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HIGHLAND MILLS — Laughter, music and, of course, wine: It’s a recipe the folks at Palaia Vineyards & Winery continue to refine this month”

Felix and Oscar The Vineyard Comedy Players will present Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” this Thursday through Sunday, July 12-15, outside under the tent overlooking the vineyard.

Directed by and starring Rich Aufiero, Al Snider and a cast of zany characters, this is the familiar story of Oscar Madison and Felix Unger who find themselves living together in a Manhattan apartment after their wives leave them.

Can a slob and a neat freak live together without driving each other mad?

Special appearance by Dr. Frank Sheboy, principal of Cornwall High School as “Roy.”

Curtain is at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 3 on Sunday.

Tickets are $10/person. Get here early to get a good seat and relax with a wine slushie, hard apple cider on tap, or some award-winning wine as well as popcorn, soda and water.

‘I sat on a rug, biding my time, drinking her wine ‘

Meanwhile, on Saturday, July 28, Palaia Vineyards & Winery will host a Beatles Festival from noon to 10 p.m. to help the Woodbury PBA raise money for their many charities.

The performers from noon to 6 p.m. include Jim and Michelle Ianucci, Rob Schiff, Henderson and Osinski, Jack Higgins, Bruce Perone, “No Soap Radio Band” and more.

At 7 p.m., the premier Hudson Valley Beatles tribute band, “Twist and Shout,” takes the stage

A $10 donation buys an all-day pass; a $20 donation also includes an official 2012 Beatles Festival T-shirt.

BBQ going all day, wine, wine slushies, hard cider on tap, sangria and more. Keep it local and show your support for the great work the PBA does for the community.