Arts & Leisure Stories

FORESTBURGH, NY — The Forestburgh Playhouse, with sponsor Jeff Bank, is presenting “Annie” through July 29. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, “Annie” has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

ELDRED, NY — The Sunshine Hall Free Library will present “From The Troubadour’s Trunk,” Saturday, July 21 at 11 a.m., a lively, laugh-filled, participation-peppered family performance with The Storycrafters. Barry Marshall and Jeri Burns integrate musical instruments, songs and dance into their storytelling.

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — The Bethel Council of the Arts (BCA) will open a members’ show at ArtSpace, its new gallery, performance and exhibition space, located at 3575 State Rte. 55, from July 21 through August 25. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, July 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., with music and refreshments.

FORESTBURGH, NY — The Forestburgh Playhouse is working with Berloni Theatrical Animals, Dr.

HURLEYVILLE, NY — Currently on exhibit at the Hurleyville Arts Center’s Gallery 222 is work by artist Richard Rudich, who presents a look back at a time of calamitous change on this 100th anniversary of the end of World War I (1914-1918).

And I suppose it’s fair to say that I’m also a little bit rock and roll—but truth be told, I’m all over the place when it comes to genres of music that move me.

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Opera (DVO) brings a comedy twofer to the Tusten Theatre Stage on Saturday and Sunday July 28 and 29 and August 4 and 5; Saturday shows are 8 p.m. and Sunday shows are 2 p.m.

HONESDALE, PA — Brad Cole will perform at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., on Friday July 27. Cole’s songs address the ups and downs of the human condition with both wit and raw insight. His passionate and distinctive delivery of roots-based folk music is woven with the grit and groove of old school bossa and rhythm and blues.