Music, Magic and Dance at The Cooperage

HONESDALE, PA — Sommer Santoro DJs at The Cooperage’s Music, Magic and Dance Show March 15, where Greg Dubin, aka the “Great Dubini” performed magic. “Dance parties are infrequent and vinyl nights are nonexistent,” said organizer Arrah Fisher. “We weren’t quite sure what to expect... but the room was packed with people and filled with rowdy laughter.” The Cooperage will host more of these events in the future.

Maple tree tapping and tasting

NARROWSBURG, NY — On Sunday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Smokey Belles Catskills La Petite Cabine will host a maple tree tapping event, followed by a tasting with food and drinks. Attendees will learn how to identify sugar maple trees, old fashioned tapping practices and simple sap boiling. Tickets cost $75 for adults and $55 for children. For more information, email info@fishandbicycleny.com.

DVAA’s wraps up its Winter Salon Series

NARROWSBURG, NY — On Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m., the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance closes its Winter Salon Series with “Roald Dahl’s Villains on Trial,” a family-friendly show that invites audience participation. In the form of a panel debate, the show asks which is the worst villain from Dahl’s children stories. Admission is free and seating is limited. The show will take place on the second floor of the DVAA in the Krause Recital Hall.

Unique Pathways invites speaker Jan Goodwin

HAWLEY, PA — On Thursday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m., award-winning journalist, editor and author Jan Goodwin will share her experiences for Unique Pathways, the Hawley Public Library’s speaker series. Goodwin’s career has brought her from editing Ladies Home Journal magazine, to riding humanitarian aid trucks in war-torn Afghanistan, to covering the Academy Awards and parties at the White House. The program is free. For more information, call the library at 570/226-4620.

Eat, drink and be murdered

LIBERTY, NY — On Sunday, April 7 at 4 p.m., the Liberty Diner is hosting a murder mystery event. The show includes a full salad bar, sit-down dinner, dessert and cash bar. Tickets are limited and available at the Liberty Diner and Antique Palace Emporium. For tickets and other information, call 845/292-2270 or visit www.libertynychamber.com. 

Fresh music: Al Freedman

CALLICOON, NY — Rafter’s Tavern is hosting Al Freedman’s “Gator and the Everglades” show on Saturday, March 30 to celebrate the release of his new album and solo-debut “Eco-Evolution.” The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Described as classic alternative folk-rock-reggae, the music features politically-conscious lyrics with Freedman on guitar and vocals. The songwriter will be backed by Glenn Lieberman on bass and Mike Guba on drums.

Freedman has recently moved from NYC to Sullivan County and is using his new album to “share his vision and concern for our world today.” The CD will be available for purchase at the show.

As a musician in NYC since the mid-60s, Freedman has had the opportunity to accompany Bob Dylan, Larry Johnson, Tim Hardin and Adam Miller. He’s been the guitarist for acclaimed NYC singer/songwriter Garland Jeffreys for nearly 50 years; the duo was an opener for Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side” tour.

For more information about Freedman, visit www.alanfreedman.net. For information about the show, call Rafter’s Tavern at 845/887-9882.