Contributed photo Painter Yanni Glykokokalos will be one of the artists who will open their studios to the public this weekend for the Wayne County Arts Alliance’s Open Studio Tour.

Editor's pick: How do they do that?

See artwork at the point of creation on the seventh annual Open Studio Tour

WHEN: Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: All around Wayne County, PA, with tour headquarters at The Hanson Gallery & Decorium, 1037 Main Street, Honesdale, PA

COST: Free

CONTACT: 570/253-6850

WAYNE COUNTY, PA—If you ever wondered how and where artists create their works, the Wayne County Arts Alliance’s seventh annual Open Studio Tour may be the place for you this weekend. The tour gives visitors the chance to visit, talk with, and purchase the creative works of 20 premier artists living and working in Wayne County at the studios where they produce their work.

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With Liberty and Theatre for all

By JONATHAN FOX

Paul Austin is a remarkable man. Over the years he has worn many hats—actor, writer, director and teacher. Austin has participated in virtually all aspects of the theater world and his resume is impressive.

Not only has he written for, and about, the stage, but his plays have been produced in New York and around the country. For many years, he was the artistic director of the Image Theatre and Studio in NYC, and still found time to appear in film and television productions. He has directed well over 100 plays, including many new works.

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Opera season returns to the Upper Delaware

Buoyant DVO makes this ‘Widow’ dance

By TOM KANE

NARROWSBURG, NY—You don’t know how close the Delaware Valley Opera (DVO) came to not opening its 2009 season.

Like all artistic companies, be they opera, ballet, symphony or amateur theater, DVO is struggling for its life. Despite the realities of the economic downturn, the DVO board and its cadre of singers, instrumentalists and stage workers decided to give their all and have a shortened season. Instead of 12 performances it will hold eight.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Local artist wins grand prize
• Painting marks Callicoon Center Band’s 75th anniversary
• Dip into a smorgasbord of area art
• Thousands of books at library sale
• Percussionist celebrates new CD at Cliff Park Inn
• The Columns bridges past and present with contemporary art exhibit
• Flea market offers free space to farmers
• Bethel museum offers ‘60s music workshop for kids
• Hawley Library holds
• Improvisational music mixes with cool art films
• Trout Town USA celebrates bicentennial
• UpFront holds artists’ reception