination.
Sometimes in plain sight, other times camouflaged as parts of larger works, dozens of murals and public art pieces are waiting to be discovered. However, the PA Route 6 Alliance has made it easier for visitors to find these works of art with the PA Route 6 Public Art and Mural Trail.
The trail consists of more than 50 stops throughout the 11-county PA Route 6 corridor. Each stop can be viewed through an interactive map at www.paroute6.com; it pinpoints the exact location of each art piece and mural. Viewers can click on each pin on the map to see photos and a brief description of what they will find at each stop along the trail.
Erin Morey, the coordinator for the alliance, spent months researching the murals and art pieces on the trail and said she thoroughly enjoyed learning about each one throughout the process. “You can learn a lot just by looking closely at a mural or art piece. They each have a story or meaning, and more times than not they are wrapped up in the history of the towns they are located in.”
In the thousands of years since the first murals were created, the purpose is still somewhat unchanged. Today’s murals still tell stories that celebrate our heritage, and commemorate important events in our communities and society.
To learn more about the PA Route 6 Public Art and Mural Trail, go to www.paroute6.com/public-art-and-mural-trail.

Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel

ELDRED, NY — The Guthrie Brothers will continue the Bradstan Coming Home cabaret series with a tribute show, “A Simon & Garfunkel Experience” on Sunday, July 24 at 8 p.m. at the Eldred Preserve.
The show pays homage to Simon and Garfunkel through songs, stories, trivia and humor. The Guthries will perform a variety of favorites that highlight the brothers’ deep spiritual connection to this music and to the ‘60s, a news release noted.
The Bradstan Coming Home Cabaret Series is a revival of the original Bradstan Country Hotel’s Inn Cabaret Series, which held its last performance in 2008. The cabaret series, hosted by Scott Samuelson and Eddie Dudek, became an annual tradition.
Tickets are on sale now at theeldredpreserve.com/2022cabaret.
Learn more about the performance, the cabaret series and the Eldred Preserve at theeldredpreserve.com or call 845/557-8316.

The silver age in Sullivan County

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Join John Conway, Sullivan County historian, on Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, to learn about the county’s so-called silver age.
That was the late 19th and early 20th century, as the summer resort industry took off.
Registration is requested. Visit the library’s calendar at www.WSPLonline.org to sign up.

Try 4-H for free in August and September

WAYNE AND PIKE COUNTIES, PA. — Penn State Extension invites youth ages five to 18 to participate in 4-H at no cost in August and September.
Run in Pennsylvania by the Penn State Extension, 4-H is an informal, educational youth-development program that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring and contributing citizens.
During the trial period, youth can sample 4-H projects through a series of online activities designed to be fun and interactive, according to 4-H organizers.
Activities will include arts and crafts, cooking, learning about pets and other topics.
Sessions will take place at 6:30 p.m. on six consecutive Mondays—August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29, September 12 and September 19.
There will not be a meeting on Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
Over the six weeks, members—even trial members—will learn about environmental and animal science, make a healthy, delicious snack of “dirt with worms,” and much more.
Youth can join the free trial period at any point, even after the trial begins.
Registration is available at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h/trial.
To find your local program, visit extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h.

Gun/cash raffle from Browndale Fire Co.

FOREST CITY, PA — The Browndale Fire Company will hold a gun or cash raffle in August.
The winning number will be the three-digit lottery number of the first drawing of the PA evening lottery number. Each day, there will be a prize—either a shotgun, rifle, crossbow or an inline gun—and the winner has the choice of the firearm or a cash value as stated for that day on the winner’s ticket.
There is a required donation of $25 per ticket.
Winners will be contacted by phone or mail.
All firearms can be upgraded at the winner’s expense. All winners must comply with all firearms regulations; if that’s not possible, the winner must take the cash value for that day.
All firearm prizes must be claimed by the winner at Heberling’s Sport Shop in Prompton, PA, by Sunday, October 16. The firearms are subject to availability; if needed, a firearm of equal value can be substituted.
Tickets are available from any Browndale Fire Company member. You can also call 570/785 5300 and leave a message, or message the fire company on its Facebook page, Browndale Fire Co. No.1 Station 43.

Paint plein air on July 30

PORT JERVIS, NY — At Plein Air on the Delaware, local artists will be painting like the Delaware River flows—carried by the surprise as the work, or the river, unfolds.
It takes place on Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The rain date is Saturday, August 6.
Plein Air on the Delaware is an outdoor community event for artists, art lovers and anyone else who wants to join in the fun. Beginners as well as master artists are invited to the outdoor painting party. Artists can celebrate the river and its surrounding historic buildings, parks, streetscapes and gardens.
Artists can bring their own supplies, or use those provided.
Maps will be provided for artists looking for places to work.
The artwork created that day will be on display at the Port Jervis Library Community Room at an exhibit/reception the next week.
Participants will meet at the Creamery, 5 Water St.
All participants will be offered bagels and pastries in the morning, courtesy of Carmine’s Bakery in Port Jervis. There will also be lunch bags to go.
There is no cost, but registration is required. To register, visit barryvilleareaarts.org/PleinAirAdventures.html.

Choo choo

Take a train ride at Steamtown
SCRANTON, PA — Ride the rails at Steamtown National Historic Site. Train rides vary from 30-minute short trips that explore the park, to long excursions in the Poconos.
The short trips are offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Train rides are subject to cancellation due to mechanical issues, inclement weather or crew availability. Specific event information can be found by visiting the event calendar on the park website anytime.
Here are the upcoming longer excursions:
Saturday, July 23—Archbald: Penn Division History
Sunday, July 31—Cresco: Antique Cars and Live Music
Saturday, August 13—East Stroudsburg: Lunch in the Park
To check on the status of the short train rides on your planned visit, call 570/340-5204.
All ticket sales are credit-card only. Purchase tickets for longer train rides on-site at the information kiosk or at recreation.gov. The kiosk is open between 9 a.m. and 5 a.m. daily.
Tickets for short rides must be purchased on-site at the kiosk on the day of your visit. The cost is $6 for adults and for kids over the age of five; kids five and under are free.
General park information is available by calling 570/340-5200, or by visiting www.nps.gov/stea.

‘Yes Yes Yes’ at HPAC

HURLEYVILLE, NY — On Saturday, July 23, the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) will host a daytime party and carnival to celebrate love, self-expression and the magic of summer.
The event begins at 2 p.m.
Vendors and entertainment will be on or near Railroad Avenue. (At the one stoplight in Hurleyville, a press release notes.)
There will be entertainment for “all ages, all people, all humans and creative creatures,” and it is provided by House of Yes and friends.
There is no charge, but registration on the HPAC website is requested.
HPAC suggests what to bring: your family, friends, magic wands and glitter lashes, camping chairs, dancing shoes and your wallet for the bar, food and to shop.
Note that this event is in the little parking lot between the old O&W Rail Station and HPAC. HPAC is located at 219 Main St.
Learn more about House of Yes at www.houseofyes.org.
For more information, visit hurleyvilleartscentre.org.

Golf tournament for Pike United Way

HAWLEY, PA — The United Way of Pike County will hold its 15th annual Golf Classic tournament at the Woodloch Springs country club on Monday, August 1.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the tournament starts at 12 noon. Dinner and awards will occur immediately following golf.
The captain-and-crew format event includes a continental breakfast, hole-in-1 prize, 50/50s and the dinner.
Sponsorships are available for businesses and individuals who support the United Way mission.
The golf tournament is one of the United Way’s signature events. “We are extremely grateful for the funds raised at this event every year,” said president Steve Guccini. “It has been a success in the past… Many businesses and residents come out annually to support the United Way and have fun while doing so.”
Proceeds from signature events and donations allow the United Way to carry on its mission to alleviate hunger and homelessness in Pike County.
The cost is $120 per person. Proceeds benefit the United Way.
For more information about the United Way of Pike County golf outing, including sponsorship levels, and to register, email Guccini at steveguccini@gmail.com.

‘Shades’ of something awesome at the Crawford Library

MONTICELLO, NY — The E.B. Crawford Public Library will present the band Shades at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 at the library.
Shades, described as the Hudson Valley’s favorite pop and R&B band, offers a smooth musical style and a lively sense of humor.
The band will perform on the library’s outdoor stage. Bring a chair or blanket.
In the event of inclement weather, the band will perform inside the library in the Robert D. Norris community room.
Masking and social distancing are strongly suggested.
If you plan on attending, you should register. Go to ebcpl.org and scroll to Adult Calendar.
This event will also be viewable on YouTubeLive.
For more information, call the library at 845/794-4660.

The silver screen’s musical treasures

HURLEYVILLE, NY — What makes a song become a standard? Most originated in Broadway shows or films. Some were so immediately compelling that they effortlessly lodged themselves in the public’s imagination.
But quite a few good songs, from films or plays that you didn’t necessarily know had songs in them, fell by the wayside. The moment wasn’t right. It didn’t catch. The movie flopped.
David Driver’s show, titled “Imitation of Life: Musical Treasures from the Silver Screen,” highlights a selection of these under-known gems, as well as some more-familiar songs with fascinating origin stories, a press release noted. The songs are combined with clips from the films themselves, trailers and other complementary material.
The show is designed to take advantage of a stage with a full-sized movie screen, as the footage is projected during the course of the performance.
Using disparate narrative and musical elements, Driver and his colleagues create a hybrid musical/visual experience that is both informative and emotionally engaging.
Learn more and get tickets at hurleyvilleartscentre.org/imitiation_of_life/.

New season at Shandelee Music Festival

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Two weeks of music await fans of the Shandelee Music Festival in its 29th season.
All performances are held in the Sunset Concert Pavilion. Saturday, August 6: “An Evening of Chamber Music” performed by Gramercy Brass and featuring the music of Arthur Sullivan, John Williams, Meredith Wilson and more.
Tuesday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 10: “An Evening of Violin” by Midori. August 9 features the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Isang Yun and John Zorn. On August 10, the music will be from Johann Sebastian Bach, Clara Iannotta and Thierry Escaich.
Saturday, August 13: “An Evening of Chamber Music,” performed by the Fader-Gendron-Haas Trio, and featuring the music of Franz Josef Haydn, Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn.
Tuesday, August 16: “An Evening of Cello,” with Borislav Strulev, featuring cello masterworks and famous opera aria transcriptions.
Thursday, August 18: “An Evening of Chamber Music,” with the Borisevich Duo, featuring the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, Edvard Grieg, Niccolo Paganini and others.
Saturday, August 20: “An Evening of Solo Piano,” with Sara Davis Buechner and featuring the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frédéric Chopin, Federico Longas and George Gershwin.
All concerts begin at 8 p.m. and will be performed in the climate-controlled, fully accessible and fully sanitized Sunset Concert Pavilion.
The pavilion is located at 442 J. Young Rd.
Tickets cost $35 for regular seats, $30 for Shandelee Music Festival members, $10 for students 17 and under (with the exception of the Midori concert on August 10, which will be free for all students aged 12 to 18).
For more information, to order tickets, or to donate, visit www.Shandelee.org or call 845/439-3277.

More ‘Mamma Mia!’

FORESTBURGH, NY — The international smash hit “Mamma Mia!” is back at the Forestburgh Mainstage until Sunday, July 31.
It had a sold-out run in 2018, and now the musical returns with “all of the things we need the most: laughter, incredible music, splashy costumes, dance routines and a heartwarming story,” said Franklin Trapp, executive producer at the playhouse.
It is directed and choreographed by Chaz Wolcott, with music direction by James Osorio.
It stars Chistina Stroup, Michelle Alves, M’Laine Hunter, Edward Staudenmeyer, Joseph Torello, Scott Evans and many more.
The creative team includes scenic designer Steven Velasquez, costume designer Risa Ando, Ethan Newman on lighting, Mackenzie Ademick on sound, Lorelie Davis as property master, Caroline Jackson as production manager and more.
Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with matinees on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Tickets cost $45 and can be purchased online at tix5.centerstageticketing.com/sites/forestburgh6/, or by calling the box office at 845/794-1194.
For more information, and a complete list of cast and crew, visit fbplayhouse.org.

Cannabis discussion at Narrowsburg Union

NARROWSBURG, NY AND ONLINE — Are you wondering if cannabis—including CBD and other cannabinoids—would help with your health concerns?
Learn about cannabis at 12 noon on Saturday, July 23 at the Narrowsburg Union. The discussion, led by a cannabis coach, will be held both in person and on Zoom.
Jennifer Bitetto will discuss the medicinal qualities of cannabis and hemp, the cannabinoids, which method of use is right for you and more.
Register at bit.ly/3cims6c.