Don’t worry, be happy

Remember that song? Jimmy Buffett didn’t write it, but (IMHO) he might as well have, and it’s been on my mind ever since seeing the jukebox musical “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to …

60 years of antiques and art 

HONESDALE, PA — The Women’s Club of Honesdale will hold its 60th Art and Antiques Show and Sale on Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14 in the fully air-conditioned Wayne Highlands Middle …

Wurtsboro holds Founders Day Street Fair 

WURTSBORO, NY — The Village of Wurtsboro will hold its Founders Day Street Fair from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. It’s a day filled with family fun, including food, music, …

Mason jar craft at WSPL

NARROWSBURG, NY — Join staff of the Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL) for an Etched Mason Jar craft project at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 15 at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch. Mason jars are …

Visit the Joel Hill Sawmill

EQUINUNK, PA — On Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, you can take a tour of the Joel Hill Sawmill, a water-powered, Civil War-era sawmill. The Cleveland Museum, which houses late …

DVAA in Upstate Art Weekend

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) will participate in the 2024 Upstate Art Weekend, Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. The weekend kicks off on Thursday …

Sonic gardens at the Rock Valley Schoolhouse

ROCK VALLEY, NY — Barbara Gogan and Marco Dianese—with Terry Dame—will present a sonic garden at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 at the Rock Valley Schoolhouse. Dianese is an …

Edible and medicinal plant walk at PEEC

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — Learn about the edible and medicinal plants in our region at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13 at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC).  Heather …

Family fun at Family Farm Day 

DAMASCUS, PA — Farm Arts Collective will host its annual Family Farm Day on Saturday, July 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the new Agri-Cultural Center on Willow Wisp Farm.  Learn about …

Lao Tizer, Eddie 9V at Harmony in the Woods

HAWLEY, PA — The Lao Tizer band will perform jazz, funk and world music at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 12 at Harmony in the Woods. A Jazz Group of the Year nominee, the band is touring for its …

River Rep Reading Series opens July 13

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Do fairy tales really come true? Or is happily ever after a lotta friggin’ work?  Jeremy Dobrish’s comedy “The Handless Maiden” explores …

Find Waldo in Delhi

DELHI, NY — Where’s Waldo? In Delhi, of course! Celebrating its 12th anniversary in July 2024, Find Waldo Local has become a summertime event in communities nationwide.  This …

Plein air paintings on display

MILFORD, PA — Artists who painted at the recent Milford Plein Air event will exhibit their paintings at Chant Realty on Saturday, July 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, email …

Weekend of Chamber Music launches 2024 season

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — For this year’s season, the Weekend of Chamber Music (WCM) explores the topic of “Become Music.”  The performances and rehearsals start on …

Summer escapes at the ARTery

MILFORD, PA — The ARTery Gallery’s July exhibit, titled “Summer Escapes,” is a solo show featuring the acrylic paintings of Barbara LaTorre, one of the newest members of the …

Sweet Baby James at DSWS

HONESDALE, PA — Sweet Baby James, a James Taylor tribute performance, will appear at the next concert in the Wildflower Concert Series, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 in the amphitheater at …

Adventure begins at the WSPL

REGION — There’s still time to register for this year’s summer reading program at the Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL). Activities will be offered every week for young readers …

‘Bow & Breath’ with Elise Mark and June Bender

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Violinist June Bender and singer Elise Mark will perform “Bow & Breath” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 at the Arts Nest.  Their collaboration …

Showing off art and artists

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) will hold its 2024 WCAA Artists’ Studio Tour from Friday through Sunday, July 12, 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, at 15 …

Celebrating author Zane Grey  

LACKAWAXEN, PA — The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, part of the National Park Service, will host the 18th annual Zane Grey Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 on …

Ceramics at Sullivan Public

ELDRED, NY — We all need a special bowl, said artist Jessie Lazar. The bowl makes everything taste better.  Lazar’s art studio, Sullivan Public, will offer two workshops on …

Photography contest for the Upper Delaware River region 

REGION — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will hold its seventh annual juried photo contest for the Upper Delaware River region, open to professional and amateur photographers. Titled …

Catskill Public Theater unveils ‘Terror’

ROSCOE, NY — The Catskill Public Theater, a pay-what-you-wish live theater, will launch its 2024 season with the premiere of “Terror.” The play opens on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. …

Dorflinger’s Wildflower Concert Series returns 

WHITE MILLS, PA — Dorflinger’s Wildflower Concert Series has announced the return of its summer concert season, beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 in the Wildflower Amphitheatre on …

Party with Crosstown Shuttle and the DVO

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — There’s a party on the deck of the Delaware Valley Opera Center (DVO). It’s happening on Saturday, July 6 at 6 p.m. with the band Crosstown Shuttle. Also …

Jazz in Jeff in July

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Jeffersonville will host its first jazz festival this summer from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. Although jazz is an internationally recognized art form, you …
Escape to Margaritaville at the Playhouse

FORESTBURGH, NY — Forestburgh Playhouse has announced the opening of "Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville," which runs from July 2 through July 14. This musical comedy might be the …

Community arts and crafts at the Depot

CALLICOON, NY — As part of the new monthly Open Depot series, the Callicoon Depot will host Lockwood Creation Studio for a community arts and crafts day on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 …

Farm tour and cover crop talk with Greg Swartz

DAMASCUS, PA — Join farmer Greg Swartz of Willow Wisp Organic Farm at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 30 for a farm tour and informative workshop about cover crops.  “As farmers, we take …

Painting plein air in Milford

MILFORD, PA — For the seventh year in a row, artists from the tri-state area will gather for a Plein Air Painting Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 throughout Milford.  …

The Bigfoot Experience Tour at Sunshine Hall

ELDRED, NY — You can bring the whole family to hear Bigfoot researcher Mike Familant talk at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at Sunshine Hall Free Library. Familant and his research team …

William Fellenberg to read at WCAA

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) member and Greentown, PA resident William Fellenberg will read from his newly published memoir, “Sayonara Cowboy” at 5 p.m. on …

Pioneering video art on exhibit at CAS

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Space (CAS) will present an exhibition of video art and photography from pioneering video artist Mary Lucier, and Lucier will hold an artist talk at 3 …

Bubble brings power pop, classics to Rafter’s Tavern

CALLICOON, NY — Bubble is heading to Rafter’s Tavern for a performance at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. The group, which recently celebrated 30 years of playing together, will divide …

Independence Day celebrations

New York Wednesday, July 3 Port Jervis 5 p.m.—The city will hold its annual Food Truck and Fireworks Festival at Riverside Park. Thursday, July 4 Lordville 11:30 …

Kids get their first harvest

HAWLEY, PA — After weeks of planting seeds and caring for their plants, the kids participating in the gardening program at Hawley Public Library will start to see the fruit of their hard labor. …

An early look at studio tour's artists

  HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) will host a special preview exhibition of area artists and highlight the upcoming Artists Studio Tour. An opening will be held from …

Four-artist exhibit about to wrap at CAS

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Better hurry: the exhibition of work by Lenore Malen, Debra Pearlman, Samantha Modder and Amy Yoes at Catskill Art Space (CAS) will close Saturday, June 22.  …