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Documentary about Holocaust survivor ‘Blue Tattoo’ screens Jan. 24 at The Cooperage in Honesdale

Documentary about Holocaust survivor ‘Blue Tattoo’ screens Jan. 24 at The Cooperage in Honesdale

From a press release: At first glance, Dina Rosenberg Jacobson and Joe Crookston seemed like unlikely collaborators. When they were introduced in 2008, the 86-year-old Holocaust survivor with white hair and a tattooed left forearm and the youthful folk singer/songwriter from Ithaca, New York came from different worlds. But Jacobson’s story inspired Crookston to write […]

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Guitar virtuoso Tim Farrell will perform and hold fingerstyle workshop in Honesdale on April 18

Guitar virtuoso Tim Farrell will perform and hold fingerstyle workshop in Honesdale on April 18

From a press release: The Cooperage Project is proud to welcome fingerstyle guitar virtuoso and composer Tim Farrell to The Cooperage in Honesdale on Saturday, April 18, both to perform and to lead a hands-on guitar workshop. Farrell is a highly accomplished guitarist whose roots and influences transcend genre. He has mastered the intricacies of […]

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Play your favorite board games during Game Night on Feb. 19 at The Cooperage in Honesdale

From a press release: On Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., a night of fun and games will take over at The Cooperage in Honesdale. Dust off your board games, do some stretches, and get ready for a night of friendly competition during Game Night, described below: Winter is here. The snow is falling. […]

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The Crackers lead acoustic-style open mic night in Honesdale on Feb. 11

The Crackers lead acoustic-style open mic night in Honesdale on Feb. 11

From a press release: On Wednesday, Feb. 11, The Crackers will be leading an acoustic-style open mic night at The Cooperage Project in Honesdale from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. If you like to sing, play an instrument, or just enjoy listening to good music, then Open Mic Night at The Cooperage Project is the place to […]

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The Crackers host night of Americana, country, roots, and bluegrass to benefit Toys for Tots

The Crackers host night of Americana, country, roots, and bluegrass to benefit Toys for Tots

From a press release: The Crackers, Wayne County’s own Americana roots band, will host the second annual “Christmas with The Crackers” benefit concert, which will help support Toys for Tots of Wayne and Pike Counties. The show will be held at The Cooperage (1030 Main St., Honesdale) on Friday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. […]

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Find handcrafted holiday gifts at 3rd annual Holiday Artisans’ Market in Honesdale

Find handcrafted holiday gifts at 3rd annual Holiday Artisans’ Market in Honesdale

From a press release: On Sunday, Dec. 14, The Cooperage Project in Honesdale will host it’s third annual Holiday Artisans’ Market, featuring over two dozen talented regional artisans between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Holiday Artisans’ Market at The Cooperage (1030 Main St., Honesdale) is a “juried” event. The members of […]

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The Bard’s wife featured in solo performance of ‘Shakespeare’s Will’ in Honesdale

The Bard’s wife featured in solo performance of ‘Shakespeare’s Will’ in Honesdale

From a press release: On Saturday, Nov. 15, The Cooperage in Honesdale will once again become a theater. Tannis Kowalchuk will take the stage in a full-length, song-filled one-act solo performance entitled “Shakespeare’s Will.” Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tannis Kowalchuk Written by award-winning playwright Vern […]

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It ‘Sounds Like Teen Spirit’ at youth open mic night in Honesdale

It ‘Sounds Like Teen Spirit’ at youth open mic night in Honesdale

From a press release: This one isn’t just for Nirvana cover bands. On Friday, Nov. 14, The Cooperage in Honesdale will host a “Sounds Like Teen Spirit” open mic night from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. The event is presented by the Honesdale High School Keep on Rockin’ Club and The Cooperage Project. All ages are invited […]

 Rich Howells

DOWNLOAD: Heavy Blonde release free ‘Sun’ EP

DOWNLOAD: Heavy Blonde release free ‘Sun’ EP

As promised when Heavy Blonde debuted the single “Johnny Got Fangs” last week, the band has released a free four-song EP this week, simply titled “Sun.” The songs can be streamed or downloaded below at no cost, but those who wish to support the Scranton group – made up of former And the Moneynotes members […]

 Rich Howells

STREAMING: Heavy Blonde – ‘Johnny Got Fangs’

STREAMING: Heavy Blonde – ‘Johnny Got Fangs’

Heavy Blonde just debuted a new single, “Johnny Got Fangs,” from their upcoming free “Sun” EP, and it definitely has the bite the title promises. While they’re a relatively new band from Scranton, the players are all familiar names to the local music scene. And the Moneynotes members Mike Williams, his brother Roy Williams, and […]