Contributed photo The Red Hatters Krewe was one of those parading down Honesdale, PA’s Main Street at the first Mardi Gras on Main last year.

Musicians sought for second annual Mardi Gras on Main

HONESDALE, PA—The Greater Honesdale Partnership seeks New Orleans-style musicians that want to join in the fun of the second annual Mardi Gras on Main in Honesdale, on February 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The musicians would play on the street corners for donations from the passersby, and add to the festive Mardi Gras theme on Main Street. Interested musicians should call 570/253-2462 or 253-5492.

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Historical society ushers in Winter Wednesdays

MILFORD, PA—The Pike County Historical Society (PCHS) has announced the first performer in its Winter Wednesdays music series. Martha Lorin will perform at Cliff Park Inn on Wednesday, February 3, at 7:00 p.m. She will be accompanied by Don Miller on bass and Johnny O’Neal on piano. A cash bar and menu will be available.

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A transformational tale

BEACH LAKE, PA—The movie “The Visitor” will be screened at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24 at the Berlin Township Community Center.

The film tells the story of a professor who comes face-to-face with illegal immigrants living in his apartment. What happens to him makes for a compelling tale of transformation and a provocative study on the nature of the interconnected web of existence. The 2008 film, directed by Thomas McCarthy (“The Station Agent”), features Richard Jenkins in his Oscar-nominated role as the emotionally shut-down academic moved to action.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Lots of winners at Manor Ice Carnival
• Wild about wildlife
• Book tells history of Shandelee