December 2017

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PAUL THINKING THOUGHTS Hey Dudes and Dudettes, I hope my words find you well. Well, what multitude of wild and wonderful happenings that occurred in recent weeks. The 2017 Forwardian Film Festival was held in October at the Antoine Dutot Gallery and Museum in Delaware Water Gap, PA and films that were presented awards during our 2016 festival were screened during the 18th Annual Black Bear Film Festival in Milford, PA. Both events were well attended and well received. I look forward to 2018’s film festivals.

There were, of course, other art related happenings going on throughout October with many of them spilling over into November. This is why I couldn’t find the time to create a November 2017 Issue of The Forwardian Gazette. I am deeply sorry to those of you who eagerly await each issue that I just didn’t get it together in time. However, I have created a special issue that covers the events that occurred in October along with many that happened so far this month. I also have a listing of events that are planned for the remainder of November along with those set for December. I hope that mitigates some things.

Well, that’s all from me for now. How are you? Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have about the publication, The Forwardian Arts Society, or anything at all. I promise to tell you everything. I would make a terrible spy. I look forward to hearing from you soon and I'll keep a good thought for you until then.

Going Forwardian with you Paul Adam Smeltz The Forwardian Arts Society

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Forwardian Adventures In Film Written by Paul Adam Smeltz The 2017 Forwardian Film Festival was held at The Antoine Dutot Gallery and Museum in Delaware Water Gap, PA from Friday October 13th until Sunday October 15th. However, like all great adventures, the journey began much earlier than the commencement date. A number of get togethers were held among volunteers who explored avenues in which this year’s festival would surpass the extraordinary qualities of previous events. These individuals included Jake Roth, Daniel Ferron, Humbert and Elizabeth Fernandez, and Juli Gonzalez along with Jane, Jonathan, and Benjamin MacHale. Together, their phenomenal contributions to the endeavor proved to be essential to the success the event would later encounter and much appreciation is deserved by all.

An art exhibition was added to this year’s festival titled, “The Art That Dreams Are Made Of” which is derived from the final line Humphrey Bogart delivers as private investigator Sam Spade in the 1941 film noir classic, “The Maltese Falcon.” (“It’s the stuff that dreams are made of.”)

Along with some incredible work created by some outstanding artists, the exhibit offered a Silent (But Deadly) Art Auction, The Grand Forwardian Raffle, and a 50/50 drawing.

The wonderful experience of receiving the work for the exhibit, auction, and raffle took place on October 10 th and 11th.

Jane MacHale and Norma Goodwin registered the pieces that arrived.

The hanging of the work was exquisitely done by Kathy Steiner and Jill Swersie on Thursday October 12th.

Their expertise and aesthetic sensibilities helped make the exhibition a visually spectacular one. It was also the day when a local Television Station with the call letters of BRC (Blue Ridge Cable) Channel 13 came by to interview individuals for their evening news broadcast in advance of the event. Thanks be to all who participated in the exhibition’s preparation process.

The Artists’ Reception for The Art That Dreams Are Made Of Exhibition was held on Friday October 13 th. A large number of art and film lovers filled the gallery with excited conversations inspired by the images that adorned the walls as well as the many activities that were taking place. The delicious variety of food brought in by many of the artists and friends of the event satisfied the taste buds of all who indulged in the culinary delights. Raffle and 50/50 tickets were sold as names and competitive bid amounts were affixed to sheets accompanying the auction items.

The individuals who won the 50/50 drawing and the auction item he/she placed the highest bid on were determined on the final day of the festival. However, The Grand

Forwardian Raffle was held every evening and reception’s drawing would be its first.

The second day began with the screening of the films Natalia and The C Files which were both directed by Kareem McMichael. These films were followed by the film Flip a Coin directed by Trisha Thompson. This was followed by the films Outlaw and Just Deserts which were directed by Louise Devery. The films directed by Ms. Devery were followed by Double or Nuttin’ directed by Stewart Brodian. His film was followed by the screening of the films Jane Doe and It's The Last Name: Frank Zappa the Father directed by Albert Shivers. The next film was an animated piece directed

by Kyle Rebar titled, “Here Comes the Plague Doctor” which takes place in a post-apocalyptic plaguescape. The final film for the day was a documentary titled, “Fragile Beauty, A Visual Journey” directed by Alan Kaplan and featuring Wendy Stuart Kaplan.

It was after the final screening of the day did the audience cast their votes on which film would be awarded the Viewers' Choice Best Short Film Award for the festival.

These votes were tallied as the day’s raffle took place. The film chosen was Flip a Coin directed by Trisha Thompson who received a certificate commemorating the honor and congratulatory expressions from the audience who witnessed the event.

The films for the second day began with an animation piece titled, “Life is Pain” directed by Ted Hazard. The next film was Enter the Chamber directed by Carlo Deconza. The next film was One Day: A Video Diary September 11th, 2010 directed by Humbert Fernandez. Mr. Fernandez’ film was followed by My Life, My Story, My Tourette’s directed by Peter Giunta and featuring Danny Ferron who suffers from the condition. The final film to be screened for the day and the festival was In Season directed by Albert Shivers.

This was followed by the audience given the opportunity to cast their votes on which film would be presented the Viewers' Choice Best Feature and Overall Film Awards for the festival. These votes were tallied while the Forwardian Grand Raffle and the Drawing for the 50/50 took place. At the conclusion of these events, it was announced that the film titled “In Season” by Albert Shivers won both The 2017 Forwardian Film Festival’s Viewers' Choice Best Feature and Overall Film Awards. Congratulatory sentiments were shared by the gathering.

It was sometime afterwards did the entire company depart with memories of the festival and all it brought to them as they continued their life’s journeys. The adventures the art of film can impart by taking its audiences’ to unexplored realms within and outside one common experiences will linger with the many who came to enjoy the festival for a very long time. The departure of those who attended The 2017 Forwardian Film Festival sowed the seeds of anticipation for the arrival of the 2018 festival. I look forward to to it, too.

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BUT BEFORE WE EXPLORE THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, HERE ARE SOME MEMORIES FROM OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER The Layers of Life Found Within the Alluvial Plain

Spooky Wooky Stroudsburg

The East Stroudsburg University of PA’s Madelon Powers Gallery held an Artist’s Reception on Wednesday October 4 th for their Alluvial Plain Exhibition featuring the work of artist Yvonne Love. The exhibition was on display until October 27th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

The 3rd Annual Halloween on Main event took place along the Main Street of Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday October 28th.

The day consisted of trick or treating throughout the town, a performance of Frankenstein Slept Here, a magic show, stories, a dance performance, and a Monster Stroll. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

Galas and Hunters and Bears. Oh My.

A Night of Anvilian Horrors That Was Fun

The 18th Annual Black Bear Film Festival (BBFF) began its three day excursion into the art of film on Friday October 20th throughout the town of Milford, PA with an opening night Gala and the film titled, “Tab Hunter: Confidential” and continued with more films and salons until the festival concluded on Sunday October 22nd. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

The Artisans of the Anvil Studio in Stroudsburg, PA held their 2nd Annual Halloween Party on Saturday October 28th.

The night featured an array of delicious food and beverages, laser lights and music, and a black light art room. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

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Spotlights and Small Works

Joyously Sparkling the Holidays

The PoconoArts Community Center in Stroudsburg, PA hosted Artists’ Receptions for The PoconoArts Council’s Small Works II and The Origins Gallery’s Spotlight: Nora Goodwin’s Emerging Artworks Exhibition on Saturday November 4th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

The Soho in the Burg Art Gallery held an Artist’s Reception for their Sparks Joy Holiday Art Show at The Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA on Friday November 17 th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

Hot Smoke on a Cold Night

Saying Farewell to Skin and Bones

The Turrell ART Studios in Stroudsburg, PA held a Closing The PoconoArts Community Center in Stroudsburg, PA Reception beginning at 7pm for their Skin and Bones Exhihosted The Origins Gallery’s one day Smokin’ Hot Exhibi- bition featuring the work of Sean Turrell and Marty Carr on tion on Friday November 10th at as part of their Small Works Friday November 17th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

Series. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

MMMM Mac and Cheese

Still to come in November Saturday November 25th The Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA holds their One Year Anniversary Party. 570 – 350 – 2638 – www.therenegadewinery.com November 25th and 26th The Pocono Mountain Arts Council's Annual Holiday Arts Festival will be held. 570 – 646 – 8014 – www.poconomac.com Thursday November 30th

The Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA hosted The PoconoArts Council’s 5th Annual Starving Artist's Mac and The Pocono Arts Council Annual Membership Meeting will Cheese Bake Off on Sunday November 12th. Photography by be held at the PoconoArts Community Center in StroudsPaparazzi Paul. burg, PA. 570 – 476 – 4460 – www.poconoarts.org

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SOME THINGS WE KNOW THAT MIGHT HAPPEN SOON EVENTS OCCURRING REGULARLY Every Tuesday

The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-Delaware, The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA presents Alive! ’75: PA presents their Community Concerts Series. 570-213-5050 A Tribute to KISS on Saturday December 2nd, Spoon White www.shawneeinstitute.org Reaper on Sunday December 3rd, Smith and Myers on Wednesday December 6th, Sara Evans at Christmas on Thursday December 7th, Winger on Saturday December 9th, and Every Wednesday Dopapod on Friday December 15th. 570 – 420 – 2808 – Saint Peter's Church In New York, NY presents their Midday www.shermantheater.com Jazz Midtown Series. 212-935-2200 www.saintpeters.org

The Origins Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA

Every Thursday

Their Makers’ Market Art Cards and an Artists' Reception beginning at 5pm for their Winter in the Burgs Exhibition on The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents a Saturday December 2nd which will continue to be on display Jazz Jam. 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com until December 11th and an Artists' Reception on Saturday December 16th beginning at 6pm for their Black Canvas III The Renegade Urban Winery in Stroudsburg, PA holds an Exhibition at The PoconoArts Community Center in StroudsOpen Mic Nite. 570-350-2638 www.therenegadewinery.- burg, PA. See earlier listings. com The ARTery Gallery in Milford, PA holds Artists Work Thursdays. 570-409-1234 www.arterygallerymilford.com

The East Stroudsburg University of PA

Their University Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Matt Vashlishan, D.M.A. performs their Winter Jazz Concert on Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Wednesday December 6th and their University/Community Concert Band under the direction of Vincent LoRusso perThe Deer Head Inn and The Renegade Winery presents Live forms their Winter Band Concert on Sunday December 10th Music. See earlier listings. in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall of the Fine and Performing Arts Center. esuarts@esu.edu – 570-422-3483.

Every Sunday Saint Peter's Church presents their Jazz Vespers Series. See earlier listing.

SINGULAR EVENTS Friday December 1st

The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg, PA presents their The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA holds Open Mic Nite Series. 570-420-2808 www.shermanthe- presents their featured production of “The Nutcracker Balater.com let.” The production continues until December 23rd. 570 – 421 – 5093 – www.theshawneeplayhouse.com

EVENTS AT REOCCURRING VENUES The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA

Discounts off the admission to Headlined and Featured productions are available. Contact us for more information.

December 1st and 2nd

A comedy special titled, “The Functionally Dysfunctional The Wellspring Holistic Center in East Stroudsburg, PA will Show” beginning at 9pm featuring Johnny Watson on De- hold their 10th Annual Holiday Open House and Art Show. cember 1st and 2nd, The Asbury Shorts featuring a short film 570 – 421 – 3708 – www.wellspringholisticcenter.com exhibition and touring show on Saturday December 2nd, and December 2nd and 3rd the film, “The Polar Express” on December 9th and 10th. 570 – 421 – 6684 – www.pococinema.org The Grey Towers Historical Association in Milford, PA presents Grey Towers: A Christmas Carol. 570 – 296 – 9630 – www.greytowers.org

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Saturday December 9th

The East Stroudsburg University of PA’s Madelon Powers Gallery holds an Artist’s Reception on Wednesday February The Eastburg Community Alliance will hold their Annual 7th beginning at 4pm for their Student Design Challenge.

Dansbury Depot Winterfest and Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony beginning at 1pm at The Historic Dansbury Depot Sta- Friday The Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center in Bangor, tion in East Stroudsburg, PA. 570 – 424 – 7540 – www.east- PA presents Allies in Recovery: A Weekend Workshop for burgalliance.com Sexual Abuse Survivors and their Partners led by Thom Harrigan and Mike Lew from February 9th to the 11th. th Sunday December 10 The East Stroudsburg University of PA’s Theater Department The Totts Gap Arts Institute in Bangor, PA holds their Com- presents their production of Godspell as Directed by Marmunity Open House. 610 – 588 – 5817 – www.tottsgap.org garet Joyce Ball, D.M.A in the Smith-McFarland Theatre of the ESU Fine and Performing Arts Center from February 28th th th December 15 and 16 until March 4th.

The Monroe County Historical Association will host their Please explore our What The Forwardian is Happening Annual Holiday Luncheon at the Stroud Mansion in Strouds- in the Arts Facebook group for a more complete listing of burg, PA. 570 – 421 – 7703 – www.monroehistorical.org art related events that is frequently updated. www.facebook.com/groups/Whattheforwardian Saturday December 16th

SUPPORT THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE

The Kindred Spirits Arts Programs presents Operetta Holiday Concert at The Historic Milford Theater in Milford, PA The Forwardian Gazette’s existence (as well as all The Foras part of their 2017 Season. 570 – 409 – 1269 – www.kin- wardian Arts Society’s endeavors) relies on the prayers and dredspiritsarts.org good thoughts of all who would like to offer them. For this, we are most grateful as we appreciate your good energies Monday December 18th and your friendship. Thank you.

However, to publish The Forwardian Gazette in a printed The Pocono Vocal Locals and The Trinity Centennial Band form, we do need something in the way of financial supwill present their Annual Holiday Concert in The Strouds- ported to give to those who would print it. So, we would like burg, PA High School auditorium beginning at 7:30pm. to humbly ask those of you who are able and willing to prowww.facebook.com/groups/107781099719415 vide us with the necessary funds to do so.

Please visit our Website to learn about The Ways You Sunday December 31st Can Support Our Endeavors.

The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Note: Neither The Forwardian Arts Society nor The Forwartheir Annual New Year’s Eve Party. See Earlier Listings. dian Gazette is registered as a non profit or not for profit entity. Therefore, your donations are NOT tax deductible.

A SNEAK PEAK INTO JANUARY

OPPORTUNITIES TO BE A PART OF The Centenary Stage Company in Hackettstown, NJ presents THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE their January Thaw Music Festival in the Sitnik Theater of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on Sundays beginning The Forwardian Gazette would like to invite you to join our on Sunday January 14th.

Managerial team. We have openings in all positions including Editor in Chief, Feature Editor, Marketing Director, DisThe 2018 Pocono Winter Wine, Food, and Spirits Festival tribution Manager, and Graphic Designer. will be held at The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA on Sunday January 21st.

Note: Although it is hoped that The Forwardian Gazette will one day turn enough of a profit to provide a prosperous income for all who participate in its manifestation, all positions AN EVEN SNEAKIER PEAK are presently performed on a volunteer basis. However, we INTO FEBRUARY are more than willing to express our appreciation by giving hugs.

The Ceres Gallery in New York, NY holds an Artist's Reception on Thursday February 1st for their Displacement Exhibition featuring the work of Joyce Ellen Weinstein.

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DECEMBER 2017

WHO THE FORWARDIAN DID THIS? “We share the belief that the arts can inspire our creative dreams to become magnificent worlds of our deepest experiences reminding us who we really are. Therefore, our fellowship shares a desire to support, encourage, and explore the artistic experiences of creative individuals and groups as they go forward toward their dreams.” Mission Statement

SOME OTHER THINGS WE DO Forwardian

The Forwardian Gazette’s sister magazine, “Forwardian” is a Literary and Arts Magazine that is published on line biannually. If you who would like to see your work published in “Forwardian,” We'll be accepting submissions for our next issue st th As our mission statement suggests, The Forwar- from March 1 until May 15 . See our Website for dian Arts Society is a fellowship for people who details and to read our current issue. love the arts. We define ourselves as a fellowship Our On Line Art Competition as compared to an organization because organization suggests some form of hierarchy exists where some members would have the right (or assume to We invite photographers and artists to participate have the right) to tell other member what to do. On in our online competition to determine whose the other hand, a fellowship suggests every mem- work will be included in a special section in the ber is equal to one another and each member’s next issue of Forwardian. You'll be stable to submit th conduct in The Forwardian Arts Society is only your work on Facebook from the 1 to the 14 of every month. Winners are chosen by individuals governed by their love for the arts. who view the images on Facebook and vote for th th We invite everyone who love the arts to be a part their favorite one from the 15 to the 28 of the of The Forwardian Arts Society. It’s free with the month. See our Website for details. only requirements be included is to have a love for the arts and a desire to be a part of The Forwardian Arts Society.

The Forwardian Arts Society Friend and Facilitator Paul (aka The Forwardian Dude) travels all around experiencing a multitude of adventures throughout the artistic community. You can see him almost anywhere there's an artists' reception being held, a play being presented, or a concert being performed with his camera and note pad. He posts his articles and reviews along with the photographs he takes on his Social Networks. He says, "The reason I do this is twofold. One is to help promote the artist and the venue through these sites and second to help people who can't attend these events for whatever reason to still partake of them."

Festivals The Forwardian Film Festival presents the original cinematic endeavors. The festival includes an Art Show and an Awards Ceremony. The 2016 Forwardian Film Festival received The Monroe County Image Award.

We would like to present more art related festivals to the community. These include The Forwardian Folk Festival to present folk music and folk art, The For-word-ian Festival to present the work of writers and poets, The Forwardian Fringe offering a creative free for all, and The Forwardian Theater Festival presenting well known and original plays.

Please feel free to contact us for more information.

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“Awards and ceremonies …….

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….. are all an applause of discipline.”

Sunday Adelaja

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