Contributed photo Director/choreographer Richard Amelius rehearses the female chorus in the Forestburgh Playhouse’s upcoming production of “Wish You Were Here,” running from June 16 to June 21 in Forestburgh, NY.

Editor's pick: Forestburgh opens with a bit of Borscht Belt nostalia

WHEN: Tuesday, June 16 to Sunday, June 21. Monday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m.; matinees Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Forestburgh Playhouse, 39 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh, NY.

COST: $32 for matinees, $35-$40 for evenings, group and other discounts available. See website.

CONTACT: 845/794-1194 or FBPlayhouse.com.

FORESTBURGH, NY—The Forestburgh Playhouse, which in its 62nd year is the oldest professional summer theatre in New York State, is an important piece of local history. Appropriately, it will kick off the Bicentennial summer with another piece of history, “Wish You Were Here,” a celebration of the heyday of the Borscht Belt.

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Editor's pick: Narrowsburg goes digital

Sixth annual DIGit lights up the town with screenings, installations, workshops and a video slam

WHEN: Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14. Opening reception from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on June 12.

WHERE: Narrowsburg, all over town. Reception at theDelaware Arts Center, 37 Main Street.

COST: Free.

CONTACT: ArtsAllianceSite.org or call 845/252-7576.

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Farce takes the stage at the Rivoli

SCDW presents ‘What the Rabbi Saw’

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY—The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop (SCDW) will continue its 2009 season with Billy VanZandt and Jane Milmore’s farce, “What the Rabbi Saw,” at the Rivoli Theatre starting on Thursday, June 11.

Wendy is marrying Walter. But Claudia wants Walter, and Wendy wants Mitch. It’s the ultimate parents’ nightmare—and all the madcap mayhem is taking place on the wedding day.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Town of Bethel Museum open
• Grey Towers walks, lecture, highlight history
• New lives for old barns
• Evenings in the park with music
• History on parade