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From The Publisher... by Barry Plaxen Sumer is icumen in and it is bringing us a plethora of arts events, happenings, parties, celebrations and festivals, amateur, community and professional, inside and outside, day and night. Our centerspread calendar has not been as full as it is for weekends this month since before you know when. Welcome back from the Pandemic: Eldred Preserve & Bradstan Cabaret. Heartbeat Music Hall, Grahamsville. Grey Towers, Milford. Greenwood Lake Theater, Warwick. NACL Theatre, Highland Lake. Hudson Opera Theatre, Monroe. Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville. Town of Deerpark Museum, Huguenot. Synchronicity of the month: Film showing of John Kander’s & Fred Ebb’s musical Cabaret in Milford and Karen Mason singing Kander & Ebb…And All That Jazz in Eldred. Vocabulary Lesson: Autodidact: a self-taught person. Sophister: a specious, unsound, or fallacious reasoner. Cosplay: the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game. Highlights of the Month: The start of the summer outdoor municipal free concerts in Kauneonga Lake, Walden and West Point. The annual UFO Fair in Pine Bush. Kudos to: NBNY Art Seen for uniting the Newburgh Visual Arts Community and creating a monthly art walk.

Forestburgh Playhouse for its multilingual musical for the entire family. WJFF Radio Catskills for its longawaited move to its new home. In this issue: Arts are everywhere. The boonies are a boon to both our arts events’ palete and arts opportunity palette. We salute our “out-there” neighbors for creating arts events in the hamlets of Damascus, Eldred, Forestburgh, Grahamsville, Highland Lake, Huguenot, Kauneonga Lake, Lake Huntington, Lumberland (Glen Spey), Phillipsport and Sparrowbush. Take a WALK in Damascus (live theatre), Middletown (garden tour),

Walden (birding), Wurtsboro (nature walk). For variety, there’s Flamenco in Monticello, Cabaret in Eldred and Forestburgh, a Music Festival in Hurleyville, Operetta in Lake Huntington and Monroe, Record Store Day in Warwick and Callicoon, and Pride celebrations in Callicoon, Hurleyville and Livingston Manor.

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Email calendar submissions by the 15th of the prior month to calendar@dhcanvas.com Nothing in this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publishers. Holland Tunnel Gallery, Newburgh �3, 6 Hudson Opera Theatre ��9 Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival ��14 Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre ��10, 23 Josephine-Louise Library, Walden ��18 Kindred Spirits Arts, Milford ��28 Lake Effect Co., Greenwood Lake ��23 Lumberland Cultural Series, Glen Spey � 3 Mamakating Environmental Ed. Ctr. �21 Middletown Art Group ��26 Milford Theater ��20 Milford Welcome Center ��21 Music on Market, Ellenville ��5 NACL, Highland Lake ��30 Narrowsburg Union ��19 NBNY Art Scene ��3 Orange County Arts Council ��20 Orange County Hops, Walden ��16 Original Vinyl Records, Warwick ��27 Paramount Theatre, Middletown ��8 Phillipsport Community Center ��26 Pine Bush First Fridays ��9 Pine Bush UFO Fair ��9 River Valley Artists Guild ��30 Rivoli Theatre, South Fallsburg ��20 Safe Harbors Green, Newburgh ��20 Shadowland Stages, Ellenville ��7 Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra ��23 Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop ��20 Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville � 22 Sullivan County Music Festival ��10 SUNY Orange, Middletown ��26 Time and The Valleys, Grahamsville ��7 Time Warp Records, Callicoon ��27 Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg ��7, 23 Tuxedo Park Library ��21 UpFront Exhibition Space, Port Jervis �25 Visitor Center, Newburgh ��5 Wallkill River School, Montgomery ��6 Warwick Art League ��21 West Point Band ��30 WJFF Radio Catskill ��31 Wurtsboro Art Alliance ��10

Introducing NBNY Art Seen NBNY Art Seen is a new initiative by the gallery and art space community in Newburgh. Occurring on the Last Saturday May 28: Visiting artistin-residence Heleen of the month, Schuttevaêr sets Holland the spaces Tunnel Gallery in a Latin participating will mood with bossa nova, chacha, rhumba, be open in the samba, salsa, and tango music! afternoon and one space each month will host an endof-day event. This monthly ‘art walk’ will coincide with the Hudson Valley art season that runs through October. Currently participating are Holland Tunnel Gallery, Elijah Wheat Showroom, Visitor Center, Ann Street Gallery, ADS /DAS Gallery Project Room, Grit Works, CMA Gallery at Mount Saint Mary College, and Mindy Ross Gallery at SUNY Orange Newburgh. NBNY Art Seen is hoping to expand this roster of locations as it goes forward, and is excited about reflecting the diversity of art in the community of Newburgh.

The Newburgh Arts and Cultural Commission is supporting this event by hosting online information about the monthly event, participants and a downloadable walking map of locations participating. Their website will also act as a portal leading to the websites of participating spaces. Visit newburghart.org NBNY Art Seen monthly closing event hosts are as follows: May 28: Holland Tunnel Gallery: 46 Chambers Street. June 25: Ann Street Gallery: 104 Ann Street.

“Incorrigibles” runs through September 9

Ann Street Gallery: Incorrigibles: Bearing Witness to the Incarcerated Girls of New York is a transmedia project that tells the stories of ‘incorrigible’ girls in the U.S. over the last 100 years. www.annstreetgallery.org

Flamenco in Monticello The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library will present Hudson Valley Flamenco on its new outdoor stage. Enjoy this unique opportunity to experience expert Flamenco dancing and music! Nahede Khosrovi has been dancing all her life starting with Ballet and then Flamenco. Renowned Flamenco singer, flutist, composer, and historian Alfonso

Cid was born and raised in Seville, the heartland of Flamenco music. Greg Melnick has been studying Flamenco guitar for several years and currently works with Flamenco Vivo. Free admission on June 30 at 6:00pm, 479 Broadway, Monticello. Call 845-794-4660 for info. Bring your blanket or chair as seating is limited!

Virtual: Piano & Poems, Art & Music Pianist and composer Nicole Brancato “makes music to unlock wonder.” Her program Harmony of the Spheres is inspired by the question “what is our place in this universe?” Nicole speaks and performs in this intimate solo program, connecting artist Salvador Dalí, poet Federico García Lorca, and composer George Crumb. Featuring a surrealist film by Germaine Dulac and poems by Lorca, the experience also includes music by Henry Cowell, Dane Rudhyar, Mary Prescott, Luciano Berio,

Greg Hammontree, and by Nicole herself. “I ask you to ponder the remarkable universe we live in, both big and small. The great expanse of the cosmos and the wonders of every fiber of nature. The unfathomable stretches of time, and every precious moment. We inhabit the space in which these infinities collide...” The Town of Lumberland Cultural Series is presenting a virtual performance on June 5 at 3:00pm on Facebook and on www.townoflumberland.org.

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Cornwall Arts Collective at Leo’s

The Cornwall Arts Collective will have its third show at Leo’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, 23 Quaker Avenue, Cornwall this June. The show, entitled Color My World, will be in Leo’s dining room from June 7 to July 5. The Cornwall Arts Collective is a small but growing art group with 25

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member-artists from the local area. After the pandemic put things on hold for the group, they are excited to be back to having inperson shows! For further information about the Cornwall Arts Collective and their upcoming events, visit: www. cornwallartscollective.org

Greenwood Lake: New Art Movement Albert O’Hayon was born in Morocco. He studied art at Ecole Des Beaux Arts in Paris and had his first show there as well. He continued his art career by illustrating commissioned books and magazines. He has worked in fine arts, collecting, discovering and helping to sell the works of several masters. The pandemic found O’Hayon in his Greenwood Lake Studio where he devoted himself to an entirely new trend and style. He abolished any boredom or threatening objects from his paintings, and focused on landscapes, sun, mountains,

and the sea. He used a gradations technique to create a pleasant contrast in his finished work. Using rich colors with nearly invisible brushstrokes, he mixed neo-impressionist with the abstract resulting in a new art movement. His works are influenced by Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, Sandro Botticelli and Wassily Kandinsky. The Art Gallery at the Greenwood Lake Public Library, 79 Waterstone Road, will present the work of O’Hayon for the month of June. For info, contact Aimee at 845-477-8377 ext:107.

Bradstan Cabaret is Back in Eldred The Bradstan’s NYC-caliber art form in a new generation.” cabaret series has been revived The series will open on May 29 as The Bradstan Coming Home with the legendary Karen Mason Cabaret Series, and is taking center singing Kander & Ebb…And All stage at The Eldred Preserve. The That Jazz followed by Steven series is hosted by Chief Operating Karen Mason Scott and Chris Monty on June Officer Scott Samuelson and 19. Performances are at 8:00pm. Bradstan General Manager Described as a perfect mix Edward Dudek, the original hosts between Jerry Seinfeld and Jim of the Inn Cabaret Series. Carey, Steven Scott’s comedy “We are beyond excited to combines clever observations of continue the tradition of cabaret that Steven Scott his everyday life with his amazing has been held closely to our hearts array of vocal talents, including for decades,” said Samuelson. characters, voices, and sounds “We’ve envisioned the revival of ranging from celebrities to musical the series at the Preserve since the instruments. As a comedian, actor, resort’s conception, and are thrilled and host, Steven has worked with to finally see it come to fruition.” Chris Monty some of the biggest names in show Dudek and Samuelson began the business. original cabaret series at the Bradstan In his stand-up, Chris Monty channels Country Hotel in White Lake in 1991. a refreshing and unique style of the The series become tradition that was a 1960’s cool funnyman mixed with a favorite amongst both tourists and locals, modern chic. His unique take on current including The Eldred Preserve founders, topics and storytelling are reminiscent of Dan and Joan Silna. the comics that would keep The Rat Pack “Cabaret allows performers to create in stitches for weeks. a unique connection with the audience,” The Eldred Preserve is located at 1040 said Dudek. “We can’t wait to share our State Route 55, Eldred. Phone: 845-557love for cabaret with lifelong enthusiasts, 8316. Tickets: www.theeldredpreserve. as well as spark an appreciation for this com/2022cabaret. 4

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“Pricked and Broken” in Newburgh Julia von Eichel’s work is concerned with the tension between chaos and control. Her process is highly focused from initial creation to the final piece. Furthermore, the juxtaposition of precision and serendipitous expression is constantly at play. Her sculptures and drawings are notably meticulous. Upon closer examination, the pieces are closely and obsessively structured networks. Ultimately, she seeks to create a complex interplay between the natural world and the world of the artist’s hand. Von Eichel’s idiosyncratic sculptures appear to be obsessively structured networks. Metaphors for life itself, they bring to mind a range of subtle transformations, from memento mori to the experience of birth: the tension and dynamism of life (spikes, atomlike Wiffle balls) breaks through the smothering, all enveloping shroud of death (the silk coated with gesso). Visitor Center in Newburgh will unveil Pricked and Broken, a solo exhibition by Julia von Eichel. The artist is presenting a series of brightly hued wall sculptures and paintings inspired by the emotions she felt while quarantined in Upstate New York.

“Thistle” by Julia von Eichel

These sculptures will be in conversation with a series of oil pastels on mylar: clusters of branched, tubular filaments merging with luminous, kinetic networks of swirls that almost vibrate when hit by light. Nature’s pulse permeates Julia’s work, which is continuously informed and inspired by her passion for gardening and landscaping. Ultimately, she seeks to create a complex interplay between the natural and the imaginary world. Pricked and Broken is at the Visitor Center, 233 Liberty Street, Newburgh, through June 11. And...A solo exhibition by Angelo Filomeno: In between dreams at dusk will inundate the Visitor Center with color from June 18 to July 30. Visit www.visitorcenter.space

Americana & Latin Jazz in Ellenville Music on Market’s “Coffee House” The B2’s are a 9-voice Women’s Voice Ensemble founded and directed by musician, songleader and choral director Debbie Lan, singing Americana, folk, world and rock songs for the Music Institute of Sullivan & Ulster (MISU) coffeehouse series. With original arrangements by Debbie, The B2’s eclectic and uplifting repertoire includes songs by Tom Waits, 4 Non Blondes, Agnes Obel, Ma Muse, Rising Appalachia and Ladysmith Black Mambazo amongst others. The B2s are Betty Boomer, Ruth Molloy, Suzanne Stokes, Carol Bialy, Noelle Damon, Kathy Flannery, Rita Prusinski, Vicki Koenig and Donna Greenfield Cullen, and they perform for the series on June 4 at 7:30pm at MISU, 40 Market Street, Ellenville. Tickets at the door. Latin Chamber Jazz Composer, drummer, producer and educator Roland Vazquez first worked with R&B and rock groups. He began writing for his jazz-fusion bands during

the mid-70’s, and is currently on Faculty at Vassar and Bard Colleges, recently teaching American Jazz History, Afro Caribbean Percussion Ensemble, and private studio lessons in composition and drums. He also performs regularly at clubs, colleges, and jazz festivals. On June 16 at 7:30pm the Roland Vazquez Band will bring contemporary Latin rhythmic chamber jazz to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 40 Market Street, Ellenville. The band features Ron Horton (trumpet), Kevin Bene (alto), Maxwell Banes (tenor), Bryan Ponton (keys), Nick Edwards (bass), and Tomas Martin Lopez (percussion). Tickets at the door. For more information: www.misucatskills.org or call 845-377-3727 and leave a message.

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Holland Tunnel Gallery: 25 Years! Holland Tunnel Gallery celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exhibition of the founding artists. Holland Tunnel Celebrates 25 Years honors the journey from the original backyard shed turned hip gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to the current space in Newburgh. When gentrification in Brooklyn became out of control, Paulien Lethen (pictured) moved her gallery to Newburgh as chronicled in the documentary film Requiem for Williamsburg. This exhibition celebrates that endeavor as Holland Tunnel Gallery continues to provide quality arts and entertainment for the Newburgh community. Participating artists include: Paulien Lethen is a Dutch-born artist who spreads her time between her studios in Brooklyn, Paros (Greece) and Newburgh. In her artwork, she employs a minimal color palette with bold and decisive strokes that give a nod to the figure while remaining minimal and abstract. Paulien is the founder and director of Holland Tunnel Gallery. The

2019 awardwinning documentary Requiem for Williamsburg chronicles her life and art. Alexandra Limpert, a kinetic metal figurative sculptor based in NYC. Bix Lye, a British-American artist whose sculptures challenge definition. Jacques Roch (b. France 19342015) lived many decades in NYC. In Roch’s paintings, the comic narrative is combined with high-key swaths of color that evoke cynical delight. Jan Mulder: For more than a decade, the writings of Romanian poet Paul Celan have provided themes for Dutch painter Jan Mulder. Larry Lee Webb is a Brooklyn based artist who creates abstract paintings and collages. Susan Daboll is an American photographer and painter living between Paros, Greece and Jersey City, NJ. The exhibit runs weekends through June 26 at 46 Chambers Street, Newburgh. Visit www.hollandtunnelgallery.com and see ad on page 25.

Shakespeare: FestFolio & Groundlings Greenwood Lake Theater, in partnership with Warwick Historical Society, presents FestFolio!, a weekend festival of Shakespeare’s plays performed in the First-Folio Style. Greenwood Lake Theater is Orange County’s only Equity Professional Theater company, partnering with the Warwick Historical Society to present quality productions in a unique setting. Its mission is to offer patrons a stimulating, dynamic, entertaining experience by retelling classic stories through theater, education, film, music and art. For FestFolio! actors read a “cue script” which contains a cue line and their lines. There is no rehearsal process, and actors put their scripts together on the day of the show. The end result is a spontaneous, zany, and high energy show delivered by professional actors. Audiences can expect to laugh, cry, and be amazed by The Bard’s own works in his original style. The Festival runs in Lewis Park, 80 Main Street, Warwick, and Old School Baptist Meeting House, 29 High Street, Warwick, from June 3 through June 5. Plays include: Hamlet, A Midsummer

Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night and “Groundlings’ Choice”. The ‘groundlings’ were commoners who were also referred to as stinkards or penny-stinkers. The name ‘groundlings’ came about after Hamlet referenced them as such when the play was first performed around 1600. Groundlings were spectators who stood in the pit of an Elizabethan theater. COVID-19 policy requires masks to be worn in the Old School Baptist House; outdoors optional, but social distancing will be enforced. FestFolio! is graciously sponsored by Rhinebeck Bank. For tickets: visit greenwoodlaketheater. org or call the Warwick Historical Society box office at 845-986-3236, ext. 10. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Come pARTy with The Wallkill River School! For the past several years, 100 for 100, has been the largest and most wellknown fundraiser among the Wallkill River School (WRS) community. “100 for 100 was terrifically popular and great fun for our donors,” said Sarah Pierson, WRS executive director. “However, it had its limitations in that it was restricted to 100 attendees. Also, many of our regular donors have run out of wall space to hang larger pieces of art.” “And so, the biggest fundraiser of the year at WRS has had a make-over,” explained Maureen Crush, board president. “The PARTY will now be the fun, new way to support WRS. In addition to the requisite fundraising, we are looking forward to a really fun time among our artists, our donors, community members, and all supporters of WRS.” “We’ve re-envisioned our spring fundraiser as a giant, fun blow-out for art lovers. This year’s theme is Wildflowers 2022 and it celebrates spring, our landscape, and the creativity of our members,” enthused Pierson. Attendees will enjoy art, games, live music, activities, photo ops, and of course, food and beverages. 6

Plus, in the tradition of sending WRS fundraiser attendees home with original art for their collections, WRS artists have painted and donated “5x7” pieces of art. Each PARTY-goer will get to choose from among the offerings when their ticket number is called. “These are original, beautiful pieces of art in a very manageable size for our guests to keep or give as gifts, “explained Pierson. Each ticket holder will receive: Admittance to the PARTY!, festive food and drink, 5”x7” mini original artwork (there will be a drawing similar to the 100/100), an opportunity to bid in the silent auction for larger original work, art games & activities, live music, and our deepest gratitude and appreciation! Three options for tickets are: 1: Buy individual tickets ($60 until May 31. $70 starting June 1.) 2: If you can’t attend, you can select “Donate My Ticket.” 3: If you want to bring a group of friends, select the “Party Pack” of 6 tickets at a discounted rate. Long-time WRS artist member, Judi Silvano, a professional musician known for her unique and exceedingly diverse vocal offerings, has taken on the duties of coordinating the entertainment for

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The PARTY. “We’re going to offer a tapasstyle menu of musical offerings - a little of this and a little of that all delicious. It will be a great time under that The historic Patchett House, home of the Wallkill River School party tent,” enthused Silvano, who will also provide fundraiser will contribute mightily toward those goals.” some vocal offerings of her own. The PARTY fundraiser: Wildflowers “This is a critical event in the annual life of art and cultural offerings here at 2022 is on June 11, from 5:00pm8:00pm at the WRS (under an WRS,” added Maureen Crush. “The monies raised will form the outdoor tent), 232 Ward Street (17K), financial foundation for the many Montgomery. For tickets and more information programs offered by WRS such as the popular weekly drop-in painting click the “PARTY” button at: https:// sessions for senior citizens, scholarships wallkillriverschool.com Life from Earth, a group show curated for youngsters to attend summer and year-round art classes, and offerings for by Cynthia Harris-Pagano, and Water to Earth: Noah’s Flood, Cynthia’s solo military veterans.” Pierson concludes, “Additionally, show, are at the WRS through June 26. Water to Earth, is comprised of semi as we continue to expand into a more inclusive and well-rounded regional arts abstract meditations on the theme of the center, we hope to have the financial Great Flood, Creation, and environmental footing to develop literary, musical, and catastrophe and rebirth. See ad page 10. informational programs. A successful

Shadowland Stages: The 2022 Season Begins!

Brendan Burke

Chelsea Marcantel

Shadowland Stages’ joyful return to a wonder-FULL (6 shows + a special holiday show) season, includes musicals, dramas and rib-tickling comedies, and is highlighted by two world premieres, including one co-written by Tom Hanks. This Actors’ Equity theatre will produce the 2022 shows on both its beautifully restored Art Deco gem, The Main Stage as well as the new intimate flexible black box theatre, The Studio. This season marks Artistic Director Brendan Burke’s 16th year with Shadowland. Burke is directing the first offering, Airness by Chelsea Marcantel, a prolific playwright who has written over thirty plays. Marcantel won the American Theatre Critics Association’s M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award in 2018 for Airness, and a Richard Rodgers Award

Tramaine Bembury

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for Musical Theatre from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for her musical, The Monster. Chelsea has lived and made theatre among the tribes of the Midwest, Appalachia, the Mid-Atlantic, and the West Coast. Shadowland Stages is excited to produce the region’s premiere of this rock n’ roll comedy, which takes you into the world of competitive air guitar. Loud, fast and funny, Airness is a riot that reminds us that everything we need to rock in life, is already inside of us. Nina is a newbie in the world of competitive air guitar. Joining a clique of super-committed rock n’ roll nerds, she’s taken on a journey towards ultimate air guitar self-actualization: Airness, the indescribable state of being that can only happen when you’re not just faking it... but letting go and living it.

Kelsey Leland

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Airness will run June 3-19 on The MainStage, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. Both single tickets and subscription packages (save up to 20%) can be purchased at www.ShadowlandStages. org or by calling 845-647-5511. Special for previews: (First Friday at 8:00pm, First Saturday 2:00pm Matinee) are ‘pay what you will’ at the box office. Next up for Shadowland: Playwright and screenwriter Donna Hoke’s work has been seen in 47 states and on five continents. Her play, The Crossword Play (or Ezmeranda’s Gift) will be at The Studio, 14 Market Street, June 24 -July 10. (Previews June 24, 8:00pm & June 25, 2:00pm.) Join an expert at a crossword puzzlemaking workshop, where she guides the audience through the creation of a brand new puzzle - this one aimed at rekindling

Justin Pietropaolo

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an old flame. Will her words woo him back? Or leave her puzzled about the past? August Fundraiser Ellenville Regional Hospital is presenting A Taste of Broadway on August 21: lunch at Gaby’s Cafe is at 11:45am while the show at Shadowland is at 2:00pm. Shadowland’s show will feature a John Denver musical. $99 includes lunch, show and fundraiser. Make your check payable to: “ERH Auxiliary” along with your phone #, and if you are a paid (Shadowland) season subscriber. If you are presently a season subscriber to Shadowland, your price will be $74. Mail to Helene Morris, P.O. Box 105, Spring Glen, NY 12483. Call Helene with any seating requests or questions at 845-210-7120.

1930’s Dairy Farming in Grahamsville Go back in time to dairy farming in the 1930s! A Day in the Life of a Catskill Farm Family is on June 5 from 1:00pm4:00pm, and is part of the Time and the Valleys Museum on State Route 55 in Grahamsville. This unique 1930s Lost Catskill Farm includes a reconstructed early barn, outhouse, farm house, milk house, electric plant and shop with working

waterwheel, all with digital interactives, games, puzzles and activities for all ages. Held rain or shine, activities include ice cream, butter making, spinning and weaving demonstrations, guided tours, old fashioned games and tours of the farm’s recently reconstructed historic buildings. For information, call 845 985-7700.

House of Waters in Narrowsburg “House of Waters is a band that is bending the very fabric of the musical universe as we know it.” - Onstage Review. “One of the most unique groups you will ever come across...I can only describe their sound as being a sound which one has longed to hear without truly realizing it.” - The Bubble. “In today’s world, there are no musical boundaries,” says Max ZT of House of Waters, a trio featuring Max ZT on dulcimer, Moto Fukushima on six-string bass, and Richie Barshay on drums. Those words come alive as they incorporate elements of West-African, jazz, psychedelic, indie rock, classical, and world music into their astonishingly unique sound. Presented by Delaware Valley Arts

Alliance (DVAA) in collaboration with Harmony in the Woods, audiences are certain to be mesmerized by their unique and genre-bending sound. The concert takes place on June 9 at 7:30pm at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg. For tickets and info, visit: www. delawarevalleyartsalliance.org or at the door. Children 12 and under are free. June 2022

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R&B & Soul at The Paramount The Manhattans with melodies and began their legendary harmonies that few of musical journey in us will ever forget. 1964. After placing Over an illustrious third in a competition career that spanned at the Amateur Night close to five decades, at the Apollo Theater, Peaches & Herb have their undeniable established themselves musical star power as an international Sonny Bivins’ Manhattans earned them their household name. This first recording contract. dynamic duo’s reputation It didn’t take long as a hitmaker has been before their first major firmly etched into public hit, I Wanna Be (Your consciousness, thanks to Everything) broke onto the nearly sixty records the Pop and R&B charts. that have made the charts And the hits just kept since Let’s Fall In Love coming. With Searching began its fateful climb up Peaches & Herb For My Baby and Follow the charts in 1965. Your Heart selling records by the In 1981, Peaches & Herb were busy hundreds of thousands, the group was on making history by being on the Bob their way to national recognition. Hope Special from Mainland China, The late “Original” founding member making them the first African American Edward “Sonny” Bivins vowed to entertainers to perform in China. preserve the integrity of this priceless Sonny Bivins’ Manhattans featuring musical gem. Today, the vocal stylings Peaches & Herb (Herb Fame and, of Charles Hardy, Harsey Hemphill, presently, Linda Tavani) takes place on Kirk Hill, Jr. and Kenneth Jackson June 11 at 8:00pm at the Paramount complete the modern day line-up and Theater, 17 South Street, Middletown. seek out new horizons. The group Call 845-346-4195 or visit www. continues to record and perform songs middletownparamount.com.

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From Kentucky to Damascus Clear Creek Creative holds the art, cultural and community organizing, facilitation and leadership work of Carrie Brunk and Bob Martin. Home is on Clear Creek in the Kentucky foothills of Appalachia where the group stewards woodlands & gardens, mountain springs & rustic off-grid solarpowered community gathering grounds in service of transformative personal and societal change. Farm Arts Collective offers an authentic and unique agri-cultural experience through performances, workshops, and community events, participating in creative conversations about important issues like the climate crisis, sustainable agriculture, food justice, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ awareness, and acceptance. Clear Creek Creative is bringing an outdoor eco-cultural theater experience and farm-fresh meal to Farm Arts Collective for Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man, an environmental, cultural and spiritual parable derived from living in the foothills of Appalachia; one man among many seeking to make sense of the time, place and condition in which we live. In the story, Ezell’s choices, traumas

Bob Martin, “Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man”

and ancestors intersect with themes of domination and resilience as he seeks to take advantage of an anticipated fracking boom and the opportunity to reconnect with the people and land of his raising. Devised and performed by Bob Martin, directed by Nick Slie and produced by Carrie Brunk, the presentation features local musicians, chefs and creatives. Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man will be performed June 3-5 at Willow Wisp Organic Farm, 8 Hickory Lane, Damascus, PA, (in a beautiful setting on the Delaware River) five minutes from Callicoon. Following each performance is a community meal. This performance is a three-hour experience with walking over a mile on uneven ground. If you need mobility assistance, contact Jess at 570-798-9530. Tickets: www.FarmArtsCollective.org

Newburgh Symphony: “The Swan Becomes The Sun” The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) presents a soaring musical program in The Swan Becomes The Sun featuring works by Nielsen, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky. Russell Ger, Music Director of the GNSO, said, “‘The core of this performance is Sibelius’ gorgeous Fifth Symphony. Sibelius’ composing hut was situated under a migration path of Finnish swans. Every year he bade farewell to these majestic creatures and awaited their return after the long winter. This symphony climaxes with a glorious melody he called his Swan Theme. “The first half of the program opens with Nielsen’s Helios Overture, an ode to the sun god from Greek mythology, and Tchaikovsky’s deservedly loved Swan Lake Suite.” Sibelius: “Symphony No. 5” “By separating the final six chords of this movement, and the whole symphony, Sibelius created one of the finest

mythology, ‘conductor Helios is moments’ in the god and classical music. personification It basically of the Sun gives the (Solar deity). stick-waggler In 1902, Carl carte blanche Nielsen went to to swagger Athens to join through the his wife, Anne ending like Maestre Ger and GNSO musicians Marie Carla total god.” Nielsen, who www.classicfm. was one of the com first sculptors During its allowed to composition, make copies of Sibelius wrote of the symphony in the bas-reliefs his diary, “It is as Jan Sibelius P. Ilyich Tchaikovsky and statues in Carl Nielsen (1849-1893) (1865-1931) if God Almighty (1865-1967) the Acropolis had thrown down pieces of a mosaic for Museum. Nielsen’s stay in Athens gave heaven’s floor and asked me to find out him the inspiration of a work depicting what was the original pattern.” the sun rising and setting over the Nielsen: “Helios Overture” Aegean Sea. Besides his well-known six In ancient Greek religion and

symphonies, Nielsen wrote many short orchestral works, one of the most famous being the Helios Overture. Tchaikovsky: “Swan Lake Suite” Swan Lake was composed as a ballet. Despite its initial failure, it is now one of the most popular ballets of all time. In 1882, Tchaikovsky considered creating a concert suite out of the ballet, which he had composed six years previously. However, he seems not to have made a final decision, and the authorship of the concert suite published after his death as Op. 20a is unknown. The Swan Becomes the Sun will be presented June 25 at 7:30pm (Shacklett preview at 6:30pm) at Mount Saint Mary College’s Aquinas Hall, 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Call 845-913-7157 or visit www. newburghsymphony.org. Students are admitted free to open seating.

Hudson Opera Theatre Premieres Musical Stage Work: “The Fishergirl”

The Fishergirl, a new hybrid operetta/ musical by Hilarie Clark Moore, is set in the first decade of the 1900s. It follows Danielle (Dannie) Trescott from her quiet life in an isolated Maine fishing village to a sophisticated “adoptive” home in Washington DC, and finally to the discovery of her own ancestral roots in New Orleans. We watch her learn how to exercise her own judgment as challenges confront her at every turn. Dannie, an unassuming, down-toearth young woman, faces issues just as important today as in her time:

women’s rights, racial entertainment for the prejudice, mental 21st century. illness, violence, and Hilarie Clark Moore even fake news. Along has amassed countless the way, we witness first-rate credits explorations of the H. Clark Moore Ron DeFesi Gwen Gunn in performance, various types of love that support her on academia, conducting (Middletown her journey. Her progression from love Concert Chorale), teaching, and now of family, to love of all those in need, to composing. Orchestrator Ron DeFesi, love of community and ultimately the Artistic Director of the Hudson Opera love of justice and honesty, is sensitively Theatre, has directed and/or conducted and thoughtfully presented. over 350 productions, and is a gifted Even though it is set in a charmingly and prolific arranger and orchestrator. antique America, this is definitely Librettist Gwen Gunn, co-founder

of the Westbeth Playwrights Feminist Collective, is an awardwinning poet who has had her plays produced at multiple theaters in and around Manhattan. The Fishergirl will be performed in concert format (singers and orchestra, with supertitles and projected images), sponsored by the Hudson Opera Theatre, at the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, 142 Stage Road, Monroe, June 11 and 12. For tickets: www.hotopera.com. For information, call 860-322-4956; 845-661-0544. See ad page 7.

“The Fair-Day ‘Speaker Tent’ will host notable paranormal speakers and authors as they discuss Pine Bush, its UFO and paranormal history and why we are known as such a hotspot for sightings! Sit and listen in, it’s free!”

The Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum & Gift Shop at 86 Main Street is open all day. Come out with friends and family and join the fun on June 4, from 10:00am4:00pm. www.pinebushUFOfair.com

Pine Bush: First Fridays & 11th Annual Pine Bush UFO Fair Pine Bush First Fridays Experience live music, delicious food from local restaurants, as well as special sales offered by small businesses and eclectic shops on Pine Bush First Fridays. Take a stroll down Main Street on June 3, from 4:00pm-7:00pm, and enjoy sidewalk vendors, as each artist and artisan showcases their unique wares and incredible talent! Pine Bush UFO Fair 2022 The Town of Crawford is happy to present the 11th Annual Pine Bush UFO Fair. “It’s the only Street Fair Event where YOU can be part of the show. We always encourage visitors to attend in costume, and they definitely understand the assignment! Come by to watch,

or join-in with the fantastic Cosplay Characters and extra-terrestrials of all shapes and sizes in attendance.” The family-friendly celebration includes free live music, kid’s activities and games, food vendors and tons of unique art, and eclectic craft vendors! Watch out for unidentified otherworldly beings walking about, surprise visitors, pop-up street performances and photo-opportunities at every turn. Free, all-day entertainment includes the hilarious and interactive Alien GameShow; You Bet Your Asteroid!, and the infamous Best in Galaxy Beauty Pageant with a $500 grand prize winner! Feel free to sign-up online and walk the runway in costume!

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Wurtsboro Art Alliance: Black & White

HPAC: Sullivan County Music Festival

Paintings in oil, watercolor, and acrylic, photographs, prints, fiber art, collages, and hand crafted jewelry and pottery celebrating the visual beauty of black and white and shades of gray is the primary focus of the Wurtsboro Art Alliance’s “Black and White” exhibit: “Almost Night” by Susan Miiller (WAA) new show, and the Internet on Black and White. June 4 & 5 from A Grand Reopening 1:00pm-4:00pm. will take place on On Saturdays from June 4 from Noon1:00pm-3:00pm 2:00pm. Well known through November WAA artist-members 12: a variety of whose works will artists will present be featured include demonstrations and Patricia Blanco, Jeff Wiener and workshop participants workshops in their Michael Colella, specialty including jewelry, ceramics, Gene Iovine, Pearl Lau, Rick Loggia, acrylic & oil painting, portraits in pastel David Munford, Susan Petry a.k.a and figure drawing. Sumari, Michael Piotrowski, and many Black and White can be seen at the others. John Neilson Gallery, 73 Sullivan Street, And more news for the WAA: from May 31 to July 5, weekends from Alliance member Jeff Wiener, owner Noon-4:00pm. of Dangerous Media Productions, Email contact@waagallery.org. Inc., will present a two-day workshop This program is made possible, in part, with entitled, Online Marketing for Artists: funds from Arts for Sullivan Decentralization Empowering Artists with Technology Program for Sullivan County.

It’s time for Sullivan songwriter Caswyn Moon, County to come together DMac Burns (reggae, indie and rejoice in the most rock, R&B). universal language of them Bring a blanket or a all: Music! chair to enjoy the day on Sullivan County, come the grass in front of Tango show your stuff at the Cafe and Fireman’s Park The Electric Chords Hurleyville Performing in Hurleyville. Stop by any Arts Centre’s first annual of the local businesses for Sullivan County Music a bite to eat. The musical Festival, a family-friendly celebration continues with event featuring original an Open Mic open to the music by Sullivan County public inside Tango Cafe! musicians! Expect relaxed, The festival is free with country-vacation vibes, a $10 suggested donation. Kali Seastrand food, drinks, and local $10 gets you 3 door prize crafts; a celebration of the raffle tickets upon entry diverse local talent that to the Festival on June 4, Sullivan County has to from Noon-8:00pm. offer. Live original music Parking is available in all day including folk, hip two large municipal lots hop, country, soul, rock and on Main Street & Railroad more, with local vendors, Ave. Wheelchair accessible. Faith Kelly raffles, and prizes from Bathrooms are available local businesses. in HPAC and Tango At press time, the Cafe. The Sullivan County lineup includes: The Music Fest is supported in Electric Chords (rock, part through the generous funk, blues), Kali gift from the STEAM Seastrand (folk), Faith (Siegel Trust Enriching DMac Burns Arts & Music) Fund. Kelly (folk, r&r), and Caswyn Moon

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Under The Stars in Forestburgh Forestburgh Playhouse, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Franklin Trapp, has announced its 2022 Forestburgh Under the Stars Broadway Concert Series “We are incredibly proud to present our third annual Under the Stars concert series,” said Trapp. “The series was born in the summer of 2020 as a way to continue providing high-quality entertainment to our patrons in our beautiful gardens. Thanks to the popularity of the series, Forestburgh Under the Stars is now a permanent part of the Playhouse’s annual programming.” The 2022 series opens with T. Oliver Reid in Concert! Broadway powerhouse T. Oliver Reid, currently in the cast of Hadestown in NYC, has appeared in countless Broadway productions. Jay Armstrong Johnson: The Life of the Party, will take you on a musical journey as he celebrates his country roots, eclectic Broadway career, and his love for all things music. From Reba McEntire to Bernstein to Jonathan Larsen to Sondheim, you’ll not want to miss this musical potpourri that is sure to

T. Oliver Reid: June 3 J. Armstrong Johnson: June 4 Jackie Burns: June 10

Ken Page: June 11

be “The Life of the Party.” Children of Eden, My One Jackie Burns holds the and Only to name a few. title of Broadway’s longest Page has performed across running Elphaba in Wicked. the country and the world. Jackie also appeared in the “We are honored that he will Broadway productions of join us as we celebrate the Hair and If/Then. Jackie has Forestburgh Playhouse with The Scotts: June 17 sung all over the world and this very special benefit is bringing her immense concert,” said Trapp. talent to the Sullivan Benefit tickets are $150 Catskills. and $75. Tasty food An Evening with Ken available to pre-order. Page is a very special Full bar and cocktail concert benefiting the service available. Forestburgh Playhouse Broadway’s Power on June 11. Broadway Huffman & McSweeney: June 18 Couple is coming to legend Page originated the role of the ‘Burgh with We Didn’t Sleep Last Old Deuteronomy in Broadway’s Night! Kirsten Scott most recently blockbuster Cats and has appeared in starred as Sherrie in the 10th anniversary countless Broadway and West End shows production of Rock of Ages at New World including Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Wiz, Stages. Her Broadway credits include

Big Fish, Follies, Bubble Boys, Jersey Boys and Hairspray. Husband, Matthew Scott, starred as Adam Hochbert in the Broadway and National Tour productions of An American in Paris. Other Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair, Jersey Boys (Original Broadway cast) and Grand Horizons. Kristen and Matthew are a powerhouse duo that can’t be missed! It Was a Very Good Year is with the dynamic duo, Cady Huffman (Tony Winner The Producers) and Mary Ann McSweeney (awardwinning jazz bassist, Girl From the North Country) who combine stellar vocals with incomparable bass instrumentals, and whatever else strikes their fancy for an unforgettable evening. The duo pirouettes from Peggy Lee to Jimi Hendrix, with a promise that nothing is off-limits! Forestburgh Playhouse is located at 39 Forestburgh Road. Performance times are 7:30pm. To purchase tickets: Event selection (centerstageticketing.com)

Covid Protocol: The Forestburgh Playhouse will ensure the health and well-being of its patrons by complying with State and Federal guidelines, as applicable. Hand sanitizer and masks will be available for all patrons.

Inside the Theatre in Forestburgh Celebrating its 76th Season as “The Miracle of the Forest,” Forestburgh Playhouse, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Franklin Trapp, proudly announces its 2022 Season of musicals and plays, along with a summer series of exciting, safe outdoor concerts in compliance with local social distancing measures. “The Forestburgh Playhouse 2022 Season will be an exciting celebration of live entertainment in the Sullivan Catskills,” stated Trapp. “Our season kicks off early this year with the Playhouse Spring Series at the Forestburgh Tavern - three weekends of concerts, drag, karaoke and more. Each benefit will highlight and support an important Sullivan County charitable organization. “In June we return for our 3rd Season of Forestburgh Under the Stars, concerts highlighting the best of Broadway in our own backyard (see above story). We are also excited to present (in association with TheatreWorks USA), an original bi-lingual musical for young audiences: El Otro Oz (see story page 12). Our mainstage season will be a delight on many levels. Like every year, our Tavern cabaret performances will run alongside each mainstage production and our annual TYA production this year will be Alice in Wonderland. We are also proud

to announce that the In the Works-In the Woods Festival will be returning for a second year to celebrate and present the work of emerging artists.” Patrons will stop at nothing to secure a restaurant reservation A rip-roaring oneman show, Fully Committed: June 21 to 26. By Becky Mode, directed by Michael Jablonski. This hilarious play follows a day in the life of Sam, Becky Mode an out of work actor who handles the red-hot reservation line at NYC’s #1 restaurant. Coercion, threats, bribes, histrionics and a cast of desperate callers all combine to create “Fully Committed” a laugh riot of a stars Phillip Taratula play! as “Sam” Fully Committed achieved a number four listing on Time magazine’s “Top Ten Plays of 2000”. A wonderful acting challenge, it has forty wildly diverse characters designed to be played by a single versatile performer.

“Immensely entertaining, a richly comic affirmation of everything I’ve ever heard, or suspected about the bad behavior that good food can inspire.” New York Times. Hilarious Long-Running Hit Revue Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits: June 28 to July 3. Directed and choreographed by Phillip George. Get ready to laugh until your face hurts! In this legendary, iconic and comic Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre’s greatest stars and songwriters.

Phillip George’s credits include 12 editions of Forbidden Broadway in New York, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and the national tour. A classic Season Pass provides a ticket to all seven shows - same day of the week/ same seat! For more flexibility: a Flex Six Pack provides 6 vouchers that can be used for any show in any combination throughout the season. Mainstage single tickets on sale at www.tix5.centerstageticketing.com/ sites/forestburgh6/ or by calling the Box Office at 845-794-1194. For more information, visit www. fbplayhouse.org and see ads on pages 3 and 23.

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Magical Journey for the Entire Familia!

Narrowsburg: Paintings & Paper

to launch,” said Festival El Otro Oz, inspired by Artistic Director Matt The Wizard of Oz, was Lenz. “It was such a developed last summer in pleasure to see this funny, Forestburgh Playhouse’s endearing and timely inaugural In The Works-In piece blossom and come The Woods Festival. The to life last September bi-lingual musical features and I’m thrilled we get a book by Mando Alvarado to spend more time with and Tommy Newman and this talented group of music and lyrics by Jaime creators.” Lozano and Tommy As her fifteenth Newman. The production The Company of “El Otro Oz”, approaches, is directed by Elena In the Works-In the Woods birthday Festival, 2021 Dora, a contemporary Araoz, choreographed by Andrea Guajardo, with music direction Latine teenager, struggles with her family’s ideas about tradition and dreads by James Osorio. “We are thrilled that the In the Works- her impending quinceañera! But, when In the Woods Festival provided time and Dora gets swept away to a strange new resources to further develop El Otro Oz,” land, she learns how to celebrate her said Artistic Director Franklin Trapp. unique rhythm and embrace her cultural “After a magical week rehearsing, identity. Click your heels together tres veces writing and revising, El Otro Oz came to life for our Festival audiences. We are and take a transformative journey with incredibly grateful for the opportunity to this salsa, merengue, and Mexican folkcollaborate with TheatreWorks USA infused musical, June 17-19 on the and couldn’t be prouder to be part of Playhouse Mainstage. Forestburgh Playhouse is located this next step for such an important and at 39 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh. meaningful show.” “How wonderfully gratifying that El Recommended ages: 3-15 (and adults). Otro Oz is continuing on its deserving For tickets: www.fbplayhouse.org or call journey - and coming back to Forestburgh 845-794-1194. See ad page 23.

Delaware Valley Hudson artists who are Arts Alliance (DVAA) pushing the boundaries of presents two exhibits: paper, pulp, and fiber. The Sophisters, Economists, works on view range from & Calculations, featuring installation, sculpture, paintings by Brian fiber and metal, to more Madonna and The Shape seemingly traditional of Paper, a group show works on paper. The organized by Jamie show features handmade Sherzer that features paper being interpreted artists expanding the and reinvented through Work by Brian Madonna boundaries of paper. mixed-media and multiMadonna’s lush paintings dimensional processes. focus on autobiographical Artists in the collective revelations that explore include Xuewu Zheng who a common trauma of the creates paper sculptures human experience. In and installations, Maggie exhuming his family’s Oakes who works on paper experience of abuse at the and creates installations, hands of a cult, Madonna’s Hayoon Jay Lee who work recognizes a familiar works with rice paper and fragmentation of reality creates dimensional work, that occurred in their Work from “The Shape of Paper” Emilie Houssart who experience and is comparable with the creates paper sculptures and installations, contemporary experience of alienation. Jamie Sherzer who works with jewelry Misshapen figures in the work are and metal-based materials combined with controlled and manipulated, causing the paper, and Sariah Park who works with emotion and feeling of exposure to be paper, fiber and soft sculptures. tangible both pictorially and sculpturally. DVAA is located at 37 Main Street, The Shape of Paper features a Narrowsburg. The exhibits are on view collective of interdisciplinary Mid- through June 19. Masks requested.

May I Have A Word With You...

Quips, Quotes & Quiddities with Carol Pozefsky War is Hell On June 19, 1879, Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman addressed the graduating class of the Michigan Military Academy: “It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation. War is hell!” Music to calm the savage breast War has never precluded music. After the Confederate victory at Fort Sumter, President Lincoln countered with a call for 75,000 Union volunteers and the oxymoronic Civil War had begun. James Gibbons’ poem We are Coming Father Abraham 300,000 more...was set to music and fueled a patriotic frenzy. In the south they were singing Dixie’s Land, Southern Soldier Boy, Goober Peas and Deep in the Heart of Texas. Many World War II ballads, some heartbreaking, some hopeful, became standards: I’ll Be Seeing You, We’ll Meet Again, I’ll Never Smile Again, The Last Time I Saw Paris, I’ll Walk Alone...AND, 12

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not a ballad but noteworthy, Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition. And There Was Humor 350,000 women served in the military during World War II; 16 million men. The obvious shortage of eligible men on the homefront inspired songwriting collaborators Arthur Schwartz and Frank Loesser to have some fun with the disparity: They’re either too young or too old, They’re either too grey or too grassy green. The pickings are poor and the crop is lean, What’s good is in the army, what’s left will never harm me, I’m either their first breath of spring, or I’m their last little fling. I must confess to one romance, I’m sure you will allow, He tries to serenade me, but his voice is changing now. I’m finding it easy to stay good as gold. They’re either too young or too old.

Women in World War II were not allowed in combat. They were radio operators, nurses, truck drivers, cryptographers, messengers, ordnance workers and much, much more...

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Children & TEenS Calendar

sponsored by Music on Market, Ellenville & Nesin Cultural Arts, Monticello JLPL �� Josephine-Louise Library, Walden MEEC ��Mamakating Environmental Education Center, Wurtsboro PEEC ��Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry Listings not included in our centerspread calendar.

EntertainmenT & Recreation

Dungeons & Dragons “The Royal Heist” teens ��JLPL Jun 3 & 17, 5pm FREE “Magic! The Gathering Club teens ��JLPL Jun 4 & 18, 2pm FREE Farm Fun Afternoon ��Time & the Valleys Museum, Grahamsville, Jun 4, 1pm-4pm “Critter Connection: Chameleons” �� MEEC Jun 5, 1pm Ecozone Discovery Room! �� PEEC Jun 12, 1pm “El Otro Oz” ages 3-adult, bi-lingual �� Forestburgh Playhouse, Jun 17-19 Story Pirates Outdoor Family Concert ��Bethel Woods, Jun 18, 11am Children’s Day includes petting zoo & magician �� New Windsor Cantonment, Jun 19, 1pm-4pm Film: “Princess Bride, C. Elwes, R. Wright, M. Patinkin all ages ��JLPL Jun 24, 6pm FREE See FREE Hurleyville, Kauneonga Lake, Walden and West Point municipal concerts in adjacent column. See also Festivals and Fairs, page 15.

OPPORTUNITIES Visual Artists Artists can submit works for Highland Arts Alliance’s Summer Arts Showcase in July and a literature themed exhibit in August in conjunction with the Highland Falls Library. See ads pages 10 and 28. Visual Artists June 30 is the last day for the early bird discount to the Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival. The Festival, in its 7th year, is seeking plein air artists to compete for cash prizes and awards for the October event. The first place award is $1,000 and additional cash awards will be provided in various categories. In addition, hobby artists are invited to apply for a “Painter’s Pass” and participate, without the competition of jury selection and awards. Artists are invited to apply until July 28. (Discounted early bird deadline is June 30). Visit www.HVPleinAir.com to apply. Kids Make Cookies CAS Kids and Pride present a special cookie baking class for children ages 4-12. Lily Price and Erin Ellis show participants how to prepare their own delicious treats! No need to wait for cookies to bake, each participant goes home with a delicious treat and their own CAS Kids apron at the end of the day! Email info@catskillartsociety.org to reserve your spot. June 2, at 3:30pm at The Neon Croissant, 66 Main Street Livingston Manor. Writers Long time Hudson Valley writer, MJ Hanley-Goff will be holding a series of six writing workshops at the Kulture Café in Harriman, the county’s newest and coolest coffee shop. The series will focus on creative writing tips, memoir 14

writing, while students work on their own writing projects. “I’ve learned that writers need a place to be inspired,” says Hanley-Goff, who has written for multiple publications like Orange Magazine, the Times HeraldRecord and Hudson Valley magazine, among others, “and this new Café in Harriman offers the perfect ambiance.” The 6-part series starts July 7. Kulture Café is located at 2 North Main Street, Harriman. For further information and to register, email MJ Hanley-Goff at: mjgoff758@gmail.com, or phone 845590-4449. For the CANVAS discount, drop $10 off the total price. Just say “CANVAS sent me” when you register. Visual Artists WOODEN IT BE NICE is a pop-up community painting party on the lawn next to the Corner Piazza Restaurant in Eldred. The Barryville Area Arts Association is providing thin, tall boards to paint portraits on, and local businessman Lou Monteleone is donating space for the creation and display of the finished work. On June 4 everyone is invited to gather on the lawn at the four corners in Eldred. Artists and spectators will enjoy some light refreshments and create the portraits from 9:30am until Noon. On June 18 from 1:00pm-3:00pm the portraits will be arranged so they’ll be looking back at you when you look at them! Again, there will be some light refreshments and the chance to meet and greet the artists! These two WOODEN IT BE NICE events are free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register visit: www.barryvilleareaarts.org/ ourcurrentprojects.html or send an email to: barryvilleareaarts@gmail.com

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Music - pop, Folk, Country, Blues, rock, etc. sponsored by Steve’s Music Center, Rock Hill and Al’s Music Center, Port Jervis CANVAS cannot be responsible for errors & omissions. Please verify dates and times

Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 3, 7pm Sullivan County Music Festival rock, funk, blues, folk, reggae, pop �� Tango Cafe & Fireman’s Park, Hurleyville, Jun 4, Noon-8pm FREE AMP jazz, r&b, blues, rock �� Welcome Center, Milford, Jun 4, 1pm West Point Band “Red, White, and Bluegrass” w/Lisa Gutkin & Wayne Fugate �� Trophy Point Amphitheater, West Point, Jun 4, 7:30pm FREE Ed Palermo Big Band �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 4, 7pm B2s coffeehouse series, Americana, folk, world, rock ��MISU Ellenville, Jun 4, 7:30pm Brad Paisley w/Tracy Lawrence & Tenille Towne country ��Bethel Woods, Jun 4, 7:30pm Allan Harris soul, jazz �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 5, 7pm Celtic Woman ��Bethel Woods, Jun 5, 7:30pm Mark Hummel’s Blues Survivors w/Rusty Zinn �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 9, 7pm House of Waters jazz, world, rock, psychedelic �� Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg, Jun 9, 7:30pm King Yellowman w/K’reema & The Sagittarius Band reggae ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 10, 7pm Denitia Odigie, Robert Tellefsen ��Phillipsport Community Center, Jun 11, 7pm Cuboricua! salsa, etc. �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 11, 7pm West Point Band “Army Birthday Celebration” �� Trophy Point Amphitheater, West Point, Jun 11, 7:30pm FREE Sonny Bivins Manhattans, Peaches & Herb r&b, soul �� Paramount Theater, Middletown, Jun 11, 8pm Amy LaVere, Johnny Dowd �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 13, 7pm The Levin Brothers jazz, fusion, rock, pop �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 15, 7pm Roland Vazquez Band Latin chamber jazz �� MISU Ellenville, Jun 16, 7:30pm Eldorado Slim w/Scott Sharrard �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 17, 7pm Diver-In Music Concert 4 bands �� Narrowsburg Union, Jun 18, 6pm Deadgrass & Friends Jerry Garcia �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 18, 7pm West Point Band “Sunset with a Soundtrack” �� Trophy Point Amphitheater, West Point, Jun 18, 7:30pm FREE Chris O’Leary Band �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 22, 7pm Keith Newman & Lynn Reno, Rachel Berkman & Liam Leary �� Bethel Lakeside Music, Gazebo Park, Kauneonga Lake, Jun 23, 6pm FREE Willie Nile �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 23, 7pm Thomas Rhett country w/Parker McCollum & Conner Smith. ��Bethel Woods, Jun 23, 7:30pm Alexis P. Suter Band gospel, blues �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 24,7pm The Blues Project �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 25, 7pm West Point Band’s Benny Havens Band ““West Point Block Party” �� Trophy Point Amphitheater, West Point, Jun 25, 7:30pm FREE Ben Allison | Moments Inside �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 26, 7pm Pine Bush Community Band ��Wooster Grove, Walden, Jun 27, 7pm FREE Midnight Slim & Laurie Anne rock, blues, country �Wooster Grove, Jun 29, 6:30pm FREE Joanna M Gass and the Search & Rescue Orchestra �� Bethel Lakeside Music, Gazebo Park, Kauneonga Lake, Jun 30, 6pm FREE Tracy Bonham alt-pop �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 30, 7pm West Point Band “Independence Day Celebration” �� Trophy Point Amphitheater, West Point, Jul 2, 7:30pm FREE OPEN Mic & IN-HOUSE MUSIC

sponsored by Neil Alexander & NAIL, Newburgh and WaterWheel Cafe, Milford Listings not included in our centerspread calendar.

Robert Kopec & Friends Live Jazz �� Tapped, Middletown, Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm The Parting Glass Band Celtic ��Loughran’s Pub, Salisbury Mills, Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm Open Mic �� Heartbeat Music Hall, Grahamsville, Wednesdays,7pm Open Mic �� Rafter’s Tavern, Callicoon, Sundays 3pm Bush Brothers �� Orange County Hops, Walden, Jun 3, 5pm Open Mic �� Tango Cafe, Hurleyville, Jun 4 & Jun 6 & Jun 13, 7pm Oxford Station Band ��Christopher Jacobs Winery, Pine Bush, Jun 17, 5:30pm Oxford Station Band �� Cochecton Pump House, Jun 19, 2pm

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Art Walk

NBNY Art Seen ��Newburgh Art Galleries, May 28 & Jun 25, 1pm-5pm FREE

cABARET - mUSIC/Broadway, etc.

Karen Mason “Kander & Ebb…And All That Jazz” ��Eldred Preserve, May 29, 8pm T. Oliver Reid in Concert! ��Forestburgh Playhouse Outdoors, Jun 3, 7:30pm Jay Armstrong Johnson: The Life of the Party! Forestburgh Playhouse Outdoors, Jun 4, 7:30pm Jackie Burns in Concert! �� Forestburgh Playhouse, Outdoors, Jun 10, 7:30pm Kirsten & Matthew Scott: We Didn’t Sleep Last Night �� Forestburgh Pl., Outdoors, Jun 17, 7:30pm Cady Huffman w/Mary Ann McSweeney: It Was a Very Good Year �� Forestburgh Playhouse, Outdoors, Jun 18, 7:30pm

Comedy

Bobby Collins �� Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, Jun 4, 8pm Bill Burr �� Bethel Woods, Jun 17, 8pm Steven Scott & Chris Monty Bradstan Cabaret Series ��Eldred Preserve, Jun 19, 8pm

Classic Cinema

“Imitation of Life” Lana Turner, intro by John DiLeo ��Milford Theater, May 29, 4pm “Sabrina” A. Hepburn, H. Bogart, W. Holden �� Desmond Center, Newburgh, Jun 3, 10am “Singin’ In The Rain” Kelly-O’Connor-Reynolds �� Milford Theater, Jun 5, 4pm “West Side Story” 2021 �� Wisner Library, Warwick, Jun 6, 1pm FREE “Swing Away” Shannon Elizabeth �� Wisner Library, Warwick, Jun 13, 1pm FREE “Rear Window” J. Stewart, G. Kelly �� Desmond Center, Newburgh, Jun 17, 10am “Joe Bell” Mark Wahlberg & Reid Miller �� Wisner Library, Warwick, Jun 20, 1pm FREE “Princess Bride, C. Elwes, R. Wright, M. Patinkin ��JLPL Jun 24, 6pm FREE Split Britches’ “Last Gasp WFH” ��CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor, Jun 25, 7pm FREE “Cabaret” Liza Minelli. Joel Grey �� Milford Theater, Jun 26, 4pm

DANCE

Main Street Dance Showcase ��Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre, Jun 18, 1pm & 5pm Hudson Valley Flamenco ��Crawford Library Outdoors, Monticello, Jun 30, 6pm FREE

FAIRS & Festivals

Irish Fest ��Chestnut Street, Greenwood Lake, May 28 & 29, 11:30am-9pm Transportation Festival ��Erie Turntable, Port Jervis, May 28-30, 10am-5pm The Savage Wonder Festival of Veterans in the Arts �� Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, May 29, Noon-10pm Pine Bush First Fridays ��Main Street, Pine Bush, Jun 3, 4pm-7pm FREE UFO Fair ��Main Street, Pine Bush, Jun 4, 10am-4pm Sullivan County Music Festival ��Tango Cafe & Fireman’s Park, Hurleyville, Jun 4, Noon-8pm Makers Mart hand craft & art ��The Columns Museum, Milford, Jun 11, 9am-4pm Psychic Fair ��Crystal Connection, Wurtsboro, Jun 11 & 12, 11am-5:30pm Record Store Day ��Original Vinyl, Warwick, Jun 18, 9am-6pm FREE & Time Warp Records, Callicoon, 1pm-6pm FREE Catskills Pride Celebration + Callicoon �� Callicoon Depot, Jun 18, 1pm-6pm Children’s Day entertainment & games ��New Windsor Cantonment, Jun 19, 1pm-4pm

FUndraisers

Florida Library Library Yard Sale �� Florida Library, Jun 4, 9am-2pm Newburgh Free Library Back Door Books (sale) �� Newburgh Library, Town Branch, Jun 4, 11am-3pm Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Dorflinger Glass Factory Museum Tours �� Dorflinger Museum, White Mills, PA, Jun 4, 3pm-8pm Wallkill River School “The Party: Wildflowers 2022” art, games, music, food, etc. �� Wallkill River School, Montgomery, Jun 11, 5pm-8pm Forestburg Playhouse An Evening with Ken Page! �� Forestburgh Playhouse, Outdoors, Jun 11, 7:30pm Newburgh Free Library Back Door Books (sale) ��Newburgh Library, Jun 25, 10am-2pm Deerpark Rural Alliance Benefit fish fry & square dance �� UpFront Exhibition Space, Port Jervis, Jun 26, 5:30pm

Music - Classical

Nicole Brancato piano ��virtual: townofLumberland.org, Jun 5, 3pm FREE Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra “Muss es sein?” �� Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre, Jun 11, 6pm & Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg, Jun 12, 3pm Duo Custos w/Tracy Cowart Kindred Spirits Arts ��Grey Towers, Milford, Jun 18, 5:30pm Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra “The Swan Becomes the Sun” �� Aquinas Hall, Newburgh, Jun 25, Shacklett preview: 6:30pm, concert 7:30pm Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra outdoor summer pops concert �� Boscobel House and Gardens, Garrison, Jul 2, 7:30pm

Music - jazz

Hal Galper Trio �� Rafters Tavern, Callicoon, Saturdays, 3pm David Amram Quartet “Kerouac’s ‘On The Road’ Centennial” ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 2, 7pm Judi Silvano’s Zephyr Band & others Orange County Arts Council concert series �� Safe Harbors Green, Newburgh, June 3, others:7pm, Zephyr:9pm FREE “Beyond Jazz Jr.” Improvisational Music “groove port” series �� UpFront Exhibition Space, Port Jervis, Jun 11, 7pm

Judi Silvano’s Zephyr Band ��Orange County Hops, Walden, Jun 12, 2pm Jean-Michel Pilc, Ari Hoenig, François Moutin ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 12, 7pm Michael Bisio solo bass, “groove port” series ��UpFront ExhibitionSpace, Port Jervis, Jun 15, 7pm Oz Noy w/Dennis Chambers & Jimmy Haslip fusion ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 16, 7pm Eric & Houston Person �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Jun 19, 7pm

Operetta

“The Fishergirl” by Hilarie Clark Moore, Hudson Opera Theatre, Ron DeFesi cond. �� First Presbyterian Church, Monroe, Jun 11 & 12 “The Pirates of Penzance” ��Delaware Valley Opera, Lake Huntington, Jun 11-19

Poetry Readings w/Open Mic

Mary Makofske �� Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall, Jun 2, 7pm David Messineo ��Java Blue Coffee, Montgomery, Jun 21, 6pm Jimin Seo, Kristen Scharold “Pride and Poetry” “Pride at CAS” �� CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor, Jun 24, 6pm FREE

Recreation

May Social Catskill Pride �� Tango Cafe, Hurleyville, May 28, 3pm Trivia Night w/Arthur Aulisi �� Tango Cafe, Hurleyville, Jun 16, 6:30pm Stacy London & Cat Yezbak host Trivia Night “Pride at CAS” �� CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor, Jun 24, 7:30pm FREE Hidden Gardens Tour ��check-in: Morriso Mansion, Middletown, Jun 25, 9am-4pm

Theatre - Play

India Nicole Burton Ensemble �� NACL, Highland Lake, Jun 2, 6pm “Art” Veterans Repertory Theatre, play reading �� 16 Quaker Avenue, Cornwall, Jun 2, 7pm “Hamlet” Shakespeare, Greenwood Lake Theater �� Lewis Park, Warwick, Jun 3, 7pm “Airness” Directed by Brendan Burke �� Shadowland Stages, Ellenville, Jun 3-19 “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Greenwood Lake Theater � Lewis Park, Warwick, Jun 4, 2pm “Twelfth Night” Shakespeare, Greenwood Lake Theater ��Lewis Park, Warwick, Jun 4, 7pm “Groundlings’ Choice” Shakespeare, Greenwood Lake Theater �� Old School Baptist Meeting House, Warwick, Jun 5, 2pm “Almost” ��NACL, Highland Lake, J Physical Theatre & Pole Artistry plays �� NACL, Highland Lake, Jun 10, 7:30pm Ten Minute Plays Sullivan Cty. Dramatic Workshop ��Rivoli Theater, So. Fallsburg, Jun 10-19 “Fully Committed” �� Forestburgh Playhouse, Jun 21-26 “Mercedes” & Cara Francis �� NACL, Highland Lake, Jun 23, 6pm “The Crossword Play (or Ezmeranda’s Gift)” ��Studio @ Shadowland Stages, Jun 24-Jul 10

Theatre - Musical & Variety

“Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man” Clear Creek Creative ��Farm Arts Collective, Damascus, Jun 3-5 Drag Brunch w/Pixel �� Tango Cafe, Hurleyville, Jun 5, Noon & 2:30pm “El Otro Oz” bi-lingual musical �� Forestburgh Playhouse, Jun 17-19 “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” musical ��Forestburgh Playhouse, Jun 28-Jul 3

Kids Art at Desmond Center The Alice Desmond Center for Community Enrichment has announced an upcoming Young Student Art Show open to the public on June from 1:003:00pm at the Desmond Center, 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh. The artwork was created by students of Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School, under the direction of

their teacher, Mrs. Rachel Williams. Students in grades k-5 learned how to use some of the elements of art and principles of design in their art. You can also see the famous artist or movement of art that has influenced their work. The Center is part of The Town of Newburgh’s Recreation Department. For information: 845-565-1326.

June Events • 6/11 at 8am: “Birding” the Wallkill Rail Trail w/ Bill Fiero

• 6/20: Summer Reading • • •

Program registration begins! 6/24: 2nd Annual Chalk Day! 6/24 at 6pm: Classic Movie Night: “The Princess Bride” (1987) 6/27 at 7pm: Wooster Grove Concerts season kick-off with The Pine Bush Community Band!

www.waldenpubliclibrary.org

Stay up to date on additional programs by visiting the website! June 2022

Delaware & Hudson CANVAS

BW ��Bethel Woods Center for the Arts CAS-LK ��Catskill Art Society, Laundry King, Livingston Manor CRYSTAL �� Crystal Connection, Wurtsboro DESMOND ��Desmond Center for Community Enrichment, Newburgh DORF �� Dorflinger Glass Factory Museum, White Lake, PA DVO ��Delaware Valley Opera, Lake Huntington

FAC Farm Arts Collective �� Willow Wisp Organic Farm, Damascus FAL �� The Falcon, Marlboro FB ��Forestburgh Playhouse, Mainstage FBO �� Forestburg Playhouse, Outdoors FPM �� First Presbyterian Church, Monroe GAZEBO Bethel Lakeside Music �� Gazebo Park, Kauneonga Lake

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Please see the schedule for Art & Photography Exhibit Receptions, pg. 18

jUNE

GREY Kindred Spirits Arts �� Grey Towers, Milford HOPS �� Orange County Hops, Walden HPAC �� Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre JLPL ��Josephine-Louise Library, Walden MoM Music on Market �� MISU Ellenville MONT-LIB ��Crawford Library Outdoors, Monticello

THURSDAY

Theatre - Play...........India Nicole Burton Ensemble.......NACL 6pm Festival Transportation Festival The Bush Brothers: Gary Gogerty - harmonica & Erie Turntable, vocals, Leon Swyk - bass & vocals, Fooch Fischetti Port Jervis, 10am-5pm pedal steel guitar, Roger TerBush - mandolin & vocals, and Gary TerBush - guitar & lead vocals, perform at Orange County Hops in Walden on June 3 at 6:00pm

“New Year’s Fairy Lantern” by Michele M. Meek, (acrylic & wax oil pastel on wood panel, 14x18) on view for the Goshen Art League’s “Mini Solos” art exhibition. See page 21.

Cinema “West Side Story” 2021

Wisner Library, Warwick,1pm

13 Cinema “Swing Away” Wisner Library, Warwick,1pm

Music - Jazz Michael Bisio solo bass UpF 7pm Music - Jazz-Fusion-Rock The Levin Brothers FAL 7pm

Music Amy LaVere, Johnny Dowd FAL 7pm

20 Cinema “Joe Bell” Wisner Library, Warwick,1pm

Music Pine Bush Community Band WOOSTER 7pm

Poetry David Messineo Java Blue Coffee, Montgomery, 6pm

Theatre - Play “Fully Committed” FB 8pm

Theatre - Musical “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” FB 8pm

Delaware & Hudson CANVAS June 2022

Theatre - Play “Fully Committed” FB 2pm & 8pm

Music Chris O’Leary Band FAL 7pm

Music - Rock-Blues Midnight Slim & Laurie Anne WOOSTER 6:30pm Theatre “Forbidden Broadways Greatest Hits” FB 2pm & 8pm

Cinema.............................“Sab Fair...................Pine Bush Fir Theatre - Variety........“Ezell: B Theatre - Play......................“H Music - Jazz +.........Judi Silva Music - Broadway..........T. Oliv Theatre - Play.......................“A Music..........Jeffery Broussar

Music - Reggae..King Yellowma Theatre - Play.....................“Almost”................................NACL 6pm Music - Broadway......Jackie B Music....Mark Hummel’s Blues Survivors w/Rusty Zinn...FAL 7pm Theatre.....Physical Theatre & Music - Jazz-World-Psychedelic-Rock....House of Waters...TUSTEN 7:30pm Theatre - Play...............Ten Mi Theatre - Play.....................“Airness”.........................SHADOW 8pm Theatre - Play....................“Ai

Cinema.............................“Re Theatre - Musical..................“E Recreation..............Trivia Night w/Arthur Aulisi.........HPAC 6:30pm Music......................Eldorado Music - Jazz-Fusion...Oz Noy, Dennis Chambers, Jimmy Haslip..FAL 7pm Music - Broadway......Kirsten Music - Latin-Jazz.........Roland Vazquaz Band.............MoM 7:30pm Theatre - Play....................“Ai Theatre - Play.....................“Airness”.........................SHADOW 8pm Theatre - Play...............Ten Mi Comedy..............................Bil

Theatre - Play..........“Mercedes” & Cara Francis............NACL 6pm Music..K.Newman & L.Reno, R.Berkman & L.Leary.GAZEBO 6pm Music...................................Willie Nile.................................FAL 7pm Music ..Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum, Conner Smith..BW 7:30pm Theatre - Play....................“Fully Commited”...............................FB 8pm

Poetry...Jimin Seo, Kristen Sc Cinema...........................“Prin Music - Blues-Gospel........Ale Recreation...........Trivia Night Theatre - Play..........“The Cro Theatre - Play....................“Fully

Dance...........Hudson Valley Flamenco........MONT-LIB 6pm Music...Joanna M Gass w/ Search & Rescue Orch...GAZEBO 6pm Theatre - Play..........“The Cro Music - Alt-Pop................Tracy Bonham..............................FAL 7pm Theatre - Musical....“Forbidden Theatre - Musical..“Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits...FB 8pm

d n e n e o

2022

MSM-AQ ��Aquinas Hall, Mount St. Mary College, Newburgh NACL �� NACL Theatre, Highland Lake NFL-MONT �� Newburgh Free Library, Montgomery St. Entrance NOBLE �� Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall OLDBAP �� Old School Baptist Meeting House, Warwick PARA �� Paramount Theatre, Middletown

RIDAY

PHILL ��Phillipsport Community Center RAFT ��Rafter’s Tavern, Callicoon RIV �� Rivoli Theater, So. Fallsburg SAFE �� Safe Harbors Green,. Newburgh S@SHADOW �� The Studio @ Shadowland Stages, Ellenville SHADOW �� Main Stage, Shadowland Stages, Ellenville

SATURDAY

Fair.....................UFO Fair......Main Street, Pine Bush, 10am-4pm Festival............Sullivan County Music Festival.....HPAC Noon-8pm Theatre - Play...“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”..Lewis Park, Warwick, 2pm brina”......................DESMOND 10am Music - Jazz-R&B-Blues-Rock....AMP..Milford Welcome Center, 1pm rst Fridays........Main Street, 4pm-7pm Theatre - Play.......................“Airness”............SHADOW 2pm & 8pm Ballad of a Land Man”.........FAC 6pm Music - Jazz......................Hal Galper Trio........................RAFT 3pm Hamlet”......Lewis Park, Warwick, 7pm Fundraiser..........Delaware Valley Arts Alliance......DORF 3pm-8pm ano’s Zephyr Band +.........SAFE 7pm Theatre - Variety........“Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man”..........FAC 6pm ver Reid in Concert!.......FBO 7:30pm Theatre - Play.............“Twelfth Night”......Lewis Park, Warwick, 7pm Airness”......................SHADOW 8pm Music - Jazz................Ed Palermo Big Band......................FAL 7pm rd & The Creole Cowboys....FAL 7pm Music - Broadway-Country...Jay Armstrong Johnson..FBO 7:30pm Music - Americana-Folk-Word-Rock............B2s.............MoM 7:30pm Music....Brad Paisley, Tracy Lawrence, Tenille Towne.....BW 7:30pm Music - Bluegrass...........West Point Band.............TROPHY 7:30pm Comedy.............................Bobby Collins.......................SLPAC 8pm

an, K’reema, Sagittarius Band..FAL 7pm Burns in Concert!...........FBO 7:30pm & Pole Artistry plays....NACL 7:30pm inute Plays............................RIV 8pm irness”.........................SHADOW 8pm

ear Window”.............DESMOND 10am El Otro Oz”.............................FB 7pm Slim, Scott Sharrard............FAL 7pm and Matthew Scott.........FBO 7:30pm irness”.........................SHADOW 8pm inute Plays............................RIV 8pm ll Burr......................................BW 8pm

Fair.......Makers Mart....The Columns Museum, Milford, 9am-4pm Fair............................Pyschic Fair......CRYSTAL 11am-5:30pm Music - Jazz........................Hal Galper Trio......................RAFT 3pm Fundraiser........Wallkill River School “The Party”.............5pm-8pm Music - Classical......Sullivan County Chamber Orch.....HPAC 6pm Music - Folk.............Denitia Odigie, Robert Tellefsen.....PHILL 7pm Music - Jazz.....................“Beyond Jazz Jr.”.......................UpF 7pm Music - Salsa.........................Cuboricua!..............................FAL 7pm Operetta....................“The Pirates of Penzance”...............DVO 7pm Operetta............................“The Fishergirl”........................FPM 7pm Fundraiser.....Forestburgh Playhouse Ken Parks concert....FBO 7:30pm Music...........West Point Band Army Birthday.......TROPHY 7:30pm Theatre - Play.......................“Airness”.......................SHADOW 8pm Theatre - Play...............Ten Minute Plays.............................RIV 8pm Music - R&B-Soul...Sonny Bivins Manhattans, Peaches & Herb..PARA 8pm

Festival...Record Store Day..Original Vinyl, Warwick, 9am-6pm Theatre - Musical............“El Otro Oz”......................FB 11am Dance.............Main Street Dance Showcase.......HPAC 1pm & 5pm Festival...Record Store Day...Time Warp Records, Callicoon, 1pm-6pm Festival,,.,,Catskills Pride Celebration....Callicoon Depot, 1pm-6pm Music - Jazz......................Hal Galper Trio........................RAFT 3pm Music - Classical....Duo Custos with Tracy Cowart...GREY 5:30pm Music...Drive-In Music Concert 4 Bands...Narrowsburg Union, 6pm Music - Jerry Garcia...........Deadgrass & Friends ...............FAL 7pm Operetta....................“The Pirates of Penzance”...............DVO 7pm Music - B’way-Pop..Cady Huffman w/Mary Ann McSweeney..FBO 7:30pm Music - Folk...................Music for Humanity............NOBLE 7:30pm Music...............................West Point Band.............TROPHY 7:30pm Theatre - Play.......................“Airness”.......................SHADOW 8pm Theatre - Play..................Ten Minute Plays..........................RIV 8pm

SLPAC �� Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center TUSTEN ��Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg TROPHY �� Trophy Point Amphitheater, West Point UpF �� UpFront Exhibition Space, Port Jervis VETREP Veterans Repertory Theatre �� 16 Quaker Avenue, Cornwall WOOSTER �� Wooster Grove, Walden

May 29

Festival...Transportation Festival....Erie Turntable, Port Jervis, 10am-5pm Festival......................Irish Fest.......Greenwood Lake, 11:30am-9pm Festival..........The Savage Wonder Festival......SLPAC Noon-10pm Cinema.................“Imitation of Life”................Milford Theater, 4pm Music - Jazz-Funk.............Richie Goods............................FAL 7pm Cabaret..........................Karen Mason............Eldred Preserve, 8pm Theatre - Play................“Airness”........................SHADOW 2pm Theatre - Play..........“Groundling’s Choice”..........OLDBAP 2pm Music - Classical.......Nicole Brancato.....townoflumberland.org,3pm Theatre - Variety........“Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man”.........FAC 4pm Cinema....................“Singin’ in the Rain”........Milford Theater, 4pm Theatre - Play......................“Hamlet”......Lewis Park, Warwick, 7pm Music - Soul-Jazz.............Allan Harris.................................FAL 7pm Music..............................Celtic Woman...........................BW 7:30pm

12 Fair...................................Pyschic Fair...............CRYSTAL 11am-5:30pm Operetta....................“The Pirates of Penzance”..............DVO 2pm Theatre - Play....................“Airness”.........................SHADOW 2pm Theatre - Play...............Ten Minute Plays............................RIV 2pm Music - Jazz...........Judi Silvano’s Zephyr Band............HOPS 2pm Operetta.......................“The Fishergirl”.............................FPM 3pm Music - Classical...Sullivan County Chamber Orch...TUSTEN 3pm Music - Jazz.Jean-Michel Pilc, Ari Hoenig and François Moutin.FAL 7pm

19 Festival.......Children’s Day.....New Windsor Cantonment, 1pm-4pm Operetta....................“The Pirates of Penzance”..............DVO 2pm Theatre - Play........................“Airness”.....................SHADOW 2pm Theatre - Play..................Ten Minute Plays.........................RIV 2pm Theatre - Musical.................“El Otro Oz”..............................FB 2pm Music - Jazz................Eric & Houston Person.........................FAL 7pm Comedy........Steven Scott & Chris Monty.....Eldred Preserve, 8pm

Recreation....Hidden Gardens Tour...Morrison Hall, Middletown. 9am-4pm charold “Pride & Poetry”..CAS-LK 6pm Fundraiser.................Newburgh Library........NFL-MONT 10am-2pm ncess Bride”........................JLPL 6pm Art Walk............NBNYArtSeen......Newburgh Art Galleries, 1pm-5pm exis P. Suter Band.................FAL 7pm Theatre - Play.....“The Crossword Play”.......S@SHADOW 2pm & 8pm t “Pride at CAS”........CAS-LK 7:30pm Music - Jazz......................Hal Galper Trio........................RAFT 3pm ossword Play”........S@SHADOW 8pm Cinema.............Split Britches’ “Last Gasp WFH”........CAS-LK 7pm y Commited”...............................FB 8pm Music.............................The Blues Project..........................FAL 7pm Music - Classical....Greater Newburgh Sym. Orch.....MSM-AQ 7:30pm Music - Rock-Pop-R&B.......West Point Band.........TROPHY 7:30pm Theatre - Play....................“Fully Commited”................................FB 8pm

SUNDAY

Theatre - Play...........“The Crossword Play”.......S@SHADOW 2pm Theatre - Play....................“Fully Commited”...............................FB 3pm Cinema.................................“Cabaret”.............Milford Theater, 4pm Fundraiser...............Deerpark Rural Alliance................UpF 5:30pm Music..................Ben Allison | Moments Inside.................FAL 7pm

Music............Greater Newburgh Sym. Orch...............Boscobel, 7:30pm ossword Play”........S@SHADOW 8pm Theatre - Play.......“The Crossword Play”.......S@SHADOW 2pm Music....West Point Band “Independence Day”...TROPHY 7:30pm Theatre - Musical.....“Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits....FB 3pm n Broadway’s Greatest Hits.....FB 8pm Theatre - Play...........“The Crossword Play”........S@SHADOW 8pm Theatre - Musical..“Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits...FB 8pm

June 2022

Delaware & Hudson CANVAS

Canvas category calendar

sponsored by Catskill Art Society, Wallkill River School, Goshen Art League & Wurtsboro Art Alliance CANVAS cannot be responsible for errors & omissions. Please verify dates and times.

Art exhibits

CAS-LK ��Catskill Art Society-Laundry King, Livingston Manor DVAA ��Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Narrowsburg WRS ��Wallkill River School, Montgomery

T.A. Clearwater paintings, pastels, prints ��Clearwater Gallery at Jones Farm, Cornwall, ongoing Karen E. Gersch, Gabrielle Dearborn, Josiah Dearborn drawings, paintings, silverwork Gersch Home Gallery, Montgomery, by appt, ongoing Julia Von Eichel “Pricked & Broken” ��Visitor Center, Newburgh, thru Jun 11 “The PARTY Silent Auction Preview & Bidding” ��WRS thru Jun 11 “Flowers” Group Show ��WRS thru Jun 12 Middletown Art Group �� SUNY Orange, Orange Hall, Middletown, thru 2pm, Jun 16 Brian Madonna “Sophisters, Economists, and Calculations” & �� “The Shape of Paper” organized by Jamie Sherzer DVAA thru Jun 19 “Life From Earth” group show ��WRS thru Jun 26 Cynthia Harris Pagano “Water to Earth” abstract paintings ��WRS thru Jun 26 “Holland Tunnel Gallery Celebrates 25 Years” group exhibition �� Holland Tunnel Gallery, Newburgh, thru Jun 26 “Spring Group Show” �� UpFront Exhibition Space, Port Jervis, thru Jun 26 Jeanne Ross-Nash “Shape & Form” abstract oil paintings �� Gallery at Chant Realtors, Lords Valley, thru Jun 27 Judi Silvano paintings ��Griffith-Olivero Realty, Goshen, thru Jun 30 Mini Solos group show, Goshen Art League ��Goshen Music Hall, thru Jun 30 Sarah McHugh “Spring Awakenings and Then Some” paintings ��Tuxedo Park Library, thru Jun 30 John T. Dinkey Jr acrylic on wood panels �� Lake Effect Co., Greenwood Lake, thru Jun Ginirose Sivilli watercolor florals �� Berkshire Bank, Goshen, thru Jul 28 Rachel Taylor & Vincent Roy “Kinaloha” ��Cragsmoor Library, thru July Vernon M. Byron & Dharman Abdullah “Dissolving Boundaries” multiple genres �� CMA Gallery, Aquinas Hall, Newburgh, thru Aug 24 2022 Special Exhibit & Art Fair ��Museum at Bethel Woods, thru Dec

NEW ART EXHIBITS

Trey Speegle “Its Not My Fault” ��CAS-LK May 28-Jun 26 “Incorrigibles: Bearing Witness to the Incarcerated Girls of New York” �� Ann Street Gallery, Newburgh, May 28-Sep 9 “Black and White” group show �� Wurtsboro Art Alliance, May 31-Jul 5 Albert O’Hayon paintings ��Greenwood Lake Library, Jun 1-30 The Eugene Arcieri Creative Legacy ��Amity Gallery, Warwick, Jun 4-26 Young Student Art Show ��Desmond Center, Newburgh, Jun 5 River Valley Artists Guild Art About Town: “It’s Summertime” �� RVAG Members group show Port Jervis Library Joe Petrosi color pencil drawings Mayor’s Office, Port Jervis City Hall, & Joan Kehlenbeck “Summer Florals” oils & pastels Deerpark Town Hall, Huguenot, & Susan Miiller summer-themed paintings & pastels, Bon Secours Hospital Cafeteria, Port Jervis, & RVAG members’ group show Gio’s Gelato Café, Port Jervis ��Jun 6-Jul 30 Cornwall Arts Collective ��Leo’s Restaurant & Pizzeria,. Cornwall, Jun 7-Jul 5 Claude Larson, Chris Hobbs “Immersed in Color” �� ARTery Gallery, Milford, Jun 9-Jul 4 “World Travel” group show �� WRS Jun 17-Jul 10 Angelo Filomeno “In Between Dreams at Dusk” �� Visitor Center, Newburgh, Jun 18-Jul 30 Desmond Students Art Show ��Desmond Center, Newburgh, Jun 26 “Lisa Winika’s Misunderstood Women Project” solo exhibit ��WRS Jul 1-Aug 28 “Leave a Mark: Works on Paper” group exhibit ��WRS Jul 1-Aug 28

Photography exhibits

“Along the Towpath: The D&H Canal in Mamakating, 1828-1898” �� Wurtsboro Library Hudson Highlands Photography Club & Workshop �� Greenwood Lake Library, May 1-31 Nick Zungoli “AOTEAROA New Zealand” �� Exposures Gallery, Sugar Loaf, May 27-TBA Douglas Shindler, Michael Davis & Tyler Sanford “The Day I Went Home” �� Gallery 222, Hurleyville, Jun 2-Jul 31 “A Comprehensive Exhibition of Arctic and Antarctic Photography” �� Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, Jun 10-Nov

ART & Photography receptions

Trey Speegle “It’s Not My Fault” ��CAS-LK May 28, talk: 3pm, reception: 4pm-5pm Jonathan Charles Fox birthday party �� Gallery222, Hurleyville, May 28, 4pm-7pm “Incorrigibles” �� Ann Street Gallery, Newburgh, May 28, 5pm-7pm Grand Reopening Reception “Black and White” ��Wurtsboro Art Alliance, Jun 4, Noon-2pm The Eugene Arcieri Creative Legacy �� Amity Gallery, Warwick, Jun 4, 5pm-7pm Young Student Art Show �� Desmond Center, Newburgh, Jun 5, 1pm-3pm “A Comprehensive Exhibition of Arctic and Antarctic Photography” �� Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, Jun 10, reception:5pm-7pm, talk:7:30pm Claude Larson, Chris Hobbs “Immersed in Color” �� ARTery Gallery, Milford, Jun 11, 6pm-9pm Mini Solos, Goshen Art League & Ginirose Sivilli ��Goshen Music Hall, Jun 16, 7pm-8:30pm NBNYArtSeen art walk, closing reception �� Ann Street Gallery, Jun 25, 5pm-7pm Desmond Students Art Show �� Desmond Center, Newburgh, Jun 26, 1pm-3pm Trey Speegle “It’s Not My Fault” ��CAS-LK Jun 26, talk: 3pm, closing reception: 4pm-5pm 18

Delaware & Hudson CANVAS June 2022

Master Classes - Lectures

sponsored by SUNY Orange and Town of Newburgh Desmond Center DESM �� Desmond Center, Newburgh MEEC ��Mamakating Environmental Education Center, Wurtsboro PEEC �� Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry Lectures, Demos & Artist Talks are FREE unless otherwise noted: (FEE) (Events Not lncluded in Centerspread Calendar)

lectures & Discussions “How to Use My Digital Camera” Eli Sloves �� DESM Jun 1, 9am FEE “Getting Great Real Estate Deals When Buying or Selling Properties” Rick Nathan �� DESM Jun 3, 9am FEE Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk ��PEEC Jun 4, 10am FEE Bridge the Gap: National Trails Day ��PEEC Jun 4, 1pm “Let’s Talk Trees: Tree ID” Rebecca Rew �� MEEC Jun 5, 10am FEE Bridge the Gap: Pond Paddle �� PEEC Jun 5 & Jun 19, 10am “Critter Connection: Chameleons” �� MEEC Jun 5, 1pm “Frog Frolic” ��PEEC Jun 5 & Jun 25, 1pm FEE “Bannerman Island” Wes & Barbara Gottlock �� DESM Jun 6, 10am FEE “The Life & Troubled Times of Alice Roosevelt” Leon DiMartino DESM Jun 7, 10:30am-12:30 FEE “How to Drastically Cut Costs in Difficult times” Rick Nathan �� DESM Jun 8, 9am FEE “Staying Positive during Trying Times” Diane Lang �� DESM Jun 8, 10:30am FEE “Defending Democracy & Rebuilding the Common Good” Tony Nappo �� Crawford Library, Monticello, Jun 9, 6pm “Birding” the Wallkill Rail Trail walk Bill Fiero ��Wooster Grove, Walden, Jun 11, 8am Bridge the Gap: River Paddle ��PEEC Jun 11, 9am FEE “Terrific Turtles!” �� MEEC Jun 11, 10am FEE “Thomas Jefferson” Tom DeStefano �� DESM Jun 14, 10:30am “Cowboys, Cattle Trails & Cowtowns of the Old West” Rick Feingold ��DESM Jun 14, Noon FEE “Woodstock Uncovered” Neal Hitch w/dinner ��Bethel Woods, Jun 16, 6pm “Secrets That Wall Street Does Not Want You to Know When Investing Your Money” � Rick Nathan DESM, Jun 17, 9am FEE Geology Hike �� PEEC Jun 18, 1pm FEE “Nature at Night” �� PEEC Jun 18, 8pm FEE Bridge the Gap: Fishing for Beginners ��PEEC Jun 19, 1pm “Sterling Mountain Railway” Doc Bayne ��DESM Jun 21, 12:30pm FEE “Scenes of New York City” Laura Nicholls ��DESM Jun 22, 12:30pm FEE Science Cafe: “How Color Changed the World” Mary Virginia Orna �� for Vails Gate restaurant location, contact: tobyrossman@yahoo.com, Jun 22, 7:30pm Celebrate National Pollinator Week! �� MEEC Jun 25, 10am FEE “Protecting Yourself from Scams by Telephone/Internet” Gil Piaquadio Jr. �� DESM Jun 25, 10 am FEE Nature Walk ��PEEC Jun 25,1pm Forest Walk Nico Echevarria �� MEEC Jun 26, 10am FEE “Bug Exploration” �� PEEC Jun 26, 1pm FEE “Oquaga” Frank Salvati ��Town of Deerpark Museum, Huguenot, Jun 26, 3pm “Remember When: We Enjoyed Those Wonderful TV Police & Private Investigator Series of the 1950s & 1960s” Leon DiMartino DESM, Jun 27, 10:30am FEE “Medical Cannabis” Alex Bermudez �� Mulberry House, Middletown, Jun 28, 1pm Artists Talks Trey Speegel �� CAS-LK May 28 & Jun 26, 3pm Gordon Shacklett GNSO concert preview ��Aquinas Hall, Newburgh, Jun 25, 6:30pm FEE

Books: Discussions / readings / Signings sponsored by Josephine-Louise Public Library, Walden

“The Yard” by Alex Grecian ��Florida Library, Jun 3, 1pm “Madhouse at the End of the Earth” by/wJulian Sancton �� Sullivan County Museum, Jun 10, 7:30pm “The End of Her” by/wWayne Hoffman �� CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor, Jun 25, 4pm “On Ukraine” by/wAaron Hicklin �� CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor, Jun 25, 5:30pm

Morning Walk & Evening Film in Walden

Take a Birding morning walk on the Wallkill Rail Trail with Bill Fiero on June 11 at 8:00am as he helps you identify the variety of species that can be found in the area. Meet at Wooster Grove, 89 E Main Street, Walden, by the Gazebo for light refreshments before you begin the walk. Remember to wear comfortable shoes.

Josephine-Louise Library’s June 24 Classic Movie Night is Princess Bride, starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and Mandy Patinkin. “Inconceivable” that this movie should stand the test of time, but the appeal to all ages cannot be denied. The adventure, romance, action and loyalty make this film a great family treat! 6:00pm at 5 Scofield St., Walden.

Creative Legacy at Amity Gallery

Drive-In Music Concert, Narrowsburg

Eugene Arcieri and served on (1914-2005) was its Board of born in New York Directors and as City and started Chairperson of painting at the age Exhibits in the of 10. He attended 1980’s. He resided the Arts Student’s in Woodstock League, studied from the 1950’s the masters in this until his death in country and Italy, 2005. going on to paint Arceri’s Untitled work by Eugene Arcieri in Wyoming and work has been Idaho. He returned to NYC and settled in described as follows: “the forms are Greenwich Village among like-minded expressions - intended to suggest rather artists who formed groups and counter- than illustrate a scenario, to stimulate groups in the late 1930’s to 1950’s. participation and involvement on many During the Depression he worked on levels, a kind of listening with your the Federal Arts Project and assisted eyes.” He has many different symbols Philip Guston on a New York World’s that come up time and time again. All of Fair mural in 1938. He exhibited widely his art is very personal, very symbolic. in museums and galleries in New The Eugene Arcieri Creative Legacy: York, Washington, DC, New England 20th Century Visionary Painter and and throughout the U.S. He was a Multi-Media Artist exhibition focuses founding member of the Spiral Group on selections from the vast oeuvre of his (NYC, 1950’s), Abstract Expressionists abstract surrealist canvases, collages and who showed all over New York and phantasmagorical dioramas, and will run Washington, using art at this time in a from June 4-26 at the Amity Gallery, way that was not used before. 110 Newport Bridge Road, Warwick. Arcieri was a highly active Woodstock An opening reception will be held on artist and a long-time active member June 4, from 5:00pm-7:00pm. of the Woodstock Artist’s Association Visit www.AmityGallery.org

The new Upper his love for the New Delaware Musicians York scene of rock & Collective is hosting roll has created music their first event with that is witty, relatable singer/songwriters/ and dance-able. He musicians of the will be joined by his Upper Delaware and band. Steve Jacobi and Dale Teeple are The TuneKeepers four bands featured on Poison Love a mobile, rotating stage presents a unique (designed and built by mix of Americana, Dan Brinkerhoff). featuring lead fiddle/ The TuneKeepers guitar/vocal harmonies/ (Steve Jacobi & Dale percussion and original Teeple), members of songwriting. the group The Old Time You can stay in your Brewster Smith & Elizabeth Rose Fiddlers and the band vehicle and listen on Fiddlin’ Around, take performing, Bethel Woods Conservatory your car radio via FM their audience into a world transmitter, or bring lawn of fiddlin’ styles from all chairs and sit by one of over the world. the fire pits. Support local Brewster Smith, a restaurants by bringing singer, songwriter, musician take-out, or bring a extraordinare, is the rockin’ picnic basket on June 18, force behind Rafter’s from 6:00pm-9:00pm Poison Love Tavern in Callicoon. He (rain date, June 19) at will be joined on guitar by Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Elizabeth Rose. (Both Brewster Avenue, Narrowsburg. & Elizabeth are members of Suggested donation: $5 per local band, Callicoon Station.) person. All donations go directly Cliff Westfall’s Western to support local musicians and Kentucky roots combined with Cliff Westfall are tax-deductible.

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Celebrating 70 Years & 50 Years!

Jazz in Newburgh

Can you believe that it has been 70 years since Gene Kelly got all wet singing and dancing in the rain? For those who do not know, Singin’ Betty Comden & Adolph Green Bob Fosse John Kander & Fred Ebb O’Connor, Reynolds & Kelly in the Rain is a studio, he found Reynolds crying under spinning an umbrella, splashing through satire in which musical numbers not only a piano. Hearing what had happened, puddles and getting soaked with rain, are wedded smoothly to the plot but also Astaire volunteered to help her with Kelly was sick with a 103°F fever. further the theme: the mishaps of the her dancing. Kelly later admitted that Donald O’Connor had to stay in bed in transition to sound for both actors and he had not been kind to Reynolds and the hospital for several days after filming technicians. It’s a film about film history, was surprised that she was still willing his brilliant Make ‘Em Laugh sequence. and its musical numbers comply. It is to talk to him afterwards. After shooting Film Historian John DiLeo will often regarded as the greatest musical the Good Morning routine, which had introduce the 70th anniversary of the film ever made and one of the greatest taken from 8:00am until 11:00pm to film on June 5 at 4:00pm in the Milford films ever made. shoot, Reynolds’ feet were bleeding. Theater, 114 E. Catharine Street. Betty Comden and Adolph Green are Years later, she was quoted as saying that Then on June 26 at 4:00pm, DiLeo just two of the reasons for the film’s “Singin’ in the Rain and childbirth were will introduce the 50th anniversary of status. They wrote it. Brilliantly! the two hardest things I ever had to do Bob Fosse’s masterpiece, John Kander The three stars, Gene Kelly, Donald in my life.” and Fred Ebb’s Cabaret, which was O’Connor and a very young Debbie The wonderful supporting cast adapted from Christopher Isherwood’s Reynolds are all superb, with O’Connor includes Rita Moreno in a small part, semi-autobiographical novel The Berlin being especially so. Cyd Charisse exquisitely dancing, and Stories and the play I Am a Camera Debbie Reynolds was not a dancer the only Oscar-nominated performer in adapted from the same work, featuring when she made the film. Her background the film, the hilarious Jean Hagen. As Oscar-winning performances from Liza was as a gymnast. Kelly apparently of 2022, Moreno is the last surviving Minnelli and Joel Grey. insulted her for her lack of dance credited star from the film. Cabaret holds the record for most experience, upsetting her. In a subsequent In the sequence in which Gene Kelly Oscars earned by a film not honored for encounter when Fred Astaire was in the dances and sings the title song while Best Picture.

The Orange County Arts Council Live Music Concert Series continues with Judi Silvano’s Zephyr Band, featuring Silvano’s vocals and original songs. The band is comprised of: Bruce Arnold, guitar: His mother gave her 8 year old son his first guitar. By 5th grade, he had his own performing band. Fred Jacobs, trumpet: “I always want to swing, sound good, be different and creative, and show a spirit that stirs something in people.” John Menegon, bass: “Menegon’s offerings on upright bass flowered with generous solo escapades to engrossing feats of accompaniment.” - Metroland... ...and Bob Meyer, drums, who also performs with his own group, The New Adirondack Jazz Quartet. The concert at Safe Harbors Green, Broadway & Liberty Streets, Newburgh, on June 3, starts at 7:00pm with two opening acts and then the above Jazz artisans begin their journey at 9:00pm. Free! Concert moves indoors to the Ritz Theatre Lobby in case of rain.

“By The Numbers” in So. Fallsburg By the Numbers: 2 weekends, 10 Minute Play Festival and 16 plays, 15 playwrights, 9 just finished his TANYS award directors, 40 roles, 22 actors, winning direction of SCDW’s and millions of laughs and Wait Until Dark in May. Keith tears! will also direct 1 play. Sullivan County Dramatic Ellie J has just finished Workshop (SCDW) 2022 her TANYS award winning Constance Slater Season continues with a 10 performance as Susie in Minute Play Festival which SCDW’s Wait Until Dark and includes plays from New will take to the stage again in Zealand, CA, FL, NJ, PA, DC, a 1-woman short play directed VA, and NY. by Constance Slater, who will 5 of the 16 are by Sullivan direct 2 of the 16 plays. County playwrights and 1 by a Slater has been acting and Wayne County playwright (who directing since she graduated Keith Prince has had plays produced in NYC in the first graduating class of as part of Theatre in the Park). NYC’s Performing Arts High Of the 9 directors, 3 are new School in January 1949 at age to SCDW, 1 of whom, Nicole 16. (Yes, she will be 90 years Lavere, has “graduated” to old this September). For SCDW director since her acting debut she has directed, “somewhere as a 7th grader 6 years ago at between 6-10 plays (including Ellie J SCDW. Nicole will be directing Bent, 12 Angry Jurors and her 1st play. She is now in 12th grade Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolff) since and has “graduated” from ensemble cast 2002 or 2003,” she happily said. member to director. Nicole has been See the 16 plays, 8 different ones each part of SCDW since 7th grade and has weekend, June 10-19, at the Rivoli performed in many school and SCDW Theater, 5243 Main Sreet, So. Fallsburg. productions. For tickets: online at www.scdw.net Keith Prince, a long time member of or get them at the door. For additional SCDW, has written 2 of the plays in the information, call 845-436-5336. 20

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Goshen Art League: Group & Solo Exhibitions

“Breakfast at Blooming Hill Farm” by Naomi Genen

Goshen Art League (GAL) tries something new with their current exhibit: Mini Solos Group Show. Mini Solos is the creative effort of League member and treasurer, Pat MacDonald. The League had been searching for a way to give its members different access to show more of their work. How do you make that happen with so many members and limited exhibit space? ...with some math, creative thinking and lots of planning! Pat realized the beautiful exhibit space at the Goshen Music Hall provided by owner, Gerry Hluchan, could be divided into seven to eight ‘spaces’ that would allow the same number of artists to hang approximately three to seven works of art at once depending on the size of the works. And if there were three of these

“Pears and Pottery” by Jo Ann Johnson

“Tangled Bliss” by Jennifer Charton

“Still Life” by Oluwafirpo Margaret Ibitoye

shows, each two months MacDonald. long, that would mean 24 Participating artist artists could participate thus Jennifer Charton shared, creating the Mini Solos. “I’m excited to be exhibiting Along with exhibiting my elephant paintings in more of their art, the Mini Solos exhibit since participating artists were it enabled me to show the asked to provide a bio and/or four large scale paintings artist statement so that local at once. I was inspired by patrons of the arts could get the tradition of the painted to know and understand the elephants in Jaipur, India local artists and their work to create these works a few better. “The Mini Solos years ago. I feel that they “Sunflowers for Peace” by Ginirose Sivilli exhibits offer a diverse and capture the energy and the personal experience for a team of artists magic of these spiritual creatures.” who would like to be recognized and GAL President Robb Gomulka said, represented individually. All our artists “If we receive more positive feedback are unique and different and this was an from the artists and visitors it will idea that will help them grow and accept definitely be something we do again!” a new kind of challenge,” explained GAL invites you to the new exhibit at

their home gallery at 223 Main Street. Mini Solos will be on display through June 30, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm, or by appointment: email goshenartleague@ gmail.com. In addition to the exhibit at the Goshen Music Hall, Ginirose Sivilli will have a solo exhibit at Berkshire Bank, 2 South Church Street, Goshen. Sivilli’s show offers a collection of 16 watercolor florals. Her works combine vivid colors with soft details. The exhibition can be viewed during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm through July 28. A Mini Solos and Ginirose Sivilli Solo combined reception will be held at the Goshen Music Hall, June 16 from 7:00pm-8:30pm.

Additional Events: Milford, Wurtsboro, Tuxedo, Middletown Milford Welcome Center The music of the band AMP began as an open ended, genre-defying musical dialogue, created entirely in the Cloud during the Covid-19 lockdown. It celebrates the transformative power of collaboration and how the spark of musical inspiration is not confined by physical boundaries. The result is an improvisational amalgam of influences from jazz, R&B, blues, and rock. AMP is Glenn John Arnowitz: keyboards; Mike Pacer: saxes & flute; Gerard Mancini: guitar; Jeff Mullaney: bass; and Ron Harsch: drums & percussion. You are invited to join AMP as it continues this musical dialogue in a live performance environment. They perform from 1:00pm-3:00pm on June 4 at the Milford Welcome Center, 314-300 Broad Street. Psychic Fair in Wurtsboro Get insights and messages with powerful readers and healers who are

skilled mediums, intuitive readers, dowsing “seers”, soul and tarot readers, medical intuitives, bone charm and crystal skull readers, crystal healers, oracle card readers, aura photographers, and more on June 11 & 12, from 11:00am-5:30pm at Crystal Connection, 116 Sullivan Street. To book and pre-pay: call 845-8882547. (There may be limited sessions available as a walk-in.) www.crystalconnectionnewyork.com Art Exhibit Tuxedo Park Warwick Art League’s awardwinning member, Sarah McHugh, is ever inspired by the beauty of the Hudson Valley. Using diverse mediums, Sarah preserves nature, light and seemingly ordinary moments into visual expressions that enrich the “Summer Grasses”, oil on viewer’s soul. canvas by Sarah McHugh Sarah’s work has been exhibited in New York, throughout the Hudson

Valley, and hangs in private collections across the country. Her exhibit runs through June 30 at the Tuxedo Park Library, 227 NY-17. Phone: 845-351-2207. Nature Walk Courses, Wurtsboro Are you tired of going for nature walks and “not seeing anything”? Are you looking for a way to further immerse yourself in nature? In the Intro to Tracking & Nature Observation two part intensive course, learn how to see and connect with the natural world on a whole new level. John Kevin Owen, a student of Tom Brown (Tom Brown’s Field Guide to Nature Observation & Tracking, among others), who will teach you how to observe signs and tracks, stalk, and connect. Be prepared to walk, sit, get dirty, and open your mind to a whole new experience.

Part 1: June 25, 1:00pm. Part 2: June 26, 1:00pm at Mamakating Environmental Education Center, 762 South Road, Wurtsboro. Space is limited. You must pre-register by June 23: Call 845-644-5014. Garden Tour in Middletown The Hidden Gardens Tour is a selfguided tour of fine gardens at private homes in the Middletown area presented by the Garden Lovers’ Club of Middletown. The gardens range from city to country and will provide inspiration for your own garden. Garden Lovers’ Club of Middletown hostesses will be at each home to answer questions. The tour begins at SUNY Orange Morrison Hall, where you will buy tickets and pick up your map and directions to begin your self-guided tour. Complimentary refreshments and membership info will be available. Plant sale and white elephant table will be open from 9:00am-4:00pm. Drawing for raffle prizes will be at 2:00pm. The Tour will be held on June 25, 9:00am-4:00pm. Tickets sold the day of the tour, from 9:00am-1:00am at Morrison Hall, 115 South Street. For information and discounted advanced sale tickets, call 845-386-4995.

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Frederick Cook Photos in Hurleyville

Madhouse at the End of the Earth

The Frederick Cook Society grossly under explored. Among them is will present an exhibition of over 50 his passion for photography. A skilled photographs taken by Dr. Frederick Cook, autodidact, Cook created breathtaking between the years 1891-1908, during images of the Polar Regions, including his expeditions to Greenland, Tierra del the first known photographs of Antarctica, Fuego, Antarctica, Mount Denali and the from 1898. Hired as the physician of the North Pole. The exhibition will include Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897-99, photos of sailing ships, polar landscapes, he also served as the mission’s official and a large collection of rare photographs photographer and ethnographer. In those of the Inuit and indigenous people. roles, he took numerous photographs of It was wellthe indigenous people known among Cook of Tierra del Fuego, scholars that Dr. Cook including the Yamana was an excellent and the Sel’knam. photographer. Author They remain precious Julian Sancton, who documents of these recently published a long-lost tribes. book about Dr. Cook “There has never, and the journey of to my knowledge, the Belgica entitled been a serious exhibit Madhouse at the End of Cook’s photos. of the Earth, has this “The Belgica”, photo by Frederick Cook The show we have to say about the exhibition: in mind would not only be aesthetically “Frederick Cook is one of the most transfixing, but would also allow for a fascinating and controversial figures reexamination of Cook’s legacy.” in the history of polar exploration. He Frederick Cook 1865-1940: A is remembered today primarily for his Comprehensive Exhibition of Arctic disputed claim to having reached the North and Antarctic Photography opens with Pole, and for his stint in Leavenworth a reception on June 10, from 5:00pmpenitentiary later in the 1920s. But many 7:00pm at the Sullivan County chapters of his novelistic life remain Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville.

A book by author Julian madness. Sancton on the voyage In this epic tale, Julian of The Belgica entitled Sancton unfolds a story of Madhouse at the End of adventure and horror for the Earth is the story of a the ages. As the Belgica’s Belgian expedition that men teetered on the began in August 1897. brink, de Gerlache relied A young commandant, increasingly on two young Adrien de Gerlache, officers whose friendship set sail for a three-year had blossomed in captivity: expedition aboard the the expedition’s lone Belgica, with dreams of American, Dr. Frederick glory. His destination was Cook, and the ship’s first Julian Sancton the uncharted end of the photo by Justin Bishop mate, soon-to-be legendary earth: the icy continent of Antarctica. Roald Amundsen. Together, they would But de Gerlache’s plans to be first to the plan a last-ditch, nearly certain-to-fail magnetic South Pole would swiftly go escape from the ice - one that would either awry. After a series of costly setbacks, etch their names in history or doom them the commandant faced two bad options: to a terrible fate at the ocean’s bottom. turn back in defeat and spare his men Julian Sancton is the former senior the devastating Antarctic winter, or features editor at Departures magazine, recklessly chase fame by sailing deeper where he wrote about culture and travel. into the freezing waters. De Gerlache He has reported from every continent, sailed on, and soon the Belgica was stuck including Antarctica, which he first fast in the icy hold of the Bellingshausen visited while researching this book. Sea. When the sun set on the magnificent The talk will follow the opening polar landscape one last time, the ship’s reception for the exhibition of Dr. Cook’s occupants were condemned to months of arctic and antarctic photography on June endless night. In the darkness, plagued 10 at 7:30pm. See adjacent story. by a mysterious illness and besieged For more info, call 845-434-8044 or by monotony, they descended into visit frederickcookpolar.org.

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SCCO Quartet: “Muss es Sein?” Join the Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra (SCCO) for a string quartet concert to end its 2021-2022 Season! The final years of Beethoven’s life were not pleasant. They were full of emotional and physical stress caused not only by his deafness and declining health but from difficult personal matters involving his family. Perhaps this is why the final movement of his op. 135 string quartet bears the inscription, “Der schwer gefasste Entschluss,” in English: “The Difficult Resolution.” Opening the Akiko Hosoi, movement with the lower Violin strings Beethoven opens with a threenote motif with the questions “Muss es Sein? (Must it be?),” asking life’s most difficult question we all as people ask when we’re faced with overwhelming pressures in our lives. There is no direct connection between Beethoven’s Op. 135 and Shostakovich’s Op. 110 short of the premiere of the work being premiered by the Beethoven Quartet in 1960, but it is no secret that this work holds the unbearable weight of Shostakovich’s pressure being a closet dissident of the Soviet regime. The work

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said that Shostakovich thought of the work as his epitaph and that he planned to commit suicide around this time. This program uses music to explore what is said, but more importantly what was left unsaid by these great composers. Come with open ears and an Beethoven Shostakovich open mind and peer through the window (1770-1827) (1906-1975) into the souls, hearts, and minds of Beethoven and Shostakovich. The first performance is June 11 at 6:00pm at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre. Tickets for HPAC performances Sasha Margolis, Chiu Chen Liu, Kirsten Jermé, may be purchased at Violin Viola Cello opens with the four-note motif “D-S- hurleyvilleartscentre.org or at the C-H” representing the musical signature door. Call 845-985-4722 with any for Shostakovich but also bears the inquiries. Advance ticket purchases are inscription, “In memory of victims encouraged. However, tickets will be of fascism and war” later recanted by available at the door until capacity is Shostakovich in face of the overwhelming met. Masks required. power of his government. The second performance is June The piece was written shortly after 12 at 3:00pm in the Tusten Theatre, Shostakovich reluctantly joined the Narrowsburg. Kids 12 and under are Communist Party. His daughter Galina free. Tickets will be available at the says that he dedicated it to himself, door until capacity is met. Masks and that the published dedication was required. Tickets may be purchased at imposed by the Russian authorities. delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. Shostakovich’s friend, Lev Lebedinsky, Call 845-252-7576 with any inquiries.

Founded on the basis of business and community development through branding, networking, promotion, art and culture, Lake Effect Co., Greenwood Lake Trading Post is the area’s newest venue to showcase local artists and initiatives. With a long career in the arts and art education, West Milford resident John T. Dinkey Jr. studied painting and sculpture at Hunter College and William Paterson University, and painting and computer graphics at the School of Visual Arts. He currently teaches at Pascack Hills High School. Dinkey’s acrylic on wood panels capture color, light and movement with geometric shapes and composition. His works are on display and available for purchase until the end of June at Lake Effect Co., 73 Windermere Avenue, Greenwood Lake. Visit www.lakeeffectcogwl.com

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Cruise to Hilarity with the DVO at Lake Huntington!

Oquaga, Huguenot

Don’t miss the cruise to the Sergeant of Police and his hilarity! Orphans and Pirates bedraggled band soon involved clash with and without swords. and plotting, double-crosses, and Old misunderstandings cause shenanigans aplenty. Along the difficulties for a pirate wanting way, some of the best-known to go straight and love interests songs of the Gilbert & Sullivan cause problems for all in what repertoire (Poor Wandering One, promises to be a rollicking, I Am the Very Model of A Modern Elise Mark Erik J. Tofte colorful, journey into the quirky Cole Tornberg Major General, and many “Frederic” Mabel” “Sergeant of Police” minds of Mr. Sullivan & Mr. others) are sure to thrill audience Gilbert, offering new perspectives members. to problem solving merrie olde Nicholas Wuehrmann, stage England style! Get Ready to director, and Matthew Rupcich, “Walk the Plank” with Gilbert & music director, lead this merry Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance band of operatic “citizens of the at Delaware Valley Opera! high seas” at DVO, 6692 NY-52, Alas! Poor Frederic! As he Lake Huntington, June 11-19. was a brave and daring boy, his Jonathan Stinson Discounts for group purchases Mary Burkart Nicholas Wuehrmann “Ruth” “Major-General Stanley”are available, children 14 and under father sought to apprentice him “The Pirate King” to a seafaring position, and so told his strike out toward an honest life. In so are free. (DVO will also be performing nursery maid, Ruth, to apprentice him to doing, he meets the lovely Mabel, ward Verdi’s classic Rigoletto in July; patrons a PILOT. But Ruth, getting on in years of the bombastic Major General (and interested in both productions are also and being somewhat hard of hearing, sister to his other lively wards), and all eligible for discounts.) misheard her instructions and apprenticed seems headed for bliss for the happy DVO is thrilled to welcome audiences poor Frederic to a PIRATE. Thus begins couple. to its new theater in Lake Huntington this But...But...BUT...Frederic, a “leap summer. For info and tickets, visit DVO’s the lively, rollicking, and very humorous year” baby, soon learns that one’s 21st website: www.delawarevalleyopera.com Gilbert & Sullivan tale. As Frederic reaches his 21st year, year is not always equivalent to one’s or call 845-887-3083. he is finally able to break free from the 21st BIRTHDAY, and his piratical This production will have you smiling nefarious influences of The Pirate King apprenticeship may not be as over and humming its melodies upon leaving and his scurvy band of followers and as he thinks! Mayhem ensues, with the theater...don’t miss the boat!

Oquaga was a cosmopolitan melting pot of various Indian tribes, factions, religions and political loyalties. It was located on both sides of the Susquehanna River near present-day Windsor, New York. Joseph Brant used Oquaga as a base for his two raids on the Upper and Lower Neighborhoods in the present-day Town of Deerpark, as well as his other raids on New York and Pennsylvanian frontier communities. Frank Salvati, a local historian and speaker about early Native Americans, their history and culture, will offer a presentation about Oquaga during the American Revolution on June 26 at 3:00pm in the Town of Deerpark Museum, 25 Grange Road, Huguenot. Salvati will also share the history of his fine collections of Indian artifacts which will be on display, including tomahawks, moccasins, war clubs, shields, knives, a bow case and quiver. Free Admission. For more information call 845-8562702 or 845-754-8070.

Catskills Pride in Callicoon Catskills Pride is partnering with the hamlet of Callicoon to celebrate Pride month, highlighting and supporting local LGBTQIA+ businesses. This event, Catskills Pride Celebration + Callicoon will continue to build our diverse community of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer persons in the Catskills, Sullivan County and surrounding counties. On June 18, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm, the event will include the participation of more than 20 LGBTQIA+ businesses and allies celebrating Pride with unique offerings, specials and events throughout the day. Celebration Station will be the central focal point and will be located at the Callicoon Depot which connects Upper Main Street to Lower Main Street. Celebration Station will have a 20x20 tent, offerings from local food and beverage vendors, seating with umbrellas, free refreshments, a water station as well as information and announcements. Catskills Pride is hosting a Super Social between three venues that is free 24

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to attend. Drinks not included. There will be a Pride Afterparty celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Day To Be Gay, the county’s 1st Pride event, from 8:00pm-11:30pm at the Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Road. “Catskills Pride is so excited to partner with the hamlet of Callicoon on creating this incredible Pride celebration,” said Dwayne Brown, President, Catskills Pride. “Having a true celebration to recognize the diverse people and businesses of the Catskills is well overdue. And as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Day To Be Gay”, we know this will be a day to remember!” For information, email dwayne@ catskillspride.com or call 347-558-5002. For details of participating businesses and sponsors: www.catskillspride.com

Jazz Quartet and Solo at “groove port” “groove port”, a jazz music series at UpFront Exhibition Space, will present an evening of improvisational music, Beyond Jazz Jr., on June 11 at 7:00pm with:

Steve Rubin - Drums

Ed Littman - Guitar

J Brunka - Bass

Ian Smitt - Trumpet

Since 2009 Michael Bisio, a jazz double bassist, composer, and bandleader, has been the bassist for the Matthew Shipp Trio. He appears on over 100 CDs, leading on 12 CDs and co-leading on another dozen. Bisio has composed over one hundred works which have been performed in clubs, concert venues, and festivals, and have been broadcast over assorted media. Most have been recorded; some were composed for films and theater, and

one was used in animation. In his book, Jackson Street After Hours, music critic Paul de Barros called Bisio one of the heirs to Seattle’s earthy yet innovative tradition, and marked his compositional style as “a spare, bluesy sound, the sweet-and-sour timbres favored by Charles Mingus.” Bisio composed the music for Karl Krogstad’s film Strings (1985). Beat Angel (2004), a film by Randy Allred with Vincent Balestri, features Bisio’s compositions and improvisations. Bisio also composed music for Music for American Voices: Bukowski, Micheline and the First Amendment, a play written and performed by Vincent Balestri. His “Solo Show” will be at UpFront Exhibition Space, 31 Jersey Avenue, Port Jervis, on June 15 at 7:00pm. UpFront’s art gallery opens at 1:00pm for viewing the current art show and will be open through to the concert. Tickets at the door. BYOB! Phone: 845-754-1808.

Immersed in Color at The ARTery The Artery Gallery presents a new exhibit in June titled Immersed in Color featuring the works of Claude Larson and Chris Hobbs. This dual exhibit showcases colorful works in paper, acrylic, textile and mixed media. Claude Larson’s current work has developed from her experiences with places. Everything from frequent hikes in local woods to time in the American Southwest and historic St. Augustine have found their way into her recent textile work and acrylic paintings. Color, shape and patterns combine in a visual representation of what seeps in while she is immersed in new surroundings. The essence of sand, soil, sea, sky, cities and landscapes are what Claude brings home from her travels. Her studio becomes an incubator for these explorations to emerge in unexpected ways. Chris Hobbs, a founding member of the gallery, whose 3-D paper sculptures have been a favorite of visitors, has been creating his unique dioramas for over 30 years, which have won more than 30 awards. His work remains unique in the art world, layering hand-drawn

“Fountain of Youth” by Claude Larson

designs, both realistic and abstract, into dimensional, depth of field explosions which never fail to amaze the viewer. While the abstract designs, created within a limited color palette are optically amazing, the ever popular scenes like that of Coney Island and re-creations of Victorian houses are a hit! Immersed in Color runs from June 9 to July 4. Meet the artists at the opening reception on June 11 from 6:00pm9:00pm at 210 Broad Street, Milford. Refreshments will be served. www.arterygallerymilford.com

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Phillipsport: Live Music (& homemade pie!) Denitia Odigie is a singer-songwriter who exemplifies American cultural enlightenment. Born and raised outside Houston, Denitia’s southern Denitia Odigie heritage forms a canvas for her evolving musical portrait. As a child, she performed in church choirs and taught herself to play piano and guitar from her family’s trailer in the woods. She carried those experiences with her as she made her way around the country, moving to Nashville for college, and Brooklyn thereafter. Denitia’s portfolio reveals melodic stories spanning states, cities, and times. Fusing elements of country, folk and rock, Denitia establishes a newfound American utopia, ongoing and indefinite, uplifted by wistful vocals and the chimes of a tambourine. With her songs as mantras, Denitia aims to reimagine what it means to be home. If you know the music of Woodstock, Robert Tellefsen’s sound is nothing short of embodiment. The grit in his voice, the rhythm in his strumming, pretty much everything about his act all points to

one unmistakable source: Richie Havens, who taught him to tune his guitar to “open D” and form chords by bringing his thumb Robert Tellefsen over the top of the fingerboard: Havens’ own work-around. This reverse hand technique was much easier on Tellefsen’s joints. Since Havens’ passing in 2013, Tellefsen has dedicated himself to honoring the music of his friend and mentor, the sounds of Greenwich Village and the spirit of the original Woodstock. These days he tours the tri-state area, keeping the music of Woodstock alive. “I’m trying to bring it back home, the beauty of somebody sitting on a stage singing to a crowd,” bringing us all “back to the garden”. They will entertain on June 11 at 7:00pm at the Phillipsport Community Center, 657 Red Hill Road. Music will be outdoors, weather permitting (masks required inside). Doors open at 6:30pm. $10 donation at the door includes the music, homemade pie and a nonalcoholic drink. For info: 845-313-1772.

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Middletown Art Group in Orange Hall The Winners of the 2022 Middletown Art Group 2022 Members’ Spring Exhibition:

Award of Excellence: “Remains of the Day” pastel by Dennis Fanton

Award of Excellence: “Egg Life” oil on wood panel by Alison Echevarria

BEST IN SHOW: Honorable Mention: “Waiting” by Mary Mugele Sealfon

Award of Excellence: “Through Violet Colored Glasses” watercolor by Jill Weltman

“Mindtrip” watercolor by Ellen Joyce Trayer

Because of the shutdown caused by the pandemic, the Middletown Art Group missed two years of in-person shows. Consequently, the Middletown Art Group 2022 Members Spring Exhibition is, indeed, a celebration! Honorable Mentions were awarded to Alberta Baisden, Denise Shelby Isseks, Pam Mather-Cathy and Mary Mugele Sealfon.

Award of Excellence: “Minuteman” collage by Frank Shuback

The tri-chairs of the show included Anne Kelly, Veronica Plucinski, and Dennis Fanton. The show was judged by Garin Baker. The exhibit of over 100 works extends through 2:00pm on June 16 in Orange Hall, located at the corner of Wawayanda & Grandview Avenues, Middletown. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9am to 6pm. Call Cultural Affairs at 845-341-4891.

Original Vinyl Hosts “RSD Drops 2022” Fundraisin’ Fish Fry: Support the Cause! Music lovers can score brand new, hot-off-thevinyl-presses: exclusive albums and hard-tofind vintage music & collectibles when record store Original Vinyl Records hosts RSD (Record Store Day) Drops 2022 - presented by the same folks who produce Record Store Day. Look for albums from Sun Ra Arkestra, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman, The Clash, Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Black Keys, Edgar Froese, Jazz is Dead, and many more! See some of the exclusive vinyl available at Original Vinyl Records by checking out the ad on page 24. For a link to the albums set to drop for RSD Drops 2022, visit www. originalvinylrecords.com/rsd. Only a strictly limited number of each will be available; first come, first serve basis. Original Vinyl Records is a one-ofa-kind store for browsing every format from 78s to 8-tracks to new and vintage vinyl, along with music-related books, memorabilia and more. What makes the

store so unique is its inhouse owner and music expert, veteran record man, raconteur, super publicist and Hudson Valley retailer Jim Eigo (pictured). The founder of Jazz Promo Services, Jim has been prominent in just about every aspect of the music business for almost half a century, working with internationally recognized artists, musicians, labels and venues. The store, with its constantly updated inventory, is an ideal destination for crate digging, featuring multiple genres of music graded according to the Goldmine system, and materials from the personal collections of renowned musicians and collectors. RSD Drops 2022 is on June 18 from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Head to Original Vinyl Records and meet Jim at 314 Route 94 South, Warwick. “Side A” of the shop is located at Unit 7, and “Side B” at Unit 2. Call 845-987-3131 or email originalvinylrecords@gmail.com. Editor’s note: Also see Callicoon’s Time Warp Records ad on page 5

Deerpark Rural Alliance DRA is having a Summer (DRA) is a local grassroots Shindig Benefit: Fish Fry group committed to & Square Dance, with promoting and preserving the waltzes, too, on June 26 rural character of Deerpark. from 5:30pm-10:00pm at By acting as a watchdog on UpFront Exhibition Space, land use issues, advocating 31 Jersey Avenue, Port environmental stewardship Jervis. and conservation, DRA A live DJ, Grace in the aims to further appropriate Morning from WDLC projects and economic ideas Country radio station in Grace from WDLC which embrace protection Port Jervis will open the Country Radio of Deerpark’s evening. The waterways, Ben Rounds animal habitats, Band is doing history and the calling and archeology the music. Add through outreach in a nifty raffle, and education great folks, and - connecting to a worthy cause! the community The menu: with action and fresh regional ideas. DRA’s fish, potato big collaboration fries, coleslaw, The Ben Rounds Band is with NYenvironcom as they install salads and fixins’ and a summer dessert. and maintain water monitoring stations. Beer, too. All information is public and made Tickets are $60. Call 646-644-3726 or available to anyone. A side benefit has email events@nyenvironcom.org. been an awakening of participation in Deerpark Rural Alliance is fiscally the community. Informed and thoughtful sponsored by NYenvironcom.org. land use is the key to any community. Visit NYenvironcom.org.

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Donkeys, Pythons & Panthers! Oh My!

Thomas Rhett & Guests in Bethel

As Duo Custos, sounds produced by Christa Patton and the authentic wind and Dongmyung Ahn string instruments, with create unique tapestries works by: of sound that evoke the Jacopo da Bologna rich medieval world with (1340-c.1386) was an instruments, innovative Italian composer of the musicianship, and Trecento, the period Duo Custos is Christa Patton (left) passionate scholarship. sometimes known as and Dongmyung Agn Mezzo-soprano the Italian ars nova. He Tracy Cowart enjoys a was one of the first composers wide range of interests, from of this group, concentrating twelfth-century polyphony mainly on madrigals. to contemporary art music. Johannes Ciconia (c.1370She has appeared at Lincoln 1412) was an important Flemish Center with the American composer and music theorist of Classical Orchestra, and at the Trecento music during the late Guggenheim Museum and Met Medieval era. Tracy Cowart Cloisters with the Vox Vocal Ensemble. Francesco Landini (c.1325-1397) was Founded in 2002, Kindred Spirits an Italian composer, organist, singer, Arts Programs (KSA) sees its goal in poet and instrument maker who was a awakening, through music and art, a central figure of the Trecento style. greater appreciation and sensitivity to Along with music by other composers, the beauty and value of nature. introduce yourself to Trecento music KSA will present Beasts of God and and Beasts of God and Man on June 18 Man with Duo Custos & Tracy Cowart, at 5:30pm at Grey Towers, 151 Grey music and songs from the 13th and Towers Drive, Milford. 14th centuries about various beasts, For further information, phone including donkeys, pythons, panthers, 570-296-9630. For tickets, visit and a whole host of winged creatures. kindredspiritsarts.org.’ Hear the kaleidoscope of medieval Tickets available at the door, too.

Taking its name Born to write from a to-besongs, Conner released song from Smith grew up superstar Thomas watching his Rhett’s upcoming mother interview sixth studio album musicians and Where We Started, was transfixed his 2022 tour listening to features special stories of where guests Parker those hooks came McCollum and from. He signed Thomas Rhett Conner Smith. to BMI at age 9 “Man it feels good to share with original material before this tour news,” Rhett said. “I’ll collaborating with awardnever take for granted being winning songwriters Ashley able to come see y’all and I’m Gorley and Zach Crowell while so fired up to play some of these still in high school. Continuing new ones that were made with to build momentum, he was these nights in mind. I have a just named to prestigious lists feeling things are going to get such as “Spotify’s Hot Country loud - I’m counting down the Parker McCollum Artist to Watch for 2022”, days already!” and “Amazon Music’s 2022 With over 1 billion LTD Amazon Artist To Watch.” domestic streams, Parker 5-time Grammy® Award McCollum has been named nominee Rhett and his guests an ‘Artist to Watch’ by Rolling will perform at Bethel Woods, Stone, Billboard, SiriusXM, 200 Hurd Road, on June 23 at CMT, RIAA, and more, as well 7:30pm. as MusicRow’s 2021 “Breakout Tickets: BethelWoodsCenter. Conner Smith Artist of the Year” and an allorg and Ticketmaster.com, or genre “Apple Up Next Artist for 2021.” by phone at 1-800-653-8000.

June 2022 Art Exhibit in Leo’s Dining Room, Cornwall: Cornwall Arts Collective

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Pride Month at Catskill Art Society, Livingston Manor Catskill Art Society (CAS) will celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LGBTQIA+) month with a series of ongoing programs for people of all ages. Pride at CAS’s multi-disciplinary program presents an array of celebrations of queer identity and creativity. Queer artists, bakers, poets, writers, filmmakers, and educators local to the western Catskills lead this ambitious program. All events are free and open to the public.

“The End of Her” by Wayne Hoffman Wayne Hoffman’s newest true-crime family memoir, The End of Her, investigates the brutal and unsolved murder of his grandmother. Hoffman meticulously researches this century-old tragedy, Wayne Hoffman while facing another: his vibrant mother’s decline from Alzheimer’s. Weaving back and forth between past and present, Hoffman invokes in dramatic detail the life and death of his immigrant Myra Mniewski great-grandmother in Winnipeg’s North End, and his mother’s downward spiral. Conversation will be facilitated by research and translation contributors, Myra Mniewski and Chana Pollack Chana Pollack for a Reading and Talk Back on June 25 at 4:00pm.

Pride and Poetry Jimin Seo is a Baruch College professor, poet and scholar. He lives with his partner in Cochecton and New York City. Kristen Scharold is a writer and product manager. She lives in Jimin Seo Livingston Manor with her wife and son. Hear Jimin and Kristen read selected works from the canon of queer poetry, Aaron Hicklin, On Ukraine along with their own Aaron Hicklin is the former editorwritings at CAS on June Kristen Scharold in-chief of Out, an LGBT magazine. 24 at 6:00pm.

Previously, he was editor of BlackBook magazine, and had a column in the Scottish newspaper, The Sunday Herald, in which he wrote articles about life in New York. He is the author of Boy Aaron Hicklin Soldiers (Mainstream). Hicklin’s Reading and Talk Back: On Ukraine is on June 25 at 5:30pm. Split Britches’ “Last Gasp WFH” Last Gasp WFH was developed in a site-specific Zoom format using Split Britches’ temporary quarantine-home in London as a structural visual anchor. A house becomes a stage for the experience of sheltering in place, serving both as an intimate capsule of sequestered time and an apt reflection on the precarious nature of our bodies and the planet we call home. It is a series of verbal and physical essays that dances through the intersections of permanence and impermanence, interdependence and care, knowledge and experience, and between Echo and Narcissus. The Film Screening and Talk Back is on June 25 at 7:00pm.

Stacy London & Cat Yezbak will host “Trivia Night” on June 24, at 7:30pm.

(Photo by Tory Rust)

Trey Speegle: It’s Not My Fault In 2014, Troy Speegle created a mural in Michelle Obama’s Partnership for a Healthy America. In 2016 Regan Arts released Trey’s book, Transform Your Life with Color By Number. The closing reception for Troy Speegle’s CAS exhibit: It’s Not My Fault, a collection of sardonic and playful paintings using one of the world’s largest collections of vintage paint-by-number paintings, for which Speegle uses humor, affirmations and word play that resonate with a broad, pop appeal, takes place on June 26, from 3:00pm-4:00pm, following an Artist Talk at 2:00pm. All events are at the CAS Laundry King, 65 Main Street, Livingston Manor. For further information visit: www.CatskillArtSociety.org

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River Valley Artists Guild: “It’s Summertime”

June at NACL

Art About Town, sponsored by the River Valley Artists Guild, will present their annual exhibit, It’s Summertime! at five venues from June 6 to July 30. If it has roots, shoots, flowers and leaves, is waxy, fragile, sturdy “Sunflower on a Fence” by Joe Petrosi or brittle, terrestrial “Sunflowers of Peace for Ukraine” Petrosi’s color pencil drawings. Petrosi or aquatic, it might by Susan Miiller be featured in this “Sunflowers” by Patty Koch is a certified art and textile airbrush At Port Jervis Free specialist and awardwinning artist. diversely themed show. Included in the exhibit are pencil Library’s Community Room: See At Deerpark Town Hall: Kehlenbeck’s drawings, paintings and pastels. New depictions of sunflowers by RVAG summer florals. Kehlenbeck has shown for this year’s show: Painted Trains members Patty Koch, Susan Miiller her oil paintings and pastel drawings created by several RVAG artists will be and Joe Petrosi. Koch is a self-taught regionally. In 2016, she was given the displayed at the Transportation Show in painter, Miiller creates “mysterious and Individual Artist Award from the Orange luminous floral imagery” and Petrosi’s County Arts Council. Port Jervis, May 28 and 29. At Gio’s Gelato Café: RVAG bold color pencil drawings share “a burst Locations include Gio’s Gelato members in the show include Daniela of color and serenity.” Café, 30-32 Front Street, Bon Secours At Bon Secours Hospital 1st floor Hospital, 160 E Main Street, Port Jervis Cooney, whose love of animals and natural landscapes is prevalent in her Cafeteria: Miiller’s paintings and pastels Free Library, Community Room, 138 vibrant paintings, Judith Cramer, who share the meditative spirit of summer. Pike Street, Mayor’s Office in City Hall, works in acrylics and pastel, Rosalind Curator of Art About Town, she is the 20 Hammond Street - all in Port Jervis. Hodgkins, who shows her work at recipient of several awards, is teaching Deerpark Town Hall is located at 420 UpFront Exhibtion Space, and RVAG faculty at SUNY since 1999, and her Route 209, Huguenot. president Joan Kehlenbeck, who works work is in many collections nationwide. For more information, visit: www. At Mayor’s Office, City Hall: rivervalleyartistsguildofportjervis.com in pastels and oils.

QUADRANSCENTENNIAL:1997-2022 It’s a party all year long! Join in the celebration of NACL’s 25th Anniversary and the coinciding 100th Anniversary of its performance hall. NACL (North American Cultural Lab) will once again be hosting public sharings of works underway in various stages of development. Thursday evenings at 6:00pm will be the usual time for sharing of an artist’s or ensemble’s “findings” from their work while in residence. You are invited with your keen eye, sensitive heart, and curious spirit to engage in these “peer review” sessions followed by light refreshment and conversation. There’s a reimagining of racial history in the Americas, exploring worlds of self discovery and female empowerment, and our relationship to the matriarchy and our ancestors, familial bonds and inherited trauma, all within the expressive range of physical theatre. NACL was conceived in 1997 by theatre practitioners Brad Krumholz and Tannis Kowalchuk. It is located at 110 Highland Lake Road, Highland Lake. For tickets and information on the performances and the various groups, visit www.nacl.org

Weekly: Free Municipal Outdoor Summer Concerts

Farmer’s Market Square Port Jervis, NY (corner of Hammond & Pike Streets)

Saturdays, 10AM - 1PM June 4th to October 29th Rain or Shine! Featuring Local Farms and Vendors: Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs Farm Fresh Eggs, Dairy Chicken, Pork & Beef Sweet Treats, Honey, Syrup Jams & Jellies Mushrooms and Foraged Foods Natural Soaps, Personal Care Products Handcrafted Artisan Goods Dog Treats Hot Sauces, Spice and Herb Blends Locally Produced Spirits and Live Music! Come support us in our biggest year yet!

Now accepting: Snap/EBT, WIC, Senior Veteran’s Coupons, Rx Coupons (available only through Cornerstone Healthcare)

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Thursdays in Kauneonga Lake covering old classics, pop, R&B, and Bethel Lakeside Music jazz. is an eleven week summer Guitarist Liam has celebration of music and been played at the Midart, where people of all Hudson Civic Center generations come together (Poughkeepsie), the in a free, friendly, safe Paramount Theater place, to shine a spotlight (Middletown), The Falcon on musical talent, create (Marlboro), and at Orange Catbird: Reno & Newman memories, and enjoy music County Choppers in and the arts in Gazebo Walden, in addition to Park, 3562 State Rte 55, many other local venues. Kauneonga Lake. Saturdays at The 2022 series West Point begins with Catbird, the Experience a piece musical duo of Keith of living history as the Newman (12-string active-duty Soldiers of guitar) and Lynn Reno Liam Leary Rachel Berkman the West Point Band (electric violin & fiddle). perform world-class They cover a wide array music overlooking the of classic rock artists, waters that George from The Beatles to Pink Washington called “the Floyd, from Led Zeppelin key to the continent.” to Jethro Tull. Also on the Audiences are welcome June 23 at 6:00pm bill to bring picnics, explore are Rachel Berkman & the grounds of West Joanna Gas & The Search & Liam Leary. Point and enjoy scenic Rachel is the lead Rescue Orchestra perform June 30 Hudson River views set vocalist of multiple New York-based to a soundtrack of music from across the bands. She regularly performs in NYC, spectrum of the American experience: Philadelphia, and the Hudson Valley area classical, jazz, pop, patriotic, and more!

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The West Point Band at Trophy Point

Lisa Gutkin

Wayne Fugate

On June 4 at 7:30pm the band presents Red, White, and Bluegrass, featuring an all-American line-up of bluegrass favorites with special guests Lisa Gutkin and Wayne Fugate. For information about accessing West Point, call the Visitors Center at 845-9382638. For information about the Music Under the Stars season, visit: www. westpointband.com/trophy-point. See July & August issues of CANVAS for free concerts in Callicoon Center, Middletown, Montgomery, New Windsor, Rock Hill, Warwick and other locations!

WJFF Radio Catskill: A Voice for The Community - New Home, New Volunteers Radio Catskill (WJFF) is an independent voice of the Catskills & Northeast Pennsylvania, connecting listeners through locally focused and globally aware programming, seeking to inform, entertain, and inspire our communities and to promote understanding among people of diverse social, cultural, and political backgrounds. In June 2021, Radio Catskill officially broke ground at its new location in Liberty. The former Catskill Harvest Market building on NY-52 was donated by long-time supporter Barbara Martinsons, and is now ready!, transformed into a new broadcast facility with high-level industry standard digital studios, a community space, offices, and grounds. Board of Trustees President Thane Peterson said the new location will strengthen the station’s community connections and inclusivity. “We will reach out to young people,” he said. “We will engage minority communities. [And] we will forge alliances with arts organizations across the region.” Board of Trustees Vice-President Kirsten Foster said, “The move to Liberty is not just about a new state of the art physical space, and will feature a new visual identity. We are excited to continue to bring global, national and locally produced radio to our community we love so dearly from our new headquarters and new spiritual center.” Producer and host of Catskill Character Donna Fellenberg said, “As a host of one of the Saturday morning lineup of locally produced shows, I couldn’t be more thrilled about our move. The opportunity for more community engagement is one reason. I’m totally “all in,” along with the new and improved visibility of the station, the up to date equipment and hopefully, a tower that never lets our signal down! These are just a few of the things we can look forward to as we move into the new era of WJFF Radio Catskill. All of that being said, we will still provide the listeners with our own “down home” community centered programming and that’s a good thing!” “WJFF represents community, and it makes community. While the station connects us to the larger world via NPR shows, locally produced shows - Farm & Country, The Janus Adams Show, Catskill Character, Radio Chatskill, and The Local Edition - bring local people and projects together. The hosts of music shows bring a diverse wealth of passion and knowledge to the airwaves, music in all genres. The new location in Liberty

is going to make it possible to expand all these community connections, through events, production work, community gardening, performances. It’s an exciting time to live in the vicinity of such a robust community radio station,” said Jason Tougaw, host of The Mixtape. “When I joined WJFF about 4 years ago, I was struck first by the familiar feel of my first Christi Johnson (left) and Tim Bruno Radio Catskill WJFF’s new home in Liberty unveil Christi’s beautiful dove at WJFF job in radio some 55 years ago. the station was limited for many months, on our public service announcement It was for all appearances a small local and just as many workers decided to retire team. radio station. I have since come to learn For those who want to be on-air, during the pandemic, so, too, did some that WJFF is much more. Unlike our of our volunteers. But we also gained we also have a need for volunteers commercial counterparts, WJFF affords some new volunteers as we discovered who would like to provide a seamless the air time to more completely cover new ways of doing things that allowed listening experience for our audience issues important to the community we during the morning and afternoon/ remote work. serve while providing access to syndicated We ramped up volunteer recruitment evening news programs. They are the world class public radio features. Aside in recent months and we’ve brought in local voices that link our national shows from moving to new state of the art several new volunteers, including some to the local community through their facilities, the move to Liberty is as much retired educators. These professionals, presentation of weather reports, public a dedication to introspection. Simply, who are accustomed to working service announcements, school closings, how do we improve our content, reach independently, thinking on their feet and and other important information. Basic more diverse sectors of our listenership, multi-tasking, fit right in to the flexible training is provided. Applicants may be and ensure that WJFF remains your local and often fast-paced life of the station. required to complete relevant testing to radio station with a global voice for But, we need more volunteers to keep determine eligibility for this role. many years to come, That’s my WJFF,” If you’re interested in volunteering, everything running smoothly. said Douglas H. Sandberg, host of Let’s While you might assume most the first step is to email kit@wjffradio. Talk Vets. volunteers come to us to be “on the org for an application, and you can find “My name is Bryan Sheehan and I radio”, there are many who join us for more information about volunteering at am the host of The Secret Show which the camaraderie that comes with helping wjffradio.org/volunteer/ airs on WJFF every Thursday at 9:00pm. answer the phones during pledge drives, I am very excited for the move to Liberty Open House stuff envelopes for mailings or working because it represents change and will Watch the July CANVAS for at our annual music sale. I recall my bring a breath of fresh air to the station. first day as a volunteer - spent collating, information on a planned Open House Change is the only constant in life. There folding, stuffing and labeling for a big & Celebration in July. “Folks will be will be so many new and fresh ways mailing. I went home that evening and invited to come by and see our new to help serve the community and I feel told my husband, “I met three interesting home, plus we’ll have food for purchase, like that is why WJFF is so special. I’m new people today.” Besides these short- music, and community groups with grateful that I am able to broadcast my term assignments, we definitely need information about their organizations,” eclectic and sometimes strange taste more weekly help in the office and if announced Tim Bruno, Radio Catskill in music to the community. The bigger someone is willing to give us at least two General Manager. space will give us the ability to host more For additional information on the hours of their time each week, I’d love to events and be even more involved in add them to our office team. We also have project, or to donate, visit: helping out where we can. Due to Covid www.radiocatskill.org some remote work assignments available I have been recording my radio shows from home and it is not the same as being live in a studio. I’m excited to be live on the air again and in a new studio.” Volunteering at Radio Catskill by Kit Hulit Volunteers have always played an important role at WJFF Radio Catskill, both on and off the air. The station has an all-volunteer board of trustees, and over the years, many of the paid staff members have been drawn from the ranks of volunteers. The pandemic had a big impact on the station’s staff and volunteers. Access to June 2022

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