What's going on in arts, leisure and community December 10 to 16
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12/9/20
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In the spirit of shopping local, merrymaking and offering helping hands November 26 to December 2
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11/25/20
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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 …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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10/14/20
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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 …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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7/22/20
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We’ve all heard that expression, and I dare say it often rings true, but perhaps even more so now in these topsy-turvy (you may quote me) times. As businesses both large and small begin to …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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7/15/20
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As we now know, in the wake of COVID-19, both New York and Pennsylvania are on track to reopen for business, with each state following a multi-phased plan. In New York, the first phase went into …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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6/3/20
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What's going on in arts, leisure and community May 28 to June 3
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5/26/20
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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 …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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1/15/20
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In theory, having a little “down time” is not a bad thing, but there’s something to be said for that old proverb about “idle hands being the devil’s plaything,” …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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1/8/20
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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 …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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12/26/19
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So, here’s the thing: I’m not actually as sociable as I appear in public. While I truly enjoy getting out and about, and I feel genuinely delighted to meet up, schmooze with and …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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10/24/19
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While the above title is the catchphrase for the CBS summer reality show “Big Brother,” and I’ve yet to miss (don’t judge!) any of the show’s 21 seasons, have no …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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9/4/19
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This incarnation of HAIR beautifully serves as a love letter to the original production and is practically flawless.
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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7/24/19
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The Forestburgh Playhouse's incarnation of HAIR beautifully serves as a love letter to the original production and is practically flawless.
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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7/23/19
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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.
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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7/17/19
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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.
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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7/10/19
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Dr. Zsa’s Powdered Zydeco Band
HANCOCK, NY — Summer Nights LIVE! continues at the Hancock Town Square this Friday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m., with Dr. Zsa’s Powdered Zydeco Band. The …
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7/8/19
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That said, it’s the “sound of music” to which I refer, and there’s plenty of that to go around these days.
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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7/3/19
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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 …
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JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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6/19/19
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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, …
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JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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4/24/19
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