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A Unique Museum Where the past flows forward
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The James Manning House Stay in a Bed and Breakfast where time stands still
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Musical Mountains From opera to puppetry, all you could want and more
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ABOVE: Volunteer effort largely created the brand new home of the Time & the Valleys Museum. RIGHT: This exact replica of a Town of Neversink barn illustrates the craftsmanship evident then and now. BELOW: Enormous wall photos serve to transport visitors back in time to the communities long lost to the floodwaters of today’s New York City drinking water reservoirs.
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ant to know how the Neversink really did sink beneath its namesake reservoir? Or how a town even earned that unique name? You’ll find no better, more engrossing layout of that history – and its presentday consequences – than inside the Time and the Valleys Museum in downtown Grahamsville, NY. Three floors of exhibits lead you on a journey through the Town of Neversink’s ancient peoples and distant founding, and into the still-painful recent past when New York City bulldozed dozens of towns and flooded six Catskills valleys to slake its thirst. Just opened this season, “Tunnels, Toil and Trouble” tells the fascinating tale of how the city reached northward to grab millions of acres for the construction and operation of 19 reservoirs supplying nearly 600 billion gallons of unfiltered, clean water to one of the largest cities in the world. Though poignant photos and stories abound, the basement-level exhibit is not just for adults – kids can literally play in the dirt (connecting tunnels, appropriately enough), solve puzzles, interJ U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 3
flows forward act with TV touchscreens and even crank up the electricity at a model dam site. (Bring a group, if you wish! Executive Director Donna Steffens and her volunteer staff have programs ready for kids in grades 3-6.) Perhaps the most moving experience is titled “What Would YOU Do?” asking visitors to put themselves in the shoes of the many local families forced out of their homes and properties, only to see their communities buried under millions of gallons of water. Post-It Notes are provided to jot down emotional thoughts. On the main floor, Neversink’s history is entertainingly revealed through touchable memorabilia, meticulously constructed dioramas, maps and timelines. Did you know, for example, that the township was home to the very first Jewish farm colony in 1837 – a century before the resorts of Sullivan County made the “Borscht Belt” famous? Or that the first major east-west highway in the region – a Native American path called the Sun Trail – ran right through Neversink? continued next page
TOP: The Neversink Dam, traversed by NYS Route 55, holds back the waters of the Neversink Reservoir, which itself covers the former hamlets of Neversink and Bittersweet. MIDDLE: Visitors to the “Tunnels, Toil and Trouble” exhibit first enter through this reproduction of a iron-banded water tunnel, complete with ghostly images of miners and the unfinished tunnel in the background. BOTTOM: This handmade diorama features information about the Town of Neversink and includes buttons that, when pushed, light up the areas being described. It’s one of the museum’s most popular exhibits. J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 3
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Artifacts from the tanning, lumbering, farming and cutlery industries are on display on both the first and second floors, but only on the upper level will you find an authentic country kitchen from 100 years ago. The antique stove, pots and pans sit next to modern-day photographs and artwork from the area’s most talented artists. Plus, history aficionadoes can find documents going back nearly 200 years inside the records room. To learn more, check out www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.or g or call 845-985-7700. Better yet, stop by the museum, located in the heart of Grahamsville at 332 Main Street! TOP: On loan from the NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection, these sandhog (miner) hats are the real deal. MIDDLE: The Claryville Fanning Mill is also an original, designed to separate chaff from wheat, among other roles. BOTTOM: A gift store beckons, replete with books and memorabilia. 10
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entury-old houses are more common in the region than you might guess. So even are century-and-a-half homes. Far rarer are 200-year-old residences, and rarer still are the ones within where you can find a welcome as warm and generous as Warren and Janet Heinly’s. Yet in the heart of Bethany, Pa. – neighboring Wayne County’s historic hilltop hamlet – exists just that: a charming, history-filled home run by an equally charming, history-conscious couple. Hidden behind a row of hemlocks, the James Manning House Bed & Breakfast is a quiet retreat harking back to the days when horse-and-carriage plied what is now PA Route 670 (known in Bethany as Wayne Street). Wayne County was barely 20 years old – and Bethany its county seat – when the area’s first district judge, James
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ime has stood still Manning, built this Federal-style home in 1819. “He was a merchant who came from Connecticut,” says Janet, who’s collected fascinating clippings and artifacts relating to the home. “He sold goods out of the basement, for a while.” Manning was also an investor in the Bethany Glass Factory, and the Heinlys believe much of the glass in the house originated there. Descendants of Judge Manning lived here until 1941. The Heinlys – both retired teachers who’ve spent nearly 40 years in Bethany – acquired it in 2005 with the intention of opening a bed-and-breakfast. “He fell in love with the inn on ‘Newhart’,” Janet recalls with a smile, though she’s just as passionate about the B&B as Warren. They dedicated two years to renovating all three floors, adding bathrooms for each of the three bedrooms and giving it a warmer decor than previously. Now open year-round, the Manning 1 J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 3
The James Manning House 421 Wayne Street (PA Rte. 670) Bethany, PA 570-253-5573 www.jamesmanninghouse.com Located in the heart of Wayne County’s most charming town, just north of Honesdale and close to both the Poconos and the Catskills, plus the Delaware
Dignified charm permeates both the interior and exterior (at left) of the two-century-old James Manning House B&B in Bethany, Pa. On the facing page, both the dining room and the backyard offer gracious spaces in which to eat and relax. The period furniture within and the Presbyterian Church’s steeple without give a feeling you’ve returned to a simpler, quieter past. With a glass factory once active in the hamlet, the Manning House features antique and reproduction glass in virtually every corner and on many a window sill (left). Rose-colored peonies were in bloom in June (above), but the Heinlys ensure there’s color to be found in every season.
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From the bathroom (above) to the patio (right) to the Lancaster Room (below), the Heinlys’ sense of aesthetics is evident.
House has provided the Heinlys a window into the lives of people across the world. “Everybody has a story to tell,” relates Warren, who has a few to tell himself. (Ask him about Springerle cookies.) “You always find a connection somehow.” “We’ve established a lot of good relationships with our guests, who keep coming back,” adds Janet. “People say we make them feel at home,” Warren says. “We’ve never had anyone stay here who we wouldn’t want back.” That’s partly because the Heinlys only take reservations in person or over the phone, ensuring that both they and their guests know what they’re getting. Still, there’s plenty of info you can find be-
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fore booking a night (or two or three). The three second-floor bedrooms – each named after a Pennsylvania county in which the Heinlys lived – offer antique and Amishmade furniture, queen beds, cable TV, wi-fi, heat/air-conditioning and private bathrooms. Eight guests can be accommodated at a time, be they individuals, couples or families with or without children. At ground level are the kitchen, dining room and two sitting rooms – one informal with games and a television and electric fireplace, the other more formal with an upright piano, gas fireplace, books and a bottle or two of homemade brandy and mint-infused spring water. The Pennsylvania Dutch-style breakfast is
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Antique furniture and china adorn every room in the Manning House, befitting its 200-year-old ambiance and adding a powerfully enticing country charm. Each piece has been personally chosen and placed by the Heinlys to ensure guests feel wonderfully swept back in time.
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also homemade (by both Janet and Warren), featuring fresh fruit, eggs, pastries and a main entree spread out over four courses. While the menu is predetermined, vegetarian/gluten-free/diabetic needs are easily accommodated. Cookies, brownies and coffee are available throughout the day, but the circa-1940s
kitchen is only open for quick microwaving or washing a cup. Lunch and dinner are up to guests to find in many of the wonderful nearby restaurants (Honesdale, Wayne County’s largest village, is just two miles away), or you can try your hand at grilling on the Manning House’s outdoor patio. Warren and Janet live on the premises but afford guests all the privacy they could want – and not just inside. An acre of well-groomed and wellscreened grounds offers berry-picking and wildlife-watching opportunities, plus a panorama showcasing Janet and Warren’s green thumb, from their herb garden to colorful flowers galore. (Don’t pass up a chance to buy their jams and jellies, made from the literal fruits of their own labor.) For those itching to see the countryside, major attractions like the Delaware River and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts are easy drives. Easier still will be the impact on your wallet. Rates range from $100-$125 a night. As Warren says, “We want everybody to afford time away.”
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from opera to puppetry, all you could I want and more Shandelee Music Festival Set both atop Shandelee Mountain near Livingston Manor and (new this year!) within the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts near Bethel, the Shandelee Music Festival has been a must-see part of our culture for two decades. Classical music is a mainstay of this concert series, with an emphasis on the piano – though strings and woodwinds are to be found, as well. More info and tickets are available at www.shandelee.org or by calling 845439-3277.
• July 24 – “Piano Passions” with Allen Yueh, 8 p.m. at Bethel Woods • July 28 – “An Afternoon of Chamber Music” with Doris Lee, Helen Shen and Claudia Hu, 3 p.m. at Bethel Woods • August 1 – “An Evening of Chamber Music” with the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players, 8 p.m. at the Sunset Concert Pavilion (Shandelee) • August 3 – Van Cliburn International Piano Competition winner Alexander Kobrin, 8 p.m. at the Sunset Concert Pavilion • August 6 – “An Evening of Chamber Music” with the Attacca Quartet and pianist
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By Dan Hust Irina Nuzova, 8 p.m. at the Sunset Conert Pavilion • August 8 – “An Evening of Chamber Music” with violinist Aiman Mussakhajayeva and pianist Cullan Bryant, 8 p.m. at the Sunset Concert Pavilion • August 10 – Pianist Julien Quentin, 8 p.m. at the Sunset Concert Pavilion • August 15 (8 p.m.) and August 17 (3 p.m.) – the International Young Artists of Shandelee (solo pianists) at the Sunset Concert Pavilion Delaware Valley Opera An unexpected star in our cultural constellation is the Delaware Valley Opera – unexpected not simply due to the presence of such a group in our fair woods but in the caliber of the performers and performances. Concerts are given at both SUNY Sullivan in Loch ShelJ U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 3
drake and at the historic Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg, plus other locations on occasion. For more, visit www.delawarevalleyopera.org or call 845-252-3136. • July 20 (Sullivan at 8 p.m.) and 21 (Tusten at 3 p.m.) – “Mostly Figaro” • August 2-4 (8 p.m. on the 2nd and 3rd, 3 p.m. on the 4th) – “The Impresario” at Tusten • August 3 – “Babes in Toyland,” the Youth Opera Experience, 10 a.m. at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts • August 16 (8 p.m.), 23 (8 p.m.), 24 (8 p.m.), 25 (3 p.m.) – “Abduction from the Seraglio” at Sullivan Weekend of Chamber Music Far more than just a weekend, the Weekend of Chamber Music has evolved into what organizers this year are calling “Transformations,” celebrating the festival’s 20th anniversary. Concerts will be given in different locations, making each a treat for the eyes and ears. Find out more at www.weekendofchambermusic.com or by calling 845887-5803. • July 18 – “Transprovisations!” (improvisation in various styles and media), 7:30 p.m. at the North Branch Inn • July 20 – “Saturday Night at the Barn,” 7 p.m. at the Eddie Adams Barn in Jeffersonville • July 21 – “Market Music,” 11 a.m. at the Callicoon Farmers’ Market • July 25 – “MusicTalks!” with composer John Harbison, 7:30 p.m. at the Catskill Distilling Company in Bethel • July 26 – Open rehearsals J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 3
with composer John Harbison, 7 p.m. at the Eddie Adams Barn in Jeffersonville • July 27 – Grand finale and gala reception, 7 p.m. at the Eddie Adams Barn in Jeffersonville The Met: HD Live Encore SUNY Sullivan is a treasured gem of local life, no
for another season of inspired art that will both challenge and intrigue you. For more info, see www.nacl.org or call 845557-0694. • July 20 – “Mr. Choade’s Wild Ride” courtesy of NYC’s famed Slipper Room, 9 p.m. • July 28 – “My Machine Is Powered by Clocks,” a time-
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Wednesday, July 17 LaTraviata at Seelig Theatre, Sullivan County Community College, in Loch Sheldrake, at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 with valid student ID. For info, call 434-5750, ext. 4472. Natalie Dessay stars as Verdi’s most beloved heroine in Willy Decker’s stunning production, first seen at the Met in 2010. Matthew Polenzani is her lover, Alfredo, and Dimitri Hvorostovsky sings his stern father, Germont. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium. Conducted by Fabio Luisi. Summer Youth Program begins today and ends July 19 at Diehl Me In Performance Horses in Callicoon, NY. More info: 845-866-8183 & diehlmein.com Thursday, July 18 Children’s Theatre: Pinocchio - The wonderful tale of the lonely toy maker Gepetto who creates a puppet that turns into a real live boy! From there, it’s misadventures and excitement as Pinocchio finally becomes the real boy he was meant to be! At the Forestburgh Playhouse, at 11 a.m. Every Thursday and Saturday until July 27. For info or tickets, call 794-1194. Friday, July 19 The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presents the children’s theatre production: “Alice in Wonderland” at 8 p.m. at the Rivoli Theatre, in South Fallsburg. Every Fri and Sat. (8 p.m.) and Sun., at 2 p.m. For info, call 436-5336. Saturday, July 20 Farmstock: Diehl Homestead Farm, Diehl Rd., Callicoon, from noon to 3 p.m. Honey extracting & maple syrup, cheese making, 2pm milking demonstration. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5 - 12. For info, call 482-5047. Large paintings and small watercolor/collages of Lisa Samalin and found objects and image staining of Charles Wilkin. Large paintings and small watercolor/collages of Lisa Samalin and found objects and image staining of Charles Wilkin. July 20 will feature artist talk @ 3pm and Opening reception @ 4-6pm. Open Thurs-Sat @ 11am-6pm and Sun @ 11am-3pm.Open Thurs-Sat @ 11am-6pm and Sun @ 11am-3pm, at the Catskill Art Society in Livingston Manor. For info, call 436-4227. (Every Thurs., Fri., Sat., & Sun.) Parksville Contra Dance introduces Ragtag Rutabagas, at 7:30 p.m., at Just Breathe Yoga, in Parksville. Cost is $9 per person, $27/family. Enjoy live music and dancing. Please wear clean, soft shoes so as not to damage the beautiful bamboo 18
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floors. For info, call 807-8704. Natalie Merchant with The Hudson Valley Philharmonic will perform to a pavilion only concert featuring Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, in Bethel. Ticket prices vary. Doors open 6:30pm. Call 583-2000 or 800-745-3000 for info or tickets. Grahamsville United Methodist Church thrift sale will be held at the church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 21 A 5K race down River Road, in Callicoon, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., a beautiful flat course along the scenic Delaware River. Novice to experienced runners, walkers welcome. For info, call 887-5155. A Lotta Ricotta, at Apple Pond Farm, in Callicoon Center, from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $40. Make whole milk ricotta cheese. Learn ways to serve it. Sample local artisanal cheeses. Reservations required. Proceeds to benefit the Sullivan County Farm Network. For info, call 482-4764. Catskill Cup Golf Tournament, at the Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center, in Callicoon. Cost is $140-150 per person, sponsored by the SullivanARC. Register online for the 18th annual Catskill Cup Golf Tournamentat www.sullivanarc.org, or call 845-7961350 x 1050. Early bird special: Pay $140 per golfer by July 1. After July 2 cost is $150 per golfer. Proceeds benefit SullivanArc and its programs for people with developmental disabilities. Claryville Fire Department will host its monthly pancake and French toast breakfast, from 7 a.m. to noon at the firehouse. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children age 5 to 11, and under 5 are free. Takeouts available. For information, call 985-7270. Moonlight Canoe/Kayak Adventure with Scott Graber and Mike Medley, at 8:30 p.m. Experience the Basha Kill from a unique perspective! Must bring your own vessel. Meet at South Road Boat Launch, across from the BashaKill Vineyards at 1131 South Road, Wurtsboro. Register and check trip’s status with Mike at 754-0743. Sponsored by the Basha Kill Area Association. thebashakill.org. The River Run, a 5K race down River Road, a beautiful, flat course along the J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 3
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Woods Center for the Arts, in Bethel. Ticket prices vary. Showtime is 8 p.m. For info or tickets, call 5832000 or 800-745-3000. Friday, July 26 Tim McGraw and Brantley Gilbert, with Love & Theft, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, in Bethel, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. For info or tickets, call 583-2000, or 800-754-3000. Saturday, July 27 The annual community yard sale will take place throughout downtown Callicoon. For info, call 8875634. Civil War Weekend at Walnut Mtn., in Liberty, throughout the weekend. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and kids under 5 are free. Come view the daily routines of the Civil War soldier from the Union and Confederate standpoints. Watch full scale battles unfold as if on a huge outdoor theater screen. Re-enactors will entertain you with various scenarios that take place throughout the day. All this will be performed in a very authentic 19th Century Atmosphere. There is an on-site concession for food and drink as well as a modern day bathrooms. Bring light lawn chairs to view the battle. Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-conclusion of battle. For info, call (570) 224-7650. Callicoon Street Fair will be held along Lower Main Street, in downtown Callicoon, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors line the main streets of Callicoon C AT S K I L L S C O N F I D E N T I A L
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with merchandise from A-Z. Food, live music, and entertainment complete the days’ activities. Wander along the the historic streets, view the architecture, and admire the beautiful Delaware River. For info, call 887-3016. An Old Time Fair and Barbecue will be held at the Grahamsville Fairgrounds, on Route 55, in Grahamsville, organized by Time and the Valleys Museum, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fair includes old fashioned activities such as corn shucking and skillet throwing, and ice cream, blacksmithing, spinning and quilting demonstrations, local history exhibits, pie auction, country music, good food and a chicken BBQ (from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.)Call 985-7700 or email info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org. Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel; 7 p.m. showtime. Ticket prices vary. One of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era, England’s Bad Company has put its indelible stamp on rock ‘n’ roll with a straight-ahead, no-frills musical approach that has resulted in the creation of some of the most timeless rock anthems ever. Led by the incomparable singer and songwriter Paul Rodgers, arguably the finest singer in rock ‘n ‘ roll and a huge songwriting talent. Gates open 5:30pm. For info, call 583-2000 or 800745-3000. A Farm-To-Table Dinner will be held at Hill’s Country Inn, in Callicoon Center, at 7 p.m. Cost is $60 cash, $65 credit. Enjoy farm-fresh ingredients transformed into delicious, wholesome meals. Appetizers are served at 7pm with the 1st course following at 8pm. Reservations are a must. Call 482-4729 for tickets or more information. The Weekend of Chamber Music Grand Finale Concert and Gala Reception takes place at the Eddie Adams Barn, in Jeffersonville, at 8 p.m. Cost is $30, students 18 and under are free. Music includes the world-premiere of a new Harbison violin Sonata; plus Bach, Haydn, Reger, Mozart, Stravinsky & a Harbison Quintet. Pre-concert talk @ 7pm. For information, call 932-8527 or email info@wcmconcerts.org. Sunday, July 28 Riverfest takes place in downtown Narrowsburg, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A music, art and environmental festival featuring high quality crafts, live music, information about the environment, children’s art space and an auction of original art posters, sponsored and presented by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. For more information, call 252-7576 or email info@ artsalliancesite.org. Solar Sunday, at Apple Pond Farm, in Callicoon Center, from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. Introduction to renewable energy and tour of on-site systems (wind turbine, solar electric, solar thermal) with full financial information included. Reservations. Min. 4 people. For info, call 482-4764 or email sonja@applepondfarm. com. An Afternoon of Chamber Music, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, in Bethel, from 3 to 5 20
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p.m. Presented in collaboration with Shandelee Music Festival in the Event Gallery. Doors open 1:30pm. Cost is $25 reserved, $10 for students 17 and under. Organized by Shandelee Music Festival. For info, call 439-3277 or email shanfest@aol.com. NACL Theatre in Highland Lake presents “My Machine is Powered by Clocks,” at 4 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, $10 for students. Following the overlapping storylines of four time travelers, the physical theatre of Sightline explores the perplexing paradoxes of time, memory, and regret through text, dance, sound, and image. Things do not ‘just happen.’ Time does not ‘just pass.’ Your own history can be altered at your will to suit your better life. But if you change one thing, how does that affect everything else? For info or tickets, call 557-0694 or email nacl@nacl.org. Met: HD Live Encore - Il Barbiere di Siviglia, at the Seelig Theatre of Sullivan County Community College, One of the most beloved operatic comedies of all time, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is presented in a production by director Bartlett Sher. Superstar tenor Juan Diego Flórez as Count Almaviva is joined by American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as Rosina and Peter Mattei in the title role of the swaggering barber. Conducted by Benini; cast also includes John Del Carlo and John Relyea. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for students w/ valid student ID. For information or tickets, call 434-5750, ext. 4472. Wednesday, July 31 Summer Youth Program begins today and ends August 2 at Diehl Me In Performance Horses in Callicoon, NY. More info: 845-866-8183 & diehlmein.com Thursday, August 1 Large paintings and small watercolor/collages of Lisa Samalin and found objects and image staining of Charles Wilkin. July 20 will feature artist talk @ 3pm and Opening reception @ 4-6pm. Open Thurs-Sat @ 11am-6pm and Sun @ 11am3pm.Open Thurs-Sat @ 11am-6pm and Sun @ 11am-3pm, at the Catskill Art Society in Livingston Manor. For info, call 436-4227. (Every Thurs., Fri., Sat., & Sun. until 8/25). Cabaret shows are presented before the main stage show Tuesday through Thursday and after the main stage show Friday and Saturday, at the Forestburgh Playhouse. Tuesday through Thursday dinner/cabaret begins at 6 p.m. sharp. Friday and J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 3
Saturday post-show, late night supper cabaret begins after the main stage production ends (approx. 10:30 p.m.). A full bar is available. Reservations are a must, and can only be made by calling the Box Office at 794-1194. The Great Catskill Resorts: Collection of Ross Padluck. Artist talk Aug. 11 @ 2pm, at Liberty Museum & Arts Center, from noon to 4 p.m. For info, call 292-2394. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, until September 29. The exhibit, On Assignment: Woodstock – Photos by Rolling Stone Photographer Baron Wolman, will feature 100 of the best photographs donated by Baron Wolman to the Museum. The Woodstock Music and Art Fair was photographed by scores of professional photographers and photojournalists, but only Baron Wolman’s images of the festival told the story in Rolling Stone magazine immediately following the event. Wolman’s photos focus on the attendees and behind-the-scenes action, rather than the performers on the stage at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, in Bethel. Cost: included in Museum Admission. For info, call 583-2000 or 800-745-3000 or email: info@ bethelwoodscenter.org. (Throughout August) Jeffersonville Farmers Market, at St. George’s Parking Lot, Main Street, in Jeffersonville, from 3 to 6 p.m. A season-long farmers’ market featuring farm-fresh locally grown produce and artisan products. For info, call 866-270-2015. (Every Thursday of month) Exhibit: Amusing the Muse - Richard Gubernick, drawings, at the Delaware Arts Center, in Narrowsburg. For info, 252-7576, or info@artsalliancesite. org. (Until Aug. 3) Exhibit: Art in Bloom, Group art show w/interpretive floral arrangements, at the Delaware Arts Center, in Narrowsburg. Call 252-7576, or email info @artsalliancesite.org. (Until Aug. 3) Creating Community: The Life of Allan Berube Exhibition: Exploring the late historian and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient’s expansive vision of community. Open from noon to four at the Liberty Museum & Arts Center, in Liberty. For info, call 292-2394. (Thurs., Fri. and Sat. until August 18). Stage Performance: “Grease” at Forestburgh Playhouse, in Forestburgh, at 5 p.m. What better way is there to spend a summer night than watching Grease? Enter the world of Rydell High, where the
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Burger Palace Boys and Pink Ladies reign supreme. Watch as the romance of Sandy and Danny unfolds to songs like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin” and “We Go Together. (Tues. - Sat., until Aug. 10; Wed., Aug. 7 at 2:30 p.m.) Children’s Theatre at Forestburgh Playhouse: “Alice in Wonderland” at 11 a.m. When Alice tumbles down the rabbit hole she enters a magical and musical new world where she meets some amazing new friends – like the Mad Hatter and the Red Queen! An all new musical adventure! (Every Thurs. and Sat. until Aug. 17) Friday, August 2 Children do some farm chores (activities vary) at Apple Pond Farm in Callicoon Center, beginning at 10 a.m. : milking goats, feeding chickens, gathering eggs, grooming horses, etc. Minimum of 5 people. No reservations needed. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for children age 4 and older. For info, call 482-4764. (Fri. and Sat. in Aug.) Kauneonga Lake Farmers Market - Fresh, farm to market fruits and vegetables, cheeses, jams, crafts and more, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Kauneonga Lake Firemen’s Pavilion. (Every Friday of the month) Liberty Farmers’ Market, SCVA Parking lot, 3 to 6 p.m. A season-long farmers’ market featuring farmfresh locally grown produce and artisan products. For info, call 747-4449. (Every Friday of the month) Saturday, August 3 Barryville Farmers Market will be held behind River Market, on State Route 97, in Barryville, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market offers the finest local fruit, vegetables, eggs, meat, bread, wine, pastry, dairy, crafts and prepared foods produced by our region’s farmers and food artisans. The market welcomes many returning vendors plus several new vendors. Runs every Saturday through August. History of the D&H Canal with Gary Keeton, at 10 a.m. A walk through time. Ever wonder about local stone walls and foundations? Curious about how people farmed the rocky soils or the relationship between the Basha Kill and Pine Kill? Learn about the D&H canal, too! Meet at the DEC access road on Route 209 across from the Pinekill Deli in Westbrook-ville. Contact Gary at 386-4892 for particulars. Sponsored by the Basha Kill Area Association, www.thebashakill.org Sunday, August 4 The UDC annual raft trip will take place, on an 8mile section from the Ten Mile River Access in the Town of Tusten to Luke’s Landing at the Kittatinny Campgrounds Barryville Base. Rafts, paddles, life vests, and safety instructions are provided. Children must be at least five years old and able to swim. Minimum occupancy per raft is four people; the rafts can comfortably accommodate six people. Rafters will park and check in at the UDC registration table at the Luke’s Landing Base, located across NYS Route 97 from Kittatinny’s Adventure Center parking C AT S K I L L S C O N F I D E N T I A L
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lot, 2.5 miles north of Barryville) between the hours of 9-10 a.m. on August 4. Shuttle buses will trans port guests to the Ten Mile River Access to launch their rafts and float downriver at their own pace. The expected travel time for this section is approximately 4.5 hours. Reservations with advance payment of $14 for ages 5-12 and $24 for ages 13 and up are due by July 26. Checks should be made payable to “UDC” and sent to P.O. Box 192, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 or cash payments may be dropped off at the UDC office located at 211 Bridge St. Call 252-3022 or email cindy@upperdelaware council.org. Civilian Conservation Corps 80th Anniverary: Corps and our very own C.C.C. Camp Ten Mile River, Narrowsburg. Guided walks of C.C.C. Camp Ten Mile River. A self-guided G.P.S. walking tour of C.C.C. Camp Ten Mile River. A midway featuring displays of C.C.C. memorabilia and artifacts, C.C.C. vendors, displays by local historical societies. Viewings of the P.B.S. American Experience documentary: The C.C.C. A panel discussion by C.C.C. experts, including an F.D.R. re-enactor. A talk and PowerPoint presentation on the C.C.C. by author Peter Osborne. A tree-planting Ceremony. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase. The Ten Mile River Scout Museum will be open for visits. This event is open to the general public. For info, call 718-654-2054 or email questions@tmrmuseum.org. Callicoon Farmers Market: A season-long farmers’ market featuring farm-fresh locally grown produce and artisan products, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Callicoon Creek Park, in Callicoon. For information, call 866-270-2015. (Every Sunday of the month). Stage Performance: “Grease” at Forestburgh Playhouse, in Forestburgh, at 3 p.m. What better way is there to spend a summer night than watching Grease? Enter the world of Rydell High, where the Burger Palace Boys and Pink Ladies reign supreme. Watch as the romance of Sandy and Danny unfolds to songs like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin” and “We Go Together. For info or tickets, call 794-1194 or info info@fbplayhouse. org. (Until Aug. 11) Parksville USA Music Festival 2013: “Fire and Ice”: Music of the Mediterranean (Fire) and the Northern European cultures (Ice). Tickets are $18 per person, event at Parksville Methodist Church. For info, visit www.parksvilleusa.com or call 747-4247. Tuesday, August 6 Grahamsville United Methodist Church will host a thrift sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch being served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For info, call 9852938. Wednesday, August 7 The Callicoon Center Band will present weekly concerts in their bandstand each Wednesday this summer. Bring a blanket or chair for your listening enjoyment. For info, call 439-4635. (Every Wednesday of the month) J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 3
Thursday, August 8 George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Buddy Guy, in a Pavilion Only concert, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel. Gates open at 6 p.m., showtime at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. For info or tickets, call 583-2000, 800754-3000, or email info@bethelwoodscenter.org. Friday, August 9 “Half Hidden” – Carol Radsprecher, paintings. Opening Reception Aug 9 @ 79pm, at Delaware Arts Center, in Narrowsburg. Every Tues. - Sat., until Aug. 31. For info, call 252-7576. “Le Dejeuner sur L’herbe” – Evelyne Morisot, paintings. Opening Reception Aug 9 @ 7-9pm at Delaware Arts Center, in Narrowsburg. Every Tues. Sat., until Aug. 31. For info, call 252-7576. Saturday, August 10 Farmstock: Root n’ Roost Farm, in Livingston Manor, from noon to 3 p.m. Fowl play: permaculture with chickens and ducks, 1pm DIY hoop house construction. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5 - 12. For info, call 292-9126. Sunrise Walk with Gray Keeton, 5:30 a.m. Dawn reflecting in peaceful waters of the Basha Kill. Meet at Haven Road, just off Route 209 south of Wurtsboro. Call Gary at 386-4892 for information. Sponsored by the Basha Kill Area Association. thebashakill.org The Weather Project Kick-Off—An ALL AGES
Event, at 1 p.m. in Highland Lake, at the NACL facility. NACL and a host of community groups kick-off The Weather Project—an arts and science project that will culminate in a massive community theatre performance in the Town of Highland in 2014. Bring the whole family, and find out about The Weather Project. The day will include performances, workshops, and information about how to get involved in collaboration with NACL. The evening ends with live music by Collabonation Productions featuring The Great Danes. Call 557-0694 or email nacl@nacl.org. Sunday, August 11 For the Love of Horses, at Apple Pond Farm, in Callicoon Center, from 1 to 3 p.m. Featuring draft, carriage and riding horses. Demonstrations of pulling logs, driving to carriage. Minimum of 8 people. Reservations pref. Cost is $8 per person. For info, call 482-4764 or email sonja@applepondfarm.com. Blake Shelton with Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer at the Pavilion Stage of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. For info or tickets, call 583-2000 or 800-745-3000. Tuesday, August 13 Stage Performance: South Pacific, at Forestburgh Playhouse, at 8 p.m., Come away with us to a special island in South Pacific. This classic show tells an epic story of love during World War II, set to one of the most beautiful scores in all of American musical theater. Enjoy enduring songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair” and “Younger Than Springtime.”For info, call 794-1194 or email info@fbplayhouse.org., 2 p.m. performance on Wed. as well. (Tues. - Sat., until Aug. 24) Thursday, August 15 Cheech & Chong, in Concert, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel; showtime is 7:30 p.m. Iconic counterculture comedians, Cheech & Chong, bring the funny and funk music to kick-off Woodstock Anniversary Weekend with their Up In Smoke Tour. They will be joined with special guests War, Tower of Power. This is a pavilion only event. Gates open @ 5pm. Ticket prices vary. Call 583-2000 or 800-7453000.
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