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Co-worker Veronica Daub performed to a packed house at the Dancing Cat Saloon last weekend, where the singer/songwriter brought the house down repeatedly. I’m gonna miss that girl.
It's beginning to look a lot like autumn
Although we still have 12 days to go before it’s officially autumn, the signs are all there, and try as I might, they’re impossible to deny. It began innocently enough, with my first … 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 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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Big Eddy Film Festival Director Tina Spangler, who works at the DVAA.
Here comes the Big Eddy Film Festival
“Let’s say that I’ve never been to the Big Eddy [now in its eighth year], and that I have no idea what actually happens at a film festival. Can you help me break it all down?” more
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It wasn’t my first “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon,” but helping others raise money to beat childhood cancer never gets old.
First time for everything
Let’s face it: I’ve been around the block a few times. I’ve done a lot of things, seen a lot of places and met a lot of people over the years, but thankfully, I have yet to do it … more
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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
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Painter Jay Brooks was one of several artists in the fields of Max Yasgur’s old homestead, wedding art and history last weekend in Bethel, NY.
A breath of fresh air
Here’s the thing: I’m of a certain age. When I was a kid, there were no cell phones, there was no internet and we only had three channels on the TV—which was “strictly … more
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The kids (participating in the fall workshop at the Forestburgh Playhouse) were fantastic, lifting my spirits with their talent, their spirit and their resilience in the face of a global pandemic. For more photos of these and other events, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and visit www.riverreporter.com.
Oops, I did it again
And by “it” I mean ventured out into the world, which is still a little bit scary—and a little bit spooky, just in time for Halloween. Suddenly and without warning, last … 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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Fun Fact: Even though I own a crystal ball, I’ve not met my spirit guide, nor can I predict what Dharma and I will have for dinner.
Back to the future
Do any of us know what lies ahead? Is it really possible to predict the future? Some say “yes,” but me? Well, I can’t even tell you what I’ll have for dinner tonight, much … more
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Set against the backdrop of the war in Vietnam, HAIR, now playing at the Forestburgh Playhouse, is being hailed by The River Reporter as “profound, powerful and a triumph of spirit.”
HAIR is a triumph of spirit at the Forestburgh Playhouse
The Forestburgh Playhouse's incarnation of HAIR beautifully serves as a love letter to the original production and is practically flawless. more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox NYSLA rules and regulations make for exciting competitions in many categories; the inaugural Narrowsburg Logging Days event was no exception.
Mad about plaid
In the interest of full disclosure, I need to admit that I know absolutely nothing about logging, lumberjacks, axe-throwing nor sawing things in general, save for the occasional home repair. That … more
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This week, Jonathan Charles Fox did virtually nothing.
Much ado about nothing
“And I’ll finally have time to paint the bathroom!” I exclaimed, having gone off the rails on that project months ago. “And I’ll make a campfire everyday,” I prattled on, “and I’ll spray-paint that picture frame, and finish grouting the backsplash, and then…“ more
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I eagerly anticipate finding and photographing the psychic woolly bear every year. This one was particularly fuzzy. Uh oh.
Red sky at night...
We’ve all heard it bandied about: “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky at morning, sailors take warning,” but is there any validity to the old proverb? According to … more
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The current landscape is less colorful than usual these days, in my humble opinion.
Feelin’ blue in black and white
I’m having one of those “the more things change, the more they stay the same” moments. Like most of us, I’ve been sequestered at home; working, but alone. Little by little … more
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Once again, members of the Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce outdid themselves with Pumpkin Fest 2019.
On the road again
“Man, you sure get around!” an acquaintance shouted in my general direction last Saturday, having spotted me in more than one town over the last few weeks. “Are you sure you … 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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He’s got the whole world in his hands
As the sun set on day seven of my quarantine, I took stock of not only my pantry but also the state of the world-at-large. So much has changed in so little time; while much of it is scary, … more
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TRR Photos by Jonathan Charles Fox  
Support your local library
The first time I walked into a library, I wasn’t much older than five. My then-seven-year-old sister was already reading at a sixth-grade level and my mother had fostered a love of literature … 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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