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Chase the music and dance those winter blues away

Dance those winter blues away more

1/22/20

Network security Ross Johnson (played by Michael Valentine), left, soap opera co-star John McIntyre (Paul Ciliberto), producer Rianne Redfern (Laure Valentine), star Kyle Brannigan (Joseph Abraham) and his girlfriend Dehlia Somerset (Margaret Bruetsch) are the characters in Big Sky Productions’ “’Til Death Do Us Part.”

Murder, mystery, mayhem and more

What's going on in arts & culture January 23 to January 29 more

1/22/20

Channery Hill Farm’s Jen McGlashan is cooking up her Gramma Helen’s secret pierogi recipe for those of us lucky enough to find her at the farmers’ market in Callicoon, NY.

Aren’t you sweet?

With the onset of winter, unpredictable weather invariably ensues. As a result, my work-related plans often peter out (1). Such was the case last weekend, as somewhat dire forecasts began to surface. … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 1/22/20

In addition to being the chef at Early Bird Cookery, Dayna Halprin helps organize events like the “Hate has no Home in Sullivan County” rally last Sunday, hosted by the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission and Sullivan Allies Leading Together.

Strengthening the left arm of Sullivan County

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Dayna Halprin does not want to hear young people in Sullivan County calling themselves “apolitical.” “You know, that’s a luxury: to be … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/22/20

Students receive one-on-one instruction in acting, choreography and vocal technique during the intensive workshops held at the Performing Arts Academy held at the Forestburgh Playhouse.

Musical theatre is serious business!

There comes a time in every kid’s life when they dream about becoming a firefighter, an airplane pilot, a farmer, a teacher, or even the president of these United States, since it would appear … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 1/15/20

Chase the music and dance those winter blues away

Have a glass of Cabernet Frank’s PARKSVILLE, NY — Show your stuff at the Thursday open mic, featuring a different host each week. On January 16, open mic begins at 7 p.m. with … more

1/15/20

Tai chi for arthritis, Wayne Memorial hospital auxiliary ball and more

What's going on in arts & culture January 16 to January 22 more

1/15/20

Lucas Rotman, in the red shirt, opened his set with a cover of “Deep River Blues” with owner Guy Brewster Smith, right, on the Cajon. Chip Forelli, left, and open-mic host and Rafter’s hype-gal Elizabeth Rose joined them to beef up the blues.

A rafter of regulars

They opened a bar and found a community more

By VERONICA DAUB | 1/15/20

“Here I am with Dharma the Wonder Dog, “food artist” Kim Simons and Hector’s “hostess with the mostess” Bonnie Lagoda, as we celebrate Kim and her team winning the Food Network’s Holiday Wars (see page 13).

I’ve been called worse

In theory, having a little “down time” is not a bad thing, but there’s something to be said for that old proverb about “idle hands being the devil’s plaything,” … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 1/8/20

The Great Wall of Honesdale is on 4th Street behind the CVS.

Eagle watch bus tour, poet laureate and more

What's going on in your community January 9 to January 15 more

1/8/20

Kim Simons, standing center, in the green shirt, is surrounded by friends and family at Hector’s Inn in Bethel, NY to celebrate Simons’ team Bah Hum Bakers and their $25,000 first prize win on the Food Network’s “Holiday Wars.”

Food artist Kim Simons: Baking her way to the top

When I heard that local “food artist” Kim Simons and her Bah Hum Bakers cake-decorating team had won the top prize in the Food Network’s “Holiday Wars” competition a few … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 1/8/20

I was psyched to complete the cool DIY dog-bed project that I began three years ago. If Dharma doesn’t care, why should I? “Because we’re not heathens,” Mom would declare.

Promises, promises

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but as 2019 draws to a close and I look around the house, maybe it’s not such a bad idea. “What happened to me being neat?” I asked … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/31/19

“Another Approaching Tornado” by Brandi Merolla, 2014.

Climate event, first Friday and more

What's going on in arts and leisure January 2 to January 8 more

12/31/19

A cardinal adds a bright spot of color in the winter landscape.

How to survive January

THIS COLD, DARK PLACE — Sometimes it doesn’t feel worth getting up in the morning. Of course, “morning” is a relative term, these days. It’s still dark. … more

12/31/19

Presently, Yarnslingers has 50 members. Not all who participated in the December 15 event are represented here.

When the giver and receiver become one

You could feel it walking in… Entering the lobby with friends who remember when the Tusten Theater wasn’t, when DVAA was very young—when we were all younger. Old friends … more

By BEVERLY STERNER | 12/31/19

I caught a lot of live shows over the last year, and the Catskills is always brimming with talent performing top-notch plays, musicals and dramas in a variety of venues and locales. For me, one of the standout productions was at the Forestburgh Playhouse, which presented the ‘60s  tribal love-rock musical “HAIR “last summer to sold-out crowds.

My favorite things

There are some perks (IMHO) to being predictable, and my annual “River Reporter Year-in-Review” full-color, photo-heavy trip down memory lane is one that I simultaneously look … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/26/19

Veronica Ann will be at Here & Now Brewing Co. in Honesdale for her River Recordings performance, December 27 at 7 p.m.

Chase the music

And dance those winter blues away more

12/23/19

Ringing in the new decade

Say goodbye to 2019 on Tuesday, December 31 more

12/23/19

With the help of the entire community, the Children’s Christmas Bureau offers quite an array of presents on distribution day.

‘Every kid deserves a present’

A community comes ‘all together now’ more

12/23/19

As a child, I was obsessed with LEGO. I was also adorable, IMHO.

Chanukah with Mom: Thanks for the memories

As a child, it was impossible for me to appreciate the hard work that my mother went through to make Chanukah special, magical and wondrous. Today, I can look back fondly and revel in the efforts … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/18/19

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