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In My Humble Opinion
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Life-long pal Kelli fit right in with the Woodstock crowd wherever we went, including this stop at the fun-filled Bagel Festival in Monticello, NY—aka the “Bagel Capital of the World.”
No time like the present
Yet lately, it’s been all about the past. more
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Drag queens galore, wildly imaginative costumes and more than 30 instantly recognizable songs collide through this weekend in the Forestburgh Playhouse production “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”
A day at the (drag) races
For something completely different, the past few days have been chockablock with a wide range of activities, including art shows, awards ceremonies, 5K runs, touch-a-trucks, beer barrel races and even a drag queen or two. more
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Bobby Skotch as Romeo and Raina Bowers as Juliet in Shakespeare on the Farm.
Peace, Love and Shakespeare
Last weekend’s highlights included the Town of Bethel Peace Parade, schvitzing my way through another fantastic Riverfest in Narrowsburg, NY and a sneak-peek at the Farm Arts Collective and their fantastical upcoming production, “Shakespeare on the Farm.” more
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Long after the sun has set, these silhouettes continue to evoke emotion and tell a story. IMHO.
Silhouettes on the shade
What fascinates the photographer in me is the story that can be told without revealing too much, or without even knowing what’s happening. more
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The cast of “Up and Coming”: A Modern Comedy with Rustic Humor” hilariously spoofed life in the country with comedy and music in sketches like “Tale of the Big Eddy,” “Tap my Maple Tree,” and “Stairway to Heaven Assisted Living Commune.” 
Dust in the wind
I’m not naïve—I understand the “circle of life” and that all living things eventually die. It’s the fragility that troubles me; the mere notion that life as we know it can come to an abrupt halt, suddenly and without warning, niggles at me and keeps me awake at night. more
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The exuberant cast of “Me and My Girl” sing and dance their way into the hearts of audiences nightly at the “Miracle in the Forest,” aka The Forestburgh Playhouse.
In the good old summer stock time
For many, it’s Christmastime (yes, it’s one word) with “kids jingle belling” and “much mistletoeing” (uh huh) that springs to mind as the most wonderful time of the year, but, for me, it’s summertime and the good old-fashioned barn theatres that beckon during the warmer months. more
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Farm Arts Collective stilt walkers waved bubble wands as crooner Janet Burgan entertained shoppers celebrating the grand opening of the new farmers’ market in Narrowsburg, NY last weekend. The market is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The sun'll come out tomorrow
Yes, I looked it up—apparently “sun’ll” is a word. Actually, it’s a contraction of the words “sun” and “will.” As far as I can tell, it has only … more
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The hills are alive
That said, it’s the “sound of music” to which I refer, and there’s plenty of that to go around these days. more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox As if the comedic antics of gifted character actors Buddy Haardt, left, and Matthew Curiano weren’t enough, Tim Bolebiewski’s inspired mansion set design was worth the price of admission as “The Mystery of Irma Vep” played out on stage at the Forestburgh Playhouse last weekend.
Like sands through the hourglass…
Well, apparently, it’s the middle of June. Once again, I’ve hit the ground running and the days are flying by. Each summer, I vow to stop and smell the roses, but I’m already having … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox Trout Parade founders and grand marshals Gerard Ilaria, foreground, and Steve Wilkinson described their festive attire as “The Village people meet Captain & Tennille” with fish.
Take a picture: it’ll last longer!
That’s right—I’ve been to another parade. And yes, I took hundreds of photos. For years, my friends in other parts of the country have marveled over the sheer number of festivals … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox Instead of being late, I showed up early to the ARTSPACE Gallery in Kauneonga Lake where digital artist Susan Baus, pictured here, was putting the finishing touches on the BCA exhibit that she shares with painters David Barnett and Caroline Harrow.
Down the rabbit hole
I’m feeling a bit like the White Rabbit these days. You know—the one from Lewis Carroll’s book “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” By unifying the color palette … more
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The Grand Army of the Republic held the first Memorial Day Parade in the Town of Fremont 135 years ago. The 143rd New York State Volunteer Infantry recreates that moment at the annual memorial service held in Veteran’s Park prior to the parade.
Before the parade passes by
Over the last few days, there were two kinds of parades in my world: literal and figurative. As I perused the Memorial Day listings in last Thursday’s edition of The River Reporter, I ruminated … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox There’s an 18-year-old artist named Hailey underneath this entirely hand-crafted alien Queen creation. She took home first prize in the “beauty” pageant at the Pine Bush UFO Fair last weekend.  
Take me to your leader
In my never-ending quest for out-of-this-world entertainment, I am always on the lookout for a good place to land, scouring the countryside in search of the unusual. Still a bit sullen over having … more
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 Pushing her stroller aside, I posed with Dharma the Wonder Dog during our tour of The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark. I’ll be back.
Raindrops keep fallin’ on my head
Hopefully by the time this edition of the award-winning River Reporter hits the stands, the endless rain will have stopped—but as I sit at my desk to put the proverbial pen to paper? Well, … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox Borscht Belt former Staffers Reunion organizer Robin Cohen Kauffman was one of many who met her future husband Michael at the Concord Hotel during the golden age of the Catskills.
Déjà vu
What do you get when you mix one part Marty McFly, one part Mr. Peabody and a dash of The Twilight Zone, sprinkled with a light dusting of History 101? A trip for two (that would be me and Dharma the … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox Wildly creative masks and puppets propelled the story of “How the Sea and the Mountain Became Friends” in Arm-Of-The-Sea’s “The Rejuvenary River Circus” presented last weekend at the Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg, NY.
It’s for the kids…
Last week was all about the kids. My schedule originally called for spending time outdoors, but the mercurial nature of spring in the Catskills had different plans, and with the onset of a late April … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox Following a week of training, a troupe of talented young artists performed for friends and family, having completed the first Spring Break Musical Theatre Intensive Workshop held at the Forestbugh Playhouse.
Broadway babies
The above title is a reference to the Stephen Sondheim song “Broadway Baby,” written for his acclaimed musical “FOLLIES.” Originally produced for the Broadway stage in 1971, … more
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Passover For Dummies
And by “dummies,” I mean me. While millions around the world celebrate Easter this Sunday with prayers and a deep reverence for what the holiday means to them, millions of others will be … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox The “Back to the Garden 1969 Woodstock Tribute Band” helped to create an unforgettable experience for party-goers during the Sullivan County Chamber’s “Peace, Love, & Prosperity” fundraiser last Saturday night.
Let the sunshine in
The title above alludes to a variety of things: one, the sun has indeed, been shining; two, the song is from the Age-of-Aquarius “tribal love-rock musical” HAIR; and three, I’ll … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox Museum director Wade Lawrence, left, hosted a panel discussion with Woodstock Festival photographer Amalie R. Rothschild, historian Andy Zax, and Sweetwater’s Alex Del Zoppo and Fred Herrera at Bethel Woods last weekend as part of the new exhibit’s opening day celebration.
Tempus fugit
It’s the fancy (and by “fancy,” I mean Latin) quasi-poetic way of saying “time flies,” and ain’t that the truth. When we’re young, we think we’re … more
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