Arts & Leisure

MONTGOMERY, NY — It is the fight of his life, and the flight of a lifetime.

Thirteen-year-old Andrew Stephens of Middletown, NY was diagnosed with cancer on July 3, 2015, after enduring several months of misdiagnoses that put the youngster and his folks though an emotional wringer.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY – It all started 2334 years ago.

The idea of ‘paying it forward’, according to historical records, first came to light in the ancient Greek comedy “Dyskolos” by Menander (c.342 BC – c.292 BC), and took to the stage at the Lenaian Festival in Athens in 317-16 BC.

Mark your calendars. It’s a “red-letter day” in the Fox household, for I am quite literally at a loss for words. There are reasons for my sudden lack of (audible) commentary, and I’ve spent the past few days doing more listening than talking, causing most of the Upper Delaware River region to heave a collective sigh of relief and take note.

NARROWSBURG, NY — “Any girl can be glamorous,” Hollywood siren Hedy Lamarr once said. “All you have to do is stand still and look stupid.” But stupid she wasn’t. The new documentary “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story,” directed by Alexandra Dean, explores the complex journey of a woman who was much more than her beauty.

HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage hosts its final Main Street Farmers’ Market of the season, Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stock up on freshly baked goods and farm fresh eggs, locally grown produce like carrots, cabbages, potatoes, onions and hearty greens, and farm-to-table eats from Anthill Farm Kitchen.

LIBERTY, NY — An Easter egg hunt will take place on Saturday, March 24 in the Village of Liberty. All activities are free thanks to the Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation Department, Liberty Public Library and Liberty Elks Lodge. In the event of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, March 25. 

HONESDALE, PA — Grammy-nominated musician Scott Sharrard will be taking the stage at The Cooperage, 1030 Main Street, on Friday March 23. Called “one of the best Blues/R&B guitarists in the country” by Billboard Magazine, Sharrard was the longtime writing partner, musical director and guitarist for Gregg Allman.

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan’s “The Met: Live in HD” series will continue with a performance of Mozart’s comedy “Così fan tutte” on Saturday, March 31 at 12:55 p.m.