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Savage Wonder Fest gets human cannonball

May 18, 2022 Ken Cashman

When was the last time someone was shot out of a cannon in Orange County?

Author relives the circus in fourth book

December 29, 2021 Jason Kaplan

While the three-ring circus, which lasted well over 100 years, may not exist in its original format, the memories live on with those who experienced the show.

How does Santa Claus celebrate Christmas?

November 17, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Santa Claus is known across the world as the jolly bearded man in the red and white suit who delivered gifts to boys and girls on Christmas Day. But how do Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves celebrate the holiday when they’re not working?

Rehearsal of ‘Fools’ brings back memories

October 27, 2021 Ken Cashman

Opening night is a week away. The sets are built. The kids know their lines. The costumes are colorful, but there is one thing missing.

Arts group has post-pandemic plans

May 19, 2021 Ken Cashman

The Cornwall Arts Collective chose an ideal location for its first event of 2021. The members gathered on Saturday evening at the picnic pavilion between the Town playground and the Little League fields.

Career leads to job as a fiction writer

May 19, 2021 Jason Kaplan

The “Cornwall Artists, Writers, Musicians, and Performers” project continues at 6 p.m. on Wednesday as the Cornwall Public Library presents An Evening with Julia Dahl…

The Pandemic versus the Performing Arts

March 24, 2021 Editorial Staff

This is part one of a planned two-part series about COVID-19’s effects on the performing arts in our area. In this feature, we’re taking a look at how local schools and student arts programs have responded to the challenges presented by the virus.

Artists prove to be resilient in tough times

February 24, 2021 Jay LeRoy

By now it’s a well known fact just how destructive the pandemic has been to the Arts and Entertainment industries. Concerts canceled, museums and galleries shuttered, even Broadway has gone dark.

Student art inspired by pop artist

January 27, 2021 Jason Kaplan

t’s been a trying 12 months as Cornwall Central School District students and staff continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, but middle school art teacher, Gina Dianis, has been trying to maintain positivity by using inspiring and motivational words in her students’ work.

Cornwall Drama Club reactivated

December 2, 2020 Ken Cashman

A group of parents and students gathered in the parking lot and walked into the September school board meeting together. When it was time for public comment, they urged the board to reinstate the high school drama club.