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The greasers take the stage at a recent performance of "Grease" at the Honesdale Performing Arts Center.

Rising Stars cabaret, the Civil Air Patrol and more

Rising Stars cabaret to support performing arts HONESDALE, PA — The promising talent of Honesdale Performing Arts students will be showcased at the first annual Friends of Operetta Night of … more

5/19/22

I was at the Celebrity Bartending event to benefit the Thunder 102 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids fundraiser last Thursday at Bernies Holiday Restaurant in Rock Hill,NY., with Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jaime Schmeiser who stopped for a photo-op with fundraiser committee members Bold Gold Media's Paul Ciliberto, Yellow Cab of Monticello's Alan Keston and NY State Senator Mike Martucci.

Stressed, Exhausted & Lazy, Attorneys at Law

If I were going to incorporate this past week, and had a degree with which to back it up, that would be the name of my firm. To be fair, I’m usually all of those things most of the time, but … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 5/11/22

Allison Perna and Helen Flores Betancourth, both from Fallsburg, won the Student Choice and Artist Choice Awards at the recent PreK-12 visual art show.

Defending the arts

REGION — “Art is healing me.” Those are “four of the words I remember most from almost 35 years of teaching in Philadelphia city schools,” Wayne County Arts Alliance … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ and LIAM MAYO | 5/11/22

Josephine Amato and Tyler Powley will dance the roles of Princess Aurora and Prince Désiré in a performance of “The Sleeping Beauty” on Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m.

The Civil War, plays, musicals and pond fish

Living history, music, exhibits at Civil War encampment MILFORD, PA — The Columns Museum will host the 11th annual Civil War encampment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. This year, … more

5/11/22

SUNY Sullivan's Kite Festival is back. Everyone is invited to a free event resplendent with kites, food and family fun.

Go fly a kite and more

Go fly a kite at SUNY Sullivan LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — It’s been 30 years of kite-related fun. And after a pandemic-related hiatus, the Kite Festival is back.This year, the … more

5/5/22

A stamp was issued in 1970 to honor author Edgar Lee Masters as Spoon River Anthology was being banned in his home town.

'That Which Makes Us Stronger' and more

Celebrating ‘That Which Makes Us Stronger’ NARROWSBURG, NY — Special needs. Addiction. Divorce. Righteous grandmas and overwhelmed parents. One kid in the closet and another a … more

4/28/22

Act Underground's cast of characters in Catherine Lewis' new whodunnit "The Dog Walker" were at the DVAA in Narrowsburg, NY.

Who, what, where, when, why

Also known as “the 5 W’s”—those words are at the top of the list in the writer’s guidelines bible. “If you can’t identify what makes your story unique and … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 4/27/22

The building at 201 Bridge Street that currently houses Tusten's town hall.

The importance and value of the Tusten Town Hall

As the Tusten town board entertains the idea of selling our historic town hall to relocate to the newly acquired bank building on Main Street, I looked at the value of the entirety of the current … more

By BRANDI MEROLLA | 4/27/22

Budget vision, kudos and a plea for more art teachers

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Due to a late spring snowstorm that blanketed the Upper Delaware Valley, the April Sullivan West school board meeting was held on Tuesday, April 19 on Zoom. Dollars and … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/27/22

Zandy Valencia Bamac, from Liberty School District, won both the Student Choice Award and the Artist Choice Award for her black-and-white photography. ..

'Sylvan Land' at Tusten Theatre and more

‘Sylvan Land’ at Tusten Theatre NARROWSBURG, NY — Sullivan County Poet Laureate Eric Baylin will hold his final event in the role at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 23.In “Sylvan … more

4/20/22

After a two-year hiatus, the Pike County Commissioners are holding their annual fishing derby again. Pictured are Pike County Commissioners Matthew Osterberg, left; Anthony Waldron and Ronald Schmalzle.

Kids go fish with the Pike County Commissioners and more

Hiking under the full moon LAKE ARIEL, PA — Nature is different at night. On Saturday, April 16, Lacawac Sanctuary is holding an evening hike on its trails, under the full moon. The … more

4/15/22

The wall space allowed Melander to also display some of his drawings and paintings, but it was the gigantic ever-changing wall of fabric that held my gaze.

When it rains

So, with Passover coming up this weekend, I just assumed that I’d write a column about it, but quickly realized that during my tenure at the award-winning River Reporter, I’m fairly sure … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 4/13/22

The Town of Thompson has been awarded $10,000 in Sullivan County Plans & Progress funding to create public access to the Neversink River near Bridgeville.

Public works

SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Sullivan County Legislature approved $54,100 in the first round of the Plans & Progress program. A second round of funding, with $45,900 available, will be awarded. … more

4/13/22

A sneak preview of the new Woodstock exhibit at Bethel Woods.

Back to back: Bethel Woods

It’s been a while. With the exception of driving through the holiday lights experience and a quick trip to the carved pumpkin display, I’ve spent virtually no time at Bethel Woods Center … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 4/6/22

Braving a frigid morning with temperatures in the teens, 16 teams jumped into the lake.

Subzero Heroes ice jump raises nearly $60,000 to fight Alzheimer’s disease, and more

New funding for Pike County nonprofits MILFORD, PA — Nonprofits headquartered in Pike County and that were impacted by COVID-19 can apply for up to $25,000 in aid. The Pike County … more

4/6/22

The mystery of the glow

During the past two years, we’ve all spent a lot of time wearing masks to protect ourselves and others from COVID. I wanted to depict masked people sitting outdoors and having a conversation. … more

Artwork by ERICA HART | 4/6/22

Andy Boyar fishes at Spring Creek. The Narrowsburg Union is exhibiting Peter Kolesar's photographs in April.

The photography of Peter Kolesar and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and the community March 31 to April 6 more

3/30/22

Lee Krasner in her studio in the barn, Springs, 1962, Krasner was married to artist Jackson Pollock, but she was a well-regarded artist in her own right.

Celebrating women's history and abstract art, and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and the community March 24 to 30 more

3/24/22

Chef Kristian Unvericht has taken over the Cabin at Hessinger-Lare.

Preserving the flavor of the Cabin with a Mexican twist

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — In late March, the Cabin at Hessinger-Lare will reopen under new owner Chef Kristian Unvericht, as Foster Supply Hospitality, the group behind a rapidly expanding … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/24/22

Make pizza, take to the river and more

The weather is finally getting warmer, and I for one cannot wait to get outdoors. It has been a long, icy winter and the sunshine sure does feel good. The Sullivan Catskills has so many things to do … more

By JENN POWELL | 3/24/22

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