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Lightly tied flies, left, versus commercially tied dry flies.

Whether you call them patterns or (in the new vernacular) recipes, things change with fly fishing and fly-tying nomenclature over time—only the natural flies and trout stay the same. One of the … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 2/13/20

Seastrand performed three original songs in The River Reporter office recently. See her performance at www.riverreporter.com/river-recordings.

The dulcet tones of Kali Seastrand

CALLICOON, NY — At typical open mic nights, which take place at many venues throughout the region every week, a couple of things are to be expected. You can expect to hear covers of at least … more

By OWEN WALSH | 2/13/20

Sullivan County’s Poet Laureate Mark Blackford, left, Bizzy Coy and William Fellenberg all expounded on life, laughs and love at the Western Sullivan Public Library in Narrowsburg, NY last Saturday.

Who wrote the book of love?

I know it wasn’t me. I’ve written about a number of subjects over the last 30 years, including skydiving, camping, washing machines and the art of bonsai—but love? Not my strong … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 2/12/20

Nimdoma Sherpa became the youngest woman to climb Mount Everest in 2008.

Meet the youngest woman to climb Mount Everest and more

Happening this week in arts and leisure: February 13 to 19 more

2/12/20

"If we can do Christmas in July, we can break up the boredom of winter and indulge our eyes in the colorful character faces that are also reminiscent of Maris-Gras revelers," said Christopher Peroni.

Art walk in Honsedale

Several businesses on Main Street in Honesdale are doubling as art galleries today. more

By OWEN WALSH | 2/7/20

Backyard maple syrup, 'Young Frankenstein' and more

‘Pulling Prints’ NARROWSBURG, NY — Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) kicks off its 2020 exhibition series with “Pulling Prints,” a curated group printmaking … more

2/5/20

A portrait created by Claire Coleman is part of a current exhibit at the Catskill Art Society

Exhibit in honor of Claire Coleman

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Artist, filmmaker, designer and shopkeeper Claire Coleman passed away suddenly in January due to a complication from breast cancer. The Catskill Art Society (CAS) is … more

By FRITZ MAYER | 2/5/20

Cornhole tournament, the appeal of Mona Lisa and more

What's going on in arts & leisure January 30 to February 5 more

1/29/20

Network security Ross Johnson (played by Michael Valentine), left, soap opera co-star John McIntyre (Paul Ciliberto), producer Rianne Redfern (Laure Valentine), star Kyle Brannigan (Joseph Abraham) and his girlfriend Dehlia Somerset (Margaret Bruetsch) are the characters in Big Sky Productions’ “’Til Death Do Us Part.”

Murder, mystery, mayhem and more

What's going on in arts & culture January 23 to January 29 more

1/22/20

Brittany Marold, left, Kara Poremba, Nicole Hartung, Eric Rittenhouse, Janice Pettinato, Lori Shipsky and Alexander Pinsky pose with a poster about post-birth warning signs.

Maternal health awareness day, art and poetry contest and more

Maternal Health Awareness Day HONESDALE, PA — On Thursday, January 23, Maternal Health Awareness Day, Wayne Memorial’s New Beginnings Birthing Suites staff and the providers of the … more

1/22/20

Make a Valentine’s Day lovebird cake topper out of modeling chocolate

A lot of people look at what I do and say, “I could never do that.” While that might be true on a professional level, that doesn’t mean that you can’t let your creative spirit … more

By KIM M. SIMONS | 1/22/20

Students receive one-on-one instruction in acting, choreography and vocal technique during the intensive workshops held at the Performing Arts Academy held at the Forestburgh Playhouse.

Musical theatre is serious business!

There comes a time in every kid’s life when they dream about becoming a firefighter, an airplane pilot, a farmer, a teacher, or even the president of these United States, since it would appear … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 1/15/20

Tai chi for arthritis, Wayne Memorial hospital auxiliary ball and more

What's going on in arts & culture January 16 to January 22 more

1/15/20

Kim Simons, standing center, in the green shirt, is surrounded by friends and family at Hector’s Inn in Bethel, NY to celebrate Simons’ team Bah Hum Bakers and their $25,000 first prize win on the Food Network’s “Holiday Wars.”

Food artist Kim Simons: Baking her way to the top

When I heard that local “food artist” Kim Simons and her Bah Hum Bakers cake-decorating team had won the top prize in the Food Network’s “Holiday Wars” competition a few … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 1/8/20

Presently, Yarnslingers has 50 members. Not all who participated in the December 15 event are represented here.

When the giver and receiver become one

You could feel it walking in… Entering the lobby with friends who remember when the Tusten Theater wasn’t, when DVAA was very young—when we were all younger. Old friends … more

By BEVERLY STERNER | 12/31/19

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

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/26/19

Veronica will perform at Here & Now Brewing Co. in Honesdale, PA on December 27, 7-10 p.m.

Veronica makes it big

Veronica Ann doesn’t want to be contained. Though she performs mostly as a solo act—singing and accompanying herself on guitar—her mission on stage is to take songs and make them … more

By OWEN WALSH | 12/18/19

Merrymaking

A grand Chanukah gathering MILFORD, PA — The Jewish community of Milford is cordially invited to a grand Chanukah party gathering. Join in lighting the first candle and usher in the Holiday … more

12/18/19

Merrymaking and shopping local

‘Holidays Around the Globe’ MILFORD, PA — Croatian singer-songwriter Astrid Kuljanić and musicians of the Transatlantic Exploration Company will perform at the Milford … more

12/11/19

Hurleyville’s Gallery 222 is showing work from Project: Identity, a program for area teens that immersed them in digital photography and taught them how to create an exhibition, said gallery coordinator Ellyane Hutchinson. “We believe the arts are critical to the strength of a community,” she said. Here, visitors admire the students’ work. There are a myriad of small galleries and studios open to the public. Something is always happening at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance in Narrowsburg, the Catskill Arts Society in Livingston Manor, the Cooperage in Honesdale, the Art Factory in White Mills and the Everhart Museum in Scranton. Check www.sullivancatskills.com or the www.waynecountyartsalliance.org for more information.

It doesn’t have to be a Mercedes

The idea of giving thoughtfully often breaks down when it comes to kids. Don’t they need the latest, shiniest, whatsit? It doesn’t take much, Wayne County children’s … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 11/20/19

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