Sara Hulse & Jesse Mower
Saturday October 18, 2025 from 7-9pm

Doors open 6:00pm

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Multi-instrumental singer songwriter duo Sara Hulse & Jesse Mower are set to bring to the stage a combination of original and traditional material, showcasing each performer’s unique songwriting style while paying homage to some of their favorite timeless folk songs of the past. The duo is known for their charming chemistry on stage, displaying an impressive level of musicianship upon multiple instruments as they trade off leading songs and accompanying each other.

Sara Hulse, a Sullivan County native, is no stranger to the Catskills music scene. With a captivating vocal ability and undeniable rhythm she got her start in the area’s vibrant music scene. Sara brings to the stage a wealth of musicianship, performing on two ukulele’s, utilizing different tunings, as well as the guitar and bass, all while leading songs and providing harmony vocals to accompany Jesse when he leads.

Jesse Mower, dubbed “Your Friendly Neighborhood Guitar Slinger”, hales from Northeast Pennsylvania, and is most known for his work on the electric guitar with NEPA power-trios Static in the Attic and Greenfield III. Mower’s acoustic guitar style is somewhat newfound, finding his love for folk and traditional music only a few years ago thanks to Hulse. Mower displays a unique “gumbo” of guitar techniques, trying his hands at flatpicking and utilizing a capo for many songs, while borrowing and adapting many electric-guitar licks and tricks.

Together the duo leaves audiences with an unforgettable musical experience that showcases both of their unique styles, built by their wide range of influences. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a dynamic performance by Sara & Jesse at The Arts Nest in Lake Huntington!

We have a table at the Callicoon Country Fair and invite you to stop by and visit with us.

A celebration of River Rep’s artists and audience, featuring the River Rep ensemble and a talented lineup of local and visiting artists, the 2nd Annual Gala Benefit will include musical performances and staged scenes from River Rep’s 2025 season opener, the beloved fantasy classic The Neverending Story, Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, and much more!

Artists include: Arthur Aulisi, Jonathan Brody, Luna Ditacchio, Tiffany Esteb, Tibor Feldman, Donna Jean Fogel, Ellie J, Kazzrie Jaxen, Harrison Killian, Tannis Kowalchuk (artistic director, Farm Arts Collective), Raye Levine Spielberg, Cooper Quinn, Oliver Schumacher, Jason Sherwin, Jim Sullivan, Gregory Thomas, Laura Velez and Waverly Van Aalsburg. Directed by Christopher Peditto. Additional direction by Arthur Aulisi and Josh Liveright.

A full buffet will be served with delicious food from top Sullivan Catskills restaurants. A cash bar will be open throughout the event. A Silent Auction will launch online in early April and continue through Gala night, where patrons can bid on a variety of art, goods and services from local artists and businesses.

Seating is limited, reserve early! (Reserved tables available, call 646-244-3423)

Tickets $50 in advance, $65 at the door.

Purchase at myrivertickets.com.

Learn more at RiverRep.org.

Joe Crookston - November 17, 2024, 4pm

Doors open 3:30, music at 4pm.

Joe Crookston is an American folk singer from Randolph, Ohio. As of February 2023, he has released four albums and one EP (Chapter) on the Milagrito Records label:

• 2004's "Fall Down as the Rain"
• 2008's "Able Baker Charlie & Dog"
• 2011's "Darkling & the BlueBird Jubilee"
• 2014's "Georgia I'm Here"
• 2023's "NINE BECOMES ONE chapter 9 [start brave]" (February 19, 2023)

Joe is a force of nature on stage. He is in his power AND he communes with his audience and welcomes them into the magic.

From touring with Gordon Lightfoot, headlining major US festivals, receiving Folk Alliance International "Album of the Year," releasing NINE BECOMES ONE (2023) to being named Folk Alliance International Artist-in- Resident, Joe is on fire. He's played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100's more. His songs are are being made into award winning films. Watch this trailer for Brooklyn in July.

He'll surprise you. He awakens the cynics. He's plumbing for lyrical gold.

His rhythm is infectious. In concert, he is funny as hell one moment and transcendent the next.

HE BELIEVES IN STORIES

Come to a show. Visual, artful and surprising. Brooklyn in July, Oklahoma towns, rattlesnake tails, turbary thieves, meter maids and drunk roosters. At the end of the night, you'll leave inspired. "The Long Note" is a phrase in Irish culture. "The Long Note" is that place of resonance and transcendence where the music, the voices, the instruments, and the community ALL come together and unite.

THERE IS A LONG NOTE & JOE IS REACHING FOR IT

Whether he's weaving through lap slide songs or fiddling an American Southern tune, he'll draw you in. It happens every time. Watch a YouTube video...it's fine, but it’s not the same. You gotta come to a show. With unwavering courage to be himself, he is literate, poignant and funny as hell.

He lives in Ithaca NY, and tours regularly in the US, Ireland and Canada.

$20 per person - BUY NOW via My River Tickets

Best quote~ "I hate folk music, but I absolutely LOVE Joe Crookston's music.!"

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Landscapes in Focus: The Art of Joseph Bilger
Opening Reception & Artist Talk: September 29th, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

On Exhibit: September - December 2024
Admission: Free and open to the public

The Arts Nest is thrilled to present a solo exhibition by local artist Joseph Bilger, showcasing his evocative landscape works from September through December 2024. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the serene and captivating natural scenes depicted in Bilger’s art.

Experience the evocative landscapes of Joseph Bilger in this captivating solo exhibition. Joseph's work transports viewers into serene natural settings, capturing the beauty and tranquility of the world around us. The exhibition features a stunning collection of oil landscapes that highlight the delicate interplay of light and shadow, along with a series of watercolors inspired by his travels to Guadalupe. Each piece is a journey through nature's splendor, reflecting Joseph's deep connection to the environment and his keen eye for detail. Join us to explore these visual narratives that invite you to pause, reflect, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world. CURATED BY JODI SIBILIA

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Boogie Boo with April Mae and the June Bugs Thursday Oct 31, 2024, 7-9pm

Doors open 6pm

Tickets $30 Buy Tickets Now on My River Tickets.

A Thematic Live Music Experience! Dance the Evil Spirits Away!

Vintage Jazz Swing | Americana | New Orleans Skiffle | Rockabilly

Cash bar - food by Annie's Ruff Cut!
Costume contest - prizes for Most Original, Best Impersonation, Best Cartoon, Best Steam Punk, Best Couple and Best in Show