Thomas G. Waites first made his mark as a young actor in cult classics like “The Warriors” and “John Carpenter’s The Thing,” earning early recognition for his intensity and screen presence. A…
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Jingle All the Way to Less Waste: Ulster County Hosts Plastic-Free Holiday Workshops
This holiday season, you can deck the halls without decking the planet. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, in partnership with New York Sea Grant, is hosting “Plastic-Free Holidays” workshops that…
Cooks Falls History Returns to Life at Roscoe O&W Railway Museum
Residents and visitors will get a rare chance to step back into the Catskills’ past this weekend when the Roscoe O&W Railway Museum hosts a special presentation on the history of Cooks…
DVAA’s “Art in Sixes” Turns 21 with Hundreds of Tiny Masterpieces
The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) is once again rolling out its walls for the most anticipated small works show in the region: the 21st annual “Art in Sixes” exhibition, opening Saturday…
At NACL, A Love Letter to a Grandmother Who Helped a Generation Thrive
This weekend, audiences at NACL Theater will witness an intimate and deeply personal work-in-progress titled Mercedes: Para los Callejones, created by Brooklyn-based artist Modesto “Flako” Jimenez and the ¡Oye! Group. The…
Sullivan County Students Dig Into Learning at Edible School Gardens
Students in Sullivan County are getting hands-on lessons in nutrition, ecology, and teamwork—right in their schoolyards. The Catskill Edible Garden Project, started in 2012 by Sullivan 180, Catskill Mountainkeeper, and Cornell Cooperative…
Big Sky Productions Brings “Dear Folks” to the Stage for Veterans Day
As Veterans Day approaches, Big Sky Productions is honoring those who served through an intimate, heartfelt performance titled Shorts & Sweets Honoring Veterans: Dear Folks. The program combines live readings of letters…
How Elizabeth Taylor Became a Mother Figure to a Young Broadway Actor
Ann Talman was just 22 when destiny — and a striking resemblance — landed her onstage with Hollywood royalty. The Broadway actor, filmmaker and singer was cast as Elizabeth Taylor’s daughter in…
Met Opera Returns to SUNY Sullivan
The Metropolitan Opera’s live HD simulcasts are back at SUNY Sullivan’s Seelig Theater this Saturday, kicking off the 2025-26 season with Puccini’s beloved La Bohème. La Bohème, the passionate, timeless, and indelible…