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 | 11:37
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
The MEC board (L-R): Adriene Wendell, Barbara Tarquinio, Maureen Dooley, Yana Thatcher, and Eileen Smith. ( Photo courtesy of MEC) Milford Welcome Party brings in the big bucks The sun came out to shine on the 2024 Welcome Party. This was fortuitous since the title of party this year was “Under the... Local News 24 Jun 2024 | 02:55
The Frisson Winds Quartet (L-R): Anna Urrey on flute, Tom Gallant on the oboe, Taylor Smith on bassoon, and Bixby Kennedy on clarinet. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) A frisson of joy at Grey Towers The first concert in the Kindred Spirit Arts outdoor summer series on June 15 was an intriguing woodwind quartet called “Frisson... Entertainment 19 Jun 2024 | 12:02
The Welcome Party will take place under the tent on June 22. MEC announces 2024 Milford Welcome Party Milford Enhancement Committee (MEC) President Eileen Smith has high praise for their annual Welcome Party fundraiser. In... Local News 04 Jun 2024 | 03:53
The members of Frisson Winds: Tom Gallant on oboe, Bixby Kennedy on clarinet, Taylor Smith on bassoon, and Anna Urrey on flute. Kindred Spirits announces summer outdoor concert series Kindred Spirits Arts Program (KSAP) will hold its summer concert series under the open-air canopy at the pool pavilion at... Entertainment 04 Jun 2024 | 02:47
The “guys” coming to a prayer meeting at the Salvation Army because they lost a bet to Sky Masterson. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) ‘Guys and Dolls’ a smash hit at the Milford Theater The Milford Theater enjoyed a full house for its first showing of “Guys and Dolls,” which has three additional performances... Entertainment 13 May 2024 | 02:27
The cast in rehearsal. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) Backstage with ‘Guys and Dolls’ The beloved musical comedy, “Guys and Dolls,” is coming to the Milford Theater for two weekends in May. This production is... Entertainment 24 Apr 2024 | 12:05
