Around the Lake and Further Out! By E. Muller
“Summer’s end is around the bend just flyin’ The swimming suits are on the line just dryin’ … Just like that ol’ house we thought was haunted Summer’s end came faster than we wanted …” John Prine, ‘Summer’s End’
If you haven’t yet experienced the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit on pier 36 in lower Manhattan, you may want to check it out (you only have until September 6th before the show moves out of the area). Pier 36 is a huge space on the city’s lower east side, and the walk to the pier along South Street affords marvelous views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. If you like to “people watch”, the promenade along South Street will be a real treat, as there are people from all walks of life using the playground, the outdoor gym and just sitting on the benches enjoying the view. The Van Gogh exhibit uses over 60,000 frames of video, allowing you to really get inside the paintings, and the music really adds dimension to the experience (think Edith Piaf’s ‘Non, je ne regrette rien’, Handel’s ‘Sarabande’ and original compositions by Luca Longobardi). It is thought that Van Gogh could hear color and see sound (a condition known as chromesthesia), which may be why his artwork seems to pulsate with life. Pier 36 is located at 299 South Street in NYC; the box office number is 844 307 4644, and you can sneak a peek at vangoghnyc.com. Closer to home, August 6th to August 14th marks the 159th Wayne County Fair. Have fun on the Ferris wheel, carousel and other rides. Watch the demolition derby, harness racing, monster trucks, woodsmen’s competitions and magic shows at the Grandstand. There will be a dog show, glass blowing, chain saw carving, agricultural game shows and even racing pigs on the Grounds. Vendors with all kinds of food and drinks will be there, too. Visit waynecountyfair. com or call 570 253 2942 for ticket and pricing information. If listening to jazz is more your thing, take a ride out to Scranton for the Scranton Jazz Festival on August 6th, 7th and 8th. There will be numerous artists, performances and venues throughout the downtown area, and this year, it’s a ticket free event (although they would appreciate any donation you can make)! Go to scrantonjazzfestival.org to learn more.
Other musical outings you may enjoy will take place at the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills. Inside the sanctuary you will find a natural open-air amphitheatre where you can bring your own chairs or blanket and a picnic to enjoy. “Paperback Writer”, a Beatles tribute band, will perform on August 7th from 6 – 8 pm. On August 8th, “Catch a Wave” will bring to you the Beach Boys’ best-known songs from 3 – 5 pm. “Sounds of the ‘60s” will transport you to Detroit with Motown’s biggest hits on August 14th! Call 570 253 5500 or go to wildflowermusic.org to find out more! If it’s the end of August, it’s time for Wally Lake Fest! This year the event will take place from August 27 – 29. Here are some of the highlights:
Friday the 27th – Jazz on the Deck at The Settlers Inn, the Hawley Farmer’s Market at Bingham Park, boat rentals and boat tours of Lake Wallenpaupack, live music at Silver Birches (the Fleetwood Mac Experience), and a beer release and live music at the Wallenpaupack Brewing Company. Saturday the 28th – Wallypalooza from 11 am to 4 pm with live music on the lake, a boat show, brunch at Settlers Inn, a craft fair at the Hawley Silk Mill and the 9th annual Ride for the Lake.
On Sunday the 29th, there will be Blues, Brews and BBQ at Glass wine bar and restaurant, scenic rail biking along the river, and live music at various venues around town. A free shuttle will be available to take you from one area of the festival to another. Go to wallylakefest.com to find out more. From August 27th to September 5th, the Greene-Dreher-Sterling fair will take place in Newfoundland with rides for the little ones, food, drink, barn animals and lots of family fun. Their website is being updated as I write this so be sure to check back at gdsfair.org for details. PAGE 18
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TANGLWOOD LAKES | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021
