Contributed photo The luscious colors in this still-life are typical of Katie Reinhard’s works, which will be on exhibit at the River Gallery in Narrowsburg, NY, starting with an opening exhibit on Saturday, May 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Also on view will be works by her daughter-in-law, Jenny Reinhardt, who also paints still lifes but uses a more traditional approach.

The color of joy

One genre, two very different perspectives, at the River Gallery’s upcoming still life exhibit

WHEN: Saturday, May 24 to Saturday, June 21, with an opening reception from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24.

WHERE: River Gallery - The Art of Living, Narrowsburg, NY.

COST: Free.

CONTACT: rivergalleryny.com

NARROWSBURG, NY—River Valley denizens will have an opportunity to view the perspectives of two very different still life artists in the upcoming exhibit by Katie and Jennie Reinhardt at the River Gallery.

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‘Speed Racer’ an irredeemable bomb

Remove the blanket of pretentious pseudo-philosophy from the “Matrix” trilogy (or, at least, those last two pesky entries) and you’ll find that all that remains is a bunch of action figures being tossed at the wall with the sheer power of machismo. Funny thing how we’ve finally located that hypothetical scenario in the “Ma-trix” filmmakers’ follow-up, “Speed Racer.”

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Editor's pick: Tasty morsels from a community theatre troupe

The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop serves up free theatre and desserts

WHEN: Saturday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Rivoli Theatre at 437 Route 42 in South Fallsburg, NY.

COST: Free.

CONTACT: 845/436-5336 or 434-7232.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Volunteers sought for Bethel museum
• New gallery looks to discover local talent
• Country star to take the stage in Loch Sheldrake
• Brother, can you spare a can of food?
• Farmers’ bounty comes to Honesdale
• Liberty Free marks Memorial Day with extension of Havel play
• Memorial Day Weekend activities
• Tour a relic of days gone by
• All-female show opens The Outsider’s Studio’s third season
• Walks on the wild side, with camera
• Sullivan County SCIL All-Stars capture first state title
• SHHH! exhibit opens at CAS
• ‘Trouble at the Tropicabana’ to benefit seniors