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Publisher’s Column by Barry Plaxen As William Seaton, one of the poets involved in the Noah Webster Weekend in Goshen explains, “Noah Webster is perhaps the most prominent author with a Goshen connection. Apart from his dictionary which did so much to set American spelling patterns and his immensely popular texts which secularized American education, he translated the Bible, edited a newspaper, and published in support of the American Revolution and against slavery, as well as on dozens of other topics. His bibliography alone runs to over six hundred pages. “So Oliver (Mackson) and I and the others are simply appearing as writers, successors in a way to Webster in the same town where the school in which he once taught still stands in use as Town of Goshen offices.” See page 5 for more on the jam-packed schedule for Goshen’s Noah Webster Weekend, including the Friday night Goshen Art League’s visual AND literary arts artwalk titled Webster’s Picturenary, (and which I dubbed as Noah’s ART). My gratitude goes out to the many uncredited people who helped prepare this

issue with press releases and information from various organizations and venues, such as artist Anne W. Kelly who painstakingly researched and prepared the Middletown Art Group’s history, printed (but only in part) in this issue. See page 11. Every month I marvel at the variety and scope of events in our area. Page 7 came to my attention, as it indicates that our area events run the gamut of experiences and emotions, from the pain and agony of slavery in Cragsmoor to the joy of a Thunderbash in Monticello to the spiritual and artistic uplifting of Handel’s Messiah in Milford. And lastly, to our “newest” location in the calendar: “Welcome Westbrookville!” I first met artist/entrepreneur and barn restorer Mark Pilipski when we were on the Orange County Citizens Foundation’s “Exhibit Committee” for an exhibit of Orange County Barns about ten years ago, and was impressed with the whimsical titling of his barn restoring enterprise known as “Barns are Noble”. Check out pages 8 and 9 and see the many art events that Mark has set up in the barngallery (which houses his Absinthe Café) at his Westbrookville “Retreat”.

Letters to the Editor Thank you for the articles in the April 2016 issue of CANVAS. The SUNY Orange Student & Faculty Art story contained beautiful photos of student & faculty art. I can’t thank you enough for featuring my large waterfall painting! And, on behalf of Port Jervis Council for the Arts, Art & About and the artists in the“Spring Fling!” exhibit: Debbie Gioello, Joan Kehlenbeck and myself: THANK YOU for your continued support! - Susan Miiller Thank you so much for all you do to help arts connect with audiences in the Hudson Valley! - Ruthanne Schempf

As always, Carol Pozefsky’s column was a delight, particularly her short movie reviews. I can add a couple of brief theater critiques. Dorothy Parker polished off a drama in one line: “‘The House Beautiful’ is the play lousy.” And Robert Benchley, halfway through a play whose main character spoke pidgin English, left the theater muttering, “Me go now.” - Judith Wink Thanks for the beautiful write-up about my Desmond Campus acting class! Such a nice treat! I’m sure it will boost enrollment! - Joanne Zipay

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On The Cover Alice Prin (1901-1953) a/k/a Kiki de Montparnasse by Gustaw Gwozdecki, 1920 See page 8 Calendars

Art & Photography ��18 Books ��14 Category ��15 Children & Teen’s ��18 Demos & Lectures ��14 Music - Pop, Folk, etc., ��14 May 2016 Calendar ��16-17

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Community Building Through The Arts ��5 May I Have A Word With You ��31 Spotlight On The Sugar Loaf Guild ��29 Whispering Pines w/ Chef Frey ��6

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Amity Gallery, Warwick ��20 Artists’ Market, Shohola ��21 Blackfeather Retreat, Westbrookville ��8, 9 CANVAS Business Directory ��20 Catskill Art Society, Livingston Manor �10, 31 Catskill Distilling Co. & Dancing Cat Saloon �� 4 Classic Choral Society & Orchestra ��3 Cragsmoor Historical Society ��7 Crawford Arts Association, Pine Bush ��24 Crawford Gallery of Fine Art, Pine Bush �24 Creative Theatre-Muddy Water Players �27 Dead End Cafe, Parksville ��10 Delaware Arts Center, Narrowsburg �10, 30 Delaware Highlands Conservancy ��20, 21 Delaware Valley Choral Society ��7 Downing Film Center, Newburgh ��12 East Ridge Pottery, Warwick ��3 Ellenville Public Library ��26 Gallery at Chant Realtors, Lords Valley ��30 Gallery Eva, Callicoon ��4 Goshen Art League ��5 Goshen’s Noah Webster Weekend ��5

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. Greater Newburgh Symphony Orch ��4 Greenwood Lake Library �� 21 Hudson Valley Piano Trio �� 26 In Memoriam: Phyllis Bilick �� 30 Karpeles Museum, Newburgh �� 28 Kindred Spirits Arts, Milford �� 13 LightClub Curiosity Shoppe, Sugar Loaf �� 29 Maybrook Wind Ensemble �� 26 Middletown Art Group ��11 Middletown Concert Chorale �� 25 Mount St. Mary College ��4 Museum Village, Monroe �� 27 NACL Theatre, Highland Lake ��4 Newburgh Chamber Music �� 13 Newburgh Free Library �� 12 Newburgh Last Saturday �� 12 Orange County Ballet Theatre ��4 Port Jervis Council of the Arts �� 32 Port Jervis School District �� 22 Potluck Concerts, Cornwall-on-Hudson ��32 Queen of the Hudson Concerts, Newburgh �13 Seligmann Studio, Sugar Loaf �� 32 Space Create, Newburgh �� 12 Studio Gallery, New Windsor �� 28 Sugar Loaf PAC �� 6, 27 Sugar Loaf Second Saturday �� 29 Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville �� 21 SUNY Orange, Middletown ��11, 23 SUNY Orange, Newburgh �� 12 The Grange, Warwick �� 24 Thrall Library, Middletown �� 26 Thunderbash, Monticello ��7 Town of Deerpark Museum, Huguenot �� 30 Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg �� 25 Wallkill River School, Montgomery �� 22 Weekend of Chamber Music �� 31 Wisner Library, Warwick �� 25 Wurtsboro Art Alliance �� 23

Classic Choral Society: 57th Spring Concert!

For its 57th Annual Spring Concert, Classic Choral Society & Orchestra’s (CCS) director, Janiece Kohler, will bring the music of Mark Hayes and René Clausen to Orange County. Mark Hayes’ personal catalog totals over 1,000 published works. An award‑winning concert pianist, composer, arranger, of Rodgers & Hammerstein, and as and conductor, Hayes’ Requiem soloist in Carmina Burana for the is a major compositional effort Long Island Choral Society (2014). that combines the traditional with He performed for Opera Company 21st century expression. The sixof the Highlands in Hansel & Gretel movement (35-minute) work, (2008), and as Don Giovanni for the dedicated to the composer’s parents, Delaware Valley Opera (2008). His looks to the eternal with hope and last appearance with the CCS was as J. Kohler glorious musical vision, with a text in guest artist for Dvorak’s Mass in D both Latin and English. (2013). In the tradition of his Te Deum, René Clausen is the artistic director Magnificat, and Gloria, Hayes of the award-winning Concordia incorporates many compositional Christmas Concerts, which are techniques such as fugal development, frequently featured by PBS stations chant-like sections, a cappella passages, throughout the nation. mixed meter, percussive rhythms and Since beginning in 1959, CCS has J. Moore elegant melodies that truly illuminate this become revered as the Hudson Valley region’s sacred text. The Dies Irae movement features foremost community choral arts organization a captivating baritone solo. - a position it holds with great pride. “Upon first hearing, the powerful Dies The concerts are on May 1 at 4:00pm Irae section (of Hayes’ Requiem) evokes the in the United Church of Christ, 2 Old passion of both Orff’s Carmina Burana and Dominion Road, Blooming Grove, and May 7 Verdi’s Requiem.” - Derek Leet. at 7:00pm in the First Presbyterian Church, Baritone Jeremy Moore was recently 33 Park Place, Goshen. guest artist with the Northern Dutchess Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Symphony Orchestra (2015) in An Evening Call 845-928-6462.

Stretching Limits at East Ridge Pottery

Dabbling in clay since 1992, Sharon Galbraith of East Ridge Pottery in Warwick blends form and function in her work. “I create wheel thrown stoneware and porcelain pottery and high fire it twice in my oxidation atmosphere kiln. My functional pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe.” For the first two months of 2016, Sharon was hard at work using a new throwing method with Sodium Silicate. “This has been the most technically challenging throwing technique that I have learned to date, and I’ve been learning pottery for 23 years!” exclaims Sharon. Sharon told CANVAS a little about the new method she’s been working with. It begins with Sharon putting a basic cylinder of clay on the wheel. She then mixes up sodium silicate with colored stains. “Sodium Silicate is liquid glass. If it drops on my wheel head it will harden in minutes and become very sharp,” explains Sharon. Once she mixes the colored sodium silicate, she brushes the colors on the outside of the wet cylinder that is sitting on the wheel. “Now the fun begins. I use a heat gun and dry the sodium silicate and the outside clay of the cylinder. The inside is still a bit wet, so I now start throwing and shaping the pot exclusively from the inside. At this point I can’t touch the

outside of the pot. As I stretch the clay from the inside, the sodium silicate starts to pull and drag the clay and crack. The tension and stress on the surface of the clay becomes apparent. It creates an amazing texture,” explains Sharon. “I learned - through persistence and massive quantities of patience - to keep stretching and shaping the clay to the point where it was tissue thin. Once the belly of the pot is stretched to the limit I need to “collar in” the neck and finish the shape of the pot. Some of the pieces took 2 to 3 hours just to stretch and shape!” Sharon also creates “unique utile” functional, ceramic household items, all on view during her Stretching The Limits - Sodium Silicate & Clay Exhibit on April 30 & May 1, 10:30am-5:30pm, at East Ridge Pottery, 16 East Ridge Road, Warwick. “I will be displaying 20 or so sodium silicate works. I am also showing a lot of carved mugs with bright colors for spring, wide rimmed bowls with handles and soap pumps for the powder room. Wavy-rimmed bowls are new this spring. Vases for spring/summer bouquets. “As usual, I can never pick only one color combination. My studio is brimming with the whole color spectrum!” For information, call: 210-410-0373.

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NACL Starts A Conversation

The situation in Israel and Palestine has become the quintessentially unresolvable conflict of our time. Successive generations and governments have discussed, negotiated, and fought over an area of land smaller than New Jersey, and home to over twelve million people, and a peaceful solution has never seemed more remote than in the past year. Dead Sea Swimmers from Vancouver, Canada are bringing This Is Not a Conversation to the U.S. One performer was born in Israel and served with the Israeli Army in Lebanon and Palestine. Shortly after he left the army, he decided to leave Israel, and in 1999 he moved to Canada. The other performer is a

grandchild of Palestinians who were exiled from Jerusalem during the 1948 forced exodus. In 2010 she settled in Canada. She has never been allowed to visit Palestine. In 2013 these two artists met at a dinner party. Since that time, the ensemble has created “a conversation” in words and actions about guilt, memory, identity, and the nature of responsibility. In addition to the performances, May 21 at 7:30pm and May 22 at 4:00pm, there will be a diversity and anti-racism forum open to the public on May 16 from 6:00pm9:00pm. NACL Theatre is located at 110 Highland Lake Road, Highland Lake. For information, call 845-557-0694.

Ballet & Symphony Meet May 1 at the Mount

It is so wonderful to see various local arts organizations creating new collaborations. The Orange County Ballet Theatre has obtained the services of the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra for their production of The Secret Annex: The Story of the Diary of Anne Frank.

Callicoon “Blooms”

Master Metal Sculptor, Zac Shavrick photo courtesy of River Reporter

Visual artist Eva Drizhal has lived and worked in Callicoon for the last 35 years. On April 2, 2016, Eva opened a new art gallery at 35 Lower Main Street, where she shows her artistic work as well as the work of other creative artists living in the area. Gallery Eva features group shows highlighting the enormous creative talent that is part of this region. As the gallery progresses, Eva would also like to see small performances, poetry readings, and music events take place. Gallery Eva will have its second group show entitled In Bloom from May 7-30. An opening reception where visitors can meet the artists will take place on May 7 from 5:00pm9:00pm. Eight artists will be featured in the show: Tracy Rust, Paul Simon, Nancy Wells, Scott Clark, Hana Marritz, Carolyn Duke, Zac Shavrick and Eva Drizhal. For information, call 845-887-3202. 4 Delaware & Hudson CANVAS May 2016

With music by Richard Masloski, choreography by Mandy Clifford, and directed by Rick McCurdy, it will be performed on May 1 at 2:00pm in Aquinas Hall, Mount St. Mary College, 330 Powell Avenue in Newburgh. Call 845-561-6602, ext. 4 for additional information.

Tappin’ Toes at Dancing Cat Saloon

Celtic Sisters - MAY 15 at 4:00PM Cassie & Maggie MacDonald are a dynamic duo who have emerged onto the Celtic music scene as the ones to watch. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the girls have been wowing audiences across the world with their blend of original and traditional Celtic music. Cassie’s fiddle playing has been described as “sweet and elegant with just the right amount of raw power” while Maggie’s piano playing has an irresistible drive that will leave your foot incapable of staying still! Cassie is an award winning highland and step dancer and also sings harmony for Maggie. In addition to her piano playing, Maggie sings lead, plays guitar, banjo, accordion and is also an accomplished step dancer. Nominations include: Young Performers of the Year, Canadian Folk Music Awards; Traditional Album of the Year, East Coast Music Awards; New Artist of the Year & Roots Album of the Year, Music Nova Scotia Awards.

Arlen Roth - MAY 28 at 8:00PM Known as “The Master of the Telecaster,” music lovers consider Arlen Roth “the guitarist’s guitarist,” but that’s only one aspect of his remarkable 35-year career. He is a highly regarded authority concerning “all things guitar,” from writing about guitar playing, to being the inspiration behind their creation due to his fluent mastery, and rare ability to seamlessly cross over musical genres and playing styles. He has toured with (among many, many others) Simon and Garfunkel, from 1978 to the present. He appeared on-stage in a film with Bob Dylan, created and taught Ralph Macchio his guitar parts for the film Crossroads, and played an infamous “dueling guitar virtuosos” finale with Steve Vai and others. Cassie, Maggie & Arlen all perform at the Catskill Distilling Company at the Dancing Cat Saloon, 2037 Route 17B, Bethel. For tickets: 845-583-3141.

M O NTGO M E RY E NTE RTA I N M E N T & S H O P P I N G

Community Building Through the Arts Noah Webster Weekend In 1926 The New York State Education Department implemented the Historical Marker Program. Over a thirteenyear period, 2,800 blue and gold cast iron markers were erected along state highways commemorating such traditional subjects as military events, colonial home sites, and prominent citizens from early American society. In the 1960’s the State Historic Marker Program was re-established. Since then markers have been placed in communities memorializing significant people, places, and events from all segments of history with topics ranging from authors and musicians to architecture, transportation, and industry. Approximately 130 of these signs are located in Orange County. One such marker honoring Noah Webster inspired Goshen resident Salvatore La Bruna to make time in his busy daily life to reach out to the community with an idea. As the husband of Heather and the father of seven-year old Fiorello and three-year old Nora, as an Investigator for the Legal Society of Orange County, and a researcher of the history of slavery in the Hudson Valley, finding time is a challenge. However, the challenge was out-weighed by the potential experience of working with his community on a project that would highlight why Goshen and its residents are special.

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The historical marker that Salvatore has read each day for almost seven years pays homage to the 2 years that Noah Webster taught “in the Farmers Hall Academy, a two-room brick structure now contained within the Goshen Town Hall.” The marker motivated him to reach out to Mayor Kyle Roddey “who understands that art and interactive events are what make communities vibrant and dynamic both culturally and economically”, Goshen Art League President Julissie Saltzberg, Goshen Art Walk committee member Gloria Bonelli, the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, and the Orange County Arts Council. The result of his effort is the May 6 & 7 Noah Webster Weekend. The project is a partnership with the monthly Goshen Art Walk. Who was Noah Webster? Noah Webster’s

name is synonymous with the dictionary he compiled, A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language, published in 1806 and revised in 1828. As a school teacher, he eventually defined 65,000 American words. Webster believed that children should learn from American textbooks using American words being taught American history not England’s textbooks pledging allegiance to England. In 1783 Mr. Webster wrote A Grammatical Institute of the English Language nicknamed The Blue-Backed Speller. Used for over 100 years, and selling nearly 100 million copies, The Blue-Backed Speller was the most popular book used in schools to teach American children to read, spell, and pronounce words. Noah Webster’s words align well with Salvatore La Bruna’s community-engagement efforts. “Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will be useful to him in life and practice.” The packed schedule for Noah Webster Weekend includes a Spelling Bee in the Grandstands at the Goshen Historic Track sponsored by Literacy Orange, a Used Book Sale on the lawn of the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, talks by authors Charles La Rocca, Barbara Allen, Ed Connor, Dr. Richard Hull, Poets William Seaton and Oliver Mackson, Goshen Art League’s First

Artist Sandy Spitzer, whose solo show is at Limoncello’s, 159 Main Street, May 1-30, will give a demo during the May 6 Goshen ArtWalk from 6:00pm-8:30pm.

Friday Artwalk (Webster’s Picturenary) inspired by works of literature, and a performance of playwright Ken Tschan’s Noah Webster: Father of American Scholarship starring B.J. Boothe. Over twenty authors will be in attendance. The Guest Speaker for the event is Joshua Kendall, author of The Forgotten Founding Father: Noah Webster’s Obsession and the Creation of an American Culture. Mr. Kendall is a language enthusiast and an award-winning freelance journalist whose work has appeared in such publications as New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, and Wall Street Journal, among other publications. Visit http://goshenartwalk.weebly.com for the schedule of events.

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W hispering P in es - C o o k i n g May 21: Armed Forces Day Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the U.S. armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May. Certain types of music are played at Armed Forces Day events, including at memorials, as a way to respect those in the armed forces who died for their country. For example, buglers have played a bugle call, known simply as Taps in recent years. Taps is usually sounded by the U.S. military at events such as flag ceremonies, memorial services and funerals. On August 31, 1949, Louis Johnson, who was the U.S. Secretary of Defense, announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force days. The event stemmed from the armed forces’ unification under one department - the Department of Defense. The Army, Navy and Air Force leagues adopted the newly formed day. The Marine Corps League celebrates both Marine Corps Day and Armed Forces Day. The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated on May 20, 1950. According to the Department of Defense, the day was designed to expand public understanding of what type of job was

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Chef Douglas Frey

performed and the role of the military in civilian life. In addition to being a day to honor and acknowledge Americans in the armed forces, it is also a day for the military to show state-ofthe-art equipment to Americans. Here is an official Marine Corps breakfast dish that I was introduced to. In the military, it’s called Chopped Beef on White Toast or S.O.S. 1 1/2 lbs extra lean hamburger or ground chuck 2 tablespoons oleo or butter 1 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or less to taste) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups milk Salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat; add butter, stir. Add onions, cook until transparent. Add flour, stir; cook 2-3 min. Add garlic, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper. Mix. Add milk; stir until thick. Serve on toast or biscuit. Army Crockpot Chilli (serves 10) 2 pounds (900g) beef chuck, cut into small pieces 1 pound hot Italian sausage, remove from casings 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, remove from casings 2 large Onions, chopped 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped 4 tablespoons canned, sliced jalapeno peppers 4 tablespoons Chili powder 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 16 oz can kidney beans 28 oz diced tomatoes, un-drained 12 oz tomato paste 2 cans (15 oz) chicken broth

Pour it all in to pot (oil first). Cook at 400F for 30 min. Reduce temp to 275F. Cover; cook for 2 hours.

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Opus One in Sugar Loaf

The Hudson Valley Performing Arts Foundation is presenting the critically acclaimed, tour du force ensemble Opus One for its 2015-2016 Chamber Music Series finale program. Opus One brings together four of the leading musicians of our time, pianist AnneMarie McDermott, violinist Ida Kavafian, violist Steven Tenenbom, and cellist Peter Wiley. Beethoven’s Quartet in E-Flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 16 began as a quintet inspired by the great work of Mozart’s Quintet, K. 452. Beethoven then arranged his quintet for a piano quartet, the version Opus One will perform. This was a common practice in his day, when publishers encouraged composers to arrange their works for other groups in order to expand touring possibilities. Written in 1796 when Beethoven was living in Vienna and making a great career as a pianist, the work reflects his earlier classical period, the writing filled with brilliance, charm and humor. It was a time before his dreadful hearing loss, and before his life changed so dramatically. He was known as an extraordinary improviser and apparently angered his colleagues during

the first performance of this very work with extensive solos at the piano. For more than three decades, the works of Roberto Sierra have been part of the repertoire and numerous commissions of many of the leading orchestras, ensembles and festivals in the U.S. Fuego de ángel, Quartet for Piano and Strings (2011), was written for Opus One. It masterfully combines the style and flavor of Sierra’s Puerto Rican roots with his impeccable European training, forming an enchanting and original work. Chamber music was extremely important to Dvorak, both as a composer and as a performer. The Quartet in E-Flat Quartet in E-Flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 87 was written when he was at his creative peak, in 1889. This work is filled with the joy, excitement, depth of feeling and distinctive character that can only be Dvorak. Dvorak himself wrote to a friend: “As expected, it came easily and the melodies just surged upon me, thank God!” Opus One performs Beethoven, Sierra and Dvorak on May 15 at 3:00pm at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 1351 Kings Highway. For tickets, call 845-610-5900.

“Where Slavery Died Hard”

The phrase “where slavery died hard,” bestowed upon Ulster County as a result of its resistance to abolition may come as a surprise to many of the county’s present-day residents. In fact, not only did NY State once have the highest number of enslaved African-Americans north of the Mason-Dixon line, but in 1790 Ulster County was one of the three top slave-holding counties in the state. A number of the county’s largest slave owners lived in the portion of the Shawangunk Mountain region presently occupied by the Town of Wawarsing and the Town of Shawangunk. As reported in a recent issue of the Cragsmoor Historical Journal, even the household of an early Cragsmoor family contained an enslaved child. Where Slavery Died Hard: The Forgotten History of Ulster County and the Shawangunk Mountain Region is the title of a presentation by anthropological archeologists Wendy

Harris and Arnold Pickman at the Cragsmoor Historical Society, 349 Cragsmoor Road on June 4 at 4:00pm. The personal writings of abolitionist, human rights advocate, feminist, and orator, Sojourner Truth (see photo) who was born a slave in Ulster County and raised near Rosendale, inspired the presenters, who based their research on extensive primary documentary sources. Her memories of childhood enslavement are preserved in a biographical narrative she dictated to a fellow abolitionist in the mid-1800s. Writers and historians have produced several books about her based on her own unique writings which helped the presenters understand the life of the enslaved Cragsmoor child and the enslaved men, women and children who lived in three households in the Towns of Wawarsing and Shawangunk. For info: 845-647-6487 or 845-647-6384.

“Messiah” Comes to Milford / Matamoras

The Delaware Valley Choral Society (DVCS) is a non-profit group dedicated to performing major choral works in their original form. The Society incorporates aspiring musicians from the area as well as professional musicians to bring major works of music to our community. Probably the most well-known work of George Frederic Handel, Messiah, was composed as an oratorio for soloists, choir and orchestra. Performing in its entirety, the DVCS will be using the same musical forces Handel scored for the first performance he conducted in the spring of 1742. Guest artists performing include Eileen MacIntosh (soprano), Patricia Ruggles (alto), Erik Sparks (tenor), James Rensink (bass),

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and Thomas Dresser (harpsichord). They will be performing Messiah, at the Delaware Valley High School Auditorium, Routes 6 & 209 in Milford, just south of Matamoras, on May 15 at 2:00pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting Helen Monisera at 845-856-5696, Diane Fornoff at 570-296-5333, or conductor, Jeffrey Fornoff at 570-267-8773. Tickets will also be available at the door.

11th Annual “Thunderbash” in Monticello

Thunder 102, Monticello the Beer Gut...Trailer Choir Casino and Raceway, the will bring a whole new Sullivan County Visitors level of fun and excitement Association and Sullivan to ThunderBash,” said Paul County Partnership have Ciliberto of Thunder 102. announced that the 11th Thunderbash will also annual ThunderBash will feature performances by take place on May 7, from Dave & Whitney, Iron 5:30pm-12:30am. Cowboy featuring Cathy Trailer Choir Headlining this year’s Paty, Somerville, 40 Lb. entertainment will be country music duo Head and The Shots and Bergen County Trailer Choir, consisting of vocalists Marc Firefighters Pipe Band. Fortney and Vinny Hickerson, known by A free event with tickets available across their respective stage names Butter and Big the area, Thunderbash is an 18 and over event. Vinny. Trailer Choir is known for their chart Thunder 102, joining with Suburban Propane, topping hit Rockin’ the Beer Gut. Big Vinny are asking attendees to bring non-perishable was also a participant on the television show food items to benefit local food pantries. The Biggest Loser in 2011, where he went on Thunderbash takes place at the Monticello to become one of the final four contestants. Casino & Raceway, 204 Route 17B, “It seems like everybody knows Rockin’ Monticello. Visit www.thunder102.com May 2016

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Eclectic CAS Members Show

Bear Baiting Art in Narrowsburg

The Catskill Art Show. Reviving this Society (CAS) is based long-standing tradition of in the CAS Arts Center recognizing exceptional in Livingston Manor. The artwork from local artists, vibrant, newly expanded medal winners will go 4,500+ square foot multion to be displayed in a disciplinary facility with traveling pop-up exhibition lots of natural light, loftin unconventional venues like ceilings, and beautiful around Sullivan County natural bamboo flooring “ Abstract Art II” by CAS’ Janet Lawski later this summer. includes a designated fine The exhibit runs arts gallery, a large multiMay 21-June 19. The purpose space, a pottery opening reception on studio, a painting studio, May 21 includes an Artist and two studio classrooms. Roundtable at 3:00pm with This year, CAS will the reception following assemble an independent from 4:00pm-6:00pm. jury panel to select Best- Galen Pittman’s “Figurative Pastels” in The CAS Arts Center is of-Show awards from the wheelchair accessible. the Elevator Gallery thru May 30 pieces comprising the CAS Summer Members For information call 845-436-4227.

Bear baiting is a method of hunting where doughnuts and other sweets are dumped in the same spot over a long period of time for bears to find. The bears return again and again looking for the treats. The hunters return, too. At present, bear baiting is legal in 11 states. “I first learned about bear baiting while visiting my brother in Maine. We went for a walk in the woods and came across a pile of old and stale doughnuts laid out in a clearing,” says Barbara Fiore. “At first, I was delighted by the visual of bears eating doughnuts in the night, but then I was horrified when I learned of the sinister reality that was waiting for them. It was a strong visual of the duality of our world.” In an exhibit titled Baited, Fiore created a large painted terra cotta bear installed in the middle of the gallery floor, surrounded by

about 400 hand built terra cotta doughnuts, and painted with casein, a milk protein-based paint that has been used since ancient Egypt. Each is playfully designed with colorful frosting, flowers, sweets, birds, and some garbage. “I have always been inspired by the physical and visual world of animals, nature, and people and how we are all related and how we interact - the good, the bad, and the ugly. With humor, I use animals to examine what makes us human and what reminds us we are also animals.” Baited, a sculpture installation by Barbara Fiore, opens with a reception on May 6 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Delaware Arts Center’s Alliance Gallery, 37 Main Street in Narrowsburg. The show runs through May 28. For information, call 845-252-7576.

“We plan to have fun, fun, fun until our daddy takes our T-Bird away, so come on Coney Island baby, see us under the boardwalk, or up on the roof, and get your ticket to ride the time machine back to the days of drive-in movies, egg creams, beehives and ducktail hair!” The Brooklyn Time Machine is a band made up of baby boomers recreating the music of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Paul on drums started as a doowop vocalist in the early days, spending time in a group

jump’s in on vocals, too. Dennis on guitar, keys and vocals spent many years in an oldies band, and nearly 20 years with 45RPM of Long Island, and played several times at Beatlefest. Mary on lead vocals and assorted percussions is the key to the band’s sound. She has done

studio work, voice overs, some commercials and jingles. Mary enjoys covering some of her favorite girl groups of the 50s and 60s. Wayne, the newest member, has played guitar, bass, and ukulele for over 50 years. Yes, he is from Brooklyn! They perform for the Parksville 2016 Music Festival at the Dead End Cafe, 6 Main Street, on May 15 at 3:00pm. Tickets include a full dinner buffet after the show. For reservations, call 845-292-0400.

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with Bryan Hyland. Paul later took up drums as the doowop groups began to fade out. Jimmy on sax adds a whole new dimension to the sound. Jimmy has been playing for many years, having been a member of Hot Wax and the Satin Dukes. When not blowing into his sax, he

May 2016

The Middletown Art Group’s 70th Anniversary Show

“Angst” by Barbara Bonham “Pink Coneflowers” by Catherine DeMaio

Fourteen Sunday painters and art appreciators met at the Middletown YMCA 70 years ago to establish an organization that would bring culture to the community of artists. Their principles, as outlined in their by-laws, “were established for the purpose of exchanging ideas between artists, craftsmen, art teachers and students, providing an atmosphere in which to improve individual skills and respect for the efforts of others.” Each Sunday the members, made up of prominentcitizensofMiddletownandenvirons, met in the Green Room of the former Clemson Mansion which served as the YMCA. Eleanor Towner, Mrs. Ralph Towner, from Carson and Towners, a department store in town; Dr. Percival Faivre, an ophthalmologist; Drs. William Hicks and Moses Stivers; Morris Birnbaum, a cartoonist and fine artist; Dr. Irving O. Denman, a veterinarian and Ruth Horton, a book illustrator, were among the core of the organization. Members who joined later were Dr. Fritz Blumenthal and his wife Marianne, Ruth Rosen, a high School art teacher, and Mr. Arthur Lisack, a

farmer turned artist. Works were displayed at the Orange County Fair, and various venues around Orange County. The Middletown Art Group (MAG) was instrumental in starting an annual event of Art in the Park held in June at Thrall Park, with art from the schools, individual artists, bands, and organizations with food tents. The Middletown Kiwanis Club donated the first $500 to help stage the event. The group executed and presented to the Chamber of Commerce an eight foot by twelve foot illustrated map of Orange County. The map hung for many years in the Chamber of Commerce office at 26 North Street in Middletown. The MAG now meets on the third Sunday of the month at Mulberry House Senior Center in downtown Middletown. During the year it sponsors demos by watercolorists, oil painters, pastelists, sculptors, illustrators and graphic artists. During the meetings, a 50-50 drawing is held and the proceeds go to funding a scholarship of $500 awarded to a student at Middletown High School who is pursuing art as a major in College. The MAG is holding its Annual Spring

“Girl With Pears” by Raymond Schuettich

1:00pm-4:00pm, with demos by MAG members Robert Scully (oils); Starr Novak Show at the Orange Hall (mixed media) and Catherine Gallery at SUNY Orange, corner DeMaio (collages). Music will be of Grandview & Wawayanda provided by pianist Bev Poyerd. Avenues, May 5-June 8. The All are welcome. back wall at the Gallery will be CANVAS congratulates the a “Memorial Wall” featuring art Middletown Art Group for by members who have passed on, celebrating 70 years as an arts including Matilda Grech, Mary organization! Evelyn Whitehill and Richard For information, call Cultural Oakes. Bev Poyerd, pianist Affairs at 845-341-4891 or email The reception is on May 15, cultural@sunyorange.edu “African Woman Frying Akara” by Oluwafiropo Margaret Ibitoye

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Newburgh Last Saturday SUNY Orange - Kaplan Hall Scenes of Newburgh is an historical (past and present) presentation of artworks showing in the Mindy Ross Gallery, Kaplan Hall, May 18-August 4. A Newburgh Last Saturday reception for the exhibit will be held on May 28, 4:00pm7:00pm. Visitors will be able to view Andy Komonchak’s individually wood-turned bowls, bud vases, bracelets, and other unique items which continue to be displayed in the “Other Natural” by Heather Renee Russ vitrine cases in the Foyer of at Space Create gallery, the Mindy Ross Gallery in Touching The Membrane is his show, What Wood You curated by Heather Renee Make? Russ, artist and Newburgh The Wood exhibit runs resident. through June 15. Artists Keith Aguiar, The Mindy Ross Gallery Raúl De Nieves, Ektor and Foyer are located Garcia and Russ met in San in Kaplan Hall which is Francisco during a particular situated at the corner of moment within a particular Grand and First Streets, Bowls by Andy Komonchak bubble that was exploding Newburgh. Free and secure with creative collaboration. After individually parking is available in the Kaplan Hall garage moving on to navigate new geographies, accessible at 73 First Street. queering and stretching the edges as they went, For information call Cultural Affairs at 845they now come together to engage with this 341-4891. membrane and share new works. Space Create The exhibit runs Saturdays May 16-June Membrane: A thin pliable film separating 9, at 115 Broadway, with the reception on the inner environment from the outside world. May 28, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Music provided by Continuing the theme of guest curated shows guitarist and singer Nath Ann Carrera.

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“Open Movement” at Newburgh Library The aim of the Newburgh Open Movement series is to create a safe and inclusive context for people from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities to express themselves through dance while experiencing conscious and creative connection to others. Unlike most dance forms, dance improvisation doesn’t focus on physical or rhythmic ability to perform moves. Instead, the art requires a cultivation of awareness and presence to your own movement and that of others around you, so that regardless of training or ability you can enjoy the unique abilities of your body and

take part in co-creating dynamic compositions. Organized and facilitated by Ophra Wolf, a professional dancer, based on a weekly event that’s been taking place in New York City for over 40 years, three hours of dancing and mindful movement will take place May 21 & June 25 at 1:30pm at the Newburgh Library, 124 Grand Street. Free admission. Participants don’t have to have any minimum level of physical ability - even if in a wheelchair, there are ways to join in! For information, call 845-563-3601.

National Theatre Live is the National Theatre’s ground-breaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre LIVE in HD from the London stage to cinemas around the world. Downing Film Center continues its love affair with London’s National Theatre with Hangmen, affording audiences a chance to see expensive major theatrical productions at minimal cost. Olivier and Tony Award winner/nominee Martin McDonagh (The Beauty Queen of Leenane and The Cripple of Inishmaan) has

a gift for dark, visceral humor and an unwavering understanding of human frailty. His Hangmen, a savage and hilarious work, is “the best new play of the year.” (2015) London Telegraph. It will be shown at 19 Front Street, Newburgh, in May on a date TBA. The cast includes David Morrissey, Andy Nyman, and Johnny Flynn. Direction is by Matthew Dunster. Visit www.downingfilmcenter.com or call 845-561-3686.

Downing Film Center: Live in HD!

Queen of the Hudson: Violin & Piano Dedicated to the art of live performance, Queen of the Hudson presents concerts focusing on chamber music, early music, contemporary, and new compositions. In May, an exciting roster of mostly works rarely performed will be heard: Charles Wuorinen’s Ave Christe, Mark O’Connor’s Caprice, William Bolcom’s Graceful Ghost Rag, John Cage’s Nocturne, David Baker’s Blues for Violin and Piano, Michael Schelle’s Gimme Shelter, Philip Glass’ Sonata. and Gershwin’s Selections from Porgy and Bess, Violinist William Harvey, a graduate of the Juilliard School and Indiana University, has performed concerti with orchestra in the U.S. (including at Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall) and in the Philippines, Mexico, and Argentina. He is the founder and director

of the non-profit Cultures in Harmony, which has conducted nearly 40 cultural diplomacy projects in 14 countries from Pakistan to Papua New Guinea. Born in Kyrgyzstan in 1983, pianist Katya Mihailova was awarded the 1st Prize at the National Young Pianists Competition in Kyrgyzstan in 1997 and received the President’s Scholarship Award. She performed all over the U.S. and received the Martha Lithmann Music Scholarship Award and Rotary Scholarship. Her debut performance in New York was with the Italian chamber orchestra Italiani Virtuosi. They will perform on May 14 at 7:00pm at Atlas Studios, 11 Spring Street, Newburgh. Parking is available in the Atlas parking lot, on Spring and Liberty Streets. For tickets: www.queenofthehudson.com

Kindred Spirits Arts Programs has been bringing top quality events to wide audiences and enlightening music programs to local schools. Enjoy works of renowned French Impressionist composers Debussy, Ravel, Faure, and Lili Boulanger - and American Impressionist Charles Griffes, performed by:

baritone Mischa Bouvier, pianist Irina Nuzova, and cellist Yosif Feigelson. A slide show of Impressionist paintings will accompany the music. When Art Meets Music: Impressionism takes place on May 21 at 7:30pm at the Milford Theater, 114 East Catharine Street. Tickets at the door.

When Art Meets Music: Impressionism

Amphion String Quartet in Newburgh

Violinists Katie Hyun and David Southorn, violist Wei-Yang Andy Lin, and cellist Mihai Marica, first joined together for a performance at the Yale School of Music in 2009. The overwhelmingly positive audience reception at this concert was the inspiration behind their mutual desire to pursue a career as the Amphion String Quartet. Hailed for its “gripping intensity” and “suspenseful and virtuoso playing” (San Francisco Classical Voice), the Amphion Quartet, a winner of the 2011 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, joined the roster of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s CMS Two Program in fall 2013, making its Alice Tully Hall debut in March 2014. Newburgh Chamber Music will present the Quartet on its Annual Mother’s Day Concert, May 8 at 3:00pm at St. George’s Church, 105 Grand Street in Newburgh, for its 20152016 Season: A Touch of France. The program will feature well-known masterworks by Debussy and Borodin, and a rarely performed quartet by Grieg. Grieg wrote his quartet in 1877-78, while living at a farm. He wrote to a friend “I have recently finished a string quartet which I still haven’t heard. It is in G minor and is not intended to bring trivialities to market. It strives towards breadth, soaring flight and above all resonance for the instruments for which it is written.”

The first performance of the quartet took place in Cologne in 1878, by a quartet led by the work’s dedicatee, violinist Robert Heckmann. Publication of the quartet was delayed when the composer’s preferred publisher, C.F. Peters, initially rejected the quartet because they believed the double stopping in some movements would require the work to be rewritten as a piano quartet or quintet. Visit www.newburghchambermusic.org for tickets or at the door. Handicapped accessible with parking across the street. The concert is followed by a reception with the artists. Audience members are invited to bring instruments that they wish to donate to “Valentina’s Instrument Fund” to be repaired, if necessary, and given to area schools and music students. For information, or to donate at another time, contact Dr. Joel Evans at evansj@newpaltz.edu or visit www. newburghchambermusic.org

May 2016

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LectureS - 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-KH ��SUNY Orange, Kaplan Hall, Newburgh Campus SUNYO-OH �� SUNY Orange, Orange Hall, Middletown Campus All Lectures & Demos are Free - except those for HHNM, MSM-DC & PEEC unless otherwise noted

“Creative Conversations” arts related �� Artists’ Market, Shohola, 2nd Saturday, 2pm Open House �� The Birch School Nature Camp, Westtown, Apr 30, 1pm-4pm “Bridge the Gap: Wildflower Walk” Josie D’Alessandro ��PEEC May 1, 1pm “Introduction to Homeopathy” Ann Marie Silvani ��MSM-DC May 2, 10am “The Psychic Highway: How the Erie Canal Changed America” Michael T. Keene �� Newburgh Library, May 2, 7pm & Thrall Library, Middletown, May 3, 6:30pm “Money and Mysticism” Nathan Rosenblum �� MSM-DC May 3, 6:30pm “How to take an idea and turn it into a business” Pamela Mayer ��Callicoon Library, May 4, 10:30am “Healing Through The Tree of Life” Sharon Rosen ��MSM-DC May 5, 10am “Adaptation & Evolution in the Galapagos Islands” R. Ulrich ��MSM-DC May 6, 10am “Staging Tips for Selling your Home” Claudia Jacobs �� MSM-DC May 6, 1pm Annual Evening Frog Walk �� HHNM May 6, 7:30pm Star Watch John Kocijanski �� Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Bethel, May 6, 8:30pm “Birding and Breakfast with the Bakers” Sharon & David Baker ��HHNM May 7, 8:30am Hudson Valley Photography Network Conference David Fitzsimmons, Parish Kohanim �� MSM-Aquinas Hall, Newburgh, May 7, 8:30am-4pm “Gifford Pinchot & Fly Fishing” ��Grey Towers, Milford, May 7, 10am “The 124th NYSV in Goshen,” w/Charles LaRocca �� Goshen Town Hall, May 7, 10am “Triumph Over Tragedy” w/Barbara Allen �� Goshen Town Hall, May 7, 11am “Education in Early Orange County,” w/Richard Hull �� Goshen Town Hall, May 7, 1:30pm “Noah Webster’s Legacy” Joshua C. Kendall �� Goshen Town Hall, May 7, 2:30pm “A History of Harness Racing in Goshen” w/Ed Connor �� Goshen Town Hall, May 7, 4pm “Healing the “Incurable”” Toni-Jean Kulpinski �� MSM-DC May 9, 1pm Safe Harbors of the Hudson TOUR ��Safe Harbors/Ritz Theater, Newburgh, May 10, 9am “Amity – It’s History & Legends from the Native American Era to Present Time” �� Richard Hull Amity Gallery, May 10, 7pm “Headaches & Gall Bladder Health” Richard Huntoon ��MSM-DC May 11, 1pm FREE “Butterflies and Moths of Orange County and their Host Plants” Cornell Cooperative gardener �� Thrall Library, Middletown, May 11, 6pm “Beware the Hidden Dangers of Antibacterials” Rose Marie Williams ��MSM-DC May 12, 10am “Remote Viewing” Bill & Sue Wiand ��MSM-DC May 13, 10am “The Alice Curtis Desmond Project” F. Kieck �� MSM-DC May 13, 1pm “All-Natural Facials” Aleese Cody ��MSM-DC May 14, 10am Milford Walking Tour ��Milford Community House, May 14, 11am “Preserving Your Local SPIRITS” Linda Zimmerman ��Cragsmoor Historical Society. May 14, 4pm “The Gunks Ridge and Valley Towns through Time” Ron Knapp ��MSM-DC May 16, 10am “A Vast Online Library: finding Family History in (Free!) Books on the Internet” �� C. Crawford Oppenheimer MSM-DC May 16, 1pm FORUM Diversity & Anti-Racism �� NACL Theatre, Highland Lake, May 16, 6pm-9pm “Kayaking: How to Get Started” Don Urmston �� Thrall Library, Middletown, May 16, 6:30pm “Extending the Garden Season” Cornell Cooperative Master Gardener �� MSM-DC May 19, 6pm Wild Edibles Walk Nathaniel Whitmore �� PEEC May 21,10am “Lemons Brook Farm: Lens, Pen and Place” Sandy Long �� Lemons Brook Farm, Kauneonga Lake, May 21. presentation:1:30pm & 4pm, walk:2:30pm “Intro to the Wines of the Greek Isles with “Little Foods” & Greek Cheeses” Tim Free �� MSM-DC May 21, 2:30pm “Red Cloud (Lakota: Mahpiya Luta—1822-1909)” Frank Salvati �� Town of Deerpark Museum, Huguenot, May 22, 3pm SCIENCE CAFE “Ground Water” James Beaumont �� La Casa Vicina, New Windsor, May 22, 7:15pm “Mt. Beacon Incline Railway” Frank DiLorenzo ��Newburgh Library, May 24, 7pm “Positive Psychology-A Path to Lasting Happiness & Positive Thinking” Diane Lang �� MSM-DC May 25, 1pm “Wonders of Stained Glass” Tours ��First Presbyterian Church, Port Jervis, May 28, 9:30-11am “Evolution of the Grey Towers Landscape: Springtime in Cornelia’s Gardens” WALK �� Elizabeth Hawke Grey Towers, Milford, Jun 4, 10am FEE “Where Slavery Died Hard: the Forgotten History of Ulster County and the Shawangunk Region” �� Wendy Harris and Arnold Pickman Cragsmoor Library, Jun 4, 4pm

DEMOS

“Self-Defense for the Older Adult” Felicia Hodges ��MSM-DC May 6, 11am FREE “Painting The Human Figure” Sandy Spizter �� Limoncello, Goshen, May 6, 6pm-8:30pm Ron Ferdinand “Dennis the Menace-cartooning” ��Crawford Town Hall, Pine Bush, May 7, 5pm “Releasing Trauma and Grief with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)” �� Debra Hollinrake Thrall Library, Middletown, May 14, 1pm Bob Scully oils, Catharine DeMaio collages, Starr Novak mixed media �� SUNYO-OH May 14, 1pm-4pm “Garden Art with a Master Gardener” �� Fallsburg Library So. Fallsburg, May 19, 7pm FREE 14

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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 David Drivers LuxRd. ‘Welcome to My Haus” .......................................Tusten Theatre, Apr 30, 8pm Rev Tor Band “Last Waltz Live” �� Bethel Woods, Apr 30, 7pm Mexico Beyond Mariachi �� May 5, 4:30pm FREE Louis Landon “The Gershwins, Cole Porter, Sinatra, & More!” Greenwood Lake Library, May 5, 7pm “ThunderBash” ��Monticello Casino and Raceway, May 7, 5:30pm-12:30am FREE Howard Fishman guitar, jazz, country, blues ��Ritz Theatre Lobby, Newburgh, May 13, 8pm Presley and Taylor country, Diana Upton-Hill �� Rivoli Theatre, So. Fallsburg, May 13, 8pm Rusted Root fusion, rock �� Bethel Woods, May 13, 9pm Acoustic Masters Concert Part II ��Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, May 14, 7pm Vic Picone & The Elegants, Randy & The Rainbows oldies �� Paramount Theater, May 14, 7pm Justin Hayward voice of the Moody Blues �� Sugar Loaf PAC, May 14, 8pm Happy Traum in Concert ��Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg, May 14, 8pm On The Roxx rock, Darren Steele indy rock �� Rivoli Theatre, So. Fallsburg, May 14, 8pm Snout, Veneer �� Romer’s Alley, Sugar Loaf, May 14, 8:30pm The Brooklyn Time Machine DooWop �� Dead End Cafe, Parksville, May 15, 3pm Hiroya Tsukamoto jazz-folk-world �� Newburgh Library May 15, 3pm FREE Cassie & Maggie MacDonald Celtic �Catskill Distillery at Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, May 15, 4pm Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, Brothers Osborne �� Bethel Woods, May 19, 7:30pm Judith Tulloch Band fusion, jazz, & Clear Light Ensemble reggae, sitar, flute, guitar, percussion � Phillipsport Community Center, May 21, 7pm Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers ��Catskill Distillery at Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, May 21, 8pm Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra, The Four Aces, Chris Caffery �� Bethel Woods, May 21, 7pm Carol Smith bluegrass,Sara Hulse indie Shlomo Franklin �� Rivoli Th., So. Fallsburg, May 21, 8pm Charlie Lang/Ava Heatley piano & vocals �� Something Sweet Pocket Park, Middletown, May 26, 6pm FREE Dead on the Tracks! �� Palaia Winery Outdoors, Highland Mills, May 28, 7pm FREE Arlen Roth CD Release Concert ��Catskill Distillery at Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, May 28, 7pm Midnite Slim & Laurie Anne rock, country, blues �Something Sweet Pocket Park, Jun 2, 6pm FREE Open Mic & in-house music

Most listings below are not included in our centerspread calendar.

Open Mic w/Steve Schwartz & Antoine Magliano ��Dutch’s Tavern, Rock Hill, Mondays, 7:30pm Lillie Howard & Company jazz Billy Joe’s Ribworks,Newburgh, Wednesdays (begins May 11), 8pm The Parting Glass Band Celtic ��Loughran’s Pub, Salisbury Mills, Thursdays, 7pm-10pm Open Mic Musicians Gathering �� Catskill Distillery, Bethel, Thursdays (begins May 26) 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 Back To the Garden 1969! �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, Apr 30, 7:30pm-10:30pm FREE Richie G. classic rock �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 1, 2pm-5pm Bruce Perone classic rock �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 6, 7:30pm-10:30pm Groovy Tuesday �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 7, 7:30pm-10:30pm Firebrand �� Pat Tarsio Bowling Time Lanes, New Windsor, May 7, 8pm Joe Mazzurco classic rock �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 13, 7:30pm-10:30pm Hurley Mountain Highway classic rock �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 14, 7:30pm-10:30pm Gary Adamson classic rock �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 15, 2pm-5pm The David Walton Band �� The Arnold House Barn, Livingston Manor, May 20, 6pm And You Brutus indie band �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 20, 7:30pm-10:30pm Jim Hayes Blues Band �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 21, 7:30pm-10:30pm David Kraai & Amy �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 22, 2pm-5pm Jack Higgins & Friends classic rock �� Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 27, 7:30pm-10:30pm Ed Packer classic rock �� Palaia Winery Outdoors, Highland Mills, May 29, 2pm-5pm Evan & Alan classic rock �� Palaia Winery Outdoors, Highland Mills, May 30, 2pm-5pm 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 Authors and Illustrators Showcase �� Thrall Library, Apr 30, adults:1:30pm-4pm (kids:11am-1pm) “Yo Miz!” by/w/Elizabeth Rose ��CAS Arts Center, Livingston Manor, Apr 30, 2pm “The Psychic Highway: How the Erie Canal Changed America” by/w/Michael T. Keene �� Newburgh Library, May 2, 7pm & Thrall Library, Middletown, May 3, 6:30pm “The Snow Queen’s Daughter” by/w/Charli Devnet �� Newburgh Library, May 3, 7pm “I Am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai �� Cornwall Library, May 4, 7pm “Front Toward Enemy: A Slain Soldier’s Widow Details Her Husband’s Murder & How Military Courts Allowed the Killer to Escape Justice” by/w/Barbara Allen Goshen Town Hall, May 7, 11am “The Good Soldiers” by David Finkel �� SUNY Orange Morrison Hall, Middletown, May 11, Noon “Hudson Valley Haunts” by/w/Linda Zimmerman �� Cragsmoor Historical Society, May 14, 4pm “H is for Hawk” by Helen MacDonald, w/Jess Gerson �� Newburgh Library, May 18, 7pm “The Light in the Ruins” by Chris Bohjalian �� Cornwall Library, May 18, 7pm “The Sound of Language” by Amula Malladi ��Narrowsburg Library, May 20, 4pm “Brooklyn” by Colm Toibin w/Patty S. �� Newburgh Library, May 24, 2pm “Molly Peacock’s Paper Garden” w/Camille Serchuk �� Ellenville Library, May 26, 6:30pm “A Window Opens” by Elizabeth Egan �� Cornwall Library, May 26, 7pm “A Brief History of Seven Killings” by Marlon James ��Callicoon Brewing Co., May 26, 7pm Great Books Discussion �� Newburgh Library, May 27, 11:30am

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Arts & CraftS open Tours

Goshen Art Walk “Webster’s Picturenary” �� Goshen, May 6, 6pm-9pm Second Saturday ��Sugar Loaf, May 14, 5pm-8pm Last Saturday ��Newburgh, May 28, 4pm-8pm

cabaret & Café

Broadway Concerts Direct �� Julie Ziavras & Friends B’way,Spanish,Greek,Folk �Thrall Library, Middletown, May 15, 2pm FREE “An Evening in Paris”, “A Surrealist Evening”, cinema, music, games, etc. �� Café Absinthe, Blackfeather Retreat, Westbrookville, Jun 3, 6pm-whenever The Lyric Quartet Parksville USA Music Festival �� Dead End Cafe, Parksville, Jun 5, 3pm

cinema

“I Remember Mama” Irene Dunne, discussion w/George Burke �� Mount St. Mary College-Desmond Campus, Balmville, May 3, 10:30am New Star Wars Movie ��Narrowsburg Library, May 4, 5:30pm FREE “Genetic Roulette” discussion w/Michael Boms �Phillipsport Community Center, May 7, 7pm FREE Adult Independent Film Night �� Greenwood Lake Library, May 10, 7pm FREE “Brooklyn” �� Cornwall Library, May 11, Noon, FREE “The 5th Wave” Chloe Grace Moretz, Matthew Zuk �� Newburgh Library, May 16, 6:30pm FREE “Poster Girl” Veteran Film Series �� Seligmann Center, Sugar Loaf, May 21, 7pm FREE “A Coffee in Berlin” �� Cornwall Library, May 24, 6pm FREE

comedy

Richie Byrne, Adam Lucidi ��Monticello Elks Lodge, May 7, 8pm Paul Bond, KC Arora ��Joker’s Comedy Club, Chester, May 7, 9pm The Laugh Tour �� The Arnold, Livingston Manor, May 14, 8pm Tom McTiernan, Gene Trifilo ��Joker’s Comedy Club, Chester, May 14, 9pm Vic DiBitetto, Richie Minervini, Fred Rubino ��Paramount Theater, Middletown, May 20, 8pm Joe DeVito, Rich Shultis ��Joker’s Comedy Club, Chester, May 21, 9pm Patty Rosborough, Joe Currie �� Joker’s Comedy Club, Chester, Jun 4, 9pm

dance

“The Secret Annex” Orange County Ballet Theatre & Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra �� Mandy Cloffird, choreography Mount St. Mary College, Aquinas Hall, Newburgh, May 1, 2pm

festivals

Earth Day Celebration and Annual Hike-A-Thon �� Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall, Apr 30, 10am-3pm UUCRT Spiritual Arts & Consciousness Fair �� Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, Apr 30, 10am-4pm Noah Webster Weekend ��Downtown Goshen, May 6 & 7 “Mothers Day Pampering & Vendor Fair ��Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, May 8, Noon-5pm Spring Festival ��Sugar Loaf, May 28-30

fundraisers

Goshen Library used book sale �� Church Park, Goshen, May 7, 9am-5pm Wallkill River School “Artsy Couture” w/ Nancy Reed Jones �� Wallkill River School, Montgomery, May 7, 10am-7pm Shadowland Stages dinner-dance ��White Wolf Restaurant, Napanoch, May 7, 6pm Bethel Woods Masquerade Party, fashion, art, music �� Bethel Woods, May 7, 7pm Barryville Area Arts Association sip & paint �� Artists’ Market, Shohola, May 13, 6:30pm-9:30pm Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry Hudson Valley Piano Trio �� Warwick Reformed Church, May 14, 2pm Florida Library “Anything But Books Yard Sale” �� Florida Library, May 21, 8am-Noon Newburgh Rotary “Taste of Greater Newburgh & Art Show” �� Mount St. Mary College, Newburgh, May 22, 12:30pm-2:30pm Port Jervis Council for the Art‘s Scholarship Fund “Wonders of Stained Glass” Tours �� First Presbyterian Church, Port Jervis, May 28, 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 11am Florida Library Spring Tea �� Florida Library, Jun 4, 1pm

holistic - intuitive - psychic

Lisa Ann “Meeting Your Guides and Angels” �� Thrall Library, Apr 28, 6pm Spiritual Arts &Consciousness Fair Universalist Unitarian Cong., Rock Tavern, Apr 30, 10am-4pm James Van Praagh and Tony Stockwell “The Best of International Mediumship” �� Sugar Loaf PAC, May 7, 7pm An Evening with Intuitive Medium Deborah Hanlon �� Seligmann Center, Sugar Loaf, May 20, 7:30pm

museums Museum listings are not included in our centerspread calendar.

“Black Diamonds and the D&H Canal” ��Neversink Valley Museum, Cuddebackville, ongoing “History of the Lenape Native Americans” ��Neversink Valley Museum, Cuddebackville, ongoing Terwilliger House Museum ��Ellenville, ongoing Celebrating Catskill Waters Past & Present ��Time & The Valleys Museum, Grahamsville, ongoing “Wildlife”, “Woodstock”, “Frederick A. Cook” ��Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville ongoing Pinchot Mansion Tours ��Grey Towers, Milford, ongoing

“Unpacked & Rediscovered “ ��Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, ongoing “The Atom Bomb” �� Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Newburgh, thru Apr 30 FREE Exhibit Opening: “Picture Your Selfie in the 1930s” �� Time & the Valleys Museum, Grahamsville, May 26, 4pm

Music - Classical - band

Eric Grossman violin, Susan Kagan piano, Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Series �� Montgomery Senior Center, May 1, 3pm FREE Middletown Concert Chorale “The Power of Song” � Lumberland Town Hall, Glen Spey. May 1, 3pm & Saint John’s Lutheran Church, Middletown, May 7, 7pm & North Congregational Church, Middletown, May 15, 3pm Classic Choral Society Janiece Kohler, cond. �� United Church of Christ, Blooming Grove, May 1, 4pm FREE & First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, May 7, 7pm FREE SUNY Orange Community Orchestra �� Paramount Theater, Middletown, May 7, 7:30pm Ellenville Chamber Players flute, violin, viola �� Ellenville Library, May 8, 2pm FREE Amphion String Quartet Newburgh Chamber Music �St. George’s Church, Newburgh, May 8, 3pm William Harvey violin, Katya Mihailova piano, Queen of the Hudson series �� Atlas Studios, Newburgh, May 14, 7pm Delaware Valley Choral Society Handel’s “Messiah” �� Delaware Valley HS Milford, May 15, 2pm West Point Band “Armed Forces Day” �� Eisenhower Hall, West Point, May 15, 2pm FREE Opus One Chamber Ensemble Sugar Loaf Chamber Music Series ��Sugar Loaf PAC, May 15, 3pm Potluck Concerts “Americana” ��Cornwall Presby. Church, Cornwall-on-Hudson, May 20, 7:30pm Maybrook Wind Ensemble ��Maybrook Senior Center, May 20, 7:30pm FREE Kindred Spirits Arts “When Art Meets Music: Impressionism” ��Milford Theatre, May 21, 7:30pm Weekend of Chamber Music “Mystery, Melodrama and Pierrot Lunaire”, talk & music �� CAS Arts Center, Livingston Manor, May 28, 3pm FREE Partha Bose sitar, Indranil Mallick tabla �� Shanti Mandir, Walden, May 28, 7pm Wendy Sutter cello, Olga Vinokur piano, Queen of the Hudson series �� Atlas Studios, Newburgh, Jun 4, 7pm

music - jazz

Live Jazz Brunch with The Jazz Cats ��Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, Sundays, Noon Thunderhead Organ Trio jazz-fusion �� The Wherehouse, Newburgh, 3rd Thursdays, 8pm FREE “Women of the Blues” recordings �� Blackfeather Retreat Gallery, Westbrookville, May 6, from 6pm Skye Jazz Trio Jazz Brunch �� Iron Forge Inn, May 15, Noon-3pm Ben Allison & The Easy Way........................................... Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg, May 21, 8pm String Trio of New York ��Port Jervis Library, Jun 2, 6:30pm FREE

Opera - operetta

“Elektra” Strauss, Live from the Met �� SUNY Sullivan, Loch Sheldrake, Apr 30, 1pm “HMS Pinafore” Gilbert & Sullivan, video ��Cornwall Library, May 15, 1pm FREE

poetry & prose readings

Sharon Lewis ��Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall, May 5, 7pm Hudson River Poets �� Newburgh Library, May 5, 7pm FREE William Seaton poetry, Oliver Mackson prose �� Craft 47, Goshen, May 7, 4pm Robert Milby ��Montgomery Book Exchange, Montgomery, May 10, 7pm FREE Bill Greenfield �� Bears & Cubs Bagel Den, Wurtsboro, May 15, 6pm FREE Ingeborg Poetry at the Church ��Goshen Methodist Church, May 23, 7pm FREE Ariana Den Bleyker ��Clearwater Gallery, Jones Farm, Cornwall, May 27, 7pm

recreation, Dancing

Swing Dancing w/Swing Shift Orchestra ��Newburgh Brewery, 1st Thursdays, 7:30pm Dancing (Ballroom) �� MISU Ellenville, 1st Saturdays, Lesson 7:30pm, Dance 8pm Cinco De Mayo Celebration ��Ellenville Library, May 5, 4:30pm-7pm

theatre - plays

“Picnic” by William Inge, CreativeTheatreMuddyWaterPlayers Museum Village, Monroe, May 6-22 “This Is Not a Conversation” Dead Sea Swimmers ��NACL Theatre, Highland Lake, May 21 & 22 Act Underground Staged Reading ��Delaware Arts Center, Narrowsburg, May 25 & 26, 7pm “Last Gas” by John Cariani �� Shadowland Stages, Ellenville, Jun 3-19

Schools & Conservatories SUNY Orange Chamber Ensemble �� Morrison Mansion, Middletown, May 1, 3pm FREE Improv Night ��SUNY Sullivan Student Union, Loch Sheldrake, May 6, 9pm SUNY Orange Choir and Madrigal Singers ��SUNY Orange Hall, Middletown, May 8, 3pm FREE

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may 7FREE �� Seven Freedoms Music Center, Montgomery ATLAS �� Atlas Studios, Newburgh BGRV �� United Church of Christ, Blooming Grove BW �� Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel CTMW Creative Theatre-Muddy Water Players ��Museum Village, Monroe DCAT �� Dancing Cat Saloon & Catskill Distillery, Bethel

MONDAY

Please check the schedule for Gallery Art & Photography Opening Receptions, page 18

TUESDAY

DEAD �� Dead End Cafe, Parksville DVAA �� Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Narrowsburg FAL �� The Falcon, Marlboro GLEN �� Lumberland Town Hall, Glen Spey GOSH Cornerstone Theatre Arts �� Goshen Music Hall GWL �� Greenwood Lake Library

Cinema “I Remember Mama” MSM-DC 10:30am

10 Cinema Adult Independent Film Night Greenwood Lake Library, 7pm Poetry Robert Milby Montgomery Book Exchange, 7pm

WEDNESDAY

Cinema New Star Wars Movie Narrowsburg Library, 5:30pm

IKE �� Eisenhower Hall, West JOKER �� Joker’s Comedy Club, C MONTBK ��Montgomery Book Exc MSM-AQ �� Mount St. Mary College, Aquinas Hall, New MSM-DC �� Mount St. Mary College, Desmond Campus, Bal NACL ��NACL Theatre, Highland

THURSDAY

Cinema................... Reel Eclectic Film Series............... THRALL 2pm Recreation.Cinco de Mayo Celebration.Ellenville Library, 4:30pm-7pm Poetry...............................Sharon Lewis............................ NOBL 7pm Poetry......................... Hudson River Poets.......................... NFL 7pm Music - American Songbook......Louis Landon....................GWL 7pm

Theatre - Play....... Music - Jazz-Coun Music - Fusion-Ro

Cinema “Brooklyn” Cornwall Library, Noon

Skye Jazz Trio “Jazz Brunch” Iron Forge Inn, Warwick May 15 from Noon-3:00pm “Purple Symphonic” Mixed Media by Frank Shuback.

“Eastern Eyes”, drawing by Kailee Gorr, Grade 11, Livingston Manor Central School. Winner of the 2016 Postcard Contest. Gold Key winner, 2016 Hudson Valley Scholastic Art Awards.

On display at Upfront Exhibition Music....Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, Brothers Osborne.BW 7:30pm Music-Jazz, Fusion..Thunderhead Organ Trio. Wherehouse,Newburgh,8pm Space “Spring Exhibit” group show, Theatre - Play..........“Picnic” by William Inge..................CTMW 8pm Port Jervis

Cinema “The 5th Wave” NFL 6:30pm

Music - Jazz-Blues Theatre - Play.......

Music - Classical..P Music - Classical... Theatre - Play....... Comedy..Vic DiBe

through May 22.

Poetry Ingeborg Goshen Methodist Church, 7pm

“Pink Flamingo” by Hilda Sobel. On display for the Middletown Art Group’s Member Exhibit.

Festival Spring Festival Sugar Loaf, 10am-6pm

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Theatre Act Underground Staged Reading DVAA 7pm

See page 11

May 2016

Music.......... Charlie Lang/Ava Heatley piano/vocals.......POCK 6pm Theatre........... Act Underground Staged Reading............DVAA 7pm Open Mic................... Musician’s Gathering................. DCAT 7:30pm

Music - Rock-Blues-Country.Midnite Slim & Laurie Anne.POCK 6pm Music - Jazz.....String Trio of New York... Port Jervis Library, 6:30pm Open Mic................... Musician’s Gathering................. DCAT 7:30pm

Poetry.Adriana Den

Cabaret-Cafe....... “ Theatre - Play.......

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NFL �� Newburgh Free Library NOBL �� Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall PHILL �� Phillipsport Community Center PT �� Paramount Theater, Middletown PWO ��Palaia Winery Outdoors, Highland Mills POCK �� Pocket Park, Something Sweet Cafe, Middletown

FRIDAY

s... “Women of the Blues”............ WEST from 6pm ....“Picnic” by William Inge..................CTMW 8pm

....“Picnic” by William Inge..................CTMW 8pm ntry-Blues....Howard Fishman guitar........ RITZ 8pm ock..........Rusted Root................................. BW 9pm

RITZ ��Ritz Theater Lobby, Newburgh ROSE ��New Rose Theatre, Walden SCM ��Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville SLGMN �� Seligmann Center for the Arts, Sugar Loaf SLPAC �� Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center SUNYO-KH ��SUNY Orange, Kaplan Hall, Newburgh

SATURDAY

Festival....................Noah Webster Weekend....... Goshen, 9am-9pm Fundraiser...“Artsy Couture”..Wallkill River School, Montgomery, 7pm Music.............Thunderbash......Monticello Raceway, 5:30pm-12:30am Psychic......... James Van Praagh & Tony Stockwell....... SLPAC 7pm Cinema........................ “Genetic Roulette”........................ PHILL 7pm Fundraiser....................Masquerade Party............................ BW 7pm

Music - Classical..Classic Choral Society..First Presby.Ch.,Goshen,7pm

Music...Middletown Concert Chorale..Saint John’s Luth.Ch. Middletown 7pm

Music - Classical.....SUNY Orange Community Orchestra..PT 7:30pm Theatre - Play..........“Picnic” by William Inge..................CTMW 8pm Comedy.................Richie Byrne, Adam Lucidi.. Monticello Elks, 8pm Comedy......................Paul Bond, KC Arora.................... JOKER 9pm

“A Surreal Evening in Paris”...... WEST from 6pm ............... “Last Gas”................................... SS 8pm

SUNDAY

Music - Jazz.......... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am Dance......................... “The Secret Annex”.................. MSM-AQ 2pm Theatre - Play............“Inventing Van Gogh”.................... GOSH 2pm Music - Classical.......Eric Grossman & Susan Kagan.....GMCM 3pm Music - Classical.......Middletown Concert Chorale........... GLEN 3pm Music - Classical.......Classic Choral Society & Orch........BGRV 4pm

Music - Jazz.......... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am Festival..Mother’s Day Pampering & Vendor Fair...PWO Noon-5pm Music......Songwriter’s Anonymous...... Artists’ Market, Shohola 2pm Music - Classical.Ellenville Chamber Players. Ellenville Library, 2pm

Music - Classical.Amphion String Quartet.St.George’s Ch., Nwbgh, 3pm

Music - Jazz.......... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am Operetta - Video...........”HMS Pinafore”..........Cornwall Library, Noon Fundraiser.HudsonValleyPianoTrio.Warwick Reformed Church, 2pm Music - Jazz...........Skye Jazz Trio...Iron Forge Inn, Warwick, Noon-3pm Music - Classical.......Queen of the Hudson Series.........ATLAS 7pm Music - B’way-Greek-Spanish-Folk......Julie Ziavras......THRALL 2pm Music- DooWop...Vic Picone & Elegants, Randy & Rainbows.. PT 7pm Music.............West Point Band “Armed Forces Day”............. IKE 2pm Music................Acoustic Masters Concert Part II.............. SCM 7pm Music - Classical..Delaware Valley Choral Society..DVHS Milford, 2pm Music.............................. Justin Hayward........................ SLPAC 8pm Music - Classical.....Opus One Chamber Ensemble....... SLPAC 3pm Music - Folk.............Happy Traum in Concert....................TUST 8pm Music - DooWop.... The Brooklyn Time Machine..................DEAD 3pm Theatre - Play..........“Picnic” by William Inge..................CTMW 8pm Music - Folk-Jazz-World.........Hiroya Tsukamoto..................... NFL 3pm Comedy...........The Laugh Tour.....The Arnold, Livingston Manor, 8pm Music.Middletown Concert Chorale.North Congregational Ch.,Mddletwn 3pm Music.............Snouts, Veneer.......Romer’s Alley, Sugar Loaf, 8:30pm Theatre - Play..........“Picnic” by William Inge..................CTMW 3pm Comedy...............Tom McTiernan, Gene Trifilio............. JOKER 9pm Music - Celtic.........Cassie & Maggie MacDonald................. DCAT 4pm Poetry.......Bill Greenfield..Bears & Cubs Bagel Den, Wurtsboro, 6pm

Music - Classical.............Weekend of Chamber Music.........CAS 3pm Music.... Jimmy Sturr & Orch, Four Aces, Chris Caffery..... BW 7pm Music.......Judith Tulloch Band, Clear Light Ensemble... PHILL 7pm Potluck Concerts,Cornwall Presbyterian Ch. 7:30pm Cinema............................. “Poster Girl”.......................... SLGMN 7pm ..Maybrook Wind Ensemble....Senior Center 7:30pm Theatre - Play......“This Is Not a Conversation”.......... NACL 7:30pm ....“Picnic” by William Inge..................CTMW 8pm Music...........................Music for Humanity.................. NOBL 7:30pm etetto, Richie Minervini, Fred Rubino....... PT 8pm Music - Classical......... Kindred Spirits Arts...Milford Theatre, 7:30pm Music - Jazz....... Ben Allison and The Easy Way...............TUST 8pm Music................Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers............ DCAT 8pm Theatre - Play..........“Picnic” by William Inge..................CTMW 8pm Comedy...................Joe DeVito, Rich Shultis................. JOKER 9pm

n Blyker.Clearwater Gallery-Jones Farm, Cornwall, 7pm

SUNYO-OH �� SUNY Orange, Orange Hall, Middletown SS �� Shadowland Stages, Ellenville THRALL �� Thrall Library, Middletown TUST ��Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg UUC �� Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern WEST ��Blackfeather Retreat Gallery & Cafe, Westbrookville

Fundraiser.”Taste of Greater Newburgh&Art Show”.MSM 12:30pm-2:30pm

Music - Jazz.......... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am Theatre - Play..........“Picnic” by William Inge..................CTMW 3pm Theatre - Play......“This Is Not a Conversation”............... NACL 4pm

Fundraiser.Port Jervis Council for the Arts.First Presby. Ch., 9:30am-11am

Festival........................... Spring Festival........ Sugar Loaf, 10am-6pm Festival........................... Spring Festival........ Sugar Loaf, 10am-6pm Music - Classical.......Weekend of Chamber Music...............CAS 3pm Music - Jazz.......... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am Music.......................... Dead on the Tracks!........................ PWO 7pm Music - Indian......... Partha Bose sitar....Shanti Mandir, Walden, 7pm Music................ Arlen Roth CD Release Concert............. DCAT 8pm

Theatre - Play..................... “Last Gas”........................SS 2pm & 8pm Music - Classical.......Queen of the Hudson Series.........ATLAS 7pm Comedy..............Patty Rosborough, Joe Currie............ JOKER 9pm

Music - Jazz.... Jazz Cats Live Jazz Brunch...............DCAT 11am Music......Songwriter’s Anonymous...... Artists’ Market, Shohola 2pm Theatre - Play..................... “Last Gas”................................... SS 2pm Cabaret........................... The Lyric Quartet...........................DEAD 3pm

May 2016

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sponsored by 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.

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 Georgia Chambers etchings, paintings ��Georgia Chambers Art Gallery, Callicoon, 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 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 “Spring is in the Air” group show ��Wurtsboro Art Alliance, thru May 1 Yaron Rosner paintings ��Gallery at J. Hengen Design, Sugar Loaf, thru May 1 “Spring Splurge” group show �� Rolling River Cafe & Gallery, Parksville, thru May 1 Debbe Cushman Femiak �� Elant at Goshen, thru May 2 “Room with a View” group show �� Crawford Gallery of Fine Art, Pine Bush, thru May 7 “Comic Art: Fantasy and Imagination” ��Ann Street Gallery, Newburgh, thru May 7 Elisa Pritzker “Spirit of the Selknams” ��Space Create, Newburgh, thru May 7 “Small Works at Large” group show �� The ARTery Gallery, Milford, thru May 9 John F. Simon, Jr. “Well Planned Improvisations” ��SUNYO-KH thru May 10 Phyllis Bilick Memorial Exhibit �� DVAA thru May 10 “Rainy Day” WRS members group show �� WRS thru May 14 Spring Exhibit group show �� UpFront Gallery, Port Jervis, thru May 22 Galen Pittman “Figurative Pastels” �� CAS thru May 30 Heidi Lanino Bilezikian “Fields of Color” �� The Grange, Warwick, thru May 31 Andy Komonchak “What Wood You Make?” Artists of Excellence ��SUNYO-KH thru Jun 15 “Friends, Family, et al” group show ��Regal Bag Factory, Newburgh, thru Jun 18 “Drawn to the Nude” group show ��The Studio Gallery, New Windsor, thru Jun 30 Zimbabwe Artists Project �� Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, thru Sep 2016

NEW ART EXHIBITS

“Days of Leisure” group show ��Crawford Gallery of Fine Art, Pine Bush, May 14-Jun 11 Pottery Show & Spring Sale �� East Ridge Pottery, Warwick, Apr 30 & May 1 “Never Stop Learning” seniors & Eldred HS students �� Town of Highland Senior Center, Eldred, Apr 30-May 1 Mitchell Saler & Dennis Fanton Painting Our World, Michele Sakas �� WRS May 1-30 Sandy Spizter “The Human Figure” �� Limoncello, Goshen, May 1-30 Diane Kominick-Ouzoonian ��Wisner Library, Warwick, May 1-31 Cynthia Harris-Pagano “Painting in North Light” �� MSM-DC, May 1-Jun 3 Jonathan Talbot collage/paintings ��Seligmann Center, Sugar Loaf, May 1-Jun 12 “The Subject Was Roses” pastels �� Karpeles Museum, Newburgh, May 1-Jun 30 Mike Caggiano paintings ��Gallery at Chant Realtors, Lords Valley, May 1-Jun 30 Ron Ferdinand “Dennis the Menace” �� Crawford Town Hall, Pine Bush, May 4-31 Middletown Art Group ��SUNYO-OH May 5-Jun 8 Barbara Fiore “Baited” sculpture �� DVAA May 6-28 “Water” group show ��Wurtsboro Art Alliance, May 7-29 “Founding Mothers” historic paintings �� Artists’ Market, Shohola, May 7-29 Nancy Hull Kearing assemblages & collages �� Amity Gallery, Warwick, May 7-29 “In Bloom” group show �� Gallery Eva, Callicoon, May 7-30 Richard Weber “Remade Reality: Collages, Paintings, Sculptures” ��SUNYO-OH May 9-Jun 8 Nicholas Bach �� Milkweed, Sugar Loaf, May 14-Jun 3 Catello Somma “Curiosity” �� LightClub Curiosity Shoppe, Sugar Loaf, May 14-Jun 10 “Reflections” WRS members group show ��WRS May 15-Jun 14 “Touching the Membrane” group show ��Space Create, Newburgh, May 16-Jun 9 “Scenes of Newburgh” artworks �� SUNYO-KH May 18-Aug 4 CAS Members Show ��CAS May 21-Jun 19 Jeff George sculpture, Carol Diamond paintings �� DVAA Jun 3-25 “Bare Bones” group show �� CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor, Jun 3-26 Hudson River ArtFest ��Riverfront Park, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Jun 5, Noon-4pm

Photography exhibits

Catharine Bale �� Green Light Gallery, Cornwall-on-Hudson, ongoing Keith Marsiglia �� Caffe ala Mode, Warwick thru May Grey Villet “Rights, Race & Revolutions” ��Museum at Bethel Woods, Thru Dec 31 18

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May 2016

NEW photography EXHIBITS

Quintet Photographers Capturing Life “Artistic Selections” ��Greenwood Lake Library, May 1-31 Sfields photography & digital ��Monroe Library, May 1-31 “Kiki de Montparnasse” photos of Alice Prin �� Blackfeather Retreat Gallery, Westbrookville, May 7-Jul 4

ART & Photography receptions

Pottery Show & Spring Sale �� East Ridge Pottery, Warwick, Apr 30 & May 1, 10:30am-5:30pm “Never Stop Learning” seniors & Eldred HS students �� Town of Highland Senior Center, Eldred, Apr 30, 1pm-3pm John F. Simon, Jr. “Well Planned Improvisations” �� SUNYO-KH Apr 30, 4pm-7pm Elisa Pritzker “Spirit of the Selknams” �� Space Create, Newburgh, Apr 30, 5pm-8pm Cynthia Harris-Pagano “Painting in North Light” ��MSM-DC, May 1, 1pm-3pm Jonathan Talbot collage/paintings �� Seligmann Center, Sugar Loaf, May 1, 2pm-6pm Barbara Fiore “Baited” sculpture ��DVAA May 6, 7pm-9pm “Water” group show ��Wurtsboro Art Alliance, May 7, Noon-6pm (meet artists from 4pm-6pm) “The Subject Was Roses” pastels ��Karpeles Museum, Newburgh, May 7, 1pm-4pm “Founding Mothers” historic paintings �� Artists’ Market, Shohola, May 7, 4pm-6pm Ron Ferdinand “Dennis the Menace” ��Crawford Town Hall, Pine Bush, May 7, 5pm Mitchell Saler & Dennis Fanton Painting Our World, Michele Sakas �� WRS May 7, 5pm-7pm Mike Caggiano paintings �� Gallery at Chant Realtors, Lords Valley, May 7, 5pm-7pm Nancy Hull Kearing assemblages & collages �� Amity Gallery, Warwick, May 7, 5pm-7pm “In Bloom” group show �� Gallery Eva, Callicoon, May 7, 5pm-9pm Port Jervis School District K-12 Art Show �� Port Jervis High School Cafeteria, May 13, 6pm-8pm Nicholas Bach ��Milkweed, Sugar Loaf, May 14, 5pm-8pm Catello Somma “Curiosity” ��LightClub Curiosity Shoppe, Sugar Loaf, May 14, 5pm-10pm Middletown Art Group, Rick Weber w/Bev Poyerd, piano �� SUNYO-OH May 15, 1pm-4pm Diane Kominick-Ouzoonian ��Wisner Library, Warwick, May 15, 1:30pm-3:30pm CAS Members Show �� CAS May 21, talk:3pm, reception:4pm-6pm “Days of Leisure” group show ��Crawford Gallery of Fine Art, Pine Bush, May 21, 5:30pm “Scenes of Newburgh” photography, drawings �� SUNYO-KH May 28, 4pm-7pm “Touching the Membrane” group show �� Space Create, Newburgh, May 28, 6pm-8pm “Bare Bones” group show ��CAS Laundry King, Livingston Manor, Jun 3, 5pm-8pm Jeff George sculpture, Carol Diamond paintings �� DVAA Jun 3, 7pm-9pm

Schools & Conservatories Budding Artists �� Greenwood Lake Library, ongoing Sullivan County High School Art Show �� CAS thru May 15 “Never Stop Learning” seniors & Eldred HS student �� Town of Highland Senior Center, Eldred, Apr 30, 1pm-3pm Summer Camp Instructors’ Artworks ��WRS May 1-30 Port Jervis School District K-12 Art Show �� Port Jervis High School Cafeteria, May 13, 6pm-8pm Nick Zungoli Photography Students ��Exposures Gallery, Sugar Loaf, May 14, 5pm-7pm Identity Photography Exhibition PI: Photography Teens ��Bethel Woods, May 25, 7pm

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

Authors and Illustrators Showcase ��Thrall Library, Apr 30, kids & teens:11am-1pm Teen Book Discussion ��Newburgh Library, May 9, 6:30pm Family Story Time ��Newburgh Library Branch, Newburgh Mall, May 25, 6:30pm Story Walk �� HHNM-CoH May 28, Noon-4pm Cinema

Teen Movie Night 11-17yrs �� Greenwood Lake Library, Wednesdays, 6pm FREE Saturday Movie �� Crawford Library, Monticello, Saturdays, 1pm FREE “A Bug’s Life” 5 yrs & up �� Ellenville Library, Apr 29, 6pm FREE entertainment

Cinco de Mayo Celebration �� Ellenville Library, May 5, 4:30pm-7pm Museums

Discovery Quests ��HHNM Saturdays & Sundays,10am-4pm “Marvelous Moths” �� HHNM-CoH Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Noon-4pm Meet the Animal of the Week ��HHNM-CoH Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm & 2:30pm recreation & Lectures

Open House �� The Birch School Nature Camp, Westtown, Apr 30, 1pm-4pm Teen Painting Drop-in �� Wallkill River School, Montgomery, Saturdays, 1pm “Saturdays at the Woods” family arts exploring ��Bethel Woods, Saturdays thru May 21, 10am “Project: Identity” teens ��Bethel Woods, Saturdays 1pm,Wednedays, thru May 25, 6pm “Tweets & Treats” Hike ages 10-adults ��PEEC May 1 & May 14, 9am Mother’s Day Nature Hike ��HHNM May 8, 10am “Creature Feature Weekend: A World of Frogs“ ��HHNM-CoH May 14 & 15, 1pm & 2:30pm

Sublime Sitar at Shanti Mandir, Walden

Grey Towers Walking Tour, Milford

The Sitar is perhaps the best-known and most popular classical instrument from India. Initially known as TriTantri Veena (3-stringed instrument) in Vedic times, the Sitar is believed to have been re-modeled and re-christened as “Sitar” by Amir Khusru, the Persian poetmusician during the middle ages. Sitar player Partha Bose (photo left) is a widely respected artist in the arena of Hindustani classical music. Partha was initiated to the Sitar at age six and thereafter underwent intensive training in the tradition of Guru-Shishya parampara. Partha has

received overwhelming appreciation from connoisseurs and critics of Hindustani classical music in India and abroad for over two decades now. Indranil Mallick, a tabla player of rare skill, has already established himself both as a soloist and accompanist. Born to a family of genuine music connoisseurs, he received his initial training in tabla at age five. An Indian Classical music concert: sitar by Bose, accompanied on Tabla by Mallick, will take place at Shanti Mandir, 51 Muktananda Marg in Walden on May 28 at 7:00pm. Call 845-778-1008 for tickets.

Who lived in the Milford places in the community Community House before with a connection to the it became a public library? prominent Pinchot family, Which historic figures who helped shape the are honored with stone region beginning in the carvings on the façade of early 1800s. Participants Forest Hall? And what’s should meet on the lawn up with the funky décor on of the Milford Community the exterior of Normandy House at the intersection of The Pinchot Dry Goods Store & Cottage? A walk around Mercantile, circa 1870, Broad & Harford Broad and Harford Streets. downtown Milford on May Streets where Forest Hall stands today. The 1-hour stroll through 14 at 11:00am will answer these questions and the borough will illustrate how one family more! influenced the beginnings of the community. This free and public walking tour, The tour will be held rain or shine. Sturdy, sponsored by the Grey Towers Heritage comfortable footwear is recommended. PreAssociation and the US Forest Service, will registration is strongly suggested by calling lead participants to some of the buildings and 570-296-9625.

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. Join the West Point Band under the baton of its commander, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew J. Esch, in coming together to thank our military members for their patriotic service

in support of our country for a concert on May 15 at 2:00pm in Eisenhower Hall, West Point. The campus of the U.S. Military Academy provides the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of world-class music celebrating the branches of the Armed Forces. Free admission. For information and updates, visit www. westpointband.com or call 845-938-2617.

Pianist Louis Landon has a magnetic personality and a gift for performing music of many styles. He has traveled around the world, and has performed and collaborated with many famous musicians, including Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. He has released over a dozen well-reviewed albums of his music

Armed Forces Day with West Point Band

Gershwins + in Greenwood Lake

during the span of his career. The Greenwood Lake Public Library presents Louis Landon playing the music of the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Sinatra, and more on May 5 from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Pre-registration in person at the library, 79 Waterstone Road or by phone is required. For reservations and information: 845-477-8377.

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Lemons Brook Farm: Lens, Pen & Place

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will present the digital and spoken word event, Lemons Brook Farm: Lens, Pen and Place, on May 21 from 1:00pm-5:00pm at the farmhouse where its New York office is based, 120 Segar and Rosenberg Road, Kauneonga Lake. The event will feature the work of photographer and writer, Sandy Long (see photo) who spent the month of November 2015 as Artist-in-Residence at the 119-acre property. A digital exposition of images will be available throughout the afternoon, and Long will briefly discuss her work at 1:30pm and 4:00pm. A guided walk on the woodland trail takes place at 2:30pm. While in residence at the farm, Long explored the lichen-labeled stone walls, the bird-and-bug-friendly herb garden, the wildlife that is supported there, the shady forest trail littered with thought-provoking evidence of human activity and the neighboring cows

quietly grooming the fields leased by a local farmer. The beautiful property is well loved by its owner, Lou Barr and his family. Barr’s reverence for his childhood home led him to work with the Conservancy to protect it for the future. As a result, the pristine woodlands, fields and wetlands will continue to provide essential habitat for plants, animals, insects, fungi and other life forms. “I have tremendous devotion to what’s wild,” says Barr. Long’s photographic experience of the property was deepened on the page, in a process she employs when engaging with a place. “I am looking, listening, opening my senses to what this place is saying,” she wrote during the residency. “We form our bonds in such conversations. Deepening relationships to the places we love can impel us to work on their behalf. The camera provides me a portal for greater awareness.” Visit www.DelawareHighlands.org

Assemblage & Collage at Amity Gallery Artist Nancy Hull Kearing lived and worked in New York City for many years, working for architect I. M. Pei and eventually starting her own design studio. Twenty years ago, she chose to join her family on their farm in Warwick while continuing her artistic endeavors. Nancy’s geometric style reflects her studies with Joseph Albers, a well known member of the Bauhaus School in Germany. “Six years ago a stroke caused me to stop painting and invent new means of expression. I found I could apply paint on pieces of old wood and could glue or nail on found objects that caught my eye. Similarly, I use found images and scraps of fabric to create my

collages. The results have often surprised me and made me want to make more. My materials are new, but the values that inspire me remain unchanged.” Nancy will be exhibiting her assemblages and collages at the Amity Gallery, 110 Newport Bridge Road, Warwick, Saturdays & Sundays throughout the month of May. An opening reception will be held on May 7, from 5:00pm-7:00pm. In conjunction with her show, Kearing’s brother, Richard Hull, will give a talk entitled Amity - It’s History & Legends from the Native American Era to Present Time on May 10 at 7:00pm at the Amity Gallery. For information: 845-258-4396.

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ARTS ORGANIZATIONS Ferry Godmother Productions Newburgh Jazz Series Orange County Pop-Rock-Doowop series Newburgh Jazz-Go-Round www.ferrygodmother.com Orange County Arts Council Create. Connect. Inspire. Become a member & get your art on! Volunteer opportunities available. 845-469-9168 / www.ocartscouncil.org ARTS VENUES Downing Film Center Quality Films, Live Theatre in HD 19 Front St, Newburgh. 845-561-3686 www.downingfilmcenter.com Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center Musicals, Plays, Concerts, Art Gallery. Performing Arts Academy

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Our “Founding Mothers” in Shohola

Ever wonder if George Washington’s mother had to coax him to eat his vegetables? Which founding father loved his mother most? Which founding father seemed to hate his mother? The answers can be found in a special May salute to our Founding Mothers. Out of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, 100% of them had mothers! With so much information available about the founding fathers, it’s curious how little is known about the hands that rocked the cradles. The Barryville Area Arts Association has put together an exhibit honoring these moms. “This exhibit differs from our usual fare,” reports BAAA member Ari Mir-Pontier. “The display is more interesting for its historical information than for the artwork, but we thought May would be the perfect month to honor those who gave life to the people who gave life to our nation.” The show includes portraits and some very interesting tidbits about these women.

For example, we need to thank Mary Ball Washington (see photo) twice. First, for giving birth to George. Second: for talking him into accepting the presidency after he was elected. Historical records show Mary had to convince her son into accepting the Office of the Presidency after he was voted in. George had traveled to meet his mom the day after he found out he was elected. She was in such ill-health he decided not to take the job, but Mary insisted he “fulfill the high destiny which Heaven has foreordained you to fill. Go, knowing that you go with a Mother’s and Heaven’s blessings!” The show, which runs May 7-29, will have a free reception on May 7 from 4:00pm6:00pm at the Artists’ Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Avenue, Shohola, PA. The reception includes complimentary refreshments and a Q&A session about the Founding Mothers. For information: 845-557-8713

Quintet Photographers Capturing Life

Quintet Photographers throughout the Hudson Valley. Capturing Life (QPCL): The QPCL was formed to Jackie Chiger, Madelyn exhibit a body of work that Livoti-Garstak, Marilynn not only expresses the love of Potter, Ray Sussmann, photography, but also to reflect and Thomas Vaillancourt their individuality. seek to share the beauty and The exhibit of photographs wonder of people, places, by the QPCL titled Artistic and events in everyday Work by Thomas Vaillancourt Selections will take place at life with their audience. They met at the the Greenwood Lake Public Library, 79 Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop, and Waterstone Road, from May 1-31. have exhibited collectively and individually For information, call 845-477-8377.

Seeing Stars in Kauneonga Lake

Watch the stars and planets, observe deep sky objects, and learn how to locate the constellations when the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and local astronomer John Kocijanski join together for a Star Watch program on May 6 from 8:30pm-10:30pm. Participants must bring their own binoculars and/or telescope (a limited number will be

available) and folding chairs. Prior registration is required. Call 570-226-3164 or 845583-1010 to register. In case of inclement weather or cloudy skies, the program will be hosted on May 7. Registered participants will be notified of a change in date. The event takes place at 120 Segar & Rosenberg Road, Kauneonga Lake (put Swan Lake in your GPS).

Master Mandolinist’s Music in Hurleyville

Master mandolinist Wayne Fugate is one of New York’s most versatile acoustic musicians. Making his musical home in the American roots styles of bluegrass, blues, jazz, and old-time music, he can swing gracefully from these styles to any of his other musical loves in the world of Classical, Gypsy jazz and Brazilian Choro music. The Woodsongs Coffeehouse is presenting Acoustic Masters Concert, Part II on May 14 at 7:00pm. The concert will feature award

winning musicians on fiddle, guitar and mandolin, and a special performance by Wayne Fugate. Hosting band Little Sparrow, will also perform. The evening includes a special mandolin workshop presented by Fugate, and runs from 4:00pm5:30pm. The concert and workshop takes place at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville. For information: 845-434-8044. Register for the workshop: 845-671-9548. May 2016

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Impressionism, Realism & More at The Wallkill River School!

May brings fresh Spring paintings to the Wallkill River School of Art (WRS) by two of Orange County’s premier painters: Dennis Fanton and Mitchell Saler. Dennis Fanton features his Impressionist paintings of Orange County, while Mitchell Saler features his Hudson River School realism paintings of the region and the historic waterfront area. In the Emerging Artist gallery, WRS features the first solo show of Michele Sakas, an upcoming Walden oil painter. Dennis Fanton is a Middletown artist whose Artists Mitchell Saler & Dennis Fanton life took a drastic turn when he enlisted in the His work is strongly influenced by the Navy as a medical corpsman. impressionistic painters with Fanton was trained in art a focus on color relationships at Newark School of Fine and interesting, varied and Industrial Arts, Ducret brushwork. The balance School of Art, and has had of light and shadow are private instruction in oil a frequent theme and his painting, pastels, botanical personal relationship with the illustration, and portraiture. changing seasonal landscapes He continued his training of the Hudson Valley is in the medical field after reflected in his work. Dennis discharge, and has worked teaches Impressionism as a critical care Registered classes at the WRS every Nurse ever since. “My work Friday from 10:00am-Noon. is strongly influenced by the Artwork by Michele Sakas Mitchell Saler was born and Hudson Valley landscape, and the changing raised in Middletown. In 2011, he received a seasons. My medium and style also fluctuates Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing, between pastel and oil,” says Dennis. summa cum laude, from the State University

of New York at New Paltz. The university awarded him the Alex Martin Scholarship for painting and drawing. In February 2012, he displayed his paintings in a solo exhibition at the WRS. In 2015, he won 2nd Place in the Oil and Acrylic category for the Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts 50th Annual Fall Open Exhibition in Ringwood, NJ. His works emphasize vastness, dramatic lighting, and atmospheric effects. His largescale, oil paintings convey overwhelming natural forces, grandeur, and seemingly impossible phenomena in nature. He is influenced by the Hudson River School and fantasy stories. The exhibit will run during the entire month of May, with an opening reception on May 7, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the WRS, 232 Ward Street, Montgomery. Don’t forget to take a peek at the WRS’ Hallway works, with the theme Spring, or the Summer Camp Instructors’ artworks in the Upstairs Gallery. And, on May 7 from 10:00am-7:00pm, the WRS will have a “Artsy Couture” fundraiser. Beautiful, artsy, bohemian-style clothing and bags hand painted and embellished by WRS artist Nancy Reed Jones will be available for purchase. Mother’s Day IS coming up! For information: 845-457-ARTS.

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Student Art in PJ

Art students from the Port Jervis School District (PJSD) were invited to be part of an art exhibit. Students were chosen based on their commitment to art and for the quality of work that comes from the art programs. The art teachers from ASK, HBE, Middle, and High schools were asked to select artwork in any media which includes drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, film, video, printmaking, and graphic design. The result is a marvelous exhibit, showcasing over 100 works and the talents of these young artists. The PJSD Art Department will present the K-12 exhibit at the Port Jervis High School Cafeteria, 10 Route 209, Port Jervis, on May 13 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. For information: 845-858-3100

Wurtsboro Art Alliance Celebrates Water

Water! Seventy percent of the earth’s surface is covered with it; our bodies are largely made of it; it is what we look for on exoplanets to signify the possibility of life. We are locally blessed with an abundance of it; less than 10 percent of it is drinkable; millions of women worldwide spend their entire day procuring enough of it for their family’s needs; it is required to raise all “Santa Cruz Morning” by Rick Loggia the food we consume. As humans, we find beauty in a waterfall, a peaceful lake or pond, a trickling brook or the mighty seas and oceans. The Wurtsboro Art Alliance (WAA) will celebrate it with the opening of a new exhibit: Water, May 7-29. The opening reception takes place on May 7 from 12:00pm-6:00pm with a chance to meet the artists from 4:00pm6:00pm. Featured artists include Rick Loggia, Jim Rathbun, Steve Duffy, and “D&H Canal” by Steve Duffy many other local and regional artists. The WAA is also proud to announce Spring and Summer art classes taught by professional illustrator, designer, and fine artist Roberta Rosenthal. May classes focus on Basic Botanical Drawing with Graphite Pencil, May 3, 10, 17 & 24, from 10:30am-12:30pm. “Ashokan Reservoir” by Roberta Rosenthal The WAA Gallery is located at 73 Sullivan Roberta will also teach classes in June, July and August. Email Rozenart@aol. Street, Wurtsboro. New members are always welcome: email info@waagallery.org com for more information.

Face “Reality” at SUNY Orange

Not uncommon during many clay dried, then finishing by artists’ careers is the focusing being double-fired, with glazing and refocusing of their efforts between the firings. To expand to create. Changing medium upon the sculptural statement, or predominant color may be the spheres are placed upon influenced by the season or small sculpted clay or wood another artist or teacher or just pedestals. life. Weber has been drawn to A solo show of the artworks of art since the third grade. He Richard Weber will be on view in continued his love of art through Orange Hall Gallery Loft from school and eventually attended May 9-June 8, demonstrating SUNY New Paltz, but left Weber’s diverse interests and Sculpture by Richard Weber without a degree. He considers his means of expressing them. If himself self-taught. Throughout it weren’t clearly stated that this the past forty-plus years, he body of work has been done by has nurtured that love of art one individual, viewers could by creating a variety of works, surmise it to be that of three many of which are on display. artists. The reception at which The exhibit, Remade Reality: the artist will be present is Photo Collages ~ Reality Painted scheduled simultaneously with ~ Ceramic Sculptures includes the Middletown Art Group’s many years of work brought Members Exhibit (see pg. 11) on together. The collages consist May 15 from 1:00pm-4:00pm. of snippets of close-up and The exhibit and reception are slightly enhanced photographs Collage by Richard Weber free and open to the public. in geometric shapes, offering a kaleidoscope Orange Hall is located on the campus of prospective. The acrylic paintings are his SUNY Orange at the corner of Wawayanda latest works and consist of local landscapes and Grandview Avenues, (GPS: 24 Grandview and abandoned stable buildings. The third Ave.) Middletown. distinct section of the show is comprised of Questions may be directed to Cultural hollow clay spheres which were made through Affairs: 845-341-4891 or by emailing: a process of marking and carving before the cultural@sunyorange.edu

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“Days of Leisure” in Pine Bush

Leisurely pursuits and Many times through pastimes are recorded the process of painting in paintings depicting impressionistically and strolling through gardens realistically, these works on a balmy evening, result in new shades or visiting a colorful tones of color. If you outdoor flower market, happen to see a color in sailing miniature boats a new painting that you in a stream or pond. like, ask the artist how it These are paintings done was created. to exhibit the ease of The American artist relaxing, the enjoyment today continues to “Dunes” by Maureen Hart of an afternoon with create some of the most friends. beautiful works of art, The French right here, right now. predecessors may have An exhibit, Days of had an upper hand by Leisure, was presented creating this type of by The Metropolitan painting, but American Museum of Art in New Impressionists and York City in 1994. Now Realists of today you can see American continue to express the Impressionists and joy and art of painting at Realists in a similar Days leisure, moments like an of Leisure exhibit at the afternoon garden chat “Marshland, Montgomery” by T. Edwards Crawford Gallery of with friends, at the beach, farmland in spring Fine Art, 65 Main Street in Pine Bush. or winter. Or, the sky at any time of day The show runs from May 14-June 11, and which will hold one’s attention with stillness the reception is on May 21 at 5:30pm. All for quite a while. are welcome. For info: 845-744-8634. With a wide variety of styles, artists are And be sure to go early in the month constantly discovering new techniques, and and shop for Mother’s Day gifts during the an abundance of subject matters are produced. ceramics and jewelry spring sale!

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Dennis The Menace Visits Pine Bush!

Dennis the Menace is a daily syndicated newspaper comic strip originally created, written, and illustrated by Hank Ketcham. It debuted on March 12, 1951, in 16 newspapers and was originally distributed by Post-Hall Syndicate. It is now written and drawn by Ketcham’s former assistants, Marcus Hamilton and Ron Ferdinand, and distributed to at least 1,000 newspapers in 48 countries and in 19 languages by King Features Syndicate. The Crawford Arts Association of Pine Bush (CAA) is proud to announce an art show

specifically geared to cartooning and the comics. Pine Bush resident Ron Ferdinand will be exhibiting his work in the second floor gallery of the Town of Crawford Government Center, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, from May 4-31. Meet Ron at a reception for his show on May 7 at 5:00pm. The CAA will also hold a special member’s brunch for the artist and a demonstration of his works and techniques will be held in the conference room. For information, call 845-744-8230.

Fields of Color in Warwick

The most recent work by vibrant and complex palette; artist Heidi Lanino Bilezikian created by pulling from the is a reflection of the landscape structure of the landscape, and fields of color, capturing inspired by internal and the theme of Orange County’s external surroundings. Most farmland and the beauty of the of the pieces in this series black dirt fields. were painted plein-air; others Utilizing the architecturally were done in her studio, aesthetic space of The Grange using her own sketches as in Warwick, the works of local inspiration for the finished artists are regularly found on work. Heidi is affiliated with display, supporting the local art “Little York Rd.” by the Warwick Summer Arts community as well as offering Heidi Lanino-Bilezikian diners a feast for their eyes. Landscapes by Festival, Warwick Life Drawing Group, Orange Heidi are on display at The Grange, 1 Ryerson County Arts Council, Amity Arts Ceramics and Warwick Art League. Road, Warwick, through May 31. For information call 845-986-1170. This new series is a progression into a more

Middletown Concert Chorale: 20 Years! The Middletown Concert Chorale is proud to announce its 20th Anniversary Celebration concert Power of Song, which features Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living. Published in mid-2013 by this young (under 40) composer, it is a beautiful, melodic work that offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on life, love, loss and renewal. The popularity of this 21st Century masterwork is indicated by the fact that it was chosen as the featured work in two other local chorale concerts within the last two years! - and the Chorale is also going to perform it at Carnegie Hall on May 28 under the direction of the composer, as part of a Mid American Productions Concert Series! The Chorale has blossomed over the past few years under the direction of Danielle Cornacchio, and is accompanied by Gregg Michalak, a local pianist also known for his superb solo performances. Requiem for the Living will be performed with a small chamber ensemble of flute, oboe, french horn, violin, cello and harp. The concert will feature some of the Chorale’s members in solo performances, together with other choral pieces that complement the theme of the concert. Between the two acts, there will be a small cabaret portion, followed by the second

act of choral selections spanning a variety of styles. In addition to the Chorale’s two regular performances on May 7 at 7:00pm at Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 391 Mt. Hope Road, Middletown, and May 15 at 3:00pm at North Congregational Church, 96 North Beacon Street (off Wisner Ave.), Middletown, the Chorale is also honored to be invited to perform this concert as part of the Lumberland Cultural Series on May 1, at 3:00pm, at the Lumberland Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, Tickets are available at the doors. Visit www.middletownchorale.org or contact Rob Abramson 845-386-4398 or Wendy McNutt 845-457-2730 for info. As always, the chorale welcomes the audience to a reception with light fare after the concerts.

Kominick-Ouzoonian’s Art in Warwick

Born in Portland, Maine, artist Diane Kominick-Ouzoonian moved to California to study at the University of California at Santa Cruz. After graduating, Diane moved back east to study with Philip Guston and Gretna Campbell at the New York Studio School in Greenwich Village. At Montclair State University, she received a teaching credential and taught art in the school system. Today, retired from teaching drawing at Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh, Diane teaches pastel, drawing and watercolor workshops throughout the library systems. An active member of the North East

Watercolor Society and Warwick Art League, Diane paints in pastels, watercolors and oils. Her work has been shown at more than 60 exhibitions throughout the region. “Drawing from the model and painting daily are essential in staying active as an artist today,” says Diane. Meet Diane at the opening reception for her exhibit, Imagined Images at the Albert Wisner Library, 1 McFarland Drive, Warwick, on May 15 from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The show runs from May 1-31. For information, call 845-986-1047. Visit www.kominick-Ouzoonian.com

Ben Allison & The Easy Way, Narrowsburg Bassist/composer blending them into a Ben Allison is cinematic, cohesive one of a few band whole. leaders working in Ben Allison & jazz today who has The Easy Way: jazz developed his own bassist Ben Allison instantly identifiable with guitarist Steve sound. Known for Cardenas and his arrangements, Ted Nash on alto Ben Allison Steve Cardenas Ted Nash inventive grooves sax, perform at and hummable melodies, Ben draws from the Tusten Theatre, 201 Bridge Street in the jazz tradition and a range of influences Narrowsburg, for the Spring Concert Series from rock and folk to 20th century classical on May 21 at 8:00pm. and world music traditions, seamlessly For reservations, phone 845-252-7576.

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Music in Maybrook

The Maybrook Wind Ensemble, an intergenerational community wind band under the direction of Kevin Scott, will present it’s Spring Concert on May 20 at 7:30pm at the Maybrook Senior Center. The program will include a remarkably diverse array of band compositions including Ferdinand Herold’s Overture to Zampa, Béla Bartók’s Four Pieces for Band, Elmer Bernstein’s The Magnificent Seven, John Barry’s Suite from Dances With Wolves, Finale from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4,

and music by James Curnow, James Hosay Stephen Bulla, and Robert W. Smith. In addition, the ensemble’s flute quartet, Party of Four, will perform American Flute Salute arr. by Bill Holcomb, a patriotic tribute in honor of Memorial Day. There will be a reception after the concert at the Center, 111 Schipps Lane, Maybrook. Admission is free, with a goodwill offering to help defray incidental expenses. Email maybrookwindensemble@gmail. com or call Kevin Scott at 845-978-0617.

Music in Middletown

Soprano Julie Ziavras is another show by Ada. In addition, bringing a new program to Thrall I will sing a medley of tunes from Library in May, accompanied The King and I along with other by composers Steve and Ada show tunes, and a song by Lorca Margoshes. (yes, he wrote music), Granada by “Steve has written a new short Lara, and some Greek songs. Steve & Julie piece for me with a lyric that is “Ken DeAngelis and I will an excerpt from Shakespeare’s do his folk originals and an Merchant of Venice,” Julie Irish folksong.” The concert explained. “I will do a piece from is on May 15 at 2:00pm. Ada’s Cummings and Goings Thrall is at 11-19 Depot Street, and a piece called Souvenirs from Ada Margoshes Ken DeAngelis Middletown. Free admission.

Music for Food in Warwick

The Hudson Valley commitment to the Piano Trio (HVPT) is future of music. comprised of Warwick At a fund raising musicians Jeanne Fox concert event for the and Tara Goozée, Warwick Ecumenical joined by international Food Pantry, the trio’s concert pianist Eun parent organization Ha Chung of West Hudson Valley Strings Point. They perform presents the HVPT at public and private performing works by Hudson Valley Piano Trio events, fundraisers, Haydn, Piazzolla and photo by Rita Jana Photography and outreach concerts Mendelssohn on May in support of their community. Teaching and 14 at 2:00pm, at the Warwick Reformed preparing young musicians to perform is an Church, 16 Maple Ave. Admission is a extension of the group’s passion for music suggested donation of $10 by cash or check. and is an important part of each member’s Visit www.HudsonValleyStrings.com

Music for Mom in Ellenville

Even Beethoven had a Mother! Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Ellenville Chamber Players featuring Marcia Gates flute, David Fiedler violin, and Anastasia Solberg viola, as they perform Beethoven’s Serenade in D Major for Flute, Violin, & Viola, Op.25, along with one of Mozart’s Duos for Violin & Viola, a flute and violin duo by C.P.E. Bach and a trio by Quincy Jones. It’s all at the Mother’s Day Concert on May 8, 2:00pm at the Ellenville Public Library, 40 Center Street. Free admission: 845-647-5530.

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Psychic Dynamic Duo in Sugar Loaf

For over thirty years, psychic has been a part of several James Van Praagh has been other television specials and building a greater awareness programs in the U.K. of life after death, and his Tony is a celebrated work has brought insight and teacher and lecturer, and is peace to millions. Known as a the co-founder of the Avalon trailblazer in his field, he has Project, which offers seminars written numerous New York to developing mediums to Times bestsellers, including help enhance their spiritual Talking to Heaven, Ghosts learning. Among Us, and Unfinished At the Best of International Business. James has also Mediumship event, James and been a guest on a plethora of Tony will come together to help James Van Praagh & national television shows. He Tony Stockwell come to SLPAC the audience achieve a deeper on May 7 at 7:00pm has been an executive producer understanding of the spiritual for several CBS shows, such as Living with the world. They will share their knowledge of Dead, which was based on his life, and The and experiences with the other side, and will Ghost Whisperer, the long-running CBS series lead the audience through healing meditation. starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. James recently James and Tony will communicate with spirits launched the James Van Praagh School of and will select random audience members to Mystical Arts, an online school that offers receive detail-laden messages of hope and a variety of courses and certifications in the comfort from loved ones in another realm. arena of mediumship. Attending one of James’ events throughout Tony Stockwell has been a successful America or one of Tony’s events in the U.K. medium for over twenty-five years, and strives is certainly special; seeing both spiritual towards reuniting people with their departed powerhouses together at one event is something loved ones in order to prove that life after that should not be missed: May 7 at 7:00pm death is possible. He has done several national at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center tours and is one of the most well-known and (SLPAC). respected mediums in the United Kingdom. For tickets, call the SLPAC box office at An author of four bestselling books, he has 845-610-5900, visit www.ticketmaster.com or also had four of his own television series and charge by phone 1-800-745-3000.

Playhouse Presents “Picnic”

It’s a balmy Labor Day Inge was encouraged by in the American heartland, Tennessee Williams to and a group of women are try playwrighting. Three preparing for the annual years later, Inge penned town picnic. When a Picnic, a small-town tale handsome young drifter of gender relations and named Hal arrives, his sexual frustration. combination of uncouth Despite controversy, manners and titillating Picnic earned Inge the charm stirs up everything. Pulitzer Prize for Drama A timeless American (and a then-whopping Theatre Muddy-Water Players: classic about life, love, Creative $500 prize) in 1953. Left-right: Cynthia Topps, Jessica and dreams, Picnic by The play continued to Markman & Jonathan Guagenti William Inge is also about the line between run on Broadway until April 10, 1954, after restraint and desire. which Inge penned two more highly regarded The original Broadway production of Broadway shows, Bus Stop and The Dark at Picnic opened on Broadway on February 19, the Top of the Stairs, both of which earned 1953, directed by Joshua Logan and starring positive reviews. By the early ‘60s, Inge Janice Rule as leading lady Madge Owens had earned the nickname “Playwright of the and Ralph Meeker as the mysterious Hal, as Midwest.” well as two of Broadway’s legendary great All three plays were adapted into successful actresses: Kim Stanley and Eileen Heckart. movies. Later plays were not as successful. Making his Broadway debut as Madge’s rich Directed by David Mossey, Picnic begins suitor Alan Seymour was none other than Creative Theatre-Muddy Water Players’ Paul Newman! 21st season. Performances are scheduled The three-act play won two Tony Awards for Fridays & Saturdays, May 6-21 - for Logan’s direction and the now-defunct (and Thursday, May 19) at 8:00pm, and Best Stage Technician - though Inge was not Sundays, May 15 & 22 at 3:00pm. nominated for his soon-to-be classic. All performances are at The Playhouse Inge grew up in Independence, Kansas, in at Museum Village, Route 17M, Monroe. a boarding house run by his mother, a set-up Intermission includes dessert consisting of very much like the one depicted in Picnic. apple pie, ice cream, iced tea and coffee. After stints as a teacher and drama critic, Reservations are suggested: 845-294-9465.

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Drawn To The Pastel in Newburgh

Drawn To The Nude in New Windsor

“Donna” by Andrew Lattimore “Heirloom Roses” by Gayle Clark Fedigan

An exhibit that celebrates much more than a single flower, The Subject Was Roses reminds us of the wide thematic and technical range of which pastel art is capable. Dynamic landscapes and elegantly composed still lifes, as well as the florals appropriate to the season, are among the subjects of this varied artistic welcome to the spring. Many of the local artists on display in this show are well-known in the area and have exhibited widely. All studied at Mount St. Mary College’s Desmond Campus in Newburgh or abroad through the Burren Art Centre in Ireland. Affiliated with numerous art associations and galleries in the Hudson Valley, New England, and beyond, they have shown their work in other Karpeles Manuscript Museum shows and elsewhere in Newburgh

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over the years. Their command of the exacting medium of pastel is well known to art-lovers here and throughout the area. The public is invited to meet the artists at a reception at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 94 Broadway (across from City Hall), in Newburgh, on May 7, from 1:00pm4:00pm. Come see area artists salute spring with an outpouring of pastel paintings! The exhibit runs from May 1-June 30. The Karpeles Museums are a national chain with fourteen in the U.S. specializing in the preservation and display of original, historically significant documents and manuscripts. Admission is always free. For more information, call Karpeles at 845-569-4997.

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“Artists throughout time “Reaching” have been drawn to the Nude by Mary Mugele Sealfon for it’s relevance to nature “The meaningfulness of and humanity. For reasons this task is a metaphor of deep and profound, this the journey we all face in simple task of drawing from life and the persistence in live models has nurtured the all humanity for progress,” growth and development of says Garin Baker, artist countless artists spanning and proprietor at The centuries. Studio Gallery in New “Among artists who create side by side during “Brian’s Back” by Garin Baker Windsor. Figure drawings and live model sessions, the harmony and the unending pursuit of growth towards sculptures done from life by Garin Baker, perfection is as fleeting as life itself. Niamh Butler, Bob Breur, Andrew Accidents, missteps, proportion and design Lattimore, Mary Mugele Sealfon and John compound as the countless renderings fall Varriano are being shown in an exhibit by the wayside only to reveal that singular titled, Drawn to the Nude. The show runs until June 30 at The Studio drawing or creation that captures in a stroke the breath or softness of form well-realized Gallery, 478 Union Avenue, New Windsor. For hours & information: 845-863-4352. in all its truth.

Spotlight On: The Sugar Loaf Guild

A Light Shines in Sugar Loaf by Sharon McKane

2nd Saturday

gift. The Gift? Melissa is also a psychic medium, empath, healer, ordained priest, GOOD witch, author and illustrator. She The LightClub Curiosity Shoppe is currently working on her novel, Light opened four months ago in Sugar Loaf. Seeking Light. It was a dream come true for Melissa Opening her shop in Sugar Loaf is Paone Somma. a “dream come true and meant to be.” Melissa was busy with customers Fifteen years ago she purchased a David when I arrived. While waiting I browsed Young CD titled Bliss in a Sugar Loaf through a variety of her metaphysical Owners Melissa & Catello. Catello, a photographer & painter, store and thought, “I’d love to have a will have an exhibit titled “Curiosity” that opens May 14 from products. I soon learned they were shop here.” I asked how she decided on 5:00pm-10:00pm. The show runs through June 10. handmade by Melissa for her clients. her store’s name. “We were in Salem and murals. At age eleven, my mom, Nilda Paone, She prepares them to enhance their energy felt I was an old soul; therefore, she enrolled I saw a store called ‘Curiosity Shop’ and then and healing experience. Lotions, potions and me in Master Hong’s Martial Arts class. That three weeks later, BAM! a shop in Sugar Loaf candles, oh my! Everything you need for your was in 1983. I was the only girl in a class filled became available.” personal needs or goals. One of her many with adults.” Today, with thirty-two years of Unusual circumstances seem to put Melissa talents: metaphysics. in the right place at the right time. She met her Martial Arts training, she is an expert. I was relaxed and ready to learn about At age twenty-two, after twelve years of photographer husband, Catello Somma, on the accomplished woman that created this study, Melissa opened her own Karate school. Facebook. It didn’t take long before he asked if wonderful store. My senses were heightened by A year later, she became a member of Mensa. he could photograph her. She agreed and they the aromas and calming music; a good feeling This special woman taught advanced action met at Storm King Mountain. The beautiful encompassed me as I was warmly greeted by Karate for twenty-five years. At one point, photograph that he took at their first meeting is Melissa. She had just completed a “healing” while training students, she was approached on display in their store. A beautiful marriage on two women while I was taking everything by a few people that wanted to learn energy of Spirit and Art soon merged together. in. No wonder those women glowed as they work. Melissa said that was the catalyst that Now we can add ‘model’ to Melissa’s list of departed the LightClub Curiosity Shoppe. placed her on a path to Energy Healing and the extraordinary accomplishments! I could write about how beautiful she is, LightClub Curiosity Shoppe. I loved their shop and you will, too! Visit the but that pales in comparison to what she has She studied Reiki and Energy Healing for LightClub Curiosity Shoppe on Saturday and accomplished in forty-three years on this two to three years then moved into Massage Sundays, 1388 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf. planet. As a young child, Melissa felt she Energy and Acupressure. She then transitioned For additional information or an didn’t quite fit in with other children. “While into a health and wellness advocate. Today she appointment, visit www.lightclubshoppe.com other kids were finger painting, I was painting feels that her martial arts training fortifies her or call: 845-239-5535.

The shops and galleries in the arts and crafts village of Sugar Loaf are welcoming the community to a monthly “meet and greet” evening. Participating businesses in Sugar Loaf host Second Saturday with stores extending hours 5:00pm-7:00pm and some beyond, offering an array of refreshments, poetry, art exhibitions, jewelry demos, experiences, sales and more. May 14 is a big day at Milkweed. Nicholas Bach, a painter based in New Paltz, will be showing new works. There’s a good chance he will also show some installation works and sound pieces. At 8:30pm there’s a concert in Romer’s Alley: Snouts: Martin Potter & Sarah Nelson play instruments and sing together, and Veneer: Ed Ciarfella guitar/vocals, Joe Eubanks drums Jeff Rendano bass. Tickets required. Down the street at Exposures Gallery, photographer Nick Zungoli will be showing work produced by the participants of his Photo Workshops. Across the street, Mary Endico is “showing her true” colors at Endico Watercolors, and Catello Somma has his photo exhibit. Join all the Sugar Loaf Merchants. Stroll up and down Kings Highway and enjoy the creativity, inspiration, art, and more! Visit www.SugarLoafNewYork.com for updates and information.

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Red Cloud of The Oglala Lakota Tribe Popular local historian and speaker Frank Salvati will offer a presentation about Red Cloud (Lakota: Mahpiya Luta 1822-1909) who was an important leader of the Oglala Lakota tribe (1868-1909). One of the most capable Native American opponents the U.S. Army faced, he led a successful campaign in 18661868 known as Red Cloud’s War over control of the Powder River Country in northeastern Wyoming and southern Montana. After signing the Treaty of Fort Laramie (1868), Red Cloud led his people in the important transition to reservation life. He died

in 1909 at the age of 88 on the Pine Ridge Reservation, where he was buried. Announcements of Red Cloud’s death and recognition of his achievements were printed in major newspapers across the country. All are welcome to hear about this fascinating man and the story of his life, on May 22, 3:00pm, at the Town of Deerpark Museum, 25 Grange Road in Huguenot. This free program is made possible by funding from the Deerpark Heritage Fund. There will be homemade refreshments served after the program. For information call 845-856-4515

Watercolors & Mixed Media in Lords Valley

Artist Mike Caggiano’s paintings will be exhibited at The Gallery at Chant Realtors throughout the months of May and June. A prolific artist, Caggiano works in watercolor and mixed media. His studies include classes at the Omega Institute, the University of Scranton and The Art Students League, NYC. Recent studies and interests include Chinese

brush painting, which are noticeable influences in Caggiano’s more recent paintings. An opening reception for Caggiano’s latest exhibit will be held on May 7 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at The Gallery at Chant Realtors, 631 Route 739

Lords Valley, PA. For information, call 570-775-7337.

In Memoriam: Phyllis Bilick March 20, 1924 ~ April 8, 2016 It is with great sadness to the entire Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) family that artist and curator Phyllis Bilick passed away on April 8, 2016 at the age of 92. Phyllis was the trusted gallery assistant with both Elise Freda and Rocky Pinciotti hanging over 300 exhibitions for over 25 years working with every artist at the DVAA. She was also an ever present and priceless volunteer. “In my 12 years as Gallery Director at the DVAA, Phyllis and I hung almost every single show together. We were a well-oiled machine. Phyllis taught me so much - from a flawless mathematical procedure for hanging a show all at eye level, to how to group artworks together, and importantly, how to edit. Her eye was spot on! Phyllis was a mentor and will always be an inspiration to me. Working together was a pleasure, as conversation flowed about art, artists, and current events. I respected her opinion on everything. Her spirit, intelligence and endless creativity

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served as a role model for me during the dozen years we worked together and will continue on always.” - Elise Freda. “Phyllis Bilick was a precious gift given to the world. The DVAA gave this gift of Phyllis to me when I became the gallery director in 2005. If you know Phyllis, you know how sweet, loving, talented and utterly professional she was. We got along famously. I relied on Phyllis who came every Tuesday, rain, shine or snow, bringing her intuitive wisdom, level eye, and a loving camaraderie that is essential to working with a steady stream of artists and new exhibitions every month. We had a special bond and her creative suggestions were invaluable in making each and every show look its absolute best. The DVAA galleries will forever be full of her artistic love.” - Rocky Pinciotti. A memorial exhibit honoring Phyllis will run through May 10 at the DVAA’s Loft Gallery, 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg.

Weekend of Chamber Music

A sure sign that summer will of French poems. The narrator be icumen in, is the pre-season (traditionally performed by a Weekend of Chamber Music soprano) delivers the poems (WCM) “Informances” during in the Sprechstimme style. the spring. The first “informance” Schoenberg had previously used in April introduced the audience a combination of spoken text with to WCM’s 2016 composer-ininstrumental accompaniment, residence, Anna Weesner. The called “melodrama”, in the second “Informance” will focus summer-wind narrative of his in-depth on Arnold Schoenberg’s Gurre-Lieder, which was a epic work, Pierrot Lunaire (lower fashionable musical style popular WCM co-artistic directors case “l” is used in French), a at the end of the 19th century. Caroline Stinson & Andrew Waggoner major component of WCM’s Pierrot Lunaire is in atonal 2016 Festival season to be performed in July. form yet does not use Schoenberg’s twelveThe second “Informance”, Mystery, tone technique. Rhythm and pitch are indicated Melodrama, and Pierrot Lunaire, is an in- in the score, just like a song, but the speaker depth look and listen to Schönberg’s (umlaut is “touches” each note for a very short moment used in German) 1912 masterpiece through art, and then the voice rises or falls to the next note. poetry, performance, and discussion. “It’ll be Conceived as a stage work, it was originally just me with a lot of mixed media and a special performed with the musicians hidden from surprise guest,” said co-director Andrew the audience’s view, and the performer, in Waggoner. costume, alone on the stage. Today, both Schoenberg’s admirers and The presentation and open discussion is detractors agree: he played a decisive role in the at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main Street, art of music of the 21st century. As a creative Livingston Manor on May 28 at 3:00pm. artist, beginning with his beautiful tonal works Admission is free. For advance reservations, and then with his atonal and twelve-tone works, email weekendofchambermusic@gmail.com he contributed some of the most original and or call 845-887-5803. provocative scores to the repertoire, and gave Editor’s note: The CAS Center is located next direction to generations of composers. door to Madison’s Restaurant, where you can Pierrot Lunaire is a setting of twenty-one have lunch (or pizza) prior to the presentation, selected poems from Otto Erich Hartleben’s or a full gourmet dinner afterwards. German translation of Albert Giraud’s cycle See their ad on page 10.

May I Have A Word With You ... Quips, Quotes & Quiddities with Carol Pozefsky NEVER PLAY LEAPFROG WITH A UNICORN (anon.)

(belly) and loqui (speak). ‘Rehearsal’ descends from the French word ‘rechercher’ to go over again and again. The Middle English ‘rehersen’ meant to repeat, to say again. ‘Theater’ comes from the early Greek word ‘theatron’ and the Latin ‘theatrum’ both meaning a place for viewing. In Middle English ‘theatre’ was an outdoor structure for watching public performances.

The following quotes are from the book, The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said: “Too many pieces of music finish too long after the end.” Composer/Conductor Igor Stravinsky. “My tears stuck in their little ducts, refusing to be jerked.” Movie Reviewer, Peter Stack. “When in doubt, have two guys STAND-UP COMEDY ADVICE come through the door with guns.” Igor Stravinsky FROM THE PROS Mystery Writer, Raymond Chandler. 1. Pick a point of view and stand “I don’t know anything about behind it. Comedy gets its power music. In my line you don’t have to.” from the audience’s ability to identify Elvis Presley. with you and your material. “It’s always easier to see a show 2. Write every day not just when you don’t like the second time you feel like it. because you know it ends.” Actor, 3. Revise and test out your material. Walter Slezak Walter Slezak. The pros sometimes do this up to 50 “I know a man who gave up smoking, times before settling on the final form of a drinking, sex and rich food. He was healthy comedy bit. right up to the time he killed himself.” 4. Don’t memorize every word of your act. Woody Allen. Remember 2 or 3 subjects and then simply talk about them. ETYMOLOGY (Words NOT Bugs) 5. Perform as often as possible. Not only The word ‘ventriloquist’ comes from the does it help you to revise your material, it Latin to speak from the stomach. Venter helps you develop stage comfort.

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Jonathan Talbot Solo Show at Seligmann Internationally-known Orange County artist Jonathan Talbot’s works have been shown at the National Academy and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, have represented the U.S. overseas in exhibits sponsored by the State Department and the Smithsonian Institution, and are included in museum collections in the U.S. and Europe. Talbot is the recipient of the 2015 Orange County Arts Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award. His works are the subject of a book, The Collages of Jonathan Talbot, by Professor Deborah K. Snider, and he has authored two books: Collage: A New Approach and Acrylic Image Transfer: A Handbook for Artists. While Talbot has exhibited extensively throughout the US and abroad, a May exhibition of his collage/paintings installed in the former studio of noted surrealist Kurt Seligmann in Sugar Loaf will be his first solo show in Orange County in more than twenty years. “This is a hallowed space,” says Talbot. “Not only because of the unique energy Seligmann

brought to it, but also because it was visited by Marcel Duchamp, Kay Sage, Yves Tanguy, Max Ernst, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, and so many other outstanding 20th Century artists. To walk in their footsteps is a privilege. The Orange County Citizens Foundation is to be commended for preserving the exceptional artistic heritage of the Seligmann homestead.” Included in the exhibition will be collage/ paintings from Talbot’s Patrin Series and from his new Leturgy Series. Also on display will be collages from the artist’s Bachelor’s Series, created in response to Duchamp’s La mariée mise à nu par ses célibataires, même, as well as a number of uncategorized works. The exhibit at the Seligmann Center, 23 White Oak Drive, Sugar Loaf, runs from May 1-June 12. Meet the artist at the opening reception on May 1 from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Visit www.jonathantalbotpresents.com for directions, schedule exceptions, and further information.

Every May Potluck Concerts’ theme is Americana, and Hudson Valley musicians performAmerican works from all centuries. This year, one of the many featured works is Violin Sonata by Mrs. HHA Beach (aka Amy). She was the first successful American female composer of large-scale classical music. A child prodigy, she was able to sing forty songs accurately

by age one; by age two she could improvise a counter-melody to any melody her mother sang; she taught herself to read at age three, and began composing simple waltzes at age five. Potluck’s Americana is on May 20 at 7:30pm in the Cornwall Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson Street, Cornwall-onHudson. Tickets at the door.

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Tiffany Tour / Talk in Port Jervis

Learn the history of some Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). of the most intricate and Comfort Tiffany was an artist spectacular church windows and designer who worked in in Orange County when Port the decorative arts and is best Jervis Council of the Arts known for his work in stained (PJCA) presents Wonders of glass. Originally trained as Stained Glass on May 28. a painter, he began studying Tour times are 9:30am, 10am, the chemistry and techniques 10:30am and 11am at the of glassmaking at age 24 First Presbyterian Church, and established his own firm 60 Sussex Street, Port Jervis. while continuing to undertake Of the ten stained glass decorating commissions from windows in Port Jervis’ First Mark Twain to President Presbyterian Church, five are Chester Alan Arthur. memorial windows given by Members of the Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Howell, congregation will act as Mrs. Samuel B. Farnum, Mrs. tour guides. Also on hand Margaret Schofield, Mrs. J.K. Presbyterian Church window will be Jim Pinto, owner of by Louis Comfort Tiffany Parshall and one in grateful Northeast Stained Glass. Jim recognition of the services of William C. has worked on these windows and many other McCormack by the Choir. All were unveiled to stained glass windows in the area. the public on October 31, 1897. Donation: $10 to benefit PJCA’s Scholarship The windows include the work of Louis Fund and the Presbyterian Youth Fund. 32

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