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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. Ah, the month of May was everything it promised to be and more. The beauty of the late Spring weather was only eclipsed by the wonders of the initiations of familiar and new events common this time of year. These included the first meeting to establish a Pocono Center for the Arts, Artists’ Receptions at the Antoine Dutot Gallery and Art Museum in Delaware Water Gap, PA, the Music on Mondays Series in East Stroudsburg, PA, and Music on the Moor which is a new Wednesday night outdoor concert series at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA on. June will be even more exciting as the Summer Gazebo Concerts begin at The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA and the Milford, PA Music Festival will take place throughout the town. You’ll be able to read more about them in this issue of The Forwardian Gazette. We’re getting for The Forwardian Film Bestival we’ll be holding at the Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA the first two Saturdays in June. It’ll be a special presentation of the award winning films from our 2016 and 2017 festival. We’ll begin accepting submissions of original films in June and will continue to do so until August 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. We’ll soon be putting out the word about how Visual Artists can participate in the festi val’s The Art That Dreams Are made Of II Exhibition and the Silent (But Deadly) Art Auction. I’m working on the prospectus for the exhibition and auction which I hope to complete soon. We’ve begun putting together the nest issue of our Literary and Arts Magazine, “Forwardian” which we plan to have available on line in July. What great work we received. I know I say this with every issue and I know I’m as biased as hell but it’s always true. This issue of Forwardian will be the best, yet. I can’t wait to share it with you. 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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Becoming Centered in the Arts Written by Paul Adam Smeltz The excitement and exuberance that is found within oneself when encountering something wonderfully life enhancing filled the Worthington Ballroom of The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA on Thursday May 17th. A large number of art lovers came out to learn of the aspirations of those who have already given so much in service to the creative community through an Introductory Gathering to explore the newly proposed Pocono Center for the Arts. Opportunities to participate in the project were in abundance as sign in sheets for volunteers awaited the signatures of those who sought to become a part of the grand initiative. After a video was shown outlining what the Pocono Center for the Arts can be, the founders and visionaries, Ray “Skip” Scheetz and Richard Spezzano, greeted the members of the assembly in turn while sharing their journeys that led them to the moment that was occurring that evening. It was after their salutations and revelations did Dr. Rodger McFadden, who serves on the Boards of Directors of the Planning Commission and The Conservation District stand before the audience so share his views on what makes a good community and the need for the construction of an Arts Center in the Pocono Region of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He also noted that The Monroe County Open Space Plan (aka Monroe 2020) which was composed in 2001 as an Action Guide to Preserving and Enhancing Monroe County’s Green Infrastructure determined there was a need for an Arts Center to be a part of the area’s future. It was after Dr. McFadden’s thoughtful words did Mr. Spezzano retook the floor. It was at this point did Mr. Spezzano shared the proposed floor plans of the structure. It included spaces for the performing arts to be presented, galleries for art and sculpture to be shown, fully equipped classrooms and studio space for teachers to share their talents with those who aspire to develop their own creativity, office spaces for art groups to utilize, apartments for artists who would participate in their residency programs, and more. Mr. Spezzano also noted the need for more diversity in the local art scene and that is was his desire that the Pocono Center for the Arts would become a welcoming beacon to those who wish to share their unique visions with the public. These sentiments were echoed with great enthusiam by the project’s co-founder Ray “Skip” Scheetz. Mr. Scheetz and Mr. Spezzano then shared a number of ways they hope would bring about the much needed funding to make their dream a reality. One of these ways is through a feature found on the Pocono Center for the Arts’ Website
called, “Pocono Games.” These games are not only a fun way for visitors to the Website to learn more about local businesses and artists but as an opportunity for these entities to share what they have to offer the community. It was after this presentation did the Keynote speaker for the event take his place behind the podium. Stephen DeAngelis is Broadway producer and casting director who has brought about nearly 300 different Broadway concerts at venues in New York and across the United States. He is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and upcoming productions include the New York premiere of the new musical titled, “Unexpected Joy” by Bill Russell and Janet Hood. Mr. DeAngelis’ talk was based on his theatrical experiences and what he perceives could be done to bring about a Renaissance for the local theater community. You can learn more about Stephen DeAngelis by exploring his Website at www.stephendeangeliscasting.com. It was after Mr. DeAngelis’ words concluded did Mr. Scheetz and Mr. Spezzano express their appreciation to all who attended the gathering and shared some parting sentiments that served to inspire the company to share in their meaningful endeavors. This led to numerous conversations and an increased in the activities relating to the number of individuals who sought to affix their names to the sign up sheets. The Pocono Center for the Arts Introductory Gathering proved to be an informative and inspiring evening for those who love the arts with many dreams to be made real and more to be dreamt. The Pocono Center for the Arts is in the process of being developed by its co-founders, Ray “Skip” Scheetz and Richard Spezzano, to become a regionally and nationally recognized Arts Center offering a diverse, innovative collaboration of visual and performing arts, education, community engagement, and personal enrichment that will enliven the Human Spirit of all it encounters. Their immediate goals include establishing panels for Fundraising, Strategic Planning, and to ensure their ongoing financial stability. You’ll be able to learn more about The Pocono Center for the Arts, all it hopes to offer, and how to become involved by exploring their Website at www.poconocenterforthearts.org or their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/PoconoCenterfortheArts.
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BUT BEFORE WE EXPLORE WHAT MAY HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE, LET’S SHARE SOME MEMORIES. The Three Ladies of Origins
A Day for Members and Studios
The Origins Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA held an Artists’ Reception for their Three Women in Art Exhibition on Saturday May 5th featuring the work of Laura Gonzales, Jane Mayhew MacHale, and Dora Peiren which was on display until May 16th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
The PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA hosted Artists’ Receptions in its ARTSPACE Gallery for the PoconoArts Council’s Members’ Exhibition for 2018 and the Open Studio Exhibition presented by The Origins Gallery on Saturday May 19th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
Art and Music Returns to the Depot
Masters of the University The Yale University Divinity School in New Haven, CT held its Commencement Exercises in the Sterling Divinity Quadrangle on Monday May 21st, 2018. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
The Eastburg Community Alliance presented the art of Pat Munz and the music of Chris London at The Historic Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA on Monday May 7th as part of their Music on Mondays Series. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
Spring, Wine, and Popcorn at the Soho
Moor Music for the Strouds The Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA held a grand opening of their SCI Pavilion which introduced their Music at the Moor Series with music performed by Christian Porter and Regina Sayles with guest violinist Adam Barth on
The SOHO in the BURG Gallery within The Renegade Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA held an Artists’ Reception for their Spring Show on Friday May 11th which will to be on display until July 1st. Photography by Paparazzi Paul. Wednesday May 23rd.
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The PoconoArts Council will hold an Artists’ Reception for their Nature and Geometry Exhibition in the ARTSPACE Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, The Antoine Dutot Mu- PA. The Exhibition will continue to be on display until June seum and Gallery in 30th. For More Information: 570-476-4460 www.poconoartDelaware Water Gap, s.org PA held an Artists’ Reception for their Mother The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Nature, Human Nature Stroudsburg, PA presents an Artists’ Reception beginning at Exhibition on Friday 6pm for their Functional Art Exhibition IV. For More InforMay 25th. Photography mation: 570-476-4460 www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg by Paparazzi Paul.
Milfordians Come to the Water Gap Au Natural
SO, WHAT THE FORWARDIAN IS HAPPENING IN JUNE
The Totts Gap Arts Institute in Bangor, PA holds a Plein Air Workshop. For More Information: 610-588-5817 www.tottsgap.org
The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will present their Children’s Production of “HONK! JR.” until June 23rd. For More Information: 570-421-5093 www.theThe Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Strouds- shawneeplayhouse.com burg, PA presents the films in the Back to the Future Trilogy until June 7th. For more information: 570-421-6684 The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the www.pococinema.org Troy Roberts Quartet. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com The Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center in Bangor, PA Sunday June 3rd presents Covering Ground: Writing Your Spiritual Biography led by Patti Smith until June 3 rd. For More Information: 610- The Pocono Heritage Land Trust will hold a Shinrin-Yoku 588-1793 www.kirkridge.org Walk and Yoga beginning at 11am at the ForEvergreen Nature Preserve in East Stroudsburg, PA. 570-424-1514 The Southside Shopping and Arts District of Bethlehem PA www.phlt.org holds their First Friday monthly celebration of arts and culture inviting visitors to peruse art galleries, unique boutiques, The Spruce Lake Retreat in Canadensis, PA will hold a salons and shops, while enjoying food and wine samples, Spring Fest Open House beginning at 2pm with a Dedication live music, and special deals. For more information: 484- of their Mountain View facilities scheduled for 3pm. For 892-0395 www.southsideartsdistrict.com More Information: 570-595-7505 www.sprucelake.org Friday June 1st
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the The Warren County ARTS will hold an Artist’s Reception for Spencer Reed Quartet. For More Information: 570-424-2000 their 21st Annual Spring Open Art Exhibition beginning at www.deerheadinn.com 2pm at the Oxford, NJ Municipal Building. The Exhibition will continue to be on display until June 23 rd. For More InThe Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery in Saylorsburg, formation: WCARTS.ORG PA presents Dinner with Aces Gourmet with music by Gabriel Francis. For More Information: 610-895-4205 The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present Vinny Bianchi and La Cuchina beginwww.blueridgeestatewinery.com ning at 6pm as part of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. For More Information: 570-476-0345 www.churchoftheSaturday June 2nd mountain.org The Forwardian Film Bestival will take place at The Pocono The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA begin- Michele Bautier and Walt Bibinger. For More Information: ning at 10am featuring the award winning short films pre- 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com sented at the 2016/2017 Forwardian Film Festival. For More Information: 570-269-3348 www.forwardianarts.org 570- Inverted Music presents Ecstatic Heart Attack featuring 421-6684 www.pococinema.org Anaïs Maviel, Corazón de Robota, Joey Molinaro, and Octonomy beginning at 7:30om at Trans Pecos in New York, NY. For more information: www.facebook.com/invertedmusicevents
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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents their Featured Production of “Who’s in Bed With the Butler?” until June 3rd. For More Information: 570-4215093 www.theshawneeplayhouse.com
JUNE 2018 The Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center in Bangor, PA presents Embracing the Risk of Authenticity led by Anita Bondi and Jean Richardson until June 10 th. For More Information: 610-588-1793 www.kirkridge.org
Monday June 4th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the Deer Head Inn Quartet. For More Information: 570-424The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA will present the 2000 www.deerheadinn.com art of Linda Luck beginning at 6pm and the music of Doc Pappalardo beginning at 7pm as part of their Music on Mon- The Lakeside Bar-Restaurant-Deck in Saylorsburg, PA days Series. 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.com presents the Wooden Ships Band. For More Information: 570-801-7654 www.thelakesidesaylorsburg.com Tuesday June 5th Saturday June 9th The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA presents Manchester Orchestra. For More Information: 570-420-2808 The Forwardian Film Bestival will take place at The Pocono www.shermantheater.com Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA beginning at 10am featuring the award winning featured length The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, films presented at the 2016/2017 Forwardian Film Festival. PA presents Elephants Dancing beginning at 7pm in the For More Information: 570-269-3348 www.forwardianartRiver Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn as part of their Commu- s.org 570-421-6684 www.pococinema.org nity Concert Series. For More Information: 800-742-9633 www.shawneeinn.com The Grey Towers Heritage Association in Milford, PA will hold a demonstration of the Art of Lacemaking beginning at Wednesday June 6th 1pm. For More Information: 570-296-9630 www.greytowers.org The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain will hold their 15 th Annual Golf Tournament to be held at the Buck Hill Falls, The Phoenix Gift Shop in Dingmans Ferry, PA will hold their PA Golf Club. For More Information: 570-894-4414 Annual Spring Fashion Show beginning at 4:30pm. For www.churchofthemountain.org More Information: 570-828-8870 www.ukanoe.com The Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA presents Music at the Moor beginning at 6pm featuring Pocono Duo. For More Information: 570-421-3611 www.stroudsmoor.com/event-or-holiday/music-at-the-moor
The Hazleton, PA Art League will present their 5 acts for 5 Bucks 5 Year Anniversary show beginning at 8pm featuring Erin Margaret Linderman, Shannon Marsyada, King Kong Hates The Wolfman, Genitor, Brokeback Microwave, and Chelsea Smarr. For More Information: 570-454-0092 www.The Shawnee Inn in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents The hazletonsartleague.org Riverside Rhythm beginning at 7pm featuring Big Band Music and Ballroom Dancing. For More Information: 800-742- The The Frisky Goat Coffeehouse in Milford, PA will hold 9633 www.shawneeinn.com their Emerging Voices Open Mic hosted by Veronica Coyne beginning with sign ups and a Reception at 6:30pm with perThursday June 7th formances starting at 7pm. For More Information: 570-6641617 www.facebook.com/emergingvoicesopenmicnight The Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on Delaware, PA holds an Open Mic featuring 96.7 FM's Al the L'ARCHET Concert Group presents The American Classical Wingman beginning at 7pm in their Tap Room. For More In- Orchestra with Violinist Stephanie Chase in the Cecilia Coformation: 570-213-5151 www.shawneecraft.com hen Recital Hall on the Campus of The East Stroudsburg University of PA. For More Information: www.larchetconThe Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents a certgroup.com Jazz Jam with the Bill Washer and Friends Quartet. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com The Artery Gallery in Milford PA will hold an Artists’ Reception beginning at 6pm for their American Travels ExhibiFriday June 8th tion featuring the work of Bill Rabsey and Liza J SmithSimpson in conjunction with the town’s Art After Dark The Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery in Saylorsburg, event. The Exhibition will continue to be on display until PA presents Dinner with Aces Gourmet with music by July 4th. Image provided by The Artery Gallery. For More George Baier. For More Information: 610-895-4205 Information: 570-409-1234 www.arterygallerymilford.com www.blueridgeestatewinery.com
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The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents The organizers of the Riv 15 Exhibition that will be held at Michael Stephans. For More Information: 570-424-2000 The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water www.deerheadinn.com Gap, PA invites artists to participate in their Annual Show which is dedicated to the mighty Delaware River. The artSunday June 10th work subject and/or inspiration should reflect this. An artists’ reception will be held on Friday June 15 th from 7 to 9pm and The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water will be on display until July 1st. The drop off date is Tuesday Gap, PA will present The Chris London Quartet beginning at June 12th from 6 to 8pm. An entry fee of $10 is required. For 6pm as part of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. For More Information: 570-476-4240 www.dutotmuseum.com/ More Information: 570-476-0345 www.churchofthemoun- gallery/2018/riv.html tain.org Wednesday June 13th The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg. PA holds their weekly Open Mic Night beginning at 6:30pm featuring TV The Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA presents Dinners. For more information: 570-420-2808 www.face- Music at the Moor beginning at 6pm featuring Christian book.com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom Porter. For More Information: 570-421-3611 www.stroudsmoor.com/event-or-holiday/music-at-the-moor The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the Ron Bogart Quartet. For More Information: 570-424-2000 The Artery Gallery in Milford PA Art will hold a Collage www.deerheadinn.com Workshop beginning at 4:30pm led by Claude Larson. For More Information: 570-409-1234 www.arterygallerymilThe Water Gap Comic Book Fest A big "little" Comic Con ford.com will be held at the Mt. Bethel, PA Fire Hall featuring an appearance by Pro-Wrestler and Actor, Gene Snisky, as well Thursday June 14th Artists, Writers, and Creators of Comics and independent works. For More Information: 609-242-7756 www.jer- The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA presents Geoff seyshorecomicbookshow.com Tate's 30th Anniversary of Operation: Mindcrime. For More Information: 570-420-2808 www.shermantheater.com Monday June 11th The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents a The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA will present Jazz Jam with the Bill Washer and Friends Quartet. For More the art of Jim Smeltz beginning at 6pm and the music of The Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com J. M. Hill Elementary School Chorus and East Stroudsburg High School North Chorale beginning at 7pm as part of their The Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on Music on Mondays Series. 570-424-7540 www.eastburgal- Delaware, PA holds an Open Mic featuring 96.7 FM's Al the liance.com Wingman beginning at 7pm in their Tap Room. For More Information: 570-213-5151 www.shawneecraft.com Tuesday June 12th Friday June 15th The 2018 Black Bear Film Festival invites writers, actors, and film makers to its monthly Script to Table event begin- The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water ning at 6:30pm in their Milford, PA offices consisting of Ta- Gap, PA will hold an Artists’ Reception beginning at 7pm for ble Readings of new film scripts. For more information: 570- their Riv15 – Waters One Exhibition offering visions of Del409-0909 www.blackbearfilm.com aware River as imagined by Local Artists along. The Exhibition will continue to be on display until July 1 st. For More InThe Bach Choir of Bethlehem presents their Arts at St. formation: 570-476-4240 www.dutotmuseum.com John’s Lutheran Church Series at The St. John’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, PA. For More Information: 610-866- The 2018 Pocono Mountains Music Festival will present You 4382 www.bach.org Got A Friend: The Music of the Brill Building at The Cooperage Project in Honesdale, PA featuring the works of The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, songwriters Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Lieber and Stoller, PA presents The Lost Ramblers beginning at 7pm in the Neil Diamond, and Barry Mann and Cynthia Weill among River Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn as part of their Commu- others sung by Multi-award winning vocalist, Scott Coulter, nity Concert Series. For More Information: 800-742-9633 as part of their Pre-Festival Special Events Series. For inforwww.shawneeinn.com mation: 570-616-0317 www.poconofest.org
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The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Jay present their Headlined Production of “The Pirates of Pen- Rattman and Billy Test. For More Information: 570-424zance” until July 8th. For More Information: 570-421-5093 2000 www.deerheadinn.com www.theshawneeplayhouse.com Monday June 18th The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Dave Liebman, Billy Test, and Evan Gregor. For More Infor- The Shawnee Theatrical Arts Resource School (S. T. A. R. mation: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com S.) in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will offer a Theatre Camp: HONK! JR. for young people from ages 5 to 7 until June The Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery in Saylorsburg, 29th. For More Information: 570-421-5093 www.thePA presents Dinner with Aces Gourmet with music by shawneeplayhouse.com Gabriel Francis: For More Information: 610-895-4205 www.blueridgeestatewinery.com The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA will present an Iron Art Display beginning at 6pm and the music of The JugPub 447 in East Stroudsburg, PA presents Geo Grillo Jr. be- gernaut String Band beginning at 7pm as part of their Music ginning at 8pm. For More Information: 570-730-4699 on Mondays Series. 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.www.pub-199-pa.hub.biz com Saturday June 16th
The Totts Gap Arts Institute in Bangor, PA begins their New Adults Classes. For More Information: 610-588-5817 www.Underground Yoga in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold tottsgap.org their 1 Year Underground Soulabration beginning at 5:30pm featuring a heart opening āsana, some music and bread Tuesday June 19th breaking, and toasting to many, many more years. For More Information: 570-534-0438 www.undergroundyogastudio.- The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, com PA presents Bill Frye beginning at 7pm in the River Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn as part of their Community Concert The Kindred Spirits Arts Program will present Spectacular Series. For More Information: 800-742-9633 Precision: Duo Noire beginning at 5:30pm at The Grey Tow- www.shawneeinn.com ers N.H.S. in Milford, PA. For more information: 570-4091269 www.kindredspiritsarts.org The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA and WXPN presents Lake Street Dive beginning at 8pm. Tickets are The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in FREE to the general public by RSVP For More Information: Stroudsburg, PA presents an Artists’ Reception beginning at 570-420-2808 www.shermantheater.com 6pm for their Arts Showcase: The Creative Works of Grace Spezzano and Richard D’Ambrosia. For More Information: Wednesday June 20th 570-476-4460 www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg The Black Bear Film Festival will hold an Acting Class for Adults led by Robert John Keiber beginning at 6pm at The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the Shakespeare and Associates in Milford, PA. For More InforCOTA Big Cats. For More Information: 570-424-2000 mation: 570-409-0909 www.blackbearfilm.com www.deerheadinn.com Thursday June 21st The Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery in Saylorsburg, PA presents music by George Baier:. For More Information: The Monroe Campus of the Northampton Community Col610-895-4205 www.blueridgeestatewinery.com lege in Tannersville, PA will hold an Artists’ Reception beginning at 5:30pm for their 4th Annual Photo Art Collage Sunday June 17th Exhibition in the Dunning Gallery. The exhibition will be on display until August 10th. For More Information: 570-369The Kindred Spirits Arts Program will present Spectacular 1851 www.northampton.edu Precision: Duo Noire beginning at 4pm at The Hawley, PA Silk Mill. For more information: 570-409-1269 www.kin- The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in dredspiritsarts.org Stroudsburg, PA presents Poetry for the Summer Solstice as part of their Poetry and Prose Series featuring Mike Wetmore The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water and Company. For More Information: 570-476-4460 www.Gap, PA will present Michele Bautier and Walt Bibinger be- facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg ginning at 6pm as part of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. For More Information: 570-476-0345 www.churchofthemountain.org
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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE Stroudsburg, PA Mayor Tarah Probst hosts The 3 rd Annual Concerts in the Park Series featuring Musician Andrew Moses beginning at 6pm near the corner of 6th and Monroe Streets 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
JUNE 2018 Saturday June 23rd L'ARCHET Concert Group presents The Ulysses Quartet in the Cecilia Cohen Recital Hall on the Campus of The East Stroudsburg University of PA. For More Information: www.larchetconcertgroup.com
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Paul The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents a Jost. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinJazz Jam with the Bill Washer and Friends Quartet. For More n.com Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com WDIY 88.1 FM will host The 3rd Annual Homebrew Fest The Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on featuring over 40 Homebrewed Beers from Lehigh Valley Delaware, PA holds an Open Mic featuring 96.7 FM's Al the Homebrewers at The Charles A. Brown Ice House in BethleWingman beginning at 7pm in their Tap Room. For More In- hem, PA. For More Information: 610-694-8100 formation: 570-213-5151 www.shawneecraft.com www.wdiy.org Friday June 22nd
Sunday June 24th
The Pocono Heritage Center will hold an Artist’s Reception beginning at 5pm at The Mountain View Park in Tannersville, PA for their Picturesque Art Show Exhibition. For more information: 570-629-7322 www.poconopa.gov
The Ann Street Memorial Park in Milford, PA will present Joe Ferry's Big Ska Band and Veronica Fernandez beginning at 2pm for their Music in the Park Series. For More Information: www.facebook.com/gazebomusic
The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA presents Leather and Lace beginning at 6pm as part of their 5×7 Exhibition Series. For More Information: 570-476-4460 www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg
The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present DOT Village Saxophone Quartet beginning at 6pm as part of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. For More Information: 570-476-0345 www.churchofthemountain.org
The Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg, PA will present Andy and Judy Daigle beginning at 7pm as part of their BookHouse Concert Series. For More Information: 570-421-0800 www.monroepl.org
The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg. PA holds their weekly Open Mic Night beginning at 6:30pm featuring Poor Eliza. For more information: 570-420-2808 www.facebook.com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom
The 17th Annual Milford, PA Music Festival presents Free The 2018 Celebration Of The Arts’ Camp Jazz will take performances throughout the town until June 24 th. For More place throughout Delaware Water Gap, PA offering an opporInformation: www.milfordmusicfest.org tunity for young musicians to learn the genre of Jazz from professional musician until June 30th. www.campjazz.org st The 1 Annual Central PA Theatre and Dance Festival featuring over 100 events including New Play Series Workshops, The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Panel Discussions, Readings, and more in various locations Derwyn Holder. For More Information: 570-424-2000 in State College, PA. The festival will continue until June www.deerheadinn.com 24th. For more information: 1-866-248-5091 www.centralMonday June 25th patheatre.com The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA will present The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the art of Liz Smeltz beginning at 6pm and the music of Vinny Bianchi and La Cuchina. For More Information: 570- Riverside Rhythm beginning at 7pm as part of their Music 424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com on Mondays Series. 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.com The Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery in Saylorsburg, PA presents Dinner with Aces Gourmet with music by The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents The Gabriel Francis: For More Information: 610-895-4205 Water Gap Jazz Orchestra directed by Matt Vashlishan featuring an 18 piece ensemble of local professionals performwww.blueridgeestatewinery.com ing original and arranged music from all eras. For More Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com
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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE The Shawnee Theatrical Arts Resource School (S. T. A. R. S.) in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will offer a Theatre Camp: Pirates for young people from ages 8 to 14 from until June 29th. For More Information: 570-421-5093 www.theshawneeplayhouse.com
JUNE 2018 The Grey Towers Heritage Association in Milford, PA will present a talk titled, “American Canopy: Trees, Forests and the Making of a Nation” given by Yale University professor of history Eric Rutkow beginning at 1pm as part of their Summer Lecture Series. For More Information: 570-2969630 www.greytowers.org
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents The Pleasant Valley Choral group beginning at The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents 7pm in their Main Lobby as part of their Community Con- Nancy and Spencer Reed. For More Information: 570-424cert Series. For More Information: 800-742-9633 2000 www.deerheadinn.com www.shawneeinn.com The Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery in Saylorsburg, Wednesday June 27th PA presents their Dinner in the Vineyard. For More Information: 610-895-4205 www.blueridgeestatewinery.com The Artery Gallery in Milford PA Art will hold a Fabric Collage Workshop beginning at 4:30pm led by Claude Larson. A SNEAK PEAK INTO JULY For More Information: 570-409-1234 www.arterygallerymilford.com The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Bill Stine and Friends, Nancy and Spencer Thursday June 28th Reed, The Lost Ramblers, The SheilaMark Band, and The Matt Abell Trio as part of their Sunday Summer Gazebo Stroudsburg, PA Mayor Tarah Probst hosts The 3rd Annual Concert Series. Concerts in the Park Series featuring the band Lonesome Found beginning at 6pm near the corner of 6th and Monroe The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA presents the Streets in Stroudsburg PA along with a delicious dinner Mountain Woodwinds Quintet, SheliaMark and Don Slepian, packed by surrounding businesses and chalk art for kids and the art of Maria Ferreris and the music of Jordan River, the grown-ups alike. For More Information: www.mayorprobst.- art of Sue Kulick of Echo Lake Photography and the music com of Chris London, and the art of Laura Zalez and the music of Riverside Rhythm as part of their Music on Mondays Series. The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents a Jazz Jam with the Bill Washer and Friends Quartet. For More The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, Information: 570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com PA presents The Trinity Centennial Band, The Wayfarers and Company, Junior’s Wailing, Riverside Rhythm, and The JugThe Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on gernaut String Band beginning at 7pm in the River Sanctuary Delaware, PA holds an Open Mic featuring 96.7 FM's Al the on the Grand Lawn as part of their Tuesday Community Wingman beginning at 7pm in their Tap Room. For More In- Concert Series. formation: 570-213-5151 www.shawneecraft.com The 3rd Annual Thursday Concerts in the Park Series presents th Friday June 29 Nancy Reed, Woodrow, Zac Lawless, and The Juggernaut th The Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery in Saylorsburg, String Band beginning at 6pm near the corner of 6 and PA presents Dinner with Aces Gourmet with music by Mike Monroe Streets in Stroudsburg PA along with a delicious Pilgermayer. For More Information: 610-895-4205 dinner packed by surrounding businesses and chalk art for kids and grown-ups alike. www.blueridgeestatewinery.com The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents the The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water COTA CampJazz Faculty. For More Information: 570-424- Gap, PA holds Artist’s Receptions for their Exhibition featur2000 www.deerheadinn.com ing the works of Will Daskal on Friday July 6 th and their 3rd Annual Juried En Plein Air Paint Out Fine Art Show and The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will Silent Auction on Saturday July 28th. present their Children’s Production of “Willy Wonka JR.” until July 21st. 570-421-5093 www.theshawneeplayhouse.- The Stroudsburg’s Art festival takes place, The PoconoArts com Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA holds Artists’ Receptions for the PoconoArts Council’s Waterscapes Exhibition and The Origins Gallery’s Peep Show Exhibition, and The The Barryville Area Arts Association will present their Plein Shawnee Riverfest VII holds a PreParty at the Sycamore Air dans la Village beginning at 10am offering an outdoor Grille in Delaware Water Gap, PA on Saturday July 7th. community Plein Air event for artists throughout the town of Milford, PA. For More Information: www.barryvilleareaarts.org Saturday June 30th
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The Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee on Delaware, The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water PA presents their Oktoberfest in July Festival on July 14 th Gap, PA holds Artist’s Receptions for their Exhibition featurand 15th. ing the works of Eleanor Shelton on Friday August 10 th and the works of Will Rothfuss on Friday August 31st. The Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg, PA presents Barry Field and the Blues Field Band as part of their The 2018 Black Bear Film Festival holds their annual Artful BookHouse Concert Series and The Shawnee Playhouse in Bear Debut/Picnic and The The Frisky Goat Coffeehouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA begins their Production of “Foot- Milford, PA holds their Emerging Voices Open Mic on Saturloose” on Friday July 20th. day August 11th. The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA begins Stroudsburg, PA holds an Artists’ Reception beginning at their Productions of “Friday Night Shorts” and “I Do! I Do!” 6pm for their Arts Showcase: The Creative Works of Josue on Friday August 17th. Guardia and Jach Warner on Saturday July 21st. The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in AN EVEN SNEAKIER PEAK INTO AUGUST Stroudsburg, PA presents an Artists’ Reception for their Retrospective on the Works of Dan Whittaker on Saturday Auth The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water gust 18 , their Poetry and Prose Series featuring Mike Wetrd Gap, PA presents Junior’s Wailing, The Renegade Ramblers, more and Company on Thursday August 23 , and Pathways th Marty Wilson and Friends, and The Erin McClelland Band as part of their 5×7 Exhibition Series on Friday August 24 . as part of their Sunday Summer Gazebo Concert Series. The Pocono State Craft Festival takes place at the Quiet Valth The Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA presents the art ley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, PA on August 25 th of David Sandt of Star Mountain Studio and the music of and 26 . Woodrow, the art of Laura Gonzales and the music of The For More Listings: Tony Dellaria Jazz Quintet, the art of Maria Ferreris and the www.facebook.com/groups/Whattheforwardian music of Elvis aka Kevin Macintire, and the art of Laura Zalez beginning at 6pm and the music of Woodrow as part of OPPORTUNITIES TO their Music on Mondays Series. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents The Chris London Band, Mountain Winds, Doc Pappa and the Renegade Ramblers Jam, and The Village Saxophone Quartet beginning at 7pm in the River Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn as part of their Tuesday Community Concert Series. The 3rd Annual Thursday Concerts in the Park Series presents Walter Lee and Company, Roy Ramos, The Stroudsburg Summer String Ensemble and The Kings of Queens Street, and Erin McClelland beginning at 6pm near the corner of 6 th and Monroe Streets in Stroudsburg PA along with a delicious dinner packed by surrounding businesses and chalk art for kids and grown-ups alike. 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 3rd Annual Photography Exhibition and The Origins Gallery’s Just For Laughs III Exhibition on Saturday August 4th.
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 Best Short Film, Best Feature Length Film, and the film determined to be the Best of the Festival. Award winners will also be featured in subsequent showings throughout the year. Submissions will be accepted until August 15th. 570-2693348 www.forwardianarts.org The 19th Annual Black Bear Film Festival invites filmmakers to submit their work to their 3 day event to take place throughout Milford, PA on October 19 th, 20th, and 21st. Full length, shorts, drama, comedy, documentaries, and experimental films are welcomed. The 19th Annual Black Bear Film Festival submission deadline is Friday August 3 rd. 570409-0909 www.blackbearfilm.com
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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."
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“All of humanity's problems stem from…..
Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
….. man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” Blaise Pascal
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