Richard Morais in conversation with Tim Turner at a past Milford Readers and Writers Festival. ( Photo by Mike Iwerks) Richard Morais to help guide the future of Readers and Writers Festival Milford Readers and Writers Festival (MRAW) was started in 2016 by co-founders Amy Ferris, Sean Strub, Suzanne Levine, and... Local News 14 Nov 2024 | 08:10
An example of a Día de los Muertos display. ( Photo by Bruno Cervera, Pexels) Día de los Muertos – Milford style La Posada and Felix’s Cantina on Second Street in Milford will be having an authentic Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the... Entertainment 30 Oct 2024 | 12:45
Apple Fest draws large crowd Saturday, October 26 was a beautiful day in Milford. The sun was shining, the air was crisp, and the mood was festive as... Local News 29 Oct 2024 | 11:13
Actors in the upcoming production of “A Few Good Men” rehearse a scene. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) ‘A Few Good Men’ coming to the Milford Theater The weekend of November 8, 9, and 10 will be a dramatic first for the Milford Theater as they present their own production... Entertainment 23 Oct 2024 | 08:10
“Burying the Hatchet” producer Sean Strub with writer/director Christopher King. ( Photo provided) Black Bear Film Festival – 25 years of memories The year was 2000 and Jerry Beaver, a well-known casting director from New York with a weekend house at Twin Lakes, started... Entertainment 22 Oct 2024 | 12:41
The show featured a unique painted wedding dress by artist Eddy Segal. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) A new direction for Forest Hall Studios The art exhibit on October 12 at Forest Hall Studios marked the beginning of a new direction for the studios — looking inward... Entertainment 16 Oct 2024 | 10:51
The festival will kick off at the Milford Theater Oct. 18. A sneak peek at the 25th annual Black Bear Film Festival It’s Black Bear’s 25th birthday and there is a lot to celebrate at the forthcoming Black Bear Film Festival. First, the festival... Entertainment 01 Oct 2024 | 11:50
Master of Ceremonies Joseph Dooley with bagpiper Jeff McQuaid and event coordinator Maureen Dooley. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) Milford preps for next year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade Why were 60 pairs of Irish eyes smiling on September 17 at the Tom Quick Inn? The eyes were happy, proud, excited, and delighted... Local News 24 Sep 2024 | 10:39
During the festival, MRAW Board President and Co-Chair Edson Whitney (at the mic) announced his resignation. ( Photo by Mary Cooney) Milford Readers and Writers Festival celebrates nine years It’s hard to believe that the Milford Readers and Writers Festival (MRAW) is turning nine. There have been a lot of changes... Local News 17 Sep 2024 | 12:05
The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Milford. The Salon Series — a hidden gem of the Milford Readers and Writers Festival In addition to the ticketed main stage events at the Milford Readers and Writers Festival (MRAW), a number of free events... Entertainment 03 Sep 2024 | 01:03
The New York City Opera’s performance included soprano Inna Dukach, pianist Dmitriy Glivinskiy, and tenor Gregory Turay. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) A weekend of opera in Milford What could be better than one opera in Milford? How about two operas! The New York City Opera gave a fundraiser performance... Entertainment 28 Aug 2024 | 09:59
Classical guitarist Carlos Arturo Bedoya and cellist Yosif Feigelson perform at Grey Towers on August 17. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) Kindred Spirits concert features classical guitar and cello In what was one of the last Kindred Spirits Arts summer concerts at the open-air canopy of the pool pavilion at Grey Towers... Local News 19 Aug 2024 | 03:13
It was a fun time filled with games, fine food, and storytelling. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) Black Bear Film Festival turns 25 The Black Bear Film Festival (BBFF) held its 25th anniversary party on August 9, at the Landing in the Best Western Hotel.... Local News 14 Aug 2024 | 01:38
Michael Capasso, the general director for the New York City Opera. ( Photo provided) NYC Opera to support Opera! Pike! Park! The weekend of August 24 and 25 will be back-to back opera. It’s like an opera double header, which is especially exciting... Entertainment 05 Aug 2024 | 11:56
The new opera is inspired by the conservation legacies of Gifford Pinchot (pictured, dated 1909) and the Lenni Lenape. ( Photo courtesy the Library of Congress) Pike Opera commissions an original chamber opera for 2025 In addition to the fifth annual performance of Opera! Pike! Park! at the Ann Street Park on August 25 at 4 p.m., Pike Opera... Entertainment 16 Jul 2024 | 11:52
