“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
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
The dancers: Keyveontae’ Martin, Arthur Trace Yeames and Breauna Williams. Photos by Marilyn Rosenthal. Harmony in the Woods On the morning of Saturday, Aug. 12, Johanna LjungQvist–Brinson, founder, director and choreographer of the Hanna Q Dance... Entertainment 16 Aug 2023 | 04:32
Cody Hawley accepting Young Filmmaker Award for “Call Now” ( Photos by Marilyn Rosenthal) Documentary focused Black Bear Film Fest brings many realities to Milford Max Brinson, president of Black Bear Film Festival board of directors, noted what distinguished this year’s event: “We ... Home 19 Oct 2022 | 07:51
Corky Bear, by Liz Steen ( Contributed photo) Black Bear Film Fest’s program bares documentaries this year Milford– The Black Bear Film Festival (BBFF) will celebrate its 23rd annual festival on Oct 14-16 with 10 films on the main... Home 05 Oct 2022 | 07:15
Hanna Q Dancers performing “As We Grow, Part 1.” Left to right: ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) Hanna Q Dance Company– dancing in the woods About 40 people gathered on a recent night in the woods behind the Brinson home to watch a performance of choreographer Johanna... Home 21 Sep 2022 | 10:09
Outdoor dance series, “The Stage in our Woods,” begins June 4 The show goes on by popular demand, says Artistic Director/ Choreographer Johanna LjungQvist-Brinson. She started the HQDC-... Entertainment 04 May 2022 | 03:52
A Lisa Emery sign at Hotel Fauchère, one of Bill Rosado’s buildings, which was until recently owned by mayoral incumbent Sean Strub. (Photo by Becca Tucker) Boycotts, tirades heat up in home stretch of mayoral race A holiday concert featuring Broadway’s original Annie, Pennsylvania native Andrea McArdle, was all set for December 4, with... Local News 20 Oct 2021 | 06:23
Jerry Weinstock interviewing Anthony, Mattie, and Karen after the festival favorite, "My Brother, My Hero Forever" (Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal Despite the 500-pound gorilla in the room, Black Bear pulled off another great film festival The 22nd Black Bear Film Festival opened at the newly renovated Milford theater amid an undercurrent of political angst about... Entertainment 20 Oct 2021 | 06:05
Newly renovated Milford Theater is ready to welcome film fest fans Opening night of the Black Bear Film Festival on Friday, Oct. 15, is a major milestone for Milford, and one that is causing... Local News 01 Oct 2021 | 11:45
The 1912 main house (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Celebrate an inspiring life as Marie Zimmermann Day resumes Once again, the Friends of Marie Zimmermann, in cooperation with the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, will celebrate... Entertainment 09 Jun 2021 | 11:20
“Jump,” Hanna Q Dance Company (Photo provided) Hanna Q Dance plans gala spring performance The New York City-based Hanna Q Dance Company launches its 2021 outdoors at The Stage in our Woods in Dingmans Ferry on Saturday,... Entertainment 03 Mar 2021 | 01:59
Delaware Valley Action! donates to film festival Milford. Delaware Valley Action! (DVA!) donated to the Black Bear Film Festival as planning starts for the 2021 season. As... Entertainment 09 Dec 2020 | 03:25
Black Bear 2020 - A different kind of film festival The Black Bear Film Festival was in the early planning stages for their 21st Annual Festival when the COVID-19 pandemic hit... Entertainment 06 Oct 2020 | 04:01
The festival board (from left): Jerry Weinstock, Tim Smith, Michelle Marquis, Darrell Berger, Susan Sanchez-Fontaine, Veronica Coyne, Max Brinson, and Renee Hoover ( Photo: Richard Marquis) Borough buzzes over Black Bear films The 20th annual Black Bear festival held October 18-20 was more than just 12 interesting, sometimes quirky dramas, comedies,... Entertainment 23 Oct 2019 | 03:53
