Stephen Clair Band to perform on Labor Day weekend

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten Theatre will host a concert by the Stephen Clair Band at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 3.
Joining Stephen Clair are Nate Allen on electric bass and Aaron Latos on drums.
Clair is known for multiple albums and shows. His ninth full-length album, “To the Trees,” is available now.
His music is available on Spotify.
Tickets cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door for non-DVAA members. The cost for members is $20 and $25 respectively. There is no charge for kids aged 12 and under.
The theatre is located at 210 Bridge St. The box office and concession stand will open at 7 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 845/252-7576 or by visiting www.delawarevalleyartsalliance.org.
Learn more at delawarevalleyartsalliance.org/event/stephen-clair/.

Sculpture highlights global warming

NARROWSBURG, NY — Artist and sculptor Naomi Teppich and writer Cass Collins—known as the River Muse for her long-running column in the River Reporter—have opened the ArtGarden on Collins’ family property in the Flats.
Teppich has installed her work, “Cactus Cocoon,” a large outdoor sculpture made of steel, colored cement and ornamental paint, in the art garden, which is located on Second Avenue.
The work is a commentary on global warming, Teppich wrote, that was conceived for and first shown indoors at the Catskill Art Society in 2012. Later it was shown at the Collaborative Concepts group outdoor sculpture show in Garrison, NY, as well as at other venues.
“Cactus Cocoon” will be on view as a loan through May 1, 2024.
Collins plans to offer the one-acre lot next to her home for juried sculpture displays.
Guests are welcome to visit the ArtGarden from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The address is 52 Second Ave.
For more information, email the ArtGarden at cassvcollins@gmail.com. Use ArtGarden as the subject line.

9/11 candlelight ceremony to be held

MATAMORAS, PA — A remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001 will be held at Veterans Memorial Park and Education Center on Sunday, September 11 at 7 p.m.
The park is located off I-84. Use exit 53; the park can be found behind the football field. Bring a lawn chair.
Learn more about the park on Facebook at matamorasvp.

Volunteer, and become a railroader for a day

PORT JERVIS, NY — On Saturday, September 3, all are welcome to join Operation Toy Train, the Dining Car Society and the Tri-States Railway Preservation Society at a volunteer job fair.
It takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Erie railyard.
Learn what the volunteers do to preserve Port Jervis’s transportation history, and learn how you can get involved.
It’s a unique opportunity to get your hands dirty, contribute to a good cause, and explore railcars and parts of the railyard that are typically closed to the public, the groups said.
Attendance is free for all participants.
Many of the regularly exhibited railcars at the Port Jervis Transportation History Center, including the museum boxcar, caboose, dining car and theater boxcar, will also be open to the public. Some will be undergoing repairs and maintenance during the event, so not all exhibits might be accessible at all times during the day.
For more information, visit minisink.org/tsrps.htm.

Ghosts, zombies, witches wanted at SCDW

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — Wake up, everyone—it is time for the undead to rise!
Auditions for this year’s Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop (SCDW) haunted theatre tour will take place on Wednesday, August 31; Thursday, September 1; and Sunday, September 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rivoli Theatre.
Tour dates are Fridays and Saturdays on October 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 21 and 22, and 28 and 29.
The Rivoli is located at 5243 Main St.
For more information, or to set up an individual audition, email Dawn at nyx6117@yahoo.com.

‘Heroines’ at NACL

HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — The stories of Greek heroines could hold a message for modern women. Members of the box collective, a New York City-based group of performers, will explore what that means in September at the North American Cultural Laboratory.
The discussion takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 1.
The box collective uses burlesque to investigate the dynamics of sex, power and pleasure. “Heroines” will “excavate moments between the seams of the private and public persona, removing layers of the mask, and revealing what truth lies beneath,” the collective members said in a press release.
During their residency at NACL, three female theatre makers/performers—Sara Fay George, Andrea Goldman and Maria Menegaki—will be joined remotely by composer Dani Campos. They’ll create music and soundscapes to “support their exploration of where physical bodies meet the mythological body,” according to the press release.
The box collective was founded by and is run by women in New York City, with relationships and collaborations throughout Europe.
Learn more about the collective and its work at www.thebox-collective.com/.
Learn more about NACL at www.nacl.org.

Little Sparrow at the Crawford Library

MONTICELLO, NY — Nearly 13 years ago, Carol Smith and Aldo Troiani (the band Little Sparrow) began performing with friends at venues around Sullivan County. The band’s music covers multiple genres, from bluegrass to ‘60s rock and rhythm and blues.
For this performance at the Ethelbert Crawford Library, the band will include Rounder recording artist Van Manakas on guitar; Ellen Iovino on congas, vocals and harmonica; Smith on vocals and guitar; Troiani on vocals and guitar; and Nick Sherman on bass.
They will perform music by Steve Winwood, Jerry Garcia, Neil Young, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and more.
This program will either be presented outside on the stage or in the community room, depending on the weather.
Registration is required. Masking and social distancing are strongly recommended.
For more information and to register, go to ebcpl.org and then to Adult Calendars.

‘Fording the Delaware’ with the SRHS

SHOHOLA, PA — The public is invited to join the Shohola Railroad and Historical Society (SRHS) for an overview of the ways people crossed the Delaware from Barryville to Shohola, from the 1500s to today.
The discussion takes place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7 at the Shohola Township building.
It will be led by retired teacher David Greenberger, who will explain about shallow-water crossings, ferries and the bridges that came and went over the years.
Refreshments will be served following the presentation. All history buffs are welcome.
The Shohola Township building is located at 159 Twin Lakes Rd.
For more information, visit the SRHS Facebook page at caboosegroup.

SEEDS to host annual membership meeting

MILANVILLE, PA — SEEDS of Northeastern Pennsylvania (SEEDS) will hold its annual meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7 at Second District Brew Farm.
The event is open to the public, but only members can vote for board members.
“We urge SEEDS members to attend, not only to enjoy a social time with refreshments, but to participate in our annual election and hear what we have accomplished over the past year,” said Katharine Dodge, outgoing SEEDS chair. “We will also highlight what we are looking forward to over the next twelve months.”
Because the venue provides an open-air and well-ventilated space, SEEDS will not have a virtual attendance option this year.
Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase.
The farm is located at 163 Fallsdale Rd.
SEEDS is a Honesdale-based nonprofit environmental education organization. It promotes renewable energy and sustainable living in northeastern PA and the Upper Delaware region.
Although there’s no charge to attend the meeting, registration is requested. Attendees can register at bit.ly/2022SEEDSMeeting.

‘In the Works ~ In the Woods’ returns

FORESTBURGH, NY — “In the Works ~ In the Woods” returns for a second year at the Forestburgh Playhouse beginning Thursday, September 8.
The festival is dedicated to nurturing playwrights, composers, lyricists and emerging theatrical works and cabaret.
If you have ever wondered how new plays and musicals are born, or have been curious about a playwright or a composer’s process, the festival could be for you.
It was announced in a statement by Franklin Trapp, producing artistic director for the playhouse, and Broadway veteran Matt Lenz, artistic director for the festival and director of creative development.
“The artistic legacy in this neck of the woods is illustrious and diverse,” said Lenz, “and my hope is that the In the Works~In the Woods festival will continue to celebrate and keep shining a light on that history for years to come.”
Among the productions in this year’s festival are “Bottle Shock! The Musical,” “Outbound” and “Gordon Gets Down!”
At the Catskills Cab Lab, Alan Muraoka and Scott Evans will develop and direct two solo musical cabaret evenings, featuring emerging cabaret stars Marrick Smith and Ariana Valdes.
The special events include a reading of a new play, “Walking with Bubbles,” written and performed by Jessica Hendy and featuring original songs by Brianna Barnes.
There will be conversations with writers and theatre insiders, including acclaimed playwright and drag legend, Charles Busch; director Carl Andress; casting director Rachel Hoffman and other theatre professionals. They’ll discuss their careers and the creative process.
The festival advisory committee includes Scott Evans, Robin Levine, Cori Thomas, Banji Aborisade, Jillian Carucci, Alan Muraoka, Ana Flavia Zuim, Anthony C. Daniel, Valentina Fratti, Franklin Trapp and Matt Lenz.
Major sponsors of “In the Works ~ In the Woods” are Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, Roscoe Beer, Do Good Spirits and the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.
For more information about the festival or to purchase a membership, visit www.fbplayhouse.org or call 845/794-1194.

Salsa fiesta fundraiser for food relief

DAMASCUS, PA — Farm Arts Collective will hold a salsa-making class at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 3. The event will raise money for the Wayne County Farm to Families fund.
The class will take place at the Willow Wisp farm.
At the class, attendees can learn to make Mexican salsa from Chef Maribel Guzman, and then they can stay for a party. There will be music, food, refreshments and three salsas.
The Farm to Families fund provides local farm produce to Wayne County food pantries.
There is a suggested $5 donation at the door.
For more information, visit farmartscollective.org.

GlassRoots Fellowship exhibit at Peters Valley

LAYTON, NJ — The Peters Valley School of Craft has opened the GlassRoots Fellowship exhibition in the Sally D. Francisco Gallery.
It will be in place through Friday, September 23.
Now in its second year, the exhibition showcases a collaboration between GlassRoots and Peters Valley.
It follows the artistic development of seven young artists as they take intensive back-to-back workshops at the institutions. New work from last year’s cohort is also on display.
Participating artists include Deladin “Adem” Dag-Sosu, Giovanna Eley, Jose Angel Ruano, Karina Diaz, Neftali Granadas, Nathaly Tlaseca-Verde and Lasandra Wieters.
The artists, aged 18 to 24, spend five weeks learning glass techniques at the GlassRoots studios in Newark, and then they move to the Peters Valley campus for seven weeks of hands-on exploration and work.
Each fellow can choose to take a workshop every week, giving these emerging artists the opportunity to learn from and work alongside nationally recognized instructors in an immersive workshop environment.
The GlassRoots Fellowship exhibition features a variety of styles, techniques and materials across multiple media. Work ranges from glass, blacksmithing and jewelry to woodworking, printmaking and textiles.
Each year Peters Valley School of Craft invites over 150 artists to teach workshops in each of its studios—blacksmithing, ceramics, fibers (including surface design and weaving), fine metals and jewelry, woodworking and woodturning, photography and printmaking, plus special topics such as glasswork, painting, sculpture and more.
The gallery at Peters Valley School of Craft is located at 19 Kuhn Rd., and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The work can be seen online at www.petersvalleygallery.org/collections/glassroots-fellowship-exhibition.

Take care of your pond

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — Ponds are a common feature of the landscape of the Poconos, and provide a source of enjoyment for many landowners. Although they occur naturally in this area, many have also been constructed for a variety of purposes.
To assist private-pond owners and members of lake-based community organizations with making informed and sound management decisions, a Twilight Pond Walk will take place on Thursday, September 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Delaware Township complex pond on Wilson Hill Road.
The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 7.
The walk will cover topics like knowing your pond, testing your pond water, and land-use issues that affect pond health.
The cost of the workshop is $10 per person, and includes educational materials.
Registration is available at extension.psu.edu/pond-twilight-walk.
Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you need accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, call the Pike County Cooperative Extension office at 570/296-3400.
For more information or to register, call Peter Wulfhorst at the Pike County Cooperative Extension Office at 570/296-3400.

Vocalist Jeanne MacDonald performs at the Bradstan

ELDRED, NY — Jeanne MacDonald, the Bradstan Country Hotel’s first solo performer, will appear at the Eldred Preserve’s Bradstan Coming Home cabaret series on Sunday, September 4 at 8 p.m.
She has earned a reputation as one of News York’s finest singers in cabaret today, a press release noted, with skills that encompass a wide range of performance styles, including jazz, classical and musical theater.
Appearing frequently in New York City, MacDonald has performed in venues such as the Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, the FireBird Cafe and the Hideaway Room at Helen’s. She has appeared at the Mabel Mercer Foundation’s annual Cabaret Convention, and regularly sings at the Metropolitan Room in Chelsea.
MacDonald has received multiple awards.
“I have personally had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Jeanne for over 25 years, and am proud to call her a dear friend,” said Scott Samuelson, the COO at the Eldred Preserve. “Her performance in the Bradstan Coming Home cabaret series truly brings the series full circle.”
The Bradstan Coming Home cabaret series is a revival of the original Bradstan cabaret series, which had its final curtain in 2008.
Tickets are on sale now at theeldredpreserve.com/2022cabaret.

Choose your reality at the Milford Readers and Writers Festival

MILFORD, PA — The fifth annual Milford Readers and Writers Festival spotlights its science fiction—or speculative fiction—roots with a free panel titled “Choose Your Reality.”
The panel will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 17 in the Foundation Room at the Columns Museum.
Milford has ties to science fiction. It’s the original home of the Milford Writers Conference, which was designed to hone a writer’s skills. The conference was founded by such notables as Damon Knight, Kate Williams, Virginia Kidd and Judith Merrill.
Initially, the conference was held at Knight’s home, which became known as the Anchorage. Notable attendees included authors such as Kurt Vonnegut, Harlan Ellison, Gene Wolfe, Anne McCaffrey and Robert Silverberg.
When the Anchorage burned down in 1979, Arrowhead, the name given to the home of Virginia Kidd and James Blish, became the focal point for these and other writers of speculative fiction. Today, Arrowhead is the site of the Virginia Kidd Literary Agency, founded by Virginia, the first female literary agent in the genre.
The panel will be moderated by Karen Heuler, author of “The Splendid City.” Other authors are Alex Shvartsman, Claire Cooney, Nicholas Kaufman and Randee Dawn.
The panel will include a question-and-answer period.
The Columns is located at 608 Broad St.
Two additional events are planned on Saturday, letting readers meet and converse with these authors.
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. they will sell and sign their books at Golden Fish Gallery, 307 Broad St.
Beginning at 7 p.m., the authors will read their work in the Column Museum’s Foundation Room. Books and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
The festival, which runs from Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18, aims to inspire and ignite conversations between people who love to read books and people who write them.
For more information, visit www.milfordreadersandwriters.com.