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Chasing the classic Americana sound

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Musician Owen Walsh was born in Honesdale, PA, and spent his entire childhood through young adulthood in the area. He began playing the violin at age three, mainly because …

Just listen

HURLEYVILLE, NY — Conversation matters, said educator Hope Blecher Croney. Talking to each other matters. Listening is critical. The stories in question are those of people who have …

Take me out to the ball game

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Two games of 19th century-style base ball will be held at the Grahamsville Fairgrounds on State Rte. 55 at 12 noon on Sunday, September 8. The Mountain Athletic Club of …

Fun at the Fallsburg Fall Festival

WOODRIDGE, NY — Join in the celebration at the fourth annual Fallsburg Fall Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Green Avenue in the Village of Woodridge. …

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A life in the theatre—my takeaway

“Why do you do it?” people often ask. “Why run from one place to another, seeing plays, musicals and one-person solo productions? Doesn’t it get old?” a pal …

The summer knows

I hesitate to say that I’m predictable, yet there are certain things that strike a chord within my psyche, and those notes are often familiar. Such is the case with the seasonal changes, which …

In The Works ~ In The Woods

Jonathan Charles Fox (JCF): May I simply refer to it as ITW? More importantly, what is it? Matt Lenz (ML): ITW is a “new works” festival where we nurture and develop new plays, …

New Riders tribute comes to Milford

MILFORD, PA — Ronnie Penque’s Panama Dead, a tribute to the music of The New Riders of the Purple Sage (NRPS), will perform at Back Road Brewing Co. at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 21 …

Transforming the Everhart at the Scranton Fringe Festival

SCRANTON, PA — The Scranton Fringe Festival (SFF), along with the Center For The Living City and the Everhart Museum, will hold the festival’s grand kickoff on Thursday, September 26 with …

New competitive youth soccer program in Sullivan County

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Through a county legislative grant, the Sullivan County Youth Bureau funded training, league and tournament fees for Sullivan County girls and boys who wanted to train and …

How to live with dread

HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — Actor, writer and director Jane Wells will present “How to Live with Dread” at the North American Cultural Laboratory (NACL) on Friday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. …

Micro-pen drawings and what lies beyond

CALLICOON, NY — Educational nonprofit ENGN will host a show of the works of artist Frank Dimodica on Friday, September 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dimodica has said, “Parkinson’s …

TESS pop-up to feature Erica Hart

NARROWSBURG, NY — The seventh in a series of art pop-ups at TESS Mainstreet will feature mixed media artist Erica Hart from Thursday, September 19 through Tuesday, October 22, with an …

Books and ash: artists exhibit at DVAA

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) will open its fall exhibition with works by artists Dale Emmart and Margaret Inga Urías. The works will be on view from …

A bee-guiling Honey Bee Fest

NARROWSBURG, NY — All are invited to the 10th annual Honey Bee Fest, which will be held on Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fort Delaware Museum. The Wallenpaupack High …

Visit Narrowsburg on the Delaware

Nestled in the heart of the Upper Delaware River Valley, our hamlet has a certain allure that has welcomed visitors from anglers to Boy Scouts to movie stars—to you. Stand on the …

Learn how to present better pictures at the D&H Canal Interpretive Center

Summitville, NY – Will you be out taking photos of the fall foliage and amazing views throughout the parks in Sullivan County? If so, join Frank Coviello for his discussion on …

Book launch for 'Reign of Grandeur' by Charles Marinaro

ROSCOE, NY — This October 5, author Charles Marinaro will unveil his latest dark fantasy epic, “Reign of Grandeur,” in a book release event at Roscoe’s Dundas Castle. Set …

The first stop on the art trail

EQUINUNK, PA — The Wayne County Community Foundation, the Equinunk Historical Society and the Wayne County Arts Alliance will hold an opening for the first installment of Wayne County’s …

Save the date: Vet Fest

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for Vet Fest, a celebration dedicated to enriching the lives of veterans. It’ll be held at the …

Milford native returns to The Eldred Preserve

ELDRED, NY — Milford native John Pinto Jr. and his Broadway co-star Jaron Barney continue The Bradstan Cabaret Series with their one-night-only show, “Love Letter to Broadway,” on …

A festival of solo performances by women

DAMASCUS, PA — “Alone Together,” a collection of solo performances by female artists, will be held from Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15. All performances will take …

A plant walk and more

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host an Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 14. Nature provides food and …

Tesla Quartet embraces Vienna

MILFORD, PA — Kindred Spirits Arts Programs will sponsor “Vienna by Day and Night,” performed by the Tesla Quartet at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at Grey Towers National …

Celebrate 45 years of old-time fiddling in Wayne County

BEACH LAKE, PA — In celebration of our 45th anniversary of performing, promoting and teaching traditional music in Northeast PA, the Old Time Fiddlers will welcome champion fiddler and step …

Don’t forget the free events

MILFORD, PA — Whatever your interests, organizers point out, there’s something for you—free of charge at the Readers and Writers Festival three-day weekend. It begins Friday, …

Latin Culture Fest at HPAC

HURLEYVILLE, NY — All are invited to a celebration of Latin heritage at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) on Saturday, September 14 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. ¡Ven a celebrar la …

‘Brush and Knife’ at the ARTery

MILFORD, PA — The ARTery Gallery’s September exhibit, which opens on Thursday, September 12, is titled “Brush and Knife: Vibrant Visions in Oil and Acrylic.” An artists’ …

AI today and tomorrow at the Milford Readers & Writers Festival

MILFORD, PA — Unless you live in an isolated environment, artificial intelligence is now a part of your existence, whether you realize it or not. A panel of experts will be on stage at the …

A psychedelic Tunes Along the Towpath

HAWLEY, PA — Tunes Along the Towpath 4, an outdoor concert, will take place at Glen Eyre Farms beginning at 1 p.m (gates open at 12 noon) on Saturday September 21. The featured performers pay …

Paddle the Wallkill River

MONTGOMERY, NY — All are invited to join the Wallkill River Watershed Alliance on Saturday, September 14 (rain date is Saturday, September 21) for a 30-minute paddle from Riverfront Park in …

Honor Constitution Day at the FDR Library

HYDE PARK, NY — The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will commemorate Constitution Day with a film screening of “A More Perfect Union” at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, …

SCCO fall season opener at two churches

MONTICELLO, NY and WHITE LAKE, NY — The Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra (SCCO) will perform its Fall Season Opener on Saturday, September 14 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 15 …

Much to do at Sullivan Public

ELDRED, NY — Community art space Sullivan Public will hold three workshops for kids beginning in September. Teacher Ms. Adrienne will lead Afterschool Tuesday Tween Sewing in a …

Meadow party at Van Scott reserve

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will host a community Meadow Party on Saturday, September 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Van Scott Nature Reserve, 571 Perkins Pond Rd. …

The voices of survivors at the Sullivan County Museum

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Sullivan County Historical Society will host the exhibit, “Voices of Survivors: Inspiring Hope, Sanctuary, Compassion and Community” from Thursday, September …

Hermit crab writing workshop at Callicoon library

CALLICOON, NY — All are invited to a writing workshop with poet Joyce Hayden at 12 noon on Saturday, September 7 at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. …

‘Farming in Sullivan County: The Early Years’

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Join the Western Sullivan Public Library and County Historian John Conway for a lecture at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Tuesday, …

WCAA auctions off garden totems

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) online auction of Garden Art Totems has begun. The auction, held online, ends Thursday, September 19. Place a bid at …

Fishing for beginners at PEEC

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — There are plenty of fish waiting to be caught (and released) in the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) ponds during Bridge the Gap: Fishing for Beginners, taking …

Bringing folklore to life

NATIONWIDE — The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is now accepting applications for the Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program, which helps promote cultural tourism by highlighting local …

Open Mic First Fridays at WSPL

CALLICOON, NY — Open Mic First Fridays continues at the Western Sullivan Public Library’s Delaware Free branch. The next open mic takes place on Friday, September 6 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 …

‘Zones’ on exhibit at WCAA

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) Gallery will host “Zones,” an installation by Samuelle Green, which will be on view from Friday, September 6 through Sunday, …

Memories and stories from the Upper Delaware

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation on the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Oral History Project on Thursday, September 5 at 7 p.m. at …