D & H CANVAS February 2016 by Delaware & Hudson CANVAS

February 2016

Orange, Pike & Sullivan Counties, Marlboro & Ellenville

art • cinema • dance • festivals • holistic living • music • opera • poetry • theatre

Publisher’s Column by Barry Plaxen CANVAS congratulates Katherine Fox of The Birch School who is one of the 2016 Tribute to Orange County Women of Achievement honorees. Now in its 24th year, the Tribute honors women of Orange County who have made a difference to the community in their professional, personal, or school-based activities. The award is jointly hosted by the Girl Scouts and YWCA Orange County. Kudos to you, Katherine! This issue is just another example of the wonders wrought by the creators we live amongst. I do not believe any other semiurban to rural area in the country, or the world, contains such a plethora of happenings in all artistic disciplines.

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Letters to the Editor Barry, I owe a huge debt of gratitude to you and Sophia Krcic for believing in my work and selecting paintings from it for, not one, but two covers. And thank you for tasking Jessica Cohen with interviewing me. She asked great questions and distilled my responses into a tight, insightful, and informative piece. Thanks, too for all that you and CANVAS do for all the arts in the region and for helping build a community where artists can get to know each other and

where the community at large can get to know and appreciate what we do. Here’s to a long and prosperous tenure for you and CANVAS. - Mike Tobin, Goshen CANVAS is a marvelous resource. Thank you. - Katherine Barnhart, Forestburgh A great paper. Lots of useful info about local happenings. - Curt Schwalbe, Constantia

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On The Cover "Marchrista" (detail) by Cynthia Harris-Pagano on exhibit in Orange Hall Gallery, Middletown through February 5

Calendars Art & Photography ��16 Books ��16 Category ��13 Children & Teen’s ��16 Clubs ��13 Demos & Lectures ��12 Music - Pop, Folk, etc., ��12 February 2016 Calendar ��14-15

Columns Community Building Through The Arts ��24 May I Have A Word With You ��9 Meet Me in the Greenroom ��17 Meet Me in the Library ��26 Spotlight On The Sugar Loaf Guild ��19 Whispering Pines w/ Chef Frey ��18

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American String Quartet ��23 ARTery Gallery, Milford ��22 Artists' Market, Shohola ��22 Barryville Area Arts Association ��22 Bashakill Area Association ��5 Catskill Art Society, Livingston Manor ��10 Chester Library ��12 Chris Farlekas Tribute Concert ��21 Cornerstone Theatre Arts, Goshen ��26 Crawford Gallery of Fine Art, Pine Bush �� 8 Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel ��18 Delaware Arts Center, Narrowsburg ��3,10 Downing Film Center, Newburgh ��18 Downing Park Greenhouse Project ��25 Eisenhower Theatre, West Point �� 11 Ellenville Public Library ��7

Community Arts: News, Views And Schedules Managing Editor, Barry Plaxen barry@dhcanvas.com Editor, Sophia Krcic editor@dhcanvas.com ads@dhcanvas.com Delaware & Hudson CANVAS 297 Stone Schoolhouse Road Bloomingburg, NY 12721 www.dhcanvas.com 845.926.4646 phone 845.926.4002 fax Please email calendar submissions by the 15th of the prior month to calendar@dhcanvas.com Please email submissions for classifieds to classified@dhcanvas.com Nothing in this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. Florida Public Library ��12 Forestburgh Playhouse ��7 Grey Towers, Milford ��19 Healing Arts Gallery, Ellenville ��8 Hudson Highlands Nature Museum ��7 Hudson Opera Theatre, Monroe ��11 Hudson Valley Jazz Ensemble & Trio ��8 Josephine Louise Library, Walden ��12 Julissie Saltzberg, artist ��24 Karpeles Museum, Newburgh ��27 Knox's Headquarters, Vails Gate ��19 Madison's Restaurant, Livingston Manor � 10 Milkweed, Sugar Loaf �� 29 Mt. St. Mary College-Desmond Campus �� 23,25 Music in the Park, Milford ��8 NACL Theatre, Highland Lake �� 27 New Windsor Cantontment �� 19 Newburgh Chamber Ensemble ��7 Newburgh Free Library �� 3,23 Newburgh Last Saturday, Space Create �� 25 North East Watercolor Society �� 20 Orange Regional Medical Center ��4 Pike County Library, Milford �� 19 Port Jervis Council for the Arts �� 22 Potluck Concerts, Cornwall-on-Hudson ��4 Purple Heart Hall of Honor �� 20 River Valley Artists Guild �� 22 Shanti Mandir, Walden �� 20 Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center �� 6,23 SUNY Orange, Middletown �� 8,20,23,27 SUNY Orange, Newburgh �� 25 Thrall Library, Middletown �� 27 UDGLBT Center, Milford �� 21 Unitarian Universalist Congregation � 21,23 Wallkill River School, Montgomery ��6 Washington's Headquarters, Newburgh ��3 Wurtsboro Art Alliance ��5 Wurtsboro WinterFest 2016 ��5

Live Jazz at the Newburgh Free Library

Saxophonist Eric Person has set a new standards in sound. For over twenty years, Eric has been committed to composing, recording and performing contemporary American music. He plays the alto and soprano saxophones and flute and is featured as a leader and sideman on more than 30 recordings. Eric studied at the St. Louis Conservatory of Music and has been active in the New York and international jazz scene for decades. His broad range of experience with Dave Holland, Chico

Hamilton, the World Saxophone Quartet, and John Hicks, have all contributed greatly to his mature alto and soprano sound. Roman St. James of jazzreview. com stated, “If you’ve never heard Eric Person, I urge you to get him in your ears.” Get Eric “in your ears” when he performs An Afternoon of Jazz with The Eric Person Quartet at the Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street on February 7 at 3:00pm. Phone 845-563-3600 for information. www.ericperson.com for more about Eric.

Happy Birthday, George! Join in on the fun of an annual three-day birthday celebration in honor of General George Washington at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site. A George Washington reenactor will start the festivities each day when he cuts into his birthday cake. There will be music, military demonstrations, crafts, and historical presentations, offering something for every family member. Join in singing “Happy Birthday” to the

General, eating a piece of his birthday cake and enjoying what the day has to offer. Sponsorship for this program is provided by the Friends of the State Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands, Palisades Interstate Park Commission and the Palisades Parks Conservancy. The party is at 84 Liberty Street in Newburgh, on February 13, 14 & 15, Noon until 4:00pm. Admission for all three days will be free. Donations are requested. Call 845-562-1195.

“The Vagina Monologues” in Narrowsburg

The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Eve Ensler which ran at the Off Broadway Westside Theatre after a limited run at HERE Arts Center in 1996. The play is made up of a varying number of monologues read by a varying number of women. Each of the monologues deals with an aspect of the feminine experience, touching on matters such as sex, love, rape, menstruation, female genital mutilation, masturbation, birth, orgasm, the various common names for the vagina, or simply as a physical aspect of the body. A recurring theme throughout the piece is the vagina as a tool of female empowerment, and the ultimate embodiment of individuality. In 1998, Ensler and others launched V-Day, a global non-profit movement that has raised over $100 million for groups working to end violence against women and girls through benefits of The Vagina Monologues. From her roots in northeastern Ohio, Janet Burgan started her musical career as a singer, trombone player and pianist. After successful musical theatre roles in Boston, Janet moved to New York and quickly became involved in the live music scene. Janet is a Teaching Artist at Bethel Woods

Center for the Arts and Music Director for NACL Theatre in Highland Lake. The cast will include Burgan and NACL’s Co-Artistic Director Tannis Kowalchuk, Beverly Dally, Cathleen Lathrop and Kyoshin Lohr. This special benefit performance is presented as part of V-Day’s campaign ONE BILLION RISING: REVOLUTION, a global initiative that began three years ago as a call for women survivors of violence to Rise and Demand an end to violence. This performance will benefit VIP (Victims’ Intervention Program) in Honesdale, PA. VIP provides confidential services to female, male and child victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes. Presented by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, a reading of The Vagina Monologues produced by Janet Burgan (see photo) will be held on February 5 at 7:00pm in the Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg. “Join us as we LISTEN! ACT! and RISE! to demand revolutionary change for women and girl survivors of violence,” writes DVAA. Admission is free and a reception will follow. For additional information, call 845-252-7576 or visit www.delawarevalleyartsalliance.org

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Potluck’s Romantic Potpourri

The monthly Potluck and I will play the Sonata in Concerts will bring C for Oboe (1770) by Carl Romance to Cornwall-onLudewig Matthes,” an oboe Hudson for the February Student of famed oboist offering. Carlo Besozzi and Court Composed in 1827, Chamber Musician in Berlin Schubert’s Fantasie in C, D. to Margrave Heinrich of 934 is the last, and probably Ruthanne Schempf Emily Faxon Prussia (brother of Frederick the greatest, of his works the Great). for violin and piano. “It’s a As with most composers “fantastic” work for sure,” of the Berlin school in stated pianist Ruthanne the mid-18th century, his Schempf. “Emily Faxon compositions could be and I will play it. Violinist considered almost Baroque Tricia Calahan and I will in style although he was do the Scherzo-Tarentella, Dr. Margaret Small Joël T. Evans composing well into the Op. 16 by Henri Wieniawski.” “classical” period with a wonderful The Scherzo-Tarantella is a blend of Baroque and a foretaste of sparkling, glittering virtuoso lyric Bel Canto. His music sounds miniature, written in 1855, when very much like Carl Philipp Emanuel Wieniawski’s violin career and Bach’s (who admired Matthes’ fame were approaching their peak. compositions) - both expressive and The work belongs to the category chromatic. of virtuoso miniatures, written with Tricia Calahan As with all Potluck Concerts, panache, but also containing a lyrical, sweet additional performers are always added to cantilena, characteristic of Wieniawski’s the music menu closer to the performance work. date which, in this case, is February 19 For the concert’s opening, Schempf and at 7:30pm in the Cornwall Presbyterian pianist Margaret Small will perform a Church, 222 Hudson Street. number of four hand pieces by Chopin, A cake and ice cream reception follows Dvorak and Moskowski, “and Joël T. Evans the performance. Tickets at the door.

Fields & Flowers in Orange Regional

Janet Howard-Fatta community, with the goal creates a variety of works of inspiring creativity and from landscapes in oil love of the arts. depicting place and time, The Gallery at Orange to figurative works in wet Regional Medical Center and dry media. Light, color presents an exhibit of new and a love of nature are the work by two Warwickdriving forces behind her based painters, Janet work. She strives to create Howard-Fatta and Heidi a visual representation Lanino. of what she experiences The theme of the exhibit through her senses. is of Orange County Janet is a board member farmland and the beauty of the Orange County Arts it produces, from crops of Council, and facilitates the black dirt fields to fresh the Warwick Life Drawing flowers for market. “Flowers” by J. Howard-Fatta Group. The exhibit, Heidi Lanino works titled Field/Flower, on paper, canvas and references both fields ceramics. Her artwork of land and the painters’ is focused primarily on use of fields of color. the horse, which allows Field/Flower, which her to explore her will be on view through interest in movement. March 4, is part of Conceptually she creates Orange Regional work that embodies the Medical Center’s art freedom and power of program which features these beautiful animals, changing art exhibits. “Little York II” by H. Lanino while focusing on the These exhibits are free idea of transformation of spirit. and open to the public. She balances her studio time and gathers Orange Regional Medical Center is located inspiration from teaching; she is drawn to at 707 East Main Street in Middletown. collaborative projects with students and Call 845-333-2385 for information. 4

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Wur ts b o r o 's W in te rFest 2016 Wurtsboro Winterfest is here again! And as always, there will be the same three featured events (Ice Carving, Chili Contest, and Treasure Hunt) with a slight twist to the ice carving, as they are moving away from it being a competition and toward a demonstration. They expect to have a carver working independently through the day on February 5 at the various storefronts that sponsor onsite carvings and then two carvers working together in Veteran’s Park for a large scale demonstration during the event itself on February 6. There will be the 6th Annual Bryan Stanton Memorial Chili Contest, a joint project between the Wurtsboro Board of Trade and the Wurtsboro Fire Department. Stanton (1966-2010) was a devoted volunteer of the Wurtsboro Fire Company where he served with the Fire Police and as Secretary. He was the 2010 recipient of the Stephen Taylor Award of Courage. Having a lifetime of illness, Bryan showed exceptional courage in the face of adversity and was always friendly and cheerful. He had an indomitable spirit and lived life with a wonderfully warm and often self-deprecating sense of humor. His impersonations of

cartoon characters such as Donald Duck were impeccable. He was extremely helpful, generous, and reliable. The Treasure Hunt will bring guests on a guided tour along Sullivan Street, visiting participating shops to get their treasure maps stamped at each location, culminating with a drawing for three winners of a $25 Wurtsboro Dollars Certificate at the Firehouse at 3:00pm with the chili winner announcements. The Basha Kill Area Association (BKAA) protects the Basha Kill wetlands and surrounding area from ecological degradation, and promotes education and respect for the environment in general and to

preserve the beauty of the area. BKAA is sponsoring a live bird show at the Community Church Fellowship Hall at 1:00pm presented by Ravensbeard, a group of wildlife rehabilitators, naturalists, educators and concerned people based in Saugerties, and committed to building a broader community with respect for all nature. Ravensbeard promotes community awareness, education, appreciation, compassion and acceptance of the natural circle of life. And our friends from the Wurtsboro Art Alliance (WAA) will be showing in the Mamakating Library. Be sure to visit the beautiful new library which is an artistic

creation on its own! The WAA itself is closed for the winter, but that doesn’t stop the hearty members from participating in this annual village event! Kid's crafts in the Library, too. “We also have various other offerings,” stated Jerry’s Collision Center’s Carol Gillen, one of the many volunteer organizers of the annual event which is sponsored by the Wurtsboro Board of Trade. “A few groups are doing bake sales, and we are arranging for a face painter, and - who knows what we might brew up as the time gets closer!” Winterfest is to be celebrated on February 6 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. After enjoying the festivities, stay to shop, eat, and explore!

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WRS: Benefit, Raffle, Exhibits, Demos

What can you get for $100 these days? How about providing free art classes for seniors and Veterans? Or a night on the town with delicious appetizers and wine? Or an original painting by a local artist? On sale now are tickets to the annual Wallkill River School (WRS) 100/$100 Benefit. Tickets entitle you to your choice of artwork by local artists, choosing from over 100 framed paintings, sculptures, glass, ceramics and other arts. These original works are worth far more than the $100 ticket price so everyone goes home a winner! How about an original oil painting valued at over $1000 by Gene Bovè, pastel paintings by Shawn Dell Joyce, or watercolors by Pat Morgan (see page 20), photos, fibers, and ceramics by many others? New this year is a raffle for a large masterpiece painting of the Shawangunk Ridge by Dell Joyce valued at over $5000! Where does your $100 go? Your contribution allows 200 local children a full scholarship to this summer’s WRS art camps where they will learn fine art skills in a fun environment with local teachers and teens. Our local teens will also have a chance to mentor with professional

artists, and learn the skill of teaching, and how to make a career in the arts right here in Orange County. Money raised also funds the free Senior Drop In at WRS hosted by artist Louise McCutcheon every Tuesday morning. This is a free class taught by a local professional artist that is open to seniors and Veterans of all ages. Materials are supplied free for local Vets. The ticket number drawing will be held on February 13, from 5:00pm-7:00pm and ticket holders may select their prizes from available works at that time. Local wines and hot appetizers will be available for ticket holders and their guest. The artworks are on view at www.wallkillriverschool.com and at the WRS gallery from February 1-13. February 13-27 is the Emerging Artist’s Exhibit and the Represented Artist’s Exhibit featuring works by all the WRS artists, with live demos in all genres by a gaggle of artists at the reception: February 20, 5:00-7:00pm. Tickets for the $100/$100 Benefit are available at www.wallkillriverschool.com or by calling 845-457-ARTS. The WRS is located at 232 Ward Street (Route 17K) in Montgomery.

“My Name is Love”

Hers was the voice that helped launch a hundred hits: the No. 1 He’s a Rebel, (Today I Met) the Boy I’m Gonna Marry, He’s Sure the Boy I Love and Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), all of which she sang for the legendary producer Phil Spector during the glory days of the girl-group era, as well as countless songs she sang backup on for artists like Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Dionne Warwick, Cher and Aretha Franklin. She also had a regular spot on TV show Shindig. It was a summer in her father’s native Texas, standing next to an old Victrola, she sang out loud to Marian Anderson records and marveled at what came out. It was there that ten year-old Darlene began singing in school glee clubs and by the time they moved back to California in 1956, she was singing in the church choir. The day the choir director asked her to join her at a Christian bookstore in town is when and where she believes her singing career really began. She was invited to join the girl group The Blossoms, which eventually led her to

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be noticed by Phil Spector. Spector was developing a unique music genre, harvesting voices to create his signature ‘60s girl group sound. Through the ‘60s and ‘70s, Love’s distinctive voice could be heard with The Blossoms, The Crystals, Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans. Eventually, Darlene disappeared from the music scene and fell on hard times. One day, while working as a maid in Beverly Hills, she heard herself on the radio and vowed to make a comeback, and so she has, with appearances in all four Lethal Weapon movies, starring roles on Broadway (including Hairspray 2006) and headlining concert tours in Madison Square Garden and worldwide. After a well-deserved nod from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee (2011) and now with a movie about her incredible life going to be made based on her own autobiography, her next stop is Sugar Loaf PAC on February 6 at 8:00pm. Tickets at the SLPAC box office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 1-800-745-3000.

Duos, Trios and More In Ellenville, Maybe

Mozart’s String Duo No. 2 in B-flat major for violin and viola, K. 424, was the second of two that Mozart wrote to complete Michael Haydn’s set of six for the Archbishop Colloredo. As a whole, this duo blends in better with Joel Evans M. Haydn’s four than his No. 1 because the viola is more limited to providing harmony. The set of six was presented as all M. Haydn’s, and Colloredo was unable to detect in them Mozart’s Rachel Evans obvious workmanship. Beethoven had no worries about music written for one instrument being ‘arranged’ for another. Some of his duos for violin and cello were originally composed for the clarinet and bassoon. His Duo in C Major for violin and cello, is one of those. Neither did Telemann whose Duos for Oboe and Violin may have originally been written for flute and violin. These “maybe written by” or “maybe written for” are part of the Newburgh Chamber Ensemble’s Valentine’s Day program, Duos, Trios and More. The program will include a variety of works showcasing the Oboe and Strings in combination. At press time, we learned that maybe Britten’s Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and Strings will be included, or maybe a work

for oboe and strings by C.P.E. Bach, or maybe Franz Josef Haydn. But for sure, the program will include delightful Baroque and Classical works for Oboe and strings. Britten composed his Phantasy Quartet for the great Carole Cowan British oboist Leon Goossens. It brought him national and international attention, being performed on the BBC in 1933, an extraordinary occurrence for the work of a composer who was still, at time of Susan Seligman composition, a teenager. The first third of the twentieth century is marked by works by many British composers in the form of chamber music named “Fantasy.” This is simply because of the periodic issuing by a wealthy patron of a commissioning prize for such works. Britten does not attempt to deny the oboe its natural tendency to predominate in this ensemble. He gave the oboist an extraordinarily interesting and engaging piece of music. For sure: February 14 at 3:00pm in the Ellenville Public Library & Museum, Community Room, 40 Center Street. Admission is free. Early arrival recommended. Phone 845-647-5530 for information.

Doves have been a symbol of love for hundreds of years. Learn about them on Valentine’s Day at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. Bring the camera to take a great photo of

your special Valentine with a live dove. Create a dove craft to take home. All ages are welcome, museum members and non-members. Prepaid registration required. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows on February 14 at 10:00am & 11:30am. Call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

Producer Franklin Trapp has announced that the Forestburgh Playhouse will hold auditions for local children and adults interested in performing in this summer’s productions. “We have a huge number of opportunities this summer for local performers of all ages. We are looking for a lot of kids to act and sing in Willy Wonka, The Addams Family, Tommy and more! Working at the Playhouse is an amazing opportunity for young performers to learn from professional actors in a professional environment. “There are some great character roles available

for local character actors, too!”, said Franklin. “For adults that enjoy acting, the Playhouse is a great place to get those creative juices flowing.” All performers auditioningshouldprepare a musical selection. An accompanist will be provided. Additional information about the Forestburgh Playhouse Summer 2016 Season and other audition information are available online at www.fbplayhouse.org Auditions are on February 27 from 1:00pm-6:00pm in The Nesin Theater, 22 St. John Street in Monticello. Call 845-794-2005 for more information.

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Jazz Party & Brunch

Milford Music

It’s Hudson Valley Jazz Festival founder Steve Rubin’s birthday. Gabriele Tranchina, Bob Rosen, Rick Savage, Joe Vincent Tranchina and others Happy B-Day Steve! are celebrating - and you’re invited! On February 19 at 8:00pm they perform at The Dautaj, 36 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. No music charge. Dinner and drinks available. A Belated Birthday Brunch jam with the Hudson Valley Jazz Trio happens on February 28, Noon-3:00pm at The Iron Forge Inn, 38 Iron Forge Road, Warwick. No music charge. Drinks and brunch available.

Co-sponsored by Milford Borough, Music in the Park is the annual free summer concert series presented on Sunday afternoons in Ann Street Park in Milford. Lenny Miller The Music in the Park summer concerts kicks off its 11th season with a fundraiser at Waterwheel Cafe, Bakery & Bar on February 20, from 7:30pm-11:00pm. The fundraiser, admission: $10, will feature live music by Lenny Miller, Walt Edwards, and southern rock band Brokedown and Rebuilt. Enjoy live music, good times and raffles of donated items at 150 Water Street, Milford. Call 570-296-2383 for more info.

New Paltz Artist Exhibits in Ellenville

Fen-Lan H. Bohan was born in Taiwan. She has worked in graphic and fabric design, sculpture, painting, and printmaking. A graduate from the Academy of Art in Taiwan, majoring in sculpture, Fen-Lan has an MFA in printmaking from SUNY New Paltz, 1992. Fen-Lan is now living in New Paltz “majoring in folk dancing, fishing, gardening, and puttering and doodling!”

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Bohan’s selected prints, woodcuts, lithographs, etchings, and mixed media will be on display in the Healing Arts Gallery at Ellenville Regional Hospital through March 4. The show is free and open to the public. Ellenville Regional Hospital is located at 10 Healthy Way, Ellenville. For additional information, call 845-210-3043.

Crawford Gallery: “What is Art?” Art is... ***“Art happens when anyone in the world takes any kind of material and fashions it into a deliberate statement.” So says Thomas Hoving, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. That’s the simple explanation. The definition of art has changed almost every day since the first artist created the first work at least fifty thousand years ago. In fact, the definition of art has to shift whenever an innovator appears. “Smug and proper is a Victorian definition: Art is something made with form and beauty. A wellknown contemporary assessment is, “ART IS,” which, oddly, although slightly bewildering, is probably closer to the mark than anything. “All-encompassing? You bet. Great works of art are beyond taste, fashion, and what’s trendy. “Are there levels of art? Even if virtually anything can be art, there are levels of quality. I can suppose a cute green clay frog or a sad circus clown painted on fuzzy black velvet can be a phenomenal work of art, but I doubt it. Yet, something created out of a chopped up green-frog clay or the paint made by grinding up the tatters of paintings

of oh-so-sad circus clowns can definitely be art and may even be great art, too. “Is there a constant in art? “One constant is that it is forever changing. Most significant changes have been brought about by the genius of a single artist. Leonardo Da Vinci was one such revolutionary. So was Claude Monet. And Pablo Picasso, of course. “Each change was initially looked upon with suspicion and skepticism as for the artistic worth, but in time, each was accepted. The same will be true for all the “nutty” subjects, styles, and media that will show up in the future.” ***(The above has been excerpted from Mr. Hoving’s book, Art for Dummies) The next exhibit at the Crawford Gallery of Fine Art will feature the many forms of art, many unconventional, but, however, eye-catching. It is a show of many different mediums used to create ART. The show dates are February 3-27. A reception will be held on February 13, 5:30pm at 65 Main Street, Pine Bush. Phone: 845-744-8634. For more information, join the Gallery emailing list by emailing cgfa@hvc.rr.com

David Nolan, a professor emeritus of mathematics at SUNY Suffolk, is a self-taught artist, who, after having spent over 30 years collecting and working with found objects, began exhibiting his creations in 2000 on Eastern Long Island. A New Look on Life, assemblages by David Nolan is on view in Orange Hall Gallery Fringe through February 5. The huge variety of pieces suggest whimsy, yet, carry deeper meanings. Many have eyes that, seemingly, are staring at the viewer and bear names such as Benny, Ferd, Mush, and Pagliacci.

In addition, Nolan will give a hands-on Master Class on using found objects in creating artworks, Assemblage: New Life from Old Life. This fun and stimulating event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Orange Hall Gallery Fringe on February

David Nolan: Master Class & Exhibit

3 at 6:30pm. Questions may be directed to cultural@ sunyorange.edu and 845-341-4891. www.sunyorange.edu/culturalaffairs Orange Hall is located at the corner of Wawayanda and Grandview Avenues, Middletown (GPS: 24 Grandview Ave).

Meet F. Scott Fitzgerald: Laureate of the Jazz Age The congested month of February sits expectantly, as the tinted rays of a rising winter sun attempt to nurture and warm. Short for sure, its many days of note have a way of displaying for inspection a rapidly changing, turbulent society. And in that setting, what could be more beguiling, intriguing and captivating than to inspect the human conditions of love, sex and the desire for the perfect, untattered relationship? February 14, a day dedicated to the proclaimed Saint Valentine, is a good time to begin a literary escapade. Consider the fruits of that celebrated hero of young lovers. In its many forms and disguises, love remains popular, be it literary, dramatic, poetic or otherwise. Few adventures are as open for inspection as those found in local libraries. For there exist the sagas and histories of the notorious: Lara and Yuri, Rhett and Scarlett, Lancelot and Guinevere, and for this Valentine’s Day, resurrect F. Scott Fitzgerald, Laureate of the Jazz Age, and his mesmerizing Southern belle, Daisy Buchanan and her Jay Gatsby, The Great Gatsby. Historically, the social aspects and lessons of attraction begin around the time of the third grade. To this end, Saint Valentine wishes and dreams are designed and exchanged in the form of the valued Valentine’s Day card. A fond memory is the card received from an extraordinarily charming and attractive third grader named Rosa. She was beautiful: raven black hair, deep brown puppy eyes, all carefully assembled and neatly wrapped in the figure popular among third grade girls. Rosa moved away shortly, never to be seen or heard from again. But, despite the facts, the memory of her remained embellished and embedded, one designed by the Almighty to be perfection. The card, though old and worn, remained hidden, deep in the sock drawer of a bulky, oak chest of drawers. As one hopefully resurrects Daisy and Jay

Gatsby, the aware reader is who populated the Jazz Age is compelled to follow the tale reflected in The Great Gatsby. of young female socialites It is Fitzgerald’s world, his life. (flirtatious flapper girls), their Early pages of the novel go to male counterparts with money great lengths as Nick describes and privilege, through the words the frivolity that is Daisy and of the novel’s narrator, Nick. He her girlfriend Jordan. Daisy is establishes his credibility early, the object of the self-centered as a midwesterner come East Jay Gatsby’s affection, or to establish himself in a rapidly better phrased, his obsession. changing society. The relationship is slightly In Fitzgerald’s view, Eastern complicated by the fact that society is where the dramatic Daisy is the wife of another F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) changes in America were most seriously flawed individual, Tom evident and radical. Soldiers were home from Buchanan. Nick’s keen observation describes a brutal and costly European war, The Great the social environment of the Jazz Age as War, and it is estimated that immigrants, “...family is no longer sacrosanct. Religion, overwhelmingly from Southern and Eastern community and other forms of social authority Europe, were pouring through the port of New had disappeared.” York at a rate of 5,000 per day. What was once Jay Gatsby first established a relationship with considered unacceptable social behaviors for Daisy, “an authentically radiant young girl,” young women of the day became common as a young lieutenant in the Army, occurring for the “flapper girl.” Writer R. Murray-Leslie during a brief period prior to his deployment described them: “the social butterfly type... to France. It was time and distance that placed the frivolous, scantily-clad, jazzing flapper, Daisy in Jay’s sock drawer. Nick separates the irresponsible and undisciplined...” wheat from the chaff with his comment, “No The image of the era and the individuals amount of fire or freshness can challenge what

a man will store up in his ghostly heart.” Many characteristics and events from the early decades of the twentieth century resound with familiarity as the circumstances surrounding the first years of the twenty-first century pass quickly into history. The world has changed, value systems have gone out of balance and the observations of writers like F. Scott Fitzgerald and others of that era regain a place in our consciousness, for reasons beyond literary prowess. Political uncertainty, issues revolving around the subject of immigration, compounded by onetime social taboos striving to become the acceptable. Heading the list of uncertainty is a January article by Jack Healy of the New York Times: “In Schools, ‘Lock Down’ Is the New Fire Drill.” “Tempestuous” works as a faithful statement for the days and issues that characterize this fledgling twenty-first century. Holding that thought, the gin-soaked “tranquility” of Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age, Prohibition, The Roaring Twenties, justifies another glance at the scantily clad, cigarette smoking flapper girls and their guys. The observation may present a hint of society’s current status and perhaps even a tiny peek at its destination.

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Delaware Valley Arts Alliance: “About Face” Alliance Gallery kicks off the 2016 gallery season with a group exhibition of artworks titled About Face. As the title implies, About Face is an exhibition about faces and their complicated expressions. The show depicts “images of happiness, sadness, fear, pensiveness, mystery and intensity,” says gallery curator Rocky Pinciotti. “Each artist has chosen to portray the subject’s charisma, temperament, individuality and psyche in such a way that the viewer is pulled into the subject’s world through the vehicle of the face - the mask we present to the world.” The show grew out of general submissions received by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) for the Alliance Gallery. Says Pinciotti, “A theme typically surfaces as we look through the submissions, and this year there were a number

“Steven” by Miguel Tio

“Divers #1” by Scott Woolsey

of unique works involving portraits.” The exhibit includes an assortment of media including painting, photography, collage and woodcut prints. Artists in the exhibit include Mark Ciocca, Claire Lambe, Lisa LoCurto, Charles Maraia, Akira Ohiso, John Rocklin, Richard Seehausen, Miguel Tio, and Scott A. Woolsey. On view through March 26, the opening reception for About Face will take place at the Delaware Arts Center on February 6 from 2:00pm-4:00pm, in conjunction with the DVAA’s online Bgallery space which will be presenting Altered Ego Manipulated Self Portraits of and by the Artist. Alliance Gallery is located at the Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg. For information call 845252-7576.

Music in the Laundry!

“I’m a guitarist for Caught up in a Dream,” said Dylan Bowers, (see photo) who has performed in many Eastern cities and in Nashville. “I started Caught Up In A Dream, and I wrote songs about my life.” For his Concert Feat, Bowers presents a slate of local bands and musicians. For this “fresh showcase experience” go to the Laundry King, on February 27, from 7:00pm-10:00pm. 16+, doors 6:00pm, showtime 7:00pm.

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Valentine’s Day(s) in the Manor

It Hurts to be in Love For artist Tate Billings, Valentine’s Day is an endless source of bemusement, a day when he begins to see the possibility of spring in a Catskill winter. “Always unwise to get your hopes up, but almost early enough to take a chance.” Work by Tate Billings If nothing else, Valentine’s Day is by nature a hallowed traditional social icebreaker. Come experience the eccentric, utterly unique voice of this outsider artist through his reproducible artwork and multimedia. Come to the Laundry King for an opening reception for It Hurts To Be In Love, an exhibition of artwork by Billings, from 4:008:00pm on February 13. The exhibition will be up for public viewing daily from 11:00am to 4:00pm through February 21. Catskill Art Society’s (CAS) “uptown” gallery, the Laundry King, is at 65 Main Street, Livingston Manor, two short blocks from CAS’ main building. If you can’t make the reception on the 13th, go on Valentine’s Day the 14th, and make a day of it with art in the Laundry King & delectable food at.................................................................

Directly next door to the Catskill Art Society in downtown Livingston Manor, is one of the Catskill’s premiere locations for inspiring, contemporary American and international cuisine: Madison’s Restaurant. “Our high-quality food and impeccable service all served in a casual and relaxing atmosphere will keep you coming back,” say owners Sarah and Kirk Madison. Self-taught chef Kirk and his assistant prepare everything from scratch - appetizers, soup, dinner rolls, entrees, desserts - and the menu changes frequently. And the menu will change on February 14! $60 per couple (NOT For Lovers Only) gets you a Lobster Tail or Prime Rib (see ad below). Good selection of craft beers and soft drinks, too, and they provide very substantial portions. They will even play jazz or classical background music upon request.

in the Elevator The CAS will host a free opening reception for Light in the Forest, an exhibition of artwork by Philip Jacobi, in the Elevator Gallery on February 5, 4:00-6:00pm at 48 Main Street. Hiswoodworkis mostly figurative, although some pieces stand on their own and tend to be more abstract. Created from wood gathered to heat Woodwork by Philip Jacobi his home, Jacobi’s art is infused with a deep, metaphysical connection to nature. The exhibit runs through March 28. F for Fake : Orson Welles dazzled the world with this genre-warping, free-form “cinematic

in the Laundry essay,” a landmark documentary which uses a series of famous frauds and hoaxes to explore the slippery line separating reality and deception. The film focuses on notorious art forger Elmyr de Hory and his biographer, Clifford Irving, who also wrote an infamous fraudulent Howard Hughes autobiography. Along the way, Welles also reflects on his adventures into trickery with The War of the Worlds and a romantic tryst that world-famous artist Pablo Picasso once had with the mysterious beauty Oja Kodar. F for Fake (1974), featuring a talkback with programmer Bradley Diuguid, will be screened at the Laundry King on February 20, at 7:30pm. Rated PG. This event is free and open to the public, and donations will be accepted at the door. Presented as part of the “CAS Film Club” series.

Real Art

It’s Great to be in Love

& Fake Film

“Bachanalia” at the Hudson Opera Theatre by Philip Ehrensaft The Hudson Opera Theatre (HOT) continues its welcome extension into choral music concerts with a “Bachanalia” Fest on Saturday evening, February 27 at the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe. For those who prefer daytime events, the concert will be repeated the next afternoon in the same venue. Ron De Fesi, HOT’s conductor, has chosen three gems among gems for the Bachanalia concerts: first, one of the young Johann Sebastian Bach’s breakthrough compositions, Cantata No. 4, Christ lag in todes banden (Christ lie in death’s throes), generally known as the Easter Cantata. Then there are two compositions from Bach’s middle period: on the instrumental side, the Brandenburg Concerto # 5, which highlights both virtuosic violin parts and music for two “flauti d’echo.” Whether the flauti term refers to recorders or traverse flutes is the subject of lively debate among musicologists. We’ll find out where De Fesi stands on February 27. Bachanalia’s centrepiece will be the largescale, 12-section, Magnificat in D Major, for five vocalists and baroque orchestra. In De Fesi’s own words, he chose the Magnificat because... “It is an astonishing amalgamation of beauty, power and exuberance, full of everchanging moods and tonal colors, and elegantly and concisely fashioned.”

Baroque era music is not the usual fare for the HOT. Handel’s Giulio Cesare has been performed, and performed beautifully, but HOT has focused on operas of the Classical and Romantic eras, from Mozart through Verdi. Bach, however, is very much De Fesi’s fare in terms of grasping music at its most thoughtful, emotional, and coherent level. In most Baroque era scores, De Fesi sees a lot of embellishment and room for further embellishment by conductors and performers. This is not the case for Bach: despite almost infinite complexity of his music, it all fits into a coherent whole, and takes a lifetime of continuous study to approach an understanding of how Bach is putting things together, why he is taking each step, and the emotions that he intends to evoke in both performers and listeners. Then there’s the attraction of an independent spirit who breaks the rules of Baroque harmony and counterpart at will. In large part because Bach understood that the Baroque rules were often not norms that were fully reasoned, but were rather norms that were adopted because that was the usual way of doing things. De Fesi also sees in Bach’s scores and hears in the performances a sense of harmonic progression like nobody else in the world. Brahms, in De Fesi’s view, achieved this

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level in one work, his Requiem. To Bach, in contrast, it emerges continuously, as a second nature. This view is consistent with a view that I’ve encountered among master jazz improvisers when I ask them how they mentor their students: first, play Bach. Second, play more Bach. The vast majority of the HOT musicians are based in the Hudson Valley, as far north as above Kingston, and others who travel for an hour and a half to play alongside a group of HOT’s particular quality. HOT’s 40 voice chorus is used to doing amazing works such as the Verdi Requiem and Handel’s Israel in Egypt. Last season they did a magnificent and deeply moving performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C that I know brought the CANVAS editor to tears. 40 years ago De Fesi was supposed to play the harpsichord for a performance of the Magnificat but due to a skiing accident, he was not able. So he is looking forward to both conducting and playing the harpsichord for it at the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, 142 Stage Road, on February 27 at 7:00pm and on February 28 at 4:00pm. Tickets at the door or to insure a seat, call the Box Office 845-661-0544. All major credit cards accepted. Visit www.hotopera.com

The romantic Broadway musical for all generations, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is coming to West Point! This eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including Be Our Guest, and the beloved title song. Beauty and the Beast is a musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and a book by Linda Woolverton. Based on the 1991 film of the same name, seven new songs were written for the stage musical. Beauty ran on Broadway for 5,461 performances between 1994 and 2007, becoming Broadway’s ninth longest-running production in history. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s musical at Eisenhower Hall Theatre, February 28 at 5:00pm. For more information call the Eisenhower Hall Theatre Box Office at: 845-938-4159.

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Music - pop, Folk, Country, Blues, rock

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Thunderhead Organ Trio jazz-fusion ��The Wherehouse, Newburgh, 3rd Thursdays, 8pm FREE Music for Humanity ��Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall, 3rd Saturdays, 8pm Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys Show #1, zydeco �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 1 & 2, 7pm Sultans of String international, folk. jazz ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 4, 7pm Jay Collins & The Kings County Band, Silver City Bound roots, rock, jazz ��The Falcon, Feb 5, 7pm Professor Louie & The Crowmatix roots, rock ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 6, 7pm Darlene Love �� Sugar Loaf PAC, Feb 6, 8pm Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fis jazz, blues �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 7, 10am-2pm Sari Schorr w/ Chris Bergson blues, rock ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 7, 7pm Jesse Lége & Bayou Brew zydeco ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 9, 7pm Preston Frank & Big Daddy. Red Dog Run zydeco ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 11, 7pm The THE BAND Band - a Tribute to The Band roots, rock ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 12, 7pm Ed Palermo Big Band’s Valentine Noise jazz, rock ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 13, 7pm Neil Okeson Hudson Valley Folk Guild ��Unitarian Universalist Cong., Rock Tavern, Feb 13, 7:30pm The Blues Farm blues, jazz �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 14, 10am-2pm KJ Denhert & The New York Unit folk, jazz ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 14, 7pm Roots & Blues Sessions �� The Falcon Underground, Marlboro, Feb 17, 7pm Buffalo Stack, Seth Glier rock, folk ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 18, 7pm Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band blues, rock ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 19, 7pm Soñando Latin Dance ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 20, 7pm Lenny Miller, Walt Edwards, Brokedown & Rebuilt Fundraiser - Milford Music in the Park �� WaterWheel Cafe, Milford, Feb 20, 7:30pm Paul Green Rock Academy w/Ed Mann jazz, rock ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 26, 7pm “Concert Feat w/Dylan Bowers” local bands �� CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor, Feb 27, 7pm Corey Glover’s SOUL PROJECT ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 27, 7pm Dave Keyes Band jazz, rock �� The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 28, 10am-2pm Nat Adderley, Jr. r&b, pop �� Ritz Lobby, Newburgh, Mar 5, 8pm

Open Mic & in-house music Some listings below are not included in our centerspread calendar.

LectureS - master classes - DEMos

sponsored by SUNY Orange & Mount St. Mary College’s Desmond Campus GWL �� Greenwood Lake Library HHNM ��Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall MSM-DC �� Mount St. Mary College, Desmond Campus, Newburgh PEEC �� Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry SUNYO-GL �� SUNY Orange, Gilman Center Library, Middletown Campus SUNYO-KH ��SUNY Orange, Kaplan Hall, Newburgh Campus SUNYO-OH �� SUNY Orange, Orange Hall, Middletown Campus SUNYO-RCSE ��SUNY Orange, Rowley Center for Science & Engineering, Middletown Campus All Lectures are Free - except those for HHNM, MSM-DC & PEEC unless otherwise noted

“Creative Conversations” arts related �� Artists’ Market, Shohola, 2nd Saturday, 2pm “Reenganche” sculpting Martin Dominguez Ball ��SUNYO-KH, Jan 30, 5:30pm “Winter Wildlife Survival” Peter Cutul ��MSM-DC Feb 2, 1pm “The Mount Beacon Incline Railway: Past, Present, and Future “ Frank DiLorenzo �� HHNM Speaker Series Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Feb 2, 7:30pm “Two Artists, Two Chapels, 600 Years” Laura Nicholls �� MSM-DC Feb 3-1pm “Receiving the French: The French Role in the American Revolution” ��MSM-SC Feb 5, 11am “Organic vs Non-Organic Foods: Is There Really a Difference?” Toni-Jean Kulpinski �� MSM-DC Feb 8, 1pm Safe Harbors of the Hudson TOUR �� Safe Harbors/Ritz Theater, Newburgh, Feb 9, 9am “On Downing Park” Karen Eberle-McCarthy ��MSM-DC Feb 9, 1pm “The Obesity Epidemic” Stephanie Zeszutek �� SUNYO-GL Feb 9, 7pm “Gomez Mill House and its Contributions to the History of the Hudson Valley and America” �� HHNM Speaker Series Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Feb 9, 7:30pm “How to Shake Off the Winter Blues” Richard Huntoon ��MSM-DC Feb 10, 1pm FREE “Xeriscaping- Gardening for Water Conservation” Cornell Coop Master Gardener �� GWL Feb 13, 1pm “Iona Island: A Rich History” Donald “Doc” Bayne �� HHNM Speaker Series Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Feb 16, 7:30pm “The Dutchess County and Orange County Regiments” David Topps ��MSM-DC Feb 18, 10am “...the shadow of a wife...”-Who was Mrs. Shakespeare? Joanne Zipay �� SUNYO-OH Feb 18, 8pm “Visiting Miami Beach” Frank Kieck ��MSM-DC Feb 19, 1pm “Regional Invasive Species Management” Linda Rohleder �� SUNYO-OH Feb 23, 7pm “The Hudson Highlands Revisited- William Thompson Howell” Richard & William Vacek �� HHNM Speaker Series Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Feb 23, 7:30pm Film:“Everlasting Regret”, Lecture:“Critiquing Modernity & the Notion of Post-Socialism, 1947-1982” Cornwall Library, Feb 24, 5:30pm “The Ancient Power of Drama” Peter Meineck ��SUNYO-KH Feb 23, 7pm Roundtable on Racial Relations �� Newburgh Library, Feb 25, 7pm “Find Your____?_____” George Toth & Diana Underwood ��MSM-DC Feb 26, 10am “Visiting Key West” Frank Kieck ��MSM-DC Feb 26, 1pm Animal Tracking outdoors �� PEEC Feb 27, 10am Maple Sugar Tours one mile hike �� HHNM Feb 27 & 28, 11am & 1pm & 2pm Family Maple Sugar Tours ��HHNM Feb 27 & 28, Noon & 3pm “Gifford Pinchot and the South Seas” Lecture & BYO Lunch �� Milford Library, Feb 29, Noon

Open Mic w/Steve Schwartz & Antoine Magliano �� Dutch’s Tavern, Rock Hill, Mondays, 7:30pm Songwriter Sessions Casey Erdmann, host The Falcon Underground, Marlboro, 1st Wednesdays, 7pm Musicians Gathering open mic ��Catskill Distillery, Bethel, Thursdays, 7:30pm The Parting Glass Band Celtic �� Loughran’s Pub, Salisbury Mills, Thursdays, 7pm-10pm Jake Lentz piano & Marilyn Kennedy vocals ��Giovanni’s Inn, Wurtsboro, Fridays & Saturdays, 6pm-9pm Marc Von Em Soul, blues, funk �� WaterWheel Cafe, Milford, Last Fridays, 8pm-11pm Songwriter’s Anonymous open mic ��Artists Market, Shohola, 3rd Saturday, 2pm Channel Drifters ��Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Jan 30, 7:30pm-10:30pm Paul Binotto ��Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Jan 31, 2:30pm-5:30pm Erol Ogut ��Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 5, 7:30pm-10:30pm Albi Beluli ��Dancing Cat Saloon, Feb 5, 8pm Peter Florance & the New Kings �� Dancing Cat Saloon, Feb 6, 8:30pm Hoochie Coochie Men ��Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 6, 7:30pm-10:30pm Paul Davis �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 7, 2pm-5pm Jack Higgins & Friends ��Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 12, 7:30pm-10:30pm The Jim Hayes Band ��Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 13, 7:30pm-10:30pm Erin Harpe & the Delta �� Dancing Cat Saloon, Feb 13, 8:30pm Whitney Road �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 14, 2pm-5pm Bruce Perone ��Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 19, 7:30pm-10:30pm Hurley Mountain Highway ��Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 20, 7:30pm-10:30pm Albi Beluli ��Dancing Cat Saloon, Feb 20, 8pm Gayle Donnally �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 21, 2pm-5pm Brian Tice �� Duo Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 26, 7:30pm-10:30pm Gregg Van Gelder Band ��Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 27, 7:30pm-10:30pm Robert Schiff �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Feb 28, 2pm-5pm Open Mic Night poetry, painting, music, comedy, mime, storytelling ��Chester Library, Feb 29, 6pm

MASTER CLASS “Assemblage: New Life from Old Life.” David Nolan �� SUNYO-OH, Feb 3, 6:30pm MASTER CLASS “Creative Acting” Tannis Kowalchuk �� SUNYO-OH Feb 17, 1pm MASTER CLASS - “Compose Yourself” George Tsontakis �� SUNYO-OH Feb 26, 10am

“Opportunities for all are knocking at the Chester Library’s door,” announced Adult Programmer Irene Dunn. Stand Up & Be, the Library’s first Open Mic Night at which you can share your talent and skills in poetry, painting, music, comedy, mime and storytelling, leaps into Chester on February 29 from 6:00pm-7:30pm. And for visual artists of all ages and all skill levels, there is Spirit of Place - Your Community where you can paint your view of the community on a square 4x4 canvas board and become part

Storytelling is the conveying of events in words, sound and/or images, often by improvisation or embellishment. Stories or narratives have been shared in every culture as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation, and instilling moral values. Florida Every Picture Tells a Story. That’s what the theme for the Black Dirt Storytelling Guild is for February. Bring a picture of any kind: a family photo or one from history or the news, a drawing or painting (self-created or fine art), pass it around for the all to see and share a

Opportunities Knocking in Chester

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of the bigger picture, figuratively and literally, for the first “Community Collage Program.” Each square, will be assembled into one large collage and displayed at the Library during National Library Week in April. Painting sessions are on February 11 at 6:30pm in the Chester Senior Center, 1786 Kings Highway and February 20 at 1:00pm in the library, 1784 Kings Highway. Phone: 845 469-4252. All supplies will be provided. To register: 845-469-4252.

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DISCUSSION “The Rise of Isis” �� Cornwall Library, Feb 10, 7pm DISCUSSION “Love, Power & Respect - Hip Hop in Full Effect!” Panel Discussion �� Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley SUNYO-KH Feb 12, 5pm DEMO Glass Blowing �� Gillinder Glass, Port Jervis, Feb 6, 10am-2:30pm DEMO “Cooking with John” Mardi Gras recipes �� Newburgh Library, Feb 20, 1pm DEMOS “A Gaggle of Artists” 40 artists ��Wallkill River School, Montgomery, Feb 20, 5pm-7pm DEMO “Watercolors” Pat Morgan �� SUNYO-OH Mar 6, 2:30pm

Storytelling in Florida and Walden

story inspired by the image. Adult story lovers and tellers are invited to monthly meetings to tell a story or “just listen” on the 2nd Thursday (February 11) of each month at 7:30pm at the Florida Library, 4 Cohen Circle. Phone 845-651-7659. Walden One could say “Every Story Evokes a Picture” and Eileen Stelljes will tell her Sweet Heart Tales for you at the JosephineLouise Library, 5 Scofield Street, Walden on February 13 at 1:00pm. Both events are free to the public.

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cinema

“Mr. Holmes” Ian McKellen ��Liberty Library, Feb 1, 10:30am FREE “Laura” Gene Tierney, Clifton Webb �� UDGLBT Center, Milford Feb 2, 7pm FREE Reel Eclectic Film Series �� Thrall Library, Middletown, Feb 4, 2pm FREE Monday Night at the Library �� Newburgh Library, Feb 8, 6:30pm FREE “Lady For a Day” May Robson, dir.Frank Capra �� UDGLBT Center, Milford Feb 9, 7pm FREE Adult Independent Film Night ��Greenwood Lake Library, Feb 9, 7pm FREE “It Happened to Jane” Doris Day, Jack Lemmon ��Cornwall Library, Feb 10, Noon, FREE “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir” Rex Harrison, Gene Tierney �� Mount Saint Mary College-Desmond Campus, Balmville, Feb 11, 9:30am “Royal Wedding” Fred Astaire, Jane Powell �� UDGLBT Center, Milford Feb 16, 7pm FREE Afternoon Movie �� Thrall Library, Middletown, Feb 17, 3pm FREE “F for Fake” Documentary by Orson Welles, talkback w/ Bradley Diuguid �� CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor, Feb 20, 7:30pm “Lawrence of Arabia” Peter O’Toole, Omar Sharif �� Mount Saint Mary College-Desmond Campus, Balmville, Feb 23, 9:30am “The Good Fairy” Margaret Sullivan dir:William Wyler �� UDGLBT Center, Feb 23, 7pm FREE Saturday Matinee at the Library ��Newburgh Library, Feb 27, 2pm FREE “Portrait of Jennie” Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten �� UDGLBT Center, Milford Mar 1, 7pm FREE

comedy

Julia Scotti, Frank DelPizzo �� Joker’s Comedy Club, Chester, Feb 6, 9pm Brian Cichockik �� Joker’s Comedy Club, Chester, Feb 13, 9pm JJ Ramirez �� Joker’s Comedy Club, Chester, Feb 20, 9pm John Pizzi �� Joker’s Comedy Club, Chester, Feb 27, 9pm Mike Burtin, Meghan Hanley �� Joker’s Comedy Club, Chester, Mar 5, 9pm

festivals

Wurtsboro WinterFest �� Sullivan Street, Feb 6, 11am-3pm “Local Legends: Past and Present” speaker, Carribbean-style food & entertainment �� Newburgh Library, Feb 13, Noon -3pm Cheese Fondue & Fasnacht �� Cragsmoor Library, Feb 14, 7pm

fundraisers

Wallkill River School “100 for $100” �� Wallkill River School, Montgomery, Feb 13, 5pm Milford “Music in the Park” Summer Concerts ��Water Wheel Cafe, Milford, Feb 20, 7:30pm Port Jervis Food Bank “Chris Farlekas Tribute Concert” �� Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, Feb 27, 7pm

holistic -intuitive - Extra-sensory

“Layman’s Guide to Paranormal Experiences” roundtable, w/B. Ample �� MSM-DC Feb 17, 11am “Layman’s Guide to Near-Death Experiences” w/B. Ampel �� MSM-DC Feb 24, 11am

museums

Terwilliger House Museum ��Ellenville, ongoing “Wildlife”, “Woodstock”, “Footwear”, “Hats” ��Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville ongoing Celebrating Catskill Waters Past & Present ��Time & The Valleys Museum, Grahamsville, ongoing Pinchot Mansion Tours ��Grey Towers, Milford, ongoing “The Atom Bomb” �� Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Newburgh, thru Apr 30 FREE “Four Chaplains Day” �� Purple Heart Hall of Honor, New Windsor, Feb 6, 2pm FREE Washington’s Birthday Celebration Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, Feb 13-15, Noon-4pm

Music - Classical

Stanley Curtis tenor, Gail Johnson piano, “Songs of Love” �� SUNY Orange, Orange Hall, Middletown, Jan 31, 3pm Santoor & Tabla Concert Classical Indian ��Shanti Mandir, Walden, Feb 13, 7pm Potluck Concerts “Romance” Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Feb 19, 7:30pm Bach Concert Hudson Opera Theatre Orchestra, Chorus & Soloists, cond:Ron De Fesi �� First Presbyterian Church of Monore, Feb 27, 7pm & Feb 28, 4pm American String Quartet �� SUNY Orange Hall, Middletown, Feb 28, 3pm

music - jazz

Live Jazz Brunch with The Jazz Cats ��Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, Sundays, 1pm Thunderhead Organ Trio jazz-fusion �� The Wherehouse, Newburgh, 3rd Thursdays, 8pm FREE Brunch with Hudson Valley Jazz Trio ��Iron Forge Inn, Bellvale (Warwick), Jan 10, Noon-3pm Eric Person Quartet ��Newburgh Library, Feb 7, 3pm FREE Hudson Valley Jazz Ensemble “Steve Rubin’s birthday party” ��The Dautaj, Warwick, Feb 19, 8pm Elsässer Anderson Nussbaum Trio ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 24, 7pm The Reunion Project w/Chico Pinhiero Brazilian jazz ��The Falcon, Marlboro, Feb 28, 7pm Hudson Valley Jazz Trio ��Iron Forge Inn, Warwick, Feb 28, Noon-3pm

Music - variety (Classical-Jazz-Pop)

“Chris Farlekas Tribute Concert” Port Jervis Food Bank Fundraiser �� Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, Feb 27, 7pm

Opera

“Manon Lescaut” Puccini, Live from the Met ��SUNY Sullivan, Loch Sheldrake, Mar 5, 1pm poetry & prose readings Ariana Den Bleyker �� Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall, Feb 4, 7pm Hudson River Poets �� Newburgh Library, Feb 4, 7pm FREE Ted Gill ��Montgomery Book Exchange, Montgomery, Feb 9, 7pm FREE Poetry Cafe Ingeborg, Donna Spector, Robert Milby �� Florida Library, Feb 19, 7pm FREE Jennifer Circosta �� Stella’s Frozen Yogurt, Washingtonville, Feb 24, 7pm Featured Poet TBA ��Clearwater Gallery at Jones Farm, Cornwall, Feb 26, 7pm FREE Ted Gill Poetry at the Church ��Goshen Methodist Church, Feb 29, 7pm FREE

recreation, Dancing

Swing Dancing w/Swing Shift Orchestra ��Newburgh Brewery, 1st Thursdays, 7:30pm Dancing (Ballroom) ��MISU Ellenville, 1st Saturdays, Lesson 7:30pm, Dancing 8pm Open House music, poetry, art, games ��Milkweed, Sugar Loaf, Feb 4, 7pm

Storytelling

Black Dirt Storytelling Guild “Every Picture Tells a Story” Florida Library, Feb 11, 7:30pm FREE Eileen Stelljes Sweet Heart Tales” �� Jospehine-Louise Library, Walden, Feb 13, 1pm

theatre - musicals

“Into the Woods” Sondheim, video �� Cornwall Library, Feb 21, 1pm FREE “Beauty and the Beast” �� Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point, Feb 28, 5pm “Women of Ireland” music, dance, song ��Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point, Mar 5, 8pm

theatre - plays

“The Vagina Monologues” dir. Janet Burgan ��Delaware Arts Center, Narrowsburg, Feb 5, 7pm “Shakespeare’s Will” w/Tannis Kowalchuk ��SUNY Orange Hall, Middletown, Feb 19, 8pm “Where in the Hell is Heaven on this Earth?” by Brian Joseph Boothe �� Cornerstone Theatre Arts Goshen Music Hall, Feb 20-Mar 6 Jane Eyre” Live from the National Theatre” �� Downing Film Center, Newburgh, Feb 14, 6:30pm & Feb 15, 1:30pm

Clubs

Bridge Club �� Ellenville Library, Wednesdays, 6pm Newburgh Library Camera Club ��Newburgh Library, 3rd Wednesday, 6pm St. James Camera Club �� St. James Church, Goshen, 2nd Tuesday, 7pm Chess Club �� Ellenville Library, Wednesdays, 4pm Chess Time �� Cornwall Library, 3rd Thursday, 4:30pm Friday Night Chess ��Narrowsburg Library, Fridays, 6pm Knit and Stitch ��Narrowsburg Library, Mondays, 6pm Knitting & Crocheting “Crochety Knitters” �� Liberty Library, Tuesdays, 10:15am Knit & Stitch Club ��Newburgh Library Town Branch, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6;30pm Newburgh Knitting Club ��Newburgh Library, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6pm Knitting Group �� Josephine-Louise Library, Walden, Tuesdays, 6:30pm Knitting & Crocheting “Knitwitz” ��Jeffersonville Library, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30pm Knitting “Chain Gang Knitting Club” �� Mamakating Town Hall, Wurtsboro, Tuesdays 9pm Knitting Club ��Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall, Wednesdays, 2:30pm Knitting, Crocheting, Crafts “Stitch and Bitch” ��Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills, Sundays, 1pm Knit/Crochet Club ��Wallkill Library, Thursdays, 6:30pm Knimble Knitters ��Ellenville Library, Saturdays, 10am Knitting Circle �� Florida Library, 3rd Thursdays, 6pm Laurel & Hardy Sons of the Desert Int’l Org. ��First Sunday, Ellenville, ray@themtharhills.org The Music Lovers Group classical �� 3rd Thursdays, 7:30pm Montgomery, 845-457-9867 Electronic Music Meetup w/Neil Alexander ��Newburgh Library, 3rd Thursdays, 7pm Ladies Night Painting Social �� Wallkill River School, Montgomery, Thursdays 6:30pm Painting Social ��Wallkill River School, Montgomery, Saturdays, 3:30pm Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop �� St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chester, 2nd Monday, 7:30pm Calico Geese Quilters Guild �� Cornwall Cooperative Extension, Liberty, 2nd Monday, 7pm The Country Scrappers cardmaking, scrapbooking �� Walker Valley Schoolhouse, Tuesdays, all day Scrabble Mania �� Ellenville Library, Tuesdays, 6pm Trivia Night w/Sam Hill ��Two Alices, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Thursdays, 8pm Trivia Night ��Penning’s Pub & Grill, Warwick, Thursdays, 8pm UFO Support Group ��Walker Valley Schoolhouse, 1st Wednesday, 7:30pm Woodcarvers Guild �� Museum Village, Monroe, 1st Wednesday, 7pm

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Februar BW �� Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel CAS Catskill Art Society ��CAS Arts Center, Livingston Manor CAS-LK �� CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor DCAT �� Dancing Cat Saloon & Catskill Distillery, Bethel DOWN �� Downing Film Center, Newburgh DVAA ��Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Narrowsburg

MONDAY Cinema “Mr. Holmes” Liberty Library, 10:30am

Please check the schedule for Gallery Art & Photography Opening Receptions, page 16

TUESDAY

Cinema “Laura” UDGLBT Center, Milford, 7pm

Music - Zydeco Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Show # 1 FAL 7pm

FAL �� The Falcon, Marlboro GMCM Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Series......Montgomery Senior Center GOSH Cornerstone Theatre Arts �� Goshen Music Hall GWL �� Greenwood Lake Library HOT Hudson Opera Theatre Orchestra & Chorus �� First Presbyterian Ch., Monroe IKE �� Eisenhower Hall, West Point

WEDNESDAY

Cinema Adult Independent Film Night Greenwood Lake Library, 7pm

Cinema “Lady for a Day” UDGLBT Center, Milford, 7pm Cinema Monday Night at the Library Newburgh Library, 6:30pm

Cinema “It Happened to Jane” Cornwall Library, Noon

Poetry Ted Gill Montgomery Book Exchange, 7pm

THURSDAY

Cinema................... Reel Eclectic Film Series............... THRALL 2pm Poetry.........................Adriana Den Bleyker...................... NOBL 7pm Theatre - Play....... Poetry......................... Hudson River Poets.......................... NFL 7pm Music .... Jay Collins Recreation...........Open House Party.........Milkweed, Sugar Loaf, 7pm Music.................... Music - Folk-Jazz........... Sultans of String.............................FAL 7pm Open Mic.....Stacy & Friends Musician’s Gathering.....DCAT 7:30pm

Music - Zydeco Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. Show # 2 FAL 7pm

JOKER ��Joker’s Comedy Club, Chester MICV Music in Central Valley �� Central Valley United Methodist Church MISU �� Music Institute of Sullivan & Ulster, Ellenville MONTBK �� Montgomery Book Exchange MSM-AQ ��Mount St. Mary College, Aquinas Hall, Newburgh MSM-DC ��Mount St. Mary College, Desmond Campus, Balmville

Music - Zydeco..Preston Frank & Big Daddy Zydeco, Red Dog Run..FAL 7pm

Storytelling......Black Dirt Storytelling Guild....Florida Library, 7:30pm Open Mic.....Stacy & Friends Musician’s Gathering.....DCAT 7:30pm

12 Music - R&R....The

Music - Zydeco Jesse Lége & Bayou Brew FAL 7pm

15 Theatre - Live in HD “Jane Eyre” DOWN 1:30pm

Cinema “Royal Wedding” UDGLBT Center, Milford, 7pm

Cinema Afternoon Movie Thrall Library, 3pm

Music Roots & Blues Sessions FAL Underground 7pm

Poetry

Poetry Night Jennifer Circosta Stella’s Frozen Yogurt, Washingtonville, 7pm

Cinema “The Good Fairy” UDGLBT Center, Milford, 7pm

Poetry................... Music - Rock-Folk..........Buffalo Stack, Seth Glier.................FAL 7pm Open Mic.....Stacy & Friends Musician’s Gathering.....DCAT 7:30pm

Music-Jazz, Fusion..Thunderhead Organ Trio. Wherehouse,Newburgh,8pm

25 Open Mic.....Stacy & Friends Musician’s Gathering.....DCAT 7:30pm

Music...................... Music - Classical..P Music - Jazz..Huds Theatre - Play.........

Poetry...Poetry Ni

Music Jazz-Rock....P

Music - Jazz Elsässer Anderson Nussbaum Trio FAL 7pm

Open Mic Night Chester Library, 6pm

Poetry Ted Gill Goshen Methodist Church, 7pm

Cinema “Portrait of Jennie” UDGLBT Center, Milford, 7pm

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February 2016

3 Open Mic.....Stacy & Friends Musician’s Gathering.....DCAT 7:30pm

ry 2016 NCM Newburgh Chamber Music �� St. George’s Church, Newburgh NFL �� Newburgh Free Library NOBL �� Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall PEEC �� Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry PT �� Paramount Theater, Middletown ROSE ��New Rose Theatre, Walden

FRIDAY

.. “The Vagina Monologues”..................DVAA 7pm

s & Kings County Band, Silver City Bound...... FAL 7pm

................Albi Beluli............................... DCAT 8pm

SCCC �� Sullivan County Community College, Loch Sheldrake SLGMN �� Seligmann Center for the Arts, Sugar Loaf TUST ��Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg SLPAC �� Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center UUC �� Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern SUNYO-KH �� SUNY Orange, Kaplan Hall, Newburgh WATER ��Water Wheel Cafe, Milford SUNYO-OH �� SUNY Orange, Orange Hall, Middletown THRALL �� Thrall Library, Middletown

SATURDAY

Museum..Four Chaplains Day..Purple Heart Hall, New Windsor, 2pm Music - Roots-Rock....Professor Louie & The Crowmatix....FAL 7pm Music................................ Darlene Love............................ SLPAC 8m Music................ Peter Florance & the New Kings........ DCAT 8:30pm Comedy................ Julia Scotti, Frank DelPizzo.............. JOKER 9pm

13 THE BAND Band - a Tribute to The Band... FAL 7pm

.............. Poetry Cafe................ Florida Library, 7pm

.....Roots & Blues Sessions.......................... FAL 7pm Potluck Concerts,Cornwall Presbyterian Ch. 7:30pm son Valley Jazz Ensemble. The Dautaj, Warwick, 8pm ....... “Shakespeare’s Will”................ SUNYO-OH 8pm

ight.Clearwater Gallery-Jones Farm, Cornwall, 7pm

P . aul Green Rock Academy w/ Ed Mann...... FAL 7pm

Festival............”Local Legends: Past & Present”..............NFL Noon Storytelling....Eileen Stelljes...Josephine-Louise Library, Walden, 1pm Fundraiser.“100 for $100”..Wallkill River School, Montgomery 5:30pm Music - Indian..Santoor & Tabla Concert. Shanti Mandir, Walden, 7pm Music - Folk....................... Neil Okeson.......................... UUC 7:30pm Music........................ Erin Harpe & the Delta................ DCAT 8:30pm Comedy...........................Brian Cichocki......................... JOKER 9pm

20 Theatre - Play...“Where the Hell is Heaven on this Earth?.GOSH 7pm Music - Latin Dance............. Soñando!...................................FAL 7pm Cinema............... “F for Fake” by Orson Welles....... CAS-LK 7:30pm Music...........................Music for Humanity.................. NOBL 7:30pm

Music..LennyMiller, WaltEdwards, Brokedown & Rebuilt.WATER 7:30pm

SUNDAY

Music - Jazz-Blues......Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fis........FAL 11am-2pm Music - Jazz.......... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am Music......Songwriter’s Anonymous...... Artists’ Market, Shohola 2pm Music - Jazz................ Eric Person Quartet.......................... NFL 3pm

Music - Blues-Rock.........Sari Schorr w/ Chris Bergson............. FAL 7pm

14 Music - Doo Wop............The Blues Farm....................FAL 11am-2pm Music - Jazz.......... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am Theatre - Video.........“Jane Eyre” Live in HD..............DOWN 6:30pm

Festival.............“Cheese Fondue & Fasnacht”...Cragsmoor Library 7pm Music - Folk-Jazz........KJ Denhert & The New York Unit........... FAL 7pm

21 Music - Jazz.......... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am

Theatre Musical - Video....“Into the Woods”............Cornwall Library, 1pm Theatre - Play...“Where the Hell is Heaven on this Earth?.GOSH 2pm

Music...................................Albi Beluli............................... DCAT 8pm Comedy..............................JJ Ramirez............................JOKER 9pm

Cinema..............Saturday Matinee at the Library................ NFL 2pm Music - Classical......Bach Concert Ron De Fesi, cond....... HOT 7pm Music................. “Concert Feat w/Local Bands”........... CAS-LK 7pm Music - Variety.....Chris Farlekas Tribute Concert............... UUC 7pm Music................... Corey Glover’s Soul Project!...................FAL 7pm Theatre - Play...“Where the Hell is Heaven on this Earth?.GOSH 7pm Comedy...............................John Pizzi.............................JOKER 9pm

Opera - Live from the Met... .“Manon Lescaut Puccini.....SCCC 1pm Theatre - Play...“Where the Hell is Heaven on this Earth?.GOSH 7pm Music - R&B-Pop...... ..........Nat Adderley, Jr........................ RITZ 8pm Theatre - Dance-Musical.........“Women of Ireland”............... IKE 8pm Comedy...............Mike Burton, Meghan Hanley............. JOKER 9pm

Music - Jazz-Rock........ Dave Keyes Band................. FAL 10am-2pm Music - Jazz.......... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am

Music - Jazz..HudsonValleyJazzTrio.Iron Forge Inn, Warwick, Noon-3pm Theatre - Play...“Where the Hell is Heaven on this Earth?.GOSH 2pm

Music - Classical..... American String Quartet.........SUNYO-OH 3pm Music - Classical.....Bach Concert Ron De Fesi, cond........ HOT 4pm Theatre - Musical..... “Beauty and the Beast”........................ IKE 5pm Music - Jazz.....The Reunion Project w/Chico Pinheiro.......FAL 7pm

6 Music - Jazz.......... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am Theatre - Play...“Where the Hell is Heaven on this Earth?.GOSH 2pm

February 2016

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sponsored by Back Room Gallery, Catskill Art Society, Crawford Gallery of Fine Art, Wallkill River School & Wurtsboro Art Alliance CANVAS cannot be responsible for errors & omissions. Please verify dates and times. Rosemary Baker Art exhibits

CAS ��Catskill Art Society, CAS Arts Center, Livingston Manor DVAA ��Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Narrowsburg MSM-DC ��Mount St. Mary College, Desmond Campus, Newburgh SUNYO-KH �� SUNY Orange Newburgh, Kaplan Hall SUNYO-OH �� SUNY Orange Middletown, Orange Hall WRS �� Wallkill River School, Montgomery

Group Show �� Stray Cat Gallery, Bethel, ongoing T.A. Clearwater paintings, pastels, prints ��Clearwater Gallery at Jones Farm, Cornwall, ongoing Ron Lusker paintings, drawings ��Left Bank Gallery, Liberty, ongoing Karen E. Gersch, Gabrielle Dearborn, Josiah Dearborn drawings, paintings, silverwork �� Gersch Home Gallery, Montgomery, by appt, ongoing Lana Privitera paintings ��Blazing Bagels Cafe, Montgomery, ongoing Sara Baloga photography, John Gould & Anthony Spano paintings �� Mount St. Mary College, Aquinas Hall, Newburgh, ongoing Bob Breur sculpture, Garin Baker paintings ��The Studio Gallery, New Windsor, ongoing Carolyn Duke Pottery ��Duke Pottery, Tennanah Lake, Roscoe, ongoing Jules Medwin outdoor sculpture ��Seligmann Center, Sugar Loaf, ongoing Inscribed Tibetan Prayer Stones ��Tibetan and Himalayan Cultural Center, Walden, ongoing Lisa & John Strazza paintings & photography �� Strazza Gallery, Warwick, ongoing The Arc of Orange County Art Studio group show ��Two Alices, Newburgh, thru Feb 4 Orange County Arts Council Members’ Show �� SUNYO-OH thru Feb 5 Michael Tobin “Bathos and Apotheosis: The Familiar Ennobled” �� SUNYO-OH thru Feb 5 David Nolan “A New Look on Life” Assemblages �� SUNYO-OH thru Feb 5 Pike County Arts & Crafts Members Show ��ARTery Gallery, Milford, thru Feb 7 “Winter” WRS members group show ��WRS thru Feb 14 Terry Straus “Suburban Landscapes” �� Karpeles Museum, Newburgh, thru Feb 28 William Noonan “Colors” �� SUNYO-KH thru Feb 29 “Winter Solstice” River Valley Artists Guild �� Bon Secours Hospital Cafeteria, Port Jervis, & Port Jervis City Hall (Wednesdays), & Deerpark Town Hall, thru Feb 8 Heidi Lanino & Janet Howard-Fatta “Field/Flower” �Orange Regional Medical Center, thru Mar 4 Fen-Lan H.Bohan woodcuts, etchings, lithographs, mixed media prints �� The Healing Gallery, Ellenville Regional Hospital, thru Mar 4 Martin Dominguez Ball “Reenganche” sculpture ��SUNYO-KH, thru Mar 16 Zimbabwe Artists Project �� Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, thru Sep 2016 NEW ART EXHIBITS

Vernon Byron “The Form of Empty Space” �� Space Create, Newburgh, Jan 30 Red Zingr �� Global Recycling, Newburgh, Jan 30 Black and White Art ��Teran Studio, Newburgh, Jan 30 Daniel Angeli & Candy Spilner “Into the Storm” �� CAS Jan 30-Feb 28 “It’s Cold Outside. Take Home a Nude” �� The Studio Gallery, New Windsor, Jan 30-Mar 2 Rosemary Baker watercolors ��Greenwood Lake Library, Feb 1-29 “Gifford Pinchot and the South Seas” artifacts ��Pike County Library, Milford, Feb 1-29 “Art is...” group show �� Crawford Gallery of Fine Arts, Pine Bush, Feb 3-27 “Love Birds” group show �� ARTery Gallery, Milford, Feb 9-Mar 8 100/$100 group exhibit preview �� WRS Feb 1-13, Raffle: Feb 13, 5pm Philip Jacobi “Light in the Forest” wood sculptures �� CAS Feb 5-Apr 28 “About Face” portraits, group show �� DVAA Feb 6-Mar 26 North East Watercolor Society group show ��SUNYO-OH Feb 8-Mar 24 Pat Morgan “Watermarks”, watercolors ��SUNYO-OH Feb 8-Mar 24 “What the World Needs Now” group show �� Barryville Artists’ Market, Shohola, Feb 13-15 Tate Billings “It Hurts to be Love” ��CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor, Feb 13-21 Represented Artists Exhibit, Emerging Artists Exhibit group shows ��WRS Feb 13-27 “Night” group show ��WRS Feb 15-Mar 14 Judith Cramer, Judith Weiss “Kindred Spirits”, Port Jervis Council for the Arts’ “Art & About” � Bon Secours Hospital Cafeteria, Port Jervis, & Port Jervis City Hall (Wednesdays), & Deerpark Town Hall, Huguenot, Feb 15-Mar 28 Bob Madden stone sculpture, Karen Madden fiber art, “Out of Shape” �� Space Create, Newburgh, Feb 27-Mar 26 Artists of New Hope Community Teacher/Student group show ��CAS Mar 3-13

Photography exhibits

Catharine Bale �� Green Light Gallery, Cornwall-on-Hudson, ongoing NEW photography EXHIBITS

St. James Camera Club “Where We Live” �� Wisner Library, Warwick, Feb 1-29

ART & Photography receptions

Daniel Angeli & Candy Spilner “Into the Storm” �� CAS Jan 30, Talk:2pm, Reception:3pm-5pm “It’s Cold Outside. Take Home a Nude” ��The Studio Gallery, New Windsor, Jan 30, 4pm-6pm Martin Dominguez “Reenganche” sculpture, Artist of Excellence series �� w/Joy Zaleda, classical guitar SUNYO-KH, Jan 30, 4pm-7pm, talk:5:30pm Red Zingr ��Global Recycling, Newburgh, Jan 30, 5pm-8pm 16

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February 2016

Vernon Byron “The Form of Empty Space” �� Space Create, Newburgh, Jan 30, 6pm-10pm Black and White Art + music �� Teran Studio, Newburgh, Jan 30, 6pm-11pm Liberty HS Photography Show �� Liberty Library, Feb 2, 4:30pm-6:30pm Philip Jacobi “Light in the Forest” wood sculptures ��CAS Feb 5, 4pm-6pm “About Face” portraits, group show ��DVAA Feb 6, 2pm-4pm St. James Camera Club “Where We Live” �� Wisner Library, Warwick, Feb 6, 3pm-5pm “Art is...” group show �� Crawford Gallery of Fine Arts, Pine Bush, Feb 13, 5:30pm-7:30pm “Love Birds” group show ��ARTery Gallery, Milford, Feb 13, 6pm-9pm “What the World Needs Now” group show ��Barryville Artists’ Market, Shohola, Feb 14, 4pm-6pm Represented Artists Exhibit, Emerging Artists Exhibit group shows ��WRS Feb 20, 5pm-7pm William Noonan “Colors” closing reception ��SUNYO-KH Feb 27, 4pm-7pm Bob Madden stone sculpture, Karen Madden fiber art, “Out of Shape” �� Space Create, Newburgh, Feb 27, 5pm-7pm Artists of New Hope Community Teacher/Student group show ��CAS Mar 3, 6pm-8pm North East Watercolor Society, Pat Morgan “Watermarks” ��SUNYO-OH Mar 6, 1pm-4:15pm

Schools & Conservatories

Budding Artists �� Greenwood Lake Library, ongoing Liberty HS Photography Show ��Liberty Library, Feb 2-29

Books - Discussions/Readings /siGNings

Book Lover’s Club ��Greenwood Lake Library, 4th Tuesday, 7pm Mystery Thriller & Crime Book Group �� Jeffersonville Library, 2nd Wednesday, 6:30pm Book Discussion Group ��Narrowsburg Library, 3rd Friday, 4:00pm “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose ��Cornwall Library, Feb 3, 7pm “F.I.G.H.T.” (Caitlyn’s Fight) by/w Joe Bagnato ��Thrall Library, Middletown, Feb 6, 1pm “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee, w/Gayle Struble and Marianne Sciucco �� SUNYO Morrison Hall, Middletown, Feb 10, Noon “Nephilim: the Last Son of God” by/w A.R. Bodon ��Thrall Library, Middletown, Feb 13, 1pm “Plum Island” by Nelson DeMille ��Cornwall Library, Feb 17, 7pm Books & Brews: “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom �� River Edge, Mongaup, Feb 17, 7pm “Emma” by Jane Austen ��Newburgh Library, Feb 23, 2pm “Reflections of a Love Supreme: Motown Through the Eyes of Fans” by/w Tom Ingrassia �� Thrall Library, Middletown, Feb 23, 6pm “Me Before You” by JoJo Moyes �� Monroe Library, Feb 23, 7pm “The Distant Hours” b/Kate Morton, w/Kate Gessner & Taylor Sauschuck �� Port Jervis Library, Feb 24, 6:30pm “Winter Street” by Elin Hilderbrand ��Cornwall Library, Feb 25, 7pm Book Talk Cafe discussion ��Newburgh Library, Feb 27, 2pm Artists of New Hope Community Teacher/Student group show ��CAS Mar 3, 6pm-8pm

children & Teens Calendar

HHNM ��Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall HHNM-CoH �� Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Education Center, Cornwall-on-Hudson PEEC �� Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry

books

Teen Book Discussion: “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner �� Crawford Library, Monticello, Feb 18, 5pm Cinema

Teen Movie Night �� Crawford Library, Monticello, First Tuesday, 6:30pm FREE Teen Movie Night 11-17yrs �� Greenwood Lake Library, Wednesdays, 6pm FREE Friday Family Films ��Liberty Library, Feb 5 & 12 & 19, 2:45pm FREE “101 Dalmatians” 5yrs & up ��Ellenville Library, Feb 5, 6pm FREE “Matilda” 5yrs & up ��Ellenville Library, Feb 19, 6pm FREE entertainment

“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” Traveling Lantern Theatre, 4yrs & up �� Greenwood Lake Library, Feb 20, 11am FREE Museums

Meet the Animal of the Week ��HHNM-CoH Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm & 2:30pm Eco-Zone ��PEEC Feb 21, 1pm-4pm recreation & Lectures

“Marvelous Moths” �� HHNM-CoH Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Noon-4pm Teen Painting Drop-in �� Wallkill River School, Montgomery, Saturdays, 1pm Childen’s activities eagle themed lectures, videos, crafts �� Upper Delaware Visitors Center, Lackawaxen, Sundays, Noon-3pm “Owl Prowl” indoor & outdoor �� HHNM-CoH Feb 5 & HHNM Feb 6, 7pm “Stormchasing” w/Christina Faraone 5th Grade & up � Greenwood Lake Library, Feb 6, 1pm FREE Naturalist Walk and Talk ��HHNM Feb 13, 10am “Lovey Dovey On Valentine’s Day” photo op w/live dove ��HHNM Feb 14, 10am & 11:30am “Little Eco Explorers: Eagles” story & craft �� PEEC Feb 20, 1pm “Squirrels … Those nuts of the Forest!” ��HHNM Feb 21, 10am Animal Tracking outdoors �� PEEC Feb 27, 10am Maple Sugar Tours ��HHNM Feb 27 & 28, Noon & 3pm

Meet: The Skinniest Guy Ever to Play Stanley Kowalski: Justin Pietropaolo Theatre as an instrument of solace, presents the opportunity to create and be a part of comedy, pathos, tragedy, et al. Take your pick. It permits the improbable and the unlikely. Take the demanding role of Stanley Kowalski: In an interview, actor Aidan Quinn referencing Stanley Kowalski said, “‘Streetcar’ is a great play and a great role, so what’s not to do.” His point according to critic Mel Gussow, “is that it would be cowardly not to attempt Stanley. As long as there are brave actors, there will be a Stanley Kowalski.” Justin Pietropaolo, the skinniest actor to stand down-stage right and passionately call out that unforgettable cry, “Stella!!,” possesses distinct advantages: talent, intelligence, and youth. A brave actor generating a noticeable interest in the world beyond the footlights is Justin Pietropaolo. The profession of the performing artist is one fraught with uncertainty and anxiety. As such, it is rewarding and satisfying to uncover the motivating factors, tailor made experiences or just simple happenstance that drove Justin to his current position as a performing artist. Justin is a graduate of Goshen High School where he was fortunate enough to have encountered the attention of a talented, perceptive English teacher, Hugh MacKay. Fortunately, Mr. MacKay was the faculty advisor for the school’s drama club and provided Justin with the opportunity to “stretch” his acting legs with parts bigger than “member of the chorus.” For his university experience, Justin found, “Nestled Away Mid the Empire State Hills” of Allegany County, Alfred University (AU), a prestigious institution of higher learning, known for its emphasis on the Liberal Arts, as well its undergraduate and graduate schools of ceramic engineering. Although, and perhaps unknown at the time to Justin, the University is further recognized as a spawning ground of creativity. The second edition of Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians and Writers named Alfred University as one of the top 200 programs in the nation for creative students. Further, over a period of 10 years, Alfred University can justly boast that four of its productions have been selected for inclusion in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. As an English major, Justin flourished and during his four years on campus, he figured dominantly in 10 major AU dramatic productions. He became a well-known figure at the Miller Performing Arts Center, which includes the C.D. Smith Flexible Theatre, an

and abilities, Ken sought help intimate, experimental theatre and asked Justin to direct a and the Rod Brown Studio, an children’s play. For Justin, acting and directing rehearsal the experience was exactly hall. As a matter of disclosure, what he needed: a return to his C.D. Smith and Rod Brown element. “Every instance of were professors of theatre at success that I‘ve had has come AU during the 50s and 60s and from the chance meeting with were dominant influences and Ken and him offering me the teachers of this writer. chance to direct and work at As a graduate of AU, Cornerstone.” From Goshen, Justin departed the serenity Justin auditioned at Cape of Allegany County and the Justin Pietropaolo Cod’s Wellfleet Theatre and was nurturing university setting with a Bachelor’s degree in English, a wealth of selected to portray the son, in Pirandello’s theatrical experience and a gnawing appetite Six Characters... In the spring of last year, Brendan Burke, for theatre. He ventured to Boston where he toiled in a tattoo shop, sold merchandise producing artistic director at the Shadowland and assisted in the process of tattooing Theatre, Ellenville, conducted auditions and piercing. The familiar sounds, rushes for what was to become the theatre’s finest and satisfaction of theatre were missing, season. It contained drama, music, farce, causing Justin to abandon the “satisfaction comedy, a radio play and Justin Pietropaolo in multiple, impressive roles. Brendan’s of knowing I can live on my own.” Returning to the heart of Orange County, keen eye for talent and sensitive abilities as Justin became reconnected with Ken a director was rewarded by Justin’s overTschan, of Cornerstone Theatre Arts, the-top interpretation and presentation of Goshen. Familiar with Justin’s experience each assigned role. Most impressive was

his gripping portrayal of Caleb, a badly wounded Confederate soldier in Matthew Lopez’s fascinating and ironic Civil War drama The Whipping Man. Justin Pietropaolo’s determination and ability to portray the multilayered character of Caleb, a Jew and a slave owner, remain a clear demonstration of his unique ability as an actor to intellectually interpret the play’s complexities while holding the stage in a credible manner. Caleb’s combat-inflected injury necessitates an on-stage amputation. A scene that in less capable hands could easily deteriorate to the level of simple pathos. In recognition of Justin’s abilities, it did not. Thematically, the conceptualization of the relationship of the emancipation caused by Lee’s surrender at Appomattox and the narrative of the Seder are clearly refined and brought center stage. Whether Justin’s lying crippled and defeated on the floor of a ravaged farm house in Richmond or standing as the impassioned Stanley in the streets of the New Orleans French Quarter, Justin Pietropaolo is a brave and talented actor!

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W h i s p e r i n g P i n e s ~ Cooking

Super Bowl Party When the AFL and NFL agreed that they would merge into a single league in 1971, they also agreed to begin playing a championship game after the 1966 season. Formally called the AFL-NFL Championship, it was soon nicknamed the Super Bowl. According to one story, a team owner who thought the title was too formal, came up with the new name while watching his grandson play with a super ball. That’s probably Apocryphal. The truth seems to be that some sportswriter invented the tag and the NFL immediately picked it up. Since the merger, the Super Bowl has been the NFL Championship Game, played between the NFC and AFC champions, who emerge from a round of playoffs. It’s meant to be the climax of the season, but in fact the Super Bowl has all too often been anti-climactic. The average margin of victory has been about 14 points, well above the average for a regular-season NFL game, and there have been a lot of blowouts. The game has become a major national event, probably the nation’s major sporting event. After two weeks of intensive media hype, it draws millions to television viewers,

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many of whom wouldn’t think of watching any other football game, and the number of Super Bowl parties is probably surpassed only by the number of New Years Eve parties. What about the food? It’s the best part! Here are a few favorites of mine for you to enjoy while you’re sitting back drinking cold ones or whatever your heart desires during the Super Bowl. And if you don’t want the hassle of cooking for your own Super Bowl party, give me a call and I’ll be happy to put on the best Super Bowl party ever: Whispering Pines Caterers 845-647-1428 or email: doubledgoatfarmsgmail.com Potato Salad w/ Seafood & Sweet Corn

1 lb potatoes 2 T fresh lemon juice 2/3 c mayonnaise 1/4 c dill pickle, finely chopped 2 T sweet onion, finely chopped 1 t Tabasco 1/4 c fresh dill, chopped Kernels from 2 ears yellow / white corn, cooked ½ lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, cooked, chopped 6 oz. back-fin crabmeat salt & freshly ground black pepper

In large pot, cover potatoes with salted water. Bring to boil and cook until potatoes are tender, 15-20 min. Drain and pan-dry. Refrigerate potatoes until you’re ready to

Chef Douglas Frey assemble the salad. In large serving bowl, combine lemon juice, mayonnaise, pickle, onion, Tabasco, dill. Peel chilled potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Add potatoes to bowl, along with corn, shrimp, crabmeat, salt, pepper, and toss gently until well combined with dressing. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Chef Frey’s Stuffed Mushrooms Italienne 3 dozen large firm mushrooms 1/3 c butter 1 ½ lbs Italian sausage, casing removed 7 fillets of anchovy, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 T chopped parsley 1/4 t cayenne pepper (or to taste) pinch of salt wine vinegar Italian breadcrumbs butter 2 t extra virgin olive oil

Clean the mushrooms. Separate stems from caps. Chop stems and sauté for 5 min. in 1/3 cup butter. Add sausage, anchovy, garlic, parsley, cayenne, salt. Pile mushroom caps high with this mixture, put few drops of wine vinegar on each. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, dot with butter. Put 2 tablespoons of water and olive oil into shallow baking pan and arrange caps in it. Bake 15 min. at 425 degrees F., then brown a few minutes under broiler.

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“As a young girl, Maryland native Erin Harpe learned the blues literally at the feet of the African American blues players of the Washington, D.C. acoustic scene. Her father, visual artist and guitarist Neil Harpe, was a mainstay at the famed “Archie’s Barbershop” where he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Archie Edwards, John Cephas, Phil Wiggins and John Jackson. Erin grew up as a friend to all, picking up the true blues from early on. “Now, all grown up and living in Boston, Erin fronts the Delta Swingers as lead singer and guitarist. The Delta Swingers are a funky, jumping dance-beat, roots-rocking blues band fronted by a dancing, fiery woman with a flower in her hair, who plays guitar better than the boys and who can sing the roof off an Amish barn.” - Frank Matheis Groove to the blues tunes of Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers when they perform at the Dancing Cat Saloon, 2037 Route 17B in Bethel, on February 13 at 8:30pm. For tickets, call 845-583-3141.

“Jane Eyre” Live in HD at Downing Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane Eyre is given a bold and dynamic production uncovering one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. This acclaimed re-imagining of Brontë’s masterpiece was first staged by Bristol Old Vic last year, when the story was performed over two evenings. Director Sally Cookson now brings her celebrated production to London’s National Theatre. Cookson and her company, who devised the adaptation as an ensemble, have reworked their original two plays into a single, 210-minute drama. It begins with an elemental howl of anguish as Jane (Madeleine Worrall) voices the birth-cries of her infant self. From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles headon, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart. “It is the entirety of Jane’s psychological journey that interests Cookson, not just the crisis of her love for Rochester, and the first act concentrates on her childhood experience of injustice and loss. Worrall’s account of the adult Jane retains her childish fury - a

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quality that proves captivating to Felix Hayes’s rough-hewn Rochester, who makes a startling, expletivestrewn first appearance, accompanied by his dog Pilot (a scene-stealing performance from Craig Edwards).” Jane Shilling, The Telegraph “...there is much to admire in the staging. Michael Vale’s set of a wooden platform and steel ladders allows for fluidity of movement and yields some striking visual effects: best of all is Jane’s ascent, on the eve of her aborted wedding to Mr Rochester, crowned by a streaming white veil, cruelly rent in half.” Michael Billington The music in this production ranges from Noël Coward’s Mad About the Boy to an acoustic version of Gnarls Barkley’s Crazy. “Brontë was a modernist, and Jane Eyre is full of uncomfortable rage and a sense of justice. And we felt it was important not to hide that away in some beautifully proportioned, prissy presentation,” said Worrall. Jane Eyre will be shown Live in HD from London, at the Downing Film Center, 19 Front Street on February 14 at 6:30pm and February 15 at 1:30pm. Reservations suggested: 845-561-3686. Visit www.DowningFilmCenter.com

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Spotlight On: The Sugar Loaf Guild Milkweed Studio, Sugar Loaf by Jessica Cohen Four multi-media artists, who converged via twisty paths from different parts of the country, recently collaborated in starting Milkweed, a multi-functional studio in Sugar Loaf . Their open house on February 7 from 7:00pm-9:00pm will showcase their artistic accomplishments, which now include a studio with opportunities for performing, playing, and “making” with others, according to Olivia Baldwin, one of the four founders. Cofounders include Megan Jemison, originally from Chattanooga, TN, Richard Joysun, from Santa Barbara, CA, and Brandon Knopp, from New Jersey. Baldwin is from Boston. One performer at the open house will be Vincent Tavani, poet and playwright, reading his poetry. “He’s spent the last year or two moving between a farm and a ship and we’re stunned he’s come to stay in Sugar Loaf for a while,” said Baldwin. “He’s currently doing some work for the Seligmann Center while working on a libretto with his cousin. We thought he’d set the right tone for the space.” Adrianne Mamet, a singer-songwriter and artist from Warwick, will do an acoustic set. “In her travels she has performed and collaborated with musicians ranging from Alphabet City Opera to Calexico,” says Baldwin.

Gaming and “making” tables will also be available. Games will include a cornhole tournament, using cornhole sets made by Joysun. Knopp will make bread for the occasion, and Blooming Hill Farm, where he works, will donate vegetables. Chef Erik Johansen of Iron Forge Inn in Warwick will prepare hors d’oeuvres. Meanwhile, the “making table” will offer visitors their own artistic opportunities. “I suspect most of the materials we have will be natural and found things, but we hope to have paint, wire, beads, leather and other materials donated as well,” says Baldwin. “We hope to encourage people to use less traditional materials.” Milkweed, with its adjoining gallery and studio spaces, will be open Wednesdays through Sundays, although “hours are yet to be determined,” says Baldwin. “People can drop by, check out whatever we’re showing, make something, hang out for a bit, maybe play a game,” said Baldwin. “We’ll also offer regular workshops, like writing workshops and making workshops. Some will focus on approaches to making,

others may be more skill-based. A selection of the work produced on the studio side of Milkweed will be for sale in the studio area. We’ll also host drop in yoga, gyrokinesis, and other classes. “On Fridays, we’ll have a small farmstand where we’ll sell vegetables from our friends at Blooming Hill Farm. We’ve been calling it Food Friday, but that might change.” On February 20, Milkweed will present five artist/performers, with themes ranging from biology to radical feminism. Cody Rounds, James Brehm, David D’Ostillio, Sinead Macleod, Jonas Bers, and Johnny Red Wood will perform “relatively brief musical and performative sets,” says Baldwin, whether music, video, or otherwise. Baldwin credits Knopp with the studio name, Milkweed. “Milkweed is a magical plant with medicinal properties, though to many it’s just a weed,” said Baldwin. “It has arched pods full of fibrous seeds, which we’ve likened to creative acts. Plus, it attracts monarch butterflies. Who can argue with that?” For more information about Milkweed, call Olivia Baldwin at 781-307-5990.

“Unless we practice conservation, those who come after us will have to pay the price of misery, degradation, and failure for the progress and prosperity of our day.” - Gifford Pinchot A new Lunch and Learn series of public programs is being offered this winter by the Grey Towers Heritage Association (GTHA) to introduce the community to the historic accomplishments of Gifford Pinchot, founder of the US Forest Service and Governor of Pennsylvania, and the public programs offered at his ancestral home, Grey Towers National Historic Site. On February 29 at Noon the GTHA and the Pike County Library will present Gifford Pinchot and the South Seas, a program about the Pinchot family’s 9-month excursion to the South Seas in the 1920s. The program will kick off an exhibit at the Library with never-before-exhibited artifacts from the trip, including items that the Pinchots brought back to Milford from the Galapagos Islands. The program and brown bag lunch will be in the Community Room of the Pike County Library. There is no fee and participants should bring their own lunch. The GTHA will provide coffee. The South Seas exhibit will remain at the Library, 119 E Harford Street, Milford, through early March. Phone: 570-296-8211.

Historic Sites Honor the Holiday

Mount Ellison, a genteel combination English and Dutch-style stone house, was built by an unknown number of skilled artisans and laborers between April and September 1754, for 60 pounds, under the direction of stonemason William Bull, for prominent local merchant Colonel Thomas Ellison. During the American Revolution, Continental Army generals Nathanael Greene, Henry Knox and Horatio Gates used this house as a military headquarters. Over the winter of 1780-81, at this headquarters, General Knox organized the artillery for the projected attack on New York City. Soldiers, at the nearby encampment, repaired and trained on the guns, howitzers and mortars. Inside these walls, General Knox planned and directed the gathering of the artillery that was used to win the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781. In 1783, Major John Armstrong wrote the Newburgh Addresses, calling for the army to menace the government with military force. Tours of the house happen hourly on February 14, 10:00am-3:00pm with a small cannon fired at 11:45am, 1:45pm & 3:45pm. Knox’s Headquarters is located at 289 Forge Hill Road, Vails Gate. Following the capture of British forces by the allied armies of France and America, at Yorktown, Virginia in 1781, the northern

Continental Army returned to the Hudson Highlands. The destruction of the principal British field army in the south broke England’s will to continue the struggle. In the fall of 1782, near New Windsor, 7,500 Continental Army soldiers built a city of 600 log huts. Along with some of their family members, they braved the winter and kept a wary eye on the 12,000 British troops in New York City, just 60 miles away. Discontent filled the encampment, at New Windsor, during winter of 1782-83, as the men bitterly reflected upon their ill-treatment by an ungrateful nation. Heavily armed and angry, the disgruntled officers and soldiers of the Continental Army were the biggest threat to the future of the country. On February 13 & 15, from 10:00am4:00pm, soldiers will bring to life the Continental Army’s final winter encampment with blacksmithing, medical demonstrations and other aspects of daily life. At 11:00am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm, see muskets and a cannon fired. Following these firings, children can enlist in the Continental Army, drill with wooden muskets and get paid in Continental currency for their service. New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site is located on Route 300, 374 Temple Hill Road, in New Windsor. For additional information call 845-5611765, ext. 22. February 2016

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A Winter Warm Up with NEWS

A Santoor in Walden The Four Chaplains

“Winter Flurries” by Richard Price

by Kate Hyden

Come in out of the cold and warm the cockles of your arts at the North East Watercolor Society’s (NEWS) 2016 Members Exhibition! This show of more than 100 masterful paintings premieres in the Orange Hall Gallery & Loft at SUNY Orange Community College, 50 Grandview Avenue in Middletown, February 8-March 24. There will be a reception open to all from March 6, from 1pm-4:15pm that will feature refreshments, awards of prizes to the exhibition winners and a watercolor demonstration by signature NEWS artist, Pat Morgan at 2:30pm. Pat is a self-proclaimed “late bloomer” who began her studies in classes with Janet Campbell, a celebrated artist from our area, and has continued them with Mel Stabin and Charles Reid, both of whom have contributed

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“Summer with My Brother” by Pat Morgan

to her style. “Following my retirement, I began classes in watercolor and it was love at first stroke.” Pat is also a member of the New Jersey and Garden State Watercolor Societies and was formerly an elected member of the famed Salmagundi Club. Her own featured art exhibit, Watermarks, will be in the Gallery Fringe. Displaying alongside our local artists at NEWS will be noted artists from throughout the northeast. It’s free! It’s warm! It’s a place to rekindle your frostbitten soul in the middle of winter. Join us! For NEWS info: www.northeastws.com For SUNY Orange: 845-341-4891.

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The Santoor is an ancient hundred-stringed instrument mentioned in the Rig Veda. Like a dulcimer, the Santoor is played by striking it with a pair of small, spoon-shaped wooden hammers. It has one hundred strings and “its divine sounds take you on a journey within.” Vinay Desai (see photo) received his initial training in Santoor from Takahiro Arai, an advanced disciple of the legendary Santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. Vinay currently lives at Shanti Mandir while continuing his Santoor studies under several maestros. Desai performs Indian Classical Music on the Santoor, accompanied by Suryaksha Deshpande on Tabla, on February 13 at 7:00pm in the sanctuary of Shanti Mandir, 51 Muktananda Marg, Walden. Tickets at the door. Call 845-778-1008.

The Purple Heart Hall of Honor on Route 300 in New Windsor (330 Meadow Avenue) will commemorate the sacrifice of the Four Chaplains who gave their lives on February 3, 1943. Each chaplain gave his life vest to another man that he might have a chance to live. They helped other soldiers board lifeboats and gave up their own life jackets when the supply ran out. The chaplains joined arms, said prayers, and sang hymns as they went down with the ship. The program will include a presentation with a 35-minute film that chronicles the lives of these brave men and the event that took their lives, and conclude with a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Chaplains Fox, Goode, Pohling, and Washington. February 6 at 2:00pm. Admission is free and reservations are strongly suggested. Questions can be directed to: Peter Bedrossian, 845-561-1765 ext. 28.

Tuesdays with More Excellent Movies

If you were charmed by Jane Powell’s October 2015 appearance at the Black Bear Film Festival, then you must see her opposite Fred Astaire in a charming, colorful musical based VERY loosely on a few facts about the historic dance team of Fred and Adele Astaire, Royal Wedding, with music by Burton Lane and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, directed by Stanley Donen. Former dancer Charles Walters was the film’s original director, with June Allyson as Astaire’s co-star. Judy Garland was then signed, over the objection of Walters who had spent a year-and-a-half “nurturing” her through her previous film, Summer Stock. Instead of listening to Walters’ objection, Arthur Freed brought in Donen as director. Garland, who during rehearsal worked only half-days, started calling in sick. That prompted Freed to replace her with Powell. In Sunday Jumps Astaire parodies himself by dancing with a hat stand and appears to parody Gene Kelly by inserting a mock bodybuilding episode during which he kicks aside some Indian clubs in a reference to Kelly’s Be A Clown routine with The Nicholas

Brothers in The Pirate. Astaire and Powell perform what is considered the longest title of any song in MGM history: How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Love You When You Know I’ve Been a Liar All My Life for which Astaire and Powell indulge in a comic song and dance vaudeville-style. Here, for the second time, he seems to parody Gene Kelly by wearing the latter’s trademark straw boater and employing the stomps and splayed strides that originated with George M. Cohan and were much favored in Kelly’s choreography. Too Late Now, an under-appreciated song in the film, charted in 1951 with the great pop diva Toni Arden. A more successful hit by the DeCastro Sisters charted in 1955. The film’s highlight is one of Astaire’s most legendary performances, dancing on the walls and ceiling of a hotel room! Not to be missed! - on February 16 at 7:00pm. Film writer/historian John Di Leo is curating classic films every Tuesday through March 1 at the UDGLBT Center, 201 W. Harford Street, Milford. Free admission. See page 13 for a complete list of films.

Chris Farlekas Tribute in Rock Tavern

Chris Farlekas (April 23, Sullivan Community 1929 - May 5, 2015), celebrated Foundation Endowment local journalist, humanitarian Fund) Tribute Concert at and supporter of the arts, the Paramount Theatre in first came to the Unitarian Middletown, Landrum was Universalist Congregation of inspired to “have a chance to Rock Tavern (UUCRT) in the add our tribute as well. All his 1960s to attend a rally against friends are welcome to join us the Vietnam War. as we praise his life,” “Chris Farlekas was an On February 27 at 7:00pm, openhearted, generous, joyful at the UUCRT that he supported seeker of the arts, a great and blessed, Chris Farlekas will humanitarian and a rare teacher. once again be memorialized in Chris Spero Farlekas We loved him and were fortunate song. The tribute concert will to have him in our midst,” said UUCRT feature jazz pianist Alice Shane, Broadway board member and past president Mike and classical composer Steve Margoshes, Landrum. pianist Hollis Kellogg, singer-songwriter “Over the last 40 years of his life, he Lydia Davis, and other talented artists who often showed up in our meetinghouse like were friends of Farlekas. Landrum will an unexpected blessing,” recalled Landrum. emcee. “He always brought laughter and joy, Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to a and sometimes a large box of cupcakes food pantry in Farlekas’ native Port Jervis in celebration of his own birthday. There and to support the good works of the UUCRT were Sundays he would bring a group that he befriended. of performers from a nearby high school Tickets are $10 in advance through musical to sing for us; or he’d tell us stories February 25, and $15 at the door. The from his army days; or tell about the civil UUCRT is located at 9 Vance Road, Rock rights marches he joined in Alabama.” Tavern. After attending the November 2015 For information call 917-647-7893 or “Friends of Chris Farlekas” (an Orange/ email mikelandrum@optonline.net

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February 2016

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Love in the Air & On the Walls in Shohola

30 local artists, The Barryville including Claudine Area Arts Association Luchsinger, Rebecca (BAAA) is curating a Esposito, John Griffin special art exhibit that Morrissey, Nick Roes, will include creative Joan Standora, and representations of many others. ancient Greek concepts The 3-day exhibit, of love, including eros titled, What the World (romantic love), philia Needs Now will be on (deep friendship), display at the Artists’ storge (parental love), Market Community ludus (playfulness), “Horse Love” by Claudia Luchsinger Center, 114 Richardson philautia (self-love), pragma (long-term, mature love), and agape Ave., Shohola, PA February 13, 14, & 15. Join the BAAA for a celebration of love (and (unselfish love for all). The exhibit includes selected prints of classic art!) when they host a reception on February works by the masters such as Renoir’s 1883 14 from 4:00pm-6:00pm with music and Dance in the Country and Picasso’s Friendship, complimentary refreshments. Visit www.barryvilleareaarts.org for more. as well as the latest creations of more than

Two Judiths, Three Locations

“I have worked for the Orange County Arts Council and Redpath Art Service, where I learned picture framing. I work in acrylics, pastels and pencil, and my style ranges from impressionism to the abstract,” says Judith Cramer, who has shown “Living Color” by J. Weiss her work in many local exhibits. “I have always been sensitive to regional as well as distant landscapes. It is through the natural environment of earth, rock, water, and the plant world that I express the ineffable,” says Judith Weiss. “I begin my oil paintings from the natural world I have photographed, then set the photos aside and move into recall

and personal feeling. My work represents ideas I could never express verbally; in this way, I communicate my inner landscape.” Art and About, sponsored by the Port Jervis Council for the Arts, will present Kindred “Field Trip” by J. Cramer Spirits: Judith Cramer & Judith Weiss from February 15-March 28. This show will feature artworks by Cramer and Weiss, both members of the River Valley Artists Guild. The exhibit can be seen at Bon Secours Hospital, the Mayor’s Office & Council Chambers (Wednesdays only) and Deerpark Town Hall in Huguenot. Visit PortJervisCouncilForTheArts.org

ARTery Gallery Combines Love & Birds for February 2016 Members’ Show in Milford

The Pike County Arts & Crafts 2016 Exhibit, dedicated to Matilda Grech (1927-2015), is at the ARTery Gallery until February 7. Don’t miss it!

Every month from June through October, the ARTery Gallery in Milford features a member artist by showcasing their work. During November through

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May, the artists of the co-op gallery present group exhibits within creatively titled themes. “Love one another and you will be happy; it is as simple and as difficult as that.” - Michael Leunig

Art by Kate Horan

February 2016

This February, the members of the ARTery Gallery have chosen a theme of love and birds

for their upcoming exhibit entitled, Love Birds. The show will feature images of love by some of the gallery’s newest artists. Expect a wide range of artistic expressions of mankind’s interest in love itself and love of birds and how birds have been used to symbolize many things throughout history.

“Love Birds” by June Ponte

Join the ARTery Gallery during Valentine’s Day weekend for the opening reception, February 13, 6:00pm-9:00pm. The exhibit runs until March 8. The ARTery Gallery is located at 210 Broad Street in Milford. Call 570-409-1234 for more information.

NYC Musicians Join NY Winds at SLPAC The Hudson Valley Dvorak’s Serenade for Winds, Performing Arts Opus 44 (1878). Foundation’s new Chamber Anton Reicha (1770Music Series curated by 1836) was a Czech-born, Eileen Moon, Associate later naturalized French Principal Cello of the New composer of music very York Philharmonic, kicks much in the German style. off a new era of world class A contemporary and lifelong Eileen Moon & Timothy Cobb play Dvorak music at the Sugar Loaf friend of Beethoven, he is Performing Arts Center! This now best remembered for his concert will take place in the substantial contributions to SLPAC Pavilion, an intimate the wind quintet literature and setting in which to experience his role as teacher of pupils exquisite music performed by including Franz Liszt, Hector world renowned musicians. Berlioz and César Franck. This first in a series of three Milhaud’s (1892-1974) Liang Wang & Judith LeClair Chamber Music programs, suite is an adaptation of music will feature six members of he composed for a 1939 film the NY Philharmonic along that was co-written by Jean with members of the Orange Anouilh. Milhaud was always County based New York fascinated by the history of Wind Symphony (NYWS). the Provence King René I, NYPhilharmonic musicians his code of chivalry, and the include curator Moon, Philip legendary tournaments that Myers, principal horn; Liang took place at his court. Philip Myers & Howard Wall play Reicha Wang, principal oboe; Judith Dvorak’s Serenade, a/k/a LeClair, principal bassoon; Howard Serenade for wind instruments, cello Wall, horn, and Timothy Cobb, and double-bass in D minor, evokes principal bass. the old-world atmosphere of the Richard F. Regan, Music Director of musical performances on the castles of the NYWS, and its Chamber Ensemble the Rococo period, where the worlds will include musicians Don Franklin, of the aristocracy and the common folk Katlyn Chester, Anna Pennington, merged. Bonnie Ham, Ryan Cerullo, Ryan Richard Regan The concert takes place in the SLPAC conducts Milhaud Walther, and Drew Mangus. Pavilion, 1351 Kings Highway, Sugar They will perform the Trio for 2 Horns and Loaf, on February 21 at 7:00pm. Cello, Opus 93 by Anton Reicha (c.1820), Tickets are available at the SLPAC box office, La Cheminée Du Roi (The Fireplace of the all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone King) by Darius Milhuad (1939), and Antonin 1-800-745-3000 or www.Ticketmaster.com

Beethoven, Mendelsson & Tsontakis The world class American String Quartet (ASQ) last heard locally in Newburgh in November 2015, is returning for what seems to be their annual concert for SUNY Orange Middletown, and they will perform: Beethoven’s Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3, “Razumovsky” (a/k/a Quartet # 9). “Beethoven indicated an almost impossibly fast metronome marking for the last movement. Whether his failing hearing deceived him, whether his metronome was faulty, or whether he really meant the movement to be played at that exact tempo, we’ll never know for sure. But for sure, the movement has to be played very fast and it has to sound brilliant. But it gets worse. The movement must sound easy, a piece of cake that the quartet could toss off in its sleep. This is party music accompanied by fireworks! - Arnold Steinhardt, first violin of the Guarneri String Quartet Mendelssohn’s Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80 was the last major piece he completed before he died two months later in 1847.He composed the piece as an homage to his sister Fanny who had died earlier that year and it bore the title Requiem for Fanny. “In its 39th season, the ASQ is still looking for new material to explore. By a happy coincidence, one of the Quartet’s favorite living composers is George Tsontakis. And as part of Woodstock’s Maverick Concert’s 100th season, they arranged for a commission to Tsontakis.

“Tsontakis called his work String Quartet 7.5 (Maverick) because it’s in two movements and lasts 12 minutes. But there’s nothing slight about this work. It begins with a movement entitled “Distantly Romantic,” but I didn’t find the romanticism distant at all. The idiom seems to have elements of late Beethoven and of Bartók. Despite the somewhat “advanced” idiom, it’s lyrical and passionate. I found the piece had considerable emotional impact, and apparently so did the audience, which greeted the performance with prolonged cheers.” Leslie Gerber, excerpted from The Boston Musical Intelligencer Don’t miss this spectacular concert on February 28, 3:00pm in Orange Hall Theatre, Wawayanda & Grandview Avenues in Middletown. Visit www.sunyorange.edu/culturalaffairs or call 845-341-4891 for more information. Tsontakis conducts a Master Class Compose Yourself at Orange Hall, February 26 at 10:00am. Free and open to everyone.

Neil Okeson and Open Mic Neil Okeson writes music that reflect both his urban homestead and his upstate New York studio. Neil’s songs live in a real world, one that is full of wonder, love, and even some human sadness. Neil has constructed moments that are musically built to stand on their own, with melodies that stay with you long after you’ve gone home. His latest

CD, Beautiful World, was released in October 2015. The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, is featuring Okeson on February 13 at 7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern. An open mic will be available to all. For more information call 845-978-5620.

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Popular local Chef John Moultrie has spent many years “on-the air” for local radio, and is a familiar face on television as well, where he has appeared on several programs, including as host of his very own cooking show. Moultrie will offer recipes to celebrate the Mardi Gras season at the Newburgh Free Library on February 20 at 1:00pm. Registration is suggested but not required. Call 845-563-3600.

Get unstuck and move forward! What is holding you back from doing what you want to do? George Toth & Diana Underwood (see photo) will help you find what you desire and help determine what you want to do in “Find your _______?” - possibly the most life-changing class you will ever attend! Call 845-565-2076 to register for the February 26, 10:00am class at the Desmond Campus, 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh. February 2016

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Community Building Through the Arts Benefits of Creative Arts Programs in Dementia Care Over the last 20 years there has been an increased use of the arts in healthcare. A wealth of research has demonstrated that participation in creative activities promotes health and well being by stimulating curiosity, by encouraging individuals to express themselves in meaningful ways, and by affirming their dignity and self-worth. The general health benefits include reductions in blood pressure, heart rate, and perception of pain. For patients with mental health problems the benefits include improved communication skills, lower medication, and self-esteem and behavioral changes. Even for diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia that close off usual pathways of communication, creativity through non-verbal means remains a valuable mode of expression. Scientists have discovered that Alzheimer’s disease normally spares the parts of the brain related to emotions, creativity and creative expression. For these patients the arts specifically promote dialogue, focus attention, inspire creative interpretations, trigger longterm memories, provide a safe environment for expression, and provide an opportunity for them to have a voice among their peers and the community. Positive emotions that emerge while creating art, listening to music, or dancing, linger beyond the time of the activity, even when participants may not recall the activity itself. However, only a very small percentage of nursing homes and care facilities are making effective use of the arts. At the Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (MPRHC) the residents have the opportunity to participate in alternative health art workshops. Director of Activities Christine Bockis and Administrator Vincent Maniscalco are very supportive and work hard to make it more than just another art class. Christine pays attention to all the details. She uses aromatherapy in the room, and there is plenty of staff on hand to offer assistance and

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encouragement approached to all those who by the facility attend. The to teach the atmosphere art classes. is filled with Julissie’s smiles and work has been sometimes exhibited laughter as throughout the residents Hudson Valley practice and at local places create art they Before & After: The elevators in the New Horizons Unit at MPRHC such as Painters didn’t think was possible. Tavern, Brotherhood Winery, The Alzheimer’s Foundation Elant at Goshen, Middletown of America affirms that art Park Rehabilitation, Goshen making, in a community setting Town Hall, Dreamrose Gallery, or at home, can “excite the Wallkill River School (WRS), imagination of people with Noble Roasters, Orange County dementia.” Not to mention, Community College, and creating art can help a patient Ameriprise. She is president of recover motor skills similar to the Goshen Art League and is a how they would in rehabilitation. represented artist at the WRS. “People still have imaginations Left to rt: Christine Bockis, As Julissie’s teaching intact even at the very, very end Julissie Saltzberg & Vincent relationship with the MPRHC at the 2015 Orange of their progressive disease,” Maniscalco progressed, Bockis approached County Arts Award Gala. explains Judy Holstein, director of Chicago’s her with an idea for creating murals on the CJE Senior Life Day Service. “Art therapy elevator doors. The concept fit well with the gives patents a way to express that resilient mission of the Center’s New Horizons Unit spirit.” MPRHC resident Marion VonHassell for Alzheimer Disease and Dementia. The unit said that “art calms you down and brings out does not feel like a hospital. It has a feeling the best in you.” of being home. Julissie was commissioned to Award winning artist Julissie Saltzberg was transform the elevator doors into bookcases.

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The project resulted in the facility being awarded the 2015 Orange County Arts Council’s “Arts in Healthcare Champion Award”. Julissie’s relationship with the center began when her Julissie’s Grandmother Elba & Daughter Chloe at Grandmother Elba a MPRHC art class. became a resident in the physical care unit. Her Grandmother enjoys art and she naturally attends the art classes Julie offered. Another benefit of art is that it provides interaction among young and old family members who can share in the activity. Julissie’s ten-year-old daughter, Chloe, assists in the art workshops. Elba’s Great Granddaughter is learning how the arts can lift the spirits and create an opportunity for conversation. Picture a child finally having the chance to communicate with a grandparent who’d all but lost all forms of self-expression. Julissie said the experience of sharing art with her Grandmother and the residents will be one she and her daughter will always treasure. The MPRHC is preparing to expand the Mural Project. For information call 845-3430801. For information about Julissie, visit www.xojulissie.com.

Downing Park’s Greenhouse & Lecture

The City of Newburgh, the Downing Park Planning Committee and the Newburgh Community Land Bank are embarking on the Downing Park Greenhouse Project. The centerpiece of the project will be the development of an urban Downing Park’s Greenhouse Team farm that will include greenhouses that use locally harvested City’s commitment to healthful living, urban bio-mass to heat the spaces, aquaponic agriculture, environmental awareness, and the systems, and a seasonal nursery for intensive importance of City Parks,” said Newburgh production of vegetables. The urban farm Mayor Judy Kennedy. “We hope this program launches a citywill also cultivate indigenous and native species of wildflowers, plants, and trees. The wide awareness that all open spaces, from aim is to build a pathway to urban agriculture back-yards to school yards, can be an assets in the City of Newburgh that is walkable and that improves the health, beauty, and the sustainable. The goal is to educate, empower, environment of this wonderful and majestic and encourage Newburgh residents, especially City,” she concluded. For additional information, visit www. youth, to participate in urban farming and downingparkgreenhouses.org or email info@ healthy eating. The Downing Park Planning Committee downingparkgreenhouses.org Karen Eberle-McCarthy, retired Mount is a not-for-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the renewal and full use of Saint Mary College professor and president Downing Park. The Newburgh Community of the Downing Park Planning Committee, Land Bank is a not-for-profit organization will present a lecture entitled On Downing working to bring back vacant, abandoned, and Park on February 9 at 1:00pm (snow date: under-utilized properties into the community. Feb. 16) at Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Campus for Adult Enrichment, A land bank acquires title 6 Albany Post Road, to abandoned properties, Newburgh. eliminates barriers to Eberle-McCarthy’s redevelopment and talk will highlight the transfers property to a influence of Andrew new owner in a way that Jackson Downing on supports community designers Calvert Vaux needs and priorities and Frederick Law “The City is excited to be a partner in this Mayor Judy Kennedy Olmsted. She will trace the development of the Karen Eberle-McCarthy transformative project that we hope will encourage the development park from 1897 through the present, as well of food, flowers, and neighborhoods, to as describe future plans and the Greenhouse paraphrase a similar project in Philadelphia. Project. For additional information or to register, Downing Park is a historic and beautiful City asset and the addition of programming at its call 845-565-2076 or visit www.msmc.edu/ long neglected greenhouses, can solidify the desmond

Stone & Fiber for Newburgh Last Saturday

Out of bounds, out of thin air, with a single careless hammer out of context, out of hand, out strike.” of left field, out of nowhere, out Karen Madden is a fiber artist of reach, out of whack...Where who creates works of fiber does art come from? How does through an accretive process of it take “SHAPE”? Husband and building on a fundamental base of wife artists, Bob Madden, stone soft, colorful, warm and inviting sculptor and Karen Madden, fiber wools to establish deliberate and artist, address the idea of the shape calculated forms. of art in their respective mediums. Karen has been a pioneer in the Bob Madden works in stone Stonework by B. Madden field of fiber art with her wall because it is perceived as sculpture creations. Using a hard, cold, and unfeeling many different types of fiber, material. But when stone she manipulates color and is presented as a soft or textures for intriguing designs complicated shape, it opens and communicates a message, the mind to new possibilities emotion or meaning that goes and prompts the viewer to beyond the characteristics of Fiber floor art by K. Madden reexamine their views on the the simple combinations of broader subject matter. fiber. Bob has been carving See the Maddens’ work in stone for over 30 years an exhibit curated by Carol and he treats his work Flaitz from February 27as a negotiation with the March 26 at Space Create, universe; what he wants the 115 Broadway, Newburgh, piece to look like versus phone: 845-234-1961. what the stone will allow “Dahlia’s Locust Grove” by William Noonan An opening reception sure to get to Newburgh Last Saturday’s him to do. “It’s humbling Be be held during Feb. 27, 4:00pm-7:00pm closing reception will to realize that the natural of COLORS, an exhibit of works by William Newburgh Last Saturdays Noonan at SUNY Orange Newburgh’s Kaplan processes that create stone Hall, February 27 from 4:00pm-7:00pm on February 27, from can take millions of years but if I’m impatient 5:00pm-7:00pm. in my efforts to create a piece, I can destroy For more about Bob & Karen Madden. the natural beauty and character of the stone visit www.rockandasoftplace.com

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“Where in the Hell is Heaven on This Earth?” If you’ve attended plays performed plays about Amelia produced by Cornerstone Theatre Earhart, Jane Austen and Albert Arts (CTA), you’ve seen the Einstein. “This is my first venture name B.J. Boothe in many of the at writing and there will be ten dramatis personae program listings actors and one narrator, Jessica and maybe you’ve wondered what Markman.” B.J. stands for. The program’s dramatis personae Brian Joseph. will read Evelyn Albino, Joe Actor Boothe started expanding Barra, B.J. Boothe, Lisa DiBlasi, his theatrical oeuvre with his first Brian Joseph Boothe Jacqueline Dion, Benedict directorial adventure, Twelfth Hudson, Mark Von Oesen, Night for CTA’s Shakespeare Brittany Pierce, Rebecca in the Park at Salesian Park Robbins and Jeff Starr. in 2015, and now he is using Conceived and directed by a computer, not as a prop for Boothe, Where in the Hell is an acting role, but for writing. Heaven on this Earth? will run For this new development to in the Goshen Music Hall. Jeff Starr Mark Von Oesen “Our intimate theatre is the his theatrical pallette, he has chosen to be billed as Brian perfect venue for this powerful Joseph Boothe. combination of human Last year he was going to struggle and achievement take a break from theatre, through characters and words but it “isn’t happening. To that will leave their mark on keep myself acting, I started your very soul,” said CTA’s an open monologue night at founder and Artistic Director, a boutique in Middletown and Jacqueline Dion Rebecca Robbins Ken Tschan. “An important after hearing a few monologues I threw my hat glimpse into the journey of others and our in the ring” and Where in the Hell is Heaven on own.” this Earth? is the knockout outcome. Show times are weekends February 20“I wrote and compiled narrative monologues March 6. Reservations are required, phone from different sources,” he explained. Many 845-294-4188. Warning: Where in the Hell... CTA plays have been monologues, i.e., recently contains adult themes and language.

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May I Have A Word With You ... Quips, Quotes & Quiddities with Carol Pozefsky THE SWEDISH NIGHTING-GUY I’m not alone in loving the voice of Swedish tenor, Jussi Bjorling who died in 1960 at the age of 49. There is a Jussi Bjorling Society and at a recent gathering in Washington, D.C. we were asked to write a few words about our beloved tenor; the words were eloquent and adoring: Marilyn is a JBS member from Utah: “Thank you, Jussi, for music to my soul and friends to my heart.” Janet from Maine wrote: “Jussi, a lifelong uplifting and inspirational force in my life.” Sue is from Charleston, North Carolina: “The soul of Jussi Bjorling fills our hearts. One can only be grateful and let the tears flow.” Kendall is from Connecticut: “The voice of Jussi Bjorling has been the supreme musical experience of my life. When I want to hear an aria performed correctly and with

ultimate artistic perfection, I always return to Jussi’s interpretation.” YOU COULD DIE LAUGHING Old time comedian George Burns told audiences he wanted the words, “I wish I were reading this” written on his gravestone. Johnny Carson said he’d like his epitaph to read: “I’ll be right back.” Playwright George S. Kaufman suggested “Over My Dead Body” for his gravestone. An accident victim is buried in Albany, New York where passersby read: “Here lies Henry Edsel Smith. Born 1903. Died 1942. Looked up the elevator shaft to see if the car was on the way down. It was.” HELENA HANDBASKET Do you have a favorite funny first name/ last name combination? The Brits conduct a survey of the funniest such couplings. A Royal Air Force man was named Stan Still. Others on the list were Barb Dwyer and Paige Turner. A social announcement featured the engagement of Theresa Kumon and Frank Topomi... ..and, the Internet informs us that an English teenager officially changed his name from George Garratt to Captain Fantastic Faster Than Superman Spiderman Batman Wolverine Hulk And The Flash Combined.

Local Authors Book-Talk to EnThrall You

F.I.G.H.T. (Family Inspires Great Hope Together) is a powerful story that takes you through a battle with Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma through the eyes of a loving father seeking to find both answers and strength for his wife and daughters. Using his own intuition and experience with hardship, he doggedly pursues help, answers, and information regarding his 15year-old daughter’s battle with this deadly form of cancer. Through his struggles, hardship, love, and loss, Joe Bagnato takes you through his and his family’s battle in a living memory of his daughter Caitlyn, to help his family to remain strong. His talk is on February 6 at 1:30pm at Thrall Library, 11-19 Depot Street,

Middletown. Port Jervis author A.R. Bodon will booktalk about his opus, Nephilim: the Last Son of God at Thrall on February 13 at 1:00pm. Tom Ingrassia’s multimedia lectures take you on a trip back to a turbulent time in American history - an era when things were changing and the Music of Motown reigned supreme. The impact of Motown reached deep into the social fabric of American society - bringing people from all walks of life together in ways never before seen. Reflections of a Love Supreme: Motown through the Eyes of Fans is on February 23 at 6:00pm. All events are free and held in the 2nd floor meeting room. For information: Phone:845-341-5454

The Atom Bomb at Karpeles The Karpeles Museum’s exhibition focusing on the atomic bomb and its use on August 6, 1945, includes an astonishing collection of letters, maps, and documents related to the discoveries, decisions, and events leading up to and resulting from that day. Among the revealing items on display are a 1939 letter signed by Albert Einstein to President Roosevelt warning him of the danger of Germany’s development of the weapon then being researched in the U.S., and manuscript notes for a scientific paper by physicist Enrico Fermi, Other documents include the War Department order to use the bomb, and

handwritten letters containing comments on the mission by the navigator and other officers of the Enola Gay, the plane from which it was dropped. A more recent document relating to the atom bomb is a letter from Lyndon Johnson to Congress on his signing of the 1968 NonProliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty. These and many other historic artifacts on the development and consequences of the weapon that introduced a new age to the world 70 years ago will be on display at the Karpeles Museum, 94 Broadway, Newburgh, through March 31. Admission is always free. Visit www.karpeles.com for information.

Tannis Kowalchuk’s “Tour de Force”

“This is my second one-woman Shakespeare’s Will is a oneshow. The first was the Clarice woman monodrama by Vern Lispector adaptation called Thiessen that focuses on Anne The Passion according to G.H. Hathaway on the day of her which I performed from 1998husband’s funeral. Thiessen 2005.” says his goal was to “explore “Tannis Kowalchuk breathes the journey of a woman who rich, layered life into the faces adversity, rises above it character, who is funny, wise and ultimately rekindles faith in and burdened, as she regales the herself.” audience with her experience The audience shares details being married to the world’s of her historically-unknown Tannis Kowalchuk as Anne Hathaway most famous playwright. (fictionalized) personal life, a mixture of general information about the Mimi McGurl’s direction is flawless, and lives of women in Elizabethan England, music and sound designer Kurt Knuth’s dramatic twists, and twenty-first century contribution more than noteworthy. The entire production is enhanced with a great interpretations. “The first play I ever saw,” writes NACL use of the space, props, and costumes, Co-Artistic Director Tannis Kowalchuk, and Kowalchuk’s performance is a tour de “was a one-man show called Billy Bishop force.” - Jonathan Fox, The River Reporter With costumes by Karen Flood, goes to War at Manitoba Theatre Center. I was a grade school kid and my class Shakespeare’s Will will be performed in went. I thought the actor was talking to me Orange Hall Theatre, February 19 at and me alone - it made me love theatre. I 8:00pm. On February 17 at 1:00pm in Orange had an experience. That kind of direct communication to the audience, often found Hall Theatre, Kowalchuk will conduct a in a one-person show is really what makes theatre workshop on Creative Acting. On February 18 at 8:00pm, Shakespearean performing and watching special I think. (I also remember the actor spitting when he Producer & Director Joanne Zipay will lecture on ...The shadow of a wife...” - Who spoke.)” Kowlachuk will migrate from Narrowsburg was Mrs. Shakespeare? www.sunyorange.edu/culturalaffairs (see page 3) to Middletown to appear in the Phone: 845-341-4891. NACL production of Shakespeare’s Will.

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