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What’s all the buzz about?

HONESDALE, PA — The energy spilling out onto the sidewalk pulls you into the brightly lit gallery. People are talking and it’s all about the exciting art exhibition now on display at the …

So, you want to be a firefighter?

SWAN LAKE, NY — Well, if you’re a student in the 11th or 12th grade, Sullivan BOCES and the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire have the answer for you. They have teamed up to offer a new fire …

Spotlight on a family business

CALLICOON, NY — Dennis Eschenberg is the proprietor of John H. Eschenberg, Inc. The store and showroom are located on a particularly scenic stretch of the road. The winding creek …

Battle of the Bands returns to Sherman Theater on May 24

STROUDSBURG, PA — The Sherman Theater is promising an electrifying night of music in its second Battle of the Bands event on Friday, May 24. There’s a diverse lineup of acts and $2,000 in …

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Eyes on the skies!

“With just days to go until the highly anticipated ‘Catskills Cuisine’ kicks off,” the press release began, “the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) is …

Go fly a kite!

I’m pretty sure that Lucy used to tell Charlie Brown to go fly a kite every once in a while in the old “Peanuts” comic strip, but (insert gasp of disbelief here) I’m not gonna …

Never on Sunday

While I was chatting with fellow theatre reviewer Lori Schneider about attending a Yarnslingers event scheduled for April 28 at the Arts Nest in Lake Huntington, NY last weekend, she audibly gasped. …

Park shuttle ready to roll at Delaware Water Gap

BUSHKILL, PA — Looking for a fun day paddling on the river but don’t have a second car to leave downstream? Want to do a long one-way bike trip on the McDade Trail? Well, at Delaware …

Catskill Public Theater hosts stage warming party

ROSCOE, NY — The Catskill Public Theater will hold a stage warming party on Saturday, May 18 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Roscoe Fireman’s Field. This marks the grand opening …

Mission Improv-able at HPAC

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre will hold a workshop with the Hudson Valley-based Mission Improv-able” on Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Nook at HPAC. …

‘La Bayadère’ at DVHS

MILFORD, PA — The Delaware Valley Dance Company will perform the full-length classical ballet “La Bayadère” on Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Delaware Valley High School …

Voices of survivors inspire hope and compassion

LIBERTY, NY — The premiere of “Voices of Survivors: Inspiring Hope, Sanctuary, Compassion and Community” will take place from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at the Liberty …

Want to weave or spin?

DAMASCUS, PA — The Woodland Weavers and Spinners Guild (WWSG) will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Damascus Community Center, 60 Conklin Hill Rd. The spinning group meets …

‘Sayonara Cowboy’ book launch at DVAA

NARROWSBURG, NY — The launch for William Yukikazu Fellenberg’s book “Sayonara Cowboy” will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 3 p.m. at the Krause Recital Hall on the second …

Wright Center to hold charity golf tourney

MOOSIC, PA — The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement (PCE) will hold its second annual charity golf tournament on Monday, May 13 at the Glenmaura National Golf Club. All …

Extraordinary visions in paper

MILFORD, PA — From the complex to the sublime, the work of award-winning artist Chris Hobbs will be featured throughout May at the ARTery Gallery. A reception will be held at the gallery on …

Robots are our besties at DVAA

NARROWSBURG, NY — On Friday, May 10, the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) and Bar Veloce will present “The Stepford Wives” (1975) at 7 p.m. at the Tusten Theatre. The film …

Sip & Paint at HPAC

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The month of May in Hurleyville will offer a Sip & Paint class titled “Plenty of Petals,” on Saturday, May 11 at 4 p.m. at the Nook at the Hurleyville …

Ghosts: do you believe in them?

STROUDSBURG, PA — Are you one of the millions of people fascinated by ghosts? Do you wonder what happens after we die? Enter Dustin Pari, paranormal researcher and team member of …

See ‘The Catastrophist’

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — River Rep Theatre will reprise its acclaimed production of “The Catastrophist” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Delaware Valley Opera Center. The …

The world’s best artists

CALLICOON AND NARROWSBURG, NY — Pablo Picasso famously said, “It took me a lifetime to learn to paint like a child.” And he was right. Children are the world’s best …

Volunteer to plant trees at the Van Scott Nature Reserve

BEACH LAKE, PA — On two Saturdays, May 11 and May 18, all are invited to help plant trees from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s Van Scott Nature Reserve. …

Spring performance by the Old Time Fiddlers

GALILEE, PA — The Old Time Fiddlers will hold their opening spring performance at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at Unity Grange Hall #1710. There will be refreshments for purchase—and …

Civil War encampment at the Columns Museum

MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Historical Society will again host a living history program and Civil War encampment on the grounds of the Columns Museum. The event will take place between …

Plein Air Lake Huntington a success

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Kids and adults turned out to paint Lake Huntington as they saw it—and the results were spectacular. The Lake Huntington Lake Association granted access to …

The Center for Discovery salutes progress and possibilities of those with developmental disabilities

NEW YORK, NY — The Center for Discovery® (TCFD, The Center) will celebrate the return of its annual Evening of Discovery Gala on Tuesday, May 7, alongside members of the business, health …

Go fly a kite

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — It’s time to fly kites high and proud once again at the 31st annual SUNY Sullivan Kite Festival, to be held on Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SUNY …

New poet laureate chosen in Sullivan

MONTICELLO, NY — Kevin Scot Graham will be recognized as the county’s fifth poet laureate at a ceremony on Saturday, May 4 at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. The public is …

TESS pop-up to feature surrealist Evgeni Gordiets

NARROWSBURG, NY — The gallery TESS Mainstreet will host the work of Ukrainian-born artist Evgeni Gordiets, starting with an opening reception that takes place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, …

Come fly with SUNY Sullivan at the kite festival

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan will hold its annual kite festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the college. You and hundreds of others can spend a day on the …

Phenomenal photography and more at CAS

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Catskill Art Space (CAS) will hold an exhibition of new work by Lenore Malen, Debra Pearlman, Samantha Modder and Amy Yoes beginning on Saturday, May 4. The …

Jonathan Wells to read at the library in Callicoon

CALLICOON, NY — On Friday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m., visiting poet Jonathan Wells will read from his work at Western Sullivan Public Library’s Delaware Free branch. Wells is the …

Literary contest to precede Deep Water Literary Festival

NARROWSBURG, NY — In advance of this year’s Deep Water Literary Fest (June 21-23), a literary contest will be held in collaboration with Black to Nature, The Black Library and Catskill …

A celebration of art and maternal love

CALLICOON, NY — On Sunday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., ENGN Weigh Station will host “Mother’s Day Art Exhibition.” Items from jewelry to sculpture, from fabric art to …

Breaking down and building up

NARROWSBURG, NY — As spring awakens with vibrant colors and newfound life, the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) presents two exhibitions that contemplate the unfurling growth of spring, as …

Art and the Callicoon bridge

CALLICOON, NY — Bridges are more than structures that span a gap. Bridges connect people and communities; every bridge is a symbol of the triumph of hope over the obstacles to …

Season Four announced at Harmony in the Woods

HAWLEY, PA — Harmony in the Woods announces another exciting season of live music under the dancing trees of its beautiful summer home in the Lake Region of the Poconos. Season IV is another …

Fix your stuff

NARROWSBURG, NY — The next Repair Café Tusten will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge St. There’s no charge, but …

Celebrating creativity and artistry on International Sculpture Day

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Art Garden will recognize International Sculpture Day on Saturday, April 27 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. with the installation of Inez Andrucyk’s work “Positivity …

Sustainable sing-along

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) will present Songs to Celebrate the Earth at the DCS storefront at 25 Main St. It takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April …

‘Turning Pages’ at WCAA

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) will present “Turning Pages,” an exhibition of 2D and 3D work by John Kascht. It launches with an opening reception at 5 p.m. …

Liberty students take home 11 awards at county art show

BETHEL, NY — Liberty Central School District students won several awards at the Sullivan County PK-12 Art Show, held at Bethel Woods. Liberty students took four of the five possible Artist …

‘Fairview’ and ‘Fuenteovejuna/The Sheep Well’ at SUNY Sullivan

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Performances of “Fairview” and “Fuenteovejuna/The Sheep Well” will take place at SUNY Sullivan from Friday, April 26 to Saturday, May 4. …

Earth Day symposia at Catskill Art Space

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Space (CAS) will hold Earth Day Symposia with artists Hovey Brock, Daniella Dooling and Valerie Hegarty on Saturday, April 27 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on …