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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE NEWS FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO ART AROUND
Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
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PAUL THINKING THOUGHTS Hey Dudes and Dudettes, I hope my words find you well. As we approach a new year together, I am thankful for all the experiences relating to the arts we’ve had and I am eager to discover all the wonders 2019 has in stored for art lovers throughout the region and beyond. There will be many festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and theater to fill our hearts and I’m sure you’ll joyously embrace them as much as I; if not more so. And, The Forwardian Gazette will be there each month to let you know what’s going on so you will have an opportunity to enjoy all the arts have to offer. In addition to our calendar of upcoming experiences, I hope to expand the publication so it may offer some news and insights to the artistic endeavor. I would like to have a printed version of the magazine so it can be distributed and read by those who prefer to handle a physical manifestation of the magazine. Also, I would like to see articles published in The Forwardian Gazette about the creative community and all it does. These articles would include interviews with artists, musicians, and so forth, Spotlights on venues and their endeavors, and insightful commentaries on the arts and the meaningfulness it possess. You’ll find a special section in this issue relating to all of the managerial positions we have open. In addition to these, we are looking for individuals who would like to write the sort of articles I’ve just described. It would be wonderful to learn your insightful thoughts as expressed through your words. I’m sure many will benefit from them and I’m hopeful 2019 will be the year your sharings. Speaking of 2019, I’m very excited that The Forwardian Film Festival will soon begin accepting submissions on January 3rd. We’ve received some truly outstanding work last year which made it a great challenge for the small number of friends to select which ones our of the 3000 plus submission we received would be shown for our 2018 Festival. need your help in selecting the films we’ll be screening at our festival. We loved doing it but boy was it overwhelming. So, this time around I would like to invite you to be a part of the selection process. All you need to is send me your email address and I’ll add you to a list of people who will have access to the films so you can view them as they come in. My email address is forwardian@hotmail.com. I’m hopeful individuals, like yourself, will join us in experiencing some truly incredible cinematic wonders as your thoughts on what should be included in this year’s festival would be deeply appreci ated. It is a wonderful honor and joy to begin a new year with you while simultaneously celebrating the current year and all that transpired with you. Please feel free to write us and let us know how your 2018 went and what wonderful opportunities await you in 2019 as you go forward toward you creative dreams. Happy New Year to you all. Let’s Art. Well, that’s all from me for now. How are you? Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have about this publica tion, 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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BUT BEFORE WE EXPLORE WHAT MAY HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE, LET’S SHARE SOME MEMORIES. Making Happy with the Holidays
An Awarding Year in PoconoArts
The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA held an Artists’ Reception for their Holiday Market IV on Saturday December 1 st which was on display until December 12th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul
The PoconoArts Council held their PPA Grant Awards Ceremony and Annual Meeting at The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA on Thursday December 6th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
Chatting, Chatting, Chatting at the CDE
An Indie Film Festival is Born
A Business Card Exchange was presented by Sistah Chat Radio as part of their Get Seen in the Poconos Program at the CDE Career Institute in Tannersville, PA on Wednesday December 5th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul
The 1st Annual Pennsylvania Indie Shorts Film Festival took at The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA featuring a variety of short films on December 8 th and 9th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
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It’s A Wonderful Night at the Movies
Still to come The Soho in the Burg Gallery will hold their 5 th Annual New Years Eve Party at The Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA on Monday December 31st beginning at 8pm with Music provided by by Jose Santamaria. For More Information: 570350-2638 www.therenegadewinery.com
SO, WHAT THE FORWARDIAN IS HAPPENING IN JANUARY Special Notices: The Forwardian Arts Society will begin accepting submissions for its 2019 Film Festival on Thursday January 3 rd and will continue to do so until Saturday June 1 st. For More Information and Submission Guidelines: www.forwardianarts.org The East Stroudsburg Methodist Church and The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA held their annual It’s a Wonderful Life Dinner and a Movie event on Sunday December 16th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
Here We Come A Poeting
The ARTery Gallery in Milford, PA invites Artists to participate in their juried exhibit titled, “New Perspectives” which will be presented in their February 2019 show. The entry deadline is January 13th. For More Information along with a Prospectus and entry forms: 570-409-1234 www.arterygallerymilford.com Auditions for the Centenary Stage Company production of “An Enemy of the People” written by Henrik Ibsen as directed by Anne Occhiogrosso will be held by appointment on Thursday January 10th beginning at 10:30am in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ. Rehearsals begin January 29 th and will run through February 15th with performances taking place from February 15th through March 3rd. To schedule an appointment and for more information: 908-979-0900 www.centenarystageco.org A free seminar in creating logos, colorizing photos, submitting artwork, and more titled “Let’s Talk Digital” will be led by Richard Spezzano of the Pocono Center for the Arts will be held at the YMCA in Stroudsburg, PA on Thursday January 17th beginning at 6:30pm. Space is limited and registration is requited. For More Information and to Register: 570421-2323 ext 130 poconocenterforthearts.org
The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA presented Poetry for the Winter Solstice on Thursday December 20th as part of their Poetry and Prose Series featuring Mike Wetmore and Company. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
Students in Monroe County, PA school district (K-12) are invited to submit their work for the Pocono Arts Council’s Annual Student Art Exhibition on Tuesday January 29 th from 1 to 6pm. The Artists’ Reception will take place at the PoconoArts Community Center in Stroudsburg, PA on Friday February 8th beginning at 4pm with an Awards Presentation. The Exhibition will continue to be on display until February 23rd. For More Information: 570-476-4460 www.poconoarts.org
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Friday January 4th
Thursday January 10th
Olivia Zinn will perform at The Waterwheel Cafe, Bakery, and Bar in Milford, PA beginning at 8pm as part of the TriVersity – Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity’s First Friday Series. For More Information: 570-832-4955 www.udglbt.org
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents their Open Jazz Jam led by Bill Washer and Friends. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com
The Rebel Stages’ Production of Broadway on The Red Carpet 4 will be presented at The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA offering a musical revue celebrating musicals performed on Broadway and Off Broadway Stages as well as the Silver Screen. The production continues until January 6th. For More Information: www.facebook.com/rebelstages
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Troy Roberts. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the Erin McClelland Band. For More Information: 570-4242000 www.deerheadinn.com
Friday January 11th
Saturday January 12th The Hanna Q Dance Company will present their annual Fundraising Dinner and Dance Performance Event titled, “Razzmatazz” beginning at 6pm at the Saint Patrick’s Church in Milford PA featuring The Mostly Jazz Trio and the HQDC Dancers. For More Information: 347-583-6438 www.hannaqdancecompany.com
Saturday January 5th An Artist’s Reception will take place at The Gallery at Chant Realtors LV in Lords Valley, PA beginning at 5pm featuring the work of Rick Weber. The Exhibition will continue to be on display until February 26th. For More Information: 570-775-7337 www.chantre.com The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Noah Haidu featuring Billy Hart. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com
The Nurture Nature Center in Easton, PA presents their 5 th Annual Perspectives: Art on Environment exhibition until January 12th. For More Information: 610-253-4432 www.nurturenaturecenter.org The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents The Greg Abate Quartet. For More Information: 570-4242000 www.deerheadinn.com
An Elvis tribute concert featuring K MacIntire will be presented at the Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA at 1pm and 3pm. For More Information: 570-421-6684 www.pococinema.org
An Artist’s Reception will be held for the Carrie Mae Weems: Strategies of Engagement Exhibition at The Allentown, PA Art featuring more than one hundred photographs, videos, and mixed-media. The Exhibition will continue to be on display until May 5th. For More Information: 610-4324333 www.allentownartmuseum.org
Sunday January 6th
Sunday January 13th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Bill Goodwin. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com
The ARTery Gallery in Milford, PA invites Artists to participate in their juried exhibit titled, “New Perspectives” which will be presented in their February 2019 show. The entry deadline is January 13th. For More Information along with a Prospectus and entry forms: 570-409-1234 www.arterygallerymilford.com
Wednesday January 9th The Film, “Ninotchka” (1939) directed by Ernst Lubitsch staring Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas will be shown at The Triversity Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity in Milford, PA beginning at 7pm as part of their 2019 Winter Classic Film Series hosted by John DiLeo. For More Information: 570-832-4955 www.udglbt.org An Artist’s Reception for the Exhibition Planes, Trains, and Automobiles featuring the work of Stephen Mallon will be held at The Front Room Gallery in New York, NY beginning at 7pm. The exhibition will continue to be on display until February 24th. For More Information: 718-782-2556 www.frontroomles.com
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the Riverside Rhythm Big Band. For More Information: 570424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com Monday January 14th A Workshop titled, “Acting for the Camera” led by Boris Gavrilovic and Christopher John Young will be offered by Centenary Stage Company and Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ. The workshop will take place until May 3rd. For more information: 908-979-0900 www.centenarystageco.org
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Tuesday January 15th
Sunday January 20th
The PA Acceleration Project will hold their 2019 Monroe County 5G-Gigabit Project Meeting to explore ways to increase internet speed in PA beginning at 8:30am in Room 336 of the East Stroudsburg University of PA’s Innovation Center. For More Information: 570-510-7745 www.paaccelerationproject.com
The Centenary Stage Company presents the Harry James Orchestra beginning at 2pm in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ as part of their January Thaw Music Festival. For More Information: 908-979-0900 www.centenarystageco.org
Wednesday January 16th The Film, “Rebecca” (1940) directed by Alfred Hitchcock staring Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier will be shown at The Triversity Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity in Milford, PA beginning at 7pm as part of their 2019 Winter Classic Film Series hosted by John DiLeo. For More Information: 570-832-4955 www.udglbt.org
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the Ron Bogart Quartet. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com Monday January 21st The 15th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival takes place at The Crest Theatre within Old School in Delray Beach, FL until January 26th. For More Information: 561-868-2063 www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org
Thursday January 17th Wednesday January 23rd The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents their Open Jazz Jam led by Bill Washer and Friends. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com Friday January 18th The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the Tamuz Nissim Trio. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com Saturday January 19th The Sherman Theater presents their 2019 Winter Craftfest beginning at 11am. For More Information: 570-420-2808 www.shermantheater.com The Brodhead Watershed Association will sponsor naturalist – guided “hikes” through the Schisler Museum of Wildlife and Natural History at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania offering a view of the world’s creatures from the Frozen North, a Boreal Forest, Canyon Country, the Verdant East, and the African Bush led by Darry and Jackie Speicher. The day includes a visit to the McMunn Planetarium to see one of its five films. Registration is required. For More Information: 570-839-1120 or 570-629-2727 www.brodheadwatershed.org/gopoconos The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents The Walt Bibinger and Gary Mazzaroppi Duo. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA presents the film “How to Train Your Dragon” as part of their Madeline Doyle Film Series. For More Information: 570-421-2036 www.poconocinema.org
The Film, “The Swan” (1956) staring Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, and Louis Jourdan will be shown at The Triversity Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity in Milford, PA beginning at 7pm as part of their 2019 Winter Classic Film Series hosted by John DiLeo. For More Information: 570832-4955 www.udglbt.org Thursday January 24th The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents their Open Jazz Jam led by Bill Washer and Friends. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com Friday January 25th Lavender and Lemon will hold their first Murder Mystery Tea at Catsby Manor offering an array of appetizers, a Hearty Wild Rice and Chicken Soup with Roasted Vegetables, and dessert while attendees participate in a Murder Mystery dated in the 1920s to reveal who Murdered Ginger Whiskers. BYOB Reservations are Required. For More Information: 570-994-1119 www.facebook.com/LavenderAndLemonGift The 19th Annual Pocono Bluegrass and Folk Society’s Winter Fest will take place at the Pocono Plaza Inn in Stroudsburg, PA. The festival will continue until January 27th. For More Information: 570-994-7305 www.poconobluegrass.org The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Kavita Shah. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com
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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE Saturday January 26th The Centenary Stage Company presents Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper beginning at 8pm in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ as part of their January Thaw Music Festival. For More Information: 908-979-0900 www.centenarystageco.org The 2019 Pocono Winter Beerfest will take place at The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA beginning at 12noon. For More Information: 570-420-2808 www.shermantheater.com The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Stoffey – Liebman – Perla – Froman. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com Sunday January 27th
JANUARY 2019 A SNEAK PEAK INTO FEBRUARY The Triversity Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity in Milford, PA presents their 2019 Winter Classic Film Series hosted by John DiLeo every Wednesday evening beginning at 7pm. The Deer Head Inn presents music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night along with a weekly Open Jazz Jam led by Bill Washer. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort presents music every Tuesday evening as part of their Community Concert Series. An Artists’ Reception will take place at the PoconoArts Community Center in Stroudsburg, PA for the PoconoArts Council’s Annual Student Art Exhibition on Friday February 8th.
The Centenary Stage Company presents the Martha Redbone The 2019 Pocono Winter Wine, Food, and Spirits Festival Roots Project on Saturday February 9th and their production will take place at The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA of John Alan Wyatt’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s “An Enbeginning at 12noon. For More Information: 570-420-2808 emy of the People” from February 15th until March 3rd. www.shermantheater.com The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will present their Youth The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Choirs Festival on Sunday February 24th. Dave and Marti Lantz. For More Information: 570-4242000 www.deerheadinn.com AN EVEN SNEAKIER PEAK Monday January 28th
INTO MARCH
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents The Water Gap Jazz Orchestra directed by Matt Vashlishan. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com
An Artists’ Reception will take place at the PoconoArts Community Center in Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday March 9th for the Pocono Arts Council’s Art as Spirituality Exhibition.
Wednesday January 30th
L’ARCHET will present pianist Liana Paniyena beginning at 3pm within the Cohen Recital Hall on the Campus of The East Stroudsburg University of PA on Saturday March 31st.
The Film, “Born Yesterday” (1950) directed by George Cukor staring Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, and William Holden will be shown at The Triversity Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity in Milford, PA beginning at 7pm as part of their 2019 Winter Classic Film Series hosted by John DiLeo. For More Information: 570-832-4955 www.udglbt.org
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Wow, we’ve covered a lot of things in this issue. However, many things come to us after the magazine is published. So, I created a weekly version of The Forwardian Gazette to The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents keep art lovers, like yourself, well informed about what’s their Open Jazz Jam led by Bill Washer and Friends. For happening in the arts. To receive your copy of The Forwardian Gazette Supplemental, please go to our website and More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com make a donation through our GoFundMe or Paypal Accounts. Those who donate $20 or more will receive the weekly supplement for a year. Those who donate less than $20 will receive the weekly supplement for a month. Those who are unable to donate anything can receive monthly issues of The Forwardian Gazette upon request. All proceeds will benefit the printing of the magazine. Thursday January 31st
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WHO THE FORWARDIAN ARE WE?
FILM SELECTORS WANTED
“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
Do you like watching films? Lots of films? On your own computer of digital device? Would you like to play an instrumental role in selecting the films that will be show during the 2019 Forwardian Film Festival?
As our mission statement suggests, The Forwardian Arts Society is a fellowship for people who love the arts. We define ourselves as a fellowship as compared to an organization because organization suggests some form of hierarchy exists where some members would have the right (or assume to have the right) to tell other member what to do.
Well then, this invitation is for you. We will begin accepting submissions of films from around the world for the 2019 Forwardian Film Festival on Thursday January 3rd. We’ll continue to do so until Saturday June 1st.
We need film lovers, such as yourself, to view the films as they come in and to let us know what you think of them. This is done through Film Freeway and it's very easy to do. All we would need is your On the other hand, a fellowship suggests every email address so you can be listed as a judge who member is equal to one another and each mem- will be entitled access to the films we receive. ber’s conduct in The Forwardian Arts Society is only governed by their love for the arts. We look forward to learning your thoughts on the films you'll see as they will make this year's festiWe invite everyone who love the arts to be a part val something wonderful. of The Forwardian Arts Society. It’s free with the only requirements there are to be included is to Email us at have a love for the arts and a desire to be a part of forwardian@hotmail.com The Forwardian Arts Society. for more information. 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. He posts 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." The submission deadline for our February 2019 Issue is January 15th. We look forward to hearing from you. Please send all inquiries to: forwardian@hotmail.com
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Note: All members of the publication's editorial and management staff will be able to obtain a volunteer staff numbering as many individuals as deemed necessary upon the approval of the publisher.
Please contact The Forwardian Arts Society at forwardian@hotmail.com for more information.
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“Think of all the fun I've missed. Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed….
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….. Next year I could be oh so good. If you'd check off my Christmas list. Boo doo bee doo.” From the 1953 song titled, “Santa Baby” written by Joan Javits and Philip Springer and originally sung by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and his orchestra. WWW.FORWARDIANARTS.ORG