Contributed photo Mother Miriam Ruth (Annie Hat) counsels troubled novice Agnes (Marissa Cohen) as the memories unravel the past in SCDW’s production of ‘Agnes Of God”

A miracle in South Fallsburg

‘Agnes Of God’ revives the Rivoli Theatre

By JONATHAN FOX

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY—The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop (SCDW) in residence at the Rivoli Theatre, has (in my humble opinion) created a miracle. Not only has the organization completely revamped the theatre, but in choosing to produce “Agnes Of God,” the company has given birth to a new life of creativity and restored my faith in community theatre, right here in the Catskills.

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Open house with eats at Willow Wisp Organic Farm

ABRAHAMSVILLE, PA—There will be an open house at Willow Wisp Organic Farm on Saturday, September 19 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Owners Greg Swartz and Tannis Kowlachuk are recruiting the skills of several area chefs to prepare a selection of farmstead dishes with Willow Wisp’s products for a late afternoon sampling.

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Historic churches tour

WAYNE COUNTY, PA—Historic Wayne County churches, good food and the magnificent autumn countryside make this year’s Wayne County Historical Society (WCHS) Church Bus Tour on Saturday, October 10, one of the hottest tickets of the season.

Tour leader Gloria McCullough, WCHS’s research librarian, has put together a tour of eight churches in Northern Wayne County. Volunteers will be present to provide a history of the church and congregation and to point out any unique architectural features.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Alliance calls for ‘Art in Sixes’ works
• Beer and auction to support Catskill Arts Society
• CineArt screens ‘Inglourious Basterds’
• Don’t feed the ducks
• Grey Towers welcomes community for an ice cream social
• Struggling through mid-life with humour
• Vendors sought for Roscoe festival
• Take the train to the tasting
• Hope in the River: Celebrating the Return of the Green Heron