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The lives and storytelling of the Original People and more

Nationally known storytellers at Harmony in the Woods HAWLEY, PA — Nationally known storytellers from the Moth, NPR, the Bucks County Playhouse and more will appear at “FIRELIGHT: … more

8/4/21

I’ll be appearing at the Upfront Exhibition Space in Port Jervis, NY this Friday at 7 p.m. regaling folks with tales about my storied career, undoubtedly replete with lesser-known facts about my equally checkered and colorful past.

Slow down, you move too fast

If, as the old Simon and Garfunkel song suggests, I could actually make the morning last, I’d likely feel better about my time management, but alas and alack—I’m a little behind the … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 7/20/21

Chip Forelli's show, "The Black & White Landscape," will be on display for the month of July.

‘Picking with Pete, Singing with Seeger’ and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community July 8 to 14 more

7/7/21

Mary Tyler Moore has got nothin’ on singer Morgan James. Some of you will get it.

Nice to see ya!

It’s been quite a year for all of us. I think it’s fair to say that we’ve learned some things along the way: about our health, about our relationships with others and about … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 6/9/21

The 2020 edition of the Great Wall of Honesdale.

'Future of local radio' and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community February 18 to 24 more

2/17/21

Kingfisher Project seeks help with ‘Hearten for the Holidays’ and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community December 10 to 16 more

12/9/20

"Calmer Waters Bracelet" by Elaine Flynn.

‘Peace, Love & Lights’ and more

In the spirit of shopping local, merrymaking and offering helping hands November 26 to December 2 more

11/25/20

The kids (participating in the fall workshop at the Forestburgh Playhouse) were fantastic, lifting my spirits with their talent, their spirit and their resilience in the face of a global pandemic. For more photos of these and other events, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and visit www.riverreporter.com.

Oops, I did it again

And by “it” I mean ventured out into the world, which is still a little bit scary—and a little bit spooky, just in time for Halloween. Suddenly and without warning, last … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 10/14/20

As the sun set and the stars twinkled above, Broadway’s Nicholas Rodriguez closed his show at the Forestburgh Playhouse with the Phantom of the Opera’s “Music of the Night.”

Necessity is the mother of invention

We’ve all heard that expression, and I dare say it often rings true, but perhaps even more so now in these topsy-turvy (you may quote me) times. As businesses both large and small begin to … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 7/15/20

Dirt Diva Adrianne Picciano has developed hundreds of gardens for homeowners across the region.

'Farm Days' workshops and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community May 28 to June 3 more

5/26/20

Students receive one-on-one instruction in acting, choreography and vocal technique during the intensive workshops held at the Performing Arts Academy held at the Forestburgh Playhouse.

Musical theatre is serious business!

There comes a time in every kid’s life when they dream about becoming a firefighter, an airplane pilot, a farmer, a teacher, or even the president of these United States, since it would appear … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 1/15/20

“Here I am with Dharma the Wonder Dog, “food artist” Kim Simons and Hector’s “hostess with the mostess” Bonnie Lagoda, as we celebrate Kim and her team winning the Food Network’s Holiday Wars (see page 13).

I’ve been called worse

In theory, having a little “down time” is not a bad thing, but there’s something to be said for that old proverb about “idle hands being the devil’s plaything,” … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 1/8/20

I caught a lot of live shows over the last year, and the Catskills is always brimming with talent performing top-notch plays, musicals and dramas in a variety of venues and locales. For me, one of the standout productions was at the Forestburgh Playhouse, which presented the ‘60s  tribal love-rock musical “HAIR “last summer to sold-out crowds.

My favorite things

There are some perks (IMHO) to being predictable, and my annual “River Reporter Year-in-Review” full-color, photo-heavy trip down memory lane is one that I simultaneously look … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/26/19

Mega-stars Pentatonix did not disappoint, performing their beautiful a capella renditions of “Hallelujah,” “Jolene,” and even fulfilled my expectations by performing Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sounds of Silence.”

Expect the unexpected

While the above title is the catchphrase for the CBS summer reality show “Big Brother,” and I’ve yet to miss (don’t judge!) any of the show’s 21 seasons, have no … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 9/4/19

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