July 2012

Marylin Lytle Barr died peacefully in her home on June 13, 2012. Born on August 11, 1920 in Boston, she lived through, contributed to, and exemplified a century of extraordinary change. A “war bride” in 1942, she raised three children before earning a Masters Degree in sociology and beginning a quarter-century of teaching in New York City’s Head Start program. In “retirement,” she embraced the opportunity to devote more of her time to writing and publishing poetry, and to creating the watercolor paintings that she often integrated into her poetry readings.  Read more

“West Side Story,” now playing at the Forestburgh Playhouse, (FBP) is arguably one of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time. The original production, written in 1957, was an instant smash and spawned a 1961 film version that has since captured the hearts of millions worldwide.

Inspired by William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the story focuses on young lovers Tony (Michael Schauble) and Maria (Emily Brown) and their ill-fated romance, set against a back drop of warring street gangs, racial strife and the turbulent transition of the late 1950s giving way to a new generation.  Read more

Poet Ken Hada will read from & sign "The River White" & Paul Austin reads from Joseph Freda's "The Patience of Rivers" at Liberty Free Theatre, 7:30pm, free. RSVP: 845/292-3788.

Stories about us from our pet's perspective told by the Yarnslingers at Morgan Outdoors, 6:30pm, free, public welcome. RSVP: 845/439-5507.