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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE NEWS FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO ART AROUND
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PAUL THINKING THOUGHTS Hey Dudes and Dudettes, I hope my words find you well. Wow, what a month June has been. The Spring season beautifully transitioned into the Summer while the overall weather continued its erratic trajectories. The Summer Gazebo Concerts began at The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA, a fashion show was held at the Phoenix Gift Shop in Dingmans Ferry, PA and we held our Forwardian Film Bestival at the Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA on June 2 nd and 9th. I’m already preparing for our 2018 Forwardian Film Festival which will take place at the Antoine Dutot Gallery and Art Museum in Delaware Water Gap, PA from October 12th to the 15th. The Bestival attendance was a modest one with five film lovers coming on the first Saturday and about three people coming to the second screening. But, the enthusiasm of the gathering made the experience a wonderful and meaningful one. I’m very pleased with the results and I consider holding the Forwardian Film Bestival at the Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center was a success. So, this brings me to a thoughtful meandering which I like to indulge in from time to time. I wonder what is success? There seems to me two predominant assessments to what is and what isn’t consider successful. One is at home in the business community in which the concept is defined by how many people are attracted to the event or product and how much money did you make. The other is at home in the artistic community in which success is determined by one’s inward abilities to express or capture moments that are meaningful and did those who experience the work become touched by it. In other words, one approach tends to be goal orientated while the other finds more meaning in the process of the endeavor. Now, the reason I’m bringing all this up is that I’ve noticed a number of local art groups are turning to the business com munity to collaborate in several public art projects. This is not a bad thing since it’s good that people work together for a common goal. But, is the goal a common one? Will the artists and the business people see the result of the creative expressions the same way when their paradigms for success differs so asymmetrically? Maybe, maybe not. But, what I’ve really noticed is that artists are adopting more business like approaches to their creative expressions as selling their work has become more important to some artists I know than it was in the past. It’s almost to the point where some artists are manipulating the creation process in order to produce a piece that is more likely to sell. I’m not sure that making a product to make money in contrast to creating art to inspire others regardless of their ability to purchase the work is a good thing. However, personally, I think it would be nice if business people would be more creative and not be so concerned of what their “Bottom Line” is and just do whatever they’re inspired to do to enhance another’s life regardless of their ability to give them their money. But, I don’t see that happening. Now, of course, I’m referring to Artists and Business people in generalities. And, I do think artists should use some busi ness sense when the attempt to sell their work like realizing members of a local community in which the average income is below the poverty line aren’t able to afford a $1000 painting. Pricing should be flexible as the realization that 10% of something is a lot more that 100% of nothing become apparent. Also, there’s another thing to consider. I could be misinterpreting the relationship between the business and art communities and creating monsters under the bed when all it is are beams of light from a passing car. If this is the case, then I’m just full of shit. But, if there is something to what I’m writing about, than some introspective relating to the motive of why we’re making what we’re making may be good for us. Well, that’s all from me for now. How are you? Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have about this 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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Rich and Grace Written by Paul Adam Smeltz A great deal of excitement came to the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday June 16th as its The Origins Gallery held an Artists’ Reception for two phenomenal artists from the Monroe and Pike Counties that are located within the Northeast Region of the Commonwealth of PA. The Creative Works of Grace Spezzano and Richard D’Ambrosia were on display as the many art lovers who came to the reception marveled at the hues and the unique talents of these exceptional artists. The works ranged from the soft yet bold colors found in a number of Ms. Spezzano’s work to the darkly mesmeric photographic images captured by Mr. D’Ambrosia. The unequaled styles found in each artist’s visual representations served as contrasting counterpoints to one another’s work. Yet, as one stood back to gain an omnipresent perspective of the entire exhibition, a subconscious blending of the images took place within the mind’s eye of the viewer that allowed the exhibition to become a new and awarding experience. This experience molded the essence of each individual who sought to absorb the exhibition into their souls into something wonderful. It was during this time did Jody Singer, the director of the gallery, great the gathering, shared some news, and introduce the musicians who would entertain the house. The music that accompanied the evening was performed by the incomparable duet known as “Woodrow” www.facebook.com/wearewoodrow who consists of Theresa Ratliff and Brian Bramkamp. Their renditions of songs already established by well know musical artists brought new life and meaning into the compositions while their original songs dissolved into the elixir of the dreams those who attended the event had while listening to their performance. This brought about a chemistry between the audience and the musicians that is often referred to as love. The evening came to a conclusion soon after the Origins’ famous Art Raffle took place. Those who bought tickets earlier eagerly awaited for the winning number to be announced with hopes that the corresponding digits were in their hands. Each coveted item was held aloft by the intoxicatingly beautiful Ms. Jane MacHale while Mr. Singer read the numbers until the final item was won. Joyful exclamations and congratulatory sentiments were shared throughout the remainder of the evening. The Origins Gallery is located within the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA and serves the artistic community as a contemporary arts gallery. Their C\Exhibition featuring the creative works of Grace Spezzano and Richard D’Ambrosia will be on display until July 5 th. The
next event to be presented at the gallery will be an Artists’ Reception for their Peep Show Exhibition scheduled for Saturday July 7th beginning at 6pm. The Peep Show Exhibition will take place during The PoconoArts Council’s www.poconoarts.org Waterscapes Exhibition in the ARTSPACE Gallery and The 1st Annual Stroudsburg Arts Festival. You can learn more about The Origins Gallery by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg.
BUT BEFORE WE EXPLORE WHAT MAY HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE, LET’S SHARE SOME MEMORIES. The Bestival of Films The Forwardian Film Bestival took place at The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA featuring the award winning films presented at the 2016/2017 Forwardian Film Festival on June 2nd and 9th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
Walking the Art Fantastic
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The Stroudsburg, PA Art Walk took place throughout the town at various galleries on Saturday June 2nd. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
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The Gazebo Summer Concerts Series
Ando at Tolino
The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA presented Vinny Bianchi and La Cuchina on Sunday June 3rd along with Michele Bautier and Walt Bibinger on Sunday June 17th as part of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. Photography by Paparazzi Paul. parazzi Paul.
The Music on Mondays Series
The Tolino Winery in Stroudsburg, PA presented a photographic exhibition on Friday June 8th featuring the work of Thomas Ando from his Lost in America Series which was on display until June 30th. Photography by Pa-
Springtime For Fashion at Phoenix Gifts
The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA presented Pete “Doc” Pappalardo and the Renegade Ramblers on Monday June 4th and The Juggernaut String Band on Monday June 18th as part of their Music on Mondays Series.
The Phoenix Gift Shop in Dingmans Ferry, PA held their Annual Spring Fashion Show on Saturday June 9th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
The Shawnee Inn Community Concert Series
Touching the Watery Surfaces of Dutot
The Antoine Dutot MuThe Shawnee Inn and seum and Gallery in Golf Resort in Shawnee Delaware Water Gap, PA on Delaware, PA preheld an Artists’ Recepsented Elephants Dancth tion on Friday June 15th ing on Tuesday June 5 , for their Riv15 – Waters The Lost Ramblers on th One Exhibition offering Tuesday June 12 , and visions of Delaware Bill Frye on Tuesday River as imagined by June 19th as part of their Local Artists which will Community Concert Sebe on display until July 1st. Photography by Paparazzi Paul. ries. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
The Music at the Moor Series
Rich and Grace
The Origins Gallery at The Stroudsmoor Counthe PoconoArts Cultural try Inn in Stroudsburg, Center in Stroudsburg, PA presented Pocono PA held an Artists’ ReDuo on Wednesday June th ception on Saturday 6 , Tom Graham on th June 16th beginning at Wednesday June 13 , 6pm for their Arts and Jim Roberti on th Showcase: The Creative Wednesday June 20 as Works of Grace Spezpart of their Music at the zano and Richard Moor Series. PhotograD’Ambrosia which will be on display until July 3 rd. Photogphy by Paparazzi Paul. raphy by Paparazzi Paul.
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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE Photo Art at NCC The Monroe Campus of the Northampton Community College in Tannersville, PA held an Artists’ Reception for their 4th Annual Photo Art Collage Exhibition which will be on display until August 10th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
JULY 2018 Monday July 2nd The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA will present the Mountain Woodwinds Quintet as part of their Music on Mondays Series. 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.com The Central Park in Honesdale, PA will hold their Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks featuring Doug Smith’s Dixieland All Stars. For More Information: www.lexingtonentertainment.org Tuesday July 3rd
The 2018 American Freedom Festival will be held through the Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg, PA featuring FREE The Bard of Art Entertainment, Food Vendors, AEB Amusement Rides and th Shakespeare and Asso- Carnival Style Games, and Fireworks until July 4 . For More ciates in Milford, PA Information: 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.com/ held a soft Artist's Re- american-freedom-festival ception on Saturday June 23rd featuring the The Skytop, PA Lodge will hold their Independence Day work of Lauryn de Celebration with Fireworks featuring Doug Smith’s DixLeeuw which will be on ieland All Stars. For More Information: 570-595-7401 display until July 31st. www.skytop.com Photography by PaThe Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee on Delaware, parazzi Paul. PA holds their annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display featuring an outdoor DJ, Uncle Sam Stilt Parking it in Stroudsburg Walker, Mark Clark’s “All American Magic Show” and various food and craft vendors. For more information: 800-742The town of Strouds- 9633 www.shawneeinn.com burg, PA held a ribboncutting ceremony on Fri- The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, day June 29th for their PA presents The Trinity Centennial Band beginning at 7pm new Pocket park offer- in the River Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn as part of their ing the downtown com- Community Concert Series. For More Information: 800-742munity plants, shade 9633 www.shawneeinn.com trees, pathways, and seating. Photography by Wednesday July 4th Paparazzi Paul.
Sunday July 1st
The Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA presents their Fourth of July Celebration with the Craig Thatcher Band beginning at 6pm as part of their Music at the Moor Series. For More Information: 570-421-3611 www.stroudsmoor.com/event-or-holiday/music-at-the-moor
The 2018 Celebration Of The Arts’ Camp Jazz will will hold a special concert beginning at 2pm at The Castle Hall in Delaware Water Gap, PA featuring students enrolled in the camp. For more information: www.campjazz.org
The Shawnee Inn in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents The Riverside Rhythm beginning at 7pm featuring Big Band Music and Ballroom Dancing. For More Information: 800-7429633 www.shawneeinn.com
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Thursday July 5th The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water rd Gap, PA will present Bill Stine and Friends beginning at 6pm Stroudsburg, PA Mayor Tarah Probst hosts The 3 Annual as part of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. For More Concerts in the Park Series featuring Musician Nancy Reed beginning at 6pm near the corner of 6th and Monroe Streets Information: 570-476-0345 www.churchofthemountain.org in Stroudsburg PA along with a delicious dinner packed by surrounding businesses and chalk art for kids and grown-ups alike. For More Information: www.mayorprobst.com
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The Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on Sunday July 8th Delaware, PA holds an Open Mic featuring 96.7 FM's Al the Wingman beginning at 7pm in their Tap Room. For More In- The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water formation: 570-213-5151 www.shawneecraft.com Gap, PA will present Nancy and Spencer Reed beginning at 6pm as part of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. For Friday July 6th More Information: 570-476-0345 www.churchofthemountain.org The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold an Artist’s Reception beginning at 7pm for The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg, PA will hold their their Exhibition featuring the works of Will Daskal. The Ex- weekly Open Mic Nite beginning at 6:30pm featuring Langis hibition will continue to be on display until July 22 nd. For Wolf. For More Information: 570-420-2808 www.facebook.More Information: www.dutotmuseum.com com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom The Gallery at Chant Realtors LV in Lord’s Valley, PA will Monday July 9th hold an Artists’ Reception beginning at 5pm for their Annual Summer Art Show featuring the work of over 15 Area The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA will present Artists. The Exhibition will be on display until August 27 th. SheliaMark and Don Slepian as part of their Music on MonFor More Information: 570 775-6896 mamajoan@ptd.net days Series. 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.com The Southside Shopping and Arts District of Bethlehem PA holds their First Friday monthly celebration of arts and culture inviting visitors to peruse art galleries, unique boutiques, salons and shops, while enjoying food and wine samples, live music, and special deals. For more information: www.southsideartsdistrict.com
Tuesday July 10th The 2018 Black Bear Film Festival invites writers, actors, and film makers to its monthly Script to Table event beginning at 6:30pm in their Milford, PA offices consisting of Table Readings of new film scripts. For more information: 570409-0909 www.blackbearfilm.com
Saturday July 7th The Stroudsburg’s Art festival will be held in historic Downtown Stroudsburg, PA along the N 7 th Street corridor and the town’s Courthouse square featuring live music, Performance art, and many types of high quality art vendors. For More Information: www.visitdowntownstroudsburg.com
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents The Wayfarers and Company beginning at 7pm in the River Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn as part of their Community Concert Series. For More Information: 800742-9633 www.shawneeinn.com
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem presents their Arts at St. The Soho in the Burg Gallery will hold an Artists’ Reception John’s Lutheran Church Series at The St. John’s Lutheran beginning at for their Summer Exhibition at The Renegade Church in Allentown, PA. For More Information: Winery in Stoudsburg, PA. 570-350-2638 www.therene- www.bach.org gadewinery.com Wednesday July 11th The PoconoArts Council will hold an Artists’ Reception for their Waterscapes Exhibition in the ARTSPACE Gallery at The Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA presents the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA. The Ex- Christian Porter beginning at 6pm as part of their Music at hibition will continue to be on display until July 28 th. For the Moor Series. For More Information: 570-421-3611 More Information: 570-476-4460 www.poconoarts.org www.stroudsmoor.com/event-or-holiday/music-at-the-moor The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Thursday July 12th Stroudsburg, PA presents an Artists’ Reception beginning at 6pm for their Peep Show Exhibition with music by Douglas The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Kaetz. For More Information: www.facebook.com/Origins- Stroudsburg, PA presents their Poetry and Prose Series feaGalleryStroudsburg turing Mike Wetmore and Company. For More Information: www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg The Shawnee Riverfest VII will hold a PreParty at the Sycamore Grille in Delaware Water Gap, PA and their con- Stroudsburg, PA Mayor Tarah Probst hosts The 3 rd Annual cert featuring 14 International and local acts at The Shawnee Concerts in the Park Series featuring the musical duet Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA until July Woodrow beginning at 6pm near the corner of 6th and Mon8th. All proceeds benefit the Pocono Alliance. For More In- roe Streets in Stroudsburg PA along with a delicious dinner formation: 201-753-0093 www.shawneeriverfest.com packed by surrounding businesses and chalk art for kids and grown-ups alike. For More Information: www.mayorprobst.com
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The Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on Delaware, PA holds an Open Mic featuring 96.7 FM's Al the The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA will present Wingman beginning at 7pm in their Tap Room. For More In- the art of Maria Ferreris beginning at 6pm and the music of formation: 570-213-5151 www.shawneecraft.com Jordan River beginning at 7pm as part of their Music on Mondays Series. 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.com Saturday July 14th The Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center in Bangor, PA The Frisky Goat Coffeehouse in Milford, PA will hold their presents The Courage to Lead: Impacting School Culture Emerging Voices Open Mic hosted by Veronica Coyne be- from the Inside Out led by Morgan Lee and Sandra S. Merginning with sign ups and a Reception at 6:30pm with per- riam until July 19th. For More Information: formances starting at 7pm. www.facebook.com/emerg- www.kirkridge.org ingvoicesopenmicnight Tuesday July 17th The Kindred Spirits Arts Program will present Soul of the Balkans: The Noga Group led by Avram Pengas beginning at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, 5:30pm at The Milford, PA Theater. For more information: PA presents Junior’s Wailing beginning at 7pm in the River 570-409-1269 www.kindredspiritsarts.org www.facebook.- Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn as part of their Community com/kindredspir Concert Series. For More Information: 800-742-9633 www.shawneeinn.com The Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents their Oktoberfest in July Festival featuring two Wednesday July 18th stages of music, traditional costumed dance performances, ethnic craft vendors, new “Bier Stein Olympics” along with The Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA presents fun games for adults and plenty of wursts, wieners, kielbasa, Island Time Lite beginning at 6pm as part of their Music at pierogies, and cold brew until July 15th. For more informa- the Moor Series. For More Information: 570-421-3611 tion: 570-421-7231 www.ShawneeInn.com www.stroudsmoor.com/event-or-holiday/music-at-the-moor The Centenary Stage Company presents Lee Rocker of The Thursday July 19th Stray Cats beginning at 8pm in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ as Stroudsburg, PA Mayor Tarah Probst hosts The 3 rd Annual part of their Annual Summer Jamfest Series. For More Infor- Concerts in the Park Series featuring Musician Zac Lawless mation: 908-979-0900 www.centenarystageco.org beginning at 6pm near the corner of 6th and Monroe Streets in Stroudsburg PA along with a delicious dinner packed by The ARTery Gallery in Milford, PA will hold an Artists’ Re- surrounding businesses and chalk art for kids and grown-ups ception beginning at 6pm for their Nature Smiles in Color alike. For More Information: www.mayorprobst.com Exhibition featuring the work of Madeline Tully and Claude Larson. The Exhibition will be on display until August 6 th. The Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on For More Information: www.arterygallerymilford.com Delaware, PA holds an Open Mic featuring 96.7 FM's Al the Wingman beginning at 7pm in their Tap Room. For More InSunday July 15th formation: 570-213-5151 www.shawneecraft.com The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The Lost Ramblers beginning at 6pm as part of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. For More Information: 570-476-0345 www.churchofthemountain.org
The Northampton Community College in Tannersville, PA will hold a Farmers’ Market beginning at 5pm followed by a free outdoor screening of the film “Moana” at dusk as part of their Thursdays on the Green Summer Series. For More Information: 570-369-1881 www.poconopa.gov/parks
Shakespeare and Associates in Milford, PA will hold an Friday July 20th Artist's Reception featuring the work of Lauryn de Leeuw. For more information: www.facebook.com/Shakespeare-As- The Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg, PA will socs-750264948696896 present Barry Field and the Blues Field Band beginning at 7pm as part of their BookHouse Concert Series. For More The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg, PA will hold their Information: 570-421-0800 – www.monroepl.org weekly Open Mic Nite beginning at 6:30pm featuring The Cucks. For More Information: 570-420-2808 www.face- The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will present their Headlined Production of “Footloose” until Aubook.com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom gust 12th. For More Information: 570-421-5093 www.theshawneeplayhouse.com
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Saturday July 21st
Wednesday July 25th
The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA presents an Artists’ Reception beginning at 6pm for their Arts Showcase: The Creative Works of Josue Guardia and Jach Warner. For More Information: www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg
The Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA presents Regina Sayles beginning at 6pm as part of their Music at the Moor Series. For More Information: 570-421-3611 www.stroudsmoor.com/event-or-holiday/music-at-the-moor
The Barryville Area Arts Association will present their Plein Air dans le Jardin beginning at 9am offering an outdoor community Plein Air event for artists at Hestia’s Garden in North Branch, NY. For More Information: www.barryvilleareaarts.org
The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will present Staged Readings of the finalist of their Shawnee Original Playwright Series (S. O. P. S.) offering the audience opportunities to vote for the original plays they would like to see on stage in 2019. The readings will continue until August 8th. For More Information: 570-421-5093 www.theshawneeplayhouse.com
The Grey Towers Heritage Association in Milford, PA will present a talk titled, “Gifford Pinchot and Spirituality” beginThursday July 26th ning at 1pm as part of their Summer Lecture Series. For More Information: 570-296-9630 www.greytowers.org Stroudsburg, PA Mayor Tarah Probst hosts The 3 rd Annual Concerts in the Park Series featuring The Juggernaut String The Centenary Stage Company presents The George Gee Band beginning at 6pm near the corner of 6th and Monroe Swing Orchestra beginning at 8pm in the Sitnik Theatre of Streets in Stroudsburg PA along with a delicious dinner the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ as packed by surrounding businesses and chalk art for kids and part of their Annual Summer Jamfest Series. For More Infor- grown-ups alike. For More Information: www.mayorprobst.mation: 908-979-0900 www.centenarystageco.org com Sunday July 22nd
The Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on Delaware, PA holds an Open Mic featuring 96.7 FM's Al the The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Wingman beginning at 7pm in their Tap Room. For More InGap, PA will present SheilaMark Band beginning at 6pm as formation: 570-213-5151 www.shawneecraft.com part of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. For More Information: 570-476-0345 www.churchofthemountain.org Friday July 27th The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg, PA will hold their weekly Open Mic Nite beginning at 6:30pm featuring Joe Craig. For More Information: 570-420-2808 www.facebook.com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom
The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will present their Children’s Production of “Disney's THE LION KING JR.” until August 11th. For More Information: 570421-5093 www.theshawneeplayhouse.com
The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA will present the art of Sue Kulick of Echo Lake Photography beginning at 6pm and the music of Chris London beginning at 7pm as part of their Music on Mondays Series. 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.com
The Centenary Stage Company presents their production of Hair in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ until August 5th. For More Information: 908-979-0900 www.centenarystageco.org
Tuesday July 24th The Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center in Bangor, PA presents Keeping Faith in Hard Times led by John Bell until July 26th. For More Information: www.kirkridge.org The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents Riverside Rhythm beginning at 7pm in the River Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn as part of their Community Concert Series. For More Information: 800-742-9633 www.shawneeinn.com
The 2018 Pocono Mountains Music Festival will present A Centennial Celebration of Song at the East Stroudsburg University of PA’s Smith McFarland Theater located within the Campus Fine and Performing Arts Center featuring the songs of Leonard Bernstein, Jerome Robbins, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, Desi Arnaz, and Dean Martin sung by a cast of New York City’s top vocalists who will be joined by current and former residents of the Pocono Mountains as part of their 2018 Festival Season. For More Information: 570-616-0317 www.poconofest.org www.facebook.com/PoconoMountainsMusicFestival The Totts Gap Arts Institute in Bangor, PA holds a Scagliola Workshop. For More Information: www.tottsgap.org
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Saturday July 28th
Monday July 30th
The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold an Artists’ Reception beginning at 2pm for their 3rd Annual Juried En Plein Air Paint Out Fine Art Show and Silent Auction offering Scenes of Delaware Water Gap as Painted by Local Artists along with Refreshments and Live Music. The Exhibition will continue to be on display until August 5th. For More Information: www.dutotmuseum.com
The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA will present the art of Laura Zalez beginning at 6pm and the music of Riverside Rhythm beginning at 7pm as part of their Music on Mondays Series. 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.com
The 2018 Pocono Mountains Music Festival will present Southern Comfort: A Country Music Celebration at the East Stroudsburg University of PA’s Smith McFarland Theater located within the Campus Fine and Performing Arts Center featuring the songs of Glen Campbell, Vince Gill, Patti Loveless, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood, Randy Travis, and many more sung by The Honky Tonk Tenors as part of their 2018 Festival Season. For information: 570-616-0317 www.poconofest.org www.facebook.com/PoconoMountainsMusicFestival
Tuesday July 31st The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents The Juggernaut String Band beginning at 7pm in the River Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn as part of their Community Concert Series. For More Information: 800-742-9633 www.shawneeinn.com
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The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Junior’s Wailing, The Renegade Ramblers, Marty Wilson and Friends, and The Erin McClelland Band The Barryville Area Arts Association will will hold an as part of their Sunday Summer Gazebo Concert Series. Artists’ Reception for their Plein Air dans le Jardin Exhibi- The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA presents the art tion beginning at 1:30pm at the Delaware Free Branch of the of David Sandt of Star Mountain Studio and the music of Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon, NY. For More Woodrow, the art of Laura Gonzales and the music of The Information: www.barryvilleareaarts.org Tony Dellaria Jazz Quintet, the art of Maria Ferreris and the music of Elvis aka Kevin Macintire, and the art of Laura ZaSunday July 29th lez beginning at 6pm and the music of Woodrow as part of their Music on Mondays Series. The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The Matt Abell Trio beginning at 6pm The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, as part of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. For More PA presents The Chris London Band, Mountain Winds, Doc Pappa and the Renegade Ramblers Jam, and The Village Information: 570-476-0345 www.churchofthemountain.org Saxophone Quartet beginning at 7pm in the River Sanctuary The 2018 Pocono Mountains Music Festival will present on the Grand Lawn as part of their Tuesday Community their production of “Love Letters” by A. R. Gurney at the Concert Series. East Stroudsburg University of PA’s Smith McFarland TheThe Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA presents ater located within the Campus Fine and Performing Arts their Wednesday Music at the Moor Series. Center featuring Barbara Andres and Tony Roberts as part of their 2018 Festival Season. For More Information: 570-616- The 3rd Annual Thursday Concerts in the Park Series presents 0317 www.poconofest.org Walter Lee and Company, Roy Ramos, The Stroudsburg Summer String Ensemble and The Kings of Queens Street, The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA will present and Erin McClelland beginning at 6pm near the corner of 6 th the art of Laura Zalez beginning at 6pm and the music of and Monroe Streets in Stroudsburg PA along with a delicious Riverside Rhythmbeginning at 7pm as part of their Music on dinner packed by surrounding businesses and chalk art for Mondays Series. 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.com kids and grown-ups alike. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents The Juggernaut String Band beginning at 7pm in the River Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn as part of their Community Concert Series. For More Information: 800-742-9633 www.shawneeinn.com
The Festival of Wood 2018 at The Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA and the Sweet Corn and BBQ Festival at The Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee on Delaware, PA The Shawnee Riverfest VII at the Sycamore Grille in Delaware Water Gap, PA begins while The PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA holds Artists’ Receptions for the PoconoArts Council’s 3 rd Annual Photography Exhibition and The Origins Gallery’s Just For Laughs III Exhibition on Saturday August 4th.
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The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water The Peters Valley School of Craft begins its 48 th Annual Gap, PA holds Artist’s Receptions for their Exhibition featur- Craft Fair on Saturday September 29th. ing the works of Eleanor Shelton on Friday August 10 th and the works of Will Rothfuss on Friday August 31st. The Centenary Stage Company presents the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble: Una Festa MusiThe 2018 Black Bear Film Festival holds their annual Artful cale Italiana on Sunday September 30th. Bear Debut/Picnic and The The Frisky Goat Coffeehouse in Milford, PA holds their Emerging Voices Open Mic on SaturFor More Listings: day August 11th. www.facebook.com/groups/Whattheforwardian The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA begins their Productions of “Friday Night Shorts” and “I Do! I Do!” on Friday August 17th.
OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS
The 2018 Forwardian Film Festival seeks to promote and encourage the creative endeavors of filmmakers by showcasing their work in an annual festival environment. The festival takes place over a three day schedule and includes a film themed art exhibition along with the presentation of short (up to 15 minutes in duration) and feature length (90 to 120 minutes in duration) films. Certificates are given to filmmakers who are chosen by the audience and a panel of Judges for The Pocono State Craft Festival takes place at the Quiet Val- Best Short Film, Best Feature Length Film, and the film deth ley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, PA on August 25 termined to be the Best of the Festival. Award winners will and 26th. also be featured in subsequent showings throughout the year. Submissions will be accepted until August 15 th. 570-269AN EVEN SNEAKIER PEAK 3348 www.forwardianarts.org The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA presents an Artists’ Reception for their Retrospective on the Works of Dan Whittaker on Saturday August 18th, their Poetry and Prose Series featuring Mike Wetmore and Company on Thursday August 23 rd, and Pathways as part of their 5×7 Exhibition Series on Friday August 24th.
INTO SEPTEMBER
The 19th Annual Black Bear Film Festival invites filmmakers The PoconoArts Council and The Origins Gallery holds an to submit their work to their 3 day event to take place Artists’ Receptions and The Pocono Garlic and Harvest Fes- throughout Milford, PA on October 19th, 20th, and 21st. Full tival begins on Saturday September 1st. length, shorts, drama, comedy, documentaries, and experimental films are welcomed. The 19th Annual Black Bear The Monroe County Historical Association holds their 4 th Film Festival submission deadline is Friday August 3 rd. 570Annual Annual “Raise your Glass and Support the Past” 409-0909 www.blackbearfilm.com wine-pairing dinner and auction fundraiser on Thursday September 6th. The 41st Annual Celebration of the Arts (COTA) Festival begins on Friday September 7th.
GETUP TO DATE LISTINGS
The Centenary Stage Company holds their annual celebratory “Curtain Up!” gala and The Shawnee Playhouse begins their Production of “No Laughing Matter” on Saturday September 15th.
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The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery holds an Artists’ Reception featuring the works of Lauryn de Leeuw, Rena Hottinger, and Lisa Sakoutis on Friday September 21st. The 4th Annual Scranton Fringe Festival and a Pocono Puppy Palooza begins on Saturday September 22nd. The Pocono Center for the Arts presents Broadway Divas on Sunday September 23rd. The Eastern Monroe Public Library presents Sharla K and Friends on Friday September 28th.
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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE
JULY 2018
“Making friends for the world to see Let the people know you got what you need….
Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
….. With a friend at hand you will see the light If your friends are there, then everything’s all right.” From the song titled, “Friends” written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin and found on the soundtrack of the 1971 film titled, “Friends” directed by Lewis Gilbert
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