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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Holiday shopping begins!

SUNY Sullivan Arts and Crafts Festival LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan will host its 49th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival. Attracting more than 130 vendors, the festival will take … more

11/20/19

The Tina Croll Dance Company is one of four companies from NYC performing at this year’s DanceFest Milford on Saturday, November 16.

Dancefest, wreath making and more

What's going on in arts & culture November 14 to November 20 more

11/13/19

“We can relax, take a breath of fresh air and simply listen… It became about what feeds your soul.”

Matt Carpenter: building bridges

NARROWSBURG, NY — It seems that Matt Carpenter is in the news a lot lately. As recently as April of this year, a New York Times article written by Sara Clemence (www.bit.ly/TRRmcnyt) details … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 11/6/19

Enjoy a concert and a mystery with the members of Infusion Baroque

Comedy show, talent showcase, a mysterious concert and more

What's going on in arts & leisure October 31 to November 6 more

10/30/19

Carole Loeffler’s sculptural exhibition features these vintage sweaters made from felt and thread.

Where to contemplate art this weekend

Narrowsburg NARROWSBURG, NY — “Lives Lived,” an exhibition of sculptural objects by Carole Loeffler, and “Between Something and Nothing,” an exhibit of paintings by … more

10/3/19

Kristin Lockwood sits at her desk in the Jeff Bank in Narrowsburg.

Comeback Kids: Kristin Lockwood is on the move

Driving is one of the most pacifying things a busy person can do. It’s one of the few activities that is both mission-accomplishing and passive at once, releasing the mind of someone who … more

9/25/19

Axlom Brass will perform their multimedia "Limitless" concert on Sunday, September 22 at the Bethel Woods Event Gallery

Free tai chi, concerts galore, writers and readers festival and more

What's happening in arts & culture September 19 to September 25 more

9/18/19

Tannis Kowalchuk as Tatiana, queen of the fairies, at "Shakespeare on the Farm."

The art in nature

It’s morning at Willow Wisp Organic Farm. An array of be-hatted men are at work picking radishes in the field most distant from the barn; bees and bugs are flitting in and out of the flower … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 9/18/19

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