It not very often that the Tusten Theatre is completely full, but on Friday, June 19, there was no visible empty seat as the audience enjoyed the performance of Loudon Wainwright III. Additional chairs were placed in the rear of the theater, and a few even stood throughout the performance. This Grammy Award winner was able to charm the audience with his songs of wit and humor, singing about many of life’s circumstances. What added to the humor was that often, one could identify with the circumstance so candidly put into song. Wainwright received a rousing standing ovation at the end of his performance, which successfully brought him back for an encore. The evening ended with happy chatter being heard as the theater emptied once again.

This Friday, June 26 is the inaugural run of the Eagle Express bus service from Manhattan. The bus will leave 33rd Street at 8th Avenue (The Local Café) at 4 p.m. on Friday and return on Sunday beginning in Callicoon at 5 p.m. This is a trial service, for four weeks. If the ridership proves a demand for the service, the bus will continue. It is important that riders use the bus during this trial period. Please spread the word. Reservations can be made online at eagleexpress@scva.net.

Dates to remember: Saturday, July 4: Narrowsburg Firemen’s Parade and chicken barbeque. Step-off for the parade is at 3 p.m., and you can pick up chicken afterward. If your organization would like to be represented, make a float and join the parade, call Dave Casey at 845/701-0252. The fireworks will be set off the night before, July 3.

Friday, July 10: Art in Bloom show at Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. This show features live floral arrangements as visual interpretation of a painting or sculpture. The arrangements do not mimic the art, but designers use the palette and theme as the basis of their floral composition. The opening reception begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, with exhibit hours Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See you then.